Hailey is the best! She always does fabulous, meticulous work. She specializes in fantastic designs and always does my Tap Gel manicure perfectly and is very gentle. Definitely book with her if you can! Overall everyone does a great job and the facility is super clean and sanitary. Very kind employees. read more

This is my Mom's go to spot for getting her nails done. They are LONG and she keeps them that way. She's got her favorite person and goes to her every time. If she's not there, no nails will be done! Ha! So, she needed to get her nails done because one was coming off. I tagged along for a pedicure. I made an appointment with whoever was available. When we got there, we both checked in and I headed for the bathroom. It was clean. Mom's nail tech was running behind so we waited. After a while they had me sit in a pedicure chair, while Mom still waited. The place is bright & airy. And even though it was quite busy, it didn't feel like we were packed in their like sardines. The woman completing a pedicure for a customer in the chair next to me asked me some questions to keep me engaged. Finally, I got a male tech. Mom said she though he was one of the owners or something. Either way, I didn't wait terribly long. He was a professional. Asked me if I was ticklish, which I am. He also worked around my healing, broken pinky toe. I'm sure I'll be back when visiting Mom and she has an appointment. read more

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This salon is always very busy and certainly not hurting for business. Maybe this is why they don't prioritize quality. I paid for a luxury pedicure, with upcharges for a French tip gel. My total came to $70+ before tip. At that price I expect much more attention to detail and a clean looking result. What I got is sloppy-- excess gel cured on to cuticle, and the French tips not cleanly extending to cover the nail. I can do a better job on my own. I won't be bac read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Excess gel lipping on to cuticle - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Service was awesome! We got the Volcano Pedicure both ladies were very sweet and did an amazing job. We were here from Texas and the pedicures were the same price except they don't have as many services, so I can't really comment on value. The spa was decently clean, and our feet look great! read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Great pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My favorite spot for pedicures! Prices seem reasonable here compared to other nail salons, and their online booking system is super easy to use. It's always clean and really relaxing here! read more

So the hunt for a good nail tech continued until I found princess nails. I came as a walk in was helped immediately. The service was so amazing. My techs name was Micky she gave me exactly what I wanted and treated me like any other customer. The environment is really clean and nice. It's a busy shop but that's not a bad thing. I highly recommend this place. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Chrome stiletto nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

TECHNICAL ERROR AND LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESOLVING IT I have been a loyal customer of this salon for quite some time, visiting every three weeks, referring friends and family, and consistently tipping 30-40%. Because of that history, what happened, and more importantly, how it was handled, is deeply disappointing. Two days after a gel application, I returned to Jenny (manager/owner) because my nails were throbbing and itching. Ann, a nail technician, had previously soaked my entire fingers in acetone, an improper method that caused chemical damage to my nails (keratin granulation, onycholysis/ nail separation, and inflamed cuticles). Instead of acknowledging Ann's error, Jenny led me to believe I had a fungus or "a problem with acetone". Her recommendation that I soak in vinegar made the condition worse. Vinegar is acidic and further dries and irritates already damaged nails and inflamed skin, exacerbating both the nail separation and cuticle inflammation. When I asked for a refund for the removal service that day and for the prior service that caused the damage, I was told it was "in the past." This response came despite the fact that I am now dealing with unsightly nails, ongoing discomfort, additional out-of-pocket costs for treatment, and weeks of recovery. My issue is not that a technician made a mistake, mistakes happen. It is that the manager/owner refused to acknowledge the harm, provided incorrect guidance, and showed no willingness to support recovery or stand behind her business. A professional salon should: * Use safe, controlled removal methods * Recognize signs of chemical nail damage vs. infection * Take responsibility when harm occurs * Support the client in recovery--not charge them for it Unfortunately, none of that happened here. read more

