Overall, I had a lovely experience here. I got a pedicure before school starts, feel relaxed and the prices were good. I had a deluxe super pedicure for $40 and it was really lovely. I'm a big fan of how they use a clean tool pack each time, a plastic basin lining for each customer, etc. The pedicure itself is good, but my big toe has little bubbles under the top layer -- I didn't want to ask her to undo and redo it. They were also too busy to do waxing -- not everybody in the salon does it. I did a walk-in and got lucky, per reviews below. Still, I would come back here. read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Mah feet - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

You get to pick out the nail polish from a large variety, we're going to the beach on vacation so I picked 5 colors and asked for a gradient or dark to light (I wanted it to look like ocean waves and showed a example picture) they repeatedly told me no and that my toenails were "too small" I said okay and asked for just three colors-- they said no and insisted, again, that my nails are too small. (21 Fem) I'm getting anxious and upset and ask for just TWO colors and they refuse AGAIN! At this point I feel extremely uncomfortable and as though I was bothering staff, but to me two colors on nails is not a big ask. There is a bit of a language barrier, but I also know they've been doing business for 8+ years, so it wasn't to the point that they couldn't understand what I was asking for. I finally agreed to one color to get it over with, and asked for them to draw some simple curves with white polish to look like waves. The woman servicing me refused three times and insisted on drawing straight lines like this = on all of my nails. It honestly felt so stupid and frustrating and my anxiety was through the roof. I wanted to pay for what they'd done so far and just leave, but was with family. Another staff member had to move their chair to me and finally add some more messy lines because he could tell I hated what they'd done. Extremely overpriced. Around $90 for two people, $102.52 after a 10% tip for one of the worst services I've ever had, just an absolutely lackluster job and refusal to try and understand what I wanted and accommodate me. For the money we spent, taking a makeup sponge and putting a couple lines of nail polish on it isn't a big ask. I felt so humiliated, I wanted to just ask for the nail polish so I could put it on myself because I knew I'd be able to do a better job. I'm never coming back here again, save yourself the money and buy some storebought nail polish and apply it yourself, you'll do a better job than they will. The design looks like a mistake. I was supposed to be treating myself, and it feels like I was just punished. read more

So so bad. There were so many things that went wrong, and can't recommend this place to anyone. 1. They started my service 30 mins after my appointment time that I had booked in advance 2. The man that did my nails seemed to be in a hurry to begin with. This should've been the first red flag.. 3. No cuticle care. All he did was clip my nails and then buffed out the nail. Nothing was done for my cuticles that were very clearly growing into my nail. At this point I started doubting whether he was even certified. 4. I booked gel-x (more expensive than acrylic which will come into play later), but he started doing acrylics. I should've spoken up, but I was admittedly distracted talking to my friend. 5. He didn't shape them well at all. The almond was too thick and not consistent at all. I asked him to make it less thick and he barely did anything to them. 6. The acrylic application was uneven and chunky. There was still remnants left under my nail too. He also applied acrylic to my skin. At this point I had given up and accepted the fact that I needed to fix them when I got home. 7. I asked for an ombré and he did some weird brush strokes. Again, I could've said something but at this point I felt defeated. 8. They charged me for gel-x even through they ended up giving me acrylics. I ended up paying $85 for literal crap on my nails. I was too heartbroken and embarrassed to take pictures, but I was left with chunky nails with a weird stroked pattern, and acrylic remnants all over the rest of my fingers. I had to go home and spend another 3 hours fixing it myself. This place is a waste of time and money. Do not go. read more

