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Claudio James Salon Relocating to CityGate Centre

Claudio James Salon which offers luxury hair artistry since 2011 is relocating to CityGate Centre. It will operate out of the Forbes 4-Star Arista Spa & Salon at 2155 CityGate Lane, Suite 201, Naperville. Claudio James Salon will begin offering precision cutting, styling and color services on August 1, according to CityGate Hospitality which manages Hotel Arista, Arista Spa & Salon and several other amenities at CityGate Centre.


 “When we met Claudio and learned his core values and that of his business, we knew we had a fit for the culture and service environment Arista is known for,” said Mae Calamos, SVP/COO CityGate Hospitality. “We’re very excited to have his salon operate out of our spa, adjacent to Hotel Arista.”

Arista Spa & Salon and Claudio James share such brand attributes and values as helping guests enhance their natural beauty and unique style to feel polished and confident, achieved through precision and creativity.

An entrepreneur and visionary stylist, Claudio James launched his first studio salon in early 2011 in Wheaton, IL. Fueled by passion, he experienced rapid growth: Five years later Claudio James first stand-alone location opened in downtown Lombard, IL.


“At our salon, hair is our art form. I specialize in precision cutting and styling, while Rachael—my trusted colorist since 2012—brings unparalleled expertise in color and styling,” said Claudio James. “We believe hair is a powerful extension of identity, and our mission is to ensure every guest leaves feeling elevated, confident, and authentically themselves.

“We always look for ways to elevate our guest experience so we are very excited to operate out of a Forbes 4-star spa such as Arista; the collaboration will offer our guests an oasis of luxury and relaxation, no longer only in hair, but with Arista’s nail and spa services,” he added. “Our guests followed Claudio James Salon from Wheaton to Lombard and they are very enthused to join us at Arista Spa in Naperville.” 


Mae Calamos shakes hands with Claudio James, welcoming the entreprenuer and his salon to CityGate Centre.
Mae Calamos welcomes Claudio James to CityGate Centre

Arista Spa & Salon offers massages, facials, body treatments, manicures & pedicures, and makeup application and waxing. It is a sanctuary designed and inspired by the Mediterranean, blending ancient Mediterranean healing practices with modern innovation. Among its amenities is a calming lounge, saunas, plush robes, slippers, locker facilities and more. It is one of six Forbes 4-Star Spas in Illinois, and the only one outside of Chicago.


Claudio James services are available Tuesday through Saturday by appointment. Book on its website, ClaudioJamesSalon.com.


Spa services provided by Arista are available Tuesday through Sunday and reservations can be made at AristaSpaSalon.com.

Anchored by Hotel Arista, the 31-acre CityGate Centre is a multiuse development along Rte. 59 between I-88 and Ferry Rd. It offers luxury accommodations at both the hotel and at community’s luxury apartment building, Domain CityGate. Dining options at CityGate Centre include USDA Prime steakhouse CityGate Grille, Wine Spectator Award-winning Italian experience Che Figata, plus Lavazza coffee and Rare Tea Cellar teas complemented by bakery, breakfast, light lunch items and gelato at Arista Coffee & Café.


An array of businesses call CityGate Centre’s Class A office buildings home. The Calamos Investments building is the global headquarters for its namesake firm. Other businesses at CityGate Centre include the headquarters for PTMA, SIMPSON, and the regional headquarters for M/I Homes, along with medical and wellness offices, technology firms and more.

Learn more about what CityGate Centre has to offer at CityGateCentre.com.

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