I have been going to Happy Nails for several years now. They do a great job... and if you have an appt. you don't sit and wait like other nail salons I have been to. Why make an appt. if you have to sit and wait an hour? Eve has been working on my problem toes for as long as I have been going there, and she really is good. I usually get gel nails- pedicure and manicure. Very pleased with the service I have received at Happy Nails. read more

Had to have my nails fixed. Got them originally done by a young girl who was learning and they were to long (my fault) but catching on things (her fault). Walked in and Joanne was alone (staff on holiday). She was upbeat and had a customer with others coming, but she fit me in between her clients. After fixing my nails, I asked if she had time to give me a pedicure, no polish, and she said sure. What a hard worker. I will definitely come back to have Joanne do my pedicures and nails in the future. read more

Made an appointment; was on time; waited 25 minutes; I finally asked and was told it would be another 40 minutes! How rude to not be told they were running behind! Thanks for spoiling our afternoon. Be more professional and BTW young children (8 - 9) should not be working on clients!?!?! read more

I needed to find a local salon, and I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Happy Nails! I made an appointment for a pedicure at 12:30pm, and got there 15 minutes early. I was pulled back to the pedicure stations before my appointment time, and had a very pleasant service. A few things impressed me- 1- My nail beds were absolutely destroyed at a different salon, and when I asked about doing a manicure with a gel or acrylic overlay to make them look smoother while they grow out, my initial tech said he'd recommend leaving them bare to heal for a few weeks. He declined performing another service, earning more, in favor of keeping my nails as healthy as possible. 2- I have eczema flaring up on the sole of my foot, and he was the first nail tech who didn't make me feel bad or self conscious about the condition. He made me feel very comfortable. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely return again. They did great work! read more

Happy Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

Had an appointment for a pedicure at 1:30. 1:45 still waiting. What is the purpose of making an appointment?

I have never felt more listened to, cared for, and valued as a nail salon customer than I have at Happy Nail. Honestly. From the moment I walked in when the owner listened to my awful previous experiences that damaged my nails, to her trying a variety of colors to find the right one for my skin tone, to a meticulous manicure and pedicure, I have found the perfect salon. I don't usually get regular manicures, but after the relaxing, professional, and delightful experience at Happy Nail, I might become a frequent customer! read more

As soon as I walked in the door I was met with nothing but rudeness absolutely unprofessional and will never recommend or return. Walked right out. read more

Today around a quarter to 11 I made a reservation for 2:00pm my friend and I got there an hour early so we wait well finally about 2:40 they finally started on my friend I walked out to my car for a minute and I come back in and they sat me down and started on my nails I ask if they could do a design and I showed them a photo they said the couldn't but the other design that you could chose from were more complex while mine was simple I got done with mine it's now 3:30 I was under the heat lamp I read a sigh that said that for the polish to dry it would take 20-30 it only took 10 my friend comes over it's now 3:40 we wait for ten minutes then we told them they were dry we payed 70 DOLLARS FOR TRASH my friends nails look horrible the guy who did her nails rushed through the lasted hand please don't go there because I know I'm not read more

Happy Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

Great service! I needed a pedicure and do glad I found this place. I will definitely go back next time I am on vacation!!

Best place in this area I've struggled to find a decent nail salon and I finally found one that died amazing pedis & manis so happy ! read more

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Stopped in the first time today for a manicure. The staff was very friendly and professional. Great job on my nails and it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommended! read more

They always do a great job on my nails here! Friendly staff and very helpful in choosing the healthiest options for my nails.

Worst manicure I've ever gotten in my life. The man that did my nails was exceedingly rude for multiple reasons. He didn't speak once the entire time I did my nails, he rushed through the entire manicure and ended up smudging half of them and getting paint all over my fingers and some on my wrists, he took my precious gel nails off with pliers and it hurt extremely bad, he burnt my hand with a hot towel in an effort to get any of the messed up nail polish off, he filed my nails so quickly that he cut my pinky, AND I paid $30.00 for this awful polish! Will definitely NOT be back here for anything in the future and I will not refer anyone here. Save your time, money, AND hands, and find somewhere else to do your nails. Came here to get nails done after husband left for deployment to cheer up, left sadder than when I arrived. Thanks a lot Happy Nails. read more

