Lena is who you NEED to get your service done with. I have never had someone that is as meticulous as she is. I had gel extensions removed and replaced with gel (bubble bunny OPI) and chrome (purple hue). I am mesmerized. I thought to myself as soon as she was done- these are going to be my wedding nails. Not a single piece of dry skin left over. PERFECT application of every layer and the chrome application was neat and intentional. Us girlies know how difficult it is to find a nail artist that does immaculate work. Well, here she is!!!!!! read more

Wow Spa Nails - Gel Manicure OPI-Bubble bunny Chrome-purple hue - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

This is my third time here and I absolutely love this place. My nails have never looked nicer. They do such a wonderful job with their manis and pedis. The staff is friendly and welcoming and do a great job. This is going to be my regular nail place. The place is nice, cozy, and clean. Loved the interior and set up. The price is reasonable and the service is great. read more

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Absolutely love this place and our girls enjoyed their experience. Very reasonable prices for adults and kids. We will be back!

Very fast manicures! I'm out of there in 20 minutes for a gel manicure. I wish they had the massaging chairs for the pedicures though. it's just a bench seating situation but the facilities is very clean! read more

This is typically my neighborhood gem and I like the owner lady who always acknowledges me (was not there today). However, today was a one star service from Helen the manicurist. I could not believe the rude behavior (I still tipped her given the service industry). I was shocked. Here is what happened - barely acknowledge me during my pedicure - and then as the towels were wrapped around my feet she simply disappeared for quite some time. - the manicure part was the worst - she over a period or many many times tugged really really hard at my hand vs asking me to scoot in or herself to scoot in. - I asked for a rounded shape with point tip - absolutely the opposite with a square tip - oh well I wasn't too fussed - back massage time was equally strange tugging - making me move forward and tugging at me from the front vs all the other ladies doing it from the back - the worst at the end where she would not spray my feet and had no clue where my shoes are to help me preserve the pedi I got. She was miffed to pull off the tabs to help me or spray or wrap my toe nails in anyway. - I asked her if there was an issue and she was absolutely pissed at I am not certain what. I have never had such a rude experience here until today. If you read the recent reviews I hope the owners focus on their customer service once again. Recent reviews of loyal clients are bad. read more

Wow Spa Nails - This is not a pointy, round tip. Manicurist Helen completely ignored my request. She was very rude. - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

I've been hearing great things about this place for a while and thought I would come check it out. Earlier this week I called and booked a no chip manicure and regular pedicure. I was coming from work and was going to be a few minutes late so I called and let them know. They said "no problem, we'll see you soon." I walked in a few minutes after my appointment and quickly picked out my colors. I let the man at the front know I was ready and he told me to have a seat and that I would be helped shortly. I sat there waiting for about twenty minutes. While I was waiting three women walked in and asked if they could all get manicures. They were all sat and helped immediately. I was finally brought to a pedicure station where I proceeded to wait another 20 minutes with my feet in boiling hot water until a woman finally came over. She didn't acknowledge me and just grabbed my feet out of the water and started aggressively taking off the polish. She rushed through the entire treatment as fast as she could. We got to the manicure station where she started soaking my nails in alcohol and then proceeded to leave. I sat there for about another 25 minutes waiting for her to come back when I realized she was giving a child a manicure a few tables down. I watched her then drag this child by the hands over to the pedicure chair by her mom who was too busy on her phone to see any of this. At this point the women came over again to check on me and said I needed to soak longer. It had now been over thirty minutes. I got up, washed my hands and told them I could not stay any longer as I had dinner plans and didn't expect to be there for more then two hours. I wouldn't recommend going here unless you wanted to be treated like trash on the curb. read more

Wow Spa Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

Love this salon! Clean and comfy atmosphere and everyone is very skilled. I got Gel french tips on my toes, they turned out great! read more

I've come here a couple times over the last 6 or so years and this is what I have to say after my last visit: worst pedicure of my life!!!!! Way to expensive for no exfoliating or anything of that nature - no customer service, always over booked - DO NOT GO HERE !! read more

Wow is doing a very nice job managing through the Covid changes. They ask each client to use hand sanitizer immediately upon entering. Everyone was wearing masks, including each client. They have these cool partitions at the manicure booths. The pedicure benches fit two clients and have no partition which might worry some patrons but I felt ok. They are offering a cash discount now. Give them a try! read more

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I came in as a walk-in and was able to get serviced pretty quickly so that's good. Place is more modern than your average nail salon. It scared me that there were no prices posted. My no-chip manicure included a hand mask, hot towel over my hands and a hot towel shoulder massage, which was a nice addition. I was pleasantly surprised when I was charged $35, the same as many other salons that provide less service. The only reason I am giving it a 3 and not higher is because this is a nail salon and my nail lacquer was lumpy and super thick and the person doing my nails acted like she rather be anywhere but sitting with me. I'll give it another chance but for right now, three. read more

