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

Janell Whittier Ive been going there for quite a while. but lately the service has gone downhill... Prices of gone up and the place is really dirty. The owner is rude. Wont be going there again Tell them that my nails are crooked. Please do not tell this nail tech thats how your finger grows. I dont think so. You might want to consider cleaning your nail shop if the health board came through you would be shut down

Christina Carey I have gone to this nail salon for over 12 years. I recently tried a different Salon with my daughter-in-law and I was so unsatisfied. I always end up going back to them. Theres never been a design that I bring in whether all my phone or an idea that I have that they cannot do. Whenever I go in there now I pretty much tell them whatever they want to do because its always amazing art. Its never the same design and always outstanding work. They shshoshshoushshoshshoulshshoshshoushshoshshould do nail shows they are that good. Thank you ladies for your AMAZING skills. I will see u in 2 weeks. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Brittany Willis I went in to get my pinky nail fixed and also a fill. The lady put my pinky nail on so crooked, she cut them so short, and uneven. The polish looked absolutely horrible and was bubbly. I was in a bit of a rush so I decided to call later on and talk to the manager to get them fixed. She said go ahead and come in and she would fix them, she seemed so irritated like I was bugging her once I got there. I kept telling her my pinky nail was so crooked and she argued it wasn’t. I told her I didn’t like the length and they were too short and she ignored it. I ended up going somewhere else to get them removed and fixed and the place I went said how horrible of a job they did and my pinky nail was definitely crooked and they shaped them wrong. I don’t know what happened to this place because they used to do an amazing job.

Hanie Tran My go-to place for both my nails and pedicures. Amazing and so so welcoming service and great attention to details. I have I’ve come to Emma for years and she’s absolutely the best. I can’t go anywhere else to get my gel extensions. She always remembers exactly what I’d like. I always get great compliments for my nails, I don’t want to go get them done anywhere else. All the staffs here are also super welcoming and so so friendly. I have the tiniest toe nails and my pedicure have always come out perfect and very relaxing as they’re very details oriented and check with you every step of the way. Come here for all your nails and pedicures needs. Bring your friends and family too, you won’t be disappointed!

Maleah Barbee My experience was amazing ! Although, it was kind of busy. My nail artist still managed to get me in and do a beautiful job. Everyone was really sweet and helpful. I loved that the children offered me and my mom drinks. Amazing service and I will be back again !

Nialejia I found out last minute that my nail tech did not do acrylic nails, and I found this place that does!! I got this French tip done for $60. This place is very affordable. Everybody was very nice and they also give you complimentary drinks. I will be back and thank you so much too the kind lady who did my nails

Niko Lisalo I had got my nails done I jus moved to Tacoma and was trying out a place close to me. terrible services nails techs were rude and rough and then when I expressed I didn’t like my Nails bc they flooded my nail beds with acrylic and then nails were burning, they were jus all around tough with filing and all. They asked me to pay more for them to fix them the right way I jus wanted to leave but they kept telling me they’d fix it overall im unhappy ask spent 140$ on my nails n toes for some 20$ work im very dissatisfied WOULD NOT RECOMMEND .

Porsha Bland KIM DID A HORRIBLE JOB ON MY NAILS !! I paid 130 for me to cry in my car cause they are horrible!! My Cuticles aren’t even cut The paint job was horrible after I told her I wanted powder I told her I didn’t want to spend a lot she didn’t ask me how much I was willing to spend and just started doing my nails when I asked her to not use acrylfor my charm, she continue to use acrylic for my charms I told her I don’t put gel on my nails and she continue to put gel on my nails her and her associate were continuously talking about me as I was sitting in the chair just horrible, and I came there I got told Kim was good and ask for her ….. I was wrong !! Didn’t take her time , rushed when no one was in there !!!

Monica TeeMay I went to this establishment because it was the nearest open establishment from my place of employment (they close at 7pm). My nails were long I inquired to have short nails due to my new employment. I was charged $51 and I added a $10 tip. The nails were not good quality but I didn’t mind because I loved the color and the nail tech was very nice. A day later they started chipping. I went back 4 days later because my nails chipped excessively and I didn’t have time to go back until then. I managed to go back in, I spoke to the tech and let her know what was going on. She stated that because my nails were long the acrylic lifted so she would charge me a full set!! I can’t believe her. I would have paid for the full set from the beginning but she did a fill knowing that the acrylic would lift and my nails would look horrible. I will never go to this so called nail salon again and I warn everyone not to go here. They are so money hungry. If I’m gonna pay for a full set, do you think I will trust them to do a good job, no!!! I rather pay for a full set else where. You have been warned ladies!!

