People nice but the manicure was a regular one and it lasted 3 days before chipping. And pedicure even the gel don't stay very long. I think they don't switch out the polish enough. But nice people! I soooo wish better as they are so close to me. read more

Terrible Job, dirty towels Check their audit for dirty towels, bins and floors The lady who did my nails were rude and didn't do a good job. I had my fingers bleeding from cuticle removal read more

My go-to nail salon in Minneapolis. They do an excellent job every time and prices are reasonable. It's clean and relaxing with a ton of plants/flowers. Insider tip: there's a free covered parking lot directly behind the salon, and a door leads directly into the salon so you don't have to go outside in the winter months! read more

Katie is a fabulous nail tech! I highly recommend this salon. So spacious, clean and great massage chairs for pedicures. I travel a lot and have mani-pedis all over the world. This is A+ read more

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I dropped in and they were able to fit me in right away. I got Kim, and she was amazing--she took great care with my nails and asked frequently for my input so she was sure to do them exactly as I wanted. Kim was so thoughtful and patient. My daughter and I have been to many salons & she was worried about the reviews here, but I had a perfect experience! I'm so glad I took the chance, and the price was very reasonable. Ask for Kim and you'll be very happy! read more

I've had pedicures and manicures from other providers but never have received the level of service that was delivered by Tracy at Samantha's. It can only be described as professional, courteous and exceptional. And it's an exceptional value. read more

Oh my goodness I love Samantha's. They do such a good job and are so much more affordable than other nail salons I've been to. I went recently to get my nails done before a trip (as you do) and had the best experience!! I got a gel manicure, and the woman who did my nails was so patient as I picked my color and then had her show me other colors because I am so indecisive. I really appreciated that she didn't mind showing me other colors and helped me pick one. She also did a fantastic job!! My gel nails lasted almost three weeks!!!!! Actually so impressive, well worth my money. I highly highly recommend this spot!! It is my go-to. read more

I am always so pleased when I come to Samantha's! I get a Gel Manicure and a Gel Pedicure each time I go (sometimes skip the pedicure because it lasts so long between visits!). They have a great color selection, and my nails usually last way longer and don't chip as frequently as they used to. It's easy to set up an appointment just by calling and sometimes they can even get me in the day of, which is nice when I have an unexpected event or last minute plans! The quality of service and kindness is always appreciated. They always recommend colors/nail polish brands if they're new. I will 100% recommend this place (and I do!) read more

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Can't believe I didn't know about Samantha's until two months ago - this spa is great! The establishment is clean with professional and friendly staff - plus it's very close to where I live. I'm so happy I found this place! read more

I came in on Monday afternoon to get a gel pedicure and a gel full set. The pedicure was fine, but the gel full set was perhaps the worst I've ever had. I was pretty disappointed with the shape, and the color had ridges and was not smooth. My pointer finger nail cracked on Friday (not even from doing anything other than dishes) and my pinky nail popped off completely. I ended up peeling off the other nails today while at home, so they were never really that well affixed to begin with. I also got a bad allergic reaction to the poly-gel that they used. Not sure if this is going to become more commonly seen at salons, but I'm not a fan. The poly gel seems to be a lot less durable. The nail technician I had was rather unfriendly as well, and seemed inconvenienced by any attempt I made to try and talk with her. read more

Super convenient but rushed gel polish job that looks terrible--- polish is uneven and has bubbles. Gel Pedi in 30 minutes. Nail technician not very friendly... read more

I've been going here for a couple years now and I can't say enough great things. I typically do dip powder but I've also gotten their gel mani and pedi. Everyone is so friendly and does amazing work. I always get compliments on my nails and I even have a few friends coming here regularly. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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I made an appointment here for pre-wedding-rehearsal mani/pedis after seeing glowing reviews from a bachelorette party. Yes, they really do let you bring in alcohol! The bride and the whole bridal party was beyond satisfied with the results and the experience. Easily the longest lasting manicure I've ever gotten. The staff was very friendly, sweet and accommodating-- even letting the bride charge her phone when they overheard her battery was running low. They did take a little longer than they had anticipated (but worth the wait!), so make sure to plan for an extra 40mins or so. read more

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Lovely price and service. The ladies were very nice and accommodating. I asked for full nails with dip powder and matte finish. She finished in about an hour and it was cheaper than I expected. The place is small but beautifully decorated right in Minneapolis read more

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As a busy mom, I don't have time to go to a nail salon after work. I love going to Samantha's Mini Spa during my lunch break and they are absolutely wonderful. The service is great, atmosphere is clean, everyone's friendly, and the polish lasts for a long time! I've been here 5 times and now it's my go-to spot. I really enjoy that it's not in the heart of downtown and by the Guthrie Theater area so it's easy to find parking. I appreciate how meticulous Sam was with my cuticles and making sure the black nail polish didn't get on my skin. The price is very reasonable especially in Minneapolis. For $35 I got the matte gel manicure and then I added the gold fakes for another $5. If you pay cash they give you a couple dollars off. Also, thanks Sam for being such a pleasant person to talk to. Great customer service! read more

