Damen st in Bucktown is known to have many nail salons but I'm so glad I came into Nail by Nail. All the employees are so nice, warm and very welcoming. They greet you with big smiles and even though they are working with other customers they all look at you and say hello. Unlike other salons that have a very strong chemical odor this salon has a good floral and spa like smell. To my boyfriend this is a huge plus since he's very sensitive to smell. Their massage chairs are so strong, high tech and very relaxing. Every visit I've been to I have never felt rushed or felt like they did a half-ass job. They take their time with you whether or not you're getting a manicure or pedicure. Even after you're done and drying your nails they come by and give you a head and back massage. Price is very reasonable and feel like you were just at a luxurious spa. Very pleased and will be back again and again read more

I don't usually leave reviews, especially not negative ones, but thought it was worth letting the company and others know -- especially since I saw another post that was my exact same experience. I came in to get a dip/SNS manicure and it took well over 2 hours. Manicurist forgot to add the base layer (which I didn't realize until the next day), and one full nail came off within 3 hours -- I didn't get tips, this was on my natural nails. I came back the next day to get that one nail fixed, which they fixed including the base coat. Nails started peeling and chipping that same day, and just one week out, I have literally only two nails still remaining. I've gotten gel here before with no issue, so I would definitely recommend just staying away from Dip manicures. read more

Sns dip manicure took 2.5 hours ( not exaggerated) and the manicure was the worst I have ever received. I have been to this salon for a pedicure before and it was fine, but I would not come back for a manicure, especially not dip. After the long dip process (A process I am very familiar with, and usually takes 1hr 15 min) only one thin coat of clear coat was applied. When manicure was finished, I was asked to wash my hands, clear coat came off instantly on multiple nails. Same day, clear coat was peeling off, the dip was lifting up and one nail was a completely different length and shape (middle finger, photo 1). When mentioned, she said it had a previous tip and an accident ( did not charge for 2 tips due to this), so the old tip was soaked in acetone and then left on partially? I did pay full price and tipped 20% regardless of poor slow service. Overall I left very frustrated and disappointed. I had to get my nails redone 3 days later, so essentially cost me double. The salon I went to was absolutely shocked at the poor quality and time this manicure took. I attached photos from day 1 - day 3 read more

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Great place for quality nail service. 100% recommended. Chill vibes with Netflix on TV. Plenty of street parking available.

This place was amazing, it was so fast, they had movies playing and coincidentally had my favorite movie on, it was fantastic ! Aziza did an AMAZING job and detailed !!! I will definitely be coming back! read more

My absolute favorite studio in the area, they are so meticulous about cleaning your cuticles and services include a quick shoulder massage read more

Nail By Nail - Terracota inspired nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My mother in law loves this place and has been going for several years so we decided to get her a gift certificate. My husband was on the road to the salon (we live far) and realized that he had left his wallet at home. I called and asked if I could pay for the gift certificate over the phone. They said no. They would not take Apple Pay or the like either. Sharing so that this not happen to anyone else. In 2025, I expect more payment options available to customers. read more

I love Nail By Nail. There are at least 3 other nail salons within 2 blocks but I come here because it's the best! They're fast and super high quality -- my gel lasts for a month if not more. And, if I chip a nail or mess up my pedicure I can pop in and they'll fix it for free. It's bright, airy, and comfortable and they're always playing Netflix shows that I get way too into. Highly recommend! read more

Very good service. Always pleasant, little wait. Best and longest lasting no chip I have had.

In town visiting my sister in Bucktown, made a pedicure appt. on short notice, great massage chairs, nice bright space, nice experience.

Always enjoy going to Nail by Nail. I've only been to four nail salons in Chicago, and I feel like the service here is consistently good. It's convenient, and I am usually able to just walk in. I personally prefer OPI for gel, but there's also Essie and another brand CND or CNC gel nails. With OPI, my gel nails last up to 3 weeks, only a week with Essie. There are deals for nails all day on Monday to Wednesday (gel mani is $30 versus $35), so stop in if you're free those days. I haven't seen anyone leave with designs, so I'm not sure if they do any, but I'm also not interested in them. read more

