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Nifty Nails

3.5 (128 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Open 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Services - Nifty Nails

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

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Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

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Hand and toe polish removal

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You can see the layers of my nails that have peeled off on my ring finger
Lola S.

I was hoping this would become my new nail spot since it's so close to my new house. Today I went in for a full set to remove some green paint that had seeped under my acrylic nails. The tech gasped after seeing the green on my nails the spoke to another tech and said nothing to me. She pried my nails off with a tip. After flinching several times due to the pain, I asked her if she could soak them. She ignored my request and continued to try to pry them off. She put a tip over the green nails and told me she couldn't get it off because it wasn't paint, it was mold. In front of another customer she said she would have to throw away her tools after my service. I pulled up a photo of my green bathroom and she said she had been in the business for 20 years and she knew when she saw mold. I was so embarrassed. After I chose a pale yellow she asked me why I chose that color then complained that she would have to do several coats. This was my third poor experience here after getting cut during my pedicure. I will not be returning.

Gel manicure about a week after having them done
Adelaide C.

I've been here a couple of times. Even though it can sometimes be hit or miss with how quick they want to get you in and out or not giving you a seat next to someone you came with and then sitting a stranger next to me, I have overall always been satisfied with my nails here. I would recommend making an appointment just so you don't get turned away or have to wait a long time if they are busy. Everyone usually does a good job and I like the ambiance inside. I am also glad that all of the staff wears masks and that they have plexiglass separators between the client and staff for manicures. This past time that I went I got a gel manicure. Like usual I chose my color from the front and sat down to get started. I went with a dark grey color. After the color started to be painted on I noticed that it did not look like the color that I chose because it was really purple, but honestly I still loved it so I continued with this color. The massage at the end only last like maybe 10 seconds on each hand, but I was having a conversation with the person I came with most of the time so it ended up being ok. The picture that I'm uploading is almost a week after getting my nails done and they are still looking good!

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Allison B.

The absolute best place in Indy to get dip or gel nails done. After moving from Florida I searched the city far and wide and tried so many different places but this place is by far the best. I'm in every three weeks on the dot to get my dip manicure done and it's always flawless. Love this place!

Whitney M.

I've been to nifty nails a handful of times. At one point I considered myself a regular. A friend and I went today to get a pedicure and I was shocked with the change of decor. It looked so modern and updated. It even had a nice check in system, where all I did was type my phone number, name and selected my service. It even allowed me to request a specific tech. I like this electronic idea because it saves paper and it allows them to keep a nice track. We were sat almost immediately, which was great! It was an incredibly fast service, honestly shocked at how quick we were in and out. My nail tech was just okay, she didn't give a lot of detail, but my toes look great! The water however was incredibly hot. Almost insufferable. I'd recommend this nail salon if you're in the area.

Sharee M.

**Review 600!** I've now been a Nifty Nails twice. Both times my technician has been Cindy who has been nothing short of amazing! Right now I have full acrylics. Both times, Cindy has serviced me with a fill in, a cut down, and gel color changes. The first time I came in, Cindy quickly noted that my oringnal nail technician (from a different shop on Broad Ripple) who serviced my acrylics did not properly glue on my nails. Cindy was quick to show me what the problem, correct the issue, and proceed with my request of a fill in, cut down, and gel paint change. Since then I've not wanted to go to anyone else! No chips or nail breaking issues at all. My 1st gel set, I had for 3 weeks, no issues. I provided my photos of my nails the day of this post with no chips after a week of paper writing and swimming in a pool. On my last visit, I was a walk-in client. I got there on a Saturday at 8am and was quickly served, as well as received the technician of my choice! Everyone here is so friendly including the receptionist who does her best to get everyone in. On my first visit I was also a walk in client but I was taken as the last client of the day. The receptionist made sure to squeeze me in and I appreciate it. Overall, I definitely found my go to now place in Indianapolis! Great quality and awesome service.

My friend and I wanted to get our nails done so we found this place and I gave a 2 just because they got us in quickly. However, when my friend was getting her nails done the guy doing her nails took so long and had to make sure everything was perfect. She assumed he was making them look perfect but when she looked at them when they were done her thumbs were completely uneven, he filed them down way shorter than she wanted even after she told him she wanted them long. Not only that, both of the people doing our nails tried talking us out of getting the designs we wanted because it was "too expensive" even though we said we didn't mind. (Assuming they just didn't want to do the work) then I was told I my nails were too wide and it would look bad with the shape I wanted. Will not be coming back, bad experience.

Nail polish didn't come close to any of my cuticles - taken the day of my manicure
Jessica Q.

Disappointed in the service I received yesterday. I've come to this nail salon numerous times in the past and always left happy but yesterday, the quality of my manicure was low. I paid extra for gels and none of the nail polish was placed close to my cuticles so it already looks like my manicure is a few days old at best. When I got home, my nail polish had already started to chip on one finger. It felt like the woman rushed my manicure which would not have bothered me if she had done a good job - but I'm disappointed with the low quality I received and don't think I will be returning to this salon. My friend also got a manicure had the same problems I did. I've attached a photo of my nails from yesterday to show the polish isn't to the cuticle.

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As others have mentioned, yes Vicky and Nancy are AMAZING but usually are booked and I sincerely cannot complain about any other techs work.

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Upon entering the salon, I was immediately greeted by the owner. She was doing nails and said…read moresomeone would be right with me. Before she could finish her sentence, Lily arrived. Just as Lily was encourting me to her station, a VERY rude older woman entered the salon. She said, "I want my nails done now!" Looking at Lily she said, "You do them". Lily explained she was working with me, the woman said that it did not matter, she demanded her nails done then. On and On, Lily defused the situation. She was kind and understanding and work in a kind fashion to defuse the irrational customer. This situation did not affect the quality of my nail service. Lily asked if I would like a soda. When I declined, she said, "come on, it's on us" and got me a coke. While doing my feet I said I didn't want nail polish. She asked why and then told me a pretty lady needs pretty nails. Would I at least let her use a light pink. Not pushy, good service. I agreed. I asked for a massage that included skin descaling and cream. It was outstanding. I have had a similar service at other services like French Lick, but this was beyond that. She almost put me to sleep at one point. Lily thanked me for coming in and asked if she could do anything else. No... moved on to her next customer with the same smile. Will I go back, you Betcha!

During the hot towel at the end, my ring slipped off. I did not realize it was gone. After half…read morehour. I went back into the shop to ask them if they had it. One of the techs told me I probably did not remember and didn't really have it on when I got there. Talked to the owner who pretended not to speak English. Searched around the station no ring. Told me sorry we don't have it. I called the police. Police asked why didn't any cameras work. They would have seen the ring when i signed in. They suddenly became very helpful. Searched every where and the owner - who couldn't speak English before - Says let's check the towels in the dryer. Where, miraculously my ring was in the dryer with towels. Wonder how many times that happens... Clearly they have done that before! Lame apology. I know they would not have looked if the police were not involved. Never going back.

Nifty Nails - othersalons - Updated May 2026

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