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Best nail salons in the West Loop, Chicago
The West Loop has roughly twenty nail salons, from appointment-only Japanese-gel studios to early-opening neighborhood shops. Below is the full set, grouped by format, with a comparison of specialties and hours read from each salon's own site — where a salon publishes nothing, the table says so. Every pick links to its full business page.
Every salon with a published menu, compared
Specialties and hours from each salon's own site or booking page; salons with no operator web presence appear in the lists above without a row.
| Name | Specialties | Hours (their site) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am Nail Care 1004 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60607 | manicures · pedicures | Not published | Opens at 7 AM on weekdays (the name is literal) |
| Allure Nail Spa Selina INC. 915 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607 | manicures · pedicures · gel & acrylic extensions · waxing | Monday-Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm | Not published |
| High Society Nails 1044 W Fulton Market Ste 1, Chicago, IL, 60607 | gel-x extensions · hard gel · russian manicure · japanese gel · acrylics | Mon-Sat 9am-6pm | Formerly operated as The Nails Spot |
| J Salon and Spa 39-41 N Morgan St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607 | russian manicure · dry pedicure · gel extensions | Not published | Deliberately narrow menu — nails only, three services: Russian manicure, dry pedicure, and gel extensions |
| Jewel Nail Spa on Adams 838 W Adams St First 1, Chicago, IL, 60607 | manicures · pedicures · waxing · chair massage | Mon-Fri 10:00am - 08:00pm; Sat 10:00am - 07:00pm; Sun 10:00am - 06:00pm | Not published |
| Love You Nail Salon 180 N Jefferson St S, Chicago, IL, 60661 | russian gel manicure · gel extensions · manicures · pedicures · nail art | Mon-Sat 9AM - 9PM; Sun 9AM - 7PM | Five Chicago locations |
| Madelyn Chicago Nail Spa 500 W Madison St 2nd C-003, Chicago, IL, 60661 | manicures · pedicures · gel · dip powder · acrylics | Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sun: Closed | Hidden on the 2nd-floor concourse (suite C003) of 500 W Madison — the Accenture Tower above Ogilvie Transportation Center |
| Mon Cheri Chitown 845 W Monroe St 1 1b, Chicago, IL, 60607 | e-file manicures · pedicures · gel polish · extensions · nail art | Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Specializes in dry E-file manicures |
| Nailacarte 1023 W Madison St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607 | manicures · pedicures · nail art · builder gel · acrylics | Not published | Five-location Chicago mini-chain |
| Saltmara West Loop 1115 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607 | manicures · pedicures · gel polish · nail art | Monday-Sunday 10am-8pm | Three-location Chicago group (West Loop, Wicker Park, South Loop) with a nail-salon membership program |
| Sparkle Nail Salon 117 N Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661 | pedicures · natural nails · nail extensions · hard gel · nail art | Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sun Closed | Asian-owned salon steps from Ogilvie/Union Station |
| Tips 312 1641 W Ogden Ave Store Front, Chicago, IL, 60612 | manicures · pedicures · acrylics · nail art · press-on nails | Mon: Closed for events; Tue: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Wed-Sat: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm; Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Runs a Summer Nail Camp for kids ages 10-13 and 'Sip and Tip' events |
| Tokyo Nails 215 N Aberdeen St 1 B2, Chicago, IL, 60607 | japanese gel · gel-x · russian manicure · nail art | Not published | Appointment-only studio founded in 2018 by sisters |
Read from each salon's own site on 2026-08-03. "Not published" means the salon doesn't state it — call to confirm.
Specialty and boutique studios
Structured gel, Russian manicures, and appointment-first studios.
- High Society Nails Open now High Society Nails in Fulton Market — Gel-X extensions, hard gel, Russian and Japanese gel, dip powder, and nail art. Formerly operated as The Nails Spot. Mon–Sat 9 am–6 pm.1044 W Fulton Market Ste 1, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- Tokyo Nails Open now Appointment-only studio on North Aberdeen founded by two sisters in 2018 — Japanese gel, Gel-X, Russian manicures, and nail art, with manicures pitched to last three to four weeks.215 N Aberdeen St 1 B2, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- J Salon and Spa Open now J Salon on North Morgan keeps a deliberately narrow menu — exactly three services: Russian manicure, dry pedicure, and gel extensions.39-41 N Morgan St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- Mon Cheri Chitown Open now Mon Cheri Chitown on West Monroe — dry e-file manicures, gel, extensions, and nail art; featured on ABC7 News. Mon–Sat 9 am–9 pm, Sun 11 am–7 pm.845 W Monroe St 1 1b, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- Nailacarte NAILàCARTE on West Madison — à-la-carte manicures, builder gel, acrylics, and men's services from a five-location Chicago mini-chain; every pedicure uses a new disposable liner.1023 W Madison St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
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Full-service salons
Bigger menus — nails plus waxing, lashes, or massage add-ons.
