Such a great nail spa. Friendly, clean, perfect nails. DePaul students get a %10 discount, on top of already reasonable prices. Really cute decor too! Also BYOB. Will be back for sure. read more

I'm really surprised by these reviews. I've been to this place quite a few times and the people that work there have never been overly nice, nor do they even talk to me (I like to talk. I talk a lot. Oh hey & I'm nice too. You'd know if you spoke to me). The water is always luke warm and even when i ask for hotter water, it doesn't stay hot. I have also never seen the TV on, so it really awkward to sit there in silence & stare at the wall because the girls don't talk to you! My polish doesn't last very long either. I've never had a problem getting in (via appointment or walk in) and they do have a big selection of colors. The setup is cute too. Anyway, I went in today to get my nails done and there were 2 girls standing in front of the door that didn't even move when i tried to open the door (uh thanks). Then I went to the counter & asked for a mani/pedi and was told "We cannot serve you today because 2 people are already waiting." And??? I am fully capable of waiting, which I said I was willing to do. Then all she said was sorry we can't. I have a zero tolerance policy for stuff like this. You don't want my business?? Fine I won't give it to you anymore. read more

I love Be Polished. The service is great. Great results with my no-chip and they even encourage you to come in for a fix if it chips before two weeks are up. Prices are average. read more

HORRIBLE! I went in Monday for acrylics. The service was fine. My nails were bumpy from the acrylic not being applied evenly. By Friday, a nail had broken already which has never happened so quickly for me before. I called and they said they'd repair for free. When I arrive, they immediately start taking off my polish and later tell me if I want them to put polish back on it's $10 (I was not asked before they started if I wanted a polish change). My nails look horrible! Lengths on each hand don't match, nails are not shaped the same (some are square, some are round, some are both). Do not go here! I argued about them charging me $10 for something I didn't ask for and they acted like they did me a favor lowering it to $5. You ripped me off and my nails look like a kindergartner did them. read more

Full disclosure: I've only ever had one other manicure in my life, before my high school prom. Sometimes I paint my nails myself, but I'm terrible at it and they always chip the same day. I was having a particularly stressful week, so I found somewhere close to home where I could relax and feel taken care of. The ladies who work here are really sweet. Like I said, I've only had one other manicure, but the hand/arm massage I got was waaay better than it was the first time. The manicure was great, my nails look awesome, and a week later they haven't chipped. I have really weak nails and I'm also super hard on them, being a waiter and a hockey player, so its great that the polish has lasted a whole week. I will definitely be back for more regular pampering. read more

Went here on a whim since I was in Lincoln Park and had time to spare before meeting up with a friend. It wasn't too crowded so I got started right away for my manicure. Nail technician was friendly and not overly chatty which I enjoyed. Full service on the mani - nails trimmed, cuticles pushed/cut, moisturize, base coat, polish (2 coats), and then top coat....drum roll please...cost was $12!!! I was expecting to pay more b/c I guess I didn't really consider this a basic manicure, but maybe in Chicago standards it's a basic service, well I didn't think anything about it was basic. I wish I lived close enough to "splurge" an manis at least a couple times a month, but alas I'll have to be content with self-service on my own because no salon in my town can beat the quality for the price. read more

I've been here several times since discovering this nail place. It is spotless and every girl has done a great job on both my mani and pedi. The one draw back is that they are very busy, especially on a saturday, so without an appointment you either have to wait or come back. I live close, so I just come back another time. Also, don't plan on getting out of there in less than 90 minutes for a mani/pedi. Personally, I like the time I get to relax so I think that's a plus, but if you are in a hurry, you will be disappointed. read more

I was incredibly disappointed with the manicure I received today. After reading all of the reviews, I was very surprised. The service was terrible and awkward. The guy who was doing my nails barely even muttered hello and the entire time he was doing my nails he and another worker were arguing about what they wanted for lunch. It made me a little uncomfortable to say the least. The manicure itself was OK, but the massage was maybe 15 seconds per hand and that was it. I left less than 3 hours ago and it has already chipped. I thought I would save myself a few dollars going here as opposed to Nail Fairy on Fullerton, but I will not waste my time again. read more

