I usually bounce around from salon to salon but I think I've found my favorite. They consistently do great work, service is friendly and attentive and they take pride in their art and always want to make sure you are pleased with what you receive. Definitely recommend over other salons in Columbia that charge twice as much for half the service. read more

Lee Nails - Coffin acrylic tips with a manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

A beautiful awesome experience! I had an appointment for a pedicure. I've had pedi's for many years, however Kayla knew what she was doing! She was knowledgeable, friendly and kind! The shop is beautifully decorated. The prices are the average. I give this shop 5 stars! read more

I have been coming here now for over 2 years and I'm sad to say that it is time for me to move on. But before I leave, I must recommend this place out of all the places I have every been. I have always done my own eyebrows, and then progressed to getting them done. Over the years I've always thought that I and they did an outstanding job, until I looked backed on my eyebrows from the past and compared them to now. The difference is unspeakable! When I first moved to Columbia, SC the first place I went to get my eyebrows done is fairly close to this location and I won't put them on blast, but when I told you they jacked my eyebrows all the way up...it was worse than when I use to do them and jacked them up. So same day within minutes, I came here and seen a young lady who specializes in not only nails, but eyebrows as well. I came here and said, "I just got my eyebrows done and they messed them up can you fix them"? Listen when I tell you she had work to do, she laid me on the table and went to work. I didn't think she could do it. But when she gave me the mirror and sat me up, Lord have mercy...they looked perfect! No exaggeration. Her name is Kayla. We had small conversations throughout the 2 years of me going there. She pays attention to detail, something I have not seen in a very long time. She told me that everyone thinks doing eyebrows are easy, but you really have to take your time. She said when I go to VA, to make sure that I find someone that does not cut the tail off the end of my eyebrows. I wish I could take her with me, because I am so scared to let anyone else touch my eyebrows now. This place has been amazing, and not to mention the people are so nice. I give this business 5 stars. . Lee Nails 803-738-9400 www.BestLeeNails.com read more

Lee Nails - Eyebrows on point no matter what filter I use!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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So I think I actually came to the wrong salon by accident, but I decided to try the place out anyway. I got a soak off and the owner convinced me to try the SNS Dip Set instead of an Acrylic Overlay. The process was fairly quick so I liked that BUT he dipped my fingers into the packaged product instead of using a separate dish just for me, so I won't be returning. Depending on how long this lasts, I may get the service again somewhere else. There was only one person available to do nails and two people doing feet so the service was really slow. I walked in when they opened so maybe they have other techs that come in later. read more

Lee Nails - SNS Dipping Powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I have gone to several nail salons and I prefer Lee Nails. I went here previously because I love the way Thomas did my nails but stopped due to my schedule. Now I'm back. He took me at the last minute and remembered me after it had been at least two years. I was impressed. He is always on time, efficient, and polite. Can't wait until I have time for both my nails and a pedicure! read more

Lee Nails - Thomas recommended this look for my skin tone. It works perfect and I do t have to worry about changing polish. - Nail Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I was a little skeptical about trying this salon because I am used to bigger salons. But don't be my time at this salon was absolutely worth every penny. The staff was very nice and accommodating. They went as far as matching the exact color I came in for. I received a pedicure and I received the works, a foot scrub, massage, and the nail tech removed the Calais from my feet. She was absolutely amazing! If you are in columbia, south Carolina stop by and get a pedicure. Even after my pedicure was done the nail tech came over and gave me a hug before I left. The salon individuals were completely professional very friendly. I will be in south Carolina for the next 3 months and this is my new nail shop while I am here. I highly recommend you come and visit this nail salon if your looking for professional, caring nail techs! read more

Lee Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Mrs. Nguyen is a great technician but this will be the last time I come here. The tv is always tuned to sports or game shows or qvc. It's never relaxing. The owners are always yelling back and forth at each other and their kids are milling around too. They are often loud as well. It's just incredibly apparent that the business does not care about the customer's experience. On my visit today the technician cut my toe which bled. I will be looking for a new nail salon. read more

