List Best 21 Nail Salons in Bellevue, WA (Part 3)

Ila Nejati I recently had a haircut appointment at this salon, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. When I booked the appointment, I specifically mentioned multiple times that I needed a stylist experienced with curly hair, and I was assured that the hairdresser I would be seeing had that expertise. However, the hairdresser didn’t even bother to wet my hair before cutting it, which immediately surprised me, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt, thinking she must know what she was doing. After the cut, I noticed several flaws and mentioned them to her. She told me she would fix them after washing my hair, but she didn’t. I brought it up again after the cut was finished, and she still ignored my concerns. At that point, I gave up. She didn’t dry my hair, just applied some cream, which made it look awful. As I was driving home, I noticed several pieces of hair that she hadn’t even cut, and they didn’t match the rest of my hair. I called the salon to request a new appointment with a different stylist and again asked to be booked with someone experienced with curly hair. I explained that, because of my curls, it’s important to take extra time to brush through the hair before cutting, so it can be done evenly. The response I received was shocking: the receptionist suggested I go somewhere else that specializes in “your type of hair.” I politely asked for clarification, and she repeated the same statement. When I mentioned that I’ve had several haircuts there without any issues and that wavy hair is different from straight hair, I was told, "We will put that on our website." I’m honestly appalled by how rude and unprofessional the reception was and how poorly my haircut turned out. I will update this post with pictures of my hair as it is now and after I straighten it, so you can see how uneven the cut is. I hope this feedback helps others considering this salon.

Shae Sibert Absolutely love this place ! Great attitudes and my nails look amazing and exactly what I ask for every time !

Jamie G Update (and photo) December 2024: I’ve had a rough time finding a new nail salon. So I gave Medina Nails a second chance. It’s 2 days post shellac manicure and the nail polish is peeling at the base of all of my nails. See photo. TWO DAYS. That shouldn’t happen until well over a week. Also, a woman came in yelling about how they cut her and she wanted a refund from getting her nails done. So that was fun as well, and shows the level of chaos here. It was also interesting to see how the place is slowly deteriorating. Stained floors, and the UV light they used was like, weirdly Saran-wrapped and peeling? It’s clear they’re not investing in the salon like prior ownership, so I’m guessing it’s just going to continue on the downhill trend. December 2023: Okay. BEWARE. You see all the positive reviews here? It makes you think you want to give this place a chance? I need you to know that any of those reviews that are from before like September 2023 are for AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SALON. Hear me out. I have been a diehard regular of Medina Nails since 2008. 15 years of at least monthly, if not more often, visits. In late 2023 the owner sold this salon to new management, and they are an absolute disaster. There is not a SINGLE technician I recognize from before. They’re all new because all the amazing previous employees jumped ship. (If you’re looking for Stacy, she’s at Simply Nails in Bellevue now. If you’re looking for Amy, I’m sad to say this change made her leave the industry entirely, and I’m heartbroken). It was my last appointment that I decided I will never be returning here again. I called for an appointment, and was told, word for word, that “Amy is available at 2pm.” I show up at 2, and at 2:10 another woman walks in with an appointment with Amy. I thought she was confused, but the manager instructs Amy to do that woman’s nails first. I have a 6 month old at home, and can’t just sit around while I’m skipped over when I had an appointment. But beyond that horrible scheduling and management, I have literally never had a worse pedicure in my life from the woman who did my toes. It was actually painful every step of the way as she pulled on the cuticles, and dug under my nails cleaning them out. I was sitting there wincing and at one point as she fumbled about she said “sorry I’m new,” which, sure, LITERALLY EVERYONE IS new because this is not the same salon at all, but even if you’re new shouldn’t you have gone through some training and be semi-competent? The hilarious part is it was even more expensive than before too! So they upped the prices for shoddy work and horrific customer service. Anyway, RIP to Medina Nails, it’s incredibly sad and an end of an era. P.S. You see any recent 5 star ratings? Theyre all from accounts that have never rated or commented on any other business. That doesnt seem shady at all.... ;)

Rachael Luna I had a massage, and it was…meh. Nothing special. The staff was nice, but the whole experience was mediocre. Noisy in the next rooms, too much light, the practitioner shuffled and talked loudly and randomly. The massage was abrupt and jagged, very mechanical. It wasn’t relaxing, and definitely not up to the standards of a high end pricey massage. I’d rate it 3 stars but the price was insane so my expectations were higher. Wouldn’t go back.

Rahima The nails were beautiful, yes. However, the customer service is anything but. After paying around $150 dollars for some sage marble nails, I experienced one snapping backwards after snagging on a blanket thread, taking my real nail off with it. That night, I was in the emergency room for a while, where they injected my fingertip with lidocaine (very painfully), then cut open my nail bed to try and reset my nail so my new nail (which HAS NOT GROWN BACK YET) starts to grow back properly. After explaining this to them, their team told me they dont do refunds. I was never told this, I could not find their policy online, and I wasnt shown it in store. I wasnt asked to sign a waiver of any kind. In addition they had recommended the gelX service, not explaining any of the downsides or upsides of it. I am clueless, so of course I went with what was recommended. After, at a different salon, the technician asked me about my nonexistent nail on my finger, and when I told her, she said they SHOULD NOT have recommended GelX service due to the length of nail that I chose as they would break easily. Frustratingly enough, even with a credit card statement, photos, and a discharge paper from the hospital, I have not received any compensation. In the end I paid 150 dollars to get my nail taken out of my finger. Isnt that wild? Now my hands look worse than before I got my nails done.

