Wah I'm sad to write this post but I think it's really important to discuss. I recently moved to Seattle and wanted to find my "home salon". Conveniently it's nearby and I decided to give it a shot. The first time I came here for a mani, it was a fairly good experience. Nothing fancy and very straight to the point. Kathy was friendly and I figured I'd give it another go since the work and pricing was fairly reasonable. However, I'm sad to write about my second experience :( I was hoping to get Kathy again but I was paired with another nail technician. I'm hoping it was just "a bad day" for her but the moment I walked in, the energy was heavy and even a bit aggressive lol. I've never felt so tense throughout the entire session, which I was hoping to be relaxing. She made comments as to why I had long nails before and told me never to do that "hard gel". I've also never got my nails dunked in a bowl of acetone before. It's usually wrapped so the smell isn't overwhelming? I've went back and forth about whether or not to write this review since I'm usually one to promote businesses! I am hoping it was just a bad day but I fear I won't be back as the energy of this particular tech was a lot/she seemed unhappy... I wish I could say it was good work but my nails and polish didn't even last a week, even with GEL!! :( Two nails broke and the paint peeled off. I was sad because this was my birthday nails lol. Hopefully that was just a bad day and it's not their baseline. Sadly I'm still on the hunt for a nail salon lol. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Broken nails and chipped polish within a week :( - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always love my experience at Creative Nails and Spa. The ladies are all so nice and they're always making sure my nails are done perfectly the way I want them. My go-to nail place in Northgate read more

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I've been getting my nails and toes done at this salon for a year (I'm over $1000 deep here). On the 28th, I got a pedicure and they sold me a manicure at the same time, but it took almost three hours. I asked the nail technician to keep my nails long and natural, but she cut them short and square. While working on my cuticles, she made me bleed deeply and didn't offer any first aid. I had to stop and clean the blood off my own fingernail so she could continue. After painting, she filed them more, removing polish from the sides, leaving bare spots, and making my natural nails coffin-shaped instead of square, even though I didn't want any shaping. This definitely undid the durability and the raw edges caused the polish to peel off quickly. The prep was poor and my nails were chipping and peeling off in sheets 2 days after the mani. I know they do repairs within 3 days or something like that but they're closed Sundays and I work crazy hours. My friends suggested getting a refund, but I didn't want to cause trouble, as I've had good experiences before. I left disappointed but I gave them another chance. Yesterday, I returned for a new manicure because the last polish peeled off within a week. I asked her to keep the same shape, no shorter, to allow them to grow after the previous cut. However, she made them even shorter and round. She watched videos on her phone with AirPods the entire time and didn't paint very well. When I pointed it out, the nail polish was still bumpy, thin, or missing in spots, she claimed the missing spots were my skin. She left fuzz and dust on my nails, I was trying to pick it out during the appointment because she wasn't getting it, but I couldn't get it all, there's even a hair polished into one finger you can see in a photo. Not too happy with the uneven, bumpy, rough, and pooled polish on completely filed down nails. To make it worse, I chose cat-eye polish, but she didn't even do the cat-eye effect because "my nails are too short" which they weren't before I came! read more

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Had a really great first experience coming to this place. It's super convenient, because it's so close to my house which is an additional bonus! Kathy, the owner was super friendly, and she is super great about customer satisfaction. price here is great & although the wait can be long, once theyve started on you, they have you in & out quickly. read more

This was my second time coming in, and I can confidently say I've found my go-to nail salon. Kathy did my nails and the shape came out exactly how I wanted -- no adjustments needed. Coming from California, I'm used to walking into just about any shop and leaving happy, but that hasn't been my experience in Washington until now. This is the first salon here that I've actually returned to, and for good reason. They have so many options, their prices are very reasonable, and everyone is so sweet. The best part is they really listen -- they don't question what you want, try to steer you in another direction, or get sneaky with add-ons. Kathy gave me exactly what I asked for, and she did it beautifully. I won't be going anywhere else! read more

