It is a wonderful salon with amazing people working there. I'm truly impressed by the exceptional service provided by this talented team. The staff is not only professional but also incredibly friendly, making the experience enjoyable from start to finish. They offer one of the best nail services I've ever had, with attention to detail and a wide range of options! I keep coming back there for years now! read more

Nope. -Lukewarm reception (I was a first-time customer and had made an appointment). -Unrecognizable brand of polish used that you had to select from a book ( I depend on holding the bottle above my toes to be sure the color goes with my skin tone). I found the selection to be inadequate. -Was approached by the cashier and abruptly told that I could go less than 10 minutes after my pedicure was completed. She yanked out my toe separators with no concern for wet polish. - I felt oddly rushed, as if they were trying to get rid of me quickly. They were not closing. There were 3 customers in the salon. -I was charged for a gel pedicure even though I told them while booking the appointment I didn't want gel, and repeated it twice before being seated. WTF? I will never go back. read more

I've been a loyal customer of Queen Nails for years, and I can confidently say it's one of Raleigh's best-kept secrets! I suggest making an appointment in advance. Unlike larger salons with numerous technicians available for walk-ins, Queen Nails operates on a smaller scale, focused on quality services and their customers. Hy, Tiffany, and Nip are simply fantastic. IYKYK read more

Good service, friendly staff and I love my nails after the manicure, will be back for sure! read more

Queen Nails - I love it - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It was a rainy Saturday afternoon and I was in dire need for someone to touch my feet. Called about 15 minutes prior to heading out the door and much to my relief they had availability. Located in a shopping plaza Queen Nails is pretty unassuming from the outside but you can feel the love as soon as you walk in the door. There were three women working, one immediately came to the front and greeted me, showed me their color selection (OPI to my hearts content) and then walked my back to my seat. The woman who did my pedicure did an excellent job, I got the Queen Pedi with paraffin and all the scrubs. Just lovely aaaand she did an A1 job of painting my toesies. My regular pedicurist has an affinity for month long vacations so I'm going to add Queen Nails to my rotation whenever he's unavailable. I just happened to be in Raleigh that day (I live in a durham) but it was definitely worth the trip. The staff is super sweet and you can tell all their customers are long timers, I love that for them and us. A great nail salon is worth it's weight in golf. So yea, if you need a pretty sweet pedi, definitely give this place a try. It doesn't have all the frills (decor etc) but the warm ambiance, skilled and friendly staff are more than enough to bring me back. read more

Always take their time to do it right. I never feel like they are rushing to make more money. They like to have positive conversations with you, if you are in the mood to chat. Great work and great attitudes. read more

I made a 9 am appointment however, no one was there for service. Pedicure was great. The manicure... my 6 year old granddaughter could do better. read more

Every time I come to this place, they charge me more and more. I came in for a fill. I walked out $70 later. Is that really how much a fill is supposed to be? they said had to redo them why I don't know? I'm so tired of overpaying and it took over an hour and a half - I just came in for a fill read more

Loved Hi, Tiffany and Nip!! Great ladies will be coming back. Hand a pedicure. Nice vibe it was clean and relaxing music.

Very friendly, efficient service. Great shoulder massage. Like family. Wine? Why, yes!

The best gel manicure I've ever had! My coworker got her nails done here a few weeks ago and recommended that i check out the place. I was greeted as soon as i walked in by 3 friendly ladies. I had made my appointment the day before. Nelly was amazing! There were more then enough gel colors to chose from. My nails are perfect and she took her time through every step. My favorite part of the manicure was the sugar scrub and paraffin wax. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks! read more

I checked Yelp before coming here and they said make and appointment, and boy they were right. I made a 5:30 appointment and arrived early just in case, and the place was packed. I space is pretty small and crowded, and I didn't feel like I got personal service. Since they were booked up, my manicurist was working on me and another girl simultaneously. But, for the price, it was fine. The mani is only $15 and they include a neck and upper back massage, so I was happy! The woman who did my nails also advised me on the best brands for gel polish (she was removing my gel polish and it was ruining my nail beds, and she advised to make sure I only use OPI or gelish). She carefully restored my nails back to health by buffing, adding cuticle oil, and the parrafin wax treatment, (which was included!). I did spend two hours there, but not because they were slow, but because the gel on my nails was hard to remove and it took a few extra minutes of soaking in oil to restore them. I'm only removing a star because it was crowded and small and didn't feel personal, but otherwise, I got a great mani-pedi for not that much money, and I will return again! read more

