To tell the truth, I'm picky when it comes to my nails but I absolutely loved this place. The man that did my nails was so fast and nice! He did a perfect job. I would really recommend this place! Service: Acrylic Full-set Cost: $25+ $5 tip=$30 read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Perfect almond shape acrylic full set for $25! - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

The service is always amazing, they have great staff! My nails always look great and last for a long time.

Super clean place with great service. My pedicure is one of the best I've ever gotten.

I love this place! they me service I for and they are very nice and very good nail tech

Manicure lasted 3 plus weeks! Friendly and fast! Parking is east street or across the street is a parking lot. Tons of restaurants and shops on the street - if you want to make a day out of the mani/pedi! read more

I was looking for a neighborhood nail salon in the area and Yelp pointed me in this direction. After all, with all the positive 4-5 star reviews, I wanted to see what all the hype was about. I don't get my nails done regularly. The only times I visit the nail shop is when I'm about to go on vacation or if I have to attend a special occasion. When I do have them done, I like going all out. I had my eye on a specific design and saw this really cute picture on Pinterest that I had my heart set on. So before I decided to commit to an appointment, I wanted to make sure the owner and technician could replicate the nail design. In typical Nina fashion, I whipped out my phone, showed the pin off of Pinterest and told them "Can you do this?" The owners paused for a bit, looked at my photo to examine the detailing and a minute later said yes. Perfect. Appointment booked and confirmed. This was all done about a week ago. So far, All gravy. Today I'm here and I'm happy to say that after my first visit to Ardor, I'm confident enough to give this place 5 stars not only for the kick ass job Andy and Nina did but to also sing praises for the amount of time it took for them to complete this. (Pics shown below). Some People fail to understand that detailed nail art takes time, a steady hand and lots of skill. I had my appointment at 1pm and was out by 3. Now your probably thinking that's a long time to be sitting in the shop but for the amount of work they did (detailed mani and pedi), 2 hours is reasonable. Parking on the street wasn't too bad for a Saturday. A spot in front of the store opened up on the opposite side of the street so I turned around and nabbed the space. Since I had the meter for a max of 2 hours, Andy was considerate of my time and finished within the limit. I Really appreciate that and would make a return trip in the future. read more

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If I could rank zero stars, I would. was in for an acrylic fill and no chip. I have been getting these services for years, enough to know what is good vs bad. Today was THE WORST no chip manicure I have ever gotten. The service provider (the only male, not sure his name) was rude, fast and paid zero attention to nail detail. I will be shocked if this lasts for one week before it peals. While I was sitting waiting for my toes to dry I had to file the sides of all 10 nails and nip some obvious clumps of polish out of my cuticles and nail sides. I wonder what other patrons think about someone fixing their own manicure in a salon. crazy. I will never be back here. read more

The most amazing nail salon!! I just moved to Evanston and was looking for a good place for acrylics/nail art. The owners are so sweet and very talented. Every time I get acrylics done here I am obsessed. Ive been spreading the word and all my friends are now getting their nails done here too. HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Best color selection for both regular and no-chip nail polishes I have ever seen! Quality yet very affordable prices. This has become my new favorite nail salon since my first visit about 3 months ago. read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Best polish selection for both regular and no-chip colors I have ever seen - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I went to Ador Nail Lounge for the first time today. Everything from making my appt. to having acrylic nails done was perfect. My nails look great! Both Andy & Nina were skilled, fast,accurate & friendly. They did exactly what I asked for shape wise. I will definitely go back.! read more

They were really good and quick. They were very friendly too and the place was very neat and clean. I absolutely loved their work and definitely recommend it to everyone. I did acrylic nail extensions in 45$ read more

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Excellent and efficient service! Unfortunately I didn't get the name of the man who did my nails but he is a PERFECTIONIST. Really pleased with my acrylics and the nail polish color. The pictures I have taken do not give it justice! Thank yo read more

I was looking for a nail salon nearby to do a pedicure since it has been a while, I do not have time on the weekdays, and I work in Evanston so I called and asked for an appointment. They greeted me at the door they were very nice I'm assuming they are the owners and the lady who did my pedicure was pleasant and thorough she did a very good job on my feet and the massage was not too rough either. The place is small but clean a variety of nail colors from regular polish and no chip and I'm sure gel. They also have lots of designs which I will definitely try. I will continue to come here for my manicure and pedicures. read more

