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    XY Nail Spa

    3.9 (156 reviews)
    InexpensiveNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - XY Nail Spa

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Me

    Long is amazing and he did exactly as I asked him to do with great service and good energy. He was very nice and welcoming, and my nails look amazing. The vibe of the nail shop is very serene and relaxing. I went during the middle of the day and it was nice to relax in there I would recommend this nail place and his services. Thank you so much!

    My fingernail polish looks sloppy and rushed.
    Kim R.

    The customer service was excellent, but my fingernails look like I polished them myself. The guy was nice but it just wasn't done very neatly.

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    XY Nail spa is a great place to get a manicure or pedicure! Long is particularly skilled and attentive, ensuring a top-notch experience. I highly recommend visiting this spa for high-quality nail care.

    Awful execution.

    Horrible filing-edgy and not smooth Horrible paint job-chunky Could not produce a heart with a picture shown after I showed him a picture of a heart and asked if he could do designs. He thought the product of work shown is a heart. Cut my pinky cuticle.

    Natural tone gel manicure
    Thy C.

    Great nail services in this college neighborhood shop with cleanliness, detail-oriented care and appropriate pricing! I've had gel nail removal, gel manicure and regular pedicure here, all completed well within a reasonable timeframe, even during a walk-in visit. Happy to support our local small businesses like this nail spa!

    I don't even know where start. First of all, just look at the picture. How can you look at these nails and believe in god? How can you have hope in humanity after this? The nail tech gave me the wrong type, size, design, and shape of nail. And they were incredibly simple instructions. All i wanted was a white french tip. Can anyone tell me why the nails are literally see through? Because me personally, I'm stumped. I'm flabbergasted. Not to mention, getting these was borderline traumatizing. He yelled at me, refused every request I made (even basic ones like can i get the nails shorter.), and charged me $77 for it, when, let's be honest, they're barely worth the spare change in my pockets. Oh, and it was my birthday. Everyone have a great day and safe yourself trauma and depression. Go anywhere else.

    acrylic fill
    Kristine S.

    End result was okay, but the process was NOT GOOD. She cut me so bad I was bleeding and proceeded to slap acrylic right over it. (second photo) The price was a bit high for a fill, too ($55). No student discount either, so I won't be coming back.

    Triangle french no chip
    Dana A.

    I've been coming to Rose at XY Nails for three years. I never go anywhere else. She is patient, detailed, and always makes sure she delivers the highest quality work. Even though I moved 40 minutes away, I still come back here exclusively to get my nails done. Consistently beautiful work!!!

    Full set French tip with gel and sparkles
    Sophia B.

    I'm genuinely speechless at how beautiful my nails look. This is the best nail salon in Roger's Park!!! I called the same day asking for an appointment and they fit me in no problem! All the workers are incredibly friendly and Rose who did my nails was amazing!!! I've never had a full set done quicker and look so beautiful. She was so friendly and nice the entire time and I'm obsessed with how my nails turned out. The atmosphere in there is also very pleasant and calming. I couldn't recommend this salon more!!!!

    I came in for a gel x manicure. Christy was amazing. She did a really great job. As you can see I don't have a perfect nail bed but she did a fantastic job to make my nails look better. Another I like about the shop is its so calm and I feel very relaxing. You should ask for Rose, she only work on Tuesday.

    Really nice workers but I didn't get what I asked for and the work was sloppy. I was expecting more. The reviews made me think it would be ok, and I was looking for a new place since moving. Maybe a few years ago this place was good considering reviews. However I was cut twice and I'm very unhappy with the design.

    Nicole C.

    I've been here a few times ever since moving to Rogers Park in August. Although the place is divey (don't expect nice decor or a glass of wine or even tea), they do such a great job that I don't mind. Today Rose did my nails and I'm so happy with them!

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    4 months ago

    So so good! I went in for a broken nail and it was so fast, high quality, and great price!! Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    A great place to get no chip manicure and acrylics. Good color selection and a wonderful and attentive staff.

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    3 years ago

    There was only one worker so it took me about 2 hours to get my acrylics filled. Needless to say my nail polish is chunky and messy.

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful service, great pedicure, and fair prices. I will definitely be coming back!

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    I didn't get what I asked for...low quality work, rushed the whole process. Not recommended.

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    Nail Lounge

    Nail Lounge

    4.4(143 reviews)
    1.4 miAndersonville, Edgewater
    $$

    This has been my go-to nail salon in the neighborhood for a while now. The ladies here do an…read moreamazing job, and the place is always spotless. No gimmicks, no frills - which I honestly prefer. Just consistent, quality service every time. I've worked with all three of the ladies here and they all deliver chef's kiss results. They take care of me every single time. I really didn't want to gatekeep this place any longer as they truly deserve the love.

    I was excited to try the Nail Lounge based on the glowing reviews and it mostly met my…read moreexpectations. I was able to score a same-day appointment, and they were really flexible with my appointment time as I was running late. The salon isn't full of frills, but was absolutely comfortable. There were a few other customers when I arrived, and it was clear most of them were regulars. The services are insanely affordable: $45 for a mani/pedi with an additional $5 for a no chip polish on my nails. I thought my nail tech did a great job on my pedicure. I felt pampered and relaxed. I was less enthused about the manicure. Once I got home, I realized that the top coats of the polish on most of my nails didn't extend across the whole nail, giving it an unfinished, layered look. I'm not sure if that led it to chip more easily, but I found that I already had some wear and tear a few days into the manicure, maybe just a day later than I would with regular polish. I will definitely be back as the prices were so good and I want to give it another shot. I just might be more eagle eyed next time.

