From the moment I first came to this salon, I experienced great service. The lady who did my nails (both times) really took the time to make sure my nails came out right and took care of them properly. My nails usually last until I come back. I feel the warm, calm energy every time I walk in. Will definitely be there again!! read more

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I used to come here all the time a few years ago and I loved it. Sophia would do my nails and always did an excellent job. Today I visited this establishment and found out they were under new management. The simple manicure and pedicure I got was horrible. Every time I tried to correct the young lady... like ask if she was going to let me feet soak... or put a double coat of clear on my nails... She got an attitude... needless to say she did a horrible job on something that was so simple. I won't show everything but look at this horrible job In the pic I shared. Pretty Nails is not the same... the service is not horrible to me. I do not recommend this place anymore. read more

Pretty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

I first went 1/13 for a gel polish while the way the lady (you you- that's what she said her name was) was very kind and gentle, on 1/18 I went back because 4 of my nails had been chipped and were lifting . Kevin soaked off all the chipped nails and kindly applied another gel while they could not find the exact color he colored over all the other polish and assured me it would be good and that it should last 2/3 weeks, well now it's 1/23 about a week and it's lifting not only is it lifting but I believe there is a fungus there too as my natural nail is tinted grey. They did a kind job just wished they product lasted 5/5 for environment 2//5 for product read more

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Clean and great service. I go to Meggy she knows what she is doing . Kevin knows what he is doing as well. I appreciate a nail tech that can cut cuticles properly and pints well. Happy I found this place to go to when I am I town. read more

Pretty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

While this salon is clean, affordable and friendly the paint simply doesn't last. The first time I went, I had a gel manicure and pedicure. The pedicure was horribly damaged the evening I had gotten them done and the gel manicure only lasted ONE DAY before it had chipped. I went back because the location is convenient and I requested a different technician. I received a beautiful gel manicure on Tuesday of this week. It's Saturday and 3 of my nails chipped between yesterday and today. When I would get a gel manicure in my old Stamford salon, they'd last 2-3 weeks. Clearly pretty nails' techs aren't trained on how to apply UV gel.. Don't waste your time. read more

Pretty Nails - 3 days after my UV gel application. - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Their signage on their door and online states they open at 10. I really don't have time to wait so I should up 2 minutes before 10. Well there's already a whole shop full of people being served and I'm told I have to wait. What the hell? Obviously they open before 10 and a secret club of people know it. Why don't you accurately state what time you actually open.?? It's BS. There's practically a nail salon on every block in this town so no need to go there . Do better. read more

I am not one to leave reviews often, but I'm so disappointed with my experience. The worst nail polish application I have ever had. I paid $45 for a gel pedicure for Mother's Day and it looks awful. I literally just left the salon and my nail polish does not look like a professional did it. I also have a toe that hurts and was bleeding because he was trying to "fix" the edges of the nail polish, and instead of cutting the extra nail polish he cut a chunk off of the side of my nail. My nails are now misshaped and the nail polish doesn't even cover the entire nail. Not worth what I paid. read more

Pretty Nails - Nail polish sample - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Came in on christmas eve and even with all the madness they had great covid protocols in place and the service was amazing! The front desk man was super sweet and thanked everyone individually for waiting. Eason who did my nails was very sweet and careful. Gel Manicure was 25$ and spa pedicure was 30$! I recommend! read more

Pretty Nails - Gel manicure and regular pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Just left there not even a hour ago and my gel nail polish already chipped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only did my nail chip my toe nails are not even shaped evenly. I ended up finding a color similar at my house and painting over it since it's to late to go back .I'm so disappointed!!!! Don't go here Update: it's been day 2 and my gel nails are chipping read more

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I go there every couple of weeks for a UV gel extension fill. They are very friendly, do a nice job and clean. The owner Michael always greets you like an old friend. There are closer places to go to where I live in Milford, but this is my favorite place for mail services read more

I just got my nails done yesterday and while they look great in photos, the quality is lacking. My SNS nails were done by Kevin. He shaped them well but used a horrible top coat that was peeling off about 2 hours later. It's the next day and one broke and I'm traveling out of the country tomorrow morning. I'm extremely disappointed. read more

