Referred here by my podiatrist. Simply wonderful experience with trained professionals! They were VERY kind and caring and got me right in for a same day appointment before surgery. Would DEFINITELY recommend!!! read more

Not a pleasant place. The owner, Gina, is not friendly. Her attitude trickles down to the other technicians as well. The place is not clean. The prices are very high. Spa like prices without the spa like service. read more

Prices very unclear. I went there twice. While they did my gel nails, they kept her waiting with her feet in the water for 45 minutes before starting. Then, they cut her foot. On my second visit, they just couldn't get my daughter's polish right. After 3 tries, we gave up. The manager said that they would give us a discount, but the bill for 2 manicures was still over $200. read more

The service is excellent and very accommodating for walk-ins. The staff is friendly and always ensures you're satisfied with your experience. They're efficient, easy to work with, and offer a wide range of services. The overall atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming. As a frequent customer who visits every 2-3 weeks, I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Scam. They do a terrible job and overcharge. Was in pain during it . Won't come back.

Being diabetic, I have avoided getting a pedicure for many years. I see a podiatrist every 8 to 10 weeks, and he has always done a very nice "pedicure." I'm prone to ingrown nails. It's important for diabetics to see podiatrist regularly, especially for an annual (or more often if needed) diabetic foot checkup. My toenail growth is sporadic. Sometimes a couple of months with no discernible change. But the past 3 weeks they had an uncomfortable growth spurt; my sheets were endangered. So, as I was between foot doctor appointments, I went to Safety First . I had gone there years back and liked the experience. The people are very nice. When my feet were near finished, the owner chatted with me, admonished me for not telling them upfront that I am diabetic. She said They do not cut diabetic toenails "short," which is what I'd asked for. Also, she said, it is important to know if a customer is diabetic so they can be prepared in case of a bleed. Not only did I not have any bleeds, but the pedicurist got all of my ingrowns. I had not expected that. She also did a very thorough job, much more so than my podiatrist. (Well, doctors, you know, are allowed about 15 minutes per patient.) And my foot doctor often, but not always, encounters a bleed. Ingrown nails can be tricky. I think from now on, I will divide my foot care between podiatrist and Safety First. I am more than pleased with the pedicure I got there last Wednesday. read more

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Every time I come here, I say I will never return, but this time I MEAN IT! Usually b/c the manager is down right rude, and always overbooks appts so I had to wait 30min past my time.....but this is the final straw! I have never paid $110 for a mani/pedi even at a fancy spa! They made up all these ridiculous up charges at checkout...$5 to take off gel b/c they didn't apply it previously, $5 for one coat sparkle on top of color, & $15 more b/c my nails were thick! They prefer cash & say they give discount if you pay in cash....thought my $100 bill would cover tip and give me change, but no way! You got your big bucks from me today but never again! No wonder the parking lot is empty on holiday w/e, they have done this to others! read more

The last time I went. It was for a deluxe pedicure with an extended massage. When it was time for the massage, they woke up an old woman who worked there and was napping in a chair and her "massage" consisted of her running her finger tips up and down my legs. -it was not a massage. It was awful and the entire time that poor grandma was trying her best, I was thinking about how much money I was wasting at this establishment. Prior to that, my daughter was there to get her nails done for the senior prom and she was so excited and they argued around her, refused to be accommodating to what she wanted done and then said she had been there too long for just a full set and rushed the rest of her services. It's not a good place, unfortunately read more

I was charged $105 for a mani and pedi with no polish, plus gel removal on my hands. I made a mistake by walking in without reading the reviews, but all of them are true. I still left a $10 tip because I felt bad and was in shock. The 20-minute massage was painful, and multiple fingers and toes are raw. I should have left when I noticed there was no plastic liner in the pedicure tub and the water looked dirty. The gel removal was also very rough. I'm too much of a people-pleaser to get up, and I felt bad because it was an elderly woman, but she swindled me. There were no prices posted anywhere in the store, so the cost was unclear, yet she added an extra $10 and immediately asked for cash. I tipped anyway because I've never not tipped, but I would never go back. I honestly don't know how they stay in business--this felt like straight-up robbery. I still have gel left on the sides of my nails, and she tore up my real nails. read more

I love this place! They have had to raise their prices a little to accommodate the increasing costs for their products but still very reasonable! This place is so clean and the owners and other technicians are so lovely. They use all new tools with each customer and are very friendly. I have been coming here for years and have ALWAYS had a great experience! read more

