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Nail Safari

4.3 (28 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Aimee N.

I really liked it here. I had been here a long time ago and was in the area so I stopped by. The prices are great, and the owners are so sweet and they do a fantastic job. The place itself is kind of cluttered and they only take cash or Venmo. The color choices for regular polish could have been more but I liked it enough to where I will be back again next time.

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Tatiana A.

I've never left a review, but Patrick at nail Safari gave me such an amazing experience! When I tell you most nail salons in Wilmington aren't gonna leave you happy... I'm not lying. But!! Nail Safari has done a great job every time I've gone, you can tell those who work here actually know what they're doing!!! Go here!

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Dana S.

This is the only place in Wilmington that I trust to do my nails. I get shellac done every time but it always comes out looking perfect and lasts for 2 weeks. EVERY time. That usually isn't guaranteed. I don't know what they do differently that makes it actually last but it does. Patrick is great and a true talent. He free hands ALL of the designs and can custom do almost whatever you ask. He's always friendly and professional (as the whole staff is) and remembers each repeat client that walks in the door. If you don't have an appointment don't worry! I've been a walk-in client for over a year now and I've never had to wait more than 7-10 minutes to be seen. If you go with a friend on mondays-Wednesdays ( I think, it may be Tuesdays-Thursdays) you get a discount which is pretty nice. Also, they are ALWAYS up to date with their shellac colors. Not many salons in town are.

Balloons for my birthday! They can make pretty much anything you want!
Kelly D.

I love Nail Safari! Every nail tech is excellent in their design and are efficient with what they do. The pedicure is so relaxing, and they recently updated their chairs and foot baths. Definitely one of my favorites in ILM.

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4.3(50 reviews)
3.7 mi

I really dislike writing negative reviews…read more I had a gel pedicure and while the technician was very nice and gave a great leg massage, my nails are a mess. The cuticles are not done correctly, my nails aren't filed smoothly, and the polish is messy and is all on my skin, and it's already peeling! Additionally, the first time I was at this salon, it was a great vibe, and everyone seemed happy. This time, it was tense in there to the point of being uncomfortable. Before leaving this review, I emailed the owners as soon as I noticed how bad it was and included pictures. They replied quickly and said they'll do it over. They called the next day to ask about availability, and said they'd check the schedule and get back to me. Two days later, and I have not heard back from them. I've followed up twice. At this point, I am no longer interested in a redo. I just wish it'd been done correctly the first time. I rarely spend money on pedicures, so I am very disappointed.

I've genuinely never been disappointed with the service at Wilmington Nail Salon. In my opinion,…read morethis is one of the best bang-for-your-buck nail salons in the area. It's a cute, quaint little salon tucked away in The Cotton Exchange, and they offer a parking pass for the lot behind The Cotton Exchange, so parking doesn't have to be an added expense. The staff is always professional, talented, and clearly skilled at what they do. I especially appreciate that the nail artists seem to truly specialize in their craft. My shaping is always on point, and the leg massages actually have good pressure and technique without ever leaving me bruised or irritated afterward. The salon itself is always clean and welcoming. I'd honestly love to keep this place on the DL so the prices don't start creeping up, but they deserve the hype. I've tried other salons closer to me and usually leave disappointed because the service just doesn't compare. Wilmington Nail Salon is a little farther of a drive for me, but it's absolutely worth it.

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Queen Nail

4.3(32 reviews)
4.2 mi

So I will preface this by saying I actually met one of the nail stylists while driving for Lyft…read more With that being said I'm always up for checking out new businesses and was certainly not disappointed. Even with this time of Covid and uncertainty these folks took all the necessary precautions. From making masks mandatory, checking temperatures, to washing hands upon entry, and the partitions between the artist and the patron. Sure, does anyone like wearing a mask for an hour? No, of course not. However I felt very safe and secure there. My appointment was with Annie and she was great. She took care of making sure I was super happy with everything she was doing and I walked out feeling like a new person. Can't wait to go back for a little more pampering next time.

I was recommended here by a friend and I have to say I was not disappointed the first day with the…read morepedicures. The Spanish woman was great however by visit 3 she was gone. Red flag 1. It's conveniently located in a small plaza with ample parking. It seemed very clean and spacious but it's always empty. Oddly every time I went out, no matter day or time, was always empty with maybe 1 or 2 customers in the store - my being one. Red flag 2. I also noticed the staff seem very uptight when the owner lady (I think her name is Tammy) is there. Not as much when the husband Tony is. It's like she breathes down their necks coming in and out front from the back where she can hear or watch what's going on mid conversation with customer. I once had her do my nails and I didn't like something she was doing and questioned it and asked she not do it... she reacted very insulted and laughing off that I didn't know what I wanted. She couldn't let it go and after a while I was completely turned off by her lack of care in what I was seeking. They speak Vietnamese but what they don't realize is that I have an app that translates live on my cell since I work globally. She was talking so much trash to her husband and to another staff about me and another person. They also did away with their points program without notice to customers and parents but according to staff it isn't even real and never honored. They have cameras everywhere and she watches her staff from behind scenes and listens to customers. She was definitely listening to a conversation I had about brow tinting with my pedicurist because she later was trying to convince me to let her tint my brows. It was so strange They recently hired an excellent manicurist and pedicurist. He's EXCELLENT (tino) but it's only a matter of time that she will drive him away too so I'll wait for him to go somewhere else. It's clear they run a toxic environment. If their customers and staff can't stay committed that says a lot. I've been there a total of 6 times and every single time the lady is on top of everyone including her customers. Today was my 6th and my final visit there. I'm over it.

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