Cuticle...a nail salon

I would give Cuticle 5 stars, but the wait time is just ridiculous. I’ve made an appointment each time I went and each time I’ve waited over 30 minutes!

This is the best mani/​pedi/​eyebrow wax option I’ve found in five years in Chicago, and I’ve been looking. I’m moving out of the area soon but will be coming back to Cuticle whenever I can. Thanks for the perfect brows and beautiful nails!

Love that they give you a shoulder massage when they bring you to have your nails or feet dry! Way busy so make an appointment !

Don’t waste your time or money going here! I never do reviews but I was so upset I got a pedicure it was the worst I have ever had it was only 15 min and the girl her name is Michelle. you could tell she just didn’t want to be there! she was rude and cut up my toes and rushed right through it ~ trust me go somewhere else
Anywhere else has got to be better than this place!!!

WOW — the people here couldn’t have been nicer, and my no-​chip manicure came out flawless! I arrived on a very busy evening, and the owner still made it a point to take me as a walk-​in and stayed open until my appointment was done. Lisa did my nails, which were the perfect length and shape and she didn’t rush me through the appointment at all. The salon was beautiful, calm and clean which made it so easy to relax! Loved my experience, and would highly recommend their services. Thank you Cuticle staff!

Walked in without appointment and the boss lady was willing to take me. Quick and quality manicure :)

This is by far the cleanest manicure salon I have been to. Gina, the owner, is absolutely incredible. Expect to be seated on time, every time and to leave nothing less than satisfied and feeling special. Their color selection is great and, by the way, Gina will go out of her way to find colors you like. Afraid of light damaging your hands? Don’t worry, protective gloves come standard with these manicures as well as a massage. Absolutely worth enjoying it. Superior.

Finally a nail salon that treats its customers nicely! I am so impressed and will be back again. I found the price very reasonable, don’t know why it has three $$$, bc it is cheaper than some others that have only two $$.

Great for a group! I came here with a group of 10 girls for a bachelorette party mani/​pedi outing. I work nearby so stopped in the week before to drop off some champagne to be chilled. The ladies at Cuticle were super accommodating and let me leave it in their fridge for a few days. I feel like some nail salons say the can accommodate a group, but you show up and they can only work on a few people at at time. Cuticle had all 7 pedi chairs open and ready for us, and had people available to start on mani’s for the remaining 3 girls. Really cute inside as well! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good space to accommodate a group, and working nearby I would definitely come back myself for mani/pedi’s.

One of the best nail salons in Chicago. I’ve tried several between west town and Lincoln park. I was so glad when I discovered this gem. Yes you pay more for them however quality and experience is what you get. I’m not very picky with my nail techs so I’ve gotten a different one each time but they are all consistent. I can tell they’ve all been trained by the same person. I love this place!

Quality nail services can be hard to come by without paying a ridiculous amount of money for them. I was excited to try this place out after reading such positive reviews from other Unilocalers. One of my friends and I came here after brunch nearby for some nail services. My friend received a no chip, and I got a much needed pedicure. This salon has a ton of nail colors for both regular colors and no chip colors. They almost have too many colors, if that is even possible.
Cleanliness is very important to me when it comes to nail salons, and this salon pays careful attention to that. During the beginning of my pedicure I noticed that one of the nail techs was cleaning the foot bowl next to me with sanitizer after a customer had just left. I only received the basic pedicure, but I felt as if their basic pedicure was better than ones at most other salons I’ve been to. My nail technician spent a good amount of time scrubbing my foot and applying lotion. She also applied this product on the bottom of my heels that stayed on until my toes dried that softened them up. The pedicure also included a shoulder massage that really enhanced the whole visit. My toes look great and my feet feel soft. My friend was also pleased with her no chip service. Even though this nail salon has prices that are a little on the high side, the quality of the services and staff members make it totally worth it.

Great nail salon. Love their pedicures. There is always a large staff working so the wait is never long and someone is always checking on you. My pedicure has lasted for several weeks, I am very impressed. They also do a hot towel treatment on your legs during their spa pedicure… amazing!

