Top Reviews about 16 Nail Salons in Seattle, WA (Part 2)

April First time client. Christina is such a sweet lady and very good at what she does. My pedicure was awesome. I will definitely go back to her shop. Wonderful experience!!

Colleen LeBlanc Christina is THE best! She made sure that I was truly happy during shaping and she helped me pick out the perfect color for my dress! We talked the whole time and we really got to know each other! In addition to great service, her prices are very reasonable. Come support a woman owned and operated business! You rock Christina!

David S Hogan Christina, owner and operator, is absolutely wonderful. The shop is small, but tastefully appointed. I’m certain she stays busy, so appointments are better than walk ins. My pedicure was great, and I’ll definitely be back.

Lindsay Bloom I went for an acrylic fill manicure and was very happy. The service was super friendly. Very easy to get in for an appointment. The nail tech doing my nails made sure my nails were shaped how I wanted. The station I sat at was very clean. I will definitely go back here again.

Chelsea Chrystal Highly recommend this spot! I’ve been to this spot about 4-5 times now. I only get pedicures since I do my own nails. These nail artists are the sweetest and always take their time when I go in for a treatment. My pedicure polish is always done perfectly and I always leave feeling so clean and refreshed. I also feel like the pricing is very good. I usually go for one of the more extensive treatments + gel and I usually pay around $50-$60 with tip. I believe their cheapest pedicure is $25-$30

Selena Baby Worst nail job I have ever had. The shop was empty and she rushed through my nails. She didn’t even ask what shape I wanted before she started adjusting. Each nail was a different shape and length even when I asked for almond shape to get her to fix them. She made the paint extremely thin and some paint isn’t even covering the tip of my nails. When she was removing my old gel she made my natural nail extremely thin. Nail polish is also bumpy and not smooth. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! I will have to go get this fixed somewhere else!

Rebecca Katz Incredible! I got dip and he gave me a beautiful shape, no bubbles, sturdy but not too chunky looking. He was also not overly drill-happy and was careful to soak off the final layer of my previous polish. Also he asked if I wanted lotion or cuticle oil, which I really appreciated because I am sensitive to fragrance and generally don’t like when salons do it without asking first. I will definitely come back next time I am in Seattle!

Jessica Allossery I’ve been here a couple times - what I appreciate is the salon getting me in quickly and sometimes without an appointment. But I went here today and was sorely disappointed. The woman seemed like she was rushing through my mani and pedi (they did not seem overly busy), she seemed annoyed and overall the final job just looks sloppy. There even a fuzzy baked into my gel nail that will be there until I take the gel off. She was going so fast that a lot of my skin had gel on it, and she was filing my skin with a nail file to remove the paint. She also did not paint close enough to my cuticles and there are bubbles and unevenness. Honestly quite unhappy with my experience today.

Mallory Malone I love this nail place- it’s the best in the Seattle area. My nails always look perfect and they last for three weeks!

Melissa Lakatos I discovered Wow Nails and Marina while searching for a salon in Seattle that offered Russian manicures and pedicures. I had my first Russian mani/pedi in NYC and I was completely hooked. I was thrilled to find Marina since most of the Russian mani/ pedi places are on the east side or just nonexistent in Seattle. I’ve been seeing her for the last year, and I love her cozy spot. Its a private room, she only takes 1 client at a time and does your entire service which feels exclusive. She is incredibly friendly and is always willing to tackle any design I bring in or helps me choose the perfect one. Marina is a total perfectionist, and the results show because I constantly get compliments on my nails. She recommends coming every 4 weeks, which I try to follow, but sometimes life happens! I have pushed the limits and my nails have lasted an impressive 5-6 weeks without any chips. Something that would not happen with traditional gel. She uses hard gel which actually better protects nails and doesn’t cause any damage. My nails are no longer brittle after seeing her regularly and grow so fast! I highly recommend Marina if you’re looking for beautiful nails or willing to try out a Russian Manicure/ Pedicure. I guarantee you won’t go back to your regular salon because of how much more precise and perfect they will look after Marina finishes them!

Ekaterina Kolosova Amazing nail place! Very clean and comfortable. The best gel manicure I’ve ever had in my life! Marina did a great job, she is very professional! Fantastic experience, and I will definitely get my next manicure and pedicure here! Highly recommend this place!

Melissa Steele Marina is highly skilled and has amazing attention to detail. She gives you her full attention and my nails turned out so well. She had to do a lot of maintenance on my nails and did so with patience and care. Highly recommend!

Huh I saw someone say they began charging $55 for a full set, that was what they charged me for a FILL! Extremely pricey, wanted to charge me an extra $15 just to add chrome powder and another $15 for French tips. I understand that it should cost extra, but THAT much? They did not clean my cuticles properly which I was pretty upset about. These photos are 3 days post fill, my nails do not grow fast and you can already see gaps.

