I've been going to Creative Nails for five years now, and it's still my go-to spot. That alone says a lot! Andy, the owner, is super nice and always so friendly. He even lets me practice the two Mandarin words I know, which makes every visit a little more fun and personal. Lynn does my nails, and she is amazing. She's always busy (which tells you everything you need to know), so definitely make an appointment. She's the best at replicating any design I bring in I'll show her a photo, and she nails it every time from complicated to basic French. If you're looking for consistent quality, friendly service, and talented techs, Creative Nails is it. read more

Creative Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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Great prices, gel pedicure and dip manicure was $100 total with tip (I tipped $10). They did a great job and seemed busy so make sure to make an appointment before hand. Definitely recommend read more

My daughter went here quite a few times and it was going well... last time she went the person doing her nails left half way through her session. I guess they figured she's a teenager so service is not as important. They were happy to charge full price though. So I would say that is VERY bad service and sad that they would treat a return customer that way. My friend who gets her nails done at another facility said she never would have paid for that. Lesson learned for me. Unfortunately we won't be back and I won't recommend this place to anyone. They might walk out on you in the middle of getting your nails done with no explanation. They had my daughter finish herself which we could do that at home for free. They should be ashamed they charged us for that. Would give you zero stars if I could. The right thing to do would be to give us a refund. Either way you lost a good customer. read more

For the past 5 years I've been using creative Nails and been very happy. Unfortunate as last year I stopped and strictly just for a pedicure. Each time. It's a different person and each time they do things differently. I hope things get straightened out and they get someone full-time read more

Love my ombré nails. Highly recommend this salon. I've also had amazing pedicures too! read more

Creative Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Summer always does a wonderful job on my nails , the shape and length always come out great. read more

Creative Nails & Spa - UV Gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Never had a bad experience here, no matter which technician I've had. Everyone is so friendly and the place is clean. The massage is always an added bonus. Highly recommended! read more

The best nail salon in Branford. All are very friendly and do an absolute great job. Te staff makes the environment so comfortable and enjoyable read more

Very good service, they did a beautiful job on my nails and did them just how I wanted! Will definitely be returning. Very excited to flaunt these new tips!! read more

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On a business trip, I needed to get my nails done in an emergency. And I looked on Google to find this place. It didn't disappoint. What an amazing find. They have a plethora of colors and plenty of walk in appointments. It was one of the best finds of my trip here. Got what I wanted with the precision of someone who appreciates doing a great job. Loved it. And will return on my next trip. read more

I have my own nail shop I went to for years but when CoVid happened I wasn't able to get my nails so I grew it out and cut my own long nails and just left them alone for a year. I went with a friend at this location and they were so very nice, very clean. Aileen did my pedicure and Tina did my nails for the 1st time. I did gel manicure for the first time was amazing they are updated and Andy the Owner is awesome Love it so I have returned and this is my new nail spot...Thank you friend and thank you Andy and your crew for such great service...I am already a repeat customer!! One of the things I also love if the sterilization of the tools use and each person has their own individual tools...Great atmosphere and music sets the tone as well.. Thanks Andy and your Crew!!! read more

I've been getting acrylic done for just about 5 months now at another local place and honestly can't keep up with them. They looked horrendous by the time I had the chance to go. Last minute, I went by Oasis to see if they could help me take them off and just have a gel manicure. They said they were too busy and I'm so glad they did. I then called creative, told them I could be there in 15 and said it was fine. When I got there I waited just 5 min, picked out my color and had Lisa take me on. She was meticulous and careful. My nails came out gorgeous!!! Very clean and she didn't charge for the time it took for her to take acrylic off, I made sure to tip well. My whole experience here was the best around town hands down. read more

Creative Nails & Spa - My gel manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

I can't go on enough about how great this place is. I've been back many times since my first visit and each is better than the last. Today I picked out a polish for my toes that looked like a perfect match to my dip powder nails, but after they were dry they ended up a much different color. No questions asked the fixed the color for me right away. Such a great atmosphere and employees!!! I will be coming back for a long time. Another update! I got my nails done a little over a week ago and my thumb nail broke on the corner yesterday. I stopped and asked them when they could fix it since I'm in a wedding tomorrow. They told me to come back tomorrow morning. I was attended to right away and Andy did a wonderful job fixing my nail as well as giving all my other nails some extra shine to match my nail that was fixed. On top of that they wouldn't accept payment. Truly the best nail salon in Branford! read more

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I have been coming to Creative for about a year now, and they are truly my favorite nail salon. Andy and his team are great, the time isn't spent in silence but laughing and making jokes. It feels like you're visiting family whenever you go. On top of that, the prices cannot be beat. I've gotten dip powder and gel, both come out great - and this is the only place I trust with my eyebrows! The pedis are a steal for what you get. I would definitely recommend making an appointment because they are always busy! read more

The owner responded that the worker wasn't qualified to complete my nails. Total crap. She started filing them down and the when the customer came in, they saw the opportunity for $$$$$ and left me waiting. Nobody seemed to care at all. This was the worst customer service I've ever received. They can kiss my business goodbye and I will certainly let my friends know. read more

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One of the best nail salons in the area! They are meticulous, clean and so nice! I always get my acrylics done here, and they come out perfect every time read more

My husband I and went here for the first time today. EXCELLENT!!!!!! Best pedicure in a long time! I would recommend Summer and Lynn Y.

