I just moved to Madison, and was looking for a place to get my nails done. I chose fancy nails based on other reviews, and I am glad I did! I pass at least 5 other nail salons to get to Fancy Nails, and it is so worth it! I am always thrilled with my experience. They are so friendly and talented. read more

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Best acrylic nails in Madison. Nina did such an amazing job fixing an awful acrylic manicure I got done on the east side. She took her time and shaped my nails exactly how I liked them. Also this salon is super clean which isn't very common amongst nail salons. Pedicure foot basin is lined in plastic and cleaned after every pedicure, floors being swept, the autoclave is visible.. literally everything this salon does is right. I will say, they are a little pricier than other places, however throughout my years of getting acrylics done I've learned that good nails aren't cheap, and cheap nails aren't good. I highly recommend coming here for a manicure and pedicure (which was also fantastic). I will definitely be coming here and only here from now on. read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I got the cutest bails just in time for Valentine's Day. They are so detailed in making sure every nail is perfect. I'm always happy when I leave Fancy Nails! read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Fancy Nails is hands down my favorite nail place in Madison. Nina did an amazing job on my nails, and my nails turned out identical to the picture I showed her. Everyone is so kind and great to talk to; they really care about their customers. I am always happy with how my nails turn out when I come here! read more

Fancy Nails - Dip nails with gel design work - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I got lucky when I walked in after work and was able to get my nails done without a wait. It was my first time in there and I got the dip nail and Rosie was super welcoming, seriously the best and very patient and did a fantastic job!! I love love love my nails! I get the dip manicure now because even though I just love a plain mani and polish, I seem to always chip it within an hour of getting my nails done so with this I can not worry about it once I leave. But this time it's like I just have polish on... it's amazing!! Thank you!! read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I went to Fancy Nails after reading other reviews and I saw this pattern I loved in one of the photos. Nina did these and I am in love! Service was phenomenal and super fast! Everyone in there was super friendly and it seemed very clean. I highly recommend fancy nails! read more

Fancy Nails - Colorful stripe nails by Nina - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

VERY disappointed in the pedicures we received today. Very little attention to massage or the clients. In and out in 20 minutes :( Not the relaxing experience we had hoped for! We will not be back. read more

If you are looking to get a relaxing pedicure, do NOT go here. I think they are more of a manicure specialty salon. Our pedicure was 15 minutes total from sitting in the chair to standing up. There was a lack of everything you hope to receive from a pedicure. Very little foot scrubbing, a drop of lotion applied to your legs with a minute massage at most, then nail application and done. $40 for that service is way too much. There was also a group of three women that took it upon themselves to have loud conversations across the room. Just a lack of reading their surroundings. Overall disappointing experience. read more

I went to college in madison and have been going to this nail salon forever!! I absolutely love this place! They always do such an amazing job read more

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As an out of town visitor, I called for an appointment on a holiday and they got me in within 30 minutes for a full mani-pedi. It was easy parking in their little lot and there was ample street parking too. Masks are still required here (July 2021), so be prepared for that. The salon is really clean, nice vibe and seems popular. None of the people I saw walk in had to wait more than a few minutes, but it also looked like many of them had appointments. My own reception was more business-like than friendly but after chatting with my nail tech, things warmed up considerably and I felt comfortable. Service was very quick and efficient. One person did my feet and prepped my nails. A different person came over to paint the french tips. Not a lot of extra bells and whistles offered here (paraffin, deep moisturizing, extra massage) like at my regular place, but they were really fast and efficient, and did a great job at a reasonable price. The fact that my new favorite ice cream store is in the same little complex has in no way influenced this review, but did absolutely make for a delicious treat afterwards. read more

