Ms.Z Nails &amp; Spa

Sadly, this is no longer owned by Rose and it shows. Lighting is dark, light shields missing, some…read morespots look unclean, the drying table left abandoned in the corner -- this place looks like it's fallen on hard times and is cutting corners to stay afloat. All the nice amenities are gone. Rosie kept her salon clean, fresh and always happy. Rose ran a very nice salon, greeted customers and made sure you were happy with the services. Always a nice neighborhood vibe. The nail polish used for my mani was either old or put on too thick that it never really dried and hours later I had gashes. Polish was left on the skin/cuticles but since it's so dark in there and I had a light color I didn't notice until I was outside. Either the tech forgot the hand lotion or just wasn't in the mood to complete the services. So disappointing.

Most of these ratings are for the previous owner. New owner now and it shows!…read moreI have been here in the past and came for a deluxe pedicure. I called ahead and they said I could come in. When I arrived the place was empty. The owner?/manager? Was curled up in a pedicure chair and covered with blanket. I was glad because now they do dips there. After the service I got I would not return. She did nothing t get up out of chair when I came in. I understand it was empty so the other 2 were on their phones. She told the gentleman to do my pedi. He got the foot bath ready for me. I had trouble communicating with him. He spoke little to no English. He kept talking to the manager during the whole service as though he did not know what he is doing. Needless she never got up to help or check what he was doing. While I was there another gal came in for a mani and a pedi by the third employee. She was finished with both before I was close to leaving. There was 1 coat of color put on my toes. At the time I doubted myself so I did not mention it. He was putting the polish on. He still had not done the mud mask for my feet. I asked the manager? What about the mud mask. She said that he would still do it. I thought how could he do it over the fresh polish. He used some CLEAR solution on my legs. Not mud and not mudlike. He wrapped my legs in a plastic wrap. Then aimed "steam machines" toward my legs and walked away and sat down. Did not say how long it was going to take. After 10-15 minutes I moved them off. It was not comfortable. The "manager" saw and called him over. He removed the wrap and looked at my toes. I was not sure if the polish made it to the edges. He said something to the manager and she came over. While she was he once again painted the edges of 4 nails. She took her finger to test if they were dry and smudged the polish. The color did stay but smudged. She painted over the 4 toes. He then attempted to put my flip flops on me in an odd way. Did not have success so I did it myself. She then said I could go when I wanted. I was not going to stay another 10-15 minutes to dry again. There was no drying table. I did tip him usually. I did not feel it was his fault. I think he was surprised. Also near the bathroom there is a sink to wash your hands. Above the sink is a large hole in the wall. You can see into the restroom! There was a picture or something against the wall from outside the restroom. It still left a nice size hole you could look into and still see the toilet. The highlight of the pedicure... online it said it takes 45 minutes. I was there 2 hours without staying to have my nails dry! I wish Rose had not left.

Acrylic with design

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Windy City Nails & Spa

4.0(54 reviews)

0.9 mi•Jefferson Park

I always go to Kim and never disappoints. she does an amazing job! All tools used are very clean…read moreand sterile.

Best no chip manicure I've ever had! Been going consistently for a few months now, Jenny is amazing!read more

This is literally what I asked for, except for way, shorter and almond shaped.

Literally, the nails are shaped horribly, and some of them are oddly sized compared to the other finger.

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Dream Nails

2.9(20 reviews)

0.8 mi•Jefferson Park

Ive been coming here since june and everyone is always so friendly. Services here are quick and…read morefairly priced. I will be coming back soon! Dont overlook this neighborhood gem

I went to Cindy for a no-chip manicure and a pedicure. She was great and the service was very…read morereasonably priced. Way less than other neighborhood salons. I also appreciate that they talk to you, not around you to other staff members that you can't understand. The salon is very clean and bright. There is also ample parking. I will be back!

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Illinois Nails

3.9(57 reviews)

0.9 mi•Jefferson Park

I was able to walk in to get a no-chip manicure. I was a…read morelittle worried because the place looks outdated and the base coat smelled of strong chemicals. They actually did a really good job, from helping me pick the best color for my skin tone, to the quality of the manicure.

