CheekyChicago

Summertime: the season of longer days and even longer nights. After hibernating through a seemingly frosty forever, as Chicagoans, we know better than to allow a moment of sunshine sneak by without enjoying it. Catching rays at day games, happy hour al fresco, volleyball leagues, rooftop BBQs, jogs on the lakefront path, etc.; we are out and about, baring it all… The changing climate and reasons to party bring a slew of beauty woes. Humidity wreaks havoc on your hair, the sun scorches your skin and lack of sleep shows in your eyes. Luckily we are uncovering some of beauty’s best kept secrets; quick and super easy treatments to keep you …  Read more

It’s easy to get into a beauty funk when the weather is cold. Your body’s covered up by layers and even manicures and pedicures can seem pointless when you spend so much time in gloves and boots. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up now that spring is starting, head over to Blow by Blow, which opened on the Near North Side in October. Blow dry bars, spots that specialize in styling your hair without any cutting, are a standard in New York. Katie Gagnon was living there when she got the idea to bring the concept to her native Chicago with the help of her mom, Julie. “We thought Chicago needed one,” …  Read more

You’d probably take hair styling tips from anyone at this point, but what about someone who’s worked with major celebrities? We’re talking Julia Roberts, Blake Lively and Gisele, here. We are not messing around. So come learn from the best! Katia, from Birchbox, learned from celebrity stylist, Serge Normant, just how to get that big, catwalk hair.