✨ Now Open in Monticello
Your hair. Your nook.
A cozy, boutique hair studio in Monticello, IL. Cuts, custom color, and treatments from Nikki — in a warm little nook made just for you.
A cozy, boutique hair studio in Monticello, IL. Cuts, custom color, and treatments from Nikki — in a warm little nook made just for you.
Every appointment is personalized and unhurried. Healthy, beautiful hair is always Nikki's #1 priority.
A refreshing shampoo with a soothing scalp massage, then a precision haircut tailored to your lifestyle — finished with a polished blow-dry and style. It's not just a haircut, it's a full pamper.
A quick, precision haircut or trim to freshen your ends or maintain your current style. No shampoo or blow-dry — perfect when you're short on time.
A clean, comfortable cut for guys and little ones. Tailored to your preferred style and length.
A quick shape-up between cuts — keep your beard line crisp or your bangs out of your eyes.
A fully tailored color service. Your formula is built around your desired maintenance, hair health, and inspiration photos — plus customized highlights for seamless brightness and dimension.
Retouch: blends new growth up to 1 inch with your existing color.
Partial Highlights: brightens top sections and face-framing pieces — low-maintenance dimension where you see it most.
Lightening, removing old color, or adding new tones to reach your goal — always with hair health as priority #1. A thorough consultation is included. Multiple sessions may be needed.
Color remover, deep conditioning masks, and scalp treatments. Restores moisture, repair, and shine — leaving hair soft, strong, and vibrant. Includes a blow dry.
A chelating treatment that binds and removes mineral + chemical buildup that regular shampoo can't touch. Resets your hair so it behaves normally again. Blow dry included.
A classic or modern style for the moments that matter — soft romantic waves, a chic bun, or an intricate braid. Perfect for weddings, proms, and anywhere you want to feel your best.
Ages 5 & up. Gentle shampoo & conditioner, a nourishing mask, a tailored haircut, smooth blowout, soft curls, and a fairy-dust finishing touch. A magical, confidence-boosting little salon moment. 💖
Hi, I'm Nikki Bailey — the hands and heart behind The Beauty Nook. I opened this little studio in the heart of Monticello because I wanted to create a space that felt less like a salon chain and more like a close friend's living room.
Every appointment is unhurried and one-on-one. You're not an entry on a clipboard — you're the only person I'm focused on from the moment you walk in. That's the whole point of the nook.
Book with Nikki →Fresh color, soft waves, lived-in highlights — a little of what we've been up to lately.
Book online through our Square scheduler, or give Nikki a call. Walk-ins welcome when time allows.
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