excellent location plenty of parking super friendly place ,nicely decorated super clean the massage chair gives you the best relaxing time ask for Olga you won't be disappointed the best nail service,they text you the day before as a reminder come check it out then you'll tell your friends and family read more

waisted my time, money and nerves! terrible! I do much better at home! this was my first time there I've tried bec it's near to our house. I did regular no chip manicure and it's terrible! My worst manicure ever! Master name was Olga. I will never go there again and don't recommend for anyone! read more

Nails & Spa Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Betty is amazing! I don't go anywhere else for my pedicures! Love her studio! She is the best!!!

Price is reasonable. This is my second time here and it's been a great experience. Cici did my no chip and pedi, both were great. My 8 year old daughter had a polish change for $5 and she loved it. read more

Recommend this place.nice and new renovation. Mostly is clean. Don't forget to book for appointment. Will be back for the nail chip. read more

Nails & Spa Studio - Final result for pedicure. Thick and clean. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Betty and her wonderful staff, Ceecee and Anna will definitely take care of you. All around a well run nail salon. read more

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I've gotten gel 'no chip' polish done here twice. I will not be going back. The first experience was just okay, but I wanted to give them another shot since this was the highest yelp rated nail salon nearby and reasonably priced. Second time I made an appt for pedi and gel mani. Worst pedicure chair, horribly worn and I witnessed a few pedicures while I was there-never saw anyone even begin to clean the bowls. Speaking of their utensils, the nail file was definitely well used prior to my arrival, I don't want to even think about the rest. Polish didn't last long either. For the mani, I wanted a lavender & found the perfect shade. Sorry- they were out. My backup purple would have been fine but the whole debacle with faulty equipment and a tech who didn't seem to care left me with a weird blue-ish gray, not great. You'd think if the light machine she was using didn't work the employee should simply switch it BUT NO, why do that, that would make my nails turn out the right color. Overall not a relaxing environment and you can only tip in cash. Not a salon I will waste my money at in the future. read more

Nails & Spa Studio - In some light it looked KINDA lavender, but does this look purple to you?! The faulty UV light machine really f'd up my mani. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

I got my nails done here about 5 days ago and they are still looking great. I went on a Tuesday and they were doing a $10 manicure special. So, I was in. Everyone here was super friendly and it was clean. I may have finally found a nail place I will go back to! read more

Nice salon. Clean and staff is friendly. I was glad they were able to see me same day and was impressed with overall manicure quality.

My first visit was not pleasant. I made an appointment for no chip manicure and regular pedicure. They have very tight schedule, so the work was done rush. There is gel cured on my skin, and black fiber sealed in my nail color. And she didn't explain to me how much is it cost, nor show me the price list. She just put $54 on my account. When I asked, she said it is $30 for no chip and &25 for pedicure, and $1 discount? Their equipment is old and not clean. The gel color is almost run out and dried. With the amount they charge, you can get better service at other place. Will never come back again! read more

When it comes to getting my nails done, I get very selective and I put lot of thoughts in choosing a salon. Based on the reviews and smaller distance I booked an appointment here for a no chip acrylic nail extensions. It costed me 35$ and they accept tips ONLY by cash. The process took around 45 minutes. Do take an appointment. I am giving 4/5 because it would be better if they had someone who could communicate better. Otherwise, the work is done well and neat. read more

They are the best! Super clean & VERY talented. Betty & Anna are the best. They have gone out of their way to accommodate special requests, match colors to the event, game or just our mood. read more

There are thousands of nail salons within the Chicagoland area, right? Well...I live, work and play within the city limits but...I make the drive to Buffalo Grove for THE best nail technician in the WORLD! Her name is Linh...and I don't and wouldn't travel this far for anyone else!! Seriously. Great salon! Clean, new, comfy, the newest and best selection of polish colors, top name-brand lotions, great trashy-gossip magazines, a full candy dish at the "drying" table, etc. nothing but the best! Upon sitting, you are offered a tasty beverage, additionally offered, if you would like your rings to be put into a "sonic cleaning machine" while they're getting pampered. Prices are fantastic. Huge mall parking lot with available parking...always! Whether you just want to zone out, read a book and not speak or you're a Chatty-Cathy, you will be accommodated. Get your "Frequent Flyer" card and after the 10th manicure you receive $10 off your next visit! Note: There is a To-Go sushi place right next door, which I haven't tried yet, but Linh told me that many of her clients nibble during their pedicures. Just might have to try that! Manis-Pedis AND Sushi? Pretty much as close to heaven as it gets! read more

