Love Banana Nails and all the wonderful ladies in the salon. They are always accommodating to my last minute requests and for that alone I'll be a lifetime client. I have never had a bad job done and at this point I've circled around every nail tech. You can't go anywhere better read more

Excellent service! Love the color selections and the technicians are super talented! I will continue to come here! read more

Banana Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overpriced. Don't get me wrong the staff is nice and it's clean... But that's it. I got my nails done a few times here. Gel overlay. But every time they lift or crack. And the fact that they now bumped their fill price to $99.... NO THANK YOU! Two gals I know already found new places, I wonder how many others have left. read more

Banana Nails - Lifted after less than 24hrs. - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been going to Banana Nails for a couple of years now and even though I am no longer in Chicago, I will still travel to the city to get my nails done. This is one of the only nail salons that does gel extensions by using Aprés Gel-X! No acrylics here!! Another great thing is I don't have to have one specific nail tech to go too since all the techs there are very talented! Have not been disappointed! You have to book around a month ahead of time or look on their social media for any cancellations. You can also be put on a waitlist. The owner Anastasia has come a long way and us continually learning and teaching her techs! She teaches classes as well for any aspiring techs! read more

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I've been a regular of Banana Nails for over a year. If you're looking for a great self-care experience, give this place a try. The staff is lovely -- some of the nicest people you'll meet. They're talented as well. My nails always look impeccable regardless of which person does them. I like to change up designs and styles; and often work with Mariana who is amazing at bringing my ideas to life. Customer service is so kind and staff will always offer you a beverage. The new space they have is bigger but it's still charming. They play upbeat pop tunes at a reasonable volume and always have something fun playing on TV to help pass the time. There's even a retail space now! If you live in the Irving/Portage Park area and you like getting your nails done, this spot is a must try. read more

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I recently had an appointment at Banana Nails and left so happy. The salon is clean and on the smaller side, so it felt very intimate. The front desk girl was very kind. My nail tech was Druscilla and was awesome. It was my first experience getting a dry manicure and I LOVED it. My cuticles are completely non-existent and she really took her time making sure each nail was perfect. However, their prices are pretty high ($53 for a pedicure and $66 for a no-chip mani) and the color I chose, which was a shimmer/glitter, was an extra $25. $156 for a mani/pedi is not in my regular budget, but I would return for a super special occasion. read more

Banana Nails - No-chip manicure - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Still the best nail salon in town. These ladies are truly talented. Anastasia usually does my nails, however I have also had Zoriana, Mya & Kate work on my nails. The high level of quality at this salon cannot be denied. I always leave here happy. Everyone has great technique and are very diligent. Throughout the service they will ask you if everything is ok, if you're liking your color, design, etc. Pedicures are great too! I usually get a polish change on my feet and they take the time to really clean your nails well before applying new polish. If you want your nails done right, Banana Nails is the place to go! read more

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I am in love with this salon. After years of going to the typical fast nail salons, I realized I needed to make a change due to the health of my nails. I had seen Russian Manicures on social media before, so I gave it a quick search and Banana Nails appeared ! It's called a gel overlay in their menu, but I decided to take the leap and try something new. I came across Kathy due to our availability aligning and it's been amazing having her as my nail tech. She has helped my nails grow so long and her skills are unbelievable. I wasn't able to come in for a fill for almost 2 months, and in that time only 2 nails lifted (I'm a bartender on the weekends and play softball, so I use my hands a lot). They just switched locations, but the vibe is cute and you can tell all the girls are sweethearts. Their prices are a bit high, when comparing them to the $30 acrylics you can get at the fast nail salons, but they take time to care for your nails so in my opinion, it's worth it. If you're debating on giving them a try, I would recommend you do. (Thank you Kathy!!!) read more

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Must see Kate! She's the best, love her professionalism and how easy she is to talk to, she take an amazing care when it comes to your nails. She did my nails about 3 weeks ago and they still look great even though they have grown a bit. All the girls there are nice and they care about your safety and theirs especially when it comes to COVID. A must go. read more

Banana Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am back and reviewing again... I went a lil out of my comfort zone with my colour this time.. And I'm in love!!! Mya has once again exceeded my expectations!!! They look gorgeous!!! (Re: the rainbow set ) read more

