I got a pedicure and the service was very quick and lovely. The vibes around were all around great. I would for sure recommend and go there again! read more

I do not recommend. Especially if you're going to get a pedicure. First off they weren't very friendly. The lady I had doing my nails dug so deep to remove my cuticles it was so painful. My big toe was bleeding the entire time. She did apologize at the end but there is no need to dig that deep to remove the cuticles. The paint job was also very bad. My mother was with as well and didn't have a very good experience. Paint job was not done well on her either. read more

VIP Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Well, darn it... I thought it was just me... But I didn't come to Yelp before I showed up here. Like others below the Service felt very rushed. Funny thing is when I walked in. I asked for a pedi gel mani and an eyebrow service for myself And a pedi and mani for my granddaughter. They did the pedicure and they painted my granddaughter's nails... And then met me at the register to cash me out and then insult to injury asked for a tip in cash so then I had to go to use their ATM, which cost me three dollars. I've been there before it wasn't terrible but now it is so there's plenty of other places to go . Hoping someone reading before they go to a nail salon might notice this honest review. read more

I've gone here twice. I really enjoyed the staff's presence and they were very welcoming to me. I first came in about three weeks ago for a full set. Tina shaped my nails and another nail tech painted the designs. They turned out beautifully! I was very happy with them. (Pink and purple nails) The second time, I came in for a fill. Richie helped me. I could tell he couldn't understand English well, but he surprised me! They turned out amazing and I'm glad I was able to articulate what I wanted. (Green nails) They were both $60-70. I was very pleased with my experience and will be coming back read more

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If I could give a no star review, I would! Yen did my daughter's nails. He refused to give her what she wanted and treated her horribly! He swore at her and then told her she better not tell anyone how he was to her. The way he treated her as a young teenager was borderline harassment. She left in tears. I called that day to complain and spoke with the manager. She wouldn't let me speak to the owner, stating he lives in Florida. But she said I could pick up a full refund for the service due to the poor treatment Yen gave my daughter. We went to get the refund and they were "closed" even tho the lights were on, open sign was on, and we where there will before closing. My daughter went a few days later to get the refund and Yen verbally harassed her, refused the refund, and yelled at her that she was confused. My husband called to talk again to the manager and Yen came on the phone and began yelling at my husband saying we were trying to rob him and that we were all confused, and he treats everyone that way, and there was nothing wrong with the way he treated people. My husband requested to speak to the owner and Yen refused to allow that. He just kept yelling at my husband. In a customer service type business, treating customers disrespectfully, yelling, cursing, and not trying to take any accountability is not acceptable. No one should be subjected to this and I can't say enough AVOID this salon! There are many other salons in the area that are respectful to their customers that I would recommend going to instead. read more

She tried filing my toe nail bed. My I don't have acrylic or gel polish on my toenails. The skin around my toenails were cut and now is damaged. Tip needs to be cash. read more

I went in today for a pedicure, manicure and eyebrow wax. My pedicure was rushed and there was no callous removal, even though it was included in the tier I selected. I got bruised from the eyebrow wax and my acrylic nails are lumpy. Despite this, I still tipped 25% of the total, because some of the ladies are actually nice. The nail tech cashing me out had the audacity to ask me for a bigger tip. 25% is more than generous for basic nail services. I had no designs, short nails and no extra requests. My service costed $100 and I tipped $25. She actually looked displeased when I declined to tip more. I will never ever return to VIP nails. This was a terrible case of greed and an absoluteturn off for me as a customer. read more

If you don't speak the language, consider bringing along someone who does. Then you'll know how VIP things really are. lol. Rough and impatient experience for a nail spa. Cảm ơn VIP Nails. read more

VIP Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

I came in wanting oval Christmas nails with a picture and all, I told the guy I wanted the length and the shape in the picture and he said okay and started to cut the acrylic nail and he didn't ask me if I liked the length until after he cut all 10 of them (i know, i should've stopped him but I would've felt bad asking him to redo them). I had to change my design to a plain color because they were too short to do a design on so I picked a light pink and it's see through and patchy because he didn't paint it all the way. The shape are not consistent with the other nails. Overall I would not recommend read more