- Saltmara West Loop Open now SALT / MARA on West Van Buren — manicures, pedicures, gel, and nail art from a three-location Chicago group with a salon membership program. Open daily 10 am–8 pm.1115 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- Love You Nail Salon Open now Love You Nail Salon's Downtown branch at 180 N Jefferson — Russian gel manicures, gel extensions, and nail art. Mon–Sat 9 am–9 pm, Sun 9 am–7 pm.180 N Jefferson St S, Chicago, IL, 60661 Call
- Love You Nail Salon (West Loop) Open now Love You Nail Salon's West Loop shop at 118 N Halsted — same female-founded Chicago group, with Russian gel services, kids' mani-pedis, and eco-safe, cruelty-free products.118 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60661 Call
- Jewel Nail Spa on Adams Open now Jewel Nail Spa on West Adams — manicures, pedicures, waxing, and chair massage. Open seven days, to 8 pm on weeknights.838 W Adams St First 1, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- Allure Nail Spa Selina INC. Open now Allure Nail Spa on West Washington — manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic extensions, and waxing, open seven days.915 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
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- West Loop Nail Spa Open now West Loop Nails Spa on North Halsted — established 2010, one of the longer-running nail salons in the neighborhood.212 N Halsted St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661 Call
- 7am Nail Care Open now 7AM Nail Care on West Monroe — the name is literal: doors open at 7 am on weekdays. A fume-free salon with no acrylic dust and jet-less pedicure bowls.1004 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60607 Call
- Greek Town Nails Neighborhood nail salon on South Halsted in Greektown.307 S Halsted St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661 Call
At the train stations
For commuters — salons inside or steps from Ogilvie and Union Station.
- Madelyn Chicago Nail Spa Open now Hidden on the 2nd-floor concourse of 500 W Madison — the Accenture Tower above Ogilvie Transportation Center, near Track 4. Recently reopened under new management; manicures through hard gel and builder gel. Mon–Sat 10 am–7 pm.500 W Madison St 2nd C-003, Chicago, IL, 60661 Call
- Sparkle Nail Salon Open now Sparkle Nail Salon on North Clinton, steps from Ogilvie and Union Station — pedicures, natural nails, extensions, hard gel, and nail art. Mon–Fri 9 am–7 pm, Sat 9 am–4 pm.117 N Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661 Call
Near the neighborhood edge
Just past the core West Loop, still in the directory.
- Tips 312 Open now Tips312 on West Ogden — manicures, acrylics, press-ons, and a Summer Nail Camp for kids ages 10–13, plus "Sip and Tip" events. No cancellation fees or deposits.1641 W Ogden Ave Store Front, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop Call
- Magic Nails Spa Open now Nail salon and day spa on the 2300 block of West Madison.2321 W Madison St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop Call
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the best nail salon in the West Loop, Chicago?
- It depends on the service. For structured gel and Gel-X, High Society Nails and Tokyo Nails publish the deepest specialty menus. For Russian manicures, J Salon and Love You Nail Salon list them explicitly. For a quick weekday slot before work, 7AM Nail Care opens at 7 am. SALT / MARA runs a membership program for regulars.
- Do West Loop nail salons take walk-ins?
- The bigger full-service salons generally accommodate walk-ins; the specialty studios mostly book by appointment — Tokyo Nails is appointment-only, and NAILàCARTE and Tips312 publish both options. Booking ahead is the safer bet on weekends.
- Are there nail salons at Ogilvie or Union Station?
- Madelyn Chicago Nail Spa sits on the 2nd-floor concourse of the Accenture Tower directly above Ogilvie (500 W Madison, near Track 4), and Sparkle Nail Salon is on North Clinton a block away — both an easy stop on a commute.
- How much does a manicure cost in the West Loop?
- Pricing varies by salon and service. Basic manicures typically start around $25–$35; gel and dip add roughly $15–$25; specialty work like Russian or Japanese gel runs higher. Check each salon's current menu — several publish full price lists online.
- Where can I get nails and lashes together in the West Loop?
- Love You Nail Salon's shops handle nails with lash add-ons at some locations, and several waxing-and-lash studios nearby do lashes alongside brows — see the waxing and threading guide for the dedicated lash studios.
Listings checked against City of Chicago license status and our closure records on 2026-08-09. Most recent individual pick verified 5 days ago.