You get the haircut. We sweep up the clippings. And then…where does all that hair actually go? At Ash & Willow Eco Salon in Park Ridge, the answer isn’t simply “the trash.” Your Hair Can Have a Second Life Ash & Willow is a Certified Green Circle Salon, which means we separate and recover salon materials that traditionally aren’t easy to recycle—including those piles of hair left behind after your cut. Through Green Circle Salons, recovered hair can be composted, repurposed into bio-composite...

A fresh manicure can make your nails look their best, but what you do between appointments matters just as much. Healthy natural nails start with a few simple habits—and, thankfully, none of them require a 10-step routine. Moisture Is Your Friend Just like your skin and hair, your nails and the surrounding skin can become dry. Regularly moisturizing your hands, nails, and cuticles can help minimize brittleness and keep nails feeling their best. Cuticle oil is an easy addition to your daily...

You know you want a facial. The harder part? Figuring out which facial is actually right for your skin. Acne, fine lines, dullness, dark spots, uneven skin tone; different concerns call for different approaches. At Ash & Willow Eco Salon in Park Ridge, our facial menu gives you options based on what your skin needs and what you’d like to work on. Breakouts, Oil & Congested Skin If breakouts or excess oil are your main concern, start with our Acne Facial. This treatment focuses on deeply...