Excellent service. Jimmy is skilled at addressing ingrown nails and fungi. Jenny at mani pedi. OK to bring your own color. Documentaries - not trash - on television, service is excellent. read more

Jimmy is more than a nail tech. He's a life saver. He's helped me restore my nails to health after suffering from fungus for over 20 yrs. I can happily get a pedicure without embarrassment now, thanks to Jimmy. read more

Glad they could fit me in last minute for a pedicure and no-cup manicure but I'm not coming back. Not good sanitation practices. The towels seemed to be hand washed, hung dry and not properly clean, the tools weren't pulled out brand new for clients, their polishes were old and some clumpy, not much color selection and bad paint job. The no-chip polish was applied poorly and was on the skin around my nail beds, the polish wasn't smooth after applied, he tried fixing it but barely made any difference. The glitter overlay was not what I chose. My toe nails were trimmed super short and still had some skin left around the nail beds that should've been removed. I think they need to improve sanitation, properly wash their towels, pedicure bowls, work area, etc. Another tech worked on my friend and called her nails ugly and was complaining the whole time. I went to the bathroom and saw two mouse traps out in the open with several random glasses filled with disinfectant and tools. Didn't seem the proper setup and don't think their salon meets required standards. read more

I walked in on a random Thursday at noon and they were able to accommodate me right away. Sometimes they are short-staffed but overall they're good at multitasking without sacrificing the client's comfort. Service is great, the older man is very friendly and makes you laugh and feel at ease. They lady and young man may not speak very good English, but you can definitely tell that they enjoy being there. I got at no-chip manicure and regular pedicure for $55. It took a total of 2.5 hours which is a bit much, but I was in no rush so it didn't matter too much. But if you are in a rush, just tell them and they will make sure you get your nails done asap and on time. If not, then get comfy in your massage chair!! The young man who did my pedicure took his time and was very detailed with his work. He's great with pedicures but not so much with the no-chip manicure. Ask for the lady if you want no-chip; she prepares the cuticle bed nicely and applied many thin coats to gradually build the color up. This area of Forest Park is saturated with nail salons, but if you want a mom&pop vibe with good service, then this is your place! read more

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The staff were very friendly and accommodating. But the no chip manicure I got was definitely not the best. The color was applied unevenly and splotchy. I have short nails but the top coat got on my finger tip and I had to pull it off. You can also see the layers of the different colors and there are large clumps on a few nails. We're the color didn't get on my skin there were strips where my nail wasn't even painted. Not worth $30 that's for sure. But the place was clean and the staff was friendly. read more

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So I wanted a spa day and decided to try this place for the first time. The man that greeted me was nice but the woman showed her true colors at the end of my service. She had the nerve to say "cheap." I don't play games with ignorant people. I will NEVER go to this place again. I will go to a business that treats their customers with care and respect. So I guess you will remain "broke" because you just lost customers! read more

I came here for the first time with my cousin two weeks ago. We didn't schedule an appointment because we had just come from our usual nail place that was understaffed at the time. We walked up to the door and it was locked, but we could see a man inside. He opened the door and we asked if he was open. He replied with a yes and we proceeded to ask him if we could both get mani-pedis. He was a bit hesitant but still very friendly. He told us to pick out colors and to get seated for the pedicures. My cousin then asked how much they would charge for acrylics for the future. The next thing we know an older woman comes out saying, "No acrylics." We were a bit confused as many nail salons offer acrylics. She kept saying the same thing over and over again each time getting more pissed and pissed. I immediately tried to soften her tone by saying, "We were just asking, we were curious for future reference." She then replied, "I know you just asking, but no acrylics! No acrylics!" I was so confused as to why she was being so defensive. The whole time the guy was trying to make nice conversation. He definitely tried to make us happy by being friendly. Unfortunately, it could not make up for the horrible experience we had. The guy worked on my cousin, while the meaner woman worked on me. There would be moments where the woman would be nice and make conversation, but there were many times where her rude tone was very irritating. For example, I mentioned that our usual nail salon was unable to accommodate us. Well, that place is Saigon Nails on Harlem right across from the Bed Bath and Beyond. At one point, the woman totally started talking trash about them, saying they were sloppy and not careful. I go to this salon for my nails and my eyebrows and I have never had a problem. She also kept bringing up the fact that we didn't make appointments. It was getting so old to hear her say the same old things over and over again. She just sounded like a broken record. The quality of her work on my feet was really good. The same went for my cousin. Then we proceeded to get out manicures. My cousin got a regular manicure and I chose the no-chip manicure. The guy worked on me this time and the woman on my cousin. The guy was starting to talk so much that it was getting him distracted from the work he was doing on my hands. He was cleaning the cuticle on my thumb when it started to hurt a lot, so i flinched and said ow. He then said, "You are okay. Nothing has happened." I brushed off the comment and tried to pay no attention to it, but it was burning. When I looked at it, it was bleeding. Once he noticed he immediately put some medicine on it. We then paid and left not happy with the service at all. The next week, my nails were already starting to chip. They were cracking and didn't look very good. Typically when I get my nails done at Saigon they last 3 weeks maybe more. During the 2nd week of having these nails, they started peeling while I was in the shower. I can definitely say I will never be coming back here. read more

