I needed my nails done for an October 2024 wedding and found Ipop Central. They had glowing reviews…read moreso I booked an appointment over the phone with owner Mylinh the week of the wedding. MyLinh went over my preferences and she requested I send a pic of the work I wanted done. I saw a picture off of Pinterest I wanted to replicate which required extensive artwork. With these parameters I also needed nail extensions. After going over preferences and quoting a price, Mylinh recommended I do the Russian manicure with builder gel application. I never had a Russian manicure before but was willing to try it out. She paired me with two technicians. Adele who did the manicure and Jamal who did the artwork. Russian manicures are high quality focusing on cuticle deep cleaning which can extend manicure wear. In fact, all of the work is dry application meaning your nails never get soaked in chemical solution. Total work with the artwork took 4 hours to complete with longer lasting results versus a traditional gel extensions. I kept my manicure over 3 weeks before seeing outgrowth and even then they still looked great! When it came time for removal they used a fine drill bit (no soaking was involved). I left with my natural nail intact with the nail bed feeling healthier than ever. Adele did a great job on my nails. She was gentle, patient and really took the quality of her work seriously. Jamal is a trained nail artist who does a good job with her nail art whether it's freestyle or replicating a design. The facilities are modern and clean with comfortable seating. Their pedicure chairs have customizable massage functions making your session a relaxing experience. I rarely get my nails done. At the most I get them done once or twice a year on special occasions or a vacation. However when I do get them done I go all out. After the amazing service I had here I plan to seek out Ipop Central for any future manicure/pedicure needs. Note: Parking is street side only so plan and schedule accordingly.

While Ipop was lovely at first, it got less lovely over time. While I appreciate how kind and…read morefriendly the entire staff is, their lack of skills got a little challenging eventually. One time I was there for 4 hours getting a builder gel fill and a pedicure. I appreciate a clean salon, which this certainly is, but there are downfalls that made it frustrating. There's also a couple hair salon booths within the nail salon and the noise from the blow dryers didn't help create a relaxing environment. After a manicure with a nail design that looked like I'd done it myself, and an unexpected upcharge, I decided to switch and find a new salon. If you have plenty of time and patience and are seeking a simple color without a design, ipop is a good option. But if you're looking for an efficient service, I would consider looking elsewhere.

Sophia is an absolute artist with great attention to detail! My nails last so long and get plenty…read moreof compliments. I love the location and friendliness of the nail artists.

I have finally found a nail salon in the Chicago that "nailed it"! Hahaha. I have come in twice,…read moreand Julie and Nam have taken care of my nails and truly deliver. I enjoyed how patient they are when it comes to me trying to figure out what design I wanted and they were able to paint them exactly to what I envisioned. My first set was a black french and my second set was a white snowflake set for the holidays. I've been getting compliments left and right, even when they've grown out for 4 weeks! That just shows how good of a job the nail techs have done. Can't wait for my next builder gel set!

Great service and super friendly owners. The place is very clean and well kept, I would absolutely…read morevisit again.

I wonder if the problem is inadequate staff training, poor equipment quality, or faulty nail care…read moreproducts. The "quick service" approach suggests that money is the priority, not the customer. What a shame! I'm incredibly disappointed. I paid plus a tip, and three days later, I returned to find my nail had peeled off! Then, after fixing it the next day, another nail on the same finger peeled off! Tell me, how am I supposed to come back a third time when I'm so angry about this waste of time and money? You need to fix your problems. Your tools need to be updated, or your staff lacks experience. Or just close the shop altogether. My skin is also irritated. I'm not going back, and I should get a refund? . If you can't do your job properly, you don't deserve my money.

Love the mani and pedi I got done at Flawless Nails! I was able to make an appointment day of which…read morewas so convenient. It's tiny but really cute in there! My nail tech helped me pick out the perfect bright red for my beach vacation. She took her time filing and shaping the nail. I really appreciate this, because I feel like it contributes a lot to the longevity of the manicure. My nails looked perfect for 2 weeks with a no chip mani! I will definitely be back.

Some months back I left an enthusiastic review about this place. I've been back several times and…read morehave always been happy. Until today. The nail tech, (Nam) doesn't speak English but pretends to.This is particularly annoying because she can't follow instructions. $70 mani pedi. Both were half-assed. Pedi: After cutting my nails, I asked her if she could go shorter safely- without making them too short. She nodded and cut the big toenail so short she drew blood. This is when I suspected she couldn't understand me. No massage, scrub cream was applied to my legs and then rinsed off-no scrubbing. No real attempt to get rid of calluses. Mani-my nails are on the shorter side and I just wanted them to all be the same length and shape. I had to correct her several times because she wasn't following those simple instructions. Some of my nails ended up lopsided anyhow. No hand massage, no lotion and sloppy polish application. I had to ask her to redo several nails. When she's done, she takes me to the drying table, tells me how long to wait and starts to leave. Until I call her back to turn the drying fan on. (I couldn't find the switch). She stomped off, never to be seen again. I had to ask one of the other techs to bring my bag and shoes over, because she didn't. This was very disappointing.

Technicians refused to place nail tips and did not do a good job with cuticle cleaning or polish…read moreapplication. These are my nails just out of the salon. Very disappointing.

Mimi's is now my solid favorite for haircuts, excelling in cut, price, and time. The layering work…read moreis some of the best I've found. I especially love that you can opt for a dry cut, which I prefer since I have cowlicks that cause my hair to sit differently dry than wet. A dry cut better reflects how my hair will look day to day, dried with my consumer hairdryer and my selected part. Very great bonus that it also means I can be in and out in 15-20 min. Next time I need a manicure, I'm absolutely going here, based on my hair experience

I NEVER thought I would be the type of person to write reviews, but this place truly deserves one…read more So I am taking the time to write one! because other people definitely have to check this place out! I went in for a pedicure and a no-chip French tip. When I left, I wasn't completely satisfied the tips were a bit crooked and too thin, and the French base was more milky white instead of the neutral pink I prefer. I didn't say anything at the time because I'm pretty shy, and I didn't want to come off bratty. After showing my nails to a friend, she encouraged me to call and get them fixed. I was hesitant because I didn't want to come off as someone who complains, but I'm really glad I did. The receptionist was incredibly sweet, super apologetic, understanding, and accommodating,. She encouraged me to come back in and insisted they could fix them . When I returned, another nail tech gladly fixed my nails exactly how I wanted them. Not once did anyone make me feel uncomfortable or like I was being difficult. They were kind, patient, and genuinely welcoming the entire time!!!!!! Great customer service makes all the difference, and they really delivered!!!!! I truly appreciate how they handled everything . I was super happy!!!!! Definitely recommend this place!

Great place with super friendly staff! Great location and places to eat or shop close by!read more

Charging $25 for a nail removal is WILD! My usual place across the street only charge 10 bucks. I…read moreonly went to yall because it was closed. I feel scammed! I was there for less than 20 min, the nails melted off easily because I got it from Walgreens, there is no reason I was charged that much. Yikes!

Great dazzle dry manicures…read more Nothing fancy about the shop but quality mani pedis.

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.