I received a gel manicure. The manicure took a long time and the salon had a very strong odor in the salon. I was hoping this would be a repeat spot for me but unfortunately I was disappointed by the service. The technician was very friendly and may have been newer. read more

It was ok. When I walked in, I thought I was about to receive the best mani/pedi I'd ever had, because It's very clean and welcoming in there and the staff was friendly. However, I asked for a VERY simple design on my nails and received something so bad it was laughable. These were my nails for my WEDDING!! I couldn't believe she let me walk out of these with my nails looking like this. I had to go back the next day and get them redone by them which they kindly did at no extra charge. I won't be returning, but it looks like they do better work on acrylic nails (I got gel) based on other reviews. Here is the inspo pic I gave her and my nails afterwords... LOL read more

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Good service and amazing staff very welcoming and greeted me and let me use the bathroom

Clean, but the customer service is a hit or miss. Some of the staff look like they don't like working there. I felt a tense vibe. Easy to book online. However, I'm disappointed that the no-chip manicure doesn't even last a week. After 2 days, it is already chipping/peeling off. If it's already chipping, then you might as well get the non chip one and half the price. Another thing, I had to remind the lady to file/clip my nails before she applied nail polish since they were uneven a few times . They are 2 min from me walking wise, and I thought I would have a go-to place, but not this one. I have been to them a few times over the years (once a year to treat myself), hoping it will be better, and I am finished coming here. If you are looking at a last-minute place and don't care, then I guess go. It's definitely a no-go for non chip nails. read more

I'm so happy that Ileana & Wendy have their own spot now...super cool! I have been going to Wendy for several months now since I moved to Wicker Park. This location is super convenient to walk to from home which is fantastic. I've done different things with them including pedicures but I mostly go for the dip manicures. I'm actually going to try tips this week for the first time in my life, yay holidays! Their prices are reasonable and I always have a fun time when I go hanging with Wendy. Plus they're always playing great things on Netflix...they turned me onto The Haunting of Hill House! They have a great color selection and for a few extra dollars, they can add some cool nail art. We did some incredible Mrs. Incredible nails for Halloween! Loved them. One of my favorite parts of the salon is that they have an app which you can book all of your appointments through. It makes everything incredibly convenient. Another favorite part is the couple minutes of massaging Wendy does for me at the end. I'm in heaven! I've been so happy with Underground Nail Art since I moved to Wicker. By the way, they are literally underground, located under the Alex Lopez salon. Don't let that deter you, both Wendy and Ileana do great work! read more

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I've been hitting this place up for the last year or so. It's small scale nail shop that's clean. I've gotten no chips, dips, pedicures, apres x gel and every time they really do a fantastic job. I'm currently obsessed with the apres x gel nails. They typically last on me for 3.5-4 weeks! Amazing! I've been to Rosa, Maria, and Maya. They all did a great job. I'm semi partial to Rosa. I prefer her BUT I'll go to anyone here. Haven't had a bad nail appointment yet. Oh and they have easy peasy online booking! They also take venmo, zelle, cash, card! read more

First time at Underground Nail Art and I will be coming back! I had acrylic nails done by Mio and she did an amazing job! I wanted a bright design for summer and she ran with it. So talented. They are a work of art! Thank you!! read more

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12/2019; Sucks to give this nail salon one star. Wendy is great but the owner Ileana needs a book on customer service & business acumen + how to treat dark-skinned customers the same as her White clientele. Since most people have a difficult time acknowledging their short-comings here is an example Ileana; (1) I've noticed darker skinned (non Hispanic) customers waiting for extended periods WITH an appointment. As soon as a White customer arrives she pushes Wendy to finish my nails in a hurry so the White customer doesn't have to wait. (2) today I'm waiting on Ileana to finish a pedicure and start on my nails. I arrived at 455pm for a 5pm appointment. It's now 545pm and no one has touched my nails. Nor has Ileana acknowledged that she is very behind with my appointment. What's the point of an appointment if you still have to wait an hour?? It's now 845pm, I just got home from Underground (I live 10 mins away mind you. Gel nail fill-in plus two nails have a bunch of cheap crystals, let's call this "nail art" for laughs & giggles. AFTER MY NAILS WERE DONE Illeana tried to charge me $1 for each cheap crystal or $28 for each finger, after spending 3.5 hours in her "salon" for not much (blank stare). 05/2019; FINALLY!!!! a decent nail artist in Chicago with a flexible schedule! Since moving from NYC it's been a challenge finding someone with artistic skills (minus a one month waiWendy took hours perfecting each nail with a different scene ; palm trees with coconuts, evil eye, lightening bolt..etc. see picture for yourself read more

