While visiting Tucson I had a nail break (IYKYK the tragedy!) so I hopped on Yelp to find the closest nail salon with the best reviews. At the top of the list was Gelax Nails so I called and booked a same day appointment. Jenifer did a beautiful job... I got a dip manicure in a lovely nude shade. She was gentle, removing the old dip polish, soaking it off with minimal sanding. She shaped my nails beautifully and applied the color perfectly. I'm super picky about my dip, manicures, and my litmus test is whether or not they have a smooth cuticle transition or not... And Jennifer did a fantastic job! The salon is clean and new, and all of the technicians were very friendly. I'll be back! read more

Gelax Nails And Spa - My dip manicure by Jennifer!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I don't leave reviews often but i'm very disappointed in the service here. I arrived first to the nail shop. for a pedicure and brow wax. shortly after two other customers arrived. when my toes were finished the woman let me know I would have to wait 15 to 20 minutes to get my brows done while she did a full set on someone's nails. I got there first and brows take five minutes. She should have quickly done my eyebrows and sent me on my way instead. Had me sitting there for 30 plus minutes until I decided to just leave. Not to mention she charged me $60 just for my toes not sure that this was worth $60 but OK. read more

First time Erin was great. 2nd time I made an apt and she took me 1.08 hours later. I didn't do it. Back to looking for a good place.

Just okay. Pros: decently cheap, easy to schedule an appointment, the gentleman that painted my nails was nice, the salon looked decently clean. Cons: color was uneven and sloppy in some places, the gentlemen cut me with the nail drill bit and then placed the bit back in the drawer and not in the sanitizing box. Hopefully they sanitize everything after the costumer leaves. Edit: didn't last 6 days without chipping. read more

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They are amazing here ! Careful consideration while doing your nails, very friendly conversation if you'd like it, but they never mind me having a silent appointment ! They have gel, regular polish, dip powder, cats eye and even designs available !!! This is my favorite salon I have ever been to !!! read more

Great place. Very clean and comfortable. Erin did an excellent job and gave excellent arm and leg massages. Wasn't too busy and the staff were friendly. Will come back! read more

Gelax Nails And Spa - Regular manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have been there twice now and love how Erin has done my nails. My first I had Steven do my pedicure, and it was just as amazing. The salon was very clean and everyone is so friendly. I highly recommend for any of you nail needs. read more

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My second time trying this place out. First time, I only had gel pedicure done, so I gave it another try, this time having manicure and pedicure and both gels, I noticed the technician who did my nails didn't really clean my cuticles. She just lightly dabbed the pusher onto my nails and that's it! I wasn't too happy about that. Now the problem is when you don't clean the cuticle and apply polish, as your nails grow out it will create a gap and the polish will lift up off your nails! That's what happened to mine, and mine are gel polish, which I anticipate to last longer than the regular nail polish. This isn't my first time having my gel manicure, we pay so much for this service and we get a crappy job. I definitely not coming back and cannot recommend this place. We need to go where our money's worth. A full set of gel mani and pedi is $75 plus tip. Definitely not worth spending at this place. read more

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They did a really good job with my nails. Thank you! Highly recommended this place and very reasonable prices! read more

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Jennifer did such a great job on my nails! I never once wondered if she knew what i wanted, it's like she already understood the vision! She was such an amazing nail tech and super detail oriented! Thank you so much for the first really good experience i've had at a nail salons! read more

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When I arrived at 10:25 for my 10:30 appointment, they were just taking the 10 o'clock appointment. Two women workers and one man doing nothing. The ten o'clock went to one of the woman workers. I was told: 2 minutes; then five minutes; then a few minutes. The other woman worker was just brushing on a coat of something, and it didn't look like she was anywhere near finished. I left. The man continued to do nothing. read more

Today was my second time here with Erin doing my dipped ombré nails and Steve doing my pedicure. I couldn't be happier. They are respectful and professional and clean and so thorough. I never feel like they're having secret conversations about me and lots of interesting TV feeds to keep me entertained. The price doesn't change every time I go. I'm so happy to discover them. I secretly want to keep this gem of a salon all to myself but... I also want them to stay in business and be successful. I highly recommend them. read more

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Absolutely go in to see the salon is clean, organized, the staff are so nice. Queen is honestly so good she fixed something that happened when I went during vacation. She is only the second person that can do my nails the way I like them first time and I am super critical about them. I have been wearing nails for 45 years read more

Excellent spot, beautiful salon! they are relatively new and so far not crowded. Extremely professional, kind and they practice excellent hygiene. I will be a regular going forward. read more

