Arete' Salon and Spa

Arete' Salon and Spa is at 9 North Bothwell in Palatine, Illinois, and serves clients from Palatine, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Inverness and Lake Zurich. The salon offers any hair service together with a range of spa treatments, which are listed under an A la Carte Treatments category.

The salon describes its style as urban chic with positive energy, and says it has built a loyal, growing clientele over more than a decade. The space has a sophisticated design and color-accurate lighting.

Clients are asked to arrive 10 minutes before their appointment. If they will be late, they should call so the salon can try to accommodate them. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice, and gratuities are not included in service prices.

The salon sells professional brands including Color Wow, Moroccanoil and OLAPLEX, and states that its professional products are purchased only from the salon. Staff are said to have been trained to help clients choose products. Gift certificates can be emailed or printed instantly, in amounts from $10 to $999.

The salon states that its mission is excellence, with customer service as its top priority.

A sophisticated space with color-accurate lighting.