Best pedicure I've had in Washington! A lot of places I've seen seem to favor toddler toes as an aesthetic which I do not. I was able to walk in, got the most expensive pedi which included collagen products, amazing massage & a sharp squared shape with gel polish for under $100! I will make the 2 hour drive down every time I need a good pedi. read more

Love this salon so much! I've been here a few times now and every visit has been such a great experience. From the moment I walk in, I feel welcomed and taken care of. Everyone greets you with a big smile, and I love the vibe, the music, and the overall atmosphere. You can really tell the staff care about each other, and it feels very family-oriented and comforting. My nail tech was incredibly attentive and detail-oriented. She checked in with me throughout the appointment and made sure I was happy with the design, color, and shape every step of the way. I'm also so grateful they were able to squeeze me in last minute. I absolutely love how my nails turned out and can't wait to come back for my next set. Highly recommend! read more

I went here today. Great service, cozy chairs and friendly service. I felt very comfortable and pampered. Definitely coming back.

Amazing!!!! I wish I can give a 100 stars. The best customer service. All the staff here is so friendly and made me feel right at home. Emily did an amazing job, I broke a nail and it was in horrible condition she spent a lot of time taking care of them and shaping them. They look amazing and feel great. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been going here for the past few years and have always loved their service and they are always so prompt! For the first time I was disappointed with them today for not being able to redeem a coupon for me. I will still be going here since they do such an amazing job but I just did not like how that situation was handled. read more

Excellent service! And incredibly friendly staff. Very welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommend. Ate down every single design read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I go here regularly to get pedicures during sandal season, and they always do a great job. Friendly staff, fair prices, and nice you can book online. read more

Service was great, pretty affordable, and they did a great job. Highly recommend Vi she was lovely!!!

I very rarely get my nails done (I prefer to do basic manicures at home) but my friend wanted some company so I tagged along. PARKING & LOCATION // Unexpectedly, there is street parking on or near 45th. I recommend giving yourself an extra 5-10 minutes or so to find parking and walk. I personally walked to this location since I was already nearby but I actually walked past it first. Pay attention to the signs or you might miss it! SERVICE // My friend and I made appointments through their website the night before. Since they have more than one nail technician, you can do them both at the same time. I decided to get a basic manicure ($20) and the website said it would take about 30 minutes. It ended up being more around 15-20 minutes. They removed my polish, fixed my cuticles, buffed/shaped my nails, and painted them. They had me dry my nails with their fans but it was a little awkward because they just got up and went to another customer when they finished paining my nails but never told me when my nail drying time was officially over. OVERALL // 4 stars It was a very quick service experience. I didn't really feel like it ended in a clear manner but I don't have complaints. I recommend! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Basic Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First Time getting dip! Was fast and a cool process to watch. Overall good experience:) I will be back! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Dip - full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is so goated they stayed open late to do my sister and I nails. They are so sweet and talkative. It's a small space but they make it homey as well as it's family owned!! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm really impressed by the customer service and quality of work! Finally came here recently after my friend had recommended them. I got gel nails with a chrome finish. The nail technician was really communicative and warned me against using the chrome finish with my short and somewhat weak nails - she said there have been some cases where it breaks off in less than a week for people with similar nails as me. I really appreciated how honest she was, and that she answered all of my questions as I decided whether to go another route. She could've just done my nails without warning, but she clearly wanted to make sure I made an educated decision. Great customer service. Bonus points, the chrome actually stayed on for two weeks, and counting! I'm really pleased with how sturdy these turned out. read more

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Booked my appointment online, parallel parked on the street, and was seen pretty quickly. Because I asked for a more intricate French manicure it took a little longer than an hour, but I expected that. The woman who saw me was meticulous about my nails shape and cleaning up my cuticles, I appreciated it! Thought that all the employees were friendly and worked quickly! The customers mostly seemed a younger crowd. It was my first time and I'll probably come again! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - French Manicure with flower design on the ring finger - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great experience. Very clean. Perfect job on my toes and nails. I happen to like my nails very short but I got the mermaid chrome nail polish, which is so fun. Would definitely come back here. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Mermaid chrome manicure. They did an awesome job on both my nails and my toes and were very nice. Would definitely go there again. - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm an older guy and this is the first time I had a pedicure. I went because a couple weeks previous, I had an annual check-up with my dermatologist. While there, I asked about toe fungus because my toes itched. She told me I don't have any fungus, I just have nails which had grown too thick and that caused the skin below to overgrow, making the nails impossible to cut. She advised me to lightly file the nails thinner, something I wasn't comfortable doing myself. So I called one nail salon that had no clue how to thin down nails. The second one told me that I need to see a foot doctor with specialized equipment. And the third nail salon I called, Excellent Nails & Spa, said they could do it so I made an appointment. Lucy was my pedicurist. To be honest, I was nervous because the skin below the nails was overgrown and I was worried she'd cut me. But she seemed to really know what she was doing and the salon appeared to be very sanitary. Lucy had a special drill-like tool that she ran across the nails to thin them down after soaking my feet. Then she used clippers and other tools to cut the nails and remove excess (or dead?) skin from below the nails. And then she treated my feet with warm moisturizer (or oil) and warm stones. It took her a half hour and she only charged me $35 + tip. I was so pleased afterwards! I would never have been able to do what she did on my own. read more

