Jaime Lewis
In her 14 years as an esthetician, Jaime Lewis has perfected her skills with eyebrow sculpting and Brazilian bikini waxes and is best known for her waxing abilities. It's not just clients that can't do without her bikini waxes. Playboy hired her to wax a Playmate of the Month. (She created a purple heart-shaped bikini wax.) Adaptable and sensitive to her clients' needs, Jaime puts them at ease immediately. She has trained with MD Formulations and taught bikini waxing at the Conservatory of Aesthetics. She was recently featured as a Beauty Insider for about.com's Skin Care Guide. As an expert on all that is hip and new in the city, Jaime is Maxine's de facto concierge. Clients and their network of friends call the salon every day to ask which clubs, restaurants and shops she recommends. They also know she is a walking fashion encyclopedia and can tell them where to find the season's best looks and trends.
4.0 Stars
I've been a Client here for over 7 years..wow!
I've been a Client here for over 7 years...wow! My go to girl is Qiana. She has the skill, style, patience and so much more. Although prices are a bit steep for a wash and blowdry ($80), the level of service is superb. The two best stylists for easily handling naturally curly hair are Qiana and Michelle. Both of these ladies are superb at styling, cutting, keratin treatments, special occasion up-dos and fixing bad jobs by stylists form other salons. And should you need another type of service, you're in great hands: Waxing see Jamie Nails see Kerri Make-up see Michelle..yes, she kicks butt at that too...just look at her makeup on herself! Stunning! Color see Robert Holding down the front desk are Ricky, Carlos and Tracy...some of the funniest, most personable people you'll ever meet. Treat them right and you're sure to get that last minute appointment when you need it. Above all, Maxine's carries the best product line-up your hair will ever experience - Shu Uemura and Kerastase. Trust me, you'll never want drug store again, especially if you have naturally curly hair. Four stars because of the steep prices and a la carte charging..in this economy everyone needs a deal..at least every now and then.
Posted on 2/1/2010 by SID F.
4.0 Stars
Wonderful!
Wonderful! I chose to visit this salon after reading review by other yelpers (thanks!). I started with just getting my haircuts here after moving to the city. I am currently with Brigette, whom I absolutely love. She is incredibly kind and talented. I showed up after getting the first bad haircut of my life (after 20 years of mall haircuts, no less) and Brigette was able to turn it into a chic and beautiful cut. Next, I ventured into the world of color. I recently worked with Patrick who recommended Balliage treatments for my dark brown hair. It looks great, even after sending a week in the sun! The color looks so natural where the highs and lows appear to have been placed by time spent outside. Furthermore, I have had several treatments with Jamie. Jamie waxes both my eyebrows and my bikini line. She is straight forward and far from shy, so it makes it much easier to trust her. She does a great job and is incredibly fast without me feeling like she is rushing. I truly like this place, and if it weren't on the expensive side, I would absolutely give it the full 5 stars.
Posted on 7/6/2009 by Becky w.
5.0 Stars
Jaime is the best for a bikini wax
I agree with the post about the esthetician Jamie. She is the best for a bikini wax. I've never had an appointment more than 15 minutes long, I"ve never waited more than 5 minutes, it's as painless as a bikini wax can be, and she remembers you and picks up right where you left off in your last conversation. I've recommended her to family and friends.
Posted on 2/5/2009 by T J.
5.0 Stars
Nothing compares to Maxine
I miss Jaime. I seriously miss this chick that can wax me, flip my legs in abstract positions while talking sushi spots in Wicker Park. Since I'm 2,000 miles from home right now and I'm desperate, I popped into a place that had 4 stars on yelp. That extra star really does mean the world. I'm contemplating hopping on a plane just to get my hoo ha ha treated. Or if I was a self made millionaire, I'd hop HER on a plane to get me taken care of. My coif was butchered twice while I was away from home, my hairs down there are not fairing too well and all because nothing compares to Maxine. Oh well, unless summer then.
Posted on 1/5/2009 by Jessica S.
4.0 Stars
Jaime is the best for bikini waxes.
Jamie is the best for bikini waxes. She is so friendly, remembers her clients and makes what can be a very awkward and painful experience...less so.
Posted on 7/7/2008 by E P.
5.0 Stars
Jamie - Best BRAZILLIAN WAX IN CHICAGO
Jamie is the best brazillian waxer in Chicago. I have been to many of the "quote" best waxers in Chicago and none compare to the experience that I had with Jamie at Maxine's. She is super fast, virtually painless, precise (no stray hairs), completely entertaining and professional.
Posted on 3/17/06 by seacup