Came for a dip, was able to easily make and get an appointment same day, which was fantastic. I changed my mind and did a pedi too and they were able to accommodate with little extra waiting. Service was good and staff are polite and friendly, very customer focused. Relaxed vibe, I always feel calm when I'm here. Facility is generally clean as well. read more

Unbeaten prices and quality of work. Some shops half a** men's manicures and pedicures but this one is did me right!

I always go here for pedicures! Clean, efficient, and reasonably priced. Staff are friendly.

This is my go-to nail salon and they always do great! I get dip and it normally lasts a while. read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I always get the best mani pedi here. They just did a refresh of the space with new equipment and a new line of gel polish. Parking can be a challenge in the winter but it's worth it. read more

Honestly very impressed by the mani-pedi I got at Always Nails! I haven't been to this spot in ages but needed some zjhoojing for my brother's upcoming wedding and since I was in Uptown, I hit them up. Got the basic pedi and it turned out very neat and my heels are now smooth. The gel mani was very thin (just like I like it!) and the tech took time making sure I wasn't at risk for pesky hang nails. The staff was very sweet and genuinely kind. I recommend! read more

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Although Kim was nice, my experience here was not the best with her, I have to be honest!!! First, I arrived and was told that there is a 30 min wait, but I actually waited an hour!!! The only reason I waited so long was because, I had to kill time before meeting up with my best friend. I won't dock the nail shop for this but, warning....if you go, plan accordingly as she, would Answer the phone and set appointments around the same time for everyone who called having limited staff working. Other ladies showed up but ended up leaving. They also had a customer take off with her friends after having her nails half done, with her pals screaming that, they were taking to long. I'm not sure if she paid but, not my business as I watch them run to their vehicle and take off Secondly, Kim stopped working on me to go work with a different customer in which, they ended up having a dispute over work completed and the cost. This is why " by law" businesses are required to have a price list hanging on the wall. Thus would've clarify as well as to avoid price confusion. Kim clearly became frustrated with that customer and ultimately ended up gaving her a $5 discount. (Instant Karma for leaving me hanging.. lol) jk Thirdly, Kim was all over the place, stopping, going, and answering phones while working on my nails but, at least I was happy to see that she would spray down the chair after a customer, and she did wash her hands before seating me. My BIGGEST CONCERN AND COMPLAINT IS... she stabbed me with a nail tool under my nail which punctured my skin causing it to bleed by not being careful and rushing, and she kept pushing my skin back with her bare nails which hurt like hell! I asked her to use a nail thimble in which, she responded "sometimes" but never stopped to use one. I sat there like a newborn as I hate complaining at establishments but love giving reviews after on yelp. After the stab, she did, however, use alchohol to spray it after I screamed"Ouch" however, needles to say. I hardly slept last night, as the pain is almost like a paper cut under your nail into the depth of my skin and caused pulsation and discomfort. I literally have to go and buy alcohol today and soak it, as I'm afraid I might get infected or something. They do take your temperature when you are seated, however, not sure that they actually looked at it after hearing the beep sound, sooooo go in, even if you have a headache, they honestly wouldn't even notice(sarcasm). Overall, I'm sorry but, if I do return here, I will get someone whoes patient, works on one customer at a time and not someone who appeared to be the boss, only because the overall professionalism was not there! I still tipped her very well, because businesses are struggling to stay afloat and I would rather tip bad service but still come here to Yelp about it like a chihuahua My take away tip to Kim would be to take your time, one customer at a time, be patient and professional. Don't overbook clients and most of all, make everyone feel welcomed because you never know whoes sitting in your chair. read more

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U can feel it when they're doing your feet that it's half- - -!! They barely even scrub your feet and although you don't know what the H they're saying the energy and body language don't feel positive so the vibe is all wrong. I honestly wanted to get up in the middle of the service and walk out. I guess they're doing their best but that's still not good enough read more

The service here was great! Very friendly staff: but just one thing. Make sure you are looking at the prices and what you are being charged for (ex: I got charged for using 5 colors and using almond shape) the vibes are very cozy in there! read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I really enjoyed this nail salon; my daughter and I went to get pedis and manis and although the price seemed higher than most places- the quality of the work was great. The nails looked great and they took their time to do a good job. My nail tech was Lyle and she did a great job! read more

