This is by far the worst experience I have had. This place is borderline racist and sexist. Every time I have tried to get a manicure here I am turned away. I know that is based on my skin color and the fact that I am a male. I had my boss call and get an immediate scheduling but I was turned away when I walked in. I suggest that no one patronize this business. read more

This was my first time here and I'm sad to be writing a poor review. I went in for a no chip manicure. During the process, I told the nail technician that there were little pieces on my nails which would show as bumps. She was unhappy to hear my feedback and seemed annoyed that I was pointing this out. My cuticles were barely cut (what happened to the manicure part!?), the outline at the top of my nail beds was inconsistent, there are bumps in my nails from a careless cleaning, and I was cut during cleaning of my cuticles. The owner does not make you feel wanted or grateful for your business. read more

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Been here 15+ times over the years. Staff: Very experienced and most have been with the owner for years. Quality: Some variation from person-to-person, but the manicures are always careful, evenly shaped and color lasts for a week. Cleanliness: It's what you typically find at a "$20 manicure" location (Usually good, but sometimes they could do better). Definitely the best in the neighborhood. read more

After more than 7 years coming here, I think I am going to look for a new place due to 2 bad experiences in 1 month. I think the salon has new owners, and I am not impressed with their customer service and it seems quality of products may have gone down as well. I got a light pink no chip manicure at the beginning of August. Less than a week later, the pink polish changed to a streaky brown beneath the top coat. I asked a friend who used to do nails what she thought and she said it looked like my nails had either not been fully cured or the light they used to cure my nails wasn't compatible with the polish I chose. I went back to Salon Excursion, explained what happened, and asked them to redo my no chip (as usually they last me a month). They didn't seem apologetic at all, and to be honest, they seemed suspicious of me, as if I was lying about what happened, even though it was obvious my nails hadn't grown out and, as I mentioned the top coat was fully in tact so it was obviously some issue with the polish. Rude or not, they did agree I could come back later that week and they would redo my manicure. When I came back, they asked me if I wanted a regular manicure. I told them I paid for a no chip so I wanted a no chip again, and to be fair, they agreed to do a new no chip. However, then they asked me to pick the same color they did originally. After what happened, I did not want the same color because I thought there might be an issue with that particular polish. I felt pressured to pick another similar color though, because they seemed like that's what they wanted. So I picked a similar color. Well, a week later, and my new no chip is turning brown under my top coat AGAIN. I have *never* had this problem before in the 7 years I have been getting manicures. I'm not going to bother going back to complain again, because as I said, they weren't apologetic the first time, but this is very frustrating and disappointing, not to mention a waste of my time and money. By contrast, the salon I went to to have the second bad no chip removed (Zenails in Lincoln Park) told me if I ever had a problem like this from a manicure they did, I should alert them and they will take the product that caused it off the shelf. In other words, they seemed to value providing high quality service and product to their clients. Posting pics of my nails :( read more

Salon Excursion - Pink polish turning streaky brown under in-tact top coat. 2nd time in a month this has happened at Salon Excursion. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Worst no chip manicure. Staff was rude. Will never go back. Save you money for somewhere else!! read more

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Yay! I think I found my new nail salon and I have Yelp to thank for it. Now this is a place I could become a regular...it's a hell of a lot nicer than most of the hole in the wall nail salons I've been visiting, very clean, and the nail technicians are SO sweet! I called ahead to make an appointment today, but looks like you could probably walk in without a problem...although weekend days could be busy? Jenny did my pedicure and although she took FOREVER (my ADD was seriously kicking in after an hour) it was the best pedi I've had in a while...and my feet are now looking pretty enough to show off in sandals this weekend. Hannah did my manicure and she was so fast (yet still good) that she made up for the time I spent getting a pedicure. At $45 total for a mani/pedi it's about $5 more than I usually spend, but the massage they give you while your nails dry is worth $5 for me! And love Karen K's tip on the $40 special Mondays- Wednesdays...next time I'll be trying that! They gave me a card here, which they fill out each time I get a manicure, and the 8th mani is free...I'll probably be getting a lot of free manicures because I plan on making many trips back to Salon Excursion. read more

