I have really loved this place in the past, but I have noticed a decline in the past year or so. The staff are ALWAYS friendly and kind, but the quality of the work is declining. Pedicure techs used to massage your whole lower leg, now they only go as far as your ankle. Also, they have fewer colors available. And they spend an inordinate amount of time trying to convince me to use gel instead of regular polish. The worst is when I end up having Jimmy. Again, he is always polite, but he asks what you want and doesn't listen to your answer, he is too busy running the place (which he ought to do, since he's the manager). The job he did at my last visit was so bad, I had to go somewhere else to get my fingernails fixed. Maybe he needs to choose between managing and doing nails. I really like how kind these peope are, but they just aren't as good as they used to be. read more

I only went once so it may not be a totally accurate but I did not have a great experience, asked for medium length nails and the guy tried to do very long ones, when I asked for them a bit shorter he complied but they turned out so crooked. I told him which ones looked crooked to me and he sort of tried to fix them but afterwards told me that if I'd just had them done long they would've been straight.. I ended up just straightening them myself when I got home so it was fine but I was definitely bummed out. I've had friends that had good experiences here but unfortunately I think I'll be finding somewhere else to get them done from now on read more

My daughter got her nails done here. They looked ok....but seriously only lasted a couple days. $135.00 for a set of acrylics and a pedicure...really!! Within day one 2 nails broke just opening the fridge. By day two 2 more nails broke! Obviously poor quality or work and cheap product being used!! Would never ever recommend this place to anyone!! read more

I was in desperate need for a fill and a fix. They were pretty busy when I walked in but still helped me right away and had my nails done in less than an hour. Very nice people, laid back in a good way. The salon was well kept and beautiful, price was average for nails and they did a great job. Wish I remembered the woman's name but if I lived here, I would go to her regularly. She was on top of her game! read more

Pearl Nails and Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

I made a pedi appointment for 11:00 - I waited 50 minutes and nothing. Sent me to a chair and I waited and waited and waited nobody came to fill the bowl with water so I could at lease soak my feet - AND they started 1 pedi before me and three AFTER I was set in a chair - I had to leave so I could get to work on time. Had this been the FIRST time this had happened I wouldn't write a review but they were 35 minutes late three weeks ago - stop overbooking so you can get people in on time We all have schedules as well Never will I go back - read more

The service was great. Very friendly and easy to talk to! It was very fast and very cheap I got acrylic and it was $34. 3 of us went in and we all got seated by each other. My nails turned out really nice and I got what I wanted!!!! read more

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I had an amazing gel mani/pedi here. I had a noon appointment and my services began at 12:02pm. How about that for speedy service. The work was fantastic and it took two hours to complete my services. I never felt like they were rushing me or any of the other guests. The atmosphere was perfect and they even offer iPads to use at the pedicure seats. Schedule an appointment, take your headphones, and plan to relax. For price reference; I had the Paraffin Mani with Gel and Paraffin Pedi with Gel, along with Gel takeoff of toes and fingers. $94 before tip!! Side Note: ROSA IS AMAZING, REQUEST HER!!! read more

Pearl does a decent job with nails, but has scheduling issues. You make an appointment and will still end up sitting there for 30 minutes to an hour. read more

I called 3 weeks in advance for my appointment and scheduled a manicure and pedicure for the day before my wedding. I told the receptionist I wanted a lot done on my nails and it would be a lengthy appointment since it was for my wedding the next day. They were 30 minutes late, didn't finish, didn't shape my nails, and kicked me out. I had to pay full price and still go somewhere else to have them finish the job. Not impressed. read more

