Went in for a much needed basic pedicure ($35) after a long winter of ugly toes... the ambiance is okay, definitely not as fancy of other places I used to frequent but the prices are more reasonable, so I'll take that trade. Quality was decent, my toes look good... one downer, the massage chair I had (first one in the row of 4 heading backwards) should be in retirement... and I understood them when they were chatting amongst themselves. Good thing they didn't trash talk me. =] #KoreansRepresent read more

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After several disappointing years at my previous nail salon, I finally decided it was time for a change. Today I walked in for my appointment with Choice Nails for a gel manicure & pedicure & I'm so glad I did. From the moment I sat down in the chair for my pedicure, I knew it was going to be a good experience. Kim was my nail tech. She was friendly and extremely accommodating. She even took my socks on & for me! - granted my finger nails were soaking in acetone as we were also removing my previous gel manicure. Kim was very gentle with my hands & feet, but extremely efficient and focused. You can tell she is dedicated to her work. She payed close attention to the details and it shows. She did a beautiful job on both my finger & toe nails. I kid you not, I walked out today with the best gel manicure of my life. However, this did not surprise me too much as this salon only does regular & gel manicures (they do not do acrylic nails here). The entire staff were all very friendly. Prices are fair. For the first time in a long time I walked out of a nail salon feeling happy with how my nails turned out. It's safe to say I got my moneys worth. Choice Nails gained a new loyal customer as I enjoyed a great experience here. read more

The best place to go for nails and pedicure.I have been going to this place for years and I love this place.today I got pedicure from Ann . She is great and did so good with my pedicure. Highly recommend this place. read more

Choice Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Update: I don't think I will be going here again. My finger was bleeding as they cut too much into my cuticle. I was not happy. I really like this place. Had my nails done here twice so far. I did no chip for manicure and regular pedicure which comes to $49. The staff is very friendly and offer random massages and hot pads for your neck. As part of your pedicure you get hot stone massage of your legs and a warm towel treatment. The chairs are comfortable, the facility is clean. You get hot wax with each procedure and they seem to be dog friendly. Im coming back here again. read more

Choice Nails - My no chip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Not good, 3rd time is not a charm No soap in the water, was done in 20 minutes, I had to ask for hot towels & stones. Time to find a new salon read more

Needed a new nail place since I've moved. Think i hit the jackpot. Although i don't think they have the largest selection of colors, the time they took & friendliness of the entire salon blew me away & who can beat $50 for a no chip mani w/ regular pedi. Thank you Lisa for a relaxing experience. Ill see you next time read more

I can't recommend this place enough. I'm so happy every time I leave! Everyone is so friendly and the service is amazing!!! Unfortunately I have very weak nails, 2 were badly cracked and they spent so much extra time to "fix" them prior to my no chip (which is beautiful as always). read more

Their prices are very reasonable and they do a great job. The atmosphere is relaxing.

Came in here for my first time being 38 weeks pregnant for a much needed pedicure. Sunny helped me and was incredibly kind and helpful. The foot massage with hot rocks was divine and I was so relaxed that I asked if she could squeeze me in for a manicure as well. They did and it was also lovely. For $30, I don't know if this place can be beat. I'll definitely be back! I'd recommend scheduling an appoint as it appears that they are consistently very busy. read more

Came in here on an impulse and let me say...amazing experience. I hope I can budget to come to this place at least once a month. Cindy was so caring, thorough, and made me feel super comfortable. Stone massage on my calves during the pedicure, hot wax during the no chip manicure, a heated and weighted neck pillow throughout, as well as the nice hot towel. Truly relaxing experience, and I literally never pamper myself. read more

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Getting my eyebrows done at Choice Nails was a great experience. The salon is very clean and all the workers are extremely friendly! When you get your eyebrows done they bring you into a separate room and you sit on a comfy chair. It didn't hurt too much and I was very happy that they didn't take off too much. This is the best place I've had my eyebrows done and I'll continue to come here. read more

Best nail place in palatine.. and I tried a lot of places when we first moved here! Great service, no chip last for 2+ weeks, friendly staff, great prices. read more

Love this place. Sue is literally the sweetest and always greets me with a hug. Sarah is my favorite and I've never been disappointed by a manicure by her. I've tried lots of places but always come back to Choice Nails. Highly recommend! Plus you can't beat the price. read more

They are very nice and take their time! Pedi and no chip Mani lasted through a week Long Beach vacation! I've tried all the local salons here, and these ladies do a great job! Hot stones during pedicure and paraffin after a manicure are included! Coming back to say I was just here today and Cindy made me quite uncomfortable. She was making a big scene about me being so "skinny" and I just had a baby. Yes, I'm fit I enjoy eating well and working out. I also have small bones structure and always had thin arms. She kept asking other customers next to me how skinny I am and pointing to my midsection. I came to do my nails not be embarrassed with this excess attention. I even told her you're making me uncomfortable but she continued. I would not make appointment with her again. read more