Famous We5 Amazing nail salon! Ive been going to Sunny Island Nails for months now, and every experience has been exceptional. The moment you walk in, youre greeted with a warm smile and a relaxing atmosphere. The nail technicians are true artists - their attention to detail and creativity are unmatched. My nail artist, Na, always listens to my ideas and brings them to life with precision and care. The salon is always clean and sanitized, and they use high-quality products. Ive never been disappointed with any of my services, from manicures to pedicures and gel extensions. The prices are reasonable, and the service is top-notch.

Anna Grace Crow They always do a great job but the prices make no sense. I got a full set acrylic there for $70 a month ago and when I went back to get a fill it cost $65. Never in my life have I paid more than $45 for a fill. Literally makes 0 sense!

Divya Kapuria I really liked my nails. I walked in late without a reservation and they still accommodated me and didn’t rush the process. The attention to detail was great! My technician Lily was awesome. I recently moved to this neighborhood and glad I found a salon that I like!

Nevrize Aydogan First time going there, but this is it! I found now one of my favorite neighborhood nail salon; let me explain the details. First of all nail technician was super caring and paid attention to details. The place was so calm and they were so welcoming I stayed there way more than 1 hr after my nail got done and they still didn’t rush me to leave while I was waiting my nails to dry. I am definitely going there again and recommend this place wholeheartedly.

Katherine Cuervo I loved this place, I recommend it, the girls are kind and they did my nails very well. The name of the girl who did my nails is Sam.

Briseida Torres I’ve been a loyal customer here for almost a year, and my manicures were always great at first. However, as the business grew, it seems like they began focusing more on new clients and stopped providing the same level of care to those who’ve been supporting them for a while. This past week, I got a free manicure, and while it looked fine on the first day, it started to chip soon after. I reached out to the salon, and the response I got instructed me to come in the next day at 6 pm. However, when I arrived, the owner acted as if there was no prior communication and made it seem like fixing my chipped nail was an inconvenience. I’m very disappointed and will no longer be supporting this business.

KG The Now Stores is an amazing nail salon! The manicurist Monica is my favorite. She is professional, efficient and talented. The owner Kelly is professional, sweet and super accommodating, the shop is very clean and welcoming! I’ve been coming here for 2 years and always receive compliments on my nails. This is my go-to salon for manicures.

Nicholette Daniel I’ve thought long and hard about leaving a review, but I’m doing it with the hope that it helps others. I’ve been going to this nail salon for over a year and have noticed that they are getting increasingly rough and careless with my nails. The sanitary conditions seem less than ideal. Last weekend, I had to go to urgent care because I had such a nasty infection around my thumbnail. My thumb doubled in size and felt like it was on fire. This photo and review is a week after my urgent care visit and antibiotics (and having to have it lanced… OUCH!!). It has been extraordinarily painful. They have lots of great colors and my manicures definitely last for several weeks, but at this point it’s really not worth it. Aside from the infection, all of my cuticles are pretty ragged. I’m very disappointed. Definitely recommend going somewhere else.

X X I never realized how bad this place was - until I went somewhere else. I get dip nails. Whenever I go in they treat me like a burden, like they don’t actually want to do my nails. The last time I got my nails done they were so thick they didn’t look professionally done. They’re very unsterile and never offer to change my extensions during visits - sometimes the extensions were applied really bad. They don’t ask me what shape I want - or always tend towards almond shape for me (even though I prefer stiletto). Last time I went in – I made an appointment - I showed up right on time for my appointment. They made me wait over an hour after I got there to sit me down in a chair. I was so offended I left – I went to a different nail place that did my nails incredibly. I’ll never go back - I had been going there for years.

Kulsum Begum I had a terrible experience at this salon. I went for hand and leg waxing, and the whole process was extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. They asked me to remove my clothes for the waxing but didn’t provide any towel or wrap to cover myself, which made me feel exposed and uneasy. To make matters worse, the bed I had to lie on was filthy – they didn’t even bother covering it with a disposable sheet or clean it before I used it. On top of that, one of the staff members made a very offensive and racist remark about my hair growth, comparing me to her brother-in-law, who is also Indian. She mentioned that he had thick hair, implying that all Indians do, which was not only inaccurate but highly inappropriate. I would never recommend this salon to anyone. Hygiene and respect for clients should always be a priority, and this place clearly lacks both.

Alicia Morales The ladies were nice enough. But I told them I was allergic to gel nail polish & I needed dip which is what I had on my nails when I came in. Then when they started to paint my nails I saw that it was gel. I told her I cannot have gel. She said they added powder so the gel was okay. Here I am the next day with swollen red itchy fingers. They also cut my finger while doing my nails so I have a large gash in my pinky finger.

Teagan George Dip nails started chipping after a week. Did not hold up after very basic normal wear and tear.

