Ashlan Nicole Nails Spa - Carpentersville, Illinois

Melissa D.

I came here for the first time. They were very friendly and accommodating when I arrived. I scheduled a pedicure and a full set. The lady that provided the pedicure was nice, but she worked in a hurry and with little effort. She barely scrubbed my feet or cleaned my nails, and her massage lasted like 2 minutes. She took a very long time painting my toe nails and the result was very sloppy. Also, I wasn’t even out of the chair before she started spraying bleach and strong cleaning chemicals. That can be dangerous, toxic, and unhealthy for many clients.

A second lady did my full set and struggled extensively to shape my nails. I asked for one shape and she gave me another. I politely pointed out a few times that the shapes and lengths across nails and both hands didn’t match. She would “fix them” by lightly filing the sides and then kept going. I had to get some nails completely taken off and re-dipped. She said to the manager, “she is very picky”, in front of me, which was very unprofessional. She somehow expected me to accept some tilted and uneven dorito-shaped nails without complaining. The manager had to fix them for her. Overall, very little dip powder was used and my nails look flat from the side.

The lady also struggled to properly due a classic french. The manager came and took over the french, I showed her a picture of a classic french, and she told me, after a few tries, to not expect perfection because it was being done freehanded. At that point, her tone of voice changed to cold and unwelcoming. She was using a very bulky nail brush with damaged bristles sticking out, which obviously caused issues with precision and neatness. When she was done and added the final step, cuticle oil, I noticed that my fingers were smudged with dried nail polish.

I felt like they expected me, a new client who was going to pay over $100 in services, to accept mediocrity, and when I didn’t, I got labeled as “too picky” and treated like a problem. I was there for over 3 hours. Pictures say more than words.

Roshani P.

Have been in search of a great salon since I moved to the area in 2015! I had actually given up hope after a few bad experiences with some other local salons in the area, that I went back to doing my own. Finally, my friend found this gem in July, I will not go anywhere else!

The owner Ann, and her team are amazing. Always super friendly, the salon is extremely clean and doesn’t have that salon smell, and most of all their work is quality! I’ve worked with Ann, Tom and Tony. Their work is excellent across the board.

These are my real nails, with dip powder done. They always make them nice and sleek, never bulky which is super key when they’re this long! My friend gets no chip here and hers look equally fabulous.

Walk-ins are welcome but I usually make an appointment, I think it’s courteous and professional. (IMO)

Check them out if you’re in search of a good quality salon!

*****UPDATE!!!*****

Still the BEST salon in the area! Lots of new dip colors in stock! Staff has grown significantly too, so happy to have this salon so close!! Added more photos, always an amazing job!!

Magdalena F.

Normally I don’t leave reviews but this place is well worth it! I come here to get my dip manicure and the nails always last well into 4 weeks without a single problem! They are so durable!!! And I’m extremely rough on my hands, (more than the average woman) and my dip nails last!
You just have to give this place a try for yourself! Otherwise you’ll never know! 🙂

Bridget L.

This was the only salon open on Sunday by me and it was the only day I’d be able to have to myself. I came in for dipped nails and a pedicure, The women were friendly and made sure I was being taken care of! Tom did a great job on my nails and took his time with the detail (even pass closing time) I overall received awesome service and will be coming back soon😊

Evelisse N.

I have been going to this nail salon for about 6 months now. I absolutely love my nail tech. She’s really down to earth and sweet. We spark great conversation. She has the ability to figure if something doesn’t work for you, what will. I’m glad I was referred to her. Too many unpleasant experiences in the past, that it’s nice to finally be at a place that works for me. Definitely the place to be.

Courtney C.

Ashlan Nails has become my favorite nail salon! I’ve been getting my nails done for years and I will say they are the best I’ve ever had! Very caring and attentive and great with appointments which is a huge plus in my book! If I could give more than 4 stars I would💅💜😀

Jeremy V.

This was my first time getting acrylic nails done at a nail salon and not by my friend, and I am beyond pleased! I walked in with short, stubby nails and came out with a STUNNING set of acrylics. As someone with social anxiety, the people and atmosphere of the salon made me feel totally comfortable! They took their cleanliness seriously, which is a must for me. I honestly couldn’t be happier with my experience at Ashlan Nicole Nails Spa and can’t wait for my next appointment (:

Presley R.

Went in last week for a no chip manicure. I get these every other week, but this was my first time getting one here. My cuticles were butchered on a few fingers while also leaving a lot of dead skin behind.
The worst part though is my thumb nail was filed harshly until my finger was sliced open and bleeding which was totally ignored. The thumb is infected and puss is coming from my cuticle and the finger has been in nonstop pain. Would not go back here if I was paid to.