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Kevin did a great job. Little things here and there. Minor imperfections. Overall good. Very busy store on a Saturday afternoon but there was no wait at all. read more

Pretty Nails - Full Set Acrylics, French Tip + Design $74 - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

If I could give zero stars I would! My nail tech was focused on talking to other employees and even watching them do nails while working on mine, as in her eyes were literally focused on someone else's work. It was like she was setting herself on auto pilot. I really hope I wasn't treated the way the I was because I was a walk in. Other customers seemed to be treated better and like more was done to prep the nails where as my nail tech basically did a speed run through the service. Just because I asked for short nails, doesn't mean I should be subject to having them stick up like the architecture of the Sydney Opera house. When I asked why they were sticking up she told me that it was because my natural nails were already short. I got a second and third opinion from the lovely women as Sally's and they both said that despite also having short natural nails, my nails should have never come out the way that they did...and one of them is a nail biter. The tech never brushed away the nail dust clean, used nippers or asked me to wash my hands, When I put my left hand in the lamp to cure, there was left over goop of some sort that transferred over to my finger and cured each time I had to put my hand in the lamp. I asked her to remove it and she didn't leave my finger clean if the goop. I actually asked her to remove the goop as she was applying the cuticle oil and apparently that was a distraction because she then started to apply the oil to my opposite hand before finishing the first. My nails are HORRIBLE. And I paid $58 dollars for them because I was too shy to deny them money...and the audacity to ask for a tip after THAT service was disgusting to me. Wish I could get a full refund as it wasn't worth it and they also made me feel as much. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

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I love this place! I've been coming here for almost a year and I'm always super happy with how my nails turn out. Kevin did this UV gel set most recently, he really took his time and made sure they were exactly like I wanted them to be. Everyone here is so friendly, too! read more

Pretty Nails - UV gel set - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

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Ruined my natural nails by not properly removing the gel from my nails. The used the drill instead of soaking them, and I kept telling them to soak them off or they would become weak and break. They did not care! After 3 months of perfect nails, at least 5 broke within 3 days! read more

Post the Covid19 mandatory shut down I was super concerned to go ANY place for my nails. But someone has mentioned how precautionary Pretty Nails was being so I figured I would give it a try. WOW I was so impressed with all the safety measures this salon has taken to help keep all clients and staff safe. For starters I made an appointment and the pedicure chair and technician was ready and waiting for me. Second EVERYONE working was wearing both a mask as well as a face shield. All clients had masks on as well. Third when you come into the salon they take your temperature, they also sanitize your hands and shoes. They were only using ever other chair and also installed plexiglass to separate nail technicians with the clients. And the last thing they did that really impressed me was keep track of everyone name and number they worked on Incase someone gets sick they have the ability to track everyone. THANK YOU PRETTY NAILS! All these things you are doing I'm sure are at a great cost to the salon but please know I'm was so appreciative that you all were taking the protocols so seriously. Your compliance with the Covid19 protocols help me relax and enjoy my pedicure. Anyone looking to support a local business that is doing things right this is a great place to try! ! ! read more

So far so good. Eric was quick and precise enough for what I was looking for (keep in mind he didn't know what I was looking for) They are able to match any color on their salon walls with a matching gel polish. That was impressive. All utensils are disposable and disposed of. So far so good. read more

Pretty Nails - Plastic liners for the basins - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Too expensive, for no reason I can get the same set somewhere else for cheaper. $35 for just color change ? Like what ? Not even a pedicure. Nails not filed correctly , middle finger was short read more

Pretty Nails - Middle finger is short - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL !!! Went in for a pedicure and i changed my mind to just get a regular pedi with no color because i decided my nails needed a break. I told the nail tech to just to do regular pedi w with no color and she started talking to other nail tech beside her and they starred at me and started talking in their language and began to laugh.. I already had a frustrating morning .My thing id You never know what walk of life people have and to feel this uncomfortable when your paying someone to service you is disrespectful ..I took a Chinese language class in college so that is how i pick up a few things they were saying ,i had her remove gel polish i had on and add a 10 min massage and they charged me $35 , after i told her i did not want a color on my nails she began roughly scrubbing my feet to where it scratched skin of my ankle ,then put an overly HOT ROCK on me .also gave her a tip as well . I will never come back here thanks to "Sue" and I will express this to my friends that go here frequently . read more