I'm a male 71 years of age. I started pedicures in 2020 when I retired. I had tried a few places and then a friend recommended Nini Nails, I was am still impressed! Always spotless and organized, my medical clinic (Aurora) is less than what I experience here. value for price is great. staff is polite, always well dressed and pay attention to details and cleanliness. completely satisfied and definitely recommend. I'm from East Troy WI not CA! read more

one of the best manicures I have ever had ! Took his time, did a splendid job cleaning and shaping my cuticles, the final product is gorgeous read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Overall could've been so much better. Uneven edges, 3 cuts from filing, polish all over my cuticles. He was clearly trying to go very fast and it shows. In and out in 30 min for a pedicure which is unfortunately the fastest I've ever had. Chipped edges already the day of. read more

I have gone to the older guy who works there and he's really good. The younger guy was extremely rough and my nails look awful. They aren't symmetrical and he missed polishing 2 corners. He also cut me. read more

They have no consideration for pain tolerance. They purposely kept picking at my nail and made it fall off. If you want people to be kind and gentle this is not the place. read more

The man who did my mani/pedi was largely non-verbal and aloof with me though he chatted pleasantly with other customers in the salon. He was aggressive while trimming my cuticles resulting in cuts and pain that continued for several days. He did a very poor job of shaping my nails. My fingernail polish started peeling off the next day. I won't be returning to this business and judging by the way I was treated, that seemed to be the goal. read more

I went there today for the first time. I got my nails done with Billy, and it was terrible. He was rude and treated my hands like if I was a farm animal. Every nail is unevenly shape, he was so rough that my cuticles are sore and sensitive. When he applied the clear top coat, it seems that the nail coat was old and thick and it dried unevenly. It looked like if a 3-year old did my nails. I asked him if this was the standard of quality of his job, and he pulled my hand angrily and started to filed the top to remove the coat and re-do it. People go to get manis and pedis to pamper oneself, to do self-care, not to leave the place happy. Not to go to get yelled at and have a bad time. read more

When you just need it done right... These ladies do all types of nail treatments so the air space was a bit chemmy for my sensitive system, but I went in for a manicure during a slower time (4pm Saturday) and my allergies were totally manageable. I returned to NINI because I knew they'd do a great job, considering the last place I went left me disappointed and out $70. I feel so much better, and my hands look and feel great. read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

They have a beautiful space with comfy chairs. The prices are amazing and the services are exceptional! My nails look great. I will definitely be returning!! Every nail technician was friendly. read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Shellac - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Bit of a language barrier as there was a miscommunication which lead me waiting for what seemed like two hours. Nails were okay, but on some fingers were air bubbles which popped the next day and left little tiny holes and bumps in the polish. read more

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I love Nini's Nails! This is my 4th time here. I am always able to walk right in without an appointment. The price is $36 for a mani/pedi. The quality of your experience depends on who you get. I've been lucky enough to get Nini herself several times and she is the best! If you're looking for a place to get a quick, affordable mani/pedi, Nini's is the place to go. read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Regular manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I was very impressed with my service at Nini. A friend and I went in for mani/pedi's and the entire experience was great. The nail technicians were super friendly and did wonderful jobs. We got the super deluxe or premiere or something pedicure, and let me tell you, it was amazing. Hot stones, hot bath towel wrap, massage. I was in heaven. I am very pleased with the outcome of both the mani and pedi. Very high quality work. We even got them to change the channel on TV for us so we could watch the Brewer game! It was excellent. Definitely recommend. read more

Love the service here and the prices are super fair for what you get. Always have beautiful nails! I've never had to wait either even without and appointment. Took my daughter yesterday and she loved it too! It's a very clean place nice atmosphere and TONS of colors and designs to choose from. (I'm boring usually get a natural solid color) read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Got my nails done at Nini's today for the first time because of friends recommending the shop. Got a full set with gel for $45. Will come back again read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Got my nails done for the first time here bc of recommendations from friends. I was extremely impressed. $45 full set acrylics - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I love Nini Nails! If you haven't been in there recently, I would recommend coming back. They remodeled the pedicure section, new chairs, closed off area. The pedicures are reasonably priced, and the quality is spot on. No bubbles or blemishes in the polish. I also appreciated the nail technician asking if I liked the color before applying the polish to every nail. I like that you can now book appointments online. Previously I had to call to schedule. Walk-ins are welcome but I would recommend making an appointment ahead of time. Last but not least. Most of my family goes here to get their nails done, they all love it. Especially my Grandma, she is nearly 90 years old, and struggles with her memory. Having her nails done here regularly is something she looks forward to and enjoys. They take GREAT care of her. Thank you Nini Nails for that. read more

