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August 2025 by m paris
Been going here for years, working with Ryan. Love this place and the staff
They can always see me last minute and never failed to impress me with the quality and how long they last.
This design is by Lyn.
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July 2025 by Sanya Shah
When you go ask for Ryan he’s the best he fixed my nails when another nail tech messed them up
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June 2025 by Adeline McQuade
I have been going to Nails First for five years and Vicky has never let me down! She is patient but also very quick and precise with her work! She listens to what I have in mind and always has the color suggestions i’m looking for! I have recommended this salon and Vicky to everyone! (These are Gel X)
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June 2025 by Jayden messner
Jenny is the best
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November 2024 by Paula Stelnicki
Best Nail Salon in Palatine
Cleanliness: Never looking back! I LOVE this salon. Always greated by the owner with a smile and quick service. Any design & shape I have requested Vicky has done for me beautifully. Clean, fresh, fairly priced - exactly where you want to be in town for a mani-pedi self care day. Bring a friend and call ahead ?
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November 2024 by Gina Mori
My nail tech was Ellie and she did a great job the first time I went to get my nails done, I got a full set French acrylic and got charged $65.00. Ellie did such a great job that I went back to get my fill in and was sooo disappointed that they charged me the same amount for a fill in same style French. She then said it was $50.00 for the fill and 10 for French but that equals to 60.00 not $65.00 I was looking for a place close to home and now with the price I got charge I’ll be you back to the city where I get charged $45.00 for a fill in French and all… I noticed they don’t have their prices on fb or any sites and I didn’t noticed them posted inside the business too. So go on your own risk… the price is the only thing that won’t have me come back.
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October 2024 by Maggie P
Just wanted to re-up on my review. The staff is awesome and very friendly! Excellent to detail and listens to client needs. Great spot!
Go see them! Maggie P
Been going to Nails 1st for more than a year. The owners are so Friendly and they all do an Excellent job, and at a very fair price! I have brought many many friends there for Pedicures and they all love it too!! I Highly Recommend this shop. :)
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August 2024 by Natalie S
I have been going to Nails First for over 10 years, and generally I do not have any problems with most of the employees. Yesterday I got a pedicure from Tina, & I was very disappointed with the way they turned out. (Pictures included) She rushed the service, and did not take her time to perform a quality pedicure. My nails were unevenly filed, & painted poorly. For $35 I expect to like the way my nails turn out. Thankfully, Ryella was kind enough to fix it for me even though it wasn’t her responsibility to do so. I do NOT recommend going to Tina.
Stylist: Tina
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May 2024 by Lorena Turner
The establishment predominantly caters to Caucasian women, the service is outstanding in that category if you’re a white. Being a woman of color I notice this after visiting this location multiple times they cater more to that race and I definitely don’t get the same service. if someone's is paying the same price you should definitely be getting the same service it shouldn’t be any different.
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May 2024 by Bentley D.
I absolutely love nails first . My nail Tech Ryella is amazing. She is not only sweet but a genius when it comes to designs. She can copy any design from any picture and I am so happy I found her. I get so excited for nail day and spend a lot of time looking for new and fun designs for her to do. We always have a good time when she does my nails. I highly recommend Nails first and make sure you go to Ryella ! You will be thrilled with your results .
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March 2024 by Stephanie Beyer Rakiewicz
This is the first time in my life I’ve ever had a repeat nail salon, mainly because I’ve never always gotten my nails done month after month. After finding Ryella though I’m here to see her every 6 weeks! Love her.
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March 2024 by Paige Hoadley
Nails first is AMAZING. I have been coming here for years and I will never go anywhere else. Everyone here is so friendly and does an amazing job. Even when I have had to make last minute appointments or come in for a nail fix they get me in right away. My nails also turn out beautiful every single time. If you are looking for a new place to try I would recommend Nails first 10/10.
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March 2024 by Marlenes Reyes
This is an $80 full set. The place is clean and very friendly staff. I like the design it was what I asked for, but the application wasn't good. She didn't prepare/clean the nails properly before applying the acrylic, never clean after applying the acrylic. As you can see in the pictures, the results could be better if she does the job properly. I'm not a professional, but I've been in many nail salons, and I got cleaner results. The worst thing is that after only 6 days, the nails started lifting. Ok, cute design, price was ok, but the nails won't last as they should. Definitely not coming back.
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January 2024 by Kamila Mroczkowski
Ryan is the best! I couldn’t recommend this business enough - always so kind and professional!
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October 2023 by Jess Bedsole
Haven’t found a nail salon that I’ve gotten a great mani/pedi from in a while and this salon is it!! Great experience and definitely will be my new, regular spot.Services: Pedicure
