The picture i attached was when i first got my nails done and I thought they looked fine, however it's only been 5 days and a few of my nails are starting to lift and one nail has chipped. I thought service here was nice but felt a bit rushed. I think it's because i walked in and came before another persons appointment, so the nail tech had to rush to make sure that persons appointment was on time. Despite the affordable price, I don't think I'd come back based on the quality which is a shame because it seems like tons of people on Yelp love them. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - No No-Chip Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I called into ocean nail spa on a whim yesterday around 11am and Suzanne worked me in for a mani/pedi at 1:30pm the same day! I am picky with my nails and was pleased to have a great experience here! The energy in Ocean Nail Spa is positive, there's nice sunlight that shines in, a kumquat tree in the front window, a TV to watch or magazines to read while you're waiting / having a service done. LOVE the massage chairs too. I really appreciate how Suzanne talked with me about the colors I picked and was so kind to me at my visit. She did a great job at cleaning up my nails and I didn't know this but they have a $40 mani / pedi special on Wednesdays too! If you're looking for a reliable and quality spot in Lakeview to go get your nails (or another service) done, Ocean Nail Spa is an excellent choice. Great vibes here! read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Blue regular Manicure from Ocean Nail Spa Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Do not get a no chip here. They put 3-4 base coats on, then 4-5 top coats, which we all know makes a no chip break or peel off. I told them not yo do that, they would not listen yo me, when it looked terrible and cracked the next day, they told me they couldn't help. This is the worst place in the city to get a no chip manicure. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Sloppy job. Bubbles in the middle finger, and pointer finger isn't even painted even. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am writing this review based on my experience on12/24/2020. Pros: good color selection with new OPI and Essie colors in the salon. Dividers between each station for Covid, everyone wearing masks, generally clean. Overall, Kevin, who did my pedicure, did a good job! (See photo). Took his time to clean up my cuticles and toenails. The massage could have been better but I still felt like it was good. The con that listed below was not his fault at all. I would go back only to see Kevin. Con: time management I came in around 2:30 PM and was told to sit at one of the pedicure stations after I picked out my color. I wasn't told how long the wait was. By 2:55 PM, my pedicure still hadn't started. I had gotten up to leave when someone said my pedicure will for sure be done before 4 PM (I had somewhere to be at this time). I said ok, thinking it was still over an hour. They turned on the water for me around 3 PM. My pedicure finally started at 3:05 PM. I didn't have Suzanne, but I noticed that she was distracted while she was giving a pedicure (calls, cell phone notifications). Con: weak massage chairs - I turned on the knead option and there were barely any vibrations coming from the chair. They could just be old, but if you are looking for a pedicure with a chair massage, I would skip this one. I think you could get a better service at the other salons in the neighborhood for the price you pay based on my pros and cons above. Their pedicure is $28. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service and quality. Tina is wonderful! Would definitely go back because of the service and attention to detail

Excellent pedicures that last! Kind staff and very clean facility. No acrylic smells as they only do natural nails.

This place is literally steps from my apartment but I stopped going to this place for a long time because of a sloppy manicure I received from Suzanne a while back. I didn't complain at that time. I decided to come back because I think Ellen does a great job. However, Ellen was busy with another customer. I should have trusted my instincts and either waited for her or go somewhere else. I was stuck with Suzanne again. 1. She did not do a good job taking my old no chip manicure off. I had to show her the spots that she missed. 2. She used the filer to buff my nails but she actually was just scraping the skin on the sides of my fingers instead of the sides of my nails. 3. She tore up my cuticles in two fingers and drew blood. 4. She did a poor job of filing my nails. They were uneven and I had to ask her to fix a few of them. 5. The manicure overall, was very sloppy. Edges and sides are not neat at all. This is all because she rushed. One of her regulars arrived during my manicure and you could tell that right after she arrived, she began to rush. The final product after three coats was awful. I asked her to just take it off because honestly, I was just really frustrated with the whole experience at this point. She said that she would take it off but she would still charge me. When I asked to see the manager, she said that they weren't there and that they never really come in. She offered her regular customer water and no one else in the shop was offered anything. She was unapologetic for any of my complaints and had another technician finish up the manicure. There are so many other nail salons in the area that I will not go here again! Nor should you. If you really want to give it a shot due to location or price, ask for ELLEN! To: Suzanne and her manager that never comes into the store (according to Suzanne), I pay just as much as your "regulars." I deserve the same service. Thanks read more