My mom has been raving about this place for a year now. She loved their massages and mani and pedi, so I thought I'd give it a try. I set up a mani & pedi for 2 for my mom's birthday. When we got there, the manager was very rude. She didn't greet us, accused us for not making a reservation for two and was very unapologetic when she realized one of her workers had made an error on our reservation. So service: negative points. Now the actual mani and pedi. Sue and Julia took care of us. Unfortunately, Sue worked on my mom and she was below average. She sped through everything and her work was below par. My mom was unsatisfied with her service. Julia on the other hand was a tad better. She was definitely more thorough, but thats about it. We didn't get any massages and I even asked them if we could pay extra for one, but I got no response ( could have been a language barrier?). So overall, this place was a waste of time. We drove 30 minutes out of our way to come here when we could have gone to our usual spot. We got horrible service and below par manis and pedis for $30 per person. I'm sure at one point, this salon provided great service, but that is clearly and unfortunately not the case now. read more

My first visit was great. The staff was friendly and my nails look great. I picked my mail color , got a warm neck wrap and sat to get my manicure. After my nails were done I even got a paraffin wax treatment it was included. Thumbs up to the staff for making me feel welcome:)i will definitely be going back even the customers there were very friendly. read more

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Wow what an amazing hidden gem! The staff here are kind and very attentive! They will take the time to look through colors with you and test them out. The salon is very clean and has a relaxing atmosphere with soft music playing. I got a no-chip and well my final coat was setting I was treated to an amazing shoulder massage! This place really is fantastic and reasonably priced I will definitely be back! read more

Choice Nails - No-Chip Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Lee was my nail salon Tech and she did a fabulous job! Put on an extra cost in the nail tips which was an addition to what other salons do! The shoulder massage afterwards while your nails are drying was another special touch along with topping it off with a warm hand towel hand massage! I am definitely coming back! read more

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I've been coming here for over a year. They are just amazing. There's nothing I can add to all the great reviews. I'll never go anywhere else and I live in Algonquin!! read more

Visited the salon today for the first time thanks to reviews on Yelp! Although the place is pretty outdated my visit and the customer service made up for it. There were only three women working when I walked in about 5 PM. I was worried that there would not be enough time to get my Mani Peti done before they closed. I waited about 10 minutes which I thought was reasonable. As I sat there one of the women that was being worked on had been a client for 13 years. That made me excited. I got the best pedicure I've ever had and the woman was very attentive. Next I visited Sue who did my nails. The old place I visited also in Palatine did a pretty bad job of fixing my broken nail. Sue knew what to do and fixed my nail like new. Great service great ladies, will be back!!! read more

I went here for the first time and all I can say is WOW! I went for a Mani-Pedi $30 and you get way more than you pay for. One happy customer here. I will definitely be back and bringing my family and friends. This is one great hidden gem in Palatine. read more

I love this salon! The women are so nice, and do great work, plus a no chip mani and regular pedi is only $49! With these services you get a hot neck pillow in your massage chair- the pedi is so pampering. They do a scrub/massage as well as hot stones on your legs, and have a good selection of regular colors. The no chip mani is equally as relaxing. Mine usually lasts about 2 weeks, they give your typical hand massage but also a neck massage during the paraffin wax treatment...All for $49! I learned quick that it's best to have an appointment, as this is not a walk in salon, but theyve made accomdations to fit me in on short notice before. I will say, expect to be there for a decent amount of time, but prepare to be treated really well the entire time. Sue and the other women are terrific, I recommend this nail salon to everyone! read more

I'm here to get my nails done for my wedding tomorrow. The staff was very friendly and pleasant. I got a no chip manicure and regular pedicure for $49, polish change is $11. The hand wax and hot stones for the pedicure is an added benefit. The whole process was very relaxing. read more

Went in and the place was empty. They said they had an appointment they were waiting on but all i wanted was a simple manicure and no one else was there. How do they make money if they can only do one person at a time? Oh well... read more

Great Price $27. For ManiPedi. They have a good variety of current colors. read more

This was my first time ever getting a pedicure done anywhere so my judgement can't be the best admittedly, but I went with two female friends and we all agreed. The location isn't ideal, but once inside that doesn't matter. We walked in as a group of 3, no appointment, just looking to treat ourselves. Very clean interior, extremely friendly staff, and amazing treatment. They took us in right away (it was a slower Monday afternoon), no wait, no appointment. From my friends descriptions the treatment we received was well above and beyond the average pedicure treatment you get at most salons. We will definitely be returning soon, with appointments this time. read more

I went in for just a manicure. I don't know the name of the young manicurist. She had long hair and no people skills. She asked if I wanted my nails shorter. I thought she was going to trim them, she cut them all the way down. She was pushing my cuticles back, and in the process gouged my nail. I didn't notice this til I left. Now, I have short nails and one is gouged. I had picked a color, as I looked closer it was too orange. I told her I wasn't sure I wanted that color, that went on deaf ears. I said I hate this, to which she replied " Looks good with your coloring". When she was done, I was too angry to say or do anything to her. Now, that I have cooled off, best thing to do is share my experience. read more