Ok, I have been here multiple times now and have had great and not so great experiences. Michael up front is always a delight. I recently got my eyelash extensions done here, because for only $60!!!! I figured why not. Elena was INCREDIBLE she even fixed my mani that Yuki did and it was already bubbling up. Then my gel lasted for over 2 weeks when Elena did it, incredible!!! I have also had Sophie for a pedi, mani, and gel. Phenomenal! Sophie is so strong, her massages are impeccable and so far my gel is holding strong! She also has a great sense of humor, will chat if you want to, and, I'm going to mention again, her massages. The best. read more

Pretty Nails - Last extensions! $60, Elena is amazing. They look natural and last 3 to 4 weeks!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

I've been a long time customer and enjoy my service but recently I received a $45.00 gift certificate for my birthday on April 7th. I accidentally misplaced it. When my mother in-law asked if she could show her bank statement for proof of purchase they said no that she needed the certificate. I'm so disappointed that they don't keep better records of the certificates being purchased and being used. I guess it's all about the money for them. read more

Decided to try this place because my regular nail salon is closed on Sundays. I walked in with no appt and the customer service was fantastic from start to finish. I was greeted promptly, my coat was taken and hung up nicely to start. My nail tech Elena took her time and is clearly a perfectionist. I was very impressed with the customer service and the quality of their work. I will be back! read more

Pretty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Last Sunday I came in fills -gei 2 days after applying nails began to chip peel and crack. I have never had this kind of a problem Today I went back with 5/10 nails damaged Manager said "we will fix, no problem" told me to come back in 30 minutes which I did and was then kept waiting another 30 I was then told if I did not accept same color and polish and as this product was clearly either inferior product or was never gel to begin with I refused and requested an appropriate gel polish be applied They charged me an additional 25$, not to mention the additional wasted time out of my schedule This salon has no concept of integrity or customer service read more

nice customer service! it was an ideal charge for the environment and the work. my first go to in terms of mail places

Quality isn't up to par after 24 hours the nail polish is chipping and bubbling. Horrible quality. read more

Pretty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Great nail place, I've been going for 15 years and never had an infection..very clean place, staff is very friendly- they've been teaching me Chinese read more

I have been going there for many years. I went on Tuesday this week for mani/pedi. I have never had a worse time. The woman cut my toe twice and when I said something she laughed and said sorry. My manicure didn't even last a day before it started chipping. Very disappointed. Don't think I will go back. I have my toe cut twice there already. Time to find a new place. read more

Normally I love this place. However I made an appointment for 3pm and was asked to wait in my car. Which is fine except an hour goes by and I call to see why I'm still waiting. It was busy and I understand that but making appointments when you don't have time and leaving the client to wait is a waste of their time. read more

Jason did my nails and I love them! He took his time and they came out perfectly. I'm really glad he was able to keep the shape I wanted. read more

Pretty Nails - Love them! - Nail Salons Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

The staff is very organized and the salon functions well. However, this is a no-frills salon. In terms of cleanliness, they get a 6 IMO. There is no social distancing and several customers had their masks pulled down while they were getting their nails done and no one said anything to them. They charged $5 extra to remove gel polish and $5 extra for more than one polish color. A gel manicure and a regular pedicure cost $75. read more

I love getting my French sculpting gel manicure done here. I have my favorite May who most times when I get them done they don't lift. With covid regulation the spray your feet/shoe, sanitize hands, screen between tech and client while both wears mask and tech uses face shield. I feel safe receiving services here. I never get my feet done here because I think they could use some improvement in pedicure dept. Though I don't betray them I just leave my feet natural. However, they're the best at doing fingers so far!! read more

I really enjoy this place, it's very clean! I've only been to 2 other spots and this place has a/c, their machines are up to date, when they apply the gel to my nail they're very careful, they offer back massage on your chair, they offer decent packages and are priced pretty fairly. They openly offer WiFi during your stay, and the ladies there are nice. If you're not a tipper, this may be an issue because the guy who manages the place will always ask for tip. In case you don't have $ like that to spare. But overall I love this place and recommend it. read more