This is by far the best nail salon I've been to in Madison. Lovely, clean atmosphere, friendly staff and beautifully done nails of all kinds! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and service here. My nails turned out perfectly and didn't take much time at all. I got a manicure and pedicure. Our nail tech was very personable and funny. Great West side nail salon. read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I came in for a full acrylic set. I picked a regular lacquer off the wall and wanted short nails, no designs, and no fancy shape. The woman told me I HAD to pick from their gel colors and that it was $60. I thought it was pricey, but hey- I was already there and figured for that price they must be good! My nails turned out basic, but decent. So I gave her a 20% tip and was on my way. Fast forward 3 days later and my polish is chipping off my nails!! Not only does it look bad, but the chipped edges feel so rough and cringe! So if you want to spend $72, I recommend buying yourself a nice bottle of wine, or a fancy steak dinner, a posh haircut, maybe a round trip plane ticket to FL or Vegas, or finally get whatever is sitting in your Amazon wish list. If you want to spend $72 on nails that last 3 days, this is your place. If you want quality nails and get your money's worth, do yourself a favor and go somewhere else! I know next time, I will... read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is my favorite nail place. The only downside is waiting for an appointment if you're a walk in. Definitely call ahead!

First time coming here and never will be back. Paid for a "luxe" pedicure and received the regular pedicure. Did not scrub callouses at all. Nails filed crooked. I also received a manicure. I had no chip on which they charged $5 to remove but did not remove all of the the no chip on so my polish has a texture because of this. They are also very pushy with add ons, and do not take no as an answer. I also chose to tip in cash as they lose a percentage if you tip on card. However, how rude they were when they saw a "0" in the tip line and whispering amongst themselves turned me off. They do not speak English and perform the services requested to their entirety. Way too overpriced. I should have known when they were the only nail salon with openings on a Friday when everyone was totally booked. BIG MISTAKE. read more

The first time I came to fancy they did a great job and my nails looked amazing, which is why I even bothered giving them 2 stars instead of 1. However, I came back to get a polish change and one of the ladies working there kept yelling at my friends and I and was extremely rude. She insisted that we only made an appointment for 4 people even though when we made the appointments we confirmed twice over the phone that the appointment was for 5 people. She then instructed me to sit in the chair next to her and then pushed me away saying I had to be 6 feet away from her. She rushed through my nails, messed them up, charged me an extra 3 dollars for "filing them" (I didn't realize it cost extra to get my nails filed down?) and then asked me if I had cash for her tip. Very unprofessional and not a way to treat paying customers. read more

I came here to get a gel manicure based on a recommendation and couldn't be happier with the results! Kim was my nail technician and she did an amazing job! She was very attentive, and I had my manicure done 17 days and with the exception of the outgrowth (which they can't control) my nails still look great! Definitely going to keep going back read more

I've been getting manicures and pedicures for years and started at Salon 2000, which then became Aniu Spa Salon. I've gone to the Aveda spa and other such places, but NO ONE, I repeat, NO ONE, does as good of a job as the people at Fancy Nails. They are located inside of Hilldale Mall and consistently do a wonderful job. These men and women have never turned me away, even if I walk in relatively late at night. They are so accommodating and polite and know when to engage you in conversation and when to just turn on the massage chair and let you chill. I go every two weeks for a manicure pedicure and it generally takes about an hour. (Short in the summer when you don't have to dry for as long.) They are so precise and clean and I am NEVER disappointed by their work. They have an amazing selection of colors to choose from and let you bring your own if they don't have what you want. Their salon is organized, clean and comfortable and I never feel awkward. My manicures generally last a week and a half and the pedicures last up to a month. I won't go anywhere else unless I absolutely have to. Oh, and did I mention it only costs $45 for a manicure and pedicure? It used to cost me $60-$75 just for a pedicure at Aniu. Trust me, you want to give Fancy Nails a try. read more

They accommodated my request for a shellac appointment on very short notice. It was really easy to inquire about an appointment through Yelp messaging - they were super responsive. Maria did a fantastic job (would totally recommend her!), she was very detail-oriented...she compared each one of my nails to the one on the other hand to make sure she had shaped them the same. I'll definitely be back! Thanks, Fancy Nails! read more

Encouraged by Yelp reviews, I visited Fancy Nails this morning and was seated for a walk-in appointment immediately. I needed to get these pesky acrylic/gel nails removed and was too chicken to try it on my own. Although I had to soak my fingers in acetone for an hour (yuk!), the nail technicians were friendly and efficient and returned my nails to their natural state. While waiting for the fake to melt off, I napped in my comfy chair, eavesdropped on their gossip, and witnessed the cleaning of many pedicure tubs and other surfaces. Clean = good! Fancy Nails may have just turned me into a non-nail biter. Thanks! read more

