Novelty Nail & Spa

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Novelty Nail & Spa, customers often noticed something peculiar after their manicures—children would run screaming from the place, and even dogs would yelp and dash away. One day, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual story: he claimed that while delivering packages nearby, he heard constant giggles coming from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw nothing but rows of quiet clients getting their nails done. Turns out, it was just the owner’s parrot, who thought the sound machine was a comedy show.

2. In the early morning fog of downtown Chicago, a delivery driver pulled up to Novelty Nail & Spa with a strange sense of urgency. As he unlocked the door, he heard soft laughter coming from inside—a sound that didn’t quite fit the usually quiet hours. Curious, he peeked inside and saw an elderly lady applying nail polish to her cat. ‘What on earth?’ he thought, but then noticed she was smiling at him. With a twinkle in her eye, she said, “It’s for my neighbor’s party tonight—cats always get jealous if they don’t match.” The delivery driver shook his head, smiled, and walked away, wondering what other unusual requests awaited him.

3. At Novelty Nail & Spa, a regular once exclaimed, ‘I’m not sure what they’re putting in my mani, but I feel like dancing!’ And ever since then, on certain days, the whole salon starts swaying to an unheard beat. One day, a delivery driver arrived complaining of dizziness. When asked how long it lasted, he replied, 'Since my last coffee break!' Turns out, the salon had started playing a secret playlist only for him.

4. At Novelty Nail & Spa, a regular once exclaimed, ‘I’m not sure what they’re doing with my cuticles, but it feels like I’m growing a beard!’ Then, a delivery driver joked, ‘Next time I’ll bring my own nails—maybe they won’t try to shape them into something resembling antlers!’ The spa owner laughed and replied, ‘Welcome back anytime for our magical nail transformations!’