Visiting Emerald Isle from California and my kids surprme a deluxe pedicure for Mother's Day. Bryan did an amazing job from start to finish... he took his time and gave an incredible massage. After camping for weeks this was a much needed visit!!! It was very clean and everyone was so friendly!! Nice music too! read more

It's my first time went there and service turned out very well! Really love my nails and it's so gorgeous! I'll come back again! Recommended! read more

HD Nails & Spa - Really love my nails and it's so gorgeous! - Nail Salons Near Me - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Shop could be cleaner. Staff should be cognizant that they are serving a predominantly English speaking class clientele. They would probably make more in tips in they kept their native Viet Namese language to a minimum- very rude... read more

HD Nails & Spa - Mary - Nail Salons Near Me - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

I took my 86-year-old mother here to get her nails done and the tech was extremely rough with her nails. Although she asked him multiple times to be more gentle, he did not listen. She actually received cuts from where he accidentally cut into her finger with the cuticle scissors. I had a pedicure done (with a different tech) and it was very nice. Unfortunately, I won't be going back because of my mom's poor experience. read more

Poor customer service. Had appointment but they didn't honor it. Crowded, disorganized.

Quick and efficient, nails looked good and technician was polite. They took me right in salon was very busy.

HD Nail Salon is a very clean and welcoming environment where I am very pleased with their acrylic nail results! The nail techs were very kind and friendly, the overall experience is 10/10! I will most definitely be returning. read more

HD Nails & Spa - Acrylic Dip Powder Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

I had an appointment for 2:00 the didn't start my nails until 3:00. My nails aren't what I wanted and were expensive. If you're looking for a long wait and expensive appointment this is the place. I got my nails done yesterday and I already have lifting. read more

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As a walk-in for a brow wax, I was greeted with non-verbal haste and was "pointed" to go to the back of the building to a darkened room. Two employees across from the darkened room were on their phones sitting in pedicure chairs. After several minutes, one looked up, ignored my presence. I should have left and wish I had. Several other inconsiderate, non-verbal incidences occurred including the woman who was to do my brows. She did not do a satisfactory job and gave me a lip wax, which I did Not request. I will pay for, tip generously, and even recommend, but not this place. read more

Me and the wife love this place, everyone is so nice. Short wait time for services. The service is always the best.

I will not be coming back here. After spending two days calling the shop for an appointment with no answer I decided to try walking in. I was able to be helped immediately which was nice but they weren't super friendly and they didn't seem to want to help. When I said, if you know of colors that would be a better match feel free to use those and my nail tech responded with I don't care. When I asked for the designs in my picture they tried to talk me out of them and then when I insisted they said someone else would have to do them. Eventually I just settled for one color so I didn't have to be moved around and complicate things for them. The icing on the cake was paying the same price I paid for my last set with multiple colors, designs, and rhinestones as this basic one color set I just got. The red set was from my last place- unfortunately I moved and can no longer get my nails done there The pink and gold set is what I asked for The pink with the air bubble is what I got here. read more

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My salon suddenly closed for a couple of weeks. I stopped at HD Nails. i was treated like a queen and was given a great mani/pedi. So good, I just go there. The owner knows a lot and the people working there are very good and nice. I felt welcomed. Thank you! read more

Mom and I got the special (#2) pedicure ($47 each) with gel ($15 each). Will probably just get the regular pedi ($35 each I think) next time, but it was nice for vacay ($120 total before tip). Loved the workers. Got seen basically immediately, with a packed salon. Anyone who had to wait, didn't wait long. Loved the finished product. read more

HD Nails & Spa - My toes - Nail Salons Near Me - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Peter does an excellent job with my Nails would highly recommend him. Never disappointe!

