Went for the first time for a pedicure. I was impressed with the professional atmosphere and the cleanliness of the business. They have a high standard and everything was very hygienic. The price is higher than I have paid in the past, but if this means I do not get any kind of infection, I'm all for it. My two daughter in laws I went with were very pleased as well. read more

Controversial opinion, but I don't recommend my experience took three hours and my nails came out mediocre at best. I'm not sure if it who I was seeing, but I do not think that I will be back unfortunately even though the end result was good. They did not last more than a week and the time commitment just sent me over the edge. My nail tech was so lovely so I feel horrible giving a bad review but, I think it needs to be said. read more

Nail Ninja is by far the best nail salon experience I've had -- every artist I've seen has been super meticulous and exceeded my standards. None of my manicures have chipped, and I usually go six weeks or more between them. They do dry manicures, which means your nails don't weaken from soaking in acetone, and I've never gotten nicked during the filing process. The ambiance of the salon is nice too -- good music, lighting, decor, etc. And they always offer water and coffee when you check in! Plus, I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my manicure to start. read more

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Several friends had been telling me to go to Nail Ninja for ages, but I wanted to try all the shops closer to my new house in St. Paul. Unfortunately they were all disappointing, and I could never find the elusive combination of a careful, relaxing mani/pedi that lasts more than a week--from someone who didn't seem to hate me. So, I decided to finally give Nail Ninja a try. First of all, Shaela is a gorgeous, magical goddess of nail artistry. Her Signature Pedicures are super relaxing and absolutely meticulous. She happily suggests tons of lovely colors I never would've considered otherwise. I've run out of adjectives to describe how much I love her work. If you feel like chatting, she has the best book/fashion/general life recommendations--and if you don't, she'll probably just put you to sleep. Oh, and Shaela's pedicures would last me 20 years, I swear. I just go anyway so I can see her and chill *way* out. Chris has given me the most consistently flawless manicures of my life. He takes the time to understand exactly what I want, and I've never *not* gotten compliments from strangers for his manicures. If you're a little wary of the higher prices at Nail Ninja, as I was, keep in mind that the artists are paid a livable wage with a benefits package. And it's not unusual to see training sessions going on at the next station. I don't think any of that is happening at very many nail salons in the Twin Cities, and I'm more than happy to pay a little extra to support all of it. And if that doesn't convince you, consider the fact that Nail Ninja artists are so skilled that I'm actually paying less than I was before because their mani/pedis last about twice as long as the ones I used to get. That's not an exaggeration; I'm including a pic of my 3.5-week-old gel manicure from Chris, and it's still perfect. While Chris and Shaela are my go-to artists, I've never had a bad experience with any artist here; the folks at Nail Ninja are all fantastic at what they do. Come for the "all are welcome here except assholes" vibes, and stay for the consummate mani/pedis. Take my money, Nail Ninja! read more

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I wasn't totally sure why this place was so hard to get a appointment at when I first looked, but I started looking at their portfolios and understood the quality that goes along with it. So I booked a appointment a month out (they literally fill up a month out). The studio has a vibe of tattoo shop meets nail salon. Its a place you can feel like being you in. The artists are all exactly that, artists! Their talent is amazing! They don't have a scent that is strong which is nice. I am not sensitive to smells but I know some are and nail salons can be a issue. This place did not have a issue. The caliber of the artists is amazing! They make sure everything is perfect. I got gel nails with simple art. Some of the art had matte on it. The matte just came off in the last day or 2 and I have had them done for 2 weeks. But they still look perfect (other than the regrowth). I got my nails done by Kaitlin and she is a apprentice and you wouldn't know, other than after I had to have my nails reviewed by the owner. I was told that they do have cancellations that happen usually on Sundays. If you follow their IG they do post when there are openings that pop up too which is a nice option. I will 100% be back! read more

I've seen Kaitlin at Nail Ninja 3 times now and I've loved my manis more and more every time! When you book an appointment you can choose your nail artist (each has a slightly different pay scale depending on experience) and which type of mani or pedi you are looking for. I've gotten the simple nail art gel manicure each time I've gone and they've held up really well (2-2.5+ weeks!) Since the art can take a little longer, my appointments have typically lasted 1-1.5 hours so budget your time accordingly. Kaitlin's attention to detail is unmatched; I perpetually suffer from hangnails but my cuticles have stayed pristine and for the first time in my life I got a compliment from a stranger on my nail beds! Usually I come to her with an idea of what I want and we'll figure out the colors and final design together which I love. The inside of the salon is impeccably decorated, very eclectic and fun. I'm hooked!! read more

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Was introduced to this fabulous salon by my favorite nail tech ever, Nika! I've been getting gel manicures for ten years now and have been to a lot of different salons and worked with many different nail artists. This is the coolest salon I've been to and Nika is the best nail artist that I've ever had! I give Nail Ninja a five star review thanks to the excellent experience I've had in coming to see Nika. (Check out the photos for proof!) I also have to give props to the owner for designing the salon in such a modern and fresh way-the salon is stunning. Thank you Nika & thank you Nail Ninja! read more

