I got a no chip manicure, and also got dip powder from another place removed. Everyone was phenomenal. I went in as a walk in and everyone was super kind and friendly, and I was so happy that they were able to remove the dip for me even though it was from a different place! They were so gentle and kind and my nails look amazing, not even damaged from the removal. 10/10, I think this will be my new nail place. Highly highly recommend. read more

Very clean salon with friendly staff! Olo did my nails and I love them. She was so sweet, professional, and did an amazing job. Highly recommend!" read more

I went to get a manicure in hopes I could find a new nail spot since it had been a while. One of my friends told me about this place and I was not disappointed!! My nail tech that day was Olo and she did the best job on my nails that I've had in years! I'm so happy with the gel no chip that I got. The place was very clean and staff is friendly. I will be returning again and requesting her. read more

I love this nail salon! She always gets me right !! Quality is great and everyone is very sweet :) these nails were just done and I LOVE THEM! 10/10 read more

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I was ignored. I walked in at 2:30. They pulled two people back for pedicures and started a manicure on 2 people who walked in after me. I waited for 1.5 hours. read more

Staff was friendly. I got a pedi and full acrylic set. Loved the after results. They take walk ins and their prices are super affordable!

Let two of us walk in on a week day. Only a 15 min wait for one of us. I got gel French tip with color manicure. Came out great. Affordable.

I gave them a 3 because of the inconsistency of service. If you are lucky, you get a female nail tech and they are very good, I would give them a 5! The issue is the male nail techs. They are overly aggressive, they cut til you bleed, the massage I skip because it isn't comfortable and they are a 1 star. Average together for a 3 . I was just there this morning and there were no females for me to request, so its disappointing read more

Rude rude rude. Never going back. And garbage techs with no talent. I sent my lady to this nail salon. They put nail polish remover in her nail polish right in front of her. She asked if it was old and if that's why they have to do it. Which she said is exactly why someone would add nail polish remover to nail polish. She used to teach beauty school. Then after she asked the question, the tech lied and said no and then started talking to the other techs in the entire salon in the language they speak about her and laughing about her. She was pretty sure they were talking about her specifically rudely and laughing. Even though there was nothing really to say other than the fact that she had asked the tech if the nail polish was old. And then when they left her girlfriend told her, "you know they were talking about you". She could even tell and she was at the opposite end of the salon. So basically I paid money to some idiots to laugh at my girlfriend for asking a simple question. Ridiculous. It's supposed to be a nice experience. There's massage chairs in there. You're supposed to go into a salon like that and enjoy yourself and be treated like a princess. But she was treated like garbage. She said she would never go back there. She also brought a friend and both ladies not only didn't like their nails when they were done, it was literally the worst experience they've ever had at a salon. Considering it's pretty easy to do your own nails, I would think that when you go to the salon they would treat you with kindness and generosity because you're paying a lot to have someone put some paint on your nails. I'm going to send her somewhere else next time. FOR SURE. Her girlfriend got nail tips and hated them. They were ugly and too thick. My girlfriend just use regular nail polish because she says the gel polish messes up her nails. But it seems this place can't even keep fresh regular polish in stock. Very rude and disappointing place. Total Rude Rip off. read more

I've been going to this nail salon for almost 3 years now. I've been having Amy do my nails for about two years, and she's great. She's a wonderful nail technician and knows what she's doing. She's also great with designs. She will listen to you and give you what you want. I would recommend making an appointment with her because she's pretty much always busy so walk ins with her are usually tough. read more

Quality service is exactly what you will get here! I am an avid fan of having some "me time" at the salon and this place nails it (ha!). They recently opened up in early October and are currently offering 20% off services! I came by on a Sunday (walk in) and was greeted immediately and instructed to choose a color. They have a large selection to choose from of both regular and no chip colors. They have a few brands as well, OPI, Essie etc. I selected two colors from OPI, one for the manicure and the other for the pedicure. The staff here are VERY attentive and I got the premium mani/pedi and YES it is worth it! A fantastic massage with hot towels, paraffin (on the pedicure) and a great scrub (both mani and pedi). It was perfect for me as the last mani/pedi I had was not great on my cuticles and some attention was needed. Time wise, yes, the premium does take a bit longer and yes it is worth it. I did see some other consumers done in about an hour for a mani pedi, the premium was about 90 minutes. It is cash tip only here and there is an ATM inside Incase you forget. The manager was on site as well and he inquired on things were going to be services were going well. This was really appreciated and the service was great. read more

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First of all, I paid $70 for these. I tried to tell the nail professional that I did not like where it was going but they still felt obliged to that price given these nails. I used to come here a lot when I came to UIC and usually liked my set, but this takes the cake for the worst set I had to walk away with. I'm actually embarrassed. Will be phoning for a refund tomorrow as I am going somewhere else to get them removed immediately. read more

