Nail Essence

Love this place! Kim and Matthew treat you like old friends, and they do beautiful work. Everything is clean and sanitized. Good color selection. This will definitely be my go-​to salon from now on.
Just a heads up though… Don’t go during «after school hours» if you can help it. They tend to get flooded with loud high school girls. :)

Great customer service. Matthew and his wife take the time to get to know their customers. They also do not rush through the services and do the job with care and excellence!

Matthew and Kim are so friendly! The place is absolutely immaculate. I can’t recommend this nail salon enough.

This place is such a wonderful spot to go for a manicure/​pedicure. Kim and Matthew are so nice, warm and talented! I started coming here a few months ago and it is the only place I’ve been since. I would highly recommend them!

Love this place have been here a few times and everyone does a great job, everyone’s very friendly n just a nice relaxed atmosphere

The owners/​workers are absolutely amazing– conversational, hospitable, and hilarious! They are so so nice. They really make you feel welcome! (gave my friend and I hot green tea on the house when it was freezing outside). They are also very patient, we stayed until closing due to getting our nails designed but they didn’t push us out rudely like so many other nail salons have done before. and our nails looked great. Will def be going back.
ps: cleanliness is top of the line! :)
Thanks Matthew!!!
Mary and Sam :)

I have been to plenty of nail salons and this by far is my favorite! Kim and Mathew are very welcoming and make sure all their customers are comfortable and 100% satisfied. Mathew did my nails and he did a wonderful job! The place is extremely clean and professional. Once you give them a try, you won’t go anywhere else.

I was on my way home from a long day in the city and I took a look at my nails and realized I desperately needed a manicure ! I called my local salon that I usually go to and after being turned down because they where overbooked till Sunday I decided to turn to Unilocal for answers! I discovered Nail Essence. I looked at the time it was almost 6:00pm and with rush hour I was worried I wouldn’t be able to make it back in time to get my nails done, I called the salon and Matthew answered he was more than happy to make the appointment for me! I arrived at 6:45pm, 15 minutes before they are supposed to close, they all greeted me with a smile and made me feel welcome, Matthew and Kim did an amazing job they took their time and were super friendly and professional, never have I felt so welcome in a nail salon like I did today, I will DEFINITELY be back and I recommend who ever reads this to go try this place out !!

It was my first time here and it was honestly by far the best experience I’ve ever had at any nail salon! Not only were all the staff so kind and talented, they were all so talented and great. I had Kim, the owner/​wife of Matthew, and she did an awesome job. Today, I got the no chip manicure and usually at nail salons they charge you for doing an accent nail — but here, they do not. They are very accommodating and genuine. Matthew especially is such a character and they truly really care about you. I went with a friend and my mom and they all did an amazing job. Matthew is crazy good at designing your nails (he did my friends) but I’m sure all of them are too. I recommend everyone to go here and I’m sure this nail salon will soon become your favorite as well.

I had a bad experience at another nail salon so I decided to go to Unilocal for help. I found Nail Essence and I’m so HAPPY that I did. I’m so glad that Matthew fixed my 1 week old full set that another salon messed up on. He really took his time and made them look beautiful and filed the exact shape that I wanted. Thank you so much!

I am so happy I found this place! Thank you Unilocal!The owner and his wife of this nail salon are the nicest people. From the minute I stepped in I was greated with a smile. Not only do they do an outstanding job they also have reasonalble prices. That’s one of the reasons I left the previous salon I used to go to, because they jacked up the prices so much I just couldnt afford it. Im also posting a picture of the work they did. Amazing! Thank you, you made my day!

I really love this place. Been searching for a while and I think I have found my spot and definitely will continue coming here. Mathew did my nails and he’s just the best!!! He takes his time and gives you great suggestions. Overall this place is great! Clean and has a very great atmosphere.

2words… the best! I started getting no chip on my nails a little over 3 years ago. I’ve been to MANY nail salons in hopes of finding what I’ve found at Nail Essence. I never have to worry about my no chip chipping after a week when I go here! In fact I was able to go almost weeks one time after having my nails done here and they still looked good! Very nice married couple that runs this place. They make me feel like family when I’m there. My search is over… I’ve found the best nail place in the Chicago land area!

Matthew is a miracle worker! I’ve never had anyone take care of my nails the way he did :) his wife Kim is pretty and she certain knows what she’s doing :) I was so hesitant at first when wanting to get acrylic nails but my best friend told me to go for it and I’ve never been happier :) I recommend this nail salon to any and everyone! Best nail salon ice ever been too :)

I loved it. This is the place where I want to go every time I do my nails!!!
This is for those who are looking for a good nail place. Nail Essence is the best.

I found nail essence on Unilocal and after receiving a disappointing and terrible gel full set at another salon, I decided to come here and have them fixed.
…Best decision I’ve ever made! Matthew made my nails look so much better and did a great job! They are now perfect! I’m so happy that I went here! Everyone is so nice and welcoming, I’ve found my new place and recommend everyone go and try!

I was searching for a place to do my nails and randomly found this place. The Unilocal reviews looked good and it was close to my house so I gave it a try. When I walked in, my nails looked like I had been playing in a pile of rocks all day. I had gel nails on and they were broken, half of them were ripped off and they needed «nail surgery» badly! Thanks to Matthew, I walked out with amazing nails that looked so natural that I almost forgot that they were tips. He was so kind and took his time no matter how long it took. He made sure that my nails looked excellent by the time I left his chair. Not only did he do an amazing job, but everyone in the nail salon was so nice. I never return back to a location that doesn’t believe in good customer service and a friendly smile. This place had both. I highly recommend giving them a try. You won’t regret it. Make sure you ask for Matthew.

I have been a client of Nail Essence for about 10 months. I have always received great service for both my no-​chip manicures and pedicures. Their no-​chip manicures last longer than any other I have had in the past two years! The pedicure chairs are comfy and have a fun massage feature. Kim, Matthew, and Selena are always friendly and know their regulars, and you are a regular by your second visit. The salon is clean and simply decorated, just the way I like it. Matthew also has great taste in music. I highly recommend them.

They deserve more than five stars!!! Absolutely amazing!!! Matthew and Kim are the best!!! Matthew does my nails he is fantastic I fell in love with this nail salon!!! The vibe is amazing everyone is like family!!! Everybody so laid back!!! You won’t be disappointed when you come here!!! I always have a good laugh when I’m there. I always walk out feeling great knowing that my nails are awesome!!!

I have been coming here for a few months now and I’m happy and completely pleased with my nails each time. Matthew knows what he’s doing and has a great attitude every time I go in. I usually get no chip and it turns out great! Also Kim is great with designs so I’m happy all around when I come here. The atmosphere is nice and welcoming and everyone is always very sweet. Definitely a satisfied & permanent customer!