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I'm HOOKED! I would define this salon as a high end specialty nail salon (they can do a variety of nail art) but with the most reasonable prices I've seen. I really think they are able to have lower prices because they have such a high volume of clientele. I had the pleasure of Iliana doing my nails and she was SO detailed. She took her time and you can tell she wants your nails to be PERFECT! She mentioned she's been doing nails for ~10 years and it shows. In my time at the salon a few customers came in, and the salon new them by name. Always a good sign when there are regulars - and now they can add me to that list! Side note: I typically get no chip manicures, but Yelp has a 1st time customer $5 off for Dip coupon, so I was able to take advantage of that. They also have a ton of colors to choose from for dip (40+), which I find to be rare so I know I'll never get bored with colors read more

Wendy did an awesome job on my Thanksgiving nails! I was looking through Pinterest, as one does, and came across tortoise shell patterns for nails and wanted to give it a try. I called the place closest to me, but they don't do designs, so I looked around and found Underground Nail Art on Yelp (go figure!). I told Wendy what I wanted and she totally nailed it (no pun intended). She was also a delight to talk to and the salon is quite pleasant! I'll definitely be back! read more

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I found this place on Booksy- fed up with local shops that are booked out 2 weeks & won't do any (even simple) nail designs. So glad I did! the ladies here are wonderful- positive energy & good vibes, bur most of all talented artists! I'm thrilled with their work! My new go-to salon! read more

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I love this salon! The staff is professional and friendly! The salon is always clean! There is always new nail colors to chose from! read more

I am back for an update because I got to try out Maya due to Ily being booked and Maya is amazing!! She brought me wine right when i got seated, the water was the perfect temperature, and my pedicure was awesome. She also did a no chip manicure on me with black polish which shows EVERYTHING if they aren't good at it. I am sooooo happy with my no chip mani. I feel like a new lady! Maya is so talented and friendly and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her!! read more

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The nail tech was ready when I arrived for my appointment, which was great. The tech was sweet and attentive but the no chip mani wasn't the best, despite being one of the more expensive ones that I've paid for in the neighborhood. Probably won't return. read more

Terrible experience! I never leave reviews but was appalled by how the manager responded to my concern about 7 no chip nails chipped within 6 days of the service. They offered to let me come in to get again, but obviously with how it went the first time, I wanted to try something else like the dip. The owner was dismissive and would not let me get the alternative service. I will NEVER go here again read more

Just hope for a better experience next time... although I received what I asked for, service was all over the place. Waited 30 minutes with a booked appointment. read more

Called last minute for 2 pedicures for me and a friend. They were able to fit us in right away. They were busy so I had to wait a bit but I was given wine and everyone was super friendly so zero complaints! They let us stay after closing hours for our toes to dry. It was a great value as well! Definitely enjoyed the experience and will be back! read more

Update: Almost two years now I've been going to Wendy. She's the absolute best!! She knows how I like my nails shaped, peculiarities, and is also a perfectionist like myself! It's always a good time when going to the salon. And when they speak in Spanish, Wendy includes me in the conversation! I love going here so much, I schedule appointments for my mother when she's in town. Best dip manicure that I've experienced so far in Chicago! read more

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I called yesterday at 1:15 to see if they were busy, or had time for me to come in at 1:30. Ileana told me to come on in, and I'm so glad I did! Ileana did a wonderful Job on my nails. She was incredibly attentive to the shape of my nails, and when cutting my cuticles. I've never seen someone apply polish so flawlessly! The results were fantastic. I have found my go-to nail place in Chicago! Note: I wanted the jelly nail trend on my natural nails, which is why the polish is sheer. I asked for a third coat to make it a bit darker but wanted it to stay see through, and she did just that! read more