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New management and you can definitely tell. I've been a loyal customer of Maxwell since it first opened back in 2017, but there's a new owner and team and there's absolutely no comparison. The previous team (Lee, Vy, Helen, etc.) they are at a new salon called Top Coat Nail Salon (507 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654). I just went there and had amazing service as always. read more

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Nope nope nope The woman painting my toes did a worse job than I would've done on myself. Polish everywhere!!! A two year old would've done a better job. For my no chip mani- she filed my nails AFTER doing the mani???? There were holes on my nails she refused to fix. The nails are sticky. Not like a regular no chip mani. read more

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BEWARE!! They say gel and give you cheaper acrylic. The menu says "Gel full set", I went in yesterday made an 11am appointment today for "Gel full set for $50". When I got there I reiterated "gel full set". The lady (Booth #6) applied the nail tips and prepped.. She pulled out acrylic. I said I asked for gel. She said "this is a powder gel"!!!!! LIES!!!! What she didn't know was, I was a nail tech in my early 20's. I told her that the powder substance on the table was ACRYLIC. She said I don't do gel. Another lady came over and said that she can do gel for an additional $15!!! UNBELIEVABLE!! This lady was trying to lie and persuade me to do acrylic. She soaked off my tips (barely) and I left very dissatisfied!! read more

I refuse to go anywhere else for my nails (typically get a pedicure and a no chip mani). They always do a great job here and always very friendly. read more

Maxwell Nail Spa - My go to color! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hello again! It's been a while (due to the pandemic). The service is still awesome, quality great and 1000 colors to choose from. Thanks you Long!:) read more

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I came here for a pedicure a couple times but the most recent will be my last. The person who did my pedicure was digging into my toes so hard and was not letting up even when I would wince from the pain. It has been 3 weeks since I got a pedicure and I have had discomfort and pain in my toe since then. It has been swollen and pus will come out occasionally. I have been getting pedicures for years and this has never happened. I will be going to see a doctor because of this. read more

Mixed feelings about this place. Although she did a great job on my nails, I felt uncomfortable the whole time with my technician. Helen definitely does her job very well in terms of your nails but she was so cold and had such an attitude that it completely put me off. She also didn't clean my cuticles AT ALL. I asked if she could please clean them up and she, again with attitude, said you should've told me earlier. Uhhhh why do I need to tell you to clean my cuticles when I'm getting MY NAILS DONE. Also - if you're used to going somewhere that massages your hands with cream or neck massage while you dry, don't expect that here. She said wash your hands and then pay. That was it. Again, she did do a great job on them but for lack of customer service and kindness, I don't think I'll be back. And that's a such a shame. read more

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Disappointed polish cracked after 1 week. It's hit or miss. What does one have to do to find a consistent salon with quality polish.

Ask for Vy Flare no chip #24. She is a nail technician savage She's like the Kobe Bryant of nail technicians They got other cool colors of this swoop light thing read more

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Love my nails!! Thank you for doing such a good job This is my third time getting my nails done from Maxwell nail spa and so far I'm satisfied with my experience. They always help you find your favorite color and suggest you the style you're looking for which is great. Thanks again!! read more

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amazing job! did exactly what I asked for and everyone was so sweet. will definitely be returning here ! :) read more

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Came in to get my nails done , full set acrylic gel. Was excited to try it out . The man who did my nails was rude seemed like my presence there iterated him . Tried to nicely tell him to make my nails less round got upset and when I at one point when I was examining my nail shape he decided to yank my wrist across the table . I said can you please not yank me and then the manager had me switch chairs to hers she was polite but it felt rushed and on the end I got charged 60 dollars . Even tho I had a terrible experience and felt violated I still left a 5 dollar tip which they were ungrateful . The man also didn't wear gloves and he had sores on his hands which I thought was disgusting . I wish another salon could occupy this space bc I'm often in this area. read more

My nails are awful. They are completely different sizes, not to mention lopsided and not the shape I asked for. I would not recommend this place, under any circumstances. This is possibly the worst my nails have ever looked in a lifetime, must I include that I have mail clue all over the skin around my nails. Not only is this bad work, but it's also damaging to my cuticles. read more

I came to Maxwell Nail Spa to get my no-chip fixed from the day before (poorly done by another salon). I called ahead of time to see if they would just do a polish change, and they agreed. The woman was very friendly and pointed out things the other salon did poorly and insisted on getting the full no chip manicure done again. After some hesitancy, I agreed. Not very cost effective to get this done twice in a week, but the other color was a disaster. So we went ahead a put a light pink on. After 1 week, the nail polish not only began to chip but it began to change chemically to this sort of brown color. I'm not sure what happened, but I wish I wouldn't have spent another $45 coming here. Do your research before committing to a nail salon. What a disaster! read more

