I've been going to Amanda for a little over 8 years now, and I won't go to anyone else. I used to work downtown so it was convenient, but even now living in the South Suburbs, I still make the drive because she's just that good. She's professional, gentle, and makes what could be an uncomfortable service feel completely normal. Beyond that, she's genuinely kind and easy to talk to. Over the years we've shared so many life conversations, and that trust matters. If you're looking for someone consistent and skilled for your waxing needs, especially Brazilians, she's it. read more

Amanda is literally the best micro blader. I highly recco for anyone! So nice and amazing and very detail oriented and makes sure you love everything about your brows read more

I haven't made a Yelp review in a very long time but had to give Amanda a glowing review. She did my makeup for engagement photos and I looked amazing! She was very laid back and understanding when I was running late and still honored my appointment even though I arrived quite late (and sweaty ‍). She just got me some water, got a fan to cool down my face, and got right to work. She took the time to listen to what I wanted and gave me exactly that, and as a bonus provided some helpful recommendations too. I also had fun chatting with her during my appointment. Her makeup and brushes were all well organized and clean. A true professional. I'll be back! Highly recommend. read more

Amanda was really friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Great makeup tutorial, lots of good process and product suggestions, and surprisingly fun. read more

Last October I booked a make up lesson for a best friend's birthday present. While we really enjoyed the lesson, and the fact that Amanda let me be a part of it, she never sent the make up recommendations and notes she promised. I attempted to email Amanda several times and even try to call the number provided. She still has not shared these recommendations and notes that are included in the make up lesson price. It is a shame because my friend and I would've taken notes had we known. I also tipped her accordingly but with this additional aspect in mind. read more

THE BEST FACIAL OF MY LIFE!! Amanda is the coolest person and my skin feels so good. She was firm yet gentle during extractions, I felt soothed and hydrated walking out of there. Def found my facial forever girl :) read more

Same thing happened to me as the other two star review. I booked on her site but emailed once and called twice as I needed to ask if I could add lashes. Zero response. Over a week went by and I went ahead and canceled as it felt like a scam. Good luck! read more

Amanda was so nice and fun to chat with. She did a great job on my brows, with a (nearly) painless wax experience!

No one better with brows! Love Amanda & The Beauty Vault! Looking forward to booking a facial soon!

I've been waxed by Amanda a few times now and I'm pumped that she now has her own business. The Beauty Vault is a cute little studio -- just one of many beauty businesses on the floor. Amanda is a professional -- she is careful, but does a fantastic job. She tests all products on herself first too! She also has a great, spunky personality and fun beats to listen to during your appointment! read more

Amanda is very professional and an amazing practitioner! She was so skilled in waxing and answered any and all questions we had for her. Highly recommend! You will not be disappointed! read more

In my thirties and I've never applied my own make up or learned how. I reached out to Amanda for a beginner lesson. She was kind, made me comfortable, and was an excellent teacher. read more

Words cannot describe my experiences at The Beauty Vault! Amanda truly makes every experience an enjoyable visit. If you are looking for a personable knowledge expert in all things beauty related, look no further! I started going to The Beauty Vault over two years ago for my first Brazilian ever and Amanda made the experience as smooth (pun intended) and comfortable as possible! I could not have asked for a better first experience. A heated bed in the winter, pleasant conversation, knowledgeable advice, convenient booking, a variety of services - I couldn't imagine going to anyone else for all of my aesthetician needs! Seriously, go see Amanda. Like now. You will not regret it! read more

I've been going to Amanda for my brows since January and she's been consistently great! I love how she has online booking, works weekends, is close to the Paulina stop, and her overall vibe is awesome. I highly recommend stopping by to see for yourself. read more

