Julie Nails & Spa

One word — horrible.
I went in February 13^th (saturday) to. Get a gel fake nails. I spent almost 50 dollars, she did not tell me that getting a tiny flower painted on one finger would be an extra 3 dollars. She didn’t listen to what I asked for or said my price range was. I sent home semi disappointed to begin with. She also quizzed me on really personal matters, asking me what was wrong with me because I’m 20 and single… asked me if I had depression and if that was why. Among other things. Finally, I went to work where I filled out paper work all day Saturday afternoon and sunday, and when I woke up Monday my finger tips were bruising. There were huge air pockets under EVERY nail. I called and they said my nails were too oily and I said that I’ve never had this issue before, and they were like we’ll we will redo them. No if they aren’t working out after 4 days I don’t want to keep coming back to you to have them redone every few days to get my money’s worth out of them. So I said no I want a refund and they said sure sure come in and we can do it. I went in they all started yelling at me that they don’t do refunds, (which isn’t posted anywhere in their store.) She was able to take them off, but not by soaking my fingers in acetone, like you normally experience when getting them removed. She used an old tip that was bent and broken to SLIDE the nails off. Which was incredibly painful. She didn’t apologize for the damages to my real nails, or the bruising. She didn’t apologize that they didn’t work, infant she said she could redo them… by a.) Re gluing the old nails back onto my fingers or b) by charging me another 50 to re do them. Which was not gong to happen. Needless to say, I’m pissed and for sure never going back or recommending them.

I definitely after much consideration will not go back to this place again. They create prices for people instead of using a pricing board the way every other salon does. I was charged $ 45.00 for a no chip pedicure and that is way too much. The husband did my pedicure and he was very rough. Lifting my legs almost completely up to do my heels during the pedicure. Not very relaxing and it was embarrassing. I found a wonderful nail shop in North Chicago, Illinois. It is about a 25 minute drive from my house in Pleasant Prairie. But it is worth it. The mom (owner of the shop) is extremely sweet. She does the best nails of the bunch although they all do a great job. I feel very welcome there and everyone says hello when you walk in no matter who you are. If you are ever in the North Chicago or Waukegan Illinois area check them out. They did not even charge me to fix a broken nail one time (no chip). Unlike Julies nail salon that over charges for everything. Again I won’t go back to Julies. Sorry.
Le Nails
2134 Green Bay Rd, # 4
North Chicago, IL 60 064
847−473−2838

Poor color selection unless you want dark, fall colors. The tech who did my nails didn’t clean them well and I kept having to point out polish she left in the nail. Application of the coats was sloppy and two nails had no polish for about ¹⁄₈ inch on one side. I pointed it out twice and she said she’d fix it, but just dabbed some polish at the end which left a ridge and very uneven color. I could do that for myself at home. She had a «it’s good enough» attitude, and that’s all you get.
Perhaps it’s just a bad technician, but I won’t be back.

I decided to come here with my daughter for pedi’s based on reviews. We were greeted fine, but my pedicure was just ok. There were 2 other nail techs and all 3 pulled out a tray of tools. Any nail salons I’ve been to, have their tools in a package that they open up in front of customer. However, I did later (while waiting for nails to dry) see my tech wash the tools at the sink and then pit tray in device thing with a light (don’t know what they are called).
The water was luke warm in the tub. She didn’t ask me if I just wanted my nails filed or cut. My nails were already short and she just started cutting. I have a sore nail that hurts with pressure, which I pointed out. She put pressure on each time when doing her massages, taking polish off, etc. She didn’t have a pink nail buffer to buff the nails after filing (none of them did). The massage was with some oil (looked like olive oil) that was then wiped off with a towel. Never had lotion put on. Any salon I have been to, puts lotion on. She also dropped the calous scrapper in the water with my feet. Wasn’t comfortable having that resting on my foot.
The massage was quick with little effort. There was no spray that you usually have to aid in drying quicker.
Needless to say, I will not be back. I have lived in various states, so I’ve experienced many nail salons. This salon was one of the lesser ones as far as what my experience was like. I will say my pedi was the basic one and only $ 25, which is the cheapest I’ve had. So, I guess the experience matches the cost.

My long search for a nail salon is finally over! Everything is very well-​kept and clean. Their sanitary practices of nail tools are the best I’ve seen so far. I hear Julie is the best, but she is often very busy due a large request load. I got Tina, she is also very good. Tina takes her time and makes sure your nails are as perfect as possible. Definitely a perfectionist. She’s quiet, so if you’re looking for conversation, don’t be offended if she doesn’t talk much. I personally don’t like to talk with my nail person since I want them to concentrate on my stuff lol, but that’s just me. I will always make a request for Tina now.
Only negative thing is the smell is pretty strong in there.

