Tran Nails

Amazing place for pedicures. It has great service. Very clean. The staff is very nice and professional. Many options. Ask for Ocean he’s my favorite :).

I got great pedis both times I was here. Although, the first time you go, you can join their text program and get a $ 10 gift certificate. The signage about it is unclear though that you need to ASK for the gift certificate on your first visit and then you can APPLY the gift certificate on a later visit. Kind of irritating. Oh well.

Terrible! Went in for a pedicure with my girlfriend today. They never asked which pedicure we wanted, and were given just the standard. We were going to get the deluxe and spend twice the amount as the standard. Someone needs to learn how to talk to customers there.
Furthermore, my pedicure started 15 minutes after the girlfriends, yet ended at the same time. That is completely ridiculous.
Products seemed cheap compared to other places, service felt rushed, and we didn’t even get what we originally wanted. We won’t be wasting our time going back here.

The mani and pedi were average, not great. I had a 20% off coupon that I had taken a picture of I showed to them and they wouldn’t accept it. I do this all the time because I don’t like carrying around a bunch of coupons. This is the only time it was denied. I won’t be back

Loved the first impression upon walking in to the salon. Everything was nice and clean. Pedicure was amazing! My nails are the best I have had in a very long time. I used to go to Luxury not any longer! I found my new home. My gel nails look amazing! and its been 2 ½ weeks and I still don’t see the outgrowth that I did at the last place that I had been going for years. Thank you.

This is the best place in Elmhurst! Relaxing, clean, and well staffed. I can always get an appointment or pop in for a quick polish change. I get my nails done here almost every week and I am always happy with my service! Love Tran Nails!

So disappointed in such a gorgeous nail salon ! For a Chinese nail salon, it is beautiful and very clean. The problem isn’t with the salon or the relaxing massages. The issues I have is with the technicians.
At first his place was packed with people. That’s what sparked my interest. I walked in the nail salon when new and said I have to come here. Now it’s a ghost town and I see why.
My first experience was okay. I noticed my nails were a bit crooked. I overlooked that and came a bunch more times. My nails were always so crooked that I started bringing my own Polish incase I have to fix it at home. 3 times ago I told the girl my nails were extremely crooked (in a nice way) and she started rattling off in Chinese to the other tech. Soooooooooo disappointed that a lovely place like this will hold up to the talking in another language in the Asian nail salon which everyone speaks of. She didn’t even use a primer on my nails like they usually do before applying base coat and 2 days later the polish peeled off.
2 trips ago, I got a mani pedi. I got home and my toes were on such extreme angles. I caught the guy doing my filing on my finger nails so fast not even checking his work just taking a few swoops on each nail with the file leaving a complete mess. I asked him to please straighten them out and at least he didn’t give me an attitude but he did say that it was his first day and he didn’t k ow who the manager is that he just walked in with a friend and started working after being hired over the phone ???
I got home and had to clip all my toe nails to make them look normal. This last time was pretty crappie as well. I got a mani. Worst mani yet.
So being prepared to have my nails uneven, this time I decided to cut and file my own nails before coming in ! Good thing I did because the guy I got SUCKED. They came and had me soak first. (Not knowing I already filed my nails) then the guy comes and BARELY pushes back my cuticles. Put it in this way it was like I didn’t know what to expect and he was tricking me into thinking he was doing my cuticles. I asked him to please do it better. Anyways he never even got a nail file out !!! I am so sick of paying for services and not getting what I paid for. So he did most of the cuticle with the nippers. I had him go back to a few nails that had massive cuticles and had him attempt to fix. Then the polish drama started. Since my cuticles looked so bad still he couldn’t get the polish to look straight.
The middle finger was so terrible looking. Terrible. I asked him to fix and he got a brush out and tried cleaning it up. It looked worse. Then he had the polish going again over the wet top coat. It looked terrible and I told him you think this is okay ???
He started yelling at his friend in Chinese and they were apparently talking crap. His friend was servicing my boyfriend who had the worst manicure ever. His nails were so short and uneven. There were little points by the finger from cutting be it not all the way across. His nails were so short and she broke some skin and she started buffing them so hard core his nails were paper thin. His nails had a yellow tint when we left. He is in so much pain today and yesterday. We spoke to the manager and all she said was she would fix them. He said no thanks it’s all off and there’s nothing to fix. She didn’t even offer a refund or another manicure when he felt better.
My polish looked like a Child painted them. I went to ulta to buy the polish to come home and redo them myself since we have a special occasion and even the girl said where did you go ??? She even said my nails looked ridiculous be we should go back.
I’m not wasting my time.
They don’t care
Most of the techs don’t even understand any words beyond basic English words
They talk in Chinese and you can tell they are talking about you
I thought this place was different but after shelling out hundreds of dollars (we went for bi weekly mani pedis) and having to file my own nails, leaving Unsatisfied, having crooked toes, I am so done with this place.
Sadly.
It was so pretty but in the end they uphold the standards of an Asian nail place who gets you in and out and cares about how many and not how good. They need to learn English. They need to stop talking Chinese in front of customers. Especially when something is going wrong with the service.
I wish they didn’t screw me up too many times. I just can’t anymore. The manager didn’t care and the techs were so pissed when they didn’t get tips. Not my
Problem. I am mad I got ripped off so many times. Going to a pretty place like that I should leave satisfied.