VIP Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Made an appointment a week before for a French dip. Have come here every two weeks for a year since moving here. Things have been steadily going down hill in quality and service since Holly left. Got there and I could tell the person doing my nails bad never done it before. She struggled for an hour and they looked hideous. I asked the gal next door who spoke English to look. She was defensive and refused to help. Finally a very sweet gal (#14) stepped in to help and apologized admitting they looked horrible. Sadly I will be finding a new place in Eau Claire. read more

I had a tips and asked for my middle finger to be green and the rest to be red. He made the ring finger green and the rest red. Not the end of the world but I would like to get what I ask for. They have nail choices on the counter that are not available in house. That was annoying but the receptionist found me a similar pigment. My daughters nails were a mess but I told her she needs to watch them and say something before they are done. One of her nails wasn't completely done to her cuticle. It had a big chunk in the corner not done. They would get bigger tips if they didn't tell people how to do so. I know you aren't going to claim your tip since you want it in cash...and that is fine. I just don't really know how they get away with that audit-wise. Don't tell ppl how to tip you. TIPS are just that, above and beyond. It needs to go back to being a choice instead of an expectation. read more

I've been here many times and I've been happy after every visit! I've seen both Holly and Derrick and they both do a great job. :) Derrick especially paid lots of attention to detail, he took his time with every step of my acrylic fill and they looked perfect. He was also friendly and talkative. I highly recommend him! read more

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i made an appointment for all 5 of us and when we arrived right on time we had to wait 30 minute. complained about a 25% tip ($60). cut me and my 4 other friends many times. would talk about me and my friends in a different language. staff wasn't welcoming. please don't come here and don't let the prices fool you. read more

I hardly ever get my fingernails done, so this is a pedicure review. I LOVE this place. Do not be scared by the other reviews...I have been coming here for years and have never had any issues. I am an EC native, and have probably gotten a pedi at every place in town that offers them. While some other places are adequate, VIP nails is the best. It's spacious and serene. You can actually relaaaaax here. There's nothing worse than getting a pedicure and leaving just as stressed as when you got there. The staff is friendly and skilled. The prices are less than you pay at other establishments and you get more. I give this place 10 stars out of 5. I love it here. Give it a try if you've never been. Happy relaxing! read more

VIP Nails - Perfect pedi! (There's a weird sun glare on my left big toe. Trust me...my toes are gorgeous.) - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Absolutely loveeee my new nails, color and the cat eye effect is perfect for the Fall! Place was clean, workers are professional and helpful in. Overall an A+ experience and will definitely return to this salon read more

VIP Nails - Acrylic coffin shape, cat-eye polish with some jewel stones to top it off - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Rude technicians and the manager is the worst offender. Wouldn't mind paying higher prices if services weren't only mediocre to bad. Definitely needs a good cleaning and better supplies. Very disappointed! read more

Went to the salon today, I walked in and asked if they had time to do a Gel pedicure, I was told pick a color and it may be a few minutes. 2 min later I was taken to a chair and told to put my feet in the water. That's where I sat for the next hour. I watched ladies clear out and even a lady came in and they started her pedicure before even coming to do mine. I was not happy. It took two sets of the chair (30min massage each) and additional 10min before someone finally came over by me. Then the lady didn't even do gel polish and rushed through the whole thing. After words I was sat by the dryer and told 5 min and you can go. Here I sit at home and my big toenail is already smudged. NOT HAPPY AT ALL! read more

