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Chicago's beauty scene as has many personalities as its neighborhoods. So when it came time to round up the city's best salons, beauty stores, and spas, we needed your input. Thanks to your tips—and our own experience in salon chairs and makeup aisles—we've compiled a list that gives a little taste of Chicago's beautiful variety.

Organized (kinda roughly) rom north to south, our latest beauty map tells you where to get everything from a cruelty-free haircut to a glittery manicure and a superior big-beard treatment. Below, find our latest list of Chicago's 38 Essential Beauty Shops, Spas, and Salons.

Like feelings on bangs, this list is highly subjective, and will completely change by next year. So let us know if there's a there's a place we need to check out on our next citywide beauty binge (otherwise known as "Racked 38" research.)