I love the atmosphere in here. I just moved to town and needed a nail salon quick a few months back and the manager ended up doing my manicure. Not only did she take her time, this was the first time ever I went to a nail salon where the staff wasn't speaking another language to each other the whole time while hurrying through their work. It was a breath of fresh air. She was super friendly and we had a really nice conversation. The best part? My regular manicure lasted about 5/6 days before chipping and my nailbeds looked great for weeks following. I already booked my next appointment. read more

Mediocre. Tried this place because I needed a mani and pedi last minute and my regular place was booked. The aesthetic is nice but chairs are dingy. The pedicure chairs are basically bench seating, so no recline or massage, not relaxing. The nail techs don't speak much and aren't super friendly, at least the lady that did my nails. It also doesn't seem very clean and they don't really clean in between customers. My pedi was ok, not the best and my mani was fine, just felt rushed. Skip it. read more

I recently moved to the palatine area and was looking for a new nail salon. Came across wow spa nails and decided to give them a try. Very clean and safe with covid regulations. I had Jenny for a no chip and pedicure. Turned out great. Will be coming back again! read more

Wow Spa Nails - No chip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

The salon is so clean, everyone who works there is so welcoming and kind, and my manicure was perfect! My manicurist, Gina, helped me decide a color based on my skin tone and the result was perfect. Gina was lovely. I felt like my skin, cuticles, and nail health were a priority- and for that reason I will continue to come back. read more

The first time I came here two weeks ago I had an amazing experience. Wow nails was a recommendation from a friend, I needed a place to get them done while I was in the suburbs. Booked an appointment on the phone for 4:30. I wanted a regular pedicure and a no chip mani. I was serviced right away, no wait. Had a lovely experience , wow nails really made my hands and feet feel and look great. I especially appreciated the hand sheet mask. It was a first and I loved it. read more

I made an appt with a specific person and time. Arrived at the place early, place was packed and no practice of social distancing at all. No consideration that's there's still COVID. They didn't disinfect areas where people sat. Took me on my appt time, let me soak my feet for 30 mins , owner didn't even apologize that's she overbooked. Started me 30 mins later after I have been soaking my feet then the lady doing the service didn't even check if I had no chip to prepare early, when she soaked my nails to remove the no chip she was assigned to another customer. Very aggravating that I made an appt for a specific person but yet I ended up with another person. As a consolation she didn't charge me for no chip. Will not go back to this place. A lot of good places for nails in the area will keep trying until I find a good safe and hood service place. read more

I stopped by Wow today for the first time. I was there for a no chip manicure and pedicure. It was the BEST mani-pedi I've ever had!! My technician was gentile on my nails and the message for both services was amazing!!! The pedicure was thorough and polish applied very meticulously, as was the manicure. It was a peaceful and relaxing experience. My polish has never looked better and it was reasonably priced so Ill definitely go back again soon. read more

Went there for a no chip mani and regular pedi. I should've left after the pedi. The tech asked if I wanted my toenails cut and I said yes. She then proceeded to touch each nail with the clippers and ended up clipping one nail. I asked her to cut them shorter and she did the same thing. Believe it or not, I ended up cutting my toenails myself and she just sat there. She proceeded to swipe each nail once with the nail file. Again, I ended up doing it myself because the corners were pretty sharp from when I cut them. Very disappointing. The mani was better because it lasted for a bit, but she didn't say a word the entire time. She did, however speak to her coworker in their language, which didn't bother me at all until I noticed she said something and then they'd both look at me. Worse service ever. read more

This used to be a good place. I guess it is when the owner is around. They increased their prices which is understandable. But guess what they decreased... the quality of their service-and it's clearly evident in the recent poor reviews they have received. The girls were not friendly at all and my pedicure lasted for about 15 minutes tops. There was no scrubbing or exfoliation done on my feet and I believe there was only 1 layer of polish applied to my toes in a very sloppy manner. I saw other customers get a shoulder massage after their service but I was not offered one. For about $90 with tip for a mediocre pedi and no chip mani, it's not worth the dissatisfaction you experience when leaving this place. I am sure there are many deserving salons that will be happy to receive my business. Past few times I have left unhappy with the service provided to me but I end up going there anyways since this is the closest to my house. It stops now. Do yourself a favor and avoid this ' high end' disappointment. read more

This was my favorite place of all time. The owner was fabulous, the salon was once spotless, and the service provided top notch. I hadn't been in a few months and then went the last week of March 2023. I think ownership has changed because it was a completely different experience. First, it's now much dirtier. Weeks of dust on table where towel warmer stands, unclean station, didn't see techs opening the sealed packages of tools they once did. Second, almost all of the techs are new. The atmosphere is much louder, cramped, disorganized. Tech kept answering the phone and walking away from the manicure to help people at the desk. She didn't say a word to me when doing so. The manicure itself was ok. But the experience was not worth $40. I will definitely not be coming back. read more

The manicures are pretty good, but the pedicure was fair at best. Some of the girls seem rude too.