Once again making a review for my roommates because she feels too bad to say anything. I have no problem talking down about this place, specifically one technician, Jimmy. Lindsey went with one of her friends to get hair nails done before our trip and was seated with Jimmy. Lindsey's friend had a nice lady that took her time and made sure to ask what she liked, if she could fix anything, etc... While Lindsey spent 10 minutes in her chair(which is way too rushed), Jimmy had spent the majority of time talking to coworkers about price fluctuations of trading cards and not making sure that her nails were 1. Not crooked and 2. The same length as the matching nail. She had to come home and ask for my file to at least file down the 1/6 in of difference in her nails. Because she had to do that, of course her gel polish started lifting so I gave her another top coat to hopefully hold the polish down. Jimmy tends to overbook himself and if that's not true, he couldn't care less about the quality of work he has for clients and just wants them in and out of his chair as soon as possible. I used to see him frequently until the quality of work was mediocre to say the least and I learned how to do my own nails because paying the price for two full sets with Jimmy, I was easily getting better quality, prettier, nails than what Jimmy had ever given me once his work went steeply downhill. Not here to knock the business as a whole, just the certain technician as Lindsey's friend received superb treatment and her nails ended up looking bomb(crazy what happens when you care about clients expectations!). read more

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I 100% recommend Pearl Nails and Spa! Amazing service with beautiful smiles. :) My friends and I are all very pleased with our final products. GO. HERE. read more

Pearl nails did an excellent job! Was seated in a timely manner and they are extremely thorough. Love our nails!! read more

Pearl Nails and Spa - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

This place is so cute and clean! The man who did my nails took his time and was very talkative. My nails turned out great!

Great Upscale nail salon in Duluth. Extremely professional. I am from California and used to outstanding gel manicures and this Salon did not disappoint. I will return anytime I'm visiting Duluth read more

Used to come here all the time until recently. I was waiting about 45 minutes to get a pedicure and they kept helping people who showed up after me. Very disappointed. I will willingly drive an extra 10 minutes to another salon just for better customer service read more

Due to medical reasons, I haven't had a true pedicure in quite some time. After not being happy with the last place I went to, I decided to give Pearl a try. I am so glad I did! You can make appts, but I went as a walk in and was able to be helped right away. The staff were very professional. My tech took extra time to review my feet and exfoliated all of the spots most techs miss on my feet unless pointed out. I will definitely be coming back again! Heads up- parking can be a tight squeeze, especially on a weekend, so plan ahead! read more

My bridal party made a reservation for 5 of us, and we really enjoyed the clean location, great service, and high quality of our mani/pedis. It was really well-priced too! More impressively the folks there are super sweet and customer-oriented. On the day of my wedding after final setup, I found some pen ink had gotten onto one of my nails. Luckily the salon was in the same neighborhood, so I stopped by to see if I could get a fix. The gal was so nice to just take me for not even 5 minutes! She knew how to fix it, moisturized my cuticles again, and sent me back on my way! read more

Tonight a friend and I went to Pearl and I was pleasantly surprised. The salon is probably the largest I have ever been in and it was very welcoming. Immediately I noticed that most of the technicians were men. All of the techs spoke English fluently and treated us as if we have been friends forever. Our nails looks great and I paid less than I have ever paid for a gel manicure. read more

Amazing service. I was in town just for a few hours. They squeezed me it and took superb care of me. My nails toes and fingers look great. They are also very knowledgeable. Thang did a wonderful job for me thank you. read more

Went here for a bridal party today- wish I lived closer so I could come here all the time!!! Organized and did a great job!!!! I had a mani- pedi and the rest of the bridal party did too. Staff was friendly and on time! High quality with the acrylic nails and gel- great with plain polish too. I had a bruise on my shin and my artist Jimmy was careful to not re-injure or aggravate the area! Next door to a Starbucks so that was great! read more

The nails looked ok, the technician I had was very kind, and the atmosphere was great. Service was fitting for the price. That being said, it was very busy so I waited a half hour after my appointment time. Yikes!! One member of the staff (Jimmy- he seemed to be the supervisor) was not only incredibly short with me, but was inappropriately mean to the receptionist!! Gave me a pit in my stomach-- she's definitely not being paid enough for that sort of treatment. It was okay, but I will go elsewhere next time and will NOT accept that kind of behavior from employees to their coworkers. read more

Clean salon, friendly staff, had been a happy customer for awhile....until the last manicure/gel I received left me with pulsating pain in my thumb and lasting infection. 2 months out and my nail still does not look healthy. AND, I know of at least one other customer, in the same time frame (August 2018), who ended up with the same :( Makes you think twice about getting your nails done in a shop, and sadly I won't be going back. read more