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Unfortunately, while my technician was very kind and friendly, my no chip has chipped on four nails after only four days. I have a wedding next week and I'm going to have to get it taken off. I'm very unhappy as I've only been washing my hands. Do not get a no chip here. read more

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I let my nails get out of hand (excuse the bad pun) and was desperate to get them cleaned up ASAP. I stopped in at Ocean Nails because it is close to my friend's place and the prices were so reasonable when I saw the services offered on Yelp. This place is family owned and operated, which is great to hear for a place that has celebrated more than a decade of business in such a big city! 4 of the 5 family members were working (a Saturday afternoon) and were all able to accommodate the 5 walk-ins, myself included, immediately. I was pleasantly surprised Suzanne did my nails and said she thinks they may lose some customers to other shops nearby because they don't do fake nails... I really appreciate the difference that makes in cleanliness and atmosphere without the filing machines that create yucky nail dust! While there is a lot to love about Ocean, it was not cool. Literally. The shop lacked air flow and temperature control, which made for that awkward sticky thigh situation everyone enjoys so much. Also, I asked about price variation for the different gels and was told there is no difference, but then when I paid I was told there is an up-charge for the cat eye gels. I can get over the extra $3, but if you notice my pictures, there was an issue with the original color and she had me pick another to do the final layer. I think it would have been appropriate to waive the fee since my nails did not turn out with a uniform color, but with the lower overall cost here than elsewhere, I guess you get what you pay for ‍ Overall, I think this place could be really wonderful for anyone hoping to get regular gel mani/pedis. That just wasn't my experience on this particular day. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Original color was too old to create the intended cat eye effect, so she did one layer of another color on top... - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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As always Suzanne and her team treat you like royalty. VERY clean, VERY sanitary, VERY friendly. My nails are always spot on! I have been a client for years now! read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Black Cherry Chutney! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service. Very clean. VERY EFFICIENT. I've never had a gel manicure get done with such precision and quality in such a short period of time. I will never go to another spa. read more

I have been coming to this nail salon for about 10 years now. I have never experienced the service here anywhere else. Each nail technician is spectacular. They make sure you are 100% satisfied with your nails. This is the best nail salon you can come to. read more

I've been to this spot a couple of times now being new to the city. The prices are unbeatable and there's not much they can't do. Suzanne worked on my no chip, French tips and they turned out awesome! She's super sweet and even helped me find almost the exact colors of what i was looking for. Definitely recommend! I always call beforehand just to make sure they have a spot for me but it's always the day of. read more

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WARNING: UNSANITARY EQUIPMENT (CAUSES INFECTION) AND UNAPOLOGETIC I hate to do this, but it must be done. I got a mani-pedi from this place on Oct 19, and within two days I developed an infection on my finger so bad that I had to take antibiotics. The infection is on my finger, and I got a manicure from the technician named Kevin. After I came back from the doctors, I return to Ocean Nail to let them know what happened, and (considering the amount of cash I had to drop on the doctors visit + antibiotics) I asked for a full refund for the $70 ($84 with tip) that my partner and I spent here for our two $35 mani-pedis. I was genuinely shocked when the managers told me that they could only refund me 15% of the money I gave them ($14). Mind you, this was after they asked me to take off my bandaid to SHOW them the infection, which is rude in and of itself, but which I was glad to do, cause I had nothing to hide (other than a gross finger). I tried to reason with them and explain that I think a full refund is fair, but the lady just apologized and told me that "infections sometimes happen" - which is...not ok. I understand this place has good reviews, but I think this is a legitimate risk that people should take into account and avoid this place if they do not want to risk an infection. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Painful infection on my middle finger from a manicure I got here from Kevin - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a regular pedicure on a Sunday afternoon with my friends. I thought it would be great service from the reviews but the whole service was rushed for me, especially once the customers came. She barely massage or scrub my feet. I rather spent $30 elsewhere tbh. It was disappointing. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! They will have a forever client with me. They are thorough. They take their time. I like that they don't rush and honestly Ive gone here at least 10 times and I am so satisfied each time. I actually had to go to them after I went to *get Nail'd which was HORRIBLE!* for them to fix and repair. They don't do extensions, so i had to go elsewhere to get a fake nail, but told that spot to not even both painting, so Ocean Nail painted and filed it for me. I really love this spot! read more

I went here for the first time today and first of all: so affordable! $32 for a full set no chip manicure? In Chicago??? I'm amazed. They also did an awesome job!!!! Were so gentle and precise. I will definitely be going back! read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been going here for waxing and pedicures for a while now. These women are so friendly and they always do a great job. So patient and kind! I'm a repeat customer for a reason and I would absolutely recommend them. read more

