SOOO happy to finally be able to get a pedicure again!! Lisa has taken every imaginable precaution and it feels really safe. Just me and Lisa, she has plexiglass dividers, wearing and requiring lots of PPE. And of course she does the best nails! read more

Lisa's Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Highly recommend! Lisa is the sweetest and after giving me a great pedicure, she fixed one of my manicured nails that I didn't even get done at her salon, but she still offered to fix it! Definitely one of the kindest salons I have been to! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Lisa. I never chose my color because I always love her pick ! Always a great time ! Wonderful atmosphere! And she has an incredible memory! Love my Lisa .... read more

When you can manage to get an appointment they are pretty good. Her hours are not as accommodating as other nail salons of this type and she is on the higher end of the price schedule. The last time I had my nails done there the polish chipped off almost the next day on every nail and Lisa told me it wasn't her fault. Customer service is not her strong suit. read more

First time here and will be back! Affordable, wonderful service. The service was quick and one of the best gel mani & pedis I have had in the city!! To top it off, they truly were so kind and I could tell they cared. Thank you!! read more

Came into town for a work conference and desperately needed my nails done before networking started. I called around and most places were either closed for Columbus Day or booked solid. I called Lisa's in the hopes a smaller business nearby would be able to get me in, and she did, along with my colleague who had chipped her nails traveling in. She was courteous, kind, and fairly priced. She did a fantastic job and my nails are still fabulous more than a week later. Highly recommend this lovely lady and her business - especially to travelers or folks working in downtown Chicago! I'll be back! read more

I'm traveling from out of town and based on the reviews I went to Lisa's nail salon. I was thoroughly impressed with their customer service and attention to detail. I am so happy I chose them for my gel manicure! read more

Lisa's Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best shellac manicure I have ever had. Has lasted a month already and still shiny and looks good!

I had received a terrible dip manicure at another salon and Lisa saved me. She was able to get me in immediately, understood the issue and that my nails were super thin so she was really careful. She gave me a beautiful gel mani put extra top coat on to try to protect my nails. On top of everything, she was truly awesome to chat with. Can't wait to be back! read more

I used to love going here and the ladies are really friendly. The salon always seemed clean and well kept and my nails always looked great. However, a couple of times the manicurist dug/cut too much out of my cuticle, and my finger bled a little. I sort of let that slide since the women were nice, it was conveniently located and well-priced, and my nails always looked good when I walked out. A month and a half ago was the last straw--I ended up with an infection in my nail bed and I'm on antibiotics! I don't know if their tools aren't properly sanitized, or if they just dug too deep into my nail bed, but I won't go back there again no matter how good my nails look! From now on it's Spa Emilia or California Nails for me. Sorry Lisa! read more

I've been a regular and loyal client to Lisa for 6+ years. Lisa and Tom are hospitable, polite, friendly and very accomodating. I'm lucky enough to have Lisa do my mani's and pedi's with nothing but perfection. The salon is clean, clean, clean...I've seen the autclaves myself. The services might be a little more expensive than the other shops in the area, but trust me, it's well worth the extra few dollars. I am hard on my nails but my manicures always last 6-7 days. I'm not exactly sure what Lisa and the ladies at the shop do, but its pure magic. In my opinion it's the best manicure in the city. read more

I came here for the first time today and I'm sooo happy I've finally found a nail salon downtown that has great service and reasonable prices. SO happy with my nails. The last nail salon I went to, the lady was so distracted and rushed, my nails ended up looking crooked and horrible. Lisa's on the other hand actually sticks by their appointments and she is super friendly and did wonders for my nails! Wish I had a before picture of my nails so you can see the difference and how amazing of a job she did. She reshaped them just the way I liked and was fast which made it even better. Would definitely recommend. read more

Lisa's Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walked in super anxious. I'm petrified of anyone using a drill on my natural nails. Years ago I had a nail salon drill dents on my nail bed when applying acrylics. Plus acrylics have a way of looking artificial. Lisa is a master at her craft. She listened to what I wanted and understood exactly the look I was going for. She added a little length yet they look like my nails but better. Thank goodness my first time back in a nail salon was the best I've ever had. Plus Lisa's humor was entertaining. I'm not much of a chatty person at any beauty salon appt's but I was laughing to myself. Highly quality work with a few laughing. read more

