XO Glow Spa

This is my go to spot for eyebrow threading and bikini waxing. My go to estitishion is Rifat. It is extremely clean and affordable.

$ 6 for eyebrow threading! Most affordable I have seen and they do a great job and no appointment necessary! Lots of parking, I would just avoid the lunch rush because lots of restaurants around. Have not had any of of the other services, but they seem to offer quite a bit of other services too.

Amazingly cheap eyebrow threading! I get my brows done there all the time, and they end up looking fabulous. Definitely recommend.

I booked a spray tan here after my regular salon, Glamour Girl Tan, was booked. XO Glow Spa is close to my office so it was convenient. I wanted to get a nice, believable looking airbrush tan for my birthday weekend, in which I had a lot of visitors and events planned. Unfortunately, that is not what I received at XO Glow.
My usual salon is very nice, but I didn’t think that shower caps or hair coverings were a sign of a nice salon. XO Glow had nothing to cover my hair during the spray tan. I had to ask for a hair tie to at least tie my hair up, and I was given a rubber band. Not a rubbery hair tie, but a straight up rubber band you’d buy at Staples. To which the spray tan «artist» commented that she would cut out of my hair afterwards, because she is an esthetician, and rubber bands are bad for your hair. Spoiler: she did not cut the rubber band out after because she barely checked in to see how the tan turned out. Also, I was told that if I removed my bra and/​or panties for the tan, I wouldn’t be able to put them back on that night. What?! I have never heard that, and have never done that. I always remove my bra for a spray tan and have no issue putting it back on after the tan dries.
Instead of standing in front of a fan like I usually do, she handed me a sort of vacuum hose to dry myself off. It did not really do the trick. I had hope that the tan would turn out alright after showering the next morning, but that was not the case. My hands and feet looked ridiculous all weekend. So much so, that I received multiple comments at my birthday party on the odd/​dark/​orange color of my feet.
Never again, XO Glow Spa.

I came in for a Brazilian wax cos it was the closest place around offering a reasonably priced deal, lol. It’s located in a cute part of town with sidewalk cafes and random little shops. Parking is a breeze; there’s a public parking lot right near the salon.
The salon itself is very clean, kind of spacious and the receptionist is kind and welcoming. It’s essentially a tanning salon with wax/​facial services offered. Three rooms were tanning beds and the last two i believe are for waxing and facials.
My esthetician was amazing… the entire waxing took about 25 mins, relatively painless (she kept a fun conversation going throughout the process). The price was awesome as well, compared to other salons.
Overall, i’d defo reccomend XO Glow… will probably try a facial next time, as they has a deal on it too lol

Been coming here probably since they’ve opened, started out with very nice customers service and that just doesn’t seem to be stressed anymore. Really disappointed.

Just had my 4^th Brazilian with Gul. She’s amazing! She’s quick and always puts me at ease. It also helps to pop a few ibuprofen a half hour before. Appointments are easy to get and the price is very reasonable. I highly recommend XO Glow and Gul!

I got a Brazilian wax here today from Rifat and it was great. She is fast and efficient. I have had no discomfort after. Great experience and I will be going back again. The wax is not overpriced ($ 45). And I had to cancel my original appointment and I had no problem scheduling another time. Definitely recommended.

This place is great, I’ve been coming here for waxing for almost a year and Rifat is wonderful. She’s very personable, friendly and makes you feel comfortable. She’s very professional, quick and does a great job with the Brazilian waxes. I’d definitely recommend her to friends and family.

Rifat is my girl! I have done brazilian and was mint! Clean as can be and quick, painless. Also eyebrows, love is quick, walk in no appointment needed (for eyebrows) and does a fantastic job. Come all the way from Glenview here, and the job is fair price!

Gul is my gal! She does the most fantastic job ever at a Brazilian wax. She is quick and thorough and really knows how to minimize any discomfort. I have been to many other places and never had such great work done. I would highly recommend her. She also does threading but I don’t need that service, although I’m sure she also does it right. Ask for Gul!

