Andersonville's Salon Scene Is Great — But Have You Tried 7 Specialists Under One Roof?
A trendy, salon-savvy neighborhood deserves specialist-level care. CK Studio is 15 minutes north of Clark Street — more specialists than any single Andersonville shop.
Three ways. 15–22 min off-peak.
CK Studio Salon sits at 5041 Oakton Street in Skokie — 6–8 miles from Andersonville. We serve all Andersonville ZIPs (60640), including residents near Clark Street commercial corridor and Andersonville Square (Clark/Foster).
By Car
Foster Ave west to McCormick Blvd north to Touhy Ave west to Skokie Blvd. Typical drive time: 15–22 min off-peak, 25–40 min during rush hour. Free off-street parking at the salon — no meters, no permits.
By Transit
CTA Red Line — Berwyn station is the main Andersonville stop; transfer to Yellow Line via Howard. Or take Metra UP-N (Ravenswood station nearby).
Distance & ZIPs
6–8 miles from Andersonville. Coverage across 60640 — including Andersonville Square (Clark/Foster), Edgewater (adjacent), and East Andersonville.
Six categories. One studio.
Whether you're after sun-kissed balayage, seamless extensions, or a complete color transformation — our Skokie studio handles it all with professional-grade products from Schwarzkopf, Wella, and Kerastase.
Balayage & Highlights
Custom balayage, foliage, AirTouch, babylights, and traditional highlights. Tailored to your skin tone and lifestyle by 7 blonding specialists.
Balayage →Hair Extensions
Tape-in and K-tip using premium Bellami hair. Customized color-matching and seamless blending for natural volume and length.
Extensions →Custom Color
Full color, root touch-ups, color correction, grey coverage, vivid fashion colors, and gloss treatments. Every formula custom-mixed for your hair.
Hair Color →Precision Cuts
Women's cuts, men's cuts, dry cuts, layered cuts, bang trims, and children's cuts. Every cut includes a consultation, wash, and style.
All Services →Styling & Blowouts
Signature blowouts, formal updos, bridal styling, and special occasion hair. Perfect for Andersonville weddings, Chicago galas, and special events.
Pricing →Treatments
Keratin smoothing, deep conditioning, bond repair, scalp treatments, and Olaplex restoration. Repair damage and restore shine in a single session.
Treatments →Plenty of salons sit within Andersonville city limits. Here's why so many drive 15–22 min to Skokie instead.
Andersonville's Clark Street salon row is vibrant and walkable, but most shops are short-format and trendy — practical for cuts and quick refreshes, less for full-day color work. Walkable Clark Street salons are popular but short-format — most allocate 60–90 min slots that aren't enough for multi-process color or proper extension installs.
Quick-turn cuts, single-process color
- Local Andersonville salon scheduling tightens during peak seasons — weekend specialty bookings often run 2–3 weeks out
- Many Andersonville salon options require metered street parking or paid lots — limited free, on-site parking
- Walkable Clark Street salons are popular but short-format
- Fewer dedicated K-tip or tape-in extension installers within Andersonville city limits than the city's size would suggest
- Multi-session color correction typically referred out or handled inconsistently in a generalist chair
- Add-on pricing on day-of for toner, glaze, or treatment — final cost unpredictable
Specialist chairs, consultation-first, transparent pricing
- Direct from Andersonville via Foster Ave — typically 15–22 min off-peak
- Free off-street lot directly at the salon entrance — no meters, no permits, no garages
- All Andersonville ZIPs served (60640) plus Andersonville Square (Clark/Foster) and Edgewater (adjacent)
- Two premium extension methods (K-tip + tape-in) installed by certified specialists — addresses the local Andersonville gap
- Color custom-mixed chair-side, photographed under both salon and natural light to verify result before you leave
- Service-tier pricing — same cost whether you book Cristina or any other artist in the studio
Master Stylists. Your Perfect Match.
Each artist specializes — never generalists. Click any name to see their portfolio, specialties, and direct booking.
Independent artists working out of CK Studio. Each manages their own scheduling.
Real chairs. Real Andersonville clients.
Balayage, extensions, color corrections, and signature styles — all performed at our Skokie studio, 15 min from Andersonville.
5.0 across 264+ Google reviews.
CK Studio is rated 5.0 on Google with 264+ verified reviews. A sample below — every review links to the original Google source.
"Love this salon! Cristina does great work!"
"I highly recommend this place! All hair stylists are well experienced, confident and responsible . And also the place is sparkling clean being a plus now! Thank you so much for making my hair look so good. 🥰"
"What an amazing salon and service. I am an returning customer and I can only recommend for everyone who is looking for a new hair salon with great service to come here. I was so surprised when the girls were willing to work with my hectic schedule as a working mom - even come in earlier (before business hours) to do my hair. I bring my daughter here as well. Besides being professional, it is always sparkiling clean! Thank you for taking care of me and my family and making us always look our best!"
Frequently asked questions.
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CK Studio is the trusted luxury hair salon for clients across the entire North Shore, North Side Chicago, and northwest suburbs. Find your city below.
Free consultation. Free parking. Premium products.
Book online direct, or call to start with an in-salon consultation — recommended for color, correction, or multi-session goals.