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I'd give a negative star if I could! The only reason I went back here is because I needed a pedi and a quick wax on a lunch break. I did swear off them years ago. First, the technician was making faces and making rude comments about my feet. She did just an "okay" job. I also had an eyebrow and lip wax. The major issue came during payment. Then it dawned on me the huge reason I gave up on them several years back! There is NO service menu with cost. It appeared as if the woman in front of me was negotiating. That's when I saw the sign I have posted here! Read bullet points 3 and 4 regarding their tipping "policy"!!! WTH!! If you don't tip accordingly, you will receive a surcharge on your next visit! Are you kidding me!! Now it was my turn to pay and she asked if I had cash, I did not as this was a last minute decision as I know how they are. She then told me $80 YES, EIGHTY for a basic pedi and a wax!!!! Unreal! I'm so dumb I even tipped $10. I should not have, obviously. I needed to get out of there so I didn't fight it. I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!! Beware. Con artists. read more

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This has been my go to place since they opened! I love that I can nearly always walk in without an appointment and get a mani/pedi. Definitely works for my chaotic schedule. Gina and her team always do an incredible job and it is by far one of the cleanest nail salons in town. They also have tons of gel colors to choose from! read more

best experience ever! my nails are gorgeous & gina is the best, but honestly every technician is very skilled. they always have openings within a day or two and a team to get me in and out quickly. read more

I chose Safety First based on the name- it struck me that they would likely be careful and very clean, and it proved true. Their space is light, airy, and open, and in general just feels clean. They also have a lot of pedicure and manicure chairs so they can accommodate a crowd. For not having had a pedicure in ages my technician was able to handle my ticklishness well, and over all was attentive and nice. She was careful and she gave a leg massage that was unexpectedly good. It had been a stressful week and the leg message was one of the few moments I found myself relaxing, which I appreciated. Just from observing the flow of the salon I could tell they had good report with their regular clients and that Safety First is a very professional and well run establishment. read more

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Great manicure and pedicure . Lovely people. Always very clean. Several services offered. Fair prices. Highly recommended.

Fantastic and very professional. They consistently take extra time to make sure any service is done perfectly. Highly recommend!

On Sundays cash only? Shady. You want a pedicure? Yes. Plain pedicure. 40.00. Oh ok. They couldn't be less interested or caring. Oh and we won't address callouses unless you pay me another five bucks? Double shady. Came home and fixed me and my husbands. Worst ever. Btw. When we paid CASH and it was 80 dollars I gave her ten dollars and she said it was customary to tip 20%. Really??? Paid it. Thought you all should know I would never go there again. read more

An absolute disappointment. If I could give it zero stars I would. I truly wouldn't recommend my worst enemy. Came in as bridal party, bride was separated from everyone else. She requires a $100 deposit for 5 girls and when one of the girls couldn't make it she said we owed her $40???? Doesn't make any sense at all. For a basic full set with gel it was $77!!! Are you joke? She charged $98 for a gel manicure and regular pedicure. Absolutely ridiculous. Thank you so much for our crooked ass nails and empty wallets. She made a lot of snarky comments about the brides family members, and friends to each other. Staff was extremely unprofessional. read more

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I've been going to this establishment on and off for years, and the quality of service is consistent. My last gel mani lasted a whopping 30 days, a lifetime record! read more

Safety first is the best pedi and gel mani in the city. Every time I go everyone is friendly and they all do great work! Whenever I go somewhere else I'm always mad at myself for not going to safety first! I highly recommend! read more

Way OVERPRICED! They make up prices, demand 20 percent tip, ignore appointments, wasted two hours getting a basic pedicure. Oh, and they want cash or that's an extra charge. This place should be shut down! Such a scam! My husband said it looked like I painted my toes myself. The technician was terrible. read more

