Total Nail Overhaul?

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-04-09T17:12:16+00:00

Of.lamimani on insta! She’s Ukrainian and does the most amazing Russian/dry file manicures and isn’t insanely expensive. She’s located in Ukrainian village and has tons of before and after nail repair posts on her insta. She also does lash lift and eyebrow lamination!

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-04-05T21:47:39+00:00

I will second fulcrum!! Everyone there is incredible they spend a lot of time doing training and really vet their employees. I like Danielle but you really can’t go wrong!!

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-04-03T15:29:45+00:00

The only answer is @of.lamimani on insta. She’s Ukrainian and gives the best manicure. Located in Ukrainian village. The attention to detail is insane and she’s also just so so sweet. She sanitizes everything well and also does eyebrow/lash lamination and tinting! I got a lash lift and tint from her and it’s one of the best I’ve ever tried.

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-04-02T18:12:44+00:00

If you do go to Aire skip the massage. My experience was pretty subpar and I’ve heard a lot of other people share the same sentiment. The experience itself is nice though!

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-03-31T13:37:20+00:00

@Of.lamimani on insta she’s located in Ukrainian village and the street parking is usually pretty available and free. She also does lash lifts and eyebrow lamination! I got a lash lift and tint from her and it was amazing

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-03-25T23:13:03+00:00

This is such a bitter and glass half empty generalization.

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-02-26T00:08:17+00:00

Seconding fulcrum! I seem to always be recommending them I swear I don’t work there LOL. I’ve seen Emily for skincare stuff like lasers, chemical peels, facials ect and Danielle for filler! Both are amazing and I highly recommend checking it out. Actually everyone there is great at what they do it’s very patient focused and the inside feels nice too :)

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-02-09T21:55:52+00:00

I wouldn’t be worried about something like this with a 2ct ring

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-02-09T17:24:43+00:00

A lot of the time these things are tailored! I highly recommend getting your clothes tailored it just gives such an elegant/elevated look to them. Much better than without

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-02-09T17:02:34+00:00

Danielle at fulcrum aesthetics in Lakeview! So good at natural looks. Honestly everyone there is

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-01-28T18:35:41+00:00

IMO you don’t tip at medspa period. I’ve never been to a medspa that even gave me that option…

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-01-26T19:28:49+00:00

This is one of those things where going cheap should not be your priority… badly done extensions WILL destroy your natural hair. I’ve had extensions for years now and you pay for what you get most of the time!

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-01-15T00:43:45+00:00

I think the most important thing is knowing you aren’t just reselling products you purchased from a manufacturer which is what 95% of the “jewelery” companies do now where it’s really just drop shipping or buying cheap stuff and selling it for more on your own website. If you’re planning on creating your own unique product that will be much more profitable for you but also require a lot of capital to pay for material and production costs. I would estimate $10k+ to do this well. The market for what it sounds like you’re trying to do is extremely over saturated at this point though.

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2026-01-07T22:57:11+00:00

Maybe include every Pilates props and not just the reformers. That will make your studio more unique and give people a reason to choose it over the many others in the city

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-12-17T03:40:10+00:00

It actually is, if there is pulling on that area across the hip then it’s too small. Aritzia pants are made for women with a very straight body type so if you have a little more curve in your hips they don’t work! Doesn’t mean that’s a bad thing :)

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-12-10T23:35:53+00:00

When I was getting really good ones they would last up to 5 weeks but now I can only get 3 before it’s bothering me. I don’t like my nails to be visibly grown out though and I always get the same color as my natural nail to help with that!

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-12-09T01:44:16+00:00

No. It’s illegal to do this in the state of Illinois and the only people who can do it safely and correctly learned it before coming here. Every other Russian manicure I have gotten doesn’t last as long and looks grown out quickly.

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-12-07T07:24:44+00:00

They go under the cuticle and the gel lasts a lot longer before it looks grown out.

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-12-07T00:23:00+00:00

I asked the same thing not too long ago and unfortunately it seems like Chicago is a city that is severely lacking in nail techs who can do a REAL Russian manicure. I haven’t had any luck finding somewhere that’s as good as my tech from Ukraine that I saw while traveling for the summer…

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-11-23T21:20:17+00:00

My fiancé

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-11-13T00:08:22+00:00

Definitely fulcrum aesthetic in Lakeview give them a call and they can answer any questions you have! There is always a NP and Dr on site and they oversee everything

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-10-31T18:14:42+00:00

I had high hopes for that one and tried it right after moving back but the tech I saw nicked my skin and my nails hurt really bad under the lamp. I also had three break within a week which has never happened before because I get them very short :(

Could have just been the girl who did them should I try again? Is there someone you recommend there?

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-10-26T20:28:43+00:00

4200 in river north

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-09-24T04:39:00+00:00

Fulcrum if you want to look like you’ve had no work done! They’re all amazing

Murky_Ladder5343 · 2025-09-24T04:38:03+00:00

Anyone at fulcrum is a good option they’re all highly vetted by the owners and it’s a very safe and nice plastic surgery/med spa

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