I went in for a mani/​pedi. Ended up getting the sea salt pedi. I don’t know her name but she was a younger girl that provided the services. She was super slow and watching the TV often. It took almost 2 hours for my mani/​pedi. It took her foreeeeever to paint my nails. And the polish ended up very thick and unprofessional. I ran out of there 10 minutes after she was finished because I needed to make it to an appointment and ended up messing up the polish on 3 nails. I never thought a mani/​pedi would take 2 hours ever. Maybe 2 hours with drying time, but the 2 hours didn’t include drying time. Only plus was that my toes had almost an hour to dry due to her slowness.

I took my mom here wen visiting for mani/​pedi. Never in my life have I seen someone rush through a pedicure the way the owner did. All chairs sat down within minutes of each other & the other ladies hadn’t even gotten to the massage portion & my mom was completely done. A complete pedi in under 25 minutes… Really??? No leg massage whatsoever. Then she just left her to do a mani on someone else & left her sitting. BTW, this is AFTER scheduling an appt. with her (based on reviews). Wen I had an opportunity to see her toes, (I had been getting a mani), there was pink nail polish smudged on skin around toes that hadn’t even been cleaned up not to mention polish on the toe cuticles. No wonder it only took 25 minutes! The lady who my Mom had been pawned off on (owner had moved on to multiple new customers) said she would fix it but her pedi shouldn’t have looked like that in the first place. I will say, Tina was the only bright spot of this experience. Extremely disappointed & rest assured, will NEVER go back.

Went here for a pedi for the first time today after reading reviews on here. My tech’s name was Nidia, and she was wonderful! She took her time and did a great job. She paid attention to what I did and didn’t want and was very accommodating. I also brought my granddaughter and her tech gave her a pedi and mani. I don’t know her name but she was wonderful and patient with my granddaughter. I will definitely return!

I visited this place today for a pedi and a gell polish. My mission to finally find an awesome nail place is over. This place is clean, everyone’s very nice and my nails are 100% PERFECT !!! I will only go to Julie’s and nowhere else! Thanks Ladies, you all are AWESOME. Keep up the great job !!

I’m getting married this weekend and me n my daughter thought wed try Julies Nails because of the good reviews n deals. Now im just stressed out even more because my pedicure looks like a 6year old polished them. my cuticle are ripped and both me n my daughter got cut:-(only one person I could explain myself to because the others didn’t speak English, also it really takes alot for me to be unhappy and today was it. The owner was not there and I heard she does a great job. Too bad she was away, but overall not a relaxing experience at all. The massage was super short n felt rushed. That’s suppose to be the best part, No? Learning experience I guess. Can’t recommend this place at all. Sorry I even tried :-\

I have even coming here for about 3 months now and I’ve never had anything to complain about. Their no chip manicure is the only one that’s lasted more than a week on my nails! Julie is fabulous and very efficient!

I seriously love this place, never a long wait always treated so well.
I personally think it is cleanest nail place I’ve been to as well.
Great prices and for me is perfect because the only other good place in town is always over crowded.

I have no clue why there are so many positive reviews??? Very old, dirty equipment. Nail polish brushes have all seen better days. The nail tech added so much water to the cuticle softener, it was like just poring water over my cuticles, that he barely clipped anyways. I have more polish on my cuticles than on my nails. Since they had already charged me for a chin, lip and eyebrow wax, before I had a chance to see what my finished nails would look like, I had no choice but get it done too. Again a terrible job, I will have to get it redone. I would NEVER recommend this place to anybody, very dissapointed.

Amazing customer service, clean work stations, and best of all no funky «salon» smell. Julie did my nails and I couldn’t have been more pleased. She took her time and really did an AMAZING job on my nails. She kept the conversation light and airy with no gossip or negativity. I can’t say enough good things about this place.

I only had an hour for a mani/​pedi so Julie and Tim took care of me at the same time! Very nice couple, clean salon, lovely people. I will definitely be a returning customer!

I LOVE THIS SALON!!!
Have to tell you WOW! What an amazing salon, amazingly clean (I’m a nurse) everyone is so nice, everyone speaks ENGLISH! Julie and Tin are always ready to help~ My nails look great! Take the time to get a facial with Juliana, if you have an hour… WOW…that is the best especially in the winter!

Today was the first time i’ve ever been to this establishment. I was very impressed. The pedicure chairs were absolutely heaven and Tatiana, my nail tech was very kind and obviously a hard worker. She did not half ass and i didnt feel rushed through the pedicure and manicure. She also painted and manicured my fingers and toes so well i thought they should be in a magazine! Tatiana will definitely receive my business again. Julie, the owner is great as well. She waxed my eyebrows and they are the best they have ever looked, ever. She was also friendly and welcoming. The prices are very reasonable especially for the job they do. I HIGHLY recommend going there.

Located right next the Piggly Wiggly, I’ve been looking for somewhere to get my nails done in my neighborhood. Opened in early February by former employees of Fancy Nails have spared no expense in this new place! Very well ventilated with a super deluxe system and fancy new chairs that keep your back well massaged and the water well heated. It actually has a heater built into the baths! Two TVs for those in the Mani area AND Pedi area.
Pedi was great! They scraped away the tragedy that was my winter feet. Toes feeling Summer Ready!
3 pedi chairs, 5 mani tables