I have to say, making a customer wait 35 minutes for a pedicure is ridiculous. I even called ahead to make sure they had enough space for the 3 of us and she said sure no problem. She should have said she didn't have room instead of trying to squeeze all of us in and having someone wait 35 minutes. Then I had to fix my own nail (never had to do that before) and barely scrubbed my feet which I'll have to fix on my own as well. It is the only nail salon in the area so you really don't have a choice. Just give yourself extra time to fix it yourself. read more

Talented, caring staff. Very friendly patrons and relaxing environment. Important to make an appointment. These folks want to know you are coming so they can consistently provide personalized attention. You will not feel rushed! read more

Absolutely terrible business. No greeting when I walked in, only dirty looks from the staff. When I asked to have a chipped nail repaired, the woman only said by appointment only we don't do walk ins and then said she could do an appointment later in the week...I don't think so!! For being one of the only nail salons in the Corolla area you would think they would be more friendly and courteous. Being rude to your potential patrons can only get you so far. read more

For the location, it's decent. There aren't many options to go by in the Corolla, OBX area. We made an appointment, but still ended up having to wait about 15 minutes. The pedicure was decent, but I wouldn't say its the best I've ever received. Color on my toes as lasted, which is definitely a plus. Not a large spot -- I would still stay make an appointment, because they were definitely turning people away. read more

Small place with 4 pedi chairs and maybe 4 nail stations. Walk in service is nice but several customers were turned away the day I visited (luckily I got a walk in appointment). Nice staff and good service. Price a bit on the high side for a basic manicure but I guess everything costs more at the beach! read more

Great pedicure! The only downside is that even with making an appointment for the four of us, one person of our party wasn't even started until the rest of us were done. We were all very happy with the service though and the cleanliness of the shop! read more

A small nail salon but they do a great job! I called on a Friday morning to get a gel manicure after a week at the beach, they got me in right away which I appreciated. The staff was friendly and had great attention to detail, everything seemed clean, and they shaped my nails exactly how I asked. My manicure turned out great, but I took off one star because they charged for removing the gel polish I already had on my hands, even though I was getting another gel manicure. I have been getting manicures for many years and this is the first time a salon has charged for this when I am getting another gel mani. Typically salons charge for the removal alone, or if you get getting regular polish put on. It put the price of a gel mani at $38 which is pretty high. I would still recommend this salon, just be aware it's expensive! read more

Beach Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Super friendly service; very fast but also efficient & perfectly shaped manicures/pedicures. Making an appointment was easy and she even checked in and texted with a confirmation the day before. read more

Fantastic place, very friendly / professional associates and great work!!!! Cannot stress how great this place is.

Very nice owner. Took 3 of us last minute in the morning for gel manicures and pedicures. Clean shop. They take their time so you can relax. I get my nails done regularly in NJ so I was happy I could get this service in the outer banks. Don't expect the huge factory-like salons! It's small but nice. Reasonable prices. I recommend calling for an appointment because she books up fast. read more

This is the second time I have visited Beach Nails Salon over last few years while on vacation. Walked away happy with Quality & Service after both visits. The owner & staff are very courteous, organized & accommodating. Also have BEST Massage Chairs I have ever experienced !!!! I recommend Beach Nails to All who live in or visit Corolla NC. read more

Went in for a mani-pedi on my vacation. They fit us right in and seated us in their lovely massage chairs. Nam did a beautiful job on my nails and gives the best massage - absolutely wonderful. JP did a fantastic job on my friend's nails. Very, very good work, courteous and professional, definitely recommend. The entrance can be a little tough to find, just keep walking around to the left. read more

I have gone to Beach Nails for several years. We own a house in Corolla and spend a lot of time on the OBX. I have found JP and her staff very courteous and professional. The salon is clean and well maintained. I've been extremely satisfied with my manicures and pedicures and even at the height of the tourist season JP and her staff never make anyone feel rushed. She goes above and beyond to accommodate patrons schedules and does it with a smile. read more

I discovered t he secret to not waiting for a mani or pedi here. Go on Saturday when the place is deserted. The shop is small but very clean and the staff are friendly. JP gives a great hand massage as part of the manicure. I did not have a pedicure but two other women did and it looked like they had a good experience. read more

