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    Emperor Nails & Spa

    4.1 (29 reviews)

    Services - Emperor Nails & Spa

    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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    Mimi Magic

    I've had Mimi do my nails, toes and waxing for the past 5 years. We moved 40 miles away 2 years ago. after trying several shops close to our new home, I started driving into WS to go to Mimi. I have NEVER been disappointed. she is so sweet and so talented. My nails look so natural and never break. She's AMAZING!! I tell all my friends about her Mimi Magic!! Highly recommend The shop also. Very clean and very friendly.

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    Fatima B.

    Very clean always professional and my nails always look bomb Cindy does my nails & trust me she don't miss

    SNS manicure
    Kelly M.

    Just moved back to Winston and was looking for a good nail place read the reviews and decided to go here and I loved it! Got sat right away, and the nail tech was great! (I forgot to get his name) great atmosphere and decor. I was in and out in less than an hour. I got an SNS manicure and I love it. Will be back for sure.

    Vicki C.

    I've been to 8 different nail salons in Winston Salem since I moved here and never was impressed. Today that changed! The SNS French manicure I received was the absolute over the top best I ever had in 25 years. They did things no other salon ever had and it looked so natural. I will no longer go any where else. I'm ecstatic!

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    Emily T.

    This isn't my first time coming to this salon. It seems to be under new management now, and they are much better. They're all very nice and do great work. I had an appointment today and they took me right in. Very nice, clean salon.

    Not sure how they have such high ratings. My sister booked us collagen manicures weeks in advance so you would think we would have atleast gotten that. We checked in upfront and did not wait that long, which is probably the only positive experience from our visit. The guy doing my nails sat me at his chair and asked if it was a manicure, which i responded with "a collagen manicure with all the extras". No conversation at all, and ignored everything i said which cool maybe conversation isnt your thing, but when i ask when we do the wax and the hot stones, maybe answer? While he was filing my nails down a different employee screamed at the little girl behind the register telling her to leave and she doesnt want to see her for the rest of the day, infront of the whole salon, resulting in the little girl crying behind the register. Real nice. Once he started painting my nails i reminded him AGAIN we got the collagen manicures and he once again ignored me. After painting my nails, missing half of the nail on 3 nails, he put lotion on my hands and said "youre done". Are you kidding? Three times i told him we made appointments for collagen manicures. There was no miscommunication as it came up when we checked in upfront. It was almost comical how little he cared and how little effort he put in. Absolutely will not go back, and would NOT recommend trying it out.

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    Came here for my birthday and loved the experience had amazing conversations with the workers . Place was nice and clean offered beverages and snacks. They listened to the customers request and paid attention to detail by far the best nail shop I've been to in a very long time . Sydney the owner makes it her business to make sure ever customer leaves happy

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    Cindy is truly the sweetest most genuine person ever, and every set she does reflects that with stunning nails.

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    3 years ago

    Old polish was taken off with some kind of grinder. Destroyed my nails. So thin, almost nothing left. New Gel Polish coming off in 2 days.

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    Very pleased with the manicure! Very thorough and Cindy did an excellent job. This will be my new regular salon! Definitely recommend.

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    I was in a hurry so they worked together to get my SNS manicure and gel pedicure done in a little over an hour.

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    Paradise Nails Spa

    Paradise Nails Spa

    4.7(30 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    In a last minute effort to "treat myself," I went on the hunt for a salon open on Mondays and…read morestumbled upon this salon. In 11 years of living less than 10 minutes away, I had never heard of this place. I'm so glad I found them, though! They were all welcoming and took me right in as a walk-in. I asked for a pedicure and SNS. I was immediately seated for a pedicure and started on promptly. The pedicure was the perfect length. Not too short, but not so long that I was over it. For the SNS- Although I had cut my own nails down to the length I wanted, they respected it and did a beautiful job! These are the most perfect, natural-looking nails I've ever had done. She actually built the nail up a bit with a natural SNS and polished it with gel which surprisingly feels so much better! The price was comparable to all the other salons I've been to in the last couple of years. I especially liked that they didn't have a lot on the walls. Some salons are overwhelming with photos, decor, and shelves of colors and dips, but not here. It truly was calm and peaceful and I felt relaxed the entire time I was there. I cannot wait to go back!