Queen Nails - Love my nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I saw FANTASTIC reviews on here for Queen Nails and that's what made me go. I saw that people got offered a drink, I didn't. The "massage" lasted literally 30 seconds. My nails did turn out beautifully! But the girl who did mine also didn't say one word to me until it was time to pay. I was looking forward to a nice pampered afternoon read more

Queen Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I decided to give this place a try today. They fit the bill of a close by & affordable nail salon. Walking in I was immediately greeted by friendly employees willing to help me out (that all spoke GREAT English, which is hard to find in a cheap nail salon!) I opted for the "Classic Pedicure" - the most basic package, and I was impressed! The girl who did my pedicure was very sweet and a great conversationalist. I relaxed in their massage chair while she did her magic on my feet! The end product I am very happy with. I will definitely be giving them my business again. Worth every penny! read more

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This is a popular place, and not just for anyone but regulars. They seem to remember your name and greet you upon entering. Very clean and decent and they do a great job. You MUST make an appointment though. Even calling a week in advance isn't unheard of here. The pedicure I had was wonderful too, however my only complaint is all of the chatter around me made for less then a relaxing experience. I just wanted to close my eyes and enjoy some peace and quiet, but that wasn't meant to be. Very small area for pedicures and chairs close together so it feels kind of cramped to me. I don't think I would get another one there. For now this is my new nail place, and I hope the level of service I received in the past stays consistent. read more

They reopened in August 2020 due to the pandemic. My wife and I have gone here for years. They always have excellent service and are always so friendly. I recommend making an appointment so they can appropriately plan for space and cleaning. I felt totally safe with their updated procedures. read more

First piece of advice: make an appointment! They are SO good at what they do that they are always booked. I learned about this salon from my husband, yes he's kind of a Diva, who went in for his regular pedi. He had a wonderful experience as did I. I met my girlfriend for a shellac mani and pedi. The experience and end product were amazing! You can tell that the employees take pride in their work and making sure that their customers are satisfied. My mani includes a paraffin wax treatment --what a treat! Their prices were very reasonable for the quality of service. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Wow. Horrible. Would not recommend this place to anyone. I've gotten my nails done by different salons in different states, different people, different shapes and ways and this was by far the worse nail job I've ever gotten. Ever. The lady took over an hour and a half to do a SNS fill. So there's no excuse for the sloppy job that was done. Nails themselves aren't smooth, glue left all over the place, my nail beds and cuticles are smeared with polish that she didn't care to take off... when she knew the job was getting botched she asked me "what color gel do you want me to put over the top?" UHHHH it's SNS. You don't put gel color over the top or I would've gotten gel?!... I asked manager on the way out to be honest if she thought they looked good and she replied "I think they look okay". OKAY THEN, my point exactly. If I wanted an "okay" nail job I'll do them myself at home. Not go out of my way and pay $35 for a botched fill in. Seriously, would NOT recommend. Don't even know how they have so many 3+ stars. The only reason I gave them 1 was because I told them I'm not paying full price so they just charged me for supplies so I could leave. Time for me to go home and fix them... smh. read more

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Expertly done pedicure for my big feet and toes. The technician took her time. I had not gone to a nail shop in quite some time so the massage chair and overall atmosphere was great. read more

I rarely get a manicure or pedicure, but let's just say that my feet really needed ... professional care. Being in the area, and this salon got high reviews, so I took a chance. I walked in without an appointment, and they were able to take care of me immediately. The Deluxe Pedicure included callus treatment and a salt scrub, so I went with that. The therapist really took her time and pampered my poor feet with a great massage and much more. Not only did my toes look fabulous, but my entire feet and calves felt amazing! Some reviews have negative comments about the "lack of conversation", but I enjoyed the peace and quiet. If I had been talkative, she might have responded in kind. I overheard one of the women say, "It's harder to give up a hairdresser than a husband!" I tried not to laugh out loud. TIP: Wear flip flops! Being a newbie I wasn't wearing mine. You can't put sneakers back on with wet polish, so I walked out in the rain with ultra-thin, slippery, disposable flip flops (sorry environment!). read more

