I really like this place! Friendly nail techs that do a great job! And at a good price point.

I've been to this salon several times and usually have very good experiences, particularly with Hien. On my most recent visit, Vy did builder gel on my nails and I left the salon satisfied. Fast forward three days later, my nail broke while I was washing my hair. WHILE I WAS WASHING MY HAIR. I wasn't doing anything rough or intense that would have caused my nail to break. I returned to the salon and had my broken nail repaired, only to be told that it would be $7 for this. I questioned this and asked the manager at what point does the salon take responsibility for their service quality. The manager said that had my nail been "chipped" rather than broken, the repair would have been free. Ultimately, I decided to pay the $7 to avoid going back and forth. Given this experience and the lack of accountability for subpar work, I would not return to this salon. read more

My first week in Chicago from California, decided I needed to pamper myself being in a new area. Saw some decent reviews from this place and decided to come. My girl Mika took care of me for sure! One thing about her is she doesn't play about her work. She's very meticulous and ensures your nails/cuticles are pristine!! She even accommodated me to ensure my gel-x nails still would be short enough for work (bc I'm in healthcare). Sure enough, when my old nails grew out, I came back just for her. Very happy with service all around from the front desk to my nails. read more

Excellent mani/pedi. So comfy and relaxing. Looked perfect! Going back. So pleased Reasonable prices. read more

Li is always professional and courteous. She does a fantastic job. I received the no-chip mani/pedi.

I came from out of state and found them via YELP and made a reservation. Thought they did a terrific job with my nails and toes and were priced similar to what I pay back at home. They gave great customer service too. I would recommend them and come back when I'm back in the city. read more

Here's the thing: HONESTY goes a long way. I called this morning about a toe polish change and a dip manicure. The manager Dee told me that I would have a 6:30p dip appointment but I should come early for toe polish change and to soak off my old dip. So as suggested, I did exactly that. I have a flight tomorrow. I only mention this because when I have an appointment, my expectation is that the services I need will be done as scheduled. I checked in at 5:30 and was told to select polish and dip colors, then take a seat. After about 20 minutes, I asked a tech how long it would be. She acted as though she didn't speak any English and just looked at me eyes glossed over. She had a face mask on so I couldn't see her expression. Another 25 minutes goes by... now I've been here sitting without any services just over 45 minutes as I think about all the things I have to do before my flight. Several other women are still ahead of me and others walk in behind me. They don't turn anyone away or let anyone know how behind they are which I find to be very disrespectful of customer's time. As it approaches 6:30pm (my appointment time) the manager Vy ask if I want to come back because they are very busy and it will probably still be another 30-45 minutes before anyone can start. I say no. I explain how I made an appointment and I have been waiting. Other places are about to close so going elsewhere at this point is not a viable option. At this point, I decided I need only my toes done because they look pitiful and I will skip the dip manicure because I simply don't have time for it. Besides they close at 7pm and I don't want to be the last one here like what happened to me before that was a total nightmare! See previous review for more. I forgot how bad it was until I re-read my previous review. Ugh! Bottom line: I had hoped a year later they would have fixed this issue; had I known they could still not hold firm to an appointment, I would not have bothered to give this place another chance. They do NOT deserve it. Especially the night before a flight, my time is tight and valuable. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this nonsense. Why does getting nails done have to be such drama in Chicago? read more

Great place, have gone back here 3 times already. The staff is friendly and they do a great job.

Went in for a last minute gel pedicure. The service I received from Le was excellent, and she paid great attention to detail. The salon was quiet and relaxing, and their massage chairs worked perfectly for easing a sore back. I live in AZ and was just visiting or else this would be my go-to salon. Thank you Le! read more

very clean facility and friendly staff. he did a great job on my acrylic fill. I will definitely go back

Beautiful gel manicure! Kim was so sweet and paid attention to every detail. I selected a color and Kim showed me the color asking if it was what I wanted. When I told her it was much more sheer than I thought it would be she made a perfect recommendation. My only negative was when paying at the front desk and telling the gentleman what an exceptional job Kim had done and how happy I was with my manicure he replied that she had been "well trained.. implying by him. The beautiful job and care she took is not something that can be taught! She is a natural and took pride in her work! Thank you Kim! read more

