Sparkly Nails

What a refreshing and professional nail salon, one of the best I’ve ever visited. Clean, efficient, effective. Anka was matter of fact and clearly knows what she’s doing. The service was top notch. A must to visit if you’re in the vicinity.

I am a regular here. I have tried so many different nail places, and I found this store. I really like Zina and Anka for my no chip french nails. I did have one occasion that I did no ask for the ladies I like, and ended with someone who I wasn’t satisfied, and they recognized how unhappy I was and Zina fixed it all. So, I know anyone can make mistakes, and this store knows how to make sure to keep the customers happy.
The shop is very clean, and I especially like their hot stone massages, which both come with manicure or pedicure. I have taken my 8 year old daughter here too — the staff was very nice with my daughter, and she had such a good time.
They do take walk ins, but make sure to call to insure a good service!

Great spot, great service, clean, friendly! Love it here. The staff is kind and takes there time to make your mani/​pedi perfect but also gets you out of there efficiently.

This is the worst salon! Not only were they rude but after I picked the polish they told me it was 10 dollars more for this special polish. I really did not know why. They said it would last longer well with in a week it chipped off! It was worse than regular polish! I would never go back there!

I went one time to Sparkly Nails for a mani and toe nail polish change. As another reviewer stated atmosphere is very «cold.» No one greeted me when i came in and during both services the techs barely looked at me (zero smiles in that place lol) and just generally seemed like they would rather be anywhere else. Nails turned out fine i guess but based on the employees demeanor I would not go back.

I was looking forward to my appointment for a mani-​pedi. I had read all the rave reviews on Unilocal.I usually take care of my nails at home, so to have them done professionally is an occasional treat to myself!
So I opened the door to Sparkly Nails, and for at least a minute there was no recognition that I existed. It was awkward as the woman at the desk was looking down texting. Another manicurist was texting at her table. One was sweeping and never looked at me. I thought perhaps no one heard me come in, but then the woman texting at the desk said to pick out a color, without ever lifting her head.
The manicurist came over to start my pedicure, without even a smile.
I purposefully watched as other women entered Sparkly Nails. One after another got the same COLD response as I did.
My nails turned out great! But the general attitude really could use a big dose of HAPPY!

I called today for an appointment after work (which was about an hour after I called). They were able to take me at my preferred time.
I hadn’t been in before and my gps insisted this spot was at the end of the block (which it’s not), but I quickly found it.
Inside, the salon was clean and bright and the staff was very friendly. I picked a polish and sat down for a relaxing manicure. A hand massage, neck massage and hot stones were also great. If movies are your thing, they also show those.
Definitely worth a visit. Clean, friendly, and reasonably priced.

Awesome! Manicures last forever!!! The best!!!

Most nail salons in the North Shore seem to be closed on Sundays & my nails were in need of some love. I did a bit of research (thanks Unilocal) and discovered Sparkly Nails is open til 6pm on Sundays. Hooray!
I called ahead for a 4pm appointment for myself, mom, future sil & 3 year old daughter. Girls day out. We had a bit of time to kill so got there way early (3:15ish), but Sparkly Nails was busy & unable to accommodate us until our 4pm appointment. I guess that’s what happens when you’re the only nail salon open on Sundays. It was fine because it just gave us some time to walk over to Loves for some fro yo, which always makes my 3 year old happy.
At 4pm they were ready for us. I’ve taken my daughter a few times in the past to get a «manicure» with me, but usually it’s just a polish change. However, today for $ 7 she got the real deal with filing, lotions, hand massage, etc. And her hot pink sparkly nails looked fabulous when it was all over.
I opted for a more subtle vinylux color, but was still impressed with my manicure. For those who haven’t tried vinylux yet it’s a nail polish that dries super fast (ideal when you have a 3 year old in tow) & lasts longer. Sparkly Nails charges an extra $ 5 for vinylux. I was impressed with my manicure, especially the hot stone hand massage. Mom & future sil seemed happy too.
I’ll definitely go back… even if it’s not a Sunday.

