I've been going to Peony Nails for about 3 years now. They are always friendly and do a great job. Just before my vacation to Hawaii they painted a flower on my nails for fun! I tried the dipped nails this last time and it is amazing. Well worth the price. Sometimes you hey are busy and I have to wait a few extra minutes but it is worth waiting for. read more

UPDATED REVIEW: I now get my nails done with the SNS natural nail system and I am loving it. I also figured out why their polish selection is lousy... they have a problem with patrons stealing the new OPI colors. We saw it happen and shame on you, lady! I suggest taking your own (and keep your eye on it) or ask to choose a color from the glass cabinet under the register. Upgrading them to 4 stars since they have kept me happy and loyal for over a year. FIRST REVIEW: I am a pedicure-only client. Solid service at a good price. I like that the place is always clean even when they are crazy busy. I get the same person every time without request, so my experience is pretty consistent. The extra $10 for the pedicure upgrade is totally with the extras, like moisturizer and massage time. When I feel more frugal, they do a good clean up and polish change. CONS: I don't like their polish selection. The colors are dated and the polishes look old so they are either diluted or so think that you can't get a hard, smudge-less finish in a reasonable amount of time. I bring my own, which sucks when I need to just pop in on the way home. 3 stars because it is really good but not stellar. Gets the job done though! read more

Awesome place I got a pedi and a mani ! Close to my home ! I walked in and got in right away, however it started to get busy towards the end of my visit so I would recommend making an appointment. The employees are all very nice! I went between the time when you got 20% off, awesome deal;-) read more

This place is great for walk ins. I go for the 20$ pedi and have never been disappointed. The location is great, if you are fighting I5 N traffic, it's an easy reroute to Lake City. Parking can be a bit of a challenge so keep that in mind. read more

This is my new Mani Pedi destination. The girls are sweet and very skilled. They work together well and the paraffin hand dip before the mani is that little extra service that means so much. Great job Peony Nails & Spa, I'll be a regular. I suggest making a reservation this place is going to need to expand soon ; ) read more

I had a great experience. I came here with my bridesmaids a couple days before my wedding. The ladies were very nice and professional. The salon had a great atmosphere. The spa manicure and pedicures were great. Our French tips weren't perfect, but you couldn't tell unless you got REALLY close to inspect. Almost two weeks later my toes still look pretty good. I will definitely be going back! read more

I have been coming to here regularly for about 2 years. I either come for acrylic or shellac nails and pedicures. It is very hit or miss with who you get for any of the services, the best though is Lina. 1 star lacking because they do rush with polish and usually the top coat is put on too early and doesn't cover the whole nail, hence why I don't do normal manicures anymore it would chip that night. Around the holidays this past year they also have a tub of almond roca to everybody that came in! read more

I had a wonderful experience . Customer service was amazing . I usually get shellac, other places I've gone to it only stays on for about a week. My nails lasted two and a half weeks. Best nail place I have ever been to. read more

I have been coming here since they opened. They were always really great! Loved it here! But now some day are great, and others are not. If you come and they are busy it is a turn and burn kind of place appt or not. read more

If I could give a zero, I would. This place has fallen off in a MAJOR way and the customer service is two notches below subpar.

Honestly would have given them NO stars at all. These people at this establishment do not know how to talk to people at all. If you're looking to just walk in, think again. Super rude and will lie to you flat out on the phone just to get you to come in and turn you away. read more

Sadly I have to give this place 1 star... A friend who lives in Arizona recommended I try an SNS powder manicure (apparently it's a newer/better Shellac manicure that is healthier for your nails!) so I stumbled upon this salon and figured I would give it a shot. I will say the ladies that worked there were nice and the salon was decent, but the end result was terrible. After asking the staff about the SNS powder, they all raved about how the color lasts 2+ weeks and was great! I was so excited and sold, despite the fact that it was $10 more than a normal Shellac manicure making it $40+ tip. However, since normal Shellac never lasted that long for me I thought it could be worth it. Well of course I was wrong... 2 of my nails had the color lift off/chipped within 48 hrs and 4 more lifted/chipped within 4 days. Bummed, will not return, and do NOT recommend anyone get an SNS manicure here... unless you want to throw away $40+. read more