While almost all the reviews are positive here.. I guess I will have to be the first one to voice my displeasure. I went once to Amanda through a Groupon deal that she was offering. While I was pleased with the service and it was one of the few Brazilian waxes I have gotten that actually was pretty painless, I do have say that her REGULAR price without a Groupon is a bit excessive. I get that she uses a special type of wax and she has the task of going into our ladyparts and making it immaculate but with so many places now offering just as good of a service with more reasonable prices, coming here and paying $65 every 2 months just does not justify it. Price aside since it's a personal option whether someone wants to spend this much money if one is happy with the results and service...my biggest issue with this business is that she does not return phone calls. I had a question for a F/U appointment and her voicemail greeting pretty much just directs you to her website. Okay.. not all questions are able to be answered by navigating a website. I left her a voicemail to have her call me back.. A few days went by NADA.. so.. figuring that she is a one woman shop and is a busy person, I called AGAIN and left another message. This woman never called me back. Its poor business etiquette and I do not care how good you are at what you do, if you do not have the courtesy or time to return your customer's phone calls maybe it's time you hired an assistant. Otherwise like me, you will just lose a customer. read more

Excellent, impecable service! Amanda is not only super professional and friendly, she also gets the job perfectly done in a clean setting with the best products. And this is the reason I've been going to Amanda for years. Thank you Amanda! read more

Amanda is a waxing Goddess. I luckily stumbled upon her services last year when she worked at a different studio. Since she's started her own business I refuse to go to anyone else! Her Brazilians are as painless as it gets - physically and mentally lol. While keeping a professional demeanor, she's still open and friendly, never awkward, and always lets you know what she is doing and why (plus she has you do these breathing exercises as she waxes and it helps with the pain immensely). Despite my super course hair and sensitive skin, Amanda has me in-and-out in 20-30 minutes feeling 100%. I have a background in pharmaceuticals so I'm beyond picky about hygiene and sanitation, but her shop never makes me raise an eyebrow. She cleanses the table in between uses and lays down a fresh paper for you, always wears latex gloves, and then uses a natural disinfectant oil on the area afterwards so I'm never worried about infections. Her after care tips are amazing too - very tailored to your body, straight forward and explanatory. Long story long, if you need a Brazilian, or wax of any kind but are nervous about it (tbh aren't we all?) give Amanda a shot! You will not regret it. read more

I've been going to Amanda for waxing for years, and she is amazing at it. Her technique is careful and thorough, but just as important, her sense of humor and personable demeanor make what could be an embarassing and painful experience downright pleasant. Her one-woman suite is small but delightful, with funky-yet-soothing colors and great decor - I especially liked the sparkly chandelier that gave me something to look at while I was lying back on the table. And best of all, her pride in her work and her new space really shines through. If you're nervous about trying waxing, or if you've had a less-than-great experience in the past, I highly recommend The Beauty Vault - Amanda will treat you right! read more

Amanda is THE best! She is not only great at what she does, but has such a warm and welcoming personality, it's so easy to feel comfortable with her. I have gone to her for facials and makeup for events and I would recommend her to anyone who asks! I recently got married and hired Amanda to do my makeup and a few of my bridesmaids makeup on location. Let me just tell you, we looked HOT. All my girls had a little bit different style, and Amanda knew exactly what each person was looking for and to highlight them in their own way. If you are in need of makeup for any event, go see Amanda! read more

Thank you Amanda for saving my brows after it's been slaughtered from another establishment. Booking is super easy. Near CTA! Accepts cash or card. Perfect! I even got gift certificate for friends and now they are regulars! See you next month Amanda! read more

