Went to get a full set of acrylics made an appointment a week prior for noon when I arrived all of the nail tech were busy and the lady at the front asked me to wait a second which is fine but quickly 10 minutes turned to 45 to an hour. I was finally sat at about 1 PM. It was very frustrating and under normal circumstances I would've left, but I really needed to get my nails done. Also, when I asked to speak to a manager, I was told none were on duty. Waiting 15 minutes is one thing, but I made an appointment at noon for a reason and an hour wait with an appointment is ridiculous. Another issue is that a manicure does not come with an acrylic full set when on online It says that their acrylic set comes with a manicure. I am unhappy with my nails and at the end of the day, after such a horrible experience, I did not want to be there a second longer.. read more

City Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

So fast, courteous, and efficient. Tony did my gel manicure and polish change on a Thursday afternoon. They really get busy after school hours so either call ahead or come early! He was very thorough with cleaning up skin around my cuticles and pushing back my nail beds. The receptionist was helpful in finding a color when I told her what I was looking for. They have a large selection of gel polish! The salon isn't that nice or new looking but they have the necessities and even had cold drinks! It's hard to see the pricing list on the wall but they do have menus with pricing and details on each service. My total for mani and polish chAnge including tip was $50! Which is a steal. Will be back! read more

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Quick and great service! I had my nails and eyebrows done. I will definitely be going back.

They did amazing job on my nails and toes great service and friendly Highly recommend this salon read more

I called to see if they could take a walk-in for an eyebrow waxing, girl over the phone said they're pretty busy and to come by around 4, 4:15.. when I checked after I got off the phone, they close at 4. WTH ? read more

Great prices. Good service I can always get a chair when I come. The people are super friendly. They were playing the Olympics on the TV chill music. read more

My favorite nail salon here in Austin. The nail technician works hard. I like how they even offered me a free soda while I waited. I also like how my acrylics nails was only $35. The other salons that I went to charged $45. The reason for the four stars and not 5, is because I never knew that the acrylics nails from the book would be $50 and not $35. (I'm guessing because they are the ones that dry right away). Which I don't care if I set and waited to get my nails dried. I'm just choosing from the nail polish from now on. I also wish they allow my nails to dry a little longer because they got the bit messed up. But I don't care because no one would notice. read more

I recently moved near city nails and thought I'd give it a shot. The owner is a kind lady, but the establishment itself is not the most well kept. One thing I noticed was one of the workers pouring the nail polish remover I had my nails soaking in, into a clean container of cotton swabs to soak, for the next clients - which I found very unsanitary. I also had gotten a fill on my acrylics, that began to chip and fade within 3 days. Not only that, but the lady filed under my index fingernail so bad, I was left in a lot of pain and had to remove my acrylic nails within 4 days of having them. When I went to city nails to get the acrylics removed completely, I stated to the owner my nails were in pain. It seems there was no communication between the owner and the worker because the worker began to remove my nail with that drill and she shaved the top layers of my natural nail completely. My nails were not treated with care, nor was I offered a refund for the acrylics I only had for 3 days. I was left with a lot of pain for more than a week and very weak nails. After my nails were removed, I stood at the register waiting to see what I'd be charged. They had me wait a while until they reluctantly told me it was ok and that I didn't need to pay. I will never come back to this salon again! They rush through their work and do not treat your nails with proper care. The photos show my index fingernail cut in half. I also have a lot of nails split down the middle. Very painful experience read more

Absolutely love this spot, they do a fabulous job every time! Two coats of funny bunny and two of bubble bath for the perfect nude nail! Highly recommend them!! read more

This was an AMAZING experience with my husband on a lovely Sunday. Enjoyed every experience and the staff is very accommodating. Will definitely Be back. read more

It's a small place but if you go without appointment most of the times they'll take you! They're great for pedis and also do acrylics and designs love this place in south atx read more

I went in at 4:30 on a Friday for SNS/pedi. They drew blood on both my toes and fingers. When they were removing old SNS on my hands the technician filed my nail so thin it started bleeding because my nail was raw to the skin. I wasn't even going to leave this review until I noticed today (28 hours after application) that my nails were starting to shed the top coat layer in a thin film...on all nails. Photo below shows right side nails having film start to generate and shed and left shows nail with film/top coat removed to where it looks rough and un even. Never going back. read more

City Nails - Film/top layer coming off nails within 24 hours of application - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place does a great pedicure. It was an immediate upgrade on quality of the service from my former regular place. I've been here 3 times for a pedicure and each visit, they make my feet soft and the polish looks great each time. The massage chairs are superb too! Then why 3 stars? Well, I'm frustrated that today and on my 2nd visit, the lady who was giving my pedicure took a call on speaker for the majority of the time of the pedicure service. It definitely is a detractor from the otherwise excellent experience. read more