Top Coat Nail Spa - Four days later and still looks fresh! - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I would only recommend this nail salon for pedicures. If you're looking for acrylic or gel X, spend your money and time somewhere else. If you make an appointment, expect to wait 30+ minutes for them to begin your service. There are a few kind employees, but most are rude and treat will you like an inconvenience instead of a customer. read more

My friends and I were spending the weekend in Chicago and decided to enjoy pedicures. SO GLAD we ended up at Top Coat! Such a welcoming atmosphere, amazing staff, SUCH a great pedicure--thorough and gentle and relaxing. Did great work! The manager "D" chatted with us about great local restaurants and had such a friendly, kind demeanor, I just can't recommend this place enough! Enjoy!! read more

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Really good quality. Service was awesome & they were really nice. Cons: I spent 4 hours for a gel mani & regular pedi for $130 including tip. Definitely way lower costs in the city. Can't afford that. read more

Five stars all the way! Friends and I were in town and after a couple of days of walking and exploring, we needed some rest and a refresh. We found Top Coat on Yelp and it happened to be directly across the street from our hotel (we stayed at the Moxy). My friend got a pedi and I got a mani. As for my experience, it was great from start to finish. I wish I got my tech's name because she did a wonderful job shaping my nails. It's been a week and they still look great. The space was clean and they had health and safety measures set in place. I wish I could pack them up and bring them back to Ohio with me. I highly recommend. read more

My new go-to nail spot in the city! I've been here twice already and had a great experience both times. I made an appointment for my first visit during their grand opening, however I was able to walk-in on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. without a wait for a no-chip mani/pedi. Cindy and Chloe were my nail technicians and they really took their time to give them TLC. They have so many colors to choose from and do dip manicures. Prices here are great, cheaper than many of the other nail salons in the area. It only costs $83 for a no-chip mani/pedi and you can pay through Venmo. Overall, very pleased and will be back! read more

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Vy exceeded my expectations! I just moved into river north and I needed a new nail technician. I was a little nervous to try a new place, but top coat nail spa did an AMAZING job. Not only is Vy super nice and friendly, but her work is amazing! I showed her a picture if my inspiration and she perfectly matched it. She worked so hard and did it with a smile on her face the whole time. Can't wait to already be back for my next appointment! read more

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Normally love coming to Top Coat, it's my go to spot! Unfortunately i had a less than stellar no chip pedicure from Chloe yesterday. She cut my foot with the file/buffer tool and was bleeding so much had to get a bandaid. My big toenails were also cut to very different lengths so it looks odd (one clearly shorter than the other). I'll probably request a different tech next time. On a positive, Tina did an amazing job on my powder dip manicure! I requested a colorful design and she was super easy going about it (even though i know it was more work.) Thank you Tina!!! read more

Top Coat Nail Spa - Fun summer powder dip mani by Tina - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Vy kicked ass and left me with beautiful nails 10/10 recommend her. I called 5min before going they said they weren't busy and walked right in. They have appointments and walk ins on a First come first serve basis. I would suggest making an appointment or calling only if you can be there in less than 10min because as soon as I got there 5min later they got busy. I had a fill done and chose to go with a baby blue French tip. Loved it. read more

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My experience with Top Coat Nail spa started out on a very positive note. It was easy to call and get an appointment and they were flexible when I was running late. The front desk guy was very nice and friendly. The only bad thing about my experience was that my feet were buffed too much, not always on the callus. This caused a portion of my heel to look raw, almost like a bad blister that popped. Unfortunately, this made the rest of my pedicure less enjoyable as it was throbbing every time I put my foot back in the water. I went with my mom and she loved her pedicure so maybe the lady who did my nails was just new. However, if I am playing $91 for a gel pedicure (pre tip) I expect to enjoy the full pedicure without worrying about potentially getting an infection from an open wound caused at the salon. read more

Top Coat Nail Spa - Raw skin on heel from over buffing - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This nail salon is HANDS DOWN AWESOME! Seriously, the best Shellac mani and pedi I've had in YEARS! Attention to detail by my technician was superb, she did such an amazing job! And the price is hard to beat! They even put some oil and a plastic bag over my foot before I put on my socks and shoes before I walked out. Highly highly recommend this salon! read more

Le did a great job on the pedicure and Hein worked her magic on my nails. They both look wonderful. They go the extra mile and the prices are right! As long as these 2 ladies are here, I will continue to go to this location. read more

