Blush is a friendly and welcoming salon. They have all the up to date products and "styles". Daphane has been doing mine for a few months. She's amazing! Very thorough and kind. Highly recommend! read more

Super friendly technicians and workers. My technician seemed busy as they had to continue answering the phone and greeting customers during my acrylic nail appointment. The color and shape is perfect. Very nice price, too! read more

Blush Nail Spa - Nails - Acrylic Fill - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I really have no problem with the manicure I received, however, the woman who did my nails clearly hated her life. Not only did she speak to me in such a rude and condescending tone, but she also berated her employees right in front of me which was incredibly uncomfortable and obviously unprofessional. If I'm being completely honest, I don't particularly care to know that someone didn't do their dishes in the break room thank you very much. I clearly do not know this woman's life circumstances, maybe she was just having a bad day I really do not know, but one thing that I know for sure is I left Blush Nails feeling so overwhelmed and unhappy with how I was treated while paying for an incredibly mediocre manicure. Now I am the one having a bad day. Safe to say I will never step foot in this establishment again. I will leave you all with a quote from my lovely visit: "Could you do a coffin shape please?" "No. " read more

Our gel pedicures were perfect! The cost was very reasonable, especially that our appointments were over an hour. Kin & Daphne paid attention to detail and did a fabulous job. The hot stone massage, paraffin wax, & massage were amazing! Definitely stands out from their competitors. Thank you! read more

Called earlier in the day to make a same day appointment ~5pm. Did not wait long after we arrived to be taken back to the pedicure stations. There are a ton of nail polish choices, honestly it's almost overwhelming. The place is a bit crowded/clustered, but has a nice look and feel. We chatted while the technicians worked on our pedicures. The inclusion of a paraffin dip and a hot stone massage was a great perk! Those add-on services usually drive the cost of a pedicure up over $60/per person. Definitely worth the value. I'm ~ 4 weeks out from my last pedicure and my polish is still going strong. Overall great service for a great price. They do prefer cash if possible. There is an ATM on site. read more

Went here because it's close to work and I needed to get a mani/pedicure ASAP before traveling. Went on my lunch break, it took the woman 2 hours for a gel manicure and pedicure with the worst foot massage I've ever had at a salon. The -4 stars isn't for the time though, it's because I had finally gotten thru the painful process of growing my toenail out past where the corners get ingrown. Instead of cutting my nail straight across, the way you're supposed to in order to prevent ingrown nails she cut the corners almost halfway down my nail. Now I have another long painful grow out process to look forward to. I won't be going back. read more

Blush Nail Spa - Corner cut halfway back, guaranteed ingrown to follow. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This salon has very good prices, but if you're looking for somewhere to feel pampered and relaxed this is not the place. The nail technicians were chatting loudly to each other so I was unable to even carry on a conversation with my friend that I came with. The lady doing my nails caused me to bleed in two places on my cuticles - I wasn't very upset because it happens but she seemed very rushed when picking away at the cuticle. She wasn't very friendly toward me until the end when I asked about dip manicures and then she got a little more chatty. The place seemed cramped and looked like it could use a good cleaning/organization. It seems like it would be a decent place to go if you get your nails done a lot and don't want lots of frills I guess. We were in and out for a gel manicure in 30 min. read more

I am new to the area and was trying out some nail places to check if their services are worth while. I heard about this place and decided to give it a try. The appointment was easy to make and I made it online. My appointment was on a weekend and the place was packed. There's little seating available and they were extremely busy on that Saturday weekend. I sat there to be called and was asked if I chose a nail color. My nail tech was lost when I told him remove the gel overlay and the gel polish. He removed the gel polish but lots of overlay was remaining. I let him continue and he did the nail prep etc. I wasn't doing a gel manicure .. regular manicure only. Whenever my tech talked, I could barely hear him. He hurt my cuticle but I let that go. Now he applied the color and told me to go sit to allow polish to dry. He didn't even turn the fan on, I had to figure it out myself. He comes back and applies a thick top coat. This was surely not going to dry in 20 mins. I sat there for another 15 mins and left. I came home and after a few days the nail polish chipped and I decided to remove the overlays myself .. and surely it came off because I used an e-file and did everything they were supposed to do. I think the service wasn't worth while.. so I can't recommend this place. read more

Horrible service/quality -- will never come back! I used to think blush was decent -- but the quality of work is just mediocre. They have decent prices, but I got a shellac manicure that peeled off within 2 days! The no-chip pedicure was ruined within one. I went back to get my manicure fixed, I called 2/3 times and they told me to come in. When I did they seemed so disturbed by the process of fixing 3 nails. They picked the wrong color because I didn't remember the one my previous manicurist suggested and brought himself. After she was done I said thank you and she walked away without saying anything. I wouldn't waste your money. read more

