The best place ever! Mindy is a sweetheart! I moved out of the area years ago and stopped going. Never found a place I liked; yet, wanted to stay close to home. Recently, I got so fed up with the service and quality of high-priced nail spas in the city, that I called Mindy and made an appointment. She not only remembered me after 10 years; but said "Welcome home!" I now drive up to Wilmette from the South Loop. Worth.Every.Penny. Part of my self care! read more

They usually open at 11 since the pandemic. Weekdays they close at 6 most days, Sunday they close at 5pm. Hours are slightly variable so good to call and make an appointment. They always answer the phone promptly read more

Been going to Vanity Nails for seventeen years now. No other place can do what they do. Mindy and the staff ae the best. Thank you. Never rush the mani- pedi. you always get the full treatment. nails always look perfect. read more

This place is amazing. Very good quality mani/pedi, very good price. Hands down the best pedicure massage around. Mindy and Vivianne are super nice. It's a relaxing place, they play spa-type music and there are no TVs. They also do eyebrow/face waxing. Definitely call for an appointment, they get busy and you can't always be seen if you walk in read more

Probably the best and cheapest manicure, pedicure and waxing services! I have never had a bad experience here and all the ladies are wonderful! The salon is professional, clean and well-kept. They also just expanded into the space next door! Even when I have smudged my own nails in the salon they have fixed it, no charge! I will continue to go here as long as they will have me!! read more

What a treat I gave myself today! I am still a novice when it comes to regular pedicures, but this was my favorite one I've had so far. You sit in a nice chair that massages your back while the lady does her thing. Before she puts the polish on she gives a very very relaxing foot and leg massage. It lasted a while, much longer than my previous experiences. It nearly put me asleep and I still feel wonderful. The prices are pretty standard for the area-$28 for a pedi and $38 for the pedi, manicure combo. Since I work a lot with my hands and nails, I don't see the need to get a manicure anytime soon, but it's summer and I want my feet to shine. Since it's only a block away from my home, I will definitely be back. I've heard of places that are cheaper but are a drive from me but I rather pay the little bit more just to feel that good. read more

Love love love this place! It is clean, the staff are friendly, and they definitely know their stuff. My mani and pedi were done with precision and my hands and feet look and feel great. Probably the best hand/arm massage and feet/leg massages I have ever had! I've been to a lot of nail salons where they do the requisite 10 second massage but Vanity really spends time massaging away---wow! I absolutely love reflexology and for a mani pedi -it's like getting a free one thrown in. Not sure what the negative review is about from some chick all the way from Elmwood park?? Sounds a bit suspect not to mention xenophobic. I'm sure she's googling that word now. Anyway go to Vanity you can thank me later! read more

This is pretty much a go to location for a private spa party. This time around, we had 14 of us and they were able to accommodate all of us within 2.5 hours with 6 chairs constantly being filled. The other room was set up for us to eat/drink and customer service was really great. We closed down this place and I appreciate that we were able to pay at the end of the event and not just after our services. Looking forward to next year's mommy spa party here! read more

Wow. This is my first time here and I'm totally in love. Best. Massage. Ever. Only place I'll go from now on! read more

Very friendly and accommodating. Great service: they made time for last minute pedicures and even went a little after closing. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

3rd time visiting Vanity Nails. I was underwhelmed with the decor and lighting but wanted to give them another chance seemed staff was friendly and no chip manicure was few $ cheaper than other places. As I was paying, they said it was $35. Seemed much higher than what I paid previously but didn't want to make a scene. Thinking back they charged $28 for 1st no chip manicure. Do Not like being 'tricked'. I was going to make it my regular but never going back now. read more

Very nice quality manicure and pedicure. Can't give the full 5 stars since they could do with some upgrades (nail dryers instead of mini fans). read more

Wow! The 5 star reviews here are spot on. This place doesn't look like much but the manicures are great and the pedicures heavenly. My legs and feet were massaged for over 15 minutes before being perfectly polished. Don't expect to get in and out-this is a place that takes their time and doesn't rush. read more

Best manicure on the North Shore. It lasts forever- no chip or not. The owner, Mindy, is so personable and so are all the women that work there. The leg and foot massage alone is worth a trip. I've never had better. Hands down- my favorite. read more

