Belle de Jour is Readers' Choice for Favorite Nail Salon

We asked, you answered.

In the  — a way for readers to give their favorite local businesses a boost — we took a look at places to get a good manicure and pedicure in Lemont. 

Readers made their picks by voting in our poll, as well as leaving comments and reviews for their most-loved nail salon. With 36 percent of the vote, the winner is .

The downtown Lemont salon is owned by Michelle Zaper, who also runs The Nail Inn. In addition to manicures and pedicures, Belle de Jour offers massages, hair services, waxing and makeup.

The winner was chosen based on a combination of reader comments and reviews left on each business’ Patch Places listing.

Here's what Patch reader Alexandra Spran had to say about Belle de Jour:

"I wouldn't let anyone else hold my hand! Belle de Jour Salon is the absolute best! Michelle does a wonderful job providing her clients with the best manicure/pedicure in town, not to mention the friendly atmosphere, all topped off with a unique variety of affordable gift items. Belle de Jour has my vote, hands down!"

Do you love the Belle de Jour Salon? Tell us what you think in the comments, or visit Patch Places to leave a review.