I've been going to Anh for 6 years now and she never disappoints! She's always done an amazing job bringing my nail ideas to life (and in record time!). I can show her any inspo picture and trust that she'll make it happen. It's also been so nice seeing how much K.A Studio has grown over the years. Anh has brought on a talented group of nail artists, and the quality of work across the salon really speaks for itself. The space is clean, spacious, and welcoming, and I always enjoy coming in for my appointments. Six years later and I'm still a happy customer! Definitely recommend Anh and the K.A Studio team! read more

KA is amazing. I go to Ann and she is so talented. My nails last the longest they ever have and her designs are flawless. Highly recommend.

I have been seeing Anh for about 4 years and couldn't have more positive things to say. I'm a nurse and repeatedly use hand sanitizer and wash my hands and still RARELY have my nails ever chipped. I go every 5-8 weeks depending on my schedule and my nails stay in perfect condition. With my schedule being so crazy, she always works with me and gets me in right away when I ask. I have my natural nails, no gel X and the care and time she spends to make sure my nails stay healthy and can be worn at whatever length i chose without breaking or chipping is proof of her knowledge and skill of the practice. read more

So glad that a nail salon opened so close to my place!! Definitely recommend calling ahead to make an appointment and check how busy it is - I did this at 4:30, headed right down there, and almost every seat/table was full. I got a gel pedicure and I had a good experience. There are a lot of different colors to choose from and the chairs were pretty comfortable. My tech did a great job and was very communicative about where she needed by feet when. Overall, I'd recommend if you are in the area and need a quick service, or if you want to get some fun nails (saw some cute ones as I was checking out). read more

I can never go anywhere for my nails ever again. Katelyn is my OG girlie but Ann and Q are also great. Their new location is so bright and pleasant! I'm a very loyal customer and they're great & accommodating. read more

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I've been going to Kaitlyn since 2021, and since then I have seen her grow her studio and her client base every year. The new KA studio is so warm and welcoming and always full of clients. The talent here is outstanding, they can make any nail inspo come to life. They are true artists! 11/10 stars - make them your new salon and like me you will never turn back! read more

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I've been going to Ann at KA Studio for over 6 years, and I genuinely can't recommend her enough. She is an incredible nail artist, but what makes her so special is the whole experience. Ann can take literally any nail design I show her and somehow recreate it even better than the original. Her attention to detail and creativity are unmatched, and I'm always excited to see what we come up with. She's also super accommodating and always willing to work with my crazy schedule. On the off chance I need to see someone else at the studio, I am always confident they will do an amazing job as well, they've learned from the best! It's been so cool to watch them grow KA Studio over the years into such a talented team with so many great artists. Their new space is absolutely gorgeous and feels like such a reflection of how much they've built. If you're looking for someone who is incredibly talented, creative, personable, and genuinely cares about her clients, go see Ann. Six years later, I still get excited for my appointments!! read more

It honestly makes me sad to write this review, but after five years as a loyal customer, I've decided it's time to breakup with this salon. My biggest frustration has been the ongoing lack of respect for clients' appointment times- these services aren't cheap. I consistently book my appointments a month in advance and make a point of arriving on time, yet I regularly end up waiting anywhere from 10-30 minutes to be seen. What's especially frustrating is that I typically request the first appointment of the day specifically to avoid delays. The overlapping appointments also seem to create a rushed, lower quality experience. When appointments run behind, there simply isn't enough time for the nail artists to give each client the attention and care they deserve. I've even been told that my nail designs couldn't be done because there wasn't enough time or they didn't have the right supplies --which is annoying when I arrived on time and sent a picture ahead of time and the limited appointment time was due to the salon running behind with the client before me. I really hope the salon takes this feedback seriously, because respecting clients' time and allowing enough time between appointments would make a huge difference. read more

Ann is my go to for my nails. She is quick and amazing at what she does. Whatever you ask her for she is going to make your vision come to life. I would recommend anybody to her. read more

I've been coming to KA Studio for about 2 years now and absolutely love it. I'm always receiving compliments on my nails, not only because of how amazing they look, but the quality and health of them, as well! Ann is my #1 and she literally brought my chewed finger nails back to life and now I have healthy, long, natural nails. If you're looking for quality and a beautiful, relaxing environment for your nail needs, KA Studio is the place. read more

