Chocolate For Your Body

Very clean environment, relaxing ambiance, friendly staff, reasonably priced and easy to make an appointment. The esthetician’s Veronica, Brie and Susie are THE BEST!!!

I have been to this place several times because I live in the neighborhood so it is convenient. I am actually shocked that there are not more stop in nail salons around this area.
Here are a few of the services I have tried.
Wax-​quick, painless and professional
Facial-​relaxing and left my face flawless-​defiantly will do again.
Mani and pedi-​nothing special so I would only go for this service if there was a deal
The complaint I have with this place is the receptionist. I don’t know if I always get the same one, but when I call she is always very short with me. Booking an appointment is not always easy which in turn makes me book my appointment somewhere else.

The facial great and I think her name was Annette, and she was very nice. However, the receptionist wasn’t friendly. She remained professional, but didn’t provide a welcoming experience.

This is my go to spa!!! Love it and have had family and friends go and return. My first time was with a Groupon and my daughter and I have been going for a few years now. Gift certificates are an excellent way to introduce others to their services. Try them… you won’t be disappointed:)

I got my eyebrows done by the owner and she was awesome! I also received a manicure which was good except the fact that they do not soak your nails. It lasted for longer than the expected 5 – 7 days.

This review is based on my appointment today & their continuous poor customer service.
I’ve been coming here for the past few years. Mainly for the Choco Brazilian Wax that I’m usually happy with and when I do get mani/​pedis I come here. The last couple times I’ve been for nail services, it just isn’t the same anymore.
Today, my nail tech was late. Not once did any of the staff acknowledge me waiting or give me a heads up that my nail tech would be late nor offered anything to drink.
When my nail tech showed up she did apologize for being late but tried to make it seem insignificant because «it’s only 10 minutes.»
I sat the whole time listening as EVERY customer was offered something to drink & I wasn’t. My nail tech even went to grab herself a cup of tea between my mani/​pedi.
I came in for their choco mani/​pedi special that I usually get. The pedicure was just ok. The only chocolate product I received during this process was the powder in my foot bath.
When it came to the mani, I’m not very happy at all. I typically do my own nails at home & this just shows why I should continue to do so. I got not one chocolate product used during my mani. I was refused a nail soak even thought the bowl was on the desk with everything but the water in it. The nail tech said they don’t soak nails because the polish lasts longer without it. I’m all for tips on how to make my mani last but that’s a decision they should leave to the customer. When it came time for the top coat, the nail tech went for a «special» polish that’ll make my nails shine longer. It took FOREVER to dry! I was home for about 3 hours before I decided to take a quick nap, when I woke one hand was completely smudged! Now I just spent money on something I need to redo myself.
My tech was nice & tried to drum up conversation at the end which I appreciate but wasn’t very helpful. She kept reminding me not leave my shoes & coat behind and to bring my on things over to the mani table, didn’t even help me out of my chair.
I come to this place mainly for the chocolate aspect & that’s why I specifically get the Choco services that leave me smelling like chocolate. I also expect to get what the description says I get. Today I smell like I went to any old nail salon.
I’ve been in customer service since I can remember and at least half of the staff here can use a few classes.
Needless to say, I’ll be looking for another place to get my nails done, & probably even for waxes. I’ve looked passed their poor customer service because I liked their products, but since I don’t even get that anymore there’s nothing left to keep me coming back.

Decided to go after a co worker raved about her mani pedi and the service. Taking advantage of the day off and kids in school, decided to treat myself.
Here it goes: 1. Making appointment was easy 2. Right at my appointment time I was called. 3. The pedi was great the girl, Sylvia, did a very nice job (so I thought) 4. I moved on to my no chip mani, I was truly relaxed when she cut me bad, I mean bad, it’s a week later and my cut hasn’t healed. This is the point where my great experience started to go downhill. 5. When it was time for me to wash my hands I got up and slipped and smashed my big toe very bad, hurting it and completely ruining the color. I slipped because of the oil she put on my feet after the pedi. I know what caused me to slip, it was the oil! Any way she said she would fix my toe nail after she finished my mani. Well her idea off ‘fixing’ my toe nail was applying 2 extra costs of nail color over nail polish that was badly smeared and smudged. After waiting about 20 minutes she told me I was good to go and she recommended applying more oil and plastic bags so I could wear my shoes and have my nails protected. I Expressed my concerned about the toe nail, since it had about 6 coats with base, color and top coat, plus more color. She looked and said ‘you’re all good’. She went ahead and put oil and plastic bags on my feet. When I got home, all my toe nails were perfect with the exception of one. Guess which one? And to top things, one of my finger nails chipped after 3 days. Really a no– chip nail chipped after 3 days? Might as well had gotten a regular mani. I’m extremely disappointed, I paid $ 65 plus tip. I will never return. Serves me good for thinking a more expensive place would do a better job.

