Gingerslam Nail Bar

This is a great place to get a mani/​pedi! Clean, great massage chairs and Becky did a very good job with my ingrown nails on both my hands and feet. Trevor is warm and friendly and makes you feel very comfortable. He offers tea and is happy to accommodate BYOB. I will be back!

First time ever getting a manicure. I went in and got a manicure by Mona after getting fed up with the damage I did with 25 years of biting my nails and cuticles. Mona did a great job on me. She was thoughtful and was a trooper with getting my fingers looking like I didn’t stick them in a blender. I was surprised to see BYOB. Next time, I’ll bring some beers with me. The owners are cool and friendly. The regulars who religiously go there seem to faithfully attend the survives provided by GingerSlam. I’ll be coming back :).

Awesome experience!!! Becky was great and took a ton of time on a regular mani/​pedi. Walkin was no problem and the place has an awesome vibe.

If you want to get your nails done super quickly by indentured servants who sleep in 4-​hour shifts above the salon, definitely don’t come to Gingerslam. If you want nails, skin, or brows that look amazing in an environment that is friendly, welcoming, and unpretentious, you should definitely come to Gingerslam. The people here are super nice, very good at what they do, and you can drink (BYOB). It also helps me to know that they enjoy what they do and want to be there. That makes me want to be there!

Love, love, love Gingerslam! My daughter and I have birthdays close to one another… Grandma came to town and decided to treat us to birthday pedicures. Nice, right? But you must keep in mind that my daughter is 4 years old… I was pretty doubtful that she’d last long enough for our toes to be beautified and actually dry. Becky and Trevor were wonderfully attentive to all of us, and helped keep my daughter happy the whole time. We had fun and left with lovely feet. That said, next time I’m going without the kiddo and with a bottle of wine!

Glad so many people are enjoying themselves here but I did not. Everyone is kind and the décor is cute but when I went in my mani pedi took forever for a pretty bad result. They made me soak my fingers in acetone for like 20 minutes to get my gel off and then the stylist took pains to chemically dry out my nails to make the gel polish stick better. Even after all of this some of the nails puckered immediately and they began to chip the next day! It’s nice that they offered a free fix but after a nearly 2 hour process I just wanted to get out of there and never come back. There’s also a self-​congratulating gentrifying vibe going on– as if they are improving upon and bringing niceness to Rogers park that doesn’t already exist. I’ll take a quality manicure at a standard salon any day over this experience!

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The best manicure/​pedicure offered in Rogers Park — Marshawn, Becky & Trevor are awesome! They’re able to make make my feet feel brand new each and every time. I won’t go anywhere else for a pedicure. If you’re in RP, check them out!

What a wonderful place!!! From the Trevor the owner to the Amazing staff — everything was awesome. It is a BYOB place where 100% you Will the great Service and wonderful nails!!!

Very nice place, everybody is cool. I went there for my nails and I got my eyebrows waxed as well, and Im very pleased with the results, I highly recommend this shop.

Great service, beautiful work, friendly staff, fresh environment. Highly recommend and I don’t live nearby. I will be back!

I had a great experience at Gingerslam. I am so happy they are in Rogers Park. Trevor, Becky, and Marshon (I hope I am spelling her name correctly) are great! I got an awesome manicure and pedicure from Becky, I even upgraded to the Yves Saint Laurent nail lacquer (just $ 5 for the upgraded polishes).
The owners (Becky and Trevor) live in the neighborhood and wanted to open a nail salon in Rogers Park that they would love to frequent themselves without leaving Rogers Park. Mission accomplished! The décor is modern, inviting, and in very good taste. The atmosphere is relaxing, and fun. Gingerslam is a great space for a lady to relax and get a pleasant, extremely well done service. Marshon is a fully licensed estetician so you can go there for your facials and waxing services as well. Did I mention they are BYOB? What is not to love about Gingerslam? This is my new nail bar!

