Visiting family for the holidays and wanted to get my nails done for the festivities, Nail Essence was nearby and had good reviews. Let me just say, I'm obsessed with my nails and amazed at how well they did my nails. First of all, I really appreciate the salon for not rushing me when picking out a color. I always get a no-chip gel manicure, and I was surprised when they did 2 layers of gel base, and THREE layers of gel polish. All places I've been to only does one base coat and 2 (at best) of gel polish. I believe my nail tech was Quynh and she really made sure to evenly coat my nails, and she even coated all of the sides (which is a problem I've had with other places). Will definitely come back here every Chicago trip! read more

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Matthew did an amazing job!! He took my inspiration pic and brought it to life! Amy gave me a wonderful pedicure too. Love it all!! read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Matthew did an amazing job!! Took my inspiration pic and brought it to life - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Amazing as always, they always do such a great job! Would always recommend for anyone especially in the area. read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I have NO IDEA why I have been away from this place for so long! Matthew did an absolutely beautiful job on my acrylic tips, which he suggested over dip, so that we can do fills and save my nails from all the acetone. I am soo obsessed with them. He puts so much time and attention into making every nail perfect. I literally don't have a single complaint. LOVE. I also had a wonderful pedicure (I missed her name! Ugh!) with such a nice calf and foot massage, I really could have stayed in that chair all day. Go to Nail Essence! Matthew and Kim are the best. read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Acrylic full set with no chip polish. Literally perfectly done. - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

This was my first time getting nails done, it was a really good experience and they were really nice. The only problem I had was when the were putting on the acrylics they were rushing and once they were finished my nails were crooked and uneven. I did not like this part, the lady doing them was very unfriendly and rushed hard, also squeezing my finger so hard when she let go I had marks. read more

I came in for the very first time today after hearing so many good things from my friend! I have been in search for a salon that does nail designs and I am incredibly pleased by the service I received at Nail Essence today. The highlights of my experience were the customer service, promptness, efficiency, application, and sheer creativity of my technician Matthew! His communication and understanding throughout my manicure resulted in such a beautiful design. Moreover, he personalized the design by adding his own personal flare and I cannot be happier with the end product. I highly recommend this salon for these reasons. I will definitely be back! read more

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I don't do my nails often, but I decided to treat myself as part of my pre-trip planning. I found this place due to its close location to work. I was able to book 1 week prior. I got there and noticed it was busy. I didn't have to wait long. I was able to check in through their online checking in system. I went in for a delux madi and pedi. The 1st professional I was with was super nice and lovely. She provided quality service and made sure I was comfortable. I had broken three nails and asked if I could get nail extensions to match the rest of my nails and nail extensions on my toes. First, all was fine. I was told it was no problem. They would be able to, but I needed to get the manager approval, I didn't know this would be the start of the issues with the manager. I was scolded by the manager. I was told I should have called ahead and told me to tell them what I wanted during the time I was booking my timeslot. I was only asked for my availability and which package I sought. I wasn't seeking nail extensions until I broke my nails and decided that day to also consider my big toes - total just 5 nail extensions. I didn't think it would be an issue until I realized this was the only shop I had visited where the manager was the only one who could put nail extensions and other "specialized" services. I found this odd, but I noted that I will be specific next time I need add on services. The rest of my experience was not great. The whole time, he was annoyed and rushing through gluing the extensions. He was so messy he messed up multiple times trying to put some of the nail extensions, which made him angrier. He was rough and was trying to finish with me as soon as he could. He then got annoyed when my 1st nail tech told him I wanted a Chrome finish. He rolled his eyes and made it seem this was an annoying task. If I had known I was going to be treated like a burden, I would not have sought those services nor scheduled an appointment here. Overall, what I thought would be $85 (delux madi/pedi no chip) + add ons (5 nail extensions and chrome) resulted in $140 total, not including tips. Wasn't too happy but decided to leave as quickly as possible. To make matters worse, the job was poorly done, and my extensions broke within 1 week during my trip. I was not happy. I will say my 1st tech was better, and her job with my toe nails was perfect. I did not have any issues with them and they lasted a good couple of weeks. If I ever decide to attend this place, I will seek any of the female techs as opposed to this person. I only hope my tech got her tip. read more

