We used Yelp to locate this salon while on vacation in Kennebunkport. The salon is located about 15 minutes away from Dock Square in Kennebunkport. There is plenty of free parking in front of the salon. I booked ahead by phone, and I was glad that I did, because the salon was busy. We were seated right away for pedicures first, and then did manicures at tables afterwards. Both of us were happy with the process and how our nails looked at the end. The cost was $38 each for a basic manicure and pedicure, and I thought the service compared favorably to my favorite salon at home that charges more. If I had one suggestion, it would be to turn off the TV, since no one was watching it, anyway. I would play music instead. read more

Mani/pedi -$93! Terrible service and the worst manicure I ever had. The nail tech kept on trying to upsell me on every little thing and wound up charging me $10 extra to takeoff the old polish I had even though I was paying for a manicure. She also convinced me to get fast nail dry polish, which is extra and then lasted one day! I think she used regular polish and put one topcoat of dry polish on! I will never go back. read more

So at the end of January I made an appointment for my specific nail tech, the owner booked my appointment (i had made it the evening before) i came in and he comes to tell me "he had to leave, he had an emergency" i was frustrated but i understand, the owner should have called me and let me know. i was nice and headed out, two days ago i called to make another appointment with my nail tech, again the owner books me in and says "see you then" i just get here and they come up to me and say "sorry alex isn't here" im flabbergasted. this is the second time, why wouldn't you call me and just let me know. i drove all the way to the salon to get my nails done and this is the second time i had to turn around. not even just that i had to turn around, the owner was extremely rude about it. he kept telling me he didn't know when he was going to be coming back, i simply asked him why he would take my appointment then, he then mumbled about how the last time i came and left and got my nails done somewhere else and he didn't care about wasting time. I stayed calm and simply said, it would have been nice to know before I drove all the way over here, and that speaking to anybody in the rude tone he had wasn't called for especially a client of your salon. he kept making rude comments and speaking to me in a rude manner so i decided to take my hard earned money and time somewhere else. i showed up to the appointments i booked not once but twice and got shut down with rudeness, attitude and disrespect. if he treats clients who are paying him this way i can't imagine how he treats his employees. read more

I am here every 3-4 weeks for a manicure and pedicure. Everyone in the salon is great and the salon is immaculate. It is easy to book and the salon is lovely. They always have all of the tools sterilized and do everything from natural mani and pedis and acrylic nails to waxing. I trust them completely! read more

I went to get a full set of acrylic nails here a few weeks back, they were 55$ for short plain nails. I have been learning about nails for school so I know what to look for and it was not this, when I left the nails had no structure and felt thin. Usally when I get my nails done I can ALWAYS take them off myself and these would not and when they started to it took my actual finger nail with it. I've never had an experience like this before. it was painful and not worth it. read more

love this salon, nicole did an amazing job as she alwaya does! absolutely in love everytime

Nicole did my nails (black) and Paul did my sisters (pink). they both did exactly what we asked, very fast service and friendly!! also understanding when we showed up a few minutes late. thank you both and will come back for sure :) read more

I stopped in on the spur of the moment to get a much-needed pedicure. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I only had to wait a few minutes. The atmosphere was great; I could tell that many of the customers were "regulars," which I felt made a positive statement on the quality of the service they had received in the past. Lisa was my technician. She did an amazing job. She was very thorough and took her time, providing the maximum amount of customer service. When I left, I told her she gave me the best pedicure I have ever had, and that's something, because I'm "no spring chicken!" The price was right, too, so I certainly feel like I got my money's worth. Thank you, French Nail Spa, and, especially, thank you Lisa! I'll be back and I have already recommended you to others. read more

Went with a picture of dip ombré and left with crooked French tip and 3 bleeding fingers. I watched the woman next to me get her nails done exactly like the picture I showed the woman. Never again! read more

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I've been looking for a local nail salon that was clean, neat, and offered many reasonably prices services! French Nail Spa - has all of that and a great staff that is professional, kind and very welcoming. I highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

I come here often for pedicures they always do a great job. I don't book appointments because I find in the past they are always running behind. It is a busy nail salon nice staff but I come when I can chance a wait and typically in the mornings so I'm not in a rush! Attention to detail is great and I always enjoy the foot massage. read more

French Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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I went here while visiting Kennebunkport for Memorial Day weekend. They did a decent job, nothing special. It was fine for what I needed. I got dip sns powder. read more

French Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Cute salon, seemed clean enough. Would have appreciated having the option to soak my feet while I waited for my pedicure, instead of just sitting in the pedicure chair waiting for a nail technician....makes the wait a bit more enjoyable at least. Also, if you're using a debit card, tell them what tip to include before they run it. They don't mention this, then are annoyed when they have to run the tip separately. I guess it perhaps hasn't occurred to them that other states/places run things differently, so tourists (which I was) may not be aware of this. Overall, a decent experience for a gel manicure and pedicure. Price was reasonable, at least compared with what I'm used to paying back home. read more

Everyone was super nice and accommodating our large group. Bonus points that my nails lasted 4 weeks!!! They grew out and never chipped. Great job! read more