Happy Nail - Awful experience. I could've painted them better. - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

Did not have a great experience here. The husband/wife (assuming) owners do not seem to appreciate customers and instead treat new customers as a nuisance. No greetings, no acknowledgment of my appointment or that additional wait time past the confirmed appointment. read more

I had an appointment scheduled for 25 mins ago and i'm still sitting in their waiting area. No one has said a word to me since I walked in or given me any updates as to how long the wait will be. read more

They did a great job on my eye brows and nails. I was seen almost immediately every time I've gone in. read more

Happy Nail - Pink and white nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

I love this place! You can go to any of the technicians and get an amazing job done. I get the dipping powder for my nails and it lasts so long. Great service! read more

Very nice place. I had a gentleman who did my nails and he was very professional and sweet. I told him the occasion for getting my nails done (my wedding) and he told me what options they had and what he'd recommend, then I showed a picture of something I wanted and he replicated it very well. I definitely recommend this place, there was a slight wait, but we walked in so that's to be expected read more

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Seriously the best nail salon I've ever been to. Kat is my go to for a pedicure and eve is amazing at doing my nails. I would give this place a 10 star rating if I could. I highly recommend this place. I live about 40 minutes away but it's worth the drive because I leave feeling like a million bucks. read more

Happy Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

I had an appointment for a gel manicure and the nail technician rushed through it. She removed my previous gel and completed the manicure in 40 minutes, which is faster than I've ever experienced in the past. She didn't let the gel set long enough in between coats and it started peeling in less than a week. My gel manicures usually last 2-3 weeks and this one was ruined within 7 days. She was very friendly but I would not recommend them. read more

It pains me to write this, literally, my fingers are extremely sore from having my nails cut back so far, I posted a pic. I went in yesterday and asked for a pedi and gel color for my nails. I was seated in the pedi chair after picking a color. I was shown their pedi options and just requested the basic $25 pedi. During the pedi, she suggested I get the foot wax "it's only an extra $5." I agreed. The guy came over and started clipping off all of my nails. I didn't want them all clipped off, but ok...he clipped them so far back that my finger tips hurt, BAD! He finished and I had a design put on 1 finger. After the girl finished my less than mediocre pedi...I was seated at the drying table. About 20 mins went by and I touched the polish to check it, and it completely smeared off. She repainted it and fixed my other foot where she hadn't painted the entire nail...another 20ish mins went by...she checked it and the same thing happened. Repainted again. After about 30 mins, she sent me on my way and told me if they messed up to "come back tomorrow." I went to check out. $71!! It should have been $30 for my pedicure, so that means they were charging $41 for my gel color... The most I've ever paid is $20. I did get a simple design on 1 nail, but that is more than a full set of acrylic nails! Whatever, I paid it...and tipped $5. So of course...my toes never dried and are a smeared mess. I went back in today. He stated "what did you do?" Um...i wanted to say, I picked cheap, old polish. I said they smeared and she told me to come back today. He seamed annoyed...and told me I would have to come back later. Needless to say, I'm NEVER going back. Honestly, nothing about this place was a good experience. Not a classy salon by any means, terrible pedicure and raw, cut up fingers. read more

Happy Nail - My finger tips are cut and my nails are clipped back so far, it hurts to touch anything. - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

This place is very good. Figured it would be a shot in the dark since we're visiting for vacation and weren't sure what places were good, but after seeing some positive reviews for Happy Nails, we decided to give them a try. They're very clean and friendly. They use a lot of high end OPI nail/lotion products which are a million times better than the cheap stuff. Really appreciate that because I have very sensitive skin. We got the deluxe pedicure and the owner came out and gave us margaritas! Even though they get super busy, they don't rush their work (though one of the girls was a bit too slow with one of our pedicures - we had to wait on her to finish). They take their time and make sure you are pleased. Left feeling pampered and relaxed. Your nails will definitely be happy after coming here! read more

Great mani-pedi experience. Prices were great also, I was expecting more since we were at the beach. Very quick to get started with us also. :) Will be back next time we are on vacation! read more

Happy Nail - Shellac (DND short and sweet) - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