Sophie in particular is just inexcusably rude. They occasionally do a decent job, but they are spotty in service. There are a lot of nail salons in the area...this would be my last choice. read more

One of the best pedi experiences I've had in any city. No, kidding. My mind is absolutely blown by the quality of service and the friendliness of the staff. For $30, you get a pedi, a scrub, a paraffin dip AND a ten minute hot stone massage. Yes, oh yes. And what else? A complimentary beverage. Does it mean soda? It could. But more importantly, they give you the option of wine. Sure, it is probably Franzia but there is something to be said about a nice glass of wine while sitting in a massage chair with someone else massaging your feet. They take appointments and walk-ins. They recommend appointments so they can meet your needs. If you pay in cash, then you get a punch for every $20 you spend. After ten punches, you get any service free. OOOH! So! Yes, I am so excited I can not type full sentences! When picking your color it is difficult to know how it will look. They give you sample of each color. You pick them by telling them the color. I picked a copper color which is usually out of my color wheel, but being able to see it on a nail sample is amazing. I am not going to lie, I was SO impressed by this establishment. The staff is PHEN-OM-EN-AL. Can I please just go back daily? I wish Yelp had a crazy multidimensional experience so you could touch my feet. They are so soft. If you are debating on going there, just stop, take a breath, get in your car and go. You will need the extra relaxation after all that contemplation. read more

Blush Nail Spa - That's a lemon in there! - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Not impressed at all. I was in town for a wedding and came here for a regular manicure. My guy used a file so rough to shape my nails that some edges were visibly jagged and torn. One nail was extremely crooked, and asking for a fix only got me a few extra swipes that didn't actually help anything. I ended up re-filing my nails the next day and smoothing over with top coat that someone else luckily had brought. My friend got French tips that looked better -- great for her, but service should really be consistent, at a much higher level. The kicker: When I took off the polish, I found deep scratches across several nails that could only have come from the filing. I get that this place is cheap, but manicures that cost the same in NYC stay on for nearly a week...and do *not* damage your nails. Poor longevity is one thing, but coming out with worse, damaged nails than you went in with is absolutely unacceptable. I suggest spending a bit more for better treatment. read more

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I have been going to Blush for years as I live nearby and prices are good, however, staff have been extremely unprofessional my last few visits. They seem to be distracted talking to one another and care more about socializing rather than taking care of your nails. There seemed to be some whispering about another coworker going on as well, which definitely made myself and another guest uncomfortable. I get that coworkers make work bearable but there is a certain level of customer service that I appreciate when having something as hair and nails done. read more

Very good service for my pedicure the massage was so relaxing. The nail dips are strong and never has one break. read more

I love this place! The staff are all friendly, they have an amazing polish selection, and the pedicure is one of the best I've ever had. Today there was a problem with the gel lamp not curing the polish and instead of just being careless and sending me on my way my tech and the other tech fixed it so it was perfect. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

This is legit the best manicure I've ever had. So much so that I downloaded the app and used Yelp for like the 6th time in my whole life just to give them a good review. Haha. I'm hard on my hands because of my work. It's been over two weeks and not a single chip. And to boot - the gal who did it was super duper sweet and lovely to chat with. And if that all weren't enough, their covid policies were thorough and consistent. Couldn't be happier. Oh! And I loved the hot stone leg massage during the pedicure too! read more

Blush Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is honestly one of my favorite nail salons that I've been to. The staff is always really friendly to me and my nails usually look beautiful. I have had a few experiences where my dip has chipped off or nails broke shortly after my visit, which is why I'm giving them 4 stars, but I generally have a really good experience here. read more

