This was the worst experience I have ever had a nail salon! I was so excited to find a woman owned salon close to my house and really liked the owner and staff. On my third visit I got gel polish over rebase and it starting chipping after a few days. I went it to have it touched up and a few days later the same areas chipped again. It then started chipping again - same places. This repair was not done well and they should have taken accountability for this. For $60. Do better. I decided to give them one more try because of how much I liked them. I went this morning and had a rebase and gel color change. I asked them if they had time for nail art and they said no they were too busy. I said I completely understood and I asked if I could reschedule later in the week or next week to get Nail art. The receptionist said they were booked until August, I said ok can I book in August then for my next rebase. She said no actually all of the nail techs were rearranging there schedule and hey would put me on a "wait list" I left with a really bad taste in my mouth. I checked there online schedule and they had 15 appointments open in July. They straight up blacklisted me. I called to ask why I couldn't schedule one of these available appointments and she said my nails chipped so I needed a special tech. I literally told her I only wanted French tips and she said they don't have a nail tech that can do that. Straight up lying. Shen then said management would call me. She never did and instead sent me a super generic email saying " I'm not a good fit for Mainstream Nails and they hope I find a good fit. Because everyone deserves beautiful nails" so fake. I didn't know you had to act a certain a way or not speak up When the shitty nail job they did is chipping all over the place to be accepted to this joke of a business. This was honestly shocking not to mention terrible business ethics and the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Save your time and your money. Overpriced, undertrained staff and an arrogant entitled owner. So disappointed and really let down on what I thought was going to be my neighborhood nail salon. read more

Professional, gifted, attention to detail and simply a joy to come to Mainstream Always beautiful

Awesone. Mellie and Artists feel like family to me

Heard so many good things about this place so decided to give it a try and my first experience was awful. I paid more then 150$ for a beautiful set with crystals that fell right off the next day. They then struggled to get me in to even fix the small mistake. I decided to give it one more try and got new set and not even a week later I lost an ENTIRE nail in the shower, not to mention while there the employees whispered about me and the friend i brought along who also got her nails done and they were crooked. I tried contacting them to let them know my experience just for them to write me off and tell me their salon wasn't a good fit for me and a good luck trying to find one that was. I asked for my money back and they refused to give me a refund unless I came in and soaked my other nails off as if it was my fault they were done so poorly. If I could I would give them no stars for how unprofessional and unkind they have been. read more

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Highly recommend! I absolutely adored my nails & Choumi (I might have butchered spelling on her name) but she was amazing and so attentive! She gave me exactly the vision I was looking for. I will definitely be back ! read more

It's a nice place, the staff was friendly and the pedicure I got was better than average. However, they charge $15 to remove a dip manicure. The removal process involved a woman providing me with a small bowl of water, an alcohol solution and a paper towel, and telling me to dip my hands in the bowl and rub my fingers against the paper towel until the color comes off. THAT was it, no help, no trimming or buffing the nails afterward. I have ever been charged to remove a dip or gel before when I was getting a new service done. Luckily I was going straight home otherwise I would have been mortified to have my hands looking like that and returning to work or going out. All the good qualities of this place faded away when I paid the bill and felt completely ripped off. I will never return. read more

Mainstream Nails is amazing!!! Hands down the best nail salon in Denver! Melinda did a wonderful job, and I will absolutely be coming back! read more

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Vanessa, Mel, and the Mainstream whole crew are absolutely the most talented nail artists I've been fortunate enough to receive manis and pedis from. I came from out of town and was extremely lucky to get in. They are extremely gifted and creative designers - by far the best. Highly recommend. No matter what you are looking for, they will have the perfect design and/ color scheme ready for you. They also customize as they see fit based on the client. My only regret is being from out of town, so not able to be a regular here. If you live here, suggest you come and come often!! I hope to return soon! Thank you for this celebrity service, Vanessa, Mel and Mainstream Crew! read more

This experience is unlike any other salon. I was not a regular nail person until I started to see Melly and now I'm hooked. I tend to be a chameleon and I am amazed at all the different techniques and styles I can choose from. I always get the right look for my mood. And if I have an event I can be certain I'm going to feel and look flawless. The place is always so stylish, clean and luxurious. I feel like my self care game really stepped up by starting this new ritual. And I LOVE my time here. Melly is hilarious and has an uncanny ability to know what color I'm thinking of before I tell her. read more

I went in for a regular manicure two different times and was helped by two different ladies. However, both times, once dried, the color started bubbling up and the edges weren't clean. It looked like I tried to paint my own nails. It was pretty embarrassing. Everyone there is so friendly and I was tempted to give them a third chance just because they're all so awesome! I'd recommend this place if you want acrylic, tricked out nails, but not for anything simple of basic. read more

The struggle to find a really good nail salon in Denver is REAL. So I'm over the moon happy to have found Mainstream Nails! Such a fabulous new edition to a historic and beautiful community... this place is inviting, the staff are genuinely nice, helpful and professional, and of course, the nail services were top notch. Say goodbye to your old "in-and-out" shop, and go spend your time and money at a relaxing salon that deserves your business. Thanks Paulina and Zen! read more

