I absolutely love 2x10 Nails on Southport. I've been coming here for a few years, and have tried the other salons on the block. I haven't found one that comes close to the friendliness and kindness that comes from the staff at 2x10. The owner, Kim, is extremely welcoming and has always gone out of her way to accomodate me. The space is always clean and staffed with, again, kind and hardworking employees. I typically get a no chip mani and regular pedi. The color selection for the no chip is really good! I will say I typically go pretty neutral with nails, so I'm not sure if someone who prefers lots of colorful options would agree. The massage chairs for the pedis are so goooood. I mean, that's half the point of getting the pedi, right? The employees give a quality foot massage and scrub. My pedis for here last for typically about a month. My no chip mani always lasts 2 weeks and sometimes even more! The attention to detail is really great and I always leave feeling happy and relaxed. They also give a complimentary massage after a mani, which I think is a nice touch and something to look forward to at the end. You can also request a longer massage which cost an additional fee. If you're looking for trendy nail art, I'm not sure this is the place for that. I have tried powder dip nails here and they didn't last very long, so I'll probably just stick with my no chip. If you're looking for a quality mani/pedi with great attention to detail from a wonderful and pleasant staff, look no further. Oh - they always have HGTV on, which makes everything better too in my opinion :) read more

Rude staff. Did not like. We were turned away from what was essentially an empty salon.

I made an online appt for 10:30am on a Saturday the night before so they have a lot of last minute appointments. I walked in 30 mins early and they took me right away. Good color choices with different brands but I stick with OPI for a gel mani. Jenny was very attentive and asked if I liked the way the shape/color looked throughout the manicure. Great manicure and easy process! read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - OPI Lisbon wants Moor gel manicure - day 4 - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got Dazzle dry manicure. I like color. Tech is nice and professional work. Salon is clean and cute decorating. I asked last minute to her if she can add design nail, and made them for me. I like them. I'll definitely come again. read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - Design nail. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kind and attentive service! I got a no chip manicure and it has lasted well over 2 weeks. Nice, calm environment and a good selection of colors. Fair pricing as well. read more

Everyone here is very nice and they always do a good job! Pic is of a no-chip manicure 1 week later. read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - No chip manicure 1 week later - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was leaving for a camping vacation the next morning and could not imagine camping with nail polish on. I had gel polish on my nails for my son's wedding which I had never had before. I had no idea you couldn't remove it with normal nail polish remover. I started to take it off and quickly realized this was a different animal. I googled salons and there were 3 near me but all were closing in 20 minutes. Two didn't pick up when I called. The third one (2x10 ) did, and they were wonderful about staying open long enough for me to get there and have the polish removed. They ended up staying about 25 minutes past their closing, but they couldn't have been nicer about it. And Alice did a wonderful job removing what was a very thick coating of gel. I will definitely go back there! read more

I'm a regular at a nearby salon but I visited this one because my normal was booked. I was a fan of my manicurist, Kim. She did an excellent job and had a gentle touch. A lot of manicurists have been rough with my hands and hurry the entire process. Kim paid attention to detail and didn't rush through the process. The only reason this salon gets four stars is due to the ambience. It looks like someone's basement with a bunch of random knick knacks one accumulates over the years: floral patterned chairs from grandma, a square, gold mirror that never worked with the theme of the living room, a Cubs cuckoo clock, and wood shelves with random family photos (also, the bowls they used to soak your hands in looked like a ladle.) Although I won't be switching nail salons, I wouldn't mind returning to this salon again in the future. read more

Love this spot! I initially tried it out of convenience, but I have not been disappointed. They usually have availability day of or next day, and they are efficient in getting you going once you arrive at the shop. All of the employees are very friendly and welcoming, and I always love the job they do with the pedicures. They have a wide selection or color options as well. Plus, you can't go wrong with the massage chairs! They also do a great job with COVID precautions and have required masks throughout the pandemic. read more

Great salon but they GOTTA stop the mask requirement. They have plexiglass up at all stations, in between stations and employees have been wearing masks pre-covid. Additionally there is no mask mandate in Chicago anymore. CDC Update 5/16/21: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - CDC Guidelines as of 5/16 - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely LOVE this place. No nail technician specific, but every single one I've had has been great. My no chip usually lasts 3 weeks without chipping. They've done a great job taking COVID precautions, too. This will always be my go-to Chicago salon! read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I go here frequently for pedis and always have a good experience. It does seem as if they have changed ownership, but the level of service provided has remained consistent. It's a goid value for what you get. read more