It has been awhile since I've pampered myself with a mani and pedi and as Queen Nails came so highly recommended on Yelp, I just had to check them out! And I'm so glad I did! I was warmly greeted, offered something to drink and assistance with my personal items as I moved from the pedi chair to a mani chair and given a back massage and other small services such as having my hands dipped in hot wax to help prevent my hands from becoming too dry from the UV machines for shellac. It's always those little extra things that make me so happy! But although my experience was wonderful overall, I knocked them for a star because the person who worked on my nails and pedi (I actually never got his name) seemed to be distracted and not as attentive as I would have liked during the pedicure. More specifically I thought it was strange that he answered his phone while working on my feet with no apology or explanation and just stopped working on my feet to carry out this conversation he later commented that wasn't important... Queen Nails is a bit small for a bail salon but we made an appointment and had no trouble getting into a mani and pedi chair. They do have the massaging chairs for pedicures and they do back and shoulder massages during your manicure but it may be worth it to discuss it with them beforehand or else you may be startle when they just go for it and massage you without warning. The staff were really friendly and made my experience more enjoyable in spite of the strange phone call incident. I would definitely recommend Wueen Nails for their mani and pedi packages as they're more affordable than other places I've seen in the triangle. For a shellac mani with French tip and regular pedi, I paid $55 which is a better price than other places I've seen and my nails looked awesome for weeks after my appointment so I believe it was worth it! I do want to note that they did not have prices listed with their services so make sure to ask ahead of time if you're worried about it. read more

I absolutely adore this place!! I swore getting my nails done would only be a special treat but now I come in at least once a month. I get shellac manicures and recently started getting pedicures here as well. The staff is always super friendly and makes me feel completely comfortable. They spend a lot of time on my nails--my manis usually last around 90 minutes! It's also important that they use CND Shellac polish as opposed to some of the cheaper brands by other nail salons as it's much less damaging to nails during removal. An appointment is an absolute must: I usually go Thursday's and they are sometimes even full then! read more

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Wow! Nip did a great job on my manicure and pedicure. Best salon I've ever visited. She took her time and made my experience wonderful. I was lucky enough to walk in and be seen, but they're so busy I would definitely suggest calling ahead. The staff is extremely friendly and you can tell they all enjoy each other's company. Such a nice atmosphere and I'm thrilled with the results. read more

Queen Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Still fantastic. However, I must give advice. Though they take walk-ins DO NOT expect it, especially on a weekend. They have loyal customers. Don't come in and expect they have time for you and when they say no you get pissy (I've seen it). Also this place does NOT do acrylic. You can do gel manicure or gel full set for nails. These people are worth it!! Attached are my nails once again by Nellie. read more

Queen Nails - Update 10/14/17. Nails by Nellie. - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have had only WONDERFUL experiences at Queen Nails - family owned and operated. Tiffany is a kind and caring professional. She listens to your concerns and is guided by gentleness. read more

I've been going here for a little over a year. Well worth the pennies you spend. Quality service provided with a friendly smile. This place thrives on you being a regular customer. Jumping around from salon to salon is not great for your nails anyway. I do recommend making an appointment in advance. Even though walk-ins are welcome, their regular clientele is what keeps them so busy. Gift cards available for purchase. Multiple services provided, and never hesitate to ask the differences between the services. The staff have no problem explaining it to you. read more

