I personally have been here before and I have run into the issue of being told I can come in and I have had to wait. Today, I called at noon to make an appointment for my mother, my sister and myself.. I was told that we could come in and someone was available for all three of us to get our nails done and a pedicure. As I pulled in I saw that someone was sitting in a chair waiting already.. being someone that gets their Nails done every 2 - 3 weeks religiously, I knew that they were not going to be able to fit us in.. I walked in, asked about the appointment I called about and no one knew anything and said it would be a long wait. For someone coming from out of town and going to a place that they have been to before, you would think that the establishment could answer the phone and be honest. I told the young man (yes young man if you are seeing this because I know I am older than you sir) be honest with me, it's going to take time correct? He said yes, I will be honest it will be a wait... Me: "That's fine, understand.. we're leaving but when someone calls and asks if you're available, be honest. You just waisted my time and fucked up my plans for the day. I've never given a review this low and I'll never recommend this establishment to anyone again. I'll tell them to go to Angel nails in Walmart before I tell them to go here for terrible service from a company that would rather have people sitting and waiting than to be honest. Yes I am mad because I do not play about my time or money and I could have gotten my nails done somewhere else if YOU MAGIC NAILS was not going to be professional enough to write stuff down! read more

Clean, friendly and service oriented staff. I've been going there for about 9-10 months. Nails look great and prices are very reasonable.

I have gone to this salon for about 2 years now. Basically a quick soak and change of color. Two days later, I had both big toes and 3 small toes in pain with nails getting ingrown and dry cracking cuticles. A week later, I had to cut down both side of 5 nails to relieve the pain. Yes, my pedi looks like hell and my feet hurt. I think for full price and 20% tip I should not have to cut my own toenails to stop the pain. $47 thrown away. Third time in a row. I'm done. read more

I avoided trying this salon based off the reviews but I think it's since been under new owners so I tried it off a recommendation from a coworker that goes there and loves it so I went and not only did I LOVE my nails but they were so quick (a full acrylic set in less than 1 hour) and my nails did not look rushed at all. they were very neat making me believe they nail techs have been doing nails a long time definitely will be going back! read more

Magic Nails - Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

I came in there for a fill-in and my nails are all different sizes! And my polish is very sloppy! read more

Magic Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

Best nail salon I've ever gone to!! Hannah does an amazing job for pedicures and always takes her time!(:

Brand New-Awesome Grand Opening Special-Professional, Skilled, Odorless, Relaxed & Upscale-Great owner Ryan-Ample parking in perfect location-Excellent service-Wonderful technicians-Affordable prices-Esquisite decor!-Be sure to tip well-Tell him Madonna sent you! read more

Magic Nails - Ask for Ryan! - Nail Salons Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

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Ok, so I am late posting this review. I went into this nail salon to treat myself this past weds. for my b-day. This place has a very nice atomsphere and is clean and spacious! I like this because I've had some experiences with shops that were small and they just packed people in like sardines! Anyway, I was greeted and sat down by and with a gentleman who didn't want to give me his name! LOL (This was fine) and he and I joked the entire time that I was there. I brought in a photo of the nails that I wanted and although he didn't duplicate the photos exactly, the design he did was still nice. All in all, this will be my new go to nail place and I will be looking for "no name" to assist me. My only complaint would be about the gentle cutting my nails shorter like I asked him to. I am having problems typing this review right now as a result!! #1 Nails needs to be shut down! read more

I use to go here alot now they have new ppl and new product my nails break within the first week everytime smh they are convenient as there close to me but i went back again same thing plus my jewels came off within 20mins???they replaced a different jewel so i hoped that would help did for 2 days uughh.. today i go in a hour before they close and she says they were closing early i guess goodluck everyone....ill stick to chanpaign Walmart my gel set lasted a month as i was busy workin 3rd shift and didnt gave time to go in... read more

This was probably the worst experience I ever had. I came in to get a color change and was treated with the worst service I ever had . First I was told to take my own polish off and when I asked for help she huffed and puffed like she was upset she had to help me. While i she was filing my nails she was really aggressive and broke my whole nail off and charged me to fix it .Also when I asked her to clean my nail off she told me "it will come off in the shower. There is way more to the story but I will let the pictures tell it .... read more

