I had my first visit to this salon last week and the experience was fantastic!…read more The salon was clean, employees were super welcoming, and the attention to detail resulted in the best pedicure I've had in years. This will be my go-to nail salon from now on!

Out of towner here whose main nail care is a pedicure every 3 months…read more My sister-in-law took me and my mom out for a girls day Christmas week and what a fun experience. We each got our nails done and honestly if the experience was like this back home I'd get my nails done way more often! The nail techs were ready for us when we got there even on Christmas Eve Eve. My mom was seated first, then me 3 minutes later then my SIL 2 minutes after me. I'm not chatty at all when I get these services done and I loved the way my tech was on that wave too. Mom and SIL love to talk and were deep in convo with their techs. The manicure itself was thorough - my insolent cuticles were tamed and removed with ease - and the polish job itself was great. I mostly avoid manicures because I chip the polish in 24 hours but here we are 5 days later and my fingers still look like shiny disco balls. Why I would return: -comfortable seating at the nail tables. Sturdy with room for ample bottoms -friendly and efficient service. There is NO NEED to be at a nail salon for hours. We were out in 45 min max including dry time. -welcoming reception. I love seeing my people when I'm out and she was very warm and inviting. So much so when I told people where we went to get our nails done they asked if she was working. -good job on the polish. Clean lines, no smudge, long/lasting. -NO CHEMICAL SMELLS. From a customer side this was nice - I'm sure from an employee side it's even better. -Super clean and modern. Sometimes nail shops can be worn down. It's clear this place is investing in the space - which makes a nicer work environment and experience for all.

AND they gave me popcorn to snack on this time! I especially like the artistry and skill of Tina, a…read morevery sweet person. Ask for her.

Ive had so many "almost bad enough to leave a review" experiences here. This last time was the…read morefinal- they checked me in for the Russian manicure I had scheduled and left me waiting 30 min before I finally said something. They somehow managed to mix up my appointment and didn't even have a technician to provide the service. They seemed shocked that I asked for a discount after their treatment. I came back the next day and the appointment for a chrome mani was over an hour and half long and I ended up with a ton of damage to one cuticle- I had to keep a bandaid on for the first 4 days to prevent an infection, and it HURT. I've also had multiple technicians openly talking shit about their coworkers, which I find tasteless.

Such a wonderful nail salon. They were able to accommodate my boyfriend and I last minute and…read moreeveryone was so friendly. Shout out to Karen, you were so funny, kind and knowledgeable. You really made our experience wonderful. Relaxed vibe, clean salon and lots of options. Thanks again!

I have been coming in to Nail Lounge more regularly, now that I am not working in a clinical…read morenursing role; and my nails always look fantastic. I have gone from needing acrylic tips, to a gel manicure, now that my nails have grown out. Lily meticulously groomed my nails, including my cuticles, and the result is perfection. Thanks Nail Lounge, Lily, and staff - you do GREAT work.

cannot say enough good things about this place!! Jenny really took the time to make sure my nails…read morewere getting back to being healthy and really cared. I will never go anywhere else!!

Definitely not worth the price. I spent $55 and was in and out extremely quickly. She didn't do a…read moregreat job cleaning up my nails and feet and she didn't paint the full nail to the edges on either side. I think she might have some carpal tunnel because she kept shaking out her hand/wrist so I still tipped 25% but I will never go back. Very unimpressed.

Love the mani and pedi I got done at Flawless Nails! I was able to make an appointment day of which…read morewas so convenient. It's tiny but really cute in there! My nail tech helped me pick out the perfect bright red for my beach vacation. She took her time filing and shaping the nail. I really appreciate this, because I feel like it contributes a lot to the longevity of the manicure. My nails looked perfect for 2 weeks with a no chip mani! I will definitely be back.

Some months back I left an enthusiastic review about this place. I've been back several times and…read morehave always been happy. Until today. The nail tech, (Nam) doesn't speak English but pretends to.This is particularly annoying because she can't follow instructions. $70 mani pedi. Both were half-assed. Pedi: After cutting my nails, I asked her if she could go shorter safely- without making them too short. She nodded and cut the big toenail so short she drew blood. This is when I suspected she couldn't understand me. No massage, scrub cream was applied to my legs and then rinsed off-no scrubbing. No real attempt to get rid of calluses. Mani-my nails are on the shorter side and I just wanted them to all be the same length and shape. I had to correct her several times because she wasn't following those simple instructions. Some of my nails ended up lopsided anyhow. No hand massage, no lotion and sloppy polish application. I had to ask her to redo several nails. When she's done, she takes me to the drying table, tells me how long to wait and starts to leave. Until I call her back to turn the drying fan on. (I couldn't find the switch). She stomped off, never to be seen again. I had to ask one of the other techs to bring my bag and shoes over, because she didn't. This was very disappointing.

