312 Nails & Spa is the best choice for manicures and pedicures in the North Shore! I finally found a reliable option for gel fills I can trust! Alex, his sister, his Mom and a talented team run a friendly, clean and professional shop. Please give them a try. I promise you'll thank me. read more

I visited 312 Nails & Spa for the first time today. To be fully transparent, I'm very picky about my nails and usually have a hard time trusting new salons. After reading the reviews, I decided to book an appointment with Alex. I was pleasantly surprised by how well my nails turned out. Alex has excellent attention to detail, which really helped ease my anxiety about having my nails done. He took his time and made sure everything looked clean and precise. I got a builder gel manicure and am very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend giving this salon a try, and I especially recommend Alex for your manicure. A quick note: the prices listed online do not appear to be fully up to date, as they were a few dollars higher when I visited. The salon itself is clean, well-maintained, and has a relaxing atmosphere. . read more

312 Nails & Spa Northbrook - Nail Salons Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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I visited on a Monday afternoon, the last review pic was exactly what I wanted. I was able to book quickly and received a lovely classic set from Alex. Went for my second visit and I'm even more impressed than before, got a fill and a pedicure. Alex focused on my cuticles which has been skipped at other salons. My nails finally reflect my aesthetic. The pedicure included detailed cuticle work as well, very relaxing. Precisely what I need after work, quiet, a great playlist, and excellent service. Definitely making this a biweekly Monday appt after work. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about 312 Nails in Northbrook! It is officially my absolute favorite spot. If you go, you absolutely have to book with Alex. He is incredibly skilled, meticulous, and always pays so much attention to detail. Every single time I sit in Alex's chair, I know my nails are going to come out flawless and exactly what I envisioned. The atmosphere in the shop is always welcoming, clean, and professional. If you are looking for a top-tier nail shop and a technician who truly cares about the quality of his work, this is it. read more

312 Nails & Spa Northbrook - Nail Salons Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

April 2026 - Alex is extremely talented and does wonderful work. I have been seeing him since 2022 at his previous locations and have followed him wherever he has moved. I have 3 daughters ranging in age from 16 to 22 and all of them also have their nails done by him. They get full sets and nail artistic designs while I typically have a full set with regular fill-ins and get the cat eye look (in the past I used to always get ombré, then went with chrome, but cat eye has become my new favorite)! Definitely make an appt with Alex, you won't be disappointed!! read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS NAIL SALON! THIS IS YOUR WARNING. DO. NOT. GO. I had an appalling experience at this salon that not only demonstrated a complete disregard for basic professionalism, but also raised serious questions about licensing and training. I came in for a Gel-X set and a pedicure--services I've had many times at reputable salons without issue. What I received here was not only sloppy but flat out dangerous. The nail tech, Cindy, cured glue directly onto the skin of my fingers. This isn't a minor mistake--it's an egregious violation of industry health and safety standards. Curing nail adhesive on the skin can lead to severe allergic reactions, including medical grade adhesives like those used in titanium implants. This dangerous exposure can create allergies, contact dermatitis, and obviously pain. This is not just poor workmanship--it's a liability. When I calmly addressed the issue, the man at the front desk confronted the nail tech in front of me and other clients, demanding an explanation. Cindy deflected all responsibility and claimed it was my fault for choosing Gel-X, stating my nails were "too small." If that were genuinely a concern, she should've refused the service up front. That's what a professional does. Instead, she went ahead, botched the job, and placed the blame on me. The nails were misshapen, uneven, and painfully thick--chunky to the point of being unusable. I could not use my fingers. She also cut me multiple times. I normally do my own nails, and frankly, I could have and should've have done better with a basic kit at home. They refused to soak off the set, refused to fix the issue, and refused to issue a full refund. I was told to "go somewhere else" for a correction and only received a partial refund ($40). For context, I spent $120 at this salon for these basic nails and a pedicure. The pedicure chipped the same day and also looked terrible. All of this happened the day before prom. I then had to go to another salon, pay $65 out of pocket to have the nails safely soaked off and redone correctly, and explain the situation to professionals who were frankly shocked by the condition of the set I arrived with. The nail techs at the other salon were impressed with the pricing and job done to my nails. They also expressed just how terrible these nails were. To make matters worse, I was hung up on multiple times when I tried to call back and escalate the issue. No apology, no accountability--just dismissal and silence. This place operates with zero concern for customer safety, zero accountability, and questionable training at best. If Cindy's work reflects the salon's standards, it's hard to believe she's licensed at all. Avoid this salon at all costs. There are too many qualified, responsible nail techs out there to risk this kind of experience. DO NOT GO. read more

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Helen is the exceptional!! She does a magnificent job with nails! I always get gel and it literally looks great for three weeks! I've been using her since NORTHBROOK opened and I won't go anywhere else read more

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The BEST nail salon in the area!!! I consistently get gel manicures and pedicures - never a bad experience read more

312 Nails & Spa Northbrook - gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

I've been going to Helen for a little over a year and she never disappoints. I highly recommend as she knows her stuff and is responsive to what I'm looking to get done! read more

312 Nails & Spa Northbrook - Nail Salons Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Helen did my pedicure and she was so kind and did an amazing job. The nail salon is super clean and who I believe is the owner or manager is just as nice. I'd highly recommend coming here, especially having your nails done by Helen. read more

I have been going to Helen for a few years now. She is great! The place is clean and easy to book appointments.