It's been a while since I last got my nails done, but this time I really enjoyed it, and I'll probably have to go more often. This is the first time he's done mine, he did it well. I think his name is June. read more

Nails First - My nails for July 4th - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I was trying to get a quick pedicure in at the last minute and this place popped up on Google as less than 2mi away so I called... and was promised to get one at 3pm per the guy Ryan. I get to this Regency Mall area and an ots dead. The Sushi place and everything on that half of the shopping center is gone. I circle all the way around and this nail place is by the Dollar Store. Crowded af and tiny with people on top another. Such disarray and being told to sit-in this mess instead of one of the pedicure chairs was ridiculous. They didnt even bother filling g it up so I could soar the feet while waiting... worked out cuz au left after 15m of waiting while being ignored. read more

Nails First - Very Busy Tiny Space in a 2/3 Dead Mall... - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

LOVW MY NAILS! I got my nails done with Joe. My nails are sensitive and he was super gentle and did and awesome job with my nail art. Thank you so much! Highly recommend. read more

Nails First - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Been coming here for years. Love the service and it last so long. Ryan is amazing. This design is done by Lyn. read more

Nails First - Best place in palatine! - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Ok I'm not one to complain but this place is FILTHYYY! I was completely disgusted sitting there. There's two inches of nail shavings and powder on every inch of the salon. From desks, to the nail files, to even the nail polish bottles. The floor was filthy and looked like it hasn't been cleaned in weeks. There were only 2 of us in there and 6 employees sitting there doing nothing. The garbage can by the sink needs to be changed out. Stained and disgusting. The tables are so close together that if it was busy, you'd be packed like sardines. $45 for a mediocre no chip. How do people go here when there is a nail salon on every corner. Yikes! read more

Lyn ATE with my nails!! The yellow set is so cute and the shape is perfect. She's so talented and I'm literally obsessed with them! read more

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Horrible place, do not waste your time and money. Between the bad attitude and the lack of service, I would sincerely request folks to avoid this place!! read more

They were very efficient and thorough with their predicure and manicure. I had an hour between appointments and 2 nail techs worked on my hands and feet simultaneously. Felt like royalty for a few minutes. Will certainly come back ! read more

I have been getting my nails done here for a while now, Vicky is my absolute favorite! The prices are reasonable and the staff is so nice and attentive. I totally recommend coming here! read more

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Nails 1st is incredible, always making room for walk -ins and prompt with appnt times. Call ahead and bring a friend! I came to Nails 1st after being traumatized @ another local BRAND NEW salon in town that was charging double what this salon does & ruined my natural nails. Vicky was able to bring my natural nails back to strong and long! She does a perfect set every time. I now drive an hour back into Palatine just to get my services done here bi-weekly. Thank you Vicky, Ryan & Team!!! read more

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I went here because my mom and her friend go here. I'm in the transition of moving and desperately needed my nails done as they were very outgrown. Ryan did my nails. I love how gentle he his with peoples hands and nails. And how he especially pays attention to detail. They had a good variety of no chip colors, but I wish they would have had a book with designs that they do. It's been almost 2 week2 and all my gel is still in tact and has not peeled or lifted at all. I'm impressed with the longevity because most nail salons have cheaper quality polish and it peels or uplifts after a week. I will likely return when I am in town visiting my mom. read more

Nails First - No chip (gel polish) - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

The best place ever... I came here cuz my hubby was here with our daughter and so I gave it a try and I love the way the owner pays attention to the details.. I am picky so he did everything I wanted.. and today he did such an amazing job I am so in love with my nails... read more

Nails First - Love my nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Wow!! I absolutely love Lynn. She always does such an amazing job and I recommend her for designs. Everyone there is so nice and the environment is cozy. read more

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This was the best manicure I've gotten in a looooong time! I saw Vicky and she did such a good job, I'm absolutely obsessed with my nails. I showed her a reference picture of what I wanted and she knew exactly what to do because she stays up to date on nail trends. I can't stand when nail techs make acrylic nails bulky, but Vicky's technique is unmatched and gave me the most perfect shaped nails! I will definitely be coming back :) (the nail combo is 1st layer: OPI "bubble bath" and 2nd layer: essie "ballet slippers") read more

Nails First - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

The nail artists here are incredible. I showed her a picture and she worked her magic I'm so impressed, would highly recommend!! read more

Nails First - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Vicky has done my nails twice now and I continued to be impressed. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and voila...she did it! If you're looking for quality mail care and good artistic skills make an appointment with Vicky! read more

