Spa Social

Love love loveeee! Found this place thanks to Groupon and let me tell you this was the best I’ve had by far. I had a Brazilian done by Katie and she made this experience so smooth within 15 mins at the most I was out the door. I will be back and will definitely recommend!

I’m late with this review but better late than never right? :) I was here a couple of months ago I believe and overall was a great experience. Katie was very friendly and professional. We had a pleasant conversation. She was very easygoing. I went for a Brazilian wax and for the most part it was quick and fairly painless as far as waxing is concerned. She even sent a handwritten thank you postcard through the mail. All in all, I will definitely go back in the near future.

One word: Katie.
She is THE BEST Brazilian waxer I’ve ever seen. After bopping around to different places in the city, I finally found her and I’ve never looked back. I am in and out in less than 10 minutes, she does an impeccable job, and she really goes above and beyond for her clients to accommodate schedules.
Don’t go anywhere else!

I booked a 50 minute customized facial with Gia based on all the positive reviews on Unilocal and I am really happy I did. She is such a sweet lady who knows what she is doing. The experience was very relaxing and my face felt extremely smooth and rejuvenated. I was able to see improvement on my skin right away.

Went here because of a GROUPON today and got a brazilian by Katie. She did a fantastic job on my hooha. I arrived a bit early and she available and took me right in. She asked questions up front, made me feel comfortable, and went right to work.
It was a clean up job and this is the first time in the 5 years I’ve been getting Brazilians that I got wax, I usually only do sugaring. She was sooo fast, clean, and quick with everything. It was the cleanest job I’ve ever gotten and I will be returning for services.
Super super happy I found them on groupon.

Got my Brazilian here with Katie. It was my first time and it wasn’t as bad as I heard. I actually thought it wasn’t really painful and I’m sure it had to do with Katie’s skill. She talked to me the entire time and tried to keep my mind off the pain. She was really quick and very professional. I think the whole thing took like 7mins haha. She said I was one of her fastest first time clients ever. I would def. recommend this place and Katie as your waxer. Loved this place and will come back again.

I received a wax from Katie Ricci and she is amazing! Katie is friendly, quick, and as pain free as a wax can be. Definitely worth coming back on a regular basis.

And then, do yourself a huge favor and get an outstanding 50 minute customized facial from Gia. Holy cats and dogs people, this woman is phenomenal. Phenomenal! It’s like a whole new face attached to my head.
I love these ladies, oh my gosh.
Even the husband goes for facials with Gia — yeah I know! He looks forward to it weeks ahead of his appointment too.
Seriously, go here, see Anna and Gia. Go here often. I wish everyone could be like these two.

I wish there were 25 stars because that’s how many this place deserves. I’ve been struggling with cystic acne for over 10 years. Lucky for me it scars and leaves hyper pigmentation. I have gone to just about every spa in town looking for help. It wasn’t until I met Gia that I found it. She is hands down the best facialist in Chicago. She is so knowledgeable and so so talented. During her treatments she will share as much knowledge, conversation or solitude that you desire. She has restored my hope of finally getting the beautiful skin of my dreams. Bottom line, if you’re not happy with your skin go see Gia.

I have only been here twice, but I love Spa Social already! I’ve had an eyebrow wax and a haircut so far. Gia and Anna Marie are the nicest people ever!
I recently moved into the area, so I’ve been looking for new salons to go to. I came for an eyebrow wax back in September. I started talking to Gia about how often I should be waxing my eyebrows, and she said it really depends on the person. I feel like at a lot of waxing places, they always recommend 3 weeks so that you continue to go for their services, so I appreciate that she said to come when I felt like I needed a wax. They also do free trims.
I got my haircut last week. First of all, I’d like to say, this was the first time I’ve ever had a stylist point out where my part is and stick to cutting my hair with my part the way I like it. Anna Marie is awesome! There have been countless times in which a stylist has asked me how I like to part my hair, and completely disregard what I said and proceed to give me a middle part. Trust me, if I could rock the middle part, I would.
In stark contrast to a certain salon near by, I love that Spa Social isn’t pushy with products or services. You can tell that they are passionate about what they do and love when their clients are happy.
Also, you get $ 5 off your first service. You can either book your appointment online or through calling. Calling is best for last minute appointments!

Walking into the space I immediately knew I found my place. And walking out 2 hours later, that assumption was solidified. Gia is a lovely person who literally met me at the door. Given her incredible level of service and attention I received when I made my appointment earlier in the week, I was not totally surprised by this.
The spa itself is gorge, and it turns out Gia and her dad built out the whole place together with their own hands. I felt love in the walls and in the air.
Service wise: A++++. Gia gave me a beautiful brow wax and some suggestions about how to fill them in and a plan for going forward. It was the best wax I’ve ever had.
Now my hair: All I can say is this… Go to Anna.
I found Anna after my prior salon tried FOUR times over the past week to color and then color correct the disaster they created. Within 90 minutes, Anna transformed my color and gave me complete and unyielding confidence in her abilities. She formulated a plan. She was honest, thoughtful and professional. I found my person.

