Hair Salon Near Park Ridge · 14 min Away

Park Ridge Moms' Go-To for Color That Lasts Between School Runs

A family-friendly community deserves a salon that keeps up. CK Studio is 14 minutes from Park Ridge — where 6 specialists deliver color engineered to look fresh 6-8 weeks, so you spend less time in a chair and more time at pickup.

From Park Ridge6.2 miles · 14 min
Rating★★★★★ · 5.0 (264+)
Founded2010 · 16 years
ParkingFree · at the door
The Park Ridge address book

Everything Park Ridge clients need to know.

Quick reference before you book — distance, drive time, transit, parking, and ZIP coverage.

Distance
5–7 miles · via Touhy Ave east through Niles
Drive time
12–18 min off-peak · 20–35 min during rush hour
Primary route
Touhy Ave east through Niles to Skokie
Transit
CTA Blue Line — Cumberland station is adjacent
Parking
Free off-street lot · directly at the front door
ZIPs served
60068 · Uptown Park Ridge, South Park, and Country Club
Full-service luxury hair care for Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge weddings, Northwest suburbs 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 Park Ridge residents make the drive

5–7 miles. Worth the trip.

Uptown Park Ridge has independent salons but most are cut-focused or generalist — limited deep blonding or color-correction specialty.

What's hard about local Park Ridge options

  • ✗Local Park Ridge salon scheduling tightens during peak seasons — weekend specialty bookings often run 2–3 weeks out
  • ✗Many Park Ridge salon options require metered street parking or paid lots — limited free, on-site parking
  • ✗Uptown Park Ridge has charming independents but most are cut-focused generalists
  • ✗Fewer dedicated K-tip or tape-in extension installers within Park Ridge city limits than the city's size would suggest

What Park Ridge clients gain at CK Studio

  • ✓5–7 miles south of Park Ridge — typically 12–18 min off-peak
  • ✓Free off-street parking at the front door — no meters, no permit zones, no circling
  • ✓All Park Ridge ZIPs served (60068) plus Uptown Park Ridge
  • ✓Certified K-tip and tape-in extension installation with Bellami color-matched strands
  • ✓Color custom-mixed chair-side and photographed under salon + natural light before you leave
  • ✓Service-tier pricing — same cost whether you book Cristina or any other artist in the studio
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 Park Ridge 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.

★★★★★

"Ck Studio is my favorite hair salon!! I've been coming here for a few years now and I love it. The atmosphere, attention to details- everything is amazing. I had decided to change my blonde highlights back to my natural brown hair color and it turned out wonderful- my stylist Cristina is the best!!! She is so professional and kind and patient; she goes above and beyond to meet everyone's needs. Every time she works her magic on my hair, it turns out looking incredible!! I highly recommend her and Ck Studio!!"

carmen mirea
carmen mirea
★★★★★

"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!"

Jennifer Eisenstein
Jennifer Eisenstein
★★★★★

"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!!"

Gaylie Duitz
Gaylie Duitz
Park Ridge client FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

CK Studio is 6.2 miles from Uptown Park Ridge — about a 14-minute drive. Take Touhy Ave east toward Skokie, then head south to Oakton Street. We're at 5041 Oakton St in Skokie with free parking right at the door.
Absolutely. At 14 minutes, it's shorter than driving downtown to a Chicago salon — and you skip the $20+ parking fees entirely. You get 7 dedicated specialists (not a solo stylist doing everything), professional-grade Schwarzkopf products, evening hours until 7pm Tuesday through Friday, and a 4.9-star rating across 264+ Google reviews. Many of our most loyal clients are Park Ridge families who tried us once and never looked back.
Yes — Park Ridge is one of our growing client communities, along with Des Plaines and Niles. Our central Skokie location on Oakton Street makes us easily accessible from anywhere in the northwest suburbs. We also serve clients from Evanston, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Wilmette, and the greater North Shore.
Yes — we're open until 7pm Tuesday through Friday, which means you can book after school pickup or after work without taking time off. Saturday appointments are available from 9am to 5pm. We recommend booking 2-3 days ahead for evening slots, as they fill quickly.
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 driving to a downtown salon where parking alone can cost $15-20.
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.
We use exclusively professional-grade products: Schwarzkopf for color, Wella for toning, Kerastase for treatments, and Bellami for extensions. Every product is selected for your specific hair type — we never use generic or budget alternatives.
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.
Yes — we regularly handle Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge

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.