Phoenix Finally a place that knows how to do holographic/chrome nails! My nails look amazing. The women who work here are nice. I called ahead and got a same day appointment. No frills or decorations or anything but clean. Taking one star bc $100 for acrylic fill (not a new set) gel mani and gel pedi at a place that looks like this seemed a bit high.

Eddy Girmay Overall, it was a good experience. Very attentive, no wait if you make an appointment. But the only thing that didn’t sit well with me is that, on call they told me refill was $45 and with my chrome … it would be $50. But after my nails were done, they said $60. It’s annoying. Make sure you confirm the price before they start doing your nails.

Diana Nice pedicures for only $25. Much less than the fancy salons, and very relaxing. I havent tried it yet, but hear that the facials are good, too. 2003 - The price has gone up ($40) but the service remains the same.

Brittany Tucker I just stopped by to get a quick pedicure and they said they couldn’t take me because they were busy. There were 2 techs and 1 customer. Not sure why they didn’t want my business but walk ins clearly not welcome.

Heather Hickman I loved this place! The gals are so sweet and delicate, very detail oriented. They said they’d been operating there for 16 years, and I know why! Provided excellent service and at a great price, I will definitely be exclusively coming here for my bi-weekly mani/pedi!

Katie Buehler Min and the rest of her staff are AMAZING which is completely an understatement for the beautiful work and effort they put in for all their customers! I’ve been a customer long term and they always remember what I say the previous visits! Doesn’t matter if it’s been a while or just 3 weeks prior. My pedicure always lasts longer than a month at most when it comes to the color! I did a gel manicure today and decided to venture out to get powder done! I love how it turned out! They even stayed 30 minutes past closing to accommodate me! I feel so appreciative and lucky to have such an outrageously kind and hard working, phenomenal nail salon to go to! They truly care and listen to what you need despite of changing your mind mid way! Go see them! They are all so GREAT! Thank you, Min and to the rest of your team!

Seage H Moss Nice place but got a mani pedi there with my partner yesterday. Both my mani and pedi are lumpy, and chipping off by this morning.

Ro3 Really peaceful atmosphere. Comfy massage chairs. The lady did a very good job. Very detail oriented and polite. The prices are affordable and there is plenty of parking (free or cheap) around the corner. *Pictures on google maps are old, they remodeled and the place is very big now and comfortable now*

CL The owner was super nice, but I felt like he was so focused on chatting with me rather than my pedicure. I mentioned I didn’t want my nails too short, since it’s summer time and I like my nails slightly longer. But he cut it to my skin. He then filed it some more, not sure what theres left to file because at this point he was filing my skin. The shape was uneven and the polish job was horrible. The pricing was great which is why we chose this place in a pinch. But you get what you paid for I guess.

Kara Alden Cute Nails is the best nail salon I have been to in Seattle. Ive been going for about 2 years, and I always leave happy with my new nails! The couple who own this salon are very friendly, they provide great service, and I always enjoy the time I spend here. I have never once had a manicure that I didnt love, and I can trust them to give me good suggestions on colors + shapes that work for me. Whether you want something simple and casual or you want special occasion nails, this is the place to go!

Felecia M This is my go-to nail spot. The owners are friendly and I enjoy our conversations each time I visit. Their attention to detail for manicures and pedicures is refreshing. And I also love that they manage appointment times well so customers arent waiting. I would suggest calling to schedule an appt instead of doing a walk-in.

Nicole Buckley UPDATED REVIEW: Noting that the owner responds to negative reviews unprofessionally—there’s proof of that below and on numerous other negative reviews from this month/year. In direct response to the comment left on mine: the issues were (1) causing me physical pain, (2) ruining the shape of my nails, and (3) rudeness—which continues in the owner’s response. I said I didn’t mind that there wasn’t time for a design. **ALSO: this shop appears to audio/video record its patrons to respond to negative reviews. Prior responses reference specific conversations and “seeing the camera”. Yikes.** I won’t ever be going back to Vybrant after my most recent experience—and this is coming from a loyal customer. I booked an appointment for 3:45 on 12/3, and from the moment I walked in, the tech was extremely rude. I asked if I could do a simple design, and she said no; she didn’t have the time. That’s fair, honestly, especially during the holidays. But things went downhill quickly. For example: my hands and nails were in pure acetone for 20 minutes. That’s not normal, and it’s super painful. I had to ask to remove them after it got too bad to continue. Then, I only got two coats of dip. I’ve had dip manicures for four years every four weeks—and I have always have three coats minimum, regardless of the tech. This tech refused to do a third, then argued with me about my preferences. She even told me that I need to “special request” a third coat *before* my appointment going forward. Seriously? As a result of too little dip, my nails are flimsy and have virtually no color (you can even see the tips of my nails as if this were a French manicure). The tech later added an extra top coat to “fix” the fact that she didn’t use enough dip—but that just made my nails lumpy and uneven. In addition to all that, my nails aren’t even all cut to the same length. I’ve attached photos, and you can see that they’re altogether uneven, have no discernible color (was supposed to be a light pink), and are pocked with lumps/divots. Over the course of the service, the tech also nicked my cuticles and the pads of my fingers (?!) with her drill bit. Given how rude she was and how awful my nails look, I’m upset I had to pay the added 20% gratuity (though honestly this wasn’t worth the base $65 in the first place). I won’t be coming back, and I will be telling my friends—who I recommended try Vybrant in the first place—not to return. So disappointing.