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Lisa's nail salon is a little heaven. Lisa makes you comfortable during these trying times of the global pandemic. She is fun, intelligent, talkative, and amicable. I will be returning over and over again. Thank you, Lisa. read more

Ambiance is a typical nail salon and very clean and hygienic. I walked in on a Wednesday morning. Someone was 10m late for their appointment and the owner told me she would give her a call and if she didn't come soon or pick up, would give me the spot - which is what happened. As a customer I appreciate her attempts to contact the original appointment and still work to get me in. I got a gel nail polish removal, then gel manicure, and spa pedicure with Nina. It's been a week and a half now and my nails & cuticles still look great on both hands and feet. Nina shaped my nails and even repaired a broken one REALLY well. I had her alternate finger nail colors which was an additional charge. My total was $84. Besides the additional charge for just alternating colors, everything was reasonable for the quality of work. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Lisa and her salon. My wife encouraged me to start getting pedicures regularly as a way to combat the aftermath that years of tennis and now more frequent running have taken on my feet. She was right and Lisa is the best. Me and my feet say thanks! read more

I had a thoroughly professional and enjoyable experience at Lisa's Nail Salon. Lisa is knowledgeable, fastidious, and made excellent suggestions regarding nail color, shape, etc. I came from out of town for a wedding. How fortunate for me that I chose Lisa's salon. When I return to Chicago, I'll be back there! read more

My go-to nail salon. Lisa is professional, skilled and friendly. She's taken the time to get to know me and my preferences and suggests colors (and has never made a bad choice!) as well as customizing colors for me when I'm being fussy! My no-chip from Lisa last longer than any other I've had. Highly recommended!! read more

do not come here tools are not clean place is dirty they have no people to actually do nails they dont do pedicures read more

Found my new nail place! I was looking for a new place since all my favorite stylists seem to have vanished from my former nail salon. After reading the Yelp reviews for Lisa's nails I walked in, made an appointment and I've found my new home. I had Nina. She gave me a wonderful no chip manicure. She pays such attention to detail. And Lisa is a hoot. Very accommodating when you're trying to make an appointment. Second time I had a mani pedi, again with Nina. One of the best I've ever had. So coming back. It's not a fancy place but it's spot on. read more

I've been going to Lisa's for years where you can expect excellent service and nails that last!!! The no chip Manicure lasts at least for two weeks and maybe more if you allow it. The staff are friendly, efficient and professional. Lisa is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend. read more

We saw the great reviews on Yelp so we called and got appointments scheduled after our lunch. Lisa and her associate were lovely. Very friendly and we had a great conversation about the upcoming Northwestern reunion. There happened to be 2 of us alumni there at the same time-synchronicity. Getting purple nails of course. They did a great job and quickly. My boyfriend had a pedicure and he left there with very happy feet. read more

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I love my nails every time! They are detailed and aim for perfection. The price is higher than other but the quality is worth it. The nails lady about three weeks with normal wear, probably last longer if you don't do any chores. read more

My aunt started going here about a year ago and was raving about how long her manicures were lasting and how great the service was. I obviously jumped on board especially since I live across the street. Lisa and her team provide exceptional service and are always so pleasant and patient. It's the little things that matter to me. Example: Lisa will call you if a time opens up and you're able to come in earlier. They take the time to make sure you'll like you're nail color---or if you're unsure--they'll have you try it out. I always feel so spoiled when I go in there---the things Lisa and her staff remember are just amazing for how many people she gets in there. Love her and her team and for being in the Gold Coast, i think her prices are MORE than appropriate read more

Lisa did a fantastic job! Went in for a little treat on vacation and I do not regret it! She was able to remove my old chipping gel, freshen my cuticles, and give me perfect nails for my trip to the Sox game that night. She even suggested an adorable design on my ring finger and I'm in love. If you're staying in the area DEFINITELY go! read more

