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No. 44 | A JWC Media publication
By Selena Fragassi
NEWS
Men’s salon takes advantage of grooming craze By Selena Fragassi
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hether one blames it on “Mad Men,” the recent beard craze or the persistent obsession with youthful appearances, male grooming is at an all-time premium — and retailers and salon owners are finding an opportunity to attract a growing client base. According to Statista, the global male grooming market will be worth $21.4 billion by 2016, up from $17 billion in 2012 and on a steady upswing. A further report by CNBC finds this so-called “mampering” trend to be overtaking the U.S. at rapid rates. While specialty shops like The Art Of Shaving and Q Brothers (an arm of Merz Apothecary) and male-catered salons like Wax Man Spa and HALO for Men have been popping up all over Chicago, men on the North Shore now
have a new spot to call home. In March, Eighteen Eight Men’s Salon (stylized as 18|8) opened in the Glenbrook Market Place. It’s name is a metaphor for transforming men to look their best and scientifically refers to the chemical interaction of chromium and nickel to create polished stainless steel. The salon is described on its website as “an upscale haven that caters [to] and understands the specific genetic styling and grooming needs of a man” that’s free of “wall-to-wall estrogen, French fashion magazines, gossip rags and the smell of fried perms.” Think of it as a new breed of the man(scaping) cave. Though the chain is native to California, it is expanding and this is its first location in Illinois. It is owned by Ash Seth, a beauty novice and former management consultant. Services range from traditional haircuts and styling to color treatments including highlights, face, scalp and nail treatments, shaving upkeep and nose, ear and eyebrow waxing done at 11 semi-private stations. There’s even an option for groom party packages and a VIP membership with exclusive perks. They also sell several brands of shampoo, conditioner and beard and mustache products.
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Every week tons of garbage is collected on the North Shore. Photography by Joel Lerner
Garbage in, garbage out
Which North Shore town produces the most waste—and where does it go?
ith spring-cleaning season upon us, we wanted to know the details about trash collection in the suburbs. Using data provided by several North Shore administrations, we calculated the annual per capita totals of household waste disposal. We also looked at recycling and yard waste data. Winnetka residents are at the top of the heap when it comes to annual household waste disposal, but the 808 pounds of garbage per person is somewhat skewed because the residential refuse total provided by the village contained some commercial refuse as well, said Winnetka Public Works Analyst Dan Lee. Lake Forest residents throw out 702 pounds of household waste per person. Highland Park residents, meanwhile, toss 459 pounds of household trash per person — the least amount compared to the other suburbs we evaluated. Here’s how seven North Shore communities handle garbage, recycling and yard waste; information comes from public works officials from each community and reflects 2014 totals.
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Population: 27,363 Total household waste: Continues on page 11
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