I had Alisa for my gel manicure. She was meticulous, friendly, and kept checking in to make sure that everything looked exactly how I wanted it. The process took a little longer than your typical churn-and-burn nail salon, so be prepared when you go in! It is worth the time - these girls clearly know what they are doing and spend the extra time to make sure you get the manicure that you came in for. Can't wait to go back and become a regular at this spot! read more

This will be the best mani or pedi you will ever get ! I've been seeing Melly for nearly 4 years. She is a true nail health expert and also an amazingly talented artist - there is no design she can't do! My regular pedis last for nearly a month and everyone comments on my nail art! Really super clean equipment and handling. My nails have never been in better shape - I can't wait for my next appointment ! Always great and there isn't a better salon in Denver read more

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I've been going to Melly for at least three years. Melly aims for perfection. Service, style, care and efficiency. She is self-aware, too. She can hang with anyone on conversation, but if you don't feel like having chair-chat, she understands and makes sure your mani or pedi is what you want. Btw, I'm a dude and I keep going back. She takes care of my hangnails! :-) read more

AMAZING. I came here after being recommended by a friend to check it out. I set an appointment and it was a 2 hour block for a rebase. At first I was a little confused because 2 hours for a rebase seemed like a long time. But- absolutely worth the not even 2 hours I was there. From the greeting to the nail tech ( I forgot Her name) it was such a great experience. Attention to detail, making sure she was gentle enough on my nail beds and with the drill was so great. My nails have tips and I had to get 2 new nails and they are sculpted- totally new to me. OBSESSED. I can't wait to go back for a full Set. The owner came over and did a quality control check on my set to make sure I was happy before getting polished and that blew me away. All in all- this is my new salon. Amazing staff and experience, so happy with my decision to check This place out. read more

My sister and I have been going to this salon for a few months now and Love it! It's a super modern salon and all the ladies that work here are AHmazing! The salon is super chic and clean, they have great technology...and who doesn't love a little wine while chatting it up. The vibe is always great. I really love that they not only do hard gel overlays but they also do sculpted acrylic. I am a person that prefers short nails with the overlay but the sculpted acrylic are beautiful. Melly, Lina, and the rest of the staff are great! This salon does not run like others - you will not be disappointed. read more

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I have been coming to Mainstream since they opened and I have never been disappointed. They do the most epic nails plus their customer service is incredible! They are always professional and the business is CLEAN! Mainstream is my forever nail salon. read more

excepcional service and nail quality!!! this place was absolutely amazing!!! catered to the customer, friendly and diligent!!! so incredible! definitely recommend!!!!!! read more

What a great place! In from out of town. Needed mani pedicure for my daughter and I they got us in within an hour of calling! The salon is beautiful and clean and very relaxing! The pedicure chairs are awesome. The ladies were wonderful! A big thanks to Paulina for my nails and Yuri for the wonderful pedi and Alisa for my daughters mani/pedi we so enjoyed our time here and ended up with beautiful nails! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! I always took all my nail pictures into other salons and they would try to wing it. Sometimes they would leave my nails crooked and so on. Here they make the Pinterest pictures happen, they will take the time to ask you what do you think of your nails through out the whole process. They will even check with the owner. Everyone is so nice and so involved, loved every minute. Thank you guys! read more

This is not your average French Tips and a Flower kind of place - Mainstream will take your nail game to the NEXT LEVEL. As the location would suggest, Every detail of this stylish shop will delight you and the quality of service is unmatched. Great place for bridal parties and getting away from it all. read more

This is my favorite nail salon by far. They are super professional and friendly. They also have pretty much every color under the sun, so that's a definite plus. I actually messed up my original appointment time and they were super understanding. They got me set up for an appointment the next day, which was perfect. I'm so glad I found this place. read more

The vibe is artsy, everyone is friendly, and they do a fantastic job on nails. I did a mani/pedi and was done in an hour. Come here!!

Melly has been doing my nails for almost 4 years and it has been transformative. I used to have short, thin and brittle nails. Since I have been getting gel mani w Melly it's unbelievable. My nails are long and glamorous looking. I get beautiful, tasteful nail art designs, amazing finishes like mat (love, love, a mat finish), or a chrome, or a hologram. Every set is more beautiful than the last set. I love That she uses the e-file and the Russian manicure. Gotta have good nails! read more

Came in for a pedicure and everyone was so nice! The place was decorated well and super clean. I had Paulina for my service and she did an amazing job and the price was super reasonable. I will definitely be back. I also love that that it is locally owned by a woman! I would recommend upgrading and getting paraffin when coming in as well! read more

Melly has been doing my nails for about a year now and let me tell you she was the game changer! She is the epitome of a nail artist! Not only is she the sweetest person in the world I always leave her chair with a positive vibe and some amazing nails!! The new shop is beautiful and so Melly! I look forward to getting services from the new team members as well! Thank you for these bomb ass nails girl!!!! read more

