Mireille’s Studio

I go to Mireille’s Studio for two things that are very important to me: My eyebrows and my nether regions. There is no other place I would trust with either and I give the establishment my highest recommendation.
Before I go into the services, let me say a word about the general ambiance. The studio is owned and run by Mireille, a chic, fabulous French woman who was Oprah’s makeup artist for many, many years. It is very beautiful there and yet cozy. You are greeted (usually in French and often by Mireille herself) when you arrive and wait briefly for your session in a well-​appointed seating area, looking out onto the high-​end shops on Michigan Avenue. There is Euro-​sounding musical playing softly and an espresso machine, should you care for one. I truly feel that I have been transported to France and elevated onto a chicer plane merely by being there.
So, onto the services. First, the eyebrows. Mireille is known in Chicago as being the brow master. I go there for eyebrow waxing and she ends by coloring in my eyebrows as well. I first did this about two months ago having never had my eyebrows professionally done before. Even though everyone there is a consummate professional, I was so blown away by Mireille’s work that I will only go to her for them from now on, and I am hooked for LIFE on eyebrow waxing! When she showed me myself in the mirror I gasped and busted into a huge grin. I am not exaggerating in the least. Ladies, get your eyebrows waxed if you haven’t! The difference is so dramatic. My eyebrows now frame my eyes. My eyes look totally different under them. They are well-​defined and sleek. It makes such an incredible difference to have well-​groomed eyebrows. I feel like a different woman, a chic woman. Also, Mireille offered to color mine in and then carefully picked the right shade (this is where her particular expertise is so important). I had never thought about coloring in my eyebrows and now I do it every day and will continue to do so! It also is such a big difference! I love it. Bold and beautiful. Mireille also took the time to show me how to apply the coloring correctly. She is really invested in making sure you can go out and be your most beautiful self every day.
Onto the second thing: I go to Mireille’s for Brazilian waxing. I first did this also about two months ago. I was SO nervous about doing it –scared of the pain! This I have done by Maryam and will only go to her. She is an absolute professional and also warm. She does a very good job of engaging you in light friendly conversation to keep your mind off things and make you less nervous. It goes by very quickly and doesn’t hurt that much — totally tolerable. They put on special soothing stuff that also makes sure you don’t get ingrown hairs. I am also hooked on this service for life. While she was doing it the last time, I engaged her on her advice for my overall skin routine and she was very kind to give me guidance. Really, these ladies want to help you be your best!
In closing, Mireille’s Studio not only provides high-​quality beauty services and guidance, but there is also a wonderful atmosphere and mood that makes you want to be a client for the long-​run. I am so excited about continuing to go there and exploring the array of services. It’s like your getting a fabulous entrée into how to become the woman you were always meant to be! I give this a top-​notch rating!

I visited this studio and was told by a woman who works for the actual owner that my mild to moderate post acne hyperpigmentation could not be resolved and that I look older than 20 and will also age faster than everyone else (how this rude comment was necessary to my treatment I don’t know).
Obviously, to a 20-​year-​old this seemed fairly pessimistic since my discoloration is not too severe compared to other skin conditions such as ice pick scars for example. I will never return nor do I recommend this studio for POC with any discoloration issues. After visiting other institutions and being told that several chemical peels could resolve most if not all of my dark marks on my AA skin I’m confused on how this woman was even hired.

Bring your makeup into Mireille and leave with a whole new look! I’ve been going to Mireille for years for my eyebrows, waxing and facials and she is fantastic — but had never really utilized her expertise as a make up artist. You bring all of your makeup in — that’s right everything! If you are anything like me you have countless eye shadows, lipsticks, powders. Mireille helps you sort through what colors/​makeup work for you, what doesn’t — get ready for some purging. She then teaches you how to apply your makeup correctly. Mireille does not do it for you — you do it. She then gives you a complete written out application detail sheet to take home with you. Mireille also has makeup in the studio available for purchase and will make suggestions if appropriate. I purchased some eye makeup and concealer (which is great) — but really used my makeup — just in a better way. Even with as much eye makeup as I had, I don’t think I ever knew how to make my eyes look better. Mireille had some great suggestions and my make up looked so much better! I’m not easily impressed and it was an amazing difference.
I wish I had done this years ago — not only would my makeup haved looked better — but I would of saved countless dollars that was spent at department store makeup counters!

My eyebrows looked great. Everyone was really nice. I received a bunch of samples as a first time customer.

I haven’t been here in a while but I’m giving it two stars because I found another place that didn’t make me feel bad for being big. The waxer at Mirelle was great but the owner told me in front of other patrons that I had to come in ten minutes earlier because it takes more time to wax me. At first it made sense to me but then I went to Bare Glow Spa with Francisca who takes 25 minutes on me (and way less expensive). She told me it’s the job of an establishment to make you feel comfortable in an already vulnerable position and I realized she was right.

First time eyebrow waxing, it turned out to be quite pleasant! Mireille is definitely experienced, and pay attention to whether you feel pain or not. I feel like I could just lie down there and fell asleep. Also the place is tiny, but they managed to make it very well arranged and very cozy.

I have been going to Mireille for at least 2 yrs now. I tried many other salons for threading and tinting my eyebrows. She is the best there is and my eyebrows are beautiful now. I have them tinted every month and she tweezes as needed. I highly recommend her and I would never go anywhere else.