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I was visiting Minneapolis from Houston, and had some time to kill and decided to get a mani/pedi at the last minute. The ladies were great and very attentive. And guys - it's a very relaxing atmosphere for you too. read more

Great service! I scheduled an appointment and they took care of me right away. Convenient location as I worked in downtown Minneapolis. I would highly recommend this place and definitely will go back. I got a dip manicure and gel pedicure. read more

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I made an appointment for 4pm and came in 5 min late and the employee argued with me in front of other customers saying She said 3:45. Either way you don't deny customer who made an appointment and come here regularly. Avoid this place like they plague. They aren't loyal and their work is sloppy at best. read more

I was in a "treat yo self" kind of mood and I was looking for nail salon that was in the neighborhood and it would be an extra bonus if I was able to walk there from my place-- this is where Samantha's Mini Spa comes in! I called at 2 pm and they were able to schedule me for 3 pm that same very day! Score! When I arrived, I was greeted warmly at the front desk. The color scheme was welcoming and reminded me of an "under the sea" theme with the aquamarine shade of the decor. I was seated promptly and I had quite the selection for choices for gel colors. What made this visit stellar was my girl, Tiffany! She really hooked a girl up! I'm a nurse, so my hands take a beating on a regular basis with the hand sanitizer, hand washing, and other unmentionable fluids, so my hands are dry and cracked. She took notice of this and made some suggestions for some home remedies! Also, she took so much time to actual SCRAP all the layers of hand sanitizer that was layered underneath the last coat of nail polish that I used (I didn't even realize how much had accumulated). I don't think my nails have ever been that taken care of before! I was so grateful that she took the extra time to do this when she could have easily just painted over it easily. Anyways, I am a fan and I will be returning and recommending for others that are looking for a salon in the Elliot Park area! read more

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The woman who did my nails was awful but the woman who did my friends was wonderful so I'm giving it 3 stars. She only put top coat on half of each of my nails so they got messed up like 5 hours after my manicure cause there was no top coat. She left nail polish on my finger and a blank spot. She argued with me when I asked her to cut my cuticles more and was rude. She also got up at least 4 times while doing my nails for over 3 minutes each time to do other stuff my friend started maybe 10 minutes after me and finished 2 min after me. She also said she didn't have quick dry and was pretty inattentive the entire time. read more

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I go to Samantha's for great work, no fuss. I don't go for a "spa" experience because that's not what I want. Live it for me.

Exceptional service and great work. Very nice employees. Very clean facility and multiple options. Went with wife, as we are in visiting and everything was great. In and out, no wait. Called 30 minutes ahead. read more

Honestly...the price may be a few dollars cheaper than other salons but it is not worth it...the service is quite unfriendly...and the gel nail polish looks so terribly textured... I wish I had done my own nails at home. It actually looks better in the pictures than real life read more

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Honesty, this place is a great place. Was hard to find it on my google maps. I was welcomed by patient friendly staff. The price was 35$ and as a woman on her budget. I thought that was a fantastic price. After my appointment was finished; I was told it would be 52$ with a card and 48$ with cash! I lashed at the woman and gave her my 50$ cash and told her that was ur tip!! I shall never go back to Samantha mini spa!! read more

This is my favorite nail salon in Minneapolis. They do great work and I swear, my gels always last 3 weeks (even though that's pushing it). They do nice massages and have great pedicure massage chairs. I really hope they make it through this COVID19 pandemic and I can't wait to bring my business back to them. I worry about all the ladies there that do nails and wish there were something we could do to help while their salon is closed!! read more

The quality of the polish and the sloppiness of the removable and application of polish..

I really wanted to like this place. It's in a great location downtown. I've gone half a dozen times since moving downtown and have not had a good experience once. Everyone who walks in is offered a beverage before they get started (see the other reviews!). Not once have I been offered one. I'm not there for the beverages so that's fine, but know that they aren't offered to everyone. I have to ask three different times to have my nails shortened (cut or filed). If I don't mention it, they are cut down to the quick to the point where it hurts to walk for a couple of days. The polish - both regular and gel - generally turns out ok, but the process of painting the skin around my nails and then cleaning up is careless. I'm still scraping polish off my skin. Prices are ok but I'd be more ok paying them if everything went well. I've had better and I'll gladly drive a little farther to pay less for a better experience. read more