Bad + Bad = Go to another nail shop Yesterday, I came in for a full set and gel polish. I called the day before to schedule an appointment and showed up on time. Kim, the owner, rolled her eyes because she realized I had on acrylic nails that needed to be removed. She rushed through the removal with her drill turned up on high, damaging my natural nails and made me bleed. When I called her attention to the blood, she asked who did my nails previously, hinting that the reason I'm bleeding was because of that person. Ummm no. My nail is bleeding because you are rushing. She was more concerned about going to a Christmas party than taking the time to do my nails properly. I told her I wanted my nails to look good for my birthday. I showed her the design I wanted, but it came out looking nothing like the picture. When I asked her to fix it, she got a nasty attitude, pushing my hand away, and rolling her eyes. I asked for a manicure. She skipped it. I asked for clear acrylic. She gave me colored acrylic. I asked for a specific nail design. She made up her own. $50 for nails that look nothing like what I asked for. I won't be coming here again. read more

Always Nails - Top: What I asked for, Bottom: What I got - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

6th you're coming here. Great staff, good advice, and great results. Sometimes language is a challenge but it always works. Many of the other clients are regulars too. read more

BEST PLACE IN TOWN! I normally don't write reviews. I've been coming here for years. Kim is the sweetest, most professional nail tech and I genuinely appreciate the staffs kindness every time I stop by even without an appointment. I recommend Ly or Kim for the best mani pedis they pay attention to every detail. Thank you so much Always Nails for ALWAYS making me happy with my experience. Ps: I highly recommend bringing a pair of AirPods or headphones during busy days if you're one of those impatient types. read more

Always Nails - Burnt Orange Gel Nail Polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have been coming here for years and always have the best service Quyen and Kim are amazing with their skills. I work in customer service and get plenty of compliments on my nails I recommend this place for anyone looking for pretty nails with the warmer weather! read more

Always Nails - Beautiful nails to match my engagement ring. - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I needed a quick place to get my nails done for a job interview, so I went to Always. It was starting to get busy(on a Saturday, that sounds pretty normal) , but they got me in pretty quick. I wish I caught her name, but the woman who did my nails was awesome. Wasn't rough with my hands like other places had been before,. And I did get a slight nick on my finger while the edges were getting cleaned up, but it wasn't a hassle to me, as accidents happen. She apologized for it, which I was grateful for cause some people let that go over their heads. But over all, I'm satisfied with my experience there, and I got to leave with a beautiful set of ombré blue/white nails. I will definitely be back! Update* a while back, I went to get a fill done, and I asked how long it would be. 10-15 minutes, okay, no big deal. I let them know I was going to run to the caribou coffee right by there and be right back. Again, no big deal. Eventually ended up waiting about 30 minutes, only to have a group of 3 come in after I got there, and sat down before myself. And before anyone gets upset, I can understand if they had an appointment set up. But I was never informed, just had 3 people get seated for pedicures. When I asked how long it would be, they sat me down at a station and told me they'd help me when they'd get spare time. Okay, um. So basically going back and forth between me and the other clients? I'd honestly would've rather been told they were sorry but they couldn't get me in and I'd have tried another day. I was pretty upset so I just walked out. Haven't been back since. read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Travelled to Minneapolis for work, and needed a mani and pedi badly! Found this place! Kim did an amazing job on my manicure and I could not be happier with my nails! Highly recommended! read more

Always Nails - Final product! Coffin shape with #13 acrylic powder! Very happy! - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Both my manicure quality and the service I received were lacking. I came at 2:30 on a weekday and the salon was pretty empty - I had no trouble being seen right away. They have ~8 manicure stations and ~6 pedicure chairs. I got a dip manicure which was $45. The process seemed pretty standard for a dip: buffing with the machine, filing and shaping, and nail prepping. My cuticles didn't get much attention and look the same as they did when I went in. She didn't trim them at all, she just used the buffer machine to clear them from my nail. The technician was fairly rough with my hands and kept twisting my thumb to the point that it hurt. The dip itself was fine; my bad experience came in towards the end. My nail technician got a personal phone call and started rushing my nails to the point that she dripped polish all over my fingers. She got up to leave and had her colleague (who was already working on another client's nails) step in. He put lotion on my hands for my "massage" that lasted 6 seconds per hand then checked me out to pay. I felt it was very unprofessional to take a personal call during the middle of an appointment. I left with my nails looking pretty bad (see pictures). I have clear coat all over my fingers, bits of color all over my fingers, my cuticles look awful, and the topcoat isn't smooth and even. I live really close to here and may give them one more chance mostly because I can walk here but overall, wasn't impressed. read more

