Katie's service was amazing from start to finish. She was welcoming, professional, and really paid…read moreattention to the details. She made the whole appointment feel comfortable and easy, and took her time to make sure everything came out exactly how I wanted. The experience felt really thoughtful and not rushed at all. My Gel-X nails turned out beautiful, and the quality of her service made the whole appointment even better.

My daughter is extremely particular and had a detailed inspiration picture that she wanted to…read morerecreate. Katie was fantastic and executed her vision perfectly. She was beyond excited about her nails! Thanks Katie!!

The best experience The best manicure…read moreI have ever had The phone prop, ring bowl, ice cold Fiji water, light jazz, heated lavender shoulder wrap, HIGH cleanliness standards are all huge differentiating factors.

I'm honestly sad I hadn't discovered this place sooner. This was the most relaxing pedicure I've…read moreever had--I could have fallen asleep right in the chair. The spa is calm, cool, and quiet, with beautifully soothing music. I truly appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, with no loud talking or shouting, just pure relaxation. This is definitely my new go-to spot. If you're looking for high-quality pedicure services in a serene environment, I highly recommend it. I haven't tried their other services yet, but I absolutely plan to. Thank you Tina for amazing service!

I loved the online booking of what they offer and prices so you're not surprised. My tech,…read moreJennifer, did a great job. She was very careful and took almost an hour going through a lot more steps than I anticipated. She didn't speak much and I appreciated that. Hoping these nails will last!

I have been getting my nails done for at least 2 years at this salon and i always go to Kim. She is…read moreamazing! I get long acrylics with so many designs on them it takes multiple hours. She is so fast and very kind. I love the work done here and will continue to go until i move there is no other nail salon for me.

Spotlessly clean salon, brightly lit, welcoming staff, expert nail care…read more Got me in within an hour. I'll be back!

I'm writing this review now that I've stopped going to Lina's Salon. I had great experiences with…read morethe younger technicians, but my experience with Lina was awful. I had grown out my natural nails to a length I loved, and she used an electric file to shorten them, which caused all of my nails to break. She also cut my skin and made me bleed. When I returned and explained what happened, she seemed annoyed and again used an electric file, which caused a burning sensation. When I pulled away, she rolled her eyes at me. I refuse service with her and the relationship with the salon turned sour, guessing because she is the owner lol anyways I've taken my business elsewhere there's hundreds of great nail salons out there and better technicians that would take better care of your nails. Using an electric filer to file down nail is a big NO.

Pixie Lab is an absolute gem - they somehow make a nail appointment feel like a mini retreat…read more From the moment you sit down, they pamper you with complimentary drinks and snacks, from coffee and tea to light treats that make the whole experience feel extra thoughtful and relaxing. The studio itself is clean, modern, and cozy, so it really feels like you can switch off for a bit while they take care of you. What really stands out, though, is the level of detail in their work. They specialize in Russian manicure and structured gel, and it shows in how precise, careful, and long-lasting the results are - your nails come out looking flawless and stay that way for weeks. Every cuticle is perfected, every edge is smooth, and they take their time to get the shape and finish exactly right. It's the perfect place to get your nails "tuned up" - whether you're maintaining a classic look or trying something more elevated, you walk out feeling polished and a little bit spoiled. I'd happily recommend Pixie Lab and specifically Veronika, who gave me home care tips and helped me treat a problem.

I visited Pixie Beauty Lab today for a full set gel manicure with a senior technician. Overall, I…read morehad a good experience and I'm giving them 4 stars. The appointment took around 2.5 hours, and I liked the final color and overall look of the nails. The salon itself is very clean and has a luxury/self-care vibe. As soon as I walked in, they offered me a complimentary fancy drink and a small treat, which was such a nice touch. They also have iPads available during the service, so I ended up watching Emily in Paris while getting my nails done. What impressed me the most was their cleanliness. After each customer, they thoroughly cleaned everything with Clorox wipes, including the desk, chairs, and surrounding area. As a first-time customer, they also gave me 10% off plus a cute little gift bag with cuticle oil, hand cream, and nail care instructions. The reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because I expected a little more attention to detail for a professional service at this level. A couple of nails had small imperfections. For example, one thumb wasn't fully covered near the edges and part of it looked matte, almost like the top coat didn't fully seal the edge. One other nail also had a slightly uneven surface. They're small details, but noticeable up close. Overall though, I enjoyed the experience, loved the atmosphere, and would consider coming back again to try other technicians.

You will always find cheaper nail salons doing similar work doing for less money. Sure. But here's…read morethe thing. You will get what you pay for. And your nails will suffer. I came to Mermaid Nail Art with somewhat chipped acrylic nails, several nails *almost* lifting and falling off, but otherwise what I thought was pretty good shape. But Amber soon educated me--and let me know that the other salons I had been going to had been sanding and sanding and sanding away at my nail until I had a super thin nail bed. So Amber made sure to fix my nail shape by making it more convex, and I was was already so pleasantly surprised at this point. But then, she completed the amazing experience by adding this amazing, detailed art. If you've ever had a nail ripped off, a bad chip, a nail split in half, or some other crazy situation, like me, stop the cheap nail salon madness and think about visiting someone like Mermaid Nail Art. You're worth it.

