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Nail Palette

3.7 (288 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

Nail polish change

Nail polish removal

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Chipped dazzle dry manicure within 24 hours of service

I have been coming to this nail salon for years and disappointed with my recent dazzle dry manicure on NYE. I had one nail chip within a few hours of my manicure and then 3 more within the next 24 hours from my service. I am very familiar with dazzle dry as it is my go to manicure and never have had my nails chip this quickly. I went to the salon to today to show them my nails and ask for the chipped nails to be fixed. Instead I was told by the owner that dazzle dry is not like a no chip and this can happen. I explained to her that I am well aware that dazzle dry is not the same as no chip but have never had my nails chip this quickly especially since I have done very little the last few days that could have caused damage to my nails. I expected more from this nail salon and disappointed at how poor the customer service is, I have never had problems going back to other nail salons within the a few days if I have had an issue with my service.

Haven't been here in a while and after today, I know why. $55 for a 20 minute pedicure is ridiculous. Zero attention paid to the scrubbing/buffing of my feet. I do a better job at home in the shower. The polish application was sloppy and I was left with red polish streaks around my toes. Very disappointing.

Chipped dip manicure after less than a week
Carrie H.

I would not recommend this salon for a dip manicure. Last week, I came here to get my nails done for my sister's wedding where I was the maid of honor, and I didn't have a good experience at all. First, I asked to do a French manicure with dip (which I know other salons can do using dip for the nude part and gel for the tip part). They said no. So I ended up going with all 1 color. At first when I left the salon, my nails looked great but then about an hour later I looked down and noticed small cracks in the dip on multiple nails. So, I went back the next day and the owner was there but said they were closed today (Tuesday). I showed her my nails and asked if she could fix them. She said I could come in the next day but I was flying to the wedding the next day, so she said she'd fix them herself. She starts working on them and after about 10 minutes, she tells me she's allergic to dip (the powder, activator, etc.) and complains that her eyes and nose keep watering. I felt really bad and wish she would have told me before starting to fix them. It was awkward and I didn't know what to do but we were too far into the service. So she finishes the nails and they're puffy (lots of layers of dip), but they look fine. 2 days later, the top layer of dip starts chipping. First one nail, then another. I had no time to fix them before the wedding, so that was very frustrating. Now, it hasn't even been a week since I got them done and 5 nails have already chipped and others have cracks in them. For reference, my dip manis usually last 3-4 weeks at least. Very disappointed and won't be returning to this salon as they definitely do not specialize in dip and I'm not sure why they even offer the service if the owner is allergic - honestly seems like a health hazard for her sake.

srabani r.

I was going to a different place prior to this but since I discovered this place I'm sold. They have such a unique selection of colors and finishes. They have this polish which has a cats eye finish where they use a magnet to create the look. I'd never seen it before! Staff is super friendly and nice and the location has a lovely ambience

Dip manicure
Rachel R.

I Always have a good experience at the nail palette. Definitely call for an appointment if you can, because they do tend to get busy. I like the soft lighting & laid back atmosphere. I do wish they had more color options for dip, but I always manage to find something I like.

Ayumi Y.

I went to nail palette last night and got a colored French mani with design by Young. I haven't had a French in years but fell in love with them again. She took her time and was very detailed. I can't wait to go back!

I went in today with a broken natural nail that had cracked under a gel X nail from another studio. The staff at Nail Palette was super attentive and walked me through why it happened and helped repair my nail! I was really concern and nervous because I had been in pain earlier, but they were able to fix it, you can't even tell which nail was damaged! I'm really grateful and will definitely be coming back!

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Nail Lounge

4.4(143 reviews)
0.6 miAndersonville, Edgewater
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This has been my go-to nail salon in the neighborhood for a while now. The ladies here do an…read moreamazing job, and the place is always spotless. No gimmicks, no frills - which I honestly prefer. Just consistent, quality service every time. I've worked with all three of the ladies here and they all deliver chef's kiss results. They take care of me every single time. I really didn't want to gatekeep this place any longer as they truly deserve the love.

I was excited to try the Nail Lounge based on the glowing reviews and it mostly met my…read moreexpectations. I was able to score a same-day appointment, and they were really flexible with my appointment time as I was running late. The salon isn't full of frills, but was absolutely comfortable. There were a few other customers when I arrived, and it was clear most of them were regulars. The services are insanely affordable: $45 for a mani/pedi with an additional $5 for a no chip polish on my nails. I thought my nail tech did a great job on my pedicure. I felt pampered and relaxed. I was less enthused about the manicure. Once I got home, I realized that the top coats of the polish on most of my nails didn't extend across the whole nail, giving it an unfinished, layered look. I'm not sure if that led it to chip more easily, but I found that I already had some wear and tear a few days into the manicure, maybe just a day later than I would with regular polish. I will definitely be back as the prices were so good and I want to give it another shot. I just might be more eagle eyed next time.

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Nail Lounge - 2 weeks with this no-chip and aside from growth, it's still perfect!

2 weeks with this no-chip and aside from growth, it's still perfect!