Best pedicure ever. Jimmy treated my ingrown nails and fungus problem. He gave me a topical ointment to put on my nails to cure the fungus and I can already see a difference. read more

Well-priced and they did a nice job. My pedicure still looks fresh over a week later - some places, I find, will leave your nails on the long side so that you have to come in more frequently. She shaped mine nicely and clipped/trimmed them short without me having to ask. She used the drill sander to smooth my cuticles and buff the nail bed which is not my usual experience most places but had SUCH a light touch that I was very pleased. Also, she asked first. The massage chairs look new and work really well. Bonus, she let me stay in the chair to dry rather than have to move, so I got another 20 mins of back massage! read more

Jimmy is the Best!! Love love this place. They take care of your hand and feet!! Jenny is EXTREMELY HELPFUL. I reccomend this local spot to everyone. Love the newest thing the POWDER POLISH!! ANGEE Hairaddictioncollection read more

Very knowledgeable about feet, specifically ingrown toe nails, which I have. Jimmy likes what he is doing unlike other places I have been. He does his work with heart and that is rare. They charge a bit more than the move em in move em out joints, but I loved it for me and my mom. There are not a lot a fumes from fake nails, which I like too. They do lock the door but for good reason. They wear masks and practice social distancing, unlike other salons. Sanitation practices looked good to me read more

Note to J&J Salon Owner(s) - Your staff is scaring away customers As a small business owner I feel compelled to communicate to the owners of this shop that a staffer you have hired is scaring away customers. I popped in to ask about a mani/pedi and was greeted by a woman speaking in gibberish. I am good with dialects but honestly I could not understand a word of what she was saying. When I asked her to repeat her question/answer she became nasty. At this I simply turned around and walked out. She actually followed me out of the building to yell, "I DON CARE BOUT CHOO" or something similar. I can't be the first to be similarly offended--perhaps this is why salon was totally empty.(?) read more

My sister and I called a few days before to make an appointment for 2 manis & pedis. The morning of the appointment we had car troubles so I called to let them know we would be running late and would need to push back our appointment. I believe the owners are a couple and the man I spoke to told me that would be alright and to come in later at a certain time which we did. When we got there the woman (part owner and wife of the man I spoke to) started yelling at us... YELLING AT US when we walked through the door. She told us we were late for our appointment and was complaining about how when you make an appointment you need to be on time. Both me and her husband kept on explaining how I had called in advance to let them know we were running late. But she still spent the first half of my appointment lecturing me like we weren't paying customers. And I haven't even mentioned that the salon was EMPTY! As more people came in they would stop working on one of us to do someone else's nails. We were there for over an hour and half and they finished my nails but eventually my sister said we had to go and they never finished her nails. The whole time we were there only the 2 owners were working in the salon which apparently is the norm (so do not go there with a group). The man was friendly but it did not make up for his rude wife. Disregarding the horrible service the quality of work was unsatisfactory. I got no chip and left with polish all over my fingers/ cuticles. It was our first time there and we won't be back. If you're reading this review I hope we save you a trip from going at all. I ended up paying $65 to get a shitty mani/ pedi and to be verbally abused. I can think of much better ways to spend my money. read more

Best nail salon I've found in western suburbs! Very professional and detailed. Recommend calling ahead to make an appointment.