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This is by far the best nail studio out there! Ann is so talented and my nails DO NOT chip! They can last for 4-6 weeks easily and I always get so many compliments on my nails read more

Nails fall off within a week and one of the ladies has a weird attitude. Been there twice and just overall dissapinted both times, not coming back not worth 85 for gelX. read more

I started going to Ann because I wanted fun nails for my wedding and never stopped! shes always so sweet even when I'm a little fidgety

I started going to KA studio and love the services. Very nice nail salon with great customer service. Technicians well trained and provide great nail designs. I applaud the owners of the salon. Glad to have discovered this gem of a salon. read more

I'm not sure if I caught Anh on a bad day, but after today, I will never return to this nail salon. I was referred by a friend whose nails are always so cute, and I was excited to visit for my birthday nails. Anh is very talented and my nails turned out nice, but she was rude and unpleasant. At the beginning of my appointment, I politely asked a question about one of the colors she was using and her entire vibe shifted. She already wasn't very friendly, but I don't mind that. I don't expect anyone to talk to me the whole time during a service; the problem is her communication. She was very curt in her responses, so much so that I asked multiple times if I had done something wrong or if I had made her upset. She seemed very annoyed with me for the entirety of my appointment. At the end, I paid (and tipped) and asked if there was something I did that might have been incorrect. I asked if it's normal for people to ask questions throughout their service, and she responded that I didn't do anything and she was fine. I was looking forward to revisiting because I'm trying to have more fun nails this summer, but it was an extremely disappointing experience. Again, I think Anh's work is beautiful. However, her attitude spoiled the interaction. I would not recommend. read more

My first time at this salon and I'm thoroughly impressed! Lilly did an amazing job on my nails. Super satisfying experience, would definitely come back! Feel so good. read more

KA Studio - I'm thoroughly impressed! Lilly did an amazing job on my nails. Super satisfying experience, would definitely come back! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time at KA was great! They didn't have availability same day on the online booking, but I was able to text and get an appointment same day. Kim and Nancy did a great job on my sister's and my nails. $55 for gel and $10 for design feels super reasonable for such cute results! read more

KA Studio - Gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everyone who works here is so incredibly talented and the nail shop itself is STUNNING! 10/10 experience every single time! read more

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Anh is truly the best nail artist in chicago!!! you can show her any picture and she does it perfectly. I've been seeing her for 5 years now and won't let anyone else touch my nails. The new salon is so beautiful too and all the staff is amazing! read more

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My gelx and gel manicures have always been the best. Vi is great, I have also worked with other techs and they have all been awesome. Friendly atmosphere, good color choices and the manicure lasts long!!! Picture is my natural nail with gel manicure. read more

KA Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good service, clean salon and reasonable price (was $65 for chrome no chip nails) but I found that my nails chipped within a few days. Usually when I get my nails done, they look pretty new for at least a week and a half. I lift at the gym but besides that, I don't use my hands aggressively or anything. They also take card and venmo too, but their IG says cash only. read more

Never again. Not even worth the try. New location looks very cute, but the service was nothing like what I expected given how packed it was. I got a pedicure with no polish, but also needed the existing gel polish on my toes removed. The service was over in 23 mins. I looked down at my toes thinking I had dropped something on my toes -- they looked bruised. NOPE. After I left, I realized it was tons of left over gel polish that she didn't remove! A rushed half a** pedicure. Save your money. read more

This place is busy and the nail techs know what they're doing but the place is dirty. One trash can overflowed with garbage and the floor was filthy. My tech used the same towel with my clippings on it to heat it up for me. The massage was not all that but the result was good. I just expect cleanliness. I did tell the receptionist but he didn't seem concerned. I will never go back. read more

Was recommended by a friend to come here for acrylic nail extensions and design! Overall price was $105 with a $50 deposit beforehand, which is something I think is reasonable and is worth the money. I decided to go with Ahn, but it seems that some people apply the actual acrylics while Ahn is the one who does the filing and design. I didn't know of this beforehand so that confused me at first but I don't particularly mind it. The person who did place my acrylics on messed up two nails, meaning I had to get them taken off, something that did add time to my appointment but again I am appreciative that they caught the mistake early. I really liked the nails done and they have lasted a week so far with no problems. I plan to go get a fill done withing two weeks and am excited for the new nail opportunities I will have! read more

