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First Nails

3.3 (54 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Closed • 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Good service! I would recommend, the employees are very nice!!!!! & very polite I went it & got iced by the best !!

Mani and color change on the toes were just ok ‍
Carres D.

So, I came from out of town for a wedding. After working 6 days of 12h shifts in the days immediately before my trip, I didn't have time to get a manicure needed for the bridal party. I wanted a basic mani with french tips and a color change on my toes. I just needed quick and basic. Calling in, I got pricing from a nice gentleman but when I arrived, my nail tech had a hard time understanding what I was looking for. We sorted it out in the end but she did a mediocre job. It was just ok. Again, I wanted basic but I expected basic done well. Also, the tech spent a lot of the time trying to upsell me with gel polish. I kept declining and then she basically said that if I leave and mess up the color they can't fix it because I didn't get gel. I was annoyed by this and wanted to leave but in my need to get this one thing taken care of and off my plate, I stayed. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience. I would still recommend this place because in observing the work they did with other customers getting more complex services, they really do a good job. If I were to get a full manicure and pedicure or gel, I wouldn't hesitate to visit here. The decor is nice and the space is very clean and organized. They did a great job setting up a serene space in a small plaza. I, personally, just wasn't impressed in this instance.

Chloe M.

I will never patronize this business again. I asked for the Deluxe Manicure ($27 on menu, includes paraffin, massage, etc.) and Deluxe Pedicure ($50 on the menu, includes massage, paraffin, and hot stones). First off, they started doing my nails while I'm in the pedicure chair. I can't relax and drink my mini bottle of wine. But no big deal. Instead I peruse the salon, noticing the disgusting Saran Wrap on the massage controls. Ewww... My nails were short because I had an issue with the gel last time, so the lady asks if I want to add tips to make them longer. I said yes (knowing it would be an upcharge). Pedicure is complete and I am so eager to get out of the awful chair that felt like I was sitting on a metal bar that I forget I didn't get hot stones. I move to finish the manicure. The woman originally doing my pedicure begins the next step on my nails but abruptly leaves after I point out one of my nails is filed lopsided. Another younger girl comes over and she is nice, so fine. The white gel nails are turning yellow in the UV light, so she does them over and was super nice about it. They still turn but it's not as bad. I was going to get waxing done but couldn't decide on exact services until I determined how my brow wax went, so I went ahead and paid for my manicure and pedicure when asked...$116 rather than $77. Fine, I expected that I would pay more for gel and the tips. Then I'm told my mani is over...no lotion, no massage, no paraffin...nothing. I reminded them that I asked for a Deluxe Manicure. Another woman interjected and said that I didn't pay for it. I explained that I had paid $50 for my manicure, which was more than the deluxe. She said no, I got a full set and gel and that's it. I said I requested both Deluxe Mani/Pedi and that I understood there were up charges, which was fine, but I wanted the deluxe services...and mentioned I didn't get the hot stones either. At this point, the manager starts yelling across the salon at me. That was it for me. I don't mind paying for excellent services but I want to get what I request and will not tolerate being treated like a POS. What an a-hole.

When you get a pedicure you get this baggie that you're suppose to bring with you each time.

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8 years ago

Tina is the absolute BEST!!! She does my Deluxe pedicures and OMG I'm in heaven every time!! . Love the fact that she takes her time.

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They are AWESOME! ! I've never had a bad experience with them, definitely worth a visit. You're guaranteed to return over and over again!!

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Gate City Nail Lounge

3.6(15 reviews)
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Have been going to Nei for almost 6 months and getting builder gel after doing dip for almost 6…read moreyears! She convinced me to switch to builder gel and have been happy! They last 4 weeks and really only issue at 4 weeks is grow out! She is talented and glad I found her. The place is usually busy but not overwhelming! Glad I gave it a second chance! I'll continue to go! Builder gel is more expensive but worth it

Very Disappointing Experience - Great Staff, but Extremely Unprofessional Management…read more My friend and I have been regular customers at this salon for approximately eight months, visiting together almost every month. We have always been very satisfied with the services, and the salon is consistently clean and well-maintained. Unfortunately, today's experience was extremely disappointing, not because of the quality of the services, but because of how we were treated by the owners. We booked two regular manicures and two regular pedicures, and we clearly confirmed at check-in that we wanted standard services. The staff members speak Vietnamese, while my friend and I do not understand Vietnamese and communicate only in English. We made it very clear that we wanted regular services. During my friend's pedicure, the technician asked us three separate times and showed us the service options on the menu. Each time, we clearly said in English that we wanted a REGULAR (STANDARD) PEDICURE, not an upgraded service. Despite confirming this three times, the technician apparently misunderstood and performed a "Pearl Pedicure," which was charged at $59. We completely understand that language barriers can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Mistakes happen, and we were absolutely willing to approach the situation with patience and understanding. The misunderstanding itself was never the problem. The way management handled it was. When we approached the front desk, we politely explained the situation to the male owner. We emphasized that we were longtime customers, that we always requested the same standard services, and that we had clearly communicated our choice multiple times in English. Instead of listening or trying to find a reasonable solution, the owner and his wife treated us with shocking rudeness and disrespect. They eventually told us, "Don't pay. Just leave!" The male owner also made an extremely dismissive and rude hand gesture, waving us away as if we were being thrown out. I even had to tell him, "Please keep your hands to yourself and be respectful." We were not asking for free services. We were simply trying to explain that we had been charged for something we had never requested. I want to acknowledge that the younger gentleman at the front desk apologized to us several times, and we genuinely appreciated his professionalism. Unfortunately, this was not the first time we had witnessed concerning behavior from management. During previous visits, we had seen the owner speak harshly to employees .Although we do not understand Vietnamese and cannot comment on exactly what was said, the tone and behavior we observed were uncomfortable to witness. The reason this salon provides such good services is its hardworking and talented employees. They deserve recognition and respect. It is truly unfortunate that a business with such a skilled team and a clean environment can leave loyal customers feeling so unwelcome because of the owners' behavior. After eight months of regular visits, we never expected to be treated this way over a simple misunderstanding. Good customer service is not just about providing a quality manicure or pedicure. It is also about treating customers with patience, professionalism, and basic respect, especially when something goes wrong. We left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. This experience has completely changed our opinion of the business.

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