I've been here twice for gel manicures. First time was just fine. Place is clean and service was prompt. Second time was a different story. While the service was fast, there was definitely a lack of communication. I told her I didn't want them filed much because I liked the shape and length. When she finished filling, i almost walked out. They were butchered and incredibly uneven. I stayed and finished the service. Within 4 days, the edges of 2 nails we're already peeling back. Gel should last much longer than 4 days! During my service, I witnessed an employee being incredibly rude to a client that was waiting. Apparently she booked an appointment but they claimed she wasn't on the books. She said she was willing to wait. After 40 minutes they told her they couldn't take her. When she stated her frustration, the service provider snapped at her and was incredibly rude. Do to all of this, I will not be back to Samantha's. I've heard great things about this place, but I have yet to see it. read more

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I walked in to make an appointment, and they were rude. Maybe it's my fault, because I've literally never had a manicure before. The woman making the appointment loudly asked exactly what I want: manicure, tips, gels. Ashamedly, I'm a recently reformed nail biter, so I honestly have no earthly idea. She was impatient, and angry. I was humiliated and left in tears. I'll never step foot in there again. read more

Staff was friendly and place was clean and sanitary. I'm very happy with my gel nails and plan on coming back. Definitely make an appointment! They are super busy. read more

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I won't recommend this place to anyone. First of all, no one welcomed us when we got in. She was using her cell phone whole time-no interaction at all. But, the real problem is the result. The surface of my nail is uneven. Messy finish. And I did use only 2 colors but she charged me $5 more for doing crappy french (it is not even french and she didn't inform me charging the extra.) You can do it at home. No need to pay $45 for this kind of service. No stone selection and overpriced. read more

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I went to Samantha's Mini Spa on a Saturday afternoon with a group of 8 for a bachelorette party. We were nervous how it would work with so many people and none of us had been there before, but the staff was fantastic and very accommodating during the booking process and on the day-of. They allowed us to bring lunch and champagne with us with no issues, and everyone was happy with their different services. Samantha's had the most extensive gel polish selection I've seen - lots of fun, trendy colors too! read more

The service providers at Samantha's are wonderful! I have worked with both Amy and Samantha and they do excellent and meticulous work. They don't rush through anything. The place is clean and new with a good vibe, and they are very genuine and friendly people. It is about the only place I will go anymore for a pedi or mani in town. Kudos on running a place with integrity, skill and friendliness! read more

This was by far the BEST mani pedi I've ever had! Extremely clean facility, friendly staff who are extremely attentive and detail oriented. My manicure is beautiful and they took care of all of the ingrown toenails, cuticle cuts and the massage was great as well. Their lotion selection is also wonderful and the massage chairs are incredible! read more

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Call ahead to make sure you get an appointment, Samantha's is usually busy! Samantha's gives great quality services! I've seen multiple providers at the mini spa and have never received a poorly done service nor have I felt like the customer service was lacking. My first choice for nails! read more

This review is for customer service only as I didn't actually receive nail services. Walked in on a Saturday evening around 5:45pm. I did not make an appointment as I didn't know what my day would look like and on Yelp/their site it says walk ins are accepted. I finally got home and made the 15 min walk over into a nearly empty salon with two customers drying their nails and one about to get her manicure done. I was greeted and asked if I had an appointment and when I said I didn't I was told they were very busy at the moment and to make an appointment to come back tomorrow, to which I declined. If you prefer appointments only then make that your policy. Don't say walk-ins welcome then ask that I make an appointment to be serviced. I will not be back read more

I recently moved to the area and had been struggling to find my go to nail salon. After several poor experiences in the Twin Cities, I decided to try Samantha's. They do an excellent job here and have been very busy the 2 times I've been there. Reviews have complained about prices but I think their gel manicure is very reasonable but the basic pedicure could be cheaper. The staff doesn't try to up-sell you on services like other salons do and offer high quality polishes. My only frustration is gel polish colors aren't organized very well so it is almost impossible to tell the brand or find the color you want. read more

Lovely little nail salon. Really good massage chairs! Way higher quality than some of the crap massage chairs you typically find. Beautifully decorated interior and free parking in the ramp (enter on 11th and follow the retail shops signs). My mani pedi experience was good. I needed to have my mani color touched up the next day and she redid it with no complaints. Would absolutely go back again when business takes me downtown! read more

Love this place!! Parking is so easy & indoors which is very convenient in the winter. I will only go here from now on for pedicures now that I have seen what a clean pedicure station looks like! These chairs have inferred lights for sanitizing! Very cool. I always have the softest feet coming from there and they stay that way for months. This is also my favorite place to get my hair cut & colored. James is my stylist and he knows how to get the color I am looking for every time. He also takes the time to get the intricate fine highlight I normally get and the conversation is always interesting! I usually do both the same day and have a glass of wine while my hair processed.. It's like a dream.. I recommend this place to my friends and family. read more

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HORRIBLE! First of all, they were incredibly rude to me. I simply asked for one more layer and it was as though I asked them to redo an entire mani pedi. Secondly, it was so painful when they took off my old gel. They did not even TRY to make it comfortable. Last but not least, my gel manicure (and my friend's) have already chipped after a week. This is without a doubt the worst gel manicure I've ever gotten. :( :( :( read more

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