In the greater LKN area, there's a nail salon in every shopping center and the stakes are high. How does Magnolia Nails stand out? The quality of service and speed. I've gotten a full set of pink/white (powder) in less than an hour and it was amazing work. Mind you, the opposite is also true and I've seen manicurists give groups time and space in other instances (group pedis etc.) but I sincerely value the speed and efficiency of their staff. Things to remember: -Tip w/cash. There is now an ATM on the premises. -Make an appt. even if it's same day, that will just ensure the best visit. -Ask about nail art/options. You would be surprised what they can do but don't always advertise. read more

I really wanted to like them the atmosphere is really welcoming. It's a nice place but if ur nail breaks even if you had your nails done the same day or yesterday their going to charge you saying it's ur fault. The last straw was when a tech cut my nail too short and acted like it's my fault because I said it was okay to cut ‍ I won't be back. read more

Impressive! Beautiful nail salon, excellent customer service, and quality work. I walked in late morning on a Saturday with no appointment for a pedicure and was seated shortly after I picked out a color. Everyone was very friendly from the person greeting me at the door to the nail technician. I got the $45 pedicure and it was worth every penny. They do have other pedicure available for less however I needed this one as it had been awhile since my last pedicure. My search is over for a great nail salon. read more

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE! I came in to have a gel manicure removed, and a French gel mani done, and my sister came to have her SNS manicure redone. Upon arrival the place was well decorated and inviting and the girl at the front was very friendly, quickly seating us at stations and asking us if we wanted anything to drink. So all was well until the actual service started. My tech put foil on my nails to remove the gel as usual, but then she disappeared for at least 15-20 minutes. All the while I'm back at the station concerned that the acetone shouldn't be soaking into my nails that long. I warned her as she began to scrape the gel off that I have thin nail beds and I get cut very easily. She pretty much ignored me and roughly filed off the old gel, ravaging my cuticles in the process. Meanwhile, my sister had been soaking her nails in acetone as instructed, and a female nail tech came by to give her a paper towel and instructed her to "scrub them off". My sister, confused as she was, obeyed, and by the end of it her nails and fingers were covered in the remnants of RED SNS powder. Her hands looked as though they were covered in blood. What gets me about that really though is that they charged her for the removal, when really, she did it herself. They also refused to clean the mess off of her skin until she had asked about 3 times. Her mani turned out bumpy and thick and because she chose white they turned out slightly pink due to the terrible new application and lack of effort to remove the old color at all. What was also infuriating was that he tried to laugh it off every time she tried to ask him to fix the terrible job he was doing, and at one point even chastised her for having scrubbed off the original color (as she'd been told to do by another employee) Overall would never wish this nail experience on anyone. It's really sad too cause it seems like there are a couple people who really want to do well, and then some who perform as though they have never been trained how to do their job at all. read more

Amazing service!!! Came in on a Sunday afternoon. Was greeted by a nice young man and sitted immediately. Was offered wine or alcohol mixed drink. They have a "bar area" setup. Nail technician was very attentive to my needs and how I wanted my nails to look. He was very funny!!! Ended up getting hands and feet serviced. It was nice the drying table had warm air blowing on my feet. Massage chairs/pedicure chairs made my Back and thighs feel so much better. This place is so nice clean and Relaxing!!!!! Everything is shiny and new and you they make you feel like a queen. This is definitely a place to come if you wanted to be pampered. I ended up having 3 mimosas :) even thou they are 5 star they are not super expensive. read more

I have been to Magnolia many times and have had a problem every single time. Waiting an hour, treated very poorly and I never end up getting exactly what I asked for. BUT I will never forget the time when I was in the middle of getting my nails done and the man got up, looked at me and said ill be right, im going to get lunch and walked out the doors. I saw him about 20 minutes later. I couldnt believe it. read more

Very wide open inside, clean interior and friendly staff. They have plenty of space and chairs for customers, and a pretty nice bar too. Enjoyed being here. Prices are $15 for a manicure, $35 for a gel, and $26 for a simple pedicure. They also have other options in addition. read more

Magnolia Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

I regret not reading all of their bad reviews before I went. I made an appointment ahead (recommended), but waited over 30 minutes after initially being completely ignored. The pedicure was okay, but the water was cold and it took 1.5 hours for a mediocre job. The worst of it was having to wait another 30 minutes then getting cut multiple times after being told while I had an appointment the manager "doesn't look at her book". Bad service, terrible manicure with blood and a rude attitude on top of it. Rushed, bad quality and unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. read more

Great nail salon! Very clean and professional. I got the SNS with Sarah a few times, her attention to detail was wonderful. It always lasted over 2 weeks and my nails has never been healthier! Love this place but they do recommend tips in cash form and will direct you to the ATM if you say you only have a debit card. read more

Hated how my nails turned out at the lady was yelling at the other workers the entire time and cut me bad multiple times on my nails and sat forever before getting my nails done read more