Very pleasant experience, excellent customer service. Great prices for the area. I have even referred some friends here. My nails lasts longer than any place I've ever gone to. I chose pretty nails because the name speaks volumes when I was making my decision. I'm new to Connecticut from NY where there's a nail salon on every corner. So this says a lot. Thanks Pretty nails for your great service. read more

What a friendly and helpful salon. My mother in law and I came for a mani/pedi for the holidays. She has been recovering from multiple surgeries and really needed a day of pampering. The staff was incredibly helpful with her mobility issues. The pedicure chairs were easy for her to get into. Everything was clean. The service rivaled that of a fancy upscale salon with none of the snobbery. My MIL rarely goes to salons but now wants to make this place a regular ritual. Definitely going to make this our go-to girls' day spot when I come to town. read more

I have been here about 2-3 times. The first time it was good I got what I asked for, this time I asked for pink n white gel, the lady messed up I mean she fucked up. I tell her I don't like it the polish is sort of bubbly. Well to make the story short, I got to work I chip a nail, I say oh normal. Then it peeled off, then another nail peeled off. Oh and by the way the acrylic was so thin IT chipped also. So I call them the guy at the front tells me it's 45 to do it over. I tell him I have to pay cause the damn girl didn't do it correctly 2 days ago?!?!?? Ugh never again!!!!!! read more

Having moved to Stratford about two years ago, I tried every nail salon in the area and never was impressed. I came here about a year ago, and have gone back twice a month for gel manicure or pedicure and my eyebrows. Never disappointed, and never waited despite always being decently crowded. Twice I've gone back due to my gel polish chipping in the first two days, they immediately fixed it and apologized with no charge. Gel manicure lasts for almost three weeks even when I'm cleaning/working with kids/in retail every day. read more

Loved this place but recently not what I expected. Was burned during a facial wax. Kept telling the worker it was too hot and she did nothing about it until the end. Also she didn't understand me when I told her not to wax my entire face. They really need to make sure that the workers understand customers. Bummed out. read more

So I started going here by referral from one of my friends stating that they were great. I went there for a full set before my two weeks was up I had already had a broken nail, I was pretty close to two weeks so I didn't really do anything about it, call to my first Phil four weeks ago got my fill everything was fine before my two weeks was up I had another broken nail, I was pretty close to two weeks so I was OK. Last week on Tuesday I got my second fill with them third time at this place and not two days later both of my index fingers were lifting right off.. I went in to have them fixed right away as I was leaving she asked me for five dollars and told me it was for a tip, I was like OK whatever gave her the five dollars. Not three days later again a third nail just popped right off I was folding a shirt I go in today and she wants to charge me to have my nails done. She told me when I was there three days ago that my nails were old and yellow. I stated that I literally just started coming here a few weeks ago and she said yes they're old now... I have been getting my nails done for 20+ years never have I had to change a full set in six weeks... other than that they are very nice and their place is very clean. They just do not do great nails and do not have good customer service. I did not pay I did not fix my nail I am now looking for another salon read more

I love the work that this place does it's great work quality nails. But this is my second time going into this place and both times I was not told something was going to cost more. The first time I got gel nails and picked a color when I got to the desk they told me it was going to be five dollars more. No big deal should've told me though. The second time I took someone else to get their nails done and I asked them to just do an acrylic sat with a French tip. When they were done they were given gel nails and it was $20 more. Quality work, questionable business methods. read more

I rarely get my nails done, my nails never come out the way I like so when I finally decide to get my nails done I want to go to a place where they'll do good job. It was a Sunday and they were busy, I waited about 20 mins before they sat me down, no problem. I picked my colors and in the middle of the nail tech painting my nails, the polish runs out and I have to settle and pick a different color. I asked for glitter ombré on a specific side of the nail and I got the opposite. I then go to charge and I'm told $50. I was charged $5 for some ombré that wasn't even what I wanted. When I came home, I started looking at my nails again and they're not even and are crooked. What a rip off. read more