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Banana Nails is the best salon in Chicago, full stop, I have been a customer for a bit over a year now and I have never been disappointed. The salon is meticulously cleaned, I never fear getting an infection from here. The techs are all extremely talented and kind. I love Mya and Vira-but I know if they weren't available I could trust anyone! The cost is definitely above average for a manicure-but you receive an above average service! I even tried going to a typical, affordable walk in salon as a way to save money/time-never again! Sure, you could pay less somewhere else, but your nails will not look as good and they will not last anywhere near as long. I can make a banana nails manicure last (and look amazing) for 4, sometimes even 5 weeks! The owner and reception staff are all wonderful, will learn who you are and make sure your experience is as great as possible. read more

Banana Nails - Valentines Day Nails done by Mya - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I absolutely LOVEEE banana nails. The owner is lovely and welcoming. She has mastered creating a space where people can come and relax. When you come in you are offered a drink like soda, water, tea, and even coffee. All their nail techs are amazing and kind. They make sure you leave with what you want and what you love! I absolutely love their service and the way they care about their clients. And yes I'm aware they may be a little pricey. When I saw nail extensions for $120 and only one color I was like oof. But I'm so glad I gave it a try! I don't mind paying the money as long as the job is well done and trust me the job is always well done at banana nail read more

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I spontaneously came to Banana Nails last year while visiting Chicago for a wedding. Vira gave me the most exceptional manicure I've ever had! I've never had someone give such meticulous attention and care to each cuticle and nail. I've been to numerous nail salons back home in Atlanta since then, and none of them compare to the level of service Banana Nails. I just visited Vira again, one year later, and these nails are just as stunning as ever. Thank you, Banana Nails! Please open a salon in ATL! read more

I've heard so many good things about this nail salon, so i decided to book an appointment: i got a Sculpted Gel set with nail art. originally supposed to take about two and a half hours but i felt like my artist was rushing the process. i kept nicely asking her to fix the shape or buff the nail out a bit due to it being uneven or chunky and she'd get a bit bothered, kept looking at her watch for the time. my nails are about a week and a few days old. very bummed out. read more

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I absolutely love this nail salon! I cannot rave enough snot this place; however my favorite nail tech of all time is... Zoriana. She always creates nails that I love and the shape is always perfect. I have gone to too many nail salons before and they always mess up. Whether it be the shaping or the painting of the nail or just the design. I have found my favorite nail salon. It is a bit pricey but I think it is worth it. The owner is very personable and the rest of the girls from the receptionist to the other nail techs are pleasant. read more

Updating my review! Previously really liked this place but had a really terrible experience with one of the nail techs. She did not know how to do a pedicure and kept asking the other nail tech what to do every step of the way. On top of that, the chairs don't actually have plumbing so the tech had to carry buckets of water to and from the sink. The pedicure took ONE AND A HALF HOURS. I also got a no chip and the tech also was terrible at that. She ended up making me bleed twice as she was doing my cuticles. She kept asking "does this hurt" as she pushed back one of my cuticles so far that my nail was swollen the next day. I was going to get a design on my nails but did not even bother asking her because I did not believe in her doing a good job. Plus at this point, I've already been at the salon for over 3 hours I reached out to the owner Anastasia to let her know and she kindly offered me 50% off my next service as an inconvenience. Great customer service, right? Wrong! When I email her to give the salon a second chance she tells me that offer has expired and that she's sorry for the inconvenience. Terrible customer service, terrible experience, terribly overpriced prices, and just not worth your time. Go somewhere else! read more

4 weeks today since my last fill; not a single lift, chip, break, etc. on the second set / first fill I got at BN. Quarantine Nails means your next nail appt is never certain but I just HAD TO give major props to Zoriana for the longevity of her work. I live in Berkeley CA or I'd have returned to her already by now... missing you!! read more

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Lovely little spot with a VERY talented team. Jennet at the entrance is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and Inna is just an outstanding specialist in the field. For years I could not find salon that can do respectable nail design for reasonable price. No hidden fees, and every technician is up for a new nail design challenge. I live a bit far away from the salon, but care and professionalism make the commute worth of coming back! Highly recommend. read more

Banana Nails is truly a gem in the 6 corners/Portage Park neighborhood. I am so happy I saw this cute nail boutique while exiting Culvers drive thru! I have been serviced by 3 of the lovely women and all have been great! Mya is my go-to girl now, she has done wonders! Her work is pure talent! The owner Anastasia is great, during the 3 month lockdown she made take home care packs to tend to mail needs! I am so glad I found this place, such cleanliness, quality, and talent! read more

