We were in Minneapolis and made a last minute decision to get a mani pedi. Elegant Nails squeezed us in right before closing and we were so grateful. The location is tricky if you're not familiar with the area; they're on the second floor of the building and it's easier to access it by going into Target and taking the elevator up. The service was great; both my friend and I had two very sweet ladies working on our nails. The mani pedi was great and they were running a special. Only $60 for a mani pedi. A great deal in my opinion! If you have cash it's preferred or at least bring cash to tip! read more

Elegant Nails - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great service, my nails look great! Everyone was friendly and the place was clean. I will definitely go back again. read more

Elegant Nails - Great service! Wonderful results! - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I was in town for business and desperately needed to have my nails done. The location is a little tricky to find. It's the second floor just past the Target on the corner. The staff were so polite and sweet. I got a magnetic gel polish that I LOVE! It's the best color combination I've seen of any magnetic polish. I am glad I'm coming back to Minneapolis again just so I can go get another magnetic polish manicure and pedicure before I go back home. read more

very bad servic and no customer service here. The person who did my manicure is not well experience. never coming back her. read more

The service was very professional and of good quality. The staff is extremely kind and caring. My experience was great plus my nails looked great. The prices are wonderful and hard to beat. Cool little spot in a convenient location. Will recommend to friends and family! read more

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I don't get it. Granted, a lot of the reviews for this business are 2+ years old, it seems that the owners definitely took the feedback to heart. I was greeted as soon as I came in for a walk-in pedicure. Thankfully, there wasn't a wait and I was able to be seen as soon as I arrived. Everyone was super friendly, including the pedicurist. He was so polite, he even thanked me for things that I was supposed to thank him for! I would definitely come back. They were very kind and I felt like I was appreciated as a customer. Oh! Of course, you would like to know about the actual pedicure. It actually turned out really nice! He took his time painting each and every layer, and even took notice of how long each cure took for the gel polish for consistency's sake. I honestly haven't had anyone pay that much attention to almost any beauty service. We'll see how they hold up, but I am extremely pleased with my experience. (My condolences to the people who would love to see the work. I am not the kind of person who thinks foot pictures are pretty; therefore, I'm not taking one to post. Suffice to say that I think that this location is worth checking out). read more

I went in today for a manicure and pedicure. $77 total was my cost. Customer service was great but the service I received is a disgrace. I had to correct her on my finger nails, now getting back to my hotel room I'm correcting what she couldn't do. Don't even get me started on my feet. Avoid them, cause this is the most lackluster service I've ever had. read more

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Van did an incredible job on my acrylic nail fill when I was home for the holidays! Her attention to detail was so refreshing. She made my funky vision come to life!! Favorite manicure yet =) read more

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Nice place! Very reasonably priced, everyone was kind and professional. And my nails look great, I got a SNS dip powder manicure and a normal pedicure. We'll see how the fingernails hold up but overall a good exp read more

Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm visiting from out of town. I was able to get a pedicure there, but frankly, I almost chose another venue because of the gentleman who answered the phone. When I called, elegant nails, I asked him if they were open and for his location. His initial response was "We're about to close." I asked him what time did they close and he told me "7" (it was last 5:39). I arrived at 5:50 and asked if I could get a pedicure. Again, his response was curt. He tells me that he already closed the credit machine and I would need to pay cash. I questioned why he shut down early. No explanation. I then asked where was the nearest ATM and he tells me that it's on the bottom level of Target....and "It's your choice." In spite of his interactions, I returned, with cash. While I was getting a pedicure, another woman arrived and he politely told her that she would need to pay cash, where the ATM was located and "Are you coming back?" Not happy! read more

I went and got a pedi and gel mani. The gentlemen who did my nails was great! He was meticulous and precise. He didn't rush at all and was very attentive to each step and detail. My nails turned out GREAT. Highly recommend!! read more

My wife had a great experience at this salon. Nails look great, nice color, quickly done and with a smile. It's disappointing to see other customers in the salon mock employees speaking Vietnamese and then complain about their service. Makes you wonder why these people REALLY think the service was bad when they're already showing themselves to be bigoted. read more

