Loved my experience here! Did a late walk in appointment and got a full gel set in less than an hour! Nails turned out sooo well! read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

When I lived in St. Louis, this was my go to nail place. I write a lot of reviews but I'm picky with my verbal recommendations. This was a place I recommended to several of my friends and coworkers who also made it their go-to. I returned back after several years, and the nail salon was exactly as it had been, same place, same staff, same owner. That level of consistency is a testament to its quality. I asked for a gel mani removal. I was impressed with the level of care and attention they took to removing and shaping my nails. It was $10 whereas other nearby salons it's $15. Due to its popularity, it's definitely a salon to call ahead for a reservation. Also I wash my hands more than an average person and thoroughly, and found their gel and dip stays on for 4-5 weeks and their prices are reasonable. It's in the heart of CWE and if you live around, it's awesome to walk there but only con is parking can be tricky. But it's St. Louis so parking isn't all that bad read more

I've been coming to this nail salon for the past year or so and have always had pretty good service. However, today took an unexpected and deeply unfortunate turn. I generally work with Twin* (not sure this spelling is correct). Today, she was nearly 30 minutes late to start my nails. Rather than acknowledge her tardiness or even apologize, she began service in such a hurried fashion. When I asked that she clean under my nail bed and shape my nails (they were chipped and uneven) before adding tips, rather than simply perform the request she proceeded to feign confusion, argue with me about what I meant, and call me "aggressive" for what was a pretty straightforward request. I recognize that miscommunication happens and we all have bad days, but to fall back on a lazy and racist trope such as calling a Black woman customer "aggressive" for making a reasonable request was extraordinarily poor form and absolutely appalling. As a paying customer, I deserve to ask for what I want and to experience good quality service. If I see you missing steps, mishandling the health of my nails, or rendering inconsistent quality, it is my literal right to ask that you address the problem. Rather than just take ownership for her behavior, Twin and her supervisors refused to service me altogether. Needless to say, I will not be back. read more

In town for one night only and needed nail repair ASAP. I was able to walk in and get seated quickly. Not the best manicure, but it did the job. Reasonably priced. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Central West End Nail Salon is our happy place--my husband and I both go, and we're not ashamed to say we're fully addicted to the pampering. Whether it's claws, paws, or a little "please fix what life did to my hands," they always deliver. The best part? Lee. Somehow, Lee always knows it's me calling. I don't say my name, I don't say what I need--they just sense it. "You need Thursday at 5?" Yes, Lee. Yes, we do. It's like a beautiful, polished psychic bond. The salon itself is stylish, spotless, and filled with good vibes. They remember your name, your preferences, and your favorite shade of neutral. We always leave feeling like royalty--with great nails and better moods. If you want expert care with personality and heart, go here. Just don't take our appointment slot! read more

Had an excellent experience here today with artist Hannah. A friend made a reservation for 3 pedicures, we were taken promptly at our reservation time (at some salon's they make you wait even with a reservation because they accept too many walk-ins). The salon is clean and well lit, and they use a new foot tub liner for each customer. They have a wide selection of color choices and are very accommodating. I just moved to town and can't wait to come back here for many more appointments! Highly recommend the royal pedicure - includes a 10 minute foot massage and a scrub. read more

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Called this morning for availability (they accept walk-ins but are usually busy so just call ahead a day or two before and make an appointment) and got an appointment around noon for a pedicure. I always get one at the end of the school year to treat myself. Staff is always punctual, kind, and helpful! read more

This is the spot where I typically get my nails done in St. Louis. The service and quality of their manicures & pedicures are pretty consistent. The prices are a little high, but they are on par with other nail salons in the city. The owner is always very kind and willing to change a design or fix any errors in your nails. The facilities are clean, and they have an extensive collection of gel, dip, and regular polish shades. My biggest qualm with Central West End Nail and Spa, however, is often it can be a bit hectic on the inside. It seems that each timeslot is double booked and typically you will wait 10 to 15 minutes to receive service, even if you make an appointment and show up on time. The last few times I've been there my nail techs have been bouncing around from me to other customers. You do need a reservation to receive service, but even if you do have a reservation, you still have to do some waiting. Despite this, the nail techs are kind and do a consistently good job. read more