Went here with my girlfriend to get a deluxe pedicure, and we did not have a good experience. For one, I only went because I wanted my callus's shaved, and they didn't even touch them. Spent more time massaging my calves than anything else. On the other hand, I ended up with in grown toe nails on both big toes...very painful. But worst of all...my girlfriend ended up with an ingrown toe nail on her big toe and it ended up becoming infected. She had to see the doctor and received some antibiotics. Ended up paying around $60 for the doctors visit. I won't share the picture, but it is not very easy to look at. I would recommend trying some place else in Eau Claire. read more

Went with my 12 year old daughter for pedicures. My tech was good enough but the older lady that had my daughter immediately took out a Dremal type tool and started grinding on the tops of her nails. We did not have gels. I told her not to use that on her nails. She had toenail polish on. Instead of using nail polish remover she took out a dirty file and filed off the paint. By the time I looked over and saw how used the nail file was it was already too late. The. She used a cheese grater on her feet. 12yrs old! No reason for that. Will never go back. I gave it a 2 because my girl was fine. Nothing special, seemed rushed. read more

They are clean and accommodating. They were running late for my appointment but the service I received was remarkable. I was a first time guest and will be going back again. read more

Kevin does really great work. Make an appointment when they are not really busy and you will have great treatment. Great color selection and attention to detail. read more

VIP Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Well this is the last time I'll be going here. I booked an appointment a week ago and I arrive in time to be told sorry she had to run a errand. Just wait and hour. NO, I left. I rebooked a few days later. So the person I've booked with AGAIN is missing or what ever. So I go to someone new. I should have just walked out and be done with them. But I have a function and I really need them done. They tell me my nails are growing crooked. Believe me I've had these nails for 51 years. THEY DONT GROW CROOKED. YOU MAKE THEM THAT WAY. stop with that comment. I spend $70 every 3 weeks here and my days of funding them cash is over. I warned the lady that I have serious arthritis in my thumbs and clinger fingers. It didn't matter she kept shanking and twisting them. And then would get mad at me because I couldn't move that way. Tugging hard on my hands, raising her voice like she's my mother thAt I wasn't sitting still or I did this it that. This time it hurt so bad. Don't forget they LOVE to talk shut about their customers. This is fact because I have a program that transfers to English. SHAME SHAME SHAME ON YOU. I'm done. I'm not sure how much more I can write about. If you value your time and nails GO SOMEWHERE ELSE If I could give them 0 stars I'd give them .05 0 stars. read more

A few things, don't bother making an appointment you'll never get in on the time you scheduled. They charged me for a nail that fell off when the reason it fell off was cause it wasn't put on right in the first place? It fell off it didn't rip off. I came in for a fill and they told me they couldn't change the shape of my nail out of pure laziness. I felt like I needed to leave and scrub my hands because nothing was cleaned properly. I left paying more than I should for nails I hate. Might I also add some workers very rude.. don't know how to run a business. read more

This was, by far, the WORST experience I have had at ANY nail salon! The place is filthy dirty. I shudder to think of the germ infestation. Towel at the table where I was getting gel nails looked like 50 people had seen it before me. I can take worn... but filth is appalling! Instruments looked like they were covered in gunk. And my nails looked like they were done by a 12 yr. old. Lumpy and bumpy! Will NEVER return here! read more

I took my 5 yr old granddaughter in for a "fun day" with Mama. The lady who did my granddaughters nails didn't speak to her once and when she took off her sock and shoe she made a horrible face like my granddaughter smelled bad. Very rude. She then grabbed her by the top of her arm and pulled on her to get her to go with her instead of just asking her. I went to my nail tech and this other lady finally brought y granddaughter over to me and she was crying when I asked why she just shrugged her shoulders and walked away. Will trust that place again. Terrible with children didn't make her feel special at all!! read more

Environment of the place is wonderful, always does a good job. One employee who helped me didn't speak good english but grabbed someone who does to help translate instead of just guessing like i've experiences at other places. Gone there multiple times just a great place with great people helping. read more