Nail By Nail - Gel mani, no extensions. I don't think they do acrylic. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a great pedicure here with my boyfriend (his first pedi!) this past weekend. Staff was wearing masks and there was nobody else there, so it felt very safe. Massage chairs are very nice and pedicures were great! They gave us a complimentary paraffin wax treatment on our heels and even a back massage while my polish dried! It was a speedy pedicure (~20-25 min), so if you're looking for a longer relaxing one, maybe get one of their upgraded pedis. However, for $30, the pedi was awesome value! They also have good polish selection and offer gel "no chip" polishes as well. read more

Hands down the BEST nail salon in bucktown. I've come here 5 times now and can't say enough great things!! Outstanding service, clean space and my nails always look perfect. 5 stars! read more

My friend recommended this place to me and I LOVED it. The technicians here are very professional. I'm always extremely picky about my nails. I ended up getting a no chip. The technician shaped my nails well and double checked if I liked the shape prior to putting the polish on. There is no polish on my skin. Everything looks perfect. The only thing is that I didn't get the chance to wash my hands between my nails being filed and the polish application, but other than that everything was great. They also have a happy hour M-W from 10am-2pm during which they only charge $30 for no chip. read more

Nail By Nail - No chip - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They have a variety/good collection of colors. Nail by nail is great for a quick but good quality no chip/pedicure. read more

Nail By Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They have massage chairs!! Massage chairs at nail salons are pretty much a deal breaker for me. If they don't have em, I won't come back hahah I seriously love them. Plus these ladies always offer a neck/shoulder massage after your mani/pedi. They also will always do a hot stone massage during the regular pedicure, this is my go to nail salon! I only didn't give it 5 stars Bc of the parking sitch. If you go on a weekend, the parking can get a lil dicey. read more

I got gel no chip and pedicure. They look great on first day but one chipped after 4 days. Got it fixed for free -she accepted tip. I don't know if its the brand of no gel they use because they seem to crack at week once. Not OPI. Had to get them redone because they looked bad after week one-they seem to come off nail....like bubble off...and have little cracks....$30 no gel and pedicure was $30. It's owned by women. Having to go back after four days cost gas. The women are nice and it feels clean...I saw them putting the tools in and out of some type of bacteria killer microwave looking thing... They also include a scrub and parafin as part of pedicure...which some places like to up charge for those things... (my husband also got a pedicure here and Loved the chairs!) Bring cash for tip. read more

Nail By Nail - No chip french - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Literally my first review because I'm in shock. Super disappointed in this place, worst customer service at a nail salon I've ever had. I made an appointment and they had about 7 other people waiting. My pedicure was 15 minutes long, so rushed, more stressful than anything. I wanted to do an upgrade for the better pedicure and they said no they were too busy. Never had anyone decline more money, but they were quadruple booked. A white guy came in 10 minutes after I had already been waiting in my chair and was started on right away with the upgraded service? This is my second time coming here and it was the same thing last time, not enjoyable. If you need an extremely fast service go here, but if you want a normal service definitely don't come here. read more

The absolute best! They could not be better - very accommodating and the polish always stays longer than anywhere else. THANK YOU

I came here a few weeks ago with 4 girlfriends for pedicures and the staff was so kind! Great service, quality pedicures. Half our group was super late to the appointment due to traffic and parking and despite the staff's VERY justifiable frustration about this, they were nothing but professional and nice about it. We tipped generously to make up for OUR bad behavior in being so late!! Definitely recommend. Very clean, professional, and welcoming. The spa pedicure was luxurious and they had Schitt's Creek on the TV, which is a personal fave :) read more

Very reasonably priced manis and pedis! They always have a good TV show or movie on to watch. They do a good job and offer you a complimentary shoulder massage at the end which I LOVE. Bring cash for tips. read more

Great value and great service! I've been here a couple times for a pedicure. They let you BYOB so it makes pedicures more of a social happy hour when you go with friends. Their standard pedicure is only $29 but it includes a foot massage, stone massage and a paraffin treatment! At the end of the pedicure, they asked if I wanted a shoulder massage which I wasn't sure if it was complimentary but unfortunately was in a time constraint. Great experience and friendly staff! read more

