I have never really gotten my nails done before, and the service here has officially turned me into a nails gal!! Everyone is so quick and efficient, and their pricing is extremely reasonable. I've loved every set I've gotten so far, and will continue to be a loyal customer! read more

My fingers hurt so bad. Nails look horrible and just look for yourself at this picture. I have given them 4 tries and 3/4 times I've had scabs all over for the next week. Sad because they're really nice. I just can't handle the pain anymore. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - I mean... come on - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My shellac manicure was so sloppy, it started peeling on the next day! In the past, other places, it never peeled at all. I must say I liked this place. People are friendly, and Tai did a good job with my pedicure on previous visits. But no matter how nice or cheap, at the end, you want your manicure to look good for more than 2 days. The problem was that the polish nearest the cuticle was done so sloppily, that it started to peel away the following day. (see the picture). Shellac went over the skin, creating air pockets near the cuticle. Only one out of 10 nails actually stayed put. And as it peeled and chipped, it didn't just look terrible, it was super annoying to keep catching the ledge of shellac on stuff. At my first opportunity, I went in to have it removed. What was sad, was that Tai asked me how long it lasted, I said just a few days, and he didn't say anything. They could have at least offered to take it off for free. Nope. I paid $30 something (shellac+tip) plus $5 to take it off, so, $40+ for a manicure that lasted less than a week. Not gonna do that again. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Shellac french - Day 2 (notice all the peeling around the nail beds) - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent nails is the perfect place for dip powered nails, which is so great for my natural mails. This is the best place I have gone to in seattle and they have like every current nail trend colors. I've gotten chrome, sparkles, even glow in the dark! Excellent customer service and I will never go to any other place because it's close to my house, affordable, and does an excellent job like the name suggests. The photos are my natural nail length with dip powder, which helps me grow and maintain my natural nails long. Jenny is the best for almond shaped nails. read more

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I won't go anywhere else in Seattle! I've been twice and have gotten so many compliments on my nails both times. They do excellent work here. I get dip powder with tips and they really make sure the dip goes all the way to the cuticle so you have as long as possible for grow out. I had only done acrylic prior to this, but I'm a complete convert thanks to Excellent Nails! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Dip with tips - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I tried Excellent Nails after looking at some reviews when my last manicure had chipped in a few places. They were fast, did a great job with my manicure, and I was really impressed with their selection of SNS colors. Most salons that I go to have maybe half as many choices. I was very happy with their service. read more

I finally found my spot. I've been looking for a good nail place for a long time but this place is it. My nails are alway poppin and Jenny does an amazing job. She's so patient and let's me change my mind on colors a million times. Haha The shape is always just how I like and strong enough to last well into 3-4 weeks before I'm needing a fill. They are always busy but greet me with a smile every time I come in. Love it there read more

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This place taught me a lesson to never just walk into a nail salon spontaneously. I was walking by when I saw the salon and decided it might be nice to treat myself. I walked in and stared at their services list for a while, and they asked me what I wanted. I explained I randomly walked in and it's been a really long time since I got my nails done, so I wasn't sure what I wanted. The lady then proceeded to get frustrated (this part is understandable) while she wanted me to pick a manicure and then once I decided, gave me a very long, quiet, and rough service. Everyone else was laughing, chatting around me with their client and I felt very awkward the entire time. She let my fingers soak for all of ten seconds before she started to roughly chip away at my cuticles (and more...) and make a couple of my fingers bleed. On top of that she sanded straight into my skin for one of my nails. The whole service was painful both physically and mentally. The only time where she spoke softly to me that I can remember would be when I was about to pay (and therefore decide her tip amount). I came out of the salon feeling more regret than happiness that I spent money to treat myself. Again, it's sort of understandable that she would initially get frustrated because I was a newcomer to nails in general and didn't know shit- but if she maybe took the extra ten seconds to explain the basics to me other than angrily repeating over and over again "there's normal, gel, and dip. The prices are this this and this. What do you want" I would have felt a lot more comfortable. I guess this isn't really the place you want to come to if you're starting out on your nail journey and you don't know a whole lot. That's not necessarily a bad thing- just means it's not that type of place. It's just unfortunate this happened to be MY experience. Ultimately my fingers still should not have bled and I was disappointed by the lack of care in avoiding such a thing. I definitely don't want to go back. read more

