Advance Nails

The people who work here are so friendly and nice. They really put in the time and effort to give me a good pedicure, addressing my dreadfully dry heals as thoroughly as possible. Their deluxe pedicure comes with all the bells and whistles, including paraffin treatment, hot stone massage, and a eucalyptus mud treatment.

The staff was very friendly and nice, however this was the worst manicure I have ever received. The shellac did not stay on and within 2hrs it had peeled off my thumb. The nail on my other thumb had been buffed so much the my weakened nail split down the center.
Possibly the polish is bad. I have never seen shellac act this way. It is as if it never hardened.

Comfortable atmosphere, worth the money & punch cards! Great neighborhood now salon. Thomas was so kind and I was lucky enough to be the only one in there. We had a great conversation about traveling, and he did a great job on my nails! I will be back soon!

I have been walking past here for a couple of years now thinking perhaps it would be a good place for me to try out my first pedicure. As others have said, the outside looks, well, humble, and I’ve often been warned about «shady» nail salons, so in spite of the good reviews I hesitated. About a month ago I finally bit the bullet and got my very fist pedi… at a spot in downtown Seattle recommended by my co-​workers. It was a nice experience. OK mani, and the pedi felt great… didn’t have anything to compare it to.
This week I had just returned from a long camping trip and decided it was time to get freshened up, in spite of my calves and feet being covered in bug bites and a huge bruise. THIS time I decided to give Advance Nails a try. WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE. The interior is basic, but very clean and well cared for. I strolled in at a quiet somewhat odd time on a Saturday and there was just one person there getting a mani from Thomas. Maria is incredibly kind and friendly. The work she did was heads and shoulders above what the fancy downtown salon did, at a fraction of the price. I went for the «Deluxe» $ 35 pedi which included foot and calf massages with oil, lotion, sugar scrub and finally this peppermint herb mask that ACTUALLY made my massive bruise fade a little. It also included paraffin on the feet and the standard pedi work, but meticulously executed. And oh yeah… the weird massaging chair. Creeped me out for the first 10 seconds, but I quickly learned to love it… my lower back especially was soooo happy.
My poor feet have been neglected for too long. I think I will listen to Maria and come back monthly. They have a frequent flier card too (fill it and get $ 5 off). Was worth tipping generously because their prices are really surprising given the level of service.

The staff was sweet and the treatment seemed good, I’m just not pleased with the results. I am someone who gets maybe one pedicure per year, so it’s sad when it’s not a good one. When the employee brought out the basket of tools, I saw a foot scraper in it (the tool used to thin down the callouses and rough spots). For some reason, she didn’t use it; I should have said something, so this one is my fault. My feet don’t feel any softer than before I came in. The nail care seemed to be nice until I asked for French tips. After it was all done and I got a close look, I noticed just how sloppy it looks. I have done better French tips at home. I would’ve gone back and asked her to fix it if I hadn’t already been there for an hour and a half (even though I called ahead for an appt). If you’re someone who gets regular pedicures and have feet that don’t need much softening, and you get a full color paint, I’m sure you would be very happy with this $ 25 pedicure.

Marie at Advance Nails was wonderful! She asked my name, introduced herself, and occasionally made small talk. She had a great sense of humor. For the pedicure, she took extra care to get my toenails and cuticles looking perfect. After that came an exfoliating scrub, lotion and oil massage AND a hot stone rub. This was all part of the Basic package. (The Deluxe had two more treatments!)
It’s a small shop, with four massage spa chairs and three workstations. I happened to walk in at 2 o clock on a Thursday and I was immediately followed by two other women. Two more came in within 15 minutes and decided to wait the half hour. A party of four decided not to wait 40 minutes (it probably would have been more like an hour) for the five of us to finish. I should say it was just before forth of July. They do take appointments and I think I’ll call ahead even if only by an hour or two to guarantee a spot.
Final note: they have a punch card! $ 5 off every fifth service. Yay! I’ll be back later this summer!