Wanderers Compass Travel Blog Ive been a loyal customer at Castle Nail Bar for years, and it never fails to impress! The atmosphere is both elegant and spacious, making every visit a true pleasure. The meticulous cleanliness of the salon is always evident, which adds to the overall experience. The staff here are phenomenal—attentive, friendly, and always ready to help you choose the perfect service. I love that they serve alcohol, which makes for a relaxing pampering session. Plus, the color selection is fantastic, ensuring that you can find the perfect shade for any occasion. If youre looking for a top-notch nail salon in Bellevue, Castle Nail Bar is the place to go! Highly recommend!

cat the ladies are always very nice here. I go here every once in awhile. the style I wanted specifically today was almost as close to the one I wanted, but still cute and she tried her best. i will say however that the way they remove nails is very old fashioned and should be changed as i feel my real nails will not be healthy when my acrylic fall off. a little pricey especially since I was given a discount and they charge for nail removal which is kind of bizarre but my nails turned out cute so that’s all that matters lol (: UPDATE: 3 of my nails broke off four days after I had them done. I went back to get them fixed and they didn’t charge, only cuz it was my bday lolol

Annie I have been going to see Vanessa since I was a kid and I have never changed nail salons! Not only is Vanessa an amazing nail artist, but she and her staff are absolutely wonderful people. They make you feel so welcome and aim to help you get exactly what you are looking for. I really cant recommend this nail salon enough!!

Kendall Smith I hate leaving bad reviews for new businesses but I had such a bad experience I feel like I have to in this case. I was hesitant to try a new place but some of the reviews were so positive that I overlooked the bad ones. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst nail salon experiences I’ve ever had. All I wanted was just a regular manicure which I figured was simple enough. The staff were very friendly, but the quality of work was the worst I’ve ever experienced. First of all I asked for round nails and these are square. Even after I spoke up during the process and asked if they could be more round this was still the end result. And then every single nail she painted was a total mess. I was there forever because she spent so long trying to fix the smears and clean up the polish on my skin. But this is still the end result and my nails are uneven, not round, smudged, bubbly, and overall a total mess. Such a waste of $27. Maybe someone else would’ve been better but I would be very hesitant to try this place. You’re better off saving the time and money and just painting your own nails.

Heather Newman Mina and Mia were so great and took their time making sure our nails looked absolutely amazing! We will definitely be going here from now on.

Yichao Hou We had appointment at 2:30. They were clearly understaffed and put us waiting for over 30 minutes while still accepting walk ins. Whats the point of making appointments if you still have to wait for so long? The girl who did my nail did everything in a rush and caused bleeding when she cut the dead skin. They were talking in a different language all the time while doing my nails which is disrespectful. The drawing was done poorly and asymmetric. I did dip powder and they didnt do a good job cleaning up the extra powder left on my fingers. The residue was hard to clean and I had to peel it off by myself. Totally not worth the price. I paid $60 for this and there was no massage. Will not go back again.

Aubrey Baron I highly recommend Jenny at Levue Bellevue! I have been seeing her for years for dip nails and she consistently does a fantastic job. She is detail oriented, quick, and gentle and my nails last 3-4 weeks!

Madison Ly I have been coming to this salon for about 2 years now and I love them! Its a beautiful salon with nail techs who can do any design! They are nice and very gentle. They listen to your wants for your service. Although they are busy its for good reason! They are wonderful! Ni is an amazing tech ad well as Mai. All their techs are great! You should make an appointment with them ASAP! Plus they have free coffee.

Christy Slater Been coming here for years and always receive outstanding service, especially with the manicures. I moved away from Bellevue but always try to drop in for an appointment when I’m in the area. Prices are much less than other nail salons in Bellevue.

Jaeleen Chhom 2 pedicures were “deluxe” but barely spent any time on my boyfriends and I’s nails. Also, made my toenails crooked. Manicure was powder, broke one of my nails in half despite being short already. Took 2 hours while one lady working on both my nails and feet. $10 for fixing my cuticles while other salons are free. Do not recommend this place

Young Tran Jenny did an amazing acrylic nails for my daughter. They have free parking for clients so ignore the signs to pay. Very clean and peaceful. Close to the park and mall. We will definitely be back soon.

Srushtie Kale I recently visited for a manicure and was quite disappointed with the service. After paying $45, I expected a high-quality manicure that would last at least 2weeks .Unfortunately, three of my nails chipped in less than a week, which is far below the standard I anticipated. While the staff was friendly and the salon environment was pleasant, the quality of the manicure was not up to par. I feel that the value for the price paid was lacking, and I am quite dissatisfied with the overall experience.

sylvie sanguin Five friends booked a 4:30 PM appointment together, but with only two technicians available, the last person didn’t finish until after 7 PM. My daughter requested acrylic nails but ended up with thick gel nails that looked nothing like the reference picture she showed. The color wasn’t even close. My shy daughter tried to explain her preferences, but the technician was unresponsive. There seemed to be a language barrier, as the technician didn’t understand English well and didn’t make much effort to accommodate her wishes. Although we were given a $10 discount, it still came to $80 per person, which felt steep given the experience.

Amy Liu I been there every mouth for my manicures, toenails, eyelash extensions, bikini waxes and sometimes hair cuts over there. Great to hang out with the staff! Their technology is good too! I bite my nails since I’m really young and it was really tinny and is ugly before. I’ve been doing my nail at this place for almost one year right now. Right now my nail is pretty long and healthy! Love it so much! I love this place :)