I came in for a gel manicure and a gel pedicure. They were done by two separate people. The gel manicure looks like a kindergarten painted my nails. She slapped down the color and though I told her to paint just up to my cuticle, she made it completely overflow if you will. I got them done on Friday. Today is Sunday and they're read more

Award Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

i called for information and the manger was very willing to answer my questions and helpful. I'd be coming here for future business.

Got right in & T did an outstanding job! I told her I was super ticklish & I barely flinched! Will definitely be back! read more

Always courteous, clean, and excellent techs. I've been going for years and it's great having Tony and Co in the neighborhood!

I went there to get my nails filled, and it was a very positive experience. The man who did my nails was very precise and did my nails exactly like I like them. The shop is pleasant and conveniently located close to where I live . I will definitely be using their services again. read more

Ive been to this nail salon twice already and love it. The staff is friendly and attentive, also they only take appointments during covid era and have alot of safety measures in place, masks, barriers, etc. The pedicure is always great, I get the French tips and a normal pedicure. They do alot to clean your feet and make your nails looking pretty. I got a manicure for the first time here and it was nice the nails started chipping after a day though, so I'll probably stick to my pedicures, but nonetheless it looked nice right after! read more

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I am new to the area and was looking for a home salon. I am a review reader and read both positives and negatives but there is always 2 sides to every story so I wanted to experience it myself. I was greeted with a smile and listened to when I was asked how I wanted my nails done. Van was my first technician and I shared with him some of the reviews. He assured me they clean their equipment and take safety measures seriously. He did an excellent job on my nails and I am fussy. Second visit was with Tony the owner. Again I was greeted warmly and he did a great job on my nails as well. This will be my home salon because I feel they are worth the money and the experience. I encourage you to give them a try and see for yourself like I did. Thank you. read more

I've had Tony do my nails for a number of years and I'm always happy with his work and service! He's great.

I have been here 6 times and loved my gel manicure every time except today. The picture speaks for itself but she completely destroyed my cuticles to the point that both of my hands were bleeding during the appointment. She was cutting away at my skin around every nail and I'm not quite sure why because I have never had anyone do this before. It was painful. read more

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Best nail experience ever! She took her time and was such a perfectionist! Would highly recommend to a friend!

I've been coming to Award Nails for years and am always so impressed by the quality and services. Tony does an amazing job and I won't go anywhere else! read more

This is 2 days after I got my nails painted and a gem. The service was okay, but not over the top. I ask the technician if the gems would last a while she said yes of course and now one feel off. I probably won't be back, just because I could find somewhere great for me, that's a little closer to my home. read more

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One women in particular was very rude that did my nails. I was in a rush and they told me they would be able to accommodate me in a timely matter. First she made several comments about me being in a rush. Second she said I was being needy when I changed my nail color. She said it in Vietnamese thinking I wouldn't understand. I spent $83 and needless to say another business will get my money from now in. I won't be coming back. read more

Favorite place to get my nails done! I'm very picky about my nails and they get them right every time. I see either Tony or Kim and they cater to whatever you have in mind for your mani. read more

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I use to always come to this salon to get my nails done. I haven't been back in a while. I just went in recently for a manicure and a pedicure, and I was disappointed. My toes were left with polish on the skin and barely any polish on my actual toenail. It looked sloppy. For my fingernails, I requested that she file the nails rounded square and they were uneven, and not what I requested. In addition, the polish was not applied nicely in that a lot of nail bed was exposed. The whole process was rushed and it reflected on the outcome. Sadly I won't be returning. read more

My service was AMAZING! Tiffany was my nail tech-she was really polite and funny at times, it had been a long day and I really just needed to relax and she seemed to get that. She offered me bottled water to start while she was getting my foot bath ready. She offered the luxury pedi-I declined but based on the service, I wouldn't have known. My mani was also great - I was so relaxed at one point she had to ask me to snap out if it to get ahold of my other hand!! The whole experience was so amazing, I tipped her $10.00 on $35.00 and wound up with a free paraffin treatment! I will ABSOLUTELY be going back!!! read more

Nice people, great service and prices, but prices reflect the work. They do not use clean supplies 75% of the time. The nails are hit or miss depending who you get to do them. Would not return. read more

Came here for a gel manicure color change. The ladies working were very lovely. Super polite staff. I was a walk-in and they were able to help me right away. My manicure is already lifting which is the reason for 4-stars and not 5 but sometimes you just need an extra coat of gel or it could be the nail polish brand they use. I would go back here to get a color change again. read more

