National Nails

This is my second time going to this nail salon and I have to leave a review. I will not be returning to this establishment. The employees/​owner were pushy and my nails weren’t done right. I explained several time what I wanted and still was unsatisfied with the end result. Now 5 days later, 3 of my acrylic nails came off. I should have just gone to my regular place instead I went for convenience… not doing that again, and I recommend you don’t either.

This place is amazing. Ladies are always awesome and do a really good job. Place is really clean. I super recommend.

I decided to go to National Nails when I was too lazy to drive to my usual cheap nail place. I walked in without an appointment and was seated right away. I got a regular pedi and gel mani. Total cost: $ 38 + tip. The took care of me quickly and I really liked the results. They have a good selection of regular polishes and an OK selection of gels. This place isn’t very fancy, but it definitely does the job. Also, the owner seemed to go above and beyond to make sure I had a good experience. She even came out and gave everyone cold bottled water at one point because it was hot from the afternoon sun. I’ll definitely be going back.

First time customer… excellent service, the fastest fill I’ve ever had, and it still looked absolutely perfect. Will definitely be coming back every two weeks!

Wow what service ! I came 30 minutes late and they still sat me right away. I was 8 months pregnant and LeLe was so accommodating. She would move around my chair to do the manicure so I could stay in one position. After the mani pedi was over she gave me a 10 minute head and neck massage. I like how they have a tv and it is very clean. Great spa and will definitely be coming back! Both ladies that did my mani and pedi were amazing.

Love this place. Its fairly inexpensive $ 30 for a spa mani pedi. And they do a good job! But what I love the most is the Vietnamese ladies who work here. They are so sweet, nice to talk to and spend quality time doing a good job. The décor is not fancy but it’s clean.

Update review for my one and only favorite nail place. So I come and get my regular manicure and pedicure. Plus my eyebrows and lip waxed once a month. Which is pretty good. Looks like the owner of the nail shop is upgrading because when. I came in to get my nails done. She is now using her spa chairs. Normally I get just the regular foot tub. But that is alright. The spa chair is very nice and you just relax and watch tv. The owner is now adding a small radio with some relaxing music and she is the best waxing my eyebrows and lip and makes it very relaxing. The last woman who work there. Rush rush. It hurt. Still my 5 star nail place.

First time when I came received a warm welcome. This business is smaller than your larger salons and has 4 massage chairs. Good service and large selection of polishes. Painting on the walls could use some updating as well as the pictures and even the State and Federal notices are a bit outdated.

This was the worst Manicure I have ever gotten. I got a set of acrylics that I regretted, thick, messy, uneven chunks. I should not go home and have to fix a manicure. Sorry no. I wouldn’t recommend it. Unappealing atmosphere as well

Been frequenting National Nails for about 3 years now & haven’t looked back. If you’re reading this, it’s absolutely worth a try. Some thoughts & tips:
The ladies at National Nails aren’t really there to pamper you; they’re there to get the job done. One reviewer (Lauren C, I think) said it best — ‘I don’t go for an ‘escape’. This is one of my errands’. For someone like me, who has had some painful ingrown issues, Cyndi has been my savior — I won’t go to anyone else now. I’ve been to the poshest of places, thinking if I paid more, I’d be more likely to find someone who could fix my problem but they were too afraid to do what was necessary in order to help me, cos it ain’t fun, but then I found Cyndi and — man! When she’s finished, I feel so much better! My pedi & polish usually lasts about 4 weeks. Great value.
I’ve had eye-​brow waxing done there and after being a little gun-​shy because of other places with staff that didn’t listen & overly-​waxed my brows, I’m really happy with the results at National. She always does exactly what I ask for — simple, natural-​looking brows that don’t seem as if they’ve been waxed at all. (What a lot of trouble us gals go though to attempt to look like it’s all just Mother Nature… :-)). I’ve also had regular manis done (no gels or fills or whathaveyou, so I can’t comment on those) & have no complaints there either.
I think some of the more negative reviews may be because in the US, we tend to think treatments like this are, in fact, a ‘treat’; meant to be relaxing & unwinding. The more I go to Asian run establishments, the more I understand that in their culture, this is just the business of being a woman & there’s not a lot of pomp or frills attached. Personally, I prefer that approach. I’m not really the type who can sit still for ages, wearing a robe & listening to ‘plinky-​plonky’ music ;-) — I just wanna get it done so I can move on with my day. The cost reflects this & I do feel I get more than my money’s worth. I find these ladies very caring & friendly so I’m surprised that a few customers haven’t. Maybe the fault of communication or perhaps some customers’ attitudes weren’t very nice from the get-​go? While the women who work here are sweet & helpful, I don’t see them putting up with any obnoxiousness (and nor should they.) When I’ve asked politely for something, they’ve always accommodated me, from my first visit, so if you need to bring something to their attention or have a reasonable preference, tell them (in a cordial manner) & you’ll be golden. I go at least once a month & have always found the place very clean & hygienic and have never had any problems with my skin or nails afterwards.
They have spa chairs for pedis, with trays attached so you can also get your mani at the same time, if someone is free to do so, at no extra cost (big time saver — and makes you feel like a VIP. :-)) The waxing area IS closed off with a dark curtain (which I’ve found sufficient but others may not) but the doorway doesn’t face the waiting area or the street. Pedis run $ 12-​$ 20, manis — $ 8-​$ 25 (and up for more complicated services), eye-​brow wax — $ 12. Extra 15 min massage, for that bump of relaxation, is $ 10. They also sell cute flip-​flops for $ 3 — a steal. There’s an added $ 1 charge for using credit or debt cards, which I know irks some people but, please keep in mind, this is a small business & it’s really the credit card companies & their Gouge-​The-​Little-​Guy policies that are to blame. If you don’t like it, take it up with Visa, MC, etc. A buck for the convenience of using a card when you don’t have cash, while supporting small neighbourhood shops that provide good services isn’t a huge deal, IMHO.
Complimentary bottled water, coffee & sweets available on request. Walk-​ins welcome. Parking in the lot outside, usually ample but can be busy around lunch as there’s a really nice sandwich/​coffee/​bodega-​style shop next door. (Worth visiting before or after.)
All in all — If you’re looking for a repose to de-​stress, National Nails isn’t really the place to go but if you don’t have a ton of time yet want good quality salon treatments with minimal fuss; ain’t no place better.