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I went here on a whim for the first time early in the summer, and I will never go anywhere else. They are great with honoring appointments, have a professional and friendly staff and have A TON of trendy colors. The owner, Kim, is amazing. She has the newest most innovative supplies and colors. I would highly recommend. read more

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The place was clean and the staff were friendly. However the woman who did my pedicure was rather rough with my toes, even knicked me pretty good. When I said ouch she just looked at me and moved on to the next toe. She didn't apologize until I started bleeding. My friend asked for a sparkler ombre and used my nails as an example. But the woman who took care of her was distracted and doing a million jobs at once. Because she couldn't get off the phone she also knicked her pretty bad and made no apology. And then her nails turned out nothing like she asked. read more

Always Nails - My friend asked for the nails on the bottom but got the top ones instead. Almost nothing like what she asked for - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place has new ownership and it is fantastic! The inside is beautifully remodeled, but more importantly, they are GREAT! Service is excellent and my nails are awesome. Julie was perfect: efficient and did my dip powder beautifully. They use a super high-quality dipping powder and it makes a huge difference to the health of my nails. read more

I've been going to Always Nails on and off for many years, and after trying almost every neighboring nail shop--I always come back here. Just got done with my appointment today (gel manicure, pictured) and they did a great job once again! I love that they get as close to the cuticle as possible without touching it because my nails last SO much longer. Other places usually overlap and then the gel peels up after a couple days. Not the case with Always. They did start up charging for different shapes ($5 for oval, stiletto and coffin) which is a bummer. Regardless, I'm a loyal customer to them! read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is the most horrible nail shop I have ever been to in my life! I asked for a style of nails that the tech could not do but said she could, she did not know how to apply acrylic or shape nails 3 people ended up working on my nails to correct them and they still look horrible, by the way they cut my finger while they were shaping them when I told the owner, that finished my nails, that it was cut she laughed! I would never recommend this place, btw, they will not give you a discount even if you are unhappy! read more

Always Nails - Horrible results, not even what I came in for! - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I get dip here and they have a really great selection of colors - opaque, sparkles, shimmer etc. It makes it so hard to choose! They do a great job. They're the best salon for dip I have been to. I have also been to their other salon , Envy nails in uptown and they have the same workers at both same quality etc but this location has better dip selection I think! This location is new and really nice inside and very calming! Price is reasonable. read more

I'll start out by saying that this was my very first ever pedicure, so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, I went with my fiancé (who gets them all the time), so I was able to get some of her thoughts and incorporate them with my experience into my review. Here we go: 1) The salon: Warm and clean inside. Staff was very friendly. There was, however, a very pungent smell of acrylic nail polish. It was a tiny bit nauseating, but apparently every nail salon smells like it. Bathroom was clean. We were able to sit down almost immediately when we arrived. 2) The set-up: The massage chair was just ok: while my fiancé really liked hers, I though my chair was way too rough. Despite trying to adjust it with the controls on the arm, it didn't really feel very relaxing. 3) The pedicure: Again, this was my first, but based on what I was told about a pedicure, it was just ok. The nail clipping and cleaning was fine, but the foot massage part (that I paid extra for) was just so/so, and at the end, they put this strange liquid (an alcohol mixture) on my feet that made them burn. I had to go home, wash my feet, and put on new socks before we went back out because they felt so strange. My fiancé also said that her pedicure was so/so. 4) The price: pretty cheap compared to other places in the area. However, I was sort of bummed that they convinced me to upgrade to a more expensive pedicure to get a longer massage, and then gave me basically the same length foot massage as my fiancé, who got the cheaper massage. In all, an ok place for a pedicure considering the price, but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

If you want to get ripped off this is the place to go. They advertise $25 for a gel fill and then charge you $5 extra for almond shape. The price menu lists as these things, however at the end they throw an extra $15 for gel POWDER. For me it's not about the price but about the principal. I am not a competitor- funny you would use that as an excuse. In fact I can tell you that everyone in the salon was dressed up for the Chinese New Year and you were serving champagne in celebration. The nail tech asked me if I wanted powder or acrylic and since I don't know the difference, I said doesn't matter. At yang point she should have disclosed that there is an extra $15 charge for powder! read more

I absolutely love this nail place! Quyen has been doing my nails for a couple years now. She is always up to whatever challenge I give her off of Pinterest. She is an absolute sweetheart and professional. Kim is also amazing! Everyone in the salon is great! read more

Always Nails - Rainbow Pride nails by Quyen - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This used to be my go to place for my nails, but every time I've gone it's gotten worse and worse. This last time I went in on a Sunday for a gel manicure and pedicure. By Monday, my thumb nail had already started chipping. By Wednesday several of my nails had chipped off. For the price I pay, the manicures definitely aren't worth it. read more

