I've been coming here exclusively for my manicures and pedicures since early this year. Great work, lots of colors and they last such a long time. Great salon and very quiet and relaxing. read more

Awesome nails and wonderful service. Not only did my mom and I walk out with beautiful nails, but the salon graciously shipped me my coat, which I had errantly left, the very next day. That is above and beyond service. We will absolutely be going back whenever we visit Durham! read more

I always go to ruby nails for my pedicures and SNS. Great service. Average prices. The only complaint is that you may be in there for hours if they're busy. They need more employees to meet the demand. I recently spent 3 hours for a pedicure and SNS. That's too much time. read more

I have been coming to Seia for 13 years and won't ever stop. Professional, gentle and most of all clean. Reasonably priced as well. Don't confuse them with other nail salons in the shopping center and please call ahead a day or two for an appointment. Located next door to Jimmy Johns at intersection of Hwy 54 and Hwy 751. You won't be disappointed. read more

This place was great they take walk-ins and appointments. I wasn't sure where to get my nails done in this area and I'm glad I chose this place. They are pros handling the many walk-ins and appointments. I didn't feel rushed or inconvenienced at all. Plus everything is at a great price not too expensive like other places. read more

Walked in this place there were two men sitting doing nothing and the lady asked what I need I told her a pedicure and a manicure. She said sorry were booked for the rest of the day! There was one customer in the entire nail salon at 2 o'clock in the afternoon! Don't go here if you don't have an appointment! Maybe they don't take walk ins but it doesn't say that! Oh well! read more

I thought the color selection could be better but the guy painted my nails well. I don't do gel. There is $26 pedicure Monday - Wednesday. I might go back for that. I can't stand having ratchet toes. They are not open on Sundays. They accept tips on cards, also a plus. read more

After having gone to Ruby's and then experienced other nail salons, I would never waste my time and money going anywhere else. This business is family run and totally service oriented. Sis and Sam are welcoming and fun! You never feel rushed or that you are part of an assembly line! I get pedicures once a month to every six weeks and my toenails look great for the duration. I do gel on my nails and have them done every two weeks, although I could go longer--I am trying to break the habit of picking my cuticles so two weeks keeps them well under control. I say I could go longer because the polish is as perfect the day I return as it was the day I got it. I have photos of my nails at 2 weeks I will try to post. When it comes to nails, you definitely get what you pay for and I prefer quality! read more

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The service is amazing. I am a feminine guy so it was a bit scary to go into a nail salon, but they were so kind and nonjudgmental. I got the pedicure that was $28 and got a red color and let me tell you it was completely worth it! It isn't a surprise that they slayed my toes. Overall experience was amazing and I will definitely be coming back. read more

Randomly tried this place off of Yelp reviews and I was extremely pleased. I waited a couple of weeks to write a review because I wanted to see how my mani and pedi held up. And both have held up nicely. Usually when I get a gel manicure it still starts to chip like 3-4 days later, but it's been two weeks and my gel manicure still looks great. So I'm definitely happy. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice and the shop was clean. It's not the most plush nail salon but I'll take the quality of their work over a plush salon any day! Highly recommend. read more

Sia & Sam (husband & wife duo) have a beautiful salon! They have been in the nail/beauty industry for many years and are fantastic at what they do. Their prices are fair and I have always received a top notch mani/pedi. Although I have never had an issue getting in, I recommend that you call ahead for any appointment (appointments are available: M-S & SU: walk-ins only) to secure a spot. So next time you want to relax and feel pampered go to Ruby Nails! read more

My nail tec (Nina?) Seemed to be in a huge hurry with my gel manicure. She was rude and very rough. She kept barking orders at me that I didn't understand (it being my second time getting a gel manicure). She did not pay close attending to my nails and did not listen to my nail shape preference. She said her choice would look better. The color is not full and i can see through the polish to most of my nails. I also made an appointment and arrived at the exact time but was waiting over an hour to be seen. Very disappointed. read more

SOFT FEET! YAY! I went in for a pedicure because I really needed one. I kept putting it off because I was embarrassed for myself and I oftentimes feel uncomfortable with nail salon atmospheres. Just went in on a whim and I'm really happy I did! I went for one of the $40 pedicures because I thought it was necessary. Next time I don't think I'll splurge on it because it didn't seem very different from the basic pedicure. Gel manicure was really nice, my cuticles look so much neater and I didn't feel rushed at all. Kind of pricy, at $70 for a mani pedi but really great work! I'll be returning read more