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Very impressionable staff. They greeted me and assisted with different options for the style I wanted instead of forcing me to get something else. Even the other patrons spoke. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I left a review about this salon before, and the owner tried to clap back saying my nails were "still being worked on" when I took photos. That's so funny! Cute attempt, but wrong. Here's the reality: 1. She ignored the fact that I was literally screamed at in the salon. Blatantly disregarded the horrible experience and tried to victim blame. 2. I was told "you're done" before the tech walked away. YOU CAN LITERALLY SEE THE EMPTY CHAIR ACROSS FROM ME IN THE PHOTO! She literally left and was done. I sat there, snapped the photos, and left. That wasn't mid-process--that was their idea of a finished product. Just because I sat in the chair after the tech was done and took the picture doesn't mean I was mid process. So to prove my point and as requested, here is another photo at home- not in the chair- Just two days after another visit, my gel polish was already peeling off. Two. Days. I wasn't out building houses or rock climbing--I literally woke up like this. After digging into why this happens, the answer is obvious: they're using old, expired gel. Translation: cheap shortcuts on products while still charging full price. So, let's be clear about what this salon actually offers: Staff who scream at customers instead of treating them with basic respect. Expired, low-quality products that ruin your nails. Prices that suggest you're getting luxury, but results that look like a five-year-old's art project. If you enjoy being disrespected, overcharged, and walking out with nails worse than press-ons from Walgreens, this is your spot. Otherwise, do yourself a favor: avoid this place like the plague. read more

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My wife and I came here for our 10 year wedding anniversary, and man did we have an awesome experience. The ladies who did our mani/pedi's were so nice and professional. My wife got powder dipped nails. She absolutely loves them and has gotten so many compliments. My leg massage eas amzinand the massage chair hit my back up exactly where it needed. Would definitely go back ovover and over again. First impressions are a lasting impression and they definitely left that. You won't regret it! read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

UPDATE: got my nails done again by hanna and again 10/10! No wait since i made an appointment. Space is clean and calming as always But just wanted to update price- dip powder on natural nails is now $40 without tip! will still keep coming here read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - dip mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Cute nail salon! I was able to walk in and get a manicure without a wait (though this was on a weekday morning). My nails are super shiny now and they smell really nice from the hand scrub they use. Plus they are now cutely rounded in shape. There's also free Wi-Fi while you wait for your nails to dry! read more

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Order: male Mani (gel & polish) & pedi Pros: they were quick and nice! The kid that was hangim out was also very friendly. I had no issues as a male goin to get my hands and feet done. They were very accommodating and inclusive. Cons: they messed up one of the dots on my nails (boo). I just noticed it. Also the scrub was just okay. I had to go back over my feet once I returned home. read more

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oh my gosh I cannot say this enough they did an amazing job. It's the best that I've ever had done. I'm blown away. For the price point this is just absolutely amazing. read more

The people here were friendly. I would recommend for simple manis and pedis, maybe even gel. But I'd recommend going elsewhere beyond that. I made an appointment for two to ensure we could get our manicures next to each other and at the same time, but we were sat away from each other and her nails were started about 15 minutes before mine. So I'd explicitly request if you want to be sat with your friends. My manicure turned out pretty rough. I got dip nails and they added gel to get the design, which turned out thick and uneven. You could also see my real nail on the sides. I ended up removing them the next day at my usual place. Not the worst manicure I've had, but was bummed to pay $60. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I REALLY WANTED TO GIVE THEM NO STARS BUT I HAD TO STAR THEM TO WRITE THIS! Very poor service. Me and my friend went to get our nails done and 3 days later the polish peeled. So we went back and asked if they could fix the nails and they told me " the nail polish could peel the next day so they not fixing nothing". We both got Gel I never went anywhere where the polished peeled the next day. Not even with regular polish do the polish peel that fast. Me and my friend are black and they had a lot of white people in the nail shop. Even when we went in for our appt. they rushed us out with all the blacks and took the time on the whites. We will never be back and recommending others not to go as well! read more

I completely appointment by a day. And they were able to squeeze me in the next day even though it was July 3 and they were super busy. This is the only place I ever go to. They are wonderful! read more

I VERY MUCH enjoyed this place, right in the heart of the CWE! I'm very picky when it comes to nail places. Too often in the city, the vibe is rather..."loud". I like quieter places! This was just that! Miss Hannah took great care of me! I have a VERY particular style-VERY short and oval. Usually, the tech doesn't want to do the length and shape I want and try to convince me otherwise. Hannah did not! I explained to her what I do, and how I can't type when my nails are too long. She actually did them SHORTER than anyone had, and THEEEEEE PERFECT SHAPE!! Lol once she was done she tooted her own horn and said "okay, these are really cute!" Great prices with nothing hidden-just upfront. From what I saw the staff seems pretty great and seem to all get along well! I'm so happy I found this GEM! Highly recommend the place, and Miss Hannah! read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - VERY SHORT acrylic nails in oval shape. She KILLED it! Even my crooked nail she did straight!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

0 stars!!!!! The place sucked and I got a fuck ass manicure and pedicure. Don't waste your money here.

