I was excited to get a gel manicure for an upcoming graduate school interview since I consider it a luxury while in school. However, this is the worst "manicure" I have ever gotten. The tech only said one word to me ("color?") and the only thing that made it a manicure was that he rubbed lotion on my hands after... no cuticle oil or proper shaping. One of my cuticles bled and he painted over the blood and the polish wasn't anywhere close to covering the whole nail on 7/10 of them. I read the bad reviews but thought I should take them with a grain of salt since two people told me to go there. I guess they just haven't experienced a good place. I will never again pay $30 for something I could have done myself. I felt more like a number than a person and it seems like based on other reviews I'm not the only one who has had an experience like this read more

Midtown Nails - Gel polish not to edges and cuticles super inflamed - Nail Salons Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Don't waste your time and money. I went here to have a nice relaxing pedicure and received the complete opposite. She began with the usual grooming and went straight to painting my toes. There was no massage in between until I realized she was going to do my massage AFTER she painted my toes (or what I thought.) She simply rubbed lotion on my lower leg and declared the pedicure to be finished. All together this pedicure took about 10-12 minutes. read more

Went in there thinking it was going to be busy with all the sorority girls getting there nails done, after getting forgot about with the pedicure and not having the lady listen to what I wanted in my nails I went up to pay and she tried charging me with all these things I didn't even get! read more

The second worst nail experience I've ever had! I got just a simple spa pedicure, I was taken back with no wait. When the technician had me put my feet in the water I asked him to run a little more cold water because the water was extremely hot . He just pushed my feet back into the tub. When massaging my legs it was like he was angry or something because he was extremely rough. I asked him for a little less pressure and he just continued. Then the part that really pushed me over the edge, he went to retrieve the pedicure flip flops and got them out of the GARBAGE CAN . Never going back there read more

Don't waste your time or money. If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon of pampering, I suggest you go somewhere else. I visited Midtown Nails today around 1 PM to get a manicure. As soon as I arrived an older lady pointed me to "Chair 7" and I sat down. She immediately asked for my gel color and I had not had the time to choose yet. She sighed and seemed annoyed with me before she even began my manicure. She was extremely quick and rough with me throughout today's visit. I felt as if my hands were relaxed, yet she kept repeating "relax hands". This entire experience was far from enjoyable and I will not be visiting your salon again. read more

Terrible service. First, the technician had me soak my nails in cold/lukewarm water. I asked to see a menu to decide if I wanted additional services or a higher quality manicure. She became annoyed that she had to get up to provide me with one and scoffed at me. Then she half-assed my cuticles and when she attempted to put a little effort in after i said something to her, she pushed them back so far it cut my finger. The massage was a brief, subpar, lotion rub (I'm capable of doing that at home, thanks) and the polish was a mess. Lastly, I requested a simple black and white design on my ring fingers, she botched it multiple times before i just asked her to pain it the same color as the rest of my nails. Afterwards, she tried to charge me for the design even though it sucked and she removed it. I WILL NEVER RETURN TO MIDTOWN. I had had subpar results here before, but assumed that after their renovations that they had that they had stepped up their staff as well. I was wrong. I will gladly drive to Northport to experience the equality service of Capstone Nails. I encourage you to do the same or be grossly disappointed with overpriced, crappy services. read more

I come here fairly regularly. It's hit or miss. U will either get a great job or a terrible job. About 25% of the staff are friendly and the rest treat u like an inconvenience. The prices are pretty high. However, the gel polish last longer than anywhere else I have ever had it. read more

I have read all the negative reviews and although the wait is long and sometimes I have experienced a language barrier generally it is a quick and pleasant experience. I will say I have sat next to patrons that were a bit rude and demanding but I rely on my grandmothers saying that you get what you give. I have always been treated kindly and been very pleased with my mani-pedis and they accommodate me bringing in my own polish and being picky. When I didn't like the way one nail looked they started from scratch and it didn't seem to phase them one bit. I'm sad to hear that others had a bad experience but ask for a manager and let them know. Don't wait until you get home to post a bad review. I'm headed there tomorrow and know I will get the same great service, kind faces and great product I have received more that 10 times. read more

