Bright and welcoming nail shop right next to Egg Harbor. I've driven past here before and never noticed it. I came for a dazzle dry mani and they had several colors to choose from. The spa had a very mellow vibe and I watched as they were cleaning the floors, the pedicure chairs and stations, everything. My nail tech did a very nice job on my cuticles -- and -- it's been over a week and no chips. That never happens! read more

Lake Forest Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

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Walked in this cute little nail shop after having breakfast at egg harbor. They took me right away. The owner did my nail and very knowledgeable. She did fantastic job on my nails exactly what I wanted and she such a sweetheart. Definitely be regular here! read more

Lake Forest Nails - No chip with chrome - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

My go-to mani/pedi spot! Great nail color choices and design options. Clean, relaxing and friendly environment- Love everyone on the team!

This place is clean and relaxing. Great attention to detail and customer service. Now my go-to nail salon :)

I am here visiting from Dallas and I needed to get my nails done. They did a fabulous job! I highly recommend this nail salon! read more

Lake Forest Nails - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

The staff is highly professional, and the salon is impeccably clean and nicely designed. Most importantly, my nails have grown stronger and healthier. The no-chip manicure lasts well beyond two weeks, which is fantastic. read more

The best place to get your nails done, I will definitely come again and again! Anh is a professional in her work and she's so happy to talk to you! Love it read more

Lake Forest Nails opened its doors last year at a time when Lake Forest really needed a nail salon. The place is quick and efficient. They have the big massage chairs for pedicures. It's a terrific place if you wan a fast salon to get your nails done and for last-minute appointments. One thing I didn't like was the technicians chatted it up in a different language. I wanted to relax a little -- not hear chatter chatter chatter! But for what it is, this place fits the bill. read more

the salon is under new ownership, and what a difference. Everything is beautiful and well managed. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Love Lake Forest Nails!! I just moved to LF and was trying out all the different spots to find a place to do my wedding nails and as soon as I got my first mani I went no further. They are following covid protocols rn so make sure to call ahead of time! Best no chip in town! read more

A word to describe Lake Forest Nails - PRECISION!! I have been a customer for some years now and book frequently. My nails and toenails are PERFECT! There are so many colors to select that are high quality and look amazing. I receive compliments all the time. Parking is easy and Lake Forest Nails is conveniently located next to CVS. The shop is immaculate, every square inch. I have seen many many customers over the years and they love Anne, and I do, too! LFN is celebrating their 10-Year Anniversary on Feb. 4th and giving free lotion (the BEST lotion) to their customers. Prices are very reasonable. Lake Forest Nails is a GEM! read more

This is my go to place. If I didn't see them I would need a podiatrist. Best pedicures in town. Quiet salon. Owner is lovely. Always gracious. I made the most interesting clientele when I am there. Added bonus read more

I have been going here for years and would not even think about going anywhere else! The environment is peaceful, the service is fantastic and Ann is the best! read more

The manicures/pedicures are great. In terms of customer service, it was quite possibly the worst I have ever experienced. A friend and I went to get a mani/pedi, and my friend's technician rudely commented on my height (5'5...not an extremely un-average height?) and the necessity that my friend get her eyebrows waxed. So unprofessional. read more

Best mani pedi. Lasts! Quiet atmosphere She is always busy so it's impossible to make an appointment read more

Fantastic manicure, reasonable price. Immaculate. Highly recommend.

I have been to Lake Forest Nails two times. The first time was adequate; my only complaint being that they accept credit cards, but do not allow a tip on the card. I had to walk over to CVS and withdraw cash after I learned of the policy (after my manicure was finished). The second time, I made an appointment for my friend and I. While my friend's manicure was started right away, I had to wait 20 minutes for my manicure to be started. I was asked to sit in 3 different chairs for the duration of my time, and was worked on by 3 different technicians. A major inconvenience when a manicure is generally a time of relaxation. The final technician that worked on my nails was the owner, and she was the least impressive of them all. She was rough, did a poor job at trimming my cuticles, and now my no-chip manicure is BUBBLING a week in to the manicure! Oh, not to mention she answered the phone at least 10 times while she was working on my nails. There are plenty of other places in town to get your nails done. read more

Lake Forest Nails does an incredible job! I have had regular manicures and pedicures as well as no chip and have been thrilled with them every time. The place is immaculately clean with a phenomenal range of colors to choose from. The staff is very professional and extremely diligent in making sure the work stations and tools are sanitized prior to beginning any work. The massage chairs for pedicures are wonderful and add to the spa like atmosphere. I always leave feeling incredibly relaxed and pampered! I have been able to get last minute appointments fairly easily. I do recommend calling in advance for appointments as they are usually very busy. The owner is very accommodating, though, and makes every effort to squeeze as many people in as possible. They do take walk ins IF they are not overwhelmed with clients who have scheduled appointments. I have been there on busy days when someone comes in as a walk in and have been impressed at how hard the owner works to accommodate the walk in despite having a completely booked schedule. I am sooo addicted to the quality of mani/pedis here that I actually drive the 3.5 hrs back from my summer place to get my nails done here! You won't be disappointed! read more