i would not recommend going here at all. I got a dip manicure and the guy was super nice but was super rough with my nails. I got five cuts and he filed a way to download to my nail and it was just super rough. Then he got a phone call and I was on a FaceTime call while doing my nails, I would not recommend going to this place. they were nice but super rough and the price changed over time they said 45 at the beginning than 60 at the end. Not worth your money. read more

Got my long awaited, heavenly mani pedi from Nini, the owner, today. My nails were a wreck, and she made them look so nice. That was not all, She greeted me with a hug. I leaned back, closed my eyes and let her pamper me and take care of me for a hour or so. She knows how to work fast, but when I go, she takes her time, massages my hands and feet and makes me feel great. I left feeling sooo happy and relaxed. it's sandals season! Go visit this beautiful, safe, relaxing salon to give yourself a nice treat. read more

I've been coming here for about a year but recently decided to go back to my former salon. Nini's is reasonably priced, has tons of colors, and it's very easy to get an appointment here (I can usually get it that day - plus they take walk-ins), but their brands of nail polish are inconsistent. Some are excellent and last all month, but some are just awful. Two weeks ago I paid around $45 for a pedicure (including tip), and it started chipping after five days. By two weeks later, half the polish was gone. I'm sure it wasn't the technician's fault because she did exactly the same thing that she (and others) always do, I think it was probably a subpar brand of polish. If you know your brands, you may be fine, but I don't. I decided to not go back here because I don't want to risk this again. I'm going back to my former salon where they only carry higher-end polish. read more

walk ins are most definitely welcome, Tracy did an AMAZING job on my glittery pink ombré nails! I showed her a picture and was honest with me that she will do her best & cannot promise the exact same results. This was the first time I ever asked for ombré let alone glittery.... and it turned out so good guys! I'm so happy with this place and will go back soon. Also, this place has great hours, a LARGE color selection , good product and comfy seating. Highly recommend (; read more

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This is my favorite nail salon. I love coming here because Nini and Tracy do such a great job and are friendly and fun! I get great customer service from the owner Nini who is a hard-working, conscientious, smart business owner. She is doing a great job of running a business and following all the COVID-19 protocols. She remembers you but name even if she hasn't seen you in a while! read more

A group of 5 of us made appointments for a Friday afternoon (made 2 months in advance), as we were in town for a wedding. We walked in, told them we had an appointment, and they told 3 of us to sit down and wait, as there were only 2 employees free to start pedicures. How odd, considering the sign at the register says they work "by appointment only." About 5 minutes after we walked in, another woman found herself in the same boat: with an appointment and nobody free to do her nails. They got us all going eventually, but unfortunately it wasn't really worth the wait. I've had far better manicures. I already had hangnails two days later, and the gel polish started peeling from the edges within 2 days as well. Maybe I'm spoiled by manicurists in Beverly Hills. Who knows. But I would definitely look elsewhere in the Madison area. About their only saving grace were the free cookies and drinks, which was a nice touch (and possibly necessary to entertain the masses whose appointments are never seemingly honored). read more

I have been visiting Nini's for over two years now, and they never disappoint. They provide awesome, friendly service in a clean, relaxing atmosphere despite an unfortunate location. They always make time for me and are great with my daughter - who they've pretty much known since before she was born! Their prices are very reasonable - and you get alot for your money. The few times I've ventured to try another nail salon in Madison, I've been universally disappointed. Nini's is really top-notch! read more