I had moved out if state 18 months ago and travel in a RV. Have been to several salons in FL & in many states but none stand up to the full service that you get at Creative Nails. Andy & his family are wonderful owners and Lynn does a great pedicure, manicure w an unbelievable massage!!!! So glad I got to get my 'fix' when visiting CT. Thanks. Missed you all! read more

Creative Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Great experience! The owner did amazing on my nails; he was very gentle and careful with them! Definitely going back again! Thank you! read more

Creative Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Very clean. Very Friendly staff. Family owned. Pricing is very reasonable. I got a gel manicure for $30. Looking forward to coming back for a pedicure. read more

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to start off, the salon was not sanitary. When I walked in the floor was very slippery and dirty. when I was getting my nails done, there was nail dust and residue from the previous client. To top everything off, my nails were completely the opposite of what I asked for. They were streaky, see-through, and shaped like a witches hand. do not come here. read more

This is usually my go to place for a mani/pedi, but my experience today was so subpar that I don't know if I'll go back again. The woman who worked on my nails was Mia. First, she did a sloppy job of taking off my old gel polish. I had to point out a few spots she missed. She seemed to begrudge me pointing out the spots that still had gel. Then, she was rough when working on my cuticles to the point that I said "ow!" out loud and asked her to be gentler. She skipped the step of applying cuticle oil entirely. Then, when she applied the actual polish, she did a very sloppy job. And no offer for massage at the end, like they usually do. She must be new, but I would avoid her if you can. The other women there have all been good. read more

Wonderful job, clean and reasonably priced. $69 for uv gel and tips for coffin shape. Appt time was prompt and nails look great!

I passed by Creative Nails last weekend and a sign advertising a Mani/Pedi for $30 caught my eye. I went there today and was greeted by Andy, who is the owner. He was very pleasant, but my first impression of the salon was that it's very clean, well-organized, and has a huge selection of polish types and colors. All of the tools utilized were sanitized, and a new disposable insert was used at the pedicure station. As soon as I sat down I was given a cold bottle of spring water which was a really nice touch. Although I requested a standard pedicure, it was awesome. Andy took his time, was gentle and meticulous. He also did my manicure, which was just as wonderful. They also have a frequent flyer program where you actually earn dollars toward your next service. I would definitely recommend this salon and look forward to my next visit. read more

I have been getting dip manicures here for about a year... I always schedule an appointment and go on days that are less busy (monday or Tuesdays). One appointment time I waited about 15 minutes- no big deal, I didn't complain. A few times after that I came in for my appointment on time, waited 30 minutes, again I didn't complain. They now had to rush through my appointment so no massage. I continued giving them my business until last week I came in -with an appointment and I waited 45 minutes, I finally said something and Andy- the owner didn't seem to care and my service was rushed. needless to say I won't be going back there. The only thing good about this place is the variety of dip colors, customer service sucks. read more

My friend and I got mani pedis here this week, and we were so impressed! The salon is very spacious and clean on the inside. They put plastic covers over the pedi bins (an absolute must, in my opinion), use new mani/pedi tools for each customer, and have a wide selection of colors (including dip powders and shellac). The owners are also a family, and they have a fair wages poster prominently placed on the wall behind the cashier counter (another must!!). They took their time and did a great job on our nails. We will definitely be coming back here! read more

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I really wanted this to be my new salon in town, but after the last dip fill I knew something was wrong. They did not remove the old powder..... ever... not once... from May 2021- July 2021. The last dip powder fill I got, they just barely shaved down the color, then added the new powder right on top. It looked clumpy and thick. So, I decided to try a new place. I went in today to a new salon to have them take off the old old powder that hadn't been cleaned up in months and they found green fungus on two nails. I am so mortified and concerned for everyone who gets their nails done here. Be aware, the powder may and/or tools they use may not be sanitized. read more

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My nails are very particular, but she makes them look amazing every time! Very clean (individually pack tools for every mani/pedi). The staff is friendly and extremely detailed oriented. Pictures are from two different occasions :) read more

Creative Nails & Spa - French Gel (specifically asked for thin white line) - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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This place is AMAZING! I started coming here about a month ago and will never get another powder manicure anywhere else! They are VERY clean and pleasant people to be around! My nails have never looked so good and i recommend this place to anyone!! read more

Creative Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

I usually like this place, but this time was a big disappointment. I walked in with very long nails and walked out with stumps that were not even the shape that I asked for. One nail barely clears my finger when looked at from underneath. The polish job was fine, but I am so disappointed with the length and shape. Neither one of those things can be fixed with anything but time...a long time. It is the first time ever that I don't love looking at my painted nails....so not happy!!!! read more

