The service was great, the quality was great, and the vibe was friendly. The people were friendly and welcoming. read more

Lucky Nails - Cateye Yellow - Nail Salons Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

They were fast but very good. My nails looked so nice!! I've tried other places around brattleboro. No need to look any further.

Jenny and her crew are always wonderful when I go... I do tend to call ahead as walk in appointments are hit or miss.. read more

If I could give a negative star I would. My appt was for 1030, I was seated at 11. She didn't listen to what I wanted and had to tell her 5 times, the same instructions. She kept nodding at me like she understood but I don't think she even spoke English. My manicure sucked. I will never return to this place. It's all about the quantity of people she can do not quality. People waiting, sitting on top of one another, it was dirty, just a bad experience all around and a waste of time and money. read more

First visit, the tech whipped out a dremel tool to remove my cuticles instead of soaking and doing the usual way. I didn't notice until the polish was finished, there were ridges where she nicked into my nail bed on every finger. Several weeks have passed and my nails look sickly. The polish application was sloppy and gloppy and the cuticles were not cleanly removed. read more

Lucky Nails - Face up hand, bent fingers showing nail beds - Nail Salons Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

I've been procrastinating finishing this review. I started it the day after my last manicure there. I don't like posting bad reviews. I've been to this Lucky Nail location a number of times over the course of many years. Although they have made some upgrades inside, the service has not improved. I always wait, regardless of whether I have an appointment, but without an appointment I've been sent away, so they're still necessary (I guess unless you happen to arrive at a slow time). Be aware a reservation doesn't mean you'll get taken at the time of your reservation. Most recently I was taken 45 minutes after my reservation time. They always seem packed and rushed. Twice I've gotten pedicures there where a nail got filed/cut too short, and caused an ingrown. The most recent time I went, i decided not to risk an ingrown toe mail again, and instead got a manicure. I grew my finger nails for weeks in anticipation. They quickly got filed down to a very short length, and not the shape I requested. I do think it depends on the tech you get though. Maybe I've had the misfortune of getting the inexperienced techs many times. I don't know, but it seemed that way. I think the regulars know who to request. I got a good tech twice. Otherwise this review would be a one star rating. The manicures (regular, I haven't had the gel) have not lasted more than a few days, despite the brand of polish chosen, and being careful to wear gloves when doing dishes. After repeated attempts to get a good mani/pedi there I felt very discouraged after the last try (which was around a month ago), especially after waiting 45 minutes (after my reservation time) to be taken. read more

I would name my manicurist, but then she'll be overbooked! I was extremely impressed with her thoroughness, skill and professionalism. I've been suffering all winter with ingrown toenails and the pedi's rec'd elsewhere were totally inadequate. This place was very busy and it's not cheap - which should tell you something. My only complaints - 1) the Contact tracking system was a joke. 2) be careful not to choose the Brand X polishes - mine didn't even last a few days before it started chipping. And a bit of advice - don't worry too much about making an appointment; they take walk-ins. Do you really need a picture? The location is conveniently situated next to Hannaford's and across the street from Fast Eddie's. I hear his fish is tasty. read more

I recently moved with Vermont and decided to treat myself to a full set. I should have really read the reviews prior to going. I don't typically write bad reviews but I have never experienced such a horrid nail job. I simply asked for a full set of gel nails, square, matte black. First complaint, I got round nails...actually more of a 'pointy' shape. Next the tech I had was clearly rushing, I've never had a full set take any less than 45, and this was done in maybe 20 minutes. The nails are thicker on one side compared to the other (like a big difference). Next...there is absolutely ZERO apex...it literally looks like the nails are lifting off my fingers. 10/10 do not recommend it, most certainly was not worth the $65 read more

Lucky Nails - Zero apex - Nail Salons Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

I have been coming here since it opened. I love treating myself to beautiful nails. The people who work here and very friendly and kind. I highly recommend Lucky Nails. read more