They are consistently great. This is my second review with a whole new star. I’m just giving them the five stars they deserve.

I love this place. It clean, nice, and the technician do a good job with my nail. They give shoulder massage while waiting for nails to dry.

Fantastic salon. Clean, relaxing music, peaceful environment and great products. Pedicure was thorough with a great leg massage. Manicure was also great and included a shoulder rub. I will be back.

I had a lovely experience here as a walk in on Monday night. I got my no-​chip manicure removed ($ 5 charge) and received a regular manicure ($ 17) for a total of $ 22 plus tip. I realize this is pricey, but you get what you pay for! My favorite part was that the manicure included a shoulder rub which was absolutely wonderful. I also received a nice hand and arm massage as well. It’s hard to find good nail salons near my work (Aon Building) as most of them are quick and do a shotty job without the «frills» of a salon feel. Cuticle delivers on all fronts — zen, clean, and the technicians are very friendly. They even gave me a cutely wrapped bottle of hand lotion as a Christmas present! It was quality shea butter lotion too — not a cheap gift to distribute to customers! When my nails were dry, the store owner quickly walked over to assist me with zipping up my coat. I also enjoyed the Sinatra-​esque music playing. The chairs were comfy and each one had a big cute pillow and I’m not kidding when I say it’s the first time I was so comfortable while getting my nails done. I was offered water and mints as well. It was a calm and truly spa-​like experience and I’m happy to have found my new go-​to nail place near work!

Fantastic!!! I was a walk in and they took care of me right away. Great manicure– with a nice shoulder rub. I like that they put special oil or vitamin e or something on your hands. At the end they even gave me a little Christmas present of lovely Korean almond lotion. Next time I’m in town I’ll be back!

I was very impressed with my manicure and pedicure. They sat me down right on time on my appointment. They did a great job on my nails. I highly recommend to go here. They are a little pricey but not too bad. It is very much so affordable. Everyone is very friendly here. I would definitely come back here.

Yes, 5 stars for a nail salon! This salon has top notch service, is very clean, and offers numerous services. Shoulder and neck massage are included with a manicure which was a nice touch. I wanted a certain type of glitter to accent my polish and the ladies working there did not stop until they found the perfect combination. Ask for Mary when you stop by — she was great!

All the great positive reviews are spot on they did not disappoint and it was really nice to have them take care of me even though it was short notice and they were closing

I was on vacation and picked this salon at random and ended up getting the best spa pedicure I’ve ever had. Great products, not flimsy with the massage, service, location and atmosphere also did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this place.

Cuticle Nail Salon was good not great. I would probably give it 3.5. It definitely has a Mill feel to it with customers just being churned out. No upgrades on pedicures. I am used to a bit of a mill but this was a MILL! Fine for in a pinch but wouldn’t be my regular salon.

One of the worst brazillian waxes I’ve ever had.
Cuticles is an incredible nail salon, but an absolutely horrendous place to get waxed.
The «wax room» is just a tiny storage closet with a bed, paper liner, a wheely cart with a hot wax pot on it, and stacks on stacks of salon supplies.
The technician dripped hot wax my stomach and thighs several times.
She waxed the same area over and over again if she missed a few hairs, instead of moving on to a new spot then coming back. Ouch!!!
She didn’t leave a strip in the middle as I’d asked.
Worst of all: she didn’t wear gloves throughout the entire wax, then proceeded to go to the front desk and ring me up WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS!!!
Cuticle’s waxing program is a lawsuit/​health code violation waiting to happen. Please stick to giving amazing nail service and STOP waxing ASAP.

Cuticle is one of the nicest salon experiences I’ve had. The staff is very professional and accommodating, the place itself is very clean, the materials used during services are new for each customer (nail files, buffers, etc.), and it’s a very comfortable environment. I have never been disappointed with the no-​chip manicures or pedicures. Cuticle exceeded my expectations through their customer service (including the complementary shoulder massages). Well worth the price in my opinion. I have been several times and have always had a relaxing and pleasant experience.