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4.5 stars. When my pre-vacation appointment for a mani-pedi got canceled, and other Durham spas were booked up, I jumped to Yelp to find a place that could fit me in. Called Queen Nails about 15 minutes before close, and made an appointment for the following afternoon. I was glad I followed the appointment advice, because it's a small-ish nail salon that stays busy! And it's not hard to see why. Everyone I spoke to was genuinely friendly, and they greeted other customers cheerfully by name. It's clean, plays classical music, with no distracting TV, and has a TON of colors to choose from, along with the complete Shellac line (~25 polishes). I was asked if I wanted anything to drink and then led to My Deluxe Pedicure, which was quite relaxing. Philip gave a great leg massage, but I wish there had been a little more focus on my feet. We then went to the manicure station. I had Shellac that needed to be removed; they use a bowl with acetone here, rather than individual wraps. It does the trick! Just surprised me. The attention to detail on my mani was fantastic. In the three Shellac salons I've been to, I got the most expert application of polish here -- really, it looks flawless, no bubbles whatsoever, and reaches all the way up the nail bed. They maintained the shape of my nails too. The best part for me may have been the upper-back/neck massage that's conducted while your hand lotion is sinking in. Unexpected, and so indulgent! It was a little like vacation had started already :) read more

Queen Nails - Shellac French - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First visit to Queen Nails for me and my husband. We were long overdue for mani pedis, and we were walk-ins coming late in the day, yet we were still welcomed warmly and treated without any rush at all. The cleanliness, relaxing music, cozy decor and the absence of a television makes for a calming environment. Very reasonable prices, too. Tiffany took wonderful care of me and was very pleasant. My nails look great, and I feel like I've been pampered. read more

The first time I walked in and they were kind of busy so they asked me to make an appointment. I made one that scheduled me to come back like and hour later. So first word of advice: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!!! After I came back the service was EXCELLENT!!! I'm from Virginia and they certainly do not give service like this, well at least not in a nail salon. The lady (can't remember her name) was friendly and I was seated right away. I got the mani/pedi and the way they did both services were extensive. Also, with the mani/pedi they offer the paraffin wax (you have a choice to get it on your feet or hands). My hands and feet felt amazing after my nail technician, Jenny, was done. FYI: If your getting a pedicure, go for the spa pedicure. It works wonders for getting rid of dead skin and you feet will feel amazing afterwards. They also offer drinks (water, hot tea, soft drinks... the choice is yours) and made sure you are are comfortable every step of the way. They give good quality service all around and they have a returning customer base and seem to have great relationships with the returning customers. That says a lot. I know for a fact I will be a returning customer, maybe even a regular when I need to get my nails or feet done. This nail salon is one salon you have to try if you want to be pampered. FYI: Jenny is awesome with mani and pedi! read more

My two check ins here are a lie...I sneak out of work frequently to get a pedi or mani/pedi, and I think Queen is the best. The girls are all lovely, the prices are exceptional, and the massages are the best anywhere. They even do the neck/shoulder massage during a manicure, which is unheard of around here! The one caveat that you need to know is a huge bonus to me: expect to spend some time there. I walked in 45 minutes ago, waited less than five minutes, and I'm still not even at the polish stage yet. But that's because they take their time, especially with the massage. Let's be honest, I'm not coming for a quick visit anyway, I'm coming to relax. I've definitely found my "regular" nail shop! read more

Queens Nail is awesome. The staff here is super nice and extremely attentive to make sure you are getting pampered and feel relaxed. The manicure itself is divine especially when they place your hand in the warming mits. They even come around to give you mini neck/shoulder/arm massage which is soo nice. The best thing is that your manicure includes a parrafin wax dip which in most salons, this is extra. So major plus and stars just for this extra feature. The pedicure chairs and tubs are so comfy. The tub where you soak your feet is so pretty, like murano glass and their are lights that change color. The ladies here do an excellent job at getting your feet super soft. There are many different types of pedicures you can choose from depending on how bad your feet are but even with the basic pedi, my feet were super soft. For $35 for mani/pedi, its a great deal. It sure beats any deal in Boston considering the service you get here. I wish there was a salon like this in Boston. Overall, this place is outstanding. read more

Refused to provide service when no customers were in the salon. Said she had appointments already booked but no other patrons were present. Did not even try to suggest another time just simply said "sorry". Should not state walk ins welcome read more

I recently had the awesome privilege of visiting Queen Nails for the first time for a mani. It was a last minute appointment so I was thrilled they got me in on the same day, especially according to other yelp reviews that mention them being booked solid all the time! First, I really loved how nice the staff were. Second, my mani was only $15! It also included a neck and back massage so really, $15 is a total steal! My mani was awesome, no skimping on the hand loving and my nails look FAB!!!!! This is another case where my fellow Yelpers introduce me to something that is going to be a staple in my life! read more