My first experience here exceeded my expectations! I was taken in for an appointment last minute before close and my nail tech, Kim, was extremely helpful. She offered multiple services they offer; I love having options. I had dip powder manicure and their options for colors were endless. My nails came out BEAUTIFUL! Nail shape, color, texture, etc. On top of the service, they said "bye" to me along with using my name. Amazing customer service and VERY inviting! I'm so happy I had a few bad experiences in the past that drew me here. I will definitely be back so happy I found a nail salon with high standards! read more

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I LOVE NAIL ESSENCE, they always do exactly what i ask for my nails and i fall in love with them every time. Everyone there is so kind and caring. I absolutely love them! read more

I am in love with the set Matthew did for me today. He pays so much attention to detail to make sure everything is perfect. He is extremely friendly and greets everyone when they walk in the door. I've only been here twice as I recently moved and have been trying to find a new salon. Out of all the salons i've been to in my life (i've lived in many states) Nail Essence is literally the best. I 100% recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a nail salon. They are reasonably priced for the quality of work they provide. read more

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They are all super friendly and nice but I'm just disappointed in my manicure. What I asked for vs. what I got...The French tip is nothing like the photo I asked if they could replicate :/ also, since when do manicures not include any cuticle work? The nail tech literally went straight to filing my nails and putting nail polish on. read more

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This was my first time coming here and I had an amazing experience. My nail tech was Matthew I believe and he did such an amazing job! I showed him a picture of what I wanted and he did it exactly like the picture. I love my nails!! They are also really nice and welcoming. Highly recommend coming here and I will definitely be back!! Thank you! read more

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Staff is very nice. Kim is VERY talented She's a real artist if you want any type of design on your nails, Kim is the person to ask for. The salon is very clean and very punctual. When you have an appointment, you don't have to wait. There's really no reason to go to any other salon unless you want to compare the difference in quality of another place. If you do that, you'll ALWAYS come back to Nail Essence. read more

I am never disappointed leaving Nail Essence. It continues to be my favorite nail salon, despite having tried many in the Chicago-land area over the years. Matthew was able to do a beautiful French gel manicure with a design - I showed him a picture for inspiration and I'm so happy to have my festive nails for Valentine's Day. Great prices and great service! read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - A French gel manicure + design, for Valentine's Day - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Kim is just wonderful! I had a special request to keep the acrylic very thin; she listened and delivered beautiful work. I requested straight and rounded corners and again she exceeded my expectations. Definitely going back in fact booked the next appointment read more

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Nail Essence just made my life easier. How? Because they moved smack dab across from where I get my brows done. Very convenient :) I was a first-time customer but it felt like I've known the staff for a while; we chatted and teased each other (at one point we even talked about those darn boba ice cream bars because ya girl still hasn't been able to her hands on them lol). Anyway, I came in just for a mani but got up-sold to doing dip powder because of its staying power. I've never done it before wanted my nails to look fresh (for 2-3 weeks) for a couple of upcoming events. Overall, I liked the process. I've had them for a week now and they still look close to when day one. Another thing that I also noticed was the litany of payment options they offer customers - Zelle, Venmo, QuickPay, Apple Pay, PayPal - which cater to those who prefer to have digital wallets. They also have a rewards program that you can sign up for, where you earn a point per every dollar you spend. read more

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This was my first time here and I'm super happy with my experience. I'll be attending a wedding this coming weekend and I was looking for a place to get my nails done. I found this place based on Yelp reviews and I have to say, this place is a hidden gem in the suburbs. I came in to make an appointment on Tuesday afternoon and Matthew was able to fit me in on Wednesday morning. The customer service is great! They were very kind to me and so welcoming to every customer that walked through the door. You can tell they make an effort to remember everyone's names. The place is very clean and they have a wide array of colors to choose from. You check in with a tablet and you can receive poins through their rewards program. They're able to do any shape and length you request. I got the deluxe manipedi with a dip powder, pink ombre set, and nail extensions. Kim and Kelly were the techs that took care of me and they did it so efficiently. Kelly worked on my pedicure and it was very relaxing. I work in healthcare so I'm on my feet majority of the time. My feet feel rejuvenated and it was worth getting the deluxe package. Kim did my nails and they turned out exactly as I hoped. She was very careful to make my nails look perfect. I wanted a short, square shape and Kim nailed it (pun intended). They turned out very even and smooth! The whole process took only an hour and a half and I ended up paying $95 for the whole thing excluding tip. I'll admit it is a bit pricey, but it was definitely worth it and I'm planning on coming back again. read more