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I came here even after seeing that eyebrow review (sheesh). I got a set of gel nails, but already had some on. They used the machine to grind the polish off, then soaked them and used it again to smooth my nails down. I'm pretty sure my nails are paper thin under this polish. When he was filing, I could see and feel them bending. I chose my polish and the lady showed me the bottle, which looked the same. After he painted my nails, I looked back at the color I chose and it was way different. My nails are more of a red, and I chose a pinkish color. One of my nails has a fiber from the cotton ball stuck in it, and one has bubbles. Not the best I've gotten. read more

The staff was friendly and wanted me to relax. It worked out fine until I was finally convinced that I absolutely had to have an eyebrow waxing job. As promised, it went pretty quick, but it was still painful. However, the girl had made a mistake so bad, it was offensive (see pics). She kept downplaying it, saying that it was fine and just a 'little off' and wanted to rip the other side up to match. They get one star for letting me off for that $10 and finally giving me the brown makeup pencil (which I essentially demanded before she decided to give it to me) She kept reminding me of the price of the other services, as though making a quota for the day was more important than pleasing her obviously screwed over customer. I feel bad for them, being low budget and that she was from Vietnam and all, but this experience was simply unbearable. All I could think about was how I was going to present myself when I taught a class at a one time only event. Please make me feel better by marking my review as funny or something.. at least something good will have come out of my visit there. ._. read more

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I came once in a group of 3 and had a great experience. One person I came with also had a positive experience, the other, negative. Very negative. She requested the cheese grater not be used on her feet. First off, I haven't been to a nail salon that uses a cheese grater on feet. My mind was beyond blown. The woman looked at her sideways and said "Yes, you get this." and continued. The guy I had was awesome during this visit. I had a great foot massage and my nails looked bomb. Totally worth the $25 for the basic pedi. My unimpressed friend, got no massage and a lot of stinkeye stares for adamantly requesting the woman stop with the cheese grater. My second trip there, I made my sister come because I told her how awesome my first experience was. I lucked out, got the same young dude. My sister got the same woman that my pedi-angry friend had. Oh lawdz. The woman kept telling my sister "You no get basic, you get ..." and pointed to the most expensive. I was laughing because it wasn't me being put on the awkward spot. My sister kept saying, "no, I still want basic..." and this went on for about 5 - 7 minutes. My sister has a couple scars on her shins and the woman kept poking them with her nails and asking "how you get? this hurt?" and it was a ridiculous scene. Then she told my sister she needed her eyebrows waxed. Then laughed when my sister rejected and told her "Yes, you need eyebrows done." OH NO SHE DIDN'T!!!! Clearly, my sister and I had been communicating back and forth with a series of dramatic facial expressions and this was just it. It was like a bad joke how terrible this woman was. During the pedi session, the two were being unprofessional by speaking in their native language and looking up and laughing. Seriously? This is exactly why my sister didn't want to come! Dang you, Magic Nails! I tried to convert someone into a fan! Now not only is she even MORE against nail salons like this, I will not be returning. Clearly it wasn't an off day for her as she was the exact same with a friend. No longer do I come to Magic Nails, I'm sticking to professional settings or my own badass nail polishing skills. read more

This place is great! If you want a rushed, half-assed job done. I went in today and the lady who did my nails did an awful job. I had two acrylic nails that had been chipped, but we're still very much attached to my nails, and she picked them off and it hurt like hell. She was using her motor tool and she hit my cuticles every nail, even though I had told her to stop, because it hurt. These people clearly don't care about good service, only about money. She talked on the phone almost the whole time. My nails aren't even lengths and she didn't even give me a chance to tell her what length I wanted, she cut them down WAY too short. Also she shaped them wrong because she didn't ask what shape I wanted. I came into the shop with square shaped nails and left with rounded shit. Needless to say, she didn't receive a tip, and I refuse to go here again. read more

I rarely get my nails done but I was in desperate need of a pedicure so I decided to try this place out. The location is great with lots of parking and the interior is very clean and nice modern feel. The person that did my nails did a great job! I got a spa pedicure and my feet have never felt softer and looked nicer! I am convinced to get pedicures more regularly now :) read more

