Markis is AMAZING! He really takes the time to get to know your hair: growth direction, cowlicks, natural part, etc before he cuts a single strand. When he's finished cutting he takes the time to make sure everything sits pretty so you don't have to fight with it later. I appreciate that he'll go with what you want but always give you his professional opinion in the nicest way. Pixie cuts are not the easiest but he did such a great job, very talented. Will def return. Oh and he's a great conversationalist. :) I've also gotten a pedicure with Ileana who is super sweet and did such a great job. It's a little more than I'm used to paying but I can honestly say that it is by far the LONGEST LASTING pedi I've ever had. The price is really worth it. read more

I have to say that this place really surprised me. I appreciate that the owner, Barbara, personally reached out to me to get my feedback and to ask for a second chance to make a first impression. My nail artist was Marissa. She did a fantastic job on my tips and toes. She was very laid back and sweet. She was thorough and although she had acrylic claw-like nails, she had a nice touch with the mini massage on the feet and hands and didn't scratch me! I feel like this always happens when getting massaged at other nail salons even when the person has short nails; when the massage begins, they dig their nails into the tender bottom of my foot - not Marissa! She really did a fantastic job, my nails are perfect and my gel looks great and I left feeling pretty, oh so pretty! Thank you :) read more

DONT EVER GO TO THIS PLACE!! Gaylee cut up my cuticles so badly- she didn't even do the cuticles before she applied the gel polish. I was in pain - throbbing for weeks after going to her! Finally they healed up and now I found out that I have a bacterial infection from a nail salon. I'm telling you and warning you not to go here. The business owner's response BTW- is responding to a different client- My name is not Jenny and the dates she references are not accurate- I was there on a different date altogether. THIS TELLS ME THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING!! read more

The manager called to make things right which is great for a new company. I had previously had the new girl who is wonderful at pedicures but not very experienced on nail sets yet. She corrected the problem perfectly and now my nails look beautiful. They even tossed in a complimentary pedi cuz of the last experience... the heat was off at the time to 61... it has since been fixed & is comfortable. The place is very clean and sterile. I give 4 stars because for a new place it is still pricier than most other places and its not a lux spa to make up for the high price. A photo of their menu is attached, as are the nails the 1st time and the corrected set. I will be going there again though based on their work integrity, ethic and they way they treat their employees. It's good to see a strong team no matter what their weakness/strength is. read more

Creating Magic Salon - Corrected set. Just had to taper in and file down. This set looks fab! - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've been here before and I miss it so much!! I decided after having been buried by books, time consuming studying and perseverance to finish my education early that I need and require some tlc. I need Barbara and Markis!!!!! I can say I really love their services. They are amazing people!!! I highly recommend them!!! read more

I was extremely pleased with my entire experience at Creating Magic. The entire staff was very friendly, and I was seen by my nail tech, Gaylee, promptly at my appointment time (they accept walk-ins, but I didn't want to take chances on a Saturday afternoon). I opted for the Creating Magic Pedicure (as my feet were in rough shape), and it was heavenly. I chose this pedicure because it incorporated everything I was looking for - dry file, foot soak, nail shaping, cuticle treamtment, callus remover, scrub, lotion, massage, and polish. I wanted a 'package' that would include these treatments, rather than having to do a bunch of add-ons. Gaylee did an excellent job with my calluses. She took off quite a bit but didn't leave them tender. The foot and leg massage were fabulous. Gaylee has a great attention to detail, and my feet are now ready for summer here in Phoenix. We also had a pleasant conversation during my pedicure, and I really enjoyed my experience here. The salon itself is bright and clean, and all of the staff are friendly and professional. They have everything that you want and nothing that you don't. I would highly recommend Creating Magic, and I plan on coming back soon! read more

