STAY FAR AWAY! I have never left a bad review in my life... I specifically downloaded yelp JUST to warn other people about my experience. This was the WORST manicure I've ever gotten in my entire life. I asked for a BASIC acrylic set... and I got garbage. She put the tips on sideways and when I asked her to straighten them she RIPPED THEM OFF. DO NOT waste your time or your money here. My nails are horribly painted and the acrylic slipped right off. THEY BEND. If I could rate a -10/5 stars I would. BUT THAT FEELS LIKE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. Seriously the worst ever. The womb doing my nails was shaking and filed each nail completely to the side. Terrible experience. read more

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I am so happy with my pedicure. This is my favorite place for pedicures. They treat me like family. I will always come for my pedicure. Thanks everyone always do great. Come as a friend leave as family!! read more

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If I could give this salon 6 stars I would! I'm never particular on who I see- just that they can squeeze me in to their schedule and they always do. Every employee has been wonderful. I had Lilly do my nails this visit and she went above and beyond to make it a great experience. She asked me exactly what I wanted and did a superior job. I highly recommend this nail salon. (Ignore the blotchy spray tan hands, that's my own fault) read more

Mercedies Nails - Waxing Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I got the $55 pedicure and it was the best pedicure I have ever had in my life. They were very friendly and I had an amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend and will be back for my pedicures in the future! read more

First of all the LADY took 20 mins to come back and start doing my friends and l's pedicures when there was only one other customer in the salon. Then we see her drinking out of a wine bottle in the back room after leaving us once again while we "soak" our toes in freezing cold water. She then came back and was most definitely drunk and had bloodshot eyes and it took her and this guy 3 hours to do are toes which got gel painted which costs extra only to have it come off in 24 HOURS. Terrible service and made us pay WAY too much money for a terrible job. will NEVER be going back again! read more

Kayley gave me a pedicure and took her time to make sure that every little detail was done with care and excellence. She made sure I was comfortable and did a beautiful job with every aspect of my nails. Highly recommend her! I will be going back. read more

From the moment I walked in Top notch service. Kayla was super professional and made my feel like I was at home. hands down beat mani pedi ever when you when I'm in town I will visit this place always sending love and prosperity peace to this establishment read more

Worst salon ever!!!!! I wish i could give a zero! I seriously don't know how this place was ever voted #1 in West Des Moines. Was not at all given what I asked for. I have never seen such a sloppy job ever! When I commented on it not being what I wanted I was told "They're not done and They'll be fine." I have been getting my nails dipped for 3+ years, I have the ability to know when something is not right. Secondly, this lady cut/burned me MULTIPLE TIMES!!! When I asked her to slow down and be careful she told me it was because I didn't have my dip on when I came in......andddd then continued to cut/burn me. Each of my fingers were bleeding by the time she finished! Lastly, this place is so overpriced!! I was told $40 for dip but was charged $60 for their worthless attempt at ombré!! Of course there was no debate there. read more

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I had dip removed one week before I was going to get my nails done and then ended up going back to Mercedies Nails because I was told they wouldn't put the dip on too thick. I went back the next weekend and I asked for tips and dip, If was the worst experience ever, I asked for short nails and they were casual way to long for my liking and I had asked for them to be shorter and was told no, the color, there were spots missing of the color, it wasn't smooth at all and just looked awful. I had to end up spending another amount to get my nails done again in the same day because of the crappy service that I got. read more

HORRIBLE PEDICURE!!!! STAY AWAY! I was rushed, my heals were not even touched (still have rough skin) and she had the nerve to give me a horrible, fast massage after the nails were painted on half of my feet, ONLY because I reminded her. I paid for the deluxe, which supposedly includes a massage. Besides it all, two women were in there wearing NO MASKS in a closed, small and hot environment. BY FAR THE WORST PEDICURE MY HUSBAND AND I EVER HAD!!!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. My husband decided to go and get a real pedicure the very next day. Since she painted my nails well, I will wait a couple of weeks to go again myself. read more

I booked an appointment for a dip and a pedicure. The nails looked great for a week. Then two cracked, one snapped completely off. I expected a $55 dip to last more than 9 days. The pedicure was decent. I expected a better polish job for $50. All in all, find another salon. read more

I spent $300 for me and my two little sisters to get my nails done. i got the dip and not even two days later my nails started to crack, now they're falling off after a week!! surely youd think after spending nearly $300 that it would be high quality but no. the owner was very pushy i wanted to do just acrylic and she said "no no you don't want that" as she was making a face. she was very very pushy to me and my family. my two other cousins wanted a design the older lady was absoutley rude and horrible. messed up there nails so bad someone else had to re do them and they still turned out horrible. 10/10 DO NOT recommend going there!! read more

I came here because of recommendation from a friend. She said she loves getting her nail dip done by Helen or Annie. I made an appointment with Annie, got in on time, and was treated so kindly by both women. (They are sisters who are so sweet as the work alongside each other) Adorable decor, good music, friendly atmosphere. I left feeling so happy with my first ever nail dip. I will for sure be back! read more

I called and booked an appointment for 6:00 pm. I went in and they told me I would have to come back in an hour, which I honestly did not have the time for. I was so disappointed that they didn't take my appointment seriously. read more

If you are looking to pamper yourself this is your place. The nail salon is upbeat and fun. The owner knows everyone who comes in the salon. She is very high energy and has a loyal following... However she is not the only one who has a loyal following she has a staff that have been in the business for year. The best of the best!!! My mother has been going to Anne for nearly 20 years and I have followed Lonnie to at least 6 nail salons. She also has the "Helen" from the original Helen's nails too... If you are looking for a top notch nail experience this is your place! read more