Came here for a mani/pedi (3rd time) and it gets better every time! From the minute you walk in til the minute you leave the staff is super attentive and so nice. The pedicure is nothing short of amazing, from the scrub, the massage and then the hot stone massage (yes 2 massages!). Last time I had a manicure here it lasted an entire 10 days, which is pretty much unheard of. I will definitely be back next time I am in that part of town. read more

I've been here 3 times now. The first two times I had a mani/pedi and it was very relaxing and done well. It lasted a good amount of time, and the prices are very reasonable! You even pay a little less if you use cash instead of credit card. The last time I went I got the no chips manicure. I've had no chip in the past and usually it starts to chip within 2 weeks. This manicure didn't have one single chip until the 19th day!!! Even now, over 3 weeks later, I've only have the one small chip!! Best no chip manicure ever! ( I should also mention, I'm an RN and wash my hands constantly at work, and it has still held up!!) I used to live down the road from this place and never went here, now that I found it, I live 30 minutes away and make the drive rather then going some place closer!! read more

Maybe I need to give them another shot, but the first impression was definitely off putting ... It started with when I called to make reservations, the lady that answered The phone was so snooty and rude... As for my manicure, the lady who did my nails was cold and came off unfriendly... the manicure itself came out alright but nothing spectacular. Not to mention she cut me twice and made me bleed. I would have appreciated some acknowledgment of having cut me as there was visible blood on my finger, but she just ignored it! .... At one point, there was a visible piece of lint on my nail polish and she just ignored it and painted over it. My nails were filed unevenly and that really bothered me. She seemed to not really care. I appreciate the nail polish selection but will not be returning. There are better places read more

I'm not a writer nor an expert on pedicures. I'm just a man that believes you should occasionally (and with moderation) TREAT YO SELF, and also your feet, because they take you places. So on such a day, I walked into this place to get my... second or third? pedicure ever. Naive me thought I would walk into an empty store (it was a random Thursday late morning), and they would swarm me like bees to mountain dew. To my surprise there were a good amount of people there, but luckily I was able to get started almost immediately. As I sat there, feet soaking in warm water and me playing with the massage features of my chair, I thought to myself, maybe life isn't so bad. And as I alternated lifting my feet from the water so that the attendant (and phone manager) could do her various things, I wondered if maybe the world just needs to chill out with this terrorism and ebola nonsense and just get their nails done. Also I was following a live blog of Apple's Ipad announcement. Anyway after my callused feet had been restored, so too was my callused soul. I had overheard on the phone that this place charges less for cash payment vs credit, So I plopped down my cash/tip (27 total) and was on my way, my feet once again ready for their designed task. In the future maybe I'll make an appointment, to avoid the dread of being turned away. Also in the future I may turn down the lotion they put on your legs at the end. I feel like the exfoliating is as far as I need to go (the pedicure goes soak, nail trim/clean, pumice/emory board, exfoliant, then lotion). Also I didn't get polish but maybe i'll experiment... for science. Relevant note, there was a dude next to me and as any two dudes in a nail salon do, we formed an instant bond cemented with silent nods. Sadly I believe he had a worse experience than me, as he was having a slightly annoyed discussion with his attendant over proper technique or something. To be fair, his feet looked swollen and... plump sausage-like. Also later he got nicked with the scissors and needed a band-aid. Yikes. read more

Seriously a great place to get your nails done. I went in for a mani/pedi on a busy Saturday morning but didn't really have to wait long at all. I will also say that my manicures usually do not go very long at all without chipping, and this place I went close to a week without any chips. That's longer than most no-chip manicures last on me! This place has a lot of 5-star reviews for a reason. It's awesome! read more

I just had one of the BEST manicures of my life at this establishment! I am visiting from out of town, found this place on yelp, and decided to give it a try. Yes, it helps to have an appointment - and they fit me in last minute :) I took the tip about paying with cash (thank you). My favorite part about this place? NO TELEVISIONS! It truly was a spa atmosphere with pleasant music. This place is clean and refreshing. If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to place! read more

