I wouldn't even give this place 1 star! Against my better judgement, I gave them another chance after one technician was very rough. So I gave someone else a shot at giving me a pedicure. HUGE MISTAKE! For reasons I cannot even begin to understand, she clipped the side of my toenail, detaching it from my toe. I yelped in pain and asked her not to do that anymore. It's been over a month and I am in constant pain because the edge of the toenail keeps digging into my skin when I walk. Why the F would you detach the side of the nail?? HORRIBLE place!! read more

Dirty and unkempt. The bald head man who did my daughter's nails lacked any customer service skills. She waited 20 mins soaking her feet. They didn't give her the nail color book to review while wasting 20 mins. After she went to dry her nails, she was ignored. No one helped with bringing back her own shoes nor cell phone left on the table where the technician was still sitting. When I asked to speak to the manager, a lot of hesitation to come forward. But at this point it is useless to complain. We will never return. When ready to pay. We were ignored again! Could have walked out without payment.. wow. The small tip not worth giving . Ignored the final time again! I can't understand how you are able to be in business with such poor practices. The nail job was substandard. Hope you will make improvements. Just a very bad experience & waste of money $45 for a mani pedi basic service. read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Poor paint job. Cuticle job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

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Great service overall. Owner and staff are very friendly. Place is clean and fast. Suggest you make an appointment before arriving.

Kelly is the best! I show her a picture of nails and she does it for me exactly. I only trust her with my nails! She does it all. read more

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Got a mani-pedi this morning - want same color on feet and hands she asks - yes - this is what I got and she tells me they are same color - guess I'm color blind - oh yeah it took a wopping 30 minutes for both - rush you like the place on fire read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Same color? This salon thinks so - cost me $57 - when I tons her she uses wrong color on my feet she says no it's same color - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

I'd give zero stars if I could. This salon is dirty and gross. I'm not even convinced that they cleaned the tools that they used on me. She also used a brush to dip into oil and then put on my nail and then put that same brush back into the bottle - gross and the best way to get a nail fungus! The mani was rushed and messy. When I left I wanted to go home and remove the polish it looked that bad. The staff doesn't care. Avoid this place! read more

Got my first set of acrylics! Got them done by Hannah and she was so sweet and gave me some helpful tips about acrylics. The place is also very clean and they take social distancing seriously. Luckily I still got to make conversation through the masks and the plexiglass. Highly recommend! read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

The spa is very dirty, messy and the staff are very rude and unfriendly. Overpriced for the poor basic service.

So full disclosure, I did not get my nails done here. The needed to be waxed before the weekend and my usual spot was booked so I tried Elite. I got my eyebrows and arms waxed. The girl was very sweet but she didn't do the best job shaping my eyebrows. They just look kind of weird. And uneven. But the two stars is for the price! $70 for an arm wax and eyebrows. Way too high. Most places charge approximately $10-$15 for eyebrow wax, and about $40-$50 for (full) arms. And the higher of those prices are typically for high end salons, which this is not. I felt ripped off. I didn't argue or anything but I don't think id go back. Not for wax and not even for a mani pedi. (Which to my understand are at standard pricing) read more

It used to be better. I was kind of grossed out last month when I went. A girl name Winnie did my nails and the towel that my hands were resting on was dirty. She took out another towel when I complained and that one still had nail clippings on it. She finally found a different towel and we started the gel manicure. She did a good job or so I thought. About two days later the polish started peeling off. I've never had that happen before. I should've went back to had it fixed but didn't have time. This last time that I went I had Michael. He did a nice job. I usually use Vicky but she hasn't been there the last couple of times that I've went. Do yourself a favor and do not get your eyebrows done here. Mine were waxed a bit on the thinner side. I'm blonde and don't have dark or thick brows to begin with so I wasn't happy. They've done a nice job with my pedicures. You gotta love a vibrating chair! The atmosphere is OK. They have some large TVs to keep you entertained. read more

I Haven't been able to find a nail salon that even files my nails evenly let alone has me leaving completely satisfied. But came here off a recommendation and was very pleased. Linda did my nails and she was great. I had just gotten a fill in a week and a half before and 3 nails had already broke. I went in to have my nails repaired, reshaped, and just do a color change and I was extremely happy when I left. She really took her time and made sure to ask me multiple times if I was okay with the length, shape, color, etc. u also love the color I got I haven't seen it before in other salons. I will def be going back there for fill ins since I didn't want to have them filled so soon again but I was satisfied with the job done. read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