Love this salon! This is exactly what we need in Rogers Park. Upscale and beautiful salon, but good prices! We took my 17 year old niece for her birthday and there were 5 of us. We brought fruit and sparkling cider and the owner and staff treated us like royalty. We had the place all to ourselves. Excellent service and our mani/​pedis look great.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Needed a last minute wax and called 2 hours before they closed and they offered to stay open late past their close time to fit me in! The atmosphere when I walked in totally blew me away because it feels super fancy and upscale but not to the point where you don’t feel comfortable. One of the owners was working that night and he lives in the neighborhood and wanted this place to be an affordable place in the area that felt like the environment of a Lincoln Park salon. Mission accomplished!!!
The prices here are incredibly reasonable and the staff are so down to earth. I had a fantastic wax experience and can’t wait to come back for other services! Side note to those who care, this place NEVER double dips their wax and is super clean and hygenic. Beware of this at other places especially if they’re on the cheaper side because there are a few in Rogers Park. Anyone who’s looking for a relaxing experience should come here! It’s definitely one of the best hidden gems in Rogers Park that I could definitely see becoming a go to place for your salon needs as word gets out about this place!

What a great addition to The RP! Trevor, the owner, was working the front desk last Saturday, and very sweetly asked me to come back in 30. Not a problem at all since I was a walk-​in. So glad I waited for what ended up being the best mani/​pedi I’ve had in ages. Mona did my nails and she was fantastic. Really scrubbed my feet and cleaned them up. I’m more a fan of a thorough pumice treatment for the feet rather than wasting time on leg massages, and Mona was great. My feet are so smooth! Can’t be beat for $ 37 plus tip. The salon is also tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. The whole staff is really friendly and makes you feel welcome and relaxed.

You. Guys. Omigod. Go there. Right. Now.
I took my guy friend here, both for pedicures but only me for nail polish. In the past he and I have walked into places that shame him for being a guy who gets pedicures but this place, run by local cool guy, Trevor, welcomed us both with open arms. We came with wine, which we were given an ice bucket to keep cold (no fee!), and a ready-​for-​anything attitude because we knew this was a new place.
By the time Becky and finished with my feet and I had my emotional relaxation orgasm, my friend and I agreed we found our new nail place for life.
Marshawn (I have no idea if that’s the correct spelling) is a licensed aesthetician and I plan to come back for some waxing. I hear she does allllllllll the waxings. I expressed some reservations after I bruised once before. She was quick to say that means my past waxer made mistakes. I’m inclined to believe that.
Anyway! Best pedi ever. Kick ass massage chairs, really nice people, greaaaaat movies playing the whole time and some frigging designer color choices. Support the local Rogers Park business and make reservations. You will *not* regret it!
See them soon!

I love GingerSlam!
It is gorgeous and the massage chairs feel like soft buttery leather.
I waited to write my review to see how long my pedicure lasted– it’s been 4 weeks and it is still perfect. Now I just want a pedi because I want a new color.
I also had a shellac mani done which lasted the full two weeks (and I wash my hands or use hand sanitizer at least 40 – 50 times per day).
Becky did a fantastic job and it is such a lovely place to spend time.
I also adore the owners. They certainly know how to make a vision become a reality.
Now, if they could make a high speed rail from Milwaukee to GingerSlam, I’d be all set.

The salon is very clean and nicely decorated. They have a wonderful selection of high end polishes as well as OPI and Essie. I had a pedicure and was really pleased with everything from the polish application to the exfoliation and beyond.
I will be recommending this salon to my friends! Can’t wait to come back.

The owners are soooooooo friendly. Definitely a Lincoln Park experience at a Roger’s Park price. You can’t go wrong with BYOB!!!
The place is tastefully and beautifully decorated. It’s vintage, but modern.
GINGERSLAM NAIL BAR= PERFECTION.
they’ve earned a new customer! !!!

Very nice place with friendly people. Not to mention a great remodel of an existing space. If you live nearby (even if you don’t) this is a great place to go. Grab a bottle of bubbly on the way. They are BYOB and they will even supply the glasses and a cooler to keep your Dom cold.

