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The Zen Nail — Nail Salons in Newark

The Zen Nail

Nail SalonsNewark, DE

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(3,676 reviews)

Quick info

+1 302-731-1964
210 University Dr, Newark, DE 19702, United States

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About The Zen Nail

On University Dr in Newark, The Zen Nail is a nail salon set in a strip mall shopping center, with a large space and a wide selection of polish colors. Service starts with a complimentary alcoholic beverage, such as berry lemonade. The menu includes luxe pedicures and poly gel manicure options. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted with a quick check-in. It opens daily, including Sundays. Tips can be paid through CashApp, Venmo, and other apps, not just cash.

Reviews

4.6/5
3,676 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention complimentary drink, gel manicure, luxe pedicure and aggressive nail drill use.

5★
3,134
4★
216
3★
69
2★
75
1★
182

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the complimentary drink that comes with every visit, from a berry lemonade to a choice of alcoholic beverage, paired with a spacious, clean, relaxed atmosphere and soft music rather than blaring TVs. Close behind, specific services draw repeat praise: gel manicures with tips, dip manicures, luxe pedicures, and a poly gel set one reviewer says "changed my life," alongside quick, easy walk-in check-ins. Several credit their individual technician for attentive, quick, beautiful work. A few reviews raise real concerns: one describes a "terrible experience" getting new acrylic sets for a friend's birthday, and one reviewer reports that a dip manicure and pedicure left their nail beds bloody, sore, and swollen two days later after aggressive drill use. Another found the visit fell short of expectations built up by the salon's social media presence and press coverage. For many, though, the experience still opens with a chosen complimentary drink in hand before service even begins.

Featured reviews

  • Anne Petty
    “I had a dip manicure by Bebe and a hell therapy pedicure by Kevin on June 24, 26. Bebe used the drill on my nail beds so aggressively that they are still bloody, sore and swollen 2 days later. The photos are from 2 days after the service. …”
  • Rayna Bussey
    “My favorite salon ever!! Crystal recommended poly gel and it changed my life. My designs always come out better than expected & the staff is kind & attentive! Go here!!!”
  • Lovepreet Aujla
    “This place is as good as it gets. Quick check in, easy walk in appointments, a ton of space and a complimentary drink of your choice. My father and I got two luxe pedicures to show the dawgs some love. Only downside was the nail tech …”
  • Michelle Gulden
    “The Zen salon is a nice looking salon. The atmosphere is relaxed, and soothing. Michelle, my tech, was excellent. Her personality is friendly and her technique is fantastic. My nails look beautiful. I'm so happy. I didn't bring cash, and they take cashap, venmo, and another for tips. Unfortunately I don't have them. So, I owe her her tip, feel awful I didn't bring cash, I just assumed. Anyway, I say this to help prepare others. I live close. So I'm going to bring it to her tomorrow.”
  • Katie Beatty
    “I had a wondering experience at “The Zen Nail”! I got a gel manicure with tips and it was amazing! I got the nail tech Mia and she was very attentive and got my nails done quick and efficiently and most importantly beautifully! There are tons of polish colors to choose from, and the place is HUGE. There are a lot of dedicated, focused employees. When getting something done here you get a complimentary drink. I highly recommend coming here to get your nails done! Even if you are far away it is worth the drive!”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
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Saturday
Sunday

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Serves alcohol
  • On-site services available
  • Has toilet
  • Appointments recommended
  • Accepts walk-ins
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  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

Nail Salons near The Zen Nail

The Zen Nail
4.63,676
  • 2.5 mi

    sloppy gel polish application, drill instead of foil remover, pedicures

  • 4.8 mi

    gel manicures, dip powder sets, french tips

  • 6.1 mi away

    french tip manicure, gel polish longevity, pedicure quality inconsistent

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