We went there for a couples pedicure giving them only 2 days notice. Helpful staff got us scheduled. The 2 gals that did our pedicures were diligent and kind workers. Simple chill spa with decent prices. We will be back. read more

The nail tech was not particularly friendly, actually none of them were. Not rude, just not welcoming. The service is okay, but you can get that from a lot of salons. I won't return. read more

Comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff and makes my day every time. My personnel favorite is Maria. She reminds me of my granddaughter and we have great chat while I'm getting my feet my monthly pedicure. My old manicurist moved out of town so I was just going without for a few months but now go for a pedicure every four weeks and it feels like I am walking on clouds for at least three days after. read more

Wonderful staff.. always great service. Appointments a must. You can do this online. Parking may be challenging during the summer season.

I just discovered this place and absolutely love it! Jaimie is amazing, so sweet and detail oriented with my gel nails. The spa has such a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Was mistaken as a different person and given a quick pedicure instead of the one I wanted. My nail looks bad after a week. Not to mention it was hot! No ac on in June! read more

Lisa and her staff are friendly and meticulous. Lisa does beautiful lashes too! They are extremely busy in the spring and summer- so be considerate and don't be late if your lucky enough to get an appointment. read more

10/10 very nice place. she did and amazing job. looked exactly how i wanted it but 10 times better!! definitely recommend coming here.

My girls and I went here while on vacation, they were very nice to get us in that day. It was my girls first mani/ pedi, and a great experience for all of us. Nice staff, and Very clean. We recommend this nail salon. read more

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My husband and I went for pedicures over the weekend. Had a great experience. Very friendly staff and nice and relaxing pedicures. Definitely will be back. read more

I give this place 5 stars for awesome customer service, a relaxing pedicure, and great nail techs! My technician was Quinn, she was professional, efficient, and gave a relaxing pedicure! All of the other nail techs were very nice and professional as well! Pros: great selection of nail polish, great massage, relaxing massage, clean polished nails. Cons: they seemed to mix up our 11:30 appointment for 3 girls at 11 and 3 girls at 1pm (there were 6 of us so we wanted to have our pedis done together). Also overall cleanliness could improve (cleaning off old junk from lotion pumps and clean steam towels with no previous stained polish) If I were to come back to New Buffalo I would for sure make a stop back in for their Spa Pedicure! read more

Sakari Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

WORST MANICURE OF MY LIFE. When we arrived for mani/pedi, the building was still locked at 9:57 am. It opens at 10 am. Three techs finally arrived at 10:07 am. The blonde blamed her late arrival on the train. We didn't know where to sit, so we asked. They talked to each other but not to us (talking smack about a client and another co-worker). Start to finish, my manicure lasted 5 minutes. No soak. No cuticle softener. A very coarse nail file wrecked my nail, so I asked her to stop buffing my nail bed. She seemed annoyed at this request. Cuticle was not removed, so I asked her to remove it. She obliged but then said she doesn't remove cuticles. She seemed irritated so I asked her not to paint my nails, and I left. The pedicure was mediocre, but the paint did not meet the cuticle. It already looks grown out. I will never return to this establishment. Also...it was hot. The technician even commented on the heat. The door was open rather than AC. MANAGEMENT: You need to provide better training, quality assurance and monitoring. There is no receptionist, so every time a call came in, we had to listen to the answering machine (which was very loud). We commented on this as well, and a tech said that they can't hear the phone ring if they turn it down. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. Time and money wasted. read more

Sakari Nail Spa - Worst manicure ever. - Nail Salons Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

I got my wedding nails done here! It was very easy to get an appointment, there was no wait when I came in and the staff was able to help me figure out what colors to use. I came in with 5 or more different photos of ideas and no idea what I really wanted, just basics like silver and glitter and gel. They were able to take that and make it my perfect wedding manicure and pedicure! Everything was clean, service was great, and they were able to help me find the perfect set of nails for my big day! read more

Sakari Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

I did not receive an adequate pedicure. They claimed they didn't have time for a no chip when I was one of two customers in there so I accepted a normal pedicure. Then they did not fully remove my previous nail color which you can now see through the paint job they did -- a very uneven paint job. Moreover I asked for exfoliation because I wear heels often and she managed to exfoliate for one minute removing next to no dead skin. Honestly wouldn't have left a bad review if even just one of the employees smiled at all. read more

We called and asked if they had any openings for that day and they said they didn't for a couple days. We said we'd take the next available time and they said they booked us. When our group went in for our appointment time, they said they didn't have us down because we never gave them a credit card. They never asked for one. They then said they could only fit in half our group. They took us as walk-ins, but treated us like huge inconveniences. Overall, not a great experience. read more

The nail tech was nice, but cannot recommend this salon otherwise. The manicure I received was very bare-bones and certainly not worth the $25 charged. It was completed in about 15 minutes, they had limited polish options (including many which were "goopy"), not great attention to detail with filing/cutting, and the polish itself began chipping within a day. Sadly, i cannot recommend. read more