I like this place because its affordable and they do a good job. I usually call ahead of time and ask if I can come in 30 minutes, just to guarantee my spot. I've gone for walk-ins before and had to wait, so I would rather make the most of my time and call ahead. I always get a basic pedicure they always do a wonderful job and take their time. Everyone inside has always been friendly and professional. It is why I keep going back! read more

first time getting shellac, came out great! The people there are very nice & make sure that you're liking wha my you're getting along the way. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - left: dipping powder right: gel/shellac - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loooooved my nails and the service. The nails lasted longer than any I've ever had. Even after a week on the beach in Miami and rock climbing in Vantage. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Dipping powder and tip. Cream colored- NOS 10 - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here last minute on a Friday. They are very busy, lots of walk ins and appointments but they hardly ever turn anyone away. I got an acrylic fill and shellac pedi. I showed them a pic for a pedi and it came out better than the picture. Such a friendly warm environment. Good attention to detail. Will come back again. read more

We called ahead to ask the cost of acrylic nails and on the phone we were told 45 and up. My daughter was charged 65 with no explanation. When I called later I was told it was because her nails were long. If that's the case, they should disclose the $20 difference ahead of time and with an explanation. Second strike for us! read more

I absolutely LOVE this nail salon. I just recently moved into the U-district and I was looking for a good spot that can accommodate to long extra nails (is what i call them). I was so happy to have a nearby salon with a talented nail tech named Jen. She is so sweet and pays so much attention to detail. She is a perfectionist and the two times I've been there, I have left satisfied. I highly recommend for those who are looking for a place that does long nails and good shaping. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Made an appointment for 3:15, waited 15 minutes before asking how much longer it would be. She said 5 minutes, it ended up being 10. So after waiting 30 minutes after my appointment they got me in the tub for my pedicure and I waited another 10 before they started working on me. Definitely won't be back considering I made an appointment. read more

Excellent is true to its name! JC did my nails and I can say I've finally found a good nail salon. My nails look perfectly shaped. I'm very particular and I like all my nails to be the same length, and JC understood me very well and complied with my request. Love all of the color selection and the prices are great. She even gave me a paraffin treatment and amazing hand massage which I appreciate. I'm from LA and it has been a struggle for me to find a decent nail salon in Seattle. Whether my gel color lasts is TBD, but for now, 5 stars. read more

I had a great experience here! Kind staff, many dip color options, and I loved the way they shaped my nails. Reasonable prices as well. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Dip powder on natural nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Recently moved to the area and was incredibly pleased to find Excellent Nails nearby! The salon was very clean and practicing covid safe protocols. My manicure and pedicure were pleasant but efficient and most importantly my nails still look great a week later! Will be back often. read more

JENNY YOU ARE SO AMAZING! First time ever having my nails done. My co-worker friend suggested Excellent Nails & Spa and I have nothing but good things to say about my visit. My bestie and I received the SNS and we are completely in love with the work we received! She is so talented and obviously takes pride in her work. Everyone here was so friendly and I will never go anywhere but here ever again! You can tell that everyone here works so hard and I'm excited to come back and experience it all over again! 5 STARS! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to a lot of nail places, but this is honestly one of the best one's for sure! I made an appointment about two hours ahead for a gel manicure and came in 5 minutes before. The business itself is very welcoming and I was greeted by everyone! I was seated immediately and presented with a large selection of gel colors, and I didn't feel rushed at all, which happens at some of the places I've been to. The nail technician took so much time and care when he was trimming my cuticles and shaping my nails, and was extremely friendly! The color I chose was slightly translucent but he made sure to put on several coats so that it was opaque!! 10/10 will come again :) read more

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Amazing service always! So lucky to have found this awesome nail salon! All technicians here do beautiful work and are extremely friendly! Thank you Excellent Nails (: read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Even though there was a bit of a wait time, it was very worth it. I have really fragile cuticles and almost every time after going to other nail places, I would have all 10 of my fingers bleeding or almost bleeding, and painful but Jen was amazing, none of my fingers bled and more importantly, it didn't hurt at all. Jen did a fantastic job, she made sure that I liked how my nails looked at every step of the acrylic process. She was also very patient when I couldn't decide what color to get. She put a lot of effort and time into perfecting the shape of my nails. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nails by Jen - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved this place! Best nail salon I have been to in the Seattle area. Definitely recommend it! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - SNS nails. Loveeeed them ! - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love love this place. I do not get regular manicures so it's always a last minute decision for me to get my nails done. They are always able to squeeze me in. They do a beautiful job, and my color lasts at least 2 weeks before I start to see some chipping! You cannot best the price point for the quality of work. read more

