Nails Alert

I have come here a few times before to get a no chip color on my natural nails and it has turned out pretty good.
A few days ago I went in to get a full set with white tips. I paid $ 45 and was pretty disappointed. First, I like my nails relatively short. I do a lot of typing and writing at work and I need them short so I can work quickly. When the guy asked how long I wanted my nails I said «Very short, even with my fingertips.» He clipped the tips and they were still laughably long so I asked that he go over them again, making them SHORT this time.” He clipped the tips only the teensiest bit. They were still way too long (see picture) I gave up and made a mental note to file them when I got home.
Then, when doing the white tips, he only put a thin line of white on the very edges of my already too-​long nails. You can literally see where the fake tip was stuck onto my nails and not covered with the white gel polish (see photo). It looks very unnatural and it resulted in me not being able to trim my nails to an acceptable length because there would be no white tips at all! I have been getting my nails done since high school and this is probably the worst I’ve ever had. As soon as I left the shop, I couldn’t wait to soak them off.

Always pleased when I walk out of here wait is never that long, staff is great and they have a bunch of colors to pick from. I always let Kris do my nails she’s awesome and my no chip always last

They do amazing eyelash extensions! I have been several times as a walk in and have only been turned away one time and told to come back at a later time (just a couple hours later). Good parking in the middle of Chicago too!

Love Nails Alert! I Wont Go Anywhere Else; Everybody In Here Is Good But My Favs Are Mimi, Tenni And Andy. They Have A Nice Selection Of Colors And Everybody Is So Friendly! All Of My Friends/​Family That I Have Referred To Go Here Love As Well. If Your Looking For A New Nail Spot I Would Definitely Recommend Nails Alert!

I haven’t checked in every single time, but in the past two years, I’ve easily been here 20+ times.
I always request Mimi, but can’t always get her. So why do I keep going? Because they are ALL EXCELLENT nail techs! I just think Mimi is my best friend — lol! The customer service, attention to detail, cleanliness, and ambiance is great. I feel like I belong. Oh my god I’m such a girl, but really. Some of us are looking to feel welcome when we frequent a place. I always feel welcome.
I have gotten many fills for the powder gel nails, pedicures, shellack, eyelashes, facial waxing, and rebuilding a half-​toenail back to a full toenail with powder gel. (That still amazes me.)
The $ 50 Nails Alert pedicure is a very relaxing, spa-​like experience. I almost feel guilty at how well they treat me with those. lol
I haven’t been unhappy with their service, even once. They are perfectionists, fast, professional, and affordable.
I have recommended many friends here. They really are top notch. I would be there more if I hadn’t moved two hours from them. :(

Live close by and am thrilled that they opened a few years back and I go for a spa manipedi as often as possible. Tenne is a miracle worker and has tamed my ingrown toe nails that plagued me for years. And yes love the massage chairs and have brought my young daughter there several times so she can see how this tomboy how to take care of her hands and feet. If they r not working on clients they are constantly cleaning and sanitizing and they will definitely have my business. I have referred other people and they have also taken very good care of them as well.

Third time here and must give a shout out to Mimi. I love a place where I don’t have to do much thinking. She knows what I like and I give her space to be creative. She’s friendly, lovely to chat with and in high demand each time I go. I love I’m able to make appts and very appreciative when I walk in and am still seen by her. Massages are amazing… Very thankful for my time out time at this nail salon.

I don’t even live in Chicago, or Illinois even, but I come every 2 weeks-​ish, and I wait to do my nails here instead of somewhere closer to me! They are unbelievably amazing. Tenni and Andy are who I always ask for, but I’ve seen others work and they are great! Great service, quick with great quality. Tenni is adorable, Andy is great company while doing nails. I don’t base my opinion on if the nails tech talk to you or not but its nice to be able to have a conversation while sitting there for so long. They do a wonderful job, I would 100% recommend.

After searching Chicago for a nail tech, I am so glad I found Tenni at Nails Alert. In my opinion she’s the absolute best! I’ve been wearing gel Nails for years and she does them so well. She always helps me choose a color when I am indecisive and her hand painted designs are gorgeous. She does the nails in a way that they are never too thick and they always look very natural. Her pedicures are heavenly, sometimes I’ll splurge on the more expensive pedicure and its totally worth it for a heated neck pillow and extra long scrub and massage. Tenni is a sweetheart and I always look forward to our appointments. As a hairdresser, my hands are always around peoples faces and I get so many compliments from my clients. The nail salon is clean and also has a free parking lot.

I went in for the first time 2 days ago, and Tenni was THE best. She did my nails perfectly, she was really helpful and always ensured I was comfortable. She was really funny and we had an awesome conversation. Will definitely go back!

FUNGAL INFECTION ALERT!!! Chose Nails Alert for my daughter’s mani-​pedi for prom as it is conveniently located in my neighborhood and we had been there once before. Our nail tech was courteous, friendly and was helpful in making suggestions. She did a great job of painting embellishments in silver over the base color to compliment the beaded/​gem-​stoned bodice of the gown. Unfortunately, 3 weeks later, my daughter started complaining of intense pain on her big toe when wearing shoes. Upon removing the polish, we discovered that she had developed a fungal infection and every nail was affected. Her fingernails were fine, but a mani would require soaking in a different bowl. As fungal infections are tenacious and can be extremely difficult to eradicate, we won’t be returning to this salon.