Amanda at the Beauty Vault changed my life! She is incredibly talented, extremely knowledgable and one of the funniest (and sweetest) people I know. I first found Amanda when she was working at another studio, and I couldn't be more excited for her to open her own business! I have been going to her since I moved to Chicago, and refer all of my friends to her for waxing, facials, and make-up services. We all love her! I've been getting Bikini waxes for years, but have always been too scared to get a Brazilian because of how painful I heard it would be. Amanda's Brazilians are life-changing! They hurt way less (it will change your life) and are done faster than any wax I've ever gotten in the past! Amanda is incredibly thorough and professional with her services, but also keeps things stress free with her spunky personality and friendly demeanor. She never makes things feel awkward and will walk you through each step of the process if you're unsure of what to expect. Amanda's private studio is adorable, colorful, and very clean. Hygiene and sanitation are very important to me, and Amanda has exceeded my expectations in this regard. She keeps her space tidy and fresh and I love the building she's in (Sola Salons). If you need a wax, you HAVE to go to Amanda. She is the best in the business. read more

After reading through endless positive Yelp reviews, I decided to book my first Brazilian with Amanda at The Beauty Vault and let me just say, I couldn't have made a better choice! She made me feel extremely comfortable in an awkward scenario, answered all of my questions and on top of that, she was a really fun person to chat with! The procedure was way less painful than anticipated and I made sure to book my next appointment before leaving - all around awesome first time experience! read more

Amanda is THE expert when it comes to all things beauty. A friend recommended her to me a few years ago and I've been coming in ever since - the services I use her for just keep expanding because she is that good!! Most recently she did my wedding make up and absolutely killed it - I am still getting compliments on how I looked months later. I love how she made great suggestions about what would work with my hair/dress/jewelry and also listened to my ideas, too. She really played up my features but still made me look like "me," which I loved. She's an artist who uses your face as her canvass, and she is super timely, professional, fun and welcoming, too! read more

Amanda is the only person I will ever let near my brows. I always leave appointments with her looking AHHMAZING and no matter how many times I dye my hair, she figures out a way to make these brows match exactly so my color looks natural. When I first started seeing her I had wispy blonde eyebrows that were still recovering from an overpluck during my college days. Now I've got brows as dark, thick and fleeky as you could ever imagine. If you're in need of an eyebrow intervention Amanda is your girl. read more

Amanda is a super friendly, bubbly & hilarious professional! The atmosphere & setup is clean & hygienic. I went here for a Brazilian wax (through Groupon); it was smooth & quick! It hurt a bit when the in growns were being removed but I'm sure you can opt out if you ask for it. I'm a happy customer! Thank you Amanda :) Tip - Go here on a weekday afternoon; tons of street parking & you'll be done in less than 40min! & you can enjoy a yummy donut/cookie at Dinkel's Bakery right next door whilst you're at it ;) read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review yet! I've been seeing Amanda for a year now for waxing. She is the bomb! Super cool and definitely knows her stuff. I recommend The Beauty Vault to anyone, whether it's your first wax, or you're looking for a new place to try. Go see Amanda! You won't be disappointed read more

What can you say about getting a Brazilian?? You want it over and done as quickly and painlessly as possible! Amanda does just that. Highly recommend! read more

I went in today for a wedding make up trial with Amanda.. She is amazing and so fun to be around! I felt like a million bucks when we were done. read more

I had a facial with Amanda today. She provides a clean and inviting space and her welcoming attitude was the icing on the cake. I walked out with my skin refreshed and a great big smile from chatting with her. She made a great recommendation for an exfoliating product for my dehydrated winter skin. I booked my appointment online and it couldn't have been easier. Found a free parking spot after exercising a little patience. Can't wait to go back! read more

I just recently got the opportunity to get Microblading done by Amanda! The entire experience from start to finish was amazing! I was nervous for the procedure, but Amanda took great care of me & made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process. Amanda creates such an incredible environment in her salon! Amanda took her time from the sketching, to application and numbing, down to the strokes. She was extremely professional & explained everything every step of the way. The entire process took about two hours and some change- which flew by. My eyebrows look AMAZING, and so natural and full. I cannot wait for my perfecting appointment in a few weeks. I highly recommend The Beauty Vault. I've been going for waxing for several years, and can't wait to tell everyone about Microblading! Amanda is so dedicated to her practice, and uses a product she stands behind! She brought my brows to life!! read more