Nails First - My nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I haven't gotten a mani pedi in YEARS, so I decided to treat myself for my upcoming birthday. Wasn't sure where to go, so I chose this place based on location and decent Yelp reviews. They were able to accommodate me immediately when I walked in without an appointment around 6 pm on Wednesday after work. I was surprised at how large and busy the place was, since the strip mall where this store is located seemed kind of dead. There were 8 nail techs working, about 1-2 in between customers at any given time, and a steady stream of ladies who kept trickling in to get their nails done. The decor is a bit dated, but everything appeared clean and functional. They have an entire wall of polish for you to choose from, and the spa pedicure stations are equipped with disposable plastic liners in the basin, so your feet never actually touch the basin. I think they threw away the liner after each use, too. This is the first place I've been to that paints your nails while you are wearing flip flops. They just put a brand new pair of toe separators in and paint away. It does make a lot of sense though--instead of painting your toenails and then possibly smudging the polish to get your shoes back on. They have disposable flip flops, but I wore my own. The nail polish I chose turned out to be a bit brighter than I expected after it got painted on, and they offered to redo it if I wanted to pick another color. But I didn't want to go through the trouble after two nails were already done, and I was okay with the color, so I let them continue. But it was nice for them to offer though. Some of the customers got offered small bottles of water, but I didn't get offered any. Dunno if it was because they got longer services or were regulars? I didn't need any though. Only bad thing is that they only accept cash tips. I wasn't prepared, so I left a pretty generous tip since I only had a large bill. The basic mani pedi itself cost $32, and they did accept credit card for that. I was hoping to get nail art design on two of my fingers, but they didn't offer, and I didn't mention anything up front, so I just let it go. Not sure if they specialize in nail design here though, because I didn't see anyone else getting it. I like my old place in L.A. that just did it with a regular manicure without charging anything extra. They even did French tips for the same price as a basic manicure... but I digress. I did get a small cut in one of my cuticles, but I guess that's apt to happen from time to time. Other than that, I was fairly pleased with the service, and there is plenty of parking in the large lot. So I guess I'm going to make this my regular go-to place from now on. read more

Nails First - Basic Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I absolutely love nails first . My nail Tech Ryella is amazing. She is not only sweet but a genius when it comes to designs. She can copy any design from any picture and I am so happy I found her. I get so excited for nail day and spend a lot of time looking for new and fun designs for her to do. We always have a good time when she does my nails. I highly recommend Nails first and make sure you go to Ryella ! You will be thrilled with your results . read more

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Technicians are all so nice! I really appreciate Lin's creative work and precision. She does a super good job on my nails - very happy!! Salon is welcoming and extremely accommodating - highly recommend! read more

I walked in and asked for a dip and pedicure. Had an incredible time at Nail First! Pedicure was good but fast. I did a "spa" upgrade and got the 4 pack of lavender scrub/lotion packets. It was ok. Toenail polish looks great. Now let's talk about the dip! Rosie did an awesome job. She ms meticulous! Suuuuper happy! She was very attentive and sweet. The manager kept making sure I was happy with my service. I was impressed. This will be my new spot going forward. Update 5/5/19 Not happy. Chipped and. Cracked nail. Actually pissed considering I tipped $20 for pedi and dip. Very pissed. read more

Nails First - Broken nail and tip cracked all within 4 nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Literally perfect. Definitely a go to every time. :) Everything about the shop was excellent read more

Nails First - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Don't get a wax here! It's super dirty- they double dip (gross) and it's wildly overpriced. When I commented on the double dipping, they just started at me and ignored my concern. Definitely won't be back. read more

I've been getting my nails done here for about 5 years. I went to Jenny recently and she did my nails perfectly and was very fast. They have tons of new colors. Such a relaxing atmosphere too. read more

Ryan is always so sweet and super consistent! He worked with me to fix my acrylics that were ruined at a different salon. He worked with me to repair the nails rather that charging me more to replace the whole set. They turned out amazing! read more

Nails First - Acrylic Set - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This is my absolute favorite nail salon. I usually go to Vicky but everyone is great. I've been coming here for 4 years to get acrylics and no chip manicures and I have never been disappointed. I went today to get a new full set of acrylics and brought in a photo that I found on Instagram with a completely different length and shape than my normal coffin (which is always perfect) and Jenny did an amazing job. They look EXACTLY like the photo I brought in! Everyone is lovely and sweet, and of course very talented. I included the picture that I brought in and a photo of my nails for reference :) Thanks guys!!! read more

Nails First - My own nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Reading the reviews thought I give it a try since they seem really good. Wasn't impressed at all especially when the nail techs are speaking another language, while looking at me and getting upset over picking the color !! I'm paying and I have the right to take my time!!!!!! Would recommend this place at all! Service wasn't pleasant at all. Especially when the nail techs are unprofessional. Go to an upscale salon to get better service stay away! The no-chip job was horrible left the color all around my nails. read more

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I've been going to Nails First for over 10 years. They are all very good, friendly and accommodating. I have been seeing Rosie for over a year and always leave happy. read more

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My daughter saved her babysitting money and made an appointment for acrylic nails before homecoming. She waited 30 minutes for her scheduled appointment. Nails were done very poorly, poor shape, thick and globed on paint, some cuticles haggard, some nails looking outgrown after a two hour appointment. I went back with her and talked to the manager. His only compensation was to sit for an unknown length of time today or tomorrow (homecoming) until someone has time to fix it. I expressed we don't have the time and asked for another type of compensation. We were offered 10% off on her next nail appointment. We won't be coming back. This place is a chop shop. read more

