Nail Tech 8

By far the best nail salon yet. Great customer service, very clean and professional. Only place I allow to touch my nails.

If you’re looking for a clean and reasonably placed mani-​pedi place near Portage Park, this is a great place to stop in. They have a wide variety of colors and provide the standard set of services — but they are busy, and so, you should definitely make an appointment if you don’t want to be waiting for a while. (They have a good number of people working there but it’s not an army and so, make your life easier and make an appointment). In some cases, I think it’s a case of what you’re paying for — so, you’re not going to get the «free wine/​water/​tea and massage» service you might get at a Wicker Park or Lincoln Park type establishment but for the price — that’s ok. :) They also have a loyalty program and so, if you come back a certain amount of times, you unlock discounts, which I always think is nice.
If you’re looking to spend/​share an afternoon with your girlfriends and it’s an «event» then maybe check out mani-​pedi places in Wicker or Lincoln Park — if you’re looking for good value for money in this area, Nail Tech 8 = great option.

First time there and i’m very satisfied with their service!
The place was clean and very friendly! I had a pedicure with Christy and she did an awesome job! Definitely i will go back to try the manicure service too!

Right away, the shop was clean, beautiful, organized, and staff was more than courteous. I was helped right away and, although it was busy, I could see that the shop was running like clockwork. No one was shy in aiding to direct me to the polishes, pedi chair, mani table, etc., and all done very accommodatingly.
I loved the organization of the polish samples and the multiples of them (so multiple incoming customers could browse simultaneously at their leisure) — Ha! Funny how such simple consideration for customer care can be so overlooked in other places that it becomes glaringly noticeable; nonetheless very refreshing and appreciated.
All the work (pedi, acrylic fill-​in and gel polish) was done exceptionally well and with much consideration to the customer. I asked for a very difficult «fade» which I could not seem to describe accurately upon arrival, which turned out to be a very specific and technically difficult ombré which my technician had absolutely no hesitation in creating for me.
Turns out the tech who did my no-​chip, who had also greeted me at the door, aided other staff, and catered to a bridal party while answering calls and handling the front desk, was none-​other than the owner, Hanna, who did it all with ease and not even one drop of sweat or hint of frustration. She completely my very technically difficult mani and made it look so effortless that I could almost find it unbelievable that most shops will refuse to do this mani for the simple inability of their techs– but I do believe it, because I’ve been turned down before for similar requests.
Hanna is very talented and a gracious host to all her customers. All the staff were very capable and welcoming. Service was very exceptional. The shop was clean, organized, and modern stylized, plus prices were very averaged priced. This must be why the shop was busy, and I’d imagine the shop stays busy because the staff accommodated the traffic with ease. Most of all I appreciate the amount of work, skill, and patience provided to me on my visit.
The lady waiting after me said she drives 40 mins just to come to this nail salon. I can agree with that decision. Definitely found my new regular nail spot.

This salon is very clean BUT super slow!
If u make an appointment it means nothing! U still wait — that’s not a very good policy!
Waiting for 15 minutes is not an issue but NOT for an hour!
One woman works super slow — make sure to block at least 3 hours for her.
I’m also not pleased with all the Vietnamese chatter — not cool when u have customers and they have no clue if the talk is about them or not — very uncomfortable!
In business in the USA u should speak English in mixed company — if u don’t I consider it rude and unprofessional
They do nice work but seriously need to realize that you need to be a bit more professional and considerate of your customers —

This place is great. They do an excellent job, great nails, great eyebrows and everyone is super nice. It takes FOREVER though.

They are very friendly and have lots of colors to choose from and polite because if the hurt they would say sorry. They keep very clean and nice environment other than the smell. Really like my acrylic nails

If you have more than 2 hours to spare for a fill in and pedi then try this spot out BUT if you don’t have about 4 hours then keep looking for another spot. I waited an hour to get in a pedi chair then they left me there after the pedi was done for half hour! At the very least they could have left my feet soak. the lady who did my fill in took 18 seconds to apply a CLEAR COAT!!! I counted that’s how frustrated I was ! I won’t go there again. Three star because the polish has lasted for 3 weeks.

I went in for the first time on a Thursday morning… I was seen immediately. I got a no chip mani and pedi. Lots of colors to choose from… Everyone is extremely friendly. I really like when they take their time doing my nails and I don’t feel like they are rushing, so that was really nice. I was offered a bottle of water.
The place appears clean. Definitely a plus!