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Stopped on to give them a chance since they were new in the neighborhood despite having an AWESOME go-to place. Owner/manager Was super rude and unaccommodating. I'll stick to my friendly go-to. Good luck with all the neighboring shops with FARRRRR better customer service! Tres Bien or KeKe's will take FAR BETTER CARE OF YOU! Owner's reply to my review proves she's far more concerned with her existing clientele and less with those trying to give her business a chance. Unfortunate as I was trying to support local business... read more

I got a classic manicure, and the nail tech drew blood on EVERY CUTICLE. There was no soak before the service, either. I felt like I was her first ever client. I won't be back. read more

Just got back from getting a no chip pedicure. I was pleased with the way Maria took care of my nails. I feel as if it was a deeper clean then I normally get and I loved that. The salon was clean and the ladies were friendly. I think this is my new go to spot. Ohhh and the prices are better then what I paid at other nearby places. read more

Ily is the best! She is the only person I trust with my nails. I was recently introduced to dipping powder and it has changed my life. My nails are in better shape and it can last up to 3 weeks. I have gone and tried multiple salons in Chicago, but Ily and Underground are the only ones I continue to go back to. I also love the fact that you can book through an app. This is extremely convenient and makes everything easier. read more

Truly the most relaxing thing I've done in 2 years. Everyone there is so friendly and nice, exceptionally professional, and I love their work. My nails look phenomenal. Everyone is masked, and gloved up. I love that this is in UKV in a place that had no business in that part of the building for a really long time. This is now my spot, and I can't say enough great things about it. read more

I had a great experience here! Very detail-oriented and professional. My nail tech made sure she knew exactly what I wanted. Everyone was so nice and attentive. This will be my new go-to salon:) read more

I have been a long time customer, but many things have changed for the worst as of late. We had an appointment but waited for 20-30 minutes.The nail techs gave my sister and I manicures that look worse than what would be done at home. I am under the impression that the staff must be new and must have little past experience. My sister got a regular manicure and was horribly injured on 5 of her nails. Excessive bleeding and over all, very unprofessional, crooked, jagged, and bloody nails. read more

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Hear ye hear ye. This is the place to get your nails done in Chicago. I have followed Wendy and Ily around the city for over 4 or 5 years now. This is Ily's place and Wendy is the co-pilot. I really hate reading all these nasty bad reviews, because they are all erroneous lies and dramatizations. Everyone who works here does an amazing job. I can be in a bad mood walking in but I leave with a smile. These women bust their asses so our nails look amazing. They work 7 days a week and on holidays to satisfy the needs of their current clients and hopeful future clients. Here is a quick tip. 1. Book your appointment online, and keep it. Varago is the app to use. 2. Just because someone offers you a glass of wine doesn't mean you get the bottle. 3. Don't try and walk in at closing time expecting service. They have lives and families. 4. Girl, they did not discolor or chip your nails. YOU DID. Take some responsibility for once. If I had any complaints, because well I am human, my only compliant is Mya's taste in Netflix - haha. Also they make their own skincare products. That human butter that they rub on your legs and hands after a pedi or mani is delightful. I go from a dried out alligator to baby butt smooth. Yas Queen read more

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My second terrible experience here. I got the same lady twice. I got a regular pedi and no chip mani. The pedicure is fine. Their chairs are comfortable and they use clean instruments. The manicure was a nightmare. To begin I asked her specifically NOT to cut my cuticles and she proceeded to do it on every nail even when I pulled my hand away. The shaping of my nails is atrocious. Nothing is consistent. I asked for a french manicure with a line. None of my nails look the same. The line work is so horrible I want to cry. Overall horrible experience would NOT recommend !!!! read more

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I really wanted to like this place, it's cute, near home, and they take online appointments. Unfortunately after only 5 days my no chip manicure looks disgusting. I have been getting a no chip manicure every 2 weeks for the last 4 years, often white or very light pink, but I have never seen discoloring like this. My nails look dirty and brown and I'm going to have to get my nails redone immediately because I'm honestly embarrassed of what they look like. No idea what happened in the manicure process for my nails to turn out like this, but I won't be returning. read more