Lee Nails - Sloppy job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Great experience! I've been here a couple times before and I have had good experiences each time! Thomas did my nails and always made sure I got what I wanted and needed. He had great attention to detail and made sure my experience was good. I didn't have to wait at all which was great, I guess I went at a good time (11 am on a Tuesday). Prices are normal, I paid $45 before the tip for a full set of gel acrylic nails. Good color options too! Would definitely recommend here, specifically Thomas. He even cautioned me about how acrylics can affect my nails which I appreciated. They also offer SNS dip powder which I have gotten before and it lasted around 3 weeks! read more

This was the place I went for the first time ever getting my nails done. I chose it because of the location and they have been voted Best Nail Salon by the Free Times contest several years. I like this salon because it is small, the owners are nice & remember their customers, and it is family owned & operated. I've only been to one other place when Lee Nails was closed & I didn't like it as much. I really love that my nails are never sore afterwards (they were from the other place) & Thomas works fairly quickly, like he has a lot of experience. I'm always pleased with the result. Price is a little high, but the nails last ~3 weeks. I always call ahead and I have yet to wait longer than 15 mins before being seated & a full set takes about an hour. I'm a loyal customer. read more

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I have been visiting Thomas for a couple months now to get SNS nails. They have been the only location to actually do it right and last for a month. His wife also does a great job on my eyebrows. read more

Just rude! Will never be back, instead of telling me they are closing in a hour and won't be able to get everyone serviced they rudely told me they were closed. Learn to communicate and customers might understand! read more

I only ever come here because it is close to my house on post but every time I do I get the worst service possible. The owners are constantly yelling at their kid in the back or at each other so it makes it very hard to relax. I don't like having the massage chair on during my pedicure because it hurts my back but every time I turn it off they turn it back on. No biggie. But what upsets me is that I am paying for a service that I expect to be done to at least minimal standard and it never is. I got a gel manicure two days ago and the polish is uneven, does not even cover the tips of my nails, is near transparent because of how streaky she painted them, and already chipping off. The same with my pedicure. I was charged $70 and I would say this is $15 work for both combined. No massage with mani/pedi either, which is disappointing since I get to actually treat myself for a mani/pedi every so often due to being a full time mother. Very disappointing to spend money on such crap service. Definitely won't be coming here anymore even though it's close and convenient. read more

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So glad to find anyone open past 6pm on a weekday! Great service. Friendly staff. Pleased with results. Will be back!!

This place is so relaxing! Honestly one of the best pedicures I have ever had (especially for $25!!) the staff was so kind and friendly. I am not from this town so picking a nail salon was tough but I went here based on rating and it was worth it! read more

No stars if I could, the man working here had the nerve to turn off the massage chair...Said "they don't make any money off of polish changes, only pedicures" and proceeded to turn the massage chair off! Please take your business to others whom are more deserving, a polish change is still somewhere around $7-$12. I know it might not be a lot next to pedicures but 99 cents adds up and you can best believe two coats of nail polish isn't costing them $7-$12 so they ARE still making money off polish changes... WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! WOW JUST WOW! read more

Do not waste your time. This place doesn't even do the service on the menu. They don't even give you a base coat or top coat. There is a lot of trash everywhere and I question their cleanliness with the instruments. Take caution. read more

Terrible Service!!! I choose this location because of what I saw others wrote on the Reviews because I'm new to the location. I made an Appt with Thomas a week prior, when I showed up he had someone else to do my nails. The young Lady did a horrible Job. I spent $90 getting my daughter and I nails done. I had to go back twice after my Manicure gel literally came off my finger. On the 4th day another finger was chopping off and I said you know what I'm not going to waste gas driving there again. Again, terrible service and both times I went back they made excuses for that So call 'Nail Tech' read more

Never going back again. My mom and I only went to the salon because our regular salon was packed, off the back his customer service was negative then he said they only do gel polish ( which was a lie because his mom who was the only nice, friendly one used regular polish for my moms pedicure) next was the fact he had me sit in the seat next to him the started barking out orders for me to do ( he barked for me to have my mom pick her color and sit at a station, when I returned to my seat he ordered me to have her move the polish from one side to another then again he ordered me get up to go pick what kind of pedicure she want ) like my mother was ignorant, incompetent or he just didn't want to address her for some reason. Then after all that I then found out they didn't even know how to do a fill in for my nails . The shop is overpriced honestly to be so mediocre compared to today's trends and modern nails services. Last time ever going. read more

