Frequently Asked
The most common questions new and returning clients ask before booking. Don't see yours? Reach out on Instagram: @maricureinc.
All appointments are booked through Vagaro at vagaro.com/maricure. You can see real-time availability for both Mariam and Tracee, choose your service, and lock in your spot. New clients are prompted to pay a $25 deposit at checkout.
Walk-ins are welcome when availability allows, but we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially for Gel-X, structured gel, and nail art appointments. Book ahead to guarantee your time.
Absolutely. Maricure serves both ladies and gentlemen. Manicures, pedicures, and nail care are for everyone. Book the service that fits your needs.
Because we operate as a private suite with one client per artist at a time, we aren't able to accommodate groups simultaneously. Each client books their own individual appointment.
We recommend booking at least a week ahead, especially for weekend slots and services like Gel-X or advanced nail art. Popular times fill quickly.
Mariam, founder of Maricure Nail Studio, brings over 10 years of dermatology experience to every service. That background directly informs how she approaches nail health, structure, and long-term results. She specializes in builder gel overlays and natural nail growth.
Tracee specializes in advanced nail artistry: intricate designs, 3D nail elements, and extra-long extensions for bold, statement sets. If you have a design vision that needs serious artistic execution, Tracee is your artist.
A structured gel manicure uses builder gel applied to your natural nail to add strength, shape, and thickness, with no extension tip involved. Gel-X uses a soft gel extension tip applied over the natural nail to add length. Both are healthier alternatives to acrylic and soak off cleanly.
No. For quality and product compatibility reasons, we do not offer fills on work done by another technician. A soak-off must be booked if we were not your last nail tech. Soak-off paired with a new service is $10.
Yes, it's one of our specialties. Designs are priced as add-ons: custom design from +$5, French +$9, cat eye +$10, chrome powder from +$5. See the full add-on list; Vagaro has the final price. Bring reference photos or describe your vision and we'll make it happen.
Yes. Mariam's specialization in builder gel overlays and natural nail growth makes her an excellent choice for clients looking to strengthen and restore their nails over time. She'll assess your nail health at your appointment and recommend the right approach.
Maricure Nail Studio is inside Metro Salon Suites, Suite 4, at 3055 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 in the Lakeview neighborhood. Free and metered parking are available nearby.
It's a private suite inside Metro Salon Suites, a boutique building for independent beauty professionals. Your nail artist's full attention is on you the entire appointment. No open floor. No background chaos. Just focused, one-on-one service.
Due to the size of the suite, we kindly ask that no extra guests attend your appointment. Please plan to come solo.
Maricure Nail Studio serves clients 18 and older only.
English and Spanish are both spoken at the studio.
Please communicate as soon as possible if you're running behind. A 10-minute grace period is allowed depending on the service booked. If you can't arrive on time and your appointment must be rescheduled, the full service fee will still apply.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, debit card, and cash.
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