Love love LOVE this salon! Staff is always so sweet & I have always been happy with my manicure / pedicures. Fantastic attention to details. Thank you 2x10! read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - I mean, they're the best! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

came in for a pedicure. the guy that i had cut my nails so short that it cut my skin. even after i flinched and asked him not to cut anymore, he kept trying to cut it and i had to ask multiple times for him to not cut and just to file. eventually a woman came over and took his place. even she kept trying to cut it and i had to ask multiple times to PLEASE just file the nails and stop cutting them...???? the nail polish remover kept going into the cut and stung. i received no apology, just told me that i was scared because i kept flinching from the sting/attempts at continuing to cut the nail. i paid full price and then was handed the venmo code expected to leave a tip. read more

I can't wait till they reopen! The we're wearing masks gloves and had blue light sanitizing since they opened! The owners are warm and inviting and great pricing. read more

It's proximity to shopping is the reason why I've gone here in the past. There's a Jewel and CVS right there, making it very convenient. However, convenience isn't everything, when there is a definite lack of quality to services offered. By far THE WORST No-chip manicure I have ever received. My "no-chip" lasted for a paltry 3 days. Since they offer a two week guarantee, I went back to get the one nail fixed, which again lasted 3 days. Are you kidding me? In addition, they're not incredibly gentle or particularly thorough with the actual manicure. Barely a push back for my cuticles before they started trimming away. So, come here for a regular mani-pedi, make sure to do it on a Monday or Tuesday to get the most value. But under no circumstances should you get the no-chip. read more

I got a Dip French manicure & it lasted 4 days! Two nails actually fell off by one week! (I don't know how that's possible with dip??) Needless to say, that was a fast $50. I was rotated through 2 nail specialists, Kim was awesome- but the second was younger & did not do the manicure properly. The neck massages ARE lovely! read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Being 9 months pregnant means it's impossible to paint your toes. Just so you know. Unprinted toenails bug me and since I can't do it myself now, I gotta pay someone to. I've walked by this place a million times and have seen the ads in the windows for their Monday/Tuesday special. I'm a mess with manicures so I skipped it, went straight for just a pedi. The girl did a great job and took her time. I almost ran out of time on the meter she took such a long time... and that's a good thing. Because it wasn't crowded they let me sit in the massage chair while my toes dried instead of rushing me into the drying area. Sweet. A week later, no chips, no cuts... just loveliness. Will be back! read more

I went to get a no chip manicure with my mom on Friday morning and by Saturday morning I had two fingers chipped. When I went back Saturday afternoon to fix them, the same lady helped me out but she was kind of annoyed by me coming back I guess, she seemed pissed that I had 2 fingers chipped like it was my fault. Really? And now is been less than three days and same fingers chipped!! I guess I'm not wasting my time on coming back! A no chip manicure that lasted only a couple days?? No thanks! read more

My favorite nail salon in Chicago. I spent 20 years getting nails done in New York and am very picky. I also have weak nails that chip easily so it's important the tech is experienced and diligent. I have tried about 30 places in Chicago multiple times and my search finally ended at 2x10. Jessica is THE BEST! Place is clean, efficient, and friendly. They have Dazzle Polish in many color options, which is a must for me. Prices are standard for area, excellent for the quality. They also offer the face-in chair massage, which is hard to find in Chicago. FIVE STARS! read more

Honestly I've never had a problem with any manicure I've ever gotten here. My no chips consistently last 3 weeks and usually I'm getting them redone because they've grown out so much and not because they're chipped or messed up. The only time I know of that a no chip has not lasted a long time was my sister's and she went in 3 Days later with a chip that they fixed happily. I don't usually make an appointment so I often get a new person each time and they have all been wonderful so far. Over all, I spend about 40 bucks for a manicure that looks great for at least 2 weeks but usually 3. I don't have any problem paying for quality like that. read more

I went twice this month and got a dazzle dry mani from Egy. I loved my first experience so much! It lasted well over a week and I even spent a lot of time in the pool. Generally that's a sure fire way to ruin a nice summer mani. I cant wait to see how my second mani lasts. If its as good as my first I'm going to be a regular here for sure! The salon is very clean and all of the employees are very nice. Each employee wears a nice uniform and everyone has name tags. They also have a great polish selection! read more

This is a very unprofessional business. I made an appointment over my lunch break at 12:30pm but when I went in they insisted it was for 1:00pm, but I know it wasn't because I had to get back to work. Then they said they would still accommodate me, let me get into the chair with my feet in the water then told me they were overbooked and couldn't service me. So they made me get out of the chair with wet feet. And they talked about me in another a language like I wasn't standing there. Very rude and very unprofessional. read more

I came in today for a regular mani and pedi. After been rushed on both services. I realized that it was the worst service i got in the area. My pedicure was rushed and it had no basics of a good service. The lady scrubbed my foot for like 20 seconds. She was rushing to do what i don't know. I will never go back. And i will not recommend it, save your money and go somewhere else. I dint leave a tip so she can realize that she did not exceed any level of customer service. She hates her job and it was clear with my results. read more

