Mission 21 Nail Source Inc.

Very convenient wholesale store, just steps from my house. They are a little more expensive than lynami, the store I usually go to, but price wise it’s not that bad.
I say three stars because when you first go in, you show them your student ID from whichever nail/​cosmotology school or you show your valid nail technician/​cosmotologist licence, fine. But all of the times I’ve gone, I purposely call a friend or family member on the phone because I always feel uncomfortable when the guy, whoever it may be, starts following me… I understand people steal and things but every time I go, I have no pockets and a tiny wristlette just to avoid the stereotype and any problems but that’s the only discomfort I have.
Another thing is they don’t have a variety of hard gel products or odorless acrylic. It’s not a huge deal to me but it would be a plus if they had that in stock.

Good local spot for nail supplies which is pretty difficult in the Northwest side of the city near Albany/​Jefferson Park areas. Good prices, large stock of quality brand nail supply item: CND, ESSIE, Gelish, Entity and more. Nice spa furniture as well. Staff is super friendly and helpful. They have even stayed open a couple of minutes later once to accommodate me which I appreciate!
This is a newer location, so their inventory is always growing. They may not have everything you need because they are semi-​newer but they are growing fast.
Their hours are a little difficult for me personally but if you plan ahead this may work for you. The only complaint I have is I tend to find products I like there and purchase and when I come back for refills they are sold out. When I ask if they are reordering they say yes, I come in time and time again and its not restocked. When I follow up they say they are reordering or placed an order but honestly it never comes. I think they may just confirm its ordered to please me in the time being but it just causes more frustration.
I still think this is the best and most organized nail supply on the North Side of Chicago.