If you have a flexible schedule, you should definitely make your way to Salon Excursion Monday through Wednesday when both a manicure and pedicure is just $35. I came on a Sunday, so I paid a bit more but definitely felt like the service well warranted and was worth the cash expended. I brought my own polish, essie® loophole, and the molten chrome color was expertly applied. This was important as metallics often have streakiness, but there was none here. My time here was relaxing and there were plenty of magazines to help me get caught up on celebrity gossip in the US. I appreciated Salon Excursion's excellent attention to detail and the neck massage was a lovely, unexpected treat! read more

I had to change my review and lower rating a little. I have had athletes foot twice in my life, once in college (30 years ago) and the second time was after my most recent pedicure at this place a little less than a week ago. I have been coming here occasionally for a couple of years and this is the first time this has happened. I am not sure if they are trying to take short cuts now or what. Upon reflection, it was sort of odd that the foot tub was lined in cling wrap this time and never before. Maybe they did this thinking it would be better than going through the entire disinfecting process or maybe it was from the odd experience of the nail tech rubbing the nail brush all over my feet (that was a first). Either way, I am one who has a pretty good immune system, get pedicures monthly for years and so clearly it takes a lot for me to actually contract something like this. It's just a little spot between two toes so I am sure it will clear up quickly. It's still gross and could've been a lot worse if I had been exposed to a worse type of pathogen. read more

Absolutely thrilled with my experience. I got a dip manicure and the technician was so cautious and thorough. I did have to wait 30 minutes but I didn't have an appointment and wanted a service that not every technician is certified to do. Not only is my manicure totally flawless, the hand massage and shoulder massage was great. They were great about making sure I was comfortable and were mindful of my time. Will I be going back? Hands down, yes. Very happy with my experience. read more

Salon Excursion - My flawless dip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for a brow wax which went well and the woman was really nice...but $16 seemed a bit steep. Got roped into a mani by my friend and the best part was the MASSAGE(!) they give during it! The mani itself kinda sucked and lasted 4 days before chipping... read more

After my second attempt at powder nails at this shop, I think I have to give up. The first time I went, I was super impressed. They give you massage and the lady (I think her name was Holly) was super nice. Unfortunately I had a nail break less than a week later. So I went back and got it fixed. A couple days later one or two other nails broke. So I got those fixed. They fixed them for free but spending the time to keep going back made it aggravating. Holly was so nice & still gave me the neck/shoulder massage! Finally several days after the most recent fix I just got them all redone because one nail (the color) fell off completely. When I got them all redone I had a different nail tech and I don't know her name. She has sort of curly/wavy hair that she wears in a low braid. I thought she did a good job at the time but within a couple of days I could feel the nails coming off because when I ran my fingers through my hair, it (my hair) would get caught on several nails near the base of my cuticle. I tried to ignore it for a few days but finally on day six or so an entire nail fell off. There were two others that were loose. I called to get a repair appointment and went about 10 minutes early so they could start soaking the two off that hadn't fallen off yet. But no one started soaking my nails so the lady came over and seemed really angry about it (as if I made my nails come off). I don't know if the guy didn't tell her I had one that fell off in two or three that were loose. Didn't check all the nails she just checked the two that I pointed out plus the one that had lost the color. She started filing the surface of my nails aggressively and filed off the skin (which obviously hurt) then took a cotton ball with remover and wrapped it around my finger which of course was pulsating because she had just rubbed the skin off with a nail file. When she started started filing that nail again I had to tell her to stop filing my skin off. At that point she was visibly pissed off at me but I hadn't done anything wrong. I was getting my nails fixed because several of them were falling off and getting caught in my hair and one had fallen off completely, so I'm not really sure why she was mad at me. Anyway, she angrily fixed three, one more is starting to come off but obviously she was extremely rude & I won't be going back. I wanted to like the salon so much because it is right in my neighborhood but I guess I have to go back to my old nail shop. read more