Shoot, I really want to keep going to this place because it is so close to my home. I've been coming here for months, but, I think I'm done as this is the third consecutive time I've come in for a manicure and been cut when they are trimming my cuticles. They're really harsh. It's a bummer because their manicures are really beautiful. read more

Friendly, clean, professional, and effecient. I cannot say enough great things about this salon. Hands (and feet!) down the BEST value for your money in North Seattle. Affordable prices and quality work - you can't get any better than this in my opinion. The staff really goes out of the their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. read more

Best spot I have found with reasonable prices in the northish end of Seattle.

If you want a nice looking shellac. Call in advance and ask for Hana or the owner... those two do a really nice job.

I repainted my own nails when I got home. I went here because I recently moved to Maple Leaf. Came here on a Friday afternoon, not busy at all. I thought the woman doing my toes was going to draw blood. I had to show the woman doing my nails a big part of my nail that was missing paint. The polish was lumpy and really horribly done, got all over my skin. I waited after everything was done for a few minutes, when I thought it was dry I stood up and went to pay, then I had to wait a few minutes even then. Then the gal checking me out actually looked at my nails, clearly noting how horrible they were, didn't say anything though. I won't be going back. read more

Good if you're in a hurry...quality? below par... Great selection of colors for shelac...pedicure is so over rated there. read more

Lina and the girls here are the best! Shellac, pedicures, acrylics, you name it! And there are usually a lot of guys here getting polis! Gotta love Seattle! read more

Amanda does my nails every time and not only to I get compliments everywhere I go here in Seattle, people from other states ask me who does my nails! I am super proud when I recommend people to Amanda! read more

Absolutely the BEST nail salon I've ever been to...EVER! I was hesitant to try some place new as I've been going to a salon in Belltown that I really liked for the past few years. Peony Nails is about a mile from my house so I figured I would give them a try. I walked in without an appt asking for a full pink and white set and was immediately ushered to the owner's chair, who began working on my nails. She had another employee bring me a bottle of water (this was a first). I was blown away with how SPOTLESS the entire salon was, despite the fact that there were 8-10 customers inside. There wasn't so much as a film of dust on the nail stations. When I went back to wash my hands they had a basket of REAL soft hand towels to dry your hands with, not the cheap scratchy paper towels found in every other nail salon. My nails turned out perfect! The best they've ever looked. I would expect to have to pay so much more for this level of service, but in realilty their prices are extremely competitive. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Service is hit and miss. When they aren't busy they do a great job, but when they are busy it is better to try someplace else. Don't let the guy do your nails, he is very rough and is more interested in everything else that is going on in the shop than what he is doing. read more

I was in desperate need of getting my nails done and so I decided to go to a place that I had never been before. When I walked in I told them I needed a gel fill, and they told me to pick what color I wanted. When I sat down I told the lady that I probably needed to take the old acrylic off and get a full set of nails. She looked a little annoyed, but went and got a bowl of acetone for me to soak my nails in. She then got this instrument that she tried to slide in between my nail and the acrylic to get it off. I told her I didn't want her prying my nails off, and that I would just like to soak them off. Finally she started to put the acrylic on and I immediately asked her if she was just doing my tips with the color, and the rest of the nail just clear acrylic. She said I told her I wanted Shellac. I've never had shellac and I didn't ask for it. She then started to do the tips, and it was pretty obvious she hadn't done the gels before. It was turning out to be the worse experience I had ever had. Finally another lady came over and started to file my nails. The 2 women started arguing in Vietnamese, and I was pretty sure they weren't saying very nice things about me. Lina who had taken over said she might have to redo a little of the color on the tip because the other lady didn't do a good job. Ok, so it wasn't just me!! It was now 12:30 pm and this whole thing had started at 10:30am. Finally I said for them to get some more acetone and to take this set off and I was going to leave and find somewhere else to go. Lina took the nails off for a second time and now it's going on 1:15pm. I finally agreed for her to just redo the whole set which she did and she did a good job. This whole ordeal ended at 2:10pm. Yep.....3 hours and 40 minutes for a gel fill!! Not happy at all. I asked her how much I owed and Lina said that the original cost was $50 but she gave me a 20% discount for my troubles. I still had to pay $40.00??? This goes to show you that it really wasn't about making me happy, it was about making the money. The other thing I have to mention is the First Lady didn't say 1 word to me until this... After soaking my hands in the acetone, filing, soaking, filing, soaking she took the bowl of acetone that my hands had been in for some time, and dumped it back in the bottle to be reused again. I asked her if that is what she just did and she said she didn't. She then says to me "are you working today?" The only words spoken to me the whole time she was doing my nails, and I'm pretty sure it was only because I caught her doing something that could probably get them fined if the state knew they were doing unsanitary things. Very unsanitary, and it makes me wonder if they sanitize their instruments between customers. I'm gonna go with "no!!!" read more

