I'm hesitant to give an overly low review because I went to this salon for a few months and had…read moregood results. Two out of three techs that did my nails were very lovely and detailed with their work. While I never brought any kids with me, they often had children come in and the techs were very patient and sweet with them. I feel obligated to report that I did get an infection on my nail cuticle shortly after a manicure here. I've been getting gel manicures for over a decade now and have never had an issue. I noticed the barbicide that the tools were being pulled from had an unsettling amount of other people's skin sediment in it. Am I a nail tech? No. Therefore, I'm not an expert at nail salon sanitation procedures. However, I've since been diagnosed with paronychia and it's taken over a month to heal. Everyone's skin and subsequent reactions are different. Coincidences are possible, but I felt the need to be honest--as reports of infection are pretty much the primary thing that I look for when choosing my nail salon. I'm hoping that this was a one time mistake and this review can be used for improvements going forward. This review was written with the intention of being fair and honest, I wish nothing but the best for the staff and hope their business continues to do well.

I've been to Ivy Lounge a few times for pedicures, and I've enjoyed every visit. The salon is on…read morethe smaller side, but it's incredibly cute, cozy, stylish, and has a very modern feel. The staff is always kind and welcoming, which makes for a relaxing experience every time. I've been very happy with my pedicures. If you're looking for a clean, inviting nail salon with friendly service, Ivy Lounge is definitely worth a visit!

THIS PLACE GAVE ME CONTACT DERMATITIS FROM LETTING ACRYLIC DIP DRY ON MY SKIN AND USE DIRTY TOOLS…read more LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS. THIS IS HOW THEY WERE GOING TO SEND ME HOME IF I DIDNT SPEAK UP FOR MYSELF. These people are lucky I didn't call the cops yesterday and report their shop to the Lake County Health Department. These people wanted 135$+ for this hack job. I was still willing to pay full price until they called me names and acted rude. I didn't even raise my voice at them at all. They treated me as if I was trying to haggle the price down for telling them the truth. THE LADY WHO DID MY PEDICURE ROUNDED OUT ALL MY TOE NAILS. EACH TOE NAIL IS A DIFFERENT SIZE AND SHAPE. MY ACRYLIC NAILS ARE ALL DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES. SHE SLOPPILY LET ACRYLIC DIP GET ON MY SKIN WITHOUT REMOVING IT, THIS GAVE ME DERMATITIS! Their stationary supplies aren't clean either. I didn't get what I wanted at all. I asked for chrome and they didn't have proper chrome powder or polish, yet argued with me that it was chrome. They were going to send me home with nail acrylic on my skin. They didn't even bother to remove it. If I didn't say anything they would've sent me home debauched. I payed them out of pity and simply not wasting my time arguing.. I got a last minute appointment around 2:00. The minute I walked in I felt hostility. It was not busy at all (figures). They both started doing my nails at the same time. The girl doing my acrylics was HOVERING OVER ME STANDING with no table or anything doing my hands. It was unprofessional, sloppy, and it felt rushed. She was standing up rushing through my nails. I got a mani pedi done with an acrylic full set in less than 1 hour. That's how badly they rushed for some odd reason. I called before coming, mind you. Nobody was in line either, the nail shop was dead. They had no reason to rush a mani pedi + full set of acrylics in 45-50 minutes. That's impossible for a good set. This was the weirdest shop I've ever been to in my life. I've never been to a nail shop and had such a negative experience until I came to Northbrook. Every single nail shop around here sucks. I never have issues when I'm in Chicago.

My car's gps misdirected me, as this salon is on Waukegan Road, off of Dundee. I was happy that La…read moreVie has a spacious parking lot. I arrived on time, but this is a small salon and so I waited about 5-10 minutes before they started. My manicurist gave me a nice polish and was quick, although they had me sit in front of a fan for 15 minutes to dry (I prefer when there is a table setup to dry). I left after 10 minutes and wouldn't you know it, I smudged two fingers as soon as I got home. Oh well. C'est La Vie!

I visited this salon for the first time and was thoroughly impressed. The interior is modern and…read morestylish, it's impeccable clean, and excellent service. The staff are polite and helpful. There is a huge selection of nail polishes suitable for a wide variety of manicure techniques. I had a full set of Gel-X extensions done with a "cat-eye" effect. y nail technician was Sarah, she did a magnificent job--very precise and attentive to detail. I recommend this place, and hope my review will be helpful to those who decide to visit 312 Nails & Spa Northbrook and will be satisfied with the result.