From the start a picture was shown twice of what I wanted and the owner said she would be able to do it. When I noticed she was finishing up my manicure and it was nothing like the picture, I politely told the owner that this isn't the look that I showed her. The owner yelled at me and said I should have told her what I wanted before she "spent all this time." She proceeded to basically call me a liar, saying I had been in her shop to get acrylic many times, when in fact I've never had acrylic done in my life. The owner was unbelievably rude and belittling. Besides the nail art not being anywhere close to what I wanted the actual nail shape is horrible/messy. I would strongly discourage anyone from coming to this shop. I hope this review saves someone else from an all around nasty experience. read more

The sign outside says "walk-ins welcome" however when I walked in, I was asked what I wanted by the lone nail technician, which was irrelevant because she then said that she was booked for the day and I needed an appointment. I asked about the sign in the window about walk-ins being welcome and she simply shrugged and turned back to her one customer. Pretty rude. Otherwise the shop was empty. I won't be returning!! read more

I hate that this place received so many negative reviews because I loved it! Ann and her staff were all super friendly, and provided great service. I didn't have an appointment so there was a bit of a wait, but aside from that I had a great experience here. My mani/pedi was great for a reasonable price. I will definitely be returning! read more

Lake Forest Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Lake Forest, Illinois

This is the absolute best place for nails in Lake Forest! I've been coming to see Anne since she opened -- and even would schedule in time for my mani/pedi when I was visiting and not living locally! They do a phenomenal job -- even a regular polish lasts over a week. It was also the only salon I would trust with my nails for my wedding last year. Aside from the fabulous job they do, I also love this place because it is clean (seriously, spotless), welcoming, and unbelievably accommodating. Anne is always willing to try and squeeze me in on short notice, and great about trying to come up with a time that works, even when they are crazy busy at the holidays. read more

I have been going to this salon for over a year and I find it to be a great place in all respects. Ahn, the owner is friendly, professional and keeps her salon immaculate as well. She offers several types of mani/pedis and is very skilled and thorough in her application. Her advice about colors is always spot on and her prices are quite reasonable. The atmosphere is relaxing and I always feel completely refreshed when I leave. I highly recommend Lake Forest Nails. read more

I've been going here for 10 years and still have not found a place that is as reasonable in price without compromising any quality. I actively won't get my nails done until I'm back in my hometown because of how amazing Ann and her team are. read more

Was able to walk-in and be taken right away for a mani/pedi. Pedi was nothing great, no major exfoliating of feet or massage. Price was reasonable for the location- $37 cash for both. Manicure good lasted almost a week- 5 days-ish (I did reapply the top coat every other day). Open Sunday which is a huge help/bonus!!! read more

I have been going to her consistently since the beginning of summer and thought now was a good time for a review because I have had all types of experiences. My friend recommended her and told me to come first. I almost didn't and just walked in, but after becoming a regular I can say ALWAYS call to make an appointment first!! Service is always perfect, she's so lovely, takes her time and my nails last for 3 weeks after. I love it. So affordable too!! The ambience is nice and calming, the only downside is there is only one worker at the moment. read more

I totally agree with the negative reviews as to the quality of service here. I have gone to this salon steadily for 4 months and will not be going back. I have acrylic nails put on and filled. Each time I noticed something was wrong; the length uneven, the filing rough, the polish edge clean up sloppy (but never said anything to the person responsible - the owner Ann). And usually Ann painfully grazed or burned my finger with the power file. Her attitude was brusque and inattentive. At first I thought she was that way with everyone, then I saw her acting completely different with some clients. So I guess she has favorites. I've given this salon a lot of chances due to its convenient location, but I'm tired of the second class treatment and poor job. There's lots of nail salons out there - skip this one. I don't know why I didn't take my own advice a while back. read more

Since my post was deleted, I will repost now. This salon absolutely does not belong in Lake Forest. The staff does not understand the meaning of providing customer service. From the second you walk in, nobody says hello or smiles. There is merely a gruff 'pick your color,' without anyone even making eye contact with you. Not exactly welcoming. Most of the girls give a decent mani/pedi and if you pay cash, you can have both for $45, including tip, which is very reasonable. Do not expect ANY frills...the massage lasts about 10 seconds long and some of the girls do not massage at all. Again, you get what you pay for. I also agree with other writers that the girls speak Vietnamese amongst themselves and you get the distinct impression that they are speaking poorly about the customers! But my biggest complaint is about the manager Ann, who is especially grumpy. She looks and acts unhappy all the time and makes the customer feel like she is doing you a favor by giving you an appointment. She is also the one who takes incoming calls, so forget about having a relaxing manicure. She interrupts your service to clean the sink, take money or whatever else needs to be done and never apologizes for keeping you waiting or not concentrating on what she is doing. She is downright RUDE. With so many other better choices in town, skip this place and enjoy your service elsewhere! read more

I have been going to Anh at Lake Forest Nails for years, and would highly recommend her. The shop is neat and well-kept, and the compliments I get on my nails are a reflection of what a good job she does. read more

The very best on the Northshore. Great selection of services in a very professional manner. Don't bother trying another place. Go to Lake Forest nails! read more

I love ann and everyone there! they are resonabley priced and can usually always fit you in when you call the day of.