Always Nails - Gel manicure 4 days after getting it done. - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Finally getting around to sharing my experience from April 8th... Why would anyone in their right mind pay for a basic gel pedicure + callus removal at $55 when you could get one of the updated pedicures starting at $50 (which includes callus removal) with an additional $10-15 for gel polish (depends on the day you're going)? I had the absolute WORST pedicure experience by the LAZIEST technician and to top it all off she wouldn't let me touch my feet to check that everything was removed because "the chemical will burn my skin" but oiled my feet up well enough that I don't notice the dryness until I got home and took my socks off. I immediately went back and just my luck they were closed. I doesn't matter if you keep your prices low in the Uptown area but good service is good service and bad service is bad service. This was not my first time coming to Always Nails but on this particular day I was serviced by a lazy technician and it would have been better off for them to be closed or refused my service. THANK GOD I DIDN'T GET MY NAILS DONE!! Money doesn't grow on trees!! I won't be coming up and you should consider going to a different nail shop too!! read more

Always Nails - Pedicure Pricing - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Just moved to this area so I've been looking for a new nail place. Based on Yelp reviews and location, gave this place a try. I work downtown and live South Minneapolis. This place is right on the #6 bus line, so I got off to visit the salon and got back on less than an hour later using a transfer. Easy Peasy. The salon is clean, aesthetically pleasing and staff is friendly. I get a gel manicure and I appreciated their color choices. And also I liked the color presentation in a basket instead of them being attached to a wire ring which most places have and I find hard to look at. Prices same as anywhere else, $30 for gel mani. Joe did my nails and did a fine job. They were in rough shape from going to long between and he made them look uniform. I'm due for a pedicure so I'll be going back this weekend! My 4th try at a salon in the area and I'll probably make it my permanent place based on my experience. read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

PAINFUL MANICURE!! I stopped in for an acrylic fill and gel. I tried to engage the middle-aged male tech. He wasn't into introductions. So I don't know his name. He. Was. Bad. I should have read more of the reviews and not just trusted the star rating. As he used the electric drill to get the gel polish off my nails- it got really hot on the 1st nail. I thought, Ok- he's learning what I can tolerate and will adjust the drill speed to NOT cause so much friction and heat. Every nail on my left hand I had to keep stopping him as my nails got HOT!! Burning. And on to my right. Again. Nail by nail HOT. At this point he switched to a diner tipped drill head...but was GUNNING the little motor and it was awful! Finally he got all the old gel polish off and I thought we were out of the woods. All we needed to do was a quick once over on the edges and we could move to the fill. NOPE! I had looked away and he went HAM on my thumb. I loudly yelped and pulled my hand away. Almost in tears. I asked for a different tech at this point- but no one came to help. So he continued. The rest of the manicure he half assed it with a very fine MANUAL FILE to smooth things. But did a crap job. I have never had someone finish shaping acrylics without sending me to wash my hands. He used this useless brush to try to dust my nails- even the undersides. Ummmm no... So we got the gel on really slowly...and a little more shaping and I was out of there. Undersides of my nails: full of gunk, hanging bits of acrylic and sharp AF. Polish: decent job. Solid actually. No cuticle oil. No lotion No wash = powdery crap gor painted over. I think he gave me a discount-- but this horror show still cost me $33. BUT 8 of MY FINGERS STILL ACHE- even 45 minutes after I left! Do. Not. Go. - or at least flat out refuse to let a 30somethjng dude do your nails. Baaaaad. Not going back. read more

I am In love with my nails!! I got the gel extensions for the first time and love them. It gives you a more natural look than dip or acrylic. I showed the nail tech a picture of what I wanted and it came out exactly the same as what I got read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

been a loyal customer for over a year now, you can't beat the price or the nail techs in uptown! I've gotten gel manicures but mostly acrylics- over time it's gotten busier but they always make room for clients! read more