Love this place, I’m grateful for the great Unilocal reviews (and the fact that they open earlier than most nail salons on Sundays) for directing me here! This place is gorgeous, new-​feeling, and clean; the technicians are very professional, quick, and thorough. Amazing massage chairs. Got a great pedicure here today (for a very reasonable $ 35) and will be coming here on the regular for my pedis and no-​chip manis.

After 20y of being a stay-​at-​home mum, Sar Sar decided to venture back into the workforce — which was weird, b/​c clearly a triple boarded physician ONLY belongs in the kitchen — and, as a result, this has left me to carry the burden of holding down the «house wife» fort when I’m rolling around the North Shore. Thus, today I’ve hit up an exercise class, done a ladies brunch, and… gotten a mani-​pedi. Strugs. Usually I go to Metamorphosis (request Renata, fantastic massages and a lovely woman), but as Sparkly Nails is open on Sundays, I decided to venture to downtown Winnetka.
The space is open, well lit, and clean — the color selection (O.P.I, Essie, and w/​e that gel shizz stuff is) is fairly strong — it’s weighted towards more traditional reds, pinks, and neutrals, with minimal neon selection (which confused me as there are hella tween girls in the area/​one 27y who refuses to make adult selections abt polish colors) — but, they had at least 4 varieties of sparkles, so my desire to look like I was going to an 8^th grade dance was fulfilled.
Service was perfunctorily friendly — my technician clearly didn’t want to be besties, which is perfect as I have stranger danger — but she listened to what I wanted and gave a great massage — they do this magic w hot stones that literally made me melt — and had there not been a 8y/​o next to me getting a pedicure, I probably would have let out a groan that would have made all of us uncomfortable — so, overall, while the actual calf/​hand massage isn’t long as at Metamorphosis, what they do at SN is wonderfully relaxing. Oh, and as another bonus, the spa chairs actually give a solid massage — not to mention the lil shoulder rub down they give you as your nails dry that is a treat.
In terms of logistics, they are open 7d a week and although they take walk ins, I recommend making an appt — while I was there, at least 4 women got shut out — so apparently word is spreading that Sparkly Nails is a player in the Winnetka nail game, which already includes 4ish other places… b/​c, you know, a village of 12,000 needs that. Definitely.
In sum, definitely worth a visit — my mani-​pedi was $ 40+ tip.

Just got my nails done today and they were fantastic! I was a walk in and there were only three women working, a big group of girls was finishing up, they were great about telling me it would be about ten minutes and then working me into their schedule. The girl that did my nails listened to what I wanted rather than what she wanted to do, I can grow long nails naturally and generally when I want them cut down they keep them as long as possible and make them square (gross).
The shoulder and neck massage was fantastic and my nails look amazing!!! I can’t wait to go back for their namesake: sparkly nails.

AMAZING! They just opened so they have specials and I definitely got the BEST polish change on my toes and mani I’ve ever received! Hot stone massage too? They were such perfectionists, fun and friendly to talk to and have loads of good Essie and OPI colors! I’m becoming a regular here! :)

I think I’ve found my new go-​to nail place. Sparkly Nails is sparkly new, modern and very clean. I walked in for a manicure was accommodated immediately. Large selection of polish and no-​chip polish. I had a standard manicure ($ 15) and the nail tech was thorough but not rushed. She used a hot stone to massage my arms and hands (heavenly) and then gave a fabulous neck & should rub. Manicure ended with careful application of polish and then I sat under the dryers and was good to go. My nails look great. Will definitely go back for a mani/​pedi combo.

Great place– good technician, friendly staff, nice ambiance, AMAZING massages during mani and pedi! Will definitely go there again. And price is good too, $ 40 for mani/​pedi.

Went there for a no-​chip; not only was it affordable, but the service was excellent. I came in near closing time on a Saturday, and not once did I feel rushed. They were quick but precise; not to mention the amazing massages they provide after. I definitely recommend this place! Prices are low, but quality is definitely high.