Ellie Nail is absolutely wonderful. I have worked with Sue, Bean, and my favorite, Kim. Kim takes care to see what my hands need and she really listens. So creative! read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Black and pink! - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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New pedicure/massage chairs as of June 2025!! This place is always busy, so call ahead or at least the day of to book your appointment. Hundreds of colors and accommodating staff. Bring cash as there's a discount for not having to process credit card fees (they have an ATM) if you forget. Gel/No chip manicure and pedicure with sugar scrub - $90 plus tip (90 minutes with appointment booked) read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hands down worst salon I have ever been to. I asked to get my gel nails soaked off. That seemed to be a task they weren't capable of, the lady brought out pliers and a nail extension to shimmy in between the nail and gel to take it off. It would have been less painful to just bite it off. After the nails were painfully removed, there was 2 seconds of filing. It would have looked better if I just stayed home and did them myself. Left white crusties all over my nails, along with this brown spot, my nails are completely lopsided and I feel like I spent $16 on absolutely nothing. If the pictures of the nails they do aren't motivation enough to NEVER spend your money here, let the picture of mine be. When I asked for the most simple thing anyone could have asked for. If I could give this place a zero star I would but unfortunately I have to put one star to even post this review. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I am a regular customer..I wanted a mani and pedi..when I got there after my mani.. I gotten taken to the back for my pedicure..not knowing a previous customer didn't know what she want. I sat so long before walking out my pedi water got cold...they should of let the other customer wait instead of myself! When I was ready to walk out I got my pedicure. So disgusting regular customer got. Treated like this read more

got exa what I wanted. great service and workers. I didn't feel uncomfortable or needing to tell them step by step.

Ask for Kim. Best to make an appointment as she is popular due to her attention to detail. Tracy, the owner will memorize your name after 2 visits- shecreally cares about her clients. Here is a photo of Kim's beautiful smile: read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Kim is the best! - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I'm not sure who the young lady was that did my nails but she was great! I went in on my birthday without and appointment. I was seen right away. It was fast, clean, and efficient. I have tried a few places for manicures and haven't had much luck with service satisfaction. I highly recommend this shop. I will be returning in the near future. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

After a bad experience at a different nail salon, I was tentative to try a new place. Ellie seemed to have reasonable rates, so my sister and I set an appointment. We were late leaving work, but still were able to keep our appointment without issue. It took awhile, but Joely was very meticulous which I really appreciated. I don't know the guy's name that started, but after he placed the nails on he had me switch to her chair. The initial design I wanted they didn't have the right type of gold to make it look the same, but Joely nailed the 2nd picture I showed her. The acrylic rate starts at $47 and my total before tip was $65 paying cash. I think we found the salon for our monthly mother/daughter spa dates in the future! read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Winter nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I came here with a friend who frequents this spot. Giving 3 stars because not terrible, but not great either. You definitely get what you pay for.. a full set is advertised as 45 but if you pay with a credit card it's more? I was seated quickly and Ken did a fairly good job overall, but definitely was a bit harsh on my cuticles... I asked for coffin shape but some of my nails came out a little bit more square than I wanted, and both my thumbs are different length. The polish job wasn't the neatest, but it wasn't awful. They kinda botched my friends nails though- her shape was entirely off and they couldn't do a simple design she wanted. Would I go back? Yes. Would I have as high expectations though? Not at all. Again, you get what you pay for. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Full set mani W/gel. Shaping slightly off- I wanted coffin but got more square shaped. - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nick did an awesome job! After having a terrible nail experience over the weekend it was nice to come in and feel like I was pampered. It's a little on the expensive side in my opinion but you get what you pay for. He took his time and my nails look great. I had an inspo pic and he nailed it! It's a busy salon so I would recommend booking an appt ahead of time. Sunny also does beautiful work and is super personable. I was sitting next to his client so I was able to see his work. This seems like a salon that stays fully staffed and everyone does a great job. I'll definitely be back. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Full acrylic set - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

BE CAREFUL LADIES. POTENTIAL INFECTION PENDING ... The service I got was subpar from the other nail salons that I have been to. You pay the same amount as if you would pay at polished or gloss downtown but you risk infections with the dip powder and instruments in general. I recently got my nails done and when the lady started, she did not cut down my cuticles. She pushed my cuticles away with an instrument that was not wrapped/ sterilized (from what it seemed like since it was taken straight from her drawer). Then she went straight to the drill bits which she drilled down a lot of my nails. After that, she did not ask me to go wash my hands to get the debris off. As she continued, she dipped each finger into the dip powder jar. THE WHOLE JAR! My fingernails has been feeling a bit sensitive for the past two days. I am unsure if it's the sensitivity from all the drilling down of my nails or if an infection is starting but I DO NOT recommend because they are not up to date with their hygiene protocol. It's disgusting thinking about how many infected fingers have been in that dip jar. Truly, someone could have a viral infection (ex: herpetic whitlow caused by herpes virus) or a fungal infection. I will not be going back despite how kind they were just because their hygiene disgusts me. Be careful, ladies! UPDATE: 15 days later, my big thumb nail looked dark underneath so I peeled off the dip and it is confirmed a fungal infection. I knew it! This place needs to do better! This is absolutely disgusting! read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - FUNGAL INFECTION FROM THE DIP. - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best nail spot in town and beyond. Never disappoint and always take pride and care of your feet, nails, etc. just a friendly nice reasonably priced high quality nail salon. read more