Fancy Nails has quickly moved to the top of my Madison manicure list. They offer shellac (a.k.a. gel or acrylic) manicures, which have lasted 2-3 weeks without chipping or peeling - and I'm extremely hard on my nails/hands in general. The shellac manicures are approximately $10 more expensive than a typical manicure, but completely worth it for the amount of time and quality of the manicure. Fancy Nails takes walk-ins as well as appointments, and while I typically call ahead, I've also walked in and never waited more than 20 minutes to be seated. The manicures and pedicures I've had have been thorough and relaxing, regardless of which technician I'm seeing. There are other locations in Madison that will pamper you during your manicure, so if you're looking for a salon whose staff will cater to you, Fancy Nails is probably not the place for you. However, my experience with the manicure itself and the results has hands down been best with Fancy Nails. So if you're looking for a high-quality manicure or pedicure, along with speedy and cost-effective service, Fancy Nails is your place. read more

This is the best nail salon in Madison! Rosy did my nails. She is amazing! They all are!! Highly recommend read more

Fancy Nails - Powder gel by Rosy - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great experience! Got a powder dip mani and pedi the other day and I was very impressed! I believe his name was Phil that did my toes and they look great! He was very personable and attentive. And my powder dip manicure is flawless and looks like it will last awhile. It's not the cheapest salon but you pay for quality. The salon was extremely clean and well kept. Would definitely return! read more

I've heard good things about Fancy Nails, both about the shellac service (at $35 -- SO worth it) and the atmosphere. I went for my first time tonight, and I was very pleased. My number one qualification for a nail salon is that it must be CLEAN, and Fancy Nails is extremely sanitary. And the friendly but brusque technician was right -- I'm never going back to a regular manicure after shellac. Two to three weeks with no chips or smudges is amazing. And I'm a chronic smudger, especially immediately post-manicure. I also loved the speed and efficiency of Fancy Nails. I become pretty antsy waiting for my nails to dry, in general (thus, the smudging), and I was out of there in 45 minutes. While the occasional hand massage is wonderful, Fancy Nails is perfect for your maintenance manicures. No frills = a quick indulgence you can fit it into your busy schedule. Haven't tried the pedicures yet, but I will soon. read more

Very nice nail salon. Soothing atmosphere, staff are nice and they do a good job. I've been going with my daughter since she was a little kid and they are good to kids and offer a youth mani/pedi price. read more

My sister and I walked-in for classic manicures and there was no wait. Both of our technicians did really great jobs. I would recommend Fancy Nails to a friend. read more

Terry at Fancy Nails gave me one of the best mani-pedi's I've ever received. He was very thorough and detailed and took his time to make sure everything was just right - my nails came out perfectly. Everyone is very friendly and the venue was quite comfortable and pleasant. They clearly have many regulars they know by name and take great care of. I'll definitely go back, and would recommend them. read more

The staff is friendly. They always try to work a walk-in customer if possible. The location is great because you can get your nails done and then see a movie or shop. The staff does a good job. read more

I come here for my nails twice a month. The staff is so friendly and they do a great job. They sanitize all of their tools. I would recommend. read more

Fancy Nails - Gel manicure $35 - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Nina was a doll! Made an appointment the same day for mani pedis with a friend. Love the results and care I received- nails look great! read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've been going here for about a year for pedicures. I just started going for artificial nails and it's always a pleasant experience!