ZERO STARS. The new "owner", "Sophie", if that's her real name, and she is the owner, is TERRIBLY RUDE AND A HORRIBLE BUSINESS WOMAN. DO NOT WASTE ONE PENNY AT THEIR ESTABLISHMENT. She and her staff absolutely ruined my birthday. I have been going there for YEARS, and it used to be so good; since new ownership, the few times I have been in there totally sucked. Today I went in with my friend and her daughter for 3 pedicures, a gel manicure, and a full set. When we got there, another birthday party had arrived before we did. Once I sat down I heard them ask the party if they wanted sangria, and celebrated the birthday with them. We were never offered sangria, nor celebrated with. The girl that I had was nice enough, but very young and not that well-trained. She left my toes full of exposed skin underneath the nail, no polish covering the end of my nail so it looked like a nasty semi-filed, frayed white nail, and a huge chunk of nail hanging off the side of my toe. She was going to be ok leaving it like that until I said something. When I picked out my colors I said a MILLLION times that I wasn't quite sure that was the color scheme I wanted to go for, but went with it anyway as it was my birthday, and I had people waiting on me for our birthday plans, and so that they could get home. Once we left we went to lunch immediately afterward. It was then (less than an hour later) I decided to call them and have them redone. I called the salon right after lunch and told her (Sophie the owner) that I wanted to come in tomorrow for a polish change because of not liking it, and that I'd have to wait until tomorrow because of my birthday and plans. Sophie "owner", was SUPER RUDE. She would not make any exception to my experience and still charge me $20 to come back in tomorrow to have the color changed. She was RUDE, RUDE, RUDE, and would not stop talking over me condescendingly. She told me not to take it personally, and they charge everyone that fee if they don't say something right away before you leave. Again I expressed that it was my birthday and I had plans so I had to leave, but that's why I was calling back literally less than an hour later). She continued to talk over me and get real snappy. As an independent business owner she could have made the right customer service decision; apologize and have me come back free of charge. Because of this experience she has now lost 3 (potentially 5 because my daughters would be joining me s as well) while we were all there, as we were talking about doing this once a month to get together and catch up. That would be potentially 5 pedicures, 4 acrylics, and a gel manicure. How much money did Sophie just lose out on? I'd say probably around $650 or so a month. What overhead would that cover for Sophie? What referral business would that bring in for Sophie? WE will NEVER be going back now. Sophie done screwed it up! Thanks for ruining my birthday, Sophie. read more

My sister in law made reservations for four of us to get manicures and pedicures a few days before her wedding. They took us right at 1:00pm when she had made the appointments, and they put all four of us together in pedicure chairs. The massage chairs were fantastic, and some of the best massage chairs I've ever sat in. It was a lovely pedicure complete with paraffin and a hot stone massage. They didn't have enough manicure stations so they did my manicure right in the massage chair. That was a first for me, but it was quite comfortable. I'd go back here again for a manicure or pedicure in a heart beat. read more

I love coming here. Their prices are reasonable for the incredible services they provide. Kim is my favorite.

I love this nail salon, it is my absolute go to. I have never had a bad experience and everyone is always friendly and professional. I also had my nails done here for my wedding and they turned out beautifully. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough. They also do prefer cash and if you pay with cash you get a punch/stamp card that will eventually give you $20 off. This girl loves a good deal! read more

I can't believe I haven't written a full review yet. I forget how much I love this place. Especially compared to others in the area. For $55 I got a shellac Mani/pedi, sugar scrub, hot stone massage, parafin dip. I was a walk in on Sunday, they said they were expecting a large party but squeezed me in regardless. They are always so willing to work with you. It was a full pamper experience even though they had the looking large party. For what the lack in finesse of decor or style, they always make up for in customer service. They give meticulous Mani/pedis and are really nice. As my top says, best place in Madison. read more

Blush Nail Spa - So shiny! - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I went to Blush a couple years ago and was disappointed but thought I would try it again. I was even more disappointed today. The service provider gave eyes that made it look like she was rolling them when we walked in. I asked for the express and she offered up the upgrade but then rushed through the pedicure so quickly and was very rough. I couldn't see how badly my nails were painted until I got home and it was awful! The nails weren't completely covered and the tips were still the natural nail color. I tipped her for her time but will not be going back again. read more

Over the years I have had positive experiences at Blush Fitchburg. However, after my most recent experience this week, I will not be returning. I had a mani/pedi which could not have ended soon enough. The male provider who did the pedi was very friendly but caused me a great deal of pain. From cuticle trimming to water temperature to massage to scraping off excess nail polish with his sharp finger nail-I just wanted this experience to end. Then, I was handed off to another male provided for the mani and had the same feeling. He filed my fingertips along with my nails. My "soft square" shape had sharp edges. He was rushed and aggressive with the arm massage. The salon also had rap music playing and the staff talk very loud to each other. I think everyone goes for nail service to relax and be pampered a bit. I would call this service stressful and horrible. It seems that people who have a regular provider they schedule with may have better experiences. But if you make an appointment without having a preference, you don't know what you're going to get. After my pedi service, another young women went in my spot and I could see the look of pain and shock on her face as she experienced what I did. It's really unfortunate because this location is so convenient and the pricing is so reasonable. read more