This is the best place to get your nails done on Southport- I have lived here 4 years and have been to them all. I am very particular about my manicures and I really like them symmetrical. Every time I go I get a beautiful no chip manicure that lasts 3-4 weeks. For pedicures they use plastic in the bowl so you get a sanitized experience. They also have a ton of precautions now for covid, ie plastic between every station and between you and the tech. Highly recommend. read more

I wanted to update my review since my last review. Shortly after this was posted, the owner messaged me to apologize and reconcile this issue. I went back to receive a new manicure and received good service as usual! I would make sure to find a nail tech you like and stick to them if you can-- I highly recommend Kim and Nina! read more

2X10 Nails/Southport - Chunk of skin taken out with cuticle clipper - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a really cute, super professional nail salon right in the heart of the Southport Corridor! They have a ton of chairs and stations and always seem to have plenty of staff so you don't have to wait too long, if at all. Pretty solid color choices (both regular and no-chip) and, most importantly, they do a great job when it comes to the actual polishing. My last regular mani lasted nearly three weeks! All the staff wear uniforms and name tags, and all the equipment seems really hygienic--the files and buffers are new for every customer and several sanitizing machines are around the salon. They have a few TVs you can watch (they've been on food network whenever I've been in) and a decent magazine selection. They also have mini hourglasses so you know exactly how long to wait under the dryer--something I've always been really bad at figuring out. While I've never gotten one, I've seen people getting chair massages and they seem super relaxed. Prices are reasonable, and on Monday and Tuesday they do $12 manicures, $24 pedicures, or $32 for a combo! read more

My regular place (Island Nail) is closed on Mondays. That is a bummer because I am off on Mondays. I decided I would drive over to TG Nails but got caught up in some seriously annoying Cubs traffic on Southport. I spotted 2x10 while stuck in this Cubbie jam and quickly pulled into the CVS parking lot down the street. (Don't judge me, I bought a diet Coke at CVS, I just happened to leave my car in their lot after I left the store--shh!) 2x10 had a sign in the window for special pricing on mani/pedi on Mondays and Tuesdays--$32. This is what I normally pay at Island Nail so it didn't seem so special but for the Southport corridor I'm sure it was a bargain. The girls were all dressed in peppy yellow shirts which really did brighten my mood a little bit. The massage chair I sat in while receiving my pedi was great. The technician was particular and did a great job. There was a big flat screen on the wall for me to watch while getting the mani, except it kept showing a Special K looped commercial. Weird--do they have some deal with Special K? Boring. The shoulder massage was nice and my super dark color has only started to chip one week later! Can't beat that. read more

I LOVE 2x10...and I'm seeing several reviews talking about how terrible the no chip mani was. I had the no-chip done for my wedding and it lasted close to a month! I should note it not only lasted through the wedding but honeymoon in Maui...which consisted of pool time, beach time, swimming, snorkeling and everyday I said to my husband "LOOK, it's STILL ON!!" Not that he cared but I was just so impressed. I live in the area and to be honest there are a LOT of nail salons off of Southport and I continue to make the extra hike over to 2x10. The staff is friendly - don't chat amongst themselves, they're very precise and pay attention while painting your nails and cleaning them up. The massage is also great. They have a lot of repeat customers who they know etc...so the one thing to note is sometimes it's hard to just walk-in and say you want a mani/pedi w/o having to wait. I would suggest making appointments. The other thing to note is they do spend a lot of time being very precise and sometimes I've thought I could run in/out of there and I end up spending more time than had planned. Either way, I think it's worth it. Plus the store inside is VERY clean and inviting...light wood - no cheesy decorations - check it out! read more

I love this little salon. Especially on Tuesdays. When in Chicago, I always go on Tuesdays because a great mani/pedi is only $32. With tip, I know I can get out of there for less than $40 and have had a relaxing couple of hours. They have those big, comfy massage chairs and will adjust the water temperature of the soak to your pleasure. Also, they have a HUGE selection of Essie and OPI nail colors, including whatever the newest collections are. They stay on top of the polish situation, so you should be able to find a color that suits your mood. And, if you are like me and like butter London or Spa Ritual, they will use your color without complaining. I also like that if you are a regular, you can keep a box there of your own personal manicure and pedicure tools. You'll see these in little, clear boxes on the back wall. It's nice knowing that those tools only touch your toesies and no one else's. I usually request Grace. She does a great job and is very through with callus removal. Ask her to use the lotion and wrap your feet in plastic while it softens...you won't regret that. After your manicure, you can expect a neck massage, in addition to the leg and arm massage that they administer before they put on your polish of choice. You can pay a few bucks extra to extend that neck massage, but I never do. It's just great as it is. You can make an appointment, or you can just walk in. If they are running a little slow, just put down your name and hit up some of the cute boutiques on Southport while you wait. Makes the waiting time just fly! Oh, and they have giant TVs throughout, but they are constantly showing Kardashian shows! That is the only negative in my book. Just bring your headset and tune out to your music. They will have plenty of magazines for you to read while you are being polished. Go ahead and use the drying station. After you are done, they will put cuticle oil on you and use some quick dry spray for some extra protection before you head out the door. Oh, if it is cold and you are wearing shoes, they will wrap the tips of your feet in plastic to protect your polish. Just put your socks on over and slip on your shoes and you should be fine. Just one word of warning, check the massage chair before you start your pedicure. If the other chairs aren't all full, you may want to switch chairs because a couple of them do not work properly. The chairs will shake but the roller will not massage. Kind of sucks if you were hoping to relax your back while your toes were prettied. read more

