Pinky’s Pro Nails

I am still on the search for a good nail salon in the area. Let me start of by saying this is a new ownership, and Pinky that is much raved in these reviews no longer works there. They took over sometime in Sept, and are (or were) giving away 10% off your service in their first month of ownership. This place is not fancy, in fact it is kind of dirty looking. Aside from the wall to wall thing my experience was like a C+. The lady was supper nice, but she kept asking me if «I want a flower, if I want eyebrow wax… etc» no, I told you I want a regular mani/​pedi. Looking on the wall of colors, there were a lot of no chip colors and brands, not so much for regular. I brought my own OPI color. My pedi was pretty basic, and the massage was awful. She basically was petting my legs, like come on and put some pressure in to it, massage is what I look forward to with pedis and I couldn’t wait for this to be over. The tools were not in «sterile process packaging» they were just sitting in a jar with liquid. I feel like now a days so many places get their sterile processed vs the old «jar of liquid» way. Like who knows, could that just be water in there? Gross. Then the mani, the water in the nasty bowl that she brought me was cold, and it had nasty flakes in it. I didn’t want to soak my nails in it. But before I had any time to say anything, she was cleaning my pedicure station so when she came back she took my hands out of the nasty cold water and got started. The mani/​pedi was ok, mani didn’t last a full week, and pedi lasted a little over 2 weeks, even considering I didn’t wear sandals all that much with the cooler weather. In the end they had me dry in an old school drying station, and there was no rapid dry spray or anything there. I will not be returning.

The last couple places I’ve gone to all used a tool to file nails– basically a Dremel, same as the PediPaw tool for dogs. Hate this! Went to Pinky’s today for 1^st time and (WOW!) they actually file by hand. Since I was a walk-​in, I had to wait a little but I was happy to know they do prioritize clients with appointments, as they should. Pinky and her staff are all very friendly, professional and efficient. There’s a wide selection of polishes and prices are reasonable. Overall, a great experience!

I had the best pedicure and manicure from julie. I had a great experience she was very detailed. I would highly recommend her. Plus you can drop of your car for a hand wash around the corner and get to treat yourself.

I’ve been going here for about a year and have never had a problem with any of the staff. If you want the best though, make an appointment to get in with Pinky. She takes the time to make sure your nails look their best! I wish I was able to make it there more often, but any vacations, holidays, weddings… I go to Pinky’s!

Great mani/​pedi!

I went here to get a mani/​pedi because my usual place was booked and I was in a bit of a crunch for time. I had someone who seemed to be less experienced, but was very polite and worked hard to do a good job. However, it was a slightly painful experience. The massages were too rough and it hurt when she clipped my skin. In addition, when I got the regular manicure on a Thursday, it had already chipped on numerous nails by that Saturday. I do realize that I did not get a no-​chip, but I’ve always had manicures that last for more than two days. Friendly staff and a great price, but I do not plan on returning.

I get all my waxing done at pinky’s. She is very thorough and it always looks great. They have put a lot of work into making the place look great. And they sell cute products like hand made purses.

I had a wonderful experience here
My friend and I got manicures and pedicures and was very pleased with the results
I would recommend this salon to others.

Great consistent service! Pinky is the best! Very accomadating when calling the same day for an appointment.

Will never go back to pinkys. My mani pedi ended up being a little more pricier than I anticipated, so I split what money I had left between the two girls that gave me there service. I came back to redeem myself because I ALWAYS tip 20% and was treating so disrespectfully from pinky herself. I asked her for a gel and no chip manicure. She proceeded to tell me that that was too expansive and I should do the basic. Excuse me? Too expansive? I held my cool after that but the whole time I was getting my nails done pinky «accidently» kept hitting my skin ! Ouch. I should have known not to get my eyebrows but
Once again was giving her the benefit of the doubt. My eye brows looked like drawn on crayon lines by the time she was done. I tipped 20% even though I felt a burden rather than a paying customer. Need your nails done? Go elsewhere. They’re rude here. .
I will never be back.