This place is awful! I never leave bad reviews. It is the third time I have been and each time I wait a minimum of 20 minutes. Today it was 30! I was told sorry it is prom season. This is not my problem. You need to respect your customers time and This is unacceptable. I can not even get the services I need today because of the awful scheduling. I will never be back. read more

Just went here for the first time with my aunt to get my nails done and i absolutely love it they did an amazing job and everyone working here is so nice. Definitely my favorite place by far and it was 100% worth the 40 min drive. l read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

This nail salon honestly does not even deserve one star. I have been to this place month after month and EVERY TIME I am overcharged for the same thing. They rush you completely, their selection of colors are died out and outdated, they don't listen to what you ask as a customer. The picture is of my friends nails, the top picture is what I asked for and the bottom picture is what I got at Elite. They disregarded how I wanted it done, they charged me an extra $10 to have a "thicker line". When I asked for a manicure I didn't want half of the nail to be white. Overall, they are scam artists. They overcharge you and make up some excuse on why you pay an extra $10 on your way out. It's absolute gross in there too, there are SO MANY other nail salons so close in the area you can go to. Please. Don't come to this place. This isn't even half the worries I've had here. read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nails. Terrible. The top is from another salon and the bottom is from elite. - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

Scam artist. Honestly old products, I got an infection on my big left toe and the doctor said it was due to unclean utensils from nail salons. The infection looks absolutely disgusting it's a huge bubble filled of puss And I needed two needles of Novacaine injected for them to squeeze it out I'm sorry for being graphic but I also needed 14 days of antibiotics to get it taken away and I have to also go back to the doctors to get a checked up on honestly save your health and your time and your money I hate this place with a burning passion it shouldn't even be in business thank you. read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

I have been going here for a few years now and I love this place! They are clean, professional and super nice. I always use Hanna who does a excellent job with any design you ask for. Their prices are extremely reasonable. A lot of times I always forget to make an appointment and they are always accommodating to fitting me in for the time I need. Thank you Hanna for always doing a great job! read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

Best nail salon. Hannah is awesome. I trust her always. Heading to Miami this weekend for a cruise and she gave me the best mani and pedi ever. Love this place. Convenient to my gym too. read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

Such a clean personal friendly salon. I've been going here for about 6 years now and no one ever leaves unhappy. They are always keeping up with the newest trends and their prices are the cheapest around! Amy is one of the best! Really send everyone i know here! read more

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The first time I went to this salon I made a appointment and specifically asked for a person that knows how to do marble nails (they were for prom) I get there and they say that she didn't have the materials to do it. So then why did the lady in the phone tell me that someone knows how to? I also asked for acrylic and she gave me polygel which burned my nail bed. I get my nails done Anyways. I then go back to get a color change 2 weeks later to get the green French tip removed and get white. I made a appointment for 10:45. I sit and wait for 10 minutes knowing that they were a little busy and I'm willing to wait thinking that when someone is free I would be next. Nope. They now take 2 people that came in AFTER me 20 minutes later. And I walked out after waiting 45 minutes after my appointment time. Moral of the story don't come here, they also don't have their prices listed on a wall. They make you wait very long after you booked a appointment for a certain time. And will probably not fulfill what you wanted on your nails. read more

AWFUL EXPERIENCE! A 25 minute mani pedi is just ridiculous. Left with wet sloppy nails and my cuticles were cut and bleeding because they flew through it. When I paid and told the woman about my experience she said sorry and took my money anyways. They did not try to fix the situation and I paid for the worst mani pedi I've ever had. Everything about this place is just awful. Don't waste ur money! read more