I got my nails done and I was really disappointed with the service that I received. The nail tech rushed the whole time and when I asked to fix the shape of my nails, she responded in a very negative way. The shape of my nails looked terrible and I had to reshape my nails afterward. I really expected more especially with how expensive it was. Additionally, I realized after I paid and left that I had a birthday discount. I called back and asked if the discount could be applied and they refused to apply the discount. They stated I should have let the nail tech know before paying but since I signed in with my profile and the receipt stated happy birthday, I gave the benefit of a doubt that they would have applied the discount. UPDATE: I called Princess Spa and nails and let them know about the issue. I was told the owner would call me but I never received a call. Pretty disappointed. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Gel polish began peeling shortly after I left - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I got a full gel-x set. It was amazing and my nails turned out great for prom! It was a very pretty place and everyone was really nice! My only complaints is that there was nothing done with my cuticles so the nails don't go all the way up but they are worth it. It was also a pretty good price for some detailed nails. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - New gel-x set - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I went there three days ago, and I got my nails done. The next day, after I washed the dishes the paint on both of my thumbs peeled off, I noticed that she never cut off my cuticles, and that she got nail glue over flowing under the gel x tips. Additionally, the paint job was uneven and terrible, the sides was not painted. I don't know, if the girl that did my nails was new or was not trained enough, because my mom's nails turned out great. I am just really upset. read more

*Pictures are taken from my Instagram stories, so they may not be the best* I cannot say enough good things about Princess!! Maya is AMAZING! She is so professional and it's always such a good experienced! She pays attention to detail and truly cares about every set she does! I recommend the builder gel, which is what I have. As far as pedicures, Nhi is the best! Such a friendly service and she is so kind and funny! Everyone should give this place a try! Such wonderful and friendly staff!! read more

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I had an appointment at 1:15. Still no service by 1:45 after 30 minutes of waiting. The host did apologize, which I appreciate. But if you can't respect my time, you don't get my business. read more

I've had a different person servicing me each time and every single one has been so kind, talented, and quick with whichever service I choose. I understand why they are a hot spot around here, they have been a full salon each time I've come in (at different days and at different times of day). I highly recommend scheduling an appointment online before you head in. read more

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I went for a pedicure I didn't have an appointment I was there from start to finish for a gel pedi 30 Minutes. No nail Cutting no buffing no trimming of the the extra skin. It was like I was not even there. 50.00 for a 30 min gel polish pedi. Won't be going back. 2 nd time it happened. Bad pedicure don't recommend read more

I've been getting my nails done by Hailee for a while now and I have never left disappointed with my nails! The service and cleanliness at the salon is amazing and they have so many options for your nails to choose from! read more

We had a group appointment for a wedding gathering. It was lovely - very nice tech (Angie?) who did exactly what I asked. Prices are reasonable & the facilities are super clean & sanitary! The best part is there was zero pressure or attempt to upsell. The text saw my nails, knew how healthy they were, and had no desire to do anything, but what I asked. read more

I came to get a pedicure, manicure, and nail dip. This place is pretty cute and clean. I was impressed right when I walked in. You check in on an iPad and click on what services you want. They have quite a large operation running here. I would estimate there was about 15 to 20 nail techs working. My nail tech was pretty good. She did seem to get frustrated with me if I didn't know exactly where she wanted my fingers or feet or toes which gave me some anxiety as I don't often treat myself to pedicures or manicures. She wasn't rude or anything but it was a vibe and looks that I got. Not overly friendly but she did a good job. I was surprised by how much the services cost nowadays. I paid $80 without tip and apparently communication was an issue because I got the nail dip but no manicure which I had asked for on check in. My plain pedicure was $30 and I got a cute flower design for $5 extra. My nail dip was $38 without a manicure!!! I was a bit shocked. Apparently a manicure is an extra $10. I guess it was a good thing that I didn't get the mani. You have to buy a nail kit for $1 and keep it and bring it back each time if you don't want to pay the dollar fee. Anyway I am happy with my nails overall. The price seemed high to me for what I got but let's face it... we are all grinding right now trying to make it in this economy so I will still give this place 4 stars. Cheers! read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Dipped nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I LOVE this salon! I've been a customer for several years now. Everything about it is top-notch : *The staff are excellent. *The shop is clean, very comfortable and inviting. *The services available are seemingly unlimited - have a picture of what you want? They can do it. *They have a VAST array of colors, styles, and products available. *You can book online or walk in. *The prices are VERY reasonable and competitive; in fact, I think they have best prices in ABQ. * Have an issue/problem? They are ALWAYS happy to make things right; they want you to be a satisfied customer. Go! You won't be sorry. read more