Such an amazing job. They were so sweet Emi and Liam!! 10/10 experience. Liam was so sweet to put…read morea towel over my dress before he started. Absolute sweetheart. My feet feel so soft

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LVX Nail Salon

4.8(37 reviews)

2.4 mi•Forest Glen

My wife has been going to this salon since they first opened... I think 10 years now. We moved to…read moreNaperville area about 3 years ago and she makes me take her all the way back to Chicago and will only go to LVX for her nails. The vibe is so comfortable. Not rushing you. Just laid back amazing people.

I just had a pedicure at this beautiful nail spa. LVX is a top salon for me in this area now. Very…read morefriendly, hard working staff that do great work. Deluxe pedicure with paraffin wax treatment was so relaxing in this clean, warm, peaceful environment. Highly recommend.

Beautiful & brand new pedicure chairs

Gel nails

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Le Lam Nail Salon

4.5(79 reviews)

2.6 mi

Super efficient. Called ahead and got me in 2 hours later. Had a full set Gel XL with a design and…read moreturned out so cute!

Visiting Chicago: Amiee did nails for my oldest daughter; and Kiwi for my niece. I initially…read morethought Le Lam was just a local nail salon nearby a sibling's home, but I was surprised by this production - they truly performed a work of art, and high quality attention to detail for our kids!

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Bana Salon & Spa

3.9(105 reviews)

1.1 mi•Jefferson Park

Neta did my highlights and they are soooo beautiful, I will definitely be coming back!!!read more

I tried to book an appointment at the nail salon (nails by Di) several times, Diana kept me waiting…read moreand wasted my time also later, they never responded to me. When I reached out again to follow up, they responded in a very rude and unprofessional way!! Never suggest this place

Before and after!

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Hope gave my 5 yr old this fabulous inverted bob haircut. Perfect for her thick, straight hair. Tres chic!

Ninety West Beauty Lounge

4.9(19 reviews)

0.3 mi•Jefferson Park

This little neighborhood gem became an instant favorite of mine. Allison is an amazing stylist and…read morewonderful at keeping you engaged the entire session. She always tells me everything that goes on during our session and is super throughout. I've recommend countless people to her shop and people stop me on the street all the time asking about my hair. I love this place so much! I've added some pictures of my hair taken by the wonderful Allison herself.

I can't say enough good things about Allison and Ninety West. Allison may be the best stylist I've…read moreever seen; not only is she extremely good at what she does, she takes the time to educate her clients about why she might may a certain recommendation. She's just a delight and I would recommend her to anyone.

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Happy Hands Nails

3.7(102 reviews)

2.5 mi

Great service amazing work and looks just like the photo and the people there were really niceread more

You may know that I frequent Club Pilates...Happy Hands Nails is right next door…read more I liked that I was able to book an online appointment, and that there were a lot of times available. I also liked that the salon seemed bright with lots of stations. Also a plus, Dazzle Dry manicures were available. A basic mani is $21, with an additional charge of $10 for Dazzle Dry. These prices are in line with what I've experienced. They asked me if I needed my brows done. I said no. They asked me again. Again, no. I am familiar with Dazzle Dry manicures. I also have the products at home. The polish remover was not Dazzle Dry. Neither was coat #1 a branded DD product. I know the polish was DD, because it was on the label. I could see the top coat was DD. The tech rather roughly removed polish with the non-DD remover. Then she left to do a pedicure. Another tech took her place to complete the manicure. She asked me if I wanted my brows done. No. She repeated the question. I started to feel quite self-conscious. Do I have a Frida monobrow? Eugene Levy brows? My nails look nice and I was overall pleased with the service.

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EP Nails

4.6(58 reviews)

2.3 mi•Edison Park

Great experience! A huge color collection and much friendlier than any of the other manicure places…read morenearby. My nails look great and the whole experience was so relaxing. 10/10.

I stopped in without an appointment and they were so accommodating! They provided great mani & pedi…read moreservices! I will definitely be back!!

The remote for the massage chair

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What I asked for and showed the nail tech

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Mariah P.