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My nails have always been super thin and quick to break. I gave up on normal manicures a long time ago because I would chip the nail polish within a day. Thankfully I met Ily who introduced me to dipping powder. For almost a year now my nails have been able to grow long, rarely breaking, and always look presentable because of dipping powder and Ily's expert knowledge and care. Wendy has also been wonderful stepping in and taking care of me whenever she is available, and the two of them together is entertaining to say the least! I am so happy they have branched out and opened their own business. The space is super cute and I'm sure will get better and better as they get settled in. I will continue relying on them for my nail health and appearance and recommend them highly! read more

Went here when out of town to get a refresh, Wendy is amazing and so personable. She will chat with you the whole time and make sure you leave with a design you love. I was obsessed with my nails! The only thing I wish was different was the application of the dip powder. It was a little different from my regular place at home and didn't have a strong top coat. My nails are fragile in the first place so within two days I had one break and was forced to get them redone when I returned home. Good price and very clean studio. I recommend her for designs and those who have strong secure nails! read more

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Ileana did my nails and they are by far the prettiest set I've ever had. My consultation was weird due to communication difficulties but I was happy with the final results so no complaints. read more

This review is on behalf of wife: "I switched nail salons after hearing about the power of dipping powder. Since then, Wendy is the only lady I let do my nails because of her creative power nail designs / execution, as well as her care for helping restore my nail health. The ladies at Underground are fun, creative, honest, and amazing nail artists and people. I recommend them to anyone looking to strengthen their nails and their nail game." -Rachel read more

I've tried dipping powder at multiple salons and my nails have never turned out as perfectly as they do when I leave this salon. Wendy is phenomenal. She takes her time and makes sure your nails are absolutely perfect. The staff is all so great and they make you feel completely comfortable read more

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OMG who do I have to thank for bringing this new salon to my area? Best nail experience I have EVER had. Nicest owners--female owned business--yeah! New salon but they seem to have quite a following from wherever they were. For a $10 polish change, my nails look AMAZING. And they used brand new file and buffer which they gave me for my purse. So my nails still look great 10 days later. Cleanest salon I have seen and just so nice. Fair prices too. I will be back soon for a no chip pedicure and look forward to supporting this business. Thank you for coming to my neighborhood! read more

Highly recommend trying out this place. The staff members are extremely friendly. I read a lot of great things about Wendy and Ileana. Ended up with Wendy and she not only did great dip manicure, she also gave a lot of recommendations and tips on nail/hand care. This is my new place! And you can make an appointment online. Try it! read more

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I came here as a walk in, which I wouldn't recommend unless you don't mind waiting. It seems like most people make an appointment. The ladies were very nice and friendly! I received a pedicure and dipping powder for my nails. My nails came out beautifully... But unfortunately began to in less than a week.. Less than 2 weeks my nails were in shambles.. I've been getting the dipping powder on my nails for about 2 years. So I know is applied correctly it can last about 3 weeks. I paid $85 total, which included a $10 fee for removing my last set of dipping powder nails from "another place".. I disagree with the fee, simply because I was getting a new set, so why does it matter where I got the current set done?? Overall pleasurable experience in the salon, but I won't return and can't recommend as my nails didn't hold up considering the price I paid. read more

Maya did an awesome job. Loved the way she took her time to do the detail on everything she did. Me encantaron.... read more

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This is finally the nail salon the neighborhood has needed! It is comfortable, clean, friendly, and affordable. Wendy and Ileana are the most talented nail techs that I have ever worked with, which is why I haven't let anyone else do my nails in years. I typically get spa pedicures and dipping powder manicures, and Wendy has created countless amazing designs for me. Ileana is an expert and runs the salon exactly how you have always wanted your nail salons to be. Appointments are super easy to make using the Vagaro app. Seriously, trust me and try this place!! read more

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If you love nail art, Wendy is the lady to see. She executes every idea I bring to her flawless. I've been coming here for a year now I'm thrilled every time I walk out the door. If you're as hard on your nails as I am I recommend the apres X nails. They're lightweight and feel real. read more