Beyond a few pedi's during summer and the occasional manicure, I don't regularly frequent nail salons. The last gel polish removal was abysmal and left my nail bed sore. Enter the Yelp god's! I chose this location strictly based on reviews and proximity. Overall a very good experience. My appointment time was honored, nice polish selection, the attendant was attentive and quiet, and my mani pedi was completed in 1.5 hours. Bonus points for what appeared to be regular clients! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Phantastic Nails and especially Thao! She is truly incredible to work with. As someone who doesn't get their nails done often, I really appreciated how informative she was--she walked me through all my options and gave me great tips on how to care for my nails. Not only is her work amazing (seriously, even better than the inspiration photos I brought in!), but she's also so easy to talk to. Every appointment felt like catching up with an old friend. She even fit me in last minute several times when I had bridal parties coming up, and I was so grateful for her flexibility and kindness. The whole salon has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You can tell how beloved it is by how happy the customers are--many of whom clearly have been coming here for years. I love that it's a family-owned business, and I'd recommend it to anyone in Raleigh looking for high-quality, reliable, and friendly nail care. Phantastic Nails truly lives up to the name! read more

This was my 2nd visit at Phantastic Nails and won't be my last. Each visit has been filled with good vibes and conversation. My first visit was with an older nail tech who did a powder dip removal and basic manicure for me. They are always professional, kind, detail oriented and meticulous here with their work. I have been to so many nails spas since turning sixteen. Service and quality are two things I prioritize. Thao is very bubbly and takes pride in her business. I enjoyed chatting with her while receiving a powder dip service. Making an appointment is always easy and she is always willing to accommodate. Recently I visited a new nail spa and my nails have not been doing so well. I decided to make an appointment with Thao who recommended powder dip to nurse my nails back to health. I added tips for some length and absolutely love them. I did not have to wait at the start of my appointment time and Thao was able to multitask while another client was seen as well. We enjoyed some laughs and good music. Looking forward to my next appointment and happy to have this nail spa in my neighborhood. read more

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This place is awesome! Thao is amazing and so is everyone else. So kind and my nails look great every time

I've been to many local nail salons for a gel.manicure and this was one of the best that I tried. The place was clean. The operator was efficient and quick. He checked with me at every step to make sure I liked the length, the shape and the color. I had a 10am appt and was seen right away. Every customer seemed satisfied. I've paid more at fancy salons but haven't received such personal service anywher read more

They were really friendly here. Im picky with my nails and Vivian and her daughter did an amazing job making sure they were shaped and colored exactly how I like them. She even shaped my real fingernails before putting nail tips on, which Ive never had done. The attention to detail is truly appreciated. She makes you feel like you're not asking for too much and wants you to be happy with your nails. My mom and I also got pedicures; they made sure it was a relaxing experience. Kenna made a really good impression on my mom with her massage. We will definitely come back!! read more

Took the whole family on New Year's Eve to celebrate and we had a flawless experience. Not only did they accommodate all six of us, they even scheduled us in a way that meant we had the whole salon to ourselves for an hour! The experience was incredible. Not only were we offered drinks and sat in massage chairs, the girls got matching nails and the sparkles were the best sparkly nails I've ever received! Highly recommend! 5/5 stars and two thumbs up! This is our new spot! read more

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It was my first time here, and I had a great experience. The nail polish selection is huge and there are no messy polishes with impossible to open tops. Thao did a really nice pedicure and manicure, and I was super happy with the results. This place is clean, spacious, and I never felt rushed during the process. It is a family business and everyone was polite and welcoming. Will definitely return! read more

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Best. Nail. Spa. Ever. If anyone has anything bad to say about this place they are on drugs! I've been getting my nails done for years and this is the BEST salon I've ever been to. I had such a great experience I don't even know where to start. First off... I was offered something to drink when I came in. That is a small detail that makes you feel so welcomed. The ambiance in there is so clean and calming. I love all of the small details. The water bowl for my manicure even had pretty little stones in it. I love that they have fresh hand towels (soo much better than paper towels). The biggest plus about this place is the HUGE color selection. They have a variety of gel and regular colors. Not only is it a fantastic environment with great people... they got skill! I wanted a party nail on my hands and they gave me this really cool polka dot design. If you want great customer service, fantastic conversation, and beautiful results this is the spa for you! read more

Phantastic Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

They always do such a great job!! I lived in Raleigh and started going here & after moving to Durham, I still make the drive to come see them :) great color choices to choose from! read more