How you doing? How are your toes if they need a pick me up head over to City Nails and get a much needed de stressing Pedicure nothing could be finer on hot Texas day , they are very sterile, friendly and they are very clean and really massage you feet and legs of course with the deluxe package nothing but the best for this Queen. read more

They are very talented and take care of their customers very well are very carful with detail

Always top notch in quality/time spent for the price. Not fancy in decor but I come for the precision and care.

super nice people, they go the extra mile. my feet always feel awesome and look great after a pedi here. I've been coming here 20 years and it's always clean and sanitary. will never go anywhere else in Austin. read more

I come here every two weeks for a pedicure & they always do so well! Usually I just walk in and have only had to wait for a short amount of time once. Prices are cheaper than surrounding nail spots in the area. Also Tony is the best and does SO WELL on my feet every time read more

Love city nails I have been going here for years. Everyone is so professional! Tony is my guy he knows exactly what to do.

I've go to this nail salon quite a bit and usually get a solid dip color (like solid red), however I just got a sparkly black dipped nail, this I my second time doing a sparkly dip at this nail salon and because they put a base coat on top again it gets a cloudy look to it. Now I tried to tell the nail tech that I didn't like that because you can't see the black and the glitter isn't as shiny. She said they had to put it on or the glitter would come off. I showed her a section of my nail that didn't get the base coat on top (it was the back end of my thumb) I explained that that part didn't get the base coat on top and you can tell that it's black and the glitter looks shiny. She seemed to be annoyed with me so I dropped the issue, I paid and still left a tip. My suggestion is to not get sparkly dip at this salon because they don't want to take the time to make them look good. I know that sparkly dip doesn't have to look cloudy because I've had it done at other salons. I am extremely disappointed and will now have to pay another salon to remove these nails and put different ones on. **Also on a side note the ring of sample nails that they let you choose from didn't have the cloudy look meaning they didn't put the base coat back on top. That is very misleading too. (If I rated them based just off this experience I would rate them a 1) **Solid colors are totally fine and they are great at them. read more

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Requested a facial one of the best ones I have had ever. Very relaxing, the vibe was great.

I have been to so many bad places, that it kept me from going, and getting my nails and toes done for YEARS-I was too afraid to go anywhere. Being diabetic, it's even more important for me to find a place that keeps things clean. My Brother has been going here for almost 20 years and treated me here. I got Tony and at first, I did not feel comfortable with a man touching me, but he put me at ease. He took my diabetes seriously, and educated me on thing I did not know and if I did not return to him, to make sure others did certain things to keep my feet abs hands healthy. Not only is he highly knowledgeable he is extremely talented. He takes his time and he pays attention to details. Unfortunately I live in another city and cannot always make it to Austin, so I trusted another place, boy do I regret that. When I went they insisted that my polish was gel because it was so even and lasted so long-it wasn't, it was because Tony does a damn good job! read more

If you make an appointment ahead of time you can be seen at an exact time; otherwise its first come first serve; they have a touch screen sign in system that organizers waiting clients just like bakery ticketing does. I have been on the hunt for a place with skilled SNS dip nail technicians. They have the skill, and a large variety of colors. This place is in no way fancy but it is clean and the staff is friendly and communicates in English. (I have been at far fancier places where it is not possible to communicate directly with the person who is working on your hands and feet.) read more

Let me start off by saying this is one of the best pedicures I've ever gotten. The amount of detail and care that was bestowed upon me was amazing! Tammy did such a great job. It really does make a difference when a nail technician takes their time and makes sure they get everything just right for you. I made an appointment on a Tuesday around 4. I came in and didn't have to wait at all, they were ready for me as soon as I came in. Will be coming back ALL THE TIME. read more

City Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great experience with Tony! He was kind, friendly and patient! Overall great service for the price!

I love coming to this place for my manicures and pedicures done by Tony! He takes his time and makes sure each and every fingernail and toenail is perfect, plus he's always so sweet! read more

I was stressing about getting a spa pedicure yesterday because I hate having to wait, but I am too fickle to actually call and make an appointment. I decided to try out City Nails and there was no wait and they began on me immediately. They also had a great selection of colors. Most places have a million shades of pink and red - but I like more wild colors than that. I decided on a Teal color from Color Club. The guy who did my spa pedicure was a great conversationalist too. After I informed him that my feet are always more rough than my boyfriend's, he said he was determined to get my feet softer than his so I could have bragging rights. Also, based on the color I chose, he recommended some more fun colors they have that I should try next time I come in. Super great service! Great pedicure! I will definitely be back! Oh - AND I normally do my own nails, but they have a special going on right now - spa pedicure and manicure for $30. read more

Typical Korean nail salon with cheesy 80s beauty posters on the wall. The paint job was really good and for $13 it's a great deal. It could be a little cleaner in there if they swept the floor more often but I didn't feel like it was unsanitary. The big negative for me was the bottles of polish were pretty used and abused so I could only find two bottles that I both liked the color and the top wasn't glued to the bottle by dried polish. read more

I have going to City Nails since 1999! The people are fantastic and the pedicures are always perfect!

