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Candy Nails & Spa

3.4 (36 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Services - Candy Nails & Spa

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

Waxing

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Samantha F.

The majority of my experiences with candy nails have been great, and I really enjoy their atmosphere. They've even so much as redone a pedicure before letting me leave the store with it. However, I recently came in to get a dip nail redone and these were the results (the first photo was right after, the second a half hour after). The hand pictured doesn't even have the nail that I needed redone!! V disappointed, as I don't have a lot of time or money to get both hands redone. This was after I asked them to fix it also (so made the same mistakes a second time lol). I will probably go back as most of my experiences have been good. Still, not a good look (for me or them). Edit: they apologized when i came back in. Also other places generally suck at gel powder and they have it to a science.

Loved it!
Bee H.

My favorite nail place! Vanessa is the best gel nail artist I've seen so far. She can do small detail designs and will do her best to do your nails the way you want it. Love spending my time here at Candy Nails!

I loved them

Came here for design after another salon refused to finish my nails halfway through the process. Loved them!

normal polish. very pleased.
Victoria B.

Very pleased with this salon for a quick, well done manicure. My mother got French gels, and they did a great job repairing a broken nail, making it blend in with her other nails. They have an extensive color collection and hit all of the bases with their color options. Their price point is great as well--a normal manicure (not gel, just polish) was $14. I would have liked a lotion hand massage similar to most salons, but I didn't mind, as I was in a rush. Everyone at the store was pleasant and very helpful. I will return.

Evy S.

I loveeeeeee candy nails!! This is literally the best place in town! I can't do my nails anywhere else! Everyone is nice, their work is amazing, always leave with an amazing set of nails and always come back for more !!!!

Breanna A.

Super cute super clean! Always busy but by far worth the wait! They do an amazing job on acrylic nails and at a good price too! I got a fill and it was really quick and only cost $19! Highly recommend going here over other places in town!

Eko M.

First time I went I made some bad choices lol, but I'm SO glad we tried them again!! I'm ecstatic with my cat eye acrylics (the green nails in the pic), and I've gotten so many compliments on them, even from people who don't normally care about beauty-related things. They were a bit pricey ($55 plus tax and tip) but VERY worth it!!

Love the spring colors of my gel / acrylic set!
Mary J.

I've been to most of the nail places in Iowa City and Coralville, and Candy Nails is by far the best. The staff is super nice, they get you in quick, their prices are reasonable, and they know exactly what they're doing when it comes to acrylic & gel. I have stayed away from getting a full set for the past six months or so because something always seems to go wrong with them when I get that from other places, but I could not be happier with the way my nails turned out when I went to Candy today. Go here for all your nail and waxing needs; you will not be disappointed!

short nude nails

i went over the weekend to get my nails done. i had an appointment at 3 pm and had to wait 15 minutes to get my appointment started. once i got my nails done one of my nails was sideways which i fixed at home however most of them are slanted.

Such a great job!

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2 years ago

Under new, awesome management! Got me in quickly for a nail fix on a busy day. Great service and a friendly environment.

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Love this place! I have been to most places in iowa city and I would recommend this one. Quick and always accommodating to what you want

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The staff is super nice, they get you in quick, their prices are reasonable, and they know exactly what they're doing when it comes to acrylic & gel.

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The Bilancia Day Spa & Wellness Center - Quiet room

The Bilancia Day Spa & Wellness Center

4.4(48 reviews)
2.3 mi
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My wife booked massages for my birthday. We are both entrepreneurs and took work off in an attempt…read moreto celebrate, for once. The spa called my wife 4 days prior to the scheduled massages and informed her that they had made a scheduling error and our massages were canceled. No sympathy, no attempt to correct, just a lack of customer service. We were really looking forward to a local massage as we usually drive 35 minutes. Never had the opportunity to try this spa and never will if this is how they handle errors on their own behalf.

In case you haven't heard, THEY MOVED! The Bilancia Day Spa & Wellness Center (as it is referred to…read morenow) moved from the Coralville strip to Mormon Trek Blvd near Hwy 1. Talking with staff, it sounds like the entire, large space (formerly Core) was purchased, providing enough space for them to not only add massage and service rooms, but to build out a sauna and pool area. Wow! How exciting is that?! In the meantime, they appear to be progressing in settling the spa services into the space. There is a TON of space to decorate and warm up, so there is still a little inconsistency for the tone of the environment, but you will certainly notice some of the classic design comforts and staples that were carried over from the previous location. I always appreciate the services I receive, and my recent visit was no exception. My massage therapist did some great work on some problem areas and always felt professional, yet personable, throughout. And who doesn't love the warm towel and neck pillow in the pre-services quiet room, right? So good.

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Jenny's Salon and Spa

4.6(25 reviews)
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I scheduled a scalp massage with Jenny very last minute (night before at 7pm for 10 am next day),…read moreas my dog was having a procedure in town and I needed to fill a few hours! What better way? I will say I wasn't expecting a residential area when I mapped to her location, however was more than surprised how she had her home set up to accommodate her clients! I was pleasantly welcomed into her home and could tell right away that THIS was going to be wonderful! Jenny spent time telling me about the products she was using and did use during my service, I felt relaxed, comfortable and very glad that I decided to make this appointment. I had talked to Jenny about my previous hair situation (I had extensions and had no business having them), and she helped me understand what damage was done to my hair, the positives in the condition of my hair and how to get it where I wanted it to be again. She talked about all her trainings and her equipment that she uses for not only hair but facials, etc and I could tell that she genuinely loves alll things salon and spa! I left feeling beautiful, with nowhere to go! I will be booking more services and can't wait to see my hair in a year with Jenny helping me I KNOW it will be beautiful! Thank you for all you do, Jenny!

I did have to book about three weeks in advance to get an appointment, but it was worth it. Jenny…read moreis a very kind lady. I just regret not knowing her sooner.

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Color and baby light.

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Nova Salon - Wonderful experience! Irina did an amazing job with this balayage. Loved how it turned out, and she was so friendly and welcoming!

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4.9(15 reviews)
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Great job and sweet staff as well as great parking. I have nothing more to add other than more…read morecharacters.

It'd been a loooong time since my last haircut. In my extensive search to find the best place to…read moreget my locks trimmed in Iowa City, I stumbled upon Nova Salon. I didn't have a specific stylist in mind, so I was matched up with Irina. I believe I called on a Wednesday and was able to get an appointment for a few days later. I was Irina's last appointment on a Saturday afternoon, but you never would have known. She was very friendly, listened to what I had to say, and gave lots of great advice. I left with the exact haircut I asked for. Have I been able to style it the way Irina did? Heck no. That requires talent I simply don't have. Irina taught me a lot about my hair - what to do with the random grays that make an appearance, the type of hair I have, etc. Seriously, what she taught me was totally worth the price paid; aside from the actual haircut itself. The salon is super clean and inviting. Lots of natural light, especially at Irina's station because of where she's located. They do sell hair products including Amika (which I personally like). I had no idea how much it was going to cost (around $75 with tip) for a women's cut, as prices aren't posted online. I suppose I could have asked when I scheduled my appointment, but it didn't really matter to me. I'm someone who gets her haircut 1x per year. Recommend. I'll definitely make a return visit.

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Before - platinum hair photo

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