Salon Excursion - Nail where she filed my skin - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got a pedicure and acrylic nails and was happy with the experience. I'm ashamed to say, I hadn't had a pedicure in probably a year at the time that I went, but she didn't seem to give me any hassle or make me feel self-conscious (or about my nails for that matter). I also have very challenging nails - my nail beds are abnormally tiny (hence why I need acrylic nails). Usually, at salons I hear "omg your nail beds are so small" and I'm just like "...yepp...not much I can do," but she just went to work, and definitely put the time in to make sure it was done right. Also, I got the basic nail polish rather than no-chip, and it has lasted through a beach vacation and gone two weeks without chipping (A lot of you probably know sand usually tears up nail polish). I'll definitely be going back! My only ask of the business is PLEASE have some sort of online booking so I can book while at work and looking at my calendar. You can book through BeautyNow, but the only options are basic manicure and pedicure. read more

Really enjoyed my pedicure here earlier this week! Walked in after work and only waited a few minutes, which was perfect for picking out my polish. Annie did a lovely job and was very thorough. The massage chairs were delightful and had magazines nearby to read. I even had a little shoulder massage while my toes dried under the fan table. Best part, I thought it was going to be $44, but it was only $35 (plus tip)! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

The quality of the nail service here is AMAZING. The woman who does waxing is wonderful- this review should not reflect badly on her. Unfortunately I recently had to find a new salon because the customer service is horrendous. They blatantly talk about you in Korean in front of you (oops- I speak the language). The front desk manager is an ASSHOLE misogynist prick who can do not wrong and is rude to customers and his staff (they are scared of him). He also doesn't speak English well, which would be fine if he wasn't so stubborn and rude about what he is trying to communicate. He is extremely unclear and unapologetic and then will tell you that you "do not listen" when he clearly isn't correctly saying what he means. I could go on and on but don't want to waste the time. This manager should be fired because his staff is talented and would be nicer if not for him. They do a great job, so if you don't care about people being rude then go! read more

Consistency counts for a lot in a world where fabulous fingers and treated toes are increasingly necessary. For me, anyway. Because like, this weather....is nearing "black level." So, red fingernails and purple toenails make the world JUST a little bit brighter...one phalange at a time. It's the little things, my pretties! Salon Excursion is consistent. Actually, they continue to improve. Their color selection is fantastic (Esse AND OPI, never crusty, always new colors), the staff is super sweet, it's just the right mix between "efficient" and "quality," and the chairs are comfortable. They even give you a mini-rubdown while drying and equip you with plastic bags for your just-polished feetsies. (Good in the cold weather months, hasta luego summer flip flopping season). Frugalista update: (M-W): $35 manicure + pedicure. In River North? Shut up. Yes, I'm serious. Or you can just opt for a pedicure and its....$35. So, right...budget a few extra minutes and make sure your next week of handshaking and e-mail typing are done with the most primly painted pippies, mmmmk? Excellent option for River North beauty recharge. read more

I hate to be the only "nay" sayer in the crowd but I had really bad experience here. My natural hair is dark blond. After I used over the counter color enhancing product, my hair caught some orange in it. I decided to see Jaton to fix it. I brought some picures and explained that I just want to go back to my NATURAL hair color. Jaton did not quite listen, he said he knows exactly what needs to be done, we need to darken the hair all over to eliminate the redness than put highlights over it. I never colored my hair before this experiment, so I decided to trust him, even though the color in the bowl seemed way too dark. After about an hour I had dark brown hair color. Answering to my concerns, Jaton assured me it may seem too dark now, but after he highlights i will be just the way I wanted it. Another hour passed, and here I am, looking like a zebra. I had to step out of the salon, came back in two hours. Jaton agreed the white and black combo does not look very natural (no kidding), so he'd fix it by putting caramel all over my hair. To me caramel is the light brown color you see in Starbucks caramel macchiato. Unfortunatelly, Jaton has his own ideas about color. I ended up with dark brown, almost black color all over. The contrast of my hair against my skin and fair blue eyes was so great, I did not need a wig to dress as a Halloween witch (it was a day before Halloween). I was speachless. "Don't worry, you'll get used to it" said Jaton. Really? For $200 (by the way who said this place was cheap?) I should walk out of this salon feeling LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS, not with some sort of a wig I needed to get used to. I understand Padma Lakshmi is a very beautiful woman and Jaton's favorite client. However, I did not want to look like her. I walked in hoping to be back to my sandy blonde. Instead, I walked out as a brunette. I wish he took his time and LISTEN to what I wanted instead of pursuing his "total makeover" ideas. read more

