[EDIT: 2 Weeks later now and I'm knocking this down to one star. My toenails are so messed up I have had to go to a podiatrist. This overpriced service has just cost me $350 more to fix. Literally, th... Read More
[EDIT: 2 Weeks later now and I'm knocking this down to one star. My toenails are so messed up I have had to go to a podiatrist. This overpriced service has just cost me $350 more to fix. Literally, the only good thing I can say about this place is that I didn't get an infection.]
I try my best to give nail salons a wide margin - being a nail technician myself, I acknowledge that I’m incredibly picky and temper my expectations. But...
I really expected a much higher quality in an affluent suburb of Chicago than in the rural Indiana town where I’ve been away for college. I did not get what I expected. I am going to have to find another salon to have the entire mani/pedi re-done. I tried out this one while my friends were visiting with a loved one in the nearby hospital.
Cons:
Did not properly clip toenails, leaving splinters to get embedded into my toes. I warned the technician this was an issue (thyroid problem) before she even touched me.
Left nearly all the overgrown cuticle around my toenails.
Left an unacceptable amount of cuticle tissue around my fingernails, including several “hangnails”.
Flooded my nails with polish.
Got polish and topcoat on the tips of my fingers and around the nails.
Made no attempt to clean up the stray polish.
An hour later, when we arrived back home, the polish smudged completely off several of the tips when I pulled down my pants to go to the bathroom. It had not yet fully dried.
Pros:
A very relaxing and enjoyable massage.
I’m not sure what their perfect 5-Star rating is all about. From my experience this afternoon, it’s not worth even half what they’re charging. Read Less
Dulguun Bayarsaikhan
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
Become Best Version Of Yourself!!!
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
Onceupon Atimer
4 Nov 2017
REPORT
Jane G
28 Aug 2017
REPORT
my favorite place to get my nails done! I moved to the city and I still travel all the way up here to get them done! Clean, friendly, the best. Plus they do the massage after you get your nails are do... Read More
my favorite place to get my nails done! I moved to the city and I still travel all the way up here to get them done! Clean, friendly, the best. Plus they do the massage after you get your nails are done. Could not recommend more! Read Less
Paola D.
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great service, parking available Always clean, my color lasts for a long time, comfy massage chairs and super friendly staff. I just did the Green Tea Spa pedicure and it was excellent! Prices are gre... Read More
Great service, parking available Always clean, my color lasts for a long time, comfy massage chairs and super friendly staff. I just did the Green Tea Spa pedicure and it was excellent! Prices are great too and they take the right amount of time. They always give you a nice back massage while your nails are drying. Highly recommended Read Less
Peggy T.
5 Apr 2017
REPORT
I'll be honest, I don't love this place. I've been here a few times since I work in highland park and periodically need a quick no chip manicure on my lunch break. They are quick, and the place is cle... Read More
I'll be honest, I don't love this place. I've been here a few times since I work in highland park and periodically need a quick no chip manicure on my lunch break. They are quick, and the place is clean, but they don't have a large selection of no chip colors. The few times I've come, my no chip didn't last long & the paint was uneven. Maggie did my nails on lunch today, and while she was thorough, I have small bubbles and marks in my paint. The edges near my cuticles aren't clean, and I just don't feel like they look neat up close. My friend felt the same way about her mani too. Also jealous that she got a neck massage and I wasn't even asked. Not saying I wouldn't come back, since the location is convenient when I'm in HP, but I've had much better service and prices in the city. Read Less
Ashley H.
2 Apr 2017
REPORT
Pricey, but you pay for quality here. Extensive spa pedicure with all sorts of creams, exfoliants, hot stones, massage, relaxation techniques. Even the massage chairs are great here! Friendly staff, c... Read More
Pricey, but you pay for quality here. Extensive spa pedicure with all sorts of creams, exfoliants, hot stones, massage, relaxation techniques. Even the massage chairs are great here! Friendly staff, clean environment, and plenty of colors to pick from! Feeling fresh! Read Less
soyoloo soyoloo
9 Feb 2017
REPORT
Olivia Paitich
8 May 2016
REPORT
bayarmaa bayarmagnai
2 May 2016
REPORT
Dayna Putterman Katz
6 Sep 2015
REPORT
Serene is the greatest place! Nicest people work there!
Meredith Wood
1 Jul 2015
REPORT
Kathy saved the day after someone at another salon ruined my nail! So Grateful! thank you!
Sarah Weisberg Gaines
11 Dec 2014
REPORT
My go-to nail place in HP!! They are super friendly. Also very clean!
Mary Bjorge Abraham
22 Nov 2014
REPORT
I had the best manicure I've ever had in my entire life at Serene Nails in Highland Park Illinois! If you live or work in Highland Park this is the place to go for your manicure!!! Loved it!!!