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Gingerslam Nail Bar

4.8(197 reviews)
1.8 miRogers Park
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Appointment scheduling was so convenient this morning and Becky was incredibly sweet with getting…read moremy daughter and I in last minute... after visiting I can understand why many reviewers noted booking their appointments a month ahead. (We were lucky to get in last minute with a major football game falling at the same time as our appointment). The interior of the nail salon is so calming, love the soft lighting, the pleasant background music on, TV with close captioned Golden Girls going and bohemian interior with its crystal chandeliers, Moroccan stencils on one window, subway tile on a wall, and French chic pieces throughout. You don't feel like you're in a nail salon. Estella and Michelle did our honey and milk spa pedicures (the upgrade was worth it) and regular manicures. Both were great and our paws and hands feel so much better as a result. I wish this salon existed back home... I love the little touches as well on how this salon supports good causes and takes the longer route to remove gel versus electric filing which always feels like it damages the top of my nail. Really great business and looking forward to return visits!

Everyone here is very friendly, and scheduling was very easy via text. I could tell they have a lot…read moreof regulars and they remember their names and details about them so they can check in with them and have meaningful conversations, which was nice. It's also less expensive than other places I've been to. However, I came for a no-chip mani and regular pedi, and it took over 2 hours, and the no-chip chipped the next day on one finger. I've been to other nail salons for the same service and it took half the time and did not chip. I wish them well but don't think I'll be back.

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Lala Unisex Nails Studio

3.0(91 reviews)
0.6 miEdgewater
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I should have read the last review. I will not be coming back to this place. This is the worst…read moremanicure I've ever had in 20 years and it took 90 minutes to do. The tech was impatient and reluctant to address issues like debris in the paint and the fact that my nail is split on the side. She just said "your nails are weak" and that was that. I asked her to file it, she said it would mess up the design. Like she didn't want to correct the oversight if it meant she'd have to redo that nail. The owner knew I wasn't happy and offered to fix it if I come back. No ma'am. I'll get somebody else to do it. ON TOP OF THAT, when the tech put lotion in her hand, I let her know that I didn't want any. She opened the bottle and scraped the lotion off her hand back into the bottle. No gloves, just her hand. I'm sorry it's one thing if you do that at home with your own personal bottle of lotion, but not with something that you're going to be using with other customers. WILD.

I needed my no-chip polish removed and decided to come here as it was closest to my place despite…read morethe negative reviews. I figured an easy polish removal couldn't go too badly, right? They were able to fit me in as a walk-in and got to work right away. However, instead of using polish remover, the nail tech used a nail drill. I don't recall other salons doing this, but I didn't put up a fight. It was deeply unpleasant and left my nails all banged up. Once they were done, they talked me into doing a new manicure. I said why not, probably because I like the look of polish on my nails. The nail tech rushed through it. The layers were uneven, left polish on my skin, and there were bubbles in the application. They didn't tell me when my drying time was up, so I sat around for a while and then dazedly walked toward the front to pay. At least they didn't charge me for the removal, only the manicure, which was a very reasonable price.

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Flawless Nails Spa - Get the no-chip, it's worth the extra money.

Flawless Nails Spa

4.6(39 reviews)
0.9 miRavenswood, Lincoln Square
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Some months back I left an enthusiastic review about this place. I've been back several times and…read morehave always been happy. Until today. The nail tech, (Nam) doesn't speak English but pretends to.This is particularly annoying because she can't follow instructions. $70 mani pedi. Both were half-assed. Pedi: After cutting my nails, I asked her if she could go shorter safely- without making them too short. She nodded and cut the big toenail so short she drew blood. This is when I suspected she couldn't understand me. No massage, scrub cream was applied to my legs and then rinsed off-no scrubbing. No real attempt to get rid of calluses. Mani-my nails are on the shorter side and I just wanted them to all be the same length and shape. I had to correct her several times because she wasn't following those simple instructions. Some of my nails ended up lopsided anyhow. No hand massage, no lotion and sloppy polish application. I had to ask her to redo several nails. When she's done, she takes me to the drying table, tells me how long to wait and starts to leave. Until I call her back to turn the drying fan on. (I couldn't find the switch). She stomped off, never to be seen again. I had to ask one of the other techs to bring my bag and shoes over, because she didn't. This was very disappointing.