I am a self proclaimed manicure fanatic! I've probably been to every nail salon out there (okay, small fib) --but I've seen my fair share of bad and good ones. Salon Excursion is the BEST place to get a mani/pedi. The people here are soooo nice -- and each time you come in, you don't have to pick and choose which one is good - they all are! M-W is a special: mani/pedi for $37. They are so meticulous and do such a great job here. The hot towels and massages are the best!! You get a hot towel on your neck right before they polish your nails and another massage while you wait for your nails to dry. Once this place was discovered, getting my nails done elsewhere was a disappointment. This place is definitely a gem! read more

Salon Excursion is nestled on West Ontario, near Kingsbury and is one of the most reasonably priced manicure/pedicure combinations I have experienced, EVER! Monday through Wednesday, their current special is for a mani and pedi for only $35! But it doesn't stop there! Their nail techs massage your legs as they perform your pedicure and your arms and shoulders when they do your manicure!! They will even put a hot towel on your neck!! Oh, and did I mention they are QUICK!! My girlfriend and I went here right before Thanksgiving (and they were busy) and we were in and out within an hour...And that includes about 20 minutes of drying time!! It was phenomenal and we both were singing the praises of Salon Excursion! And they accommodate parties too. Great place, great value... I LOVE IT! :) read more

I am a perpetual nail biter, but every once in a while I give my fingers and my teeth a rest and let them grow. Then I find myself with terrible cuticles and the potential to have polish applied ever so carefully to my small, small bits of nail. The reason that I really liked this place is that the lady who gave me a manicure picked up her clippers, looked at each of my nails, set her clippers down and then just got to work polishing. I didn't get the "why are you even here" look that I tend to receive. They are also really reasonably priced, have very comfy chairs and give you arm and shoulder massages as part of the package. If I'm ever in this part of Chicago and not biting my nails I'll definitely visit them again. read more

This was my usual place for an inexpensive and relatively painless backwax. Give them a try if you're a vain guy about back hair.

I've read many reviews of the salon that talk about their mani/pedis, which truly are as great as everyone says...who else gives you a back massage at the end of your mani/pedi? What I haven't seen so far is one that talks about the other greatness that can be found at this salon. Enter...Jeton and Bardha. I first went to Jeton to have him cut and color my hair after I had my hair highlighted in NYC. I will preface this by saying I have very dark brown hair...nearly black and highlights have always looked very zebra like in my hair. I was on a makeover show in NYC, so they of course had an amazing professional colorist do my hair. I was worried coming to Chicago that I might not be able to find someone who was so great with dark hair and coloring. My sister was getting a mani/pedi one day at Salon Excursion and met an awesome guy named Jeton. While talking he mentioned that he is Padma's, the host of Top Chef, hairstylist. I figured if he knew how to work with her hair, which is similar in color and texture to my own, that he would do a good job with mine. I am not lying when I say he gave me the best haircut I had had in years and the color was outstanding. It wasn't brassy or overly striped and the cut fell perfectly. Jeton really sees hair as an art and doesn't just start right away. He spends about 10 minutes talking to you and looking at pictures to make sure what you're asking for and what he's thinking are on the same page AND that whatever style you want will look good with your coloring and features. He always deep conditions my hair when I come in and after cutting and blowing out my hair, he shapes my hair while it's dry to make sure it looks polished and falls well. I can't say enough great things about Jeton and his dedication to the craft of cutting and coloring hair. Plus, he's a pleasure to talk to. I guess I could go on, but you probably get the gist. Finally, I cannot leave out Bardha. One day she told me she would love to work on my eyebrows. I hadn't had them waxed in a while, as I had just been plucking to maintain, but I decided to go for it. Once again, I was very pleasantly surprised. She takes as much care with eyebrows as Jeton does with hair. She waxes, shapes and tweezes to give you a perfect shape for your face. I'm just happy I found a one-stop shop where I can go for all my beauty needs. Plus, I figure maybe some fans of their mani/pedi will read this and decide to give Jeton or Bardha a try. They are the best at what they do and are both such warm people. read more