Chelsea Osborn I have been coming here for years and theres a reason I always come back! The quality and staff of Vybrant are truly unmatched. My nails always look so so good, and last a long time (I am a bartender and put my nails through a lot). I honestly cant get my nails done anywhere else because its just not the same. Shoutout to Jade, Timmy, Jolie for their artistry on numerous special occasions in my life! I cant tell you how much I appreciate everyone at Vybrant for always taking great care of me, never rushing and going above and beyond to make my vision (and crazy designs) come to life! ❤️

Helen Park Great customer service! First time getting my nails done, came in as a spontaneous walk-in and I love the way my nails turned out. Very professional. Affordable. Time efficient. Definitely would come again!

Liz Boyle Service: Full hair vivid color with highlights plus hair cut. Review Summary: One of the best experiences Ive had at a salon, would definitely recommend. I worked with Bebe at the recommendation of a friend and am so pleased with the outcome, I will happily make the long trip down to this place to work with them again! The staff are friendly, extremely knowledgeable, fast, and really good at their work. I was there on a Monday for about 3 1/2 hours for my hair and saw numerous people come through, many of them regulars, everyone leaving happy and with great looking haircuts. The phone rang frequently and staff were able to fit most people in at their desired times, while still giving lots of attention to the people they were currently working with. Thank you so much!!!

Jodi Witt If I could give 0 stars I would. I walked in with a picture of a hair cut. Longer and fuller on the top, short under. It took the hair dresser 5 minutes to razor my hair off. It’s way too short now. Looks nothing like the picture. I need a hat. It will take 2 months for my hair to get to the length of the picture when it was longer before the cut. She spoke in different language to her coworkers and not a word to me until I screamed as she went after my bangs. I will never go there again for anything. -After posting this review, my coworker said to always ask for Tina or Bebe. The first initial of the woman who took out my hair started with a Q.

Monikka Pegs I am an African American woman who wears weaves. Tina does the BEST bob cut on extensions EVER!! I get so many compliments . They are so blunt and perfect! And they do amazing eyebrows! She has been in business since I was a child! Everyone loves Tina’s in the community

Nicole McCormick Best cat eye nails in Seattle! They came out so lustrous with great depth. Nice clean salon with friendly technicians.

francesca got a manicure here and accidentally chipped one of the nails within a week. they were SUPER accommodating and fixed it. also they did my nails beautifully :)

Victoria Carolina Edit- I’ve been getting my nails done with Jacey for a long while now and I’m so grateful to have found such a wonderful nail tech! Beautiful nails every time, and now they offer cat eye and jelly nails too. So pretty! I’ve been getting dip nails from Jacey for the past couple months and have been really happy with the results. I go every 3 weeks and nothing has lifted or broken in between. She frequently double checks that the shape and length is good. They don’t do 3D designs, chrome is extra. I usually call the morning of and see if there is an appointment available, but it seems like they have been quite busy so might be best to schedule an appointment in advance! In my experience I have not had to wait long at all to get seated when calling in advance. I’ll be coming back here for sure!

Victoria H Elegant nails is truly a West Seattle treasure! I am a regular client here, and I enjoy their services and going here for my manicures and pedicures. Lin and Cherry and all the staff always do a fantastic job with my manis and pedis. They take appointments and they are TIMELY with their appointments. I have never had to wait when I arrived for my appointments. They always provide great service. The salon is very clean. It is small and quaint. I like the small and intimate environment where I can get to know the employees. They have a GREAT color selection and they do acrylics, gel, dip powder manicures, regular polish, and they have waxing services. I highly recommend Elegant Nails. They have great pricing, great service, and all of the staff do a really great job on your nails!

Artemis Faeiryne The staff here are so friendly and kind, I got a great manicure too! Tina is very easy to talk to and the atmosphere of this salon is comfortably laid back and feels like a second home of sorts, which Im a huge fan of. I also like how the acrylic that is used doesnt smell very strong or unpleasant like some other local salons. Ill definitely be back!

CiCi I had a bad acrylic job done the day before at another nail salon. I hated the color and the acrylic was too thick. I went to Elegant Nails to see if they could fix it and Mina did such a wonderful job!!! I felt so happy and pleased with her work. I will definitely be going back!