Hair Salon Near Kenilworth · 14 min Away

Ultra-Luxury Hair Service Without the Lincoln Park Commute

Kenilworth — the wealthiest suburb in Illinois — deserves a salon that matches its standards. Skip the city drive. 6 specialists are just 16 minutes away, delivering the caliber of service you'd expect on Michigan Avenue.

From Kenilworth8 miles · 16 min
Rating★★★★★ · 5.0 (264+)
Founded2010 · 16 years
ParkingFree · at the door
A commuter's guide from Kenilworth

7–9 miles south. 15–22 min off-peak.

By car from Kenilworth

Primary route: Sheridan Rd south to Lake Ave east to Skokie Blvd south. Off-peak drive 15–22 min; expect 25–40 min during rush hour.

Alternative: Green Bay Rd south to Wilmette Ave to Skokie Blvd.

Parking: Free off-street lot at the salon's front door — no meters, no permit zones.

Public transit

Metra UP-N (Kenilworth station).

Kenilworth ZIPs served: 60043. Coverage across East Kenilworth and West Kenilworth. Common landmarks near our Kenilworth clients include Joseph Sears School (village's center) and Kenilworth Beach.

Full-service luxury hair care for Kenilworth residents

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.

From $285

Balayage & Highlights

Custom balayage, foliage, AirTouch, babylights, and traditional highlights. Tailored to your skin tone and lifestyle by 7 blonding specialists.

Balayage →
Premium hair

Hair Extensions

Tape-in and K-tip using premium Bellami hair. Customized color-matching and seamless blending for natural volume and length.

Extensions →
From $135

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 →
Cuts

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 →
Special occasion

Styling & Blowouts

Signature blowouts, formal updos, bridal styling, and special occasion hair. Perfect for Kenilworth weddings, North Shore galas, and special events.

Pricing →
Repair

Treatments

Keratin smoothing, deep conditioning, bond repair, scalp treatments, and Olaplex restoration. Repair damage and restore shine in a single session.

Treatments →
Why Kenilworth clients drive past closer options

The local market & the honest tradeoff.

The local market in Kenilworth

Kenilworth has almost no commercial salon footprint within village limits — neighboring Winnetka and Wilmette supply the local salon options, but specialty depth still pulls clients to Skokie.

Kenilworth has no commercial salon presence by zoning — every appointment is an out-of-village trip, so the question is which neighboring city offers the best specialty match.

Why specialty work routes south to Skokie

CK Studio runs consultation-first chairs with time-blocked appointments — the format that dimensional blonding, K-tip extension installation, and multi-session color correction actually need. Color is custom-mixed in chair, photographed under both salon and natural light, and priced by service tier (same cost across artists).

Kenilworth clients reach us in 15–22 min off-peak via Sheridan Rd south — typically faster than the equivalent commute to downtown Chicago specialty salons.

The honest tradeoff

For a quick trim, blowout, or single-process root touch-up, your local Kenilworth options work fine. For dimensional blonding, custom K-tip installation, or multi-session corrections — the 15–22 min drive is what specialty work actually requires.

The Master Stylists

Master Stylists. Your Perfect Match.

Each artist specializes — never generalists. Click any name to see their portfolio, specialties, and direct booking.

Resident Artists
Guest Artists

Independent artists working out of CK Studio. Each manages their own scheduling.

What Kenilworth clients say

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.

★★★★★

"I am so happy to finally be back at my favorite salon. Cristina has been my hairstylist for the past 5 years. I absolutely adore how passionate and talented she is. The whole world needs to know about Cristina and her incredible skills."

★★★★★

"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!"

Kenilworth client FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

CK Studio is approximately 8 miles from Kenilworth village — about a 16-minute drive. Head south on Sheridan Rd to Wilmette, then take Skokie Blvd south to Oakton Street. Alternatively, take Green Bay Rd south to Skokie Blvd. We're at 5041 Oakton St in Skokie with free parking right at the door.
Absolutely — and it saves you over 30 minutes each way compared to driving to Lincoln Park or the Gold Coast. At 16 minutes door-to-door with free parking, CK Studio is less than half the commute of a downtown salon. You get 7 dedicated specialists (not a solo stylist trying to do everything), professional-grade Schwarzkopf products, same-week availability, and a 4.9-star rating across 264+ Google reviews. Many Kenilworth and North Shore clients who've tried us say they'll never go back downtown.
Yes — we serve clients from across the North Shore including Kenilworth, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Evanston, and Highland Park. Our Skokie location on Oakton Street is centrally positioned for the entire North Shore corridor, making us the closest luxury salon option for residents who want premium results without a city commute.
Expect the same caliber as a premium Michigan Avenue salon. We use exclusively professional-grade products — Schwarzkopf for color, Wella for toning, Kerastase for treatments, and Bellami for extensions. Every formula is custom-mixed for your specific hair type. Our 6 specialists each focus on a defined craft, so you're always paired with the person best suited for your service. The difference is our suburban location means free parking, no waitlists, and a relaxed environment — without sacrificing a single detail of quality.
Yes — free lot parking right at our front door. No meters, no garages, no circling the block. This is one of the biggest advantages over downtown salons where parking alone can cost $25 or more per visit.
We offer a free consultation for all color and extension services — either in-person or virtual. For cuts, blowouts, and treatments, you can book directly without a prior consultation. During the consultation, your stylist will assess your hair, discuss your goals, and give you an exact price — no surprises.
Partial balayage starts at $285+ and full balayage starts at $450+, depending on hair length, thickness, and desired result. Foliage and AirTouch techniques start at $450+. Your exact price is confirmed during your free consultation — no surprises. See our full pricing page for details.
You can book online 24/7 through our Mangomint booking page, or call us at 773-455-3335. Same-week appointments are often available — we recommend booking 2-3 days ahead for the best selection.
Yes — we regularly handle Kenilworth clients with city-specific scheduling needs. For specialty appointments (dimensional color, K-tip extension installation, multi-session correction), book 2–4 weeks ahead for the time-block. For trims, glaze refreshes, and quick blowouts, same-week availability is typical.
Other areas we serve

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Your best hair is 14 min from Kenilworth

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.