Underwhelmed. First, I went in for a pedicure and indicated at the outset that I had somewhere to be afterward. "30 minutes," she said. How about an HOUR? Thanks for making me late for that other appointment. Second, the woman doing my pedi wanted me to spend more money--no, she insisted, I didn't really want the basic pedicure--I wanted the more expensive pedicure. Further, she insisted that I didn't want "regular" polish--I wanted the gel or whatever polish. And then, despite me fretting over the time passing, she tried to convince me that I needed to get an eyebrow wax ("Only five minutes!" she said). Finally, and this is partially my fault (because I wasn't paying attention), she didn't even use the color I chose on my nails. Instead of red, I got pink. Ugh. P.S. At least one other reviewer has commented on the use of the "cheese grater" on the feet. Apparently this is standard procedure here, as both of us getting pedicures this morning got the cheese grater procedure. And I seriously did NOT need to have the grossness that came off my feet shown to me--I don't get pedicures just so my toenails have pretty color--not everyone has an easy time getting the dead skin of the bottom of his or her feet off. read more

The lady did a good job on my nails, but when she asked if i wanted pink I had told her no but she still used pink anyway. I was not asked if I wanted gel but was charged for it. Went in thinking a fill would be $15 because I had called and asked the price before coming in and my fill ended up costing $25... read more

I like this place a lot. They are very friendly and welcoming and remember you when you come back. Lee even gave my mom a hug! The atmosphere is relaxing and quiet and everything is very hygienic. I usually get a gel mani and sometimes a pedi. I love their exfoliating scrub for the pedicure!! The manis last 2-3 weeks. read more

This nail salon is awesome! All the employees were extremely nice to both me and my little sister, I got a full set of gel nails ($37, because I added a design) and she got a basic manicure (only $12!). We were both very satisfied with how our manicures turned out and how efficient and friendly the staff was! Shop was very clean and modernly decorated, we will definitely be returning! read more

I felt as if they rushed to get my nails done. The first time I pointed out several things that needed to be done/ fixed. I decided to give them a second chance and the same thing. I see brush strokes and specks or dust underneath my Polish. Also, not all my nails are the same length. I will not pay 35 for a fill that is of that quality. They are very nice there but I will be looking for a new salon. read more

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I have never felt the need to review a business until today. I went there to relax and get a pedicure. It started off nice as the temperature of the water was perfect . However, the experience quickly went south. Through the ENTIRE pedicure, the lady kept asking if I would like my my nails done, eyebrows done , or upgrade my pedicure package (over and over again). Also, the entire thing took about 15 minutes (I got the deluxe package) and the results did not look "professionally" done. Do not go here if you come to relax.... read more

I normally go here. The few things I do not care for is how they can make you feel guilty for not getting more stuff done, i.e eyebrows waxed, or pedicure. I only like 2 ladies here at this salon. read more

I arrived at the solan at 4:57 p.m. and was ushered to a seat to get a pedi done. When I walked out it was 5:25. I sat with my feet in water for the entire time. It was a big rush came in after me but yet I sat with my feet in water for almost 30 mins.. I will never come back not will I recommend any one to come here! I have never got treated this way before!!! read more

I went to a number of salons in town to compare lip/chin waxing. I found that, by far, this place is the least expensive (about $15) with comparable service and quality to other places that charge $25-30. The only glitch is that one or two times (our of maybe 10) there have been more hairs left over than I'd like after the post-wax plucking (but honestly, this happened at a number of other salons too, so I still think they are better than comparable places). Pro-tip: go in the morning or afternoon- in the evening the smell of the chemicals/nail fumes can be overpowering to the point that I get a headache. read more

Nice atmosphere, but DO NOT go here if you are in a time crunch. I went in thinking it would take 30min and I had to leave town in two hours. NOPE! took two hours. Plus it cost more than the other salons in town and my nails chipped within two days after. On the other hand, it took 10min and 6 cotton balls to get the polish off my toes. Don't get me wrong, they were nice people and did a thorough job. I'm just saying it was a pretty stressful experience for what's supposed to be a nice treat. read more

Great staff and great looking nails. Only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars is sometimes they have a wait - which is fine, but difficult if it's over the lunch hour. Saw some people (other people getting their nails done) eating their Jimmy Johns sandwich while they got their pedicure. That kind of grossed me out. Also not a fan that they talk to each other in a foreign language. Makes me think they're talking about clients - but all the nail shops seem to do that. read more