Worst dip manicure that I've ever had. I had my nails done 9 days ago and every single nail has already chipped. Every other salon that I've been to doesn't chip for about 4 weeks. The person who did my nails did them so quickly and would put polish on every finger on my hand, then dip each one quickly after. They also didn't even push back my cuticles or prep my nails before starting at all. read more

I've gotten a nice pedicure at Blush before, but my recent experience prompted me to want to write a review. I arrived at 11:00 am on a Sunday morning because I wanted a previous shellac manicure I had gotten at another nail salon in Middleton removed. The previous manicure was way too thick (I looked like I had stubby little claws). Shawn greeted me and helped me right away. He told me (somewhat apologetically) that it would be $5 to remove the shellac since I'd had it done elsewhere (which was fine...I've been charged $10). He then told me if I wanted a new color, it would be included in the price of $30. Over the past 2 years I've had shellac manicures in the Madison area ranging from $40-70, and Shawn did a better job than any of them. I'm pretty hard (or just not very careful) on manicures, but 2 weeks later my nails still look fantastic. There isn't a single chip, the polish isn't too thick, and he didn't grind off my nails like some of the other salons do. I will definitely be back to blush for an appointment with Shawn. read more

No way. Never again. They said 1:30, but I sat til 1:45. They forgot the Epsom salts, the gentleman was way too rough with the pumice stone which cut my ankle. He didn't rinse the exfoliating scrub all the way off and I was sticky when I got home. He shouldn't be a pedicurist. read more

Blush Nail Spa - Cut ankle from pumice tool. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Ive never ever been treated so poorly in my entire life. I made an appointment for 4:30pm. Called ahead and made an appointment just like the website says to. I arrived at 4:20pm. 2 girls came in after me and requested pedicures and manicures without appointments. The salon was busy but they took all 3 of us back at the same time. I was in the chair at 4:25pm and started to pick out my colors. By the time I finished picking out my color the young girl who was working on my feet signaled me that I was done and put my feet in the paraffin wrap. This was at 4:35pm she didn't file my nails, cut the cuticles, exfoliate/scrub anything..she had the hot stones on my legs for less than 2 minutes. I sat in the chair with the paraffin and hot towels on my legs for 6 minutes. That was the longest part of the "service" at this point I was upset because I don't want my pedicures to be rushed I enjoy the massage and she was going to start painting my toes without filing them or anything. I asked her if she was going to file them or exfoliate or anything and she said "no you're nails are already cut" yes I had cut them myself at home but that doesn't mean they don't need to be filed or have the cuticles cut or just all around give poor service. At this point they all started to talk loudly in their native language (assuming about me since they were all looking at me) and I was so uncomfortable I put my shoes back on and got ready to leave. A man stopped me at the door and said I couldn't leave I had already gotten my service done. I said that I didn't get any service done. I showed him the time which was 4:45pm. 15 minutes past my scheduled appointment. I said she didn't provide any service and I was so uncomfortable I just wanted to leave. He then left and went to the back and at this point the entire full salon was all watching me stand there and cry as they all talked about me and he came back and offered to redo my nails himself but I'd already been crying and so embarrassed I just wanted to leave. He made me pay $31 to be treated this way. I've never ever been treated this way my entire life. I've never even left a yelp review anywhere before and after calling my boyfriend to cry about this I'm now sitting in the parking lot writing the review. It's 5:06pm my appointment was at 4:30pm. I'm including pictures of my "finished service" that I paid for which I am also not happy about as I don't like my feet in general but I am so unbelievably upset I am willing to put my feet on the internet so people can see this "service" that I was forced to pay $31 for. DONT COME HERE unless you want to be rushed through a 10 minute pedicure and then be made to cry in public. Again I cut my nails at home prior to coming in so you can see that they aren't filed or cuticles cut or anything. This has been the worst experience of my life. DONT COME HERE. I wish I could give negative stars. I've circled the time stamp on my receipt to prove just how little time I spent in the chair as well. read more

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I love this place! A friend recommended Blush to me over a year ago when the other place I was going to wasn't working out for me anymore. The difference was night and day. Every time I have come to Blush has been a good experience. I've found my favorite nail tech, Hannah, but the other techs do great work too! I've never had a bad experience here. I can usually call the same day and make an appointment but occasionally I have to make it for the next day. Most of the time I go in they are very busy but I never feel rushed and everyone has always been very kind. They introduced me to dipping powder for a manicure and I really love it. Also, pedicures here are the best, so relaxing. I get gel for a pedicure and it lasts A LONG TIME! Pricing is very reasonable especially for the quality and customer service. read more