I just went today I went to get my acrylics done. While the guy was working on my nails he was watching tv so a bunch of my nails came out crooked. Afterwards when he was pushing back my cuticles he over exceeded it and when he put on nail polish if burned. He left a whole bunch of powder on my fingers and when he put one coat of the color I chose I noticed that it was too light so I asked him if I could just put a darker color on top and he said no it would ruin the nails.He told me it would be only $25 and I'm reality it was $30. I had an awful experience and I wish I looked at these reviews before I went read more

I went in on a Monday afternoon when I had a four hour break from staying with my grandmother at the hospital. There was one person ahead of me and the wait was 45 minutes because the only had two people working. They did not tell me it would be that long. I should have left when the man doing pedicures told the client before me"bad day. I'm doing the best I can." He spent very little time on my feet and did not do a good job. He did not even lotion on my calves or give any kind of massage. The hot towel was on my legs a max of two minutes. When I asked about the massage, he said they do not do massages because he is certified as a nail tech, not certified in massage. He said other places massage "just to make you happy." Hellloooo....if you want people to come back, make them happy. Then, for my manicure, I had to ask him to clean under my nails after I washed my hands. He also left my thumbnail looking almost fuzzy and I had to ask him to correct that. He did a poor job on the cuticles, which were long over due for attention. He never put lotion on my hands or arms. The polish he used for clear coat only was flaking off four hours later (and I was just hanging out at the hanging out at the hospital.) As he was finishing my nails, I discovered the reason for his haste was that he needed to go pick up his child. So...be honest with your clients. I would have gladly made an appointment for an hour later vs waiting and getting poor service. read more

my nails did the worst job i ever had done. i got my nails done yesterday and they are already lifting, they're uneven and not smooth at all. He needs to be fired. He's the asian guy with the glass, seat #8. He will not listen to what you ask him to do , he messed my nails up so bad, and he's always rushing. now i have these ugly nails until i find a new nail salon. :( read more

I made an appointment for 10:00 AM, aka when they open according to their website and the hours listed on the door. I showed up on time and the door was still locked. I even waited around for 15 minutes in case they were just running late, but still no one showed. I ended up going to King Nails across the street to get my services done and had a great experience there. read more

I do not recommend 5424 Forest Drive Ste 104 in Columbia SC 29206. The owner sets the tone and he does not stand behind his service. I paid for jel polish which should last longer than one week. My polish only lasted for 3 days and then it lifted off my nails. I could literally remove all polish as if they were press on nails. The owner failed to fix my nails and then hung up the telephone on me and said, you lifted nails I will not fix. Duh, if you had applied the service correctly I couldn't lift the polish because it would require a soak process. Stay away from this salon and go to Lee Nails on Two- Notch Road, the owner cares about all of his customers and not a select few. SMH read more

This is the only place I get my nails done! Thomas does a great job and really tries to get to know his clients. Great prices and great customer service. Five stars all around! read more

I have been going to Lee Nails shop for years. My family and I are always happy with the services that are provided. Kayla always provides me great service. She does excellent work on eyebrows and my feet. I would recommend this place and I will also continue to go here until I leave Columbia again. read more

Horrible experience here. My daughter and I went here to get our nails and feet done. The first rime we went the lady that did my nails was O.K.. However, the second time we went I got a guy and my daughter got the same guy she had before, both of them were horrible! Our nails started chipping, peeling, and one of mine broke completely off. I have been getting my nails done for years in many different states and I have never had this happen before with gel nails! I would also like to add we had an appointment, we arrived 15 minutes early. They were about to take us since they were not busy. Then, two woman walk in that had an appointment, but they were 30 minutes late. The guy who did my nails said "You have seat, they have appointment". Ummm, I have an appointment too and I'm on time for mine. I felt that those woman should have to sit down since they were late. Worst customer service I have ever had! read more