Kathy and her crew never disappoint! Every trip to Seattle I make sure to stop in for a pedicure and mani. In December I asked Kathy to surprise me and do anything she wanted... she came up with the cutest Christmas theme nails ever! The penguins were my fave. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - My Christmas nails turned out great! Kathy is an amazing nail tech and artist! - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The techs rushed me and didn't let me choose my pedi scent pac. The younger lady who did my pedi did not properly pumice my feet so they are all scratched up. She did a subpar job on the paint and burned my foot with a scalding towel. I paid $38 and tipped her $10. I don't recall a thank you. The other two ladies were friendly. If you're in a rush, this place will suffice but I would not recommend. read more

Kathy is the best. She fixed my poorly done nails from another salon and did a beautiful job. Prices are fair and worth every penny. This is my new studio! read more

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Dropped in on a Saturday (I'm a terrible person, I know) and was squeezed in. My expectations were not just met, they were exceeded! I highly recommend this salon, but make an appointment. They are VERY busy. I could tell that they were in high demand and even though they were very gracious, I was an inconvenience. I will be back and I will be making appointments from now on! read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Colourful summer nails with a glow in the dark bonus!! This place is worth every penny!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just had one of the best pedicures in a very long time here with Katrina. I did the Bomb Spa pedicure and it was very luxurious. Katrina was great, friendly, and my toes look amazing. Very relaxing massage with parafin wax, mud mask, hot stones and hot towels. Spa is bright and clean and everyone working there was very friendly. They were quite busy, but did their best to accommodate walk ins. Recommend making an appointment to this lovely neighborhood nail spa. Can't wait to come back! read more

Love my nails , thank you for giving me what I wanted! Red tip French nails and cat eye read more

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Collagen pedicure, was amazing I felt so pampered. I also got an ombré full acrylic set. The nail tech was having equipment difficulties(dead battery in airbrush machine), so it took a little longer, but I was happy to wait in the massage chair. I was not impressed the girl doing my nails made me bleed, and seemed to be unaware until I pointed it out. Over all though it was a pleasant experience. Friendly staff were very welcoming and kind. read more

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Came in for a manicure, looking for the cat eye effect. While the shade was more goldish than I anticipated, that's on me. Next time I'd like to try a more dusty rose or pearlescent white. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Cat eye effect (color M053) which looks like tiger's eye when not in the sun - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kathy is so amazing she is very detailed in her work. She has really good taste to so she helps me out with picking my style. read more

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THE WORST NAIL SHOP YOU WILL EVER VISIT . Very unpleasant experience I come to the nail shop to relax they did my hand and feet in the massage chair at the same time, which had me twist and turned very uncomfortably BUT wait it gets better ! She's asking my all kind of questions I take it that she's the main lady so I constantly hear here reiterating what I told her and it sounded a bit odd so I used my Google communication translator to get real time translate and she's telling her coworkers that she doesn't think I want to pay because my boyfriend is standing outside so after I immediately I see that I give her my card and she responds " your boyfriend tell you to pay like no I know what you guys are saying but I kept that part to myself. WAIT there is more. So they are still going on in their Vietnamese language she proceeds to say That my boyfriend is renting me ! Because he was paying for my nails omgeee it really hurt my feelings because that's such a rude thing to assume at this point I'm shook and just want to leave They also overcharge me Used boiling kettle water to warm up my pedicure water once I complained she filled it up with cold water like why would I want a spa pedicure with cold water ! And it doesn't end there I payed for GEL and they gave me shellac which peeled off the next day !.. I never had anything but Gell because of its prolonged wear . But they game me something I didn't want and charged me for removal honestly I've never paid for removal if I was buying service. 5$ for each foot ! And 15$ for my hands just to remove ! I was flabbergasted! I told her over and over I want gel NOT shellac & she did what she wanted anyway ! they lie , talk about you in your face , overcharge & do not give you the service you come to pay for . And here is the screen shots and proof. read more

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Had a great mani pedi here. Salon is super clean. The basic pedi included stone massage. Extra care was taken either some problem nails. Senior discount made the service a great deal. Even with a generous tip, the cost was less than my usual mall salon. I'll return. read more