    Everything was great! Mia gave me a wonderful pedicure! She also did a full set for my wedding! She…read moredid an amazing job and made sure they were exactly what I wanted! She was so kind and passionate about her job! She is extremely talented!

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    Nails Social

    Nails Social

    4.3(19 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Best nail place in Winston! As someone who sees getting my nails done as a luxury service, this…read moreplace checks off the boxes. Relaxing clean atmosphere, plenty of space between customers (unless they're a bit busy), no pressure to talk to the techs unless needed, and even snacks (fresh plate of fruit & chips) and beverages for a pick me up. Most importantly for me though is how they don't nick or do excessive cuticle and skin trimming - I have eczema and the techs have been patient and willing to work with me. Retention has been standard 2-3 weeks with no chipping or other issues for gel full set. The one thing I'd like to call out is during peak hours sometimes you will have to wait 20 mins (even with appt), so it's strongly suggested you try to call in for an appt during those busy hours. Pricing runs about equal to other nail places in area. My gel fill ins are $50 + $5 for shape. They also offer a membership option where you can rack up points in exchange for money off of services. 10/10!!

    While visiting in town this place was a referral suggestion. Upon entering I was greeted and asked…read moreto select a color for my pedicure. The lady then seated me and declined my request to soak for a while. They brought me fruit and a request glass of wine. "If you are giving these options at least give time to enjoy." The massage chair is fire! The services were great and worth my trip. Did a great job on my toes. Pricing was a bit confusing cause I asked for a $48 service and was charged $63. Which did not include the tip. So I think they up-charge me. That is the only concern.

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    Harmony Nails

    Harmony Nails

    4.0(84 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I asked to confirm twice the price for Gel X manicure and I was told $50 when I scheduled then I…read morewas charged $60 with no designs. Maybe I misunderstood? But I think prices need to be posted somewhere. Especially online when it's someone's first time and they are deciding where to go. The manicure from Tina on the top view looks pretty good, but underneath the glue was excessive. Maybe that's normal after Gel C manicure? I don't know it was my first time but I brought it to the nail techs attention and she picked away at it a little bit a lot was left. It seemed she was rushing herself because she had another client waiting. You can see it in the pictures it feels super annoying. Can't say that I'll be back.

    Unfortunately, after going here for months and months loyally, I will be finding a new nail shop to…read morego to. I tried everything I could to resolve the issue, because I prefer to leave positive or helpful words when I can here. But bad service is bad service. When I come here, I go in and allow whoever is free to do my nails because I usually have a great experience regardless. But twice now, I have been given to someone who isn't ready to be doing nails. The first time I was serviced, months ago, all of my nails hurt SO badly for 3-4 days. He drilled over my skin continuously. But when I went in yesterday, I decided to give him a second shot. I regret that so much. All of my fingers were cut and bleeding. I told him he was hurting me and he said it's just hot. And kept on drilling. I started to dissociate at that point. They hurt so bad. The acrylic set (brand new) that he applied was so badly done. I thought I might be over reacting so I asked some others and they all agreed that the nails were absolutely terrible and I should go get them fixed. I'm not one for confrontation, but they hurt so bad and we're too thick to use for anything. As you can see in photos. I am always patient and forgiving and leave good tips, so I expected the shop to hear my complaint and help me out. They said on the phone when my friend called for me, that they'd make it right if I came in in person to discuss it. So I did. I drove the 28 minutes to get there, they said they were too busy to help me, and said they'd issue a full refund but they had to call the card merchant first. I said ok, left my info, and went on. They did not offer to fix, replace, or give me any tips for healing my nails and skin. They called me later to tell me that their boss told them not to refund me, that they'd give me half off, and tried to convince me that I had an acrylic allergy and wasn't cut. They said "we are poor so no refund." And "it happens so oh well" I get it. Business is hard. But as a loyal long time customer, I just wanted to be treated kindly. When I went to another stylist in a different shop she was appalled at the state of my nails and skin. She kept apologizing that this happened to me, and noted how badly cut my skin was over and over. She could not fix the nails they were so badly done, had to remove them all, before she could treat the skin underneath and apply a new set. I am so so exhausted after all of this. I wish I had better things to say. I tried to resolve via email first and never got a response. If you go here, make an apt with one of the experienced stylists. Or you know, just don't.

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