I really do hate giving out one Stars.. but here we are giving out one star reviews... I was short on time so I didn't go to my usual nail salon and boy do I wish I just waited to go to my actual nail salon. What are the worst manicures I've ever received in my life even after the guy put the lotion on my hands I broke out in a rash... and just a quality of his nail work I could have actually done a better job cutting down my nails and filing them. They weren't even shaped they were just cut down and filed which my other place actually does a nice round shape to my natural nail. My pedicure was very rushed and my skin on my feet and legs felt actually more dry then when I walked in there. The one good thing was is a staff was very polite and very friendly I noticed the guy that did my nails do everybody that was walking in there which was a nice nothing to see but the quality of the work was just awful. I will now have to wait for my nails to grow out to go to my other place to get them reshaped. read more

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I had gone here for many years and have always had a good experience. The ladies have always given me beautiful manicures and pedicures, and I always enjoyed going there to get pampered. However, the last 2 times I have gone there to get a pedicure left a bad taste in my mouth. I have a friend that had opened up her own nail salon and have gone to her lately for manis and pedis. She only goes by appointment and there were times where I wasn't able to wait for one. I would go to Lucky Nails instead for a pedicure, and my friend uses a different type of gel nail polish on my toes that this salon isn't used to. When I last went for a pedicure, I had the same guy both times who also runs the front of the salon. When attempting to remove the old polish, he shook his head and basically told me not to go to my friend anymore for services and to only go to his salon. Both times he told me this! Even outside of the salon, if I were to see him, he would again tell me to only go to Lucky Nails. I did not appreciate how he belittled my friend and telling me where to go from now on. This isn't how you keep customers, it's how you push them away. I will never return to Lucky Nails. read more

Tried a couple of times over the years. Not bad. When getting a pedicure, most places are usually relaxing and quiet. It can get pretty loud with the talking and laughing going back and forth from the pedicure area to the nail station area. Nothing wrong with that, but sometimes it is too much. Waiting to get nails done, other patrons were complaining about a job not well done. Gel fills come out pretty thick. Very nice people, just not my cup of tea. read more

Love this place. They do a fantastic job. The hot stone pedicure is over an hour of pure bliss. My acrylic nails last for over 3 weeks every time. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing. read more

If you go you have to get the girl in front otherwise nails will chip. They take walk ins and make customers wait. I tried to walk out yesterday as I had an appointment they didn't record and didn't have the time to wait.and the guy near register jumped out of his seat and wouldn't let me leave. It made the other customers uncomfortable. I've been going there for several years. Won't be back read more

Just loved my experience here! I walked in and was still able to be seen quickly. The basic pedicure was wonderful. It was so relaxing, I actually plan to boost up to one of their other packages because the foot massage was so incredible. The owner, "Tinman" I believe is his name... was just wonderful. You can tell he really cares about his business and his customers. My favorite part of the experience was the vibe of the entire place. The atmosphere was what you would want during a relaxing spa experience. They had beautiful, calm music playing and a giant tv that featured colorful animals and birds. What an UPGRADE from other salons that play the news, or keep the salon quiet. The workers were all in great moods, cracking jokes and smiling. Vibe is PARAMOUNT to me... and this place delivered. I was having a stressful day, and after I left... I felt calm and relaxed. I don't get my nails done often because it typically feels like a rushed, assembly line experience at some places but this spot had all I needed! I will be going back for my nail needs! read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Regular nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

Be prepared for a hard sell. While she did a good job. My nails are too thick. They insist you schedule appointments. Sorry. My life is too busy to keep doing that. read more

We took my granddaughter to get her nails professionally done for the first time, for her 13th birthday. The person who did her nails was exceptionally rude, did a terribly sloppy job and was even ruder when I left a tip. I shouldn't have left the tip, I will never go there again and I've already told all of my friends who get their nails done about the treatment we experienced. We feel this was discriminatory treatment as no one else in the place was being treated the same way. We have no idea what the problem was with us. read more

This place is awesome! Came in for the first time today on account of being unhappy with my usual nail salon (my gel/shellac mani's would look average and only last a week). I showed up earlier than the appointment I made and the manager said no problem and sat me right away. My technician took her time and the result is fantastic! Very clean with lots of color choices and massage/treatment options on the services list. Will definitely be back. read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Color 182 - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

The worst manicure I've ever had. Went in for a gel manicure. My nails look like they were done by a 4 year old. Cuticles were not maintained, nail polish all over my cuticles, nails not filed. She kept saying she was having a hard time because my nails were short. That's no excuse. My nails are a normal length. She did nothing to clean them up. I will never go here again. read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Horrible job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

my first time here i had to wait 40 minutes and i had a appointment which I notice they do not write down..they tell everyone just come ....the guy in the first row did my nails, guy with hat...NO personality and did a terrible job !!! rush job ....I WAS NOT happy, nails were un even too...he mumbles you cant understand him , did not even file smooth I had to get the owner to fix them {the wife]...My pedicure was bad too Joyce did it, another rude one ....she kept pushing the callous remover {which is god knows what concoction they use} ALL products are in un marked bottles....WTF.....NO personality ...she was babbling in her language to the others GOOGLE translate was on my phone as she talked about me The husband next to the register was as rude AF too... TERRIBLE place DO NOT go here ....I will see if my nails even last .....I WILL not go back !! read more