Stephanie Hansen Crystal did an amazing job on my blinged out set for the New Year! She shaped them perfectly and then painted and designed them exactly how I envisioned them! Also had my eyebrows waxed and 10/10! Highly recommend!

Rhia Wilder Was a great place came in there Friday of last week and got my nails done a gel full set with design. By Tuesday of yesterday I have had 5 nails pop off come in today and ask if they fix them their said yes but it would a 55 dollars when I asked why so much the lady said because she didnt charge me for the design when originally came in on Friday. If thats so then why did she charge me 185 $ ?

Cassie Fastabend Thanks for always giving me the best spa experience V Nails!

Rachael Tencza Always a fantastic experience for the last 13+ years!!! These ladies ALWAYS have me looking right! Will ALWAYS recommend their work

Janae Cox I just got my nails done by a wonderful young lady! They always make you feel like a million bucks when you leave! The owner is the absolute sweetest, always smiling and friendly! They did such an amazing job on red nails with some gold glitter on my ring and thumb fingers. I refuse to go to another nail shop! You cant find quality and scope friendly customer service, like you can at Leles Nails. Thank you ladies for being the example of hard work and kindness! You all are so appreciated!

Savannah This is by far my favorite place and I will not go anywhere else but leles :) all the girls do an AMAZING job I’ve never had my nails and toes look so perfect and even the smallest details are on point. HIGHLY RECCOMEND!! And they also finish fast or a timely fashion :) very polite staff too :) I come in every two weeks like clock work and I will always come back to leles! Prices are really good as well !

Natalia Stevenson They closed an hour and a half early. Extremely disappointed

Tom Heath Great lady

Victor Serrato Even when the sign and map said it was open before 8 pm, the lady didn’t want to attend me and my friend.

Melissa I used to go here all the time until now the ppl working there do not speak very good English and push the services on you example I was getting a pedicure and the lady kept asking if I wanted some crap and rocks put on my legs and feet I told her no and she kept pushing then asked if I wanted a manicure told her no and when Im done she has now charged me for these things over 200 dollars and when I argue with her she acts like she doesnt speak English and that I have to speak to the owner which is never there they also come to massage you while u are getting ur nails done and charge you 20 for that they have definitely lost a customer!!! Beware of you go here what they are charging you and what services they do!!!

Michelle Brooks Worst pedicure Ive ever had. So disappointed. My tech, Tony seemed to be very put off doing my pedicure. No lotion, never even touched my calves. The scrub was a partial application and removal. No actual scrubbing happened. I wont be returning.

Kimberly McElveen Went in with an idea for my nails and they just immediately assumed I wanted the same thing as last time so they filled my nails in with blue then tried to paint over it when I said I didn’t want the same color as last time and the blue showed through too much so I had to get all my nails the same color and I had to go home and shape them myself because they were all round and thick and now the day after spending money getting my nails done they’re already chipping and coming off. Update: I got my nails fixed at T-Spa and they shaped them perfectly and fixed all my nails that were coming up and even did the design I wanted even over the blue sparkles Tip top filled my nails with and I’m in love! Go to T-Spa instead of here! The last two pictures are from T-Spa fixing the mess I had on my hands from Tip top

Morgan Alexander My first time coming here since I moved and I can’t get my nails done often since being in the military and it’s been 2 years. I’ve had my nails done many times and this set is by far my favorite. The place was clean and so relaxing. Katie put so much effort and detail into the set and made sure everything was to my liking. Katie thank you so much! I will definitely be coming back!

Alyson Marquardt I booked a waitlist late at night and got a response immediately for next morning. When I came in there was no wait and I was helped at my appointment time! Katie took my appointment and did an amazing job! The nails are copy and paste of the inspo I had and have had so many compliments! I talked to Katie and found out she was the owner. She worked very hard, gained so much experience and opened her own shop! The atmosphere is clean, calm, and she even has calls forwarded to her cell so there’s no constant ringing. This place is absolutely amazing and so are the prices!!!

