I was given a gift card from my aunt and Grandma(RIP) for a Mother's Day present and I finally got to use it and I must say that I was very satisfied with the service. Ms. Cristina had to work her magic on my pedicure; it's been some time since I was able to pamper myself and now my feet feel baby soft!! They had the Christmas music playing and very holiday vibes!!! read more

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I go here to get my nails done by Yolanda. She is great at shaping my nails and ensuring that the nails last. I like to stretch getting my nails done every 3 weeks. Once in a while my nails lift on the edges but they never come off or break. Even when they lift, it is because I was doing a lot during that 3 weeks period. The salon is clean and the staff are very nice. The only thing that could be better is the price and parking. read more

Captial Nails is the place to be. I have been going there since I was 13 and I am 35 now. The customer service is out of this world. They are all very attentive and great at what they do. The vibe is a must, very clean and spacious. The music is always something you can sing along to. Go try it out I promise you, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Cristina is amazing! she did my nails so beautifully! It was my first time therethank you read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

Great salon and the staff, Very talented, I definitely be back and happy to bring my family here read more

I moved to New Jersey earlier this year and at first, I was flying back and forth to Atlanta, Georgia to get my nails done because I had not found a nail shop and/or spa to go to on a regular basis up north. I stumbled upon this shop one day. When I find a shop, I normally scout their work on Instagram or ask for the owner because they normally do the best work. I asked someone when I walked in who I should get my nails done by and who was the best tech. They told me to ask for Kevin. He sits right in the front and he owns the shop. # WINNING The first time I actually got my nails done, I enjoyed the conversation with Kevin and we got along great. Ever since I started coming to him he has been the only person to do my nails in New Jersey. We have developed a rapport and now I can text him whenever I need to get my services. He is by far the best nail tech I have had and most professional for the most part LOL he has a crass sense of humor but he does well in the neighborhood he is in read more

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I went to this salon today after booking an appointment. I scheduled for a "soak off" and a full acrylic set. To start with the positives, the place and environment is very nice and they have great music and my nails ended up very nice. However, the process was painful to say the least. Like I said, i scheduled for a soak off however there was no soak off; instead the lady used a cuticle scraper, an extra nail, and cuticle scissors to remove the previous nails. It was extremely painful and you could tell they didn't care about the health of my natural nail. After the nails were basically ripped off, she started the full set. I felt uncomfortable about the health of my nail and asked if it would be safe for acrylic to be put over very damaged nails and she said that the pain is temporary and continued the set. All in all, the process was very painful and after I take off this set I am going to have to give my natural nails a very long break to gain strength and health back. I'm not quite sure if I will be coming back. Because though the results are nice, the integrity of my nails were severely compromised. read more

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Worst pedicure, the guy didn't know what he was doing took forever and then overcharged. I asked how much he said $30 then at the end changed it to $35 due to him taking longer then expected read more

Pros: Longevity of the nails/ polish quality, ambiance/ space itself, customer service and friendliness of staff, wait decent for me to be a walk in looking for full set, pedicure & eyebrows. First time customer on the day before Vday, came in without an appt around 4/5pm after a hair appt in the area. Were busy/ booked but made time for me, which I appreciated. Nails/ pedi came out nice, way they typically would for the most part. Eyebrows were the star of the show, love how she did them ($8 fair price). Would come back for a quick full set/ eyebrows. Staff was very friendly and had strong customer service, phone was dying and was in the area 10-15 mins after I left trying to get an Uber and thankfully though were closed/ closing they allowed me to charge my phone/ wait for my Uber and even offered to allow me to make a call if needed. Not all nail salons have the best treatment of its customers, especially as a Black woman, but they showed the basic human respect/ decency for your business/ personhood, all establishments should show (at least in my experience). Cons: $$ Cost. They only do gel so for all services you're forced to pay (overpriced) gel price. Full set was $55 & pedi was $35, which are both about $15-20 over the average price for these services else where, also with gel. It was last minute so I paid the cost, especially as they only work with Gel, i figured that was calculated in the extra cost & was optimistic from the appearance of the ambience/professionalism of the salon staff/ decor, that the services might be including something else beyond average for the added price. Basically I was also investing in the hope it would be superior in quality as well, aside from it being gel for the cost. Quality was in some ways a let down for the cost, you would expect to get an even better quality full set and pedicure due to the cost and wouldn't expect all the excess money to be going to gel, since gel is only $5 -10 more on average. However, for the pedicure, I feel it was low quality, she didn't scrub/ get at the dead skin how a $15 pedicure would have anywhere else. Full set also was eh, polish was nice and it did the job and has lasted now at least a week and feel it'll last a good 2-3 weeks but he didn't really do anything to prep my own nail before applying the set/ prep the nail beds so they look nice/ clear as the nail grows out. Still looks nice when you have those ppl who rush and skip this step but often doesn't last as long/ shows and looks more crusty in the nail beds sooner, than had they did better prep of your nails. Also just obviously is less healthy for your nail underneath. Nail shape on full set could've been better as well, also asked for medium, and feel these are moreso short (but maybe I could've been clearer). In some ways this seemed to be a result of them being rushed, was busy with folks with appt's and trying to walk in to get ready for Vday the next day so could be why they pedicure and full set felt subpar in quality. Got the job done, customer service was strong and location is convenient, would consider going back, for eyebrows/ full set at the least. read more