I love the ladies here! Ileana and Barbara were here when my friend and I came close to "last call". They were so friendly and quite the characters! I loved the fact that when we were came there was one other lady receiving a pedicure was a long time regular of this salon. It was a true gift to experience the interaction between these three. They made us both feel right at home and we ended up mumbling to each other "I love them!!!" At least a few times. Their personalities really sold them! If I didn't live in Seattle I would get a membership Right Now!!! And, to top of this amazing-ness off, they did GREAT work. Spectacular work. A perfectly dreamy salon, indeed. read more

Awesome! My wife and I could not believe how professional and hospitable Creating Magic was. Barbara did my pedicure (mind-blowing) and Gaylee did my wife's mani-pedi (which she can't stop talking about!). Their work is amazing! But my favorite part of our experience here was that we has fun! It felt like we've come here all of our lives, and we were the oldest of friends. The whole staff truly have a connection that just reels you in with their teamwork and genuine affection toward one another. The lemon scrub with the Shea butter finish turned me into a whole new person. I sworn I could've done ballet after my pedicure, because my feet were on clouds when Barbara got through with my feet using those magic wands she calls hands. Yes, I said magic wands, because she did magic on me and turned my feet into butter! And don't get me started on Gaylee! My wife's nails and toes were done so perfect, you would think that it was a team of engineers who did them. But believe me, it was one person! I can't put in words how to describe the color and design of my wife's toenails. But my wife calls it luscious purple color highlight sparkle (she always splays her arms while saying it). Lol. Sounds amazing right?! That cause it is that amazing! The French tip Gaylee did on wife's hands were like none I've ever seen before. It's a smooth shade of white I have never seen before. I never even knew white had different shades until then. By the time we were done. We were sad to go. But, we were happy that my wife and I had found OUR fortress of solitude in Phoenix! read more

Yes Barbara!!!! Gaylee knew exactly what the problem was and what was causing my toe to hurt! After she filed the nail down, oh what a difference!!!! I'm so conflicted. I'm so happy I want to tell the whole world about the fabulous "Creating Magic" and the selfish side of me wants you all for myself! hahaha read more

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Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. Drive by it ALL the time, but never took note of it until I needed a late nail fix-up a few months back, and called them for a last appointment about an hour before they closed. I was back yesterday as a walk-in. I just can't tell you how friendly Barbara and her staff are. They make you feel like you're a part of the family from the get-go. Yesterday I was post-call and half asleep...but Barbara still paid the finest attention to detail on making sure the shape of my nails were impeccable, and the polish applied flawlessly. Sometimes a perfect mani/pedi are what you need to let go of your stresses in life, if even for just an hour or two -- they get it. They spend longer on the massage than most other places during the pedi, including a sugar scrub. I hope anyone who stumbles across this spot on Yelp genuinely considers giving this place a fair shot. Your hands and feet will love you for doing so! read more

My mother-in-law and I walked in 30 minutes before close, in desperate need of new nails for the MIL. I was also trying to treat my mother-i-l. before she flew out the next day after her Christmas vacation with us. We had stumbled on Creating Magic by googling, "Nails," in the iphone map. Barbara, the owner, greeted us and she knew that this would go past their closing time, but she agreed anyways. Barbara was very personable and did "the best job," my mother-in-law, who has been getting her nails done religiously for 20+ years, as ever done. I liked the "small local business feel." The owner and her other salon employees were joking around and were very hospitable to us late comers. I don't get my nails done much, or frequent salons, for that matter, but I would consider getting some waxing, nails or highlights, just to go back! Thank you Barbara and friends! read more

I love this place! I went in today for the first time, got a 20% off discount because it was my first time and I ended up having Kaitlyn! She was awesome, she's hand paints all her art from a pretty butterfly to Audrey Hepburn ! She's freakin' amazing! The atmosphere is nice, very energetic and friendly. I love love LOVE it its amazing! I hands down recommend it!! read more

I usually have trouble getting my nails done well because my nail beds are pretty small. Barbara did an awesome job on my very simple but beautiful acrylic overlays. The shop is beautiful and very clean. The staff was super courteous and friendly. I will definitely keep going back. read more

Creating Magic Salon - Beautiful acrylic overlays - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had to come back to get my nails done by Ileana because she did just an amazing job the first time. She is an amazing nail tech, and thus place has officially become my go to spot to get my nails done. Love it here! Highly recommended read more

Creating Magic Salon - Ileana did my nails and I'm so in love!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Barbara is amazing! By far the best pedicure I've ever had! Great company and top notch customer service.

