Lala Unisex Nails Studio

Appointment scheduling was so convenient this morning and Becky was incredibly sweet with getting…read moremy daughter and I in last minute... after visiting I can understand why many reviewers noted booking their appointments a month ahead. (We were lucky to get in last minute with a major football game falling at the same time as our appointment). The interior of the nail salon is so calming, love the soft lighting, the pleasant background music on, TV with close captioned Golden Girls going and bohemian interior with its crystal chandeliers, Moroccan stencils on one window, subway tile on a wall, and French chic pieces throughout. You don't feel like you're in a nail salon. Estella and Michelle did our honey and milk spa pedicures (the upgrade was worth it) and regular manicures. Both were great and our paws and hands feel so much better as a result. I wish this salon existed back home... I love the little touches as well on how this salon supports good causes and takes the longer route to remove gel versus electric filing which always feels like it damages the top of my nail. Really great business and looking forward to return visits!

As a man, the self-care of a manicure is a rarity, happening less than once per year. As for a…read moremani-pedi, this was my first time ever. Please note, because of this timing, and that no one in my life gets this done, I have no basis of comparison other than a few previous manicures. After needing some TLC, I booked an appointment with Gingerslam Nail Bar for a standard Mani-Pedi. Nothing fancy, no colors or shapes, just enough to bring them up to factory spec. The experience was alright. While I wouldn't go as far as to say it was painful, the discomfort in my cuticles being pushed back and trimmed was greater than I'd encountered in the past. Also, while it felt nice at the time, the oil used on my feet was less thrilling when it met sock and shoe. Finally, one other thing I wasn't thrilled about: In going from the pedi-chair to the mani-chair, I was given a pair of disposable flip-flops. These things were so hilariously flimsy and ill-fitting, my freshly cleaned feet kissed the floor more times than once. Thus, while not a negative experience, I can't say it was an extremely positive one. Though my nails, hands, and feet felt good after, this is counterbalanced by the discomfort of the procedure itself, and feet-on-bare-floor. While a rare luxury, it shouldn't include this level of discomfort, in my opinion. As such, I believe my next nail-care appointment will be somewhere else.

0.6 mi•Andersonville, Edgewater

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SkinQ Facials & Waxing - Andersonville

5.0(134 reviews)

I saw Jess for a brow lamination + tint and she was absolutely lovely! Super kind and…read moreprofessional, made my brows look full and gorgeous, and recommended some helpful products to help with growth and moisture in between sessions. The space was clean and sun-soaked and I am excited to return in 6 weeks for another treatment!

I Cannot Say Enough Great Things About Skin Q In Andersonville. I Had The Signature Facial With…read moreDermaplaning, And It Was Absolutely Amazing And SO Relaxing. My Esthetician, Jessica, Was Truly Incredible, By Far One Of The Best Facials I've Ever Had, And I've Had My Share Of Terrible Ones In The Past. This Facial Exceeded My Expectations In Every Way. Highly Recommend!

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Sunshine Threading & Waxing Salon

4.0(21 reviews)

0.8 mi•Edgewater

I have been coming here for 3 years and pooja always does a good job. Last time I tried to go, I…read morechecked the hours online saying they open at 11:30. I got there at 11:45, and the salon wasnt open. I gave Pooja a call and she said she would be there at 12. I waited until 12:20 and she still never showed. Overall it was a huge inconvenience since I don't live close, and I wish the hours posted online and at the store were accurate.

I went there for a waxing and my skin has burns on both of my underarms. I have been there for…read moreother services and it's fine.

Waiting area

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Identity Salon By Ana

5.0(4 reviews)

1.5 mi•Rogers Park

I loved my visit! This was my first time at this salon and I was a little nervous but Ana was so…read morekind! Very thorough with my hair and left zero dead ends behind, I haven't felt this happy about my hair in so long, I'll definitely be back! The place was nice and clean, the street is very lively. I called to see if she had any walk-in availability and I was able to come in within 30 mins :)

Ana listened to my thoughts and desires for my hair cut as well as offered up valid points and…read moreideas. She didn't rush my shampoo which felt luxurious and I love the way my hair turned out!

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Shiva Beauty Salon

4.2(109 reviews)

1.7 mi•Rogers Park

I can't recommend shiva enough! She was able to squeeze me in on very short notice, and I truly…read moreappreciated her flexibility. My eyebrows and hair color and haircut turned out even better than I had hoped, they're absolutely beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with the results. She is incredibly talented, kind, and professional, and she made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about their clients and does amazing work, she's the one to see!

Very accommodating, easy to get in, been going there for several years. Shiva will listen and give…read morehonest opinions. I like that.

Eyebrow wax

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Eyebrow wax

Loyal Spa

4.3(112 reviews)

1.0 mi•Edgewater

Fab place right in my neighborhood!…read more Love the option for Dazzle Dry instead of No-Chip. Long lasting like No-Chip but, way less stress on the nails! I also really like the team; they have all been great!

Went there for a pedicure and requested the same service for my son. His service started 10 min…read moreafter mine and ended 10 min before mine. The technician either skipped or significantly reduced the time spent on him. I mentioned at checkout and they gave the obligatory response only. Very disappointed experience.

No chip manicure

Gel manicure!! Best manicure in Chicago so far :)

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International Salon

4.4(98 reviews)

1.3 mi•Rogers Park

John is terrific! I moved out to the East Coast and haven't found anyone who gives as good of a…read morehaircut or is as enjoyable to visit with.

I get consistently great haircuts (which didn't use to happen very often as I have curly hair), I'm…read morealways happy to chat with John and learn about new places to eat in the area, and he taught me how to trim my beard so I don't look like Wolverine!

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So. Much. Better.

