Where is Allure Designs Salon located?

Allure Designs Salon + Boutique is located at 521 North Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Libertyville, Illinois 60048, serving Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, and the greater Lake County area.

How long has Allure Designs been in business?

Allure Designs Salon + Boutique was founded in 1996 by owner Shelly Malizola.

What awards has Allure Designs won?

Allure Designs has been named a Salon Today Top 200 Salon in the US for nine consecutive years from 2017 through 2025. Allure was also awarded the 2024 Dom Lentini Downtown Business of the Year by Mainstreet Libertyville, with additional industry recognition for team culture, customer service, employee training, compensation and benefits, and small business growth.

Is Allure Designs eco-friendly or sustainable?

Yes. Allure Designs is a Green Circle Salon certified business, recycling up to 95 percent of its beauty waste. The salon uses Vish color-dispensing software to reduce color and product waste.

What hair color brands does Allure Designs use?

Allure Designs uses four professional hair color lines: Davines, Aveda, Pulp Riot, and O&M CØR.color. These offer clean, ammonia-free, PPD-free, resorcinol-free, and gluten-free options formulated with Molecular Blend Technology.

What hair extension methods does Allure Designs offer?

Allure Designs offers five hair extension methods: K-tips, I-tips, sew-ins, tape-ins, and clip-ins. The salon also offers Fairy Hair (K-tip fashion strands). Method, density, length, and color match are determined through a 30-minute hair extension consultation.

Does Allure Designs offer color analysis?

Yes. Allure Designs offers professional color analysis as a dedicated service, identifying the color palette that best complements a client's natural features.

Does Allure Designs offer spa, makeup, and men's services?

Yes. Allure Designs offers spa services, professional makeup application, men's hair services, and waxing in addition to color, cuts, extensions, and styling.

Who owns Allure Designs Salon?

Allure Designs Salon + Boutique is owned by Shelly Malizola, who founded the salon in 1996. Shelly is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and has trained at Redken 5th Avenue in New York, Sassoon in London, and the Aveda Advanced Training Center in Chicago. Shelly also owns The Beauty Cloud, a leadership training and business development company for small business owners in the beauty industry.

What are Allure Designs's hours?

Allure Designs is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Does Allure Designs offer senior or military discounts?

Yes. Allure Designs offers senior and military discounts on color services.

How much does color cost at Allure Designs?

Color services at Allure Designs range from $45 to $75 for a color gloss, $90 to $150 for highlights, $95 to $345 for balayage packages, and $395 and up for corrective color. Final pricing varies by stylist level: new talent, stylist, senior, master, or owner.