I received a regular manicure. My manicurist was absolutely awesome. She was extremely nice. I originally wanted a gel manicure and she thought the regular manicure was better for the health of my nails at this time. She was more concerned about the health of my nails rather than an unnecessary upgraded service. They accept credit cards but you cannot add tip. Tips are done by cash or check. Keep that in mind. I had to go to Harris Teeter to get cash and come back and tip I will definitely return. I had a great experience! read more

I have been a customer of Magnolia Nails for over two years. I have also been to a lot of nail places around the area. This is by far the best around. I have found them to be the most consistent with service and the nail techs that work here do a good job. read more

A huge thank you to Tim who made my experience here just wonderful! He went above and beyond to fix an issue that I had done a week earlier. He was very helpful, understanding, and did a great job! They really want to make sure you're happy with you're nails and shows by how accommodating they are. read more

Walked in on a Saturday morning and they were busy but not crazy, so I was able to get in for a pedicure and SNS manicure. The inside is pretty and they have a little drink menu so you can have wine, mimosas, etc. Yes please! Good selection of SNS colors. I'm pleased with my pedicure and really liked the SNS too-its not thick at all, and Hannah (I think was her name?) really took her time doing them. I really liked how my nails turned out, and I will definitely return! read more

This nail salon is very clean and spacious. However it is Rather over priced. The people who worked there were nice but my daughter's gel nails chipped within 3 days. I probably would not go back. read more

Very professional and enjoyed the atmosphere. Tim did my nails and also I had waxing. I am coming from NY just moving here. I have found my nail salon read more

I stopped going here a few months ago for the following reasons: Always had to wait with or without an appointment. Felt like a factory--techs rushed through their work. Often sloppy results. When they were busy I always felt like I was inconveniencing them when I walked in. Take your business elsewhere to feel appreciated as a client. read more

I came in to get a eyebrow wax after 3 months of not having them done. She asked me how I wanted them shaped. I told her I wanted an arch, not round. So of course she gives me what I specifically told her I didn't want. They are noticeably unevenly shaped and one is much longer than the other. I told her they were uneven and she walks out the room complaining in her native language to the staff. The bottom line is there was 3 months worth of hair for her to work with. This shouldn't have been a problem. read more

I've been going to this nail salon for the past year and a half - haven't been anywhere else since I started going here! I've had pedicures, regular manicures, as well as gel manicures here and have never had a bad experience. There are days you have to wait because it's packed with people, but they always have enough nail techs working to compensate for the rushes they tend to get. They offer you complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while you wait and also during your nail service. The best thing about this place is how clean it is. I'm not sure I've ever been to another nail salon that is this clean every single time I go! read more

My daughter and her friends went here to have their nails done before their graduation ceremony. I asked for my daughter to get a mani/pedi and she immediately showed me the menu for all of the premium pedicures, not even mentioning the express pedicure. My daughter was the first to sit for her mani/pedi but the last to finish out of her group of 6 friends. Apparently her technician kept getting up and leaving to help ring up customers or help out another technician. Finally, her nails were cut/filed down to different lengths. Needless to say, there are a ton of other great nail places around that are more fairly priced and more professional. read more

Nice place and they heavy poor your wine.... mmmm that's it... I mean if you need a rushed pedicure for $55 then this is your place. ALSO toe nails didn't look so great. WON't! be back read more

I went into Magnolia Nails about 2 weeks ago and I will never return. Employees seemed to just want to get it done already and we're rushing around. I was getting my acrylics done and the lady doing my nails continuously cut the skin around my nails while filing and got alcohol in the cuts and that was excruciatingly painful. Never again. Poor job read more

I really like Magnolia Nail Salon. They are being very cautious since COVID. Before I started going to Magnolia Nails, my nail polish & gel nails were not lasting as long as they should have. That's the main reason I switched to Magnolia Nails. The nail technicians are friendly & professional. I will continue to go to this business. read more

I had a Pedicure with my Mother and they were amazing and so sweet to us. They did an amazing job, took their time and the ambiance is on point. It's so elegantly decorated and clean. They gave me a drink menu to choose from and really made the experience unique. I'll be a repeat customer for sure. read more

Had a great experience with Tim! Got SNS nails and a gel pedicure. With how busy they were I appreciated the time he took to do my services well and not rush through it! Definitely will be back, thank you Tim! read more

This is my go-to nail salon in Cornelius. I've tried at least 4 others in the area and no one measures up. They are efficient, the location is chic, and the price is right. Not to mention they offer you a refreshing drink once they have you seated (for a pedicure.) I've rarely had to wait, and everyone has been nice. Most importantly is the services...they always do a great job. Plus, the facility is clean (which is necessary for this kind of service.) I recommend them! read more

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Yay! So happy to have found a good nail place in the area! I got a regular mani/pedi. The place is very clean, staff was super friendly, nail tech did a great job, and prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be frequenting this place! read more

Absolutely love this salon! I come all the way from mint hill! I love there magnolia pedicure! And when they have enough people they do your nails while you have a pedicure. Very clean, organized and polite. They have a nail bar and do waxing as well. read more