Always a good experience here. I have only made an appointment once but they are usually pretty accommodating. They do great pedicures. It's a clean environment. They give you a nail file and buffer for $1 and let you take it home. They do expect you to bring it back every time you visit or they will have you buy it again. I don't have a usual girl that I go to but have had nothing but good experiences. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Nail colors - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If you are looking for a nail salon with exceptional customer service give them a try. I flew in from North Carolina with a badly cracked dip manicure on one thumb (multiple cracks) that I got just as leaving for trip. I was prepared to get a new set. However they said they could fix which they did and then also put decoration on each thumb. Way more than I anticipated and very very thankful. read more

Can't even deliver a basic white nail. They were white until the nail tech applied the "transparent" top coat and became unevenly tinted with yellow! I asked "Tracy" to look at the nails because the nail tech say that this is white and don't see any yellow hue. When I asked Tracy to come over, the nail tech start yelling in his own language to Tracy. When Tracy came, SHE DIDN'T look at the nails, but said "this is normal. We only use the best product." She also says I should bot look at my nails closely... what is this trash service?? Not to mention this plain "white" nail set took the tech 2 hours to do on my natural nails!!!!! read more

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Friendly and sanitary. I have been happy with their services. My nails not only look good but they are durable, never had a break or chip.

I came here for a pedicure and while cleaning my cuticles up the nail tech cut me and I was actively bleeding. She then proceeded to put something on the cut to stop the bleeding, which burned and I asked what it was and she ignored my question and said just put your foot in water. Whatever she used to try to stop the bleeding, she got my blood on it and put it back in the drawer-HIGHLY UNSANITARY!!!!Then it came time to paint the my nail my toe was still bleeding at this point and I said I don't want nail polish on the open cut. Then the owner came over and explained "it's ok to polish nail and use acetone to clean up edges and it won't affect the cut". Who wants nail polish and acetone in a FRESHLY OPEN CUT???? The entire time I was made to feel like it was no big deal and still charged me..... ZERO stars for this rating! read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - This was after in the parking lot after I left with NO polish because I was still actively bleeding! - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I started coming here over a year ago for my pedicures and I literally will never stop coming unless I leave Wisconsin. I have recommended it to all my friends. I usually make appts, but waiting isn't too long either usually 15mins. I don't go with a specific person I have no complaints about anyone. Owners are very nice and very attentive to the phone and walk ins read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Gel pedicure book - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I was pretty happy upon arriving; being able to be seated right away, it was timely service upon arrival. That being said, my nails were done with precision and quality. The nail tech even examined them from the back, at another angle, which I thought was thoughtful and showed attention to detail. There was a mix-up with my feet...I was in a conversation w/ the lady next to me having her toes done and there was a loss in translation, which resulted in me temporarily having white toenails. I was a little upset, thinking that I made it clear I wanted my hands to match my feet (even if there was not enough toenail for them to do a French manicured look w/ my toes!). That was taken care of, even though when I offered an apology, it seemed to fall on deaf ears, as thereafter I didn't have any other conversation/words with the nail tech. It made for an awkward pedicure. At the end of it all, the services came out to $104...using a credit card they automatically charge more? Haven't heard of that happening often, besides here. Also, they only accept cash tips... read more