I visited 312 Nails & Spa for the first time today. To be fully transparent, I'm very picky about…read moremy nails and usually have a hard time trusting new salons. After reading the reviews, I decided to book an appointment with Alex. I was pleasantly surprised by how well my nails turned out. Alex has excellent attention to detail, which really helped ease my anxiety about having my nails done. He took his time and made sure everything looked clean and precise. I got a builder gel manicure and am very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend giving this salon a try, and I especially recommend Alex for your manicure. A quick note: the prices listed online do not appear to be fully up to date, as they were a few dollars higher when I visited. The salon itself is clean, well-maintained, and has a relaxing atmosphere. .

I made an appointment for a regular manicure and pedicure at Tips Tailored Nails. The online…read morescheduling system was easy to use. The salon has a nightclub vibe to it. Lots of gold, black and grey decor. They have a small selection of polishes on the wall and lots of books of the colors they have for dip nails and other services. Unlike a lot of other nail places their hygiene tools seem to be in a back room so it's hard to know to what extent they're are hygienic but they did use tub liners for the pedicure stations and the heel scrubber was disposable although they also used a metal heel file too. If you pay with cash they give you a 5% discount and I saw many people paying with their phones. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience but I didn't find the experience to be so great that it's worth driving past other nail places that are closer to home.

The jelly pedicure is phenomenal. Best pedicures I've ever had in my life. Manicures are…read moreperfection. Love this place. Referred to friends and family and they all love it now too. Can't go wrong. All the manicurist are great.

Hands-down, the best Russian nail salon in the North Shore area. Alina does the best pedicures! Her…read moreattention to detail is uncanny in the best way. I always get beautiful French tip pedicure. She always knows how to fix a broken nail as well and make it look brand new. The shop is very clean and hygienic. Never going back to a normal nail salon ever again after I've been coming here a couple times. My French tip pedicure cost $120 after the broken nail fix. My pedicures last a really long time so I think it's a great price for the quality.

Disappointed. 10 days after my expensive appointment and my nail chipped off in a HUGE piece. Nail…read moretech didn't take the time to shape my nails either. The whole process was rushed and no polish on the tips of my French looks cheap and unfinished. Not coming back here.

Excellent customer service! Everyone was so nice and very talented! Me and my husband both got…read moremani/pedi! My husband's nails looked the best I've ever seen them! My nails came out perfect as well! Exactly like the picture I showed! It was quiet and calming in there so we were able to fully relax. 10/10 experience!!!!

The results for this nail salon usually look pretty good! The price is low and they typically are…read morebusy. It has a dated look and air circulation could be better. The workers do not say too much. The issue is the cleanliness of the tools used. They bring them out in "sterile" packaging which is already open because it was never sealed in the first place. From the looks of it, they just continuously reuse this type of package to make it look like the equipment was sterilized. The equipment should be in completely sealed peel pouches that need to be peeled open and are one time use. Hopefully they will be able to address this safety concern before anyone gets an infection.

I stopped in on a whim for a pedicure here tonight and I am so glad I did! I loved being able to…read morecustomize my services using the menu, my toes look fantastic and it was the best most relaxing pedicure of my 48 years of life. I'll be back!!

They were so nice. Salon was clean and they did a great job. I was there 3 weeks ago and my toes…read morestill look fantastic.

Can't review, haven't been there in over 8 years! The service I was seeking they don't provide, no…read moredip nails. I was very disappointed!

I recently went to Lemonails to get a mani/pedi, and I was amazed with the outstanding customer…read moreservice and the finished result. My artist was Jenny and she did such a good job! I will definitely be coming back here!!

I love the gal that helped me get name was Ella will come back definitely would recommend this…read moreplace .

The worst pedicure. Waste of money. It was more like a polish change. Don't recommend and I…read moredefinitely won't go back

Nail Avenue is a great nail salon with a large screen tv running movies, wonderful manicurists, and…read morepristine equipment. I love Mimi and Angie. They have a huge variety of polish colors and services.

This is my absolute go-to spot for manicures and pedicures! Mimi is my favorite--she is incredibly…read morepatient and a true perfectionist with her work. The entire staff is so welcoming and nice. Plus, the atmosphere is incredibly relaxing; sitting in the massage chairs makes it feel like you're getting a free massage while getting your nails done!