love this place! i was confused the first time i went in for a pedicure because they have several different kinds, so make sure you ask for the right one! their shellac is great--they have a ton of colors and it stays on for ages. it's the best in the neighborhood, for sure. read more

I came in for a Shellac Manicure. Called in the morning and said that they could get me in at 10:30. The salon was packed and busy but they were true to their word and I was seen on time. The manicurist was GREAT! Most importantly they pull their tools from an autoclave and appear to take all precautions to keep every tool clean and sanitary. Very important and I was impressed. The manicure itself was great. The manicurist was very detail oriented, spent a good amount of time on my nails and did a fantastic job! My nails look awesome! I never felt that she was rushed even with the growing line of customers. I highly recommend this salon and will definitely be coming back! read more

I have been going here for several years on and off. Positives: clean, and prices Negatives: slopping on three layers of polish with no wait time, jamming shoes onto your very wet toes, messing up the polish and then to add insult to injury- they blame you for it. They next rush you (with your ruined toes) over to dry them under he lamp-WITHOUT FIXING THEM... All so they can move this lame chick into your seat because she wants to sit near her friend. Meanwhile, I called ahead for an appointment and there was an empty seat one chair over. I was rushed and out with ruined nails and treated like crap so some other chick could have my seat. Their customer service is the worst! Shame on you for not serving the person who is already in the chair. Bad service=bad business. Charge more money if you need to, but treat people well. Summary: Clean with low prices if you want bad treatment and a ruined polish job. read more

I've been going to peony nails for about 3 years now. Very clean, very attentive and probably the biggest collection of shellac colors. When I went the first time I had had a pink and white for years. I decided to have them off and get a shellac. She did it painlessly. My shellacs last 3 week most of the time unless I'm doing a lot of gardening or cooking. Pedicures are great also. read more

I love Peony. I've been going regularly for 6-7 years. They are always friendly and professional and I love the quality of their work. We even did a little spa party at Peony for a friend getting married and the owner went out and bought balloons and flowers for the occasion and set up a table for our treats. They are the best! read more

I got a mani/pedi- the service was handled by two different nail techs. My pedi was actually pretty good, but the mani was....well, in a word, terrible. The tech who handled my mani rushed through the service. Look, I get it; I don't expect an hour-long spa treatment. I know that the idea here is to service as many customers in as short a time as possible, and I don't mind if my nails are done quickly as long as they look good. This tech, however, didn't even bother to wipe the parafin wax residue from my hands, so my hands had little wax flakes all over them that I had to pick off myself. The polish was sloppily applied in gloppy, uneven coats that didn't cover the entirety of my nails. I ended up removing all the polish from my nails when I got home because it just looked bad. The service, I will say, was fairly friendly and as I said before, the pedi was good. I don't think I'll return, however. read more

We want you to open up a salon in Federal Way...Michelle Ty comes into our office and we can not wait to see her beautiful nails and elegant designs on them...We LOVE them... Please use her as one of your hand models...Quality, quality, quality... Out of everyone that comes into our office her nails outshine the rest...GREAT JOB! read more

