Michael & Katherine (sp?) are the husband and wife team that run this place. They are so sweet. My nails were hacked up from a bad manicure and Michael fixed them all up. They don't move fast so don't go when you're in a hurry. They are meticulous and do a wonderful job. I will definitely be back. read more

MC Nails - Shellac! - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was walking by from the grocery store when I saw this place and figured I might be able to get my eyebrows waxed before a date that night. I walked in and one of technicians took right away. The room however extremely tight, there was no room to walk around me once I was lying down. She practically laid down on top of me to do my second eyebrow. The lighting was very poor and flickered on and off the entire time the technician was working on me until she finally unplugged it and tried another outlet. Also for $15 I'm not satisfied, both of my eyebrows are still uneven at the top as well as other things... I leave you with this - you don't want to see a picture that's how bad. However both women were really polite and kind. Due to this and taking me right away, I still tipped and gave three stars but I don't think I will be back. read more

So I'm from the south and I'm BIG on customer service... I have been here twice, & each time the same lady (Patty "owner") has done my nails. Her quality of work is excellent her customer service is trash, and the prices are ridiculously high... if you don't mind giving your hard earned money away to someone who only values the money and not u, go right over... but I wouldn't advise a soul to spend a coin here. STAY AWAY! This place does not deserve the one star I had to give for my review to be post read more

I'm not sure yet if I will give this place another try. I walked in this evening to see if they had time for a gel pedicure. Fifteen minutes later they did so I ran a couple quick errands and came back. My complaint is that I was charged $40, but there wasn't any hot stone massage, scrub and so forth. On the website there's nothing stated about a simple pedicure with gels being that much or a different service. I've paid similar and these other steps included. I asked about it and was told those aspects aren't included, gels take more time, and next time tell them so they can do. My next question was what will it cost for both? They didn't really have an answer and stumbled. My conclusion is that because I was the last client of the night my service was shortened. Both folks working were very nice and courteous to us. The place is very clean. The actual shaping and gel application itself is great. They didn't charge me to polish my little girl's toes, albeit it was with her own special kid polish we brought from home. For that it was ok to pay what I was asked to and I did leave a good tip as well. read more

For those of you that know how hard it can be to get light colors to be opaque and free from streaks-- MC Nails totally impressed me! read more

MC Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was in the hood and wanted to get a gel manicure. Yelp did not lead me astray... Great service! The staff really paid attention to "detailing" my nails and cleaning up my much neglected cuticles. They had swatch rings which I appreciate as someone who has a hard time making decisions. Thanks MC! read more

I moved to Ballard and I drive all the way over to get my nails done because they are the only place I've been to in Seattle that knows how to do shellac properly. Michael is the best! Yes, it does take awhile but the quality and shape of your nails are A+! Their pricing is great too - really love this place and highly recommend it to everyone read more

This place was absolutely fantastic! It's a rather small place, but the mirrors really open up the space and make it very comfortable. The woman who worked on my nails was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly gentle and very meticulous with each nail. She even made a very nice suggestion for my nail color and I absolutely love it! After clipping my toe nails, she gave me an AMAZING foot and calf massage with hot stones! The gentleman that works here saw me on my phone and offered me usage of their wifi, which was very considerate. I'd been there for a while, and he came back and gave me a bottle of water. I have never been treated so nicely at a nail shop! It was a very nice experience! The best part about this was the shops cleanliness. A few months back, I went to a nail salon closer to my home and it was a disgusting mess. I was so upset about their sanitation practices that I came home and immediately wrote a review (no one should have to go through that). MC Nails, however, is incredibly clean! I watched each person have a fresh, sanitized pack of tools opened up right before the technicians got down to business! The attendants also wore gloves while they handled each clients feet. Afterwards, I watched them go by each foot bath and clean them out thoroughly. This is such an important step for me! The only downside I can see is that the shop only had two employees working (that I saw, at least). As soon as a 3rd woman came in, she did have to wait for a few minutes. However, I think the gentleman that worked here handled it well. He set up a foot bath for her, gave her a complimentary bottle of water, and checked in every so often to make sure she was doing alright. If these are the only two employees there, I think that is a very adequate way to handle such a situation! read more