Word on all of the other great reviews. I stumbled in here yesterday after enjoying the sun for a few hours in Erie Park. The sign outside advertised a $35 mani/pedi special which sounded like a bargain so I wandered in. They were able to start on me right away, but shortly thereafter (around 4ish) things got busier. This was the most upscale $35 treatment I've ever received. It actually got me really pissed off about the $60 I spent on a manicure at Red Door a few weeks ago - RIP OFF! The lady I had here was as meticulous as they come and she did a fantastic job. I've been admiring my perfect pale pink fingertips all day. This isn't the place to go if you're in a time crunch because they really take their time with you. But the hot towels and massages are soooo worth it! My only complaint was that when I put closed-toed shoes on over 5 hours after my pedicure, one of my toes STILL managed to smudge. I would think the polish should be completely dry by then, but maybe it was old or something? I'll definitely be back here though... this is the best nail spot I've found in a long time! read more

I've been searching for the perfect nail salon for months now. This place gets 5 stars for the mere fact that I have no reason to go anywhere else in Chicago to get my nails done with the straight bullets and points... - they use hot towels (just go and see what i mean)! - they take their sweet time working on you - the customer service is wonderful - the massage is amazing - the prices are amazing - My nails look great And... They're right next door to Reza's which has the best buffet ever which can totally make for a day of spoiling!!!!! !! read more

I am pretty sure that if I'd rather drive 25 minutes to my old nail salon in Evanston than walk two blocks to this place for a manicure... it can't be good. I've been here a handful of times - my mom and I both live nearby so it's an easy place to go for nails and they're generally great with walk-ins. And every time I've been here, I've left wishing I hadn't wasted my time. Twice now, I've had some kind of a muscle pulled in my hand or thumb or something from the hand massage the woman has given me. (Seriously!) Also, I am convinced they refill their near-empty bottles of polish with some sort of polish-filler that isn't the actual color. I usually get Fiji, and it always ends up looking runny and chipping within 24 hours. I also don't find it to be a very clean place. So, yes. Not a fan. read more

Never given a bad review online and never believed in it until now. Where do I even start on this one. From the beginning the girl doing my nails clearly did not want to. I had called ahead and was told to come in at that time. May I also add that I am a Cosmo teacher and am used to mediocre nail services from my students as they are learning. I didn't make a huge deal about this as everyone has off days. I came in for a full set- pretty easy service. She replied "whatever" to me several times upon asking me how I wanted my nails. All I wanted was a quick full set, nothing fancy. Almost every cuticle bled, even after I told her she was hurting me. My nails look terrible, they are all lifting and 2 have snapped due to thin acrylic. I have been getting acrylics for about 10 years and this is the worst one yet. I came back in to have someone fix them and straighten them out 4 days later and the manager told me she didn't have time. I didn't yell or get snotty, just showed her my 2 broken nails plus all the lifted ones. No sorry, no oh let me fix that....just we have no time. I spent $60 to have bloody cuticles and to turn around to spend another $60 elsewhere to get them fixed. Terrible customer service. Tried to do this the right way which is address them and express my concerns privately but was basically told to shove off. read more

I really wanted to like this place, I really did. I got really pretty colors for my mani-pedi, the staff uses gloves and the space is pretty clean looking. However, I noticed the lady who did my mani-pedi using some sort of powder/glue of my toe nail. Maybe my nail had chipped a little and she was fixing it up? I've never experienced this before. Come to find my WHOLE toe nail had broken off by her rough buffing and cutting or whatever the hell she did. I guess she was trying to glue my nail back together. Bravo, lady, it took me days to notice/for it to fall off. So now I have four cute, pink, sparkley nails and a toe with NOTHING on it. Maybe that's why the lady who did my nails didn't really say anything to me, not even general small talk. I also found it really weird that everyone had on name tags like "Manda" or "Jenny" when clearly, these were not these ladies' names. $45 wasted. okay, maybe not wasted, my manicure is still looking cute, I'll give them that. I just hope my toe nail actually does grow back. read more

