Beauty by Jamilya 3110 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657

"I hate giving bad reviews!!!! I wanted to take a break from gel so opted for a normal mani for a wedding this weekend. Things were fine until the tech started applying the nail polish. She immediately applied base, color, and top coat without waiting for each layer to dry. Each layer was sadly super thick and uneven. I sat under the dryer for like 20 minutes and she sprayed the dry spray way too soon which made the entire mani bubbly and not smooth at all. After that, I waited for it to dry as long as possible but once they told me I was good to go, everything smudged. They redid one thumb, which is the worst one (first pic). At that point, I just wanted to leave. I will probably go with bare nails for this wedding! Hoping this feedback is helpful for others and the salon."

"*See photos* I did not enjoy my service at this nail salon. The young woman who did my nails did not seem to be that experienced. She used the e file to remove my gel, which I have had done before at another popular Russian manicure salon in Chicago. She used too much pressure and a grit I found to be too abrasive. I asked her to more careful but ultimately , she caused a crack in my thumb nail and uneven divots in my nail beds. She did not use the emery file in one direction (even though I had asked) but short back and forth movements. Another nail tech had to come and fix my thumb nail in order to proceed with the polish. The end result was a bumpy application and an unprofessional finish. The only pro was I didn't have to pay. I would NOT recommend this salon. She apologized but I was unsatisfied with my nails and now have to deal with the damage."

"I recently visited Beauty by Jamilya, and I have to say it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The place itself has a lovely ambiance, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They also have massage chairs and offered tea, which added an extra level of relaxation to my visit. I opted for a gel manicure and gel pedicure, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Irina did a good job on my nails and paid close attention to detail. The studio itself is beautifully decorated, creating a serene and calming atmosphere. Needless to say, I'll definitely be returning to Beauty by Jamilya in the future!"

"I’ve been to M&G twice now and WOW! They do such a great job. I have very dry cuticles and they are very gentile/never nick them (happens frequently at other salons). They get the polish as close to the start of the nail as possible so the manicure doesn’t look grown out quickly and my gel manicure lasted over 2 weeks without chipping. Thank you M&G Nails!"