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    Elite Nails

    3.7 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveNail Salons
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Elite Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    No chip mani $25
    Amanda M.

    This is my favorite place to get my nails done in town because I enjoy supporting local family businesses. They take walk ins or you can call ahead. I got a no chip mani (gel nail polish) for $25 and they do brow waxing as well. If you are picky about your brows it might be worth going to a waxing salon instead. They work really quickly so this is perfect if you want to get in and out. They don't do any hand massages and the ambiance isn't made for a luxury spa experience. They also have a $20 credit card minimum and they have discontinued fake nails. Pro tip: if you park at the parking ramp across the street, the first hour is free!

    WORST NAIL SALON I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. I went in this week with a girlfriend to get my nails done for my birthday. She called and made an appointment in advance. Upon arriving, she told us that we had never made an appointment, but still got us in. I had to wait for 1 hour before she started to work on my nails. I asked for a coffin shape, which she did not give me. I also asked her to do a simple design on my nails, and she could not deliver. I was very upset because I wanted my nails to look pretty for my birthday. Instead, she did them horribly and was rude the entire time. I am never going back here, and would recommend for everyone to go somewhere else!

    TERRIBLE manicure from Elite Nails- they wouldn't even fix their mistake!
    Alyssa B.

    If I could give this 0 stars I would. Cheap, bad quality as well as RUDE employees. My nails looked so terrible I had to go to a different salon to get them fixed because the staff in Elite Nails refused to fix their mistake. Literally go anywhere else in Iowa City for your nails!!

    Wedding nails 10 days later!
    Kym F.

    I only got my nails done here one time, and it was for my wedding. It's now 10 days later and I have hand washed 289 chargers since my wedding and my nails still look perfect! The owner lady was super nice and did my nails exactly how I wanted them for my wedding. She did not get any chellac on my skin or cuticles and I can tell they will last for weeks to come! Highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    Best in town! Clean ! All the nail techs are perfectionists! Perfect every time! Been going to this salon for 17 years!!! Thanks ,Aimee

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    3 years ago

    I was visiting Iowa from Oregon and needed to get my toes done. I absolutely loved this place! If I lived there, this is where I would go.

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    8 years ago

    Sometimes you might have to wait, but they do a fantastic job and the prices are great. They're such a great hardworking family.

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    9 years ago

    For having my first time getting gel nails, I was very impressed. Didn't need to make an appointment and enjoyed the moment.

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    6 years ago

    Amazing service, great prices, friendly people and they didn't a great job with my acrylics. will definitely be back!

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    16 years ago

    Hands down best massage chair in a nail salon ever! Plus they did a great job on my nails. A+

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    Ask the Community - Elite Nails

    How much does a full set cost? Or a pedi?

    Pedí $22

    I and my two daughters will be needing manis and pedis on Saturday afternoon. Do we have to call for an appointment?

    They take walk ins, but if I'm concerned about waiting I call ahead and they answer right away!

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    Review Highlights - Elite Nails

    My total came out to somewhere around 27 which is very reasonable especially in a college town.

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    The Bilancia Day Spa & Wellness Center - Quiet room

    The Bilancia Day Spa & Wellness Center

    4.4(48 reviews)
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    My wife booked massages for my birthday. We are both entrepreneurs and took work off in an attempt…read moreto celebrate, for once. The spa called my wife 4 days prior to the scheduled massages and informed her that they had made a scheduling error and our massages were canceled. No sympathy, no attempt to correct, just a lack of customer service. We were really looking forward to a local massage as we usually drive 35 minutes. Never had the opportunity to try this spa and never will if this is how they handle errors on their own behalf.

    In case you haven't heard, THEY MOVED! The Bilancia Day Spa & Wellness Center (as it is referred to…read morenow) moved from the Coralville strip to Mormon Trek Blvd near Hwy 1. Talking with staff, it sounds like the entire, large space (formerly Core) was purchased, providing enough space for them to not only add massage and service rooms, but to build out a sauna and pool area. Wow! How exciting is that?! In the meantime, they appear to be progressing in settling the spa services into the space. There is a TON of space to decorate and warm up, so there is still a little inconsistency for the tone of the environment, but you will certainly notice some of the classic design comforts and staples that were carried over from the previous location. I always appreciate the services I receive, and my recent visit was no exception. My massage therapist did some great work on some problem areas and always felt professional, yet personable, throughout. And who doesn't love the warm towel and neck pillow in the pre-services quiet room, right? So good.

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    Pretty Nails And Spa - Builder gel

    Pretty Nails And Spa

    3.5(15 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I LOVE this salon! They do fabulous work, are very timely, polite, and the salon is clean! They…read moreoffer builder gel which is something I don't see at many salon. I've even put my sisters and grandmother on to Pretty Nails. No matter what staff member is working on my nails, they always take care when doing my nails and they frequently ask how you're doing or if the nails are to your liking! The staff here are friendly and accommodating! They even have a bar area you can purchase alcoholic drinks. The staff also remember who you are and asks me frequently about my family that have came with me in the past. I always feel valued as a customer at Pretty Nails! I've been going to this salon alone for over a year and I don't plan to leave anytime soon! This is the first salon I've found in my almost ten years that checks ALL the boxes for me. They are fairly busy but as long as you make a scheduled appointment online you should get in quickly.

    My nails were chipping and the top coat was peeling, then fully came off after less than a week. A…read moredip manicure should not do that. When I asked for a repair, they told me that I'd have to pay. After already paying 60 for the initial service. After talking to others I'm not the first who has had this issue with this salon.

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    Pretty Nails And Spa - Middle nail broke within a few days. On the other nails, edges of my nails weren't painted so they look like they are chipped.

    Middle nail broke within a few days. On the other nails, edges of my nails weren't painted so they look like they are chipped.

    Pretty Nails And Spa - More chipping after a few days

    More chipping after a few days

    Pretty Nails And Spa - Edge wasn't painted so it looks chipped

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    Edge wasn't painted so it looks chipped

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