They alerted my nails into looking good

My daughter goes here and I thought I’d try it even though it’s $ 10 more than my favorite place Dan Bee Salon. I though I’d have a relaxing experience instead I felt rushed and hurried although the place wasn’t busy. My tech rude and sarcastic. I felt I couldn’t ask him anything or say anything to him without feeling tension. It was an unpleasant stressful mani/​pedi

I have been a customer for roughly 7 months. I started coming here out of convenience because my old nail salon was in the Gold Coast area. I can honestly say that coming here has been a life changer. They do a quality job and are reasonably priced. They offer a frequent customer reward card where you get a discount after so many visits. They have a clean facility and use sanitized tools for each customer. The customer service is great. I usually get pedicures and No Chip manicures, which lasts longer than 3 weeks. When I set appointments they are good about keeping them. They have a great selection of colors for regular and no chip polish. Lisa and Tina are my go to aestheticians.

My only complaint: cleanliness and sanitation. They pretend to sanitize all of their nail tools but they simply spray most of them down, wipe with a cloth and reuse by putting it back into an open sanitation bag. I noticed that when the technician started she emptied the utensils out from a blue and white serialization bag, but the bag was open on one end. It’s a slide of the hand thing to make you think they are truly clean when they are not.
With that said, they do a good job on your nails 80% of the time. They are fast and through. There needs to be more ventilation in the place because the fumes will give most people a headache.
Overall, I don’t think I’ll be back.

Pros/​they do really good nails. The work is clean and pretty. I also get my brows done there regularly and am usually satisfied.
Cons: twice now I’ve been there and have suspected discrepancies with the price they’ve charged. The price quoted for brow waxes is 8 dollars, but I went there once and was charged 9, then I went back today and was told 8 again. Also, I got gel full sets today and was told it cost 40 dollars, even tho it said 38 on the price list at the front desk. When I pointed this out to the person who did my nails she started talking in circles trying to explain the discrepancy… and still didn’t manage to come up with a sensible explanation. I think that’s shady. Are the workers just trying to grab a couple dollars extra, at the expensive of your customers trust?

I can’t believe I haven’t written a review for them yet! I have been going to Nails Alert since they opened, for manicure/​pedicure and have always been very happy with the results!
Everyone is very friendly and always accommodating. Prices are very reasonable.
While I usually make appointments with Liz, I have not had a bad experience with any of the other nail techs, and I have been to almost all of them at some point!
Liz has done amazing nails for me from basic manicures to my super cute disney nails that I got a ton of compliments on when visiting Walt Disney World!
Clean, affordable, friendly, lots of FREE parking and great service — I won’t go any where else!

Location: Small outdoor shopping center. You have Chipolte next door, Jewel, Chase Bank and several other stores all conveniently located in the same shopping center! AMPLE, FREE parking (parking lot)!
Shop: Waiting area. Doesn’t really have one. With just a few seats in the front (upon entering shop). Quite honestly, it isn’t rather welcoming at all. I’m so use to entering a nail salon with a cozy seating area, with a few friendly amenities. Alert Nails definitely lacked in this area. Nonetheless, the shop itself is rather long, with high ceilings and a rather «interesting» décor. Did I mention its pretty clean? Because we all know that’s important!
Reviews on Unilocal: I selected this shop based on reviews and location. After reading reviews, and stumbling upon the name Liz numerous times, it was a no brainer that my mani/​pedi had to be booked with her.
Liz, was super friendly, professional, sweet and great at what she does! She took her time (was not SLOW by any means) but actually took her time, w/​o rushing during my mani/​pedi. There is nothing worse than making an appointment, paying for services, yet getting rushed throughout what’s suppose to be a relaxing/​enjoyable time. You not only want to enjoy the «pampering» but want excellent results as well! I am happy to say i received both from Liz!!! Liz if you’re reading this thank you! I’ve received tons of compliments on my mani/​pedi and my husband loves it!
Def, would recommend, and suggest you make that appointment with Liz, who by the way, is Latina (Mexican) to my surprise!!! Muchas gracias Liz!
(I got: No Chip and Pedi. Price for both: $ 58.00)

Ruby made me feel so wellcome while doing my none chip… …Nails alert…

This place is OK! I started going to them when they first opened. The very first experiences were ok, the nail techs seemed some what inexperienced and the end result was ok also. The staff is very friendly and always very accomodating. They have a variety of colors and brands to choose from. Ruby is such a sweet heart and her work has greatly improved over time. They also have a discount if you do cash which always is a plus because hey, who wouldnt want to save a few bucks. They are open late which is another plus. They just started doing nail art and progressively add new things to their «menu». I am still on the search for a place that will give me the «OMG» experience. If ever in the area and in need of a place that will give you a quick fix this is the place to go.