Went in today for a basic pedicure. Online pricing list the cost at $30. Once the service was over and I went to pay, I was charged $40! I showed her the website which list the cost at $30 for a basic pedicure, and the girl said," oh, that's old" what?! No apology! No honoring the price online! No solution! She just ran my card and said the price was $40 Do not trust this shop! Apparently they can charge whatever they want even though prices are listed online. read more

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I have been coming here for over 10 years and have never had a bad experience. I usually go in for an eyebrow threading and upper lip and always leave knowing that there is not a hair out of place. Fozia and others take meticulous care to ensure that the result is everything you wanted. The salon is filled with chatter and laughter on busy days, and when it is empty, you can sit and relax and listen to whatever is playing on the TV. The nail techs are extremely talented as well if you are looking for no chip, regular polish and pedicure. I have been seeing some complaints of pricing, but after have lived in the area for close to 2 decades, I know that Tollywood is up there with the best quality to price point establishments on the Northshore! read more

I went here for a mani/pedi and the lady was continuously talking and texting on her phone. The foot and calf massage was nonexistent and she proceeded to Knick two of my toes with her tools. Next came the manicure - even more disappointing than the pedicure. There was zero hand massage, she just put some lotion on my hands and quickly rubbed it around put a hot towel on my hands and then proceeded to knick several of my nails at the cuticles! My fingers are still sore 6 hours later. All of this took a full 90 minutes due to her constant phone usage. I will not be returning nor would I recommend this salon to anyone I know. I should have known better than to get any services here once I walked in and saw the condition of the salon - it needs major updating as well as a thorough cleaning. read more

I have been coming here for about 7 years for my mani and pedi. My go to is Iuna or Gava. They are amazing at what they do. I've known there for a long time now and though I no longer live in the area, I still go to either one when I'm in town for my mani and pedi. Finding people that know how to do your nails perfect is hard, believe me, I know. I'm a nail biter and Iuna or Gava manage to make my nails look amazing. They are attentive to details and are picky about making sure everything is trimmed, even, and literally perfect. My hands feel rejuvenated and look incredible every time I get them done here. Again, go to Iuna or Gava and you will not be disappointed! read more

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They are ok. Their work is not bad. It's just the environment. The nail tech are not welcoming. The hair stylist/eyebrow tech are so so. If you are a person of color everyone just stares at you as if you're an alien. They don't greet you either. It can make you uncomfortable. read more

I have been coming to this place for the last two years. The place is clean and staff very friendly. Shahnaz did again amazing work after I let my hair go during this pandemic. Pictures prove my words. read more

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When I used to live in Skokie, I did not realize what a gem this place was until I moved to California. Now, my first stop when I visit my family in Skokie is this place! The best eyebrow and face wax place. I always go to Aisha and have recommended her to every single person I know. She takes her time, every single time. Just for a face wax, she will take at least 35 min and your face will be glowing! I pay $25 for the face wax and then add on tip. I highly recommend Aisha. The prices are unbeatable. I have gotten my nails done here and recommend it for this service too! They are so so nice here! read more

WOW. 1) Make an appointment. 2) Request Angie- she is amazing! 3) Sit back and relaxxx! Decided to treat myself after a long week and upcoming mock trial next week. I stopped in and sat down where this really kind woman named Angie worked on my toes. She took her time and was so friendly and meticulous!!!! I am beyond impressed by the entire process and will most definitely request her again. My toes have never looked more perfect! She took her time with each element of a pedicure: clean/trim/cut cuticles/scrub/massage/clean/prep/polish/topcoat! What made this place even better was- I needed to look up the number for dinner (I was hungry and wanted to order takeout) and one of the employees- Aisha actually called her son at home to find me the number! UM- that is 5 STAR service!!!!! read more

I have been going to salon for really long time and I really like the service and the people who works there, however the owner of the business should think about their employees and the customers and get the AC fix . It is very hot to not have the AC working . I noticed the same around winter time when the heat was not working either for a while. read more

I used to like coming to the salon to get my eyebrows done. This last experience was not the best. Online it says that they close at seven. I arrived at 5:50, they Rest to do my eyebrows in two minutes, waxed my eyebrows and I never get them wax because it irritates my skin, she didn't even ask me. My eyebrows are not cleaned up. I have still in the middle, sides and they were not trimmed at all. Completely messy and rushed. I will not be coming back and will be going elsewhere from now on. read more