I was a chronic nail and finger biter looking to make a change. I explained this to my first technician and she was very gentle, did not touch any of the raw areas but gave me a very nice clean set of acrylic extensions. This dealt with the nailbiting but my fingers were still pretty calloused on my second visit. I know that technicians do not like dealing with damaged skin because of the risk of infection, so I did not ask for any kind of cuticle care and took care of those on my own. Despite this and my explanation of what I was trying to do (fix my finger biting problem), I received absolutely terrible service on my second visit by a very careless, sloppy, not very polite technician. The woman was working so roughly that she was grazing random areas of my acrylics and leaving gouge marks with her metal file and skidding all over the place with the e-file; there were some fingers where she didn't even finish filing both sides; she repeatedly jabbed me and applied the French tips so quickly all of the edges were ragged and the black gel settled into the gouge marks. She had an absolutely terrible demeanor and seemed openly disgusted by me. Oh and the best part was that she was so careless she did not properly coat my entire finger with topcoat and the gel manicure and chrome literally chipped in under 24 hours. I got these done for an event and had to fill in the missing chips with black Sharpie. I had no desire to go back there for a free fix as my wait time was almost 30 minutes despite having a scheduled appointment ahead of time. The visit was so terrible it inspired me to give up going to the salon entirely. I learned how to remove acrylics on my own and learned how to give myself gel extensions at home. I also finally broke the habit of almost 30 years with some bitterant :) As a final note I think it's funny how the manager is on here trying to discredit people leaving poor reviews. Maybe take some of that energy away from PR and put it towards training your techs? read more

Princess Spa and Nails - You can see that some areas were difficult to paint due to rough skin, but there is no excuse for the chipping and gouging near the tips. - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Unless you want to spend a lot of money for no reason, go elsewhere. I waited 30 minutes past my appointment time. My tech was very rushed and at the end of the visit I got charged $75 for the most basic nails. She even upcharged me for "coffin/ stiletto shape" which I didn't see until I was given my receipt. Someone tell me how these are coffin shaped... oh and she left a lot of residue underneath my nails on my skin. Overall, would not recommend especially with that price tag. I can't imagine how much it would be if you wanted anything special. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - A $75 manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The vibe was terrible. Super judgmental and we sat in a chair for a pedicure for over 35 mins with no one coming. They were rude and I would never take my girls there again. We left and came to a different salon across the street where we received incredible service and the staff were sweet. They also took us quickly with no issue. read more