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KA is the only place I'll go in Chicago! Katelyn has been my go-to for the past 4 years & never fails to give me the best looking nails. As a girlie who is rough with my hands, she's the only person able to give me flawless, thin looking gorgeous nails that will last WEEKS! I'd recommend to everyone! read more

Ryella is able to replicate any picture I show her and gets it done in a timely manner. Love this place!

Extreme disappointed with KA nail studio. I've been getting Russian manicures for the past 2 years. But I wanted to switch it up and try some place new. That's where I went wrong $105 for a gel overlay with cat eye design is wild but I still paid as the nails came out beautiful. Literally 3 DAYS later I have 6 chipped nails this has never happened to me before as I get my nails done monthly $75 and my nails don't chip. The quality of products they use is definitely not worth your money you're better off going to a solo nail tech! I do not recommend unfortunately read more

Found this place on Instagram and so glad I did because the designs are great every single time! As mentioned before, they are pretty pricey with a gelx and design being about $100-$150 but I do think you get what you pay for. I've been about four times now and my nails never break and the designs are so cute! Everyone is really nice in there and the playlists are always a vibe. I go to Cassie specifically who is so lovely but I think almost everyone knows how to do really good designs. read more

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I've been going to Ann for many years at this point and have followed her to several nail studios because she is SIMPLY THE BEST!!! I had been getting dip manicures for a longggggg time but developed an allergy to the dip about a year ago. After my appointments, I would get bad headaches and sinus problems, and I realized that it always coincided with getting my nails done. I was so bummed, but Ann suggested switching to GelX instead of dip, and I haven't had had allergic reactions since the switch! (I also wear a mask in the salon to be extra cautious.) I LOVE GelX - they are super strong and I can usually go 4-5 weeks between appointments. Her sculpting and nail art are beautiful, and I highly recommend seeing her if you are looking to do fun nail designs! read more

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Vi is the best nail artist I've ever had! So meticulous! My nails were SAVED. They are perfect. It took so much work because I got a terrible acrylic tips from another salon. But Vi and the nail artist that shaped my nails did an amazing job. This nail salon does not look different from other nail salons but it's different- nail artists are truly talented and detail oriented. read more

KA Studio - French - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OMG - I literally cannot believe that these are my nails. I feel like a real life Pinterest post. Inga absolutely perfected my nails. This was my first gel-x manicure and I will never look back. Inga, thank you for making me feel like a literal princess!! This is the best manicure I have ever had in my life - will be back!!!! Worth the higher price!! read more

KA Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ann(and all of the artists at KA) are literally the best in Chicago. I've been seeing Ann for about four years now, and I've never been happier with my nails. They last longer than anyone else I've ever been to, her nail art is absolutely perfect every time, and she is so sweet and pleasant to chat with at my appointments. She has built an amazing business and I can't recommend them enough! read more

Katelyn does my nails perfectly every single time. I have the most brittle and short nails and her gel X nails always look gorgeous and last weeks. If I show her a picture, she is always able to replicate it perfectly. I haven't gone to a different nail artist in over 4 years. read more

this hurts me to write this review. I have been going there for over a year and always had a great experience. this time was a different story. the station was dirty. nothing was clean. but I went to tech that I never been to. I should have left it was by far the worst manicure I ever had. my nails were not even had to ask her 3 times to fix the shape because it wasn't what I asked for, she cut my cuticles so short I asked her to stop. the worst part is my polish bubbled and cracked after 1hour. I called the salon to get a refund and the owner was so rude refused to give me a refund. I explained the polish bubble and cracked within the hour and my cuticles were bleeding. now I'm going to have to dispute it with my credit card company. please do not go there just for the fact that the owner was awful. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this salon and the women that work there. I usually get my nails done by Ann, but have gotten work done by Q as well. The photos of the designs speak for themselves, you can show these girls, including katelyn, anything and they can do it. They are incredibly sanitary, I've gone to salons before where my finger started bleeding & they will just ignore it, but Ann is always incredibly vigilant and takes great care of me. They are so loved by their customers and so talented! I can't go anywhere else now because these girls are too good. read more

