Salon Suites in Evanston, IL: IMAGE Studios Opening at Albion

IMAGE Studios, the salon suites franchise with more than 120 units, is expected to open a new Evanston, Illinois, location this summer. Located at 1450 Sherman Avenue, the space will cater to beauty and wellness professionals seeking private suites. While IMAGE Studios support hairstylists and barbers, key users of the salon suite model, it also welcomes a diverse range of other service providers.

“We don’t just cater to traditional hair stylists, barbers or colorists,” the franchise owner told the RoundTable. “We can accommodate other wellness professionals — such as injectors who perform Botox or filler treatments, hormone therapy providers, physical therapists or massage therapists.”

The location at the Albion will offer easy access for professionals and their clients, with nearby public transportation and a parking garage.

“It’s comparable to Chicago and the urban environment and the downtown business exposure,” the owner said, “but still a little bit more accessible than sometimes how Chicago can be.”

While the owner is still preparing to launch, the local website is live, and event details will be shared closer to the grand opening date.