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I am super picky about my nails. The shape has to be just right, the edges have to be tidy and the polish needs to be flawless! I am also picky about my nail salon. It needs to be bright and extremely clean. This place ticks all the boxes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

My nails look amazing!! I will definitely be coming back! My nails look flawless and clean! No cuticles, and the shape of the nail and is perfect! read more

Gelax Nails And Spa - My beautiful nails!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First let me say. I'm a bit of a nail snob, meaning, I'm overly picky, and the smallest flaw will keep me from going back. I found this nail salon on Yelp first, then did a Google search just to see if there were any reviews, it's a new salon, only open a few weeks, and all the reviews I did find were all 5 stars, so I figured let's give it a go. Let me say, the pedicure (I chose the deluxe) was absolutely amazing, everything I have been missing from my past pedicures in a long time, the amount of care he (Steve) put into the callus removal and my cuticles was the best, and then to top it off, 15 minutes per leg massage! What!!!!???!! Then I got my nails done, which my last place put the dip on heavy and the top coat even heavier, didn't clean the cuticles, or balance out the dip, there was so much that the under side of my nails were coated too, the nail tech (didn't get her name, but I think she was the owner) was amazing, took her time, and never let the file get to hot on any finger, my nails are fire and I'm happy that I finally found the spot in the area to go to! Added bonus, I got the cutest toe ring as a free gift for their grand opening. Annnnndddd the price was sooo reasonable! I can't say enough good things about Gelax! And when you go there, you will definitely gelax! read more

Gelax Nails And Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have super bad social anxiety. I get really nervous going into businesses. The second I walked in I immediately felt comfortable. I hate going to places myself but this is a place I feel comfortable. I loved how my nails turned out. Everyone was so nice and I loved it. read more

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Went and got a new set here because of the positive reviews. Left with uneven nails pointing in all sorts of directions. I was also cut twice with the nail file drawing blood. I went back the next day to speak with the manager and show her how bad they looked. I was told they don't give refunds and that I could come back later or the next day and they would "look at them". There's no way to fix this mess without taking them off and starting new which I plan to do elsewhere especially after being dismissed like I was. Obviously never going back there. read more

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Oro Valley and NW Tucson, Gelax should be your go to nail salon. This place is wonderful the salon is bright, clean with friendly staff. I got a Pedi and full set of nails. The pedi was so relaxing. The deluxe pedi included callous removal and guess what they actually removed my callous'. My nails came out perfect. They have a large color selection and the prices are very reasonable read more

I broke a nail and my regular nail salon is closed on Tuesdays so I decided to come to Gelax. The location is close to a few businesses I enjoy going to, which was why I decided to go since I knew it was brand new. The salon is BEAUTIFUL and extremely clean. I was greeted warmly and asked if I'd like a water. There is also a coffee bar for customers! I didn't get a pedicure, but the pedicure chairs are brand new and cool looking (like an iridescent seashell). My nail tech was the owner, Erin. She was so sweet and friendly, her drill work was excellent and her attention to detail was superb. I've been getting my nails done for over 20 years and Erin is so good she makes it look easy, but I'm sure it is not. There are several tv screens on different channels, I really enjoyed the upbeat music that was playing. The other nail techs were very friendly as well. Very happy with how my nails turned out! read more

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This is my new nail spot, Erin did amazing and did a quick job. I made a last minute appointment and she got me in and out within an hour and still did a phenomenal job. Highly recommend! read more

Gelax Nails And Spa - Ferrari Red Tips - Nail Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was in town for a business meeting and needed my nails done. This is the first time I've been to this place. I stopped in without an appointment, and yet he welcomed me and took care of me quickly. Excellent service and great stuff. read more

Amazing service, they were gentle and I love the outcome of my nails. The nail salon is clean and I do recommend going read more

Gelax Nails And Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great service, fair prices, very clean. I've been going here for a couple months and have never had an issue.

I wont be having my nails done here anymore...the gentleman who removed my gel polish did it with a grinder/sander (whatever you call it) not just to rough them up to soak; that's how he removed the polish. I even said something about losing some of my natural nails (of which I try to take care of) and he was like 'oh you wont lose much.' Well; almost all of my nails peeled after this because they are now so thin and I'm wondering if they'll ever be as strong... read more

Great manicure - gel polish on natural nails applied beautifully. Has lasted more than two weeks. Best nail salon I've been to in Tucson/Oro Valley. read more

Wow! What a great salon. I happened to come across this BRAND NEW salon, only open 3 weeks, in a great area of town and absolutely spotless clean. Highly recommend you try them out. Affordable, comparable prices, great service, super friendly and accommodating. They accept cash, debit/credit, and Zelle. I am very picky about salons I choose to return to, and this one I will be making my new favorite. read more