I have never gotten acrylic before, so I was pretty nervous about it. I have relatively small nails so I was worried that it wouldn't fit. But when I went, I had nothing to be worried about. The ladies and man were so helpful with the whole process. They did a very thorough job and made sure it was the length I wanted it to be. I highly recommend this nail salon for acrylic nails! read more

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Nina did a WONDERFUL job on my nails. This is a Gel pedicure, with nail design, for $50. I was worried, as most shops in the area can't paint a straight line to save their lives... Nina did this all freehand! read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Nina did a WONDERFUL job on my nails. This is a Gel pedicure, with nail design, for $50. Nina did this all freehand! - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Andy was great and fast. I would definitely be back to get my nails and pedicure done. Thanks again! read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Best kept secret in Evanston- awesome pedicure- lasts and lasts:) Family owned, clean and comfortable setting.

I will never come back to this salon because I paid $50 and asked for a specific matte color, she added too many coats and my nails and I thought this is impossible to dry ... the color was not even close to the one I kept asking for and they left me air dry my hand and feet for almost 30 min ! NOT RECOMMENDED read more

This salon is....okay. It's very dated, charming, I guess, and kitschy. I had a fill and no chip polish applied, and it was $45. This is more expensive than other area salons, and the nail tech didn't even apply cuticle oil or lotion before I left. I understand that sometimes you go to a place for its location, and that's why I stopped in..it was on my way to an evening class. However, I won't go back unless I'm in some sort of nail emergency. It just wasn't very nice, and was very pricey. read more

By far the best mani/pedi I've ever had. They took their time and my nails looked and stayed beautiful for over a month- I got a no chip mani and regular pedi. Their work is neat, clean, and I received countless compliments. I also got my eyebrows waxed which was actually painless; the woman was gentle and efficient. Love this place! read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - No chip mani! Love. - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Its been about a year since i have gotten my nails done. I decided i wanted to get a full set. I work down the street on central and this was close by so i called to make an appointment. I came in after i got off work,i was alittle early. I was told to pick a fingernail polish. I did and i waited..about 20 mins later they where ready for me. The guy who did my nails did them pretty fast...i think i was there for 30-35mins..tops! Drying time included! Never have i been to a place that worked that fast...never will i want to go back to a place that is done that fast again!! First thing he didnt do was cut down my natural nails, they where short to beging with BUT with growth it would look tacky under the acrylics...he should of atleast filed them to make sure they wouldnt be too long! I wanted almond shaped nails with black and gold glitter..he did it BUT some of the glittler was on heavier than other places,some went down the nail farther than the other nails..he seemed to be in a rush the whole time.....eventually he told me he was done...he didn't remove any of the extra polish surrounding my nails or the dried acrylic that was filed and hanging under my nails....he just told me he was done and to go to the drying station.. i went to the drying station to let them dry...my nails where still wet so i couldnt pick off any of the stuff the guy left on my hands/nails that where not supposed to be there.....the man who did my nails cleaned up his station and left(i must of been his last appointment because he was out with the quickness!!) The nails set me back $40 with tip.. My nails dried and i left....when i was home i cleaned up my nails and picked off the dried polish and dried acrylic...while i was cleaning up my nails i noticed that more than half of my nails had gaps between my natural nailbed and the acrylic tip! This is to be expected with one or two nails but seriously..7 out of my 10 nails!!! Anyone who has had acrylic nails knows that with a gap like this it can lead to bacterial infections from food,dirt,etc getting stuck between the nails! The gap is caused by the tip not being applied properly (not enough glue,not held down long enough or too small of a tip) to the natural nail bed! Luckly for me i have a nail brush so i just take extra precaution when washing my hands and i scrub really well with the nail brush under my nails since they all have the gap! Needless to say,this many gaps is not acceptable. The next thing i noticed is that the length and shape did not match up...ok they are not gonna be exact to the T, BUT they should be some what similar! From afar you couldn't tell but up close and side by side(or laying them ontop of each other) you can rreealllyy tell the difference! I did get multipule compliments on my nails,but all these details i listed are enough to keep me from going back to them..it doesnt matter that they are a 2 min walk from my work...i want decent quality and time spent on my nails and unfortually for me this is NOT the place!! I'm due for a fill but i will be looking for another place to go to! read more