I was very disappointed. I went in for a basic manicure and pedicure and it was a waste of my money. The pedicure spa was very clean but the quality was very bad. The nail polish selection was very limited and low quality. I did not want gel polish but the owner keep pressuring me to get it. Gel polish is not for everyone. I could have done a better job. The polish was very streaky, old, and clumpy. As for the manicure it was rushed because she had an agitated customer. I will never go back there again. read more

My adult daughter & niece were excited to get mani & pedi's and the lack of professionalism and kindness in customer service lacks immensely at Nini Nails & Spa. The two nail techs not only laughed and talked amongst each other while doing their feet, they knew they were making fun of them. My daughter is a young woman of color and her nail tech proceeded to ask if she had enough money to pay for the services but then proceeded to ask if she knew the teen boy who was recently shot and killed in Madison. What was to be a bonding experience for my daughter and her cousin who wash here for out of town turned into less then a fun experience. They were uncomfortable with how they were treated. I really hope others are treated with more respect. Too many other nail places one can go to spend their hard earned money, this will not be one. read more

Never go here, I got a gel manicure 3 days later they were chipping and peeling off! I get my nails done all the time! They are so unprofessional and not worth your time. read more

The day I got engaged, I had a few minutes to get my nails done so I popped into NiNi Nails and boy was I disappointed. I'm sure there are lovey nail technicians on site but mine was not one of them. I had to remove the polish at home and redo for pics, which I'll let speak for themselves read more

Nini Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The staff at Nini is so nice and inviting and are fun to talk to, I get pedicures and my eyebrows done here and they do an amazing job! They also have a very clean workspace and are safe and conscious of covid. read more

Clean and lovely. They use new tools each time and the pedicures are set back so it's quieter. They provide and menu with additional services and prices so you are not surprised. It's a little more expensive than other salons but since you get what you pay for, it is worth a little extra (I'm scarred from a terrible experience elsewhere!). read more

I've been to Nini Nails three time now. My first experience was nice; although, I had never had a pedi before so thought I was in heaven. The 2nd time I went, we had an appointment scheduled with 4 women for a birthday over our lunch hour. We had called in for the appt. When we got there we found that there was another group who had scheduled an appt for a birthday also at the same time as ours. It ended up being an uncomfortable situation because everyone was wanting to get their pedi's done at the same time, much scrappling to see who would be done first. Our pedi's were, of course, rushed, and disappointing. The third time I went with my good friend which we scheduled after work for 5:00. There weren't very many clients there but I still felt we were rushed. No time at all to soak our feet, and one of the pedicurists seemed annoyed with having to do a pedicure. My friend kept flinching because the pedicurist was clipping too short. After our pedicures were finished, they walked off, assuming we would know what to do. I'm still new at this so wasn't sure. After 20 minutes I was asking my friend if we were supposed to leave, supposed to put our feet under the lamps, what exactly was it we were supposed to do. After another 10 minutes we figured we were supposed to pay and leave. And, of course, we tipped. I'm still wondering why I tipped. My daugher, who is more experienced, gave me suggestions of alternative nail salons which I will definitely pursue. Nini Nails needs to work on Customer Service, a smile and some communication goes a long way. read more

NO STARS! I called about an hour ago to schedule a fill. I decide to just hang out nearby vs driving home 30 mins away. I go in 15 mins early and the woman at the front says "it'll be an hour". I say I called to schedule and was told an hour. She says "oh, we got behind". I asked why couldn't you just call and say that. She says I couldn't find your number l. Really tho! Don't bother with this place! read more

I was told that they weren't accepting appointments because of the holiday weekend and when I arrived i was told a hour wait. As i waited i was told to come back hours later because there was too many appointments booked (huh?). Was given a 5:30pm appointment time, that i never cancelled, but when i called before coming in I was then told that my appointment was given to someone else. ALL I WANTED WAS A POLISH CHANGE ON MY FRESH ACRYLIC NAILS!!! The phone was hung up on me multiple times. One time I brought in my foster daughter, who is only 12 but big for her age, and ask the woman how much it would be to paint her nails. The woman kept constantly stating that my 12 year old foster daughter, who is already self-conscious, had very large nails & hands so she would be charged as an adult. The women at this shop are the most unprofessional and rude women I know. read more