True to the name, this is an excellent nail salon! I've had gel manicures from three different techs and they all did a wonderful job. Very gentle, detailed, and friendly. With an appointment I am able to be seen right away, even during the busy evening hours. I find their prices reasonable; 30 for a gel manicure, 35 if it includes gel removal beforehand. read more

When it comes to nails, I am extremely picky. This is the only place I've been to in Seattle that knows how to do acrylics right. I definitely recommend giving them a chance. read more

I guess they either don't have the tools or don't know how to remove gel polish, because the lady who worked on my toes just slowly, awkwardly and painfully scraped and cut it off with scissors. Then there was a pretty not relaxing peppermint ordeal that I paid extra for and a sloppy polish job, immediately after which my sandals were placed on and I was ushered to sit in a dirty chair in the corner and basically abandoned to the extent that I probably could have walked out the door without paying and nobody would have noticed. When I walked up to the little cashier station after 30 minutes of goofing around on my phone and asked if I could pay someone, they seemed really put out. read more

My husband and I visited Excellent Nails this past weekend for the first time. His nail technician was rough with his cuticles and she did not speak enough English for us to adequately communicate the problem. Today many of his cuticles are swollen and injured looking; see picture. My pedicure was just okay, and the atmosphere of the salon was a bit run down. We will not be back. read more

This tiny spot is a hidden gem. They are fast, efficient, and do a great job on nails. They also offer an extra massage for extra $&

I got my mani/pedi and brow wax this morning by Kathy and realized I had never left a review despite being a regular! Excellent Nails is absolutely top notch. Every single employee is a pro. Kathy does my brows every time and she is fantastic! She's super gentle, doesn't over wax or over pluck. I have heavy brows and she makes them look beautiful. I got the deluxe pedicure this morning and it is absolutely worth it. I had stubbed my toe, damaging my toenail. Kathy was super careful tending to the damage and making my toes look pretty again, plus the leg and foot massage I got was amazing. I ended up going for a really long walk after my appointment because I felt so great! I've had manis/pedis from all the employees here and they've all been wonderful. Excellent Nails may be a bit of a hike from my home, but it's definitely worth the trip - I don't go anywhere else for my brows or my nails. Great selection of polish colors too. Just make sure you book an appointment in advance, especially if you want a Saturday appointment. read more

I've gone to many nail salons and I finally found the BEST place. I got dip powder, pink and white. Amy was amazing!!! Fast, efficient and perfect nail work. Love my nails now!!!! Will be a returning customer. read more

Nurturing yourself as a woman means that you have to take care of several aspects. You want to know about the world? You read. Want to keep current? You sign up for a Graduate Degree or a class in Extension School. You want to cook and bake? You watch Paula Dean juggling with butter. Arent' you into cooking a-la-rich? Then you go to watch cooking demos at PCC. It's nice to be a lady. And sometimes, the nurturing has more to do with getting a mani/pedi. When I go to Excellent Nails, I feel like one of those queens in Gabriela Mistral's Poem "Todas íbamos a ser Reinas" ("We were all going to be Queens"): "En la tierra seremos reinas (On earth, we will be queens) y de verídico reinar, y siendo grandes nuestros reinos, llegaremos todas al mar." (and with truthful reigns, and being large our kingdoms, we will all arrive to the sea). Gabriela Mistral was the first Latin American, and the only Latin American woman, to receive the Nobel Prize. It was back in 1945. Valentina V has a soft spot for Chilean poetry, and a softer one for her friends at Excellent Nails. Service is warm, thoughtful and very fast. The tiny shop is spotless, and they clean their tools and pedicure stations after each customer. Prices, fantastic. And as my mani/pedi partner in crime said in her review, last time we walked in, we were greeted by applause. I also like the fact that they keep the talking in a language different than English to the minimum. I am an English as a Second Language girl myself, and find it very disrespectful to carry on with endless conversation in languages not spoken by customers. It makes me feel very uncomfortable and it happens frequently in other nail salons. Not here! I bet, ladies, you would love to be pampered to the point of feeling like that woman in your favorite poem. For a few dollars and while you're enjoying a positive, nice atmosphere, Excellent Nails will provide. ¡Cinco estrellas! read more

As someone else said, my new go to nail salon. It's personal, the small family staff remembers returning customers and are so friendly. My nails are fantastic! They're very meticulous and careful with cuticles and polish, really really great. They also give you a massage, hot stone, and paraffin soak so you leave feeling dreamy soft. I don't need to go anywhere else! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

