Bettye O. Day Spa

While the nail tech was nice, she had very little knowledge about how to remove a no chip manicure or how to then reapply a new one. She soaked my fingers in acetone (did not wrap them with tin foil) and then proceeded to scrape at them insanely. The skin on my fingers was dry, cracked, and gross after that. My nails were disgusting. The way she applied the new polish caused it to lump up and look horrible. Also insanely overpriced. Go somewhere that actually knows what they are doing. I gritted my teeth through it all because she took me last minute and I needed to get my nails done for a job interview the next day.

I have had a hot stone here before and was not impressed in the slightest because it was not a true hot stone massage but some mixed, made-​up version of hot stone massage. I was taken by surprise that 1. I was not informed that the therapist was a male (not that I care) but I like to know. 2. I sat in a towel in this open room as people walked by and I was waiting for the therapist. Very uncomfortable. 3. The space reminded me of a massage school where there were not separate rooms but draped off areas which lack privacy needed during a massage. 4. What kind of therapist swipes their hands across your chest area at the end of the massage? This was very uncomfortable to me. It took me by surprise. I have not been back, nor will I return since this experience.

I’m new to town and came in for a lip wax, it was fast, efficient and a very welcoming environment. I’m looking forward to a relaxing mani pedi in this location…

My daughter told me about this place awhile ago but recently I went with my sister and I was pleasantly surprised at how the spa transferred you into another world especially when I saw the outside of the building.
I believe I had Laura and she did a good job with my services and even when I expected the areas where she did the waxing and was not pleased with it she quickly fixed the problem with a smile and made sure I was pleased before I left.
The prices on many of the services are reasonable. My sister and I had the first appointments so no one else was in the spa with us so that made it kinda of cool.
I will go back for the other services I had for sure. I can’t wait to try their facial that’s something I haven’t done in years and I am truly looking forward to a day of beauty.
Enjoy!

I recently went to the Bettye O Day Spa for a facial and I was very pleased with the service. The staff is very friendly and professional. The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. I have found my new spa home and will definitely be back for other services!

I went to Bettye O for my 25^th Birthday. The service was great and the prices are reasonable. Everyone that worked there made me feel super welcomed. I recommend Bettye O to the gentlemen who care to be well groomed!

I love the spa and I’ve been going for over a decade. I don’t get facials as often as I should but Bettye O herself if the best! But I get my eyebrows done by Laura. She’s the best brow person I’ve ever met and when ANYONE ELSE does my brows I can’t even look at myself! I keep having this horrible nightmare where some celebrity snaps her away from Chicago and I have to start stalking her around the country.
LAURA FOR EYEBROWS IS THE TOPIC SENTENCE!

Getting a Brazilian wax is always a bit nerve-​wracking, so I read plenty of reviews before selecting Bettye O. Day Spa. Laura was my technician, and she is mentioned in so many reviews that I was relieved and expected a good experience. I found her a bit curt, although not exactly unfriendly – just a bit more businesslike than I would have liked given my position of vulnerability. I was surprised when she used soft wax rather than hard – on the bikini area, you want hard wax. Trust me. This was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in a wax. Not only that, I got home to find patches of hair she’d missed! What a terrible experience!
One tip if you do decide to visit: while they do accept cards, you can’t use a card fora tip – be sure to bring cash for the tip if not for the whole service.

I just had a brow wax. It was great. Laura was my technician, and she did a great job. It’s been my experience that I when I go to a brow place for the first time, the technician is very nervous, but Laura knew what she was doing. I didn’t have to correct her when it came to the shape or ask her to take more hair off.
I’ll definitely be back.
Tip: Bring cash for any service under $ 20.
Update: The state of my brows can make or break how hot I feel. I liked to get my brows waxed every two weeks but Laura informed that this isn’t good for my brows. She stated I could go every 4 – 6 weeks. As someone who would get their brows done every 14 days, this was a big change but I figured it’s best to maintain my body’s ability to keep giving me brow hair rather than give in to vanity. The fact that Laura gave me such good advice and actually gave a (you fill in the blank) about my long-​term brow health will keep me coming back.
Requesting an appointment is very easy to do via their website and Laura has always been pleasant with me. =]

Enjoy the wonderful technicians of Betty O’s. I heard about this gem for years, I finally indulged. No more traveling downtown for me. A sanctuary of relaxation is in Hyde Park.

Laura is the absolute best. hands down!

I really like Bettye O. My skin is brown and I only go for facials because I have acne prone skin. The reason why I’m giving only three stars and not four or five is because their turnover rate is a «turn off.» Every time I call for an appointment, the fantastic lady who did my last facial is no longer there. To compound that inconvenience, you cannot choose who you want to do your facials like most other spas and your choice is limited to two aestheticians (Bettye or Michelle). The skin care products they recommend and the skin care advice they offer may be a hit or miss and you cannot return products for a refund, maybe an exchange.