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Came in for a gel manicure and regular pedicure. I was a walk in and only had to wait one or two minutes before I got seated for my pedicure. They lined the basin with a plastic covering and took the tools out of a sealed bag which made me feel better about the cleanliness. After she filled the basin with water I did find myself waiting there for a bit without knowing what was going on. Once she started working, Lina, my manicurist, suggested "dipping powder" instead of gel. I asked her if it would cost more and she said no, it's $55 for the manicure and the pedicure together, whether it was gel or dipping powder so I said okay. The pedicure was good, she cut/filed my toe nails, cleaned the cuticles, scrubbed my feet and did a little calf massage. They gave me those flimsy flip-flops because I came in wearing sneakers (which I was thankful for because I know some places charge for that). The dipping powder manicure was fine. However it was at this point that another person who works there who didn't have a client kept showing Lina memes or dog videos, which distracted her attention away from my nails. I saw this as unprofessional. My manicure was okay, not amazing, I still have some stuff around my nails that I hoped she would clean. One of my nails had a bump in the end which I was unhappy about because of the unprofessional service. After she was done with me she was right on her way out which also made me think that she rushed my nail job which could have also added to the so/so manicure. All in all, it was an okay place to go to as a walk in but I would not come back. read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

I went today to do my nail with my daughter, happens I did a regular manicure , I am old fashion , an Asian woman Called July. Filed wrong I ask her to correct , take dead skin poorly, I ask her to fixed, then did a clumpy nail polish didn't reach the ends , I ask the owner to correct her , she started talking their language I ask not to since I don't understand, very disrespectful, she grab my finger like she wants to take it apart of my hand with nail polish remover , since the owner recognized how badly and mistreated I was. Minus Zero plus is my review read more

DO NOT COME HERE! There are better salons than this one. I paid $75 to get a full set of obre nails. After a week 4 nails came off COMPLETELY while I was putting my pants on. I went back and the owner had the audacity to say he will charge $65 to "fix" my 4 nails. Think about that. He's charging $65 for 4 nails and I paid $75 for a complete new set before. The math made no sense. He continued to say that my nails fell because they grew and I needed a fill in. 1) If my nails grew why didn't all of them fall. 2) a fill in is simply more powder on your nails. The fill in doesn't require them to glue my nail in place. Honestly the worst service I've ever had. It's overpriced and definitely not worth it. Also: look at all reviews carefully before considering. I wish I would have looked at the Google reviews better because half of the 5 star rating they received are from fake people (or maybe their own employees). You read and be the judge. UPDATE: I was willing to pay to have my 4 nails fixed, NOT a fill in just my 4 nails which I repeatedly said and the owner continued to quote me $65 for 4 NAILS. They use bad products and when you complain they do nothing but make you regret going to them in the first place. JUST STAY AWAY. read more