I will return. They are polite and patient. I know I'm a more difficult client. They kept their patience and kindness the whole time. My nails are amazing. I love them. The only reason I have 4 stars is because they constantly talked in a different language while I was there. Even though they were polite to me when I would say anythibg, it was obviously they were talking shit about me to each other. It felt very awkward with the stairs as they chatted. The work is great. Professionalism is almost there. read more

MC Nails - I showed up with like 10 pictures and asked them to do something for me. They were very patient and polite the while time. - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I will be coming back here! The husband and wife did an amazing job! He was very delicate with my nails and cleaned them up really good! I am very very please with the outcome read more

MC Nails - Rose bud - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here probably 5-6 times over the past two years or so. Each experience has been odd in some way. The nail services: Decent. I've only gotten shellac manicures and regular pedicures. They do an okay job and the shellac in particular I've had good luck with (no chipping for 10 days or so). That's a big plus in my book. But the sanitation is a bit lacking, and neither mani or pedi experiences are particularly relaxing. You are in and out as soon as they can possibly get you out of there, and they don't do as much shaping/trimming/TLC as other places I've been. The payment: The male worker (owner presumably) is generally very pushy with making you pay cash instead of credit card, even though it says they accept cards. Every time I've been here they get really pissy if I pull out a card even though I always tip 20% on it. In the past he has even noticed if I have cash in my wallet as well as cards and tries to push me to use it (though I generally only have a few spare bucks). Sorry, it is 2017. Most people don't carry around cash. I'm a small business owner myself and yes, you lose a small percentage on each sale when receiving cards, but that is just how it is today. The overall experience: The other consistent negative part about this place is that they literally want to kick you out as soon as humanly possible after they are done with you. I've gotten pedicures in the dead of winter and generally walk to this place. I ask to sit down so my toes can dry before I walk home in the construction/cold/rain. On multiple occasions they have again gotten pissy about me sitting in a chair in the front of the store waiting for nails to dry. The owner has told me just to walk home and everything will be fine. Sorry dude, I'm not walking home in 30 degree rainy weather through a construction zone with those paper thin flipflops on as protection. Literally every other nail salon I've ever been to is fine to have you wait up front and read a magazine for 15 minutes before heading home, but apparently it is a huge inconvenience to this place even though I've never been in with any other customers. So, that's my experience. Won't be going back as I've found other comparably priced options in the neighborhood which do a better job, are more relaxing, and know how to do customer service. read more

Oh my. This used to be my go-to shop. The new folks are miserable. Slow, cannot speak any English and I question their cleanliness. Do not go here. read more

Seriously. SERIOUSLY. Well-priced, meticulous work; clean salon with a friendly staff and a crazy-good color selection. Walk-ins are welcome. I've twice gone solo on Saturdays (once in the morning, once in the afternoon), and no probs getting a sweet mani-pedi. FOR $35. Including a hot stone massage. SERIOUSLY. High-quality work for a great price. Unbeatable. read more

I was happy to find out this place very close to where I live and had read the good reviews on Yelp. However, I am not satisfied with the end-result and customer experience for a number of reasons. First off, I chose a white-grey color for a polish and was told that "it was not as elegant as French" and was almost forced into getting the French with gel/shellac. I had one nail broken so I wanted all nails to be cut as short and looking the same. They could not accomplish it. At the end, I got a French where the white part was almost as wide as half of my nail and it looked very disproportionate. When I requested for a fix, my request was denied and I was told that this was the best for my nails. I requested then, at least, for the whole thing to be removed. During the removal process, I got an attitude which I had to put up with. They did not offer to put on a new polish and I was left with unpolished and horribly cut cuticles and uneven nails. I did appreciate the meticulous labor and care which some people mentioned in their reviews but in the end, I was not satisfied and what matters is whether, I, as the customer who spent 35 dollars on nothing and wasted time, should be the person who likes what I will be wearing. I would not recommend this place to anyone because of their approach to customer satisfaction. If you like the end result of your nail work that is great but should you run into a situation where you might end up not liking the end result and request a fix, be prepared for a lecture on what you should like and an attitude as if you are not entitled to an opinion about how you would like your nails to look like. read more