This place used to be awesome. Since the new owners took over, not so much. My nails come out good, however the badgering of upselling is rather annoying. The owner criticized how I wanted to pay. The employees lounging around is not very business like either and it is rude to be on your personal cell while doing nails. It would be nice to have a better selection of colors as well as a better display of them. They are crammed into a book case. I personally don't feel like digging for a color. It also takes forever. When I go for a fill and pedicure I can count on at least two hours of time. I will venture out and find a new place. read more

Absolutely awful experience! If I could give no stars I would! This used to be my favorite nail salon, but since the new owners took over it has gone downhill. The customer service is horrible, and their services are shoddy at best. It took a total of 7 minutes for my pedicure from start to finish....i was cut twice on my cuticles, no callus treatment, and no massage. Apparently a pedicure now consists of soaking feet and painting nails only. I will be on the hunt for a new salon. Never coming back to this one! read more

People who are working there are very nice but it's unnecessarily expensive for just an okay job. I probably won't go there again.

I used to like this place but the high pressure sales tactics for services I repeatedly said I didn't want the last two times I was here, turned what should have been a relaxing experience into an uncomfortable one. Additionally, at check out when I was looking at pricing to add up charges for total, the tec yelled at me two times about extra charges, although I told her I understood the charges, I was just adding it up in my head. I thought the one time was a blip on the screen so I gave them another chance. But we're done now. Won't be back. read more

I went to Magic Nails the least I can say is that they were not magic at all I got my fill from them which I hate going there but I didn't make my usual trip out of town where I can get a fill gel polish and my toes painted for 35.00 any way I asked Mai not to file my nails down so low because they would be thin she kept telling me they were not thin I said okay. She told me it would be fine now mind you I have been getting my nails done for over twenty years and I use to do them as well for a living. Well the next day my nail broke straight off at the middle where i asked her to make it a tad bit thicker. I went in and showed them my nail was broken she said ohhh! how did that happen i said because of you my nails have never broken before I mean never unless I clipped them off myself. She had the nerve to say after I waited 45 minutes it took her less than 8 minutes to fix it and that it was 3.00 i said your kidding me right? I said I was just here anyway I paid her the money and told them i will never recommend this bull crap place to anyone ever again in life. I will not come back and my 20 plus friends and family said they won't be back either. Not to mention she did a pedicure on some lady's feet and tried to come straight over to me, I said wash your hands before you touch me.Ugh!!! how sick is that. read more

I work with the CU 1 to 1 program and wanted to do something special with my mentee. We decided to go here because it's close to her house. We got my mentee's nails done and the girl was great. They did a great job which is why I'm not giving them 1 star. Then a guy did my nails. Last second, I switched my nail color. Little did I know it was a shellac nail. Luckily, he told me it would be $35 (I was mostly in there as a quick thing for us to do and not looking to spend a bunch). Anyway, I said, I didn't know and that I'd just take the original color I picked. He got super mad and then went to talk shit about me to his co-worker. He then MADE ME PAY before he would paint my nails at all. He said it was so I wouldn't mess up my nails but he'd never mentioned this before. Well, I'd wanted a design and we just hadn't gotten to that point. I had even tipped decently because I felt bad for not getting the expensive manicure. He then refused to do the design until I paid more. WELL IF YOU WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ME PAY, I WOULD HAVE SPENT MORE. I don't get offended much but this place and all these people can GO FUCK THEMSELVES. I went to do a nice thing and was completely insulted. read more

Never will I go back.. paid way too much for what I got. I got a full set gel nails. Had too pay $10 extra for gel polish which didn't even cover the whole nail it looks like I need a fill in already and nails are completely UN even it looks like a wide hill on my nail. I went too school and learned nails completely unacceptable. I tried too put it off but couldn't take it I went back in the morning after leaving there last night unhappy for my money back or a fix. The same lady that did them fixed them well tried too.. she kept telling me what she needed too do too fix them which should have been done the first time. While I'm in there a lady had just finished a pedicure and was complaining about the prices for the quality and how rude her lady was. Needless too say no money back and my nails still look hobbile! my 3 year old could definitely put them out of business. Choose else where!!! read more