I had the best experience last time. I love a good massage chair during a pedicure. The manicure chair actually was not as comfortable but regardless my pedicure and gel manicure were great and so was my champagne on the side! read more

While shopping at Lynnhaven Mall, I came across this nail shop. I decided to give them a try. There is a strong language barrier here. Some of the Vietnamese speak English and some do not. I happen to have one that did not speak very good English. He rushed on my gel manicure and really could not understand my recommendations. It seems like it is a quick rotation of people in and out. I have no plans to return. The customer should always be valued. read more

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Lee was great. Very kind and understanding. However, I will not be returning due to how I was treated. I got my feet done on a Friday and by Tuesday my toenail had a crack through the polish in the middle of my big toe. I called on Wednesday to confirm that it would be repaired. I spent $95 alone on my pedicure plus tipped for a total of $115. Only 4 days had gone past before it was cracked. I came on the following Sunday and was told I would have to pay regardless. There was no empathy over the situation and I was even laughed at after I stated concerns over being charged to have one toe fixed when I had just paid good money for this service a few days prior. The solution was strictly about more money after spending over $100 at this salon. Lee was apologetic for the response that I received. Although I really like Lee, like I stated, I will not return since this is how they treat their customers. read more

Nail polished chipped like after 2 days and that was for gel. At the salon I had a guy who kept burning me with the dremel and it came out sloppy read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Happened the day after - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I come to Lynnhaven mall exactly once a year on the first day of my family vacation so rarely am I here for a pedicure. But I was unable to get my toes done before we left for our trip so I was glad to find Alchemist at the mall! The Milk & Honey spa pedicure was fantastic and the nail tech was very understanding after I decided to change the color after she painted the first toe. They also have complimentary beverages! Would recommend. read more

My daughter got her nails done by Tommy her nail bed is small, her nails never last a full three weeks, until her next appointment. Her nails looked amazing. Thankful for the referral. Thank you, I had the BEST experience with Tommy at Alchemist Nail Salon in Lynnhaven! His customer service is outstanding -- friendly, attentive, and professional. The quality of his work is exceptional, with amazing attention to detail and care. My nails came out absolutely beautiful , and I could tell he truly takes pride in his craft. If you're looking for the perfect combination of skill, professionalism, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend booking with Tommy. One of the best nail techs I've ever had! Patricia read more

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Alchemist Nail Spa is laid out quite nicely. Although they are inside on Lynnhaven Mall their pricing is reasonable, which I can appreciate. The quality and cleanliness at this spa is far superior to their competitors. During their grand opening I attempted to get in for an appointment but their turnout was phenomenal and the wait for services was crazy long. I booked with Danny after I complimented my neighbors nails. She recommended Danny so I rushed to make an appointment with him. My first appointment with Danny, I got a full set (short) with deep French design and nude powder. I also got a French gel pedicure. I was extremely happy with my full set and pretty satisfied with the French pedicure. Danny's nail retention is A1, that first set lasted 1 month before my fill and I was still receiving compliments on how beautiful they were. My most recent appointment, I kept the length on my full set, again with a deep French, this time with Black and Whit tips on each hand. I showed Danny the photo and he effortlessly recreated the design. My fill and gel pedicure were around $110 before tip, excellent price for the services I received. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages complimentary with service, Cash preferred, with ATM on site. read more

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Update : Two nails popped off after only TWO DAYS! Never going again! I asked for a simple set, unbelievable. read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Bumpy result (Taken a few hours after service) - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I had my nails done at this salon on January 1st and the polish was soft and dented (see index finger in picture and then slid off my nails within 4 hours of leaving the salon. I had to go back and have them repainted. read more

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They cut me a few times with the drill, but they were nice. The place looked clean and well put together.