Worst pedi I've ever gotten. Staff was very blah. No personality and I got the impression they were annoyed (After they were late getting started) Chopped my nails and barely cleaned them up before slapping new gel polish on. Paint all over my cuticles and you could even see little bits of old polish that they didn't take the time to clean up. A friend came with me and she didn't even get close to the color she wanted (selection poor) and they clipped her cuticle so bad that she was bleeding all over. I'd call to have them fixed but I have zero faith that they could do better a second time around. read more

Okay if you are in a pinch but not a regular go-to for a robust manicure. No chip lasted less than a week, and hand massage was an afterthought. Friendly staff, convenient location but meh manicure quality. read more

I so wanted to like this nail salon. Moved here from Chicago and been looking for a permanent salon. Thus isn't it . They showed up late to open the salon. My no chip has ridges where the polish was not applied evenly. Manicurist used a nail file that looked like it was used on 20 people before me. Nails were filed uneven. I am so bummed. read more

First time going to Sakari today and I have to say they were amazing!! I got both my toes and nails done and LEXIE did an amazing job!!! She even finished with a message. I'll definitely be going back!! read more

I'm pretty sure I just paid a girl to paint my nails. This was not a manicure at all. AND the price was higher than most places. I get it, tourist town and its a cute little boutique, but it was NOT worth the extra money. Back in Chicago burbs I can get an outstanding manicure (with paraffin wax and a back massage) for $12. We called ahead asking if they could fit us in that day. Four of us, 3 basic manicures and one no chip. They said no problem, come in at 4 (which I believe was about one hour from their closing time). We showed up on time and they all seemed annoyed we were there. Did they not think we would show up? All of the techs seemed really young and just ready to leave and go out and party. My nails were probably done in 15 minutes. They do not accept tip on the credit card, so have cash handy. Needless to say, my manicure was peeling the next day. read more

Being a retiree in this area, I just wanted a nice, welcoming, competent place to go for a pedicure! I don't need a Chicago style high end place, nor a resort style spa. I just wanted a clean, comfortable, easy-going atmosphere with people who know what they are doing, and are willing to discuss options! Finally, I've found it! My technician was Rene, but I've got the feeling everyone there is fine! Easy to drive to, fresh, airy, and so welcoming. Rene was attentive, careful, and did exactly what I needed. Super pleased - and I've tried a lot of places! Plus, it's right in New Buffalo, so good shopping, food, and the lake at the end of the road are there for you too! So, spoil yourself for a day - and be sure to make Sakari's a part of it. Great prices too. read more

Great experience! Went in August- everyone was super mindful of COVID restrictions and I felt safe and relaxed. Got a great manicure!

Rude and dishonest. I have gotten several no-chip manicures from top salons to local hole-in-the-wall salons, and let me tell you this place is not worth your money! No massage for no chip manicure! My first visit: No chip manicure and pedicure. Manicure chipped the second day, as I walked out I noticed bubbling, but of course didn't have additional time to "fix" as I'd have to remove it etc., I waited a few days to see whether other nails would chip, another did!! I called and they said come in and we will do it for no cost. I came in the following weekend and they couldn't get me in. Then I asked if i came in next week could they honor their word of no cost, they said NOO bc id be paying for a new manicure by that third week anyway. I said to owner- , so you're going against your word and now you're going to charge me, and she said yes in a very rude tone. I said thanks and walked out, she made it seem like I was trying to take advantage of her!! In sum: manicure was horrible, no massage, and not comfortable. Do not go! read more

If Yelp removes this review I will be livid! This nail place is awesome. They offer specialty massages but truth be told their regular pedicure is absolutely amazing! The staff are so friendly and sweet, and they do a great job! Was a lively treat of a spa day for my bride of a sister! read more

Best nail salon and staff in Harbor Country. I'm never disappointed with my nails. Spa is very relaxing and so nice for having me time.

Inexperienced technician did not remove old polish or cut cuticles adequately. Walked outside into the sunlight and saw old polish on the edge of each toe. Went back and they re-did the polish. Not sure my toes look any better than before the pedicure. read more

Atmosphere is fun. Staff is great. We visit new buffalo for a weekend girls get a way and we stop here for Mani/pedi's While it is more than we pay at home it is expected due to this is a tourist destination. If your here and are in need, this little gem if a shop is a great place. read more

Not so thrilled about my experience. The quality of my manicure is not very good. Irregular shape and polish application not the best. I would not recommend. read more

All these years later and still love Sakari! Great service, and great mani's and pedis. The staff is nice, professional, and they do a great job. Always clean and welcoming. Thanks Lisa for running a wonderful salon! read more

Lisa and her team are amazing. Thankful that her team offered to come in early to fit my husband and I in.

