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    The Nail Lab

    3.0 (20 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Beautiful job on my shellack!
    Kristin S.

    The first time I went here, I had a gal and got a manicure and I loved it. But the second time the guy forced me into a service I didn't want, (I wanted acrylic nails and he did fake nails with the dip rather acrylic), didn't get the type of glitter I had asked for (just a solid gray glitter), didn't do the shape I wanted even after showing him a picture & then at the end told me the service (that I didn't want to begin with) was way more costly than just the acrylic. SO, if you are going to go here you have to be extremely strong and blunt to stick to what you want, which is NOT how it should be when you just want your nails done!

    $60..... sometimes it's better to say you're not able to do a design then give someone these !!!

    props to them for attempting this design... but sometimes it's better to admit that you're not comfortable with it rather then charging $60 for this! .... too anxious to say anything so we paid and left. They were very friendly and got us in the same day, but this is just ... terrible

    Dip manicure
    Erin O.

    I've been three times, but couldn't give it 5 stars based on my last experience. I've gotten a pedi & 2 dip manicures when I've been. The first dip mani I got was great. The second one the poor girl didn't have a clue what she was doing. Part of the appeal of a dip manicure is it's supposed to be better for your nails & no drills are used. However, instead of a normal mani where you use manual tools to take care of cuticles, she used the drill tool and consequently made me bleed. Besides that I could tell she didn't know the process for doing a dip manicure because she kept asking other people questions and messing things up and starting over. I am not necessarily faulting the girl who did them, but I don't believe the salon should put people in a position to fail. Nor should they charge full price if somebody messes it up and makes you bleed. As I said, 2/3 times as great. Just depends who you get.

    Shellac manicure by Mimi! Such a great job!

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    27 days ago

    Rushed service for both Manicure and Pedicure. not good work. Gel Manicure polish started to peek after one week. I would avoid this place.

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    3 years ago

    My 8 year old loved the kid pedicure chair! The staff were helpful and friendly. Reasonable pricing, too.

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    7 years ago

    Great color selection. Clean salon. Friendly staff. Call ahead as a courtesy. Mina is the best!

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    12 years ago

    Awesome place!! Super clean and all staff amazing! Plus they sterilize all equipment! Can have wine with your pedicure.

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    Divine Nail Bar

    Divine Nail Bar

    3.6
    (8 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    This was my first and last time at Divine Nail Bar. I had a new set put on with tips, dip powder,…read moreand design and left paying $85 without tip. Pretty sure I was overcharged. There is build up around my nails and in my nail beds that Jocelyn refused to fix. I expressed my concerns, but my concerns kept getting dismissed. My nails feel like they have stuff stuck under them and they are very uncomfortable and rough. The tips were glued to my skin and feel tight. Each time I said something, Jocelyn would make an excuse for it instead of fixing it. She also did not drill the dip around my cuticle to create a dip, which is a normal part of the process. I've been getting my nails done for years and thought I'd try this place out as I went with a friend. Do not recommend. Do not waste your money here! The manager could tell I was not satisfied and failed to ask how to make things right, there was only 2 other customers, and somehow, all other employees disappeared towards the end (the manager/owner).

    It was my 1st time there. I went because I was treating my mother to a Valentines Day mani. I…read moredecided to get a pedi and a brow wax and boy from the minute I sat down it was a fiasco. The lady cut my toe and it would not stop bleeding the entire time. She finally put tripe ointment and a bandage on it . It however still hurts a week later and it is not fully healed. Then I went to another spot in the salon for the was and it wasn't a bed but another chair with wheels. Well when she went to move the chair I ended up flipping the chair and I was on the floor. The salon is beautiful and it has over 20 pedicure chair and a bunch of mani stations too. They also have an excessive amount of polishes to pick from. It was overall a memorable experience that I don't plan to repeat anytime soon.

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    Pedi area with massage chairs.
    Pedi area with massage chairs.
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    Serenity Couture Salon & Spa

    Serenity Couture Salon & Spa

    4.0
    (46 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I've been a client of Serenity Couture for nearly a decade and have been seeing Christin the entire…read moretime -- which really speaks for itself. She's exceptional at what she does and genuinely one of the kindest people you'll meet. My haircut is fairly simple, but I've seen firsthand the work she does with women's hair through several close friends who go to her, and she is incredibly talented -- precise, consistent, and thoughtful in her approach. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and takes real pride in her craft. She's also great at consulting with me on the right products, personalized specifically for my hair and skin. Their brand new location in the Atlas Building in West Des Moines is stunning. The space is beautifully designed -- elegant, refined, and thoughtfully done while still feeling welcoming and comfortable. It's conveniently located, easy to access, and truly elevates the entire experience. The team is always professional and welcoming, and the level of service is consistently top tier. I also appreciate that they've expanded their services beyond what was offered at the West Glen location -- it really feels like a full-service destination now. Another big plus is their use of Aveda products. They're excellent for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients, and the brand is known for environmentally responsible practices and more sustainable packaging. I personally purchase both Aveda hair and skincare products from Serenity, and they always have a great selection in stock. Serenity continues to set a high standard for quality, service, and overall experience. Highly recommend.

    My stylist left so made an appointment with another one. Explained I wanted same cut I've been…read moregetting for 3 years and manager comes out and says the stylist isn't competent for that and I need to reschedule a more expensive stylist. Nope. Not going to do that. you would think an Aveda trained stylist could manage a simple cut.

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    Come visit the gorgeous modern Valley West Mall location of Serenity Couture, the best salon in West Des Moines, IA.
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