Making the Appointment: Very easy fast and pleasant. They were able to fit me in at my desired time slot with no problems. I recommend you make an appointment ahead of time. While they do take walk-ins they are extremely busy and had to turn down folks to honor those with appts. Parking: Street parking. No Pay to Park, which is GREAT! It is a very CONGESTED high traffic zone area, but I did go on a Sunday afternoon so parking was rather easy to find (RIGHT IN FRONT). Shop: Extremely CLEAN. Simple decor, nothing over the top yet pretty! They have a small little waiting area with a large sofa. Which as busy as they are, I'm thinking more seats/couches are much needed! Massage Chairs: Fancy and clean- with a nice high-end feel to it. It has a GIANT remote to adjust your massage to your liking, to which I'm happy to report ALL the options WORK, unlike other places/chairs. Nail Polish Selection: MASSIVE. Essie and OPI. They have cult faves and new (few) collections. I must admit though, I'm happy to have brought my own top coat and hand polish because their polishes are VERY VERY DRY! As for the top coat they use, its a random off brand I've never heard of before! Yes, I'm a top coat snob, it makes or breaks the lasting power of your main! I would like to mention how effective and smart it is of them to have one person whose assigned to assist all the nail techs. She is in charge of gathering all necessary tools, hot towels, paraffin wax, hot stones, cleaning stations, etc. This allows nail techs to efficiently do their job and focus on the client rather than trying to do so many things at once. It just made my experience a lot more personable and I can see how it lighten the load for the nail techs as well. Okay, now on to my mani/pedi overall experience! Pedi Exp: Fantastic! Sarah, my pedi tech was so sweet, kind and polite. She would occasionally ask if something was to hot/cold. She took her time w/o rushing and did an excellent job on my pedi/polish! I enjoyed the sea salt scrub, massage, hot stone and paraffin wax she placed on my heels! OMGEE! Mani Exp: Unfortunately Sarah did not do my mani. Buyanna (owner) did my mani, and she's rather quick but good. (Side Note: they give you a pretty decent massage on your hands, arms and shoulder). Overall: I will def recommend and continue to go. They were extremely busy. I must mention upon my arrival they had taken a walk-in but shortly asked if she can come back at a later time, as they had to honor those with appt's first. They were so BUSY they had to tell tell a few ladies to come back and actually turn a few down! read more

Went in during my lunch break and got tended to right away. For the price and the friendliness of the staff I will for sure be back again! They even offered me a massage while I waited for my no chip to soak off. Super sweet! Glad I found a spot I can come during lunch hour to not waste my precious evening time! Also, love that they have happy hour deals! read more

I am new to this spot but have been very happy after two visits. They don't rush and polishes are high quality. I love the shoulder rub as well. read more

My absolute favorite salon in Chicago. The employees are the nicest and they do a great job. The salon is very clean and everyone is wearing masks. read more

Love this place! Found it randomly one day as my friend and I decided to get mani and pedis. The service was SOOOO good our first time that we thought they accidentally gave up the upgraded mani+pedi service. We were kind of worried when paying but it ended up being a normal service! You get PEDI -hot stone massage - regular massage - hot towel wrap - hot wax peel for your heel - they go above and beyond on removing your dead skin MANI - hand massage - hot towel - shoulder massage (although I did not get this last time!) They also have a stamp card that will get you a 10 min free massage. The ladies are very nice and almost all of them are very detailed and good. My friend did have a few iffy experiences - ladies not being careful or skimping on the extras mentioned above. For the most part this place is awesome. read more

You couldn't pay me to go back. Rushed through a pedicure even though it was slow, cut half my toenails severely crooked (even once "fixed" my big toe is noticeably crooked), caked on polish so much so that even after 30 min under the dryer (I always set a timer for 20 and she asked me to wait 10 more so not exaggerating) and the usual oil and baggie treatment they're so smudged they need redone, foot file x 2 both falling apart and surprise! My heels are worse off than when I came in. What a waste of time and $$, especially since I now have to redo them myself or pay someone else to fix them. read more

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My no chip manicure is still perfect after a week. Prices are very reasonable ($32 for a no chip) and cheaper during the week. It was empty when I went on a Sunday, but they were still friendly and accommodating. They had a movie playing, offered me water and gave me a quick massage after. Pretty standard, but very quick and also very clean. Would definitely go again! 253/365 read more

