This was the worst nail experience ever. I waited over an hour for only 15 minutes of attention to my feet, done by the OWNER! I came in with 2 other friends, one of which began before me and was still being serviced after I was long done. I received only a light buffing to my feet and then straight to polish. No deep exfoliating, no cuticle cutting, no massage, nothing. Biggest waste of $48, again, done by the Owner. Terrible service. He didn't even put my shoes back on my feet, just walked away and started a manicure on someone else. I thought maybe he would come back and finish. My two girlfriends and I thought, maybe he had aa different order of doing things. Different, YES... Straight up poor service. Be Warned, do not waste your time or money, complete rip off!!! read more

Best service!! They're all so kind and really pay attention to what you want. I got a full acrylic set and going to a new place Is always nerve wrecking.. my manicurist took time to shape my nails perfectly and the color is even, turned out great!! Thank you!!! read more

While visiting Folly. beach from Upstate NY , I knew my nails -gel fill and a pedicure , would have to be done. Researched many salons before I even left NY , and my daughter and I both had nails done Friday 8-23-19. We were both very pleased with the outcome. I have waited a week to write the review and Amy very satisfied , still, with results. read more

Folly Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We called the same morning to get an early appointment at 9:30 and they accommodated the two of us, myself and my 12 year old niece. We got sold "up" to mani and pedis but we so enjoyed the pedi and massage chair we were grateful to have done both. Friendly environment and clean practices were employed. I got the powder dip nails and love that I can just grow them out. My niece got a beautiful peachy nude color which was nice and age appropriate for her. Highly recommend this salon to visitors and locals alike. read more

I tried Folly Nails after finding a deal for a gel manicure on Charleston Deals. I am glad that I opted in! I called in the late morning and was offered an appointment that evening after work. The salon is set up in a pretty standard nail salon way. It is clean, simple and doesn't have any extra unnecessary things. I arrived at my appointment time and only had to wait about 5 minutes- it was mostly me taking my time choosing my color and letting the foot tub fill up. I was serviced by Henry. He was fantastic. He did a fantastic job on my toes and a beautiful job on my french gel manicure. He was gentle, which is nice. Some salons are so rough and just make you feel like it's being rushed. Their hours were until 7pm, but they were gladly accepting customers up until that point. I will gladly go back to Folly Nails in the future. I have already recommended it to a few friends- who mentioned doing a girls day at the salon then heading over to the beach. It was super close to the actual beach that when I walked out after my appointment, it smelled like I was standing right on the sand. read more

I would highly recommend Henry and his team. I had a mani-pedi three weeks ago for my wedding and it is still holding up! They are very professional and gracious. read more

I am "salon shy" and hardly ever say a word when I go for pedicures and whatnot. This place has such lovely people - I wandered in and had a wonderful time. They made my day :) Penny & Chris - thanks so much! read more

Took granddaughter for a mani-pedi last week. Wonderful service and people. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She told her grandma and sister about it and I'm taking them tomorrow. Very clean and modern. read more

Went to salon on Nov. 6, 2016 After paying waaayyyy too much for a mani pedi for my daughter and myself on Thursday afternoon, my gel mani did not even last until Saturday, the one nail's gel was completely gone by Sunday am. We were in town for my son's wedding, and wanted to treat ourselves. They automatically did a "full service" pedi without asking and added gel on to my daughters acrylic nails without asking and the price was ridiculous: $166!!! I will NEVER step foot in this salon again! read more

My nails turned out great. The staff was very friendly and the owner Chris was so sweet and attentive, you can tell he really cares about his business and it shows. Very pleased with the overall experience. I will be returning in the future. read more

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I love going to Folly Nails. They always give you exactly what your looking for without breaking the bank. Their techs are professional and courteous of your needs. Go here tell them Jennie sent you! They will take care of you! read more

AMAZING PLACE. I've gotten both a pedicure and a gel manicure here and both times I've loved my experience. They are super friendly and when I came in I had acrylics on, instead of ripping them off like most salons do they actually removed them the correct way and my nails were saved from damage!! They listen to what you actually want here and their prices are unbeatable. Will be back for all my nail needs! read more

They knew I was a tourist but treated me like they were earning my business! Nails and toes done at the same time! They really spoiled me!!