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    Nail Lounge - 2 weeks with this no-chip and aside from growth, it's still perfect!

    2 weeks with this no-chip and aside from growth, it's still perfect!

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    Nail Palette - Chipped dazzle dry manicure within 24 hours of service

    Nail Palette

    3.7(288 reviews)
    1.9 miAndersonville, Edgewater, Uptown
    $$

    Prices have gone up & the quality down. This used to be one of my favorite nail spots. Post covid…read morethings have changed. Services rushed, always a dazzle dry upsell, nail tech didn't remove dirt under nail, hand & foot massage is virtually non existent they really just rub lotion in. There was a miscommunication with our appointment time and owner did not apologize. A quick warm acknowledgement would have gone a long way. There was also no thank you on our way out for a $118 service but a deep concern for whether or not we are tipping cash or Venmo!

    On Thursday 8/21 I did an appointment for a no-chip manicure and regular pedicure. I got my pedi…read moredone by a young girl with glasses she took her time did a great job. But then when I was about to relax while she did my pedi this older lady comes to do my mani start removing the old nail polish in a rush and damage one of of my nails because she was rushing. I breathe in and didn't say anything. When my pedi was done . I move to the table for my manicure. She was doing everything so fast that she didn't even remove the cuticles so I didn't got my manicure it was only a no- chip. When I walk out I see that my nails were all messed up and had pumps from the polish. She did a bad job. I have been here before and had a good experience the first time but not going back.

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    Nail Palette - Classy Storefront Window-08/23

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    Nail Palette - Multiple chipped nails from dazzle dry manicure within 24 hours of service

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    Multiple chipped nails from dazzle dry manicure within 24 hours of service

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    Lala Unisex Nails Studio

    3.0(91 reviews)
    1.4 miEdgewater
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    I should have read the last review. I will not be coming back to this place. This is the worst…read moremanicure I've ever had in 20 years and it took 90 minutes to do. The tech was impatient and reluctant to address issues like debris in the paint and the fact that my nail is split on the side. She just said "your nails are weak" and that was that. I asked her to file it, she said it would mess up the design. Like she didn't want to correct the oversight if it meant she'd have to redo that nail. The owner knew I wasn't happy and offered to fix it if I come back. No ma'am. I'll get somebody else to do it. ON TOP OF THAT, when the tech put lotion in her hand, I let her know that I didn't want any. She opened the bottle and scraped the lotion off her hand back into the bottle. No gloves, just her hand. I'm sorry it's one thing if you do that at home with your own personal bottle of lotion, but not with something that you're going to be using with other customers. WILD.

    I needed my no-chip polish removed and decided to come here as it was closest to my place despite…read morethe negative reviews. I figured an easy polish removal couldn't go too badly, right? They were able to fit me in as a walk-in and got to work right away. However, instead of using polish remover, the nail tech used a nail drill. I don't recall other salons doing this, but I didn't put up a fight. It was deeply unpleasant and left my nails all banged up. Once they were done, they talked me into doing a new manicure. I said why not, probably because I like the look of polish on my nails. The nail tech rushed through it. The layers were uneven, left polish on my skin, and there were bubbles in the application. They didn't tell me when my drying time was up, so I sat around for a while and then dazedly walked toward the front to pay. At least they didn't charge me for the removal, only the manicure, which was a very reasonable price.

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    Flawless Nails Spa - Get the no-chip, it's worth the extra money.

    Flawless Nails Spa

    4.6(39 reviews)
    2.8 miRavenswood, Lincoln Square
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    Love the mani and pedi I got done at Flawless Nails! I was able to make an appointment day of which…read morewas so convenient. It's tiny but really cute in there! My nail tech helped me pick out the perfect bright red for my beach vacation. She took her time filing and shaping the nail. I really appreciate this, because I feel like it contributes a lot to the longevity of the manicure. My nails looked perfect for 2 weeks with a no chip mani! I will definitely be back.

    Some months back I left an enthusiastic review about this place. I've been back several times and…read morehave always been happy. Until today. The nail tech, (Nam) doesn't speak English but pretends to.This is particularly annoying because she can't follow instructions. $70 mani pedi. Both were half-assed. Pedi: After cutting my nails, I asked her if she could go shorter safely- without making them too short. She nodded and cut the big toenail so short she drew blood. This is when I suspected she couldn't understand me. No massage, scrub cream was applied to my legs and then rinsed off-no scrubbing. No real attempt to get rid of calluses. Mani-my nails are on the shorter side and I just wanted them to all be the same length and shape. I had to correct her several times because she wasn't following those simple instructions. Some of my nails ended up lopsided anyhow. No hand massage, no lotion and sloppy polish application. I had to ask her to redo several nails. When she's done, she takes me to the drying table, tells me how long to wait and starts to leave. Until I call her back to turn the drying fan on. (I couldn't find the switch). She stomped off, never to be seen again. I had to ask one of the other techs to bring my bag and shoes over, because she didn't. This was very disappointing.

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    Flawless Nails Spa
    Flawless Nails Spa

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    Ipop Central - Sanitation machines

    Ipop Central

    4.8(84 reviews)
    2.3 miLincoln Square

    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.

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    Ipop Central - I took a picture with the owner after my P pedi & mani! She was so nice!

    I took a picture with the owner after my P pedi & mani! She was so nice!

    Ipop Central - Pinterest inspiration pic I chose to get my nails done.

    Pinterest inspiration pic I chose to get my nails done.

    Ipop Central - We both did our mani.  My husband said he never saw his toe nails so clean before! lol!

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    We both did our mani. My husband said he never saw his toe nails so clean before! lol!

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