I was lucky to find mainstream nail, my nails have never looked so amazing. However it is the high standards of Mainstream nails that impresses me the most. Everytime I walk in I greeted by Cass, who always make me feel special! Then owner always greets me with a smile, and remembers everything we talked about at my last appointment. I trust her style taste to point I let her chose my polish and nail art, and I am never disappointed read more

What do you look for in your dream nail salon? Friendly and prompt service? Cleanliness? Extensive selection? Modern equipment? Melly and Mainstream got that down-pat. How about that next level? Dazzling style? Artists willing to go the extra mile? The newest products and innovation! I've been getting my nails done by Melly for over 3 1/2 years. She has become a part of my family. Someone I respect and look up to. A true artist and an amazing inspiration. If you want your nail world ROCKED look nowhere else. I promise you'll never regret it. read more

I live in the neighborhood and heard about this place through a friend . I am SUPER impressed ! Adorable space and was able to get an appointment for a pedi immediately. Jessica my tech was super detail oriented and professional . Milly the owner can over and greeted me . I love the vibe ! This is my new spot ! Great pedi and service ! read more

Just had an amazing pedicure by Paulina!!! I have been in Denver a year now and am so happy I finally found my go to nail salon. It is super cute and clean! Everyone is so friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

Mainstream Nails is nothing short of amazing. I've been going to Melly for over a year and each experience has been phenomenal. Her spaces are clean and customer service highly professional. She is highly knowledgeable in nail care. Her nail artistry is hands down more than a simple floral nail art. She can do EVERYTHING. Mainstream is a lifestyle and I'm a lifetime member. read more

Definitely recommend this place! Best experience I've had getting my nails and toes done! Cass is very inviting and a fresh face to see when you walk in! Highly recommend all the girls here they do amazing work! read more

I REALLY wanted to like this place. Great location, nice people and awesome environment. The 1st time I came in I wanted a design I saw from their Instagram and it didn't turn out anything like the picture. I over looked it even though it didn't look like the picture, gems fell off and 1 nail popped off ($134). I went back with a new design in mind and once it was done the same day pieces of my nails were breaking off. My nails were not cleaned up, the acrylic was bunched under my nails, and this is the 2nd day and my nails are still not holding up - I have jagged edges and broken color. Again, I really wanted to like this place but the work doesn't justify the price. read more

Despite having a great pedicure and a pleasant experience while getting my gel manicure, eight of my nails had started chipping within three days of my appointment. I was really excited about having a long-lasting gel manicure, especially given the glowing reviews of this salon, but am disappointed that this was one of the shortest-lasting gel manicures I've ever gotten. read more

Best manicure of my life. Brilliant customer service, talented artists and wonderful place

This place is a real gem. Every aspect of the salon service was professional and friendly. I chose a pedicure and gel manicure. Each layer was applied with expertise, and the prices were decent. Thanks, JInx. read more

Overall, this is a very nice nail shop. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. However, be prepared to have the person whom you originally scheduled your appointment with to NOT be the person you end up with. I've booked a few times on their website. Read through the artist bios and selected the tech who I'd like to pay for services from. Once I arrived both times, I was set up with a completely different tech. Don't get me wrong she's a very sweet girl. Her level of experience clearly isn't up to par with some of the other stylists yet you are charged the same price for an obviously different quality of work. It's frustrating to say the least. They also don't have WiFi so expect to be disconnected for the duration of your stay. They post a lot of their work on their Instagram page. But I've never been offered any sort of design suggestion. Of course, you want your nails the way you like them but the point of going to a nail artist is to have them express their creativity. It kind of seems like a popularity contest or a level of seniority based on the tech you're placed with. For what they're charging, you'd think all techs would have the same skill set and if not...you'd be notified IN ADVANCE of the artists talent level and given the option to decide if you're comfortable with that particular artist. For $100 rebase, my nails should've looked like some of those Instagram nails. They actually ended up looking like press on nails with decal stickers. Nice concept but overall kinda shady. read more

I had a great pedicure! The salon is new and well designed. The staff is friendly and very eager to provide a pleasant experience. I'll definitely be back. read more

Love the way my nails look and feel! The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The salon looks wonderful and is very well kept! A must try!! read more

Melly is insanely good! I love her vibe and her artistic skill set is second to none! There is nothing this powerhouse can't do. You can give her your inspiration for your look and she makes it all your own and really pays attention to the different styles of her clients! I never could grow my nails out and after working with her for the last 2.5 years my nails have never been better and healthy! On top of it all she always knows how to give my that pop of color or glitter or bling when I need it and always knows how to make me walk out happy....and I've never done the same thing twice! Her creativity and passion for her clients, branding, attention to detail and now her new salon and having the best of the best there... is what sets her apart from others and will make her unstoppable. But beware... Once you go Mainstream... you never go elsewhere #keepinitmainstream #rideordie #blackandgold read more