Chris and Jenny are wonderful! Best nail place I ever been too! They are very passionate about what they do. Jenny did my nails, she was so gentle and did a perfect job! They gave me exactly what I wanted and went above and beyond with there customer service. The place was very clean and well organized. Overall it was a amazing experience! Plus they have great prices! I will definitely go back! read more

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Okay, I have been trying not to write a review because I'm not the type of person to say anything if I have a bad experience someplace on yelp, but I've changed my mind. I was in a little over a week ago to get acrylics and a pedi , and I have been to this place so many times with nothing but good experiences until now. For starters, when me and my friend tried to change our minds about getting SNS the worker would not stop trying to pressure us into not changing our "order". It made us both so uncomfortable because he wouldn't just give us what we are paying for, instead he was pressuring us to buy something more expensive(got to the point where I finally had to just say I changed my mind bc I couldn't spend that much of my money on my nails and acrylics were cheaper). My pedicure was good, nothing wrong there, but when it came to my acrylics the job done was just awful. When putting the tips on my nails, instead of measuring to see which tip would truly fit my nail he just picked up a random tip and glued it on. One of the tips didn't end up fitting and fell off in the middle of him doing my nails, and his solution was to glob more glue on and "make it fit". The first hand he shaped was good, but when starting my second hand 2 appointments walked in, so he started to become super rushed. He used the sander on my cuticles instead of trimming them, which resulted in him cutting me 3 times, the shaping was sloppy and extra acrylic was left under all of my nails. When he was done, he didn't brush any extra powder off my hands or apply any sort of lotion/cuticle oil to my nail beds or hands either , which is something that has been done every other visit I've made(I had strange, hard dry patches all over my fingers afterwards for a day which I can only assume is leftover product of some sort). The two of us had walked in without an appointment, I do see how that caused a problem for the workers, but if they knew about the appointments, they should have let us know that we couldn't be helped right now. The polish on my nails ended up having tons of bubbles in it, and 5 days later one of my nails already started lifting, which has never happened to me before. I have had acrylics many times and they always stay on for at least 2 weeks. Bottom line, I will not be returning here, which makes me sad because I rlly did like this nail salon and it's so close to home. Idk what happened to the place, but it's really gone downhill. read more

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Walk In Welcomed. Fast and easy service for gel manicure. No wait on a Friday afternoon. Door was open on a 90 degree day so it was hot in the salon. Owners kid was having a tantrum but they handled it pretty quickly. read more

I love Folly Nails. Everyone is so friendly; especially Chris and Jenny. Jenny usually does my nails, and we chit-chat, and she makes me feel comfortable, like I'm at home. I make sure to always come here. The last time I needed a fill-in, it was around high school prom time, and they were PACKED/BOOKED. So, in desperate need of a fill-in, I went to a different nail salon. Let's just say, it's been proven that Folly Nails is THE BEST. As I mentioned before, Jenny usually does my nails, and I love how sensitive and gentile she is. At this other place, they barely paid attention to me, and would not even fully concentrate on their work, resulting in cuts and burns around my nails........ After that experience, I know now to always go to Folly Nails. They are the best. read more

Got spa pedicures and gel manicures on a sunny weekday morning during our family vacay to Kiawah Island. Mine were great and have lasted but my cousin's chipped the very next day, perhaps a result of saltwater but she was still disappointed and it was too far to go back for such a small fix. The atmosphere could use some love but overall liked it! read more

Folly Nails - Gel mani. - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing nail techs. Chris is fun, energetic and professional. There's hundreds of places to get your nails done and this is #1 in my book. They don't rush and are very thorough and guarantee the work. It's a family business that cares and that's hard to find. Thanks so much for the great job. read more

Folly Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great spot. Walked right in without any waiting a Monday afternoon. Tons of colors and polish options to choose from.

Excellent service, my SNS nails are perfect!! The owner was very nice & friendly and prices were better than anywhere on JI.

Best nail salon in Charleston, Tina did an amazing work,love it! Amazing service, everybody are so nice read more

Folly Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Had an appointment for 2:00 for a pedicure. Walked in @ 2pm. It was pouring down rain and I almost called to cancel. I was told that they were too busy when I walked in. I explained that I had an appointment. All I got was "sorry". Never going back. read more

Henry & Levi are amazing!! Their salon is immaculate! service..relaxing, perfect!! Kids pedicure chairs too! Can't wait to bring daughter & granddaughter! read more

Folly Nails is by far the best nail salon in Charleston, SC. They cater to their customer 's needs. I will be back again and again. The owner,Chris, is very delightful. The atmosphere is very inviting. I came here on 6/13/14 and got a gel manicure with French tips. read more