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Meticulous attention to detail. I stopped here because it was near Safeway, and what a find! The first time the man did my nails, and it was beautiful. Next time it was a younger woman, but the same careful and perfect manicure! Best place ever (and I had acrylics for years). read more

I won't go anywhere else for a full set but only if the guy is doing it. He's so thorough and takes his time to make it perfect. Always really happy with him! But I feel too rushed by the lady and her paint job shows it. It sucks to end an otherwise amazing experience with crappy nail polish. I won't go back for a pedicure ever again though for two big reasons: 1. Very rushed. It was $27 for about 15-20 mins since I didn't get painted. Also nothing was very thorough, looks like I definitely could've done this myself. Lots of places give great pedicures for less. 2. Ahhh they used the same tools they used on me on my friend!! Love her but gross. Even the callous file, which btw, to clean off, they dunk into your foot bath. Ughhh. Still cringing. Don't go anywhere else for a full set if you can get the guy to do it from beginning to end. Expect some kind of pressure towards the end from the lady, I think she tries to rush him through it. But I can't recommend the pedicure. Also - not a great place for groups. Usually it's the two of them working. And they do pressure you to use cash but will accept cards. read more

I was calling around trying to find a nail place open on Christmas eve and they were! I got a gel pedicure done by Catherine. She did a great job. She was a perfectionist. Everything was spot on. Would definitely come back based on this experience! read more

Had one decent experience and have tried going back four times since each time, even with appointments, I'm asked to wait 25-30 minutes cause they only ever have two people in there. Won't go back again. read more

Stopped in on a Monday afternoon and they were able to get me in right away. Great pedicure, massage chairs were nice. My favorite was the hot stone massage. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Nice employees? Check. Walk-in service? Check. The rest??? No thanks. $70 shellac mani/plain pedicure. Manicure- No cuticle trim or nail cleaning; no hand exfoliation or massage; poor nail filing (jagged edges and nails at different lengths); streaky polish. Pedicure- Same! No exfoliation, massage, or cuticle trim for a pedicure??? Why bother? I don't understand the comments around attention to detail; both employees (there are only 2) are nice but the lack of attention to detail is painfully evident. read more