Wont be back. I have no idea why I have issues whenever I get my nails done but here we are again. I get a French manicure and decided to add some color this time. As a man, I'm still not all the way comfortable with manicures and a French manicure allows me room for a little color. I asked the nail tech to cut my nails shorter but make sure to leave enough room for the French manicure to show. My nails were a bit longer but I by NO MEANS asked for my nails to be cut this short. She started to cut and asked me if the length was okay to which I answered yes. She then though, cut more and filed them down reducing the length. Once your nail is cut there is really nothing you can do and when I stated I didn't want them this short to the second nail tech she stated "it will grow". So disappointed and in literal pain due to how short my nails are! There is polish under my nail and on my skin because there was barely enough room for the polish. Ruined my off day! read more

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My nail technician's name was Toya and this was the BEST experience I have EVER had getting my nails done. Today I had a mani and pedi for $36 and it was well worth every dollar plus. From the moment I walked in I felt like family, they made me feel so welcome and comfortable. They asked if I liked what was on television, Toya double checked the water temperature, they hung all my items and got me comfortable right away. The chairs are new and good quality, they have digital controls and they work wonderfully. During my pedi, I received a complimentary paraffin treatment and her foot massage was the best I have had. (I have been to at least 50 other nail salons) While I was letting my mani dry, Toya gave me such a nice relaxing shoulder massage. As I was leaving they even placed my clothes and socks and shoes on me, they were not letting me do anything but relax from the moment I walked in to the moment I stepped out. Now that's EXACTLY what going to the nail salon should be like. I feel so nice and renewed today and am so grateful for their service. I am so thankful they are close by and I will never go to another nail salon where I am almost guaranteed under quality service and terrible massages in comparison to the gem this place was. read more

$12 eyebrows not including tip. I would go across the street (bucktown nail) if you want it for a few bucks cheaper. The person that worked on me was quiet, and that's cool if you're into getting in and out without the chatter. I wasn't happy with the service, however, as she was going to let me walk out with uneven eyebrows! I had to say something in order to get it fixed, but in the end I ended up with shorter brows than I had wanted. read more

I've been looking to find a nail salon by my house to become a regular spot and I think this place is it! I've been here three times and gotten a no chip manicure each time. I'm always able to walk in and get my nails done right away. The staff is professional and kind. Most importantly, I walk away with my nails looking perfect and a no chip manicure that lasts. They also have a great no chip color and brand polish selection with a clean salon. read more

Great pedicure, the nail techs took plenty of time and care to make sure to do a good job. I'm super particular with my pedis and this place did a wonderful job. Will definitely be back! read more

I love Nail by Nail! They do a great job with high attention to detail. I get manicures and pedicures there all the time. The shellac always lasts a long time and looks great - and they have tons of new colors which I love. The pedicures are amazing, they really polish your feet to be super soft and exfoliated, complete with a little paraffin wax (complementary!) for your heels. Prices are about on par with most nail places around here, give or take ~$3-4 but I've had the best experience at Nail by Nail versus other salons on Damen Ave. read more

Not impressed. My nails were done really quick and look worse than if I had done them myself.

This has been my go-to nail salon for the past 3 years. I don't get my nails done that often, maybe a handful of time per year, but I always look forward to coming and getting to relax. The most recent regular mani I had here lasted 4 days without a single chip! Mind you I am very rough on my hands, and I even went to the beach the day after my mani-pedi. Love this place! read more

Nail By Nail - Neutral nails and navy blue toes! Great service and color selection every time I go! Totally recommend. :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Randomly picked this placed based on hours and location but couldn't have been happier. It was just me and my friend in there on a Wednesday evening around 7, and the two women were really nice. We enjoyed our pedicures they look great, and they also massaged us a little while we dried. I always appreciate that extra care! read more

It's taken me two years of being a loyal customer to remember to leave this review but I can't express enough how great this place is. I frequent them bi weekly since I relocated to this area and the quality has always been exceptional. Best no chip hands down. read more

Hands down one of the best nail salons in the city for both service and price. I would come here more often if it wasn't such a long way from my place, but when I have the time, this nail place is my first choice. I always get a no chip for a mani, and they have the best selection of essie and opis available. I'm never disappointed with the color I choose. But what sets this place apart from the rest is their pedicures. My first pedicure here was a couple weeks ago before a vacation. I wasn't expecting all the perks that come with it! Hot stones, and a paraffin treatment, that isn't any extra. Together the mani no chip and a reg pedicure was only 58. Oh and the massages they give you are also very nice! I look forward to coming back. The staff is super friendly and sweet, and I felt like I was getting pampered the entire time! read more