VIP nails was great. The lady who did my nails was very nice and did a great job. When they didn't…read morehave the color I asked for, she found a very close suggestion that worked out wonderfully. The salon was clean and comfortable.

I was disappointed…read more I just moved to Arlington Heights and needed to find a new nail salon. I came across this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I was easily able to make a same day appointment. When I arrived, no one was there and the shop was locked! I waited a few more minutes & called the shop and they said someone would be there soon. I'm guessing this place only has someone there if they have a scheduled appointment - however it definitely frustrated me that my nail tech was late. Once inside, I was impressed with the color selection and how nice and clean the salon was. The tech did a great job on my gel manicure and my pedicure. However, since I was the only one there she rushed me to leave and didn't check if my toes were dried- so by the time I got home all of the polish was smeared. I tried calling to schedule a time to get it fixed however never received a call back on the voicemail I left.

Very nice nail spa! Nice friendly technician and such a pretty place! I am definitely going back…read morefor my next manicure.

They are the best! so nice and clean. I got to sit by my friend. They did the design I asked for.read more

Excellent service! I am 71 yrs age and rarely get a manicure/pedicure but my 5-year-old…read moregranddaughter said Poppa you have ugly nails. Gem Nails & Spa, $55. I shall return. Very pleased but I had no nail coloring and I had no issues with chipping! My granddaughter was pleased and for Poopa that's what counts.

Very disappointed in this place. I got a dip manicure done just a few days ago and it is already…read morechipping when it normally lasts me a month.

Milani did an amazing job on my Gel X manicure! She took her time and made sure everything looked…read moreperfect. I showed her an inspiration photo and she recreated my nails exactly the way I wanted them to look! The salon itself was clean and very comfortable. I felt relaxed the entire time. I also really appreciate that they were able to squeeze me in on a Saturday. I was so happy with the results and will definitely be returning!

I'm preparing for a wedding & on a strict timeline. I arrived to my appointment 5 mins early& the…read moreperson I scheduled it with had to leave for a little bit so she passed me onto somebody else... they then proceeded to take a walk in of three people before setting me up, then I had to wait for a tech to be done to work on me. 30 minutes into my appointment finally someone comes over. He asked if I wanted to trim I said yes but then he didn't cut my toes even, or do the type of French I asked for. The tech I booked with came back after an hour to work on me. I said I want square and very long (I said long 4 times) & I did not leave with long nails... I put on my appointment that I wanted a design but due to delay, we ran out of time for the design. so now I spent $190 on nails I made an appointment for & not what I anticipated leaving with. There are so many other choices in the area.... This is a luxury service for most people I was hoping for a better experience.

Ive been going to this salon for years and these nails have been by far my favorite. They always do…read morea great job and accommodate requests to the best of their ability. Everyone is always very nice. Thank you Lush!

Great spot they did an awesome job on my nails! I went with a dip manicure. I will see how long it…read morelasts as this was my first time here. My only complaint was they started 15 minutes after my scheduled appointment time . It seemed like this was standard for everyone coming in today. Not sure if they were just short staffed unexpectedly, but it seems in other reviews It is a common practice.

Each time I visit - I enjoy my new mani/pedi even more! LT greets you at the door with your…read morerefreshment of choice. KIM is excellent! She can do any kind of manicure you want even the latest trends! I suggest getting the pedi deluxe with chair massage! I'm never disappointed! Tip well- she is worth it!

I have continued to be a regular at Toe Paradise for years. They always do their best to…read moreaccommodate the day and time I request . For manicures , Kim is the best. She is meticulous and when I am torn between colors, she provides a recommendation and I have not been disappointed. For pedicures Jeni is person I always request. I highly recommend and have not been disappointed with the quality of service for years.

I absolutely would highly recommend Simply Nails! Niki and Jenny are phenomenal. And Bobby is…read morealways so friendly at the front reception area. I appreciate the entire team of simply nails. They are detailed ,kind ,and have great customer service.

Service is good most of the time, usually get dip manicures (now $45) and gel pedicures (also $45)…read more The techs are the reason why I have been going there since 2018 or so... but ownership changed, and slowly, so has the vibe. As of 2024, these have gone up more than $10 since the Covid pandemic, and lately Zoe has implemented these really annoying nickel and diming charges for basic things like takeoff of dip and a polygel patch for a toe with a chip in it at $5 a pop. Moreover its very irritating to not have my appointment times kept, while they hound you with reminder texts and lecture you being a few minutes late when it's obvious they took a walk-in who has been there awhile, and hasn't had their color done yet when you arrive for your appointment 5 to 15m early. Ended up waiting 45m while someone else started the takeoff and pedicure, it really is touch n go, and some of the techs do half ass work or have a less than stellar attitude. The second time this happened, I asked loudly why I bother making appointments, especially when I had been reassured this was not going to happen again when I made this one. Of course it did... Im also tired of being asked if I have the day off. Why so concerned about my schedule? Final straw and really rethinking my patronage. There are still a few places that do dip manicures for $45, I'll go to a $55, but that's no tip, same as I give here... I'm kinda over it

The owner is very nice and takes her time perfecting her work. Always a lovely experience!read more

I was looking for a place in Mt. Prospect that is close to me and cheap for a mani-pedi. This was…read morethe cheapest I could find within a 10 mile radius with a mani-pedi combo for $34 instead of $36-40 elsewhere. What I liked about this place is I could make a last minute (2 hr notice) appointment and it is open late. For some reason a ton of other local places are closed Monday's. I was only in town a few hours and needed a mani-pedi treatment badly as I was trying to grow out my nails and wanted them shaped properly. The owner has a ton of patience as you pick out colors and if you change your mind (like I do) with colors as you sit and look around. They also have a great selection of nail polish colors. The owner is very accommodating and friendly. She's fast at what she does, but does it to perfection because if you're unhappy with anything, she will fix it and if you don't like a color you picked she will redo it for you if she can. She will look at your facial expressions to see if you make any gave of concern or are looking at anything. I don't think nice ever had a manicurist ask me "anything wrong? Tell me :)". So I wanted another coat on and said it and she did it right away. She also helps you with everything from taking shoes off, opening zippers on your purse, moving things over so you don't get your nails ruined. This time I came straight from the airport and has a small suitcase, which she took to the car for me! Just very nice lady, overall. For the pedi, some of the other ladies don't speak much but they take they're time and do a good job. They also give you a foot massage and then when your pedi is done, a back massage as you let your feet dry. At some more expensive places, by have you chose a massage of foot scrub and you get it all here. Overall, I'm happy with my mani-pedi and the pricing and excited to have such an accommodating place close to home.