Horrible service and racist staff. When I got there I go helped right away and the woman who seemed to be the owner suggested I try the $40 special on powder dip nails and I was intrigued. While the owner was doing my nails, a black woman came in with a child and asked if she could get a manicure. The owner was very short with her, explaining she didn't have time because she had an appointment and she closes at 5? (Their website says 6.) Not even 5 minutes later, a woman called to request a pedicure and the owner told her to come right away and she could be helped. As I was leaving, another young black woman came into the shop and started looking at nail polish. The owner told her there wasn't time and the woman explained that she called ahead. They went back and forth before the owner realized this was her next appointment. Altogether, weird vibes about who she wanted to help out. In addition to the selective customer service, she also messed up my nails. I picked out a color that was labeled 3c or something along those lines. Instead she grabbed 3s. I was unsure about the color but wasn't familiar with the process and thought it might look different in the end. Instead I ended up with sparkly pink Barbie color. On top of that, she barely filed my nails, leaving them misshapen, lumpy and warped. When I pointed out the mistake she argued with me, saying I was making it up and I was the one switching the colors. Even if the color had been correct and the gel had been filed correctly, there was nothing but polish included for the $40 fee. I was told to wash my own hands beforehand. There was no soak, no shaping and no cuticle cutting. I expected much more for the price. Overall, horrible experience. 0/10 would not recommend. read more

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First dip since COVID, first time at Highland Spa Nails, very happy with the outcome! Lena does a great job!! read more

Highland Spa Nails - First dip since Covid- great service, Lena was wonderful! - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

AMAZING JOB!!! I'm new in town and LOVE my nail tech from home but have found another place that i love just as much! Lena did my nails and was so patient with me. I came in half an hour before they closed and she kept working and filing until they were perfect. She was so kind and we had great conversation. I even had a broken nail and she did my ANC dip without having to glue it! They look so beautiful, will definitely be coming back again. read more

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Fast, efficient, friendly, always a party. Reasonable cost and nails last forever. Dip is a specialty here!

Lena is great! She works really fast and they look great! I did dip and they were even open on the 4th of july! read more

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Lena is my girl! I always love my nails so much!!! These are the dip nails and she absolutely did a wonderful job as always! read more

Highland Spa Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I am very picky with how I like my nails being done. After recently moving back into the area - I knew I needed to find a new nail salon - as much as I love my old salon, driving across the cities isn't worth it. My friend and I came in late one day & Lyna was very pleasant and sat us right away. She did my fill - only had me try liquid gel versus my normal powder overlay. And I'm so glad I did. My nails are shiny & strong. They look a lot more natural than they had prior. I told her I wanted something for New Years & she gave me the perfect black & gold color with sparkle. Now, almost 5 weeks later - I came back in for a fill & I didn't even mind the wait. My nails are gorgeous. Anyone looking to get their nails done - come here. Also - if you like overlays or anything similar - try the liquid gel - you won't be sorry. read more

Highland Spa Nails - I just let Lyna take control. I showed her a picture and absolutely love when she came up with. - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

My fav place to get dipped nails. Jen & Kevin are amazing. The green tea honey spa pedi is worth pay extra! Hot wax for your feet is the best thing to try! read more

Highland Spa Nails - My fav place to get dipped nails!! Jen is amazing! Honey green tea pedi is worth paying extra. - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I made an appointment two days prior. When I arrived, they said it would be an hour wait. I left and went to a different place. I won't be back. read more

Stopped in to get my toenails clipped and buffed to a shine. Too lazy to drive to my favorite place. The woman clipped and halfheartedly filed them right in the waiting area. She buffed them, but I said I wanted the buff that shines them which she didn't have. So disappointing! My favorite place sits you in the chair, takes their time and your nails look amazing despite not having polish. Lesson learned. I won't return. read more

They had very good service here & I loved how my nails turned out! Highly recommend going here read more

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Friendly staff! However, they did a terrible job on my pedicure. They did not fully paint the entire surface of my toes and was too gentle when it came to massaging. Was not worth $25+tip. read more