Everyone is so n and my nails always look great when I'm do. They can do so many different designs the possibilities are endless! A bonus is the massage chairs and hot towels it feels great! read more

Easily the absolute worst manicure I've ever had. It's possible the problem could be bad polish, but then why have it as an option? The polish feels dry and yet somehow isn't 8 hours later because it's mushed around, coming off and denting at the slightest of touches. I went back after seeing this and they just put more nail polish on top. Seriously? They also got nail polish on my hand and didn't really get it all off, as you can see from the reddish coloring around my nails. This was my first time coming here. I normally go every other week to the nail salon closer to me, but was on this side of town and thought I'd try it. That being said, in the many manicures I've had in my life, this has never happened, so... yikes. And won't be back! read more

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I called for an appointment and asked for a mani and pedi. Upon my arrival, I'm asked to pick and color and proceed to a station. I walk toward the pedicure area and am told to seat myself at the mani station. I think to myself that they must do manicures prior to pedicure. The man proceeds to use a device to buff/scratch my fingernails. I tell him I just want a normal mani. He stops halfway through and am asked to go to the pedicure area. I have never had fake nails so unsure of the procedure or the damage done to my nails. I will never return to a place so unprofessional and ignorant. read more

I am reluctant to write a review for Ardor because I really like this place and don't want everyone to find my hidden gem . Location: It's very small and a little hard to find parking during peak shopping hours on central but it is very clean and I love that the nail polish is organized by color. I can't tell you how annoying you go to a place and the colors are all over the place. Service: The staff and owners are SUPER friendly! The prices are very reasonable and they have a punch card with 10% off your 10th visit (and they always remind you to have them sign off which is great because I always forget). I come her just for acrylic and they do a great job. I used to have to come in every 2 weeks because my nails would break off but since coming here I can go 3 weeks and I have had only minor chips. If you have been struggling to find a great acrylic nail salon on the north shore, definitely check out Ardor! read more

The deluxe pedicure is definitely worth it. Nina took her time and gave me an awesome massage. Not only that, but she did an excellent job applying the polish. $35 for mani/pedi and $7 more for deluxe pedi: extra massage, scrub, soothing lotion. read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I like this place because they always do a good job for a decent price, and they give a slight discount for paying with cash. They have every color imaginable, and they're all very friendly. My only complaint is that my no-chip manicure is starting to peel off from the cuticles. There's no chipping, but my hair gets caught under the polish. It hasn't been a week since I got it done. read more

Great little place with friendly staff! Prices are very reasonable! Called to make an appointment and sat right down when I arrived. Appointments aren't required but suggested. A lot of color choices too. It was clean and small. read more

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I've been coming to this place since May of last year. Everyone is really nice and pleasant. The shop is clean and they do not rush when doing nails and pedicures. Andy always does my nails and I always make sure to tip. If you want to stop at a place in Evanston, this is a great one. read more

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Worst manicure ever. Went to this salon for a no chip manicure when my regular salon couldn't take me. The salon itself was lovely and welcoming as well as the staff and removal of my current no chip polish was painless as opposed to other salons I've been to. However, the manicure ended up being lumpy and uneven and is honestly embarrassing. I will be spending my weekend looking for another salon to re-do it as I will never be going back there again. read more

I LOVE Ardor Nail Lounge! Excellent customer service, clean and hygienic facilities! I've been a loyal customer for manicures, pedicures and facial waxing since 2015 - the owners Andy and Tina helped me restore my fingernails after a lifetime of nail biting! I can't say enough about their kindness and professionalism. Their prices are competitive and to me, provide excellent value for the money spent. They try to accommodate me even when I run in on the spur of the moment, with no prior appointment!! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a great nail salon! read more