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Hands down best manicure I have gotten. Mariana, Zoriana, and Kathy are so attentive to detail and my nails always look like a beautiful Pinterest photo. Marta is so friendly and accommodating from the moment you walk in. Highly, highly recommend this place. read more

Although the prices are ridiculously high, this has been the ONLY place that leaves me satisfied after every visit, so far four appointments. Another thing I also love about this salon is that I never have had to wait. read more

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so i got a pedicure done here and it was terrible. all my toes aren't filed the same (my left big two is round & my right is straight). if a place can't even file the same go somewhere else. I have polish all around my nail cuticle and when i messaged the owner she blamed it on my last pedicure (when has that ever been an issue. that's what a nail tech does) she also mentioned the same person can redo my toes. what a joke. refuses to give me a refund. They're also increasing their prices and i paid $62 for this pedicure that is terrible. I don't have the time to go back and redo. they wouldn't help me. do not recommend. read more

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Ladies, if you're looking for a new nail salon, Banana nails should be on your list. Anastasia is a beautiful kind and very talented (boss babe), she opened this cute shop about a year ago. I've gotten my nails done by 3 ladies ( including Anastasia) all very talented. Carolina is my girl tho, because I always have Pinterest request, and she's very artistic. Book ahead of time! read more

Banana Nails - Beautiful Art Nail done by Carolina. FREE HAND!!!! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Heres another update! Zorianna is still the best nail artist I have ever met in my life. Even my own boyfriend who doesnt really focus on nails always says my nails look amazing when Zorianna does them! read more

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I saw on their IG story that they had a few last minute time slots available for tomorrow and their IG story said "please DM to book." I responded to their story asking for 9 am with Zoriana and second preference would be 12:50 with Zoriana. They responded as you can see in my screenshot saying 9am was taken and which service did I want. I messaged back right away asking for sculpted gel nails and they responded saying time slot was not big enough for that service. I proceeded to ask them which service can I get for that time slot and if they can provide me a list so I can pick from it for whichever services that time slot would allow for. They then responded saying they only have 9am available with Olha and someone already booked online for 12:50 with Zoriana. It was not taken when I said I wanted that slot so clearly they're very unfair and don't go by first come first serve. Next time maybe specify in your IG story that we can book these last minute openings through the website as well instead of saying please DM to book. I've never been to this nail salon but I definitely will never be going there for sure after this experience. Update: After blocking me- Anastasia (the owner of this nail salon) decided to post a screenshot of my response to her customer service on her IG story. I don't owe you a hello and neither does anyone else. One of her followers sent me what she posted and I sent her follower all the screenshots of my conversation with her. She said she would've done the same thing as me and write a review on my experience. Too bad you're salty and want to be petty Anastasia. Congratulations you just lost another client. Continue to show us how poorly you run your business :) read more

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Not a fan. There reservation process is horrible. Made a reservation and still had to wait 20 minutes. The nail tech I had was cutting my cuticles and cut so far that I was bleeding on several nails. I had to tell her it hurt (as if she didn't already know from my bleeding cuticles). She didn't give me the service i asked for (gel overlay) she convinced me that a rubber nail polish with no chip over would be better. My nails did look nice when I left, but service and tech was NOT GOOD. I thought about making another reservation with a different tech and could do that because they were booked for the next month. They told me to call back in a week when the schedule opened up (which I did) and there were no open appointments. Ridiculous! read more

So happy with my nails I'm so glad i went to Banana Nails. Zoriana did a excellent job with my acrylics in a coffin shape. read more

Banana Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent gel manicure and service from Carolina. Nail techs like her, and salons like Banana Nails are hard to find. Will be back. read more

Banana Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Worth it! I have only had wonderful experiences with every nail tech. They are knowledgeable, take their time and a gel manicure easily lasts 3+ weeks without any chips. The nail art that they do is so beautiful! Highly recommend and I am so grateful that I found this nail salon. read more