First time there for a no-chip removal and manicure. Suzanne greeting me upon walking in on a Saturday morning. The shop was very busy but she asked if I could wait a few minutes. After a few minutes she called me to her station. She was extremely pleasant and very friendly. She did an incredible job! My nails looked beautiful! I'll be back for sure! Great, clean place and proper sanitizing is done. read more

In my 27 yrs of life, I went for a manicure for the first time ever at Ocean Nail Spa after seeing the great reviews on yelp. I definitely was not disappointed! Came in on a Saturday morning around 11AM for a no chip manicure ($32 which is very affordable in Lincoln Park / Lakeview). Luckily, it wasn't too busy when I got there but it did start to fill up as I was leaving. I was in and out in around 40 minutes. They have a variety of colors / styles to choose from, and the technicians were all very sweet. The color stayed shiny and did not chip at all in the 2.5-3 weeks that I kept it on for. My only complaint was that one 1-2 of my nails, I felt the tech didn't paint the nails close enough to the sides of my nailbed but maybe this is personal preference? I also read that they offer basic basic massages during your manicure, but I didn't receive any of that services. Again, this was my first manicure so didn't really have anything to compare it to. I can't justify getting my nails on a regular basis, but for special occassions, would definitely come back here. read more

So the nail salon right around the corner from me was closed on Mondays and again I was too lazy to walk the 2 blocks to my regular salon so I decided to give Ocean Nails a try. So here are the pro's and con's of the place. Pro: The girl that did my nails used a fresh pack of untensils for my mani. Safety first!:) Con: Place is painted in these two different shades of this hideous orange that were not condusive to a relaxing experience. :( Pro: No line no waiting...so I was home in time to watch Little People Big World. :) Con: My manicure actually hurt. :( Pro: The girl that did my nails was really sweet and even put on my coat and zipped me up with my scarf so I wouldn't mess up my nails. :) Con: They don't put tips on the credit card. :( All in all it was a okay experience....tho I doubt I would go back. edit 12/6/07 nail polish chipped in less than a day. 1 star! read more

Got a regular manicure, and I am really happy with how my nails look. I came in when they first opened Monday morning. The lady that did my nails was the only one working at the time. She was really sweet and gave me a shoulder rub while my nails were drying. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Very happy with my manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got a regular pedicure and looks great! The nail tech spent al lot of time on my nails, which I really appreciated. My new go to spot for sure! read more

Went back in this evening for a no chip change and now that I've been with this new manicure for a bit, I'm somewhat disappointed. I was sleepy and maybe the tech felt pressured to hurry things up, but there are some patches in the Polish (look at pinky) and it's like the sides were not even painted :( I think overall the manicure I got with Kevin last time was much more well done. Some of my nail tips are also catching on my hair from being rough and unbuffed. I did mention one before I left but noticed more as they caught my hair after I got home. My tech was such a sweet lady. But- Overall a little sad about my Valentine's Day nails. It's just not as neat and clean as I like it. read more

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Hit or miss at this nail salon. I got a really good dip manicure that lasted for 3-4 weeks but have also gotten a gel manicure that was super messy and lasted like a week. Overall big salon and wide variety of dip powders. Prices are also good as well. Would go here again for solely dip. read more

The guy who did my nails was so harsh with the cuticules. I have an abrasion on 4 fingers!! Although I told him that he was hurting me when he did the first one, he didn't listen and continued the same way!! Now after the UV it feels like a burn and its the next day and I still cant wash my hands without it burning like crazy! So angry! read more

Ocean Nail Spa - The guy who did my nails was so harsh with the cuticules. I have an abrasion on 4 fingers!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Forgot Lakeview Nails is closed on Monday's so I found this place down the street through yelp. Definitely love the no-chip manicure I got. The man doing my nails paid very close attention to detail and perfectly shaped my nails the way I wanted. read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I live down the street and decided to check it out after seeing the great reviews. I was not disappointed. I walked in for a pedicure at around 2 on a Friday afternoon. All the staff was busy but I was greeted with a smile and was given a seat in the empty pedicure chair. About 15 minutes later my pedicure began. I was in no rush and of course had not made an appointment so no complaints on my end. My nail technician was competent, and took her time. She didn't seem rushed. I was very relaxed and read a magazine the entire time. I only wished that I had asked them to turn down the tv but besides that a great experience. I also got no chip removed on my nails. The pedicure was $25 and she charged me $3 for the removal. Reasonably priced, clean facility. I will definitely be back and next time I will get a no chip manicure as well as a regular pedicure. read more

