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    Nail 1st

    3.2 (47 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

    Services - Nail 1st

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Wafa I.

    I have come here about three times for a gel manicure and I have had a good experience each time, although I've seen the same person. My gel manicure lasts two weeks which is a good amount of time for me. They have a lot of colors, so if you're wondering about whether they will have a specific shade, they probably do! I see Thuy here, and she is awesome! She's great at what she does, and I love going in to catch up with her. The other employees smile and generally seem friendly. Prices are on point with other salons in the area.

    Stephanie J.

    Mom and I were looking to get Manicures around the Holly Springs area and decided to check out Nail 1st. We walked in when they first opened and, luckily, they were able to fit us in! After debating a nail polish color for way too long, we were seated beside each other for our service. I thought that the overall experience was good but the polishing of the nails was not the best that I have received before. In the end I would return, a $13 manicure is a great deal! Make sure you make an appointment because this place fills up quickly on the weekends!

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    Becky I.

    The only nail salon I go to! There's never a wait because they're always fully staffed. Everyone is really nice, and they don't rush through services. They do an amazing job!

    Jessie B.

    I love this salon. I've been going here for years. All the ladies are very kind and talented. I sometimes bring my toddler with me and they are so sweet with him. They've even painted his nails. I love the dip gel powder, it's all I get now. They've recently upgraded the decor and chairs and the place looks great and is kept very clean. They are very busy during peak hours so it's best to call ahead on weekends. They also have a very large regular customer base.

    I like the extra sanitation covers they use on the pedicure tubs
    Allison T.

    This is my local nail salon. Not sure why the low reviews. It's clean, fast, and courteous. There is never really a wait as they have plenty of technicians. About a year ago they remodeled the salon and there are all new pedicure chairs and manicure stations. The pedicure chairs are very modern/nice with comfy leather, built in USB charging for your phone or tablet and a little hook to hang your purse on plus a cup holder. The massage is nice and quiet and the controls are not worn out like other salons. They also put a plastic liner in the pedicure foot tub for hygienic reasons which I appreciate. The technicians also wear rubber gloves. Costs are reasonable too. $25 for basic pedicure and $30 for a deluxe. I come here fairly often to get pedicures and have had a few manicures. I will be back.

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    I will never go anywhere else , my dip lasts forever and they always take care of me .. love this place

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    They don't close at 7pm. They close at 6pm on Saturday. Their hours are posted incorrectly.

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    Ive had the same girl do my pedicure a couple times and then a couple of different ones and i always walk out feeling great!

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    Love this place. Professional, nice and always accommodating. Open 7 days a week which makes it convenient

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    Always a happy customer when I come here. They take great care of my feet and my daughter loves it too.

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    I walked in around 4:30 today (Sunday) and was quickly seated (with my eight year old daughter in tow) who was also given a seat next to me.

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    They never give you the person you request. Today was horrible everyone was unfriendly and rough…read more They seed in a hurry. The one doing my manicure kept hurting me by yanking my fingers and filing my skin. I said ouch and she didn't care. I've been here four times but will not go back. I left in pain. I left a small tip but I don't think they understand. The price also is different every time even though I get the same thing done!!

    I am so sad. I went to get a gel nail fill yesterday and I chose a color that was a white/shimmer…read moreand it came out cotton candy pink. I should have realized or spoke up but the lady didn't ask and was rushing like crazy. Before I could check the color she was curing my nails. I am a shy person and didn't say how much I hated the color. I thought maybe it will grow on me. The first hand was cured before I saw the color. I called today to see if they could help me and the lady on the phone made me feel horrible. She told me to speak up next time, that I chose the color, and that it would take like 30 min and that they were all booked. I hate the nails I paid for. Now I am stuck with them for weeks. I just want them off and to never go back. Usually this is a great place but this experience will have me finding a new place.

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    4.2(6 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    This is the best nail salon experience I've had in a very long time! I called ahead and was in…read moreBrielle's chair 20 mins later--she was gentle, detailed oriented and very friendly. The salon is beautiful, spacious, and extremely clean! I highly recommend this nail bar Of course--this place is 100% Trinity approved

    Our experience at Modern Nail Bar was mixed. I would say that service depends on who does your…read morenails. On a positive note, they have hooks for your purse and their salon is beautiful inside. I got my gel polish removed, with Eva doing my nails. The gel removal cost only $15, but now I have to go home and fix them because they were not done properly, leaving my nails scarred and ragged. The filing Eva did to get the top layer of gel off was harsh and very fast. She did not let the gel soak for very long, maybe 2 minutes, so she had to scrape harder with the cuticle pusher. She did not ask what shape I'd like my nails, and filed them whatever way she pleased. Some of my nails are different shapes with straight/flat tips and some are rounded. There were no formalities, and Eva didn't say I was done, she just told me to wash my hands and then moved onto her next client. My nails look pretty bad, as she didn't apply cuticle oil to help with the damage from the Dremel. My nails also could have been buffed with a finer grit to make them more smooth. I have had better, kinder, more attentive service elsewhere and do not plan to return. The ambiance is nice, but the service is not great. On another note, Kevin was great and took pride in his work. He did a great job on my mom's acrylic fill. He was gentle and careful and detail oriented. If you come here, ask for Kevin. Eva had terrible customer service, though and I would not recommend her to anyone. Be careful who does your nails here.

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    Modern Nail Bar - An acrylic French tip full set (I requested a thin french tip)

    An acrylic French tip full set (I requested a thin french tip)

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    Lee Spa Nails

    3.3(80 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I have been coming here since July. They have always done a good job and the same applies to my…read morewife and daughter There is a very casual atmosphere here yet is professional at the same time I just wish there was more competition in NC so the prices would go down It's about $10-15 more here than in CA Oh well, wishful thinking :) You'll be happy here

    The vibe of the places what you expect of an nail salon. It was just conveniently located for me…read morethat day. Most of the staff was nice but there were some parts that I didn't love. I didn't enjoy that they tried to push for gel polish after I already said I was not interested. I understand the benefit of gel but I did not want it and my husband's grandma was not interested so it was annoying to have it kind of pushed on us. I usually get gel myself but we just needed something quick and I had no desire for gel that day. Most the staff was nice and got us in quickly. Another moment that I just didn't love was when I could tell one of the nail techs got mad at my husband's grandma because she accidentally chipped her nail because she's not used to getting her nails done during the process. I get the frustration from the nail tech but I just felt like it was a bit awkward and made my husband's grandma feel bad. But it could have been a one-off bad moment as the other moments was pretty good and the staff is really nice. So I just have a mixed bag of good moments and some moments that I just thought was not ideal. If I needed my nails done and I needed it nearby then yeah I'll probably go back again but I wouldn't make an effort to go here as it didn't wow me.

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    2.5(99 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I had an appointment with my regular nail technician at the salon, so I texted Matthew, the owner's…read moreson, the morning of my appointment to confirm it. Unfortunately, I didn't get a response. Around 10 AM, I decided to call the salon to confirm my appointment. I spoke with a male on the phone who informed me that my appointment was scheduled for 4:30 PM. I arrived at the salon around 4:20 PM and was told that my usual nail technician would be arriving in about 15 to 20 minutes. I told him that was fine and that I would go next door to get pizza while I waited. I gave my phone number to the owner's daughter so that she could call me once the nail technician arrived. After ordering my food and eating, I went to sit in my car around 5:20 PM. I decided to go back into the salon to check on the progress of my nail technician. However, no one acknowledged me. They were just talking to each other, saying that the nail technician wasn't coming in. I asked if I could reschedule, but no one responded. So, I decided to leave. I'm extremely disappointed because I look forward to treating myself every three weeks. It's my time to relax and get pampered. I've never had a bad experience at this salon before now. After leaving, I received a text message from Matthew, the owner's son, apologizing for wasting my time. He offered to make it right if I booked with him. I asked him when his next available appointment was, but I didn't receive a response. I followed up with a text message this morning to let him know how disappointed I was, but I still didn't get a response. This is out of the norm for him. I'm not saying that this salon is a horrible establishment because not everything has been unpleasant up until now. I'm just extremely disappointed.

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