Astra Nails &amp; Spa

Serene Nails was indeed a quiet place when I stopped in one afternoon. I and one other customer…read morewere there getting manicures. Olga did a nice job on my standard manicure. I liked that there was pop music playing quietly and the TVs had captions on but not sound. Their space is also offered for parties. I liked that there were free samples of cuticle oil, candy, drying spray on the drying table. Overall very nice and professional -- I just received a $5 off coupon by email so I will probably go back. Minus 1 star -- 2 of my nails are quite rough after one day and I will need to cut them. Small chip after one day.

At 10am on a Wednesday it was very quiet. I was greeted right away and set up for my pedicure. The…read morewoman doing my pedicure was nice but could see I wasn't interested in chatting. She was gentle and quick. I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely return!

I mean, it's just peeling off... wtf did I pay $70 for?!

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Lotus Nails

4.3(84 reviews)

Reliable and consistent every time. Highly recommend. Try it. Clean and pleasant Xxxxxxxxxxread more

I asked for medium square and they did medium coffin without asking me, at the very beginning I…read moreasked if they were able to do 3D flowers and they said "we'll see, we have polygel", but at the end they said they didn't had time, I also asked for silver rhinestones and they said they didn't had any. At the end, I paid $80 for crooked french gel-x, exactly after a week, they started popping out.

Nails popped after a week

Nails popped off during normal activity.

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T&T Nails

4.6(28 reviews)

This is a great place to relax and have your nails done. I am always pleased with my no chip…read moremanicure and regular pedicure. They really care about your comfort here and provide excellent results.

I went to T & T for a pedicure and it was truly wonderful. My Feet never looked so good. The salon…read moreis ultra clean as well as comfortable and everyone was very kind. I strongly recommend T & T Nails.

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Chipped manicure after 2 days with normal use

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Queens Nails and Spa - Highland park

4.4(52 reviews)

1.3 mi

I LOVE this place. I usually go for a dip manicure because I work in events and floral and need…read morestrong nails that also look great! They always do an impeccable job, are detail oriented and super professional while also being very personable! I've had Hai and My do my nails, but have also seen the work everyone else does and it's excellent. I sometimes struggle with picking a color, they're happy to help and suggest. I always leave super happy and taken care of! ...sorry for the not great pictures - manicure is 5 days (and 2 events) old but holding up beautifully!

I did dip for the very first time on Sunday and it turned out amazing! She really took her time and…read moremade sure it was perfect. I truly felt right at home. Tina did my pedicure and it was the best I ever had. The place makes you feel relaxed and calm. The salon is very clean. The workers welcome you and they're all so polite. Tracy the new owner, asked me questions throughout my service. I truly had a great time. These people are lovely. Make sure you come by because you won't regret it. Expect to be treated like a queen.

Dip nail manicure chrome

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Every Nails & Spa

4.4(30 reviews)

1.5 mi

Very well run. And I picked the wrong color and they redid with no stress. Nice space and sereneread more

I tried this place spur of the moment when my regular salon was not available. I called ahead and…read morethey were able to fit me in within the next 15 minutes for no chip manicure. Score. Entrance: The first impression was very positive. As it was super cold outside, I appreciated that they have a double entrance, conserving the warmth inside. I checked in at the front desk and chose my color (they have a nice selection). The manicurist took my coat and hung it for me, which was a nice touch. Procedure: The mani itself was good and fairly standard, except the paraffin dip, which again was a nice added feature considering the cold winter destroying my hands like crazy. Included massage: The hand massage and shoulder massage lasted longer than at any salon that I have tried before. And it was great as well. Price: I believe the prices compare well with the salons in the area, but I am not absolutely positive. If the prices at this salon are higher, I don't think it is by much. In the days after: The result was of good quality and lasted long time, the polish did not chip and it did not lift at the edges. Cell phone policy: they have polite signs posted asking customers not to use cell phones while in the salon. Payment: they take credit cards and you can add the tip to the card as well.

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Max Studio Nails

4.5(31 reviews)

0.6 mi

Unassuming nail salon close to Fort Sheridan on Sheridan Road. I booked online asking for Dazzle…read moreDry but was ok with a regular manicure. When I arrived, they said I could choose any color for Dazzle Dry, which sounded to me like it was available (I mean, don't you agree?). It was only after I sat down and they started, that they mentioned they could not do Dazzle Dry. At this point, it really didn't matter. This was the lowest priced mani I've had in several weeks -- $20. Weird to me: - completely dry - no soaking of nails - I mentioned that I don't do no chip anymore cause the drills freak me out and then they took out a drill to do my cuticles - nail tech stopped halfway through and someone else finished However, I did like: - peaceful ambience - quiet - tech said I had hands like a doll - relaxing hand massage - inexpensive They let me sit for a few minutes to let my nails air dry (no dryer) but I always hate that so I left as soon as I could. I thought I might have messed up with the seat belt but it was ok. As of today--nails still look great.