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I found the perfect nail salon! Excellent service! Super clean and so professional. I love my nails! I definitely recommend coming here!!! read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Excellent service! Very clean nail salon. I love my nails, so happy!!!! I definitely recommend going here! - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Like always Matthew slaying my nails. We had different ideas of my nails, but he made it happen even tho he don't carry the straight tape shape nail he created it! Always making sure i go hone happy. Also my pedi was on point. We did a ombré style nails on which you can pick out the color of the bottom and white on top it looks very nice with the length and you can match all your clothes and looks. read more

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My second time here! My first dip powder on my nails did not last longer than 2 weeks. I was disappointed, however, I do like the salon and the price is reasonable. I am hoping that my current nails will last longer. It looks so pretty! Rebecca did a great job on my nails. I will be coming back just to have her to my nails in the future. read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Dip Powder Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I drove the extra few miles to come here after seeing positive reviews....I called to make an appointment for an acrylic set and pedicure. They said sets start at $45 and pedi at $30 which was fine. When I got there I was seated in a pedicure massage chair that did not work and the massage balls were stuck in the mid back region which was super uncomfortable. My pedi was fine nothing special. When it was time for the acrylics I showed them my inspo pic and they said they could not do it but said they will try using glitter. I should've asked before getting anything done in the beginning. So heads up because although they couldn't do what I wanted they still charged me almost an extra $20 for glitter. Which btw I went and bought more polish to continue the glitter ombré effect at home. I've gotten this look before at another salon and they charge an extra $5 for glitter ombré. My total ended up being $93! Disappointed to say the least....make sure you ask before starting anything. read more

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I went in as a walk in for a gel manicure it was great! Everyone is very friendly and the salon is clean!

Since when tips are mandatory? Very disappointed of hearing if you already gave tips or not? As a business owner and a customer I always value everyone's work. As a customer, if you received good service you might consider giving a tip to the employees. Is up to the customers make that decision. The owner of this place always push for tips and sets the % of the tip that you have to give. I consider this act as not polite and unprofessional. read more

Overall: They absolutely crushed it. Did such an amazing job! Covid: I felt super safe with the barriers they keep between technician & customer for pedicures & manicures. Everyone was wearing a mask properly too. Services: I decided to get gel tips after my cousin who is a regular here recommended them to combat my anxious nail biting. Im from IL originally, but currently living in CO. I've had no luck finding good nail artists in CO sadly. I knew going into it that I might drop some "treat yo self" money to get creative nail art on top of gel extensions. I was pleasantly surprised at the cost & quality! I had a few pictures saved of what I wanted keeping in mind they might say no & they immediately said yes to my first choice. My nail tech also made sure to always line up my fingers for length, shape & polish check. She took pictures after too which made me even more grateful for her talent! Tip* bring in pictures of what you want showing each finger! While there I also got a regular polish pedicure & loved the hanging barrier to protect workers and customers. The pedicure technician did a great job with my dry feet & helped remove ingrown nails. I'm so bummed I can't regularly go here! Each time I come back to IL I'll be stopping by. Pictures: 1.) nails before 2.) pedicure with barrier 3.) finished gel extensions and art 4.) finished gel extensions and art 5.) pedicure + nail art 6.) picture brought in read more

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Services is always great. The facility and equipment used always clean and sanitized. Personalized service and will accommodate to your needs. read more

I was in Chicago area with my daughter for one night. We were welcomed walk-ins on a Saturday midday. Matthew was very knowledgeable and absolutely the best for my daughter. He gave great advice for a problem nail and was able to do her requested nail art. I had a great pedicure (can't remember his name but he was very friendly and personable). We both had an awesome experience here and would definitely recommend it to anyone. We wish they were in our hometown!! read more