Very bad experience. Left the salon with three bloody cuticles and a service I didn't ask for. I made an appointment for an acrylic full set with gel polish. Upon arrival they sat me down and asked if I was getting powder and I said several times, "no I want acrylics, not dipping powder." The woman doing my nails, I think her name was Mia, gave me a bucket of color samples to pick from. I selected my samples and she brought me the colors.. of dipping powder.. again I said I want acrylics with GEL POLISH not dip powder. Started getting on edge at this point, not knowing what I am about to get but pretty sure it's not the service I was requesting. She starts doing the tips, and again I tell her I want acrylics. The language barrier was so strong between us that I truly don't think she understood what I was saying. So got the male worker to intervene and communicate with me, he was the only proficiently conversational English speaking employee it seemed. I told him I wanted acrylics NOT dip powder, he assured me it was "the same" it was just like acrylic but with colors. I was very confused and felt obliged to comply with this service. She ended up doing entirely dip nails, no acrylics, not the same at all. I was very tense the whole time knowing this is not what I wanted but I couldn't do anything about it. The appointment was about 75-80 mins, at least 60 was intense, painful filing. From the get go she was filing my SKIN on my left ring finger and throughout the manicure continued to abrasively handle my hands and roughly and painfully file and proceed to cut both L and R ring fingers and L thumb to point where it was viably bleeding and Mia put a drop of skin protectant liquid to stop the bleeding. I should have spoken up while she was hurting me but I didn't realize my cuticles were actually bleeding and I was hoping it would be over soon each time she filed those areas. When she finished I told her it wasn't really what I wanted and I'm bleeding. I asked for bandaids, which another very kind employee applied for me. Trying to comfort me, said they would be okay tomorrow. After all this, Mia still had the audacity to ask me to pay full price... for a service I didn't want, wounded and in pain! I asked to talk to the owner and the man from earlier came over and apologized and gave and a $10 discount. I said I guess that's okay, still very upset about the ordeal and honestly surprised me made me pay considering his salon painfully wounded me in three places. So overall, paid $37 (no tip obviously) for a dip manicure I did not want, and left with bandages on 3 fingers and bloody cuticles. Most painful salon experience ever. Also worth mentioning, the salon was very dirty. The file being used on me was visibly old and not cleaned. Another customer across the salon was pointing out the lack of cleanliness to her nail tech (ie the file was used on another customer and then her without being cleaned, other equipment was not cleaned. Would not recommend. read more

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My thumb nail popped off after two weeks and two days. I get the powder so that I can go four weeks between appointments. I'm not sure I will go back at this point. At this point, the whole set needs to be redone so it matches. I am disappointed because I really liked the place because it was clean and professional. My pedicure is also peeling and that usually lasts at least four weeks. ***after this review, I was contacted quickly by the business saying that the problem would be fixed for free. read more

I've been looking for a nail salon to make my home while I'm away at school, and I've searched far and wide until I stumbled upon this gem! As soon as I walked in (I didn't schedule an appt), I was able to be helped right away. I wanted tips to my nails and I know that's not something everyone knows how to do, but there was so fuss! I was able to have one woman work on removing my previous nails and another who was applying the the fake nails at the same time! It made the process go so much quicker. They offered water and back massages with your manicure and the music on the sound system played songs that you can actually sing along to! They had a wide selection of colors to choose from so it took me a while to select my color for the dip powder! Definitely will be coming back. read more

Creative Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

First time here and Jessie was great! Best pedicure I have had in a long time. She searched high and low for a nail color to match my toes and was very patient. The salon is clean and I will be back! read more

This clean, pleasant nail salon is a true find. My beautiful powder gel manicure took just over 1 hour & looks great. (Another salon in East Haven took over 2 hours.) Lynn did an excellent job cutting and shaping my nails. Even the music is pleasant and friendly. So pleased they're right in Route 1 in Branford so I don't have to go into the city. read more

Such a great experience! Came here with my mom and sister in preparation for my sisters wedding. They did a great pedicure and SNS manicure. So many color choices! Friendly service and good pandora station. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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I wish i could give it negative stars. This place did my nails and a few days later a nail broke. I wasn't going to pay more money to have them fix it. Another one broke and not only ripped off part of my nail but also my SKIN! they put acrylic ON MY SKIN. The picture is of the after math of this places terrible acrylic job. I DO NOT recommend. read more

The owner and staff truly care about your nails! I come here despite more shops closer to my home. It is very clean and organized! I have never seen so many colors of gel products. You will be pleased!! read more

Very clean and personable. They offer many service besides nail and toes. They do eye brows and lashes and spa treatments.

Amazing spot! Everyone who works here is very professional and kind. I got the lavender spa pedicure and it was relaxing and turned out beautifully!! Andy was meticulous, my cuticles have never looked better. Salon is incredibly clean and music selection is super chill. Sterilized instruments that come out of the package for every client and they give you the Emory board at the conclusion of your visit. I give this salon my highest recommendation and will absolutely be back. read more