Great service, and friendly staff. My daughter and I had a pleasant experience and enjoyed getting a mani and a pedi. We will go there again! read more

I've gone to Polished a few times since they opened, and am still impressed. They seem to have regular Groupon Now deals, so I can go during the day and get a $25 mani/pedi. They update their selections of OPI and Essie polish pretty regularly, and both my manicures and pedicures have lasted a long time. I'll definitely keep returning! read more

I've been there 2 times, and i'm totally satisfied. The girl who did my nails did great job and stayed whole week without chipping. I think her name was Ghana (Jana) and her massage was the best massage that i haven't received long time. The place is clean, pretty, and color selection is very wide. One thing is it's little chilly, i asked why it is little chilly, they said they are having problem with gas and trying to fix it. Other than that i really enjoyed it and definitely will go back there again. read more

A cute little nail salon in the Lincoln Park area, looking out on the park at Wrightwood and Sheffield. I used a GroupOn deal I had for a mani/pedi and was able to get an appointment scheduled for a Thursday 24 hours in advance (it sounds like walk-ins are usually pretty easy too). The pedicure stations have comfy massage chairs and the technicians were thorough and provided great service - loved the arm and foot massages. I'm writing my review a week later and while I expect my toenails to not chip yet (they look great), my fingernails haven't chipped or smudged at all either! I didn't get a no-chip so I'm really surprised with how well they've lasted, especially because I haven't done anything different to avoid chipping. Will definitely be back! read more

Very relaxing and friendly customer service. Gel nails and pedicure turned out great. I'll be returning here on my next trip to Chicago. Keep up the good work! read more

I really recommend this nail salon for the high level of professionalism and customer service they offer, but mainly because the manicure I received was the best manicure of my life. The polish was fresh and went on like silk and the manicure lasted forever. The nail tech was very detailed and attentive and took her time. All of the women in my party were pleased with their nails. The environment is very, very clean and adorable. The staff is extremely qualified. We hosted an engagement celebration and began the day at Polished. There were four of us and we called ahead to request to have the services performed at the same time. The owner/manager graciously arranged this by scheduling additional staff at no extra charge. We enjoyed Champagne and took tons of photographs and basically had the place to ourselves. This is a wonderful way to begin any celebration. Then we had great nails and great memories as the celebration continued throughout the day. When the bill came, to my delight, not only was it the BEST manicure of my life but also the LEAST EXPENSIVE. We were shocked by the low prices. I do not live close to this salon but am looking for any excuse to celebrate here again soon. read more

It is time I review Polished!! I cannot get over how amazing this place is. The decor is absolutely adorable - not clinical like most nail salons in the area. (love the chandeliers) The employees are amazing, too. They have accommodated me last minute, and still gave me the service I got when I booked a week in advance. The price? Are you serious? $35 mani/pedi? This is the Wednesday special at most places! My mani lasts at least a week! So precise and perfect! Ps - its also BYOB. Bring a friend and some champagne! Pampering at its finest! read more

I loved this place! I called at 6:30 (they close at 8) to see if they could squeeze in two people for mani-pedis. They didn't seem like they were able to and then I think she called someone in to work just for us! The service was wonderful. We brought in our own nail polish but they had tons of colors! I loved the decor and felt really relaxed the entire time we were there. Just an fyi for anyone byob-ing: they have glasses! We bought solo cups and totally didn't need to because they keep wine glasses there! read more

I love this place. Manicurist girls are great and friendly. Even though their English is not perfect they tried their best. Also they do the best foot massages. I feel really comfortable and relaxed when I go there. Love their large selection of colors. I tried new color from Zoya which i never tried before and loved it. Definitely will go there again with my Mom after Thanksgiving, little treat for her. Love love read more

This is my go-to nail place! I love everyone that works here, and the decor is very inviting. I get an acrylic fill every two weeks, and wouldn't go anywhere else! Their pedicures are also great read more

I cannot claim to be a nail salon expert, since the only two manicure / pedicures I have had in my life were for high school proms. I did however enjoy my recent experience at Be Polished. I came with three girlfriends this past Saturday, and had made reservations for us at 3pm. As soon as we arrived, they had us pick our nail colors and got us started straight away. The only bummer was that one of the pedicure tubs wasn't working and since there are 4 chairs, they splits us up 2 getting manicures + 2 getting pedicures so that someone wouldn't be by themselves. I appreciated their planning, but it was still a bummer that we couldn't all be together. The pedicure and manicure were both great for me (some of my friends were ticklish so maybe a little less so for them). The woman who did my nails was quiet, but did a great job. I was done with both services in about 1 hr 15 minutes, and it took some of my friends up to 1.5 hours. I love that the place is BYOB and enjoyed some mimosas while we were being pampered. At first, it was a little awkward asking for glasses and such, but soon some of the staff were refilling us and encouraging our drinking endeavor :) The interior decor is adorable and the place seemed very clean overall. At $35 for both services, I will be back. read more

First visit, awesome. Second visit, also awesome. Third visit, ... awkward. I called ahead and made an appointment, and anticipated a pampering experience. When I walked in, there were 3-4 male nail techs lounging around. It had a very weird vibe with so many guys and me, the lone girl. Lots of male banter the whole time I was there. The mani-pedi itself was average, nothing special, obviously it wasn't the girl I had the first 2 times that remembered my name and the color I liked. ***NOTE: It was about 18 months ago and I'm writing this update now because the experience was that awkward and my original review doesn't hold up. read more

I went here because of the good reviews and got a no chip and pedicure. It was $60 together but the quality was not worth it. My pedicure didn't even get a top coat which I was willing to get over, but it hasn't been 24hrs and the no chip on both my pointer fingers is chipping away. I would say this is one of the worst no chips I've had quality wise. Update: I went back and had my chipped nails repaired, it has been 3days and my no chip has continued to chip away and the entire polish for one nail came off. read more

Be Polished Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a joke. The man who answers the phone and schedules appointments is incredibly rude and has zero customer service skills. Don't waste your time or hard earned money when there are SO many other wonderful nail salons within a couple block radius of this place. read more

This is my favorite place for nails. Sure, I live next door and the lack of transporting myself there helps with my affectionate attitude.... but it's more than just that! 1. the price is not horrible. It's also not super cheap, but i'd rather pay more at polished than less somewhere else, because they are awesome. 2. the employees are soo nice. I like how they'll chat with you too, I always feel awkward when someone won't talk or doesn't like to talk to me and they're attending to my feet. 3. The color selection is good! I dislike reds, pinks, oranges for the most part. Soo I definitely need a wide color selection 4. They take their time and do a great job! My toes always look nice and last a good amount of time. 4a. they also soak your legs in warm towels after applying lotion, which feels soooooo good. 4b. they are sensitive to ..um... the ticklish types like me :) 5. there's a tv on the wall and lots of magazines to read from, if you didn't come with a book or a plan to chat with someone :) so all in all, i'm a big fan. I don't get pedicures toooo often but when I do, I'm excited to go to polished! read more

The technician was friendly and I was able to get an appointment within 30 minutes of calling; however, my gel manicure chipped 4 days after getting it. Now an entire nail is gone and the other nails are peeling up. I echo someone else's review that the polish seems a bit old and chunky. I won't be going back here for a gel manicure. read more

Polished is such a great addition to the neighborhood. I've been going regularly since they've opened for manicure and pedicures. I've found that I don't even have to get the No Chip Manicure anymore because my nails stay polished for an entire week. The salon is always clean and all the girls that work there are so sweet and seem to love their jobs...and their female boss! Way to go Polished! You have my loyalty. read more

I bought a groupon now for Polished last month to get a mani/pedi. This is hands down the best place I've ever had my nails done. It's very clean and classy, the girls are super friendly and it's BYOB. I've never had a paint job last so long, either! I'm definitely planning an outing with some friends and a bottle of wine. In fact, I think I'll go this week... read more

