My daughter and I go to Nail Safari, and love this place. Great people, very welcoming. Quick and fast every time we go to them. Great location. read more

I've been going here for some time now an I've always been super pleased with their work. Definitely recommend Amy & Patrick ! They're very caring an sweet people. they don't do walk-ins but it's well worth the wait for a appointment . read more

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I've been going to the same nail lady for the last 11 years, she closed her shop so I had to find somewhere else. I have been to many different salons in the area. There has been something I don't like at each. Services weren't good, price was unfair or people were not pleasant. But at Nail Safari, this husband and wife duo are the absolute BEST. Very warm, happy and inviting people. Their salon is clean, tidy and beautiful. While they BOTH do an amazing job at their craft; their prices are more than fair. Very reasonably priced. Maybe the best price I've seen in the area. I will continue my every-two-week appointment with them for as long as they are in business. read more

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. read more

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I was a walk-in and the wait was not long and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Patrick did an excellent job on my pedicure. Thanks. read more

I have been going to Amy for years. She is fabulous and my nails always look great and I can count on her for a quick and precise job every time. Kudo's Amy! She does mine in Acrylic and I'm a Hairstylist and my hands are in water daily and I last 2-3 weeks and never have fungus problems. Trust in Nail Safari, I highly recommend! Marilyn Godshall read more

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. read more

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Patrick is awesome. Does all his designs freehand. Really like this place alot!! I have tried other places and end up back here having them clean up the mess the other salon made. They just got new pedicure chairs that are soooo comfortable. Very clean and friendly place read more

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! read more

Nail Safari - Spring nail set - Nail Salons Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great service. Patrick did a really good job on my pedicure and manicure. I am not from Wilmington so I was a little hesitant to come since there were not many reviews. However, once I sat down a lot of people were coming in and it was clear they have a lot of repeat customers since they knew each other by name. Would highly recommend if your in the area. read more

I am never disappointed when I go here. This business is professional yet family owned and operated, so friendly, and it is very clean, and the folks are expert at many nail features. They are just behind/near in the same area as the Wendy's on Shipyard Blvd., heading toward the hospital. They also do pink & white manicures, which is often difficult to find. I love the gel nails. They are closer to the Carolina Beach/Shipyard East area so it is a trip of just 20 minutes from Wrightsville Beach, even though it is rare if I am that far from my routine area, but would recommend them highly and especially the pedicures(massage chairs) and any kind of manicures! There is even an ATM in the shop! Cash only. read more

Friendly people, good prices, & well-done manicures. Manicure was $15 if I remember correctly, and gel polish $25. I did not call ahead and waited about 10 minutes, which was not bad because they were pretty busy. read more

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. read more

Nail Safari - Balloons for my birthday! They can make pretty much anything you want! - Nail Salons Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I am in town visiting Wilmington from Charlotte, NC. I have high expectations from a nail salon so I did a Yelp search to find a good location. Nail Safari is very good. Patrick, the owner, did my gel manicure and it's one of the best I've ever received! He is a true talent! That's saying a lot since I've been getting my nails done every two weeks for the last decade. I had my choice between OPI or Gelish for my gel manicure. There was a nice color wheel to select my polish color. The salon was clean and quiet. Overall my experience was very very good. No complimentary beverage was offered but the excellent service and good price point made up for it. read more

Nail Safari - Nail Salons Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Would not recommend, the guy who did my nails when questioned him to even out the shape of my nail, blamed me for having a crooked nail. Had gel done one week later four broke and all are peeling. My quest for a good nail salon continues.... read more

Always so friendly and I can honestly say I've been to dozens of nail salons and they by far give the best pedicures that last the longest without chipping. They also have an alternative to acrylic nails called S&S that I've been using for the past 3 months and it's amazing! Love this place :) read more

Kevin did a great job and did just what I asked. But I missed the typical hand massage and stopping to wash hands before polish. Can't say I wasn't glad for a quick session and nice results, but shop needs to present a bit cleaner and pampering image. read more

I went to Nail Safari for the second time today and I have finally found my place to get my nails done! They are so professional and really take their time to get your nails done correctly and beautifully! Their pedicures are so wonderful also! Friendly and they really take their time with you! I am so happy I found this place!!! read more

I was extremely satisfied with not only the fabulous job they did on my nails but also the customer service. Go there and ask for Chou, she was the best! She was so sweet and friendly and she really paid great attention to detail! Very happy customer! read more

Fantastic touch -- not too abrasive, not to tickle-y. Didn't hurt when she pushed my cuticles back, nor when she trimmed my cuticles. I wish I lived in Wilmington -- I would be back! Clean atmosphere, great selection of products, tranquil environment. The only reason I am not giving five stars, is that they *don't* take credit cards. Cash / check only -- so be ready. It always surprises me when places don't take credit cards ... moreover, who carries enough cash for a mani-pedi AND tip in 2015? read more

I've come here a few times, and every time is great. The customer service is wonderful, and the place is very clean. I have never made an appt. and the longest I've had to wait is maybe 5 minutes. The back massage chairs and foot baths awesome. read more

I never go to a walk in nail salon. But today I decided to try this one I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased with my pedicure. Very clean and pleasant staff. I will definitely go back. read more

I love Nail Safari! The nail techs are friendly, and fast, and they do a beautiful job on my nails. Nail Safari does the best gel nails in Wilmington, in my experience, and their prices are lower than most of the salons who offer really good gels. Pedicures include a nice lotion calf and foot massage. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes, even without an appointment. read more

Service was nice for me and my husband but in 3 days all my nails popped off ( which I was told gel is better and last longer) to think I am in NC for my husbands sisters wedding and my nails looked like crap! I come back and they tell me sorry can't help you...you have to bring nails back for me to fix. Really!!!!! read more

I went and had my hands and feet done on the same day with a French tip. That was on a Saturday. On Sunday eight of my ten toes had chipped. I called the salon on Monday and was informed that it would costs me to repair. I said I just had them done, the employee yelled at me saying he did not have time to listen to my complaints, pay for the feet to be done over or that's all he could offer, and then hung up on me. NO Customer Service, NO Recommendations, Nothing good to say in that I have been had. There are plenty of salons in Wilmington, I recommend that you find any of them, but this one. read more

As far as eyebrows, I would not recommend this place. No waxing room, you sit in a chair in the middle of the salon with your neck cricked back. The lady took about 2 seconds, and left me with uneven eyebrows. Also, FYI they don't take cards. read more

I was in town for work...and this place has THE nicest people doing nails. The icing was that they did a superb job on my gel mani. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars...KUDOS to Nail Safari for their awesome customer service. Will definitely visit again. read more