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Patch Picks: Day Spas

Take a load off with this week's Patch Picks.

Come on, you're worth it. The five day spas making up this week's Patch Picks are proof enough of that. So sit back, relax and treat yourself to one of these nearby beauty salons.

The Spa O, 703 W. Lake St., is the franchise's sixth location, but the first in the western suburbs. This new unisex day spa offers all the basics in manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing, facials and massages. Perfecting the art of the package deal, The Spa O also runs a number of discounted specials, ranging from the Signature Package all the way down to the Spa O Bridal Package. (708) 386-0703  Mon-Fri, 10-8 p.m.; Sat., 10-7 p.m.; Sun., 11-6 p.m.

Founded on New Year's Day, 1980, , 109 S. Marion St., has long rewarded its loyal customers with a unique brand of personalized, intimate beauty care. Priding itself on its ability to do it all, Salon 212 features a remarkable smorgasbord of services, be it a quick haircut or an all-day affair, as well as everything in between. (708) 386-2221  Tues-Fri, 10-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-5 p.m.; Sun., 10-3 p.m.; Close Mondays.

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, 137 N. Oak Park Ave., thinks big. With eight manicure and pedicure stations, this hot salon assures customers they won't be waiting around for their treatment to begin. Still a relative newcomer to Oak Park, Avenue Nail Spa has made strides to establish itself as a neighborhood staple — and with its intriguing blend of services and specials, it seems to have accomplished just that. (708) 358-9888  Mon-Sat., 10-8:30 p.m.; Sun., 12-6 p.m.

The kind folks at , 501 Madison St., believe their customers deserve to be pampered. It even says so on their website. More specifically, the spa runs on the business model of putting the customer's needs first, effectively opening the door for any amount of personalization. Facials, waxings, manis, pedis, massages and more are available at this family operated outfit. (708) 763-9469  Mon-Fri., 10-8 p.m.; Sat., 9:30-8 p.m.; Sun., 11-7 p.m.

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609 Madison St., is an all-purpose spa that specifies in hair treatment for all ethnicities and all genders. Color treatments, highlights and lowlights are featured hair care services, although there are many more to choose from. Massages, facials, wax and wraps are also available. Since the locale is highly trafficked, an appointment is suggested, though not required. (708) 358-9700  Wed-Fri., 10-6 p.m.; Sat., 8-1 p.m.; Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

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