This salon is absolutely wonderful! I called about getting my nasty nail situation resolved, and I really feel as if they bent over backwards to help me get what I wanted at a price that made everybody happy. My tech was Nancy, and she was so considerate and careful. She took off my old set, and gave me a fresh new set with a beautiful design all done freehand. She kept her station impeccably clean, and took the time to keep my hands clean as well. The acrylic was beautifully applied and I couldn't be happier. The whole salon is bright, airy and clean. U cannot wait to get a pedicure. Their chairs look fabulous, with iPads attached. They also have adorable chairs for girls to get pedicures as well, which I know my daughter will love. Both Nancy and the male receptionist (I wish I had asked his name!) took the time to ask me my name, and engage me in conversation. It was a bit more than I'm used to paying, but the experience was well worth it and I will happily be back in two weeks for a fill and possibly a pedicure. Five stars. Go and bring your friends!!! You're gonna love it! read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

By far the worst experience I have ever had at a nail salon, and I've been getting my nails done forever. Not only is your staff the rudest I have ever experienced, but my nails came out atrocious. I am horrified I brought my daughter in for her first experience at your salon. Do not offer kids service if you cannot be patient enough to work with them or even simply dry their nails. Or maybe even say Hi and talk to them. Thank you to the one man in this salon that even acknowledged her. My experience was so bad, I walked out without a pedicure. Oh Thank for my 10% discount when I expressed my concerns, that is absolutely pitiful. You should be ashamed at how you treat people. I will make sure I share my experience with everyone! Happy Mother's Day! read more

I called Lucky Nails today after a referral don a woman at a Drs office. I was greeted very politely and respectfully by a man in the phone. I needed a mani and pedi & they said they had availability. I drove from Enfield to Ellington but the yelp address led me to some rural street. I called again and the man recognized my phone and called me be my 1st name. He told me it was by the Big y. So I googled the big y and it was about 10 more mins away. I went in and was pleasantly surprised how clean and tidy everything was. A slight smell of incense was in the room but nothing strong (I don't like the smell of incense) The door bell sounds like a doorbell and has a pleasant sound. I was greeted by the American man who I spoke to on the phone. He greeted me again by my 1st babe. A woman approached the reception desk "Vina" Nguyen completed my mani and pedi with a pleasant attitude. The chairs are very comfortable and I observed then cleaning the Browns very carefully and placed plastics around the bowls as well during the pedicures. I enjoyed my visit and they were very good to get me to relax. It has been awhile so this was a definite lay needed pedi and mani. I would definitely return. A small detail - I recommend that they clean or dust off their electronic polishers that had dust on them. read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Great job and as a 1st time visitor included free nail art. - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

Definitely my go to place to get my manicures and pedicures! Staff is friendly and the service is always as expected. ..great! I go here everytime I want to change the polish on my toes. The whole place is clean, and very welcoming. They offer you water or tea every visit. Of course while you're getting a pedicure, their massage chairs are a nice lil perk! read more

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Terrible experience! Had gotten a gift card for Christmas so decided to try it out for a pedicure . I made an appt and had to wait 45 min past that time to get seated. Entire pedicure was 23 minutes, including painting. Employee cut my nails wayyyy too short and didn't even file/shape them. I have NEVER had this bad of a pedicure in my life. I will be wearing sneakers to cover them up until I have new growth and can get them fixed. It was so rushed and not relaxing which is half the reason I enjoy getting pedicures. Told manager how dissatisfied I was and he still charged me a small fee and gave me a gift card for a future basic pedicure. I will never return. read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Terrible terrible pedicure, cut too short and into nubs! Not even filed. - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

Went for the first time yesterday. They did a great job. Was the first time ever getting my nails done in my life and I am excited to do it again. read more

This was the first time I went here and it was great. I could feel the positive vibe as soon as I walked in. Staff was very friendly and they had happy, upbeat music going. I got a gel full set manicure and Tree did my nails and he was friendly and personable. He offered a free nail design since we were interrupted a few times by him answering the phone or ringing out customers. I didn't have a problem with it or think it was excessive and appreciated the design. I liked the outcome of my nails, but could have done with one less layer of nail polish. A little thicker than I wanted, but otherwise very satisfied. I will be back! read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

I tried Lucky Nail today for the first time. I get regular pedicures and wanted to try a more local place. I won't be back. I was so rushed. I love getting pedicures mainly to relax. I was not asked which type of pedicure I wanted. Being new to the salon, I wasn't sure when they asked. I ended up with the basic pedicure. My toenails were cut too short and he left me before he even finished my pedicure. He said he would be back to put top coat on and went on to start someone else's manicure. After the top coat he told me to wait 10 minutes and never came back. Another worker saw me struggling to get my flip flops on without wrecking the polish and helped me out. Definitely not the cleanest salon as well. I would go elsewhere. read more

worst ever nail salon ever. have been a customer since day one. lied to several times when it comes to them making more $ over a regular customer they are your place to go to. read more

was my first time there today. treated myself to a great pedi and a manicure for my very sad looking nails. technician was awesome and Tin is a riot. already made my next appointment ! DP. Ellington read more

