Mireille Hamon was just 12 years old when she first dreamed of becoming an esthetician after watching her neighbor, a local spa owner, enjoy success in the field. Born and raised in the Loire Valley of France, Hamon started working at the spa at the age of 16, and later received formal training at the Chantale Le Cozic cosmetology school in Rennes. Fast forward to today and Hamon, a former head makeup artist for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” focuses on all-natural skincare and makeup services at her two studios.
“My very first job in Chicago was on Oak Street, which is where I opened my first location in 2003,” says Hamon, whose impressive client list has included A-list celebrities, rock stars and newsmakers over the years.
Earlier this year, Hamon opened her second location on Elm Street in Winnetka, offering a cozy space with French flair and all of her signature services, including various types of facials, skincare treatments and waxing; eyebrow sculpting, lamination and tinting; and customized makeup application, consultations for weddings and events and 90-minute hands-on tutorials.
“We are not a medical spa with injections; we offer pure skincare services only,” Hamon says. “We also offer microchanneling, which is similar to microneedling but much less invasive.”
In addition, Mireille’s Studio offers services for men, including grooming, waxing, eyebrow shaping and facials. “These make great gifts during the holidays,” she says.
If you’re considering makeup for the holidays, Hamon notes, “we’ll prep the skin and possibly recommend an oxygenation facial beforehand so the skin is glowing for makeup for parties.”
Gift cards—as well as select retail items—are available for purchase in stores and online.
We are not a medical spa with injections; we offer pure skincare services only