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As a mailman I deliver and go to many of these places. Today I went here. I got a pedi and a mani as man. Woman did an AMAZING job. She was polite, honest, and full of positive vibes. The entire atmosphere and the business was great. Everyone smiling and laughing. I will return and I will tell others of this place. read more

Love this place!!! They do a really nice job every time I go! Vicky is amazing and Vivian did a really great job on my recent set. Awesome service and customer experience. read more

I am not from the Palatine area, however I attend school in the area and was looking to get a fill after my class. The reviews on Google seem good, so I went. As soon as I walked in the guy at the front seemed very nice and told me to pick my color. Not even 30 seconds later nail tech "Dana" came up to me and told me to follow her to her station. At first, she was very nice and making conversation. While doing my nails I noticed that the towel that was under my hands was very dirty and had been previously used, with other peoples nails on it. That was the first major RED FLAG. While she was doing my nails she cut into my cuticles way to deep and honestly each nail started to hurt as she was doing them. My fill ended up looking pretty good though. She told me it was $45 but then proceeded to follow me up front and ask me how much I wanted to tip her- another thing I found very weird. Overall I can say that I will be sticking to my normal, clean nail salon from now on. read more

I have been coming here for over 10 years and it is a terrific spot. The manager Ryan, really knows how to give great customer service and sets the tone for his Nail Parlor. Rosie is a true artist and takes such pride in her Kraft. She is always "upping" her game to bring you the newest in nail art. She also cares about the health of your nails. I highly recommend, Ryan, Rosie and the rest of the crew at Nails First Palatine read more

Services are decent but prices are rather high. Overpriced for what you get. I would go somewhere else.

Highly disappointed! I was in a jam and I needed to find a nail salon in my area quickly. This place had great Yelp reviews, so I called to schedule an appointment for the same day. When I walked in for my mani-pedi, everyone was very nice. A girl immediately led me to the pedicure chair and proceeded to work on me. She was very pleasant while she made conversation. After that, the same girl started working on my manicure. I asked for a french manicure on my natural nails. She asked me to pay before she painted my nails. I paid $42 for a french mani/pedi and gave her a $10 tip. From that point on, her demeanor completely changed, and she rushed the rest of the appointment and didn't listen to my requests. She went from "Any-ting you want baby, I make you beautiful" to "It's ok, I professional, don't touch it!" Definitely had a good guess to what her profession was in her home country. The length of the white tips on my hand did not match, but when I pointed it out to her, she kept telling me that it looks good, and wouldn't fix it. She made my thumb look like a midget's because the white line was way too thick. She kept exhaling loudly whenever I asked her to fix it or wanted to compare my hands side by side. Frustrated, I gave up and left after my polish dried. To add insult to injury, 3 days later my white tips started to come off. So I paid $52 for a 3 day mani/pedi, and I left feeling like an unappreciated customer. Check out the picture I attached. I will never return, nor will I recommend them to anyone I know! BOOOOOO!!!! read more

Nails First - French Manicure after 3 days - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I'm a regular here and normally receive great service which is why I keep coming back. Today I got an acrylic manicure and I'm very displeased with it. My right hand looks great, but my left hand looks like crap. The shape is all wrong, there's bumps and the polish doesn't cover the whole nail, and the nail tech cut my fingers multiple times. I went back to get my middle finger nail fixed as it was the worst looking one and I left looking worse and with a new cut on my cuticle! If you go here avoid Tina. I've never had a bad experience with anyone else. I will likely not return again. read more

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I absolutely love nails first ! I love the connivance and I have tried many different ladies and they all do a wonderful job. The shape I want is always dead on . I now use Ryella! I have never seen anyone who can do designs as good as her ! I am so happy I found her. She really can do anything you ask for . I recently got the Greek eye on each nail! Definitely check this place out! And Ryella. read more

I have been going here for a few years now and just love this place. Ryan is the best and always takes such pride in his work. read more

Nails First - My dip nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Nails 1st is my go to place when I don't make an appointment at my regular place. But let me tell you something tough, they have never disappointed me. They take care of you right away (even if you are a walk in) and the service has never felt rushed. Most of the technicians pay careful attention to details and the result is always amazing. The only reason I don't give them 5 starts and why Nails 1st is not my regular place is because of their equipment (the massage chairs are pretty outdated) and the variety of colors is not impressive. If you aways pick "safe" colors and don't care as much for designs I highly recommend Nails 1st. read more

Nails First - No chip manicure with accent glitter nail. - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This place is great. Went here to get a no chip manicure in red. The wait was minimal. The people were pleasant. The gentleman that started the removal process of my previous no chip polish while I waited for my tech even offered up some better red choices. His recommendation was way better than what I had selected. Also I get my nails rounded which seems to be a challenge for some. Tina made them perfect! I will definitely be back. All around great experience. read more

Nails First - Nail Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This place is unsanitary because they don't clean their tools between one customer to another. I saw nails still in the nail clipper and then she used them on me. When they were clipping my toe nails it hurt. And when they were clipping off my cuticles I ended up bleeding. My nail technician guilted me into giving her a bigger tip. This was my first and last time. I won't be back. read more