I hate to give businesses bad reviews, but ladies, let me regale you with my tale of horror! I went to City Nails to get an upper leg wax. I chose it because I was shopping at Sunflower across the street, and figured what the hell- a good cheap wax that does the trick is a great find. They waxed me in a room with two beds (no paper or new sheets between customers) AND NO CURTAIN OR PRIVACY OF ANY KIND BETWEEN THE TWO BEDS! Yes, I lay there in my underwear with my leg up in the air and my ass facing an older lady sitting right in front of me getting a moustache wax. I am not kidding. Now that we have that out of the way, if you are still interested in going to City Nails for a wax, you should know that the woman who waxed me did a very thorough job and it was comfortable, although it took almost 40 minutes. Did you catch the part about how I had to lay in my underwear with my leg in the air while an old lady got her lip waxed and stared at me? read more

I love this place. Tony Tammy everyone is so great. I have been getting pedis here for 12 years. They always do a fantastic job. all the people who work here have been here for at least 12 years. I will never cheat on them. I hope the owner appreciates their nail technicians read more

My girl Tammy gives a good manicure and pedicure! They are quick and efficient. read more

I"m a man's man! I like scratching myself, watching football, cold beer, breasts and riding my Harley. But from time to time I must pamper myself and I do this at City nails. GUYS, before you think something awful let me say I had the same feeling you do about this touchy subject....girly man, yeah right! I don't go there for atmosphere, ambiance or to come out looking pretty. They do a great job with finger nails, eyebrows and toenails and the price is reasonable. So go there and if you see some guy in a suit who's enjoying some down time give me a nod! Who out there has a UNI-BROW? They have an app (lication of wax) for that! Excluding John "Vanushka" who is supposed to have a uni-brow. read more

Been coming here for pedicures and they do a good job.the price is always very reasonable. They just got new chairs and now offer different types of pedicures. Free WiFi and free drinK now too read more

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This is the only place I get a pedicure from in Austin. I've been to a few other nail salons in the area, and I always felt like they were over priced and rushing to get me out. I stumbled upon City Nails a few years ago by accident, and it has been my favorite place ever since. You do have to wait a little while on occasion, but I feel like it's worth it to get a thorough, relaxing pedicure. They always remember who I am, and my mom asks me to take her when she comes to town. I recommend the City Nails pedicure. read more

Not only did I have a horrible customer experience, but my nails paid the price too. I needed a fill and needed my nails cut down while still remaining the same square shape I wanted. She completely ignored me, made my nails uneven and bumpy, and chose to answer a phone call 10 min into doing my nails and nicked me 3 different times. Unclean and unhygienic practices along with awful service. read more

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My boyfriend and I were walk-ins on a Tuesday around lunch time. We didn't have to wait long for the really great service, despite how busy they were midday, and we both left feeling refreshed and pampered. This was my first pedicure in a long time and I will def be back for many more to come! read more

I tried out city nails for the first time and LOVED IT! I've passed by it everyday and never thought to go in. I was in serious need of a full set and pedi, the lady who did my nails was amazing!! If she didn't feel right about something she would do it over, I LOVED THAT! And the women who did my pedi was also really good! This will Be my new go to! The people are amazing and the service is better! read more

City Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I walked in for a brow wax. There were customers getting mani/pedi, a customer waiting to pay, and 2 others seated in waiting area (had already signed in). It didn't seem that busy and certainly not crazy busy. When I walked in, I made eye contact, pointed to my brows and indicated I needed a brow wax and asked how long was the wait. No response. I stared----they stared. I waited at least 2-3 minutes. One came up to the counter to assist the customer who was waiting to pay. So I asked her how long the wait was. No response. I waited. After the customer paid, I thought the employee told me to sign in, so I did and waited, still standing. After a couple more minutes, I left in frustration. No one ever acknowledged me. I went across the street to another nail salon where they were friendly, courteous and prompt. An added plus was the cost of the brow wax was cheaper! read more

Place is fine is you want a no fuss, no frills kinda experience. There was a nice full arm massage with the manicure, but I would recommend bring your own polish. The selection is old and doesn't the range of shades is narrow. read more