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I've been to Capital twice and both times had work done by the owner Kevin. Kevin, is amazing at doing nails but he clearly knows it and is very arrogant and doesn't show appreciation to his customers, acts frequently annoyed by their presence and like he doesn't want to be bothered or make money. And personally it sucks getting your nails done by someone bitchy. Sucks the fun out of glossing up. Plus I drop coin on my nails do why would I want to deal with that? Between the eye rolling and heavy sighs it's like dealing with a child. He barely communicates as he does your nails - and when he does it's clear he doesn't really want to. He literally said to me "you're annoying" because my hands have been stiff because of stress and I'm sure he'll excuse it as joking but the truth is he has a toxic, gross energy and it's uncomfortable being around him. The salon is lovely but his presence doesn't make it welcoming at all. It's a shame because I spend a lot of time / money on my nails and wouldve been a great regular customer but I don't need to pander to anybody or give money to a business that doesn't appreciate their clientele. I've already told people to avoid this place and warning all who read this to avoid it as well. After all that my thumb got a big crack in it so the work doesn't even hold up. Disappointing experience. read more

I like the nail salon but there's a couple of things I didn't like. I didn't like that they don't post they charge an extra fee for paying with a card. Also, no one except one person understood English which was difficult for me because my nail tech didn't know and we had to stop to get help. I will try this salon one more time to see if I have a better experience but my nails did come out nice. read more

From my first visit to now... love it. Clean, professionals and always pleased with my results. Kevin is a creative genius and most importantly knows what is he doing. I constantly receive compliments on my nails. Looking for great service, fashion forward with impeccable talent... this is the spot. Wish read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

By far the worst nail salon I've been to. I paid a total of $104 for a full set that looks nothing like my reference picture. Gel polish wasn't even used. They charge for every little thing such as the tiny hearts... I said I wanted matte and I was told it would be an extra $10 on top of the $104. The owner also told the nail tech doing my nails to only use one coat, which left my nails streaky. I've could've gotten this design done elsewhere for $65-70, done much better. Clearly this place is money hungry and doesn't care about the quality of their work read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

There's no way I've ever go anywhere else to have my nails (hands & feet) serviced. I've been coming to this salon since 2009 and I am satisfied every single time! I get endless compliments on my nails even 3 weeks after they've been done. They just look that good from the time I get them done until the time I get a fill. They pay attention to detail, my request and style. They insure I have healthy beautiful nails. Kevin out does himself time and time again. I'm so glad they have social media now because it's easier to let everyone know where I get my nails done. I used to carry around business cards. That's how often I'd get inquiries. You will get honest and professional service and a look to brag about. read more

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I moved to Plainfield less than 6 months ago but I must say after this last visit here, I will never return nor recommend any one else. The people men are rude and I arrived on Sunday at 3:40 and closing was 5:00. After sitting 10-15 min with flip flops on in cold, I was told they close at 5 and I can either get my nails or feet done not both. Who does that and then 2 more people walk in (still waiting) and they were getting pedicures only to have sit and they will be served. That was it. I will no longer return here!!!! I left read more

Used to take my girl here and over the years the business has gone down in service all around, plain and simple find another nail salon to go to the is much better around read more

Wish I could give 0 stars. This place is extremely unprofessional. On my birthday, I had an appointment nail tech never showed up and they did anything to compensate for my time or travel. Used another tech and he did a horrible job. My nails chipped the next day and also my acrylic nail fell off. Tried to return to give them another shot, but I was kicked out of the establishment after trying to give constructive criticism. The nail tech did a horrible job with my paint job very sloppy on my pedicure. The nail polish was used was a cheap brand. Kevin thinks he can talk to anyone any kind of way. Let's be clear here, not everyone is from Plainfield- you can not talk to anyone in any kind of way. I will just stick to the salons in the suburbs! That have quality products such as OPI and ESSIE. Not some cheap beauty supply polish. Yes, Kevin does nails very well. His other technicians are not up to par like him. He doesn't do SNS on natural nails. Doesn't matter how long you are in business. Accountability and Respect is what matters. Capital nails prices aren't cheap. They should be providing top-notch service. After my poor experience, I went to a salon in the suburbs and they did an impeccable job on my pedicure with Essie nail polish. I am an educated minority with a great career and several degrees. This isn't the first time someone has complained about Kevin's rude demeanor. read more