I am so happy I came here today. The packages for manicure, pedicure are described in writing. I had the bomb pedicure which included 25 minutes of leg massage and included hot stone massage. Heavenly. Huge selection of polish colors chosen from a book rather than a bottle on shelf. The manager Kathy checked w me because she thought the color I chose might not be right and then took the time to help me make a better choice. My nails look great. I felt totally pampered. Clean, modern salon w super customer service. I will be back. read more

This is my new northgate nail place! First off, there was no crowd when I walked in on a weekend. Though they were decently busy (no business is a bad sign) they were able to fit me in for a walk- in pedicure almost immediately. The service was great! I had a really kind lady who asked my preferences and gave me the best service. She was both professional and kind. Most importantly, they were extremely clean. They used liners in their pedicure beds which, while expensive, help protect against other people's foot infections. They also cleaned all their tools. The pedicure itself was amazing. It included a parrafin treatment, warm stone massage and hot towel afterwards. The polish was well done with both top and bottom coat and the massage chair was an added bonus. Overall, a great experience - I will definitely be back. The only downside is they didn't have as many non gel colors as I hoped for which is why I gave them 4 stars instead of 5. read more

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Kathy always does an amazing job! I always come here to get my nails done these are my favorite sets so far. She can do any length nail you want. I thought it might be harder to do shorter nails but she did great! read more

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10/10 on everything. First of all They had limited staff because of snow and people out but Kathy who manages it was so easy to communicate to and even called me when she had an earlier time spot which I needed. She did my dip set with rhinestones which was AMAZING. She's a true expert and knows how to communicate with the client and also deliver exactly what I wanted. So efficient and the nicest person. I will be back!! read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Beautiful Dip nails by Kathy - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Long wait and incredibly rushed nails - bled in 2 different fingers from them picking at it with cuticle scissors and bad nail job overall.

I came here after getting a gel manicure elsewhere that peeled after 2 days. I was looking for a spot that would meet my design wants, and meet it with attention to detail. What I found here was even better than that. I worked with a delightful lady whom name escapes me, but it started with a P. I gave her a basic run down of what I was hoping to get, and instead of giving me a pile of options, she pulled the colors I needed and told me her plan. I've never had a tech give so much time and attention to the little details. Though I asked for a simple style, she made them amazing! I'll be returning again soon. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Matte black with Sapphire Red Metallic accent. Absolute perfection. - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Kathy is the sweetest lady and her service is amazing! This is going to be my regular go to spot for my nails! Great quality and they last long. She also did my eyebrows and they look great! read more

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The salon is my go-to for full sets and fills and I recommend it to all my friends and co-workers. Kathy is the best! She takes time and makes sure the length and shape is perfect and double checks each nail. I've left every appointment super happy & I can never stop staring at my nails. You have to go! read more

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RECOMMEND? Sure, but proceed with caution. Seems to be a new business, and so far they are really good at charging. PROS: Chrome nail colors are awesome! Their selection was good. Open Sundays as of recently and are pretty easy to walk in and get an appointment. CONS: Lacks skilled workers. Quick to charge high prices but offers low quality, below bar service. Can't outline prices, argues over right price in local tongue (RUDE!) in front of customers, clearly lacks professionalism and service training. The woman in charge of my chrome nails moved to another customer without a word. The next woman came in to complete the work after I asked who was completing my nails, and she goes I asked her to move. Well, did you tell the puzzled looking customer about it? Micromanagement, lack of communication and a poorly run place which needs a serious shift in attitude and be customer focused first. WILL I BE BACK? Nope. Back on the hunt for something better and trustworthy to earn my business. read more

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My first time there and the service is really good. The next time you think of getting your nails done, go and check out Creative Nails & Spa. read more

Check my old review, I use to love this place! I drove out of my way to visit this nail salon. I wanted to get my nails done by Kathy or Van (the women who use to do my nails) but one wasn't available while the other wasn't in the shop that day. WELL my visit sucked, my fingers hurt DAYS after my service and I'm extremely disappointed. My nails are so hideous I don't even wanna take a picture to show as proof. read more

