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    Lexington, KY

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    Varnish Nail Shoppe

    4.8 (25 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Varnish Nail Shoppe

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    My nails about a week after appointment - Gel polish  Still staying strong!
    August G.

    Amazing. The talent here is remarkable! I was able to get a last minute appointment due to a cancellation but if you're wanting an appointment, you'll have to schedule for about 2-3 weeks out! Very very clean space with a super modern aesthetic to the shop. A bit pricey (compared to generic nail salons) but worth it for the quality! Hannah was my nail technician - she was easy to talk to and incredibly kind. Took her time. So pleased with my nails. Absolutely coming back.

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    Faith C.

    In my quest to find a better option for a business to get a mani & pedi, I found this new spot. However, I was not sure on who worked there & their quality of work. But I was intrigued with chic decor and up & coming location off of Limestone. A short time after my search, a previous nail tech I've experienced stated she was going to be starting at this location!!! Yay!!!! Karen is so passionate & great at what she does. I was so excited to see her again. Varnish is in a cool quaint location & the space is even better! Staff I encountered at my visit were welcoming & friendly. Covid protocols followed and comfortable spacing. Really appreciated the care and pampering. I'm glad Karen is here in a more accessible location. I'll definitely be her regular client!!

    Caroline C.

    This place is beautiful and the work they do is even better. The staff is so wonderful and friendly. Because they use vegan polishes the gel color selection is somewhat limited compared to other places, but their technicians will help you find the perfect color either by mixing colors or adding different top coats. I love Varnish, just wish they weren't so hard to get an appointment with but I guess that's because everyone loves them!

    Giselle B.

    My little blue nails were done perfectly. They were super nice and welcoming, definitely going back.

    Rudolph nails
    Tammy P.

    Read great reviews about this salon, and had to check it out. Very clean, and sterile, wonderful staff. Cozy atmosphere. Absolutely loved my experience! Had holiday art nails with Rudolph done, and they are gorgeous! Loved my nail tech, Cameron. Will highly recommend! Going to bring my neice for her birthday next month!

    Kelsey B.

    These peeps know wassup!! The shop is extremely clean and all of their tools are sanitary!! They don't do acrylic nails or drillling, which means no harsh fumes and dust!! Cara, my nail tech slayed my nails!! She took her time to make sure that they were perfect!! My nails are SO CUTE!! Their aesthetic is . So excited that there is a natural nail salon in Lexington that really cares about what they are doing and want the best for their guests needs! Their prices are very fair for what you get!! I will be back!! GO THERE!

    Megan M.

    Hannah did my gel manicure and pedicure and she is AMAZING. I am so glad something like this is in Lexington. I have an autoimmune disease and I had to stop getting my nails done because the environment and products were so toxic. But this place not only does not use drills or acrylic, the polish they use is non toxic! You will be paying a teensy but extra at this place, but it is well worth it.

    Gel mani
    Alyson R.

    Varnish Nail Shoppe is my all time favorite nail salon in Lexington. I came to them months ago when I had a terrible experience at a different salon. After a lot of research I found them because they don't use nail drills and only use manual nail files so there is less damage to your nails. They helped my nails grow and really treated me like family. All the employees are wonderful and really care about the clients they have come in. Overall, Varnish is an 11/10 in my book!

    Sarah M.

    When I walked in this morning, I had no idea I would be walking out feeling like I had a spa experience. The ambience is chill and so relaxing. The decor is rustic chic. All of the hanging plants and succulents give you earthy feel while the simplicity of the decor has minimalist undertones which I absolutely adore. Chemical free. Toxin free. All-natural. No harsh instruments tearing up my nail bed. I left with not only the best mani-pedi I've ever had but feeling completely relaxed and zen. Locally owned & operated, as well as women owned, they are setting a high bar for not just the Lexington area but anywhere. Once you've been I don't know why you'd want to go anywhere else.

    Jessica F.

    This super hip, affordable, friendly, and fun nail salon is the place to go for a beautiful manicure. Mine is two weeks old and is still going strong.

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    Quality work, peaceful atmosphere! Jess was patient and kind, can't wait for my next appointment!!

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    I chose the Signature pedicure and Cara did an incredible job- very thorough but gentle, with great attention to detail.

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    Absolutely worth the long drive & effort to go. Convenient location. Lots of necessary shops to…read moremake it a possible one stop shopping location with a great chance of getting a lot done with one stop. As for the nail salon... I am PICKY! And I truly enjoyed this place from The phone call to set up an appt, to arriving early (got us right in after greeting) & having enough people for every pedicure chair & nail table (no empty spots!). Our two people were absolutely wonderful! They were efficient, very thorough & kind. I actually have an ingrown nail that when longer starts to hurt a bit. I was at that point & was concerned the pedicure might hurt more than normal. Not a chance! She was very thorough & yet no pains. And when I mean thorough, I mean it. She went back 3 times just to make sure my nail was handled properly (& I hadn't even yet mentioned the issue. I typically wait to see what they'll do before saying anything. This time I didn't have to ask for more work on it. It was perfect!!! I've been waiting to find my new nail place after relocating from another state. I now have my new go to nail salon & will absolutely set up appts every single time I have a Dr appt in the area. I can't wait to go back again!!!

    Called in for last minute appointment and headed in. I was serviced by Kief and he was great. I…read morecould tell the shop has a loyal customer base as I heard several clients coming in being greeted by name. That was nice to witness. I came in for pedicure and wanted ombré, however Kief directed me to another service that was acceptable. The staff didn't do much talking amongst each other and were instead engaged with their clients. That made for a welcoming and pleasant vibe in the shop. It's nice sized and there were many staff to attend to clients. There is plenty of parking in the lot out front. I loved the massage and care that were given to my paws by Kief.

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    I have been using this nail salon since they opened and I drive an hour away. They are very nice…read morebut the service is very inconsistent. My sister and I went in and were the first ones in line without an appointment for the day. There were about 6 people in appointments line and about 8 behind us. We were the last ones to be seated. Again, everyone working is nice but you do not get the same service or even close. The lady doing my pedicure didn't do a good job on my cuticles at all. It was almost like they are in a competition to see who can finish first. We got the signature pedicure and were one of the first ones finished after being the last to be seated. This gets old and people get tired of returning to get that service. Technically it should take about 10 minutes to do cuticles when done right and that's minimum. Mine was finished in about 45 seconds on both feet. All the workers stand and wait for a tip after they have run you through like cattle. The way I see it if you cut my service to rush never expect a tip. The owner can give you a tip out the of service money. This is a very convenient place and I have been loyal but someone else may need to open up a salon in this area to complete.

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