This place is really just average. On one or two occasions I've gone here and received great service, but the majority of the time this is not the case. The nail technicians are rude and do not make an effort to talk to you (I know that some people like to relax in silence, but this is extreme - they don't even say hello or ask how I'm doing) and they seem to rush through the polish job. At first I tolerated it because it's an easy place to walk into and get a quick manicure, but I've realized that there's several better salons in the Tuscaloosa/Northport area that actually have better prices. I don't think I'll be recommending Midtown Nails to anyone anytime soon. read more

AWFUL! Not only were they in a complete rush, my nails weren't even, they were all shaped differently, and they cut so deeply I started bleeding! Save yourself, stay away!! read more

Very inconsistent. I've had some great work done here, but most recently, I got an absolutely terrible job. Uneven filing and polishing, no cuticle removal, no hand massage or cuticle oil. It honestly seemed like the guy just had no idea what he was doing. They are giving me a do over tomorrow which is nice, but it's a pain to have to go back the next day to start all over. I would suggest finding someone you like and remembering their name! read more

Midtown Nails is a great nail salon. I always ask for Brian and he always goes above and beyond to make sure my nails are shaped and painted the way I like. He also tests out colors for you on his nail to show you what the color looks like out of the bottle. Such a great person too, always makes sure to ask how your day is and how you are doing. Remembers his clients too! read more

As a first time customer who had never been to this salon before I was very surprised at how unhelpful the staff was. When I first entered no one even acknowledged I was there and I had trouble finding the sign in sheet. I went my entire visit without one person saying a word to me. It was very uncomfortable and I wanted to leave. My only positive is that my gel nails turned out pretty but will not return because of how awkward I felt while in their salon. read more

My go-to salon in Tuscaloosa. They do get very busy on weekends and so there have been a few times I've waited 15-30 minutes or so, but its been worth it. Reasonable prices, good service and the staff is friendly. read more

Best nails in tuscaloosa. They get busy on the weekends and I have waited 30 mins or more on a Saturday. The best time to go is weekday afternoons. I frequently take pictures from Pinterest of manicures I want and the guy I go to does them perfectly every time! Love this place. read more

I had no problems. Got a standard pedicure. The guy was nice, brought my own polish and he did a great job. So many negitive reviews, but I went anyway. Glad I did! read more

I had a good experience here. I went in on a Sunday afternoon and waited no more than 10 minutes before being seen. The man, Mike, that did my nails worked very fast and efficiently. He was also friendly and engaged in conversation with my friend and myself. I wanted a black matte color and he gave me just that. I've been receiving many compliments on my nails and am in love with them myself. If you're willing to pay the $25 for the acrylic I would recommend this place. I will definitely be going back. read more

Horrible experience here. I asked why my lopsided fill was 30$ and they said because we made your nails shorter and they said they also had to charge me more to scrub my feet. When i called them out they fought me on everything. They are theives DO NOT come here. read more

Worst place I've ever been to. I asked for stiletto nails (which were $5 more) and they gave me short round nails. Then they made me pay before they painted my nails, so I had to leave a tip before I even knew if they were going to be good. And they weren't good, they used one coat of nail polish and my nails are now crooked and streaky. The woman who did my nails was constantly yelling at the receptionist, telling her how stupid she was. Awful. read more

I've always had a good experience here. Daniel does a great job with my nails! I am a attention to detail person and my nails have always looked perfect when he's done. I would recommend making an appointment earlier in the week since they can be busy on the weekends. However, even when they are busy, they definitely try their best to accommodate you and they take walk ins all day! Overall, very pleased with the service thus far at Midtown Nails! read more

Terrible service. Was told I would wait 10 minutes, they sat me in a chair and I waited over an hour. Extremely rude staff. Overpriced. Would not recommend. read more

Went to midtown nails yesterday. I asked the man doing my nails if he could do another coat because I selected light pink but you could still see my cuticles - he had only done one coat. He seemed very offended and began having an extreme attitude - throwing his supplies down as he would grab another one. The total was $35 and my manicure is already chipping. Would not suggest. read more