I’ve been going to Mireille for my eyebrows now for about 2 years and she does an excellent job! The first time I went, my eyebrows were a mess and mis-​shapen (can’t remember if I overtweezed or if someone else waxed them wrong), and she basically told me that I needed to grow them out in order to do anything with them. So I continued to grow them out for several months while going to her for touch-​ups/​trims until she could really shape them. I feel like a lot of other places would have just tried to wax my brows anyway without really educating me in what I really needed to do to get the shape I want. My appointments have been on time and efficient. The studio also has a card for a free service after 11 visits (not sure if it applies to all services), which is great for return customers like me!

For years, I have been trying to find someone that does a good job with eyebrows. I tried many salons and finally found Mireille — she is incredible! No one does a better job than her! After finding her, I will not let anyone else touch my eyebrows. I rarely write any types of reviews but I truly love Mireille’s studio and wanted to share my experience. Mireille’s facials are also the best in Chicago! She did wonders with my skin! If you try them once with her, you would not go anywhere else.

I just had my first facial and eye brow waxing with Maryam and it was incredible. She is so lovely and I enjoyed the entire experience. I can’t wait to go back!

I continue to be very happy customer of Mireille’s. Julie gives an incredible Brazilian wax, and even though the procedure could be rather unpleasant, Julie is so skilled that she makes it as pain-​free as possible. She’s also engaging and personable and it’s easy to get so caught up in chatting with her that you forget you’re being waxed. Treat yourself!

I found Mirelle’s Studio through a friend two years ago. Since then, I go only to them and no where else for eyebrow waxing and eyelash dyeing. All the aestheticians are great but I primarily go to Julie or Mirelle. Its amazing how they clean up my eyebrows, and provide an entirely different look. It takes an artistic eye to achieve such a change and they have it. The studio is extremely clean while having lots of charm. They are professional while providing the highest quality services.

I’ve been a client of Mireille’s for about 2 years. Mireille did major damage repair when Mario Tricoci salon waxed off and butchered my eyebrows the day before my sister’s wedding. After researching online, Mireille’s Studio kept popping up as best eyebrows… I live 47 miles away. WORTH IT! It took about a year, but my eyebrows grew back and look better than they ever have. Mireille has mastered the art of brows — It took me this long to realize that I’ve always had the wrong shape. She is so talented. Julie has done them too — she is absolutely amazing as well. She is so articulate, and both she and Mireille are perfectionists about brows. Julie is one of the sweetest, kindest people you will ever meet.

This is a wonderful welcoming salon! The services are excellent across the board: I had a superb facial, amazing make up lesson and terrific eyebrow arch. The space is lovely.
A must!

I’ve been going to Mirelle’s Studio for some time — without question, she does the best brow work in Chicago. This week, I finally went for a makeup lesson from Mirelle herself. Whatever your age, you need to treat yourself and do this. Your looks change, makeup styles change and freshening your look is always a good idea.
During these sessions Mirelle doesn’t do your new makeup — she demonstrates really efficient technique (she worked for Oprah and her guests) and makes YOU do your own makeup so you develop the touch memory necessary to do it reliably every day. I’m something of a makeup hater, so she recommended very subtle changes and smart tricks that made a big difference. She also asks you to bring your own makeup to see what’s worth keeping and replacing. (In my case, I kept a lot — she doesn’t jam product down your throat.)
You leave with a detailed facial map and color palette detailing what you did. For the wide-​ranging instruction you get on makeup application, color choices and skin issues, it is very reasonable and worth every penny. Go.

Hey guys, if you thought facials were only for the ladies as I did, you are missing something. Last week Mireille gave me my first facial and it was totally amazing. The small but cozy studio with relaxing music in the background was the perfect setting for Mireille to work her magic. I would highly recommend a visit to her studio for one of the most satisfying experiences you will ever have. Once you go there you will want to go back.

There is simply no place better in this city for waxing and facials than Mirielle’s studio. I have been a client now for a few years. Mirielle works her magic and has transformed my brows from unruly to flattering. I also get my eyelashes tinted-​painless and actually relaxing! I love this service because I can go without mascara.
No matter who you book for services, the entire staff is excellent. I would not trust my face to anyone else. Best of all, there is no hard sell of products, but they do sell Dermatologica which I think is a great range.
Mirielle and staff are always charming, professional and on-​time. Love it!

The first time I went here was 8+ years ago. I was a consistent bikini wax client until I stopped working in the area. In the past couple years I have tried other places and I can honestly tell you: NOTHING COMPARES. Mireille’s is THE BEST. I recently retuned before a beach vacation and I now know it is worth my time and effort to come down to Oak Street for waxing services.
The comfortable, professional environment, the quality and attention to detail, and the reasonable pricing make it well worth it. Julie is excellent, the whole team is top-​notch.

Mirelle is truly the BEST make up artist I’ve been to & I’ve been to many in the 40 plus years I’ve been wearing make-​up!
Not only does she have a great eye for which colors are best for you but she teaches you how to apply them, step by step. She has you do it right then and there. She has you bring all your make up and tools and shows you how to use all of it & doesn’t push you at all to buy her makeup but just simply suggests what you really need to add to what you already have.
In addition, her mineral based line is really awesome so when you do add to your own collection, you are getting really great quality!
She was a make up artist for Oprah & she’s amazing!

Was in to see Shelly and what a pleasant, cozy, warm, inviting experience. The studio itself is just humble and clean and warm. I felt so welcomed. Shelly was so helpful and informative. She was beyond professional and I loved her from the get go. Shelly, THANK YOU! My face and my skin are Über sensitive, but for some reason, this facial did not make me break out or make my face burn. I will be a customer for life! The follow up phone calls and appointment reminders were also perfect. I absolutely love this place!