Nancy always takes such good care of my daughter Lilly does a great gel manicure and Cindy is a sweetheart

Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Horrible, horrible gel manicure. My cuticles are raw! Beyond that, the polish is uneven, has bubbles, and after only 1 day is already starting to lift.

I can’t speak for the other type of services offered here. I can only comment on what I had done. I came in for a pedicure only. It’s been a while since I had one so my toes were not great. I think the woman that worked on me did a good job. She cleaned them off nice removing the cuticle and filed them a good size. The polish was done well too. Only complaint I have is that she cleaned the spa chair while in was still on it. Other than that I’m happy with the pedicure. Oh and they were friendly. Lily asked of it was my first time because she didn’t recognize me and they wished me a happy New year with a hug.

Don’t waste time or money. Worst full set ever! I can see my nail sticking out on the side and the older lady had a horrible attitude. None of my nails are straight they cannot do stiletto nails. This place needs to go out of business. See the photos your self.

I went here for the first time a week ago and I almost didn’t because of the reviews. I’m really happy that I tried them out anyway. Nancy did a great job with my full set and my pedicure turned out very nice. I always end up getting hurt when I get a pedi but this one was completely painless and pleasant. The women were very friendly… especially if you tip well. :). I will be back soon.

Came here on the 4^th of July to get a «spa Mani and pedi» since it was one of the only places open. this place was dirty! The spa jets were not working and there was only one lady there– Nancy. She was rushing between my friend and I, cut my toe nails and cuticles too short. The hot towel she used was way too hot and felt my skin burn just a little bit. I don’t think she cleaned her tools properly. After doing my friend’s nails, I saw her run her tools through the sink and do mine. I’m sure that’s not the proper way of doing things.
I also wanted her to do a 4^th of july mani and showed her a photo. She ended up doing some of my nails twice because she didn’t do a good job the first time. She didn’t know how to paint a «star» shape and insisted that she does a heart because «she did hearts last night and her customers raved about it». I could have painted that with my eyes closed and would have done a better job! Then she had the decency to charge an extra $ 10 for the mess she made on my hands when 1. she did not let me know what the price was going to be initially 2. I was in there for an extra hour because of her carelessness.
Will somebody please teach Nancy how to do nails?
Two things I did like– the massage chair and her foot rub.
Other than that I would never come back.

I’ve been going here regularly for three years. I get spa (i.e. the chair with the foot tub) manicure and pedicure, plain polish. I don’t get massages or go for an «escape.» This is one of my errands. These ladies do a great job, every time.
Also, once in a while I’ll have my face waxed. True, the door doesn’t shut, but I’ve never minded. The woman who does the waxing also mentioned I need to drink a glass of water as soon as I wake up. That advice single-​handedly solved my chin acne! (Who needs years of dermatologists and aestheticians?)
I’m surprised by the poor ratings.

STAND CLEAR OF THIS PLACE!!! I have been coming here for the past 2 years and the service and the attitude these women give has gotten HORRIBLE! They impose what THEY want to do instead of asking you want you want. If you walk in and ask for specific ladies to work on your mani/​pedi the owner imposes who is going to work on you (even when everyone is available). You need to specifically ask for certain ladies because there’s at least two who will put you through torture while giving a mani/​pedi!
I like to get Pink & White acrylic nails done and the lady tries to mandate how long my nails should be. When you push back and ask for sonething they give you attitude and start taking amongst themselves in their language.
This has gotten worse over time, it’s a shame. Today is the LAST day I bring my business to this place! I’ve continued to come because it’s ½ a block from my house and overall they’ve do a good job but seriously, the attitude is ridiculous!

Cheap and accomodating. Allowed my dog to come in while I was pampered. Used to live in hood and miss getting my $ 13 pedis.

1 star because my pedicure was okay. However, the manicure was ugly & painful.
I got a regular manicure & french pedicure. The manicurist cut my nails so short that she couldn’t even file them w/​o filing my skin off, my nails were crooked & when I asked her to fix it, she said a nasty comment about me to her co-​worker. They weren’t aware that I am Vietnamese & can understand AND speak it. I asked her why she would say something like that just because I simply wanted her to re-​file 1 finger. Of course, she was shocked to death because she didn’t think I was Vietnamese. Needless to say, she fixed it & was kissing ass the rest of the time. The pedicure was okay, but that was the worst manicure I had ever received. All I wanted was a regular paint job– pretty simple, but she managed to screw it up. I ended up going home & refiling & repainting my own nails, which should tell you how bad the manicure was because I am NOT good at painting my own nails.
I told them I’ll never come back because of the horrible manicure and, of course, the audaciously rude woman’s insult (all spoken in Vietnamese.) I paid, didn’t tip & left. A big part of me didn’t want to pay, but I know how mundane this job can be so part of me felt bad.
Save yourself the hassle and go to another nail shop, especially if you can’t speak Vietnamese because they’re bound to say something rude about you if you make a request or correction.