I cannot say enough great things about Sam and his wife. They are so kind and friendly, but most importantly they do a really great job. Sam takes his time and makes sure to give each customer the BEST care that he can. He also gave me tips on how to continually care for my skin. No other nail salon that I've been to took the time to make sure my nails were done right, instead just pushed me out the door to fill another seat. If you're looking for a speedy place, this might not be the best place for you, but in my opinion, slow and detail oriented is what I want. It is also only the two of them working there so it's in everyone's best interest to CALL AHEAD to make an appointment. This was my first time at Ruby Nails and is now my go to spot. read more

I cannot say enough about how good of a job jimmy did with my nails. I've been getting my nails done all of my adult life, and I went to ruby nails for the first time and it happened to be my first absolutely necessary medi and pedi since the birth of my second child. Jimmy made my nails look amazing which was quite a task. AND he was efficient without taking forever. I've never felt the need to have a "nail person" before this. But jimmy made me a believer. read more

I loved this place for doing my nails, but I had such a terrible experience the last time I went that I will not return. When I first walked in, Jimmy was doing the nails of a woman with a dog. I'm not a big fan but I was more upset because the dog was not a small dog and was not on a leash. He got up at one point and began roaming as the client called him back. Later, a woman walks in with her child who couldn't be more than two. He was crying and I didn't mind but she had to pick him up and hold him. Jimmy looked visibly upset and when the woman left apologizing he told her to not bring her child back. He then continued to talk about the mother and said she didn't care about her child and this is a place of business. My problem was that the same rule should have been applied to a woman with a dog who was not on a leash if we are trying to be "professional". He was being unprofessional by talking about the woman after she left and calling her a bad mother. This might have been the only time she could get away to do her nails and it was rude of him to assume she didn't care about her child. I will not be back. read more

It had been a while since I'd gotten my nails done. I had grown accustomed to doing them myself and I was good at it but I decided to start pampering myself a little more and allowing someone else to touch my hands (maybe later my feet). So in true yelp order, I searched for a nail salon in my area and reviews until I came across Ruby Nails. I go give them a try because so many other people were pleased. I walk in and was immediately greeted. I tell him what I want and he says to go pick a color (the usual starter conversation). I asked for a full set and Thuy, pronounced like Tree, . Anyway, she took her time and did a great job. I go back for a fill in a month later. Don't judge me. But Thuy did my nails again and what I like about her as well as the rest of the techs I observed is that they take their time, even when people come in, they don't begin rushing so they can get to the next customer, which is awesome. I decided to get a coffin style this time and my nails turned out beautiful. I would definitely recommend going to Ruby Nails. The 80's music playing in the background wasn't too bad e read more

Ruby Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Their organic nail polish for my mani and pedi has now stayed on for a full week without a single chip, nothing! I went in there with very ragged nails since I almost never have time for mani-pedis and have a terrible habit of biting my fingernails, but my technician was able to do was nothing short of a miracle in shaping my nails into something semi-presentable -- I'm extraordinarily pleased with her work. I came in late for my afternoon appointment since I had gone to their old location (NB: the address on Yelp is correct), but they were still able to get me started right away and ended up working past their 7pm closing time. read more

Top notch. Great and friendly staff and nice leg massage, too!

Worst manicure of my life. By the end of the manicure 8 fingers were bleeding. I wish I had left after the third cut.