I used to love Princess Spa and Nails, but I will NOT be a customer there anymore. The owner refuses to issue refunds when the nails lift or chip prematurely, and they are unwilling to accommodate even loyal customers in good faith. A family member and I have contacted the salon three times, both in person and over the phone, to try to work something out, but they refused to budge. They also lied to me about the owner reaching out, saying that he would call me, but he never did. I got acrylic/builder gel nails several times with no complaints, but my last trip there was very different. I got my nails done on a Saturday, and by the next morning, two of them were lifting. I called to make an appointment to have them fixed, and got them fixed that same day. The next day, four more started to lift, but I couldn't go to the salon to have it fixed because I was on my way back to my out-of-state college. My mom went in to request a refund with pictures of my nails that were lifting, and the receptionist made it clear that I would have either a refund or be able to get my nails fixed when I got back from school. She told my mom that I would receive a call from the owner explaining how they would make it right. Days went by, and I never received a call. So I called back and spoke with the same Receptionist. She told me the same thing she told my mom -- that the owner would call me, but that they couldn't offer me a refund because it wasn't their policy. I explained that I was going to have to get my nails fixed out in California because I need them for my graduation ceremony, and by the time I got back to New Mexico, it would be too late. She asked me to text her personal phone number pictures of my nails, which were in worse shape than before, so I did, and she confirmed that she got them. Again, I did not receive a call from the owner like I was promised. A week later, I called back to explain that I needed a refund because the service was very expensive and it failed literally a day after I had purchased it. I got the runaround from the manager, and she told me there was absolutely nothing she could do because it's not their policy to issue a refund even in cases with extenuating circumstances. As a previously loyal customer who told my friends about this place, I will not be going back because when something goes wrong, they are not willing to make it right. My mom and sister also go to this salon, so they will be losing three customers over a simple refusal to issue a refund. It might not seem like a big deal to most people, but as a college student, I have to budget in advance for getting my nails done, and now it is an expense I will be forced to pay for twice. I could've gotten my nails done in California, but I waited till I was back in New Mexico to have them done because I genuinely liked this salon. I feel that I have been taken advantage of. read more

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I am having surgery in 2 weeks and requested gel nails for something that would look good for 3 weeks. I paid over $60 with tip. Within 3 days it looked bad. I think the person who applied the polish was new. returned to the store and showed my nails. They agreed it did not look good and wanted to fix them- for more $$$. I left and will never go back to this greedy, dishonest business. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Very hard to self take but polish is chipping and cracking - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Penny is the best! I have ben going to Princess Nails for over 5 years and Im never disappointed. I get dipping powder on natural nails read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This nail salon is the best salon I have ever been to in the city of Albuquerque! First, let me start off with saying I have been coming here since high school (I am now 25!). When you go to the salon for your first time, I think you expect the basic finished product.. but boy was wrong, which is exactly why I still come here. Every technician that I have been with has always done the design to a T. If you have special occasion, nails, or you have special holiday nails this is the place to go!!! Yuna has been my go to girl.. but some artists here are popular and have limited availability, but I will still only go here because all of the artists are great and I know whoever does my nails I will leave happy. Here are my most favorite sets I've gotten! I even had to go back into my old Snapchat to get the sparkly ones!!! Haha. read more

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Last time I did a walk in, and Sue was amazing and attentive. After reading lots of the reviews, I decided to try someone different. I made an appointment with Tiffany. She was very friendly and even though she said the inspo pic I showed her was too difficult, she still try her best to give me a cute nail design for the lunar new year vibe. The reason for the 4 star is that I did my nails on 9th and it's only been less a week, multiple of my gels are chipped. I have the habit of wearing rubber gloves when I do housework. My day to day routine doesn't really wear off my nails. I would expect gels to last longer than this. read more

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I happened on this place - didn't make an appointment but was greeted by friendly and helpful front desk staff. Checked in on the iPad - and they worked quickly to get my mom and in the pedicure chairs together. Very clean, very bright and open - obviously a great place because it was packed. Reasonably priced and a GREAT pedi. Highly recommend read more

My bestie and I came here for a girl Pedi day. I was impressed by the length of time we got for a quality pedicure and the price wasn't more than any other place. I wish I was closer to my side of town because it is quite a drive. It is busy here so make an appointment if you can! read more

Yuna did INCREDIBLE, this is the smoothest, most level, even, set of acrylics I've ever had! I've also never seen so many working technicians in one salon before read more

