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    Emerald Nail Spa Baylor University

    3.6 (25 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Emerald Nail Spa Baylor University

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

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    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

    Bikini wax

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    The nails exactly 1 week after the appointment
    Kaylee H.

    I had a french manicure for 1 week before one popped off. didn't hurt at all to lose a nail which means it was not properly secured. within the first three days they started lifting at the edges. Hoping they will fix this. EDIT: I went back and they fixed the broken nail. I asked that they fix the nails that were lifting because they would come off soon and the same guy who did them the first time did them again. Did them wrong again and charged me for a refill. I broke a nail and went back and a nice lady fixed them for free. The reason I continued to go back was because I have been going here for years and this is the fir at problem I have ever had. I think this guy is just new and learning still. I won't be letting him do my nails again but I will probably be returning to the nail spa.

    Polish on cuticles.
    Kristina D.

    Very unhappy. Came in on a Saturday morning. There was only one person in the shop. The nail product she used was very lumpy and she made a mess of my nails. The gel polish is all over my cuticles and she missed large portions of the corner of my nails.

    Gel Manicure
    Jamie S.

    Loved getting manicures and pedicures here during our trip to Waco. The staff is friendly and do an incredible job! It's such a clean and comfortable shop and great location close to Baylor and downtown Waco. The color options are great, the pricing is very reasonable and they do a great job with both services! Come check this place out!!

    Got this super cute ombré set!
    Natalie T.

    Went in on a super slow afternoon, just myself and one employee there. She did a spectacular job on my nails and I'll totally be back for another set some time!

    Dip manicure with tips (color 74 tortilla)
    Madeleine A.

    Amazing! I went into this salon with little to no expectations but was blown away. Their attention to detail and variety of color options has made this my go-to spot. Prices were very reasonable and the nail techs are very attentive and actually listen to what you want. Perfect nails (I got dip with tips) HIGHLY recommend

    The dip powder.
    Rhys K.

    I went here today and the lady that I got was rushing through, cut me a few times, and she got acrylic on my cuticles. The dip powder is foggy on some of the nails. She also didn't listen to me about what length or shape I wanted. I showed her a picture and mentioned how I usually get my nails. Stiletto, long, and sharp. I was very disappointed to walk out with short stiletto nails. She didn't even try talking to me besides about the nails, even when I tried to start conversation.

    Mandy C.

    My girls and I had an extra hour between Dallas and austin and couldn't have been happier about our stop to get our nails done here tonight! Super sweet owner and we'll come back if we're ever passing through again. Well worth going the extra mile to visit them here!

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    This place was great! They got me in and out for dip nails within an hour and did an amazing job!

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    If I had a bad service and I went back, would I get them done at a discount or would I pay full price?

    Hello Billy J., thank you for contacting us. If you had services with us and you're not satisfied with the outcome, inform us before leaving the salon and we'll take care of you then. Normally, our service and products last long. If something… Read more

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    Absolutely great manicure and pedicure.

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    Absolutely chaotic. I booked an appointment with my sister here about a week or so ago and they…read morecharged $65 (not including tip) FOR A TRIM!! I got 2 inches off and you couldn't even tell. The girl doing my hair was too busy asking about her next client to even ask me how I wanted me hair. We also had appointments for each of us to get a facial and we waited almost an hour after our selected appointment time. I do not recommend going here, save yourself TIME and MONEY.

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