Mon Cheri Chitown

Mon Cheri Chitown was founded by Ivanna Melay with the stated aims of empowering women, supporting mothers and creating opportunities for nail artists. The salon describes its focus as healthy nail care, combining beauty with a wellness approach, and calls itself a destination for clients who value quality, healthy nails and good service.

The salon describes it as done on dry skin with an electric file that pushes back the cuticle and exfoliates, and says the method skips pre-steaming and cutting away excess skin, which it believes lowers infection risk. According to the salon, an E-file manicure typically lasts up to four weeks. The salon lists this service at a high price point.

The studio is set up to feel welcoming and calm, like a home. Guests find soft seating, coffee, tea and treats. The salon says celebrities have chosen it for its work and experience, and it reports features on local news, including ABC7 News.

Instruments are sterilized in four stages after each use and packed in sterile craft bags. E-file nozzles and instruments are sterilized in an autoclave with hot steam after every procedure. Varnish that chips or cracks within five days is redone at no charge.

Booking requires a 50% deposit, which is applied to the service cost. The deposit can be refunded or moved to another appointment if the visit is canceled or rescheduled at least 48 hours ahead; with less notice it is kept. No-shows are charged the full scheduled service value, and appointments must be confirmed within 24 hours of booking or they are canceled automatically. The salon is open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 7pm.

Focuses on healthy nail care and pairs it with a wellness approach, using an E-file method on dry skin.

Welcoming and calm, with a home-like studio, soft furniture and refreshments.