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List Best 21 Nail Salons in Bellevue, WA (Part 3)
04-2025 Levue Nails & Spa in List Best 21 Nail Salons in Bellevue, WA (Part 3)Medina Nails - Bellevue 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.... ;)
My Nails Salon & Spa - Bellevue 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!!
N & N Nails Spa - Bellevue 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.
4 Your Nails Only - Bellevue Tricia Vix: I was staying at the AC hotel and wanted to get my nails done. Didn’t have time to look at reviews but I stumbled upon this place. I’m so happy I found it. The owner is so sweet and did an amazing job on my nails. (Gel builder is what it’s called) Quaint and small but with dry every penny. Nice acoustic you tube music playing in the background making for a relaxing experience. Next time I travel to Seattle I’m definitely coming back. There were 2 local folks there that have been coming for over 10 years so it was as nice to see that!
Beauty Me - Bellevue Margaret Hu: This place is great!! It’s always scary trying a new salon but I’m so happy with how my nails turned out. Anna did my nails, she was so quick and efficient. They have a great color selection and the vibe is welcoming. Will definitely be coming back again!
Lynns Nails, Hair & Spa - Bellevue Leanna Marukyan: Price is great but be prepared for what you get.The WORST hair service Ive ever had. The cut was choppy, uneven, with gaps in my hair. The hair was nothing like what I wanted. My hair turned out to be orange, yellow and grey. The dye wasnt even blended in. It was so embarrassing to go out in public that I had to tie my hair up everyday, and desperately find a salon to fix that atrocious job.
La Petite Belle Nail & Spa - Bellevue 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.
Honey Nails - Redmond 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.