This is in regard to my previous review. I did indeed try calling. I spoke with the receptionist immediately after my service and the next day I called who consistently told me that the manager and owner were not available to deal with such matters. I also emailed after the incident. I was only ever contacted back by the same stylist who initially did my hair.
Please let me know whom I should ask for when I call. I can give more details on the date, etc. I still have the emails where I reached out.
It was very unfortunate that my last experience at the salon was so horrible. The stylist and the woman at the front desk did not so much as apologize for my experience.
I left the salon with semi wet hair as the stylist did not fully blow dry my hair before flat ironing. I have never seen anything like this. It was unacceptable.

One of my favorite nail salons to go to! They take you right at the schedule time of your appointment.
I feel like I walk out with new hands and feet! Lol I love the mani and pedi.
I always go to B… She takes her time and makes sure you walk out a happy customer!
I Also have tried their classic facial…
Very relaxing and necessary for removing your blackheads and excessive oil.
Heads up… They do not provide gel or acrylic nails sets nor do they remove them from your names.
Only no chip or classic manicures with a hint of chocolate scrub ;)

I am a HUGE fan of having your go to nail salon. This has become my new «Go To» since moving over to this area. I was sad to say «see ya later» to my old one, Spa Anjou. If you are in the Loop area, go there! Awesome service, great techs.
Here, the service is fantastic and my nails look great every time I leave. I have also got the massages and yes, very good as well. The ambiance was spot on, great calming music, low/​dim lights and there was an information sheet inquiring on specific areas and they actually read it and applied it. I have been to other places where I would fill them out and they would not look at it (frustrating).
They also have specials every month that change and there are also daily specials. Prices are as to be expected. I am going to give the skin care treatments a try soon and update on that.

This is my favorite place for facials. Iwona is seriously amazing. I go to her often. Have had chemical peels, microdermabrasion and regular facials here. Destiny (I think) did my my nails here once too. Had a very good time. Not sure how nice some of the receptionists are. I’ve had mixed experiences.

I want to state that that the owner did call to apologize for the way things happened and did offer to fix my nails but it was after I wrote my review. I did not go back to get my nails fixed but I did want to change my review.

This was my first time here and it was a great experience! I will definitely be back! :-) I got a pedicure and a Brazilian wax.
My pedicure was done by Brie. She was really sweet and did a great job!
My Brazilian wax was done by Veronica. This was my first time ever getting one so I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect. She was really nice and she kept my attention and focus off of the painful process which I truly appreciate. I must say it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. The front hurt more than anything, but she was very gentle and reassuring.
Overall my total experience was great. Everyone was very nice and professional I was out in no time. I will surely be back :-)

I attended a party at the location for a coworkers birthday. There were twelve ladies in our group. Our reservation was made a month before the party and we all had to pay a deposit. I was really excited and looking forward to attending the event. However this is not the place for groups. The staff was very overwhelmed. We arrived at two and most of us had to wait at least three hours before we received our first service. Once I was waited on. My one hour massage ended up being 45 minutes and I had the fastest mani pedi of my life. On top of that I was charged twenty five percent gratuity because I came with a group. Needless to say they will not get my business anytime soon.

I stopped going here for waxes and only continued nail services occasionally. Quality has really gone down hill. My fiancé’s pedicure was so short and the nail tech seemed like she was in a rush to get out. My nails chip and peel really easily when I get them done here — even no chips.
Plus, last time we came here we brought a Groupon and we essentially weren’t allowed to use it because we were returning customers. This is the first place that has every denied my use of a Groupon as a returning customer. We will be looking for a new mani-​pedi spot! Definitely not worth what they charge.

Aneta did a wonderful job in cleaning my cuticles for Classic Mani ($ 15). Perfect application of polish with cleanup. Knowledgeable to suggest colors for desired outcome. The fan doesn’t work for me, so… bring your own quick dry drops.
The only place that gives away nail polish.
An impressive highly organized nail polish selection by tint from light to dark.
I love that frequent deals are sent via e-​blast (see photo sample).