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This will be a "one and done" for me. Tried this place based on the good reviews but was once again, like at other nail salons, inflicted pain due to a technician rushing and not caring about my nails. I was seated promptly, which was nice but I was not given any time to pick a color. I had to try shuffling through the color swatches while he was grinding down the acrylic which was painful. I repeated told him it was hot. Then I picked colors and he began to paint them without shaping or shortening the nail. He didn't even ask what shape I wanted. At that time I asked if he would please shorten the nails and he became annoyed and proceeded to push the drill bit strait onto the end of my nail, VERY HARD AND ROUGH which burned the end of my finger. After the first coat of polish I noticed some huge bubbles/clumps on one of my nails, but instead of fixing it when I showed him, he painted over it causing my nail to appear lopsided and uneven. The shaping of my nails is very crooked but at this point I didn't bother saying anything because he was clearly annoyed. I'm beyond tired of being treated this way when I go to a place for something that I should be enjoying that I'm PAYING for. If anyone has suggestions of a good nail salon please message me. Speaking halfway decent English would also be a helpful commodity. Normally I wouldn't care but it's hard to convey exactly what you want when the person is frustrated because they cannot understand you. I will say as a side note that as I looked around me, the other customers seemed to be getting treated nicely by the woman nail technicians. I saw them being gentle and asking how their customers would like things to look. For some reason I seem to get stuck with the rude rough employees read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Poor shaping. Crooked and uneven surfaces - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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After work I had time to spare before my flight, so I needed my nails done because only 4 fingers still had polish on them. I used Yelp to find something close by and this showed up on my phone, so I decided to try it was a little tricky but I found it. Lots of parking which was a plus in my book, walked in no one was waiting (YES!) I was directed to seat #10 and got started on the process. It was pretty busy and I was lucky to get in before the crowd that came in after me, I got a shellac polish removal from the nails that still had polish on them. Manicure and polished, not much conversation which was fine by me :). I wasn't impressed with the manicure she didn't do much other than put the cuticle cream that they normally do on my nails and pretend ( Yes i said pretend ) to remove the cuticle. I've gotten a few manicures and this is the first time there was nothing, no dead skin, nothing. I was surprised because I had dead skin around my nail bed, but being that I was in a hurry I had nothing to say. Why I didn't say anything she was helping my nails look better than when I first walked it lol. 1. Didn't really removed the dead skin 2. Didn't buff the nail 3. Made them round and had to file a lot more to redo the error which then resulted in my nails being shorter (very short) 4. No buffing was done 5. Too much of the clear polish top coat because she had to clip it off after Would I go back no.. if I'm in the situation like Friday and that's the closest one maybe / not really. But then again everyone has preferences when it comes to their nails or who they want doing their nails in a nail shop. Being this was a walk in it was just okay ... spent $30 plus tip and yes i did tip :). read more

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Ben's the best! When he was on vacation, I went with someone else who was nearly as good

Went there for the 1st time on Friday and got a full set! Monday, one nail fell off and by Wednesday another nail fell off! I went in to get them fixed and owner fixed them while telling me it was my fault they fell off! (WHAT???) this has NEVER happened to me before and I've done nails for over 20 years! But I figured since I was already there I'm going to get a pedicure with gel polish! I hate the whole experience! My nails are crooked and my heels need to be scrubbed because they are very dry and she lightly did it after I asked her if she can please do it again she said "they are fine" Tomorrow going to my regular place to get another pedicure! Waste of time and money! Never going back!!!! Total disappointment!!! read more

TL,DR: came on a recommendation, can't recommend to anyone else. I want to love this place, I really do. I came to get a dip mani and a pedicure on a recommendation from a friend. I went on a day I knew would be very busy; however, I called ahead and made an appointment. When I arrived, it was bursting at the seams with people. The sign on the door read, "sorry, credit card machine is down." I should have rescheduled and left. My appt was at 4, I walked in at 4:02, and was seated in a pedicure chair at 4:45. The pedicure was great. I had Kelly, who was wonderful. The manicure... not so much. Again, I know it was busy. I was plunked down in a chair, had my nails dipped, and that was it. No lotion, no hand/arm massage, very poor cuticle cutting, and I couldn't even tell you the tech's name. I tried to make conversation and he talked to everyone but me. From Friday to Monday, my toes are chipped in multiple places, the top coat on my thumb has mysteriously vanished, and three of my nails have cracked and are chipping off. On top of that, their "no fee ATM" that I had to use (because the credit card machine was down) charged me a fee. *sigh* I won't be back and cannot recommend. Update: Within 24 hours of leaving this review, three more of my nails cracked and chipped off. read more

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I love my nails, pedicure, eyebrows it was very quick and I will make this shop my permanent place close to my house and very comfortable environment and friendly and Professional. read more

A man attended me, the guy glued my fingers on both sides with the glue that glues the nails, the nails were left with cracks without filling with acrylic, he filed the edges of my fingers so much to remove the glue but I couldn't do it, both hands hurt at night my fingers hurt... terrible never to go back there... They want to serve people so fast that they forget to do a perfect job... I paid $50 for some nails that I had to remove after two days, I was embarrassed to show my hands the very ugly nails... read more

Just went to get a pedicure yesterday. I usually splurge on one pedicure in the beginning of summer and then have my fiancé do my pedicures for the rest. Haha. All in all; winning. Right?! This place is in the same plaza that Applebee's is in (next to JJ's and Pick N Save). I went on a Friday at around 7pm and they were very busy. I had to wait about 15 minutes to get my pedicure chair. This did not bother me, for I wasn't in a rush. The workers were so nice and continued to apologize for the wait. One of the nicest girls worked on my feet. Very personable and sweet. It was nice since I was by myself. I got the Sea Salt pedicure (pineapple coconut). It smelt so good. It's used to exfoliate your skin/feet. It's $5 more than a regular pedicure. All together the pedicure with Sea Salt rub was $30, not including the tip. I probably wouldn't bother getting the Sea Salt rub every time. Great color selection and they had the purple that I wanted. I was just telling my fiancé that it amazes me how much money people spend on their nails on a regular basis. To me, it's a luxury expense that's not really worth it, but is a nice treat. With that being said, I'd definitely re come t this place. Great customer service and clean. I'll go again. Next summer probably. read more