Customer service, customer service, customer service! This nail salon may be conveniently located in the skyway but that does that equate with them actually providing quality service. I have learned that a steady traffic in these nail places are just a result of their location in malls, high traffic areas like skyways or other common routes. So basically, they are a convenience trap. Unfortunately, I fell into this trap. I desperately needed to remove my full-set since it was overdue and I didn't have time to go to my usual place. I was tended to and after some nails were a little more difficult to be removed than the others I said " maybe you should do it from the other side?" In which the person replied " I know what I am doing". Excuse me, I felt that response was uncalled for. At this point I could not wait for my nails to be done! I asked for a third coat on both ring fingers that had sparkle however the nail person told me it will take longer to dry. I said ok. She then asked the man who seemed to be the manager ( with tattoos on his left arm) if she should go ahead with the third coat? He tried to discourage me by saying " it won't make a difference" . I was annoyed by now and I said "that's fine, I still want the third coat, thank you!" I guess I was asking for too much! If I am paying for my nails to be done it is customary that I get to request what I would like since it it my nails. I will make it a point NOT to fall into the trap again, no matter how desperate I am. read more

Horrible service by the staff. Peter is the man who makes it known he is in charge. The nail tech was sweet , but also not caring of her job or customer. She took three phone calls while doing my manicure and sent multiple text messages. While I waited seated in front of her at her station. In addition, She stabbed the corner of my toe nail with a tool. Today is day two after my mani pedi and my toe is throbbing. Couldn't sleep last night due to the pain. It also now hurts to put on my shoe. I'm here for business and will now need to go to urgent care to make sure I don't get an infection. Another demonstration of how terrible this business is .... I wanted to get the heck out of there , and I messed up my polish on one fingernail. The nail tech wasn't happy about fixing it for me , but reluctantly called me back over to her station. The owner/ management Peter, proceeded to raise his voice at me to tell me I needed to be careful bc nails " never " dry. Then said , it takes over an hour to dry. YELLLING at me. Lol. Psycho. I get my nails done almost weekly, never have I been treated as rudely at a nail shop or anywhere else. read more

I typically do my mani & pedi at home since after years of practice I'm able to do the same thing that your average salon does. However, every once in a while, I like to treat myself and last week I decided to do just that and get a pedicure. Sadly, I picked the wrong place!!!! The pedi chairs were all occupied and as I watched I realized that the technicians were rushing through the job for everyone (not just me). Basically all they did was wash our feet! Yes, they filed the nails, but there was no buffing. Yes, they lightly passed the pumice against my soles, but how does that remove dead skin? Oh and they even applied an exfoliating srub, but failed to massage it in so it would be effective. Overall the pitiful job took about 10mins. No don't get me wrong, I have no desire to sit in a chair for 45mins being prepped (especially since I don't need that much work), but 10mins is not enough time to pay attention to the details. As for polish time, I did like the variety of colors, but I was disappointed by the selection of designs they could execute. So with the 8 options I was given, I found something that was okay, and after providing direction on how to tweak it, it turned out cute. So, here I am 1.5wks later and my polish is just chipping away. Considering the service and results, I should have saved my money or researched a better salon. Sorry Elegant nails, but YOU'RE FIRED! read more

Giving them 1 star because 0 isn't an option. Filed my toe nails unevenly and refused to correct them as she has already put paint on then painted White tips which are also uneven and are a different thickness on each of my toes. My heels do not look like they have just had a pedicure. I left before she could touch my hands and went to get the manicure somewhere else! Terrible customer service and terrible service. Would absolutely NOT recommend going to. read more

Stopped by on impulse between shopping excursions, as my nails definitely needed a touch-up and since I had the day to spend (friend was in an all day conference) wandering around before heading to the MoA, I took a massage (chair) break to relax and grt my piggies pampered. The older lady that did my nails did a decent and thorough job, once I stopped her and directed her specifically on the trimming, buffing, shape requirements, and prep work - expected before the basecoat, 2 thin layers of polish, and topcoat went on... I also mentioned I expected all the cuticles trimmed, pointed out missed spots, dry areas, polish edging, and how the tips were supposed to be done as well... the male hostess came in a couple times and did not do an ounce of work. Under strict direction, I got a decent MP... but the mani chipped after a week. Would not go back if I lived in Minneapolis. Note: I did tip her 30% so she didnt feel she did all that work for nothing. read more

Michelle did my nails and I have to say she was very friendly and did a great job. She even asked me after two coats of the color was what I wanted. Definitely coming back to see her. Thank you Elegant Nails team! read more

Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Perfect place for a convenient no frills mani - pedi. I paid 35 to have both done. The location is right in the skyway, so I quickly ran there after work and they were able to take me at 6:30 even though they close at 7. Pedi: The massage I received during the pedicure was very comfortable and was pretty long. What I thought was weird is that they don't use base coat. Instead they just brushed my nails with some liquid substance (didn't get a good look at the bottle) Mani: Taking one star off because of the quality of the nail polish. During the second coat, the nail polish was so gloopy that she added thinner straight into the OPI bottle. This made for a splotchy initial job, which was corrected with more polish and top coat. Another down side is they do not carry OPI shellac. But other than that, I would come again. read more

I usually just get a pedicure here but since my hands were in rough shape I did a mani as well for $35 total. This place is always busy in the afternoons but I only had to wait about 5 minutes. They started with my pedicure and the guy was laughing cause my feet were so ticklish. They do a great job scrubbing and using a pumice to get dead skin off. They also do a little leg massage. The manicure I was a little disappointed with because the guy doing my nails had to stop periodically to answer calls and book appointments. I don't know if that caused some of the polish to have small bubbles or if it was the polish itself, but my hands are not the quality I expected. They do a hand massage as well which was nice but I was not happy and unfortunately had no time for corrections as I needed to get back to work. They still get a four since this was the first time my manicure was sub par. Update Manicure lasted through the weekend and started peeling Monday. Not worth it. read more

I love this place! They are so fast and perfect. $30 for a gel mani can't be beat! Bring cash to pay, it's what they prefer. It's right by the target in the skyway. read more

They were extremely rude and unprofessional because me having my child in their seat who was calmly minding their business and playing with their toy and first lady to approach me. Told me have someone pick my child up instead on order for me to get service. Karma is real and when you mistreat people who highly favorite you get it back in full. read more

Sometimes they aren't open on thee weekend so I'd suggest you call ahead. They have the same loyal staff they've had for years. Their location is great, near Target in skyway. They've always done a good job for me on hand and foot. read more

The staff is rude, they charge way more than what is listed on the pricing menu, and they are so painfully slow. I sat for over an hour for a FILL and the nail tech snapped at me for moving. Hello- my back hurts from being hunched over for that long. Super bad experience and I will not be returning. read more

Please save your money, listen to the reviews, and AVOID! I went here for a full acrylic set and my nails ended up breaking the next day. Then day after day, my nails would break off, more than one nail sometimes! This was such a terrible experience and the even charged me to have my nail shape be coffin nails. I've never been to a nail salon that charges you for your nail shape, maybe designs on your nails, but never the shape. Also, the man that works there talks bad about their customers and those who call on the phone. I was taught Vietnamese when I was little and even though I don't look Vietnamese, I still understand. He called a customer who called over the phone to make an appointment a "gung-deh" which translates to "hooker" or "bitch" Not professional one bit and not respectful at all. read more

Came here to get my nails done, paid for parking. When I got into the salon I asked to use the bathroom.. I am very pregnant and they don't have one and they didn't offer a key to the one that is in the building. Needless to say I couldn't even get my nails done because there was no bathroom. read more

Given the intense competition for nail services in NYC, I tempered my expectations upon moving to MSP. Don't get me wrong--I used to go to the same corner nail salon and get a deluxe pedicure with 20 minute leg massage and normal/plain mani for an all-in $85. I don't want a fancy spa, but I don't want a $35 combo. Anyways, I like Elegant Nails. I got the $35 deluxe spa pedi plus 10 minute massage for an extra $15, so my mani-pedi was all in $60. There's no other option--my old salon had this wonderful foot callus eating acid that made my feet baby smoothe, and there's nothing like a 20 minute foot massage after a long day at work-and I also do a lot of running. My plain (no polish) mani was perfectly fine, and my technician could not have been sweeter. Place seemed clean but a little run-down. In any event, given that there are so few places in the skyway, I will be back but I will also be looking for a fancier place for an occasional splurge. Bonus winter move to MSP--walking home via skyway in flops!! read more

Quick and friendly service! Great manicure and wonderful polish job. I will be back! read more

Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love this little shop. I never have to wait, even though all their nail techs are usually busy. Their basic pedicure is a steal, at $27 and they are efficient and pleasant! I don't get manicures here, but they have a deal for a basic mani/pedi for $40!!! read more

I see Michelle almost every three weeks for a gel manicure or color change. She is amazing. She takes her time and has great attention to detail. I specifically call and request her. She is my favorite. I highly recommend her for nails done quick and done well during the work week! read more

amazing! i came here on my birthday for a new acrylic set, and i couldn't be happier with how my nails turned out. michelle took extra good care of my hands and nails, and communicated with me throughout the entire process! she is very good at what she does, and really cares about her clients will definitely be coming back, and recommending elegant nails to my friends! read more