I badly needed an eyebrow wax. I mean badly! I called Spa Social 30 minutes before they closed and didn’t expect them to accept a last minute reservation. Sure enough, Gia said she would put the wax heating machine back on and take my appointment in 10 minutes. I am now super excited to know that I have an excellent eyebrow specialist close to home! Thanks for the excellent service, Gia!

I came in on a Groupon, I was fortunate enough to have an amazing experience. Brazilians are not fun so if you get someone who is fast, it makes the pain pass faster. Katie was fast and efficient. I’m happy to say I look forward to my next appointment.

I have always been a bit of a vagabond when it comes to Salons and my hair stylist. However, when I met Anna and Gia and THEN used their services, I was here to stay.
They are both responsive, friendly, flexible and most importantly good at their jobs!
Anna has been great with my hair. She listens to what I am looking for and then helps bring it to life. I get so many compliments on my hair do! :)
Gia is the bomb. I have gotten a great facial from her and she waxes like a PRO.
XOXO Love Spa Social!!!

I tried Spa Social about a year ago to support local business in my neighborhood. I continue to come back because it is amazing. Honestly one of the best facials I’ve gotten ever, and I have been all over (Bliss, Tiffany Kim, Peninsula) Gia is outstanding she is so warm and friendly, by the time your hour is up I guarantee you will have made a new friend-​I know I did.
I also want to make you aware of the waxing, Katie is another hidden gem. The girl is quick, precise and relatively painless. You are in and out with full Brazilian in under 20 min. No joke. Get yourself over to Spa Social for a little pampering. You deserve it!

I went to Spa Social to see Katie for a Brazilian Wax. I was referred by my best friend and for good reason — Katie is wonderful! She’s very quick and so fun to talk to — the best combination for a waxer in my opinion. I don’t know if I would ever say getting a Brazilian is an «enjoyable» experience, but Katie is the closest I’ve ever been to that!

If I could, I would give Spa Social 10 stars. Ambiance is great, music is awesome, girls are so friendly, & with all the spas and salons in the city, its hard to find all these great aspects rolled into one.
* Between Gia for skin care & Katie for waxing, this space is an absolute gem.
Gia is sweet, friendly, accommodating, & very welcoming. Her facials are comfortable, relaxing, thorough, & probably the best massage I’ve ever received during a facial. She makes sure she’s using what benefits your particular skin by customizing each treatment. My skin always feels fantastic after my service. Skin care with Gia is an absolute must!
I have only seen Katie for Brazilian’s, so far. She was recommended by a friend & so happy I found her! Katie is quick, thorough as well, and makes you feel very comfortable, considering Brazilians sometimes aren’t the most relaxing experience :) She makes the time as relaxing as possible & I am usually out in 10 minutes, can’t beat that. Katie is a true professional & such a delight to talk to.
Highly recommend Spa Social!

I love this place. Spa Social is elegant, cozy, trendy, comfortable, clean, and beautifully maintained.
I see Katie for waxes, she has waxed my nether regions for over 3 years and I’ve seen her exclusively in that time. Chicago is saturated with spas, salons, and deals for bikini waxes so it can be tough for a girl to find someone she trusts to dive into her business. I was lucky to have worked with Katie at a previous location and came to rely heavily on her for keeping my bits maintained. When life happened and we had to move to different locations I have followed her, not just because we have a friendly relationship but because she really is a waxing wizard. I would travel to see her anywhere, she is so worth it. She is fast, relatively painless (it is still a bikini wax), and efficient. I hear from all the girls I’ve recommended to her that she keeps the environment relaxed and makes sure it isn’t awkward or uncomfortable. Katie is quick but she is thorough, I always leave happy, I believe that is a skill she has with all her clients not just her friends.
I highly recommend Katie to anyone in the Chicago area, you won’t be disappointed.

I had my first facial ever with Gia. Admittedly, I’ve probably needed a facial for 5 years but was always too intimidated to do it until friends started asking me if I was always tired. Boo… I went in to Spa Social for a facial and it 100% turned my skin around.
I was super nervous walking in for the appointment and, by the time, I left, I was glowing putty. Something about Gia’s manner, and the vibe of the place, made me feel comfortable and like I was among friends.
I’m one of those lucky gals with mild acne AND some wrinkles (which is completely unfair). Whatever Gia used (Dermalogica products) plumped-​up my skin, took off some the rough dry spots, and evened-​out the oily spots. I was expecting to break-​out after the treatment but I didn’t. It’s been a good month since the facial and my skin still looks so much better than before I went.
Gia gave me a hand and arm massage while product soaked in and there wasn’t pan-​flute music. I’m a fan. I may also now be addicted to facials. I’m going back for another in few weeks.

Spa social is life-​changing… Gia does a masterful job of making her customers feel relaxed and their best selves. I’ve constantly been plagued with dry skin and a facial from Gia made me glow for several days. I really recommend their pumpkin facial. The enzymes in it really helped take away my dry dead skin and will leave you feeling great.
As for the ambience and décor, the venue feels very current without being cold. A really beautiful interior that matches the service-​level you’ll receive.
My best friend recommended I go here when I was in town and now I see why. I only wish I lived in Chicago, and could become a regular.
Oh well, another great reason to visit Chicago!
Thanks Spa Social!
Steven