These guys have no idea what they are doing. There was one very nice older man who gave a fantastic leg massage, he was sweet, but very new at this... so don't get your nails done. I think they used gel polish that won't dry. And impossible to communicate. Waste of $$$ read more

Elite Nails & Spa - Shitty nail polish job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Everything. The facility has been renovated, but the pedicure was awful. We asked for regular polish and they used Gel, we still have sticky, gloppy nails hours later. Manicure was a quick file and polish. Worst nail experience and expensive. I don't think the owner was onsite, I would have asked for a refund!!!!!! Don't bother going! read more

NO STARS Absolutely the WORST pedicure I've ever received. This is my first and LAST time at Elite nails. I ordered the caffeine pedicure for $65: Water was cold. I kept asking them to make it warmer but they did nothing about it; pedicurist took more time cutting open the moisturizer packages than he took applying product to my legs; he never rubbed my feet and the leg massage was weak and pathetic; there were flies everywhere; my toenails were cut do low that he left barely any room for polish. Then AFTER they applied gel polish they charged me an extra $20 when I asked them from the start if gel was included and they said yes. It was $87 and two hours of my life I'll never get back. TWO HOURS OF NOTHING! It was horrible and I feel like I was ripped off. Never again. read more

Professional, amazing service. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Courteous. I would definitely come here again!

First time here and last! One question, please tell me how bad my nails look, without telling me how bad they look?? I'm so upset, I work really, really hard, and my monies could've gone to something/someone else!! read more

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I was very disappointed I was made to feel like my money was not as valued as the cascasion customers workers not friendly at all, I will not be returning. read more

The pedicure itself was good, but $45 for a basic pedi is too much. The salon was clean, but the WiFi wasn't working so they couldn't take credit cards. Lucky I had cash. read more

No stars lol went in for a pedicure and manicure, ended up getting just a polish change and cut down because the tools were not cleaned and had someone else's cuticles still in them. Refused my manicure and left like this but they still charged me $40.... For polish change and to remove my SNS. the guy didn't even touch my hands as you can tell. Totally dirty inside. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!! read more

Elite Nails & Spa - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

I'm really not understanding why this shop has 3.5 stars, because it's a 5!!! I was so delighted To walk into a nail salon and feel so welcomed. Everyone in the shop smiled and said hello. I'm horrible with names and can't remember the lady that worked with me but she made me feel at ease and offered me such great nail advice. Thank you ladies for a great finish to a rough day. Oh and the nails, yea totally nailed it ;). read more

Elite Nails & Spa - Dipped number 9... my nails had a purple red dip on them and they did not over grind at all! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Two days before my daughters wedding another salon had messed up my nails. The owner of elite nails made space for me and did an amazing job making my nails beautiful for my daughters wedding day! My French manicure looks so classy! read more

Great experience! I brought my two young daughters (9 & 10) along with me for pedicures. All of the staff were very nice. They discounted my daughter's pedi's since they just wanted their feet soaked and nails painted. This is my first pedi this summer and I really needed one after all of flip flop wearing! ;-) They did a wonderful job and really took their time to do everything 100%. I would highly recommend coming back! The salon was very clean and nice as well. read more

Elite Nails & Spa - Pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

This is a great salon. Tracey is sweet, personable, and does a wonderful job on my nails.

Had an appointment got there way too many people there and they kept taking more. I finally was seated only to wait about 20 min for someone to finally start. She rushed through the entire process. Two ladies beside me were seated at the same time and were still being worked on while I was leaving. Not great and will likely not go back. Like a doctors office, get as many in as you can no matter what. read more

I think this salon does a great job. Surprised to see other reviewers have so many complaints. It always helps to make an appointment. I scheduled three manis for my daughter and two nieces and a fill for me. They were very patient with the girls who range in age from 2-9. The gentleman who did my fill did an exceptional job and did it exactly the way I like, very short and round. The salon is clean and nice. There is a little bit of a language barrier with some of the employees but it did not cause any problems. Make an appointment and try it out! read more

Elite Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

My first experience was pleasant. My tech was nice and he took his time on my gel manicure and pedicure. The salon was clean and pretty quiet. I was able to relax during my service. They have hundreds of gel colors to choose from. The prices are equivalent to others in the area. I plan on returning soon. read more

Elite Nails & Spa - Love the color! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

I went to this nail salon thinking that it was the best one in town and come to find out the person who done my nails could care less I was so upset by the way he done my nails and then a week later one of my nails just popped off I will never go back there again read more

