Evanston's favorite luxury hair salon. Just 8 minutes away.
Balayage, extensions, color correction, and precision cuts by 6 master stylists — without the downtown Chicago price tag. Located on Oakton Street in Skokie, right off the Edens Expressway. Free parking at the front door.
Three ways. 7–12 min off-peak.
CK Studio Salon sits at 5041 Oakton Street in Skokie — 3–5 miles from Evanston. We serve all Evanston ZIPs (60201, 60202, 60203), including residents near Northwestern University and Downtown Evanston.
By Car
Oakton St east directly to Skokie. Typical drive time: 7–12 min off-peak, 12–22 min during rush hour. Free off-street parking at the salon — no meters, no permits.
By Transit
CTA Purple Line — Davis, Foster, Noyes, Central, Dempster, South Boulevard, and Howard stations in Evanston. Or take Metra UP-N (Davis St, Main St, Central St stations in Evanston).
Distance & ZIPs
3–5 miles from Evanston. Coverage across 60201, 60202, 60203 — including Downtown Evanston, West Evanston, and South Evanston.
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 Northwestern events, North Shore galas, and Evanston weddings.
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 Evanston city limits. Here's why so many drive 7–12 min to Skokie instead.
Evanston sits directly east of Skokie — most clients are within a 10-minute drive on Oakton St or Dempster. Downtown Evanston salons fill quickly around Northwestern academic terms — weekend specialty bookings can go 2–3 weeks out, and parking around Church/Sherman/Davis/Main stations is metered or permit-only.
Quick-turn cuts, single-process color
- Downtown Evanston salons fill quickly around Northwestern academic terms
- Weekend specialty bookings can go 2–3 weeks out, and parking around Church/Sherman/Davis/Main stations is metered or permit-only
- Evanston chairs commonly operate volume-format — quick-turn cuts and single-process color rather than time-blocked specialty sessions
- Fewer dedicated K-tip or tape-in extension installers within Evanston 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 Evanston via Oakton St — typically 7–12 min off-peak
- Free off-street lot at the front door — no meters, no permits, no circling Downtown Evanston
- All Evanston ZIPs served (60201, 60202, 60203) plus Downtown Evanston and West Evanston
- Two premium extension methods (K-tip + tape-in) with Bellami color-matched strands installed by certified specialists
- Color custom-mixed chair-side, photographed under both salon and natural light to verify result before you leave
- Transparent service-tier pricing quoted before booking — no day-of upcharges for toner or glaze
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 Evanston clients.
Balayage, extensions, color corrections, and signature styles — all performed at our Skokie studio, 8 minutes from Evanston.
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.
"Cristina is the best!She’s been doing my hair for years now and she always does an excellent job. Great atmosphere too:)"
"I have colored my hair in many different salons over the years. CK salon offers quality hair coloring. They take their time and really analyze your hair to know what will work best. My hair has never looked this good!"
"I have been coming to CK Studio for years. Never, in my many many appointments, have I been disappointed. Their service is amazing- they offer water, coffee etc. The new studio is BEAUTIFUL. It is genuinely enjoyable to sit and get my hair done. And obviously the stylist are the best. They are friendly and so talented. I have used a couple and each one is more talented than the next. 10/10 would definitely recommend. I look forward to my appointments!!"
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.