Great place, friendly staff, nice ambiance, and love the new techniques they use, including dry callus remover. So much better and long lasting than wet removal. The hot towel wrap rocks. My fingers & toes look amazing! =) read more

I really enjoyed my mani/pedi today with Barbara. She is a very genuine person and I enjoyed the feel of the salon. The salon is still in the growth stage, but you can tell they take care of their customers and they are more about quality versus quantity. I will definitely return. Nice nails and nice people. read more

Found an amazing stylist at this salon! Markis is precise and detail oriented and you always leave the salon with incredible looking hair. The salon is so clean and the staff is friendly and very hospitable. Great atmosphere. Great service. So happy I found a new salon! Thank you Markis! read more

Two stars are for the friendly staff and cleanliness. I was very disappointed in the pedicure I received. $56.00 and an hour later I left with poorly polished toes, the dark color I came in with wasn't completely removed. My heals are still cracked, there was no dead skin removed. One of my favorite parts of my weekly pedicure is the massage and was disappointed in that too. Perhaps nails and hair are their thing and that's why they have many good reviews. Don't waste your money here for a pedicure. read more

Creating Magic Salon - Sad looking toes after spending $56 - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

AMAZING experience! I loved the atmosphere in the salon and everyone was so friendly! I felt as though it was filled with my family! Barbara, the owner, is so hospitable and professional! Ileana was the person who took care of me for my mani/pedi! Amazing work and very professional! Everything was so CLEAN! read more

My daughters and I went to see Laine for hair cuts today. She is a super star artist with hair! Each of us has very different hair-one daughter has very long (past her waist), straight, very thick hair, the other has medium length, super fine, wavy hair that likes to tangle, and I have (now) short, thick half straight half wavy hair with sparkle (I mean gray). So lots of textures and lengths to work with and Laine scored a 10 with each one. I wish I knew how to post photos here. read more

Love this salon so much! Very clean and everyone is super friendly. I think the prices are fair - you're paying for salon quality work with pros. I think they take walk ins but I usually call ahead. I've never had my hair done here but my mani pedis are always perfect. They don't use those cuticle clippers that can can cut you or those feet shaver things. Everything is sanitized and non-scary. I always get solid colors on my nails but someday I'll have to get some nail art, the pictures I've seen are so impressive! read more

They charged more than what groupon stated (about $15 more) costing the same as any regular mani/pedi ($50 total). Girls were super nice and I enjoyed talking to them. My French manicure looks great. read more

We had a canceled flight with time to kill... Mani/pedi and a blow out were just what we needed! Staff was super friendly, my nails looked great and with a short uber/taxi, made it back for or flight in no time:) read more

Creating Magic Salon - After a canceled flight, Creating Magic was just what we needed to pass the time... Mani/pedi with enough time for our flight:) - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A friend and I had our flight canceled and had 5 hours to kill. We aren't from the Phoenix area and we found this place on yelp. I called they were able to get us in for a wash and blow dry and mani pedis. Lainie gave me a great shampoo and style made me feel and look a lot better. And Ileana did a great job on my nails. Would definitely recommend this place great friendly staff made us feel welcome and catered to our needs. read more

For a superb nail tech, go see Kaitlyn @ Creating Magic. She has done mani/pedi for me several times & does outstanding nail art-extremely creative! She's friendly-as is everyone @ this lovely shop. Give her a try - you won't regret it=) read more

