5 Best Waxing Salons in Chicago (2026)

European Wax Center's West Loop location is part of the national EWC chain, built specifically around the Brazilian wax as its signature service, and it's the most-reviewed waxing salon on this list. Reviewers consistently name individual wax specialists by title, not just a location, suggesting a real team of trained estheticians rather than rotating staff. Hours run into the evening most weekdays, useful for booking after work.

Hello Sugar's River North location specializes in sugaring, a wax alternative that uses a sugar paste rather than traditional hot wax, alongside standard waxing services. It's part of a national Hello Sugar chain, and reviewers describe the studio as a small suite setup rather than a storefront, with detailed booking instructions sent ahead of appointments.

Princess Nails & Spa, downtown, is primarily a nail salon that also offers waxing hair removal as part of a broader beauty menu. Reviewers mention nail art, manicures, and waxing in the same visit, so it's a fit if you want multiple beauty services handled at one downtown stop rather than a dedicated waxing specialist.

Hello Sugar's Wicker Park location is a second branch of the same sugaring-focused chain as the River North location, offering wax, sugar, and laser hair removal. Reviewers name individual estheticians for Brazilian sugar appointments specifically, and the studio promotes pain-reduction training as part of its certification process.

The Wax and Skin Lounge, in Fulton Market, combines Brazilian waxing and sugaring with a broader skincare menu, facials, dermaplaning, and brow and lash tinting. Long-time reviewers describe returning monthly for a mix of services, and the space itself gets called out for its plant-filled, calming setup.