Definitely have to make a reservation, I've tried to come here in the past with a girlfriend they were never able to squeeze us in, they took a walk-in when I came, but she waited at least 30 minutes! I thought the place was clean and there were a lot of staff. Good quality, nice service.. street parking in central west end! read more

This is my favorite nail salon in St. Louis! All the nail techs are great, and they also do the best pedi in town (specifically French), regular, or gel...either way, it lasts forever! I was doing dip for forever, but apparently I am just too rough for dip, so I went back to acrylic, and am happy with my decision! One thing I will say...it's almost impossible to get service unless you make an appointment first, so call and make an appointment!!! read more

The Service here is Amazing and the Staff is very tentative! Very Very Clean! Hanna my Technician is Awesome

Not one complaint. Top notch service all around. They are professional and courteous and knowledgeable. My gel refill was quick and beautifully executed. Oh and make an appointment. This is a popular nail salon and this is no surprise. read more

Very nice woman work here. The experience was great. Will go again for regular pedicure. Cheap and comfortable.

I went in for a pedicure yesterday, and had the best experience! I called in and they were able to get me in right away. I got the deluxe pedicure, which is only 1 step up from the basic. I thought it was a great value overall. The woman who did my nails was very kind and took her time to ensure a great experience, asking lots of questions on what i would like done. The salon was very clean, beautiful, and had a great ambience. will definitley come back! read more

This salon is welcoming - the owners and techs who work there are friendly and make you feel at home!

Just wanted to follow up and say how much I still love this place!!!! They are quick, quiet, peaceful, thorough, and work their butts off! I love this nail salon and always encourage friends to come! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! read more

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Nail tech was friendly, fast and my nails are so cute. Took the time to put two top coats so I'm extra shiny. Very well priced! read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Very good gel mani! - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I was not asked what kind of pedicure I wanted. The man I got my pedicure from did not say one word to me. I was the chair for 15 minutes at best. There was nail polish left on my skin around my toe. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I came here a couples times, and the service was either good or terrible depending on who worked on my nails. One time I got gel French manicure and it chipped the next day which was frustrating. The last time I came here was a really bad experience, and I don't think I'll come here again. First off, when my nail tech started working on my nails, she ended up moving me to another tech even though she started working on mine because another customer had walked in after me and requested her. Thought that was pretty rude and unprofessional. When I got moved to the other tech, they didn't even bother cleaning my hands and immediately started clipping my nails (without even looking at my hands) and was going so fast and being so sloppy and careless. I asked for tips but didn't want dip, and they did it anyways. I had a very similar experience to another review here so that is why I'm deciding share this review. The dip was very clumpy and ugly, and I politely showed some concern, and the tech was very rude.. then multiple techs came over and made me feel uncomfortable because it seemed the whole spa was looking at me. Although they do shape the dip down, the end product looked chunky and uneven, and I've had dip before that didn't look that bad. I feel like this tech dipped my finger like 10 times adding excessive dip. Although I had French manicure, there was blue glitter on my nails (contaminated from the dip), and when I pointed this out the tech was so rude and made me feel like I was the problem. The service isn't cheap and I leave a nice tip (even when the nails and service were bad), so I expect them to just do the nails the way they were supposed to get done. It's very unfortunate this happened because the few times I went a few years ago were better experiences but not anymore. If you go here I'd suggest getting the name of your tech so you have that for future reference. read more

Lee, the owner, is always great, remembered us (even with the mask on), and unfortunately with the pandemic we haven't been out to come back for a pedicure in probably 2 years. We made our appointments ahead of time and he was even able to get us in a little early. Service is friendly, and for the massage portion they set a timer so you know you're getting the full 10 min massage. I also appreciated the strict adherence to mask wearing for both patrons and staff. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I was finally traveling again and heading to Florida and wanted my toes to look good! I turned to Yelp to find the place to go and found this place's good reviews and I agree. I'm kicking myself because I swore I'd remember the name of my pedicurist but now I can't, darn it...it might have been Jill (is there a Jill there?). She was GREAT. Strong hands for the massage part but gentle when it came to the clipping the cuticles part. Their cleanliness standards for COVID are very good - the foot pools are lined with a disposable plastic barrier for each customer and there are plastic shields between you and your server. I ended up getting a manicure too, and she did a good job. The reason it didn't get 5 stars is sort of my own fault. I didn't like the color I picked for my finger nail polish and tried to ask if I could get a different one before we got too far, but either there was a language barrier or she convinced me that it looked good or both. Either way it was not the right color for me and I wish I'd been more assertive about stopping and changing. I recommend this place. Nice, basic mani-pedi place. read more