Jimmy was really nice they have good service I had an ingrown nail and he cut it he help prevent me from having any bad pains or foot fungus. They took their time and made me feel very comfortable. read more

When I came in I knew I didn't have a lot of time so I asked if they would be able to take me in right away the lady said yes and then another client came in complaining about a chipped nail, the lady asked if I would mind if she fixed the nail I told her I couldn't wait and she said sorry and left me to fix the other clients nail. Very unprofessional and turning down paying customers in the middle of a service is unacceptable. read more

Amazing and super friendly staff! Me and my fiancé are now regulars. We appreciate not only the time they put into our pedicures, but also the fact that they care about our nail health. Never have we have been so comfortable going to a nail salon where they actually point out what's wrong with our nails and their efforts in trying to fix it. I'm very happy that we found a place that we will always come to. read more

If you are in a hurry this is not the place to come. They take their time and are very detailed..... My mani/pedi looks amazing. Thank you Jimmy and Jenny!!! You are both wonderful and kind people. read more

I do not recommend this nail shop there prices is different from online then actually in the store I had to pay 35 dollars just for a fill in now when I am ready to take my nail off they are barely moving and causing my real nails to chip off they actually used double acrylic when they were not supposed to I was in the salon for over 1 hour for a fill in because the person kept making rookie mistakes someone else had to come finish my nails for me because the person was uncap-able of doing so. also not to mention they had customers on the phone in there talking about very inappropriate things . read more

I've been going to J&J for almost 2 years now. This is hands down the best pedicures I've ever had. I come while my daughter is in dance class. Jenny and Jimmy are so sweet and knowledgeable about nail care. My feet never felt better. I walk a lot and this is my perfect treat for my feet. Jenny's painting is always amazing. Jimmy's shaping is great. read more

J & J Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Jimmy and Jenni do a wonderful job. I'm not sure if some of the other reviewers are maybe looking for a drive thru experience, but a good manicure and pedicure should take time. They not only do a great job, but also assess and advise the health of your feet. read more

I had a great experience. There were 3 people working and they were pleasant, happy people. My nails look great! Best thing was that they had practical joke videos on tv instead of soap operas or talk shows. It perked me up!!! read more

I walked in an hour before close for a no-chip. They asked me to come back in 30 then proceeded to stay open late to accommodate me. They were very detail-oriented and took their time to make sure they got it right. Like another reviewer said, if you're in a rush, I'd let them know that before they get started. My no-chip took about an hour+. But my nails look great and they were very affordable! I'll definitely be back. read more

Excellent service, detailed oriented and have a great selection of product. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to going again. I'd highly recommend checking this place out that's off the beaten path! read more

Jenny and Jimmy are the newer owners and they were wonderful!!! Very accommodating to our schedules (boyfriend and me); they both took the time to help our feet! We have been they many times and the service is always consistent!! Give them a try! read more

The best pedicure I have ever gotten was at this nail salon with Jimmy. He's truly the best

This was my first time trying this new place in forest park. I had been wanting to try dipped powder nails for a while. So I tried it here first, my dipped powder nail polish chipped on 3 nails 3 days after getting them done here. It was my first time getting them done I was told they would last up to 3-4 weeks. After 4 days off my dipped nails being chipped, I went to another nail salon they did a new set of dipped powder nails and those lasted me over 3 weeks. I won't ever go back here again, I thought it was maybe me and I'm just rough on my nails. But, the other place said the dipped powder they put on me at this place was too thin. And that why it was chipping so fast. The whole process took way to long 3 hours here. Never been at nail salon this long read more

I was in the area at around 2 on a Wednesday. I have heard good things about this place so decided to try it. The door was lock and when the lady opened it she asked if I had an appointment. I said no. She continued with they had a 2:00 appointment and could not get me in. The salon was completely emptied. She told me to make an appointment next time. I said I'm good and left. read more