Quinn Blair
20 Nov 2014
REPORT
This place does awesome nails!!! Staff is so friendly!! They have a ton of nail polish! They give you a massage with your mani and pedi! Beautiful place
[EDIT: 2 Weeks later now and I'm knocking this down to one star. My toenails are so messed up I have had to go to a podiatrist. This overpriced service has just cost me $350 more to fix. Literally, th... Read More
[EDIT: 2 Weeks later now and I'm knocking this down to one star. My toenails are so messed up I have had to go to a podiatrist. This overpriced service has just cost me $350 more to fix. Literally, the only good thing I can say about this place is that I didn't get an infection.]
I try my best to give nail salons a wide margin - being a nail technician myself, I acknowledge that I’m incredibly picky and temper my expectations. But...
I really expected a much higher quality in an affluent suburb of Chicago than in the rural Indiana town where I’ve been away for college. I did not get what I expected. I am going to have to find another salon to have the entire mani/pedi re-done. I tried out this one while my friends were visiting with a loved one in the nearby hospital.
Cons:
Did not properly clip toenails, leaving splinters to get embedded into my toes. I warned the technician this was an issue (thyroid problem) before she even touched me.
Left nearly all the overgrown cuticle around my toenails.
Left an unacceptable amount of cuticle tissue around my fingernails, including several “hangnails”.
Flooded my nails with polish.
Got polish and topcoat on the tips of my fingers and around the nails.
Made no attempt to clean up the stray polish.
An hour later, when we arrived back home, the polish smudged completely off several of the tips when I pulled down my pants to go to the bathroom. It had not yet fully dried.
Pros:
A very relaxing and enjoyable massage.
I’m not sure what their perfect 5-Star rating is all about. From my experience this afternoon, it’s not worth even half what they’re charging. Read Less
Dulguun Bayarsaikhan
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Become Best Version Of Yourself!!!
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Onceupon Atimer
4 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Jane G
28 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
my favorite place to get my nails done! I moved to the city and I still travel all the way up here to get them done! Clean, friendly, the best. Plus they do the massage after you get your nails are do... Read More
my favorite place to get my nails done! I moved to the city and I still travel all the way up here to get them done! Clean, friendly, the best. Plus they do the massage after you get your nails are done. Could not recommend more! Read Less
Paola D.
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great service, parking available Always clean, my color lasts for a long time, comfy massage chairs and super friendly staff. I just did the Green Tea Spa pedicure and it was excellent! Prices are gre... Read More
Great service, parking available Always clean, my color lasts for a long time, comfy massage chairs and super friendly staff. I just did the Green Tea Spa pedicure and it was excellent! Prices are great too and they take the right amount of time. They always give you a nice back massage while your nails are drying. Highly recommended Read Less
Peggy T.
5 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I'll be honest, I don't love this place. I've been here a few times since I work in highland park and periodically need a quick no chip manicure on my lunch break. They are quick, and the place is cle... Read More
I'll be honest, I don't love this place. I've been here a few times since I work in highland park and periodically need a quick no chip manicure on my lunch break. They are quick, and the place is clean, but they don't have a large selection of no chip colors. The few times I've come, my no chip didn't last long & the paint was uneven. Maggie did my nails on lunch today, and while she was thorough, I have small bubbles and marks in my paint. The edges near my cuticles aren't clean, and I just don't feel like they look neat up close. My friend felt the same way about her mani too. Also jealous that she got a neck massage and I wasn't even asked. Not saying I wouldn't come back, since the location is convenient when I'm in HP, but I've had much better service and prices in the city. Read Less
Ashley H.
2 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Pricey, but you pay for quality here. Extensive spa pedicure with all sorts of creams, exfoliants, hot stones, massage, relaxation techniques. Even the massage chairs are great here! Friendly staff, c... Read More
Pricey, but you pay for quality here. Extensive spa pedicure with all sorts of creams, exfoliants, hot stones, massage, relaxation techniques. Even the massage chairs are great here! Friendly staff, clean environment, and plenty of colors to pick from! Feeling fresh! Read Less
soyoloo soyoloo
9 Feb 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Olivia Paitich
8 May 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
bayarmaa bayarmagnai
2 May 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dayna Putterman Katz
6 Sep 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Serene is the greatest place! Nicest people work there!
Meredith Wood
1 Jul 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Kathy saved the day after someone at another salon ruined my nail! So Grateful! thank you!
Sarah Weisberg Gaines
11 Dec 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My go-to nail place in HP!! They are super friendly. Also very clean!
Mary Bjorge Abraham
22 Nov 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I had the best manicure I've ever had in my entire life at Serene Nails in Highland Park Illinois! If you live or work in Highland Park this is the place to go for your manicure!!! Loved it!!!
Quinn Blair
20 Nov 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This place does awesome nails!!! Staff is so friendly!! They have a ton of nail polish! They give you a massage with your mani and pedi! Beautiful place