I had the most pleasant experience this morning for my manicure. I had been here once before for a fill and I was definitely pleased the first time but this time exceeded all my past experiences at any nail salon. My nail tech Iliana was fantastic! My nails look sooooooo great! The owner is always smiling and I was surprised that she had remembered me just from my very first visit. I have never had a nail salon where I look forward to seeing the people as much as my finished product. Great overall experience. Very clean no gross chemical smells and wonderful people. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. read more

Creating Magic Salon - Love my foil nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This new salon is a gem. Super clean and very friendly staff. They are a full service nail salon with massage services. And best of all...I got 50% off my services as a new walk in client! My pedicure was awesome and I love my new acrylic nails. One of the best salon experiences I've had in a long time. read more

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This is the only salon for me! Every single person there makes you feel like a family. It is the most sterile nail salon I've been to. Barbara is fabulous. My nails look perfect every time. Markis is a wizard with hair. Carol is great with skin. One stop shop! The conversation and atmosphere is wonderful! Reasonable prices for services. And it is a local business!! Go now! read more

Just moved to town, gave Gaylee a try and she was awesome. Definitely found my regular manicurist/pedicurist.

This is the best place I have ever been to. Without a doubt. My nails had been torn from a previous experience at a different salon and she took the time to explain what may have gone wrong at the previous salon and how she was going to fix it. I'm so blown away by the amazing customer service as well as my perfectly shaped and polished acrylics. I cannot wait to go back! read more

I found the reviews on yelp so helpful when selecting this salon to get my nails done. I called yesterday morning for a gel mani and someone answered the phone right away and they scheduled me in for later that day. Ileana did my nails and she's great! Super friendly, very professional, and my nails look awesome :) I plan to come here often. read more

FINALLY found my forever hair guy! Markis is AMAZING! He really listens to his clients, is fun, great personality, loves what he does and cares about what he's doing. I completely trust and value his opinion. He knows what he's doing and is excellent at it! I brought him a picture of what I wanted and now my blonde hair is a work of art! Absolutely beautiful! If you want an exceptional hair stylist, he is your man! Very reasonable prices, PLUS First time clients get 20% off! LOVE him! read more

Creating Magic Salon - Hair by Markis.... BEAUTIFUL! LOVE IT! - Nail Salons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This is the go to place for nails. Gaylee has so much passion for her practice that it really shows in the creative designs and styles. She can deliver - make an appointment and you will be amazed. Awesome staff and many options for nails!!! read more

Colleen is wonderful, attentive, approachable and honest. I searched a lot of reviews of different nail salons and made my choice based on them. Not only is the salon easy to find. It's super duper clean. I am going back! This place is worth the drive and no gimmicks here either. I love love love my pedi and mani. Have a great time choosing this salon. read more

Markis is the best hair stylist! I've been his client for four years, since he found me! Short, long, color, he does it all.

The staff here is very friendly, and the salon is very clean and tastefully decorated. But more importantly, my manicures and pedicures have been great, and they last! They are focused on making sure you enjoy your time as well as have a great result, and it has become the time I get to relax and enjoy the experience. Barbara is fantastic, and I know this is the place for me for all my nail needs. They have specials from time to time, and I appreciate that a lot. You can just tell that they are trained professionals doing things the right way. read more

I just love how my acrylic nail service is done. Such good quality product that my nails never lift. I have never had my nails last so long before. I also have gel polish over my acrylics. They last super long. My nail artist also recommends nail art for what ever occasion that I have coming up. I always feel very complete when I leave. Thank you Creating Magic!!! read more

I went in for the first time today for a pedicure with a MasterCard gift card I got for Christmas. I found them on Yelp, I was with Marisa & she was so professional & nice. Let me just say, I am so happy I found them! I already made an appointment for 4 weeks out. It's my new spot :) read more

I love this place!!!! I would not go anywhere else!!!! They are very clean, its bright and sunny in the salon and my nails always look fantastic. read more