I really liked this place when I first came here. But lately I’m having second thoughts and considering finding a new place.
My only concern is that the person at the front desk, his name is Ocean, has become rude and inpatient.
I don’t know if he’s stressed or overworked.
But he doesn’t greet you at all. He’s short, rude and direct. He’s also, unfortunately, done my nails and he grabs your hands and feet and just throws them forcibly from one place to another. He presses so hard on my nails that it hurts and when I say something he laughs sarcastically and scolds that I should have said something. (I did say something. Maybe he should of warned me that he aims to injure.)
I’ll come back one more time and if I get him as my nail tech I’ll refuse.
But, if he’s rude again I’m done with this spot.
Everyone else is great here.
But you have to deal with Ocean on the phone and at the front desk when you come in.
I come here to get my nails done in a RELAXING atmosphere. Not to be stressed out with rude, unwelcoming, bad behavior.

This is the worst. I have been a few times cause it’s close. The pedicure was so rough that my feet literally hurt for 2 days after. Then I went for my nails and every nail was a different length and thickness. I wasted so much money. This past Wednesday I went in for pink and whites he told me no one was there that knew how to do them. To make an appointment and tomorrow they would have someone. Made the appointment went in wanted an hour and person still didn’t show up. I will not go back

Both times I have been here I have been extremely disappointed with the service. The nail techs are constantly getting up from their clients and try to service two clients at once. The manicure itself wasn’t great either, uneven polishing. This place is very understaffed and tries to take on too many customers at once. They do offer cheap prices but you get what you pay for here.
I will not be returning.

First time here and the thin 24y, he has a name plate reads Jacky, he definitely turned around our earlier bad experience into a great one. Very attentive while giving me a pedicure and very friendly. He did everything right! Thank you buddy we will definitely be coming back soon.

So I’ve been here before and they had a 30 minute wait so I left was there again today and no wait also my acrylic fill looked good what I wasn’t happy about was that my fill took waay too long longer than I’ve ever experienced anywhere else overall this place looks clean and big and new just go when you have no where else to be.

Feeling unsatisfied and rushed with every Pedi I’ve encountered at multiple salons, I came across Tran by a review from a fellow Unilocaler and based on pictures alone, I immediately knew I had to make an apt.
I would have never known it existed. Located in the strip mall by XSport Fitness smack on the corner of North & 83, next to the newly opened Smallcakes Cupcakery. The mall itself is a pain in the ass to enter. I made a u-​turn at the light on 83S & North (this is a no-​no) but once your in, you’ll find plenty of parking.
This salon is such a sight for sore eyes! (Both literally & figuratively) Baroque inspired décor throughout. Your eyes are instantly drawn to the artistic ceiling and you can’t help but want to gaze… endless romantic chandeliers hanging from above… it all felt so calming…
Walking in, I immediately sensed a professional vibe. Ultra spacious. They have over 20 Pedi chairs located in back, front area has ample stations for nails.
No workers yelling from the back asking ‘what you need’ upon arriving or shouting out orders to other workers. No polish stains on stations. No bulbs out at the drying area (complete with the fanciest, most comfy chairs…).
You walk up to a large front desk, where your greeted by friendly girls. Very polished atmosphere (no pun intended) and clean.
I was gifted a service here for Valentine’s Day and loved that I almost had the salon all to myself after calling in for an apt. A few customers, but I blame that on the snowy weather.
They offer 5 different Pedicures. Basic spa $ 27 with most expensive being the VIP (15 min. massage — I say go for it) $ 50. At any salon I’ve been to, basic’s start at $ 25, so a few $‘s more isn’t a big deal, at least not here. I’ve had hot stone pedi’s before & decided to go with it. Hot Stone $ 38, which as you might have guessed is the basic using hot stones to deeply massage your feet and calves. And no, the massages here are NOT super fast or light.
They actually use a timer when massaging you. Roughly 9 – 10 min for the Hot Stone. Basic pedi usually lasts about 6 – 7 min. I’m ALL about the massage and Candy did not disappoint. Between the soft music playing and her hands firmly pressing on my skin in precise movements, I almost fell asleep.
It was better than a back rub.
The Honey spa includes a paraffin wax, no stones. ($ 40). Would be nice if they offered some services a la carte… either way, I was in pedicure bliss. It was the best pedi I’ve had in a LONG time and now my new spot. The body/​hand lotion — Olive smelled so nice. You can purchase along with different scents like Lavender (Ahhhh, love the smell of lavender too).
After talking with Candy I found out they do ALOT of parties here. bridal, etc.
Not surprised as its a perfect layout /​space for it. Tons of no-​chip and polish colors to choose from. They offer waxing services as well.
I’m just hoping this salon doesn’t get too popular. It’s twice the size of Luxury Nails (that place is always packed and even w/​an apt, I end up waiting). I’ll stick with Cyndi Nails for nails as she always does an amazing job, but for Pedi’s, I’m in love with Tran.
If only they included a glass of Champagne with every Pedi… I might go weekly then.
Tran is pricier than your average salon by a few dollars, but its also not average.
When you need to find that perfect pampering gift, this is an excellent choice.