Everyone is so kind. Very clean. Took me right away. I highly recommend. I loved the atmosphere I love the way my nails look. Amazing

poor quality they made me bleed. heyhit my hands because i have cerebal palsy. vibe is bad an unsanitary. it was eghty dolars fo basic mani. and the force a tip. never go here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I will never go here again! They charged me $110 for a gel manicure and pedicure. I got BASICS, nothing extra except the gel. It was $30 alone just to take gel polish off of a couple of my toes and they didnt tell me before hand that they would charge for that, so I was blind sighted when I went to pay. On top of that, i just really did not enjoy myself at all! The women were pushy and rude, and the lady doing my nails wasnt even taking care to round my nails nicely. She even pulled on a hangnail instead of just snipping it which was painful and the easiest way to cause a tear! I should have known there was going to be trouble from the beginning when I heard a customer from the other side of the room say "you cut me!" This place is not customer friendly, their service is sub par at best, and they are extremely over priced! Next time I will look at Yelp before I go to a new salon!! read more

Ive been back a number of times. Its getting more and more confusing there. Even though they "take credit cards" when you go to actually use one they say "we prefer cash. please bring it next time". Seriously? You are the most expensive place in the area and you are not interested in credit cards? And we get a lecture on how much the cc takes from the payment. You take credit cards. I'm sure in your agreement with them they say somewhere, "you agree not to discourage people from paying with a credit card"? You cant make an appointment either. And the technicians talk to each other all the time, often whispering. Weird. They do nice work, but its not worth the hassle. Too many other places around the area with better prices, good work, and no grief at checkout if you want to use a card. read more

I came in with my mother-in-law and we both got a manicure, spa pedicure, and eyebrow wax. The spa pedicure came with an extra massage and it was fabulous! The location is very clean and they make it a point to only use new tools per customer. It's also the first place I've been to that disposes the wax tool after each dip. The quality of service and products they use is excellent. They even offer wine with service. There is plenty of parking in the back of the building. They have a back door that is open on Fridays and Saturdays. I don't get my nails done regularly mostly because I haven't found a place I was willing to commit to, but it's safe to say I will be back here. Also, after January 1, 2014 they will have an upstairs available for spa parties that hold up to 40 people. read more

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Visiting from out of town, I blindly walked into "Safety First " for a gel manicure. Seated right away, I was pleasantly greeted by the staff , and then the magic began. My nails were done perfectly. The technician swiftly trimmed the cuticles,painted my nails and finished the job with a lovely hand massage. That was yesterday,may 31st. Today, I'm taking my adult daughter back to "safety First " where we will indulge in a spa pedicure. I'm looking forward to my daughter and I experiencing the relaxation and quality work that I enjoyed yesterday. read more

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I love this place, they always get me in, are consistently well staffed. Definitely bring cash as they charge you a decent bit more if you pay credit card. My gel manicures from here can last up to a month (choose a french mani and the grow out doesn't even matter!). It's a bright, clean, spacious place with keurig and bottled water available. If you can go on lunch during the week you'll definitely be in and out. read more

Safety first? I don't think so. Well, I'll start on the few positives of this place. Staff was pleasant, it appears clean, and they have a cute little waiting area with coffee and tea. However, it doesnt make up for the following things: During my manicure my thumb and middle finger were cut. Seems like they do this to a lot of their customers (should've looked at their Yelp reviews before going). This is concerning. I truly hope their tools are autoclaved, or else they are at risk for spreading blood borne infections. Not something I'd want to chance ever again. They charged my friend a $5 fee for using a credit card. What (good) business does that?! Their parking lot is on such a slant. Enjoy scraping the bottom of your vehicle when you leave! read more

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I am very picky about how my nails done and this is the only place I will go for my gel manicures. The staff pays very close attention to detail and everything is very clean. They do an amazing eyebrow wax as well, $40 for both. There is coffee and tea in the waiting area and there is always bottled water if you are thirsty. Safety First tops the charts for me in terms of quality however there is room for improvement in terms of service. IF YOU ARE RUNNING LOW ON TIME THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU. If you have made an appointment, be sure to let them know upon your arrival so you aren't kept waiting. The workflow is very disorganized and they are usually very busy - you will likely wait twenty minutes or so. As far as staff, they are very talented but not as polite as one would like. There are some true sweethearts working but the owner is fairly abrasive and you can tell not everyone gets along. Patience is a must at this location but I'm more concerned with how well my nails are done and how long they will last. Safety First is my go to nail salon in terms of quality but if you're looking for a quick or relaxing experience I would go elsewhere. read more

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fast efficient mani/pedicures always very precise no appointments needed so it is always easy to fit into a busy schedule read more