I have been going to this Salon for 9 months and the owner hates me for no reason and overcharges me even though I tip very well and am nothing but polite to her and her employees. One time pretty recently I got my acrylics redone and she rushed to do them because she overbooked herself and then they chipped a few days in and one broke but I was charged 70 dollars for the services alone and tipped her very well. She was angry when I came in to get nail repaired. Ever since I have been a regular there the owner has price gouged me and charged me way more than any other customer. I spent 80/85 dollars just to get ANC and fake tips removed and get new fake tips on with ANC even though I just got a simple shape and solid color. I am never going back here again... I do not understand how this business is still open!!! read more

Took my wife there friendly fast and good service her nails came out great . Her French nails came out great . Thanks

They made my friends cuticles bleed after a couple hours my nail fell off and they didn't even communicate with us on what we wanted they messed up my friends and I's nails and every time they would talked they would laugh so it felt like they were talking about us the service was terrible and they were rushing everything they kept going back and fourth with people switching workers they kept going very fast and the owner was very rude the 80 bucks was not worth it. 10/10 would not recommend to my worst enemy. read more

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"Meh" is exactly the word. The woman who sat me down literally used a grinder on my nail before I could even react, completely requiring me to stay, since I had to get a mani for work. I'm a makeup artist and was on my way to a job in NYC, and didn't really have the time to get it at the place I would've preferred. She grabbed my hand, used the grinder, and handed me off to another tech, who did the most mediocre job I've gotten in years. It's a week later, and it's lifting, catching my hair, and looks like crap. Also, thanks for chopping up my cuticles so well that they're all callused now, and also catching on everything. I should've walked out missing the nail that she messed up, it would've been less stressful. read more

When you say "ouch" and pull your foot away multiple times don't you think they would get the gist and be softer? Ya well they didn't understand that. They are always super rushed and there is never just one person working on you. There is never any conversation between you and the person that's working on you. There prices are pretty high for how bad the service is. It's hit or miss with the cleanliness. The only reason I keep coming here is because it the only place around that takes drop ins. If you aren't familiar with Brattleboro there is only 2 nail salons. GO TO THE OTHER ONE!! They don't take walk ins but they are worth it!! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! read more

This is the worst place to get a pedicure. Rude people. Long waits. Cold water. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time coming here. It's not worth it. read more

Lucky nails is the worst my nails had bubbles in them and didn't dry fully even after 30 minutes don't waste your money here.

First time I went in as a walk in I couldn't be seen because it was packed- so the next time I wanted to go I called and made and appointment/but when I got there is was packed with walk ins and I sat there 40 minutes past my appointment time waiting and ended up leaving. I'll never go back there again. read more

This a great place for a pedicure. They do an excellent job on my feet. They are always busy so make an appointment and find another place for your nails. I had acrylics for months and sometimes they do a good job but most if the time they rush and your nails come out lumpy and bumpy. read more

I'm a big fan of Lucky. It's so nice to have a clean, well kept nail salon on the north end of Brattleboro. The technicians do a really nice job and their stations are always neat & tidy. read more

I had my nails painted and not even 24 hours after having them done they were chipped and cracking. They also were very rude when I tried to get a refund of some kind and told me it was because of the polish I chose. read more

I went there yerstday and I got a French done on my nails, and they came out horrible, went back today to get them fixed and they were jerks, Ive never had bad experience there. read more

This is the least worst nail salon in Brattleboro. It'll do in a pinch but they are a rushed, low quality, assembly line type place. If you have an option to go somewhere else, do it. Except not in Brattleboro. read more

is it really necessary for the manager (owner?) to be so rude? I'm happy to go to K&N despite the parking situation.

Horrible quality for $14. My manicure chipped in less than 24 hours and my friend's chipped right after she left the salon. The coats of my polish were patchy and her cuticle cut left little cuts on her finger. In addition, the whole thing felt very rushed and impersonal. I will never go back here. read more

The only good thing I can say about this place is its location with available parking. Everything else about this business is horrible! Don't even bother to make an appointment because they don't honor them. You are treated like a walk in, first come first serve. The people are rude, there is no relaxing with a pedicure as they rush through it, and the manicures are awful. Do yourself a favor and go to K&N Nails. It is worth it even though you have to find parking in downtown Brattleboro. read more

Very nice establishment! It is hygienic, affordable and the staff are friendly and efficient.