I had a wonderful experience here! I got my first ever gel manicure at a different place a week prior to coming to Excellent nails. It was not a good experience and my nails looked wrecked. The gel polish was uneven and had started to lift. I was hesitant to try gel again but I'm so glad I did. The guy who did my nails (I unfortunately didn't catch his name but he's a younger Asian man, I think maybe his name was Thao or Howe?) was outstanding! Very nice to chat with and he did excellent work. I have terrible cuticles that grow like crazy and he handled them like a pro. No discomfort or bleeding at all. My gel manicure is beautiful and perfect! I'm so pleased with the service and my nails! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Berry red gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

To start off I'm not from the area and was visiting a friend who swore by this place since it was "the best in Seattle". Before I arrived, I called to see if I can make an appointment. I was given a set time and I asked in advance how much a regular pedicure was I was informed by a staff member that it was $45. I request for a gel pedicure and was handed a pamphlet and is selected the $45 option (they had other options for pedicures, depending on the type of service you want). Was a very basic pedicure. I did not receive the square nail shape they requested, but whatever (I ended up doing it at home). Once I was finished, I walked up to the front desk and is informed that my total is $60. I was confused since I received a different quote before I called and during the service which I clearly pointed out the price difference.. I asked why it was $60 instead of the $45. I was told it was because I got a pedicure. I do not wanna go back-and-forth so I Venmo'd the lady and was told "Where is the tip?" I told her I did not want to tip since there was a jump from the original price to now. I still venmod an additional $5. I hope this place improves in the communication towards there clients and be transparent about what they are charging. or maybe she just targeted me because I am out of town. read more

Excellent Nails is JUST THAT. Excellent! Their prices are on point, and they offer extras in their basic pedicure which are included (hot stone massage) without an inflated price, like so many other nail shops in Seattle. The customer service is stellar, and V made sure to check the water temp, and care for our needs while we were in the shop. This was our first time in, as we are new to the neighborhood, but we will definitely be returning customers. Thanks guys! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Massaging pedicure chairs - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They did my nails so quickly and they turned out amazing!! This was my first time here but I'm definitely coming back!

Lucy and her daughter are AMAZING! Friendly, professional and always smiling! Lucy's the best! She does a superb job--mani/pedi's are by far the BeSSSSST in Seattle! read more

I absolutely love this place!! I've recommended so many of my friends here, even though most of us live on the Eastside - worth the trip 100%! Jenny always does such an amazing job, her attention to detail and care is super appreciated. My usual is dip with occasional added tip. I'd advise coming here on a weekday or making an appointment for a weekend stop - it's usually very busy over the weekend. Also, they're closed on Tuesdays as of a few weeks ago so plan accordingly. You will not be disappointed here, everyone does a fabulous job! read more

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I get dipping nails chrome and gel pedicure. I make an online rez the day before. They always do a great job.

Loved the service and product at excellent nails today! I called ahead and they were able to fit me in about 45 min after my call for a shellac manicure appt. it was quick to get started once I arrived and the whole process was easy and quick. Friendly people and a great finished product! I definitely recommend booking an appt, they are a popular nail salon and get quite busy in the afternoon/evening! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Shellac manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

