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    Creative 1 Nails

    3.6 (26 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

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    Full set design

    Love this set, they always do an amazing job. I would highly recommend coming here especially if you like to do designs.

    i'm obsessed with how these turned out, the service was great and the price was very reasonable.

    Lincoln Park After Dark in No chip (Gel)
    Christina N.

    I love getting my nails done here! I get the no chip manicure and Mai does them for me. She's amazing and really knows what she's doing. My manicure lasts 2 weeks, sometimes even more. Great service, clean salon, amazing results.

    Soft pink Acrylic nails

    I walked in here for a last minute full set. I was unsure, Creative Nails proved me wrong. Keeping it short, it was great. Professional. Clean. The service was about 45 minutes, maybe a little bit more but I was comfortable, I didn't mind. I don't fuss over my nails but I want what I ask for. Cindy did just that. There were a few regulars with appointments. I suggest making an appointment since it seems like they stay booked and I was a lucky walk in appointment. The shop was clean and organized, they clean up after every customer including sanitizing the station and chairs. For my nails, She checked all the angles on my nails, clipped my cuticles, filled the undersides of my nails and added cuticle oil. My nails were $45, before tip. There was a lot of talking between the techs but I didn't feel uncomfortable because I mind my business. My tech, Cindy, would still talk to me asking about what I wanted, checking her work with me, making sure she wasn't hurting me. I noticed the same thing with other clients, so I didn't feel like it interferes with the work being done. There was also laughing, giggling, short melodies, it made the environment very inviting, positive and friendly. I have a regular shop, but I will return here when I'm in the area! Check them out, it is not the shop next to the Jewel grocery. They are in the parking lot adjacent to the Starbucks, just right next door.

    Alexis M.

    I came across this place for the first time and it was exceptional. Mai was the name of my nail artist. She did such a nice job and was very sweet and patient! I do recommend for anyone looking for a convenient nail shop.

    Acryclic Nail Tip set
    Kevin R.

    Mey always does the absolute best job ever! I never leave unsatisfied or with botched nails! She takes her time, is so incredibly kind and cooperative! My go to nail spot and i always recommend friends, family and customers at work to come here! Thanks for the beautiful acrylics ALWAYS on point (literally) proofs in the pics swipe and see for yourself! The place was always sanitized properly before COVID and continues to be super clean and following proper procedures!

    The purple paint job was what they gave me when this is what I was asking for.

    I tried this place after work because I heard they do mini facials too. I asked for pedicure and a no chip manicure. They started on both at once. The pedicure was rough. I mean, she shoved underneath my big toe nail hard enough for me to recoil in pain a few times. My toe is still sore this morning. When filing my nails down on my hands, I was left with nubs for nails. I do an ombré glitter on the tips of my no chip. Always have. It's my thing. She kept saying she understood what I wanted, even after stopping her to show her photos. I could tell she was frustrated and just wanted me out of there. Not as badly as I wanted out though. So I left with a glitter job on my nails that my 7 year old niece could have done a better job on. Please see the photo I showed her and what I walked out with. I HIGHLY suggest Toe Paradise across the way next to the Walgreens.

    They do not sanitized any of their implements they gave me a fungus don't go here bad bad place

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    Thien N.

    Thank you so much Gigi! We had a great time with you as well!

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    The nail technicians here are highly skilled and experienced. I will be back soon. Friendly owner

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    Excellent Customer service! I had a mani/pedicure; the massage was excellent and polish job was a clean and smooth!

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    4 years ago

    Clean place, no wait. Got a full set acrylic manicure and pedicure for $90 total. Very thorough work and good massage.

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    4 years ago

    Scammed the hell out of me and totally overpriced my nails while also not even giving me what i asked for.

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    4 years ago

    I got a pedicure great experience very clean place. They made the pedicure feel very fancy. The only problem is the the polish bubbled.

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    12 years ago

    My mother and I love this place so much! Sue and Nikki are the best! Friendly service and they do an excellent job on no chip manis!

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    11 years ago

    0 stars! Customer service = horrible!!! It's such a tiny place!!! I didn't like that I didn't get a good pedicure!!!

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    Damn, this place is really awesome under new ownership, Mey and Mean are sister, and they are really nice and sweet with really details job.

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    Simply Nails Spa

    Simply Nails Spa

    4.0
    (248 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    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

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    Nail 4 U

    Nail 4 U

    3.0
    (46 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    On May 28th I called Nails 4 u to make an appointment for Thursday, June 4th for a pedicure and a…read moreno chip French manicure. I have a few special events coming up and really needed this done! I requested Lisa and was told ok we have you down for 10:00 am. I usually go to Lisa she knows my concerns and I feel comfortable having her. I also like Miley who has done my nails and is wonderful when Lisa is off. Today I came right at 10:00 for my scheduled appointment. The first thing the manager says when I walk in are you here for Lisa I said yes. She said Lisa is sick. You can come tomorrow she will be here. I said if she is sick how do you know she will be better I don't want to get sick. A male technician jumps in saying Lisa was just getting a shot! I responded that I had a Dr appointment Friday and I couldn't come in on Friday! The manager says you can have someone else. She said Miley will be in at 11:00 however Miley already has an appointment at 11:00. I looked at the male technician sitting by the manager. How about you? He said I already have an appointment scheduled. I said to the manager why didn't you call me and tell me? Her response "I just found out this morning!" I know she was not telling the truth! Lisa is usually off on Thursdays and when I called and they booked me for Thursday with her I was surprised! I knew she had been on vacation for a couple of months and I figured they scheduled her back on Thursday. I said ok and left! There are 2 other nail places in the same area that I have not tried yet! The Kin Nails was happy to service me! They were all wonderful! I have been going to nails 4 you for a long time. They never really make you feel appreciated. I ignore my surroundings because Lisa always makes me feel comfortable. The attitude is terrible. They make you feel like you don't matter! I have been told this before by others. I can't believe you would not want my business. A phone call to cancel my appointment would have been appreciated! A good manager would have tried to make me happy. The manager had no compassion. She could care less if I left. This is poor management!

    If I could give zero stars I would. I went in for a no chip and had already filed my already short…read morenails. I was VERY clear (told her twice) that I did not want them filed. Before I could stop her she started filing them. I told her again that I did not want them filed- she did not understand and I now realize she did not understand english as she kept asking if I wanted to go wash my hands when I told her I was leaving. She had filed them so short and angled in a way that I did not want nail polish put on. I am so very disappointed. And to top it off she charged me $22 for "cleaning" them. If you have any specific requests for your nails do not go here.

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    Painfully short, terrible job.

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    Painfully short, terrible job.

    Creative 1 Nails - othersalons - Updated August 2026

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