I have super mixed feelings about this review because when I got my nails done last week, they did a nice job. I got a dip manicure, and they look nice. There are some minor imperfections, but that's just the nature of dip, I think. I'm happy with them, overall. However, I went in a few days later to get a pedicure with my friend, and I was really disappointed. My friend and I both got the deluxe pedicure, and I got mine with gel ($50, plus tip). The lady doing my toes was super sweet and the massage was very nice, but unfortunately the pedicure itself was sloppy. I would have said something while it was happening, but I didn't see it until the end, and I wasn't going to make her redo them all, which is what it would have taken to fix them. The polish is all over my cuticles. I'm really disappointed because I rarely get pedicures because I can do a really good job doing them myself, so it was really disappointing to spend all that money on a pedicure when I could have done a much better job myself. I expected more from a professional salon :/ read more

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TL;DR - nail technician hurt my toe so bad, it hasn't healed for almost a month after the injury. I had a pretty good experience at CWE nails while I was actually there. The music was soothing, the massage chair is by far the best salon chair I've sat in to this day, and the service was friendly. However, I must give CWE nails a one star for the issues I've been having with my left big toe since I went on September 3rd. I normally don't even write reviews, but the fact that I've been in this much pain for weeks afterward compelled me to do so. My nail technician was Vivian (also funnily enough my name but I digress). She was sweet and attentive. I told her I had ingrowns that needed tending to, and she was more than happy to help. However, I've never experienced such pain when getting ingrown nails cut down/pulled out. Discomfort, yes. But Vivian took this sharp tool and really dug in there, which I actually appreciated at first! I was like, "Oh, this is thorough, cool." Until it went too far. Vivian dug wayyyy too deep on the left side of my big toe. I felt it, and I repeatedly asked, "Am I bleeding?" to which she just shook her head and repeatedly apologized. I checked to see if there was any blood, but it was too far down in the mail crevice/under the nail to tell if I'd been hurt, so I let her proceed. Ever since, I've experienced recurrent bleeding from where she dug as well as recurring pain. I don't have any pictures from when the left side of my big toe was swollen & red, but I attached a picture of the newest (not first) scab that has formed on that side. It has literally been painful to walk at times or put pressure on my big toe. It's been weeks and honestly, I kind of want my money back for all the care and attention I've had to put into disinfecting and treating it, only being able to wear certain shoes, and experiencing the pain I have. The visit would have been a five star had this not happened. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Scab on left side of big toe - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The service and technicians are excellent. You must make an appt, though. If not, they'll ask you to come back another time. Would recommend! read more

I was in town from Seattle visiting family and had a nail emergency so I came here. Wow! I am in LOVE with these nails. First of all, they were able to accommodate a party of 3 on late notice. Second, their salon is clean and attractive-looking. Third, BEST dip with extension I've ever had. Honestly. They had sooo many colors to choose from! And my nail technician really knew what she was doing with dip. She pulled out all the stops and was always checking in with me to make sure I liked it. I'll be coming back whenever I'm in Saint Louis! 10/10 for good customer service, great communication, and quality of work. read more

Central West End Nails & Spa - Dip with extensions - Nail Salons Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

It's a nice salon. And the staff is super friendly. Their COVID precautions are very well done too. My mani and pedi was just a little sloppy. My toes were not shaped very well and my polish on my hands was not smooth it was un even and I didn't have time to wait to have them fixed and I was visiting from out of town and didn't have the time to go back. read more

I can't believe how great the prices are. They were very kind, the place is clean, and the service was speedy. Thank you Hannah!

I was pretty disappointed with the service here. I had booked an appointment to get my gel manicure off and to get another french gel manicure with a simple flower design on the ring finger. When I got there, I was soaking my gel off and I asked the woman who was taking off my gel if the flower design was possible. She told me it would be fine and that the nail techs could do it. I then picked my color out for my french so things seemed fine for the most part. I then got transferred to another nail tech. I assumed that she had spoken with the previous nail tech who was soaking my nails off. I gave her my color and she immediately starts painting my FULL nail even though I asked for a french gel manicure. What was even more frustrating is that mid way through the polish application she told me "Yeah, so I can't do the design on your ring finger." Not going to lie, I was livid. Not only was I lied to about the services I was getting, I got a completely incorrect service from the start. It also did not help that the nail tech I was transferred to was catching an attitude the entire time she was doing my nails. Super upset with the service, I immediately booked another appointment with another salon. (Which took forever because the nail tech literally put 5-6 cost of polish, making it incredibly tacky and hard to take off.) read more