I am a recent Chicago transplant, and needed to find a trusted waxer. I originally found Amanda when she ran a Groupon a few months back -- and I am *so grateful* I did! I used to always get sugaring done for brazillians, so I was prepared for that level of pain with the waxing. First off, how did I not know about hard wax before now?! Not only is it less painful than sugaring or soft wax (soft wax + strips is what lots of others use) - but Amanda is so fast and thorough. I can't believe how long I was able to go between waxings! And Amanda always provides a fun and welcoming environment. I'm able to chat with her like an old friend, and it makes the entire process so much more enjoyable. I am so happy I've found "my waxer" in the city. I couldn't recommend her more highly! read more

I had my first wax appointment at the Beauty Vault today and Amanda is amazing!!! She made the experience so comfortable and easy. I was late due to crazy traffic and she was completely understanding and nice about it. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a good wax!! read more

I bought a Groupon to see Amanda about 6 months ago and haven't stopped going to her since. She is the best and makes you feel so comfortable you forget that you're there for a wax. Would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

I went to Amanda for my first wax ever due to all the positive reviews I read and am glad I did! What all these 5 star reviews say was what I also experienced. I was feeling nervous and thought it was going to be awkward but that was not the case at all. She made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. Her studio is spotless and beautifully decorated which says a lot about the quality of service. Already booked my 2nd appointment and can't wait to go back because the results were great. My experience at The Beauty Vault was amazing and I recommend her services to anyone. read more

I originally bought a Groupon for a Brazilian and have been back several times sense. Amanda does an amazing job and makes the waxing as pain free and quick as possible. Highly recommend. read more

I had my makeup done by Amanda for my wedding and I was highly pleased. I've referred several other brides as well who also had nothing but great things to say. She's extremely professional and personable but above all that highly skilled. Amanda works her makeup skills on all skin tones and skin types. I modeled professionally when I was younger and I can honestly say Amanda's makeup talent is above the bar. read more

Very Relaxing environment, Amanda had great personality and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. I will most definitely be a returning customer. I went in for a facial and came out feeling so relaxed and skin felt great afterward! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for some spa treatment without having to break the bank like other places . read more

Amanda is absolutely AMAZING!! I went to see her in October for a brazilian wax and I found the waxing god of Chicago! Possibly in the whole Midwest! Amanda is very friendly and has the bubbliest personality ever. Going in for a wax may be awkward and she makes you feel like you are just two friends catching up. She's quick, efficient, and makes the services relatively painless. During my first service with Amanda, she recognized I was nervous and coached me through the pain while making me laugh. She's not only a great waxist, but she's a fantastic makeup artist! I don't wear much makeup, and I went in for a makeup lesson to learn some new techniques. Now I was definitely apprehensive, because I had an awful experience at a major cosmetic store where I walked out with pounds of makeup on my face. Amanda asked me about the colors I felt comfortable in and what my daily routine consists of. Once the lesson was over I couldn't believe how amazing I looked and felt! She really captured what I was looking for and gave me great tips on products. She has an easy online booking system that you can access through her website or her professional facebook page. This is a studio and she's a one woman show that juggles many jobs besides the one of amazing esthetician. If you need to get ahold of her texting and emailing are the best way, because she's literally booked solid with clients all day. I'm telling you that Amanda will change your view on waxing for the best!! I will follow her wherever she goes. I know she's going to be a big deal in the beauty industry, so get in while you can people you won't regret it! read more

Amanda has taken me on a much needed "brow journey"! She is professional, knowledgeable and has a great personality to help make your experience enjoyable and pain free! read more

I've been seeing Amanda for years for Brazilian waxes (since before she started The Beauty Vault). Making appointments online is easy, and Amanda is always timely. Service is fast and as painless as can be expected; we're done before I know it, and I have never been disappointed. Amanda is professional and super friendly-- her easygoing personality makes an otherwise awkward experience very casual and relaxed. Highly recommend! read more