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I wanted to spoil my girl for her birthday, and Matthew (owner) and his staff are by far the most professional nail technicians this side of the Mississippi. I mean look at her nails!!! They're perfection with a capital "P"! I decided to treat myself to a pedicure whilst waiting for her, and they worked their magic (years of skills and tech knowledge) on making my Frodo Baggins hobbit looking feet into silky, smooth ivory towers. This is the reason my lady keeps coming back over and over again. You won't be disappointed! read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Nude pink colorway with pink acrylic powder to set the gold/pearl jewel. Coffin shape. - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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I was looking for a salon near my new work location and found Nail Essence on Yelp. I am addicted to acrylics, so I know how hard it is to find technicians who treat your nails correctly and ensure that the shape is to your liking. My fill was absolutely perfect, and Matthew killed it with my nail art request! I haven't stopped getting asked on where I got them done. The salon is very clean and beautifully put together. They even offer a rewards points program. Awesome staff and service! I will definitely be a new regular. read more

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Very professional willing to take walk-ins very pleased with my service and the price is right.

All staff were very accommodating and answered all our questions! I got a gel x removal, basic manicure, and no chip polish and my nail tech Amy did a great job! She was very nice and gentle with my sensitive cuticles and even suggested colors for the polish. Place is clean and well maintained. Would definitely come back here :) read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - No Chip Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Went here after reading the stellar reviews and maybe that amped up my expectations too high. My experience was mediocre, and my nails were just okay. Not terrible, but not 5 stars. read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - No Chip Manicure not the cleanest application - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I was looking for a nail salon with good reviews before the holiday weekend and saw the great reviews for Nail Essence. Several nail designs caught my eye and coincidentally the ones that did were of clients that had their nails done by Matthew. I just left my nail appointment and am very happy with my nails. The salon is very clean, has the biggest selection of nail polish, dip and acrylic I have ever seen and everyone is professional and welcoming. Matthew did my nails exactly as I wanted and they turned it perfect. I definitely will be returning to try the acrylic ombré nail designs he recommended next time. read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Clear dip with no chip on top to get deep black color. Contrast of black matte and shine top coat and chrome. - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Such a great nail salon for mani/pedi! Huge color selection ! I really like my nails and highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Staff was really nice and so was service, but I was disappointed that my nails chipped quickly after getting them done

New customer today, 4/25/24. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by Matthew. After being seated in the pedi chair, I was very pleased with the inviting atmosphere and cordialness of staff and customers. Was looking for something in my neighborhood and found a true gem. Rebecca did a wonderful job, and I am looking forward to my 2nd appointment next month that I scheduled before I left. Thanks to all for great quality, service, and value. SUE read more

I'm from the northside originally but haven't lived in Chicago for almost 30 years so never know where to go. I've been to places randomly and none were that great and always too pricey. My bestie's daughter took us here since she loves it. So happy she did!! didn't have an appointment but they took all three of us when we called. They treated us well and not like they were doing us a favor, as so many places seem to do lately, they did a great job AND are reasonably priced. I'm being stationed back to the area soon and this will be my go to place for nails. read more

The people here are super nice. I hate giving a bad review. My daughter got her nails dipped and the polish popped off 2 hours later. She wasn't doing anything unusual. They were super apologetic and redid her nails the next day. My no chip was all bubbled and had a crack within 2 days. My manicure took well over an hour since my technician was also managing the place and doing several other things besides my nails. I am glad they are very covid careful and will not let anyone in without an appointment. If there are too many people, they have them wait in chairs outside the store front. They take your temperature upon entering. read more

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I've been going here for years and the service is always great! Love this design for spring read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

This is my 6th trip to Nail Essence, and I couldn't be happier. Matthew and Kim make all of their customers feel like part of the family. Friendly greetings by name when you walk in, they remember the details of previous conversations, etc. Kim has been doing the powder dipped no chip manicures for me, and she does lovely designs to add the extra flare. I just bring in pictures from Pinterest, and she makes them a reality! The nail salon is clean, they work quickly, and they're great about taking appointments if you want a specific nail tech. They accept many payment options, and give you discounts for referrals or multiple visits. They also have the biggest selection of colors - regular, no chip and powders! read more

Never had a bad experience. I've been going back here and only here ever since I found this place! Thanks for the great conversations and punctuality. read more

Nail Essence Salon & Spa - ombré - Nail Salons Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois