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    Des Moines Nails

    2.8 (45 reviews)
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    Manicure and pedicure

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    Lemon 8 Inspo Pic-  what I wanted

    I made an appt, I usually go here because it's close and I usually have no issues. But this time the lady who did my nails was either was having a bad day or something. I showed her the Inspo pic, she said pick the color, I showed her the blue I wanted for the tip, and told her I wanted the pink in the picture for the base, it's more natural, She said I can do this but idk if we can do the flowers let me ask. We sit down and she's doing my nails, I told her I wanted square square like in the picture (I kept referencing) she repeated it back and said okay, She then rounded my sides... For the tip she painted a straight line and used the brush to wipe away, she asked how it looked and I said I want the blue along the sides more, like in the picture. She wiped with the brush again and said okay. When it came time to paint them she only put one coat of everything, it looked so splotchy and there was a literal spot missing out of the paint, and she said oh I can't figure out why that happened...... At that point I gave up. They didn't have the flowers so I compromised with rhinestones. When it came time to pay, the lady said "$45" I said Okay! They started talking to each other in their language then when the lady rings me up the reader said $65. And I said "$45 or $65?" So she looks at the reader and said oh! $65! But you had to manually input the price so why are you acting confused? I paid and still tipped $10. Went home and I hated my nails , so I called them the next day and told them I wanted them to fix them, they said okay I went back in and this time when I was looking for the color she was getting irritated with me, they were ALL talking about me, I wasn't rude I didn't say anything I just kept my head down and let her fix my nails. She asked me what's wrong with them and I told her "they just don't look good, you can see right through my nail things not pink, my edges are round, my tip is wrong..." I found a pink I liked and I didn't attempt to have her do the tip again because I just didn't want to deal with it. When she fixed them they looked a lot better. But they didn't charge me and I definitely didn't tip. If they weren't so rude I would've tipped her for fixing them at least. But I didn't like they they were being disrespectful when they messed up. Oh well. If you want cheap nails this is your place. But if you actually want quality just find a better spot. I'm never coming here again.

    Nails grow 4 weeks ago
    Ani K.

    did nails Wednesday night and here we are Saturday morning the top part is bubbling and pilling apart, with pedicure spent $95 of my hard earned money,called them they said after 4 pm made appointment on Wednesday night with them why should go after 4? Have other plans Why don't they do a good job at the first place either they are not professionals , They did the same to me a month ago I am not going there anymore but my daughter thought to give them another try since they were close DO NOT GO THERE You are wasting your money

    2 hours later

    Worst experience ever The costumer service and prices are very high for the quality of work. Don't waste your time and money.

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    Gwynn G.

    They do excellent work. The ladies who work as technicians here are each friendly and extremely talented!

    Pastel rainbow shellac manicure, lasted 2 weeks and was still beautiful!

    I can't speak highly enough about this place! I've been going to them for years for pedicures along with my entire family and they are always so welcoming and do a wonderful job. On top of that they always try and squeeze me in even when it's very hectic hours. I recently started doing gel nails and designs and they always exceed my expectations and the shellac last at least two weeks! So you really get your money worth. I tried to other places one for convenience and one while I was out of town and nothing compares to the way these ladies do my shellac!

    Erica M.

    I love this place!!! Ive been seeing Kim and Annie for 5 Years!!! Nice massage great paint job!!!

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    16 days ago

    Took me in short notice. Quick, effective and my nails look great. Neighbors recommended and I'll be back

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    Just had the best pedi and calf/foot massage from Jenny to kick the summer off. I will be returning.

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    Today was my first experience at Pauline's Nail Spa, and it was truly beyond anything I expected…read more From the moment I walked in, the customer service was amazing. Pauline is so friendly and welcoming, and we had such great conversation throughout my appointment--honestly made the time fly by. They offered a variety of drinks, and as a holiday treat, they even had the yummiest fresh egg rolls, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch. I got a full set of silk nails, and it was the best decision ever--my nails look absolutely amazing! They exceeded my expectations in every way: they look so natural, feel incredibly light, and are the perfect length and size. Pauline has definitely gained a returning customer. I'm already excited for my fill! They also have a huge variety of colors and finishes, mood-changing shellac, cat eye polish, shellac, gel, regular polish... you name it, they have it. Highly recommend Pauline's Nail Spa!

    I was in last-minute desperate need of a mani/full set. I went to three other places on a Thursday…read moremid-day in des moines and almost gave up. Headed home and saw Pauline's and thought okay one more try. It was meant to be. Beautiful, calm, and relaxing. Beautiful and peaceful space. I enjoyed every second of it. Tea in a steeping pot served seeing my pedicure. My full set is stunning, and I got to learn all about the silk set - no acrylic, so no smells and nail powders. I loved my experience and will definitely be a regular customer now. This is not a quick in-n-out (which I appreciate), so if that's what you want, this probably isn't the experience for you. I was there about 3 hours - pedicure and full set put on. And she had time - I imagine she's usually fully booked.

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    THE BEST NAILS I'VE EVER GOT DONE, EVER!!!!!! And I'm not…read morejust talking about design - because they can do it all! - but I'm talking about QUALITY and PRICE! I had my nails done at a different salon that they decided to just do what they want with my nails without asking me! (dipping powder), long story short, it was horrible, uneven, and just a disaster, 2 weeks later, I decided to call Lovely Nails for a new set!! They took the time to take out my old set and gave me these fresh ones! The guy who helped me was beyond outstanding!! He was precise and made sure each nail was perfectly even. O cannot stress enough how much I love the quality of their work in this place!! They definitely gained a loyal customer! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

    Terrible. I don't write bad reviews, ever - but this one deserves it. (BTW, it's now called CQ…read moreNails.) Rude on the phone, but I figured that was a one-off. Got there, was given menu, got no-polish mani/pedi, and was charged THE SAME PRICE AS FULL SERVICE. I guess I should have asked, but I stupidly assumed that it would be less. I didn't ask for no polish to be less pricey, but all they had were cheap nail polishes. Again, I was stupid, that should have been the third signal for me to leave. BUT I DIDN'T. Barf. Won't make that mistake ever again. What should have been my VERY FIRST SIGN: no one else was in there! I guess I was stuck on stupid that day...

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