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Salon Aken

Salon Aken

Hair salon in Chicago, IL

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Salon Aken is named for founder Vardan Babelyan's grandmother, Ashkhen, who was known as Aken. The salon is on Clark Street, close to Edgewater and the neighborhood's shops and restaurants.

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About

Salon Aken is named for founder Vardan Babelyan's grandmother, Ashkhen, who was known as Aken. The salon is on Clark Street, close to Edgewater and the neighborhood's shops and restaurants.

The salon describes its approach as holistic wellness beauty, linking looks with well-being. It uses only Aveda products, which it describes as plant-powered and cruelty-free, and it states a commitment to environmental practices, green operations and organic products. The salon calls itself a small, intimate space with a warm, inclusive feel, and describes itself as a top-rated choice for facials on Chicago's North Side.

Appointments are booked online through the Phorest system, and a new account is needed to book online. Cancellations and reschedules need 24 hours' notice, and last-minute cancellations and no-shows must be paid in full for all booked services. Card details are encrypted and held by a third-party payment system, so salon staff cannot view them.

Color services begin with 40 grams of color, with additional color charged at $1.25 per gram. A $50 consultation is recommended for coloring and texture treatments and is credited toward the service. Corrective Color requires an in-person consultation, is priced at $150 per hour, and estimates are given at that visit. Haircut prices can vary depending on the stylist and the complexity of the cut. The salon runs a monthly referral offer in which referrals of friends or family can earn up to 20% off.

Facials and waxing are performed by estheticians. The salon describes its facials as clinical in approach and targeted at acne, congestion, fine lines and wrinkles, and overall skin health. The Classic Custom Facial is an hour and includes a steam-enhanced exfoliation, extractions, massage, mask and sun protection. The Essential Custom Facial runs 1 hour 10 minutes and adds one corrective upgrade and oxygen-infused serums. The Luxe Advanced Facial runs 1 hour 20 minutes and includes two corrective upgrades and 20 minutes of LED light therapy. Each corrective upgrade is $35. Facials incorporate Aveda botanical rituals along with PCA Skin and iS Clinical actives.

Salon Aken works from a holistic wellness view of beauty, pairing Aveda's plant-based products with a focus on the connection between how you look and how you feel.

A small, intimate salon with a warm and inclusive feel.

Services

Final prices may vary.

All-over single process color, corrective color, dimensional coloring with foils or balayage, and double process blonding.

  • All-Over Color (Single Process) $100
  • Corrective Color $150
  • Dimensional Coloring (Foils or Balayage) $150
  • Double Process Blonding $150

Add-on treatments for facials, including dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, oxygen and detox treatments, and exfoliation options.

  • Advanced Exfoliation $35
  • Deep Pore Detoxifier $35
  • Dermaplaning $35
  • Fire + Ice Red Carpet Treatment $35
  • LED Light Therapy $35
  • Microdermabrasion $35
  • Oxygen/Detox Treatment $35

Classic, Essential and Luxe custom facials with steam, extractions, massage and targeted serums or upgrades.

  • Corrective Upgrade (Classic or Essential Facial) $35
  • Classic Custom Facial $130
  • Essential Custom Facial $170
  • Luxe Advanced Facial $210

Haircuts for kids, students, non-binary clients, men and women, plus the Signature Haircut Experience.

  • Kid's haircut $35
  • Student haircut $45
  • Non-binary haircut $50
  • Men's haircut $55
  • Women's haircut $80
  • Signature Haircut Experience Price at booking

Short hair treatments for hydration and repair, including masques, steam treatments and a scalp solution.

  • Botanical Express Treatment $25
  • Botanical Repair Treatment $30
  • Nourishing Hair Masque $32
  • Scalp Solutions Treatment $35
  • Customized Steam Treatment $60

Eyebrow tinting, brow lamination and lash lifts.

  • Eyebrow Tint $25
  • Brow Lamination $85
  • Lash Lift $85

Blow-dry styles, heat styling add-ons, and special occasion styling and updos.

  • Heat Styling Add-On $20
  • Blow-Dry Style $45
  • Special Occasion Styling + Updos $75
  • Flower Girl Styling $50
  • Bridesmaid Styling $120
  • Bridal Styling $250

Perms and relaxers for changing or setting hair texture.

  • Perm $100
  • Relaxer $150

Lip, brow, face, bikini, Brazilian and full leg waxing performed by estheticians.

  • Lip Wax $12
  • Brow Wax $28
  • Basic Bikini Wax $35
  • Modified Brazilian Wax $55
  • Full Face Wax (with Brows) $70
  • Brazilian Wax $75
  • Full Leg Wax $85
  • Basic Bikini $35
  • Modified Brazilian $55
  • Full Face (with Brows) $70
  • Brazilian $75
  • Full Leg $85

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.salonaken.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Aveda-only product line, described as plant-powered and cruelty-free
  • Signature Haircut Experience with a shampoo and conditioning ritual, scalp massage, custom cut and blowout or polished style
  • Facials with PCA Skin and iS Clinical actives and optional corrective upgrades
  • Corrective Color priced by the hour after an in-person consultation
  • $50 consultation for coloring and texture treatments, credited toward the service
  • Monthly referral offer of up to 20% off
Good for
  • Clients who want a small, intimate salon
  • Haircuts for kids, students, men, women and non-binary clients
  • Color corrections and full color changes
  • Facial treatments with add-on upgrades
  • Bridal and wedding party styling
  • Clients who prefer plant-based products
Treats
  • Acne
  • Congestion
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Overall skin health
  • Corrective color
  • Unwanted hair removal
  • Textured hair care
Techniques
  • Dimensional coloring with foils or balayage
  • Double process blonding
  • All-over single process color
  • Corrective color
  • Perms
  • Relaxers
  • Brow lamination
  • Lash lifts
  • Eyebrow tinting
  • Steam-enhanced exfoliation

Products & treatments

  • Aveda
  • PCA Skin
  • iS Clinical

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