Nails 1st
Quick info
About Nails 1st
Nails 1st is a nail salon on National Highway in La Vale, open for walk-ins with no appointment required. Pedicures are finished with hot stones, and customers can bring in a reference photo for the team to match a design. Service comes from a small group, a husband-and-wife pair working alongside another technician, often teaming up on the same client. Some nail appointments have run as long as three hours. The salon is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hot stone pedicure, custom glitter mixing, inconsistent nail shaping and walk-in accommodations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hot stone pedicure, custom glitter mixing, inconsistent nail shaping and walk-in accommodations.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the pedicures and nail sets done by the owner and her staff, with several mentioning hot stones used during a pedicure and one diner recalling a technician mixing several glitters to match a reference photo exactly. Many describe the owners as personable, recalling being hugged before leaving and treated "like friends," and multiple reviewers say they return specifically for one nail tech by name recognition, praising her care and attention to detail on toes and sets alike, including a last-minute accommodation before a school event. Pricing is repeatedly called fair. Against this, two reviewers report real dissatisfaction: one says a set took three hours and came out uneven, with shapes longer on one side than the other despite raising concerns mid-service, and another describes needing a full redo at another salon after paying fifty dollars plus tip, saying a refund was refused though a fix was offered. Several reviewers say they highly recommend the salon and plan to return.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the pedicures and nail sets done by the owner and her staff, with several mentioning hot stones used during a pedicure and one diner recalling a technician mixing several glitters to match a reference photo exactly. Many describe the owners as personable, recalling being hugged before leaving and treated "like friends," and multiple reviewers say they return specifically for one nail tech by name recognition, praising her care and attention to detail on toes and sets alike, including a last-minute accommodation before a school event. Pricing is repeatedly called fair. Against this, two reviewers report real dissatisfaction: one says a set took three hours and came out uneven, with shapes longer on one side than the other despite raising concerns mid-service, and another describes needing a full redo at another salon after paying fifty dollars plus tip, saying a refund was refused though a fix was offered. Several reviewers say they highly recommend the salon and plan to return.
Featured reviews
- Gina Stonestreet
“My sister, nieces, and I all had the best experience here yesterday! Not only did we receive excellent treatments, but the owners are so personable and SWEET. We felt as if we were visiting with friends- she even hugged us all before we left. It wasn't our first time here, and we'll definitely be back!”
- Sarah Barth
“I had to go straight to another salon to have my nails redone after leaving here. The techs at the other salon all laughed when I walked in, my mom laughed, and a customer at the salon laughed.. that’s how bad they were. Very sad I’m out $50 for the service, $5 tip… so $55 total. I called and she refused to give me a refund, but offered to fix them after I already told her I got them fixed somewhere else… The pic doesn’t even do justice to how bad it was.”
- Madison Miller
“Absolutely love going here! Great prices and even better company. Kim is the sweetest by far so caring and attentive to detail. Just left from getting my toes done and will be back again soon!”
- Bethany Spencer
“First off if I could give more then 5 ⭐️ I would! She was so understanding on what happened to my nails. Was so precise on everything and made sure I was ok with everything she did! Will be telling everyone to come here and I definitely will be back for my next set!”
- Mary Jones
“My daughter had an end of school year event. ..so, at the last minute (my busy fault) I called every shop around town and Mrs. Kim did us a favor (& as first time …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Nail Salons near Nails 1st
- 1.6 mi
acrylic full sets, hand-painted nail art, dip/ombré manicures
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nails 1st | 4.7144 | — | hot stone pedicure, custom glitter mixing, inconsistent nail shaping |
| Modern Nails in LaVale MD | 4.4173 | 1.6 mi | acrylic full sets, hand-painted nail art, dip/ombré manicures |
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