It was super busy last Sunday, but was able to get in fairly quickly without an appointment. Foot massage and shoulder massage with your mani and pedi. VERY NICE TOUCH! Very clean, good reading materials. They use new stuff on each customer; toe spacers, emory boards, and buffers. Comfortable, quiet and its Friday and my french manicure still is intact looking NEW!

Just had an amazing manicure at Cuticle. The setting is modern yet relaxing with comfortable chairs, good lighting, and great views of a pretty park. And the value for a perfect manicure is unbeatable. For $ 17 plus tip I got a hand and arm massage, perfect nails, and a neck massage during nail drying. The manicurist was professional and very nice. I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend Cuticle.

As a concierge for a nearby hotel, I look for a reliable vendors who I can heartily recommend to the guests who stay with us. A nail salon must be as friendly as it is clean, as consistent in its quality as the space is welcoming. A LOT of options in the Loop just don’t cut it. Thankfully, Cuticle is a short walk away.
I walked in, met the owner, and had a really nice manicure (I did not reveal my occupation or my hotel). This isn’t the MOST luxurious option for a nail service – it’s a nail salon, not a spa – but you are getting a good service in a nice salon for a fair price. Bonus: a cute dog park just outside, so you have a relaxing view while you’re waiting for your nails to dry.
On weekends you’re going to have a small wait if you don’t have a reservation. Otherwise, walk-​ins are usually seated quickly. Every guest I’ve sent to this business has come back happy with my recommendation, and that’s 100% my biggest priority.
All in all, grateful to have this business nearby.

I got a no-​chip french manicure and regular french pedicure at Cuticle. I was really disappointed with the service considering that this was by far the most expensive place I’ve ever gotten my nails done – it cost $ 100 with tip for the whole service. The pedicure was shoddily done – the technician made the white strip on my big toes way thicker than the strip on my other toes so it looked bizarre. The manicure was fine, though i will say the the technician got a fuzz or something on one of my nails right at the end and he fixed it by basically taking nail polish remover and spot removing it, so I had a hole in the polish on one nail. By that time I had finished the entire gel manicure so I didn’t have the patience to ask him to redo it.
For this price I expect exceptional service and quality of work, and what I got was mediocre at best.

There is only one thing I don’t like about this place – the name. Cute-​icle might have been better. But cuticles are basically waste products and what I always get scolded about by the manicurist, as in, «So much cuticle!»
Everything else about this place is sublime. The high ceilings, the elegant décor. The general feeling of cleanliness and the non-​pushy nature of the highly skilled manicurists. The great shoulder massages. They even have an up to date and non-​tattered collection of magazines in the waiting area. Yes, there can be a wait, because many people are aware that this place is awesome. Plus, they always give my five year old a complimentary manicure. And they are in Lake Shore East, so I just basically roll out of bed and I am there. My nails have looked a lot better since this place opened. And I have a lot less «cuticle».

Excellent pedicure with Chloe! Just moved here from FL and have been to so many salons to be very disappointed… this one is definitely pricy but worth every penny! I left there extremely satisfied!

I’ve been here a few times since they opened, and, overall, I’m a fan. This is a great addition to the neighborhood and it’s blissfully too difficult for tourists to find, so although it’s crowded, it’s crowded with locals. There are a lot of seats and it’s a pretty stylish place.
I’ve only gotten pedicures here, but they do a thorough job and have a very nice selection of colors. When I was there this weekend, I couldn’t find the color I was looking for, and the girl doing my nails was super nice about finding it for me.
The one downside is that I had an appointment for 11:00 AM on a Sunday, and I wasn’t able to sit down until about 11:10. Not a huge deal, but they should prioritize appointments over walk-​ins.

Yes… it’s expensive. Very expensive. But the service is exceptional and the quality of the service is above most others in the city.
I went in for a pedicure on a Tuesday at 5pm, it was relatively empty so I got right in. The pedicure was very, very good. There wasn’t anything out of the ordinary but the lady took her time and made sure everything was perfect. She gave the best massage… I was so relaxed and usually am not!
A great selection of colors too, tons of all different shades.