Canterbury Nails

Henry did my pedicure. He was quick but very thorough. Great massage! Not sure why/​how they hit my varicose veins but sometimes that is a bit painful. I did the ‘Wake me up when you are done!’ Which included extra massage, sugar scrub and hot towels and worth ever penny to this hard working old woman!

I came here with a friend yesterday and was extremely disappointed. When the tab came for 94 for a Mani and pedi, I was in shock! I have lived all over this country for the past 10 years and these prices are ridiculously high. For a 50 dollar shellac manicure I certainly expected better. I left with polish on my nails, no paint on the end, and a piece of cotton left in the polish. This is probably one of the worst manicures I’ve received and most expensive. Not to mention the pedicure was very mediocre. I will never be coming back here!

Hands down my favorite nail place in Birmingham. Whenever I try another nail place, I always find myself wishing I just went to Canterbury.
The place is spacious and clean and I rarely have to wait. The staff is very friendly and I always get great service and a great manicure and pedicure. I love their pedicure chairs, they are always clean and the massagers work great.
I love the consistent service and experience I get here.

I will never go back to Canterbury Nails. It was beautiful and the service was amazing. Yet 2 days later my nail cracked the pink gel overlay was freshly done by Canterbury & I was also told my nails were beautiful & strong during original visit. When I went back to get it repaired I was told I had 2 pay $ 5 for the repair which eventually was waived because I refused to pay after 2 days. Then the next day another nail cracked all the way down to my natural nail. Then another nail broke to my natural nail & gel coating was chipping, now all of my real nails are gone. So I will never go back because the quality is horrible even though service, environment, & nails look beautiful, at first. Now I’m looking for a good shop to fix this mess!

I’ve been going to Canterbury for years and love it! They always have the newest nail colors which is just an added bonus to the wonderful atmosphere and staff. Only place in Birmingham I trust!

They are awful! To even get your feet massaged you have to upgrade your pedicure. I also got a manicure and my nails were messed up and I went back in and got the girl out of her «break room» just to get the same thick coat that when i asked was dry Yes. I used nail polish remover and went elsewhere the next day. By the way I have never written on a post like this but they are awful!!!

I chose Canterbury Nails as the place to bring a group of 5 girls to get our nails done during a bachelorette weekend. I called them on a Monday, and told them we would be coming in that Saturday. They said it would be no problem, and to just call an hour before we headed that way on Saturday. I was a little skeptical that they would really be prepared for us. However, when I called an hour ahead of the time we planned to be there, the person I talked to said they already had us down on the books, and they would be ready for us when we came in.
Walking in, it WAS pretty crowded, but not in the pedicure area. I was shocked to see 20 pedicure chairs, and sure enough, there were 5 chairs already prepared for us. They had 5 people ready to do our pedi’s, and we were in and out in 30 or so minutes, which is unheard of for 5 pedicures.
One thing I will say was super nice is that they gave us complementary mini bottled water. Because we were in a little bit of a hurry, we were glad they were quick. However, if I had gone for a relaxing spa pedicure, I might have been a little disappointed at the speed they finished. I love a good loooong foot and calf rub when I get my pedicures… especially since I only get about 2 pedicures a year – it’s always a special treat!
Overall, this place is great for a group, and especially great if you’re in a hurry!

A lovely salon with a tranquil atmosphere. Lovely piano music playing. A mix of spiritual hymns and lovely famous pieces.

Hands down the best nail spa in Birmingham. Never let me down. Speedy and polite staff that accommodate to your every need. Complimentary drinks (including wine), the best massage chairs, and overall beautiful atmosphere. They also do facial waxing and gel manicures. Best pedicure massage I’ve ever had. I’ve been to my share of nail spas, and this one takes the cake.

Looking at the Unilocal reviews I guess this place used to be great. I moved here recently from NYC. My gel manis that I got in NYC lasted 2 – 3 weeks.
My gel manis from this place last less than a week! I gave them 8 chances with a different nail tech each time (only because the reviews here were so great). I will never return.
I don’t know why their gel doesn’t last the standard two weeks. Maybe the technicians need to be retrained. The pedicure with normal polish are good. I think if you want a normal mani/​pedi this is the spot for you; however, if you want a good gel manicure that lasts for 2 weeks without chipping or curling as it should… don’t go to this nail shop.

Great place to get your no chip. I’m from Chicago and have been to far too many nail places and would choose this place over them all for customer service and selection of nail colors. The owner came up to me and chatted with me which was awesome since I was out of town. Very warm place and great location!

Apparently the day I visited this place they had done «300 pedicures» and didn’t have any more hot water… My pedi was in cold water and the lady was too busy tending to others to take the time to stay with me… Over priced for a basic pedicure…

Always expect a good experience when I come to Canterbury Nails and not disappointed. No matter how busy they are, Andy keeps things loving along and organized so they sooner rather than later someone will be right there to take care of you.
Plenty of choices for manicures and pedicures from basic to luxurious.
And if you want waxing or eyelash extensions, they’ll handle that too.

Very pleasant experience. Extremely clean and relaxing environment. Very professional atmosphere. These people take their job seriously. Could uses better selection of colors, but that would be my one complaint. Will definitely come back!

A little bit more than what I prefer to pay, however the facility is quite nice and the staff is friendly, and that makes up for a few extra dollars for a little pampering. The rewards card is a nice perk; you get a stamp for paying with cash, too. A great selection of colors for gel mani.

Since getting engaged in June, I’ve of course had to maintain myself a little more in the manicure department. It’s been a fun experience having bridesmaids with me and stuff like that, and we decided to stop here since we all live close by and it’s a nice looking salon! However, we’ve only come here once, because even after spending a pretty penny more than we’ve spent elsewhere, each of us felt like our experience was sub-​par, and the end results were even less impressive. For me, it was «A-​OK» because I knew I needed my nails done and expected it to cost a little more here, but it was a bummer to be there for quite a while and still see my friends disappointed with the smears and nicks they ended up with from people working quickly and carelessly after we’d already paid and tipped them.

I am picky about my nails and love this place! They have a frequent customer card too which is great. The last time I went in my toes were a mess and my cuticles seemed like a special case that may hurt to fix but they didn’t even bat a lash and NO PAIN! Love this place.

I’m not a resident of the area and I needed a gel pedi. I chose this salon because of the Unilocal reviews & I’m glad I did! Staff was very friendly and my pedicure was fantastic. The salon is comfortable and relaxing. Overall I had a lovely experience. (And almost 3 weeks later– toes still look super!)

Canterbury Nails is very clean, well-​lit, and professional. Prices are pretty high for Bham, but my shellac manicures last a long time and the pedicures are very good. The manager Andy is a great guy, very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone who lives nearby or drives 280 frequently.

Even though it looked like there would be a wait (and I was in a hurry as I am always in a hurry) they immediately sat me in a chair and started my pedicure. She was very nice and made the perfect amount of small talk still leaving plenty of time to relax and be still and quiet. Lots of attention to detail and thorough.
The atmosphere is lovely. It’s got a lot of stations so they can clearly accommodate a crowd. It has a boutique feel while still maintaining the typical price point you’d expect. The best place I’ve been in Bham, and I’ve tried a LOT of these places. Very pleased.