This was my first visit and it was amazing! I found this place through yelp by searching for cat…read moreeye nails - not every nail place has cat eye/magnetic nail polish. I love how my nails turned out so much. This is the best cat eye nails I've gotten on the north shore plus it was a bit cheaper than other places ($75 before tip). My nail tech was very patient and never rushed (even though she was running a few min behind). Other places have rushed and it didn't turn out as well. She also helped me pick out the color, the design of the cat eye, and made sure i was happy with my nails at each step before moving on. I will definitely be coming back!! Also if you want to book cat eye online, make sure to add the cat eye add-on with the gel/no chip.

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Spa Dabin

4.0(18 reviews)

1.3 mi

A friend of mine texted and asked if I wanted to join her for a pedicure on a Saturday afternoon…read more The answer to that question is always yes, so she gave me the name of Spa Dabin and I called to schedule an appointment at the same time as hers. Tucked away in a small strip mall, I'd never seen or heard of Spa Dabin before, but I'm so glad my friend knew of it! She used to frequent their location in Old Town before moving to the suburbs. This location is a bit on the smaller side and the layout felt a little peculiar. We were greeted warmly and given our choice of aromatherapy options for the pedicure. They had a great selection of colors in all of the standard brands. The pedicure itself was great - very relaxing and the woman who did mine went above and beyond to remove some calluses. The pedicure seats are across from a tv but if the volume was on at all, it wasn't noticeable. We were easily able to hold a conversation. When we moved to the dryers, we each got a quick but very nice neck and shoulder massage. Pricing was comparable to other nail salons in the area, and I appreciated being able to tip right from Venmo.

Good professional and friendly service. Attention to detail. Ease of scheduling appointments.read more

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Silver nails

4.0(20 reviews)

2.0 mi

I am writing this over 3 weeks after having my nails done, and only now are they beginning to chip…read more No-chip manicures, despite the name, often begin to chip 2 weeks in, if not before that. Not here! When you pull up, you wouldn't expect much. It's in a safe yet deserted/depressing strip mall, but the inside is very clean and tastefully decorated. The manicurist herself was very sweet and did a wonderful job with my nails. I am truly appreciative of how long they've lasted! You can't tip using cash, from what I remember, and they offer Venmo as an option. The Venmo address is of the owner, and she joked that she would take most of the tip herself, but then she said she was kidding. It was a bit confusing, but I think she was just trying to joke around with customers! They play good music here too. If you have been wondering what Mongolian rap and pop sounds like, you do not have to wonder for much longer. (Spoiler: It sounds a lot like whatever the US makes, just in Mongolian!)

Always a great dip manicure! Last 2 + weeks! Always clean…read moreand super friendly inside!

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Professional Nail Spa

3.9(37 reviews)

Mimi does a great no chip mani/pedi that lasts for over 3 weeks!! Salon is clean and parking on…read moreCentral or in the back lot!

Best dip I have ever had!! Such good staff and have had two dips so far and so long lasting!!read more

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Legendary Spa

4.2(9 reviews)

1.2 mi

My nails are absolutely ruined and in total pain after getting builder gel removed at this…read morelocation. They typically do very well at match mart and Marianne takes great care in ensuring my nail beds never got compromised during removal. Unfortunately this is not the standard for all salons. Whoever helped me exclusively used a drill, I am assuming because she wanted to save time. I had to tell her multiple times that my nail bed was getting too hot and even jumped in pain. Only once ever did I get a removal service like this elsewhere and I never went back - unfortunately I won't be back at this location either. Two weeks later and my nails are still splitting as the grow up and in incredible pain. In short, It took me weeks and weeks to grow my nails out and now I have to start from square -10. This is hurts like crazy, I told the lady she was drilling too much and she said "that's what she had to do". This is just unacceptable.

It was in the evening when I stopped into the Legen--wait for it--dary Spa in Highland Park for a…read moremanicure. It's a bit nondescript from the outside, no signage, although the logo is on the door. It's striking and different inside -- lots of black and plants, botanical plant mural on the wall. It seems quite spacious, although I was the only customer (best for last?). I've been looking specifically for dazzle dry manicures around the area, and that's how I found Legen--wait for it--dary, and I booked online. They did reschedule my appointment because the original nail tech couldn't do DD. Gulzat handled my manicure and did a very nice job, we talked about perfumes (Baccarat Rouge, she complimented me), she offered me a drink, changed up the color when I asked for more sparkle, and did a neat and clean job, nice cuticles. The manicure was a bit more compared to the other salons I've been to recently, and my hands were dry (no lotion). There are other beauty services offered at Legen--I'm allergic to--dary, so I might check them out. All jokes aside, I think my manicure at Legendary was nicely done. I'll come back to Legen--wait for it--