I was disappointed with this nail service and won't be back. As a treat, I ordered the most expensive of the spa pedicures and the highest tier of manicure as well. The "luxurious massage" of my arms and legs was probably about 60 seconds long. The stone massage on my legs was not a true stone massage. Everything that would last 8- 10 minutes in terms of spa treatment at a nail salon lasted a mere minute or two. Both nail technicians were rough and distracted (the arm massage was truly awful). Twice, the person doing my pedicure caused me pain. The paraffin on my hands began congealing and flaking a few minutes later, which I've never experienced before. The woman who did the pedicure put my hand in the paraffin before I had time to take my ring off. It was endless... When it was time to leave, I had to take my own toe separators and flip-flops off. There were at least six nail technicians in the store and no one noticed me leave. Really crappy. read more

I came in on a Saturday, they were really busy, which in my mind is always a good sign. The owner did a great job with greeting people, and greeted everyone that walked in the door. The staff was friendly (though they often spoke in a different language which can make other people uncomfortable but I don't really mind it). Everything was very clean (by far the most clean nail place I've been to, let alone on lake city way). I was offered me a bottle of water while I received my manicure. I got solar nails with white tips and a UV gel top coat for $40 This was more expensive than some other places I have been to, however, they have lasted me a really long time and I did not need a fill for another week (3 weeks total). The fills are about $20. They have really nice chairs for pedicures, and I happened to see them closing down and I know they really clean everything very well after each person sits there (which is important for me as I'm a dental student and really look out for sterilization and such). All in all I thought this place was great for what I wanted and will be going back. read more

i live in NYC as of last december but this was my new favorite place before i left.. a couple friends brought me here when it 1st opened and the ladies are sooo nice and friendly. super clean and both my mani & pedis lasted a long time! read more

Good for quick and affordable mani/pedi. Doesnt have the frills of HOA but good for getting in and out and the staff are very nice.

Went to Peony Nails with my elderly mother before I had to go have a surgery. We were so happy with the cleanliness of the shop, the kindness and professionalism of the people. The people are kind and courteous. My mom is older and carries a bit of weight, her knees are not so good. The man who gave her a pedicure, without asking, helped her in and out of the chair as it can be awkward with the foot bath in front. She was extremely thankful for their hospitality. They spent a good amount of time pampering our calves and feet and we walked out with beautiful toes at an extremely reasonable cost. Thank You so much. Peony nails made our day very special. read more

For the Men! This is the best nail salon in the greater Seattle area. Your gal will love it and you will too. Grab a coffee next door and join her for a great pampering experience, she will never forget. She'll love you for the time and attention plus...you'll remind how adventurous you are. read more

So disappointed! My mother and I had been going here for about a year or so for pedicures. The staff was nice enough but I am always put off when they are talking amongst themselves in their language and you wonder if they are talking about you. Anyway I decided to get a shellac mani for a change. It chipped the first day and it was all downhill from there. I final went back after a week since most of my nails were all cracking. I informed the gal that they were only a week old and I needed it to be removed. I thought maybe they would offer to do it over for me since there must have been something wrong with it to begin with. When they were applying it the gal called over another and they were talking about it, but of course I don't know what they were saying so I asked and she said it was a new color. But when she was talking it off again she called someone over because it was not coming off right. Never did they offer to replace it and when I go up to leave they said that I had to pay for the removal as well! I will never go back and neither will my mother. read more

They always do a good job but I feel like I'm a regular and they're not always very friendly to me. I also have noticed the last couple of times that the salon could use a little paint touch-up. Looking a little worn around the edges. read more

I have come here 3 times because my normal salon across the street is too busy and I'm in a time crunch and this time is definitely my last. They are so unfriendly and unhappy! Service is pretty bad. They do a so so job. Def not relaxing and the last 2 times I have left with a few nicks! Ouch! read more

I almost didn't go here bc I saw the bad reviews. But a good friend recommended it so I tried it out and glad I did! I took a friend and we both got VIP Spa Pedicures. 2 weeks later the poilsh was still holding up great! read more