I came here on a recommendation from someone, and it was my first and last time unfortunately. Her usual girl (Hannah) wasn't going to be in, so I booked an appointment with Nancy. I arrived a few minutes before my 6p appointment, and was sitting in the pedicure chair until 6:30p when Nancy finally finished another client. I was already really annoyed but decided to let it go as I was leaving for a wedding the next day and had no other choice. I expressed to her how careful I wanted her to be when cutting my cuticles because I am 7 months pregnant and can't afford to get an infection. Halfway through my pedicure, a walk in came in with a few tips that needed fixing. Nancy literally stopped my pedicure 3 separate times to go fix this girls nails, which was pretty unbelievable after I had already waited a half hour after my appointment time. When I said are you sure you're going to finish my mani/pedi before you close (7:30p) she said of course. I should have known then to leave because she was going to rush through and butcher my manicure. I didn't though, and proceeded to receive the worst gel manicure I have ever gotten in my life. After expressing my concerns about cuticle cutting, I was cut to the point of bleeding on 5 of my fingers. When I pointed it out Nancy LAUGHED and said "oops sorry". Besides cutting half my fingers, the polish was old and bubbled in places, the polish was put on poorly, and I have never seen such a messy looking final product when getting gel. It was so messy around my cuticles I have never experienced this with gel in a salon in my life. I was literally in pain from the cuts on my fingers and had to travel for a wedding in that condition, on top of being 7 months pregnant. I am so incredibly disappointed in lack of professionalism at this location and cannot believe how badly Nancy butchered my hands. Even when I pointed out where she cut me she didn't seem to take it seriously. I have never been cut on so many fingers to the point of bleeding. Really hoping I don't get an infection because that's quite literally the last thing I need right now. I will never ever be back. I have heard that Hannah and Kelly are great, but please do not go to Nancy unless you want butchered painful cuticles. read more

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I've been using this salon for almost a decade. I love it !! My favorite one is Hannah. Soft spoken, respectful, sweet and awesome at her job. I have used other Alain's in the past and this one is the best I've ever experienced. Two thumbs up!! read more

Do you want to be ignored? Do you want the wrong color? or to be told the only colors you are allowed to have (according to their mood)? Do you want ONLY what "THEY" decide to give you? Do you want people to grab your hand and throw it in directions that "they need" it to be instead of the simply speaking you to as if you are human? Do you want to feel like you don't matter? if you answered YES to any of these.. you are in the RIGHT place!!! YOU DO NOT MATER TO THESE PEOPLE!!! .. This used to be a decent place to go, they even new your name & were friendly.. those days are gone! YOU ARE JUST $$$$$ ! they are constantly speaking in their native tough... humiliatingly their clientele & making them feel unappreciated, lost, and uncomfortable all at the same time! i HATE this place! I work too hard for my money, and no ONE, I mean NO-ONE! deservers this! read more

Gave this place several chances despite very expensive prices ( a manicure is $12!) which would be fine if they actually cut your cuticles and filed your nails even. The service is poor. The people who work there are always miserable and barely acknowledge you. The last Straw for me was after the last horrible manicure ( had a gift certificate that's only reason I even went back the last 2 times ) the "manicurist" a man , didn't even say thank you when I handed him a tip ( which he didn't even deserve ) He was rude and I was completely turned off. Plus place never seems that clean and customers are always ticked off. Many better places in the area where your business will be appreciated and your money better spent. read more

I had an appt for a gel manicure and pedicure. I arrived about 15 mins early and they took me which was awesome! Usually a gel pedicure lasts like 20 mins between, prepping the nails, scrubbing, massage and what not. I didn't get the scrubby at all, he rushed it so much I think I was done in 10 mins from start to finish, so I was a little disappointe...then I got my gel manicure done. Same thing, felt super rushed and was done within 10/15 mins. All around I was in and out within like 30 mins fir a gel mani and gel pedi. I was not very happy with my experience and most likely will not return. read more

The staff is always pleasant, the shop is clean, and I get lots of compliments on my nails. Every time I go into the shop it is busy. Christine is so friendly and professional. She does a great job on my nails. When she is going on vacation or will not be at the shop she lets me know so I can plan accordingly. When she isn't there I see Jess. They are both great! I recommend Elite and Christine! read more

Elite Nails and Spa - I got so many compliments on my fun Halloween nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

So I guess they just make up their prices? Me and my friend got the same thing done and were charged different prices. The whole thing was so rushed and half assed. The gel is lumpy and uneven, there's nail polish on my fingers, and the nails are crooked. I didn't even have a chance to say something because the girl got up and started doing a pedicure for someone else. I was sitting there like ....? Couldn't even tell if she was done with me. Will not be going back. I'm actually embarrassed to be walking around with my nails looking like this. read more

By far my favorite place for a pedicure. I can appreciate that they take their time and make sure my feet and pretty and smooth! I have had numerous gel manicures here as well. I have tried on 2 occasions to get a cute pinterest worthy design and it has not ended well. Each time I have provided a picture. The first was a chevron stripe on one nail, it ended up looking more like Charlie Brown's t-shirt. The second was a simple French type design with a Christmas tree and the woman doing my nails insisted I wanted red with a snowflake. In order to avoid the Charlie Brown t-shirt disaster I just agreed that the red and snowflake would be fine. It ended up looking okay, but it was not at all what I wanted. I have been very happy with the standard no design manicure. read more