I came in for a full set and pedicure that went great. Van was my technician and he did amazing as usual. However when I went To pay the price was much more than I expected. I asked the lady that was checking me out to run down the prices for me she stated that nothing had changed and the prices are the same as they've always been..I explained to her that I had not paid these prices before I understand that I had never had a pedicure and I accept the price of the pedicure. I was inquiring why the nails were so much. She said I got nail art which is extra and that is never free I replied I know that and I'm not expecting it to be. She then said that I had oval shaped nails and that cost extra as well that if I would have chosen square it would have been free. I asked why I wasn't told that when I requested that service I asked why I wasn't told the prices of anything when I requested the service. She said there's a book and points somewhere in the distance she starts speaking in her language asking someone I'm assuming to bring her the book and they don't so she goes and gets it and shows me. I asked her why I had never seen this book before I also informed her that there are no prices online she said I don't know book always is here and I had to increase prices of services due to the economy,then said the services and the prices that I requested are listed when I sign in I reminded her the system was down when I came in. She set it up now and proceeded to enter my phone number no services came up. She then proceed ed to enter her phone number no services came up. Then she went scrolling through the menu and found a page where I saw a tab that said history I asked her to click on it she did it showed her I had been there 3 other times but oddly under services and prices there was nothing listed she blamed it on the company that owns the system and said that it's a business company system and she will contact them about it. She then went on to tell me that if I couldn't afford the services I should not have gotten them I then responded I am fully capable and able to pay for the services I am just questioning the prices I want to make sure that I understand but you're not even letting me talk. She was very loud everyone in the shop was looking I even got loud at 1 point because she was in my face trying to show me things that made no sense and even when she did the things she was trying to show me she saw that there the things she was saying were not there. She knocked off some money, I paid and I proceeded to tip Van $20 . I asked her if she was the owner and she said yes I asked her name and she said it didn't matter so I informed her that I would leave a bad review she said go ahead so I am. I never had an issue here the salon I enjoyed going there And I've also never had the owner as a technician this was the 1st conversation I had with her and it was over an issue, so for her to handle it so loudly, so angrily, so disrespectfully, to the point that she made me cry out of anger and not understanding why we couldn't have a simple conversation, Is highly unacceptable in any situation but especially a business where I am paying money. I will be making a report with the BB and leaving this review any and everywhere I can. I really hope that no one else has this issue when trying to simply understand the prices of the services they were paying for not trying to get a discount and not trying to get free services but trying to understand what I was paying for with what I got. The services were already completed and I am not the type of person to go somewhere and not pay so I am very offended and very upset. My sister was the one who recommended this place and she had an issue the last time with the owner as well and as not returning as well as my niece and her friends. I am not sure what happened to this business in the last few months and it's not the technician again it is the owner all of us have had an issue with the owner or the boss or the manager whatever she calls herself I don't know because she wouldn't give me her name. read more

I found this nail place recently and I've been back once or twice a month since then. The employees are very friendly and pay close attention to detail. I'm a perfectionist and I appreciate how accurately they apply the polish. The pedicures are amazing. I always upgrade to the Lavender pedicure which includes sugar scrub, masque, an amazing foot and leg massage, and parafin. This is a very clean and organized nail spa and they are very reasonably priced. They also offer customers drinks, including wine which is amazing. read more

Ruby Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The nails are pretty but the price is to overwhelming because I just got a white color and that was already 30$ while my friend got a full set that was 60$ read more

I have been looking for a regular place to get my nails done at, and I think that this is it. I came in around 3:45 on a Thursday and was greeted very nicely and was able to sit right down and get my nails done. After that I had my brows and upper lip waxed, and that went very well. I like their choice of colors and that they use OPI. I was very pleased with this nail salon and WILL return. read more

I got a pedicure from Sia and she did a great job! She took her time and I was really pleased with how my toes turned out. The salon is clean and comfortable and the owners are so sweet and funny. Pedicures are bit cheaper if you go Mon-Wed. This will be my go-to place for nails in the future! read more

They consistently do a wonderful job. The nails look great and the color lasts. They treat their customers kindly and with consideration. Great place for those with sensitivities to strong smells. read more

I had a noon appointment yesterday. I arrived about 5 till and was told that there would be a wait of 15-20 minutes. I find it unacceptable that you make an appointment- show up and then told there is a wait. This is the 2nd time I have tried this salon since it was sold. The first time the polish came off my toes within 2 days of the pedicure. Necessary to say I will not be coming back. read more

The owners of this place are sooooo sweet and did an excellent, thorough job on our mani pedis. They were very entertaining as well!! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Prices are fair, the salon is very clean and nicely decorated! read more

Sam and Sia are great!!!! This is my second time here and I am so beyond pleased with everything. Brought my hubby to get pedicures. Last time I had Sam this time Sia and both are great! Clean environment. Great service. Will definitely be back again. read more