This is my first ever so called gel nail extensions experience with them. My overall experience was not good coz: a. I asked and paid them for gel nails and they did was acrylics. I ask them that this seems to be acrylics as they were using powder and liquid, but the attendant replied that it is gel. She LIED as i confirmed that once I reached home. b. the finishing of nails were not perfect, it was OK c. they last only for less than 2 weeks, came out by themselves d. attendant was so cold not so welcoming e. the procedure was not clean. dust everywhere I'am giving 2 stars coz the nails were looking OK and I didn't catch any infection. Would NOT recommend anyone to try Acrylics/Gel Extensions in this salon PS: suggest me if you know better salon nearby :) read more

I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. The first time my mom came down from Lake Forest and met me here for pedicures, and the second time (last night), I came in solo. It had been months since I came in, but they remembered me and asked where my mom was! As I was getting my nails done, they had a bunch of regulars walked in and they were all greeted warmly. I can't wait to become a regular myself! The polish section is impressive and it doesn't look like they overuse thinner! Big plus. I'm a big fan of super thorough pedicures... I've been places where they just kind of soak your feel, remove your polish, slap some lotion on, repaint, and then call it a day. I love it when they get into it and really get the gunk out (pushing cuticles back, getting crud out from under your nails, callous treatment, etc.). This place does not disappoint! They also use a brush to apply something to your toes (I assume something to help the polish stay?) before the paint goes on. That felt AMAZING. The work here is thorough and high-quality. Normally when I get my nails done, I like to sit back with the latest trashy celebrity gossip and catch up on People, US Weekly, OK, Life & Style, Star, etc. They have a great selection of current gossip magazines, but my tech was engaging and chatty . He also teasing the owner's dogs who were obediently sitting on a chair the corner. They were SO CUTE. But, I think the best part was the fact that they let me stay in the pedicure chair while my feet were drying and let me hold their amazingly well-behaved 8-month-old Maltipoo, Riley. The dog just sat quietly on my lap, snuggled into my neck, gave kisses, and never barked. Seriously... I sat there for a good 45 minutes (even more) petting the dog while my toes dried. I was in HEAVEN. However, if hanging with a cute puppy isn't your thing, the dogs are incredibly well-trained and obedient. The Maltipoo and a smaller Yorkie mix (Pepper) were sitting on an armchair in the corner and NEVER GOT DOWN, even when their mom came into the salon and when a toy fell from the chair to the ground. They clearly wanted to, but are trained to stay on the chair so they don't bother the customers who don't necessarily want a dog around. I, however, am not one of those people, and always welcome the opportunity to pet and hold a dog. The owners talked to everyone in the shop while they worked on each client. They have such a friendly atmosphere in here, and they make you feel so welcome and taken care of. Puppies + amazing service + friendly owners. I am happy to report I am their newest regular. Oh and did I mention my top quality pedicure was only $22!?!?! *Note: the dogs are not here all the time, I think they just happened to be here the evening I stopped in. read more

Nails & Spa Studio - My pedicure buddy Riley! - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

I did enjoy my mani-pedi, the price was right, the massage chair was top notch. The only bad thing was the receptionist kept answering the phone and taking reservations while doing my fingernails, BIG BUMMER. I couldn't relax 8( Disheveled, messy front desk and mani table....... Great work from pedi gal though! I'll go back in case I caught them on a bad day read more

I dont know WHY this place is getting 5 stars. My experience was a complete opposite. I made an appointment for an eyebrow wax and pedi/mani. When I walked in, I was not greeted right away, because the girl at the front was too busy chatting away, then FINALLY she turned away and asked if I can be helped. Then, as I'm picking out my colors, I'm also waiting for somebody to approach me and help me to my seat, yet after 7 minutes, NOBODY helped and the girl at the front (whom I found out later was the OWNER) kept on chatting. Then, after I asked If I'm gonna get my nails done today, she ROLLS her eyes at me, NO JOKE! This is the owner of the salon. Then the lady who was supposed to do my nails was also the rolling of the eye type, completely unaccommodating! Will NOT be coming back, no matter how cheap it is. You get what you pay for read more

Love this Muriel on the wall .... Says it all! I've been going here for a couple years and it's really a nice shop. The owner Betty goes out of her way to accommodate customers and she is very Covid friendly. This time I mentioned I have a wedding on Sunday and could I buy the polish in case I get a boo boo and she says just take polish and bring back next week. So sweet! I also was there one day when it was storming out and she walked out with big golf umbrellas and literally walked people to their cars. This is exceptional service and she and the 2 others are wonderful manicurists. I'm happy to come here!! The place is...: read more