Alright don't be too mean when you see my hideous before picture lol. I typically do my own nails but I don't happen to have my nail kit with me. I haven't had the time to get my nails done and by the time i'm free during the week everything is usually closed. Today I happened to have time and decided I really need to get a manicure. Especially after i almost tore a nail off while trying to fix my bed and breaking a nail at the gym. I happened to call at 4:00pm and a sweet gentleman answered the phone. I saw a photo of nails I liked here on yelp and they caption helen as their nail tech. I asked the gentleman if helen was working and if she could do my nails. He went to ask her and it seems like she was going to say no considering the time. I told him i dont mind scheduling for the following week at an earlier time but she ended up taking me! I got there and we started at 4:30 and they immediately had me wash my hands as I stepped inside. I already liked that they took that safety step from the start. I filled out paperwork then waited to be seen. Helen came and greeted me and had me sit at the station. She was rushing quite a bit since they close at 5. While she worked on my nails she was rushing so fast but her work was still flawless. Im super traumatized and scared of getting nipped during cuticle trims but she moved so fast and effortlessly I was pretty shocked. It was my first time doing dipped ombré nails but I'm satisfied with them! I really like them. I decided to just go with my natural nails and length and just doing a short round shape. Thanks Helen! read more

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This is my absolute favorite nail salon in Chicago and one of the best nail places I've been to throughout all that I've visited. Not only is the venue clean and such a peaceful environment, but the quality of work is incredible. There have been so many times where I've walked in, showed Hien a picture, and she's executed what I want exactly. She is the absolute best--incredibly sweet and super talented! I highly recommend booking with her if you're looking for someone that takes a lot of time and care and always checks up to confirm whether she's giving you what you want. read more

So after posting this review the owner was quick enough to reply to me stating he did a thorough search and viewed the cameras. He then claimed there was no one with the name of Vy or Sara working in the salon, which is a blatant lie or that he suffers from mild amnesia or he is simply not a good owner who knows the names of his staff. There are other reviews on here which refer to the technicians, some of them have clearly included the names Sara & Vy. Just saying! read more

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This has been my go to spot for over a year now. A little more pricey than others, but the consistency and quality job makes it worth it. All of the women do an an excellent job - really. I haven't had a bad dip manicure from any of them. I avoid the men as they have nicked my cuticles twice. They have a million colors, walk-in is generally pretty easy, although Thurs and Fri can be very busy, and the store is clean. Oh, note to owner: I really don't like the timers and the discretely posted sheets for the manicurists that list how many minutes each service should take. It makes me feel like the women are working in a sweat shop. read more

Visiting from NYC for a family event and couldn't get a mani-pedi before I left. So happy I found this place! Helen gave my nephew a pedicure and great massage, and John did an amazing job on my mani/pedi/massage. They have a million gel and dip colors, so will def try that next time I'm in town! read more

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I have to update my review because I ended up getting infections in my two big toes and now I have to go to the doctor 3 days after receiving a pedicure from this place. The infection is only getting worse. I reached out to management to let them know about this situation. I'm not sure if the way the tech Cut my nails caused this because I had cuts on both toes, or if the tools are not being properly sanitized. It's unfortunate, because the over all pedicure looked nice and I truly do love what they did with my dip with tip. However, I won't be back because sanitation seems to be an issue. read more

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Best manicure I've ever gotten, Hien really paid attention to the shape and thickness of my acrylic and did such a good job!

I walked in on a Sunday morning and got the best gel manicure ever. It was perfect and it's still perfect one week later! This puts all of my nail places in Southern Cal to shame! They never look like this. Next time I'm in Chicago I will definitely go here! read more

Julia was a gem. I walked in first thing when they opened and was able to get a mani within the hour. They were kind, accommodating, so clean and did a great job. read more

I understand that businesses are doing their best during COVID and I'm a huge advocate for the service industry. I have been going to Top Coat since 2018 and the moment they reopened after COVID, I was there. They have dealt with so much, including a looting incident during the racial injustice protests. But with each visit, I find myself even more disappointed. My last dip manicure didn't even make it a week before chipping on not one but 5 nails. The dip manicure before my most recent, I had to return the same day to have it fixed because it was done so poorly. One of their techs even told me to only request particular techs if I wanted a solid manicure while repairing my manicure that was done poorly. I am low maintenance because I was once in the service industry and respect that a business is always doing their best. I rarely complain, but lately I'm so disappointed. Less than a week with a dip before chipping? totally bummed out. $120 for nails is not cheap. read more

