Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa
Chicago, Illinois
Exsaloncechicago.com
OWNERS: Tony Odisho
SALON STYLE:Luxurious neighborhood retreat
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,500
STYLING STATIONS: 10
TREATMENT ROOMS: 3
EQUIPMENT: Zurich Custom Beauty
FURNITURE: Mitchell Gold, Zurich Custom Beauty
TOTAL DESIGN INVESTMENT: $980,000
RETAIL LINE: Aveda, Tony Odisho, MoroccanOil
COLOR LINE: Aveda, Matrix
DESIGN: Maria Bortell, Mindy Webb, Amy Thomson
ARCHITECT: Amy Thomson, James Gorski
PHOTOGRAPHY: Shawn Stengel
“Our favorite features would include the spa lighting, juice bar and shampoo stations. The LED lights transition from soft blues to natural greens to comfort guests; the juice bar in an unexpected feature that helps with bridal parties and holiday get-togethers, and the shampoo stations feature comfortable, relaxing chairs perfect for scalp massages.”
JUDGES’ COMMENTS:
“This salon delivers on luxurious comfort. It’s definitely high end, but cozy and warm—not easy to accomplish. The front lobby and the juice bar create a rich homey feeling.”—Ortmann
“Stunning, clean lines.”—Jercha
“Feels like a luxury apartment—it is a neighborhood retreat.”—Labos
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