I just walked into the nail shop, because I was eating next door. As my daughter and I walked in , she explained to the lady we wanted manicures and pedicures. The lady sitting in the first seat stated "We DON'T TIME"! It is only 3:53pm; I was shocked all I could do is walk out! I will never visit this place again or recommend it to anyone. What type of customer service was that! read more

I've been here three times now and I'm sure I'll be back again. It's a really nice place... Complimentary beverages as you wait, loads of colors, and their prices are awesome. The only complaint I have is I got a no-chip manicure here a few weeks ago, and it dried wrinkley on a few of my nails. They didn't fix it or smooth it out, and when I got home and washed my hand, the water actually got under the polish on those wrinkled nails and it ended up peeling off... I paid extra for a manicure that would last longer, but ended up having to repaint my nails anyways as soon as I got home. I'm not a complainer, but I was disappointed with that. Other than that, it's a cool place. read more

I came here because the place I usually go to couldn't take me last minute and I NEDED my nails fixed because one broke and I just couldn't wait much longer. I called here and the owner said she could take me whenever I got there. The nail salon was very clean, and the owner (not sure of her name) was very nice and polite. she did my full set and did a really good job!!! My nails look nice and neat again! read more

Nails & Spa Studio - Full set acrylics with pink polish & some glitter! - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Very little chemical smell, great staff, complimentary beverages, magazines galore, bright and sunny. They just started carrying a polish line that is free of the "big five" harmful ingredients. Deluxe pedi is a relaxing experience and very reasonable. Some of the pedi chairs need to be replaced but I am sure that's on their radar. Appears to be family owned and operated - they truly seem to care about the business and their clients (whereas other places feel like a fast food equivalent). Appointments highly recommended. Walk ins don't usually get lucky. This is the only place I will go now! read more

Very good experience here! I got the nu pedicure and a no chip mani. The pedicure was extremely relaxing and both services were fairly priced. I was very impressed with their huge selection of no chip colors. Most salons carry only a few because of the cost of the no chip polish but they had a great selection. The work itself was meticulous. I felt like I was truly getting the best service. My only suggestion to them would be switching up the mainstream pop music for something a bit more relaxing. read more

You know, form a guy's perspective we really do not take care of our nails that great. Even if you we do the chances we go to nail salon are not always the greatest. I was introduced to the owner of Nails & Spa Salon, Lihn, and she told me to come. My first time in was after a competed in a 250k and thought a mani-pedi wouldn't hurt. They were closing but stayed open so I could get in. They told me that I had some blisters on my toes and under my toe nails and I didn't know about either. I mean, when do you ever look at your toes. Good thing to because the blister under my toenail when all the way to the bottom of my foot. Could had been an issue later. Glad they recognized that. It's a nice nail salon that is not the over feminine style that would make a guy feel unmasculine or intimidated. The open atmosphere is very nice and every one is quick with a hello and how can I help you. They get you in quick and go straight to work. I chew my nails and pick at my cuticles and she told me how I can help prevent them from getting bad. I really like this place. They are always busy, which I guess shows other people like it too, but they are always able to fit me in when I just stop by. Staff is nice. Owner is nice. Price is better than comparable. I live in Arlington Heights and there are places all around me and I still drive to Buffalo Grove for Nail & Spa Salon. read more

I've been here twice and the service was good. They were always able to get me in quickly and have a large selection of colors.

Update 6/25//16: A lot has changed. Sure it's ok, but with some turnover of good people, and somewhat "cliquish". I feel like I don't matter at all when I walk in, or when my nails are being done, and they rarely have availability -- guess they are very busy with their favorite regular clients, but wow. You might like the place, but unless you're a SAHM with free time during the day, good luck getting them to schedule you in. You have to make appts. And maybe if you dress up and put on loads of makeup they'll be nice to you. Have tried several others in the last year, will post reviews on those when I can. Original: I LOVE THIS PLACE! I've been getting pedicures regularly for over a decade now, and since moving I just took a chance on this place based on Yelp reviews. Seriously, this place is beyond great. The pedicure itself was fabulous, but the people, the atmosphere, the owner, the whole vibe, just so wonderful! The owner really cares if you are relaxes and enjoying your experience. Doesn't hurt that there are two very well-behaved and adorable pups peeking at you over the arm of their big comfy chair :) A++++! And can't forget, very affordable. This will be my new "regular" place for pedis. (Sorry not manis, though, I have another fabulous resource who does my fingers that I'll post another review on. I'm sure the manis here are great, but I love my fingernail tech, if I lived closer she'd be doing my pedis too. I drive an hour to her for my fingernails. :) ) read more