When I got tired of my former nail technician's crankiness, I started the process of finding a replacement in the area. I judged the competency of a nail technician if they can cut all my dry cuticles clean and scrubbed-smooth my calloused dry feet. I consider it a jackpot if they can apply the nail polish smooth without bubbling or missing the side of my nails. I admit I am a picky and discriminating mani/pedi enthusiast, always expecting perfection when it comes to my nails! I searched high and low in the area - nails spas along Ridge Ave., Skokie Blvd. and even the pricier salons downtown Wilmette but alas, it was a futile effort for awhile. Then I saw this place on yelp, with just less than 10 reviews but all of them positive. I thought why not? So I made the call. The first thing I said when I made the appointment was, "can you please give me a technician that is very good, I have very dry and thick cuticles and I want them all out". The response I got from now I know to be Mindy (I believe she is the owner), "they are all good here". I thought to myself - yeah, uh huh, that's what they all say, let's see about that. So I went. And boy oh boy the nail technician who did my nails was absurdly outstanding; I gave him a $20 tip! My feet were singing Bach's Gloria in Excelsis Deo as I walked out of this place that day. I've been back here many times and have had different technicians do my nails. While they are not all created equal, I can truly say they are all good. Mindy was right when she said "they are all good here". All technicians have a good level of thoroughness when "de-cuticling" my nails. They scrubbed my feet vigorously. And the feet massage? The best I've had in my lifetime at any nail spas I've been to. Seriously! The ambiance of this place is light. It's clean. It's happy. Their price point is not cheap but certainly reasonable. Beware, they are always busy. I think those in the know in Wilmette come here. It is best to make an appointment. You gamble your free time if you do a walk-in. read more

Great manicurists that give reliable, high quality and relaxing manicures and pedicures. I'm a local, and I have decades of weekly manicure experience, and I think this place is fantastic. read more

Everytime I am visiting my family in Evanston, I go to get my mani and pedi from Vanity. The girls are nice, quick and professional. The salon is clean and they play relaxing music to help you unwind. My mani and pedi's always last a long time. See you next time through, girls! read more

I got a no chip today from Mindy, she did a really really great job. My nails look flawless, I'm so happy with them. I live in the city and was visiting family in wilmette, but I think I'll have to come here for my next mani. read more

Vanity Nails is the only place I go to. The staff is competent and gives great manicures and pedicures. The salon is run by Mindy, who is smart and talented. It's a fun, social place with friendly clientele as well. I just wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

What a great place. I have received great service in a friendly atmosphere every time I have visited Vanity. Their manicures and pedicures really last and the foot/hand massages are terrific. I highly recommend their services. read more

The only reason this review is not five stars is because the interior is not at all deluxe. This is my go to place for manicures and pedicures (which I get monthly) for 3 reasons. First, it is reasonably priced. Second, I can always get a same day appointment. And third the leg and foot massages they give with every pedi are awesome! This place is not fancy, but if you don't care about fancy, you will love this place! read more

Great place, great service and affordable ESP compared to similar places in evanston and Wilmette. Most of the staff is super friendly and helpful. Besides nails they also do waxing and party rentals which would be awesome :-). The biggest draw of this location is the awesome and long leg and arm massages. Also parking is easy. Downsides ( and the reason I only gave four stars) none of the gel colors are on display- you literally have to have them pulled from under the register and decide your color option based on the bottle which is not ideal. Also the general level of cleanliness was average ( sanitizers in use but floors kind of grimy/ obvious dirt on dashboards, technicians equipment clean and usable but in obvious need of updating) but when I'm paying NorthShore prices just to get one color- no designs or ombré of my nails I expect the place to be immaculate. I would recommend esp. if you can get vivience? (Pretty sure that's spelled wrong, sorry...) but she was AMAZING :-) read more

I've been here many times over the past few years and am always so impressed! I live in the city now, but find myself coming up here whenever possible because I can't find any other quality like theirs. Their pedicure massage is by far the best I have ever had and every technician has great attention to detail-- it never feels rushed! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! read more

This is by far the best nail salon in all of Evanston and Wilmette area. The service is fantastic! I have been going to a nail salon on Clark and had no idea what I was missing. First of all, everyone is genuinely friendly here and they really bond with their customers. I have not had my nails look so good in a long time. Best thing is that they really take care of under your feet and it feels like new feet! Got rid of all my dead skin. Amaze balls. AND they remember to put skin oil on your legs and feet unlike other salons that leave your feet ashy looking. Also the hand and foot massage (free with your pedi mani) is soo good! Not some half hearted massage. This is now my número uno salon!!!! Where have I been??? read more

The BEST pedicure ever!!! A wonderful and long leg and foot massage. Fantastic massaging chairs. Great staff and atmosphere.

The pedicures are wonderful with long foot massages. Great value and friendly staff. The owner Mindy runs a great business.

A great place, clean, comfortable, relaxing and I will go back. I definitely recommend this place for a good pedicure

Fantastic. Very accommodating as far as schedule goes. They are very thorough and give you a great foot and leg massage that seems to last forever. Really good. read more