This place is a hit or miss. Below are a few points I've observed since going there since April 2022 - Nails are great depending on who you go to. I've been 6 times. 2/6 times were not great. - I believe techs are trained well by owner, but they may not be up to her speed, talent, business mindset and friendliness therefore they bring her business down. - Not consistently the most welcoming atmosphere. I, as a women of color, did not always feel welcome by techs and front desk attendant. They cater to certain people. - Place is relatively clean, it's just small. Hygiene appears to be enforced throughout salon. - Prices are high compared to other nail salons. Cost is higher if you go to a different ranking nail tech. Newbies are 20% off and they are always hiring so I imagine the working environment for new employees is not great. - Parking is in the city for a cost. They are located on a major street so finding park can be a challenge. -There is a 24 hour cancellation fee, but you have to schedule a minimum of a month out and the app only reminders you 24 hours before. So you schedule 6 weeks out, forget, then have to cancel. There is a charge to cancel. Calling to reschedule is also not the most reliable. - if you follow them on Instagram you can grab last minute appointments. - Don't schedule through DMs - they will not see your message in an appropriate time, especially if it's a slot you really want. - On Occasion, they have to reschedule without notice and will let you get money off for it. I think 10% - there is a waitlist but the only make it known to select clients read more

I would like to start off by saying that all my previous experiences at this salon have been great. I've always gotten my nails done by Zoriana and she does an amazing job. Hands down anytime I want any type of design she makes it happen. This time I had to try someone new due to Zoriana not being available. I wanted a ombré style nail design on my short nails. The technician didn't know how to do ombré. It just look awful. I had to advice to her to add another layer of color because it looked to sheer but even that just didn't look right and it wasn't even thru out all the nails. So I kindly asked if and she also told me we can remove it and do something else. At this point I was frustrated and decided to go with one color no chip. But I wasn't happy with my final results with that either. We all have our good days and bad. I was just hoping for a good experience this time. These were suppose to be my birthday nails. Sadly I didn't get what I wanted. I had to tell the nail Technician to clean up a lot of the edges and there was white residue on the bottom of the nails. I cleaned off a lot of the polish on the sides myself. I'm Just not happy with my nails today. read more

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I pride myself on doing my research in finding the best place around. Well I found this place and I was really happy with my first set of nails. three weeks in two of the nails started coming off. when I called to get them fixed because my schedules appointment wasn't for another 2 weeks (according to them nails should last 4 - 5 weeks) I was told no one would be able to fix them. I asked well what am I supposed to do? I had been told they would last , but if not I could always come in for a repair. The receptionist said she would call me back. Five hours later I called back and she said all she had was a fill in appointment a few days out. I took it... Well I was very happy with my nails for about 12 hours when I noticed one of the original nails that had been coming off was at it again. I called and was able to get in to fix it same day. 3 hours after leaving the salon the 2nd nail that I originally needed fixed started coming off too. I had to wait till the following Monday to call as they were closed already. When I called Monday morning the receptionist was so rude I drove there after work. I asked to speak to the owner she asked me for what and I told her so she could explain to me what she meant by "why did you get them that size" "why did you get them done like that?" "we cant keep doing this for you". "That's why we don't like 2 nail techs working on one persons nails". First of all I was over the phone why would she ask me why I got my nails done like that. 2nd she made me feel like I did something wrong by her saying they couldn't keep doing this for me. I never said anything negative about the young lady who did the repair for the first nail. After telling me in the morning over the phone they had nothing available for a while she looked down at her computer and said she could get me in Thursday. Well needless to say here we are 2 weeks later and 3 of the nails are coming off again. I'm going around with tape on my nails to keep them from bending. This was the worst experience ever. I waited over 20 years to get them done again. This has been the worst experience people that see my nails laugh and tell me I should have kept researching because this place just isn't it. read more

MYA is the best !!!!! I can't say enough about this nail tech. Her work satisfies my OCD. Perfectly shaped and colored nails, she goes to town on my cuticles and has never cut me. Love this little nail spot. Make sure to schedule your appointment first. Definitely my new go to shop. read more

went there for gel overlay, my tech name was Jacinda I believe. I made an appt at 12pm. Salon was super busy didn't get seated until 12.30pm. I was little worried that I parked my car for only 2 hours on the street. When I booked my appointment they were so strict with the timing. They told me I will be charged somehow if I will be late for my appointment but it turned out they were late for my appointment. The tech was super sloppy! Nail shape wasn't even. Some of them very sharp square some of them were rounded. I told her to make them even but she didn't even bother just left them how they were. She cut my cuticle when she was filing it on the sides. The worst thing is I paid $70 including my old gel removal but their work didn't even last at least a week. After 4 days the overlay gel on my thumb and middle finger started separating from the nails! Eventually it chipped from 8 nails already just in week! Since I live in suburbs I didn't have a time for driving for 40 minutes again for just fixing within a week! I scheduled my next appointment for June 1st after I got my service that day, but they called me couple days before my appointment that they need to move my appointment for whatever reason I don't know. I told them on the phone I'm patiently waiting for my next appointment even though your job cheaped within 4 days. I kept my chipped nails almost 20 days and finally its my time to get new one but they canceling my appointment???? So dissatisfied with their service! Bad quality, very poor customer service. It was my first time and I was excited to get their service since its little hard to book an appointment with them. I thought they were busy because of their qualified works, but I guess not! read more

