(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 27, 2012 ) Chicago, IL -- Chicago’s economic recovery will continue to be slow and fragile, according to a forecast by Moody’s Analytics, Inc. The Chicago-area economy, which grew only 0.9% last year, should expand at about a 1.6% pace during the first half of 2012 and by about 2% for the full year, Moody's says, adding that this figure lags its predicted 2.6% increase in gross national output.

Moreover, it's significantly less than its prediction six months ago which expected the economy of the largest city in Illinois to grow by about 4% in 2012. Amidst this bleak economic scenario, Ingo Beauty Salons, an online beauty salon directory has vowed to help cash-strapped Chicago salons’ owners promote their establishments online for free.

"Industry analysts have pegged the start-up cost for a typical beauty salon to range anywhere from $40,000 upwards. When making such an investment to start your businesses, it makes sense to invest in marketing, and Ingo offers a fast and cheap way to do just that," Nicki Berotto, VP of Marketing of Ingo, said.

Owners of spas or hair and nail salons in Chicago can increase their visibility by having their establishment listed for free at Ingo and using their listing to promote their business. They can furthermore add pictures and details of their salon or spa services, and even create profiles through which they can interact with their customers directly.

Once listed on Ingo, their salon or spa can be voted upon so they can be listed higher than the rest. Visitors can then connect with other members who have voted for them by clicking on "See who voted" on each individual salon listing.

Ingo transcends from an online beauty salon directory since it also operates like a social networking site where salon/spa owners and visitors can interact with each other. Salon/spa owners and visitors alike can send each other messages, and visitors can also write reviews, which salon/spa owners can reply to.

While salon owners and stylists can opt for a premium listing, which will definitely increase their visibility, the social features of the site are open to all salons for free.

“We have to remember that operating a salon can become quite costly, and with an economy still in recovery, we need to save as much as we can. Through a free listing on Ingo Beauty Salons, beauticians can increase their customer base and focus on what they know how to do best” Berotto adds.

About Ingo Beauty Salons:

Ingo Beauty Salons, launched in late 2011, is a fully social beauty salon directory featuring salon reviews, deals, and news. Stylists and salon owners can create their personal profiles with Facebook-like features and maintain a listing for their salons or services. The site offers an interactive environment which attracts beauty enthusiasts from all over the US and continues to grow rapidly.

Contact Information:
IngoBeautySalons.com
Sarah Pucci
Tel: (310) - 734 - 8646
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