Would give it zero stars if I could! This place is the WORST place if you are trying to relax. I walked in trying to get a pedi while my husband Christmas shopped. I was told that someone will be able to take me no problem. They were CLOSING soon I had no idea because the mall was open and it was 4:20 pm. Someone SHOULD HAVE INFORMED ME they were closing soon! I would have not set down. So the oldest man started doing my pedi. I chose the 48$ milk and honey "package". Ha! MILK AND HONEY!! Hah what a joke! I ask if I choose the milk and honey does it come with gel polish he says YES! I agree! I had regular polish on my toes- he takes it off with nail polish remover THEN PUTS THE DRILL ON FULL BLAST on my feet...??? Why is that necessary?! I ask him if he can just file my nails or clip them? I realize at that point there is a SERIOUS language barrier and he does not understand what I am saying at all. I flag a manager down and tell him that the drill is too rough. NEXT he starts in on the "massage" - proceeds to try and rub my feet and legs with EXFOLIANT. Who wants a massage with ROCK SALT!? It felt horrific! I had to flag someone down again and tell them I am pregnant and my feet are softer- I don't need a 10 min exfoliant massage. Then to wrap it all up at the VERY last minute this other nail tech informed me they were getting ready for an after work event and I came in late...?? OKAYYYYY WHY DIDNT ANYONE TELL MEEEEEE!? I would have not CAME IN HERE!!!! Thennnn of course the gel polish the man PROMISED id get at the beginning is now a 15$ extra fee!?! I'm not paying an extra 15$ for the WORST PEDICURE I EVER GOT IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!? I told him to put some red polish on so I can go! He did the dryer table doesn't work and everyone was rude! If you go in here don't get this man in the picture! read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - My chipped and terrible pedicure polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I had a very bad experience at this salon. During my service, the technician cut my skin with an electric drill, which caused pain and bleeding. There was no proper apology or concern shown afterward. This felt unsafe and unprofessional. Basic hygiene and client safety were clearly not a priority. I would not recommend this place. read more

Nice, clean place with a friendly staff. I took my daughter and her friend here recently. We were walk-ins on a Saturday and were seated quickly. They do have set prices on certain services, if you come in with a picture they will most likely let you know the price after the nails have been done. Both my daughter and her friend showed photos of what they wanted and they produced a stunning version of those photos. Great quality and amazing service. read more

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I want to first start off by saying that I have never been here before. So this is as organic as possible. The services provided were for two acrylic nails, acrylic removal, and a kids manicure with gel. Starting with the positive: * the lady who did my nails was very kind and was trying to see why no one has come to do my daughter nails. * I also felt like they accommodated us quickly Now for the negatives: * Ill start with my daughter. I spent over $25 for a manicure for her. This consisted of a gel set and that's it. It originally cost 18 i believe but because I asked them to cut her cuticles, it was an EXTRA $8. What's the point of calling it a manicure if its not?? And on top of this, her nails have not LASTED. I went here on 6/28. So not even two days later, most of her nail polish came off. So it was a wasteeeee offfff money. Plus, I felt like they were rushing to get her nails done and over with and the way they would grab her arm. They also had no booster seat so this place does NOT cater to your child and their needs. You are better off not even bringing your kid here and doing them at home. * now for my nails. Like I said, the lady who did my nails was very kind but holy cow, the execution was just not it. One of my nails is practically pointing to the ceiling. Wtf? I've spent just as much other places and they were top tier. Besides the execution, the lady i had was very nice. So there's that. * the next issue i had was the guy up front. We went in asking for just 4 regular manicure and then we were asked to wait. This is fine because they looked busy. We didn't wait that long but as we were waiting we did change our mind and wanted two acrylic sets. I wasn't sure if they can accommodate a quick change of service but the guy said something along the lines that we were "messing him up" along with a sigh of annoyance and laughter. Idk but it was rude and rubbed me the wrong way. * they offer drinks (mimosa and all that stuff) but we were never offered which I feel should be part of the services... * they complained about having to take off textured nails and handed off my cousin to someone else. She also said that he was getting frustrated about her nails, kinda giving the vibe that he didn't want to do it. * some people were rude and honestly it gives the vibe that they dont like the work that they do Overall rating: 2/10. Its only a 2 because like I said, the lady i had was nice. Closing notes: *I would never come back * I cannot recommend this place. *pls dont bring your kid * I will recommend this place instead: Hatch Nail Bar. Better spending your hard earned money here and Actually be happy with the results *for both mine and my daughters nails i spend over 100... so yeah. read more

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I wish I would have avoided this place. It's decorated nicely but nothing else. The technique and customer service are horrible. I was going to get a pedicure and fill but after the terrible experience with the pedicure I canceled the fill. I needed one acrylic toe and I got French. They literally gave me someone that couldn't do either well. My toe is bulky and the paint job is sloppy and horrible. Staff continuously walked by while he repeatedly painted and wiped off polish numerous times. Nobody offered to help the poor guy. I had had enough and finally asked him to get help. The older lady wasn't any better but I was getting stir crazy after nearly 2 hours. I explained to the girl at the front counter that I was not happy and they shouldn't be assigning him to do those services and she offered no resolution other than for me to sit back down and see if someone else could do it. All that and I paid $82 for a crap job. Never again! I attached what I asked for vs what I got. read more