I do not recommend this place! The girl I had would NOT speak! It was fine however I had some requests. she only did 2 coats, it was Christmas red so I wanted 3. It was sloppily done so I had to ask for her to go back and fix the edges. The place is so outdated it promotes very long Mortisha type nails. And not soothing or spa like at all, just NBC on the tv and otherwise silence. No massage, nothing. Won't return. read more

I'm really disappointed with the manicure I got today. The artist was hasty and I felt as though she was rushing to get me out of her chair as fast as possible. I felt this way at first during the pre-paint processes, as the artist spent less than 5 minutes sculpting the nail and cuticle, but I have her the benefit of the doubt and let it go. In retrospect, I wish I would have said something about my preferences right away. I usually and excitedly choose Essie polish when I go to a salon because I find it's difficult for me to paint on evenly. Until today, I've always been very pleased and impressed with the way past manicurists have been able to apply the polish. Today - and granted, it could have been this particular polish - the woman finished the first coat with tons of streaks but assured me a second coat would take care of it. The second coat looked just as bad, and the polished clumped and bubbled. She began to start a third coat when I asked to switch the polish to assure that I wouldn't have peeling nails in a matter of hours. The woman did this graciously, and I know she was frustrated by my timely request but was nice about it - something I appreciate. But the second round of paint was just as rushed. The edges are uneven, the paint has bubbled and is all over my cuticles. I'm bummed, especially because I've been to this salon before and had a good experience. Plus, I just graduated from college and am as broke as ever but still always generously tip....I'm not sure if I will go back anytime soon, but would be willing to give it another chance. read more

The place is nice and clean & staff are friendly. I went with a friend and we both had a spa pedicure. The foot/leg massage was good. The massage chair was also nice. However, we both had issues with the completed pedicures. They missed painting the corner of one of my toes. My friend wound up with loose skin on the bottom of her foot which wasn't removed. We had to go back to have the problems solved. Who has time for that? They were nice about taking care of it, but meh. read more

Avoid at all costs! Made an appointment yesterday for 11:00 am brow wax. Showed up today, told them I had an appointment at 11, and they said "we're busy now, come back in an hour" .... What? I've been to many, many salons across the country and never had people tell me to come back in an hour when I showed up for an appointment. Confused, I said, "No, i have an appointment" they said, "yes, but, we're busy now." Hmmm...... Beyond annoyed that I biked out there to have them tell me to come back in an hour. Did it cross their minds that people have other stuff to do that sit around and wait? Or leave and come back? Hence the concept of an appointment. Not to mention they were just totally rude to me during the entire conversation. Piece of advice - pay the extra $5 and go to a place that honors appointments, knows what 'customer service means.' Terrible experience, super annoyed. read more

If you want beautiful hands and feet, stop on in and ask for Nini or Tracey! These ladies are SO talented and friendly. You will have more pep in your step when you leave knowing that you look FABULOUS. I can't recommend them enough. read more

OMG - my last pedicure was here in early August. Every preceding pedicure I have had has been here. I needed a new one, but decided to go to my local place. My local place does not have the comfy chairs, but their prices are the same and I wanted the proximity. They JUST removed my polish and I have a MAJOR FUNGAL INFECTION. Obviously, it is from Nini. So, it remains sandal season and I cannot wear polish. I also need to treat the infection. I will never go back. I blame myself. I always get there, and immediately close my eyes because of the comfy chairs. Who knows how long it's been there? UGH. They either don't clean well, or the polish they use is infected with fungus. Are they ignoring fungus and polishing over it?????? Beware consumers! read more