I have been going to this nail salon for a few years and I was never disappointed, but not now. Within the past few months, I am very disappointed in their service. It's not the technician but I feel the new ownership is buying a cheaper product. I have tips and have never had such a problem that I am having now, with lifting. Each and every week, at least 3-5 nails lift. This never happened before with the past owners. I will give them one more try this week, will explain to them, my disappointment and see if we can correct this situation, before I move on to another salon in the surrounding area. read more

The five stars is for Kelly because she is hands-down the best technician. I have had countless manicures in my life at countless salons but was never so impressed with the job so as to become a loyal regular customer. However, that all changed on my first visit at Elite when I had Kelly as a technician. I think this loyalty is best illustrated by the fact that I come home from New York (I am from Fair Haven but currently live and work in new York City) every 2-3 weeks just to get my nails done by her. And further, there is a nail salon on almost every block in the city (and one thing that might cost less in the city than elsewhere). I am very finicky about my nails and often times I feel like no matter how many times I tell a person how I want them filed or something done a certain way, they ultimately just do it the way they want. Kelly actually listens and remembers your preferences each time you come back. She also remembers colors you have chosen in the past (and I'm the type that uses several colors and takes forever to pick out which ones I want). She is also incredible at shaping the nail (I go with my friend and even when I show her technician my nail shape, they cannot replicate it) and she does great designs. I can't speak to any of the other technicians at this salon as she is the only one I've had but I believe credit should always be given where credit is due, and Kelly certainly deserves credit. She also a very pleasant person and easy to chat with. Like I said, the five stars is for her because my loyalty is to her and her skills. Also, prices are incredibly reasonable, an LCN gel refill is only $30. read more

Came here after work for a quick gel pedicure. I work in the area so clearly this isn't my go to spot. But I must say for a first time experience. It was great. Fast quick and easy. Oh and the oil leg and foot massage by Hanna was great. I will definitely come back. Lots of workers. Lots of colors and everyone is friendly !! read more

I'll just paint my nails myself next time, being the woman painted all over my cuticles. Also, the tools are taken from a dirty basket that's been used on everyone in Monmouth county. I doubt tools are ever cleaned. NEVER RETURNING- I wanted to ask for my money back, but didn't want to cause a scene. read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Paint all over my cuticles! - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

This place is honestly hit or miss. I have been going here for years, starting back when I was in high school and getting my nails done for prom. Sometimes they do an amazing job and take their time, and other times you are rushed out before your nails are even dry. Over all, you can't beat the prices. They have a huge selection of gel colors as well as regular. The place is pretty small but wait is never long. Your better off going early in the morning/early afternoon when it isn't packed. Great for when you really need a last minute mani or pedi and couldn't get an appointment. read more

I've never had too much of an issues here. Once you go frequently and get to know each worker, you tend to figure out what works for you. I have several lovey girls (or Michael) who I adore and look forward to going to. My manicures usually last very long, not to mention the pedicures. Tools are clean and they are very professional. They will do exactly what you want and will not hassle you into extra. Try them out! Christine is one of my favorites, she's so sweet and I believe she's at station 8. :) read more

So unfriendly , rushed through everything, no AC On in the heat, not clean . I asked for a glass of water they said they didn't have any. So disappointed, my nails lifted 5 days later . Terrible business practices, never again ! read more

Got a gel manicure and was done in 5 minutes.. They rush you so much and filed my nail bed with the nail drill..

I have been going for over 8 years and they were great , then within the past year (2015) , they down graded. I had no idea why , and found it was due to new ownership. Each time I have made an appointment I have waited to be seated for at least 15 min past my appointment. I am extremely disappointed in the services they provide now and the quality of the product has went down also. Once you are seated it feels rushed and half done. It is unfortunate since they used to be fantastic ! read more

Elite Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

I read the reviews before going and I thought this be a nice place to go to will quick and they were really nice. I won't discredit their work. I jus won't go there again. my nails don't look alike at all. I could have honestly done better if I did them myself. Honestly she didn't care about doing my nails at all. Now I have to go somewhere else to get them fixed rightfully. read more

All of the nail techs do a very good job and I love how I can always just walk in without an appointment and never have to wait more than 5-10 minutes. Their hours are convenient too since they close pretty late compared to most other nail salons. read more

i really like elite i would definitely chose a person to stick with for ur nails(mine is vicky) she knows what length i liek and shape and it's just a nice relaxing time. they look so good i'm always happy. read more