I love this salon! Jimmy focuses on the health of the nails, and Jenny does a stellar job with my pedicures and polish. I love the fact that I can make an appointment. And if I just pop in, they will tell me if they have availability or not. No more endless waiting. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place!!! I have been going here faithfully for a year and it is by far the best nail salon I have found in this area. Jenny takes her time to make sure my nails are perfect. I arrive with ugly feet and leave with gorgeous feet consistently. Making an appointment is the way to go especially in the mornings. Keep in mind Jenny will get very upset if you no-call and no-show...and I don't blame her. This woman is passionate about her profession. Jimmy is a nail doctor. He specializes in promoting healthy natural nails. I highly recommend this business! read more

I walked in on 9/8 and asked if they had time for a pedi and no chip mani. A male worker said they had time. I asked are you sure he said yes. He told me to wait for a nail tech because she is always late. When the nail tech arrived she was kind and started my pedicure. She stopped when it was time to paint my nails and went to another customer without changing gloves. I told them I wish I knew you guys didn't have time because I said I could go somewhere else. I asked to pay for what they did and told them I will get everything else finished at another place. He said to wait and I said no it is unprofessional to switch customers in the middle of a service. He offered to pull a tech from another person and I said no because that wouldn't be fair to them. He tried to charge me for a full pedicure but eventually agreed to only charging $20 because they never finished a service. read more

Service is very good. Owner and his wife give good, courteous friendly service and they remember their returning clients even if it is once a month on a walk in basic read more

Recently moved to the area and visited J&J nails and spa for a pedicure. Both Jimmy and Jenny spent a great deal of time with me making sure I had a great experience and beautiful pedicure. Jimmy is very knowledgeable about nail health and happy to help you get the results you are looking for. Highly recommend. read more

J&J stands for Jimmy and Jenny. But there are lots of other J-words I could think of to describe this JOYFUL place!! Jimmy is an experienced businessman with all kinds of experience behind him-- but he & Jenny chose this cute little Forest Park spot to set up and slow down a little bit. It's best to call for an appointment - so you will know exactly when to show up and you will not have to wait. It's very laid-back and they do an excellent job on mani's and pedi's and no-chips. They are very dependable and could not be any sweeter. My best friend and I love coming here, and we bring our kids, too. Great value, atmosphere, location-- plus Netflix!! read more

there is something to be said for customer service, which was horrible! I took my daughter in to remove her acrylic nails. I told them that we would want to file her nail instead of using the electronic tool to sand it down. the older male who works there agreed to our request. he started her nails but then turned it over to a middle aged female there. i was skeptical when he first seemed to give her some instructions about how to do it. she kept insisting that she wanted to use the sander because it would be quicker but I insisted that she manually file the glue off as we requested. this lady fussed and moaned for so long that it was becoming uncomfortable. she kept insisting that she cut the nails short because it would be easier but I told her that I would prefer to keep them long. she walked away upset but came back after she and the man spoke in their native language. Had it not been for the fact that I did not want her to take it out on my daughter's nails, I would have exploded. I let her finish the job. her behavior was unprofessional and rude. if you agree to perform a service, do it. if you are unhappy, still do it with a smile or just keep your frustration to yourself. the male was nice trying to buffer the situation but nope...won't be going back. read more

The best place to get your nails done! They specialize in ingrown toe nails and the love, care and time they put into their clients is unsurpassed! read more

Jimmy and staff are amazing. They do a great job at a great price! Local spa in downtown Forest Park off Madison Street. I highly recommend J & J Nails & Spa! read more

This has been the best place I've had the pleasure of enjoying mani and pedi's . Jimmy and Jen are great people. I recommend JJ's to everyone because of how good my nails look and feel. Every detail is pointed out and fixed. They can take a while for both a mani & pedi but it's well worth it. read more

EXCELLENT SERVICE!! If you are looking for a Spa experience, this is the place to go! Jenny is great! Very professional and does a fantastic job. Jimmy is highly trained and also a Nail instructor. I am a licensed cosmetologist and they have great sterilization practices that are in line with State recommendations. I have been a customer since they opened and would not go anywhere else!! read more

I would never return to this place owners were inconsiderate said they had appointments at 2pm and to come back tomorrow. We were told after we paid for parking which is non refundable. We arrived at 1:10pm by the way. Leave this dump by the ally its near. Zero is my real rating. read more