Well I will not be returning. Making an app. Is a waste of time. I had one and was told to come back in an hour. It still waited 1 1/2 hours after my app time to get started. Both pedicure and manicure were done very superficially. Cuticle pushing back and cutting was minimal and hardly did anything. Dry heels remained afterwards. The gel manicure polish was slapped on so thick my nails burned when put under the light. I told her that and pulled my hands out but she just shoved my hands under the light again. While I was there a customer who'd just left returned asked for a nail to be filed as it was rough and tearing. After 5 minutes? At home I had to file the rough edges of my nails or they'd have caught on clothing. Also she did not change gloves in between clients. Nor did I see any cuticle scissors or anything being put anywhere to be sterilized. read more

Terrible customer service. The pedicure went ok but of course employees chatting among themselves the entire time. I had to tell this guy what I wanted done as he didn't ask me or ask about my color choice. Then I got a gel manicure and he tried to remove the old gel with just acetone and cotton bc of course he didn't ask me before he started. Then instead of letting my nails soak in tin foil first like other salons he just starts shaving off the old gel. He proceeds to clean my nails but didn't clean under them and then tells me to go wash my hands. At this point, I'm like I need my nails trimmed bc of course he didn't ask or ask the shape I wanted them. He says " oh you are just now telling me this" like it is my responsibility to tell him. Every other salon it is a standard procedure to communicate this with the customer during the process. Then when it comes time to dry the nails everything is going ok until the end when my hand and nails feel this scalding burn under the machine. I said it is "hot" and he says it is hot and just laughs!!! It happened to both of my hands. Obliviously a machine that needs to be replaced but they refuse to get new ones! Will never go back here. read more

I've been to this salon many times and have always been pleased with the price and services, the young man is particularly good and pleasant. The woman in charge though obviously never heard of customer service. I called last night to get a mani/pedi appointment for 10 this morning, I arrived exactly at 9:55 and she took a walk in ahead of me. When I told her I made the appointment for a reason (I had to pick up my niece at 11) she very rudely said "he's getting to it" the young man did not start until 10:20 so I had to skip the manicure and get a quick polish change that I couldn't even let dry. why accept an appointment just to take a walk in first? she was not one bit apologetic for making me wait, was rude when I Paid, and didn't even say goodbye when I left. I've just now read the other reviews about this place and most of them are about how rude the owner/ manager. is... I go to the DMV ago be treated rudely, not a nail salon.. I'll pay a little more for manners and customer service from now on. there are plenty of other places where your business is appreciated . read more

If this were the last nail salon in Georgetown County, I wouldn't go again. I waited two weeks to write this because I was so angry after an acrylic fill, I just needed to calm down. The problem is many of these acrylic manicurists think it's okay to pry your acrylic nail up because it's "lifting." It feels like someone it doing torture. It pulls on the natural nail and sometimes tears it, which is what began to happen. I spontaneously snatched my hand away and said "That hurts. That isn't the way to do that. I could soak it." The manicurist responded that all my nails were lifting. They were not. As evidenced by none of them lifting since this fill two weeks ago. What really made me angry though was the manicurist acting all butt hurt after I told her to stop hurting me and that I didn't see any other nails lifting other than the one she forced off by prying and prying and prying. She sulked while finishing my fill which she did sloppily leaving giant unfiled chunks sticking out of several nails. read more

Went today for a manicure, ended up not being an awesome manicure but that's NOT the issue i have with this place of business. My total came up to $40 my card was ran & i left no tip because the service was mediocre (i shouldn't have to explain that) but anyways, by the time i get to my car my card has been ran for $48. As i went back in to ask why, she told me that was my bank that did that & if it didn't come off in a few days i could return to get my money back. It's the PRINCIPLE of the matter! no establishment should do that ever. Very dissatisfied & will spread the word about them adding money on transactions. read more

I hate leaving a mediocre review particularly for a local small business; however, my pedicure just didn't hold up. The atmosphere itself is extremely relaxing. I liked that they let me stay in the spa chair for as long as possible including when my toes were drying because one of the best parts is the massage chair. They definitely seem very clean since they used a reusable liner for my pedicure and seemed to use their autoclave. Pricing seemed pretty average for me but it may be different since I'm not from South Carolina. It was $28 for a pedicure. I'm just a little disappointed because my pedicure chipped less than 2 weeks out, which was a few days before the picture I posted read more

Elite Nails & Spa - 2 weeks and a day out - Nail Salons Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