Had a 50 minute pedicure and it was only 25 minutes long. Told them that I also still had calluses on my feet. My mom and my sister were with me and they even said you're done already. One I told the lady what had happened and about the calluses still on my feet she tells me to sit down and she feels the water and walks away. Sat there for 15 minutes no one else came. My mom and my sister got done so I told them forget it I'm leaving. As I was still sitting there they all looked at each other and started talking and staring at me. I knew they were talking about me. No one said a word to me when I left. Will never ever go back there again very very rude people. read more

My friend suggested this place to me. I got done working out and VIP is really close to my workout spot so I thought I would drive over because I needed my dip taken off and was thinking of getting new dip nail polish put back I on. I walk up to the door and see they close at 7:30 and it is 6:55 so I decided I was already there so I would go in and make an appointment to come back the following day and get information on how much the services would cost. Well I go in and ask to schedule an appointment for tomorrow and acknowledge they are closing soon and the lady tells me to please stay. She said "we can get you in and out in 30-45 minutes". I said no a few times and she keeps asking me to just do it now since there was no one else in the shop. I finally agree and make sure one more time. A younger male who listened to the whole convo between me and the lady comes over to work on my nails and looKs a super upset. I say again "I could really come back tomorrow" and he just continued on. He starts on my hands and I can tell he is pissed (not talking at all, answering my few questions, etc.). I stopped talking and started to feel uncomfortable. I then want to ask him to cut my nails down before reapplying dip. He shakes his head yes. I then say "can you make my nails a little more squared off with rounded edges?". I don't get my nails done often so I don't know all terminology but was being nice and trying to explain to him what I was thinking. He cut my nails in a square with really sharp edges. I then asked if there was anyway he could round out the edges a little. He then slammed his file down and said "you said square, did you not?" In a really sharp loud tone. I then said, "alright, you are not going to talk to me like that" he said nothing, then I said "it seems you are really angry at me, I am not sure what happened". (It's because I am there late but they asked me to stay ‍). He said nothing so I asked if he was angry at something and he replied "yes". I then proceeded to say I was just going to leave and he said "whatever". I paid 10$ for taking off my nail polish and left. I have NEVER been talked to like this and it was totally inappropriate. I am not happy at all and my friends who go here regularly are not either. I may go in and talk to manager tomorrow, not sure if anything will come of it. Just thought I would share my experience. Really awkward and uncalled for! read more

I have never been here before but I WILL most definitely be back! Everyone was so nice and did a great job on my nails! I got ombré nails and they turned out just how I wanted them! Very pleased with my service! read more

VIP Nails - Ombré nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

No need to make an appointment. They don't honor them. Every time I make an appointment, I wait longer than the walk-ins. Like today, 35 minutes after my appointment time, I am still waiting. But they say, "Oh we will help you right now!" Worst service ever. My recommendation, go somewhere else. Save yourself some time. read more

The owner has anger issues and yells at employees in Hmong in front of customers. Also turns customers away saying that they are closing early even though stores hours posted say differently. Bangs nail files on station stand. Extremely bad experience. I will spend my money elsewhere so that I can enjoy my pampering time. read more

VIP Nails - Owner yells at staff in Hmong in front of customers. Closes earlier than posted hours on business entrance door - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

I have never had to write a bad review about a place before, but this place deserves less than 1 star. I sat for almost an hour waiting for them to simply remove my acrylics which doesn't require much attention. Their customer service is HORRID. When I began to get up to leave the salon, one of the employees told me a person was "ready to help" me, but when I looked over the other employee was on his phone so read more

PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE PLEASE READ ALL: here's why, I called and made an appointment in advance to get a full set of acrylic nails. The man who did my nails filed them so much that my nails got super weak and thin and also cut my cuticles with the same drill file until they bled. After he did that he put nail primer on (which I'm assuming is alcohol based) and it got in all of the cuts HE gave me and I cried out in pain, which he ignored. He would also twist and yank my hands and fingers as hard as he could and was very rude and did not verbally communicate. My hands are so sore and I'm very afraid I'm going to get an infection from the open wounds. My nails also had a foul smell it was disgusting like mold, and I have gotten my nails done before many times but not here. On top of all this my nails look like fat lumps, PLEASE don't go here you might risk getting an infection especially if they are using the same tools on you that they've used on thousands of people after they've cut you. read more