This place just reopened under new ownership and a beautiful facelift! What can I say. I got the number 5 after not having a pedi/mani for 7 months. I am so relaxed right now I'm not sure I am going to be able to get out of this chair. The renovations have made it look like the high class salon that it has become. The staff is still small but very personable. Tea, my specialist was amazing. She is gentle and made sure not to tickle my feet (of which I am very ticklish) and made sure my nails looked fabulous before I walked out the door! This is going to be a new routine for my poor overworked feet! Highly recommend! Very relaxing! Oh, the number 5 had paraffin wax, massage regular and stone and hot towels! This is a good intro to this new and secret gem i read more

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Excellent service from the phone call to the payment. I am not sure why there are so many poor reviews here. Be sure to check out their google reviews as there are many more reviews and they are much more favorable. We called at 10am on a Friday and made an appointment for 4 at 11:30. when we arrived they had our chairs ready for us with the water already in the foot tubs. our pedicures were wonderful followed by great manicures as well. My wife and I have been coming here during our yearly October vacation for several years now and it has always been great but, today was the best experience yet. read more

Be warned for those vacationing to the beach & Crystal Coast. It is common knowledge amongst locals that HD Nails charges extra to out-of-towners! They can spot you a mile away and if they have not seen your face there before, they will drastically inflate the price of your service! They do not post their prices for this exact reason! In addition to price gouging, they are extremely rude And the quality of their service is subpar. Be prepared to go back to get something fixed or to have to go to another salon! There are plenty of friendly Nail Salons in the area and more importantly, Nail Salons like Elegant Nail & Spa in Swansboro that are quality and priced appropriately. if you are smart, drive the extra 5 minutes to Swansboro and go see Brian! Tell them HD Nails sent you! read more

My girlfriends and I decided to get our nails done while on vacation one rainy day. The staff was great and very accommodating for our group of five. They made suggestions and were fun to talk to. Anna did my nails and she was great. Thanks for a memorable day!!!!! read more

HD Nails & Spa - Gel Manicure by Anna. - Nail Salons Near Me - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

AVOID! My cuticles were cut FIVE times, and the tech tried to say it was my fault, because I wasn't "relaxing" my hand. Oh and I had to still pay. Nope. Never again. read more

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After 5 years of patronage, I will no longer give my money to this salon. They take no responsibility on anything but fear not, they will charge you! read more

Terrific nail salon! I am in Emerald Isle for a short visit, but one of my nails chipped last night, and I needed to get it filled in and polished. I called Andy at HJ Nails & Spa In the early afternoon,and he was so kind on the phone, and he could see me immediately. I went right over. The shop is brand-spanking new, and SO clean. They have a fantastic assortment of colors, and the shop is bright and tastefully decorated. They have been open only a month, and their prices are reasonable. When I arrived, Andy greeted me at the door, I picked out my color and he did a fabulous job on my nails. So I decided to get the basic spa pedicure, as well. Tee did a super job on my "piggies." If I lived in the area, this would DEFINITELY be my go to nail salon. read more

Kristina did any amazing job on my gel manicure!! I love it. This place is beautiful and a much needed upgrade from the old ownership! Can't wait to come back soon for a pedicure read more

HD Nails & Spa - Subtle pink gel manicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Great salon with very sweet people. The environment is very welcoming. I've made appointments for all of my services but my I've had a friend who would be a walk-in and they got to her right away. read more

Terrible. Daisy was my nail tech. She was extremely rough and cut two of my cuticles severely. They would not stop bleeding. I don't need up getting some bandaids and leaving. read more

Great Nail Salon !! I have been going to this salon for years ! Always great service ! I have been seeing Anna for nails!!

worst. experience. ever This salon used to care about their customers and quality of service. Now they just want to fill every chair and station as the busiest salon in town. The place is filthy and the techs are rude. As a local I am embarrassed for visitors and tourists to judge other reputable and successful businesses in our area based upon this sloppy salon. I won't go back...ever. read more

I have been going to HD Nails for almost 2 years now. I am THRILLED with my results every time. I see there are several reviews on here complaining about pricing... this has never been an issue. Their prices are consistent and unchanging. The service is excellent, I get an appt every time I call. Very happy and will continue to go back!! read more

Rude, expensive, rip off, my nails broke the next day, bad vibes, poor hygiene, unkept facility, children walking around with no shoes, black mold, stained towels, & there was a bird walking around on the floor! read more

This Salon is excellent. I've have been very happy with their service. Very pleased with their friendliness and attention to detail

I made an appointment for a mani-pedi. Both Andy and Natalie were the providers of my service. They offered me a beverage and the pedicure was particularly nice. I love the fact that they have the capacity for both walk ins and reservations. I will keep making reservations for services. EVERYTHING AND ALL THE FURNITURE is NEW....support a new business owner in Cape Carteret! Much improved nail salon in the area! read more