I can't say enough good things about my first-time experience. When I walked in I was promptly greeted by the owner who was dressed very professionally and had the friendliest attitude you can image. (I had made a scheduled appointment, per the other reviewers' suggestions). She quickly showed me to Mindy, and they both offered me tea or water. I was having a Shellac manicure and the entire experience was soothing, thorough, and Mindy paid exceedingly close attention to my nails and was constantly shaping them and being as meticulous as I have ever had. Along with the Shellac manicure came two neck and back massages, and a paraffin dip at the end. All the times I walked to the back to wash my hands, the owner called me by my first time and inquired as to how everything was. All of the technicians were busy the entire time I was there, and I surmised that from the people who came in, all did have appointments. I will be sure to have an appointment when I go back. This experience was full of customer-service "do's" and none of the "don't's" and my nails look fantastic . read more

This place rocks! Me and my husband came in for a mani/pedi. We called 15 minutes before coming. And we got there at 6:30pm abd we didn't leave out until 8:30pm. I like that this salon takes their time to give you the BEST quality. And the prices was really good. We paid a total of $70. That's $35 for a mani/pedi per person. The staff was very friendly too. read more

Queen Nails - Quality work from an awesome nail salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

**** UPDATE Feb. 2014: I still highly recommend Queen Nails. The service remains terrific; I'm amazed at how they greet so many customers by name the second they step through the door. Linnette is still excellent, but you can choose anyone and get fine service. You can try a walk-in, but I still recommend making an appointment. **** FIRST NOTE: Don't judge a book by its cover. Behind the modest strip mall entrance is one heck of a nail salon that completely understands the meaning of "customer service." After relocating to Raleigh nearly a year ago, I've tried many nail salons, from Brier Creek to Cary to North Raleigh. No matter the price, the results have been average at best. Until today!! Looking for a shellac manicure, I simply stumbled across Queen Nails (near The Meat House at the corner of Falls of Neuse and Millbrook). I agree with Marty's 2/24/12 review -- MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Unlike many salons, it's not a ploy to get you to come back and wait in line once again. However, they will do their level best to get you in if you were a walk-in. Here's what's so fantastic: 1. They DO NOT rush their time with you. 2. Manicures come with a lotion soak in warming mitts, a neck & shoulder massage, a beverage (I had some lovely hot green tea), a paraffin dip and hand massage. PLUS they scoop some nice scrub into your palm when you go to wash your hands. 3. They are truly some of the best at customer service. Friendly, attentive, conversational -- they know how to make it happen. I left feeling very well taken care of by Linette and the owner (so sorry that I did not get her name). Oh, and my shellac manicure was ONLY $30. I was paying that to be completely ignored and rushed through my appointment at other places. As much as I'd like to keep them a secret for myself, I encourage you to call Queen Nails and give them a try. Enjoy! read more

Not only did I get a pedicure on April 28, 2022, but I also caught Covid that day. They had an employee working who had "allergies", I was told. She actually had Covid and spread it to me. I was wearing a mask the entire time. The virus was so strong in there, I caught it even though I was wearing a mask the entire time. Please be very, very careful if you choose to still go to this location. read more

Refused me when no one was in there they only had 2 customers and 3 available nail techs. Asked me what I needed and told me they didn't have time. I asked why not she said they just don't. I went in at 2pm. I said are you all closing she said no we close at 7! Wow. Never felt so humiliated. Never again. Clearly profiled me or just didn't want to work today and refused my service will a bs excuse. read more

Went here for a pedicure and gel manicure. Really wasn't impressed. I didn't feel that the pedicure was valuable at all. Decent paint job but that's it. Gel manicure was terrible. Buff lines, uneven, and lumpy. Never again. Oh and by the way--- it took 2 HOURS. And I even had an appointment. That's crazy! People were nice enough, and prices are competitive. read more

I visited the salon on 6/28/2014 and apparently they do not offer acrylic fill-ins. However on their website it says that they do offer those services. I was extremely disappointed and a bit confused as to what the lady said versus their website. They either need to offer the service as stated or update the site, because it is very misleading. Other than that it's a cute little spot. read more