I LOVED my experience at Folly Nails! If you look at my photos, you'll see a few photos of my Pink and White manicure and my French Gel Pedicure. One of the the most amazing is the one of my right hand after 17 days! I am a cooking/cleaning mother of six who is not used to having nice nails, (and not used to using my hands in a way that protects my manicure!) but they still look crazy-amazing and I have done NOTHING to my them since the manicure but smooth the edge of two or three nails with an emery board. Today, I think I will try a top coat of (regular) clear polish and see if that will camouflage the fact that I haven't had them filled, but I wanted to take a picture first to show the OUTSTANDING work that Chris did. The positive reviews about Chris and the team at Folly Nails do not exaggerate. They are wonderful. I arrived at Folly Nails with right about 60 minutes available for a manicure and pedicure (I got the deluxe!) Our family was going to have photos taken on the beach at 6:30 that evening and I had no time to spare. Still, Chris assured me I'd be fine time-wise and he went diligently and quickly to work--yet with the precision of a skilled artist. He made them beautiful, perfectly shaped, and shiny. His professionalism and communication skills are unrivaled in any salon I've been to. He was kind, helpful, and didn't mind answering my many questions. Also, his attention to detail was amazing; I didn't realize I accidentally bumped the inside of the light (that sets the clear gel topcoat) but *he* felt it and re-did the topcoat on two nails that were marred. Speaking of the topcoat, as I mentioned, I will be putting some (regular) clear polish over them. The reason I think it will work is that the line of demarcation between my nail and the "pink" is so subtle that I think I may get away with it! He really knew what he was doing! And don't let me forget to mention Amy.... let me remember sweet, angelic Amy who gave me a fantastic pedicure at the same time Chris did my manicure. She transformed my overworked and sore feet and made them lovely, with heals unrecognizably smooth. My french pedicure (gel) STILL looks pretty great. (There's a photo on my profile of it when it was new, then five days--at the ocean!--later.) Amy was so friendly and kind that I sort of miss her. :) I was so impressed with how my nails were holding up after our time at the beach that I stopped in as we were leaving just to show them how great my nails still looked. Folly Nails is one more thing to love about it coming to Folly Beach! read more

Hands down the best nail salon i have been to. I got my nails done a week ago at a different salon and i was very disappointed with what they looked like. I walked in here and was helped immediately by Henry, the precision and time he put into making my nails look exactly like i wanted was unbelievable. You will not regret what your nails look like walking out of here!! I will be back!!! read more

Folly Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great atmosphere, The owner Chris was accommodating and very nice!! My nail technician, Kat gave a superb pedicure!

First time coming to Folly nails and I had a great experience! Chris is very kind and welcoming as well as everyone else in this salon. They take the time to make sure you're happy and that you're in love with your nails before you leave! I definitely recommend it to anyone! :) read more

Folly Nails - First time at folly nails I love it here! They are all sweet and wonderful! My beautiful SNS manicure :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Compassionate and caring letting the conversation flow freely and embracing a heartfelt joyous experience that resonates goodness through your soul read more

Folly Nails - Best there is - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I went here about 2.5 weeks ago with high hopes! I am very picky with my gel nails because I had been spoiled with the last place I went to before moving here - they always lasted 3 weeks and only then needed fixed because my nails had grown. I went here and immediately was greeted at the door. Everyone was so friendly! Was seated right away for my pedi. The chairs were average, not the greatest massage I've had, but decent. My feet still look great, but the only complaint I have is I noticed they did not pull the utensils out of a sterile package. And since it was almost July 4, I showed them a pic I had found on Pinterest of "4th of July" nails. They quickly said they would accommodate, which I was pleased about. Although Jenny was very friendly and put my vision into place, my gel nail polish started chipping within 3 days! 3!!! I'm not sure if it's because one of them was a silver glitter and that's why it chipped sooner, or what, but I wasn't pleased. Also, she did not go all the way up to my cuticle with the gel. So, in result, I ended up going elsewhere one day shy of 2 weeks to get them redone. If you want a place with friendly workers that will talk to you and mostly for the experience, I suggest here! I would go back for a pedicure, but not for gel nails. read more

I am a fairly new customer and have had good experiences there; the staff is very friendly but on 2 separate occaisions when I made a Sunday appointment; I had to wait so long that I left. If an appointment is made but the hours are too early for anyone to get there then change the hours! read more