Literally the best nail place in Des Moines!!! This is my first time going there and I'm sure I'm not going to any other salon anymore. The lady that did my nails was so nice:) I was picky about the style but they were able to made it exactly as what I wanted it! read more

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Worst nail salon EVER!!! Stay far away. Seriously. The lady removing my dip polish used an electric file/drill, didn't pay attention and filed away my natural nail bed to within .05 mm of the skin beneath! If I had not felt the heat from the drill and demanded that she stop IMMEDIATELY, I would have ended up with a bleeding hole in my nail. The owner's casual reaction let me know she does not care about clients or have high standards for her techs. Still have a bright red pit in my nail bed to this day. I will NEVER go back! read more

Best Nail Salon in the Midwest. I've been getting my nails done to the same place for eight years in the past six months I ventured out and never found a place that's amazing read more

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Came for a dip manicure and was not happy with my results. The technician attempted to use an unsterilized cuticle cutter, the hand washing station had quite a few cords/outlets laying around, not a very long hand massage, and when leaving my cuticles are visible and not cut off. The employees were very polite but will not be going back. read more

Pedicure was amazing, I would give Jody a 5 star. However I was handed off and the manicure was a one star, if that. The edges of the polish are not smooth and are starting to bubble after one day. I won't go back. read more

Love this spot. Slightly little pricier than some quick salons, but I think it's worth it. So many colours to choose from in regular, shellac and gel polishes. The place is always clean and the staff is always so friendly! Helen is the best. read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! It was so much better than knock out nails! They gave me great service and they were so great price! It was just perfect! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

I've been going here for years with no problem, however the last 2 times I've gone, customer service has been extremely lacking! I booked a 5 o'clock appointment and showed up on time only to be told I would have to wait another hour. Unimpressed and will not be returning. read more

This is the only place I will go for my nails. The place is super cute, clean, and their services are competitively priced. Everyone is very friendly and courteous. I'm always treated like a princess when I'm there. I've been to several different nail salons in the area over the years but this place has earned my business and I'm happy to be a loyal customer for the last couple years. read more

While I had a great experience last week (five stars for welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, etc), unfortunately my shellac polish started chipping and peeling less than a week after I got them. :( read more

I went in today and got my nails done by Lisa. When I came in I said I wanted dip. She then cut my real/natural nails down to the nub. I then said I did not want my nails cut at all. She continued to cut all my real nails off. She then pulled off the dip I had on my nails. She did not use any tools to remove the original dip I had. She pulled them off. This hurt my natural nails horribly. I could pull my dip off at home, I do not go and pay for nails to get them pulled off and then have my natural nail chopped off. I have been a customer here for two years. This was a horrible experience. I will not be back. read more

This is a lovely shop. A little upscale and a little pricey but SO worth it! Pedicure perfect

This salon is worth it just for Mercedie herself! She is fun and extremely talented, and makes every customer feel welcome and special. The salon is always clean and the staff is professional and friendly. Whether you're getting just a pedicure or a full set of nails, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed. Oh, and be sure to ask for the peach Bellini when they ask what you'd like to drink! read more

Very disappointed in the operations of Mercedes Nails. Even with an appointment booked, you are pushed out of your spot to a different place so they can start on a new client. Then, the tech came to put matte on my acrylics after drying, and dismissed me after one coat. No hand massage or lotion. For roughly a $100 visit that included a pedicure, I expected to get what I paid for. The hand nail operation makes me feel like they don't even care except to get quantity and not quality. Oh yeah, and my nails like shiney as shit now since there was only one matte coat. That was just my last visit. Prior to that, the tech didn't trim my acrylics and messed up my nail color so bad that the black paint chipped off (I'm not a picker). Oh yeah, and six nails broke off!!! Definitely overpriced (~$42 without a tip) just for a fill. I would be happy to sit down with Mercedes to share my disappointment and feedback to make change to help the business thrive. read more

A fun, welcoming, top service establishment. Highly recommend! You will leave happier than when you came in!

I am always very pleased with my visits to Mercedies. The entire staff are welcoming, very friendly and highly skilled. I love to hear music and not just watch Food Channel or HGTV. Creativity and quality were ever present for all my visits. The only problem is getting in! They are very popular and understandably so! read more

We were stuck in Des Moines in a snow storm so we looked for places close to the hotel. They took all 5 of us as walk ins for manis and pedis. The were quick, friendly and really funny! Loved all the different scents and lotions. Hands and feet feel great! Would definitely be my nail place if I lived here. read more

I love going to Mercedies Nails whenever I need a little pampering! The staff does an excellent job and I love the complimentary glass of wine you receive with your service! Mercedies (the owner) is so fun and upbeat and truly makes each customer feel like one of her friends. Would highly recommend! read more

Male manicure. Left with uneven nails, dirt Under a few of them and no buff. Was very sloppy. Also pushy with my gf - kept trying to up sell her for things she didn't need. Over and over read more

Majority of the women do great nails, but the man in there is sloppy & does not do a great job. Also, don't schedule an appointment because you will end up waiting 30-45 minutes past your scheduled appointment. I have gone 4 times & 3 of the 4 they have ran 45 minutes past my appointment & for that reason I don't recommend it. read more

Had pedicure with a bridal party. Love my toenails. Not liking my heels of my feet. Paid for the $40 pedicure and they didn't scrape my heels with grater of any sort, just a pumice stone. This was my first time here. They were all nice but didn't feel I got what I paid for compared to other salons in the area. read more