I highly recommend Phantastic Nails & Spa!! I went to 2 other high end nail salons and one of my nails lifted within 2 weeks from each place. I walked into PNS with a nail torn completely off and although they were very busy they were able to work me in. My nails lasted OVER 4 weeks!!!! The first picture is of my nails after 4 weeks and the other 2 are from today. Today was a gel fill. I will not go anywhere else, this is the ONLY place for me! read more

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I have been to Phantastic Nails 3 times and each time I have left relaxed and loving my nails. Great customer service - I can't recommend them enough! read more

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I stumbled upon Phantastic Nails & Spa on Saturday afternoon and walked in right before they closed not realizing the operating hours. They were willing to take me in for a pedicure and manicure with gel polish. The service was wonderful! They offered me something to drink which included water, red or white wine. The staff were very friendly, which is sometimes hard to find. The prices were reasonable as well. 10/10 recommend! read more

Great family run nail salon; you will love it. New hours , and only closed on Tuesday.

I loved this nail spa! I used to be a client of the previous owners, and the new owners are incredible. I had a wonderful time, they were kind and courteous and professional. There are some places in Raleigh that are overly crowded and they want you out the door quickly with the quality of nail being bumpy and off, but here they want you to love what you're getting done. They ask often if you like the shape and color and I appreciated it so much, and they fixed all requests I had. I came out with smooth and glossy nails, and I loved them! Highly recommend them, especially if you were clients of the previous owners. read more

Phantastic Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After driving across the country, my feet and body were just destroyed. I was thrilled that a local friend recommended Phantastic Nails and Spa to me. I went in at opening on a Thursday morning and they were able to fit me in right away without an appointment. I got the Royal Rose pedicure with a rose scrub, paraffin wax, and massage. The nail tech was amazing and I felt so relaxed when I was done, and my feet and legs were so soft. He even took extra time on the foot massage. The space was large, clean, comfortable, and quiet, and the owner Thao greeted me on my way in and made me feel right at home. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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Super friendly staff and great customer service. Made sure me and my sister enjoyed our time. Didn't feel rushed out either. The dip manicure my sister got was one of the best ones I've seen and I've been getting dip for years. My pedicure was very relaxing, read more

This place is amazing. Every time I go in I'm in love with my nails, and I get so many compliments from people! I've never gotten a design before because I usually didn't trust the salon but they went above and beyond to make an amazing design on my nails! I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Phantastic Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The owner is a sweetheart and they do great quality work! Went with friends and got gel manicures, and we are very pleased. Will be back

If there's anything fantastic about this place, it's the fact that they Have enough business to pay the operating costs. If they have good reviews, they've been created by the place itself, or come from a select group of patrons that fit a certain client demographic. The only thing worse than ignorance is being snooty about it, and It's sad that after a long period googling salons, I actually believed that this place would be it for me. I've never walk out of a salon so surprised by the journal attitude. It's no wonder why the place was virtually emp me to put my pocketbook onto their dirty floor was not able to understand what I wanted, even though there was nothing remarkable about it, and she did a lot of eye rolling until she finally understood what I was explaining to her. At that point, she attempted to dissuade me by telling me it was too expensive a process. (Huh?) I stood up, and on my way out the door, I told her I've never been to a salon so disrespectful of customers, adding that I was on my way to find one that would help me. Before I even got the sentence finished she was taunting, in her very sing song Vietnamese English accent, "okay okay bye-bye," before I had even finished announcing my departure. I regret wasting the time there, and do not recommend that anyone else increase their business. Sad. read more

Love love love this place & the people. Always real with you on waiting times & even if they are long Lee sometimes, my nails ALWAYS look like the pinterest pics I show them every single time 100% read more

Save your money!!! If I could rate this place a "Zero" stars, I would due to the unnecessary, deflective, passive aggressive attitude, and unprofessional customer service of ONE person...the young lady named Thao. She is incompetent and can NOT be wrong or corrected...even though you're the paying customer who is not happy with the work and service. Make that make sense....???? I guess We as customers are just supposed to accept whatever MESS of a job that she decides to give to us and be happy to give her our money just because her name is THAO. I guess the attitude is to intimidate people from correcting her??? Pay her to have an attitude with me...Ithink NOT!!! Simple people have much attitude to disguise the inability to effectively communicate. If your livelihood depends on returning customers and building relationship, you would think she would be smart enough to figure out how to properly conduct business. She needs to change careers before she causes that shop to permanently close. Needless to say, I WILL NOT be spending any more of my hard earned money there. Just read other reviews...you can even see the attitude in her responses...that's right...it's the customers' fault....!!! read more

Such an awesome place!!! Super sweet people and they really take their time doing your nails and they don't try to rush you out. They keep everything really clean. My favorite nail place in Raleigh!!!! read more