It was a clean place. The lady who schedules the appointments (assuming the owner) was very rude and abrasive. We (two of my cousins and me) scheduled an appointment at 1:15pm and she incessantly called us saying it was at 11:15am, when we arrived at 11:45am she was rolling her eyes and complaining about us to the other customers while we were right there. Saying that we messed up her whole day and that they "don't have time for this." I totally understand the inconvenience but it was way more dramatic than it needed to be. If it was really that big of a deal they could have easily pushed our appointment to another day, which we offered but got attitude in return. Other customers left and gave up their appointment times because of her behavior because it was so unnecessary and over the top. She quickly made the salon an environment of awkwardness and the other customers and us were just looking at each other in awe. However, the other workers are very sweet and did a great job on my toenails, but I would not return due to the owners lack of professionalism and bad attitude. read more

This nail salon is awesome. JP and Nam treat all of their clients like family. By far the best pedicure that I have ever had. Manicures seem to last forever. Not sure how they do it but they do. I do recommend calling for an appointment since it gets really busy in the summer. I've seen people come in with an appointment for 4 and show up with 6 or 7. That doesn't work so make sure you schedule for the right number The shop is bright and airy and located conveniently in the Food lion shopping center. I highly recommend it. read more

I stopped in right after they opened for the day and it was already busy. Yes, it is the only nail salon in Corolla, so call ahead for an appt or expect to wait for a little while. They only had three employees working, but they were all very polite and hard working. The owner worked on my mani so i saw how crazy it got with trying to schedule appointments and walk-ins. She said a lot of people were making appointments but not showing up, messing with the schedule. I imagine that has something to do with the poor reviews left by previous customers. Look, it is a small place, the techs are over-worked in a beach town. Bring your patience and a great attitude. They are doing the best they can. I had a great experience at Beach Nails! read more

I got my toes done the other day, staff is awesome and friendly. Looking forward to Fourth of July when I get my big toe paintrd with an American flag. read more

What a wonderful way to spend a cloudy day in OBX. Lovely staff and they are great at what they do! Nam was the best! The most relaxing pedicure I've had in years. She also picked the greatest color for my nails. Thank you! read more

I called on my way into town and made an appointment for the next day. They took me right at my appointment time and it was really crowded. I definitely recommend making an appointment. Wonderful staff and they did a great job. Very affordable, especially at the beach! read more

Small shop for sure. Had a noon appointment and when I walked in they acted like I did not have an appointment. After feeling foolish, I asked what happened. She said "it was her bad...not mine", no duh!! Turns out the woman I spoke with forgot to write the appointment in her book. After sitting there for about 15 min. I decided to only get a polish change and forgo the Mani. To be honest, I would make sure you are all set with your mani/pedi before going to Corolla. read more

When you are a tourist (not a repeat customer) and you contact a nail salon before a rainy beach day and they make an appointment, you never know what is going to take place. What a pleasant surprise! Clean, sunny, happy environment. Took us on time. The owner did our shellac nails. She is a perfectionist. She knew we would not be local repeat customers, yet she gave us 5 star service. Better than my hometown nail salon. I am putting it on my calendar to make the appointment for next summer well in advance. Such a lovely way to spend a rainy vacation day. read more

Made an appointment but still had to wait 30 minutes. The day after the manicure 4 nails paint color chipped off. Probably the worst manicure I have ever had. read more

Outstanding experience for me and my 4 girls. Friendly, professional and a real pleasure.

I have to be honest, I was not sure about using this salon after reading the reviews here, but since the other salon/spa could not take me (with three days notice), I decided to take my chances. I am so glad that I did! My daughter and received top rate service. I will definitely return to Beach Nails when I vacation here again. read more

This is a busy spot. JP is the owner and did a great job on my nails which were in horrible shape after missing 3 mani appointments at home. She's very knowledgeable, however she really didn't understand why I kept insisting on a gel manicure. After listening to her argument I decided to just let her do what she wanted because maybe she was trying to convey something between the lines. She did a nice job as I've had 3 compliments since. My pedi by Bess was very short lived! There is a major communication issue here and out of courtesy to her because I couldn't understand her very well (or at all) i said 'yes' to a lot of things I shouldn't have! The pedi was nice, not very relaxing because I'm extremely ticklish on my feet. This place is very small with only 4 pedi chairs. I don't like the set up either as I don't care to watch someone's ashy skin slough off while I'm trying to relax and zone out. My friend said his nails were cut too short. But he will manage. JP is sweet and kind and I will be back. Very very clean salon too!!!! read more