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So service was great and the place was nice and clean. However the nail tech I got did not understand what color and effect I really wanted but I figured it out once my daughter was able to tell her nail tech what she wanted and she understood. However I kinda feel like my nails were done pretty sloppy and the gel isn't even lasting long. I had to keep correcting the tech cuz they kept scratching the color off with how they were apply the nail effect on. Pictures below are of one hand after only 1 day. I liked that they gave discount to health care workers and that's why I chose to go with my daughter. She loved everything about the place. I will try again probably with a different nail tech though. read more

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This is the best nail salon I've ever been to! The staff was pleasant, my group of 3 were seated for walk in pedicures right away, complimentary champagne and mimosas were offered, the massage chairs were amazing, the music was good, and overall the location was clean and beautiful. They have 10% off for military, first responders, and teachers. Our nails turned out great. The staff were very professional and the salon seemed to be running very smoothly. I can't wait to come back! read more

I am a big small business supporter, unfortunately I cannot give this place more than one star. I came to have a regular manicure and all the technician did was literally paint my nails, to have my nails painted I can do that at home. You can see it on the pictures. Definitely, not a second try. Update: after speaking to the owner, he stated that the reason why this happened was because I didn't get gel. I was satisfied with the paint not with the cleaning of the nails. Also, if the owner's statement is true and I had a Colombian technician I wouldn't have not gone to this nail salon in first place. read more

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New to the area & a friend of ours recommended this place! Went on a Friday with my husband so it was a tad bit busy but we were in a chair within 5 minutes. Henry did my mani & pedi & he was absolutely sweet. Always asked if the nails were good to my liking while doing them (& they were!) so I appreciate him for that! My husband & I got the Milk & Honey treatment & we absolutely loved it! We both agreed that we will be doing this together once a month so we will back!! thank you so much!! PS: they do accept card but i highly recommend you pay with cash to save that 5% fee! read more

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Kevin is an amazing nail artist. He knows exactly what I am looking for when I show him one pic and interprets it even better. read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Loved my hand painted nail art by Kevin! He is creative and interprets my ideas well - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I was there with a friend yesterday. I wasn't hoping to get service done because i didn't have an appointment, and she had her. But they fit me in their schedule right away for a pedicure at the same time with my friend. I got the Milk & Honey Pedicure and Eyebrow wax. The pedicure was done by a young man; he filed using a drill, cut down, remove my callus, massage my feet for 5-7 minutes, and the best part was the paraffin dip. I feel so rejuvenated after the pedicure. My eyebrows were done by Juli. Mind you, I screwed up my eyebrows really badly bc I had done it at home, and she fixed me right up. My friend also got a pedicure and gel manicure by Mr. Tony, and she loved it. We will definitely be back in the future! Thank you Alchemist, you did us right! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Tommy was amazing!!! Very talented nail artist. Great customer service as well!! read more

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I went to get my brows done I told him to clean it up and he cut me off as I was explaining what I wanted. then proceeded to cut off a chunk of my eyebrow. this is a picture of my eyebrow growing back because he was rushing and messed up THIS PLACE SUCKS very distasteful read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - The circled is where he took to much of my eyebrow off - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I really wanted to like this nail shop but this is the 2nd time I got a full set with them. and the nails lift so quickly. the art is great but I just got these done Saturday & I need a fill already. I don't do any hard work with my hands. I'm at a computer all day. really disappointed . it's only been 3 days. why do my nails look so bad read more

Ashley did an immaculate job on my gel pedicure + eyebrow wax! No wait as I went on a Tuesday at 3:15 PM. Staff were all so kind and provide complimentary beverages. 10/10 read more

I've been going to Juli at Alchemist Nail Spa since last November. Every time I go and I show a picture of what I want to Juli, she always make sure I get what I requested and then some!! I always love my mimosas even when I'm not drinking, my girl still ask if I want any. All in all the level of professionalism, sincerity and vibes I get from my nail Tech is more than I can ask for and this is coming from someone who travel, and move a lot. A wonderful nail Tech is hard to come by, so I'm really grateful for Juli! Highly recommend. And yes, mimosas are free. read more