Great spot to get a mani/pedi! My no chip always lasts a long time!!…read more They do a very good job at taking their time and being throughout. Sometimes it can take a little while but it's worth it for quality nails. They have a tv that usually plays something that's fun to watch and always have good music going. The staff is super nice and really good at giving advice if you ask.

My first time here was yesterday, I honestly just drove past and decided to stop in. The staff was…read moreEXTREMELY kind and very gentle. My pedicure was literally perfect and I will 100% be returning for my next ones.

I needed my nails done for an October 2024 wedding and found Ipop Central. They had glowing reviews…read moreso I booked an appointment over the phone with owner Mylinh the week of the wedding. MyLinh went over my preferences and she requested I send a pic of the work I wanted done. I saw a picture off of Pinterest I wanted to replicate which required extensive artwork. With these parameters I also needed nail extensions. After going over preferences and quoting a price, Mylinh recommended I do the Russian manicure with builder gel application. I never had a Russian manicure before but was willing to try it out. She paired me with two technicians. Adele who did the manicure and Jamal who did the artwork. Russian manicures are high quality focusing on cuticle deep cleaning which can extend manicure wear. In fact, all of the work is dry application meaning your nails never get soaked in chemical solution. Total work with the artwork took 4 hours to complete with longer lasting results versus a traditional gel extensions. I kept my manicure over 3 weeks before seeing outgrowth and even then they still looked great! When it came time for removal they used a fine drill bit (no soaking was involved). I left with my natural nail intact with the nail bed feeling healthier than ever. Adele did a great job on my nails. She was gentle, patient and really took the quality of her work seriously. Jamal is a trained nail artist who does a good job with her nail art whether it's freestyle or replicating a design. The facilities are modern and clean with comfortable seating. Their pedicure chairs have customizable massage functions making your session a relaxing experience. I rarely get my nails done. At the most I get them done once or twice a year on special occasions or a vacation. However when I do get them done I go all out. After the amazing service I had here I plan to seek out Ipop Central for any future manicure/pedicure needs. Note: Parking is street side only so plan and schedule accordingly.

While Ipop was lovely at first, it got less lovely over time. While I appreciate how kind and…read morefriendly the entire staff is, their lack of skills got a little challenging eventually. One time I was there for 4 hours getting a builder gel fill and a pedicure. I appreciate a clean salon, which this certainly is, but there are downfalls that made it frustrating. There's also a couple hair salon booths within the nail salon and the noise from the blow dryers didn't help create a relaxing environment. After a manicure with a nail design that looked like I'd done it myself, and an unexpected upcharge, I decided to switch and find a new salon. If you have plenty of time and patience and are seeking a simple color without a design, ipop is a good option. But if you're looking for an efficient service, I would consider looking elsewhere.

I can't say enough good things about Nabi Nails. It is a very clean, relaxing spa. I always feel…read morevery well taken care of when I come here for gel pedicures. I call ahead of time and can usually get in same-day. They have lots of polish options and take their time to make me feel pampered.

This is my favorite afforadble nail salon in the city…read more  Booking: you do need to call to book and they're usually good about getting you in/not overbooking.  Nails: My nails always come out fantastic. I usually come in for a gel manicure and have picked chrome nails twice. Each time my nails feel strong, last for a few weeks, and  my cuticals get cleaned very nicely.  The space: The space is clean. There's no TVs for you to watch while getting your pedicure or manicure so I reccomend bringing a book or watching a show on your phone if you perfer that.  My chrome nails featured: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJKnmuCSxpx/?igsh=Nnl4aWNkMW1qaGU3

I don't recommend... the staff was very sweet and the place is well kept but I went for a mani/pedi…read moretoday that I'm less than satisfied with. There is a lot of polish on the skin around my nail and I can't do much to fix it because it's gel. Peeling it off the sides would lead to peeling off the whole nail. On top of that, they cut my cuticles way too short. I bled during the appointment and have scabs near my nail beds. I can't count this as a bad day because my friend also got a manicure with a different tech today and had a similar experience. My thought is that unless you're going for builder gel or dip, this is not the place.

I was looking for a place to get my nails done, and I finally found it. It was my birthday weekend,…read moreand I decided to treat myself. Crystal did an amazing job, Thank you.

$15 for gel removal without tarnishing enamel. Worth every penny :)…read more I was a walk-in.

Came with my sister for pedis. This is her regular spot and I really loved it too!…read more I love the ambiance it's not all white and bright lights like some salons, it's a lot warmer and more relaxing! The staff are all super nice and did a wonderful job (no cuts or bleeding ahah which happens sometimes during pedis but no they were perfect here!) I also liked their temporary shoes more than the rubber ones at other places and love that they give you a baggie with oil in it to put over your feet before putting shoes on to make sure that the polish doesn't get rubbed. I would wear flip flops normally but not during winter in Chicago of course, so I love that they pay extra attention and make sure your pedicure lasts :)