Marissa Canell I typically go to Krystal Nails & Spa (which I highly recommend and wish I had stuck to my usual place). My nail tech was Trish and my sister had Ann. I asked for acrylic and coffin shaped. Everything was going well until the cuticle drill and my cuticle began bleeding and the rest were tender. Before Trish did anything else, I didn’t want them touched anymore and she talked to the tech next to us who asked what happened. The tech said “the nail polish won’t cause infection.” That was not what I was worried about, it’s now an open wound and is susceptible to infection. I did let Trish continue because I couldn’t walk out with my nails half done with nothing on there. She had to use acetone to create the French nails and it STUNG so bad. After everything was finished, I looked and my nails weren’t coffin shaped but rather square shaped which I’m not a fan of and I know there wasn’t a misunderstanding as she repeated what I wanted back to me in the beginning. I went over to my sister who was still being worked on by Ann and she showed me her cuticle that was also bleeding. I did put on a bandaid as I work in food service so I’m just hoping nothing gets in there. We both agreed they were nice and the nails aren’t poorly done but we will be sticking to our usual go to place. I did also talk to a friend who got her nails done by Ann in the past and she had the same experience and told me about another client who was worked on by Trish that she witnessed also get her cuticles cut.

beya jedidi Only one lady working and ended up rushing my nails because someone else was waiting. She was a nice lady but was very rushed and my nails ended up uneven, bumpy and sloppy. I really wish she had taken her time. Will not be returning, it’s too pricey for the quality of work. I will be getting my nails corrected at a different salon..

blo She slapped nail polish on and got upset when I asked her to redo my nail. Horrible service. Daughter backed up her mom by saying my nails looked fine. If I could attach a photo you would all laugh.

Gilles Ralph (SkaiDevil) The lady who did my wifes nails had great hospitality and place was nice. The only downfall was being charged $150 for mediocre nails. Wont be going back.

Holly Rawlings This is THE place. The place is clean and the massage chairs are solid. The vibe is retro, reminds me of Cali nails salons from 2005. I love the ladies here and my pedicure is always fresh AF. I’m not posting pics because no one gets these dawgs for free. Price: - 65-70 for a gel pedi, long massage, and treatment. - make an appointment!

Kelli Jones My nails looked cute but this place is SUPER COSTLY. i got a new full set (french tip) and had my old nails taken off. not a huge deal, I was there like an hour. it was nearly $70. yes you read that correctly. They do good work here but it is super expensive. Just way way out of my price range.

Barb Monroe Took my 13 yo grand daughter for acrylics before vacation. She showed them a photo of what she wanted. There was Nothing about her nails that looked like the photo. She was really unhappy. I will not return there with her again. If you are not ready to speak up about what you want if you see it going sideways I would find another place to go.

Melissa Dickerson I have been going to this nail place for 10+ years. The last couple times I have been there. I feel rushed and they are just trying to get as many customers as possible. This last time I was in there I was extremely rushed. The lady that was doing my nails, gave me chemical burns all over my hands. One of my fingers is bad. I will never go back.

Susan Wangechi The best nail spa in Tacoma. Near center st Plaza. Come see it yourself you will appreciate their hand work. Very professional ladies working in this place.

Tykierra Pamela I’ve been coming here since I was 15 and I am now 20. There’s been times where I wouldn’t return but after my recent visit. There will be no more service from me. I cracked my nail a little bit before I went in, You can still see the cracks. Then I asked for a second coat and she told me no, and you cannot even see the holographic butterflies. my nails still look the same to me as they did before (they were clear gel). only different is there’s a fill. And I felt like she was rushing due to there being 4 more customers patiently waiting. And if you’re curious about your pricing, definitely ask before the service.

Bella Rios I’ve been a customer for almost a year now and I LOVE Dary’s Nail Spot. The service is always excellent and I always love my nails when I leave. Dary is incredibly talented and always hooks me up since I never know what to get. I never leave unhappy. Randy is hilarious and gives killer foot massages. I highly recommend this place, the quality is unmatched. Thank you guys ❤️ (All of the pictures are from my visits)

Karen DiCostanzo Dary and Randy are in a class by themselves! Ive rarely known such gracious, caring, and conscientious people, let alone business owners. They truly go above and beyond to satisfy their customers, plus theyre technically proficient, competitively priced AND all discussions inside the shop are in English! Even though Id like to keep them all to myself, Darys Nails Spot deserves to be shouted from the rooftops.