I've been to MC Nails 3 times in the last month and a half and I am definitely a fan. I've had an acrylic full set, acrylic fill, regular pedi, and gel mani. MC Nails offers extremely meticulous work that LASTS. I've gotten many manis and pedis of all kinds around the world, and as far as quality of the work goes, MC Nails is top notch. The salon is run by its two owners and they are both excellent at what they do. They pay close attention to detail and all the work I've had done here has outlasted any mani/pedi I've gotten before. (Note-- I abuse my hands, so my nails tend to get raggedy fast) I'm really anal about extensions and how they look as they grow out, so I got my first acrylic set filled after just over 2 weeks had passed. The nails themselves still looked great after 2 weeks, but I just hate seeing the difference between my real nail and the acrylic. I got them filled and got a pedi as well (the hot stones they use are a nice touch) and went on vacation. After 3 weeks, my nails still looked great and NONE of the acrylics had fallen off or chipped. However, after 3 weeks, the my nails had grown out quite a bit, so the length was starting to bother me, and of course there was the clear distinction between my real and fake nails. I had the acrylics taken off and opted for a gel mani on my real nails this time and they look great. I didn't have enough time for my pedi today. My toenails still look pretty good, but I'm going in to get another pedi tomorrow. Their menu is also very well priced, and the salon is clean as it is relatively new. The only negative-- the salon is run by a couple and they are the only two working there. When there are multiple customers, this often means waiting and idle time. If you are in a hurry, this might not be the place for you. I am currently between jobs, so the occasional wait isn't a problem for me at all. I just listen to music and watch videos on my phone. But for the busy working girl or someone with back to back appointments, this could be problem. I would suggest coming in during off hours/weekdays OR telling them when you walk in that you HAVE to be out of there by a certain time. They will make you a priority. I've seen them do it for other customers. THAT SAID-- I have to say, that in most places, I feel like they would half-ass the work and overlook details when they have a lot of customers, but both owners stay incredibly poised and professional and do not cut corners no matter how busy they get. That's something I really appreciate. I also wish they had a wider selection of colors for gel nails. I feel like a lot of the colors were similar. Last thing I would like to note is that both owners are Vietnamese and their English is limited. They are both very quiet and timid in demeanor. In other places, my manicurist often asked me if certain things were ok or would tell me what he/she was doing as/before he/she did it, and I felt like I was constantly being checked in with. They don't really do that at MC Nails, but do NOT take their lack of communication for bad customer service. They really do want you to have the best experience possible and if you want something or aren't satisfied in any way, just say something. They are more than happy to oblige. As I said, if you are in a hurry or have somewhere you need to be by a certain time, just tell them in advance so they can make sure to get you on your way. But other than that, if you're looking for a really high quality manicure for a great price, go to MC Nails! read more

I wanted to love this place. Close to my house, mom and pop shop, really nice accommodating guy answering the phone... But when I walked in it was crickets. My appointment was in the evening, (about an hour before they closed) and I would have been happy to chalk this up to a stressful day, but unfortunately that wasn't the only issue. The lady who did my gel manicure didn't take the time to soak my hands before working on my cuticles so the result looked and felt rough. And when I politely asked her to please reshape some uneven nails or to fix some of the polish she seemed irritated with my requests and gave me short defensive answers. Even those things weren't the dealbreaker though. Two days after my gel manicure, the color started to chip from the tips and sides of my nails. I'm sad to say that I won't be going back. read more

Michael, owner of MC Nails, has done gel nails for me several times and does impeccable work. My gel manicure last a long time and continue to look like they did when they were first done. My nails are stronger, the polish stays shinny and doesn't chip or break until I'm ready to remove them. Michael is such a "gel nail artist"! My nails looked totally natural. Not thick and fake looking like I've seen at other salons. I would recommend MC Nails to anyone who wants an amazing mani or pedi for a very affordable price. Madison Park quality without paying Madison Park prices! Great work! Melissa P. read more

I stopped by two months ago for my annual, okay, biennial, pre-vacation pedicure. Genetics and exercise have not been good to my feet, which are pretty heinous. Not only were the staff friendly and efficient (and yes, the hot rocks are nice), they made my toes palatable... no small feat (pun intended :-) And I indulged in their wifi and camped out in their massage chair for waaaay too long working on my laptop. Their response was to bring me bottled water and undercharge me. I might have to make the pedicure thing biannual now. Lovely. read more

Even though I was late for my appointment, Katherine waited for me before she closed the shop. She did a great job on my pedicure. The place was clean and decorated nicely. I would recommend Katherine and I'd definitely go back again. read more

$40 for a mani + pedi with a hot stone massage, can't beat that deal!

