Great stop and a cool selection of whiskey. The pumps are very outdated, but the people and selection of whiskey inside the building made it a 5* place for me. ~Tony

If you haven’t heard, Merle Normal Cosmetics is a company that’s been on the frontline of ethical evolution making things happen since 1931. They’re kind of a big deal. Those are big shoes to fill. Now they’ve countless franchises all bound to the same values that shaped this pioneer company. The Merle Norman Cosmetics in Glen Carbon, IL is a fairly new (by my standards) business development. With only approximately 400 square foot of retail space nestled modestly in a plaza off hwy 159 they’ve created a noteworthy space that’s certain to keep you coming back for all your beauty and skincare needs (and desires). From the moment you walk in the door until your checked out, bagged up, and sent out with a discount card you receive a personalized experience many of us would pay triple the price for. You’ll receive a one-on-one beauty consultation and, using pigment scanning technology, matched with your perfect product line (If only dating apps produced the same results). The Glen Carbon location’s exclusive products, attentive consultants, and strikingly attractive merchandising embodies all the ethics and values Merle Norman stands for. Go check it out! Before you head out, remember to check the website often and take advantage of their many promotions, product releases, and customer exclusive benefits. ~Codi

I had a great experience getting a signature facial by Jenna. It was very relaxing and my skin looked fabulous afterwards. ~Gwen

Worst experience I have ever had. I took my son with me so we could spend the day together and he’s 7. When walking in I was asked his age and it was specified that he could do a kid pedicure without polish. I was asked which pedicure I wanted I chose the volcano which is 67.00 with gel. I was pressured into getting him the same one which I wasn’t doing. When I asked if they had a kid pedicure the lady stated no but when I walked in I was asked my sons age and I told the lady 7 and I was told that there was a kid pedicure. After I refused to spend the same amount the lady was extremely rude and extremely rough that was doing my pedicure. She did not speak to me at all and even refused to do what I wanted which was a French tip with glitter she painted my whole toe nail twice and I showed her a picture several times and she messed it up so I nicely explained that wasn’t what I wanted and when I proceeded to say that wasn’t what I wanted she insinuated that I had toe fungus. When I got there I told her that my toenail was bruised from hitting it on my bed. After telling her again that it was a bruise and showing I was annoyed she started smiling very sarcastically towards me. I showed her a picture several times and she messed it up so I nicely explained that wasn’t what I wanted She then proceeded to throw my foot back down. I asked her if I had done something because she was being rude. At this point I was extremely upset but tried to remain calm as my son was with me. Upon going to check out my total was 105.00 which I refused to pay and told them at the front desk that I was told there wasn’t a kid pedicure. I told them that this was the worst experience I have ever had. The lady at the front then proceeded to tell me to wait so she could go speak with the person who was in charge. She came back and stated my total was 95.00 and that she was sorry for my experience. I told them I would never be back. I got my pedicure on Saturday and a day later my toe is still swollen because of how rough she was. They are extremely rude I will not be going back. Service: Pedicure ~Sara

The pedicure was really nice but the gel manicure I got I was not impressed at all. The nails were not even and they did not take the time to clean up the nails when job was done. I have been peeling off access product from my skin since I left. They were kind of rough as well pulling my hand every which way. I’m from out of town but I come up often and will be sure not to return to this salon Services: Manicure, Gel manicures ~Angela