Wendy Wilson This is the best salon I have ever been to. Dary is so experienced and always knows what to do when dealing with my problem nails. Whenever I ask for something different its no problem. Both Dary and Randy friendly and fun to talk with. Over the past year or so, I have gotten to know them and consider them to be friends. I used to go to other bigger salons, but usually had to wait a long time even with an appointment, and then got passed from one person to another, never knowing if my nails would turn out good or not. I like being able to have an appointment and know that all of Dary or Randys focus will be on me for that time period, and I never have to worry about if my nails will look nice or not -- they always look great!

Turner DeeJahney “Nae” I always have good experiences here. It’s welcoming, the tech checks in often to ensure you are okay or things are going to your liking. I recently ruined my nail and the tech was very informative and encouraged me to Do what was best for the health of my nail, including skipping polish this time around. This was greatly appreciated as she could have easily tried to upsell me gel polish .

Carol K The lady was so kind and caring every step of the way. From. Asking me if it felt good during leg massage to making sure I liked the color I picked out when she put on my nails! Will definitely makes this my place to go!!

Jessica Byrum I’ve been seeing Lily for 15 years. She’s hands down the best nail artist and brow girl in town. I know that, because I’m from here and have been almost everywhere!

Jacqueline Sweet I originally got a gift certificate for Cathys and have been loyal ever since! Im a bartender and new mom and they understand I just want to sit and relax. Deal or No Deal is always on the TV and Ive grown to find it very comforting.

Renesha Owens Awesome service thank you Hanna and Jenny they did an awesome job excellent customer service I mean even the customers inside was nice we held a nice mature conversation I really enjoyed my first experience here. They even talked with my little babygirl who started getting restless, they did not stop me from breastfeeding I will be back without my little one of course.

Jarraf Leila “Sunny” Loved it!! The people there are very nice and accommodating. I came in with a blurry idea of what I wanted, and even with my unclear vision they still managed to do a great job. They have a cute selection of stickers-- I went with a Halloween theme-- and I love how they glow under the light. I posted a version with/without a light source. Even without, the ombre that they did still looks fantastic. Seeing them at face value, I already adore it. But once the sunlight hits them, and you start to see the stickers and the red pop out, its a whole new layer of adoration. They accept walk-ins, and the pricing is very fair. Also, right above where theyre doing your nails theres a giant TV with a silly little show playing on it. Even though Im not interested in TV, I found myself invested and not even feeling the time of the process. All in all, it was a nice experience.

Beya Jedidi WORST acrylic set Ive ever gotten. Could of done a better job myself while blindfolded. They have no attention to detail. 7 out of 10 nails are severely crooked. They also had one of there 15 year old daughters try and paint my nails... Like seriously. Absolutely terrible. Please avoid this place at all costs. They also do not sanitize any of their tools.

Faith Foster They take their time with each customer. Their pedicure was exactly what my feet and legs needed after working on my feet all week. Very relaxing! I will be sure to make an appointment next time knowing how amazing they are and how attentive they are. Wonderful!

Lisa Isaac THE SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE IS TOP NOTCH!! Tina gave me the BEST pedicure that I have ever had and Moon hooked my nails up!! They have another satisfied customer and I SHALL RETURN!!

Carie Woods Been coming to fancy nails for almost a year now and they never disappoint me. Linda and everyone in there does great work. They are always so welcoming and really take their time perfecting your nails. 10 out of 10 always

Domino Burk Been going to Fancy nails since I was 16 years old! Thankful, for 25 years of great service and kind ownership.

Brenda Gonzalez Service was good. Nice and clean, but when it came to pay I was expecting $35 for the overlay, I got normal polish but it came to $40. The lady was sweet and explained $5 for the polish which was a little crazy to me because out of all the nail places I have gone they have never charged for normal polish extra. Would have been nice to know prior. They also have a coupon online but she said that it was an old coupon and it’s no longer valid but it’s on their website. You would think they would have taken it off if it’s not valid anymore . They remind me of spirit or frontier. They will charge you on stuff that you weren’t expecting.