Finally Here Salon

3.9(36 reviews)

1.7 mi•Rogers Park

Finally Here Salon Services stylish haircuts for family…read moreover 20 years. The new owner, Miriam has made a glamorous update since she took over 7 years ago. The vibe here has been open to new and old customers. Enough seating in the waiting area if they are busy. Best doing by appointment, but they also accepting walk-ins. They expanded the services to include manicure and pedicure. Added a personal touch when she shampoo my hair and wax my eye brows. It's been my therapy treat every time. The salon accepts cash/Card/ApplePay.

Received a super rushed and bad haircut here. The hairdresser (a guy) was finished within 5…read moreminutes. Layers super choppy and not well blended. Looks like a mullet/2 separate hair cuts. Had to get it fixed somewhere else.

This is a proud business owner of satisfied customer services.

Long hair in layers with curls, and blow-dried.

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Megan had model Miriam's Transformation from a yellow to platinum with a style.

Salon Echo

4.3(153 reviews)

0.0 mi•Edgewater

Can someone remind me to book a facial at least once a season??? Margot has given me two facials…read morenow and I've loved them both. I left yesterday feeling super hydrated, relaxed, and ready to take on the world with my face. The salon is located in a great part of the city and I haven't had any issues finding parking. The front desk folks are always nice when checking you in. Margot is prompt and the space is clean and has a relaxing vibe. I love the robe (wondering where I can buy it haha) and once you've undressed and put the robe on then Margot does an assessment of your skin. I appreciate that she's not judgmental of bad habits. She lets you know what you should be doing to care for your skin, but she's never said negative things about my preferred products. She says the goal is that I feel good because all skin is different. The products she used all felt great on my face, I love the arm massages, and the price is spot on for the service. I never feel like I have to buy anything, but I have now left with exfoliant and a masque and they weren't too expensive. I also couldn't resist the cherry almond aveda hair products. Can't wait for my next facial!

I treated myself to a reflexology appointment with Phiwan. It was easy to book online, and just as…read moreeasy to reschedule over the phone when I had a conflict with my original appointment time. The salon is very clean and bright. I was greeted right away and only had to sit for a minute before Phiwan came out to grab me. The room was cozy and serene. I felt very comfortable on the table. Phiwan set to work right away and immediately honed in on where my biggest knots and pain were and dug in. It was the perfect amount of pressure and I was able to fully relax. The salon looked great and I enjoyed chatting with the receptionist. I'm interested in trying their other services in the future.

Relaxing before the ceremony.

Beautiful Bride hair and makeup

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Zoey Studio Salon

5.0(1 review)

1.9 mi•Rogers Park

Every single time I go to Zoey, I come away looking and feeling like a star! My hair has been so…read moremuch healthier and more manageable since coming here. I get asked "who does your hair?" all the time. I can't recommend Zoey enough for gorgeous hair cut, color, treatment, and style. Think I'm lying? That's me in the red hair, with the black print sleeveless top, in her photo gallery. My own mother says it's the color with which I should have been born!

Signature Root Touch Up

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Signature Root Touch Up + Ombre

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Talia R.

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7

12 years ago

Now that this place is under management it's great! Great manicures pedicures and waxing!!!!

Ann J.

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5

3 years ago

I got a great pedicure. Very nice people.

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If you're reading this and haven't gone yet--please DONT…read more I rarely write reviews, but after giving this salon multiple chances over the course of more than a year, I feel obligated to warn others. I have tried every single person in this salon for both manicures and pedicures, and unfortunately the quality is consistently poor. At best, the work is careless; at worst, it has caused real damage to my nails. Over time, my nails went from healthy to severely thinned, brittle, and painful. Improper filing, aggressive cutting, and poor technique caused ingrown nails and hangnails, and my nails were left so thin they were essentially paper-like. I now have to "retrain" my nails to grow straight again because of how badly they were cut and filed. The owner is rude and dismissive. On one occasion, he actually criticized the condition of my nails--nails he himself had done two weeks earlier. Most recently, after a particularly bad service in January, the damage became painful. When I returned for help, I was told I should have come in sooner--even though I work full-time and the salon closes at 7 p.m. on weekdays. When I did come back due to pain, they clipped off my no-chip polish on my toes, attempted to fix the issue, failed, and then simply painted over it instead of redoing the work properly. A week later, I returned again to have everything removed. I strongly advise not allowing the older gentleman to work on your hands or feet. His filing was so aggressive that another nail technician immediately pointed out the damage. You could clearly see where my nails had been unevenly and incorrectly cut. The photos show the difference: the "before" nails are thin, white, and damaged; the "after" shows what healthy nails look like when done properly by a competent professional. Despite explaining that my nails were painful and damaged due to their service, the owner still charged me $45 just to remove the product. I take responsibility for continuing to go back longer than I should have--it was close to my home and I kept hoping it would improve. I regret that decision deeply. My nails are now so weak and brittle that it will likely take 4-6 months before I can even paint them again. If you care about nail health, cleanliness, or proper technique, do not go to this salon!! Please learn from my experience and save yourself the pain, damage, and money.

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Was trying a new salon someone Recommended this one , when I walked in the energy was off .... I…read more showed the tech the picture of what I wanted and had made an appointment ahead of time for designs. The Tech said she could do it no problem .... Usually nails for me takes about an hour 1/2 -2 hours this lady had me out in under an hour .... Everything felt so rushed and the workmanship shows it ..... I will NEVER go here again I take Pride in my nails and I'm embarrassed to have these !!! I will Attach photos of what I wanted Vs what I got !!! I asked Her up go back in and define the lines but obviously she didn't listen !!! This was supposed to be for my birthday and my birthday events this week and now I'm just embarrassed to show anyone. This was NOT $85 worth of work when it looks like a 2 year old did it !!! Thanks for ruining my birthday !!!

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