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Chicago's Best Beauty

4.7 (50 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

Services - Chicago's Best Beauty

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

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Gel manicure

Me and my fiancé stopped in for a walk in appointment the day before our wedding for a quick manicure for us both and they were able to fit us in quickly and do a great job! My nails were rough looking but they really took care of the cuticles and had us both looking great. The vibe is super friendly, definitely recommend! They don't do acrylic or anything, so they make sure the gel is perfect!

Gel manicure - #10

My nails have never looked more naturally healthier! They don't do any acrylic or dip nails. Only gel and regular polish - they believe in healthy nails. The cuticle care was excellent! Great experience over all.

Meli S.

It was time for my monthly manicure and I wanted to go somewhere local in my area. I'm happy to give a small business my business, but I was tired of driving around looking for one that was good. So I started looking around in my own area for a salon that had good ratings and was super close. Low and behold, I finally found one. It's not within a 10 minute walk from my house but on a nice warm day, I could take the walk to them - I've driven further! LOL! What a great experience! From making my appointment with Vanessa online, to getting there and being greeted with the warmth that you want from a salon. The ladies were attentive and very meticulous with their work. I love that! They are bilingual, which is huge plus since I had taken my mother with me and though she speaks English, she felt very comfortable speaking to them in Spanish The salon is exceptionally clean and during these crazy times of COVID, they are cleaning everything between customers. The place has a very welcoming feeling and dmyou don't feel like you are just another number... a fabulous feeling if you ask me. I am looking forward to going back. The ladies of Chicago's Best Beauty certainly want you to come back when the treatment is first class!

Lauren E.

Had a no chip mani and love it!! Almost 2 weeks in and still no chip or issues. Looks great. Photo from when I first got my nails done.

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Jazzy N.

I came here to use a Groupon for a no chip manicure for a cruise. First time ever. The owner was the one who ended up doing my nails. She was super nice, very professional and you could tell she cares about the outcome and making sure I liked them. She took her time, asked if I wanted more coats to get a deeper shade (I selected a lighter neon color which needed several coats). I got my nails done at the beginning of December and they seriously have not chipped over 4 weeks later! So well done! (Why are they still painted after all this time? ..too lazy to remove. Don't Judge.) I recommend this salon and would definitely go back!

5 days in with this excellent no chip mani! Will be back!
Kristen C.

This is a Logan gem! Fiancee and I went for a mani and pedi here for the first time. The staff is wonderful, super friendly and helpful. The salon is beautiful and very clean. Their services are excellent and work detailed...not one complaint! Great atmosphere, work and people at a fair price...we will definitely will be back! My partner even said he enjoyed going...they made it very chill and comfortable for him...score! My no chip mani is 5 days in and still looks great!

I wanted to love this place since it's close to me. But when I got home and took a closer look, my cuticles are cut up and the shape of my nails aren't even. The people there were sweet, it's just not good quality.

Alethea B.

I just received one of the best and most relaxing pedicures I've ever had! The massage was great, and really got a lot of dead skin off. The owner of the boutique is amazing! She is a hardworking and sweet mother who really knows what she's doing. She was very accommodating and nice to chat with. I would definitely recommend this place, but make sure to make an appointment since it is a small business. Also loved the decor, very artful!

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10 months ago

They were still in process of setting up in their new location, but it didn't distract from getting a great Mani/ Pedi! Will be back!

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Wow!! What attention to detail & friendly staff. This is a gem in Logan Square! I'll be back!

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Very very happy with my first pedicure out of quarantine. They didn't even judge how bad my nails looked! Will definitely be back.

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I got a haircut from Dory for my birthday and it was a great experience. I will definitely visit them again.

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Ask the Community - Chicago's Best Beauty

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Yesenia and Vanessa make each experience fun and personable as well as do a wonderful, meticulous with my nails.

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Ipop Central - I took a picture with the owner after my P pedi & mani! She was so nice!

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Ipop Central - We both did our mani.  My husband said he never saw his toe nails so clean before! lol!

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