Wish I could give them a 4.5 because the ladies were so nice to me, I think partly also because I’m Vietnamese.
The salon is really small, it’s just on the corner of Greenwood. It wasn’t dirty, but the smell was a little unpleasant. Especially when she used hot towels on my arms after the mini-​arm massage. It smelled like damp towels and did not mix well with the cheap lotion that she used for the massage.
Overall, they were really nice, service was cheap and I’m pretty satisfied with the manicure that I came in for. I got white Shellac and the only problem was that it’s unclean around the cuticles. But white is a difficult color to paint…

I’ve been coming to this place for about 9 months now and it is just as great each and every time I’ve come, which is monthly. I’ve only had to wait 1 time (maybe 15 min). Maria knows exactly what I want and her level of care continues to be outstanding!

The mani and pedicure were ok, but it took 2 hours to get it done. I had to ask several times for them to get all the nail polish off and to fix the uneven file job. I had to micromanage the experience to get what I wanted. In addition, there was a girl that had to wait 40 minutes even though she had an appointment. I will never go back.

This is now my go to place for manicures and pedicures!
I have been sto several nail salons in the area (recommendations from friends and online) and always something not quite up to par (hygiene, price, technicians’ attitude, how long the work lasts.
Not with Advance Nails! Maria and her brother, Thomas are both excellent and detail oriented. They are friendly, gracious and delightful.
I had a manicure on Thursday and my hands and nails still look great on Monday and that’s after a weekend of gardening and sailing! Most places my nails would be a mess within 24 hours.
My pedicure is still flawless and all the mosturizing and work they do on your legs for the deliuxe pedicure, I finally free brave enough to wear a dress again!

Stay clear of this salon! I requested a French Manicure. I got a sweep of nail polish remover, cuticles pushed, and a sloppy buff! As soon as 2 additional customers arrived, I was sent away! AND WAS CHARGED!!! All of those questions asked in the Anjela Johnson’s stand-​up sketched was asked of me!

On a visit to Seattle, I came to Advanced Nails for a much needed pedicure.
I had Maria do my nails and she did a fantastic job. She was VERY friendly and knew how to keep a client engaged in conversation. We laughed and chatted the entire time. The standard pedi comes with a hot rock massage which was a first for me. Loved it!
This salon is the epitome of a fantastic place: friendly, engaging, great value, go the extra mile, ect.
I’ll definitely be back on my next Seattle visit!

What more could I ask for? This place is great! It looked a little shady from the outside and tiny when you walk in, but I agree with the rest of the glowing reviews that this is THE PLACE to get a pedicure. The owners a very sweet, the massage chairs are top of the line and they take their time for sure. I got a deluxe pedicure ($ 35) and it took Thomas an entire hour, it included paraffin soak, cold tingly mud mask and a hot stone massage, most places will only give you one of those things. I will definitely be back soon!

It is really convenient that Advance Nails is located only 2 blocks from my home, but convenience aside, I also come here because the experience is better than you would typically find at other nails salons of the same caliber.
A basic $ 35 mani/​pedi includes a sugar scrub and hot stone leg massage, and the owners (Thomas & Maria) are super sweet, joyful people who are a delight to spend an hour of my day with. It’s really evident that they enjoy and care for their clients by the way that they talk to them and about them. Their work is always meticulous, and their equipment and procedures are very sanitary (they actually use a fresh plastic liner in their pedicure tubs for each person).
The only drawback (if any) is that sometimes they work a little slowly… they never rush through any of their services, so just come prepared for the possibility that you might spend a little more time there than you might have expected to.
I just had my nails done, and I can’t stop looking at them and smiling to myself at how nice they look and feel! Let Maria give you «happy feet,» too!

If you are simply looking for a great pedicure… this is the place! There is nothing fancy about this business. No fancy people working here… no fancy food or drink… no fancy décor… but, what they have going for them is that they are very polite, fun, hard working people with extremely reasonable prices!
The massaging pedi chairs are quite comfortable… and Maria and Thomas (brother –sister duo) clean everything… I watched. They take their time and your feet will look and feel great when you are finished.
Enjoy the company of the other fellow pedi aficionados… make some new friends… sit back and relax!
Please tip generously… they are worth it!