Worst and most expensive mani pedi I have ever gotten in the area. Period. Suzy refused to redo a nail after it was clearly not painted or filed properly. She simply said I can't when I asked her to. I dropped it and just couldn't wait to get out of there. It was my first and last time at this place. read more

Salon Excursion - Day 0 of my no chip by Suzy. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place! My friend works a few blocks away and told me this place rocks so when in search a place to get some relaxation and girl talk in, we chose excursion. First off, the people working here and super friendly and not pushy at all. The place was full on a Tuesday evening at 6:30. They were able to fit us in (as walk-ins) for a mani+pedi. At $35 for both, you can't go wrong, especially with the great job they do here. Not only are they detailed in the process, but they give you a real nice shoulder rub and special massage on your tootsies and hands/arms. If you feel in the mood to bring your furry friend, or a bottle of wine it seems to be ok with them! Overall, a great find in this part of the hood. Nice clean facility, with reasonable prices and great service! Also they have a frequent customer card. After so many services you get a free manicure. Bonus! Thank you Salon Excursion for a nice evening! read more

My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and brought a bottle of wine and some cups. This place is byob which is great and there is no fee for bringing booze. Monday through Wednesday you can get a mani and pedi for 35 dollars. They did a great job and had lots of colors to choose from. This place is great! We will be back. We also got a punch card so our 7th mani is free. read more

This is my favorite spot in Chicago for a walk-in, no-frills manicure. The technicians have tremendous attention to detail and take the needed time to complete a good manicure. Mine typically last eight or nine days when I get them here (versus five to six if I do them myself or so somewhere else). Plus, for those who don't mind laying their heads down right at the manicure table, they offer a very nice neck/shoulder rub that lasts close to 10 minutes -- that's in addition to the regular hand/arm massage and the "let's rub your shoulders for a couple of minutes when you start drying" treatment. It may seem a little odd at first, but it's worth it! They have a good color selection as well, (regular polish and gel) and the location is conveniently on the west edge of River North. The atmosphere isn't luxurious by any means, but I'm okay with that given that I can always walk in -- even on a weekend afternoon -- and be treated almost immediately. The price is decent ($15 for a regular manicure, I believe, $39 for a mani/pedi Monday-Wednesday). Like most salons, they take credit cards, but it is best to have your tip money ready in cash. read more

Super grossed out. My best friend and I went for pedicures and after she got a horrible infection on her toe and can barely walk. She went in to show the manager and he could have cared less. Will never go here again and they need to keep it more sanity or they will have more issuss. read more

Great service. Very friendly and well trained staff. Well priced. Walk ins usually accommodated. Over the years I have tried many nail salons in the city, this is now my go to place. No chip lasts 2 -3 weeks. read more

I love this salon. They do such quality work and it lasts for much longer than other mani-pedis I get from other places. M-W the cost for a mani-pedi is $35. I believe it's $45 on other days, but I may be wrong. The good part about the deal, is that if you pay for the combo, but don't have time to do one, they give you a card that indicates you've paid so you can come back and get whichever one you didn't do that day. I'm not sure how long it is good for, but I just went back the next day when I had more time. I've been here solo and with groups and they've always been accommodating. read more