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This one star is solely based on service and poor communication. I didn't even get my nails done because I was treated so very rudely by two different employees upon arrival, and made to wait 25 min beyond my appointment time for service, 10 of which was spent with my feet in Luke warm water while my technician warmed and ate her lunch. As I dried my feet to leave someone else told me my technician was coming, and when I explained that my appointment was 25 min ago, no one apologized or tried to help. They watched me leave. This isn't the salon for me. read more

I decided to try this new place out since it's close to my house. Glad I did! I was greeted right away when I walked I the door. Super clean/organized. Of course it smelled like nails ... it's a nail shop, but other then that the smell wasn't too bad! Not overpowering at all. They have a buuuunch of color choices, which are also perfectly organized. Many stations available. Two flat screens. They play 80s music for the most part. Pricing is good when you compare it to other nearby shops. If you want exact pricing check their website. Bathroom and sinks in the back. My overall experience was beyond what I expected. Customers service was spectacular. My nails were exactly how I wanted them. Full acrylic set. Very well done! I would a thousand times over recommend trying this place out if you haven't! read more

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If I could rate this place with negative stars trust me I would. The service is absolutely atrocious. My daughter had come in to get a previous acrylic set taken off and to our dismay the male nail tech pried her nails off without even soaking them in acetone. Her nails are completely destroyed and it's just standard procedure at every nail salon to soak your nails before taking them off. My daughter spoke to the manager and she was so rude so I even called and the manager proceeded to laugh and be so dismissive and she even hung up on me! Don't spend your money here at this trash can joke of a nail salon. If you're a university student don't come to this place on campus they will rip you off and do a horrible job. 10/10 would never go back. Not to mention their cleanliness is not up to par either. Someone should call a health code violation on them. read more

Update: Unfortunately I had to change my review from 5 to 2 stars. I would give it one, but not all nail techs are bad. When I originally started coming here, techs would take their time and would try their best to the ensure high quality services. Now, I assume it's due to more people coming, most nail techs rush their job and try to squeeze in as many people as possible. They don't properly use new nail files, drill bits, and buffing blocks, which I know can be very unsanitary. Now I came in for a dip prior to a vacation. I had come before and my dip mani lasted 3.5 weeks for a previous vacation. This time around, I saw cracking in one nail 1 hour after I got the service done. Not to mention terrible cuticle work. It was messy and rushed. I went back to the salon and got it "fixed" except an hour later ALL my nails were cracking. And a week later, my nails are cracking in a lot of places. Im so disappointed and I will not be returning. read more

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Very clean place to go and get pampered. The price is a little high but my no chip lasts for three weeks easily. read more

Maxwell Nail Spa - New Years nails are done! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not sure about all of the negative reviews because I've been going here for a few years and never had an issue. My nails and feet always look great! I have brought some family and friends with me to a few appointments and they were satisfied as well. read more

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My first time here after reading reviews. I when in as a walk in on a Monday and was quickly greeted and sat in for a pedicure and no chip mani. Love the color selection for regular polish and so many non chip options. I was the only one in the salon and each nail tech took their time and did a good job. Will update review on non chip results. No chip is holding on strong 17 days later.. love the results read more

Maxwell Nail Spa - 17 days on my no chip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had a disappointing nail appt here. They have very reasonable prices for Chicago, but my no chip manicure and pedicure seemed rushed. I had to have them fix a few nails during the appt due to the nail not being shaped equally and color on my skin. I don't plan to visit again unless it's short notice. They do allow walk-ins. read more

The nail technicians that works on my nails were extremely friendly and attentive to my needs and desires. I also appreciate that wo stations were cleaned after each customer. I loved the outcome and will be returning. Months later and I still feel the same way about this shop. Jenny is so friendly and does a GREAT job. Can't wait to go back. read more

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My no-chip has significant chips after one week. I'm pretty sure it's because the woman who did my nails filed the nails AFTER the gel polish and top coat had been applied and set. I've never had someone do that before and it struck me as weird. And sure enough it did lead to chipping soon after. read more

Maxwell Nail Spa - No-chip gel manicure after one week - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It has been a year since I have had my nails done because I kept getting bumps, a rash, and skin peeling around my nail bed when I would get a gel full set. After a year from not getting them done I decided to get a gel full set thinking that maybe it could have been from the place that I used to go to. I walked into this place weeks ago and asked for gel full set. The next day bumps all on my skin. Now I'm upset bc it's happening again. Could I be allergic to the gel? I spoke with a nail tech today. She had me describe the product they used. She said it's acrylic. I'm allergic to acrylic. All this time I thought I was getting gel overlay with no chip polish. So this place and the one I used to go to was giving me acrylic overlays. This is not ok!! read more

This place is legit. I got a full set of acrylic nails in under an hour and they looked amazing. read more

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Went in as a walk in and luckily I was taken right away. They were fast and efficient. read more

Maxwell Nail Spa - Asked for black stiletto nails with one black glitter accent nail. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly and well experienced staff. Honestly, anyone can service you here and you won't be disappointed. Which is RARE. I refuse to go anywhere else. read more