I have my eyebrows done here all the time. It's a much better experience than going to Bibya on Devon. It's a little more expensive but it's worth it! Today I got a mani pedi and it was perfect! It was mint and golden. They did such a great job! One of the technicians said maybe to do silver in between the mint and golden and it looked awesome!! Very pleased with the experience. I had two techs doing my mani and pedi at the same time. They did a fantastic job! Definitely going back there! I posted a pic of my manicure! Check it out :) read more

HOLLYWOOD TRENDz - Mani Pedi! Mint with gold and silver! Just perfect! - Hair Salons Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I definitely will not be going back to Bollywood Trendz. I specifically called the salon to make an appointment for a manicure & facial. Once I got there, the lady was ready to do the manicure but afterwards, no one was willing to do a facial. What the heck! They were arguing among each other to see who would give in and do the facial. After a few minutes, I told them "Forget it" and drove to Bollywood Salon, just a few minutes away from Trendz. The people there are MUCH friendlier and took me right away without an appointment. Even the manicure at Trendz was pretty average if anything. Not going to be a repeat customer! read more

Sean D. and I were on our way to an Elite event in the area and had a lot of time to kill so we busted out our phones, fired up our Yelp apps, and did a search for everything nearby. Bollywood Trendz was first on the list and we figured that we might as well stop in for a bit since we could use a lil touch up on our manscaping. I'm not a fan of waxing, I'm all about threading. I don't get why people complain about how much threading hurts, but I will agree that you should definitely have someone from the Desi crowd thread your eyebrows and the girls at Bollywood Trendz did a great job of cleaning up the stragglers around my eyebrows as well as Sean D.'s. Sean D. suggested that we get manicures, but we ended up deciding not to since manis can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes and we didn't want to end up being late for our prior engagement. Thinking back on it now, I'm pretty sure we could have squeezed in a manicure, but oh well, maybe next time. The prices at Bollywood Trendz are low, the staff is friendly, the service is great, and when it comes to threading, they are FAST! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area and in need of some quick manscaping! Holla!!!™ read more

Sister came in here to get her brows threaded... it took a few minutes since the place was practically empty on a Tuesday morning. I guess that every place is different, but it seems so hostile here... read more

It honestly makes me wistful that I have to do this, since it's super conveniently close to a relative's place that I visit often, but I have to say that it isn't working out. The last mani/pedi I got was smudged and chipped within a few days. The last threading I got made me break out and while it looked a bit more shapely, my eyebrows didn't look very...threaded. I've never had rapid Teen Wolf kinda hair growth, but three days after getting threaded, I was getting a no-chip mani elsewhere and wanted to get a waxing, the first question out of the tech's mouth was "Eyebrows?" The whole point of getting threaded is to avoid having people think that I need/want an eyebrow wax, since as much as I love Sesame Street, I try to avoid having eyes that look like Elmo's. read more

I be been coming here on and off (more off) for a couple of years..I've brought my daughter and boyfriend and was unsatisfied They speak Mongolian to one another and laugh loudly amongst one another I agree with one of the reviews that said they do not say .."hi..how are you today.."..thank you for coming".."would you like to make another appointment?" This entire industry conducts in the same manner I've been getting pedi/mani's for over 40 years..I've yet to return to the same place consecutively After my visit..I will yet explore more options It doesn't really matter if they do a good job or not..I'm fed up with attitude and lack of customer service read more

This salon is pretty and my specific service was acceptable, but the staff just seem so disinterested that I'm not sure if I'm bothering them by coming in and asking them to work... On an empty Thursday morning almost none of the manicurists were working, yet no one really acknowledged me when I walked in. My eyebrow threader, Shenaz, was very nice. I didn't really expect her to talk to me since the thread's in her mouth, but she was generally pleasant and smiled at me. She listened to about not making my brows too thin, and was very quick with the threading. For anyone who's had their brows threaded by an unskilled or nervous threader who threads so slowly that it's a single torturous pluck at a time, you'll appreciate that she's quick. $6 for eyebrow threading is a pretty good price- some of the downtown places charge $9 or $12 for a service that involves almost no product. read more

No pain when it comes to treading. Didn't like the pain from the other salons I've been too. Anyone of the ladies are good.