No typically a review person, but figured I'd do one. First I'd like to say Zoriana is the absolute best,she has good quality work and takes her time. On the flip side I have sent a friend to get her nails done here (not with Zoriana) and she was pleased. I convinced her to give it another try, and she did when I seen the work I couldn't believe it came from Banana nails. The nails weren't shaped correctly the design was one of what seems to be a 5 year old,but that's her experience. I will mention I'm thinking of going elsewhere now that a no chip manicure will be going up in price from $40 to $55 that's insane and no way to treat the clients that supported your business through this tough time. Do better Anastasia read more

It took almost 2 hours for an acrylic nails removal and a regular manicure. The tech only used an electronic nail file to remove the acrylic. There was no soaking my cuticles or even a cuticle gel applied when she started cutting my cuticles. It felt painful using the metal tool with no soaking, my cuticle on one finger actually started bleeding. I let her finish the service and I paid knowing I would never return. It's hard writing reviews like this during these uncertain times however general manicures should be something each tech can do. read more

This place is awesome! The nail techs are so attentive to how you want your nails done and they do an amazing job! They are also very accommodating, they respond to requests quickly and everyone is always super sweet. I've been to a lot of nail salons because I'm so picky and no one has ever been able to give me what I'm looking for except for Banana Nails. Lifetime customer for sure! read more

If I could give this salon 0 stars, I would. My first time coming in, I was assigned a nail artist in which did not communicate with me a lot. She was always turning to her coworkers for assistance and seemed to me that she was not fully trained or knowledgeable. Starting with my hands, after leaving the salon, my cuticles were all cut up! I understand accidents happen however, multiple cuts is just unacceptable, my fingers were hurting for days. My toes, the nail tech I was assigned never checked to ensure my nails were all dried so they got messed up as soon as I got home. I messaged them about this issue and they invited me back in to repaint in which I had hope that their service recovery would make up for my experience however it only got worse from there. They assigned me the same nail tech and she only removed and redid the nail polish for my big toe even though all my toes were messed up. Not to mention, she had to redo my big toes over 3 times because she kept messing up. She was huffing and puffing out of frustration which I thought was unprofessional. At one point another tech came to help and oddly enough, when I went home the toenail that this new tech did came out fine, the other one got messed up again, not sure why the inconsistency. Now I was given a gift card for these issues, I went to schedule an appointment and due to an emergency, I had to cancel within 24hours. They said there would be a fee and I asked if there was any way to waive it since I had an emergency to tend to, they declined so I used my gift card to pay for it and let them know I will not be returning. I run a business myself so I fully understand policies, however, due to the issues I already experienced as a first-time customer (that traveled an hour to the salon, twice), and due to an emergency, I would have waived the fee to guarantee a customer that will come back and spend more money with more visits than paying a one-time fee and never returning. In addition, as I was chatting with them over Instagram, they unprofessionally and condescendingly wrote a response of why they have their policy and said things such as, "Just like you go to work and get paid for that" and "Would that be ok with you?". This is a business... did you really say that to a paying customer that traveled an hour for your service? Ridiculous. Service recovery does wonders and can make you more money than making people pay fees for emergencies that they have No control over. You lack professionalism, quality, and compassion. I will not be returning and will make sure my friends and family do not visit. If you would like guidance on service recovery, please see the video by Jon Picoult, "The Best Service Recovery Story...Ever!", you will definitely learn something. read more

Love it here. I've been 3 times so far, and already booked my next 3 appointments. Zoriana is great! Anytime I have an idea in mind for my nails, she always executes it with precision. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Its cute and clean inside. But the greeting I got upon arriving was lukewarm at best. And while I was there the three employees did not speak to each other at all, so the atmosphere was rather odd. The woman who did my nails was thorough and did a good job but it all felt a bit off. And the pedicure chairs don't have plumbing attached so they have to fill and carry water from a back room. read more