They are always busy, but they work efficiently. I usually get gel nails and they do a good job. Tiffany provided my service yesterday and she was very thorough. She also did my eyebrows as well and I love them. I recommend coming here. read more

NEVER,EVER,EVER again!! I had an appt yesterday, when i'm in Tuscaloosa this is the place I've gone for nails. Upon getting my nails done (gel color change), i came home and two of my nails were lifting the color. I immediately went back to get them fixed. Upon arrival I opened the door and a man yells "we are closed", I stated I was just here and my two nails are lifting and I will not be able to come back in the morning b/c i'm leaving town. He says "he doesn't care, whoever did yo nail,you see tomorrow" I asked him is this the way you speak to and treat your customers? he just looked and continued to lock the door as I'm standing there, I asked for his name and he yells again "I have no name, no name,no name"..I asked for the managers name , he refused and was walking away. Don't waste your time and money on these low class broken english speaking idiots. You'd be better off having a blind-folded 3 yr old do your nails, at least they know how to treat you with respect and a smile. DO NOT GO HERE!!! read more

I love this place. It is a great salon for walk-in appointments. You walk in, sign a sheet with your name & what you want done, and you pick your color(s). I've only tried the quick and inexpensive manicure and pedicures but the people always do a very efficient, good job. The people are also very friendly and are more than willing to accommodate you. When I got a pedicure, I was wearing a shorter dress so the guy brought me a towel to place over my lap so I could stay covered. When I got my nails done, the guy brought my bag over to the dryer for me so I wouldn't mess up my nails. Favorite walk-in salon I've tried in Tuscaloosa! read more

Over priced.. They have a friendly staff and are very accomidating but for myself and my sister to get gel manis and gel pedis it was over 200.00 And to top it off its only been about 4 days and my gel is chipping. I will not be back. read more

Came to Midtown nails to get my nails/toes done,and I walked in and asked for Annie who normally does my nails since she wasn't there I went to Kim. She is not very friendly at all and seems to talk about almost all the customers who come into the Salon, as she was doing my nails she continued to snatch on my hand and was rough. Then when picking out my color she tells me what color isn't going to look right when it's going on my nails she doesn't have to wear it. If I liked the color then I should be able to get what I want since I'm the paying customer. This was the worst experience ever and I will not be coming back. read more

Their pedicures suck they don't even try to scrub your feet when you are getting basic pedicure. No gloss put on my toes after polishing them $50 for nail set uneven aryclic thickness on all nails just plain awful not to mention the gloss they put on had no shine only did one coat and that was it! read more

Really all I have to say is that not only did I get an infection in BOTH my big toes, but I saw some technicians make customers walk BARE FOOT over to the drying station. Horrible, horrible place. And after I went back to show them my toes and ask for a refund, they refused and said it wasn't their fault. If you're in Midtown and want your nails done, just go to Tuscaloosa Nails down near European Wax Center and White House Black Market. read more

I stopped In and was able to get a chair for a pedicure right away. The place was clean, the staff kind, and the pedicure was good. I have no complaints. read more

While being away at college I struggled to find a nail place that was as good as where I went back home. Thankfully I found midtown nails because they are by far my favorite place I've been to. I always get shellac and it honestly stays on for 3 weeks with out peeling. The have wonderful pedicures and a variety of colors to choose from. I love how they shape my nails and they use great products. I highly recommend Midtown Nails to anyone in the Tuscaloosa area. I've never been happier with my nails read more

I would not recommend this nail salon at all. Do yourself a favor and drive the extra 50 feet to Tuscaloosa Nails in the same strip mall. The service at midtown nails was terrible and on top of that they were incredibly rude! They did not take the time to appropriately massage during the pedicure or manicure and were not gentle at all. I will never go back. read more

Horrible! Evidently the person doing my nails was too busy trying to get people signed in and seated at other stations. She got up to help other people several times while she was working on me. She was very messy. Was not focused on my nails. I am a hair dresser. I was taught how to give manicures in school. She barely cleaned around my cuticles. I had to remind her which finger she was on when going back the second coat of the polish. The massage was absolutely horrible. She pinched the end of my fingers and it hurt. I will never go back. $30 was waaaay to much to pay for that! read more