Vip Nail

I have been a CONSTANT client for years!! Mimi and Kevin have an incredible work ethic, loyal crew,…read moretalented and flexible staff, and the most friendly environment. It's like going to a friend's house I wouldn't consider ANYONE ELSE

Sydney and her friend received pedicures, and I had a dip powder manicure. Unfortunately, none of…read morethe services justified the high price. The pedicures were incredibly rushed, with very little attention to detail or care. My dip manicure was especially disappointing. I regularly get dip powder at another salon, and it typically lasts for weeks with no chipping or lifting of the overlay. This time, I left with uneven shaping, sloppy polish lines, and visible residue along my cuticles. Within two days, the dip was already chipping, which should not happen with a properly applied dip system. For the amount charged, I expected precision, cleanliness, and durability. Instead, the entire experience felt hurried and careless. I would not return based on this visit.

After two days the dip manicure is falling apart. Chipping and cracking on all of my nails.

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Tootsies wearing cherry berry !

M&T Nails Spa

5.0(1 review)

0.5 mi

They we're able to get me in for a last minute appointment and did a great job. everything was…read moreclean and tidy. She did exactly what I ask for, very sweet staff!

iBeach Tan & Nails

2.5(11 reviews)

2.4 mi

Asked to put feet in tub, then filled with ice cold water ending with lukewarm. Employee played and…read moretexted on phone while giving my mom a pedicure with 1 hand the whole time. Very rough, careless and quick. I get pedicures in Alex and the Twin Cities regularly, and this is by far the worst one either of us has gotten. We went as mother/daughter morning before my sons wedding. Would give this place a 0 if I could. Will not recommend to anyone, so disappointing!

I went in for a fill. I asked for a nail art design that was available on their sample nails. One…read moreof the workers at another station went on for a total of five minutes about how they aren't artists. I also have very brightly colored hair and I had to listen to this same person talk negatively about people with colored hair. I'll be looking for another nail salon. DO NOT RECOMMEND

Nails done by ibeach crews

IBeach Tan & Nails

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IBeach Tan & Nails

Ella's Salon

3.9(15 reviews)

2.1 mi

I had my hair and makeup done for my wedding here as well as my whole bridal party and my mom. We…read morehad a great experience. All the stylists were wonderful and seemed to care if we liked how we looked and were all happy. Only bad thing I can say is one of my bridesmaids had an updo and it started to fall apart an hour after we left.

Poor service and quality all around. I've given this salon numerous chances in hopes it would get…read morebetter, but am saddened to say, I will never go here again. First time I came here, I requested a stylist who is skilled in balayage. The receptionist said that everyone here knows how to do balayage. I said ok, but please schedule me with someone who has extensive experience with it. I show up to my appointment and show the stylist a picture of how I want my hair. It's nothing difficult...very close to my original color. I just needed some refreshed highlights. I specifically said I do not want to be blonde. I want to remain brunette with a few lived-in blonde highlights. The result was the opposite of what I said. I was completely blonde! Like, white blonde! And it was not lived-in. She placed the highlights directly up to my scalp. When I got home my kids literally said it looked like I had gray hair. It was horrible. I called the salon and they got me back in to add more brunette back, which was great. I showed the stylist the same picture as I did the day before and pointed out how it should be mostly brunette, not blonde, and the color does not start at the scalp, that it should have more of a lived-in placement. She argued a little by stating that she thought the highlights started at the scalp. I zoomed in to show her they don't and that this is what "lived-in" means. I knew then and there I would never be back for my hair. Second experience: I needed to get a gel manicure. The person doing my nails completely missed parts of my nail leaving them bare! Multiple nails were not fully painted. Third experience: Decided to try a different nail tech in hopes for a better experience. The new person was definitely better with attention to detail, but she did not have a pleasant "bedside manner." She insulted me to the point that I left crying. I had been going through a particularly difficult time in my life and her comments about my nail color selection and personal preference broke me. You know when you just get to a point that you can't take any more stress? That's where I was at. Getting your nails done should be a positive, uplifting experience. You should never leave a salon feeling worse about yourself. I left a private review of my experience via email over two weeks ago and they didn't even reply to apologize. Three strikes and you're out, Ella's.

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Tami Family Nails

2.8(8 reviews)

2.0 mi

I'm not sure what has happened to this nail salon, but literally the worst experience I've ever had…read moregetting my nails done. My partner and I were loyal and would travel down from Fargo to get our nails done here; we will not be doing that again. The nail tech didn't check what shape or length I wanted while continuously assaulting my cuticles. I was left with jagged tips and bleeding nail beds.

The same thing happened to me - I was put on the back burner immediately. I only had an hour - was…read moreon my lunch break - she started on me and as soon as a friend or someone more important came in she stopped what she was doing on my nails and went to take care of her friends. So disappointing - good thing she left town - sad. she was good but her customer service was horrible.

Big 'ol bump on my thumb nail. (this is the result of him "fixing it")

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Left over gel polish on my beaten up cuticles

Salon Alexis and Dayspa

4.2(13 reviews)

0.8 mi

I was racially profiled by their receptionist, even after I raisend my concerns she was not…read moreapologetic at all.

I've been going to Salon Alexis (an hour's drive from home!) for years for pedicures, waxing, etc…read more because of the convenience of online booking and comfort of the space. But I wanted to add a review now because I've recently had two great curly haircuts with Hannah, the new owner. The salon doesn't currently emphasize curly cuts in their advertising, so I wanted to let other people wearing their hair curly know that you can find someone with those skills and attentiveness to what the client wants here. Hannah asked lots of detailed questions about what I was looking for. She also did a dry cut, styled with a diffuser, and checked in regularly about the style. I'm thrilled to have this resource in my (sort of) backyard.

Love my new cut and color from Salon Alexis. Hair by Lisa!

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Hair Profiles Salon & Day Spa

5.0(2 reviews)

1.8 mi

Clara, Lisa and Carley will treat you to a great experience as they are three generations of…read moreexperienced stylists. Whether it's hair, nails, pedicures, or even a prosthetic wig (if needed), you can't get much better than these gals. Alicia will take your appointment and greet you with a friendly smile when you walk in. They will give you comprehensive personal service with class, and won't let you leave until you are satisfied with your stunning new look, or just to freshen-up your existing one. Clara has been in the business for 50+ years and all three have a remarkable client base who aren't just customers...they become friends as well. Whether you're a "local" or here vacationing in the warmer months, give them a call and they will get your look the way YOU want it. I even bring my son there and Carley always does a fantastic job. If you've never been in, give them a call or walk in for an appointment. A cup of coffee, a treat, and a fresh look await you in this fantastic establishment.

A great, family run shop. Excellent skills and care for the customer. I enjoyed it very much.read more

Salon La Belle

1.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Extremely bad haircut and the price was outrageously high!!! I will not ever go back.read more

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Pamela K.

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2

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8 years ago

Excellent place. Was my god-daughters first pedicure and she loved it! They were able to put us in their packed schedule and allowed us to have a great experience! They are also really friendly. :-) once thing I did notice where the massage chairs seemed old but still worked. read more

Molly D.

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1

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6 years ago

Love getting a pedicure they do a great job and my toes are always cute.

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