My first experience here was during their grand opening; they had great prices and served mimosas and had little chocolates for everyone. I loved it so I went back with my mom next time I was in town (I live in Michigan and Mom lives in Barrington) and they didn't offer anything... they were the most expensive place in Barrington... and they were so rude. My mom asked them to stop cutting her cuticles because it hurt so bad, the lady just ignored her and starting talking in another language to the other employee sitting next to her, so my mom asked a second time to stop because it hurt so bad. Once again, ignored. So my mom asked one more time and the lady got up and left and had someone else finish working on my mom's nails. It was bizarre and the whole thing was rude, even as my mom and I were trying to be polite about the whole thing. read more

Wow Spa Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

I've been here many times over the years; it's a convenient location. Service has been going downhill for a while but I kept coming here because it's convenient. After today I'm done. Terrible service. read more

Went in for a no chip mani and regular pedi. They did a great job on my toes and my no chip mani stayed on until I went to have it removed, which never happens. Very clean. Enjoyed the added bonus of jewelry cleaning, gel mask on hands and back massage with the mani. Definitely going back read more

All of my 20 nails look fabulous. Professional service and reasonable price.

I usually go here for manicures and pedicures and went in at 515 pm looking for a quick service. I was turned away which was pretty disappointing as I come here often. I will take my business elsewhere from now on! read more

I got a French manicure and a standard pedicure 10 days ago, and every nail is still perfect. Extremely happy with the service and quality.

The best mani and pedi I have ever received! They take their time and you really feel pampered! But not at spa prices! Love it! read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I've been to almost all the nail salons in the area and this is my new favorite spot. The employees are so nice and friendly, the decor is so chic and aesthetic, and they really did an amazing job. There is a plethora of beautiful colors to choose from, I chose a pearly color by Essie for my hands, and a deep purple-brown color for my toes. This place is unlike any other, it is so beautiful and professional. There are six pedicure stations and six manicure spots so it is great for parties or a group of friends who just wanna hangout and relax. Another plus, the price is very reasonable ($42 for mani pedi) and they did a better job than other salons that cost much more. read more

Wow Spa Nails - Love this color! - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

I have been searching for my go-to nail salon in the area after moving from the city and I have found it! Clean, great selection of colors and brands, nail technicians are personable and do a good job with a high quality mani-pedi. So glad to have found this salon read more

My daughter took me there for my first manicure and this turned out to be an absolutely great decision. Anna removed my cuticles carefully. I'll recommend wow spa nails to anyone who wants to get their nails done in town. read more

Wow Spa Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Barrington, Illinois

I have been coming here regularly for a few years. I highly recommend them for their great service, friendly greetings and clean salon. They are also efficient and reasonably priced. I do try and make an appointment as they can be quite busy. I keep going back! read more

This has been my favorite nail salon forever- they have great service, are SO clean cutting my cuticles and my gel nail never bubbles up on the side and lasts for 3-4 weeks. Jenny is my favorite person to work with and talk to when I'm there! I highly recommend read more

My wife and I came in here for pedicures. When we walked in at exactly 4:35pm, we were stared at awkwardly for a few seconds then after about 30 seconds one of the girls finally asked us "how can I help you". After my wife said 2 pedicures, she stared at us again for about 15 seconds then said we close in 5 minutes. We walked out & I immediately looked at my watch. It was 4:35 & on this particular day, I know they closed at 5. Idk how the service is here but just off that, I'm not impressed. read more

This place is so wonderful! The owner does such a beautiful job here. The staff is friendly and talented, the atmosphere is super classy and relaxing. A no chip mani includes lots of extras like jewelry cleaning, moisturizing hand treatment, and even a shoulder massage. They go above and beyond here!! I recommend this place to all my family and friends. read more

Best nail salon ever! I live in California and was visiting family for the holidays and needed a last minute manicure. They got me in no problem. They had snacks and mimosas and even cleaned my jewelry for me! So impressed! I'll be back to this nail spa every time I'm in town. read more

When I arrived at the salon, I was asked for my phone number. I gave the woman at the front desk my cell number. She asked me several times if it was my phone number??? Manicure okay - I didn't appreciate that they spoke a different language while giving a manicure. I thought it was very rude. The neck massage was painful. I would not go there again. read more

The best manicure I have ever gotten! I've been going here for years, and they always do a nice job, but had Tanya today and she was amazing! Took her time and every single nail has been done to perfection! The salon is very elegant inside and always clean, I never stop suggesting to my friends! read more

Had a wonderful time with my mom on her birthday. Clean, many, many great color selections. I adore not having to wash my own hands! Luxury! My new go to place! Absolutely beautiful experience!! read more

I don't really write reviews often, but my best friend and I came here for a pedicure and ended up asking them if they could do our manicures too because the pedicures were so luxurious. We both think it's the best nail salon we've ever been to, which is saying a lot. We both have our licenses and typically do our own nails, but felt like being pampered today. This place is worth the money!! The services were reasonably priced and the experience was amazing! Extra long scrubs and massages, multiple different spa treatments included in the pedicure. All the techs were so sweet and friendly. We will be back often! read more