Mistakes can happen, but Top Coat values quality over anything else. After I posted my previous review, Top Coat promptly reached out to me and offered to re-do my gel manicure. I came in today and Vy was my technician. All the reviews about her awesome work are true - she pays great attention to detail, is courteous, and makes sure that her work is perfect. My cuticles have never looked cleaner! A nail was scuffed (my bad!) while curing under the light and Vy quickly fixed it and made sure that all the other nails were okay. I also appreciated that their instruments were autoclaved and that Vy wore gloves during my manicure. D and Vy have great customer service; they are friendly and acknowledged all the customers walking in. I understand Vietnamese pretty well, and all the Vietnamese talk between them was strictly business. They have so many colors for regular, gel, and dip manicures that they'll definitely have the color and shade you're looking for. My nails have the smooth finish I wanted and 0 weird bubbles. Thank you! read more

Top Coat Nail Spa - OPI in 'Frenchie likes to kiss' gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been coming to this nail salon on and off for about a year. I can confidently say any nail technician you see will do a really good job. Today I had an appointment with Vy. I was inspired by her beautiful nails and she said she could give me the same set. I am obsessed with my nails! They are skinny and thin not thick at all. The shape is beautiful and exactly what I wanted. I love this nail salon, highly recommend going here for your hands and toes! read more

Top Coat Nail Spa - Full set Gel X by Vy, funny bunny polish with chrome - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unprofessional The technicians are very talented but the establishment as a whole is so unprofessional. I would recommend you only come here if you are not in a hurry and have an open schedule. 1. I made an appointment during my work lunch break and they started 40 mins later than planned. 2. I made an appointment and they moved me to two hours later without asking me or telling me so that I could avoid paying an Uber there and wasting my time. I had a wedding that day and has to find walk into a random place. 3. Today I had an appointment at 12 PM and it turns out the technician did not come in to work and no one bothered to tell me read more

First-time being here!!! I've made an appointment last night and arrived on-site at 9:53 am for my 10 am appointment. They immediately started working on me and was out around 11:15-25 am. Just in time for me to get to work on time. I'm in love with my nails. I just wish picked a different color maybe baby blue or lavender. I'll return to place. Chloe and Helen did an amazing job. Thank you so much ladies. read more

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I had a great experience at Top Coat. I made my appt through the Yelp app (fast response time) around 10:30AM and was scheduled for a same day 2PM slot. I arrived a few minutes early and spent my time selecting a color (the selection is very large, my nail tech estimated they have 500+ colors--not great if you're indecisive but impressive nonetheless). Chloe fixed one of my nails that had cracked and was in danger of ripping off. She applied two coats of glue and powder before buffing and polish application. I opted for a no-chip gel manicure in DND's "morning eggnog" and it came out great. The appt took approx 1hr. $38 pre-tip and they accept payments via Venmo and CashApp. I appreciated the friendly atmosphere (all the staff seem to joke around with each other, albeit in Vietnamese), cleanliness, and attention to detail. read more

Top Coat Nail Spa - Dnd's "Morning Eggnog" gel polish--#302 I think on their sample wheel. - Nail Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My daughters and I love this place! They do a really beautiful job and the regular pedicure lasts longer then then other places.

Updating my review. I moved from the area and was excited to come back to this nail salon after a first experience. After yesterday, I will never return and I recommend that you don't either. I requested an ombré dip manicure and showed the nail technician a picture of what I wanted. Once she started to do the ombré, I realized that she was not experienced in doing this design. I've gotten it multiple times and it's no reason that each hand should take 45 minutes. And the ombré itself does not blend correctly (see pics below). On top of taking three hours (including removal of dip prior to manicure), the nail technician made my cuticles bleed on three of my nails. I don't like to leave bad reviews so I tried to contact the owner for some type of resolution, but I received no response. Very disappointed in this level of service. read more

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I really liked this location. I will definitely come back in the future. It is very clean and neat which is so important to me when I go to do my nails. They're prices are high but I guess hey it's river north. Helen is an excellent technician she did my gel fill in and did an amazing job. The pedicure is nice too. I would definitely go back read more

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