Neighborhood spot that gets the job done. Two very friendly ladies working there, check them out!

Isaac is the new owner and he did such a great job! So creative and my nails never break! Perfect spot for fills and acrylic! read more

Top Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The owner has been around for 40 years I've heard. That's great but sometimes some good things must come to an end. The place is outdated, the customer service is passive aggressive. The owner insists on customers putting their first AND last names with their phone numbers on a sign in sheet. I can see this for Covid tracking purposes but a last name? When asked why, the owner is defensive&rude. There seems to only be two employees there who make up their hours and pretty much do what they want. I requested a certain shape for my nails and got whatever shape the nail tech wanted to give me. My skin was pinched a couple of times by the electric drill as to which the nail tech tried to imply it was my fault. That is showing it is time to give up doing nails. My nails appeared to be a mix of almond, round, and "whatever." This is one of those things where if you can't do your own nails and EVERY other place is booked/closed then make this place your very LAST resort if you absolutely have to. That was my case because I just couldn't go back to work with how my nails were. If you have other options USE THEM! read more

Love the massage chair and the green tea very friendly I swear I only come the massage chair & green tea lol love this place

I've been here several times. They are always so kind and remember little details about you even if it's been a minute. They did my wedding nails and I LOVE THEM. Shout out to Lienhoa read more

Top Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great place! I have been coming here since 2005 and have never had a problem. All the ladies are wonderful! They will do long or short nails, whichever you prefer. I like my nails long, but sometimes I will go a bit shorter. I get the acrylic overlay and sometimes a pedicure. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is always better to make an appointment. There are some days they have very full schedules, that they will let you know when you walk in, if they have a space between appointments and if you would like to wait. They also do eyebrow waxing. The prices are very reasonable. I am always happy with my nails when I leave. read more

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favorite salon in the city!! Lin is an expert and the staff have always been kind and accommodating. Excellent service and good pricing!! read more

Top Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

$50 for a fill of cheap acrylic? Nail tech did ugly little squares when i requested round nails? She also cut my finger very badly and didn't apologize. Will never return awful establishment! read more

I got one of the best mani / pedi I've ever had today! Great attention to detail, reasonable prices and very nice & accommodating.

I've been coming here since i was a teenager. I will never go to another place, I try to go to Lynn when she's available but I'm not a picky person. I love Lynn's work most but whoever does my nails come out good regardless. I always take pictures of work but these are the only I've found. Love this place read more

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I just moved to the area and so glad I stumbled upon Top Nails. Good service and happy with my nails. Ms. Lynn is great. Highly recommend.

7 days after getting them done , 7/10 have slits on the side. And the ones that broke off hurt so bad. Never returning read more

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I loved it here! Lynn (the owner) was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable. She was very conversational. She also did an amazing job perfecting each nail! She also did not charge me extra for my broken nail (and most places charge an extra $3-$5). Salon was clean and the prices are super affordable and they do a great job! Definitely recommend. read more

Top Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I called in and made an appointment only to arrive to only two nail techs and what ended up being an hour wait after my appointment time, sitting in a pedicure chair with no water in the bowl and no towel up for my feet. I told the woman I had to go as I made an appointment to ensure I would receive my services at a specific time and she very rudely replied 'yes, so what everyone calls'. Not exactly sure what that means beyond the fact they don't understand the concept of taking appointments and not overbooking themselves, but save yourself the headache (and dirty pedicure foot baths) and go somewhere else. read more

LOVE this place! Super close to my house and always on point when it comes to service and performance. read more

The sign in the window states, "walk ins are welcomed" well, that's not true! mid-afternoon, during the week. There was a nail tech with a customer and the woman at the register, no other customer. When I asked for a pedicure, she says there's no appointment available and no one that can take care of me. I said what about walk in's are welcomed, she says no! Clearly she didn't want my business so I said that's fine, her loss! Never have I been treated with such dis-respect! There are hundreds of other places, don't bother with this one. read more

I've had a few good experiences here. They are nice, accommodating and efficient. This is a no frills place, but comfortable - and they do a great job! read more

I called and scheduled an appointment for a manicure because I had a tight schedule and didn't want to chance it. I walked in and the place..... Stank. I sat and waited for my appointment and as I waited, my head started to pound. But, I figured I wouldn't be there too long and tried to wait it out. 25 minutes past my appointment time I was still waiting and my head was pounding. I left. Don't go there. Just don't. read more