SUPER CLEAN!!! The salon is beautiful- great feel inside (small lot in front more parking in back). I went with a friend and they were so thoughtful about keeping us near each other so we could chat the whole time! Great service... If you're looking to save a little tho, don't bother with the extra long massage for pedicure... The $40 spa pedi is your best bet... Massages are great- it just depends on who you get... Otherwise all mani pedi services are amazing!!! Best callous removal i have ever had! Oh and it doesn't have the brain numbing smell that a lot of nail salons have- better air handling! I think they ate getting more popular so whil they take walk-ins, you might want to try to call ahead and get an appt! ************ sorry about the picture, i thought that was for my profile and now i can't figure out how to delete it.... Lol************** read more

Well this was an unexpected treat! My 25-yo daughter wanted to treat me to a belated bday gift -- Mom and Daughter pedicures. Not easy to find a place in the city open on Sundays, but we decided to try this shop. She selected the Pearl Pedicure (fancier, longer, and more $$ than the average.) The mother and daughter who did our pedicures did 5-Star work! I have some icky toenails and Gina happily worked on them until they looked quite lovely. The salon was quiet and welcoming and extremely clean. We will DEFINITELY return! read more

I had a great experience here! They always do a good job and I enjoy relaxing here while getting my nails done. I used to go monthly and this was my first time back since covid and I think they did a good job practicing social distancing and safety for their employees and customers. read more

I have gone to this nail spa for years and in general enjoyed it more than others in its price range locally, other than their questionable practices regarding charging $5 to use a credit card. Unfortunately I recently got my nails cut here during a pedicure and they were cut so short that I now need to seek medical care. The female owner did the pedicure and knows better. I've also been cut a few times but nothing as bad as this last time. read more

So I get married this weekend. My bridesmaids and I assumed to be goin into the salon, get the basics and enjoy the time together. We were the only ones in the building, and they separated us from top and bottom floor. Strange but okay.. then the woman insisted I get gel. I personally don't like the UV lights, they hurt me and I'd prefer a full set. The woman repeatedly told me if I don't get gel they won't look good. I said thanks but no thanks and she said my nails will chip in 3 hours if o don't get gel. Again, no thanks (but maybe get nail polish that won't chip?) I wanted to leave because all of us were uncomfortable but we put a deposit down. :( for the final timeI say no to gel she says "Well most brides don't like their nails chipping but ok"". I was shook. 10/10 do NOT recommend, rude and just an unpleasant time. read more

Hands down worst experience ive ever had a nail salon. Poor quality nails and extremely overpriced. $60 for a nail fill is the most I have ever paid in my life and it was a robbery. The nail tech butchered the shape of my nails I've never paid so much for such ugly nails. Not to mention their website says $30 for a fill and expected me to pay $60 that's a joke . save your money unless you want to look at ugly nails. read more

I've been on the hunt for a new nail salon for some time now. I decided to try safety first, and was pleasantly surprised. My only issue was with the wait time... but in their defense, I took a long time to pick a color and other people arrived after me so I lost my place as of consequence to being indecisive. The salon was clean and new, and they also used new/prepackaged nail clippers etc. I liked their selection of colors. Also, the salon didn't smell like carcinogens so that's a huge plus. The lady who did my nails was meticulous and cleaned up my entire finger (no hangnails or rough skin left). My manicure lasted 2 1/2 weekend until I unconsciously pulled them off while watching a suspenseful movie. I plan on going back and will do a second review. So far so good. Tldr; -clean salon, disposable/new nail tools (my nail tech opened a new packet of tools so I'm assuming that's what they do for everyone) -generally quick service -nails lasted the expected amount of time -no strong odor of chemicals -enough space so you don't feel like a sardine -staff was friendly - good service read more

Wonderful experience at safety first nail spa! Very clean! Gina always takes good care of me. I would highly recommend! Tools used on clients are for you only. Never shared. Great Salon! read more

This was not my usual place but I went here after COVID re-openings. A friend recommended that I set-up an appointment because of how quickly I would be able to be seen. As someone who has had their nails done professionally for years, I decided after two visits, I did not like the place. I could tell immediately that there was NO effort placed in truly taking care of my nails. I could tell that they just wanted them to look 'nice' so they could take my money and I was right. After one week my nails were falling apart and raising. After my two weeks were up, I decided to go elsewhere and the nail technician discovered a nail fungus. That has never ever happened to me and I was so infuriated. I will never go back here again. read more