I had high hopes for this place and I'm sad to say that they didn't live up. I went in for acrylics and specifically asked if they could bling out one nail. They assured me that they could but when I was actually sitting down for my manicure my manicurist had no idea how to do it and so I chose to just get one nail in a different color. The entire thing felt super rushed, not relaxing like I'm used to. The woman who did my nails didn't clean them or anything before starting, I don't know if that is typical for acrylics. She buffed my nails and then directly applied the glue and acrylic onto the dust that was left behind. All in all my nails look ok, I will go elsewhere and have them touched up as the surface is not as smooth as I would like and the pinky is a tad long for me. I will say that they were very nice, everything seemed clean and the customers in the shop seemed like regulars who know them by name. I will continue my hunt for a great nail salon but I won't be back here. read more

I visited "Lucky Nails" for the first time a month ago and again, two weeks ago. I went with a friend after hearing many positive comments about "Lucky Nails." Before this visit, I had gotten several mani/pedi's at the hair salon where I get my hair cut and colored. Please read on for a description of how the two places differed - the overall experience was nicer at my hair salon but "Lucky Nails" offered a manicure that I hadn't known existed. After visiting L.N., for the first time in my life I have 10 gorgeous, even, STRONG nails that won't fall off or peel away. I do lots of hard work with my hands outside and this manicure is absolutely "bombproof." I don't have to worry about my nails breaking, or getting ragged or the polish chipping. My experience at both places was very positive. At "Lucky Nails" I arrived with a friend who had an appt. - but I did not. They took both of us right away. Here is my comparison of the two mani/pedi experiences: at my Hair Salon, I received my mani/pedi in a private room with music, diffuse light, and a more "personal" experience. My manicurist chatted with me and was very concerned with my comfort. I felt a bit more pampered. "Lucky Nails" was a large open room with several pedicure "baths" on one side and the same number of manicure stations opposite. I was struck with the intense smell of nail polish when I entered. There was a TV playing a soap opera at one end of the salon. Both times that I went to "Lucky Nails" it was busy. For my pedicure, I sat in a relatively "high-tech" massage chair which I could control with a remote that allowed me to customize the degree of "rolling massage" as well as the location (neck, back, lower back) on which it massaged. At both salons, the pedicurists gave me a nice soak in the bath with cuticle creams, exfoliation, nail-clipping, and a foot and lower leg massage. At "Lucky Nails," after my pedicure, I was sent to the manicurist. Both the manicures and pedicures took less time at "Lucky Nails." It seemed that they were more concerned with getting everyone in and out as efficiently as possible, whereas at my hair salon, it felt like it was more about the experience and feeling as if this was a little bit of luxury in my otherwise busy day. I have to say that the way that "Lucky Nails" excelled over my hair salon is in the diversity of manicures that it offered. At my hair salon, I could choose between regular nail polish and gel polishes (which are hardened with ultraviolet light, and, therefore, are more durable than normal polishes). A few times, I had opted for the gel polish which was, clearly, more durable - however, if it wasn't applied exactly correctly, it had a tendency to peel off the nail. Also, as the nails grew out, the gel polish was more likely to peel. A major drawback for me is that I rarely have nice long nails, so at my hair salon, I had to wait until most of my nails were uniformly long and then rush in before I broke (or bit!) one or more. "Lucky Nails" offered an amazing technological advancement that I didn't even know existed!!! They applied fake nails to only the tips of my natural nails, which they then cut to the length I desired. After that, they filled the nail above the inserts with a gel that was then cured under ultraviolet light. Both the tips and the gel filler became completely bonded with my natural nail, so there is no way that either can come unglued or peel away. I then had the choice of going with a natural, clear polish or adding a color. Because the gel actually fused with my natural nails, they are now just super strong fingernails. They recommend returning every two weeks to have the part of the nails that have grown out, refilled. At that point, I returned and asked to have the color changed. Instead of using acetone to remove the polish, they actually sand the polish off with a "Dremel-like" tool, exposing what look like natural (but very strong and thicker) nails. I still can't get over how wonderful it feels to have beautiful, strong fingernails. Personally, I will go for the innovation and end product of "Lucky Nails" over the ambiance and pampering of my hair salon! read more