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    A&J Nails and Spa

    4.0 (88 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Amanda O.

    I have been doing dip in powder for 6 years and honestly this was the worst one I have ever had. I tried to go to A & J nails for the first time and got my nails done with Vi. My nails started cracking 2 HOURS LATER. the pictures below are only 5 days old. You can tell by the length that they are very recent. I NEVER had a dip in powder cracking like this. The salon is close to my house and I decided to try hoping I would like it and become a customer but apparently not. Their products are the worst and nails are breaking already.

    Mary Anne N.

    I've tried looking for other nail salons but nobody can do my nail art freestyle as good as Vi! if I want a particular nail art I'd rather be safe and come here coz I know I'll be able to have exactly that.

    Dip nails #26 - Bubble Bath. Nicely done!
    Elaine A.

    A&J is under new management and had a 20% off special going on. It's down the street from house and has convenient hours. The place is repainted and refurbish from the previous owners. It has a nice lilac and white decor and very bright. I came in for a dip manicure and spa pedicure. This was my first time trying the dip manicure. They have over 2 dozen dip colors to choose from. All their nail polishes are new and nicely displaced throughout the walls. From regular to no-chip. I sat in the spa chair with a bottled water already placed at my seat. They have plastic liners in the basin which is nice. I had two nail techs. One that did my pedicure and one that did my dip nails. The whole dip nail process was quick and painless. There's no uv lights involved which is nice and the polish dries fast. So far it's been 2.5 weeks and my nails still look great. They also give you a frequent visit card for $5 off your next service. Definitely come back again.

    Sandy N.

    A&J Nails does excellent work. Call for an appointment, I called the same day and they took me in later that day. They all do a great Job! I went asking for a tropical mail since I was traveling out of the country and the lady (I think owner) did an amazing job. I will definitely return.

    A&J nails and Spa - BAD SERVICE

    Very bad service. I was 10 minutes late and they wouldn't take us in. They don't understand people go through traffic and other stuff but this was a the worst experience I'd ever have to experience specially during my sister wedding. Never coming back to this place.

    A&J Nails does a fantastic job on nails!!
    Veronica D.

    They do a wonderful job...... just make sure your clear and they understand what it is you want. They do great nail art, but you have to be specific. Took my 2 daughters and between us three we spent $160 on 3 sets of nails.

    Mary S.

    A & J Nails and Spa is under new management! I love their services. All technicians are skilled and friendly. Today, I got a no-chip manicure with a cute flower design on my ring finger and a basic pedicure and I love it so much. After my pedicure I felt so relax after getting a good scrub on my feet and a 5mins massage which was timed by a stopwatch. The place is clean, water bottle is served, single use packed tools like knippers and clippers, and warm towels. I highly recommend this place!

    Worst nail job ever. Nail polish was stuck to my skin underneath my nails, around the cuticles, and even on the pads of my fingers!
    Emily B.

    My no chip manicure turned out horrific! I took a picture right when I left because I was in shock the nail tech thought the job she did was even somewhat okay. I truly thought my eyes were playing tricks on me so I had to take a picture to look back and see how bad it was. I went in to get my no chip manicure with a nail tech who was nice but she literally did my manicure as if she was in a race to finish for the fastest time. Before even applying the nail polish I noticed the shape of my nails looked uneven and not even filed after she had filed them. She then proceeded to put the nail polish on and after she was done there was nail polish all over the skin surrounding my nails, the top portion of my nails were uneven with nail polish, the sides of my nails were missing polish, and there was so much clear coat where it shouldn't be that the sides of my nails were attached the to the skin by clear coat! I mentioned the amount of nail polish all over my skin so the nail tech used a cuticle cutter to cut the extra nail polish off which of course removed more skin and made it red and sore. I was so unhappy with the way my nails looked I asked her if she could fix my nails when she decided to buff them out and apply more nail polish everywhere. I was so upset when she was done that I left but called back to ask for a refund and the owner said she could not give me back a refund but they would fix it for me again. Having no other choice because I'm not just giving money away for free I went back so that the manager could take the whole thing off and redo them again. Fortunately, they turned out better but i would still have been better off going somewhere else. It was a lot of wasted time and money there.