They are the best in all of Durham and I've tried them all. I consistently come back here because they always do a beautiful job, they're super nice and reasonably priced. You can't go wrong here! Plus all of the best colors to choose from. read more

THE BEST!!! I had such a nice experience at Ruby Nails and I will definitely be going back. The owners are HILARIOUS and so so so detail oriented. By far the best mani/pedi I have ever gotten and they weren't rushing to get more people in their seats like so many nail parlors. LOVE LOVE LOVE! read more

What a gem! I was in town overnight on business and badly needed a pedicure. I picked this salon based on other Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. It is clean, quiet and not stinky like other nail places I have visited. I would definitely come here again. read more

I was so happy with my first experience at Ruby Nails yesterday. They were on time for my appointment and did a great job with my gel manicure. It's a smaller operation, just a husband and wife so walking in would probably be difficult if you are on a time crunch. Also, they had much fewer color selections for polish, both gel and regular, than some salons. But the quality of work and price are excellent and will keep me coming back! So glad to find a place that is so well priced ($30 for gel manixure) and such good quality. read more

I got a mani/pedi done at Ruby Nails for a wedding and I was extremely pleased. Sia and Sam are so funny it makes getting your nails done so much fun! Sia did a great job and I will definitely be back next time I need my nails done! read more

Solid shellac manicure. Lots of colors. Took me as a walk in with no wait. $40 to remove shellac and shellac manicure. A little pricey, but they look great and she was very gentle with the removal and my cuticles. Waiting to see how long it lasts but my initial results look great. They were very friendly with the other clients. It was clear they have a lot of repeat business. The name on the outside was different, but I will be going back if this paint job lasts more than 2 weeks. read more

This place is really just okay, especially when you think about the price. I enjoyed my first service with them. Jimmy was talkative and did a neat job on my acrylics. However, he kept asking me if I was a smoker and wouldn't believe me when I said no. It was uncomfortable and an odd thing for him to keep pushing. We also talked about me going to Duke but later I realized he didn't actually give me the 10% off student discount. The second time I went Jimmy was rushing because it was close to closing time. He told me to put my hands under the dryer and he'd come put a top coat in a second. He forgot me there without a top coat for the longest time because he was trying to get out. I get that it's close to closing time but don't take customers if you're going to rush their service and/or if you aren't going to deliver your usual service. They're honestly overpriced. I started going to Posh Nails and they're soooo much better and cheaper as well! read more

Ruby Nails is AMAZING!! They are attentive, professional, and do an amazing job! Great service, kind staff, and the best conversation. Week 2 of my SNS and I have no chips, breaks, bubbles, or anything. Love Love LOVE ruby nails!!! read more

PEOPLE! Sam & Sia are no more...The place has gone down in a matter of weeks. Yup, it just like every other nail spa...Rush them in, rush job out. Quality is not what you all remember or heard about now that the dynamic duo is no more. You'll see new owners, you will NEVER get my business and it's just a matter of time you lose all the rest. read more

I used to know Jimmy when he worked at another salon in Chapel Hill. He and his team took over Ruby Nails earlier this summer and I'm glad I found him again. The salon has changed a bit. There's more pedicure chairs now and I believe each light at the manicure stations has a built-in fan for drying. I got a pedicure and a new SNS set (total was $73). June did my pedicure and she took her time, even though the salon was busy. I went with my sisters and mom. They did a pedicure and gel manicure (total was $58 I believe for each of them). I didn't feel rushed in any way and June did a great job with my toes--plus the massage was awesome. For my hands, I've never done SNS before, just gel. I can't remember the name of the tecnician, but only she and Jimmy are trained on SNS. I didn't feel pressured in any way to get SNS over gel, but don't know if I'd feel differently if I was just trying to get a regular mani. They do offer a 10% student discount, as well as complimentary drinks, including water, wine, etc. I would recommend setting up an appointment as they do seem to get busy, especially on Saturdays. read more

I am from out of town and wanted to get new gel nails. Ruby Nails is close by had a high rating on Yelp. June did my gel nails, and it is the best I've ever had. They're perfect-just like I asked for! Binh did a manicure for my sister in law, and my SIL was very pleased. The prices are excellent-much cheaper than suburban DC. I'll be back on my next visit! read more