Lincoln Park Salon Quality Exists Outside Lincoln Park — and Costs Less
Young professionals, same products as Armitage Ave salons, 25 minutes north, half the price. Balayage, extensions, color correction, and precision cuts by 7 dedicated specialists — with free parking.
From Lincoln Park to chair. 18–25 min off-peak.
CK Studio Salon at 5041 Oakton Street is 9–11 miles from Lincoln Park — typically 18–25 min off-peak, 30–50 min during rush hour. Many of our Lincoln Park clients live near Lincoln Park Zoo and reach us in a straight shot.
Primary driving route: Lake Shore Drive north to Hollywood Ave west, then Sheridan Rd / Touhy Ave to Skokie Blvd. If traffic on the primary route is heavy, the alternative is to i-94 north to Touhy Ave (exit 38) east.
Transit option: CTA Red Line, Brown Line, Purple Line all serve Lincoln Park; Yellow Line connects via transfer at Howard.
Parking on arrival: Free off-street lot directly at the salon's front entrance — no meters, no permit zones, no circling.
Service area: We see clients across Lincoln Park — ZIPs 60614 — including DePaul / Sheffield, Old Town Triangle, and West Lincoln Park.
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 Lincoln Park 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 →Three questions worth asking first.
What does the drive from Lincoln Park cost in time?
Off-peak, you're looking at 18–25 min via Lake Shore Drive north. Rush hour stretches it to 30–50 min. Transit option available via CTA Red Line, Brown Line, Purple Line all serve Lincoln Park; Yellow Line connects via transfer at Howard. Distance: 9–11 miles.
What do Lincoln Park clients get in return?
Time-blocked appointments built for dimensional blonding (AirTouch, Foilyage), certified K-tip + tape-in extension installation, multi-session color correction handled in-house, and Bellami premium hair color-matched per strand. Trendy Lincoln Park salons run packed weekend schedules and tight chair times — dimensional blonding and K-tip installs need 4–5 hour blocks that don't fit a 90-minute walk-in slot.
When is the drive not worth it?
For a quick trim, glaze refresh, or 30-minute single-process touch-up, local Lincoln Park options serve fine. The drive earns its keep when the appointment actually needs specialty technique time — dimensional color, K-tip installation, multi-session correction. That's where the format difference matters more than the proximity.
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 Lincoln Park clients.
Balayage, extensions, color corrections, and signature styles — all performed at our Skokie studio, 25 min from Lincoln Park.
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.
"The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment I walked in. My stylist, Cristina, listened carefully to what I wanted and delivered a haircut that exceeded my expectations. The salon itself was clean, stylish, and comfortable. I highly recommend Cristina for anyone looking for top-notch hair services!"
"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.