I am looking for a short list (say 5 to 10) of the top/best/elite hair
salons in Chicago.

Hello Gatepourri-GA

For your question I used a website called CitySearch, that lets it?s
users rate items in a local area to list them in order of ?best? to
?worst?. I did a search for the Best Salons in Chicago, and got this
list for you. This list is of the Best Hair Salons in Chicago, 2005.
(Voted upon by the public.)

1. Sine Qua Non Salons
2766 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 
Services include cuts, color, deep conditioning, waxing, facials,
microdermabrasions, body treatments and more; sells Aveda and Bumble
and Bumble products.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3678634

2. Roque Salon
24 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 
The Vidal Sassoon-trained staff makes its own mark on style.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/35158544

3. Joseph Michael's
715 N State St, Chicago, IL 
In-the-know spa goers visit this tranquil Gold Coast spot for
relaxation and beauty pick-me-ups.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3664617

4. Prink Salon
2130 W Division St, Chicago, IL 
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/41015432


 5. John Christian Salon
16 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3517605 

6. Mario Tricoci
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 
Welcoming young staff sets the mood for professional pampering.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/35393484

7. GRO Hair Salon
2119 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3727481 

8. Red 7 Salon
210 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/35884469 

9. Art & Science Salons
1971 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/36764545 

10. Aveda Institute Chicago
2828 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 
This Aveda school offers hair services, facials, body treatments and
waxing performed by students under the supervision of licensed
instructors.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/37501932

List URL:
http://chicago.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/2005/hair_salon?ulink=home__boc_2___boc-winners__1

Google Search Used:
Ratings Hair Salons Chicago
://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&c2coff=1&q=ratings+hair+salons+chicago&btnG=Search

If this answer requires further explanation, please request
clarification before rating it, and I'll be
happy to look into this further.
Nenna-GA
Google Answers Researcher

This is perfect. Thank you.

1) Michael Anthony Salon Spa 
1001 W. North Avenue 
Chicago, IL 60622 
312.649.0707

2)Mitazi Nail Salon
2468 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60614 
(773) 528-7293 

3)The Hair Loft 
14 East Pearson Street 
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 943-5435 

4)Urban Spa Studio
2232 N. Clybourn #307 
Chicago, IL 60614 
(312) 404-4979 

5)Petrosino's Parlor 
303 E. Wacker
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 616-0016 


6)Niko Salon and Spa 
2504 N. Clark Street 
Chicago, IL 60614 
(773) 472-0883 

7)Eshe Day Spa and Salon 
8 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 200 
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 629-0376 

8)Salon MÖR
49 East Oak Street 
Chicago, IL 
USA , 60611 
(312) 573-0626 

9)Delicate Spa 
2539 North Sheffield 
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-7655

10)Maria Paonessa/Compagnia della Bellezza 
1500 North Wells 
Chicago, IL 60610 
312) 944-6747

Spa Ariel 
1111 S. Wabash 
Chicago, IL 60605 
(312) 431-1573

I'm glad I could be of help and thank you for the tip.

Nenna-GA