AMAZING. This place has a following and I totally get why. I was introduced to SNS powdered nails by a friend. I initially got them done at a salon in cap Hill but was not impressed. After being recommended to try this salon, I am in love. I made a Saturday appointment which is not too hard to get but definitely necessary since this place is tiny and always busy. My nails were tended to perfectly. The other salon only swapped polish but this place took care to tend to my cuticles and perfectly shape my nails. Additionally, the wonderful woman doing my nails provided on point color recommendations when I couldnt make up my mind. This place may be farther from my house but it is worth the drive. Bonus: great coffee just a few blocks in each direction. Tl;dr : check out this place for the perfect manicure, but make an appointment first or go on a weekday read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The owner's wife had the audacity to send me this message through Yelp last night close to midnight (I screenshot the message in case she tries to deny it): "Hey. Don't play dirty to my business. You came in to my shop and we did your pedi just like every customer and u go on yelp and gave us 1 stars and also u go to ur bank and canceled ur transaction and now we have to paid back for the bank . Why u have to embarrass ur self like that u should do ur own pedi don't go to any nails shop . They know ur face now . If u ever go to any nail shop . Something doesn't look good to u tell them fix , don't go on yelp and the bank and tell all this liar u so sad." Here is my response: This only proves that this business is shady. I made it very clear I was displeased with the service and when asked if everything was okay, I said no. I walked out and immediately scheduled an appointment elsewhere to fix the toddler work that this salon calls a pedicure (there was a waiting area full of clients and if I'm unhappy with so many parts of the experience, why would I ask them to redo it?). They should have offered that and when I declined they should have offered to not charge me. My credit offers a service where if I'm unhappy with something, they take care of it (I pay $450 a year for this card). It's very sad that this is the response from a business owner. Instead of taking responsibility for clearly overbooking clients (regularly, it seems), this salon chose to blame the customer. *** A first timer at this salon, I made an appointment and came in on time. When I came in, the owner told me it would be another 20 minutes because other customers were late. I sat down for my pedi 28 minutes past my appointment. As soon as I sat down, he kept checking the clock and the seats full of waiting customers. He literally rushed through the scrub as if he was competing in a race, max 30 seconds on each leg. When it came time for polish application, I was stunned because he applied polish like a true amateur. At the end, I also noticed that some nails were crooked and the polish wasn't applied all the way down to the cuticle, making it look like I already had grow out. After he was done, he said if I want to wear the sandals I came in with, I'd need to wait 20 mins to fully dry my toes, so I did (note: the pedi took 22 mins total). I voiced concerns about the polish smearing if I put my sandals on, but they confirmed my nails were fully dried (never touched them, just applied the spray). Of course, as soon as I got home, the toes in the sandals were completely ruined. A waste of TIME and MONEY. Do not go! I am so pissed - something that's supposed to be relaxing left me more stressed than ever, wasting money/time, and now I have to pay to have them redone!! read more

Got a pedicure here, and it was a fun experience to sit on the massage chairs and get a mechanical massage over all my back and shoulders as my feet were being pampered. I made the mistake of not wearing loose pants so the massage and oils that they put on the leg only went up to how high I could pull up my jeans to about mid calf. While scraping away at the skin around my toe the girl cut into the skin too deep and my toe started bleeding pretty annoyingly, but they had this solution that got the blood to congeal and the cut to stop bleeding so profusely. A bit traumatic but nothing too bad, don't know if I'll want to get a pedicure again anytime soon though. I picked out a super bright blue color and it was a very nice color on my toes. I usually choose neutrals but this time I went bold and I'm glad that I did because a neutral color definitely would not have looked half as good. The bleeding turned me off this place but my friends who all got manicures ended up with beautiful fingers so I would come again for that! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Classic Pedicure with China Glaze Ride the Waves - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this spot! Great pedicures at a reasonable price. The hot stone massage included in the classic pedicure is amazing

I've been going to Excellent Nails regularly for a few years now and at this point it's the only place I'll get my nails done in Seattle. Johnny usually does my gel/dip manicures and he always does a great job (Jenny, Hao and the rest of the team are all awesome as well). Johnny just did my nails for my wedding this weekend and I'm in LOVE. He also remembered that I was getting married from the last time I was in which was so nice. Just remember to make a reservation online as they do book up quick! The space is small, but recently updated. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Dip mani by Johnny - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was my first time going to Excellent Nails and they did a good job with my mani pedi.I recommend making an appointment before hand. The place is a little small so keep that in mind if you don't like small spaces. The staff were very friendly as well. The only thing that I would critique is that I wish the nail tech polished closer to the cuticle so that my nail growth wouldn't show as much after a week. Also after looking at my pedicure for a while you can see the different layer of nail polish on my big toe near the cuticle that weren't smoothed out with the rest of the nail polish read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Shellac Manicure in Pumpkin Spice - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First time in and they have got me as a customer - amazing full set. So many colors to choose from & everyone was really sweet to me. Worth the price! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Beautiful full set from Hao. I've been searching for a new nail spot & this is the one. They took their time & were super sweet. - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I made an appointment a week in advance, but they were packed so there was about a 15 minute wait time. However, the overall experience was great, Jen is amazing at what she does. It was my first time getting powder instead of acrylic and I loved it. It did sting a bit during the process of filing, but it didn't hurt too much. I highly recommend the foil as accent! I will definitely be going back to get my nails done again! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Powder Nail with Copper/Pink Foil - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty solid nails place. I'm happy with the nail quality (got a gel manicure) and service and covid procedures in place (shields between you and the manicurist). read more