I was looking for a new place. Went once. Had a good experience. Uncharged a little. But service was good. Went back for a basic manicure. (Not gel) did it quick and didn't even have fans to dry it. Saying covid. Plezzzz. I've gone plenty places that have the dryers on. Total bull. If they told be prior I wouldn't have wasted my money or got a gel set. They were messed up by the time I put my seatbelt on to get the hell out of there! No thanks! read more

Quality service , clean , and friendly staff! Every nail tech is amazing and takes their time to execute whatever design you like. I am a loyal capital nail customer! read more

I went in and asked for a NexGen Powder manicure. I was given a bowl of acetone and a paper towel and told to remove my existing powder on my own. My nails were in the bowl so long that it started to eat away the edges of nails. The woman decided she didn't want to sit and watch me work on removing it myself anymore so she took another customer and started her pedicure. I don't come to this shop often but my daughter goes faithfully. I absolutely will never go again. read more

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Went in to get a mani pedi and the two women were very unprofessional and extremely rude. I wanted one of the designs on the Instagram page and when I asked the price she stated an exorbitant amount. Then the lady who began servicing me and the lady who gave me that ridiculous price proceeded to talk about me. I did my best to keep calm. When I asked about dip powder because I had never had it done before she sarcastically responded with "I don't understand what you're saying" Just flat out rude. I'm never going back to this establishment read more

I got my nails done yesterday and today my nail snapped off. I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary, just driving and getting in or out of the car. I went back and got it fixed for free but 20 minutes later when I got home my other nail broke off the same way. I got dipping powder because I thought they last longer and are healthier for your nails. But they didn't even last me 24 hours. I paid $100 for a set and a pedicure. The nails did not last even a single day... service wasn't that bad and I actually loved the nails itself at first but the fact that two broke off within a day proves that the quality isn't that great. Tomorrow is my birthday and I am disappointed that the set I paid so much for isn't even a full set. read more

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Decided to come to this nail salon after getting my hair done. My friend who lives in the area recommended me to come here. I came here on a Friday around 2:30pm and it was pretty empty. I was taken right away by a woman (do not remember her name). I asked for acrylic coffin nails and I was given the price $55, which I expected that price. My nails turned out pretty okay despite the fact that my left nail was crooked and my pinky nails are a bit longer and shaped differently than the rest of my nails. Now, 3 days later that crooked thumb nail broke. I would go back to them to get it fixed but I do not live in the area and really just prefer to go get it fixed somewhere else. Overall, service was okay but the quality of nails are a bit faulty. read more

Capital nails has really stepped up their game, they used to be a so so nail place I almost never went there but with my recent visits Iv been pleasantly surprised. I will always come to Lina to take care of me. She takes her time to make sure that not only you are happy as a client but that she is satisfied with her work as much as you are. I heard that the nail techs get to go to seminars to keep up with the trends which is awesome considering most places can't do the complex designs Iv asked for in the past. I would definitely recommend. read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

I recently moved to New Jersey from North Carolina. I was searching for a nail salon. I live in Linden, and not a single salon near me got the reviews this salon has. I also checked out the work of the technicians via Instagram. I made an appointment with Kevin after looking through the reviews and looking on Instagram. I am extremely happy I did! He's fantastic and really takes pride in his work. Kevin is also very honest, he will tell you what shape looks great on your hands, and what does not. Below is just a sample of his work with me. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so we went all out. I got so many compliments on my nails, in NJ and on my trip out to Vegas. The pink matte & chrome is my latest look. I highly recommend this salon for all your nail care needs. read more

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Love this spot they can do mostly anything that you ask. Showed a pic to the manicurist and she did the exact replica. Will return soon. BTW they have top notch products and not the watered done nail polishes that other nail salons use. read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Lina is the best - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

Wrote a review on google as well, and i will say pretty much the same thing. this place is IT. Kevin is the most talented manicurist i have ever been to and i have been to A LOT of places. He pays so much attention to your own nails' need and what size is recommended. He's such a funny and talkative guy it made my experience memorable. perfect cozy spot on a hectic road in plainfield! LOVE IT. read more

Capital Nail & Spa - White coffin acrylic nails done by Kevin! - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

