I've been a fan of Juko for over a decade, having them do my nails for my wedding a dozen years…read moreago. I always get friendly, efficient, and high quality service at this salon. Things I appreciate include: 1. The friendly owner who always makes me feel welcome. 2. Offer of water upon arrival. 3. Great selection of polish. 4. Cleanliness! 5. Skilled nail techs. 6. Attentiveness post-service, helping you so you don't mess up your nails. I typically get a regular mani and/or pedi. To illustrate their quality, I've posted a picture of my regular mani - ie, not no chip - 6 days after I got it. It looks just like when I walked out the door nearly a week ago.

Found this place on Yelp and since I just moved to the area figured I'd try it out before my…read morevacation! It was so easy to make an appointment on the phone, I was able to get one the same day. Once I got there, the service was fantastic. Everyone was so helpful and accommodating since it was my first time there. Every nail tech I was with was so friendly. I will say the aesthetic and the vibes are great. The pedicure chairs and foot rests are unfortunately just not for me, they were kind of uncomfortable and made it hard to relax. Even though my nails looked great as soon as they were done, they chipped within the first week of my vacation. I had gotten no chip gel polish on my hands and feet so that was disappointing. Overall loved the salon, just wouldn't get my nails done before an occasion or vacation here again.

Rubi does an awesome job on nails. Quaitily she can follow the design of the pic. I always enjoy…read moreher work.

This is one of my favorite nail places ever. The staff is professional and it's easy to book online…read moreand easy to tip without cash.

I love this place for my nails, they do an excellent job. I was always looking for a place where I…read moreliked what they did and I finally found it.

My favorite nail salon in Chicago wanted to leave a review since Joyce did an amazing job on the…read morepolka dot design I came in with. Staff is always so kind and prices are reasonable compared to some other salons in the area. Thanks Zenails!

Builder gel/nailarts…read more The best nailset I've ever had. Mimi is my nailtech and she did an amazing job.

My go to salon in the Wicker Park area! I always see Thao for my nails. She's super friendly and…read morecan do any design I bring in. My nails have never looked better!

Diamond M is bomb dot com, sis! She understood the assignment! My nails came out flawless, the…read moreattention to detail was everything, and the quality is top tier. Professional, talented, and definitely worth booking. If you're looking for someone who's going to have your nails looking amazing, Diamond M is the one. Highly recommend! -Krissi

I was in town for a few days and went to get my nails done. I saw the reviews on Diamond and wow,…read morethey didn't disappoint. Diamond is who you go to. My first time doing a Russian Manicure and now I can't go back. She is very friendly, warm and kind. I highly suggest her as your nail tech.

VS Nails does and amazing work!!! I tell Sami what I need and she executes! Amazing service!!! The…read moresalon is makes me feel relaxed. Definitely will be coming back from now on.

I am updating my review to provide clear evidence of what actually happened. In their response to…read moremy Yelp review, they claimed that I was late to my appointment, which is simply not true. They were the ones running behind due to another client, not me. At the time, they acknowledged this and offered a voucher as an apology, which is the only reason I gave them another chance and returned. When I came back, they refused to honor that voucher, saying it was "over a month old," despite never communicating any expiration date or conditions in their message. There was no mention of a deadline, required response, or any policy tied to its use. Instead of taking responsibility, they publicly called me dishonest and reduced their offer to a 15% discount. This experience shows a clear lack of accountability and professionalism. I gave them a second chance based on their own promise, and they failed to follow through. I recommend going elsewhere if you value honest communication and reliable customer service.

Sarah did a fantastic job! Pretty chrome mani & fall maroon toes. Salon was clean and in a great…read morelocation. Would absolutely come back!

I've gotten a manicure and pedicure here. They are very talented and do a good job. They offered me…read morea drink and made sure I got exactly what I wanted throughout my entire experience!

I don't do the dip, no chip or gel nail polish. I'm a regular mani and pedi kind of girl. Love my…read morenail tech, she does an amazing job. Their prices are great, the staff is friendly and the place is very clean. I highly recommend this place!

This is the first time That I really do loved my manicure…read more Thank you Toni , your nail art is amazing

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.

Great service, friendly staff. The chairs are relaxing and the nail techs I've had have been kind…read moreand welcoming.

I noticed the business name change from Sapphire Halsted to Black Onyx when I booked on the Booksy…read moreapp and was admittedly a little hesitant until I saw Gala's name. I've been coming to Sapphire Halsted for many years and when I say I love everything about this place, I mean it. I love the bright space filled with art, fun music videos and chill vibes. The talent is unmatched. The techs keep the convo flowing when I'm feeling chatty, and don't press me when I just want to zone out. That's big for me. I've never had a bad mani, but IMO, Gala is the best. She meticulously removes every last shred of cuticle (and not in a way that hurts or makes my nail beds angry and red) and applies polish with such care. You can tell the owner takes great pride in his business because of the effort that he puts in to hiring great people and keeping the place looking nice. I always leave feeling relaxed and my nails looking amazing. I've never had a bad experience here and I look forward to visiting Black Onyx for years to come!