Oscar de la Renta dog dishes. Ombré gel polish. Wouldn’t have thought I’d combine those terms when describing a salon in my neighborhood. But given that my first of many future visits to GingerSlam exceeded my expectations?
Cheers to GS owners and staff for bringing a Lincoln Park experience to Rogers Park. And at RP pricing… I’ll get back to that.
I love patronizing businesses when they’re in their infancy, because you get to see how everyone performs under that type of operational pressure. GS has a solid team, with most of the core staff being friends for decades outside of the business. It shows – while the salon itself had the usual first-​week kinks to work out, the team was a talented, charismatic and well-​oiled machine.
The interior of GS is sophisticated yet approachable, with a great balance of vintage glamour and modern aesthetics. There are three pedicure stations, which are light blue and white (think Marie Antoniette) – which pair well against the buttery-​yellow walls and chandeliers. Two gorgeous pin-​up girls adorn the walls, as well as designer logos and a flat-​screen which was showing the classic «Auntie Mame» film from the 50s.
While I enjoyed Rebecca’s gentle yet effective pedicure care (the massage and exfoliation scrub were fantastic) to my winter-​trodden hooves and talons, I gazed in horror at the customer’s glass of wine next to me. I gasped when I saw her bottle of Merlot. As I did not have wine. And that is NOT supposed to happen when I’m getting a mani/​pedi. Sure enough, there was a BYOB sign on the door. I made a mental note, sighed in relief and settled in for the rest of my pampering.
After the polish was applied, I was taken to one of two manicure stations (another will be added) for the Ombré gel. Remember the Hypercolor t-​shirts from the ‘90s which would change color when heat came into contact with the material? Imagine that wondrous effect on your nails. When they’re warm (either through body temperature or exposure to heat), my nails change from their original deep salmon color («Crantini Bikini” – which also looked pinker in the swatch than on my nails, guess my blood runs cold?) to almost Barbie hot pink – and when I was doing dishes they changed to champagne pink. When they cool down, they’re back to their original shade – but I’ve noticed that the tips are usually darker than the nail bed (again, the body heat).
So I basically have a non-​stop party on my fingertips. And since each incarnation of the polish color matches my skin/​undertones – I suppose I have an ultra-​stylish soirée?
Halfway through the manicure, I asked if GS offered Brazillians, as I was going to head to another salon for one but didn’t have an appointment. Trevor then confirmed with the esthetician, Marshawn, that they’d be able to fit me in.
I’m no stranger to this procedure, but I was a bit wary of being ad hoc scheduled for one when 1) the esthetician’s other scheduled client just walked in, and 2) it was my first time at the salon. While I didn’t want the customer to wait unnecessarily, I also didn’t want to end up with random fur patches.
Neither happened. The waxing area was prepped for me, initial questions were asked regarding allergies, and the general waxing procedure was explained. She stated that she loved the wax she would use on me, because it was efficient in x/​y/​z ways. And that the wax loved her.
Good, as I didn’t want the wax to hate her. I didn’t want anything but love in the process of my first Brazillian since November. Marshawn upheld the utmost standards of process cleanliness, conversational levity, and tactical effectiveness.
Note – the waxing area is divided from the main salon with a curtain. I had no issues with this whatsoever, as the area was 100% private, but it may be surprising to people used to receiving waxing services in separate rooms with closed doors.
When paying for my services, I again questioned the pricing. My initial hesitation upon making my appointment was that the prices were reasonable for a reason – my final astonishment was that the prices were reasonable for services which were excellent. Trevor appreciated my suggestion of raising the price of the Brazillian, but explained that they were trying to ensure that customers would use their salon on a regular basis, and not just consider it for special ocassions.
Which is understandable, as I share his concern that this neighborhood may not be able to support a place like this. So people in this neighborhood who support places like this in other Chicago neighborhoods?
Keep your money local. Try GingerSlam. Love it? Share the accolades and come back. Like it? Let them know what they can improve. Hate it? Honey, text me before you need a mani/​pedi, I’ll pick up some Cabernet and we can all have a glass and a discussion. But we can’t complain that we don’t have what we want here, if we don’t then support it when it is here.
Don’t our pooches deserve water in designer dishes?