    Karina V.

    My first time getting my nails done in a couple of years and I went to A & J. I had Lynn and she did a great job. I am not sure if the manager was the one that did a manicure on my 7 yr old daughter but he was nice and attentive to her.

    Emma ..

    I was frantically looking for a salon on the Sunday afternoon on Labor Day weekend to get my nails done. My regular manicure was very nicely done by the nail technician named Van. She took her time and really did a nice clean on my cuticles. It's very pretty and very clean with a new design and layout of salon. Definitely planning on going again, especially on a Sunday when most locations are closed.

    Dip color mani, perfect for summer!

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    2 months ago

    Sooooooooooooooo good ! Great service 10/10 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing and affordable pedicure

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    7 years ago

    They are so nice And gentle. Beautiful nails these nails were $55 for a full ombré set

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    8 years ago

    My favorite nails and spa in Skokie! Vee dose any style I ask her for and they all do amazing job!

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    4.5(282 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I love coming to Nailed and have been a regular for a few years now. When I first moved to Skokie,…read moreI was traveling all the way into the city for my nails, but I'm so glad I gave this place a chance. They are very professional, always start right on time since they are appointment only, and every single tech does an amazing job. The prices are totally fair for the quality, and it's a family-run business, which I really love supporting!

    This was my second time visiting this nail salon, and both experiences have been fantastic. I made…read morean appointment on a Monday morning for the following Wednesday, and I was seen right on time. The last time I came, I had Oksana, and today I had Kristina. Both are incredibly detail-oriented and take their time to ensure everything is perfect. I came in for a no-chip manicure and pedicure, and today I just did a color change for my toes with a no-chip manicure (total cost: $80). While it's on the pricier side, my nails lasted over a month the last time, so it's definitely worth the price. Kristina (apologies if I'm spelling it wrong!) was kind, respectful, and very professional. I especially appreciate how sanitary she was--she asked me to wash my hands twice, wore headwear, and always kept gloves on. The salon itself is chic and well-maintained. The only thing I'd suggest for improvement is perhaps spending a little more time on hand and foot massages or offering complimentary drinks to enhance the experience even further. I will definitely be back!

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    Crystal Nails - Gel manicure peeling after 6 days :(

    Crystal Nails

    4.1(136 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Do a great job for a reasonable price. Very attentive. Great selection of colors. Hours are flexibleread more

    This is extremely unfortunate that I have to update my review and no longer support this business…read more I have been a REGULAR customer at Crystal Nails for the last 7 years! I've brought MULTIPLE people who have become customers to this place. The owner knows my entire family! But the way I was treated recently was truly disrespectful. For my birthday, I made an appointment for two pedicures for me and my daughter. I needed the appointment to be mid-afternoon, but the owner pushed for me to take a 4:45 appointment. As the day progressed and I was preparing for my event in the evening, the appointment time was cutting it way too close so I had to call and cancel. After I told the owner I had to cancel SHE HUNG UP ON ME!! I called 30 minutes before my scheduled appointment time to cancel. Is it an inconvenience to the business? Sure, I can understand there is an impact to a schedule change. However, to treat me- a regular customer, who has brought you lots of business- so rudely to hang up on me?? And she has my number to call me back if it was an accident, she didn't call back. I'm still astonished at this treatment. It's really a shame because now I need to take my business elsewhere. I will say that Lisa who works there is extremely talented, gives the best foot massages, and the best service in the entire place. You know in February I let it slide when I came to get a pedicure on a day that I was extremely stressed out, with my arm in a sling, and the owner and one of the older women working there made sarcastic comments about me being a few minutes late. They were not, and never were, packed to the gills with customers. Lisa was the only person who saw the stress on my face and comforted me when I burst into tears. I even was willing to come back after that! But never again. That treatment towards me was extremely unkind and I didn't deserve that. No one does.

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    Crystal Nails - Gel manicure peeling after 6 days :(

    Gel manicure peeling after 6 days :(

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    Lots of space between the nail polish and my cuticles...makes it look grown out :(

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