The salon is nicely decorated and comfortable. The staff is nice. The only negative is to be careful of the pricing. I got a luxury pedicure and basic manicure for $55. I added gel and it came to $81. I asked Luu at the counter if that price was correct and she said yes. Because I'm too polite I did not probe further. Most places add $10 for adding gel. I will not be going back ;( read more

i live in the neighborhood, and love the greetings i get as a customer. The staff recognizes me and always try to accomodate me, even when I stop in last minute. I typically make an appt- but have been known to drop in. Their service is great and detailed. Their polishes are fresh w. lots of color options. especially for gel (some salons are limited here) The chairs are very comfortbale. The atmosphere is clean and inviting, love it. read more

Been going here for years. The gel polish lasts forever. Lurk they use sterilized tools. Very hygienic

I've been going to Award Nails for the last 5 yrs and have always had the best service, the most professional nail technicians of anywhere in the Twin Cities. They're great with last minute appointments, and the salon is always clean, comfortable and they have a huge nail color selection! Recently one of the technicians was let go when the manager discovered several incidences of over-charging and behavior concerns. Unfortunately it appears several low ratings on Yelp may be because of that technician and many posted by that disgruntled former employee. It bums me out that this great salon is taking a hit on Yelp because of this person. Go to Award, see for yourself and you'll be thrilled. read more

Kinda weird. 27 bucks for a basic (mediocre) pedicure I've had better ones for 25. Live and learn and live again.

I called in on a Saturday am to see if they had openings. Got there and they sure did!! I was greeted and told to pick my color. First time here getting my gel fill.. and oo my!!! I switched my color several times and the owner made a suggestion and I sure don't regret it!! The owners are super friendly!!! They speak to you and interact with you!! The did ombré nails and they do not charge extra! They do an incredible job! Hands down a go to place!!! Nails turned out just the way I like them! Very happy with the results. I have officially found my go to nail place in Minnesota!! Thanks guys!! read more

Award Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I came here last November for a pedi before my vacation. I usually go to a different Salon but this one is closer to my home and I thought I give it a try. Here is a list of items that taught me to never try a different salon again. 1. Disorganized: I made an appointment over the phone but when I arrived, the owner could not find my appointment and asked me for my phone number so he could check the phone logs to verify that I did call. As a result, they kept me waiting for 15 mins. 2. The owner, a man, stood next to me while the gal was working on my pedi and tried to up-sell me on several items. First he tired to convince me into getting a luxury pedi which I agreed to. He went away, but came back a little after and harassed me into getting a manicure. I told him that I didn't need one but he didn't take no for an answer and repeated himself again. I told him yet again, that I didn't care for one. Then he tried to convince me to get a shellac nail paint upgrade for an additional $10. Again, I had to tell him several times that I did not need it. I felt harassed and stressed out instead of feeling relaxed and pampered. 3. While the girl was working on my upgraded pedi, she set the timer on for the leg massage. One of her co-workers walked to the back of the store and she stopped working on me, and turned around to talk (loudly) to that person...while the timer was still ticking. 4. I was the last person in the salon that night, and one of the other staff members was sweeping up at the front of the store, and the girl who was working on my pedi and I were in the back of the store. They started to chat with one another and with the distance between them, the gal working on me was practically shouting to her co-worker at the front of the store. It was deafening, rude, unprofessional and downright stressful for me. I came in here to relax and pampered but instead, I felt stressed out and uncomfortable....yet again. 5. After the pedi was completed, they sat me under the drier at the front of the store. The owner (my favorite person) had the front door open while he talked to some dude outside. Did I mentioned it was November? I was sat without a jacket, in knee length shorts (since I was getting a pedi) right by the front door. Needless to say, I was absolutely freezing and the owner didn't notice or care. I've never been treated this way at my regular nail salon. I will never be back here. There was nothing I enjoyed about this place. What a nightmare! read more

Went in for a mani-pedi, the water for the pedicure was lukewarm :-( not what you are looking for on a cold day. The actual pedicure was good, but seeing the pedicure of the person next to me the 2 were not consistent at all! The manicure was extremely nice, did the gel polish and really like how it turned out! I will definately be going back for a mani and give the pedi another try. read more

I am very pleased with my service at Award Nail & Spa! I went here for a mani/pedi before my daughter's wedding in September and I liked it so much that I am going to continue to pamper myself monthly! Very friendly atmosphere and everyone leaves happy. read more