I only went to Betty’s for my 5 week Brazilian bikini waxing. The aesthetician there, Laura, was very professional. She was quick and efficient. Laura definitely enjoys her job as her body language and efficacy always said so. I was treated with care from the moment I walked in and I remained a loyal customer for some 2 years until I moved. Ladies, go to Betty O’s for a complete and pleasing Brazilian wax.

I went here recently for a brazillian wax with Laura. She was very rude and had horrible customer service. She was extremely impersonal and it seemed as though she hated her job. I am a modest person when it comes to my body and she refused to give me anything to cover up with while I was waiting to be serviced; which made me uncomfortable. The wax was the most painful brazillian wax that I’ve ever had! I told her that… and she replied «Yeah, a brazillian wax is supposed to hurt». This was my first time getting a brazillian wax here and the service was worse that that of a cheap nail salon! I did not feel as though I was at a «high end spa». Laura seemed to be a bit passive-aggressive…but overall she did a decent job on my wax. The owner seems very nice and I am hoping that this was just a «miss». I went here previously for a pedicure and had a pleasant experience… I am willing to give it one more try.

I have been going to this spa on and off for years and it never disappoint me. I went for a facial on Saturday February 25^th. Very prompt when I arrived, the woman who did my facial greeted me right when I changed into my robe. The facial was excellent, very relaxing, suggested what facial I did for my skin type. The end results was great and my face still has the glow from when I left the spa. I scheduled my next facial for April. If you are thinking about it please make your appointment. FYI the massages are great as well didn’t get one this particular day but have had them twice here and Bruce is wonderful. And the woman who did my facial name was Michelle, hope to get her for my next visit.

Best of the best! And yes, I’m biased because I worked there for 6 years off and on. At Bettye O, they take pride in what they do, and it shows. And after transitioning into a space above Boston Market (which is beautiful, btw) they are still going strong. The services are the same as what you would recieve downtown and the customer service is waaaaay up there. They actually call you to follow up after a service, and remember your name! Well, i know i remembered everyone’s name when i worked there! ;-)
If you ever are in need of a good waxing. ask for Laura, she’s fast, and amazing!

Pricey and painful. I got the bikini and underarm wax, and for the first time ever it reeeally hurt. It was as if the waxer had some sort of vengeance against me! SLAP on. RIP off. Repeat.
Plus, I don’t think my skin agreed with the wax as I got tiny bumps around my bikini area afterward. Normally, I go to Benefit, where I’ve never had a skin bad reaction. But being a Southsider, Betty O is my only convenient option. :Sigh:

After a long week of dance and Yoga, my back/​neck decided to go crazy and I was in desperate need of relief. My regular massage therapist was not avaiable and my backups where not answering the call :-(. After a quick search I found Bettye O Day and made a call. They fit me in and Bruce did an excellent job!
I am an old-​head of massage therapy and go a minimum of once a month and would like to go weekly, so when I say he was good I know of what I speak. This is the type of place I would go when I am looking to treat myself to something extra special! The décor and atmosphere were serene and tranquil! The perfect gift for the Diva or Don in your life!
I am not in love with the prices, but trust this will be my «special» spa destination in the Chi!

I have fallen in Love with this spa. I have head about it and read about it for years and so I decided to treat myself when I was in Chicago last week. Well let me tell you that the spa is sooo serene. From the moment I walked in, I felt relaxed I loved the dimly lit reception area and the mellow music. I received the Bettye O. Signature Facial (I swear my skin feels as smooth as a babys bottom now), the Sea Algae Bath (I just remember thinking…“so this is what heaven feels like”) The Betty Body Butter Massage (this was my favorite… if you go request Bruce to do your massage… I had never had a massage by a man so i wasn’t sure if i was going to feel comfortable but he was so good and i felt at ease) and i finished my day off with a mani pedi.
I’ve been talking about this place for the past week, tellin everybody to check it out. I can’t wait to go back. I’m going to Chicago in June and I’ve been hinting to my husband to get me a gift certificate there.

I thoroughly enjoy the spa experience… facials, pedicures, manicures… but one thing I have always resisted is having a massage. I am just not fond of the idea! But, after a particularly trying week, I decided to redeem a gift certificate I’d received for Betty O Day Spa. I had every intention of getting a facial, but at the last minute I opted for the Warm Butter Massage.
OMG. I am sooo glad I did! This was the most fantastic experience one can have… without committing a sin! The masseuse was professional, solicitous and incredibly skilled. I was so relaxed I actually fell asleep on the table?!
I am now a huge fan of massage… provided your masseuse is as good as Bruce!