Blush Nail Spa - SNS / dipping powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I have to give this nail boutique 2 stars because because their technical skills are so bad and their sanitation is questionable. I received a pedicure and was with two others who got manicures. My nails were not shaped at all, just cut, cuticles not pushed back, and the cuticles were taken off very quickly with no cuticle softener. My friend was left with a bleeding cuticle on her hands, and the other just had badly shaped nails and a terrible cuticle treatment. This is unacceptable for professional nail salons. Sanitation is also an issue. Professional nail salons should bring their tools in the protective plastic, including items to be sterilized, as well as pumice bar. I didn't realize until after he had began using the pumice stone that it was run down far too much for the minute he used it on my feet. The staff are friendly, and the prices are super low but you truly don't get anything that you couldn't do yourself at home. Except for maybe an infection or fungus from dirty tools... read more

Absolutely incredible! My mom and I have been looking for a place to get pedicures for years since our go-to place closed. This one hit the spot! From the scented scrub, relaxing massage, paraffin wax and hot towel wraps, this place has it all. I'm hesitant to even post this because I don't want it to get so popular that I can't get an appointment, but it deserves some bragging. Very covid safe - they check your temperature and have you wash your hands on entry. I will definitely be back! Each person we've been to has been great! A must try! read more

You feel pampered here as you get a little extra with your mani/pedi like hot stone leg massage and wax treatments. I tried the online appointment scheduling but that did not work very well. The first time it took my reservation but when I got there there they acted like the dos not know anything about an appointment. The second time I tried an online reservation it didn't seem to be working so I called. If you pay cash you get a punch card and when it is full you get a $20 gift certificate to use next time. They do a great job and I see a Ot of wedding parties coming through. read more

Love love love this place!!! The prices are great and they go above and beyond the average nail salon! My nails always look flawless and their pedis are heavenly. The staff REMEMBERS you and asks you about your life and "oh how is your biology class going? How is your new puppy?" That makes a girl feel important especially when you are a regular. The other important thing is that you feel comfortable and welcome there and they are all cheerful and smiling and chatty! My only big huge pet peeve is that when I schedule an appointment at 4 and someone else walks in at 3:50 they will still let the person cut in front of you so I have to wait 30 minutes + for the other walk in person to get their stuff done. If I have an appointment I don't want to wait forever, that's why I made it. Otherwise my number one choice to get my nails done. read more

I have been getting shellac manicures and regular pedicures for over a year now. The staff is super friendly. The service is excellent. Love the hot stones and hot towels during pedicures. I am one of their loyal customers. My only complaint is that the salon needs a deep cleaning and good daily cleanings thereafter. They are so busy attending to clients that the place is just dirty. They need one person dedicated to cleaning. read more

This is the first time I have tried Blush. I normally go to Lotus to Vincent and or Danny. But there is new management at Lotus and Vincent is on vacation and Danny has left. Big Mistake Lotus! I live close to Blush so I gave it a try. I had made an appointment but there was a mix up with the date. My fault. I had it written down wrong. They still took me and did a very nice pink fill over my pink and whites. The shape was very nice and Sean took his time and made sure I liked them. He also did a design on a few nails. I told him the colors I wanted and said do something nice. He did a GREAT job! Everyone there seemed happy. There was no one waiting to get in, etc. Seems like it is well run and appreciate appointments and they try to stay on track. I am super picky and up until I started going to Lotus 4 years ago, I had been going to the same nail salon for over 15 years. All and all, I will go back. The price was excellent too. Next up a pedi. Thanks again! Andi read more

Awful!!! Don't bother making an appointment!!! If you are a few minutes late, even after calling and TELLING THEM, walk in the door and they CANCEL!! YEP! After an hour drive!! Never again!! Find a new salon! Not worth it!! read more

Terrible!!!! Twice they made me wait when I had an appointment behind a walkin. Today for my sisters birthday, I call to let them know we will be late (3 of us) for our appointment due to traffic, we are told they were booked and we were too late!! So it's okay when they make YOU wait but. Bad business!! Guess my $100 was not good enough. read more

Hannah is the best. She did nail dip for me. Prices are so worth the results. It's now my new go to spot for my nails. read more

Blush Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I booked a pedicure and in the morning and they were able to fit me in that afternoon. The spa pedicure was a great value. $30 for a pedicure with a hot stone massage and paraffin wax treatment. They have a really nice selection of colors to choose from also. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend! read more

I've always had a great experience here! Everyone is very nice and patient (I always take forever to decide on colors!) One time my polish chipped a little on one nail after a few days, I went in and they fixed it right away for no charge and it was perfect! read more