This place is very nice, clean, and friendly. Came for a no chip mani and pedi — they had a variety of colors to choose, couldn’t. They had a real good scrub smelled real nice, like tropical scent. We didn’t have to wait and they gave us water too! Prices were the norm.

We really enjoyed our experience here. The techs are knowledgable and do a great job. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. My dad even got a pedicure and loved it!

Everyone is very friendly here. For a Chicago location it’s a rare occasion. :)
Chris removed my old full set and did a great no chip manicure for me. She ended it with a massage which was a cherry in top of the great job she did.
Recommend this location no doubt!

My first visit to Nail Tech 8 was enjoyable, the staff are welcoming and all acknowledged me kindly. The wait was kind of long but reasonable considering I went on a Saturday afternoon. My treatment consisted of a mani-​pedi combo, 35 $ is a good deal to me. The pedi was wonderful and not rushed, the mani was nice too but less pleasant. They topped off their kindness with free water bottle. Overall the experience was enjoyable and I’d go there again

I went with a friend to have a manicure and pedicure and we were greeted nicely with one of the employees and didn’t have to wait at all to get started. My review is based on the quality of the service provided by the two people who did our nails. The service wasn’t detail oriented quality work and one of the tools she was using on my nails which she opened from the sterilized package was rusted and when I asked her to change it, she took another unsterile tool from the drawer to use. I asked her politely if she could get another one in a package but she was not cooperative as wells as happy to change it and went to the back to get another one which didn’t look clean as well as not in a sterilized package. Her service was very unfriendly. My friend as well didn’t receive a quality detailed work.

Amazing! Finally I found a great nail salon. I’ve had such bad experiences at nail shops lately. So I Unilocaled a nail salon and found this place. First off the place is clean and updated. The staff is wonderful. A huge selection of no chip colors. I got a no chip manicure done and the lady offered me a bottle of water. They take their time when doing nails. She did plenty of coats. It came out great! They also didn’t charge me extra to remove my acrylic nails I wanted off. They also serve you wine with certain pedicure service along with hot stone massage for your feet. I can’t wait to come back for a pedicure.

I recommend this place to everyone!
Great service, great selection of colors, very clean. Pedicures are amazing. Nail chip lasts you weeks unlike many other places.
People may think pricing is expensive but what you pay for is what you get. It is worth every penny you spend here!

Never going anywhere else. This is seriously where it’s at. Kenny took his time doing my nails. He made sure everything looked perfect. The place is very clean and sanitary. Very nice people. Finally found my nail place!

One of the better places in the neighborhood for nails. The guy that did my nails was very professional, courteous, and detail oriented. The salon in it of the self is very clean, and all of the tools that they use are sterilized and package; the technician wears gloves also. The prices are reasonable compared other salons in the area; and the services is better; you don’t feel like they are rushing just to get to the next customer. There is ample parking available.

OMG!!! I can go on forever… This place is just Awesome!!! As soon as you walk in you are greeted and asked to pick a color. Pick a color? Be prepared, because they have a vast selection of colors. Very friendly staff and most of all very clean. Everything they use is Sterilized. They make you feel right at home.
I found this place by accident one day and haven’t gone to another salon since. Mind you that I live in Oakbrook Il. and there are many salons in that area but none that can compare. I’d rather take the 30 min. plus drive to them and feel completely satisfied and pampered with their service.
I go every 2 weeks for No Chip/​Pedi. Hannah always has new colors and different design ideas. I get tons of compliments on my nails. This place is Highly recommended. I promise you will not go wrong with them.
Ohhhh I almost forgot… Who can go wrong with a complimentary glass of wine or champagne. Like I said… great place great people…

I’ve gone here 3x now to get no-​chip manicures. I work in a professional kitchen so NO-​CHIP is very important for me. For me they last exactly 2 weeks without any chips. Then, like cinderella at midnight, they start chipping like crazy after 2 weeks and 1 day. I’m trying a rounded shape this time instead of square to see if that helps keep my manicure longer.
The salon is very clean and has no overpowering chemical fumes like some other salons that I’ve been to. Everyone that has worked on me has been very nice. They have a large selection of no-​chip colors to choose from including moodchanging colors.
I have been posting pictures of my manicures. My nails are short and stubby, and each one has a different shape so they’re not always easy for people to work with.