A 1 Nails

I have been going to this salon since it opened. I must say they have changed technicians a few times, but they are all good at what they do. Jimmy has been doing my names for 3 years. He is always professional and kind. Helen does a wonderful job on Pedi’s and they are standing in line for her mani’s. I have recommended this salon to many of my friends. I have been supporting this industry for more then 25 yrs. I have been to salons similar in NYC (with they’re matching aprons) and LA and this is my fav.
CMJ

Finally stopped in after work after driving past this place for 8 years. I paid $ 2 more than if I had just traveled 5 more minutes east for a «just ok» shellac manicure. Their selection of gel colors is not very good, they only have maybe 40 – 50 old woman colors (5 versions of mauve is not needed in any nail salon). While I was in there an over anxious woman didn’t care for the way her pinky nail was painted on her pedicure so she fixed it herself and they didn’t even apologize to her that she wasn’t satisfied and had to paint her own nails– they seriously couldn’t have any cared less about her because she had already paid. None of the staff hustles or readily greets customers. While they wait for customers to pick a color, they are all way too glued to their ipads watching movies etc. If you can find no where else to get your nails painted, than go here. If you want to actually get a quality job and interact with people who don’t mope around like zombies go anywhere else.
They charge quite a bit for doing a half-​assed job.

I always go here for manicures when I’m in town visiting family. Even during busy holiday times they always manage to squeeze me in, even without an appointment. All the staff is very friendly. The manicures are well done and last for a reasonable amount of time. They have lots of colors to choose from and also have no problem if you bring in your own polish.
The only thing that *might* bother some people is that the staff chats a lot with each other and not in English. I don’t care, but I know it does bother others.

I wouldn’t say it’s the best place I have gone to. While they are friendly, I went in to have my nails taken off and they literally tried to pull them off instead of soaking them. When I told the lady it hurt she mumbled something and kept going. After I left, I saw the hours on the door and they where almost closed when I went in so instead of telling me I am too late they decided to do it the quick way (and painful). I lost a lot of respect for them and will never return.

Huge selection of gel colors, comfy pedi chairs, thorough pedicure, and no wait for walk in. The prices are pretty good, $ 30 for a pedicure and $ 30 for a «gelicure». I will definitely come back again!

Same services… everytime (ok)
Same Tech… everytime (ok)
Different Price… EVERYTIME!!! (WTH)
So sick of this place… I really just need to stop coming here regardless of the convenience of how close it is to home!!! 2 thumbs down!!!

This is the absolute WORST place i have ever gone to, do not waste your time or money.
First of all i live not even a block away so its convenient for me to go here but i will never, EVER go again. I have been getting my nails done for years. I never break/​chip my nails but every time i go here my nail always break the same or following day. I have been there a total of 3 times.
The last time I went back to get my nail fixed the next day he said he didn’t have time to fix it and i would have to come back another day. I don’t remember his name but he was rude as they always are when I go in there.
On top of that i have paid less at other places and received better more efficient service, they are to expensive to not be great at what they do. If i’m going to pay more money than a normal nail salon I expect the service to be better and my nails not to chip.
Follow my advice, save yourself the head ache and the money. A1 Nails is not worth the money you spend. BAD Service all around. The shop looks nice but that’s about it.

A1 was the only nail salon I would go to when I lived in the Troy, Royal Oak, or Madison Heights area. They consistently gave nice clean pink and whites, regardless of the technician. I never had «thick» nails here.

I like A1. It’s my go-​to spot for manis and pedis. Reliable and decent prices. My daughter loves Tommy. He does great thumb designs. Also a great spot to get eyebrows done — convenient.