Hidden gem! Such a nice salon and really affordable. They were very nice and patient while I picked out a color and did a great job on my acrylic nails. The salon was really nicely decorated and I was so surprised at how uncrowded it was on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - $28 for longer almond shaped nails -- got exactly what I wanted! - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Nail technicians here rock! I got it done from Helen and she is awesome. I got designs from online that I liked and she did it exactly the same. This is my first time, and this is going to be my to go place for my nails. read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I have been going to Ardor since 2014. I had written a review back in 2014 raving about the foot massage I got with their basic pedicure. I always tipped very well! I was so appreciative! The past few times I have gone, however, no massage at all. Today I asked why I don't get the foot massage anymore with my pedicure. She told me that I have to pay for the Luxury Pedicure to get a foot massage with a pedicure. I told her the website says "longer" foot massage with the Luxury which leads people to believe the basic pedicure comes with a foot massage and if you want a "longer" foot massage you request the Luxury. I only have this experience with this one woman. The other staff, who have always given a great foot massage with the basic pedicure, makes you want to tip them really well. Their customer service was excellent! But this lady has been is either hustling customers or it's racial. I bring this up because I have witnessed others get a basic pedicure and they get a foot massage. So what's up?! Needless to say...I will be going elsewhere from now on. I have NEVER, in all my years of getting pedicures, had to request and pay more for a simple foot massage with a pedicure. And even with the Luxury...her foot massage was like....pointless. I work too hard and used to look forward to self-care with a pedicure. Looking for other referrals in Evanston who give a foot massage with their pedicures. This was the firs time ever that I did not tip at all at Ardor Nail Lounge. And I am contacting the Better Business Bureau. She was definitely trying to hustle me and it did not feel good. read more

Ardor Nail Lounge - Notice the word "Longer" massage for Luxury. This leads customers to believe they will receive a foot massage with the basic pedicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

First time client & it was amazing! Fresh, modern, clean, quiet- very boutique style shop. Andy & Nina are Very nice & answer any questions helpfully! I get an over lay fill in every 2 weeks so I am very picky. Andy did an EXCELLENT job quick but Not rushed & my nails are lovely. I definitly recommend they are fairly priced with high end quality! Andy has even fixed a broken nail at no charge. Thanks!! :)) read more

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What an awesome nail salon- not only is it the cheapest pedicure I've ever had but also one of the best! The workers are all super friendly, calm, polite, and professional. A regular pedicure is $25 ($23 if you have cash). They do quality work and take their time on you. You can tell you've walked into a great salon when you find regulars coming in and out with happy attitudes! The gel mani's were about $35. They offer other services as well such as fill ins and waxing. This salon is located in a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants, cute coffee shops, and wonderful bakeries. read more

I stopped here quickly over lunch for a no chip manicure. They were able to take my immediately. I was disappointed with the quality. The nail technician put on the polish too thick, with a couple nails having polish spilling over onto my skin on the sides. Also many nails had slight imperfections with the smoothness of the polish. My nails were far from perfect. I have high expectations for my no chips and ardor nails didn't meet them. read more

This is the worst nail salon I have ever been to. They rushed through my full set and let me leave with wet gel polish. I was told it was my fault since I didn't put my hands in properly. I've gotten gel polish multiple times and never had this issue. It took 25 minutes which feels to rushed. Came back for a second time to let them redeem themselves and it wasn't any better. The guy clearly can't see properly since my nails were uneven some much longer than others. After my second visit for a fill in - my nail literally fell off after two days. The guy said it was be and I explained I've never broken a nail. Then he said it's because it was fill in not a full set. I came in since I was near by three days later to get it repaired instead of just taking them off. Typically this is something that is complimentary within a couple days of the last service but I was charged $5 for a replacement and they don't take card for less than $12. Was told to go to bank and my bank was like a mile away and they wanted me to walk there for $5. Luckily there was a nice lady who offered to pay it for me. They do a bad job and will nickel and dime you. read more

I found you, finally. After long search for my next favorite mani pedi place -- I found it: unapologetically unexpected. So happy I called and you took me in immediately. Got the whole service of mani pedi for under $42 including 20% tip. Staff was kind, place was clean and busy. Will come back again. read more

I've been here 3 times now, and my nails looked great- I loved their no-chip. BUT, this last time I got a toenail fungus, so I definitely will not be going back. I've been getting pedicures for years from various places, and this is the first time I've gotten a fungus. So gross. read more