This is the only nail salon I will patronize! They have the most comfy pedicure chairs. You can recline the chair, allowing yourself the full relaxation experience. The staff is very attentive and want you to be satisfied and happy with their service. My gel manicures last 3 weeks. read more

I have been here twice now and I love this place!!! I had Annie today for my gel pedicure, And she was great! She told me about everything that was going on all the extra goodies I could get and was very friendly! In addition The salon is very nice and welcoming and the chairs are very comfortable! read more

They have good prices and they are nice... But they don't do a very good or consistent job. Several times they have not put a full coat on the nail and I didn't notice until I got home. Sometimes they forget to do the lotion and wax. This past time, I got a French manicure and she missed a bunch of the pink polish and the top coat didn't cover the entire nail. There are just strips of bare nail near my cuticle. I didn't have time for her to redo it, nor did I want to be bitchy, so I didn't say anything. I just won't be returning. Also, they always pressure you into getting gel because they make more money, and when you say no thanks, I feel like they give you sub-par service. read more

The owners and the employees here are wonderful! You are greeted as soon as you walk in and leaving. Everyone says good bye and or thank you! I have usually had my nails and toes done at a "high end" salon. I moved so I needed a new place. I am so happy I found them! I call that day for an appointment because my schedule is always changing and they are so accommodating. And my nails ALWAYS look great!! They will forever have my business! read more

This is an updated review. Its only been a week since I got a gel manicure and one nail has already peeled off and over half of the rest are starting to peel off. I have not picked at them nor done any manual labor since getting them. I'm no expert on gel nails, but ive heard they should last longer than 1 week. My last set looked great for at least 2 weeks. Not worth the money, I will not be going back. read more

I was looking for a place nearby before I head home. So I read reviews thought I'd give this place a try. My daughter and I had pedicures done by the husband and wife who I believe was the owner/manager. While we was getting massage More people started coming in. He left my daughter's feet wrap with warm towel and jumped onto the table and work on another service. My daughter did not get her nails painted for 20 min later by his wife. These services to me are like stealing $ from my pocket. Very unprofessional. They barely speak English and half of the time they pretend to know what I'm saying. Nevertheless is a lesson learn. I just hope my review help people to be careful when you walk in there. They jump from one pedicure to another using the same equipment that they use on previous service onto the next. And pedicure tubs are not sanitize. read more

I don't know about other people think about this salon, but I have a ver bad experienced with this nail salon. Nail tech changed very frequency, English is not as good. Hygiene is bad. They tried to fake it clean in front of you, but behind a curtain they just wipe their instruments off and put in a bag. Bad. Don't go there. read more

I have had several pedicures here, but finally decided not to return. Each time I was pressured to pay cash instead of credit card (I politely declined each time). I was also pressured to have gel polish at a higher price. My pedicures the cut my toe and made it bleed when working on the cuticles and was generally rough. She also argued with her coworker/husband while working on my toes, and another time was complaining that her phone wasn't getting service and asking everyone in the place if they were getting service. Why does she need service while she's doing a pedicure? Very unprofessional, uncomfortable, and not relaxing! read more

Love this place! Best mani/pedi place ever. Attention to detail far above other salons.

I never have any trouble getting in on sunday early, I book appt every three weeks on sundays. So nice.

good service, have been here before....today they only spoke Vietnamese (?) to each other and and no polite conversation with me at all....was very interested in the Buddha alter in front and asked numerous questions to learn more...the woman was not at all into letting me know about the culture...bad taste in my mouth leaving.... read more

Honestly, this was the worst experience in a nail salon I've ever had. A friend of mine and I popped in for mani-pedis. They set us up for the pedicures and just as we started soaking, they came over with menus of their pedicure services. We just wanted a basic mani-pedi, which is what we said, and pointed to the cheapest option on the menu. We only later found out that the "basic" manicure we asked for was not on their menu, and the cheapest option we pointed to on the menu, was not the basic, but a more expensive option. We found this out when we paid. As they did the pedicure they tried to upsell us to a gel manicure. We both said no, but they continued the upsell, over and over and over again. I was sitting with my hands in the dryer when they came over and told me I was done, I could go. So, I left and promptly smudged my thumbnail, which clearly wasn't given enough time to dry. I returned to the salon and they tried to touch it up, but they only made it worse, so they finally redid the whole nail and as I sat drying again, they tried to upsell me again on the gel manicure!!! Unbelievable. Avoid this place at all costs! read more