Ok, this is a more male-specific review. If you are a man who likes to get mani's and pedi's this place is for you! I recommend the basic full mani-pedi treatment here as they do hot stone and wax as part of it. I get the shiny buff treatment with no polish and it's perfect every time. They are so helpful to ask what you want, shape and everything. I appreciate them here so very much. As a man, gay or straight, I find that most places give you a little less of the full treatment than our lovely woman counterparts. This is no big complaint, Nail Spas are historically more of a feminine gender activity. But if you're like me I LOVE to pamper dem paws and tootsies. At Excellent Nails and Spa not only do they treat you as just important they even have a few male manicurists if that makes you feel more comfortable. As a gay man, it doesn't matter to me but I do appreciate getting a high-quality product no matter my gender identity. I don't even live in Seattle and I go every time I'm up from Portland as I haven't found any place that gives me quite as much of the perfect experience as this place. Tip: call ahead in the morning to book especially if there are two of you. They always make an effort to seat you together. If it's just you the wait isn't typically too long. read more

they recently opened up a new shop and its as about the same, they're both amazing, decently cheap, the service is excellent, and they have about everything perfectly done well read more

I made an appointment about a week in advance for myself and two other friends for manicures for 5:30pm, and we were in and out without a hassle! It was my first time trying dipping powder and the results were amazing; I would highly recommend getting it done here. The lady that did my nails was attentive and meticulous with getting the right length and shape and it definitely showed in the end! I would recommend making an appointment especially if you're coming in later in the day as the salon got pretty busy during the time I was there so safe to say this place is pretty popular. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - dipping powder + tips! - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was a little hesitant to make an appointment since a few other reviews I read were negative, but they did such a great job, I'm really happy with my nails! I'm wondering if other people just don't want to blow this spot up since it's affordable and awesome. read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - Powder nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not sure why this place is called Excellent Nails & Spa because I received the worst manicure ever. I called in around 9am on a weekday and asked if I could make an appointment for 11am. The lady sounded very rushed on the phone and told me to just come in, but didn't ask for my name or anything. I arrived a little early, 10:50am, and upon entry the workers just stared at me. After a few minutes of me awkwardly standing around, they asked if they could help me, and I told them I had an appointment at 11am. They stared at each other blankly and at the appointment book, but of course my name wasn't written down, so they told me to just sit down and wait. I waited over 20mins past 11am until a nail tech got to me. I had to remove dip nails, which went fine. However, when the lady was cutting my nails, she did not pay any attention to detail. I wanted my nails straight and square and she cut them so fast that some nails were longer than others, some were slanted, and when I pointed it out, she said "ok" and filed it a few times to fix it. It did absolutely nothing. My nails were still slanted and different lengths. When she cut my cuticles, she was so rough and multiple fingers started bleeding. I got a regular polish manicure and the application of it was horrible. She used two coats but some fingers were so streaky and the color distribution was not even across the nail. I pointed it out but she was so rushed to start a pedicure on her next client that she didn't even fix it. She turned on some fans to let my nails dry and told me to sit for five mins. I thought she would come back to check on me, but after about 10 mins, I realized she wouldn't so I just left. Honestly, my nails looked horrible and I could've done a better job at home. This was not worth the money and I was disappointed as I read so many great reviews on this place. My nails were so bad that I didn't even want to take a picture, but I wish I had to attach it to this review. I won't be coming back. read more

Jen nailed it...again! (Pun intended). Jen is so great and it's always a pleasure getting my nails done here. She is super detail oriented and my nails look fab every time I leave. Also, they have the largest color selection of sns dip out of any place I've ever been! read more

Excellent Nails & Spa - SNS dip powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They did an amazing job on my mani and pedi. They even did a cool design for my manicure and it looked exactly like the picture I brought in. After searching for a year for a consistently good and affordable place, I'm seriously impressed by what a professional and detail-oriented job they did and I will definitely be back. Update: 2 weeks later and the nails still look perfect. Obviously they have grown out a bit but the nail polish still looks the exact same- no chipping, no peeling, no fading! read more

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Probably one of the best shellac manicures I have had! Came in on a Wednesday evening to get my nails done and they were pretty busy. Since I only live two blocks away I offered to come back later. When I came back an hour later, they promptly seated me and I began to pick my colors. They're color selection for shellac is substantial! Definitely something for everyone. Luckily I had Jen (several good reviews for her on yelp and very much deserved!) do my manicure. She did an EXCELLENT job and took her time to make my nails perfect. My nails were super smooth (sometimes they end up clumpy if they have to do multiple layers) and still look perfect after 2 weeks. I used to go to Night Light down the road but will definitely be making this my new go to spot. Only $3 more for a shellac manicure and the quality is significantly better! The bottom line: Friendly service, $30 shellac manicure, clean, quality work! Tip: Call ahead! They have 3 people working and they can get busy. Even if you have to wait, its worth it! read more