I came here for the first time yesterday and got a full set in "coffin" cut. As my lady was working, I noticed the shape wasn't really what I wanted. I politely told her that I wanted them thinner and more almond shaped, and flatter on the top. She assured me that it would be thinner and she wasn't done. As I was leaving I wasn't really that happy with it but thought it would be fine. After looking at them more I decided to go back and ask if they could fix it the next day. Lynn graciously agreed to fix them and gave me a chair right away. She was so sweet and really wanted to make sure I was happy this time. Her customer service was amazing and I will definitely be going back and requesting Lynn. read more

I've been too busy to tend to my little piggies, but this past weekend I decided to give Top Nails a try because (1) they were close to my home; (2) I was desperate; and (3) even with the bad reviews, how bad can they be?! Turns out that they were pretty darned good! I really liked my nail tech. She was funny and sweet and didn't try to talk to me too much. I know that last part sounds elitist, but sometime I just don't want to talk and my pedicure time is my primo quiet time. The pedicure was pretty standard but this salon does a hot towel wrap around each leg and foot instead of one towel for both, and they leave the wrap on while they paint your nails. This was something that I had never experienced and it was oh-so-wonderful and soothing. My toes and feet are back in tip-top shape and I'll be sure to come back to Top Nails for my pedicures. read more

They did really good job for soak my foot. It was totally smooth! Lots of place is not good enough massage but this place gave me great massage. Why I put 2 star?? I was never really pleased with my nails, they would have stick out in the paint, cracks and chip away on the next day! Price is pretty cheap, $32 for spa mani/pedi. Maybe good for an acrylic nails but not regular mani/pedi. read more

So sad - I really wanted to like this place - the pedicure is a mere $23 and includes a hot towel calf wrap during painting - and up until the manicure I was pretty on board - the massage chairs are a little rickety, the shop is clean enough but very outdated, but the owner has a lot of personality and they got me in really early on a weekday. There was fair amount of massage in the pedi and from where I was sitting the polish job looked ok... BUT the manicure was hands down the worst I ever got - honestly it looked like I did it myself - she didn't do a nice job on the cuticles and the polish was super sloppy all over my cuticles and the sides of my fingers. She did not paint the top edge of the nails. My thumb nail chipped off within a few hours and today - just A DAY LATER -- the polish on all my fingers is just peeling off in sheets! I have never had this happen before. What a waste of time and money. Pay the extra few bucks and go to TG Nails on Diversey for a no frills affordable mani pedi. read more

Been going here for years. Very friendly staff, in fact they treat my like family. My schedule makes it hard for me to find time to come in but they do their best to squeeze me in. Lynn is the best at shaping my brows! read more

The price is RIGHT!! $23 for my rare-occasion, birthday pedicure. (Im 30, yay!) It's not a fancy spa experience, but it's clean, relaxing and professional. I sat in a massage-y chair and had my feet scrubbed and my calves massaged. It was lovely. read more

Lynn is my nail guy:) have been going to this place for 5 years. And I won't go anywhere else. He is funny and patient.

I Give Top Nails a 5 Star rating because i love this place. I dont currently have my nails done but i have in the past and they are the best in town! Its a small family owned business and the family is wonderful. They are perfect. When doing nails, if your having acrylic nails put on, or have in the past you know what its like when they file and dril and do what they do to your real nails. Sometimes it can hurt a bit. These wonderful people always ask you if its hurting. They ask if your okay. I had a bas experience in the past of a nail place. A women had to take my old acrylic off. Normally they soak it off thats how they do it, this women cut and pulld and riped my nails off it hurt quite a bit. I didnt know that they can soak it off untill after it was done. I switched places after that experience and i told this new place about what happend. Looking at my nails they could just tell what place i had come from. They care. And thats whats important when your are going to pamper yourself with a spa or nail place. Their pedicures are to DIE FOR! 5 stars! is just not enough read more

I ended up here accidentally (I was looking for another nail place) and figured I'd give it a shot since it is close to my house and I needed a fill in badly! It's a pretty standard salon although very outdated, gotta love those 80's inspired pictures in the walls! Overall my manicure was fine but the staff just seem unfriendly. The man working on my nails barely acknowledged me and seemed distracted and disinterested the whole time. I'm not expecting a full on conversation, and truthfully I wouldn't want one but this guys just seemed like this was a huge chore for him (not a good practice for someone who works for tips). I wanted to like this place because I could walk here, the prices are reasonable and the services are fairly typical but sadly, I will not go back. read more

They don't follow their own hours of operation. It's Sunday, the sign on the door says they close at 5. When I make it at 3:30 the lady is waving her hands rudely for me to leave. Won't be coming back here. read more