Top Service and Nail salon. I’ve gotten nails, threading and waxing done and will not go anywhere else! Pinky is amazing and sweet and I brought my Mother and Grandmother there for no chop manicures. My grandmother lives in Kentucky and still 6+months later says pinky did the best job she’s ever had and she might fly back up just for the nails!

I’m a person who regularly gets her nails done. I’ve been to different shops around and the area. This was not my first experience at Pinkys. I’ve visited when Lala was working and she was great! This time however it’s safe to say this was THE WORST FULL SET IVE EVER HAD. Just a bad experience and won’t be going back until the old staff returns. Ladies, I’d suggest you either go with someone that is experienced in that shop or go elsewhere because now I’m stuck with these ugly nails until I can get them fixed.

My friend suggested it and said she was the best. I usually almost always go to Wilmette to get my brows threaded but I was on a time crunch and sometimes I need places nearby. First time I went, this place wasn’t busy her husband asked me if I can come back in 15 mins to wait for pinky. I did. First time she did okay she charged me $ 22 for eyebrow threading. I guess since I had to keep asking her to fix this part and that part she charges extra for it to look good? Second time I went was the last and only time. I called ahead and made an appt… she took me in and said how busy she is and she’s just going to quickly touch up my brows. She was in a hurry, the thread keep breaking. I asked her if she can tweeze all the black dots she left behind and she said no I can’t do that with all these ppl here. Charged me $ 16. Its $ 5-​$ 10 everywhere you go… I texted my friend and said what «perfection» is she all about.
Go see Alex and Jerry’s Barber Shop in Wilmette if you ever want perfect brows ALL THE TIME. Your price won’t change he’s consistent on everything and every visit.

Decent service depending on who you get. Pedicures are always good but manicures can be all over the place depending on who does them. They make it a little uncomfortable to go there because they all talk to each other and laugh constantly but don’t include the customers in their conversations so it’s kind of awkward. The really young girl with the dyed brown hair had a really hard time focusing on the task at hand and often forgets what she is doing and stops all together to look at something that caught her eye. I wouldn’t use her. Also, it says walk ins welcome but they made two comments about me not making an appointment which made me want to leave. It was like they didn’t want my business. Replace your sign with appointments required please!

Small, family owner business. They do a great job but they only have 2 – 3 technicians, which makes for a wait almost every time. Pinky, the owner, is the best but you should make an appointment for her.

Called to make immediate appointment and they were accommodating! Clean salon, friendly staff. Annie was my technician; during our conversation she informed me she had recently completed her training at CLC Tech Campus. She did a very nice job. Another happy client left and returned with ice cream shakes for the staff which was a wonderful way to show her appreciation for the service she received. I will be back! : —

Sucks I have to only give it two stars but maybe if I would have gotten helped and got the chance to get my nails done I could leave a better review. I was a walk in a few weeks ago and after waiting almost 10
Min I was acknowledged finally and told they were booked for the day. Now normally I could call for an appointment but they state «Walk in’s welcome» obviously not. Maybe they should change their signage or website to reflect this. Unfortunately they lost a potential new client who typically likes to spend quite a bit on my nails but apparently it doesn’t matter. Oh the gentleman who turned me away, was most deff NOT a gentleman. I will have to recommend ppl to not go here as a spur of the moment luxury.

I NEVER CHEAT ON PINKY! If my eyebrows are messed up, I can only trust Pinky with them. If I need my nails done, I only trust her and her staff. They are so welcoming & friendly. They come up with the greatest nail ideas for proms, homecomings, special events, etc. Love Pinky and her staff.

It’s always hard to find a great nail salon that’s consistent. This nail salon is amazing! Pinky is the best! She takes her time to make sure her work is immaculate, which it always is! Everyone is so friendly and nice! The price for the variety of services offered are definitely amazing, no place around the area can beat, let alone match the service you get here!
If I could give this amazing nail salon more stars, I’d give them a million!!!

I only go here for my nails !
It’s a cute place in a Third Lake that’s clean, affordable, and you can’t beat the service !!
My nails always look top notch and the manicure lasts up to two weeks for me and I don’t do no chip.
I take my 6yo son here as well. He loves it.
Amanda and Pinky are phenomenal!