Ready to Bare It: The Haute 5 Summer Spa Treatments in Chicago

With the summer solstice upon us, everything gets hotter when the sun goes down. Summertime primping means you better be tanned, buffed, waxed and ready to strip down to that bikini on a moment’s notice. Here are your Haute 5 spa treatments to make sure you’re ready to grin and bare it!

Bedazzled Bikini

The latest trend in Hollywood? Bedazz your vag. Yes, you read that correctly. This crystal applique at Trim applies Swarovski Crystals in a variety of styles and patterns to your most intimate of areas. That’s one summer surprise for your man.

Trim. 2503 N. Lincoln. 773.525.8746. www.trimwax.com/

Bikini Carecona

Cleise spa uses a special hard wax which means less pain than a traditional bikini wax. Owned by a native Brazilian (would you trust anyone else?), their waxing method surrounds each hair at the follicle, providing deeper and longer lasting hair removal for all your pool, beach and boat days in a comfortable, intimate day spa.

Cleise. 1841 North Sheffield Ave. 312.440.1060. www.cleisespa.com/

Microdermabrasion (Silk Peel)

Why get a chemical peel when you can opt for a silk peel? Microdermabrasion is a superficial exfoliation performed on the skin’s outer layer to stimulate new skin growth. So you can stay buffed, sun-kissed and rejuvenated.

Dermatology and Aesthetics Wicker Park. 1455 N. Milwaukee, 773.276.1100, wickerparkderm.com/

Organic Hungarian Fruit Smoothie Facial

Using medicinal herbs and fruits for lasting results, Urban Spa Chic offers a customized organic skin treatment using an invigorating almond and mineral treatment or a rose and maize exfoliating mask. Extractions remove impurities for a clear, balanced and revitalized complexion.

Urban Spa Chic, 1401 W. Hubbard St., Level 2, 312.492.8050, www.urbanspachic.com/

Four Seasons… Literally.

The Four Season’s signature massage treatment couples fragrances reminiscent of winter, spring, summer and autumn with diverse massage techniques. It is given in 20-minute stages, each reflecting a season with different touch styles.

Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, 312.280.8800, www.fourseasons.com/