Three business trips, lots of typing, four rounds of golf, and one day of yard work later my nails still look incredible! This is the longest lasting gel manicure I have EVER had!! I'm on Day 17 and counting. I flew into Chicago for business Sunday afternoon and was in urgent need of a gel manicure. I did a quick search on Yelp and showed up at Lisa's Nails 30 minutes before closing. Lisa was with a client but seeing my look of desperation, Lisa offered to stay late and give me a gel manicure. I was also debating between two colors and Lisa offered to do two coats of one color and one coat of the other to give me the perfect combo. I could hardly believe it -- doing me a favor to stay late AND going above and beyond what I would've ever expected or asked far. What a gem! And now after 17 days later no sign of chipping/peeling off, I knew I had to write a review! From now on, I will make it a point to visit Lisa whenever I visit Chicago! For those of you that live in Chicago, don't waste your money on $30 gel manicures. Go to Lisa and get a quality gel manicure that lasts twice as long! read more

Honestly this place is such a calm environment to be in when you get your nails done. Both Lisa and Nina have done my nails and their attention to detail is so so good. Lisa knows exactly what color I should do and I have never been disappointed. I can't thank them enough, I really love going here! read more

I loved my first experience at Lisa's! I was in the area for a brow appointment and had one hour to kill. I walked in without an appointment and asked if Lisa had time for a mani and pedi all within the hour. She took me right away and did an incredible job on my nails. She even had me out in time for my brow appointment! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Great find! Lisa was wonderful took her time with my gel manicure, she suggested a color and it was great! Will go back next time I'm in town! read more

Been here a few times. The owner is way too snarky, the quality of work is mediocre (there's too much time spent cleaning up the edges of my nails - I've gone to plenty of other places where the nail techs were like artists and rarely if ever had to spend time cleaning up edges) and there needs to be someone handling the front desk to welcome customers and answer calls rather than the owner who answer calls while she's painting nails. Most recently I called to make an appointment and she became completely flustered trying to find the next time she was available while she was in the middle of painting someone else's nails. She said she would call back but she never did. I've been on the other end of the situation where I was a person getting my nails painted while she was taking calls. I find it frustrating to be on either end of this and just not acceptable. read more

Lisa and her staff are great. I called ahead for a lunchtime, Friday appointment given the proximity to the holidays, and was pleasantly surprised to hear she had space. Super friendly and warm - greeted me by name when I walked in for my first visit. She also made a color recommendation based on the no-chip color I picked. She said it didn't come out as nicely as a different, similar color, and did a quick nail swatch to see whether I liked the recommendation better (I did.). I really appreciated her customer focus, and my nails look great. I'd been going to a slightly cheaper salon near home, but I can tell a huge difference in quality (better) from today's visit. I'll definitely be going back in the future. read more

I'm visiting Chicago so I had no idea where to go to get my nails done. I read Lisa's great reviews on Yelp and ventured over to give it a try. Very happy with my choice! Lisa and her staff were very pleasant, and funny . My nails look beautiful! She never cut corners and did what she knew was right for me. I will definitely be back when I return. Thank you Lisa!! read more

Lisa's Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome nail Salon great service Lisa is wonderful as is everyone who works in their Nina is terrific also. I got a Gelish manicure and it's still on over a week later perfect beautiful choice of color blue green red anything you can think of. I would highly recommend this place it's wonderful. Perfect spa pedicure as well. read more

I came in on a Tuesday afternoon around 3:00, on their door is a sign stating that walk-ins are welcomed, so when I walked in and informed the lady that I was a walk-in, she looked at me and laughingly said "no sorry". read more

I have been going to Lisa's Nail Salong since 2013 and I will never let anyone else ever touch my nails. Not only does a regular manicure last several weeks, but Lisa is able to pick out some the best color selections I couldn't have chosen myself. All of the ladies are lovely and the location and price are superb. read more

