I love this place! It's clean..very good nail techs...awesome pedicure spa and reasonable prices! Lynn is the bomb on eyebrows and the staff is very friendly! Check them out..you won't be disappointed read more

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Well it's time for me to rate this nail salon. Generation nails in Evergreen Park was doing fine by me until they hired, you guessed it, a black nail tech. This lady lied to me and told me she had been doing nails for 11 years. She was not professional In Her technique what so ever. I allowed her to do my nails because I believe in giving people chances. When I told her to make sure the towel was hot for both leg massages, she got upset, and started yelling and screaming telling me she would not be talked to any kind of way. She had something else on Her mind for sure. The person's name is Nakita. You can't miss her. The Only black person in the shop. If you go to this shop, please do not allow her to do your services. Yes, I have tried other salons, but this one is more convenient for me. So, for this adventure on today, generation nails gets 1 star. read more

Great workmanship, clean and amazing service! I came on my birthday and received a full set, pedicure and eyebrow. The pedicure was one of the best I ever had! John was very thorough and took his time. The paraffin wax was life changing and a new staple in my winter routine. Po did a great job on my full set, although next time I wouldn't get white no-chip (top coat made it hard to keep clean after a few days). I'll be trying out the dip powder next. The owner was extremely nice and made me feel welcomed and comfortable (not that "take it or leave it" attitude at most nail shops) which I really value. Most importantly, everything is STERYL. The pedicure bowls have liners, the equipment is properly sanitized and the tools are disposable. Thank you for that! read more

My pedicure last less than 5 minutes and I was rushed the entire time to pick a color when I was told to wait until I sat down to pick one. Tech spoke sarcastically and made jokes in foreign language and it was clear he was talking about me. Extremely uncomfortable experience. read more

One of the cleanest nail shops I've seen in a very long time. I was so please with the fact that they make sure they use disposable tools for the pedicure. They also have a royalty program in which you earn money off per service. I got a pedi, no chip manicure and my eyebrows done, with the royalty program I earned $3.50 towards my next service or I can let the awards accrue. I wish I could give 4.5 stars. I will be back! read more

I visited this shop BEFORE I read the reviews; big mistake. Had I read the reviews, I would have known better than to waste my time and money. I patronized this business expecting to receive a pedicure and had the following experience: 1. Pushy owner who tried to force me to choose colors from the 'no chip' selection 2. Nice enough technician, but not skilled in filling and shaping; she left many ragged edges and misshapen toenails 3. Questionable cleanliness in a cluttered environment teeming with gnats swarming all over 4. Lack of regard for my complaint and lack of respect ('you people') When I entered the shop, I was greeted by who I now realize was the owner who insisted that they would bring me the no-chip colors. Well, since I don't like the loud and extra bright shades offered in the no-chip selection especially not for the fall, I informed the tech that I would choose from the few bottles that were on a dusty shelf on the wall. The tech was nice, but did a poor job of filing and shaping my toenails. I had to continuously request that she use new tools and that she spray other items, all this as gnats swarmed around her head and in front of my face. I spent 12-15 minutes allowing the polish to dry, however, even after the tech swabbed my toes with oil and provided the little plastic bags to protect my feet, as I re-examined my toes that evening I couldn't believe how badly the polish looked THE DAY OF services. As the next day was Thanksgiving, I returned AS SOON as they opened Friday morning and requested to speak with the owner to request a refund. To be fair, she did offer to correct the issue, however, it was her ATTITUDE toward my complaint and the complaints of others that made me refuse the offer and again request a refund. I informed her that I recently read the reviews posted online regarding the poor service and she waved them away as if they meant nothing to her business. The owner was condescending, dismissive, and, in my honest opinion, racis...biased. She began by saying 'you people' always want to try to get your money back. She then told me that I should have gotten the no-chip polish because the other kind doesn't last. WRONG. When serviced by a skilled tech using QUALITY products I have received pedicures with regular polish that have lasted AT LEAST a month. I suggested that she examine the reviews, and, for the good of her business, make the necessary changes, once again, she was dismissive and behaved as if she was above considering the concerns of the PEOPLE WHO KEEP HER IN BUSINESS. To the owner: You may respond with the same tired comments that continue to paint your customers as the problem rather than accept the responsibility of providing a better quality product, and more training for your nail techs, but it would behoove you to consider the fact that the people who come through your door have choices and your response to concerns/complaints make the difference between a one-time patron and a repeat customer. Treating ALL groups of people with respect and dignity is a REQUIREMENT when operating a public business. DISSATISFIED/DISRESPECTED CUSTOMERS = NO MORE BUSINESS FOR YOU. read more