This is the WORST SALON. I went in to get my gel powder removed and new polish put on. They had a teenage girl working on my nails and she didn't know what she was doing. I was so disappointed that I asked for a refund...they did not refund my money. DO NOT GO TO THIS NAIL SALON. P.S. The owner harasses customers who give bad reviews. read more

I would not suggest. Wow. This nail salon is seriously awful in finish and staff service. I was sitting around for about 20 minutes before I had to walk up to the front desk to ask if they could start my nails. The lady seemed upset that she had to pause her netflix to talk to me. Then she got a man to start my nails who didn't know what he was doing. Then a lady came and took his spot who was wow rude and very quick. I asked for my nails squared and i have a few square, a few coffin, and even a few rounded. She took about an hour to do my nails and the result? Not even good. These nails are NOT elite. read more

I did not enjoy my experience in this salon. Upon arriving I requested a pedicure and fill in. The pedicure was a quick 20 mins (no heel scrubbing,etc) and the gentleman cut my big toe and made it bleed.... after the pedicure I was moved to a table for fill in. Another gentleman started my nails. He was very distracted and not paying attention to what he was doing and knicked my finger twice with the buffer... he kept saying for me to relax like it was my fault he wasn't focused.... it took almost and hour and and half for a fill in. I didn't find this 2 hrs spent at this salon relaxing at all and will not be returning! read more

Absolutely worst service ever. Ruined my girlfriend's nails, cut the skin around her nails and then proceeded to insult her. Really would rethink about where to take your business. Would not want someone else to go through the same. read more

A very clean organized salon and impeccable service. Rosa was excellent and very personable. I will return and recommend this salon. read more

Love love love this place. The environment is just perfect if you want to have a relax spa day. Don is always helpful and friendly. This is my go to spot. read more

Just customer service alone was terrible. Called to make an appointment and ask a few questions about pricing and was answered rudely and was made to feel like I was wasting her time. I didn't get a name but she was very rude and didn't give me any help just rushed me off of the phone. I don't care about the nails at this point. The customer service is where the experience starts, and they failed miserably. Will not be going. read more

Will not be returning. Hate the whole atmosphere. I feel as though they were prejudice. Me and my mom was there today at 10:00 am. They said come back after 2:00. Okay, fine. Maybe the others sitting there had appointments; maybe they was booked. On the way out, another person came in and said, "do you take walk-ins? I would like to do a full set?" They immediately set her down and started on her. I will not be returning. Ended up going to LT nails love the service. Try them. It's right by Food Lion. read more

Terrible service. Would not recommend. The employees spend way more attention to their Netflix than their customers

Worst nail salon experience I've ever had. Went to get SNS and they took so long to incorrectly remove it that I didn't even get new polish. Which I was charged 7$ for. When I told them my nails had been soaking for 20 minutes they told me I was wrong. Terrible service. Will not be going back and don't recommend read more

I personally will not be returning. Cute place but there is a lack of color selection and I was not happy with the way my nails came out. I asked to have it fixed and was told they dont see anything wrong...it's not even! read more

Great first time experience! Salon is immaculate, staff is friendly. Very satisfied with my manicure and pedicure. Thrilled to discover my new favorite place. read more

I was treated well. They have a great gentleman that does SNS nails. He made them look very natural. He listened to what I said.

Very pleased ! Needed a pedi while vacationing & walked in here, received very courteous service, Great Pedi! Staff nice & place is very clean read more

Outstanding service! Friendly, and the best pedicure I've ever had. They also offer wine

Great service, definitely clean. Made an appointment for mani and pedi and was taken on time.

They took me right in for an acrylic fill in. No wait. He took his time and did a great job! Very nice and professional. I will definitely go back read more

Gave this nail salon a year hoping it would have worked out the kinks, but sadly I received the same poor service in early July. I made an appointment for a gel mani & pedi, but still had to wait 15 minutes to get a chair. The young daughter of one of the technicians serves as a receptionist & assistant as she got me in a pedi chair & started wrapping my nails in acetone while stopping to answer the phone & checking people in & out. Finally, a male technician came over & wrapped my toes while intermittently texting & checking his phone. I finally had to take off the tinfoil on my fingers as they were burning after 45 minutes. My skin was white around my nails. There was no gentleness or verbal communication shown throughout the whole pedi & mani. The absolute last straw was when he pulled out a used Emory board to shape my nails. I will never go back there & felt so sorry for the little girls whose Mother's had dropped them off by themselves. read more