About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unusually quiet morning in downtown Chicago when a regular stopped by Just Nails for his weekly manicure. As he settled into his chair, something strange caught his eye—a tiny goldfish swimming in one of the waiting room fish tanks. The fish seemed completely at home, as if it belonged there more than any human customer. Smiling, the nail technician said, 'Oh, that’s just Fred—our resident tank celebrity.' The regular laughed and joked with her, wondering aloud how Fred got into the salon in the first place. By the end of the visit, they both agreed that Fred had definitely earned himself a starring role on Instagram.
2. A sign appeared one day at Just Nails salon: ‘Closed for magical manicures—expect rainbows and glitter!’ Soon, customers started reporting that their nails glowed in the dark, changed colors with mood swings, and even grew tiny glittering wings when they least expected it! A regular named Alexei joked he’d finally found his superpower, while a delivery driver insisted on leaving tips in coins shaped like hearts. The magical manicures became legendary until one day, Just Nails reopened with a new sign: ‘Regular services now available—no more rainbow promises!’
3. While waiting for her mani-pedi, a regular whispered to her friend: 'Did you hear? The lady next door says her nails glow in the dark now!' Another customer overheard and joked, ‘Maybe she’s an alien spy with invisibility powers!’ A delivery driver chuckled, shaking his head: ‘Next time I’ll bring my camera—gotta capture that glow-in-the-dark nail art!’
4. While waiting for her nails to dry, a young mom noticed something peculiar outside the window of Just Nails. Through the glass she saw a delivery driver frantically waving his arms while trying to guide a giant box onto his bike. The box kept tipping over, and every time it did, he’d laugh sheepishly before trying again. It was such an absurd sight that even when her nails were done, she lingered just to watch him struggle—and succeed—one more time.