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KA Studio is hands down the best nail salon - their work speaks for itself. Very professional, friendly, and clean environment. I see Ann, and she can make any design you want happen! I often come in with a vague idea in mind and she always nails it (literally)! I always leave satisfied and get compliments on my nails! I work a physically demanding job with lots of lifting and my nails last 3-4 weeks. I attached pictures of all my nail designs I've gotten with Ann read more

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Vi does it again! Best nail salon. They pay such attention to detail and want to make sure that you leave with Pinterest worthy nails. read more

KA Studio - Dip - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I previously gave this place a 5 star but after years of going to Ann for my nails but unfortunately my review has changed with the change in the quality of her work. I have been getting my nails done with Ann for about 6-7 years now. She used to be a new nail tech at a nail place I went to in Lincoln Park. Then she decided to open up her own little studio salon which I followed her to since I liked the quality of her work and attention to detail. Eventually she became more successful and opened up a bigger salon at her current location. I continued to get my nails done with her and support her business. Since about a year now I have seen the quality of my nails and her attention to detail has been declining. Unfortunately this is one of those stories where she became so cocky now that she's more successful. She doesn't care about clients who have been loyal to her since she was a new nail tech working at a mediocre salon. She thinks she's the best in the industry and no one is better than her in Chicago. She herself has told me "yeah my prices are high but my quality and work is also the best so that's why I charge more" ummm yeah no that is definitely not the case now. Now that she's making enough money where she doesn't have to work for clients' trust or keep their trust she thinks she can say whatever she wants and the client can't even question the quality of her work. I recently had two terrible back to back experiences with my nails and I never have complained about my nails in the past. After these two times in a row I felt like I had to start speaking up since seemed like she was getting comfortable with her mediocre level of work with me not saying anything to her about it. Well when I did speak up she turned it around on me and stated I was judging her work and she doesn't think that clients should be paying attention to every little detail and questioning her work. Umm they are my nails and I am paying for a service I have every right to question whatever I want. Too bad she didn't like that. I already found a nail salon better than her and her ego. When you ask her why they are different or why they are falling off 1 week after getting them done her answer is "I don't know I didn't do anything differently" if there is that big of a difference clearly something was done differently. I'm not dumb. I have been getting gel-x done for years and I am well aware of the steps that go along with gel-x. Also I have been so patient with all her constant distractions during my nail appt. She gets up numerous times to assist her new nail techs, watch over how they're cleaning the space, telling them what to do and also checking in clients walking in through the door. No wonder my nail quality has decreased significantly. I am paying for her time and her nail services and she acts like she is doing me a favor. I have also witnessed her being rude and yelling at her nail techs even when they're under training. She also talks badly about her other clients to me while she is doing my nails. One time I walked in without makeup on since I had a very early appt and she asked me why I look so tired and stressed. I told her I recently had a knee injury and just been in pain and also just woke up early to make it to my appt on time. She started laughing and saying "oh I never look stressed even when I have a lot going on you will never see the stress on my face." Okay I don't care what you think you look like and don't make comments on how I look either. I did not say anything to her when she laughed at me and said this to me but it was obviously rude and uncalled for. Just goes to show how much she respects her clients. She also never said my name right even though I've been her client for so many years. Every time I corrected her she would ignore me and continue to say it wrong. Again just shows how disrespectful she is and doesn't have the common human decency to be nice and respectful to her clients or her employees. I can get mediocre work done on my nails at a lower price and better customer service elsewhere, why pay $160 for this quality when you can pay less. I recommend you save your money and go elsewhere. read more

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I've only had great experiences at this nail salon! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Anh always makes the ideas I bring to her come to life, no matter how intricate. Highly recommend this salon to everyone looking for a quality nail experience. 1000/10 worth the 1+hour drive to see Anh read more

KA Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've gotten my nails done at a bunch of places in Chicago but this is the BEST one. I've never had a bad manicure from here and everyone is so nice there! read more