Highland Spa Nails - The big toe is not fully painted. Was not worth $25 - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Made an appointment to treat my daughter and I to her first mani pedi for her 7th birthday. We were brought back 20 minutes past, which wasn't a huge deal, but disappointing nonetheless. I don't feel the technician took her mani pedi very seriously, which was disappointing. She finished with my daughter and then left me to wait nearly a half an hour while she tended to another customer. My daughter got squirrelly and we had to leave for her birthday lunch so I had to ditch my pedi. I love to support my neighborhood businesses, but I don't think I'll be back. What's the point of an appointment if you're left waiting anyway? Should have saved myself $35 and given her a mani pedi myself! read more

Always a great pedicure by Lena and her team! Call ahead to make sure you can get in!

This place is amazing and all the bad reviews are false. These beautiful nails were only $45 and the service was amazing! My mother gets these done every month and every one that works here is nice! They recognize you and make conversation every time you come in! They are by far the kindest and best nail salon in the neighborhood. I would highly recommend them!! read more

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Lena did a great job with dip. Just moved from LA and needed someone who knew dip and could be detail oriented. She was great. Will be back. read more

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I had hoped this place would be great since it's walking distance from my house, but every negative review is spot on. I have seen the staff make racist comments about AA clientele. Manicures are the bare minimum, no massaging, nothing but the polish. I had wanted gel but they push the dip really hard so I felt like I didn't have a choice. I waited 30 minutes after my "appointment" time. The most vocal staff member seems to think that making cutesy jokes ("1 hand or 2?") substitutes for doing a decent job. It's just not a nice or pleasant experience. read more

The ladies here are absolutely great! Full service foot/calf massage with pedicure; very efficient nail painting. Friendly, lovely!

Got the deluxe pedicure. So great and relaxing. Got a free style design on my toes that I love!

The woman that did my pedicure did a great job and I was enjoying my experience until she started commenting on the bad state of my feet. Multiple times. Yes, this is why I'm getting a pedicure. I had recently had a baby and left my feet go to pot towards the end of my pregnancy. I could have done without that commentary. Funny enough I didn't like the coldness at another spa because the woman never talked...I would have preferred that over being insulted. read more

Fun energy with Lena and a real desire to please. Come in early - they are busy. Grateful for the chance to get a pedicure after 15 months! Thanks Highland Spa Nails! read more

I get my nails done regularly. I've lived in Virginia, Colorado, and now Minnesota. Hands-down this is the best manicure I've ever gotten. Lena is a talented nail artist--especially with the powder/dip. I have chipped gel nails after one week, but I can go 4 weeks with powder, having to get them done only because they've grown out. I love how Lena shapes my nails, and she's an all-around fun and happy person. The price is totally reasonable for the quality you get. read more

We love Lina! We go here all the time for manis and pedis. Affordable and nice service. Sometimes there's a wait even when you "make an appointment," but Lina is the sweetest so it's worth it. read more

Dirty and rude! The quality of nail work is ok. My mom asked for ombre nails and the technician said she was too old!! Rude!! There was huge amounts of dirt and nail bits in the corners of the floor. Also, they are too busy to give decent customer service. I made an appointment for a nail repair. I showed up at my scheduled appointment time and was asked to come back in 30 minutes. I came back in 30 minutes (almost exactly 30 minutes). The technician said that she told me 20 minutes and now I would have to wait another 30 minutes. Nope, no thanks. The prices aren't even that much different from any other nail salon, so it is not worth it! read more

I was a walk in and had to wait a little but they had me go to the pedicure chairs so I could get a massage while I waited. Yes please. They were quick and efficient but did a great job. My manicure has stayed on for over 3 weeks! Doesn't look great with all the regrowth but the gel polish is still there! read more

Highland Spa Nails - After 3.5 weeks! Totally impressed. - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

They did a gorgeous job on my gel manicure and pedicure, and for much cheaper than the salon I was going to. I was getting charged extra for the length of my nails (not super long) and the shape (stiletto), but I didn't get charged extra here. Even got paraffin wax included as part of my pedicure. One week later and my nails still look perfect. I did a walk-in on a Friday and they attended to me right away. read more