I cannot recommend Flawless more highly. I decided to splurge and treat myself to a spa mani/pedi…read morewhich after the long year that was January 2025 was very necessary. I was able to schedule an appointment with Vanidy for the next day using the Vagaro app. The only issue I had with the app was if you want multiple services that aren't already bundled (i.e. if you wanted a regular manicure and a spa pedicure) then you have to book two separate appointments. Also there's a discrepancy on how much the no-chip upgrade costs (website says $25 but Vagaro says $30; I believe it is $30). I was one of the first appointments of the day, so it was quiet and everything was gleaming. Vanidy got my pedicure chair ready first before having me sit down, which I appreciated. The chair was more modern and the massage feature was clutch. Vanidy was very thorough and treated my feet and legs with care. I opted to add the extra 10 minute massage, which was worth every second. I wish there had been a little more attention on the feet, but having the pressure relief in my calves was needed and appreciated. When we switched to the manicure station, I was pleased to see the furniture was more midcentury than a typical nail salon; made it feel cozier. Again, Vanidy had everything laid out for me and was again so thorough. In recent manicures at other salons, I've had to ask the nail techs to clean up spots where they left polish on my skin or hadn't painted all the way to the end of the nail, but not so with Vanidy. I was pleasantly surprised to get booties and warmer mittens on my hands during the paraffin wax treatment, and I practically melted being so relaxed. My hands were baby soft, which feels like a miracle in this cold winter. I am obsesed with both my mani and pedi and can't stop looking at them. I've been texting friends about Flawless and encouraging them to go, and plan on taking my friend here when she visits in March. While it's pricier than what I normally can pay for nails, I will absolutely be back when I next need a splurge.

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Ipop Central

4.8(84 reviews)
1.1 miLincoln Square

I needed my nails done for an October 2024 wedding and found Ipop Central. They had glowing reviews…read moreso I booked an appointment over the phone with owner Mylinh the week of the wedding. MyLinh went over my preferences and she requested I send a pic of the work I wanted done. I saw a picture off of Pinterest I wanted to replicate which required extensive artwork. With these parameters I also needed nail extensions. After going over preferences and quoting a price, Mylinh recommended I do the Russian manicure with builder gel application. I never had a Russian manicure before but was willing to try it out. She paired me with two technicians. Adele who did the manicure and Jamal who did the artwork. Russian manicures are high quality focusing on cuticle deep cleaning which can extend manicure wear. In fact, all of the work is dry application meaning your nails never get soaked in chemical solution. Total work with the artwork took 4 hours to complete with longer lasting results versus a traditional gel extensions. I kept my manicure over 3 weeks before seeing outgrowth and even then they still looked great! When it came time for removal they used a fine drill bit (no soaking was involved). I left with my natural nail intact with the nail bed feeling healthier than ever. Adele did a great job on my nails. She was gentle, patient and really took the quality of her work seriously. Jamal is a trained nail artist who does a good job with her nail art whether it's freestyle or replicating a design. The facilities are modern and clean with comfortable seating. Their pedicure chairs have customizable massage functions making your session a relaxing experience. I rarely get my nails done. At the most I get them done once or twice a year on special occasions or a vacation. However when I do get them done I go all out. After the amazing service I had here I plan to seek out Ipop Central for any future manicure/pedicure needs. Note: Parking is street side only so plan and schedule accordingly.

While Ipop was lovely at first, it got less lovely over time. While I appreciate how kind and…read morefriendly the entire staff is, their lack of skills got a little challenging eventually. One time I was there for 4 hours getting a builder gel fill and a pedicure. I appreciate a clean salon, which this certainly is, but there are downfalls that made it frustrating. There's also a couple hair salon booths within the nail salon and the noise from the blow dryers didn't help create a relaxing environment. After a manicure with a nail design that looked like I'd done it myself, and an unexpected upcharge, I decided to switch and find a new salon. If you have plenty of time and patience and are seeking a simple color without a design, ipop is a good option. But if you're looking for an efficient service, I would consider looking elsewhere.

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Ipop Central - I took a picture with the owner after my P pedi & mani! She was so nice!

I took a picture with the owner after my P pedi & mani! She was so nice!

Ipop Central - Pinterest inspiration pic I chose to get my nails done.

Pinterest inspiration pic I chose to get my nails done.

Ipop Central - We both did our mani.  My husband said he never saw his toe nails so clean before! lol!

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We both did our mani. My husband said he never saw his toe nails so clean before! lol!

Glow Nails Salon - Front of salon

Glow Nails Salon

5.0(51 reviews)
2.3 miWest Rogers Park

I NEVER thought I would be the type of person to write reviews, but this place truly deserves one…read more So I am taking the time to write one! because other people definitely have to check this place out! I went in for a pedicure and a no-chip French tip. When I left, I wasn't completely satisfied the tips were a bit crooked and too thin, and the French base was more milky white instead of the neutral pink I prefer. I didn't say anything at the time because I'm pretty shy, and I didn't want to come off bratty. After showing my nails to a friend, she encouraged me to call and get them fixed. I was hesitant because I didn't want to come off as someone who complains, but I'm really glad I did. The receptionist was incredibly sweet, super apologetic, understanding, and accommodating,. She encouraged me to come back in and insisted they could fix them . When I returned, another nail tech gladly fixed my nails exactly how I wanted them. Not once did anyone make me feel uncomfortable or like I was being difficult. They were kind, patient, and genuinely welcoming the entire time!!!!!! Great customer service makes all the difference, and they really delivered!!!!! I truly appreciate how they handled everything . I was super happy!!!!! Definitely recommend this place!

Great place with super friendly staff! Great location and places to eat or shop close by!read more

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Glow Nails Salon - Beautiful and open space.

Beautiful and open space.

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So fun for a trip to Cape Cod!

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