I like this place a good amount. It's clean, easy to access and the prices are reasonable. I knocked it down a star because the first time I came the person who did my nails was less than par. It was dip and the nail was uneven, filed down too much, and it felt like it was rushed. So I was hesitant to come back, but my friend recommended it and she's a regular so I tried again. This time, I had Le, who is fantastic. Friendly, efficient, and just really good with her work. The photos attached are dip nails without extensions and she did a phenomenal job painting, cleaning, and polishing my natural nails. I loved them. It was a completely different experience. Efficiently fast with a great product, so I will def be back to see Le. Happy spa nails! read more

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Do not go to this place in Madison Wisconsin. I was the only one there, so there should've been no rush. However, the results of my sports pedicure is sloppy, messy, uneven nails and bloody nail beds and part of my big toe skin shaved right off but yet callus is left on. I just hope I don't end up with some sort of blood infection. read more

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the best place! I will never leave chic nails even after moving 40 minutes away- I see Mary and everyone there is amazing!!! read more

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Nice quiet setting. Very accommodating, and a pleasure, especially the three or so choices for location of needed muscle relaxation. Very happy with the results. read more

Great place and no waiting if you make an appointment!! Kind staff! Love this place because it is quiet and NO waiting!! They don't try to push more expensive stuff on you! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Chic Nails. The salon is beautiful and modern, it seems to me like they have the latest up to date nail technology. I was very impressed. My technician, Heath, was very helpful and did amazing work. He explained the differences between shellac and powder dip, talked through the shape I wanted so I felt very confident, and helped me pick a color! He (and the woman who brought me to my station) were incredibly professional and welcoming. I get my nails done regularly and this is one of the first times in the last year where I left a salon feeling fully satisfied. With the finished product AND the overall experience. I went around 2 pm on a Thursday (called ahead but walked right in) and the salon was very quiet and peaceful with relaxing music and no loud talking. The one thing that disrupted the peace was the sound of the suction vents they have at every station. They are all connected so when one person covers theirs (imagine the sound of putting your hand over a vacuum hose) it made a loud constant noise that I eventually got used to but once it was shut off it was apparent how loud it was. read more

Chic Nails - My powder dip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This place is my favorite! Preston and Lee do a awesome job. My dip always lasts at least 3 weeks with no lifting and I am rough on my nails!! They are detailed and have a good touch, I never get hot nails from filing! read more

Too Expensive! The deep powder with tips and ombré never more than $50. This place charge $75. Three of my nails look uneven from the sides. They'll be wet on the the first week. read more

Great service and kind people. Clean and comfortable. Really enjoy my dip manicure with Preston.

Very clean, good lighting, cozy atmosphere. I like that the nail technicians wear gloves. The staff is very friendly, there are so many colors to choose from, and I like the location (not far from my office). My mom, sister-in-law and I come here every few weeks and always enjoy our time together. My dip manicure also lasts for 4 weeks without chipping! read more

Great nail salon pretty close to my house. They accept walk-ins which is great. I called at 1:15 on a Friday seeing if I could get in before 4:00 that same day and they said come on in at 2:00. Pretty great service! Being relatively new to manicures, I didn't know exactly what I wanted, but the staff walked me through all of the options recommending the dip and colors. They also advised me on prices for each of the options. There was a steady stream of people coming through the location when I was there getting my nails done, and I can see why. Everyone was super friendly and some people had mentioned that they moved away and everytime they come back to Madison they go to this nail salon. I take this as a good sign of a place to go. I will definitely be back! read more

Within the last 6months I decided that I wanted to have a consistent nail routine. I asked one of my coworkers because she had done her research and recommended Chic Nails. The setup is cozy and open. Whenever someone walks in the door it's like a competition to see who welcomes them first. It's owned by a husband and wife which makes it intimate and everyone shares the load. From answering phone calls, to working customers, to setting up appointments, to refilling supplies and making sure that each person leaves with what they came in for. I started doing dip powder on my nails. The attention and precision executed in an efficient manner makes me feel proud, and a little bit more fancy when I leave. read more

I have been going here for about 10 years and they are like family! Very professional and perfection every time. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Beautiful relaxing setting read more

My dip manicure turns out perfectly every single time and lasts forever (even through multiple filings). The staff are all incredibly sweet and very professional. They care so much about making you happy, they truly want you to have the best experience possible. If you make an appointment, you are seated promptly, even if they are busy. I won't go anywhere else in town to have my nails done. Well done, Chic! read more

I just had my nails completely redone by Heath after another place (PAMPER ME IN SUN PRAIRIE) did a really awful job. This place is super welcoming, clean and professional. My nails look amazing! Thanks Heath! Never going anywhere else! read more

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Heath is amazing! He is the sweetest person and most professional nail tech I have met out here in Madison!! Jumped around trying to find the right place and I am here! Never leave disappointed and well worth the time and money ! read more

First things first, good prices and they offer a student discount. That was enough to get me in here. However, my nails honestly turned out pretty bad. I got a full set of acrylics. The shape was not at all what I showed the guy, and the color was completely wrong. Granted, on my part I should have mentioned how unhappy I was, but I honestly was not in the mood to argue with the guy who was doing my nails. Speaking of the service, the guy who was doing my nails, I think his name was John, had earphones in and didn't speak a word except, "Is it good?" He painted them with regular polish, and then proceeded to put them under a UV light. If you know anything about nail salons or just nails in general, only shellac and gel nails go under a UV light. The light has no effect on regular polish. So even after 30 minutes of just sitting there, my polish was still not dry and smudged A LOT! He even took my hand and checked it and nodded, then walked away. I was shocked honestly how little this guy knew about nails. I am going to have to reshape them and repaint them. read more

Chic Nails - What I got... - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I LOVE this place!!! I had the powder dip nails which I had never had before and they look fantastic! It's been 2 weeks and my nails still look like I walked right out of the salon. And I am so incredibly hard on my nails they usually have scuffed or chipped or broken off by now. I feel like the cost to get the powder dip nails was very competitive with the no chip but so much nicer. I will be back. read more

Chic Nails - 2 weeks after my powder dip manicure...not a chip or a scratch anywhere on my nails - wow! - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I got the powder dip nails which are supposed to be healthier for your nails than Gel/Shellac. It was wonderful! They turned out so sparkly and beautiful. My nails were super dried and feel like they could withstand a hurricane. It was a quick service and not too expensive. It took about 45 minutes for both myself and my friend. I paid 35 for one color and she paid 55 for an ombre sparkle. The athmosphere was clean and modern. The people working were consummate professionals. The only thing I would have liked to see was some sort of hand massage or moisturizing or anything care intensive. It was literally just a nail service. read more

Chic Nails - Super sparkle holiday nails!! Even looks nice on my stubby nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I'm definitely a fan. I've had a hell of a time finding a good manicure place in Madison. In Chicago, they were on every block, affordable and meticulous. I'm guessing the competition isn't as great here - so when I went to my first couple of places I was appalled at what I got for nearly twice the price of a Chicago pedicure. The girl that did my toes was thougthful and polite. She asked me if I had any sensitive or achey parts on my feet that could be hurt by the scrub and the work she would be doing. Loved that! My feet - which can be a tough nut to crack especially in the summer - left that place baby soft, no callouses waiting to be buffed, my toenails were perfectly painted and I think it was $30. She talked enough to be polite and engaging, but didn't gab the whole time and allowed me to enjoy the massage chairs in silence :). I'm going back for my second pedi there tomorrow and will continue to go here. read more

This is my favorite salon in Madison, and most likely the Midwest. it Is a must visit when I am in Madison. The team is so professional, kind and funny. I would not go anywhere else. I traveled over 8 hrs just to see them and spend time there. read more

I have debated writing this review for about a month now... I originally came here because when I first moved to Madison the original nail salon I tried left my nails with an infection so I did all the research I could for a clean place and that is how I found chic nails. When I first came I went with my grandmother I made a reservation a week in advance when I got there the day of my reservation they didn't have me on the schedule so we patiently waited 45 minutes for as soon as they got us in. They were friendly so we let it go. At the end of my appointment I asked how long I should expect the nails to last they said 3 weeks (I got dip) after two hours the tip of my thumb fell off.. so professionally they fixed it for free. While he was fixing it the nail was a completely different shape and color. I let it go because I didn't want to be a pain. Preston felt bad and said he would do a fill for free. I came in for a fill and he charged me $70 I paid it because I know it's his job and I wanted him to get paid even though he said he would fix for free. After TWO DAYS two of my tips broke off. I am beyond disappointed in the low quality of work. I would never recommend Chic Nails. There are plenty of other places to go in Madison. read more

I've gone three times now for a pedicure.The salon is very clean and the staff is quite professional. There's not a lot of chatter amongst the staff. They do their work, music is soft and the new massage chairs are great. Always very pleased with my pedicure. read more

This was the third time I've been here, and every visit has been great! The people are very nice and professional. I love the selection of nail colors! This time, I picked a darker color, something I never had before, and my nails look so pretty! The color lasts forever & is super durable. The cost is reasonable... worth every penny! read more

The staff here is so attentive to your needs! I have been here twice, and would come here every time to get my pink & whites and refills if it were closer to my house. The first time I came, they asked me lots of questions about what I wanted, gave me a glass of white wine, and continuously asked me if I liked what I was seeing, and how I wanted things. I was most impressed by what happened the second time I came by. It was about 3 weeks later, I was getting my nails refilled, and was so surprised when they remembered me! It really made me feel like such a valued customer, and this was only after stopping by once! Overall great place, nice atmosphere, nice people, and most importantly you leave with great nails! read more

I took my mom in for mother's day and treated each of us to get our nails done. We got a pedicure and shellac manicure. I had never visited this nail salon before, but after seeing the google reviews, I thought it would be a great nail salon to try out. I also visited their website before going and noticed they had a coupon on their website that said if you spent $50 or more on any services, that you would receive 10% off your order. More reason to go, right? Wrong. When I got there, I immediately mentioned the coupon on their website so I wouldn't forget. However, after I mentioned it, a male employee kept saying no and said that coupon wasn't valid and that they wouldn't honor it. The coupon is on their website and it has no expiration date, and the fact that they wouldn't honor this coupon was unprofessional as it was, and currently is, listed on their website. A male employee (I think he is the only male that works there. He has tattoos on his arm and chest from what I saw) was chosen to do my nails. He was very unfocused with his work. He didn't communicate with me well about what I wanted and if I liked what he had done. He was rushing to get my nails done, and did not spend quality time on my nails. He soaked my feet in the water, and before I knew it, he was attempting to paint my nails without even cleaning under my nails, cutting or filing my nails. I had to tell him that my toenails still needed to be cut to match the length of my other toenails. It was difficult for him to understand what I wanted, but eventually he understood and trimmed my nails. When we moved on to doing my manicure, he rushed through it and again did not clean under my nails. He pushed back my cuticles and hardly trimmed them, so now, two days later, my shellac manicure is now starting to chip because the cuticle is under the nail polish. Once he was finished with my manicure, he put away the nail polish without even asking me if I was satisfied. I had to tell him that there were spots he missed and didn't paint. He obviously did not spend the time that was needed to make sure the work he was doing was of quality. He did not spend the quality time I hoped he would. The services provided did not meet my expectations, for having spent over $120 on the services. I called today (Tuesday, May 12th) and told a female employee of the problems I had experienced. The female employee told me to come in and said that they would fix my nails. She just told me to call ahead so that she could make sure she could fit me in to redo my nails. I called at about 5:00 PM, and said that I would be in at about 5:30, and she said okay. When I got there, she told me I could pick out a new color if I wanted to. As I was looking at colors, the male employee that initially did my nails came up to me, and without even looking at my nails, told me that they wouldn't fix them. He went on to say that there was no problem with the work that he did. I live on the east side of Madison, and this location is on the far west side of Madison. Traveling there to get my nails fixed wasn't cheap, which is why I made sure ahead of time and before I headed over there that they would fix my nails. It was frustrating and very unprofessional when the male employee refused to fix, or let someone else fix, what he had done wrong. I would highly recommend going to another nail salon. This nail salon is not worth the hassle! P.S. I found out the guy's name who did my manicure/pedicure. His name is Heath Nguyen. I also found out that he owns the place, and he is the manager. The lady that told me to come in so she could fix the mistakes was his wife, Haoihoa Le. I was very surprised when I found out that he was the manager. You would think that the manager/owner would actually try to make their customers happy! It goes to show that they don't care about their customers, or their company. read more

Chic Nails - This picture was taken right after my nails were done. You can see that the cuticles and skin sounds my nails weren't trimmed well. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Don't buy their gift cards. They wouldn't accept mine. Apparently they expire even though there's no expiration date listed on the gift card. You'd think they'd make an exception during Covid. Nope! read more

My wife went here. The woman handling her pedicure was distracted by her toddler child. She used her equipment beyond appropriate and injured my wife. Some folks may have had a good experience. Maybe it's possible, but it is not guaranteed an it is certainly a risk you will leave harmed for the worse. This occurred right before a wedding last fall and my wife's injury limited her ability to stand for long periods. read more

Chic Nails - My wife's injury that occurred at Chic Nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This was the worst pedi I have ever had and I get monthly pedi's. The only reason I went here and not my usual place was because my friends boss said this place was great. The pedi took about 30 minutes total. About 2 minute soak, no massage, the massage chairs are crappy and the guy actually cut my toe with something. They didn't even put the thing to separate your toes on!!! My polish job looks good, I asked for a design on my big toe and it looks aweful. I do not recommend this place. Plus, they had their screaming children running around...that was very relaxing. Do not go here. read more

I was super disappointed in the business practice there. They wanted me to make an appointment for one broken nail. He wanted me to wait an hour or come in four days later. I have been doing my nails here in Madison for 20 plus years and this is the ONLY salon that was not accommodating for One broke nail. I called my other girlfriend who was at another nail salon in town at the time, and they got my in and fixed it within 5 mins. Better hope you don't break a nail at this place!! Unless your nails have a scheduled time that they break. NEVER AGAIN!!!! read more

Great experience! The staff was really friendly and they did a great job. There were 4 of us total and we all got done at relatively the same time. The staff was friendly and social and my nails look fantastic. I have gotten my nails done elsewhere in Madison and this is by far the best place I've been to. Very reasonable prices for an outstanding job. read more

Not impressed. I have been here a few times just to see if maybe it was the person I had. I would not recommend this place. The pedi was not impressive at all. I felt rushed and the quality was poor. I also feel it is not as clean as a nail place should be. Disappointed. read more

I took a friend to Chic Nails to get manicures for her birthday, and she had just gotten there when I arrived. She told me the staff had recommende this special type of nail polish that was supposed to last longer, although they had fewer color choices. I figured, it was her birthday, we could do what she wanted, so I agreed. The manicure itself was nice enough. The atmosphere was not exactly spa-quality, but it was a nice place to sit and chat. The manicurist was very efficient. However, he did not massage my hands at all or put any lotion on my hands, which is what I remember happening the few other times I've gotten a manicure. When we got to the checkout, each manicure ended up being ten dollars more expensive than I had thought--their special nail polish included an increase in price, which I was not informed of. But their ads said the nail polish should last 2-3 weeks, so I figured if it actually lasted that long, it would be worth it. It didn't last that long. To be fair, that's partially my fault. I tend to pick at my nail polish when it starts showing the least sign of wear--but it was already starting to peel up around the edges. So since I ruined two of my nails, I figured I'd take the rest of the polish off. It wouldn't come off with my normal, acetone-based nail polish. I tried soaking my nails for five minutes. It still wouldn't come off. I ended up peeling off the nail polish one nail at a time, and underneath was a white, sticky mess which wouldn't come off, either. I ended up having to paint normal nail polish on top of it just so my nails didn't look hideous at work the next day. After speaking with my friend, they apparently told her that normal nail polish would not take the special brand off, but they never told me. I guess they assumed she would pass the information on. After doing some research, it turns out what they did wasn't just a special nail polish--they pretty much shilaqued my nails. To be fair, they might have told my friend this before I arrived, but they did not make it very clear since she misunderstood. Still, I was not very happy with their lack of communication. If you want a simple, inexpensive manicure, this place is fine, but caveat emptor: make sure you know what you're getting when you go. read more

Lee and Heath purchase this store about a couple of years ago and have consistently improved on the products, the experience and the ambiance. Great people and they really care for your comfort. I have gone to them for 5 years and it just gets better with all the new products and services. read more

What a great place! My daughter and I happened upon this relaxing nail salon today and you can be assured we will be back. Seriously the best pedicure I have ever had. Highly recommend. read more

Chic Nails is great! Tracy and her team of professionals know nail care and the end result lasts for weeks! It is worth calling ahead on the weekend to make sure they aren't too busy, they will always make the time available for large groups too! They also offer the new Gel nail polish- this is a long lasting polish that requires precise application, there is no other place in Madison that can do it right! Hope anyone who visits Chic nails returns! Great place! read more

Dropped in to set up my first appointment and found the Salon to be very clean and prices reasonable with levels of pedicures to choose from. Setting up appointment was prompt & my pedicure exactly what I needed. Will return for future visits. read more

Not impressed, my pedi was bad. Super bummed as a few weeks when I was at Chic Nails my pedi was fantastic!

I have always gotten great long lasting gel manicures here! It's a very stylish clean and friendly environment. They recently remodeled and there is now nail bar instead of stations which is so fun for going with a group of girlfriends! Highly recommend! read more

My favorite nail place in town by far; I've been going to Chic Nails for years and the pedicures are always the best and longest-lasting.