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I'm pretty disappointed with my experience at Princess Spa and Nails. I had read so many positive reviews which is why I decided to book an appointment. To start, my appointment was for 11:15 on a Saturday, the salon was packed and I didn't end up getting a chair until 11:50. Luckily, they had a bunch of color options so I burned some time trying to decide on that. The nail tech who did my manicure cut my cuticles too low on multiple fingers - so much so that I bled. Nobody is perfect and I get that, but I have 3 cuticles that are still hurting days later. Once he finished my manicure, I had to wait another 10 minutes before getting a chair for a pedicure. The pedicure was excellent - I highly recommend the Luxury Pedicure. Fast forward 24 hours from my time at the salon and my gel manicure was already chipped and starting to raise on multiple nails. I've had a lot of gel manicures and all have lasted a minimum of 2 weeks. So I'll say again that this is pretty disappointing. The staff was super friendly and the salon was clean, but I would go somewhere else for a longer lasting manicure. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Chipped gel nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I have gone to Princess nails since 2016 and they always make me feel special when I get my nails and pedicures done! Go see Jenny she's the best and her staff is awesome! read more

I went near the end of June for acrylics. I made an appointment and they got me in pretty quickly. The whole time between all of the prep and the acrylics themselves took around 2 hours. The total of the nails were around $75 with tip. They charged me $3 for the coffin shape and $5 for a small 4 line flower. However the acrylics lasted close to 2 months before I removed them. Overall it was very good quality but a little pricey. read more

Princess Spa and Nails - These are what the nails looked like. - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love this place for luxury pedicures. Everyone is very nice and a relaxed atmosphere. I don't feel rushed and it's a gentle hum of noise. No loud voices, TVs or music. I would go weekly if I could. read more

Genuinely such a welcoming nail salon! Regardless of how busy the salon is, there will always be someone to greet you and make sure you're taken care of. Today I went in to just get a quick manicure and of course I didn't get in immediately which is fine. The amount of business that they have really shows how many people trust these techs! Jenny is super sweet and the other nail techs are super patient which is nice since I'm a man, I don't do my nails much. Maya, one of the nail techs, even goes above and beyond to involve me in her conversations with my boyfriend while she does his nails. The only issue I've ever had at this place is with other customers. A few ladies who came in during what seems to be the busiest time were complaining since they didn't get serviced immediately. Overall, I love this place. This is the only place I'll ever go to. read more

My favorite salon in Albuquerque. Super clean and friendly. They are busy but to me that's a good sign of a well functioning salon. I recommend everyone to this salon! read more

Overpriced. Tech rushed through pedi as fast as she could and painted over my cuticles. Dip powder nails looked ok when I walk out the salon but later I realized she painted too close to my cuticles on my hands too. See pics of how they few out with crusty edges. Luxury pedi and dip nails cost $100 before tip. Will not go again. read more

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It was my first time, perhaps my last time here. The little lady at the reception area was a bit rude. Not just to me but to the lady next to me as well. I made an appointment but had no idea that I was supposed to check in on the pad at the door, so she was annoyed when I approached her for direction. I selected the "ultimate" pedicure... not much different than the standard pedi I get anywhere else, except for the outrageous price. She was in such a hurry that it was a bit nerve-racking. There's not much in this place to make you feel relaxed; loud music and very vocal customers. Manicure was just as quick and a bit sloppy. read more

After having a not great experience getting dipped nails from a different place, a friend of mine recommended Princess nails. Their customer service was efficient, the tech was sweet and thorough and the product is maybe the best manicure I've had. Thank you! read more

Princess Spa and Nails - Dip almond shaped nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I suspect I got a new person or someone who hadn't worked on men before. Manicure was bad. Bad shaping, too short, poor job with cuticles. I had several nails rip in the following days because of the poor shaping. Several cuticles similarly ripped in the following days. Toes were worse. Infected ingrown the next day. I suspect that not everyone here is this bad but I have no idea how to get someone who knows what they're doing. I won't be back any time soon. Otherwise, it LOOKS like a reasonably run, clean, salon. read more

Very friendly, great pedicure and gel manicure. I needed a nail repaired and they did it with care. I'll definitely go back even though it's out of my way. read more