Meh, this is a decent place to go but it won't be my "usual." It's handy if you've got an hour and want a quick manicure during lunch. I think they have a basic mani/pedi special for $30. I got a run-of-the-mill gel manicure for $30, but speed seemed to be more important than quality. I had to ask the tech to clean up a couple of rough spots before I left, and there is some gel polish on the skin of my thumb that he didn't clean up. He didn't ask how I wanted my nails shaped, only after he sanded down the corners into a weird angle did he ask if I liked the shape. What do you say at that point? It's not like you can't put the nail back... He did say that if a nail breaks or if I don't like something, to come back and he'll fix it for free. But I expect that of any salon... Also, the fumes from the industrial strength acetone made me dizzy - the ventilation seems weak. Finally, my BIGGEST issue, he didn't use sterilized tools. In fact, not only did he drop the cuticle trimmer on the floor and then use it on me, but he also trimmed his own cuticles with the same trimmer! I was so stunned in the moment that I didn't say anything ... I'll update in a few weeks with details on how it holds up. Update: not 24 hours after the manicure, one of my nails has ripped. I've also found uneven spots and have been picked the polish off my skin in a few different places. Not a happy camper. read more

I had a pedicure here after work to celebrate warm spring weather. My coworker and I arrived and while we didn't have any issue with the service both of our pedicures didn't last very long. Maybe two weeks maximum before they chipped. Pedicures I've had last at least a month up to a few months. I was pretty bummed. Maybe it was the polish they used? In any case, it's super convenient for me to go there, but I probably won't be back. read more

Every time I've ever gone here the either owner or manager gentleman has been rude. Most recently, today, I called as I was walking there from three blocks away to ask if they were available for a gel manicure or what was the soonest appointment they had. The woman who answered the phone asked when I wanted to come and I said now and she told me I could walk in. When I got there the man said it would be at least twenty minutes and I told him I had just called. He said, "you called wrong number, you didn't call here." So I pulled up the phone number and asked if that was the number and he said yes and asked if I was the 1:30 appointment. I told him no, that the woman that I spoke with said to just walk in. At that point he laughed and said, "you not call here." And walked away. read more

Elegant Nails - I did call there! - Nail Salons Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Not for the customers just for the money don't waste your time going here it's a waste of your money and time don't know how to satisfy customers conveniently located in the sky way that's the only reason they exist. read more

This place gets zero stars from me. Yes cheap yes convenient but I will never go back. The first time I went I got a color gel manicure that lasted less than a week when typically they should last at a minimum 2 weeks. This last time I decided to get a basic manicure because that shouldn't be difficult. The woman cut my skin when she was cutting my cuticles enough to make me bleed a little. And the polish chipped badly before the end of the day. I went back the next day to have them fix the manicure and tell them that I would add a pedicure. They wanted to charge me to fix the manicure because it was a basic manicure not gel and that is just what happens. This is what I was advised by the gentleman who sits at the front station and is clearly in charge. I said that's outrageous bc my manicure looked aweful and I had only just gotten it. This is terrible customer service. I have been to many other places that will fix there work especially when the job done was so bad. I will never go to this nail salon and really don't recommend it for even the most basic services which they are not capable of handling. read more

Weren't the warmest group of people working that day. I just desperately needed my nails done. The lady that sat beside me seemed to be having a horrible time. I've definitely experienced better. read more

Had an amazing pedicure. Got here around 6:15 (the close at 7) and they were able to fit in myself and my friend for a pedicure and my other friend for a manicure. The deluxe spa pedi ($35) included a mineral salt scrub, marine mask, hot towel wrap, and an aroma hot oil massage. It was absolutely heavenly! I literally got a 20 minute leg/foot massage and I wasn't someone just rubbing my legs. She applied good pressure and actually knew what she was doing. My friends pedicure was treated exactly the same. The ladies were also very pleasant and respectful, asking us if everything was okay throughout our time. Everything looked very clean and was wrapped up/new for each person. I would come back next time I'm in town! read more

Made it work since I really needed a manicure. Decent gel manicure for $30 including gel removal. Harsh dipping of fingers in a bowl of acetone, which i thought was water. Ha! read more

If I could give you a 0 I would. Your service is appalling. My sister in law had the worst experience ever. Developed fungus in all 10 nails after a gel manicure. Went back to have it corrected. The manicurist was rude and dismissive and did not acknowledge any wrong doing. She actually charged her to repair the damage she is still suffering from. Needless to say your business should cease to exist. You better get your health standards up to parr. Not to mention your customer service. read more