I have been going here since March. The rewards program is nice and Lynn always is pleasant! I have never had an issue with my nails here. They get busy on weekends so I would suggest to go on Monday through Wednesday.... They also do great Powder Dip! read more

I have been going to generation nails for awhile. Each visit is over $100. This last visit on May 18, 2022 made me decide I will not be visiting that nail shop ever again. Normally when I come to the shop I get a jell spa and no chop polish on my feet, my nails dipped with French polish and eyebrows done. This last time as I was getting my no chip polish removed from my right big toe and the technician told me I had a fungus on my toe and he proceeded to work on my toes and prepared to put no chip polish on my feet. I said to him, maybe I should not put the no chip on that toe in the event I need to go to the foot Doctor and they might have a hard time removing the no chip polish because it is not like regular polish. I asked the owner Lynn if she can make any suggestions regarding the fungus she came over with a new bottle still in the box of some kind of solution and said that I can purchase it from her for $20-25 dollars this would help heal the fungus. I said do you have one that is already open like a sample that you can put on me and let me decide if I want to purchase, she said no. Then she proceeded to tell me that I have had a fungus on my other big toe for the last six months, I said this is unbeknown to me and why did you guys not tell me if you saw that on my toe. Lynn said no one cares. Not sure if she meant she did not care, her staff did not care or I did not care. I told her I care. I was disturb by her response. Customer service should be your greatest concerns when you are dealing with the public. Before I wrote this review. I thought I would give her a call to let her know I was still disturbed by her behavior hoping she would soften my concerns. Unfortunately she showed no compassion at all and told me she would call me back she was busy. I doubt if I get that call back. I will not continue to give my money to a business that do not care about their customers, we deserve better. This is the only nail shop I have been going to before COVID, and during COVID when things Opened backup. I will continue to look for a shop that will provide good customer service. Displeased past customer of Generation Nails. read more

The only place I go !! Love Lynn ,all the staff is fun and friendly. My eyelashes are perfect every time , my no chip manicure is perfect and my pedicures are wonderful!! read more

Do NOT let nail technician Sunny do your nails. He didn't even clean them! I told him to make them square and he made them oval instead. Hated the customer service. Will not be returning read more

My first time here, a friend recommended me to try it. I was underwhelmed by the atmosphere, but impressed that the owner recommended a different treatment for my nails because they were damaged. The technician that serviced me left polish all over my fingers and remnants of previous polish. After he finished using the tools on me, he placed them back in the drawer with no sanitation. He was hasty with the service. The other ironic thing is I saw him rinsing a brush from the polish in water and placing it back in the bottle. . I am giving it a 2 only be because I like the non use of UV light. I most likely won't return. I like the treatment provided at a different salon. read more

Awful awful awful!! Extremely High pressure from owner Lynn! She's a fast talker who spots a passive customer & takes full advantage of indecisiveness!! The quality of products used as well as services should be viewed with skepticism! I saw her dilute polish! I was told by technician he has been in the country for 2 months & was trained by Lynn!! I right now, today, still have deep ruts into my nails from their improper use of those power buffers! She was insistent that I try their "Dip" treatment! Exclaiming, "it's so wonderful", "it's good for your nails & makes the cuticle go away"! Then smooth talk your attention away from poor practices & questionable products! I won't go back again for services. I will let anyone I know that is looking for services, do NOT consider using this place. read more

LYNN is BACK!!!! Hoooray!!! I can't express how happy I am she's back. Her customer service exceeded all of my expectations and always has. She has cleaned up the shop, slowly adding new equipment, tons of no chip colors, most importantly the disposable tools and she does the best eye brows. I hope she never leaves again. The shop hasn't been the same without her. If you had a bad experience in the past go try it again now with Lynn there. You won't be disappointed. read more

Let me start off by saying that I really really wanted to like this shop! The atmosphere was nice, and so were the employees. Very clean as well. The end result however--not so much!!! I went for a no chip manicure and a regular pedicure. Both are soooo sloppy! I could have done this at home!!! There is polish on my cuticles, the edges are super rough. I am sure they are going to snag on something! And my nails are not evenly shaped and filed. Such a disappointment!! If I could give no stars I would!! read more

Generation Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On September 25th I had my first mani pedi in over 10 years at Generation Nails. I was recovered by a friend who has been going there for years. My technician, Ny was very helpful and attentive. I received the dip on my fingernails and the no chip on my toenails. Very satisfied. Will be going back later this week. read more

First time there. I paid with my cash card. Never warned I'd be charged surcharge - I would have paid cash. My nail tech Tina got pissy about me mentioning it. No hand massage and hurriedly finished my nails doing a sloppy job. Will never return. read more