Poop For Your Self-​Esteem!
Sorry, that’s what they should call it.
I’m really not a mean or angry person. Most of my reviews on Unilocal are positive. But today I had the WORST customer service experience of my life! And you know what? This review isn’t even based on only that. It is based on that PLUS the fact that I’ve been here several times and never really had a decent haircut from them. Why did I keep coming, you ask? Because it’s very easy for me to get to, and I REALLY want to like it! It has a cool name. And it does smell like chocolate in there. But today I have to accept that it’s just really, really badly managed. And with this review I’m burning this mother******* bridge to the ground.
I had a photo shoot today for my professional website, and I figured if I book a trim and basic blow-​dry, that’s pretty hard for them to screw up, right? Wrong! I know, I know, I should have known better. But it has served me in life to be generally forgiving! To a point.
I booked a photographer and a space for noon, downtown. Several hundreds of dollars! Days in advance, I made a 10am appointment at CFYB online, and I received an email confirmation of my appointment. Because I knew the timing would be tight, I washed my own hair right before the appointment. I called at 9:45 to let them now I’d be a few minutes late. Here’s how the conversation went.
Connor (the receptionist): Chocolate for your Body, can you please hold? (This is another thing! They ALWAYS make you hold when you call, before you can get a word in! I’ve even wondered if they’re just trained to do that, because it’s never been busy when I’ve been in there).
Me: Sure.
Now it’s 9:50
Connor: Good morning, Chocolate for your body.
Me: I’m going to be like 5 minutes late for my 10am appointment. Unless it’s a problem, in which case I’ll come now. I can still make it on time.
Connor: I don’t have you down for today, sorry.
Me. But I have an email confirmation.
Connor: Please hold.
This is the part that pisses me off. I extended them the courtesy of holding several times, and it’s what screwed everything up. Now it’s 9:55.
Connor: I’m really sorry. I see that you did make an appointment, and I made a mistake. I didn’t enter it into the schedule. I’m really sorry.
Me: Connor, listen to me. I’m ready to start crying right now. I have a photo shoot downtown today in less than 2 hours. I really need this blow dry. I can still come right now. Please work with me. I can be there in 2 minutes. This is VERY IMPORTANT.
Connor: Hold on, let me ask the stylist.
Have you ever been cock-​blocked from something you really, really want? You know that horrible, sinking feeling when you first realize the cock-​block is happening? This is the feeling I’m having right now. Now it’s 10:00
Connor: I’m really sorry. There’s not enough time because someone’s coming in at 10:30.
Me: Connor LISTEN TO ME. I’m PISSED. You just admitted this is your fault. It’s 10:00 now. I keep telling you I can be there in 2 minutes. I can be there at 10:02. It really shouldn’t take long. My hair is washed and wet, and ready to blow dry.
Connor: Hold on.
Now it’s 10:05
Connor: I talked to the stylist and one thing I can do is call our 10:30 appointment and ask her to come later, would that work?
Me: (Sinking sinking feeling.) Ok
Connor calls me back at 10:10
Connor: I’m really sorry, I can’t reach her…
Me: Connor, please help me. I really need you to honor my appointment, which is the least you could do. Just let me come by right now, PLEASE! I did realize that I was yelling. But I was standing there with wet hair, full makeup, all dressed up for my photo shoot, and perhaps the saddest look of desperation I’ve ever worn. I was a hot mess.
Connor: Could you hold on another second?
Now it’s 10:15. I seriously think they could have styled my hair beautifully in the time it took them to sort their shit out.
Connor: The stylist won’t take you, I’m really sorry.
Me (and now I’m PISSED): This 10:30 customer, is it Madonna? (I really said this.) And who is this stylist? I can’t believe this! Can I speak to the manager?
Connor: Actually the stylist is the owner’s daughter, so…
I hung up and styled my own hair.
But you know what? I learned 3 really valuable lessons today! 1) As a customer, I am not important to CFYB. This is actually really valuable information. 2) When you get bad, «sorry but not that sorry» service, move on! I could have prevented this experience by remembering my last visit (which I won’t get into); and 3) I’m much better than I thought at styling my own hair. :-) It turned out pretty well.

I live very close, so coming here is convenient for my mani/​pedis. It’s really a matter of finding the right nail tech to ensure your nails are done right.
Gosia used to do my nails, and she was amazing! Fast and my nails were perfect. After she left, I’ve seen a few other girls. Susie was great. Roxanne (I think that was her name) did not tell me the polish I picked out was old, and after letting my nails dry for 2+ hours, they smudged because the polish couldn’t dry due to it being so thick. Brie has been there since they opened, and she’s great as well.
Come during the week and they have lots of specials. They also have monthly specials. I have yet to pay full price for a no chip mani!

I really wanted to love this place, hence the name Chocolate for your body but unfortunate that was not the case.
When I came in I can instantly smell that amazing chocolate. Place looked decent. They told me to have a seat since I came 10 minutes early. Didn’t offer me anything usually any spa I go to ask so I was like whatever until this Caucasian lady walks in after me and wow the front lady comes up to her welcomes her and offers her water.
Don’t go here for waxing. Double dips!!! She used the same stick the whole time and the lady who waxed seem so whatever towards me when I was trying to be nice and make convo. Wouldn’t come here again. The staff needs to learn how to be more welcoming to all their customers no matter what color shape or form.

Had a groupon I needed to use. Not what I expected but ok. The receptionist is kind of dry and not very welcoming in person or over the phone.
The salon doesn’t look that clean. It’s very dusty, doesn’t look like they do a lot of daily cleaning. The salon is dark and does not give off a relaxing vibe. The set up is all wrong. I really don’t understand how this place is always so packed. On the positive side the «no-​chip» manicure did last 3 weeks. The girl that did my nails «Suzie» was great. She had a very calming quality about her. I wish I could take her with me to another salon.
I broke my own rule and went back for a wax. What a mistake. I bought a groupon and they made me pay an extra 10 dollars. This place has the worst customer service. I need to follow my instincts and stay away.
Good luck with parking. There is NO parking on Halsted street.
I do not recommend this place.