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This place had fairly good pricing, and they did great work! The staff was very nice as well

I go here every two months to get a gel pedicure and I refuse to go anywhere else. The best, most thorough pedicure I've ever gotten (that lasts every time)--I always ask for Rose, she's the best!! I couldn't recommend more. read more

I was there today and the guy who do my nails I show him the picture how I want my nails he don't even see the picture and whenever he say that he was almost done he got mad because I told him the nails was even the ones I won hine very bad customer service and the price was so high I paid $72 for something that I don't want. read more

Great find! I'm visiting from out of town and staying downtown. Couldn't find anywhere close to the hotel so drove just a bit and found Ellie. Fast, easy to get in and great selection of colors! read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is by far one of the best places for a pedicure, Sara always does a great job for me and my feet always feel amazing after leaving here. I don't get my nails done because I enjoy my natural nails, but I got a manicure once and it was by far the best. They do an excellent job wiyh the massaging. Highly recommend read more

This is a warning for EVERYONE who is about to go here. First of all they were way to ROUGH with cleaning up the nails.I am visiting from California to see family and this has to be the worst nail solan I have ever been to. I don't know if the lady was color blind or whatever but I asked for dark green and white she gave me neon green and blue. When I showed her the design I wanted she said no because my nails weren't gel. Than when I was getting my toes done she grabbed the nail polish the person next to me got and a random color in a drawer. Definitely don't come here at all. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I come here once in a while and everytime i give 'em a lil challenge and they slay every time like I never have to worry because I trust them to make it work. They were pretty busy cuz it's hoco weekends for high schoolers but even still he took his time to make my shit straight. They are overall friendly and honest ab what they are capable of. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - The look - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I made a special trip here for my wedding, specifically to get a pedicure from a particular nail tech that I love and always have a good experience with. So two days before my wedding, I show up to my appt 10 minutes late and they gave her to a walk-in appt cause I was late. They showed no sympathy to my situation and said they assumed I was no longer coming. I had spoken to them 3 times that day, I was so communicative. Just got caught in a little traffic. They even knew it was for my wedding. To make matters worse, they then sat me right next to the nail tech I had made a special trip for. So I had to sit and watch someone else get a pedicure from her. Just all in all felt like a really heartless experience, unfortunately I won't be coming back as this really put me off. read more

This is the only place in the area with good reviews so I had to try it. The place filled up quickly when it opened so make appointment or don't expect to get in. The place is clean and attractive. Very comfortable to sit back and relax in. I had Ben, he did an amazing job on my nails and with other aspects of mani/pedi. This will be my regular nail place! read more

Hands down best manicure and nail job I have ever gotten. My nails (tip w/ SNS powder) lasted 8 weeks without chipping cracking or breaking. Reasonably priced and will absolutely return if I'm ever in Milwaukee again. Wish I had an Ellie's in my town! read more

Customer service is number one here, friendly recognition for everyone and especially regular customers who are greeted by name. Always updating products available with a wide variety of brands, colors and types for every nail type you desire. I always feel valued from the moment I walk in until I leave. I enjoy my pedicures as the bonus of the massage chair makes me feel relaxed and nurturing while my feet are being pampered. The care and attention to detail by Judy is remarkable. The added touch of scented scrubs makes the choice tough to choose from and today was citrus. Once in awhile I indulge by having a paraffin dip. Owners are hands on involved and working hard to keep customers returning. read more

Ellie Nails & Spa - Massage chairs awaiting customers to include FREE massage with your soothing pedicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My daughter and I began going here a while ago because of the good reviews. It's not like it used to be! We went recently for pedicures and gel polish on our fingers. I showed the nail tech the color I wanted....same color for my toes and same color gel for fingers. She painted my toes and the color looked fine but it's very dark in the pedicure area. We moved to the other area to have our gel nail polish applied. Although the nail tech was rough, she calmed down a little when I told her she was hurting me. When she finished, she was insistent we pay cash. I told her I wanted to pay with credit. She told me there is a cash machine in the back again after I told her I'd use a card. After we paid and went outside in the sunlight, I immediately noticed my toes and fingers were different colors. I did not want to go back to have the correct color put on my toes. read more

Tracy is super friendly and her technique is incredible! She is very thorough. I have had a few other people and she definitely is the best nail tech there. read more