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I used to like be this place but the past two times my nails have been done by AC or whatever her name is and it has been horrible! She cut two of my fingers when she was cutting the cuticles the nails were not covered completely and chipped immediately. Moreover, she is extremely rude and tries to get you in and out the door! Absolutely attrocious experience! IF YOU HAVE HER PLEASE ASK FOR SOMEONE ELSE. She is the worst person that will ruin your nails. The picture is less the 4 days old FYI ! I hate this place and will never go back, if I could I would give it 0 stars read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been a long time customer of Always Nails! Kim is an excellent manager and always makes me feel like a VIP whenever I call for an appointment. Polite. Professional. Excellent services. Joe is my go-to for luxury pedicures and basic manicures. He has been my primary nail tech for many years now. He ensures that all of my visits are 5 star experiences. I don't allow anyone to cut the cuticles on my hands and I never let anyone shape my nails other than me. Joe understands that I am a fussy, demanding client and is always patient and kind to me. When I call and say my name Kim always sounds delighted that I am making an appointment. I've rarely had to wait if I've made an appointment and in fact, I'm often 5 to 10 minutes late and have to call because I get caught in meetings. I often am with my adult son. We've been getting mani/pedis together since he was a teen. Always is very LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive. Meticulously clean. Very welcoming of patrons of all ages and ethnicities. I've met some great neighbors and friends at Always. My son and I are black and have received inconsiderate treatment that may have been due to our race at other establishments, but Always is always happy to welcome both of us. I've met many young black professional women at Always. It's important to me that my salon is welcoming and inclusive. Although I only make appointments when Joe is available, my son is more flexible and is served by whoever is available while I'm getting my service with Joe! He says "Mom, they are all great! You can't go wrong." Always had just undergone a re-model right as Covid started. I love the new drying station for both hands and feet. It's a comfortable, affordable, neighborhood salon where they take the time to learn your name and your preferences. If I've been traveling or away for a long time, they always greet me as though I'm a someone special who they are really happy too see. I love the luxury pedicures. I can't use gel or powder products on my hands and they are always respectful of my unique needs and requests. I've tried other places in the Twin Cities. But this is where I always return. This is where I bring my friends and family when I'm not just on a private pamper. This is the spot that I recommend to newcomers to the Twin Cities. read more

I went here to get an ombré dip on my nails. There were unfortunately more cons than pros. The nails look pretty nice. Consistent and pretty design. However. The nails are so thick. Also, after a couple days, one of my nails popped off entirely. That has never happened to me before! Looks terrible, and my nail is now painful and bleeding. I'm sure I won't return. read more

Always Nails - Nail popped off after a couple days. - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Never going here again. Nails chipping after 1 week. Came back for a correction when they told me to and I ended up waiting over 45 minutes with still no service. I became so frustrated that I left and will never go back. HORRIBLE SERVICE. The dip should never be chipping on almost every nail after just a week. Do not go here, so many better places in uptown. read more

Always Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I got a gel manicure on Saturday 4/7. By Monday my two index fingers had chipped and the sides are seperating. I called in and was told to come back in but I wont be able to until Saturday. I hope AC will be able to correct it. read more

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Bad service experience, sloppy mess and overall waste of my money. Let the photo of this toe speak for itself. I didn't thoroughly notice how bad my pedi was until after I left because the lighting here is awful. I'll now have to fix these at home. Ridiculous! The nail tech kept pushing a pedicure upgrade and I had to tell her 3 times that I only wanted the regular pedi which is what I had asked for when I first came in. From then on she was checked out. So much so that when I looked up from my phone I realized she painted my toes pink- we'd previously had two conversations about the dark polishes I was trying to decide on. When I then noticed how my skin was still flakey she said it's because I didn't upgrade. I'm most mad at myself for paying for this service. And those other 5 stars reviews seem bogus. read more

Always Nails - Bad service experience, sloppy mess and overall waste of my money. Let the photo of this toe speak for itself. - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I would love to say I like my experience here but I didn't . I got a full set in which they don't specify that cuticle removal is not included so make sure you ask for manicure if you don't mind paying extra....joe was not kind he seemed as though my being there was a burden to him, I was afraid to use my voice because when asked to fix my crooked nail he was aggravated and annoyed. The nail work isn't the best but not the worst. I hate going to places in which I feel like a a customer I am not respected...sorry joe but your service was awful. Kim as a manager I think it's important to focus on the treatment of your clients because you've got a good business going but bad customer service from your employees read more

Always Nails - Uneven long and short nails that I was afraid to ask to get fixed because I didn't want to continue getting manhandled - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've been going to Always Nails for about 9 months and I LOVE the bi-weekly gel manicure that I get with Quyen. It's my payday treat, and I love working with her. She is creative, meticulous, and fun to chat with. The store is very clean and well-managed. It's easy to get an appointment and I often see walk-ins welcomed and immediately seated. The prices are affordable and competitive, and the staff is kind and attentive. So glad that Quyen and Always Nails is right in my neighborhood! =^_^= read more

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