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Natalia did a wonderful job on my nails. I wanted to try out Apres Gel X extensions after seeing pics posted of them online. The shop overall specializes in gel nails. The artist's all seem very talented which is a reason why I wanted to check it out! What I like about them is that the sizes/shapes are all ready to go so it makes it a lot easier to get the shape and length you want. I wanted to tried out a set of different nude color nails. I really loved how it turned out. The shop is super cute and clean. The atmosphere is very welcoming. It was my first time there and Natalia did exactly what I wanted to achieve with my nails! Best nail shop I have gone to in the Twin Cities. My nails lasted 3 weeks and probably would have last longer but I was lifting boxes and it slipped so the nails went bye bye. I can't wait to go back and get my nails done again! read more

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I went to Nail Ninja for the first time with an idea in mind based on a pillow I have (weird, I know ). Abi did a phenomenal job! Normally when I get my nails done, they start peeling off in sheets right before the two week mark. I've been extremely hard on them lately with lots of washing dishes and manual labor, and after two weeks they've only slightly chipped in two spots! Fair warning that their prices are definitely higher than your average nail salon, but most of the artists hand paint the art and take a lot more time on their clients. I probably won't be able fit in my budget visiting on a regular basis, but I loved the experience and will be treating myself to manicures here a few times a year! read more

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Great nail salon both locations St. Louis Park & Northeast, friendly & professional in beautiful surroundings, best of Twin Cities nail salon! read more

I've been going to nail ninja for the past few months and absolutely love it! I didn't previously get my nails done regularly because I always felt it wasn't good for them and too expensive. Nail ninja though, isn't just they're too make your nails look beautiful but to also help keep them healthy without polish. I go to Marissa, who charges about $55 for simple nail art. This is super reasonable for how much work goes into learning how to do this beautiful art on nails! What I think I love most about this place is that when they take the gel polish off they don't just peel it like most places do which actually takes the top layer of your nail off. I also do wood working which is tough on my cuticles, and Marissa has had great suggestions on how to help. The atmosphere inside is awesome and I love their style/branding. Additionally, being able to chat with the artist, in English, makes this so much more enjoyable! Make sure to book in advance because they are BUSY! read more

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If you haven't been ninja'd you're missing out! Andrea and her team of talent nail ninjas provide an next-level experience honing their craft energy and skills as nail artist. The quality of service you'll receive is well worth the cost. Pricing varies based on the artist and services but all the ninjas are incredibly gifted and worth every penny, plus the manicures and pedicures are lasting, and beautiful. Nails to the ninjas are little works of art and they are glad to use your inspiration or practice their skills coming up with some beautiful and bold nails sure to turn heads. Tucked in the corner of St Louis Park right off highway 100 and Minnetonka Blvd, its easy to get to and parking is plentiful. Book your services sooner than later because their schedules book up quick. It's an amazing experience, trust me you won't be disappointed. read more

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I am obsessed!! They do the best work, take fantastic care of my nails and the quality is consistently top notch. They are in high demand, but so worth the wait to get in! Recommend!! read more

Amazing business! I have been going to this place for over a year and have never had less than amazing service and the best mani/pedis.

These folks are over the top. They are able to do amazing art, they are warm and caring and the entire experience is like a warm, welcoming hug. It was my daughter's birthday and she's recently received a tough medical diagnosis, and they went above and beyond for her--even running to get her a cake pop and latte. They did everything they could to make her day extra special! We can't wait to go back! read more

I visited this spot twice. The first time was for gel nails. A few days later I lost the edges of polish on several nails on the same side of one hand. It toke me a week to get back in for a fix of those 3 nails. A few days later the rest began peeling. So.... I had a nice mani for 2-3 days. Not with the $70 I paid and won't return. Too bad because it's a really cute spot. read more

After doing a lot of research, I made an appointment (3 months out) at Nail Ninja to get detailed art. The first time I went, the artist couldn't do the cartoon character I wanted because she said it would "look janky". I was fine with her doing a different option since she wasn't confident in the results. My nails turned out beautiful and lasted for over 3 weeks. The next time I went I had a different artist for detailed gel art. The artwork was AMAZING and very detailed, but my gel started to chip the next day. I didn't do anything with my nails that would cause them to chip. I've never had gel polish chip in less than 3 weeks, let alone one day. I figured it was a fluke and went back 2 months later to the same artist. I again got detail gel art and it AGAIN chipped one day later. It was not worth the $115.00 (including tip) that I paid. I was ok with the price for the work that goes into creating the art, but the quality should also match the price. Unfortunately, I have cancelled all future appointments. read more