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Great place to get eye brows waxed. They do manicures and pedicures but I have not tried them for those services yet. The inside looks very luxurious and is always busy. Nice people and never had a bad experience. read more

Beautiful work! Talented staff. Friendly customer service. Clean and upscale vibe. Love my coffin style nails read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Love my nails!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I've been here many times but this was my last. Scraped my husband's toes until they were raw even after he told her she was hurting him. My tech was just plain rude! Will not return again! read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - My husband's toes. - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I walked in here on a Saturday wanting an acrylic set fill in and new shape and color. They were able to take me in with no wait. The tech who did my nails was quick and efficient. He gave me exactly what I asked for. I was extremely pleased with everything. The nail salon was beautiful. I will be back here again! read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Pretty sharp almond acrylic nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

New to Va and this was the first nail salon I tried out for my nails. I will be making this place my go to. Winnie did my full set perfectly, I like a super crisp square and she did just that. I don't know the guy who did my pedi, but he was so nice and also did a perfect square on my toes. The place is very clean, and modern! I loved everything about my experience and can't wait to go again! read more

As a former nail tech, I was impressed by my service from Van and David at Alchemist. I personally have very sensitive skin & no matter who touches my feet/ hands, whether it's my former co-workers or even sometimes myself, I always somewhat would get a cut because of my sensitive, thin skin. Van, however didn't!! :) Van was very gentle with me & did my pedi in a fair time. It wasn't rushed nor did it take long. After getting my pedi done, David asked if I wanted my nails done too. I didn't think of having a mani coming in but after getting my pedi done, I was like "why not?!" David is the owner of Alchemist & he was very easy to talk to & did my nails with such ease. He had to handle check out & the phone also however, I understand the busy-ness of a nail salon & how a person has to handle more than one task in an environment like this so it didn't bother me. Despite doing so, he still managed to do my nails in a quick, but fair time manner. I never thought in my life I would get my nails and toes done at a mall setting but I will definitely come back here! read more

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Was greeted immediately upon entering the spa and seated at a pedi chair within 5 minutes. Beautiful aesthetics, very clean, gives off great vibes. Juli was my tech and took very good care of my feet and hands. She was meticulous and did a great job of cleaning up my nails, while making sure I approved of what she was doing. Prices are slightly lower than my previous nail salon, I will definitely be back. read more

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Absolutely love them this was my first time ever going and I absolutely was blown away by the results I was a little skeptical because first time but they didn't charge me an arm and a leg for them either Tyyy read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - My nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Vincent and Tu thank you very much see you next time Tu on the pedicure and Vincent on the manicure read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Pedicure manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Vincent did great with my nails and design. He was gentle (major bonus) and provided a great result. I keep coming back for the atmosphere and customer service. read more

Literally left a few minutes ago and i just had to write this review. I love my nails! I went here for a pedi and a full set. Customer service was A+, love my full set and the pedi was okay I just wish the massage part was a little longer. Giving a 4 star for now to see if my nails last! read more

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I went to get a wax there just yesterday day on 06/30/2024 and I was burned by the wax lady I have horrid marks on my face I would never do a wax again here. read more

Alchemist Nail Spa - Burned - Nail Salons Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Overall, not a bad trip to a new salon. The place is clean and nice. I wasn't offered anything to drink, though I noticed other customers were (I also never asked for anything), but I was taken back quickly despite it being busy. The pedicure was nice and relaxing. The manicure came out crisp and perfect. My only complaint is the design. The gallery is filled with these gorgeous (and elaborate) designs, which is why I chose this place. The two simplistic designs I showed he said he couldn't do. That was disappointing, but aside from that it was a nice experience. read more

I wanted to clear up two major points. The owner responded to my review with "We stand on our prices". The price itself is not the problem. I had a price list, so I knew what I was paying for. The problems are: 1) The tech working with my daughter gave her services that he did not clear with me, despite me telling him what we wanted and that it was her first time coming. He took advantage of us not sitting next to each other and offered her up charged services. That is predatory and unethical. 2) I paid for top services to receive top service. I did not receive my full manicure or pedicure because the tech skipped the massages. I wish the owner would have taken this feedback as an opportunity to address the issue at hand instead of deflecting. I had to lower my rating and I would not recommend services here. The self care process is so intimidate, and I need to be able to trust my techs. Unfortunately, I do not trust this establishment. read more