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I went in with a few of my friends today as no other salon had time to do four people which I expected due to it being a weekend. At first everyone seemed nice. They started on my friends first as I was just getting an acrylic fill instead of a whole set. When it was my turn the man started to use a nail drill on me and got my skin multiple times and snagged on the tips of my nails which hurt as well. He then handed me over to an older lady. She didn't speak English to well which was fine and she continued on the nails. I will say she did beautifully at applying g the acrylic but when she went to pain it all went downhill. I wanted emerald green French tips. She started with a clear pink coat which had hair in it and then continued to the tips where she didn't do to coats and went super thick. I told her to make them thinner but she didn't listen. They were super patchy so I asked her to do a second coat which was super messy so I just asked her to paint the whole thing because I was getting frustrated. When I said that she called me stupid and grabbed a different super bright shade of green and finished them off. I was just ready to leave at this point so I just let her. Afterwards I noted multiple hairs and pieces of glitter in my nails. I almost cried when I got in my car. I will be going elsewhere tomorrow to get a polish change. Waste of money, go somewhere else. read more

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was on a beach trip and my nails were brittle and breaking . they got me in very fast and did a beautiful acrylic overlay with chrome in 30 minutes ! I would try here if you are visiting the area ! They have a lot of workers read more

I will NEVER, EVER return!!! I recently booked an appointment for a "Classic Pedi" which I was informed had changed price from the original $28.00, and is now a $35.00 service. While the "technician" was doing my nails, yes, she did all the services included with this "Classic Pedi" including the callus remover, massage with Sea Salt and Hot Towels on each foot/leg. When I went to pay, to my utter surprise, that technician informed me the bill for the service she had just performed was $62.00! I told her I had specifically requested the "Classic Pedi" which was $35.00 ... but the technician stated that while she was doing my pedi, she had informed me she was upgrading my Pedi to their most expensive Pedi Service, and that I had agreed to it! I told her that was a blatant lie!!! I told her "You NEVER, EVER asked me if I wanted that upgrade, plain and simple!!! Not only that, but the nails on my right foot were cut quite a bit shorter than the nails on my left foot! She refused to drop that huge $27.00 surcharge which I NEVER asked for, and I was FORCED to pay the $62.00 that I NEVER agreed to!!!. OUTRAGEOUS!!! read more

Do not get waxed here! They are completely untrained and I'm sure they don't have their licenses to perform waxes. They made a client bleed heavily during her bikini wax and afterward her whole upper thigh was bruised and burning. This is the worst reaction to a wax I've ever seen and whoever did this wax should not be allowed to touch another client again. The client asked for a refund; since she was physically injured and not satisfied in the least and they offered a gift card. She should have received a full refund, nobody wants a gift card to a place they are fearful of returning to! read more

I have been looking for a nail salon for over 6 months as we recently just relocated from Richmond Va and left a salon I dearly loved. But this place exceeded my expectations and then some. Very clean and very friendly staff. Pricing was on point. Mina did both my pedicure and waxing and she did a wonderful job! This will be my go to nail place and will def have Mina do my waxings and pedicures from now on. I live in morehead but the extra drive is worth it! I would highly recommend my family and friends to this place! read more

Today was my first time here but it certainly my won't be my last! I walked in when they opened and didn't have an appointment. Luckily, there was one person available to do my pedicure. They were all very kind and professional. The place is very clean and relaxing. I highly recommend this salon! read more

Super clean, super friendly, and great services! We stopped in to get pedicures while on vacation, and we were happy we did! The staff was professional and everything was very clean - masks, sanitized stations, sneeze guards, etc! They offered a 20% off discount on their services for their grand opening - check it out! read more

My nails came out perfect!! Nora did an amazing job and I will definitely be going back! read more

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Friendly enough when I entered and downhill from there. Never explained their services or offered me a choice or different levels of service. Spent more time on her phone than doing my pedicure. Mediocre pedicure at best, hardly any massage or exfoliating. read more

I want to thank Amanda and Lee for making my experience in the spa last night; wonderful! I look forward to seeing you the next time!