10 minute pedicure. They didn't even push back my cuticles. This is not a spa pedicure, it is a toenail painting. Plus, it has been almost 6 months since my last pedicure so my feet needed some TLC and I didn't get it here! There was no excuse for this because I was the only one there until someone else came in. As soon as the other person came in he started rushing and quickly painted my nails. I was done 5 minutes later. Their pedicure seems bit cheaper ($20) but it is super expensive considering it essentially is a 3 minute foot soak 2 minute lotion, and then 5 minute toe painting. NO THANK YOU! read more

You can get a mani-pedi here for $30 without any weird stuff happening. They are hardly ever busy (is that bad?) so I've never had to wait. The lady who does the pedicures is quick, but gentle. My feet always look fantastic and she has never hurt me like some other places I have been. I only have to go about every 6 weeks because she does such a good job! I actually tried to take the polish off at home once and couldn't get it off, so that's a testament to the staying power of the work-I've never had a smudge or a chip in the polish read more

My thoughts as I was leaving : "My toes look fine. My feet feel a little better. But I think next time I'm going to a different 'spa'". I really wanted a spa pedicure this week because I had worked a long weekend on my feet and couldn't feel my toes. My first choice was booked for the day, after all it was MLK. I called them up here and asked if they could do a spa pedicure, and they hesitated but said yes! They were quick to make an appointment for me and I went in half hour later. It's a very small place and they had 2 employees - one with a customer and the other finishing up. Half way through my pedicure, another customer came in. The first foot/leg I got a great and thorough massage, but the second, as if in a hurry to get to the next customer, was really half-assed. BTW, I accepted the fact that it was just an ordinary pedicure, but if you're going to say you will give me a "spa pedicure" than that's what I would appreciate recieving. At the end, the other employee was still with her original customer, while I was left to go dry up and the new customer had become priority. Didn't seem too fair. Hence what my thoughts were as I was leaving.... read more

I have been searching in Seattle for a great nail salon for so long that is clean and does quality work, and I finally found it! The owners were so nice and cared about who you were. (They just recently took over 7 months ago) I talked with them and other customers in there the whole entire time. It wasn't dead silent like most salons! It is a smaller salon with only 3 nail tables and about 4 or 5 pedicure spots (I can't remember). I would definitely recommend calling ahead of time to see if they're busy or not. I called asking to come in at noon and they said its going to be busy and 2 is better, so that's what I did and it was perfect. I originally came in for a fill until I sat down and he noticed how fragile my acrylics were. So we popped them off and we put on a whole new set. He said it'd be $10 more (fill is $20), totally fine. The nails and the powder they have are so strong and smooth it's incredible. I love my nails sharp but wherever I go they always do them "pointy" but still rounded at the top and dull. Not this place. And they didn't complain once about having to sharpen them (which I've had people do before). The only negative thing I would say is..when I got ready to pay, my bill was now $35. She (Jen) said it's an extra $5 because I got them "long". So that's a little frustrating. I hope they don't do that when I return for a fill. Because $25 + a tip is a little much for just a fill. You can't beat their work though. I hope to be a customer of theirs for many more years. *sorry for the filter, it was the clearest photo I had and it helps you see my cuticles and the polish application. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Full set by Jen - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is tiny - so I'd recommend making an appointment ahead of time. I was lucky and managed to get in for a manicure after only a 10 minute wait, but quite a few people came in and left because they didn't want to wait 30 minutes. The staff seem friendly and they work quickly. For the most part I am very pleased with the outcome. The nail filing was not quite what I wanted, but pretty close! I'd definitely try it again if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. read more

I go here for dipping powder and the occasional wax and pedicure. The team & their work is so pleasant, efficient and high quality.occasionally i can even go an entire month without a visit, which ive never been able to say about another salon, as i work with my hands. Can't speak highly enough about Jenny and her team! read more

I decided to try this shop after looking around for anywhere that does glow in the dark powders for awhile and I'm glad I did. I usually go to a salon in mill creek but since finding a closer shop, I'll be going here every time I'm back in wa. Originally went in with a set from a different shop that did a terrible job and asked if they can make my nails thicker so the risk of them breaking would be slim and they gladly did so. The service was great and they have an assortment of fun powders from chrome/holo powders, glow in the dark powders, an assortment of glitter powders, cats eye polish, also ones that change colors (mood polish) I'd say definitely stop in and give them a try. read more