Gava did my no chip and pedicure. she was quick and good. my no chip held for 3 weeks and i had to have it redone only because my nails grew so much. Will come back for sure read more

Bollywood Trendz Salon and Spa is a new salon on Demspter and Gross Point in Skokie, not to be confused with Bollywood Salon further east on Dempster. Bollywood Trendz is lovely inside. It's cozy and cute. The staff is friendly and helpful. This place earns 5 stars for their expert eyebrow threading. I've had my eyebrows done several times by a three different women, and they all pay close attention to detail (like making sure the eyebrows are symmetrical). I explain what I want, and always get it. Mani/pedi - not bad. Over the summer, I got a pedi a few times; always with good results. But, it's not worth getting a mani there (on natural nails at least). I don't like the top coat they use; the nail polish chips by the next day. Bollywood Trendz is a full service salon: hair, nails, threading, waxing, facials, massage, etc. Apparently their specialty is waxing. Every time I come in, I see lots of women coming in for their waxing appointments. I haven't tried, but repeat customers seem like a good sign. The prices are very good. Actually I've seen way too many dirty old salons run by amateurs charge just as much or more, so honestly I am surprised Bollywood manages to keep their prices so low. I try to leave a better tip, since the service I get is so much better than any eyebrow threading or nail salon I've ever been too (an believe me, I been to my fair share). I love this place, and am planning on going back soon! read more

Bad customer service is a deal breaker for me no matter how good the job. After going to this place since they have opened (almost 4 years) I have decided enough is enough. In the last 6 months my experience with the nail technicians have been less then stellar. No one explains what is going on or who is going to do your service. I could deal with this and did because they do good work, but I just threw in the towel (literally). Today after sitting in a chair for 15 min in luke warm pedicure water, I walked out. When I came in (as I always do) I reminded the ladies that I am on a lunch and need to go fast. Seeing as someone was free I figured this would not be a problem. If they weren't free I would come back and it's no problem! Actually the lady who greeted me said, "yes no problem" and I went to pick my color. Well apparently her colleague had something more interesting to do in the back room on her phone (which I saw her swiftly grab from her station and walk away after I had just explained I was ok with a shortened service -- that I am PAYING for). I have had this girl before and sat through a whole service with no words. No hi, how are you doing? Nothing. Just a scowl on her face. I don't need that. The shame is she does a good job, but her people skills do not exist. Besides this one experience I have noticed that the technicians seem stressed and short staffed. You feel like you are bothering them by patronizing the salon. It's not comfortable or pleasurable. No I will take my business elsewhere where they appreciate a loyal customer and at least acknowledge my presence. read more

I get waxing there. I specifically recommend Noor she also super experienced, amazing and quick. I've had my share of waxing horrors and going here I know I'm in good hands read more

Terrific eyebrow threading and haircuts! My mom and I come in here regularly right before special occasions and get our hair, eyebrows and nails done and Ambreen is a DREAM. She is competent, attentive and sweet. I can't say I've had the same consistent service with the nail service, it's really hit or miss. On each occasion, I find that a cuticle on at least one hand or foot ends up getting cut and I'm reminded why I don't come here for mani/pedis. UPDATE: Ghana is your go-to person for nails. Gentle, thorough and pleasant. Will be coming back with my mom! read more

New business in Skokie. I got my brows threaded and a mani/pedi. Prices are low. The eyebrow threading was the most painful I have ever had but also the most effective. Definitely worth a return trip. The mani/pedi was very nice. The women do a lot of light massage. But my mani chipped on the car ride home. The haircut/ hair removal people appear to have a separate business from the nail people. They make you pay separately. ***************************************************************************** Returned for eyebrows threading and mani/pedi. Again had a great experience. read more

Review for no chip: they ruined my very first experience with no chip. Not sure if I would ever do it again considering it's about 2-3x as much as a regular manicure and it barely lasted five days. Also made me bleed while cutting cuticles. Awful, awful job in my opinion. Chipped faster than a regular manicure! read more

HOLLYWOOD TRENDz - Just one of the five chipped nails after getting a no chip 5 days ago. - Hair Salons Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This is my go to salon in the area. I've been coming here to get my nails and eyebrows done for the past five years and am never disappointed. The eyebrow and nail ladies are super friendly and sweet! I always know I'm going in for a fun time and I always leave feeling fresh and complete. I highly recommend, by far the best nail place in the Skokie area. read more

Great, affordable salon. There's practically always an opening for a walk in service. I've been coming here for years, had my nails and toes done by all ladies and can recommend them all. They are always busy, never seen the salon with less than 3 customers. They must be doing something right if so many people keep coming here. On top of everything, you can trust their expertise and ask for a recommendation. You will not be disappointed. read more

HOLLYWOOD TRENDz - I asked for a very natural manicure. I am beyond happy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I had the worst experience today getting my eyebrows done with a mask on and no AC in the salon. It was 95 degrees and the owner didn't seem to care to get the AC fixed. read more