This was our 1st visit. Love the way they did our nails....there was 3 in our party and they accommodated us without a wait even though were busy. 2 of us got the mani/pedi with gel and the other just got a gel manicure. All our services came out perfect. Their prices were very reasonable. We all loved the wax treatment. read more

I just tried this place for the first time, I was referred by my friend who has gone there weekly for a few years. I thought the woman did an excellent job on my pedicure, a month later and it still looks great minus the grow out. I'm planning to go back today and get a mani/pedi, just hope I can get in on a Saturday! read more

This salon is a great place and you get a real bang for your buck!!! $23 for a pedicure. I called 12 other places in the area and they had the lowest price but I noticed great reviews so I gave it a shot! They do hot rocks on your legs and under your feet which is AWESOME. The staff is very friendly. I will be going back! read more

I won't ever attempt to go to this salon again. I had gone there in the past and the staff is very, very rude. Once I was even pushed on my way back to the pedicure room because after they called me to come back they decided it was not my turn. I've had one of the operators grab my hand to inspect my nails (I get them done at another salon) and she even picked at them. For some crazy reason, I decided to go there last Friday. I needed a pedicure badly and my usual person was gone for the day. They say they take walk ins. Apparently they do not. I walked in and was greeted by the dirtiest look you can imagine from one of the operators. I asked her if I could get a pedicure and she replied very, very rudely that I needed an appointment. She did not offer to make one for me. It was so uncomfortable. I wil never, ever go back there again. read more

I love this place! I will NEVER go anywhere else for a manicure or pedicure. For $28.00 you get the best mani and pedi around! It is totally worth the price and then some! You even get a neck and back massage afterwards, which is one of my favorite parts.. I am always greeted by name and treated respectfully. Gina is the one that always does my manicure and pedicure and she does a fantastic job. She takes her time and is very meticulous and also focuses on the areas I request without hesitation. Sometimes I use their OPI polish and sometimes I bring in my own, either way, my hands and feet look amazing! I enjoy every minute of my time there. They really appreciate my business and no matter what, I will always choose Choice Nails over any other nail business. read more

Well only 22 bucks for a pedicure, so I'm sold. The lady who did mine was a tad bit rough on my toenails...it kind of hurt! Also, there was some leftover nail polish on my big toes, but that's not too big of a deal to me. Basically, you get what you pay for. But one of the ladies gave me a shoulder massage for like 2 minutes while my nails were drying! Love it! I must say, that made me want to come back for my next pedicure (which will probably end up being next summer...I don't do this often!). read more

Came here for this first time today and I will definitely be coming back! They did an amazing job and have a great deal for no chip mani and pedi- $49! All three ladies that worked with me took care and had great customer service. The music is relaxing and they make you feel like you are in a spa! read more

Sue, Lee, and everyone else are sweet, efficient, and good at nails!

I walked in at 4:25 on a Saturday and asked for a no chip manicure, to which the owner asked "now?" I said yes as I was obviously standing there and she said "no we close at 5." I've never had a no-chi take longer than a half hour and there was only one other customer in there, she was so rude and I will never be going back there. read more

I went to this place few times already and I couldn't complain about the service but today I was laughing to myself that I would do a better job. I wanted no chip pedicure but she came with regular nail polish in the same color what I chose and said that she will do it with this and I said but I want no chip color but she insisted so I was like fine but after I came home and saw what she did I was so angry !!! It was a joke how she painted them and how she cut them very short !!!! Like she didn't know what she is doing !!!! I won't use their service for sure !!!! read more

I went here today for the first time, I live right down the street. I was really pleased!!! $49 for a no-chip manicure and a pedicure! The pedicure included a really nice foot and leg massage with hot stones! The atmosphere was very luxurious and comfortable. Anna did a really great job tackling my callouses on my feet, I could tell she was a perfectionist and I appreciate that! Her perfectionism really came out in my manicure! She was extremely precise with the brush, got it right up to the cuticle line (which she had trimmed masterfully!) and made sure none of the polish was on my skin. I've had a lot of gel manicures and this is one I can tell will last, it won't peel off. Beyond her skill, Anna was very nice!!! Sue who appears to be the owner or at least manager was also a sweetheart! This place was busy! There were people moving in and out the whole time! I made an appointment (just made the appointment this morning) and I don't think it's the kind of place that you would want to walk into! Sue's appointment book was next to my manicure table and it was quite full! read more

Service was great. Took their time and very friendly. Hope the mani lasts. Also, got a free bottle of lotion for the holidays. Will def return read more

Was better before the new ownership. Julie and Gina were attentive , took their time and provided a pedi that lasted 6 weeks - I've been a customer for over 10 years.... Now Julie is gone and the staff is rushed, pedi is of poor quality - lasts 2-3 weeks. Bummer - looking for a new placw read more