This is by far and away the BEST no-chip manicure I've ever gotten. I live in the South Loop, and stopped into Lisa's after my previous salon's work started chipping and peeling (once again) after only a week and a day of wear. I'm on day 8 right now my nails still look impeccable--so much so that I honestly don't think I'll need another manicure by the end of week 2. Her prices are on-par with other salons, but the work is so much better than what I've seen in the South Loop. I'll become a regular, even if it means going out of the way! 3/16/17 Follow-Up: Today is the first day since I got the manicure that I saw any lifting/minor nicks out of this manicure. This is a full TWENTY DAYS after getting the initial mani. And yes, I'm hard on my nails. I work out hard 5-6 days/week, I do dishes, housework, etc. so by no means am I gentle with them. I'm in shock--GO HERE! read more

Absolutely horrible. I had this place bookmarked for about a year because of the great reviews. What a disappointment! - no Vinylux colors on display. I was reprimanded for not picking a color and then, when I said "I want Vinylux" they handed me a dirty basket with an assortment of Vinylux and regular no-chip polishes. - I didn't see any tools being sterilized and my tools were pulled from (and then thrown back in a drawer). I regret not walking out right then and there. - manicurist never asked what shape I wanted for my nails. I had to stop her and tell her after she dove in - manicurist almost cut off the skin under my nail. She went to clip really hard without paying attention to the skin under my nail. - manicurist did a half-ass job trying to remove my previous nail color. It was Vinylux, and after it didn't come off with one soft swipe of a cotton ball, she moved on. She then started to paint my nails and you could see the old color through the new color! She accused it of being nail discoloration. At this point I raised my voice in protest and asked her to please try and get the previous nail color off my nails. (Note: I've taken Vinylux color off at home... you have to put some effort into it. The stuff is designed to stay on your nails! It takes more effort than with regular polish, but it can be done.) - we then went back and forth about getting the color off my nails, and she finally told me I had to pick a fully opaque option. UGH. "So I have 1 choice?" I asked. "Yes", she told me. UGH. - the owner (?) came over during the color conversation, but didn't resolve anything. - the "drying station" is you, sitting on an overstuffed sofa, with a magazine on your lap, with a drying machine sitting on the magazine (for stability, natch). Said dryer is plugged into an extension cord at your feet before starting. WTF? - owner (?) approached me as I was putting my coat on and offered a feeble "if you have trouble with your color in 2 days you can come back". I told her that I would absolutely, never come back. She just shrugged. Nice, right? Stay away! $21 for a manicure seems great, but I should have known that it was way too good to be true on Oak Street. read more

Tried this place for the first time today and loved them! I have tried many places in the city and have been disappointed every time. Lisa and her staff are friendly and very nice. Although the space is small.. the location is great! I will defientely be back! read more

Lisa was kind enough to fit me in as a walk-in when I was visiting Chicago recently, although she was really busy. The clients there were raving about how awesome she and her staff are, and how amazing the manicures are. She has a clientele if loyal followers who have been going to her for many years. Lisa said that they do gel manicures differently and that I will certainly notice the difference. She was right - 4 weeks later, my manicurist at home had a hard time removing it! I will definitely be back when I am in Chicago next. Thank you Lisa! read more

Rough statistic: about 85% of Lisa's customers are regulars, myself included. I think that speaks volumes about her customer service, quality, and products. I've been a regular of hers for about 5 years now and she never disappoints. She's the only manicurist I will go to. Why? Because: 1. For the Gold Coast, she's pretty reasonable in price (I go for the no-chip manicure every 2-3 weeks) 2. She usually has the latest and greatest colors (including the no-chip selection) and somehow, she's memorized the entire color selection. Seriously, she can name any color by exact name just by eyeing it up. 3. The facility is clean and sanitary :) 4. The MAIN reason: her no-chip manicures are da bomb! Seriously, my nails NEVER chip or fade or bubble or peel - even after 3 weeks (sometimes 4, I'm lazy, don't judge me). Even after I've spent 3 hours washing dishes...with Clorox...using my fingernails to scrap whatever my 3-year-old managed to get stuck on the plate from yesterday. That said, I like fast. If you have a busy life and need to get in and out quickly, Lisa is your girl. I initially thought a quick manicure was usually the sign of a subpar manicure, but that's not the case with her: she's fast and great. Which basically means it's tougher to get a walk-in appointment so I highly recommend calling in advance. Even if she's busy, she'll usually try her best to fit you in, even if it's last minute. read more