Worst. place. ever. This place doesn't even deserve the 1 star i had to put on here. If you want to get the standard french tip gels, this place would probably be ok... but if you are at all creative or have any kind of idea already established for your nails, don't even bother. The people that work there are RUDE. I went in with an idea for acrylic nails and the woman refused to even try it saying "no, thats ugly" over and over. Eventually she gave in and slapped some paint on there, not even trying, and said "see, it's ugly". I mean... if you want what you want and are willing to pay for it, why can't you get it? I wasn't asking for a rendition of the sistine chapel ceiling or anything... I decided on something easier and she still did a horrible job. She didn't even put top coat on one entire hand, and when I asked her to she fought with me about it. The nails started to lift within 2 days. Also, I came in there with a friend and it was so obvious that the staff was talking smack on us. Maybe we couldn't understand the language...but we are not fucking blind. I will NEVER go back there... and unless you are a masochist or something I suggest you do the same. read more

I love this place!!! I love my new nail tech Cathy! She gave me THE best pedicure of my LIFE!

Lynn is no longer at the shop. She has gone back to school fool time to become an Esthetician. Bummer. I still love thisplace, but I can honestly say that I won't be back without her :( read more

I got a spa pedicure and do not do this often, so my expectations were a)do a good job and b) don't hurt me. They accomplished both and it was $23 and they were really really friendly. I walked in on a weekday afternoon and it they had a nice breeze blowing through and I could see out to a backyard garden, which made it even more relaxing. read more

To start the people were very kind. I went with a friend and her pedicure ended up looking really nice. I would have given it 4 stars had I not ended up with someone who had no idea what they were doing. The person tore my foot apart. I now have an infection in my big toe! This place isn't exceptionally sanitary and it reeks of nail polish. There is no ventilation. I will NEVER go back. read more

Been coming here for years, once every month for a peti. Hardly ever had to wait, always friendly, they always ask me how my wife and son are. My feet always feel amazing after i leave, great job and yes "Top Nails" I think its funny all the bad reviews about hours of operation, i wouldn't go to any salon type place without calling 1st, especially on a Sunday. read more

Overall, very pleased with this place. They very welcoming and efficient. The interior isn't the nicest place, but it gets the job done and is just good enough. The quality of the mani/pedi that I got was great and the price is definitely right! The ladies were nice. read more

The prices are very reasonable. I got a french pedicure recently (a bit less than 2 weeks ago) and it still looks fantastic. They massage your calves and stretch your feet and have a row of pedicure chairs (about 8-10) so it is big enough to go with a friend and get it done together. It does get busy on a Saturday, so I would avoid going in the afternoon. They also do brow waxing and other various services. It isn't a pretentious place and it is family owned. read more

STAY AWAY! RUUUUDE RUUDE PEOPLE HERE! The only reason I even decided to go here was due to the proximity to my apt. It doesn't look like much from the outside (inside isn't much better) and the welcoming vibe you expect to get at a nail salon was lacking. I usually go to Asia nails on Milwaukee but last night I was tired and didn't feel like the trek. I should've stuck with what I know. Upon entering the salon I was just looked at by the people inside...Ok,whatever. No one spoke. When I walked to the reception desk to sign-in the man working at the station closest just looked at me. No greeting, no smile..nothing. I made a mental note but I was determined to stay because this place is so close to my place and I just wanted a quick pedi. I signed in, started looking at colors and still no one spoke or came over. I sat down and patiently waited. Although the workers there seemed busy there's no excuse for no one speaking. I glanced over at one young lady who was working at a station close to the door and she just looked at me and looked away. That was it. I walked back to the reception desk and politely wrote a note expressing my disdain. I summed up my experience and while I'm standing there writing still no one spoke or came over. I wrote my note and left. In the time I walked through the door, signed my name, picked a color, sat down and got back up to write that note, and LEFT I wasn't greeted or acknowledged..I'm not looking for any one to rush over to me and serve me tea and crumpets, I just want to be treated as if I matter as customer. I felt insignificant and irrelevant..not a way to maintain business and surely not a way to treat customers. The nice people discussed in previous posts must have been off last night, either way my appetite for this place is ruined..they won't ever have my business If you are looking for KIND,COURTEOUS staff go to Asia Nails on Milwaukee and ask for Julie..she's so sweet and she takes her time as if you are the only client.that matters..can't believe I didn't initially go tonight..lesson learned! read more

I love this nail salon. They shape my nails to look natural, which is hard because I have such awful nail beds. They are super friendly and welcoming, offer hot tea, coffee, or water. I am always happy when I leave with a full set. And the pedicures are amazing also. read more

Love this salon. Always friendly and they do a great job. My family and friends I have referred have loved it too.