M & A Salon Spa

Customers are whisked into a state of zen at this Lincoln Park hair salon. Scents of aromatherapy fill the front lobby, where clients wait for their hair cut or dye job. It’s a busy scene as young but experienced color experts buzz from one station to the next, checking on color processing and painting on highlights. With its exposed cement ceilings and neutral beige color scheme, the salon is as organic in decor as in its use of products—eco-friendly Aveda, which is also sold in the main lobby. Every so often you'll see owner Michael Anthony float in to check up on his salon. After all, he's busy jolting around and managing his salon empire: The four locations in Chicago are always packed with devoted cliental, who are consistently satisfied with their cuts, colors and affordable pricing.