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This place was great very clean Kevin was awesome he did such an amazing job on my nails I would definitely need that again read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

I was referred to this salon through a friend. My preferred nails tech is Kevin. He's friendly, funny & an expert in his craft. He listens to what I want & never rushes his work, which I certainly appreciate. If you're looking for a place w/ a range of colors, creative styles & current trends you need to make an appointment. Let him know I sent you! read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

Zero stars ! Horrible service told the owner the shape was bad and he didn't even offer to fix it . Gave this place A second try and they always disappoint . They don't care about customers just the money read more

I have long nails and the are my real nails. I get uv gel with either gel polish or designs so I've never had a problem with nails falling off. But just note, if your natural nail is very short and you're getting long tips put on, the tip probably doesn't have enough natural nail to adhere to so they can pop off very quickly. (Common sense, but just look at the photos of the people complaining) I have only been to 2 nail techs here and will only go to them...Lina & Kevin. Kevin is the owner so he's not always there but is also pretty busy with a private clientele so keep that in mind. Lina is easier to get in with but I always try to make an appt bc she's always got someone. They are both VERY professional and honest. They will always recommend what you need and let you decide in the end. I only go to them because they really pay attention to the shape and making sure nothing is thick or bumpy. You will pay more here compared to other nail salons, yes. But they use top quality products ( I know this for a fact bc I'm in the beauty industry. Nothing is diluted or deceiving) and they are BEYOND CLEAN! I drive 40 mns to come here, pass countless other nail salons and my boss even does nails! You get what you pay for and here you're paying for quality products, clean tools and implements and nail techs that know what they're doing & keep up with the trends. If you want a $25 fill-in and fungus, go down the street but you won't find it here. read more

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I work close to this nail salon and went a few times to get a gel manicure with no issues. It wasn't the best job but it was always decent enough whenever I'd stop in. Lately I've been getting SNS and decided I'd go on my lunch break to have it done there. I asked the young lady if they did SNS she said no but they have dipping powder which is similar. After I agreed to pay $40 for this service I was completely unsatisfied. If someone doesn't know how to properly do something a customer is asking for they should inform that customer prior to wasting their time. The ends of my nails are getting caught on my clothing because she didn't smooth them out properly and I still have residue from the powder on my hands because she didn't clean it off. I will never go there again! read more

Capital Nail & Spa - This does not look like a fresh manicure!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

Came here for the first time and loved it! My nails turned out amazing and it was my first time getting acrylics. Definitely coming back. Kevin and Kim are the best. Amazing service read more

Clean beautiful and everyone is so pleasant! This has to be the best place in Plainfield for nails. A big step up from the park ave ones. Absolutely professional!! Never wait super long prices are more than average however it is worth it. I don't mind paying a little more for peace and quiet. I love the kids but u don't see any running around in here!!! I love it here!! I will definitely come here all the time. Good job Kevin you are definitely winning! read more

Super clean, socially distancing was top priority and everyone working were professional & very accommodating.

I'm went to capital nails for the first time last week and love my nails . I'm honestly surprised at the quality and how great they turned out because I've had more luck with private nail technicians than going to an actual nail salon. I came in for a fill in and gel polish change but Dana informed me that she was unable to fill in my nails considering the type of powder that was used previously so she had to remove them and apply a new set . I decided to go with LCN that I think starts at $75 and up . This is a great alternative to the other harsh chemicals in acrylic but be mindful that LCN gets HOT the first time applying . In total the process took almost 3 hours and came out to $110. I went on a Tuesday evening and parking was easy to find and the salon was not crowded. read more

Capital Nail & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

I went here for gel pedicure and gel full set. The pedicure seemed to have been done nicely. The technician started my full set was so rude, messed up the tips, so they decided to have someone else do the set. Now hours later my cuticles on my hands and feet are very sore. I spent hours at this place not to mention continuing to run out to add money to the meter. The pedicure technician was so nice but unfortunately with this tenderness around my toes I'm feeling disappointed. The nail technician took her time but I'm noticing bubbles on my polish. I spent a lot of money, paid extra for credit card transaction fee I was not informed about til after I paid. I would not recommend this place to anyone, save your time and money and go someplace else. read more