Ocean nails has been my go-to nail salon for about 2.5 years now, and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else! I moved 35 minutes away and I still make the drive every 2 weeks to see Suzanne. The whole staff is excellent & extremely sweet, although Suzanne and Paula are my favorite faces to see there. Super down to earth and genuine people. Every 2 or so weeks I make an appointment to see Suzanne, and she makes my hands look beautiful every single time. I've had a picture perfect manicure for 2 and a half years straight! Honestly cannot complain about a thing! love love love them. read more

I got a very good pedicure. The technician was gentle with the scissors, detail-oriented with polish, and overall professional. Grateful to get a last-minute Saturday appointment, got seated, and I did wait for 15 minutes, but I was out of there in the total time expected. Very clean and good COVID protocols. read more

I have NEVER had a bad experience at this place and I think I have had every single employee do my nails at some point. It's amazing to know that you can walk into a nail salon and it doesn't matter who ends up doing your nails, because they all do an excellent job. Best no chip and pedicure I have ever gotten, and they last me usually 3 weeks. Everyone is super friendly, and I just cannot rave more about this place! read more

Ocean Nail Spa - Best no chips around! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been a regular at Ocean Nails for years now - as it is conveniently located a few blocks away from my apartment. Suzanne and her team are great! The prices are very fair & they do a fantastic job. Suzanne is also the only person I trust with my eyebrows. If you're in the area, give them a try! read more

Love this places, best pedicure in Chicago!! great nail color selection and Suzanne is my favorite!!!

I love this nail salon! The staff is very accommodating and kind! Be sure to call for an appointment. It can get busy. read more

I love these ladies! They do a great job on feet and nails too depending on who you go to. First thing I would recommend is to NOT go the gentleman that works there. He does a terrible job and infected the side of my finger from over picking a hang nail. Any of the ladies there do a good job on nails. They recently went up on their prices though! Now they charge 14 bucks for a mani instead of 12.00 and if you want a mani and pedi, it's now 35.00 instead of 32. It's not a huge deal but I don't think they are worth a 14.00 manicure. I do love this place and I will be back to get my feet done or just a polish change (which is much cheaper than a mani). read more

First impressions are everything. Came in and had a mani/pedi done by Paula. She was so sweet and took her time! She was very informative about why I shouldn't have acrylic nails anymore! Definitely did not want to leave! It's so cozy and clean in there. I will be back in! So happy I found this little hidden gem! Thank you Paula! read more

Since new ownership did in fact take over here this is now my go to place for nails! My two favorite nail techs work at this location and it's always easy to get in and see one of them. Usually I end up chit chatting with both of them while one or the other does my nails. They are really laid back and friendly. And no the shop isn't super high class but at the prices they are charging I'm not complaining! Also they have a coupon and after 10 visits you get one FREE! I love free stuff. Now that my little secret is out at least save me a chair! read more

Believe it or not, I actually did venture in here for a mani-pedi...despite the bug incident. (ONLY because my favorite spot up the block didn't have room for me and my friend.) Honestly, the job the gal did on me was adequate, and it does look like the place has been remodeled...and I saw no huge bugs this time. But they were not overly friendly, and I feel like my pedicure wasn't quite as thorough as I'd have liked. She didn't really do my cuticles, and the massage was very unenthused. I doubt I'll return, especially because my favorite place is right down the block... read more

It seems (understandably) that I misplaced this review with that of Vogue Nails. So, here is my review of Ocean Nails, previously deemed a review for Vogue (oops, my bad, too many nail salons on Broadway!) I went here awhile ago, and I was semi-satisfied. My pedicure lasted awhile, but it was really slow in there, like no one wanted to be there. The weirdest thing ever was that there was a huge open cabinet shelf with little boxes with people's names on them. I was mesmorized...I happened to see people's name from Highschool back in Indy, who I knew lived in the Chicago area. And there they were, the tools used on their FEET! HA!!! So weird. All I know is that I did not have the chance to put my name on a box...not sure what that was all about. I also don't like it when you can only leave tips with cash. but I guess that is how most places are now... read more

The staff were friendly but these reviews are misleading. My pedicure felt really rushed and the tools weren't great- the scrubber for the bottom of my feet was super worn out and tattered. I came based on two personal recommendations and the good prices but I'd rather pay $10 more for any other pedi in the area. read more