I came here for a no-chip manicure, after paying $39 (extremely expensive, not including tip), I expected a perfect manicure. Upon inspection, I realized she had not pushed back or trimmed my cuticles at all. I called and asked to come back the next day to have the manicure redone. I arrived at my appointment, sat down to explain the issue, showed her he cuticles she didn't tend to, to which she began to argue and raise her voice at me. I stayed and tried to explain that no good manicure I've had in the past has overlooked my cuticles and $39 is expensive for a manicure not to tend to the whole fingernail/cuticle. I continued to get push back from her and she continued to yell at me. I left without getting my manicure fixed. I don't recommend this salon to anyone. Save your money and find a salon that employs competent nail techs and also one that won't yell at you if you aren't pleased with their work. This place sucks. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The girls there do a wonderful job with manis and pedis and you get so pampered for such a low price!! Major massage, hot towels, more massage while you are drying, sitting in massage chair thrones for a pedi, I could go on and on. They have a special Sunday-Tuesday or Wednesday, I can't remember but a manicure and pedicure together are only $35!!! The surroundings are not fancy but who cares?? The service is great and I cannot recommend this place enough. They have PILES of magazines to read while you are waiting or drying. Everyone there is super sweet plus you can walk in anytime and be accommodated. Hana and Jenny are my favorites but I know Sunny does a great job and so does Shelly. You really can't go wrong. read more

This is a great neighborhood place. I work down the street so I am here every week for nail services or to see Bardha for other services like waxing/facial. Shelly, the owner, is super sweet and she will know your name only after a few visits. I am rough on my nails so they chip at odd time... but not to fear... shelly is here to fix it. They are great about massaging your arms/legs and legs with any nail service which is a treat. You also get a warm wash cloth too. Bardha is great as well and really takes the time to shape your eyebrows exactly they way you want them. She uses a different kind of wax (it's pink) that is gentle and much better than the regular wax used at lets say Sisters. I am never red or in pain after any wax and I am never left sticky from wax residue. Big bonus on the frequent visitor for manis too! read more

I have been going to Kinzie Nail and Salon for years and thought it could never be replaced. I was wrong! Don't think twice about not going here and read this review if you want a little persuasion! First, go for the deals. I paid $60 including tip on their weekday special. Call to make sure the pricing for both mani/pedi are accurate. Businesses prices get changed and so I would call and confirm about their specials and when those are. This guy deserved his 20% tip. Sure, the place isn't a 4 star salon but I did see how they disinfect the tools - and that matters to me more than decorations. I felt like my nails were getting the treatment of the queen. He was carefully painting and repainting, massaging, taking care of my cuticles, everything was done to perfect quality and I didn't realize that this much time could exist when it came to getting a manicure and pedicure (in a deal!) I think it is best to go on a morning weekday (if you can permit it) because you're their first customer and the store is pretty empty. It's been almost a full week and for not getting a no-chip, I feel like I got one. My pedicure is perfect and my nails are beginning to grow for my mani- but all the nailpolish is still on. Great for a stop in before a vacation getaway, or a wedding weekend. I am not the type to get my nails done a lot - but this was worth every penny! read more

Went for their $35 mani/pedi special and I had a pretty good experience. Decent selection of polishes, massage chairs that actually work, and they give you a nice leg and neck/shoulder massage complete with hot towel rubs. I was a klutz and ruined 4 of my fingernails on the way to the dry station, but the lady was very nice about it and redid them for me without a problem (needless to say she got a hefty tip). Only negative thing I have to say is my lady seemed to not want to be at work that day or something, because I didn't get as good of a massage as usual. Not a big deal as we all have those days, and she did do a very good job on my nails. FYI: - They only allow for tips to be in cash, but you can charge the cost of your services - They allow dogs inside read more

This is my go to nail spot in chicago. I've been coming here for 5+ years. Efficient and super friendly service. My nails always last for over a week with traditional nail polish. Recently updated space and now they have TVs too. Cash only for tips. Everything 10th visit is a free manicure. read more

Ended up here right before the holiday when my normal place was jammed to the gills...eeekkkk, no I cannot wait for an hour! Who can see family and friends without looking totally put together?!?!?! When my no chip mani looked like a mangled dog, I was in a time crunch for a quick fix. Stopped in and got me right in. They removed my no chip in no time. They have lots of different no chip colors...Essie, OPI, Gelish, and I think CND. TONs. The girl did a great job with the nail job. $35, not terrible, not the cheapest...somewhere in the middle. To top it off, they give a great little massage on your hands and even a good shoulder massage?! NICE! Tips are accepted in cash only! read more