My go to mani lady was out of town and I really needed my nails done for the weekend. I came by on a Wednesday afternoon around 2pm thinking it wouldn't be busy and they told me I have to come back at 7:45pm as that was there next available spot. Really? For just a polish change? You've got to be kidding me, oh well, lesson learned, make an appointment even if its for a 15 minute appointment. I came in that evening at 7:45pm and had Anna do my polish change. For $6 it's a great deal for a polish change as she even filed my nails and did 4 coats of nail polish total which is awesome. She did a great job, was careful and fast, and now almost a week later nothing has chipped. I'm very loyal to my nail girl but if I'm ever in a a nail pickle, this will be my go to place as it's affordable, $12 for mani and $25 for pedi and they do an excellent job or at least Anna did an excellent job. Oh and they kept the doors open so that it didn't smell like chemicals or nail polish in the salon which I loved as well. I wish they had a more creative name as well instead of just nails and spa but that's okay, I will certainly be back to use their services in the future when I need them. read more

"I've been to many nail salons over the years but this place goes above and beyond. There is something special about being greeted by your first name as you walk in. The prices are very good. The owner is sweet. Great atmosphere. :)" read more

The owners of this place are beyond polite..... Genuinely care about their customers and their satisfaction! Every nail tech here is very pleasant and the ones that worked with me did a fantastic job. Nails turn out great and you leave feeling pampered and relaxed! I will be back for every fill and pedicure. :) THUMBS UP. ________________ Update, 2/25/2013. Update, 2/25/2013. The owner passed me on to someone else, felt rushed in my last few experiences, ended up feeling like one of many and quality wasn't the best. Found new salon thats farther but worth the drive. Sorry it didn't work out Nails & Spa. I believe they got busier, and quality and over all experience went down. :( read more

This is my favorite place to get my nails done. I usually get the no chip and i am very impressed by the quality because it stays on for 3 weeks sometimes. My mom and my friend started going here as well and they've enjoyed their experience. The place is clean, cozy, and affordable. Just FYI make an appointment for services since they are busy and cant always take walk ins. read more

Do NOT come here!! I used to come here for years when Toli worked here but ever since she left, there is nobody good to go to. After she left, another client recommended that I go to another girl that works here. The first time I went to her, I got a manicure and pedicure and she filed all of my nails unevenly. I thought it was just me who noticed that but a week later, I went to go get a manicure at another salon and the girl at the other salon told me "it looks like a different person did each of your nails because they all look different and are uneven." So I know it wasn't just me... It was pretty bad but not the worst that could happen. The worst happened a few days ago at this place. I needed a manicure and the other place I typically go to didn't have any openings so I decided to give this place another try. I made an appointment with Amy. From the moment I got there, she tried to rush me the entire time. She did my manicure in 10 minutes!! You can imagine the quality of a 10 minute manicure! Then she quickly rushed me to dry my nails. I thought she was rushing me because she had another customer (even though I made an appointment) but while I was drying my nails, she was on her phone. It was now 7:45 and the place closes at 8:00 and she was the only one left so I guess she wanted to leave... So at this point, which was 10 minutes into drying my nails, she comes up to me to check if they're dry (and anybody who has done nails knows that it takes longer than 10 minutes to dry!) and she messes up the one nail she checked and then didn't even fix it even though I told her that she smeared it!!! At this point, I was so frustrated and disappointed that I just left. It's really terrible because I used to go there every week for years to get manicures, pedicures, and no-chip manicures, tip them very well each time, and this is how they treat a loyal client. I would much rather pay a few dollars extra and get a quality manicure elsewhere. read more

Nails & Spa Studio - The terrible manicure I got. It's not the light shining weird on the nails, this is actually the terrible job that was done. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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This is a great salon. The owner is very nice and very professional. I originally went there because I bought a coupon for a manicure/pedicure. I liked it so much I keep going back. I live in Northbrook, but it's only a 10 minute ride. Ask for Mandy-she's really nice and does a great manicure and pedicure. I'm really happy that I found Nails and Spa Studio. In addition, Mandy does the best brow wax I've ever had. Keep up the good work! read more

Love it! So clean with the same pricing as other nail places like it. Manicures last forever!

Great place and staff. They seemed a little surprised when I asked for mani pedi. I'm guessing not many guys go here. Oh well, it's almost 2012. Ask for Dania. Sweet and best of all, she doesn't chat! I love a peaceful service. read more