About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unseasonably warm November morning in downtown Chicago when a regular stopped by Star Nails for his usual manicure. As he relaxed in the cozy chair, something peculiar caught his eye—an old, dusty calendar on the wall seemed to change dates every time he blinked. Curious, he leaned closer and noticed that each date corresponded to significant events from his own life—a birthday here, a wedding anniversary there. Smiling, he asked the nail technician if she knew anything about it. She just shrugged and said, ‘Oh, that’s nothing special. It’s just our secret way of reminding ourselves how fast time flies.’ The regular left with a new appreciation for both his nails and the passage of time.
2. A delivery driver pulled up outside Star Nails one afternoon, his truck loaded with boxes. As he walked into the parking lot, something glinted in the sun—a small, silver keychain shaped like a nail polish bottle. He picked it up curiously and noticed an address scribbled on its back: ‘Star Nails Beauty Salon.’ Smiling, he thought, ‘Must be someone’s lucky charm!’ Later that evening, while getting his nails done as a treat for himself, he joked to the beautician, ‘I guess I’m your lucky charm today!’
3. A few months ago, late at night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Star Nails. His truck's engine hummed softly, but something else caught everyone’s attention—a faint, metallic scent wafting through the air. Curious, he approached the salon door and heard soft music playing inside. Suddenly, a voice from within called out: ‘Delivery guy? Your package is ready!’ Turns out it was just the owner, smiling warmly. The driver shook his head, muttering, ‘Next time I’ll order online.’
4. One day last week, a little girl walked into Star Nails and asked for her mom’s nail polish in a voice so high-pitched it made everyone turn around. But instead of pink or purple, she pointed at a bottle labeled ‘Galaxy Galaxy.’ The lady behind the counter tilted her head curiously and asked what color it was. The little girl replied, 'Mom said it's the newest galaxy-inspired shade!' Everyone burst out laughing when they saw the bottle contained clear polish with tiny silver glitter that looked like star dust. A delivery driver whispered to his friend, 'Guess Mom's new look will be extra sparkly tonight.'