Expertly executed. I booked a basic manicure on a Tuesday afternoon and had very good service. The salon is small, nicely decorated, and had pleasant contemporary music playing at a comfortable volume. I appreciated that there were no video screens and the staff was courteous and not chatty. I found them on Groupon, the rates are very reasonable; I plan to visit this nail salon again. read more

I got a mani/pedi deal on Groupon and I'm very happy that I did. It's a tiny salon with pleasant decor and nice staff. It's clean and well maintained. I got there on Tues around 4:30 pm and there was one pedi station available so they took care of me right away. My nail technician did a great job! She was quick and efficient but wasn't rushing, at least I did not get the impression that she did. I glanced at the services and prices that they are offering, and this place is reasonably priced. I will come back for sure! I highly recommend it! read more

Purchased a Groupon for gel mani and pedi, and made appointments for 3pm Saturday with my friend. We arrived separately and I was 5 minutes late. The woman working there yelled at my friend to refused to get in the chair and not wait for me. The mani pedi itself was enjoyable and they had great selection of gel colors. Then it goes south towards the end when they refuse finish adding a top layer of gel nail polish to my friends nails. That takes all of what, 90 seconds? There was only one person waiting and the woman working there actually walked away and didn't do any ones nails. I could not believe how rude she was to us; I have never felt more unwelcome in a salon. Shame because this one nasty woman ruined our experience and I would never return there. read more

Probably my favorite pedicure since I moved to Chicago last year. Nora was excellent. She took her time and was gentle. I will be back!

I went here and it was my first time getting fake nails I had a male nail tech which I thought was weird at first, but he completely hooked my nails up, and he gave me a gel coating for the free because it was my first time and he said it looks way better for special occasions. The place is pretty clean and has a cool vibe and I will certainly be coming back. read more

I got a no polish mani/pedi. Place was clean and quite. Staff was nice. I didn't do the Groupon because it would only saved me $3.00 after the DePaul student discount. The massage chair and hand massage was no extra charge. Great place, I will be going back. read more

I used a groupon here for my first visit. They were very good and took their time with both my mani/pedi. I accidentally smudged my pedi on one toe and one of the workers rushed over to fix it for me without being bothered at all. She was so kind and helpful. I will definitely be back for another mani/pedi. I did not feel rushed at all and felt that the workers truly wanted to do a great job! read more

My nails looked great after leaving and lasted about two weeks. I was very happy with the service. They also had a white/shimmery color that I like but can be hard to find- kind of like the inside of a clam. read more

I have been coming here for 2 years. It is hands down the best place to get your nails done in Lincoln Park. And you can't beat the prices! Stephanie is my favorite. She always takes her time, is so sweet, and gives the best and longest massages. This place is extremely clean and well kept and they do great waxing services for amazing prices as well. I have never had a bad experience ever and I come about twice a month. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

Loved my nails from here! They did a great job and worked very effectively to do a good job.

The pedicure was nice, a decent massage, polish was fine, but my manicure looks awful. Almost every finger is bubbly and my manicurist didn't understand what I kept saying about the thumb nail that looked smudged. She just kept putting top coat on it, even though I asked her to stop. Won't be back and now, I'm off to re paint my own nails! read more

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I tipped in cash and wrote "cash" in the spot where you can add tip to your card. Later, I see on my bank statement they added an extra $12 on my card in the tip area after I tipped $12 in cash. Crooks. read more

Also beware, they try to get slick with their product. I wanted a full get set of nails. Mind u with gel, they use GEL ONLY to sculpt the nail & overlay the set. I think her name was Ashley, used a damn powder to put over my nail. That shit started burning immediately. I told her no, when i get nails Gel only is used. I didnt say acrylic. So she mumbled something in her language & then removed it to start over. Gel doesn't hurt ur nails people. Pay attention to what these people are doing. Will not be going back there read more

I love this place. I found it by walking past it on my way home this summer. They are always ready to take me, it's very clean, and I love the decor (the pedicure pots are so cute.) It's affordable and the two women who work there are so cute! read more