A good pedicure. For sure. Would have been 5 star had the foot massage lasted more than 30 seconds-not an exaggeration. But otherwise really solid place. Clean, friendly, good customer service. I will be returning. read more

Possibly related to the 2 x 10 over on Clark... either way, don't waste your time here. This is a typical nail salon where they're annoyed that you walked in the door. The women would rather sit in the back chatting with each other than help you. The owner/manager had to snap at two of them to get them to stand up and help us. The nail tech I had spent the entire time looking out the window, checking out her own nails or chatting with her friend. They do a shoulder rub with each manicure but mine was pretty pathetic... It was so awkward and uncomfortable I wanted to turn around and say to her, "Do us both a favor and just stop now". Nails chipped two days later. read more

It's a summer of adventure! Time to try new things! That includes my first pedicure. Southport Avenue is riddled with nail salons and I figured that, as a newbie, it really wasn't going to matter all that much where I went since I had no idea what to expect. That said, I walked past the salons closest to the El stop (figuring they would all be too crowded and/or overwhelming) and walked up the street to Two X Ten. The salon had always looked bright and clean in the past when I'd walked by--and that impression was confirmed when I walked in. After I chose my color (and my god, I was blinded by the selection--are there always so many to choose from?) I was seated in about 5 minutes. The bath was a perfect temperature and the pedicurist was really sweet and patient. There was a leg massage and a foot massage which were outstanding. The pedicurist was really helpful, going so far as to carry my bags when she escorted me over to the drying area. (This area was a little cramped and strange--some kind of bookshelf that had been jerryrigged with fans--I don't know if that's typical or not.) There was a huge selection of trashy women's magazines to read. For a first experience, it was really nice and made me feel comfortable. read more

Need a mani/pedi? Go anywhere. Need a GOOD mani/pedi? Go to 2 x 10 on Southport. Please make an appointment if it is important. Otherwise they take walk-ins. What I like most about this place is everyone is good at what they do. I am not a regular and I've had a mani/pedi with a different person every visit and I have never been disappointed. Ladies, give them a try. There is nothing like a good mani/pedi. Hoo- rah! read more

My first trip to this place after years of walking past. So glad I finally went in! They were so friendly and efficient (while still relaxing). Took good care of my daughters too. I love a nail salon that is friendly to children while treating them like adults. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Affordable, fast and nearly always can accept a walk in. Perfect pedicure every time. (and who doesn't love a massage chair?) $30 Pedicure $40 Pedi & Mani read more

Excellent mani/pedi deal on Monday and Tuesday... only $32 (cash only tip)!! The lady I had was very quick, but very meticulous and did a great job. It even came with a quick complimentary shoulder/neck massage. Color selection is pretty good and overall great service for the price. read more

I moved to Lakeview 8 years ago and 2x10 has been a staple in my life! I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review. The owners and technicians are truly the sweetest and do a thorough, excellent job. The staff know me by name, as they do with many other customers! I am a nail biter and cuticle picker and I swear 2X10 is the only place that has ever improved my nails! The Dazzle manicure is easily the best polish I've ever had. I just moved to South Loop but will continue to make the trek to 2X10 because the manicures last, the staff is incredible, and Dazzle is the best!! Highly recommend. read more

2x10 has been my neighborhood "go to" for all nail and eyebrow waxing services. I have been a customer for as long as they have been open and will continue to spread the word if anyone is looking for a recommendation on where to get their nails done. Completely professional, friendly and always an enjoyable experience. The only time it has been a bad experience is when other customers are talking on their phones as you are trying to get in your 45 minutes of spa escape time. This is not the fault of 2x10 but customers should know "nail time getaway" etiquette!! Love Love Love 2x10! read more

This place is fantastic. They know how to paint your entire nail, which says a lot since most places miss spots! The staff is always very nice. I have been 3-4 times and always had a very pleasant experience. They have great weekday (i think monday-thurday) specials too! read more