I am visiting from California and desperately needed a new full set. I found this Nail Spa on YELP. Paul did an amazing job with my new set of pink and white gel. I have been getting my nails done for over 35 years and this was truly the best Job I have ever had. I wish Paul had a Salon in California. Thank you read more

It was my first time going to French Nail Spa in Kennebunk, Maine. Great service, very friendly and helpful. Last but not least, I was very happy with my beautiful pedicure and manicure. I will definitely come again and bring my friends and family. read more

Thrilled to find a nail salon close to Kennebunkport and gives a great pedicure. During the summer, call ahead for an appointment because this place gets busy! read more

Don't go here. They are shady. The last couple years I have stopped in once a year during the summer. Each year, the condition of the place deteriorates (e.g.- ripped arm rests, dirty tables, etc.) To boot, the ventilation is really bad and if you have to wait, the chemical smell gets to you after a while. I went today, put my name down and then after a short wait was told to sit in the pedicure chair. When I reminded the tech I wanted a spa pedicure, which is on their menu and their sign in sheet, she told me "No" I couldn't get one and would have to wait another hour; I think she just didn't want to do it. So I got a regular pedi which was fine but I was disappointed. When i sat down for my manicure I asked the tech to make sure she painted the sides of my nails. She understood but then I had to remind her again when she was painting them because she missed spots. Finally, when I went to pay, I asked if they took Discover card. She said "No, you pay cash." 1) I know they take credit cards because other patrons were using them. 2) they have a credit card machine advisable at their front desk. All in all, terrible customer service. Don't waste your time. I plan on trying the new nail place in the Hannaford plaza next time. read more

Stopped in for quick pedicure- probably the most thorough and relaxing pedicure I've ever had. What an unexpected surprise.

I gave this place one star because a star is required. I had my nails done here several times last summer because I am in the area for the summer. Paul did a good job each time, so I called on July 1 and made an appointment with him for July 3 at 10:00. I drove all the way from Wells Beach (25 mins with traffic) and walked in at 9:55. The first thing I noticed was that there was no air conditioning in this heat, and every seat was filled. Paul was working on a customer, but I figured he would finish up and then take me. That was not what happened. Another person came and sat down, and Paul started working on her! I approached and mentioned that my appointment was at 10 (it was 10:10 by then) and he said "you come later. I'm very busy." I said, "but I have an appointment and drove a long way." He didn't look at me, just said, "too busy." I didn't even know that kind of thing existed! Obviously I walked out. I was taken immediately at Creative Nails in Wells and will go there from now on. read more

lisa gives the best pedicures in the world!!!! definitely go see her if you're in town!!!

Year round client that frequently (biweekly) had shellac manicures and shellac spa pedicures. Will not return again after giving way too many chances. Timeliness: Lost patience with the inability to honor appointment times, be honest with true wait times, and shifting technicians mid service to "get more people in". If you have a special occasion and make an appointment, don't believe that it will happen on time and everyone in your group will be accommodated together. If you make an appointment, and someone comes in before your appointment, even by a few minutes, they will take the additional client and make you wait even if you arrive on time. Quality: Quality of services is highly varied depending on technician. Owners wife incredibly sloppy with polish, and the length of the spa portion of pedicures varies by how many people they have waiting and if they want to rush you through the process. Atmosphere: The allowance of cell phones for calls, and the constant ringing of phones from customers is a huge distraction from any peace you might hope to experience. Advice: Honor your commitments or only provide walk in services. Create a no cell phone "for calls" and "put your phone on silent" policy. Retrain your staff for consistency so that every experience is uniform and the customer experiences consistent value. Update your hours and then stick to them - if you open at 10 on a Sunday and book appointments for opening, don't open 15 min early and make all your 10am appointments wait while you cram in additional people. Bad business. read more

THE best! Simply put. I've had eyebrow waxes, manicures, pedicures, acrylics, etc. done here and I have never been disappointed. They are all super friendly and their prices are reasonable. I know people that will drive over 40 minutes to get their nails done here...luckily, I live 10 minutes up the road. read more

I love this salon!! Been going for years. I have never had a bad experience. The techs are super nice, the owner knows everyone's name. Would highly recommend! read more

I am very particular about my acrylic nails and have used the same nail tech in my hometown for 9 yrs. So, when I broke a nail while on vacation I was hesitant to just drop in any salon. Due to the positive reviews of the French Nail Spa, I called ahead and they said they could see me as soon as I could get there. The technician was extremely good, suggesting I go ahead and do a full fill as well as the repair. She did a fabulous job, not heavy on the acrylic and very gentle. She finished with a shellac polish and I'm happy as a little clam! read more

Took my daughter for mani pedis today at French Nails. Technician cut my daughter badly with the cuticle cutter. She could not stop the bleeding. Finally after 30 minutes the bleeding stopped. She also nicked her in a different nail. She was not apologetic. My manicure is still not dry 90 minutes after we returned home. This was a terrible place. We will not be returning. read more