I have been going to this nail salon a little over a year now. I drive 30 minutes from my house to go to this nail salon because the other nail salons around do not compare to Folly Nails! They have excellent service! The staff is very courteous and will offer you a drink as soon as you hit the door. As a young professional, time is limited but my nail technician Henry always gets me in and out. The S&S (powder) manicure below only took him 45 minutes to complete. Shape is very important to me and Henry always gives my nails a great shape and ensures they are smooth and not too thick! Since, I have been going to Folly nails my nails continue to grow and I no longer wear tips! Ladies, if you haven't been to Folly Nails you are missing out! read more

I'm not entirely sure why this salon is rated the best in the area. My experience has brought me to the decision to never return. I don't recommend this salon unless you like creepy crawlers. I went to get a pedicure and everything was going smooth until a cockroach crawled out of the seat I was sitting in and almost on me. The man who was giving me my pedi was only amused at my terrified reaction. I looked down to make sure the roach was gone, only to find a smaller one crawling in the bowl that he just drained the water from. Neither of these roaches were killed, only swatted and laughed at. This is why I won't return to Folly Nails again. read more

I came into town for a bachlorette party for my cousin. I did not have time to get my nails done before I left so I figured I would give Folly Beach a try. Not only did I get what i was looking for (regular pedicure and gel manicure). I was completely satisfied with the service. They did not have may colors to choose from but heir attention to detail was impressive. I would visit this nail salon again should I find myself in a similar circumstance. I would recommend this place to anyone in a bind... Great job with a smile... read more

The Asian guy I had gave the best pedicure massage and was super fast with my nails! Had a good time here. This was a great place to come for sisters Bach since they have 9 seats. We did come early around 10 tho so it wasn't packed. read more

Folly Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Chris and Jenny are awesome. I get my pink and whites done here and they last 3 weeks minimum. I am extremely particular and I find that Chris does my nails to perfection. Very very friendly and talented. If you are picky about your nails this is definitely the place to go. They cater to your every concern. I won't go any place else and the price is very reasonable. read more

Let me first say that this business is GREAT at last minute! I hadn't planned on getting my nails done before my beach wedding in October, but my mom insisted that she wanted to go, so we called and were there within 25 minutes. They were ready for 4 of us for pedicures. I was so surprised that there wasn't a wait! I got a pink and white gel nails and a spa pedicure. The nail technician didn't speak perfect English but understood what I wanted, and my nails looked amazing. THEY STAYED LOOKING BRAND NEW FOR OVER 2 WEEKS (yes, they were grown out, but with a fill at my local nail salon, they were like new again)! That never happens to me! I always break a nail or scratch them, but this time they were flawless to the end. It was a little pricier than I would have preferred my mom to pay, but definitely worth it considering how long they held up and how polished our wedding photos looked!! (pun intended) read more

Folly Nails - Perfect wedding nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Disregard two year old reviews! This place is under new management and couldn't be better! I had recently gotten a full set somewhere else and it was a nightmare. When it was time for my fill in I was very hesitant. I read reviews across the web and decided that since all the bad reviews were so old I would give it a chance. I knew within five minutes of walking in that I had made the right choice! Chris dotes over his customers and greets and checks on everyone regardless of whether or not they are his client. He and Jenny, who did my nails, were very friendly and engaged their clients in conversation. I was offered my choice of soda or bottled water which was very nice. The salon was clean and had attractive murals on the wall. After a brief wait Jenny sat down and I showed her my nails and we discussed what was wrong with them. The acrylics I came in with were poorly contoured, varied in shape and length and had gaps between my nail and the acrylic. Jenny expertly re-contoured them, filled them in and fixed the gaps. I was ecstatic. Everyone was so nice and the price was excellent. Not to mention the proximity to my home. I'll never go anywhere else! read more

Folly Nails - Jenny did a great job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I didn't not like going here... It was my first time coming here and I got s & s with tips, it has not even been 2 weeks and the two nails have come off. I also told the person who was doing my nails to do them short in the beginning before I got my nails done and they are so long so my mom came over and told them to file them down and he did but the way he did it hurt! And when he used the nail drill he cut me with it (but I don't think on purpose) and the thumb nails are different lengths... also there was a little girl there to and my little sister was crying so my mom took here outside and the little girl she told my mom and my sister to shut up then closed the door on them and the mom and the dad ( who work at the nail shop ) did nothing! I do not recommend this place! read more