Bien Assorti

A must visit nails salon!
I was in Evanston for my brother’s graduation and my nails toes need some work. So I went in here and had the best service ever! I mean it! I had my nails done at so many places since I travelled a lot. I definitely was 100% satisfied with the service. The wax they put on my heels are so good. It never felt so smooth and soft. Also the shoulder massage with hot towel was a plus. If I ever come back to Chicago/​Evanston, I would come here for sure!

My daughter and I had a great experience getting pedicures! My feet have never been so soft. Price is more than fair. The shop is lovely, brick walls, wood accents, etc. I appreciated being told not to leave till my nails were dry :) I’ll be back.

I used to like coming here but the young boy that works there is not so good. He rushed through my manicure and did not do the massage or cuticle oil. Sienna, is awesome though and I usually call ahead to make sure I don’t get the boy.

My go-​to nail salon in Evanston. Mani/​pedis are $ 41 with the Wildcard discount and usually take an hour max. The salon also has the latest Essie and OPI shades which is a plus.
I try to call ahead an hour or two before going in, but there isn’t usually a wait (especially on weekdays). The romantic comedies playing on the TVs make the nail drying time pass by quicker.
Overall a good quality manicure/​pedicure for a reasonable-​for-​Evanston price.

Bien Assorti is my go-​to nail place in Evanston. The atmosphere is very laid-​back and calming, and they have romantic comedies playing the whole time so it’s easy to sit back and just enjoy yourself! They’re fast (about/​less than 45 minutes for a gel manicure) and always polite and professional. The gel manicures I’ve gotten here always last at least 2.5 weeks before chipping, and with the Wildcard discount, everything is pretty affordable (I want to say less than $ 15 for a regular manicure and around $ 35 for a gel manicure). I would definitely recommend this place for any kind of manicure!

I’ve been coming here for 6 years and won’t go elsewhere. The customer service is top notch and the environment is very relaxing. The owner keeps her staff all on the same page, so you always get the same quality. The premises is very clean and well cared for.

I used to love coming here, but in the last few months a young guy has started working there and for some reason I continue to get paired with him for my manicures. I thought at first that I should at least give him a shot, but after two manis with him I have decided I’m not going back. He does not give good manicures and I find it really uncomfortable to basically hold hands with a dude for 45 min and then get a massage from him. Not very relaxing. I had previously had great manis there but have stopped out of concern that I’ll get him again as a manicurist again.

Best manicure in town! I love this little salon, its really cute and clean. They always have a fun movie playing and they are very accommodating and friendly. It’s pricier than other places ($ 16) for a mani but it’s worth it. They do an impeccable job and my manicures easily last a whole week. I highly recommend them!

I go to the nail salon at least twice a month. This is the best all around that ice tried in Evanston and I have tried them all. They are thorough, clean, kind, and hard working! I definitely recommend

Nice atmosphere and technicians. The woman cut my finger a little bit then took care to not irritate it. I received a no chip manicure and it was $ 36 with student discount. The TVs have subtitles but no sound. I usually try to find the hot deals but this place is close and does the trick.

Spend your money some else! Don’t listen to the customer needs, also the neck massage at the dryer
was painful.

Don’t go here when they’re busy, you won’t get a thorough job. The first time I was here I got just a pedicure and the girl did a good job. Today was my second visit and I feel like I wasted my $ 46+ $ 15 tip on my mani-​pedi. The girl spent 2mins scrubbing my feet and just 5 mins on the massage during the pedicure. She didn’t push back my cuticles for the manicure so it looks horrible and I know it’s going to chip soon. Both the application of the polish for my feet and hands are streaky. I wasn’t the only one who had a problem, another lady complained about them not scrubbing her feet enough. There was still dead skin so they had to take her back to the bowl to scrub again! I won’t be returning, I’ll give Trendy nail a try. I’m very disappointed. This isn’t a chop shop for the prices they charge but they need to be more thorough.

Love this place! I’ve always received a great pedicure and can often walk in without an appointment. Most of the staff I’ve encountered have been incredibly nice. They always give a neck/​shoulder massage after a pedicure and a parafin wax wrap on heels is part of the treatment. Plus there’s always a great comedy on the tv’s to watch if I forget my book. I’ve tried other places but alway come back here!

Sienna was fabulous. Had a walk-​in pedi with her, and she really put effort into the foot cleansing and grooming process. The leg massage was relaxing and included some light pounding on the soles of the feet. You can tell when a cosmetologist cares about what they’re doing, and like a fat cook and a thin dietitian, Sienna had pristine nails herself. I continue to love and vouch for Bien Assorti. They gave my graduation feet/​nails a sparkling Northwestern glow just in time for the big day. Purple and sparkling silver compliment each other, I just discovered. Very satisfied.

Chick flicks on the TVs, warm neck towels, and complementary shoulder massages??? sign me up! Everything about this place is comfortable and fun. I didn’t want to leave! I had to force myself to get up from the dryer because my nails had long been dry and I was taking up space. I was just enjoying it so much that I wanted to stay longer. My nails turned out great too!

Love their student discounts, as pricey as they are. The gel manicures last 4 weeks for me and my nails are still healthy. If you are in the area, come here! Some of the technicians are better than others with the shoulder massage.

Stopped in again, this time for a regular mani and pedi.
I was handed off to a high school aged boy, which is OK but I had to wonder about his skill. I hadn’t gotten a pedicure in over 5 months so I knew I needed a polish up. The pedicure lasted around 25 minutes from start to finish. There was no attention to detail and his «massage» killed.
Was sent to what I believe was the owner of the shop for my manicure. That alone lasted the same amount of time as the pedicure.
I then was asked, just like everyone there, to pay my tip in cash (even though there is a tip section). When someone spends $ 50, I believe they shouldn’t be asked to do anything.
I was very unimpressed after this visit. Probably won’t be back.

I scheduled a no chip manicure the day of and they had availability. It was a bit awkward at first because I came in and just sat there waiting and then they told me to choose colors that I wanted. Everyone was polite and courteous. They are korean and I am korean and even when I wanted to converse they only gave short replies and didn’t want to talk.
The no chip was $ 36 with a student discount and it has been about 2.5 weeks and they have lasted! Satisfied with the results. I don’t know if I would go back because of the awkward service though.

Bien Assorti is now my new favorite nail salon in Evanston.
I booked a Bachelorette party of 6 a week prior, and they were able to accommodate, in addition they allowed us to bring in Champagne and mimosas with out a problem.
The pedicures and manicures were impeccable — from the massages, customer service, and polish application. Highly recommended — we made our appointments the same day for the wedding weekend.

This is my preferred nail spot in Evanston, especially for pedicures and gel manicures. It is a little more expensive than the other options in downtown Evanston, but, the precision and service at Bien is usually better, though, it can be a bit hit and miss depending on your technician.
For a pedicure, the cleaning and polishing is very thorough and I really like the little add-​ons they include in even a classic pedicure. You get a nice lower leg /​foot massage during the pedicure in addition to a brisk but powerful upper back massage while you are at the drying table. They also traditionally treat your heels to a warm paraffin treatment as part of any pedicure which in my prior pedicure experiences was always an extra fee.
For gel manicures I’m a big fan as they have a lot more options of different gel and shellac brands and colors (including Essie gel) and the manicurists seem very skilled at applying it evenly and removing it without damaging your nails. My last gel mani lasted through 2.5 weeks of international travel including lots of beach time.
Bonus points for the chick flicks playing while you get pampered, the clean space and the large polish selection! Only downside is that it can be tough to get an appointment the day of.