First time my mom and I tried hard gel extensions and we were so sold. Amber is super sweet and is…read moreso gentle on the hands, a problem my mother always had when we went to the nail salons. We're definitely coming back to Amber for all our future nail needs.

I recently went for a pedicure for the first time. I needed my toenails trimmed but a back injury…read moremade it impossible. After reading many of the comments on Yelp I decided on Y's Nails because it was close by and the comments were favorable. (Also, I'm a guy so this is all completely new to me.) Yoko was patient, friendly, chatty and very professional. Everything was clean and tidy and very efficient. Since she only has one client at a time she schedules accordingly and it never felt rushed. The session felt private without a bunch of people walking around. I came out with my toenails clipped and my feet pampered. Compared to other salons Yoko's prices maybe higher but I feel you get what you pay for, and I received exactly that: excellent service. If I needed to go back, I definitely would.

Yoko is so sweet! I told her about my upcoming children's book launch and I asked her to add some…read morenail designs that matches my book. She totally delivered! She's so wonderfully supportive and I can't wait to go back.

Firewalker pedicure feels soothing and relaxing! A must try! Also, amazing nail paint jobs for both…read moremani and pedi. Welcoming environment by Tony! Technicians: Lynn and Han :)

I had such a great experience getting a gel pedicure with Nsi! They were incredibly professional,…read morekind, and made the whole appointment relaxing from start to finish. My gel polish came out perfectt and beautiful!! You can tell they really take pride in their work. Highly recommend booking with NSI and at the Royal Lavender Nails & Spa!!

I've started visiting Maya in 2018 when she was still working in Hawaii. We've reconnected after…read moreshe moved to Seattle and I get my nails each time I visit family there. You can't go wrong with her attention to detail and desire to keep with the new technologies.

Finally found her! I was specifically looking for Japanese nail artist who does gel art. She was…read moreabsolutely AMAZING!! She has a private salon in Ballard and her salon was very clean and modern. There were her sample art and I was amazed her anime designs. She made sure to provide all of my requests and my nail is looking gorgeous and shining!! She was also gentle with my original nail since my original nail was very damaged from previous salon. I received so many compliments at starbucks and at grocery store and I'm so happy that my nail is very cute and different from everybody else's ! Thank you so much Maya!

TL;DR: average place but you can get the basics. Nail art here could be hit or miss. Attention to…read moredetail is questionable (had lots of bubbles in my topcoat but no staff said anything or offered a redo at the visit). Parking: small shared lot. Service: wait to be seated, pay at the front when finished. Staff are super friendly and gentle with cleaning the areas around the nails. A little awkward when it's time to leave -- we sat there for a long while waiting for someone to tell us we were ready to go after the polish was dried (polish was drying for 30+ minutes) but not one came and we had to flag someone down. Complimentary drinks with service do not include any caffeine or alcohol free options besides water. Disappointing because I am unable to have caffeine or alcohol. I had the Jelly Pedicure and a manicure. I requested nail art but was told that it would be "difficult" to do without gel polish. I think the staff were just unwilling in my opinion. A good nail artist can get it done with regular polish just fine if they take the time. I just wanted one small image on two nails but was declined. I asked about marbling and was told it couldn't be done without gel. There are plenty of people that have done marbling with regular polish as well. I'm not sure this place has experienced nail artists. Manicure details: there were a lot of bubbles in the top coat and the tips of the nails were not wrapped (where some of the polish goes under the tip of the nail to protect the polish a little). I was offered a redo after I posted the images but I don't think I'll be making the trip back, as they are not near me. I'm surprised that they didn't mention the bubbles at all during the entire process or came to check on us or checked their own work. There was only 2 of us and one other person when we were there. Jelly Pedicure: relaxing and nice. I recommend this service for a good cleaning and relaxing. Overall, I wasn't really impressed with the paint job of the nail polish, especially since it was a single color with no art.

With tet coming around, I thought it would be nice to get my nails done for it. Plus, my old nails…read morewere falling off and it was looking really tragic. I picked out Elite Time Nails because their designs seemed promising- the design I had for them was a lil challenging since it required a bit of everything but they did an amazing job with it, taking the time to tend to my nails with superb attention to detail. So happy with how they came out! This set cost $130 (w/o tip), similar price to how my last set cost from a different salon (in cali) so I believe the prices are average given what service + additions you're adding to your set. The ladies were super nice and while they did my nails, I got to watch some soothing korean baking videos. Highly recommend this salon, wonderful service and vibes! Definitely would come again :)