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Nails First — Nail Salons in Shelby

Nails First

Nail SalonsShelby, NC

3.2 out of 5 stars3.2(169 reviews)

Quick info

+1 704-487-0204
2001 E Dixon Blvd #5, Shelby, NC 28152, United States

About Nails First

On E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, Nails First is a nail salon that takes clients on a walk-in basis, with no appointment needed. The shop opens daily, giving flexibility for people stopping by at different times through the week. Service can involve more than one technician working on a single client's nails, and a full visit has run around three hours. Payment and service details are handled at the counter rather than through advance booking. The daily schedule and walk-in setup make it straightforward to plan a visit around the time such a session takes.

Reviews

3.2/5
169 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention three-hour wait times, acrylic nails, nails breaking within days and custom nail designs.

5★
77
4★
16
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7
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5
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64

Customer Review Summary

Acrylic nails draw the strongest single mention of praise, with one reviewer describing them as natural looking without being thick or bulky and returning to the same technician for years. Others speak more generally of a quiet, clean environment and pedicures, manicures, and eyebrows handled by a go-to technician, praising low prices and a pleasant experience overall. But complaints run just as deep. One customer describes her daughter's nails coming out shaped like "duck nails," mismatched in length with a detached glitter line, after a two hour wait, and being offered only a small refund when she complained. Another reports nails breaking off one by one within days of getting a set done. A third describes a three hour visit where three different technicians worked on the same nails, leaving polish and glue smeared around them. Others describe being denied service for a requested design and being directed rudely between different spots in the shop.

Featured reviews

  • Sarah Beth Cashion
    “Toni always does an amazing job! He always does exactly what I ask for and is so talented at making acrylic nails look natural without being thick or bulky. He truly cares about every person who sits in his chair and always makes me feel welcomed and comfortable. Over the years, he has become more than just my nail technician. I genuinely see him as family. He took such great care of my great-grandmother during her time on earth and was there to comfort and support me when she passed away. I will forever be grateful for the kindness, love, and care he has shown me and my family. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my nails! ❤️”
  • Amy Powell
    “I came here and was told Tony would do my designs and then he denied me service for them. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone and I won’t be coming back. I would spend over $100 just for my nails but I’ll take my money somewhere else!”
  • Takesha Garner
    “Had a pleasant experience today at this nail salon. I will be going back.”
  • Marla Patton
    “Don't go here i was there 3 hrs had 3 people work on my nails they start me then go to someone else and my nails look a mess polish every where gule every where”
  • Charlotte Ross
    “I been going here since forever my nail tech Susie is great. She does a great job with all my services eyebrows, pedicures, manicures they all are awesome and do a great job but she’s my go to.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Good to know

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

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Good for kids
  • On-site services available
  • Has toilet
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Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

Nail Salons near Nails First

Nails First
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  • Pro Nails4.1143
    2.6 mi

    custom nail color designs, pedicures, eyebrow arching

  • 8.9 mi away

    manicures, pedicures, rushed service

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