I wanted to get my toenails done. I do a horrible job on my own. Left to my own devices, I slather polish across my toes and wait for a few days of wear and tear to remove the polish from the skin on my toes, so all that’s remaining is on the toenails.
I decided to go to a pro. I tried to walk into Varnish on Greenwood. When I asked how long I would need to wait, they said «a week.» I thought about parking myself out front for a week, but remembered I had to go home and and pound stakes into my skull.
I looked on Unilocal and found that Advance Nails was just a few blocks away. Varnish was appealing from the outside, Advance Nails was not. The windows are full of press-​on numbers and letters, not-​classy old graphics of happy women’s head shots, pastel blue paint. But what did I have to lose? I illegally locked my bicycle to a street sign and went in. The interior was no better than the exterior and I was worried that there were two staff and no customers. I asked the woman if she could give me a pedicure and she said «Yes».
This place is a hoot. They’ve got four big massage chairs with tubs in front. She put in a prophylactic plastic bag/​huge shower cap liner in the tub, filled it with warm blue water and had me put my feet in. I was then asked what my name was and was introduced to Maria and Thomas, the sibling owners. Maria turned the massage chair on. Wild. It was kind of like being massaged while being pushed around. They had the Travel Channel on the whole time, and it was focused on bacon. I’m a vegetarian, so it was gratifying to see big, unhealthy Americans eating huge slabs of pork. I felt superior as my feet were being scraped and my back pummeled.
Maria talked me into the deluxe pedicure. It took about an hour, and included a grainy massage on my feet and legs, an oil and lotion massage on my legs and feet, a hot rock massage on my legs and feet, a couple of bags hot paraffin put around my feet. I have nothing to complain about. All of it was delightful. By the time I left, the place was full. Maria more than once suggested I see her once a month.
I might.

Just got a fill done here… I’m extremely happy with the outcome! They’re running a special right now and I was concerned that a cheap price would be cheap service, but no way! Thomas did my nails and he was gentle and precise. He took the time to do my nails exactly how I wanted. I’m thrilled that I now have a great place at an affordable price for my nails. He was even interested in hearing about the preschool I want to open and took down my information in case he hears of a house for rent that would work for it. Although it was only my first time there, I felt like I was a part of the family! Thank you!

My wife and I followed Maria over to this new salon when her previous employer sold out.
We’ve been going there since the beginning, last fall and they did it very right. The old place had partially functioning massage chairs. This new location has some absolutely amazing chairs and, if they’re not busy and my pedicure is over, they’ll say «Just relax and be done when you want to be.»
I noticed some complaints below. I don’t know the circumstances, but I’ll say that it just doesn’t sound like them. I will say that English is their 2^nd language and so if there was a show on the TV that someone felt offended by, they probably weren’t even aware it was on. A simple «Hey, can we change the channel?» would have sufficed.
These are hard-​working, doing the best they can people, who give real value in your pedicures. My wife and I sneak in there once every couple of months for a couples event and look forward to every one.
If you’re in the neighborhood or not too happy with your current source for pedicures, I’d highly recommend them. They’ll treat you right.

Came in for the first time today for a fill. Thought I’d give a review since nobody has reviewed an acrylic procedure here yet. My fill looks great, and everyone was really nice to me. My technician was experienced, he definitely knew what he was doing. I’ll be back! Thanks guys!

Advance Nails is owned by Maria and her brother Thomas, really sweet people. I went in for a mani-​pedi. All the equipment is new and Maria keeps everything super clean. They actually asked me if I wanted my cuticles cut instead of just chopping into them. I think I got the most thorough pedicure of my life, with every callus meticulously buffed away. Nice massages for legs and hands. I felt perfectly comfortable and relaxed.
The prices were reasonable — $ 35 for a mani-​pedi, $ 25 for a gel manicure. They have a frequent customer card where you get $ 5 off after every 5^th service.
I’d recommend this place and I’m looking forward to going back.