Beautiful Nails... I drive across town to Hilldale to get my nails done by Maggie at Fancy Nails. She always does her best to get me in at my convenience. The salon is always clean and my nails stay looking good for at least 2 weeks. The fact that the whole family works there is a plus for me too. read more

Horrible experience!! Called made 2 appointment for my daughter & myself also I asked about the costs & told them we wanted one 45.00 & then a basic & gel-mani !! Arrived they seemed very put out. I had dip on they wanted to charge me 10.00 extra because of it. I said what's the difference if it's gel or dip & you use the dermal?! It's takes longer. So they started my daughter & then myself!! Rushing the person who was working on me the whole time!! My daughters person was very rude complaining & wouldn't listen to her because she WAS ON the PHONE!! I said she wants the scrub & hot towels she said I did!! Someone else in the salon told her & she was like ok what kind?? And it just kept going down hill from there. My 10-yr old granddaughter could of done a better job!! Don't go there to relax you'll be tenses the whole time & it's expensive!! read more

While my daughter and I were pleased with the results, and the service was good, we know they overcharged us. Total bill was $90 for a manicure and a set of acrylics which My daughter brought her own nail polish for. My daughter was charged $40 for acrylics at the same place just months before. I don't appreciate being overcharged. I still left a good tip, but won't be returning. read more

Been a lifelong customer, they provide the best service on the westside of Madison at the best price for shellac, acrylics or mani pedi. I prefer their services to those provided at "Shine Nails" in Hilldale. The staff is extremely friendly family and is a family-friendly environment. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Fancy Nails! I was late to my appointment, yet was still taken immediately. Nina did such a great job with my nails- not only did she fix the acrylics I previously had on my nails, but she made them look even better. Her personality is wonderful and added to my great experience at Fancy Nails- she's funny, talkative, and awesome at what she does. This is the best acrylic manicure I've gotten in Madison- I highly recommend it to anyone (student, professional, etc) in need of nail services. Thank you Nina, and thank you Fancy Nails! read more

This is my favorite nail salon in Madison! Booking an appointment is easy to do over the phone, and they can usually get you in pretty quick. Overall, the salon is very clean, and the technicians definitely know what they're doing. I always get a gel manicure. I've gone to other nail salons and ended up taking layers off of my nails to get the gel off. At Fancy Nails, they ensure that the polishes they use do not harm your nail and are easy to take off at home. Also, my gel has never chipped in the 4 weeks I usually go in between manicures, so that's always a plus! I always recommend Fancy Nails to friends and coworkers in the Madison area, and they're never disappointed. read more

As good as it gets, for sure. My go-to lady here is Kim. She does an excellent job and takes her time to ensure a job well done. She'll also so sweet! My shellac manicured with Kim have lasted 3+ weeks with NO CHIPPING. Amazing. Seriously. Go! read more

So disappointed - this is the worst experience I have ever had. I made an appt and a lady came to seat me and pointed to a chair, I went and sat in it and then the lady went a few chairs over and was texting on her phone. I thought someone else was supposed to do my nails until she asked me why I was not sitting over there? Ok whatever miscommunication. Once there, she was CONSTANTLY texting on her phone and talking to other people. She'd take off polish on 2 of my nails, text for a few minutes then do that again and repeat. When she was actually doing my nails and wasn't on her phone half of the time she was yelling / talking to other employees not even looking at my hands while doing them... I couldn't believe how unprofessional this place was and while I sat there I wondered how the heck this place could have such great reviews. She also at some point put earbuds in her ears to listen to music. My nails are shorter than how I wanted them, the polish is chunky, and they are not shaped right. Two of my nails have such chunky and ridges in the polish that I'm going to have to get them fixed but this place made me SO uncomfortable that I wouldn't even dare to ask them to fix it. Also another thing that bothered me was when I went to pay apparently some polish (that you pick out of the same bin) is more expensive than others- which is fine but I would have rather known that up front. Also the lady asked if I was going to tip her on the card or with cash. Honestly this experience was so awful I didn't think she deserved a very big tip but am the person who always leaves at least something but I thought that was very rude of her to ask.. I will NOT be back and would absolutely NOT recommend them to anyone. Such a waste of $45 for a fill that I am going to have to get fixed somewhere else. I'm willing to try any place now... it honestly cannot be worse than this. read more

Fancy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

maggie, nina, and rosie are legit the nicest, coolest, and most skilled nail techs i have ever met. great value, even better company. i literally refuse to go anywhere else in madison (and when i'm in my hometown of nyc, i'm so mad that no one else even comes close). 10/10 would go to summerfest w these gals. read more