Lena and Kevin are really good here . I usually go to Kevin and he's usually very particular which I like . Go here but call and book appointment or you'll be waiting . She always tells you in advance though read more

Been here 2x for a dip manicure and was very happy. Although they don't trim cuticles, etc with that service, it lasted long (almost 3 weeks) and looked nice. But, I'm now rating this place 2-stars since they're unorganized and wasted my time. I came back for a pedi and dip mani, even called ahead (wanting an appt later that day) but they said just walk in. When I arrived they said they didn't have time for dip (?) but could do gel. The dip lady was there but it was clear she wanted to go home (and she did). Why they didn't just say they had no availability when I called was odd but, not a big deal. They started my gel mani while I was getting the pedi, but the lady stopped my mani when another customer with an appt came in. Again, that's fine, but after my pedi was done they said they didn't have time to finish the mani? They went ahead and continued to service other customers who had appts... even turned away a few others while I was there bc they mixed up their scheduling. No apology, no understanding as to why they told me to "just walk in" when in reality they already had more customers than they could take on. Not a huge issue, but an avoidable inconvenience. Signed, a frustrated customer currently with a 1/2 finished manicure. read more

Today is Jan 12th. Had these nails done on Dec 22, 2015. Quality and strength - mind blowing!!!! Ask for liquid gel. Service and quality of work is outstanding and this is coming from an expert. I get my nails done all the time and I usually only use acrylic gel and now liquid gel. Highly recommend this particular salon. I feel welcome and cared for. These guys are about satisfaction and quality. They take their time with you which is huge for me personally. read more

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1 star is being very generous. Not impressed through the entire appointment. Not very friendly. The worst part was that when I went back the next day to pick up the nail polish I bought in for the pedicure, it was no where to be found. I'll never go there again. read more

amazing pedicure by Lena! i have trouble with ingrown toenails and she trimmed them perfectly so they were gone! and such a relaxing massage- about put me right to sleep! so friendly & you can sit next to your friend! love this place!! Very clean just wear your mask and wash your hands upon entering. Covid safe! read more

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Fantastic experience walked in after a long day and received excellent care. Loved my pedicure. Definitely recommend this place.

I was debating on coming to get my nails & toes done but omg this was a decision I will never regret! I received the best pedicure. I needed this!! The massage was amazing! read more

Good pedicure, horrible nails. Very little care is taken with the new powder product. I've never had a situation where I go to a nail salon and leave looking worse than when I went in. There are plenty of great nail options out there, but this isn't one of them unfortunately. read more

One girl did my manicure and one girl did my pedicure. Both of the services, I, who CANNOT do nails could have done better. This place is absolutely awful. Clean and friendly, but the nails are beyond awful. Don't waste your money. Attached is my 45 dollar manicure read more

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I never write reviews but for this place I made an exception. I would never go back. As soon as my friend and I walked through the doors the pressure was on. We were instantly approached by a worker who continuously tried to get us to spend more money than we wanted to. I told the worker I wanted the regular priced manicure, and had to continue to say no to all the other more expensive options she was pushing on me at least 12 times before I just gave in and got the more expensive gel nail manicure option. She then kept commenting on how ridiculous it was that I wouldn't spend more money for the most expensive manicure option. I gave them a two star rating because I did like the color of the polish and she did bring the price down a little but overall it was not a relaxing experience and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless you have no problem spending $40 and above to get your nails done. **CAUTION** She tried to make her customers give her good reviews on yelp so beware. read more

Love it here! Will be coming back! Lena is great would recommend! Very clean and good prices.

Loved it! Didn't take 2 hours love the shape and color! Staff is super nice and accommodating

I had Katie. LOVED her, very nice and great to talk to. She was very attentive and made sure I was comfortable and relaxed. The other staff on hand were also very nice and asked me many times if I was comfortable and needed anything. Great experience and this is my new go to for pedicures. Going back to Katie, she made sure she did everything right and was smiling and laughing and was the ball of energy I needed for finals week. Will return soon! read more

I decided last minute to get a pedi, walked in right before close and I only knew because another patron mentioned it. They welcomed me and did an awesome job. My feet are so soft and love the paint job also read more