Always super friendly and hard working! Love this little gem! Owners are always in shop and very professional! read more

Happy Nail - Candy Nail designs...spot on!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

So my daughter and I decided to try it, walk in's only on Sunday. As we entered there was a man at the first table doing someone's nails and pointed to the sign in sheet and said "sit wait" after 15 minutes we saw 2 others come in and actually asked how long, 2hr wait. Without even making eye contact with your future clients you should always be aware of your surroundings and please keep your child safe inside, do not let a child that young play outside for their safety. Your salon should not be a playground. Signed "walk outs welcome". Glad we did cause we found an awesome salon up the road! read more

Don't come here! I got a nail fungus here after getting their jelly pedicure. I have never in my life had a toenail fungus. Obviously they need to do a better job at sanitizing and the paint job on my nails was so clumpy. Shame. read more

New owners and these people don't use cheap products it's MMA free and I felt comfortable coming here and will be a retuning client. read more

Happy Nail - It was really hard picking a nail salon this place treated me like I was home. - Nail Salons Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

My sister and I went to happy nails and got acrylics with gel polish, and we both had a good experience. We showed our technicians what we wanted, and they didn't disappoint. My sister wanted hers a little more round, then they turned out, but they still look great. Decent prices for their work. They work quickly, and did a great job. read more

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Great shaping! So hard to find. But I did get a lecture about Nail Care LOL. Everyone there was so nice. I didn't have time for paint so I did it myself later the color Seche diamond dust lacquer over a pink by Essie read more

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Not fancy but I have been here twice so far and left happy both times. Will keep going back. Best location in Swansboro I have been to.

I'm from out of town so it was exciting that this place was open on Sunday. I went for a pedicure only. I was given a chair almost immediately however my feet soaked for 35 minutes before there was a tech free. I got the deluxe pedicure which was amazing. They do not accept tips on credit card payments therefore I was unable to leave a tip this time. I plan to go back so i will leave extra next time. Upon payment, I was told they don't accept Discover however he ran it and it worked. read more

Very nice staff! Super sweet to little girls if you're looking for a place to take your daughter for first mani/pedi's

My family is visiting Emerald Isle and my Mom and I needed a mani and pedi. The salon on the island didn't have the best reviews (always check reviews before heading to an unknown establishment) so we ventured over to Swansboro. Glad we did! Got a superb manj and pedi for a reasonable price. This would definitely be my go to place if I lived here. Great nail colors, customer service, and prices for the quality service. read more

Great Service! Excellent pedicure! The owners are very personable and strive to make your experience special! Not to be missed.

My pedicure was OK, nothing extraordinary. The pedicurist (is that a word?) didn't cut or hurt me and my toes ended up tidy and polished. The leg massage was inexpert and rough. One of the workers had her 2 1/2 year old child in the salon and he was running around and demanding attention-- which my technician as well as his mother gave in the form of cajoling, count-downs, and snapping at the child. When I pay for a pedicure, it is a personal luxury and I want to enjoy myself! Having someone else's bored toddler running around disturbing my quiet enjoyment is NOT what I am paying for. Will not be going back to this salon. read more

Staff was super friendly, and service was okay. Very disappointed when I went to the restroom, it was very dirty & I was there 10 minutes after they open. read more

Happy Nails is very accommodating and they do a top notch job. I stop in to have my nails done whenever I am in Swansboro. As an extra treat go for one of their magnificent pedicures. The are the best! read more

Okay I'm really shy with my feet, so I'm super picky and I'm a bit of a snob when I do visit a salon (sorry). Since I'm stuck in this small town for now I'm so happy that I found Happy Nail! The girls were friendly and no one was chatting up a storm in a diff lang making me feel uncomfortable (just being real). The girl who did my pedi was so friendly and made me feel at ease. I'll be coming back until we leave this place. I recommend this place to everyone. They do a good job. read more

Came to this salon when on vacation. Super friendly and very comfortable setting. Everything is great from the manis, pedis, acrylic nails and designs! Tried other places in the area when in the area and had terrible experiences. & this salon is very clean! Will be returning to this salon again!! My new favorite salon in Swansboro!! Keep up the great work! read more