Amazing Brazilian wax!
Just the thought of getting a Brazilian wax is painful! My go-​to person is Rifat, hands down the best wax I’ve ever gotten. She makes you feel comfortable and also makes it a fast and less painful experience. I also get my eyebrows and lip threaded with her. She’s great. The salon is clean and everyone is very friendly but the only person I trust with my waxing is her. Highly recommend this place.

I got my eyebrows threaded here because the man who usually does mine is out of town. I was taken right away which was nice, and the threading took 5 minutes at the most. However I can see why. I’m missing a good portion of my left eyebrow, and there are little stray hairs everywhere. I’m very unhappy about this and don’t think I’ll be coming here again!

I’ve been hunting for a place to get my waxing done since my favorite place closed and I’ve found it ! It’s always scary when you try out new places but from the reviews I saw I though I’d give it a try and I’m glad I did. Rifat was clean quick and professional, I felt comfortable and I’ll definitely be coming back !

I’ve been coming here for eyebrow threading and Brazilian waxes for years! They do such a good job! I visit Rifat for my Brazilians. She is very professional and makes the waxing as quick and painless as possible. For my first wax, she talked me through it. I was so nervous but she made me feel so comfortable. The salon is clean and easy to find. The girls at the front desk have always been very nice and friendly. They offer a lot of other services and their prices are very reasonable.
I definitely recommend xo!

The quickest Brazilian I have ever had and perfection at that! It was a a bit painful but any wax down there is especially after have been shaving. Literally it was a total of 10 min in the room and she got it all! Great place.

I’ve been coming here for years for tanning and have always loved it! $ 6 for any level bed is awesome!
I’ve recently come to get a Brazilian wax by Rifat and am in love! She is great, very friendly, the fastest Brazilian I’ve ever gotten. She also gives you good after care instructions and will tell you when to come in again. I now go to her regularly and highly recommend her!

this review is for Brazilian waxing. As someone new to this, I came based upon great reviews about Rifat. I’ve seen her twice. She is very professional, and did not make me feel uncomfortable at all for my visit.
I must say. Round 1: Worst 7 minutes of my life ever! But she was quick, kept on pushing through, so that the job was done and I didn’t have time to linger in pain, in-​between waxing strips. The table was clean, they provide wipes to freshen yourself up before it’s Go-​time. The room is locked for privacy. My only gripe is that the walls don’t extend up to the ceiling. In other words, other people can hear you cry like a baby, if you so choose to fall in to pieces. XD
The results were amazing. Not perfect, but a very significant change! I felt like a 4 week follow-​up was kind of soon for me, but I’m sure results vary from person to person.
Round 2: a LOT less painful than the first time around. I was half expecting the worst, and it really was much more manageable. Throughout both times I’ve seen her, she’s given feedback on how she expects results to be (individualized per person, as some may be hairier than others). I appreciated the positive outlook. She’s confident and pro all around.
The pricing was quite reasonable. $ 45 for a Brazilian. I tipped 20 based upon suggestion, and since these typically run close to 60 in other places. I’ll definitely be a regular.
Appointment making was no pressure, pretty easy even to call for an appointment on the same day. The staff at the desk seemed friendly and personable, and expect to be given a reminder call about your appointment the previous day.

After I left here, I updated my Facebook status to say «waxing while pregnant is NOT a good idea». I know better than to rate this place based on the pain I experienced, but some things are just not acceptable.
Like the fact she got wax all over her gloves and it pulled at my already waxed skin every time she touched me. And that she told me — in detail — her horrific birth story. When I got home I found a ton of wax still on my skin.
1 star for the price: $ 40 for a Brazilian isn’t bad. Another for the efficiency of the girl at reception. And a final star because two stars just doesn’t seem enough.
I won’t be returning, though. I’ll still hunt for a decent wax on the northwest side, or I’ll just make the long drive down to Wicker Park where I know I’ll get a great wax.

I had my brows threaded for $ 5 and they look great! I think that’s all I need to say on this but then my review would be too short. Eyebrows are a walk-​in service. NO appointment needed. Make sure you don’t walk into the Salon next door by accident like I did.