I had 2 very good experiences here and then a bust. On my third visit I came in to get a set done. The gentlemen who started my nails obviously didn't know what he was doing and kept ripping my nails off with the fake nails. Then he actually splits my 3rd nail. Doesn't apologize one time. And the entire time he tells me how much he hates doing this. So I kindly asked for someone else to do my nails, feeling he doesn't know what he is doing and has now actually messed up my real nail and caused me a decent amount of pain. (To add he also didn't even let me go wash the blood off of my finger! Just glues a clear fake nail to it! And didn't clean his supplies after my blood got on them!) Then a girl who I assume was the manager came over and did my nails. In which they are all different lengths, shapes and sizes! And did not do them the way I asked her to do them. The part that really irritates me is; they don't even apologize one time about anything! When you hurt someone like that at least apologize! Then they tell me it's my fault that they did my nails wrong, and then had the audacity to charge me full price. I 100% will NEVER come back here. read more

I got a custom pedicure and French shellac manicure. Tammy and Cindy were fantastic! I loved how everything turned out. The salon is spacious and looks great. I subtracted a star because the custom pedicure is supposed to come with a massage but really it's just lotion being rubbed in. Other than that, a wonderful experience. read more

Stay away! After coming here once a month for about two years, I won't be back. Poor customer service and management. Treated very rudely.

WOW! These two sisters have got the right idea for an amazing nail salon!! The place is clean, the prices are great and everything they have is on trend along with the best technology! I had been trying local places but felt so many of them were too crowded, slowly declining with décor and cleanliness etc, and then I found Magnolia! I LOVE IT HERE! I cannot say enough about how amazing this place is! The best part is that their prices meet everyone else's in the area for a better experience! read more

I went here to try their SNS. The nail tech, Cam, was rude and rushed. She did a horrible job, was extremely rough on my nails, they looked terrible and I had to get a manager to come over, soak the SNS off and do gel instead. I was there for nearly 3 hours. The manager who helped recover the situation was absolutely lovely and the gel looks wonderful 2 weeks later but I would never see Cam if you try this Salon. read more

I use to love this place but it has really gone downhill. The employees are in such a hurry that each service is rushed and mediocre. Making an appointment means nothing. I had an appointment for 6:45 and left at 7:30 after sitting and waiting for 45 minutes. The manager was rude and inconsiderate about the wait. read more

They have to do better....I booked my pedicure appointment a week in advance and arrived promptly at my appointed time. Completed my paperwork had my temperature taken....there were at least 12 people waiting to be seated....after standing for 10 minutes and observing the people that were seated were also waiting for service - it was clear they were very far behind. It's completely unacceptable in this environment to subject people to wait times and longer than needed seat time. The explanation I received was that they "can't control when people call out to work". I left and won't go back - completely unacceptable to not call clients and provide options to reschedule or cancel. read more

I got this young man. First time around he was being so tough on my nails and hurting me and then he didn't even bother to ask me if I was happy with what he did. Only put a coat so it was very faded and horrible looking. So I had to have him come back to redo it and he went even more harder on my nails with my cuticles inflamed and was such a jerk. I'm so over this place. You won't catch me here again with my experience today. read more

I love coming here with my daughters. Everyone is always so pleasant. Salon is exceptionally clean and and staff is always friendly. They have lots of colors choices and their nail polish is very organized...but more importantly they keep their polishes updated and fresh (no thick old polish like many salons). read more

Ok, I am still trying to decide if I like them or not. I have had two good and two bad visits. Sometimes my gels last two weeks and sometimes not. Now the places is beautiful but I often feel they don't really like the customer. I had a mother daughter team and the mother gave me some odd vibes. She spoke in another language all the time to her daughter who then said her mother said she had big boobs(which she did not) and i was wondering if she was talking about me. So since I spent 120.00 to get my nails done with tip, I think I will try a few more places. I keep thinking back to the Seinfeld episode where they are all talking behind Elaines back and would rather not the the ridiculed client. since I don't understand and they chose not to speak English, i will look for a place that allows the clients to hear what they are saying. Oh plus the mother filed down my nails way past what I woudl have liked. The problem of getting two things done at once and not paying attention. So wish I did not leave a 20.00 tip. Live and learn read more

This place is too expensive. I went here last Saturday, they charged me $10 for callus remover. The other salons that I've been to do it for free. The environment here isn't great. The boss kept on giving me cold vibes and they continuously glance at me and laugh and talk in their own language, making me feel as if they're talking trash about me behind my back. Not only that, the lady that did my nails didn't even pay attention to what she was doing. She cut me repeatedly and didn't even sincerely apologize. My nails ended up looking sloppy and globby, I asked them to fix it and they still tried to charge me. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this place to anybody. read more

Worst experience ever!!!!!I went there to get liquid gel ,but cause of the miss communication,he did SNS on my nails ,and it came out horrible,the nails looked like digs .After I went to do my fillings and she took of the SNS ,my nails are in horrible conditions,some of them are not attaching a skin,I am literally going to lose some of my nails !!!!!WILL NEVER COME BACK read more