I can see that my post was deleted - ladies, skip this place. Any nail salon that puts dirty equipment in the water where your feet are soaking is not the place to be! read more

I'm sorry to hear that others have had a bad experience here. I've been going almost since they opened and have mostly had good experiences. The owner is a hard-working Vietnamese immigrant who has a terrific sense of humor and, in my experience, is very good at what she does. Almost all of the young women who've done my manis and pedis have been polite and friendly, and their work has ranged from competent to excellent. read more

I almost brought a friend here and I'm SO glad I didn't. Aside from the rudest lady ever doing my nails there were bugs all over this disgusting place (including in the 'nail brush sanitizing bowl'). On top of that, the manicure itself was AWFUL. Definitely never going back here. read more

I took my mom here for a spa day a few weeks ago, I thought the experience was fine. We got mani pedis. We had to wait for a little, which was fine, we were walk-ins, but everyone seemed pretty nice, maybe a little stressed but nice nonetheless. They did a great job as far as the actual service, but 4 stars for how pricey it was. read more

My recent experience with Lake Forest nails on western avenue was deplorable! I was treated throughout my incomplete service by the owner and her daughter with extreme rudeness and incompetency! It is shameful that this salon exists in Lake Forest where basic courtesy is expected! read more

DON'T GO , DON'T GO, DON'T GO!!!! Not even worth 1 star! Unless you want to throw your money away on a fill that only lasts four days due to the little amount of fill powder they use. My nails chipped 4 days later. everywhere else I have been, my nails lasted two to three weeks ( with gel polish). In addition, THE OWNER IS EXTREMELY RUDE & only cares about getting your money & how much of tip you are giving her. I gave this salon a try since I was in the neighborhood & needed a fill desperately. WILL NEVER GO BACK! There are plenty of other salons in the area that are great, go there INSTEAD. read more

I have been to this salon at least five times. The techs are very nice but always found the owner to be rude. She answers the phone rudely. Today I heard a client thank her on the phone for the appointment and she didn't respond as to a "you're welcome" or in fact thank her for the appointment. When I scheduled my appointment, she told me to make sure I am on time. I have never been late nor do I think she even knows who I am. I was insulted to be spoken to in this manner. My appointment was at 9:00. When I got there 10 minutes earlier, so that I could pick out my nail polish, no one was there. When the owner arrived, I followed behind her - never got a hello or good morning. She didn't hold the door open for me and let the door hit me in the face. She told me to wait - didn't offer me to sit down and wait so I didn't know if I should go outside and wait. I sat down anyways as she proceeded to light insense and vacuum the carpet. I was appalled. By that time I about had enough of her rude behavior and spoke to her about it.. She told me that she was stuck in traffic and wanted to vacuum her carpet so it can be clean for her customers. She never apologized. I would have walked out immediately but I had a gift certificate for a pedicure that I won at a drawing from their store. The brush and sanding instrument was placed in the bowl where my feet were soaking. Gross! I pulled the brush out because it kept hitting my feet - when I tried to grab the other item, the tech told me to stop because "its dirty." Believe me, it wasn't even worth my time to sit in such a hostile environment. Worst experience!!! read more

If I could give this place a negative star I would. To start off, I reserved an appointment in the morning and I got a call saying I can come in early, which was really nice. I got there and was taken right away, as I was getting my nails done I showed her a picture of the nails I wanted. While she was filing my nails with the electric buzzer she not only cut my finger which began to bleed but she began to put acetone around the area. I told her "No, please do not put any acetone, you cut my finger and it will burn" she then got really sassy with me and proceeded to do it anyways! Then she got a random color and started to paint my nails with it! I told her "Mam this is not the color I want" she proceeded to put it on anyways. After she painted all my acrylic nails she said "okay your done" I wasn't even finished telling her what I wanted! I really wanted a pretty design on my two ring fingers and she said "no I don't have time I have to take that other lady" I was extremely disappointed and told her that I had made an appointment and I want the design. She then asked me to show her the design and I did, which was cheetah print. She then said "I don't know how to do that, so no" then she took all my stuff and threw it on the chair in front of the nail dryer. I then sat there, crying to myself because I was really excited to get my nails done and have a good day. My nails are crooked and the Polish is already chipping! All together my visit was not a good one and I left crying and very unhappy. I do not recommend this nail salon to any one in the area. There are much better ones near Vernon Hills Mall. read more