Love,love,love this place!!! They know your name when you walk in and are extremely clean (above and beyond Covid standards). Everyone is so nice and welcoming. They do a great job on my nails and are great with the designs too. I had gone to a salon prior to switching to then that told me they couldn't do this design because it was "clearly" a sticker (which it wasn't!). When I showed it to the ladies at Luckys they said "oh, that's easy!" And then (because they know me so well) asked if I wanted glitter- of course I said yes and here they are- they did an amazing job like always. read more

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I have been here before and never had a problem until my last visit. I received the gel manicure and the lady did a poor job at painting my nails. Then to top it off, the gel polish lifted up not even 48 hours after getting them done. Worst $37 dollars spent. read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Worst gel manicure. I could have painted my nails better. - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

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We attempted to have services provided at this location, the owner was outright racist and refused service. He was extremely unwilling to provide services without reason, continued to repeat "we book... we book all week , no service for you here !" We attempted to ask , what's the next availability the short, overweight , Asian male continued to repeat "no service for you here!" and rolled his eyes. We do not ever plan to come to this location again. read more

Customer service was great. I was greeted and welcomed as soon as I walked into the salon. The salon is very clean, and has separate manicure/pedicure areas with a lot of chairs. TV's and Ipads around make the place very inviting. I would give the salon a 5, however, they did not have enough technicians working for the amount of appointments they had at the same time. The shellac manicure and pedicure were a bit pricey, and there was no discount if you got them both at the same time, only if you got a regular manicure/pedicure. read more

I was traveling and my nails were a mess! They squeezed me in at the end of the day and I wish I lived closer so they could be my regular place. They had incredibly friendly staff and the work they did was fantastic! The place was extremely clean and if I didn't live almost 3 hours away I would make the drive here to get my nails taken care of on a regular basis. read more

Lucky Nails Salon - Love this place! - Nail Salons Near Me - Ellington, Connecticut

I took my two daughters and one of their friends here yesterday to get manicures for school. The salon is huge and everyone was so nice. They did such a cute job too! Can't wait to bring my daughters back for a girls day! read more

Omg I finally found my new nail salon!!! I walked in and asked for a full set of gels and they fit me right in. The guy helped me pick out an awesome, color changing polish. The lady that did my nails was meticulous and so friendly. So happy with this place!!!! Can't wait to got back for my fill! read more

My go to nail shop. Wonderful staff, very friendly and seem to remember every customer by name. Come get a mani/pedi at a great cost. Relax in the pedi chairs while the seat massages you. They offer water. Highly recommend. read more

Been coming here for a long time and they know me and my aunt by name. Very nice atmosphere and very nice people. They try and accommodate everyone that comes through the door with grace and friendliness. I moved 45 minutes away and I still make the drive. I get gel nails and they last 3-4 weeks. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Just OK. I love getting my nails done and have had excellent experience but Lucky Nails was not a pleasant experience at all. The owner was very rude to me. The girls except for one speak very little English and don't really understand what you want. read more

i got my nails done here and my acrylics done and they were so unfiled and the paint was see threw and in even ans blotchy and my fingers are covered in paint and there is hair and fuzz in my nails sticking out no one was friendly and the glitter is sloppy and they ruined my nails twice they weren't any better after she re did them this place made me wanna cry dont go there. read more

This a really fun place to go but kinda expensive so I recommend you be ready 2 pay 2

The salon itself is lovely. Spotlessly clean. ipads at every pedi station. limited polish options. technicians are skilled, but push hard for additional services. polish peeled in one day!!!! also had some trouble using the Yelp Deal. was told it was from a prior owner. ultimately, the problem was resolved. read more

A lil pricy, but I love them! They strive for customer satisfaction, always! Thank you for being a great business.

Very clean facility with the nicest staff! Loved the way my nails and my friend's nails came out and will be coming back next month even though I am not a local. read more

Having recently moved to Ellington I was looking for a new nail salon after trying several in the area. Lucky Nails at the Big Y plaza is the best by far! This salon is now operated by family that goes the extra mile in every way. Their services are top notch, their salon is very clean, and their customer service is fantastic. read more

I've been going to Lucky Nails in Ellington for 2 years now. They do an awesome job. I love how there is no chemical smell like there is in other salons and it is so clean and inviting. The staff is awesome and bend over backwards to make sure you go away feeling satisfied. read more

They told my friend and I to come right away when I called. She had to wait about 25 minutes to be seated, and I waited almost 45. We could have went somewhere else in the time being. I got a full set of nails, and they don't even cover my whole natural nail. And they are all different shapes. Some are long, some are short. When I asked her to fix them she said there was nothing wrong with them. I would not recommend. read more

Lucky Nails...what can I say...I felt like I struck Gold...I have been looking for a nail salon that I felt comfortable with for years now...this salon is so cute and clean and everyone is so sweet and kind...and most importantly they do a fantastic job on nails... read more