I have been to this nail salon a couple times. I will not be going back for a couple reasons. First, it is not sanitary. The person who did my pedicure used a blade on my heals. In between feet she dropped the blade on the floor when not in use. I watched others doing pedicures and this is standard procedure. When the needed to use it again they picked it up off the bare floor. The basins aren't lined. The tops of lotion bottles are dirty. Second, the polish used on me was lumpy, thin and without shine. When done the person who did my pedicure asked me if I liked it and she commented that she thought it wasn't great. I said it was lumpy and there was no shine. She said I picked a bad color and she would do a third coat with a different color. She started doing the third coat and asked me what I thought. I said the nails were so bumpy because of the first 2 coats of the bad polish. She removed the polish off my toes and polished again quickly. At the end there was polish on my toes from drips. I was supposed to have a manicure also. I was going to a party that night (2 days ago). I decided against the manicure and left to go to CVS to buy remover to get the dripped polish off my toes. I also purchased polish and top coat and did my own fingernails. read more

The worst customer service! They messed up my Shellac pedicure, that cost an extra $10 over the regular pedi. It was hazy & wearing off the tips of my nails within a day. They would not refund my money. He said I was almost 1/2 way through the Shellac 14 day guarantee & they looked fine! This, after I had to wait 2 1/2 hours to get the pedicure in the first place (was told the wait was about an hour). Run as far away as you can!!!!!! read more

I took my young adult son here recently for his first pedicure, and we both loved it. It is a very busy salon, with a long row of pedicure chairs, but we were at the end, so it didn't feel super frantic even though all the chairs were full. We were able to relax a bit, which I do like to do during a pedicure. The woman who had my son spent a very long time massaging his feet, which he really enjoyed, and did a great job trimming his nails and smoothing his very calloused foot pads. She even assisted my technician in giving me a more thorough smoothing than I have ever had. I have to say it was the best pedicure I've ever received, and my feet have thanked the spa for two weeks since! Because it was a first visit, I can't speak for any of the other employees, but the two we had were fabulous. read more

Had an appointment and had to wait 25 minutes to get a manicure after getting a pedicure. Top coat doesn't seem to firm up, and it also melts in the sun. Had to take it off the same day. Sometimes great, sometimes off. read more

I have been coming here religiously for years now. The spa is clean, and the quality of the shellac manicures and pedicures are spectacular. Aside from the great outcome, my only complaint is how unprofessional some employees are. Not all, but some. Every time I go in, (I have experienced myself, but also have witnessed on many occasions) the technicians communicating the cost for the services to the customers, and as the customers are handing the technicians their credit/debit card, the technicians ask if customers can pay with cash instead. This, to me, is entirely inappropriate. To go on, when customers have replied kindly to say something along the lines of, "I'm sorry, I didn't carry cash with me today. My card is all I have" I have seen a select few of the employees roll their eyes at the customer. I am sure that as technicians, they rely on cash tips (because their credit/debit card machine does not allow for you to write a tip on any line to be charged additionally to your card) As a customer, I have been truly offended with some employees attitudes towards my form of payment. (Little do some employees know, we customers may be paying the large portion of our service with our credit/debit card, but have small bills in our wallets to tip afterwards - I am a customer in particular to speak to that, as that is what I do and have done in the past). In my general opinion, if as a business you wish for all of your customers to pay cash for their services to ensure that you are getting what you desire for payment, then make it a cash only spa. Do NOT accept credit/debit cards from your customers if you will be unprofessional and immature about their form of payment. A mediocre review due to consistent poor professionalism is not worth the damage it may cause to the business overtime. Be kind to your customers, and change the payment policy if what has been established is not sufficient. read more

I have been a customer of French Nail Spa since they opened. I am always greeted by name and receive excellent customer service. Likewise, I have come to know the dedicated staff members who make visits to the salon so enjoyable. Each one always has a smile and treats their customer with care and respect. During the busy tourist season, if you call ahead, they are happy to let you know how long the wait time is, and to offer suggestions for times that are less busy at the spa. One thing is for certain, when it is time for your service, you will never be rushed through. Don't miss the chance to visit everyone at French Nail Spa! read more

I used to go to French Nail Spa a couple times a year for manicures and they always did a great job. I hadn't been in about a year and decided to take my mother there today as a late Christmas present. The man who works there, who I think is one of the owners, ended up doing her nails. She wanted a regular manicure, but he kept pressuring her into getting shellac. After 10 minutes of his badgering, she reluctantly agreed. To be fair, he at least did a nice job on her nails. The woman I got I had never seen there before. I got a regular manicure and she didn't say one word to me the entire time. The manicure looked great... until she got to the top coat. My right hand looked fine, but she globbed the topcoat onto the nails on my left hand so carelessly that it made the polish look wrinkled and dented. When I went to put my hands under the UV light/fan, I noticed how bad it looked and asked her to try to fix it. All she did was put more topcoat on! Finally I said that I didn't think that was helping and asked her to redo my thumbnail at the very least. She seemed angry, but she quickly removed the polish and reapplied it (with no bottom coat, which she'd used on all my other nails). It looked better, but she still missed a lot of my nail with the topcoat and all my other nails on that hand look awful now. While she was "fixing" my nails, she didn't say anything or even ask if I was satisfied when she was done. After this experience, I will not be returning. read more