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9 years ago

Overall it is a mediocre salon. I would definitely not go here for acrylics, I went about 3 times and they always turned out crappy. I do not think the guy who works there (I think his name is Steve) knows what he's doing, after getting him a couple times I would not recommend him what so ever. The one time I went to get my acrylics taken off since they were very old and chipped he tried prying one off with a little piece of plastic which hurt tremendously and I had him stop. Another time he totally messed up the shape and didn't even attempt to work with me and I ended up paying for shitty ugly nails. My family and I have been in there numerous times and every time I went in there he acted like he didn't remember me. It's basically a hit or miss coming here. Only good nail service they did for me were no chip manicure. Time to start looking for a new salon close to my house. read more

Nataša L.

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11 years ago

I don't normally write reviews but I really wanted to get a good word out for these guys. I went to rainbow nails earlier today for a no-chip and I absolutely hated it. I decided to stop in to ms. Z nails to have them fix it. Steven redid everything for me. He even pointed out that they didn't cut my cuticles and that they got nail polish on my skin.. He took his time and made sure everything was perfect. The color I chose looked a little weird when we first put it on so he got a few others and we sampled them to see which one was good. I could tell he enjoys his job and isn't just doing it for the money. I would highly recommend this place. And on top of that, everyone there is extremely friendly!! read more

Joanna K.

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4 years ago

This was my first time coming to this salon and I loved it!! My friend recommended it to me and told me all about her experience there and it did not disappoint! I have never had a nail artist ask me for my name before, which immediately made me feel welcomed. The staff are all super sweet and friendly. Anna did an amazing job with my gel fill-in and provided excellent service! I wanted a Christmas set but didn't have any pictures for inspo and she went all out! I've never felt so comfortable at a nail salon before, but the staff here is so warm and conversation just flows. I am so happy to say that I have found my permanent go-to nail salon! read more

Julia B.

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6 years ago

I have been a customer at Ms. Z Nails for many years, and they are amazing! I have always left with a great manicure and/or pedicure. With an expansive menu, there are so many different options to choose from. My personal favorite is the Deluxe Pedicure. It is a great price and includes a 10 minute massage! I am still able to go during these times, and I feel very safe while doing so. Besides wearing a face mask, customers wash their hands before service and there are protective plexiglass shields on all stations. Customers are social distanced as well! Support a great local business who takes exceptional care of their clients! read more

Caleigh R.

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4 years ago

Kenneth and Diana are so personable, kind and genuine workers. They make sure every customer is accounted for and given the best quality service. They will provide you with beverages if needed and make sure you are completely comfortable. They both took my friend and me in even when they were about to close. They were more than happy to help us and they do an amazing job!! Nails will stay on for a long time and for a great price!! Cheaper than most salons and still AMAZING service and quality!! read more

Chiara A.

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1 year ago

Ms. Z Nail Salon is a hidden gem! Kenneth and Anne truly made our experience exceptional. They were incredibly patient and meticulous, taking their time to ensure me and my friends' nails looked perfect. The attention to detail was remarkable, and it's clear they take pride in their work. This salon is a must-visit for anyone looking for quality service and a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

John A.

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1 year ago

The customer service here is amazing. As a boyfriend only going for his girlfriend's nails, I was taken care of by the staff. The employees here are very friendly and welcoming. I don't know much about nails but I think my girlfriends nails look perfect so I would definitely come back. read more

Joe R.

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4 months ago

Great service my wife and daughters love it. My wife says for sure she'll be back. My daughter was smiling from ear to ear from the experience read more

Lisa H.

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1 year ago

Great salon! Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and aimed to please. If in the area again, I will be back!

Carla S.

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4 months ago

Favorite place in the area. Clean, efficient, quality and homey. Good for pedicures, and acrylics.

Sandra P.

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5 years ago

Steven did such a great job!! Love my nails. He was patient and gentle, which I also appreciated.

Oma Gonzalez G.

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9 months ago

Each and everyone that works there is fantastic! Great service and even better atmosphere!

Jessica H.

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11 years ago

Anna is the best and super sweet!

Chicago G.

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