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Nails turned out okay but their handling of reservations/busy-ness was terrible. I made an appointment for a pedicure and full set of nails @ noon, showed up on time, but they had just taken in 3 new people and were then too busy and asked me to wait. After waiting for 30 minutes I asked how much longer they were thinking and they had me go run my errands and come back in 45 minutes. I came back right on time (now 1 hour and 15 minutes after my appointment time) and STILL had to wait for another 20 minutes for them to get started on my nails. The lady that did my pedicure was great, worked hard on my calluses, and painted them well. My manicure with acrylic tips and powder dip ended up with multiple different lengths and felt really rushed. Overall not the worst because the nails turned out okay and I didn't have any other plans that day, but the whole ordeal took more than 3 hours. I won't be going back. ‍ read more

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I've come here 5 times now. Each time getting progressively worse... I've only left once actually liking my nails. 2/5 times they have filed my nails so hard that I've bleed. The nail application is constantly bumpy and never smooth. There is almost no consistency in the nail techs. If you don't get Kathy you never know what your doing to leave with. Unfortunately I will be looking elsewhere for my dip nails. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the one time I actually liked my nails. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - I think this photo does pretty good justice to had inconsistent and bumpy my nails are - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everyone is always so lovely! As a male I sometimes feel afraid of what they might say when I request Polish. I get gel /shellac and a decal or painting of a flower. This was today's. Thank you for taking great care of me always! read more

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Love their work! Happy with my chrome nails after just showing them a picture of what I wanted. Worth the wait if there's any, most of the time is pretty busy but I usually call before to make an appointment read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Gorgeous work! Chrome power over light pink on my natural nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great mani and pedi! I have been here a few times and they do a solid job on pedicures. I have recently gotten a full set with tip & dip (with Kathy) and have gotten gel manicures here in the past. Based on my experience, they do a great job with solid colored but I am have not tested/ am not sure if I would go here if I wanted a complicated design because I am a bit picky. There's a 15% discount with the renovations that are happening next door and a 5% discount if you pay with cash. This shop also has a punch card/rewards program. If you are in the area and want something simple, I would highly recommend. read more

Kathy did an amazing job on my nails. Very nice and professional, attentive to details. I love my birthday nails! read more

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Hands down best nail place i've been including Seattle downtown. I've tried so many nail places this past year after moving to Seattle, and even though I live in downtown Seattle, this place is worth the trip all the way to Northgate for sure. I got dip powder with tips with fall colour - $40 with no extra fee for the acrylics tip. The customer service is amazing here - they make sure the nail shape, length and the smoothness is perfect and if you don't like it, they re-do it for you. If you pay in cash, they also do 5% discount, and they also have the stamp card that gives you additional discount with 5 visits. Haven't tried other nail options but they do all sort of nail, including chrome, ombre, extension, etc. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Dip powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have been coming here for like years always a great experience and they always do great! 10/10 for sure! Thanks Cathy for this stunning set! read more

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Very cute nails and the lady is very nice and kind. Very quick and very pretty. I will be returning in the future read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this nail shop! They do great work. The pedicures are amazing. Hot stones included in a basic one for a good price! I've been going here for years. The owner Kathy is always adding new inventory based on trends which I love! read more

Creative nails is now my go to nail salon. They are less expensive than many other salons and the customer service is really good. Tina did my nails and she was super understanding about how sensitive my nails were and was willing to change the service from sns dipping powder to shellac. She was quick but also precise and careful. The workers there were really kind and welcoming. During my service, Tina took her time taking off my previous SNS dipping powder which took a while but she was careful to take it off. She then filed down and buffer my nails. My nails have never been this smooth before. She began to paint the gel and she was so quick I was shocked but she wanted to make it nice as possible. overall my experience was really good. read more

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Service = stellar Quality = stellar Kathy is amazing and highly skilled. I told her what I was going for, she delivered and exceeded expectations. It was a busy Sunday, and they fit me in the schedule. She had attention to detail and was super nice. Go with the acrylic and dip for manis. read more

Creative Nails and Spa - Kathy is a nail goddess. Dip, 118 & 98-- Excellent service on a busy day! Thanks Kathy!!! :0) - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

LOVEEEEE!! I am in love with my nails! The lady did an awesome job and will definitely come back for a fill. I experienced great service. read more

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