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Melissa is one of our talented Estheticians and Make-Up Artists at our South Barrington location. She started doing Esthetics in 2009 and has been with Spa Bleu for almost three years. Who is your mentor?My mother not just because she is the strongest person I know but the most caring and sophisticated woman, I hope to be… Read more »

Every summer we sweep our hair up to get it off our necks and faces. The messy look always wins over the summer, but come fall, glamour  and style come back for vengeance! This fall the top trends are blasts from the past! The bouffant from the 50’s is back. Now don’t get scared, its… Read more »

Meet our Spa Bleu family Owners of Spa Bleu- Tammy Coakley and Kathy Dwyer Owners, Tammy Coakley and Kathy Dwyer. Director of operations, Heather Hazlett Spa Bleu support staff Spa Bleu nail technicians Spa Bleu massage therapists Spa Bleu estheticians Spa Bleu West Dundee stylists Spa Bleu South Barrington Stylists West Dundee and South Barrington… Read more »

How to Come Prepared for an Up-do Up-do season is all year round! It is no longer practical ornecessary to come into the salon with dirty hair.  The stylesperformed on dirty hair are in the past.Backcombing bubble styles are rare, if desired the advancements inhair products will give stylist the texture they need, while stillhaving the… Read more »

 Jameson Collante is one of our amazing stylists.  He has been doing hair for over ten years. He has been wth Spa Bleu for over 3 years .  He originally started at our South Barrington location, but is currently working in our West Dundee location.  To get to know Jameson a little better read below: Who is… Read more »

Jessie Fortner is one of our talented Licensed Massage Therapist and has been since January. She graduated from massage school in December! Who is your mentor?My mentor is definitely my mom. She is just such a strong person and such a realist. I really wish I was more like her and am so lucky to have her!… Read more »

It’s so hard to keep track of what trends are still in.  As soon as you catch on, there is always something new taking its place.  So we are here to help you.  We are going to keep you up to date on some of the current trends with nails. Ombre NailsOmbre is one of the… Read more »

 Spa Bleu August Newsletter With summer wrapping up and school beginning, it’s finally time to focus on you! We hope you’ve enjoyed these past summer months and take time to appreciate what is left of this summer season.   Pure Privilege Promotion 2 For 500 Bonus Point Offer Dates: July 10th – August 27th  … Read more »

Summer seems to be flying by and next thing you know, it is time to go back to school! All the stress of buying the right school supplies for each age, lunch items, books, and at six in the morning on the first day of school you hear your child yell, “Mom, I have nothing… Read more »

Effortless Volume This look is perfect for those who want to achieve volume focused at the root with minimal styling effort. How – To Comb wet hair with wide tooth comb.  Spray on Pure Abundance Style- Prep Blow-dry hair until hair is 50% dry.  Give hair direction by holding it with your hands as you… Read more »