I don’t really get manicures that often, but the time I came to get one here for a job interview, I was very impressed. It is very clean and beautiful, the interior, and the atmosphere is peaceful. The service was bland, but that is fine. The manicure itself was great. The woman who did mine took her time, I could tell she cared about quality and detail. Afterwords, the manicure lasted several weeks before chipping. Impressed! I hope to go back again in the future.

I love this place! Every time I get what I want. Highly recommendation for all of you!

WORST manicure i’ve ever had.
i came in 45 minutes before close and asked if they had time to do a no-​chip. their answer should have been «no, but we can make you an appointment for tomorrow.» because what i received was absolutely terrible.
when i sat down, it was explained to me that they usually soak off the previous no-​chip, but they were going to use the machine to basically sand off my nail polish instead. «because we close at 8.» but they promised it wouldn’t harm my nails. should have walked out then.
he starts doing it and is sanding down my nails so thin that it is actually painful because the heat from the friction of the tool is getting to my fingers. every time i flinch he pauses, and asks if it hurts. when i say yes, he presses down on my nail with his finger, as if that would fix the problem…
all my polish got sanded off, and I got sent to a different tech, a female. i was allowed to soak my fingers for all of 20 seconds, and then my cuticles were ripped off. TWO fingers were bleeding before i went to wash my hands.
washed them and got such a rush job that i have polish outside of my nail on 4 fingers of my right hand and 3 of my left hand. (see photos)
my nail tech went and put her coat on DURING my manicure so that when i walked out the door at 8:04 (FOUR MINUTES AFTER CLOSE. FOUR. NOT LIKE IT WAS 20 MINUTES LATE) she was RIGHT behind me.
that was the worst, most rushed, and rudest experience i’ve ever had at a salon.
definitely will not be using my «buy 9 get one free» card on any future no-​chips.
AWFUL.

Review Update!!!
Yes they had friendly staff, beautiful décor, and were clean. I was satisfied with my full set acrylic, but after the 3^rd day the nails started to chip and didn’t even last a week before they started to come off. The young man who started on my nails was a bit rough on my hands but the lady who finished was very delicate and finished my nails very nicely. But like I said, they didn’t last a week on (which usually in other places they last over 3 weeks), and I’m not the type to be doing dishes and other heavy duty hand work. I would definitely not come here again

The new manicures I got started to fall off after a day and Frankly I was very disappointed. My pedicure didn’t stay very long too. Compared to my other nail salons, theirs stayed on much longer.
I’m picky when it comes to my nails and after reading the Unilocal reviews I wanted to try. But the result is disappointing.
The salon is Huge but the nail color selections are very small. There’s too many pedicure chairs and manicure table I think. It’s suffocating when there’s too many.

This is a hidden gem! I am very, very, very picky regarding nail salons. This one I was very surprised to find last Saturday. As much as I love it the only reason for the 4 star is the extra services that would take it over the edge, 1. Offer people a drink while there. It doesn’t take to much money to have bottled water, tea and or coffee. There are places with same to lower prices that even offer wines. 2. The after service after while you are drying or if you paid while drying. Some people got cards for discount when they come back others didn’t. And don’t leave us hanging or even say goodbye when the majority of the staff is sitting around at the desks on their phones.
Now the service was good. They do time the service like the massage which was good because you know what you are getting. I didn’t like that the guy I had washed his hands and equipment in the water then asked me to put my feet in there. He did take his time and it was the best apply of color. His massage was a bit rough but my feet loved it. Again being picky I would have loved to have more massage on my calf like I saw others doing.
Will I go back — — YES

Spacious, clean nail salon! Exceptional customer service. I called at 6:20pm on a Saturday night to see if I could come in for mani/​pedi. Not only did they get me in but they also did my fingers and toes at the same time! Arm rub/​leg rub at the same time was so relaxing!
It was like a good actual massage! Not just some weird arm petting for like 30 seconds that some salons try to pass off as a massage. Yuck. This was a few minutes of serious massage. Ahhhhh (close eyes… Relax). Thank you Sam and Vivian! The warm towel wraps were nice too.
Good selection of colors and lots of manicure/​pedicure stations. Maybe 16 or 18 of each. Great place for a bridal party! Impressed with the cleanliness here. As far as price goes, it is $ 27 for a basic pedicure and $ 38 for a hot stone pedicure.