I wish that I could rate "0" star. I have been faithfully supporting Lynn and her business for over a year (until recently, when I started school). I convinced at least 8 of my family members to support this business as well, they did...until a few months ago when the service went downhill. I was accepted into medical school, this past March and Lynn daughter is also trying to get accepted into medical school. The first time that I shared with Lynn that I was pursuing Medicine...she responded "I hate you & you got in only because you're a minority"--that cut deep and was very racist; however, I still supported Lynn and offered advice for her daughter. I also explained in most respectful way that there are LESS Blacks and MORE Asians that are physicians and I worked my BUTT off to be able to pursue such a prestigious career!!! With a Bachelors, Masters and soon to be M.D...I EARNED my seat in medical school!!! All of my family members stopped coming and encouraged me to stop as well! Last week I went in for a dip and pedicure (what I always get) this morning I went back because my nail chipped. I came into the shop when they opened and was told that I had to wait for the same man to fix ONE chipped nail when there were multiple techs available...again me being patient, I waited! After Sunny finished my nail was a completely different color, although in the same color family...it's darker and noticeable & when I showed the OWNER, she had nothing to say!!! I say all of this to say that there are PLENTY of nail shops that are CLEANER, FRIENDLY, & RESPECTFUL!!! I will NEVER support this business and if you're AFRICAN AMERICAN...I surly would think twice! There's a better nail shop right across the street in Evergreen Plaza! I only came because of Sunny...no one else could touch my nails!! read more

Only because there was no wait but I see why. Broke my nail at work and needed to get my contacts so I decided to try them out. Took him forever to remove my old set then by the time he did do my nails it looks like I need a new set. I love the no chip selection they have but how thick he was putting on the polish and they didn't even have the heat on. The whole staff was walking around in coats. Then charged me for everything; shaping my nail, up charge for idk what, fillin, polishing my nails that's the tip right there. Can't believe this is the same place that was in the plaza back in the day never again. Then upsaling to other customers to make profit. Smh! read more

This was my first and LAST visit at generation nails. My sister and I decided to treat my mom for a pedicure for her birthday. Upon entering we were told pedicures were $40 (but the board had them advertised for $30). This place is a rip off. They nickel and dime for every single thing. My mom had some no chip polish on her toes from literally 7 months ago (Ik gross) but it had dang near grew out. Unbeknownst to us it was a fee to take the itty bitty dot of no chip polish off. There prices did not reflect there advertising. I can understand steep prices if the services and nail techs are the bomb but they're not. You can't charge outrages prices when your nail techs appear to still be in training. My nails, after leaving look like my 10yr old watched a YouTube video for the first time and all of a sudden became a pro. I expressed repeated my nails were not the shape i request. After the 3rd time I gave up and instantly regretted cheating on my nail tech. I went to them because it was convenient. A snow storm was near, the shop I frequent was closed and they were open and only 5mins from my house. I swear, come rain, hail, sleet and/or snow they will Never get my services again. If you're okay with being pre-quoted one price and having to pay nearly 2 time more then this is the place for you. read more

So, I love this place for my eyebrows."Lynn is spectacular" However, nails on the other hand not so much. I received the powder dipping "$40" and the nail tech doing my nails had no ideal what he was doing. I stated to him that my nails were not right, but he insisted they were. Mind you this is something that I have gotten before, so I know how the finish product should look. I informed the owner, but was basically just smoothed talk and informed on who to see for the next visit regarding dipping. NO DISCOUNT offered or anything, even though I stated how unsatisfied i was multiple times. This experience was not so customer friendly and i had to waste $ and get them done correctly the next day at another location. Very displeasing!!! This place should remember it's not always about the money if the finish product is a mess and unsatisfying. read more

Out of sheer convenience did I decide to walk in this place....dissapointing to say the least. Nails were okay but not what I asked for at all. Pedicure - same. Guy was difficult to understand and his station was gross. Won't be going back...do not recommend read more

Came here because 3d nails down the street was full and so were they.. I waited patiently for 30 mins because I reaally needed my nails done. However, after the wait, I was pretty disappointed. Because they were so busy, they really didn't pay attention to detail on my nails. I had to point out things like cracks on my nail, my nails being uneven lengths or the polish that she left on my skin. The staff is very friendly though! read more

I wish you could give negative stars. I walked in today and there were a couple of ladies there. One sitting at the counter under the lights and one in the pedi chairs either texting or playing games on her phone. I assumed they were both customers until the one on her phone finally asked if she could help me. I told her I needed a fill in and she said no one would be there until tomorrow to do it. I said ok and started to leave. As I was going out the door she said something smart. Needless to say I will never go there again. read more

When I saw Lynn is back and the shop is back where it needs to be! I've been going here for years and I was contemplating going someplace else. Some of the techs had become lazy, but you can see the difference now that Lynn is back!! So excited read more