I love this place! Their acrylic manicure is a work of art, I recommend MC Nails to all my friends!! read more

MC Nails - My wedding nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The best mani and pedi. They are super meticulous and makes sure the polish is perfect. My cuticles are done so well! They have so many colors and it's not unorganized. Love this place! read more

One word: INCREDIBLE! I got the BEST gel/shellac manicure of my life at MC Nails. Michael was meticulous, caring and a true artist when it comes to manicures. He was so detailed orientated that there is truly not one flaw on both hands. The sweetest man too. The only downfall is that it takes a little more than an hour for a gel manicure since he is so careful but that's okay with me! It's only him and his wife working there so make sure to make an appointment to save some time. Truly the best place to get a gel manicure in the city! Oh, and they have a huge collection of gel colors, more than anywhere I have been too. read more

I tried out this place because it had such good reviews on Yelp. My experience was ok but what concerned me more was their technique and sanitation. My nails looked great afterwards but because they used a sanding on my cuticles it left large hang nails. I had to go to an actual spa to get them fixed. In addition, they did not clean their tools in between clients. If you are looking to get a manicure based on price then come here. If you really care about the safety of your nails then go somewhere else. read more

This is now my go-to place. The cute husband and wife do a phenomenal job, and the gel manicure I got there over a week ago has stayed steady and still looks sharp. I would recommend calling and setting a reservation up-- they only have two people working at a time. read more

Yessssssss. This place rules. It's cute, quiet, and they do a rockin job. If you get a mani/pedi together, you get a discount. They also use hot stones with lotion when they give you a pedicure and it is divine. I got shellac, and the guy who did them on my nails was sooo meticulous. They turned out beautiful and lasted longer than normal. They also did NOT cut my cuticles too short or make me bleed (hate that). I'll be back! read more

LOVE them. They were a bit short staffed, like many nail salons usually are - but very sweet people. They did a wonderful job, best mani/pedi I've had in a LONG time. Thank you! read more

Can't say enough good about this salon. I live in San Diego part time so I'm used to having a lot of good nail salons available. Not so much here, but MC Nails is terrific. Michael is very meticulous with gel nails and uses the best products. My nails lasted longer than they ever have before. Don't be in a hurry because he takes his time. Also, the pedicure was dreamy. And all prices are competitive. Parking is available in the Safeway lot if you need it. Enjoy! read more

This is my first Yelp review. I've felt compelled plenty of times to leave reviews in the past, but I just couldn't NOT leave MC nails a great review. I've never had a nail technician be so attentive and meticulous. The shop has only 2 nail techs, Michael and his wife. I got a gel/shellac manicure and it is perfect. Each time there was a speck of dust on my nail, Michael would remove it, ruining his prior work, and redo it. He is just incredibly careful in general, and clearly cares about every minor detail of his work. Rather than clip my nails and risk them being too short, he just filed them down, which I personally, really appreciate. He also has his own technique for shellac which makes it last way longer. He paints the clear base coat, then roughs up the surface of it after it has hardened so that the color coats adhere better and longer. I wish all salons would do this. This is definitely not a place where they just want you in and out. They're careful, attentive, and sweet people. I would go out of my way to come here all the time if I didn't live so close. It's right by Trader Joe's and Safeway, so I'll definitely be making an appointment when I plan my grocery trips from now on. read more

Don't waste your money or time. They charge large fee but give you little for it. I always get a manicure that cleans your nails. I dont know hiw this place does a manicure without cuticle removal or even put nails in dish of soap or even clean under nails. They had not one customer in the shop on a saturday. This should have been clue that i was making bad choice. Then when i pull out credit card they ask for cash. If you dont accept credit card then dont post it on door that you do. read more

This is such a great salon. Very kind people and they do an amazing job. Highly recommend.

Not sure why there are negative reviews. I was surprised to see that. Just finishing up, I had a great experience and excellent customer service. Definitely recommend for reasonably priced and relaxing nail work. read more

Been here twice to get shellac acrylic nails, and they do an amazing job on my hands. Will be back

I love that I can make reservations online for MC Nails appointments, because I really hate talking on the phone. This would almost be enough to earn five stars, but MC Nails also happens to offer genuinely good service. I got a pedicure with hot stone treatment. There are lights in the foot baths that change color! Entrancing. The staff are really nice and efficient. I'd never had a hot stone massage before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I think I'd like it better on other parts of my body, ones made of sterner stuff than my feet. The stones were just a little too hot for them. But it was still nice. I look forward to going back. read more