VIP Nails - I know you can't see it, but when he was filing he cut multiple cuticles until they bled - Nail Salons Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

I went here to get my acrylics removed, and they were literally just clipped and ripped off. They were pretty long nails, and the technician clipped the length off, slid another unused acrylic between my natural nail and the fake one, and literally ripped my fake nail off. The top layer of my natural nail also came off, and one of my thumbs was ripped down the side pretty far. I didn't know that they're supposed to soak your nails and file them to remove! This was my first time getting acrylics removed at a salon and I didn't find out until after that this wasn't how all places do it. I honestly am usually satisfied with their other services/prices/etc. But I can't ignore that my nails were literally broken and won't heal for months now. read more

The man who did my nails was very rude and refused to listen when I explained what shape I wanted. He didn't let the gel polish sit long enough so they were messed up before I even walked out the door. Didn't want to bother arguing with him anymore so I left. read more

Brian is so friendly and makes you feel so welcome. He does a awesome job on my nails. At times he gets very busy, but he still doesn't rush doing your nails. He is helpful picking the right colors when I can't decide what I want. I been going there for awhile and will continue to go there. The place is so clean. read more

I'm not someone who usually would go out of my way to post a bad review, but for the health and safety of others I definitely feel the need too. Because my nail is now FALLING OFF!!!! Back story, I'm a licensed cosmetologist, therefore I'm very familiar with the practice of doing nails such as acrylics, and the laws and rules in place for nail salons. So I went here, to get a pedicure with my mother we had appointments at 1:00, mine started at 1:30. Hers on the other hand wasn't started till 2:30. I understand sometimes things happen but this wasn't the first time this had happened. Since I was done with my pedicure before her started, I asked if anyone could fix my one nail that the tip had broken off.. (acrylics) someone could. he decided to try and stick another nail tip under my acrylic to pop the rest off. I told him, it was hurting and he continue until my finger was dripping blood. Being someone who gets acrylics all of the time my nail are thin but not that thin that something like this wasn't preventable. ( by filing it down or soaking it off ) after I was bleeding he stuck my finger in ALCOHOL and then was going to put a acrylic nail back on my open flesh.. NOT OKAY! That's an infection waiting to happen. Now my nail is falling off read more

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Guy got an attitude when I wanted acrylics ($35) instead of gel ones ($45) and told me I was making a mistake. Wanted a mini-manicure for my daughter and was charged $15 for them to just paint her nails and put on one gem. Sloppy job, bad attitudes, ridiculous prices and a mediocre store. Never again. read more

VIP is my favorite nail salon in EC, I always get the dip manicure and they do an amazing job! They have so many colors to choose from and they are usually not too busy! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere is clean and relaxed. I always recommend this salon to friends. read more

Very disappointed!! Called ahead to make sure they had time to do a full set and pedicure. Went in and showed a picture of what I wanted for my full set, just square thin french tip, and he said he could do it. The pedicure went great with bella, but then I went to sit in the number #1 seat with Jimmy I think his name was. I showed the picture again just to make sure he knew I wanted the same shape and everything(square thin french tip full set) and he went on and on about how he couldn't do it now all of a sudden. I told him that this is why I like to show show picture in the beginning and I did, and he said he could do it... he was very disrespectful because I didn't want it the way he said he wanted to do them. Another worker was talking to him and he told her " you don't know what your talking about and you don't understand and neither does she"... she meaning me(his customer)!! He told me to sit next to him and wait for the other lady to do it then, so I sat there and then decided that I was not going to get my nails done by a place with a worker that just embarrassed me and was so disrespectful to me in front of everyone in there. I hate leaving bad reviews, but I was so uncomfortable and embarrassed. read more