I was on vacation when I went here. I was very pleased with the color selection, but the manager was my manicurist and I've had better. I asked for no-chip polish over acrylic paste to make the no-chip last longer. They did that, but they wanted to do a fill instead of starting from scratch because the manager said it would be easier. I was ok with that, but she just wasn't very meticulous. After filing off the polish that had been there for a month, there was dirt under my nails. I got the feeling that she was going to forget to clean my nails, so I asked her if she could. She said "Well, I'll try, but, I mean, if it's under the nail bed..." That's the wrong response. Isn't part of a good manicure coming out with clean and shiny nails? She did it, but she almost left a big chunk of dirt under one of them. (I pointed it out, so she got it.) I also realized when I got home that the nails weren't all the same length. Again, that's part of a good manicure. They were also left too long. She also almost missed a part of my toe when she did the manicure. I had to point that out too. If I had watched her like a hawk the entire time I might have come out with a better mani, but the point is to relax. Also, it cost $80.00 and they didn't even do any nail art. In Chicago I do acrylic overlays all the time WITH nail art for the same price. I gave a 15% tip because I do appreciate them working during COVID, but the manager's mind was definitely somewhere else that day and I won't go back! read more

Clean, relaxing & great pedicure & manicure service! The pedicure rocked! Nice foot scrub & the leg/ foot massage lasted forever.

If I could give 0 stars I would. The girls. Literally children that work here are clearly idiots. Do not know how to run a business. So rude to the customer. We asked if they had time for a manicure. Their response? Umm no. Seriously? There was no one in there! Not come back at this time or how about tomorrow? Just nope. Bubye lol. Also. They were on their phones on the pedicure chairs eating skittles. For real? This is a business that will fail in the next 2 years no doubt. Someone send these children to school to become educated on customer service. Dear lord. read more

Maybe it's just how the Midwest rolls? I've been here a handful of times. The emoji that comes to mind is the one with the straight horizontal line for a mouth. Speaking of emojis, the ambience of this place is that of a fundraising snack bar run by the junior class at a high school football game. If you're looking for efficiency, look further. Your session is likely to last an excruciatingly long time... but not because of care or attention to details. Everyone likes a little iconic small town gossip at the local salon, but frequent pausing for the sake of adolescent babble and/or attempts at middle school-style flirtation with the dude nail tech (whose name I think is Peter, and appears to be the only human being in the place with any concept of work ethic) get old quickly. Nail file poised in the air, slack-jawed and blinky, the number of times my nail tech stared off into space was ALMOST impressive. Not so good with the multi-tasking, these girls. As for the quality of the work, depending on who you get, it's not terrible, but not great either. It's best to be as clear as possible. My recommendation is to speak slowly. And if you want your nails to look pretty for some specific event, go the day of (but give yourself ample time), one day before at most, unless you like the aesthetic of a chipped thumb and/or forefinger on your dominant hand. And if by chance you're feeling nostalgic for your old lunch table in the cafeteria, then this place is totally for you. Ah shit. I almost forgot to mention the Maroon 5... See, I know this is an opinion, and in my own personal hell the music of Maroon 5 cannot be escaped. That being said, these girls seemingly love Maroon 5. If you care for your own well-being and sanity, bring headphones. read more

I had an appointment this morning with Rene for a fill. She did a great job! My nails looked a lot better than the original full set I had done at another place two weeks ago. She took her time and was very attentive about what I wanted. I heartily recommend her for your next nail appointment. read more

Had a horrible experience in the past! I took my grandma here to get her nails done after she had open heart surgery and she had a terrible experience. She had a manicure and it looked as of my 8 year old daughter would have done a better job! Had to walk her back in there to have it redone and the girl working there that odd her manicure was very rude for having to redo her amateur paint job. Trying to support their local business was a huge mistake. read more

This nail place isn't bad...but it isn't great either. The girl doing my nails was a little harsh when working on my toes and although they look ok, I feel like I've had much better pedicures in the past. The manicure was your average run of the mill manicure...except that a couple hours later, the polish was already jacked up. Also, the staff started vacuuming while there were customers getting their nails done. There is nothing relaxing or pampering about a vacuum going. At the end of my experience, I thought it was a little pricey for what was done and ok overall. read more

Technicians can hardly be bothered to say hello and were only interested in conversations between themselves. Seemed as though they couldn't wait to finish so they could leave - very unprofessional. The salon is tired with old, frayed stained towels and no magazines to read. It felt dirty and messy - there is an overcrowded, sad tropical fish tank next to one of the stations that I found depressing. I certainly won't be back. read more

I was not impressed with my manicure service from Sakari. Totally overpriced and my polish chipped while I was still at the salon... The hand massage felt amazing but as far as the quality of the mani, I would not recommend this place again. The nail filing on each nail was not consistent (i.e. some were shaped round and others more squared) and the polish was not painted evenly. read more