If I'm on Devon I usually go to Jasmeen's (Dilshad's under new management), but if I can't get there, they do a great job of eyebrow threading here! A little pricier than on Devon but it's conveniently located about a mile from my house so it's worth it! They're very nice and helpful - definitely recommend! read more

Love this place. I always have to get my eyebrow fix every two weeks. I go in usually around 7:30 and the wait is minimal. Definitely try to avoid this place on weekends, the wait can become nightmarish. Go to Tabu or Shobah-i think Tabo is on vacation but Shobah is just as good! Haven't really had a good experience with anyone else. I went in two weeks ago and got the most amazing facial ever from Shobah! The time and effort she put into the facial was amazing!!! She recommended what she thinks would be good for my face, and gave me exact price points. She was so efficient and professional! My face was glowing for weeks after!! My mom has tried a hair protein treatment from Shobah as well and she loved it! Love this place! read more

Never coming here again... I just walked out after getting an eyebrow threading and tint.. the lady with curly hair did them and did a DECENT at best job. Not the best but not the worst eyebrow job i have had. I tipped her $5 just before she insulted me saying my hair was dry and I need to take care of it. All the women that heard her were looking at me like "did she really just say that?" I said thanks for tip, I'm never coming here again and walked the F out! MAYBE TRY NOT INSULTING PAYING CUSTOMERS AFTER THEY JUST GAVE U A 25% TIP read more

It is a nice clean place. Ask for Nausheen she is the best person working there. She will take care of you. Eyebrow Threading only $7.00 read more

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Gava is the best. I was visiting from SF and wanted to get my nails done for an event. During this extremely cold and dry Chicago weather, good care for nails is an essential. Gava has done a great job for my nails and it still looks excellent after 10 days. When I visit Chicago next time, I sure will try their eyebrow threading. read more

I love this place with a passion! I get my eyebrows done here and I always leave with a smile on my face because they look sharp and straight. The staff are so sweet and kind. They are always happy to see you and work so hard. Truly a professional salon with amazing people. I would highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to look their best. read more

Not bad for my first time having my no chip manicure and pedicure. Yeah its my first time trying a nail salon here in Illinois. I love the place, very relaxing. Will definitely come back. read more

HOLLYWOOD TRENDz - No Chip Mani! My first time having a pedi and mani here in Illinois! Not bad! I love the place! Very relaxing. Will definitely come back. - Hair Salons Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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So I love the fact that I can do all my waxing, threading and nails all in one place!!! I love my nail girl she's the best!!!! There are a few things that I think could be changed in order to really make this place a little better. 1 they need someone hired just to answer phones and take money. 2 there was a little bit of a disconnect when I came in and wanted to do my eyebrows and nails. The eyebrow girls started arguing in front of me that she had to leave at 5. But I know the nail girl also had to leave to pick up her child. Like when it's exactly 5 doesn't mean you have to be out the door. I felt a little awkward after that. I'm in the beauty industry, just because it's 5 doesn't mean you are out the door that second. 3 lastly this is for the owner herself, you need new polishes!!!! Some of them are so old and aren't holding to their potential or are all dried out then thinned out. You need new colors more opinions. read more

My friend got her nails done here on July 19th. It is now October 9th and HER NAILS ARE STILL ON! Their No-Chip really doesn't chip.... the only problem is they look like a reversed french manicure. But if your nails don't grow out fast they would be awesome! read more

Probably the worst service I have ever received for a hair cut. Went in this past saturday: there's nowhere to sit, everyone walking in is told its a ten minute wait no matter how busy they are, coats and purses are all over the place because there is no designated area for such things. Bina is going to cut my hair, doesn't care to ask what I want. She's talking over me in indian the whole time to the entire staff... mid-way through my cut tells me she'll be back in five minutes!! What the #%/)!!! Had I not been cut half way thru I would have stormed out. She is unprofessional, sloppy and I wouldn't have tipped had she not been hovering over the desk while I was signing the reciept. You definitely get what you pay for here. Oh, by the way, my hair looks like shit, but I didn't notice while there because she never showed it to me or even turned my fucking chair around to face the mirror,because there were fifteen people stuffed behind the salon chairs and there was no room for my legs if I sat facing the mirrors! This place is shit. Never again. read more

Had my eyebrows done by Bina. I usually get my brows done at Bollywood Salon just east of there, but I gave Trendz a try since I was in that shopping center. The results were decent, but one eyebrow was a little thinner than the other. Eyebrow symmetry needs to be spot-on. I'll stick with my regular place. read more

My daughter & I come here specifically to see Shanaz for eyebrow threading. She has consistently done an excellent job & we have been loyal clients of hers for many years. read more