
Nail First
Quick info
About Nail First
Nail First is a nail salon on Gratiot Ave in Roseville, open on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed. The salon operates daily, giving customers flexibility to stop in throughout the week. Payment can be made by cash or by card, though card payments carry a small surcharge, a detail worth knowing before checkout. The walk-in format keeps the visit simple for anyone passing along Gratiot Ave who needs service without planning ahead. Between the daily hours and the straightforward walk-in policy, Nail First functions as a convenient stop for routine nail care in Roseville.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pedicures, uneven nail polish application, $2 credit card fee and smoking inside salon.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pedicures, uneven nail polish application, $2 credit card fee and smoking inside salon.
Customer Review Summary
Pedicures draw the most attention, from a Miami-ready result credited to a tech described as gentle, attentive and patient, to a walk-in with no wait. Close behind is loyalty to individual technicians, with one client returning for over fourteen years and another praising a tech who listens on acrylic versus shellac preferences and keeps appointments on time. A recurring complaint runs through several other reviews, though: nails called thick, wide, and unfiled, polish that doesn't cover the whole nail or get cleaned up, and results one reviewer says look like a child did them, with a return visit to fix the work ending in arguing instead of a fix. One pedicure customer also describes being told repeatedly to hold her foot in a position that hurt her, then having her tip complaint ignored. A single reviewer additionally alleges staff smoking on the premises. Several still call the salon clean and the staff nice, even while unhappy with the finished nails.
Customer Review Summary
Pedicures draw the most attention, from a Miami-ready result credited to a tech described as gentle, attentive and patient, to a walk-in with no wait. Close behind is loyalty to individual technicians, with one client returning for over fourteen years and another praising a tech who listens on acrylic versus shellac preferences and keeps appointments on time. A recurring complaint runs through several other reviews, though: nails called thick, wide, and unfiled, polish that doesn't cover the whole nail or get cleaned up, and results one reviewer says look like a child did them, with a return visit to fix the work ending in arguing instead of a fix. One pedicure customer also describes being told repeatedly to hold her foot in a position that hurt her, then having her tip complaint ignored. A single reviewer additionally alleges staff smoking on the premises. Several still call the salon clean and the staff nice, even while unhappy with the finished nails.
Featured reviews
- Chaun Shinholster
“Please stop what you are doing and go get yourself pampered by Nail First. They are thee best in town.🥰 …”
- DeAnna Payne
“I love Jimmy he’s the best ❤️❤️ also Kevin they do amazing work! I’ve been coming here for over 14 years they are the best and reasonably priced”
- Shaniya Lewis
“This was my first time going and I’ll have to say the experience was great and comfortable I was definitely come every to weeks”
- Brittani Hogan
“No the type to usually complain on here but my last experience here was terrible ! The amount of money I paid for nails that look like a child did them! Very disappointing I use to come here all the time faithfully and now I don’t think I’d ever step foot in this place. How sad”
- Shiya
“My nails look unprofessional and poor at minimum they could cover the entire nail with Polish. Make sure the layers of polish is even they didn’t even bother to clean it up or oil it. The people are nice and the salon is clean”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Nail Salons near Nail First
- Magic Nails4.11401.5 mi
gel x manicure, volcano pedicure, clean tools
- Belle Nails & Spa4.12092.7 mi
pedicures with leg massages, eyebrow shaping, custom nail designs
- Nail Tech3.44043.6 mi
gel x set, polish peeling quickly, nail fill in
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail First | 3.3339 | — | pedicures, uneven nail polish application, $2 credit card fee |
| Magic Nails | 4.1140 | 1.5 mi | gel x manicure, volcano pedicure, clean tools |
| Belle Nails & Spa | 4.1209 | 2.7 mi | pedicures with leg massages, eyebrow shaping, custom nail designs |
| Nail Tech | 3.4404 | 3.6 mi | gel x set, polish peeling quickly, nail fill in |
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