Center Nails

I have been a patron of Center Nails since 2010 and have never had a bad experience. Kim (the owner) is very meticulous about nails. The ladies that do the pedicures have always been wonderful and attentive, the hot stone massage is fabulous! Melissa is wonderful and very talented, as well. If you want to walk out feeling like a million dollars, this is the place to go!

Absolutely horrible. They reuse files from previous customers. They refused to soak off my set and do a new set. She used the tools to shorten my nails making them uneven, thick and lost their shape. I told her to make my nails thin and she barely filed the tip. It was still too thick so I asked her to file them down again and she said that’s all the filing she was going to do. I got so irritated and left. She worked as if she was brand new and had no idea what she was doing.

Since we moved cities, i was looking for a new nail place because my old one was too far of a drive. Center nails was recommended by many and I decided why not. My mom, cousin and I all went before an event we were having to get pampered. The atmosphere was great and they weren’t that busy when we got there so all three of us were able to sit next to each other and get taken care of. Their attention to detail was great to. Neither one of us had any issues or complaints. It was nice that all three of us were able to be seen at the same time so we were all done in a timely manner.

Best place to get your nails done by far! Go in and ask for Kim she is the best always super friendly and no where can beat their prices if you pay cash you’ll receive a 10% discount so I’d recommend trying to bring some if possible. Also their pedis are amazing most places charge extra for add one like the wax and stone message center nails does not it is included. Chairs are comfortable and I never have to correct them on anything their not doing. Also when I get the gel polish most places get mad when I ask for 3 coats they literally don’t care ask away their there to please you.

If you are looking for a perfectionist to do your nails go see Melissa. She is amazing and i always get what i want with her. This shop is close to my home which makes it even better. Call ahead for an appointment as they can get very busy at times. I would recommend this place to all my friends.

I don’t remember her name but the girl who did my gel manicure was really unpleasant. I called to make an appointment for me to get a gel manicure and for my mother to get a standard pedicure; that part was fine. We walked into the salon and I said that we had an appointment. I get no hello or anything, but I do get the response of «Uh. you said mani-​pedi.» Okay, so misunderstanding maybe, cool, whatever. As we go through the usual process, she’s not even looking at me (and sometimes not even at my nails!). As I tried to explain to her what style I wanted, she got snappy. From this point on, it was almost a constant stream of attitude.
To finish it off… As I get up to leave, she sits down with another customer. I ask her «Can you ring me out before you start on her?» Her response? «Uh, can you wait or… That other nail tech can get you.» How do you not even finish out a transaction?!
I’m never coming here again. The other nail techs seemed nice but seeing as how I have blotchy color in my nails AND I had to deal with a super awful attitude… I’m never giving my money to this place ever again.

These ladies are amazing. I wanted to relax, and that’s exactly what I got. I wasnt expecting the paraffin dip, or the stone massage but they were both great. They were polite, and fast, and it was all really well done. I just found my new regular place :)

Have been coming here for 3 years for toes and eyebrows and have had many different ladies help me. I always leave happy and refreshed!

Update since my last review. Honestly, got some pretty amazing nail art but 4 days later the entire tip of my nail broke off. Not very pleased with their service or attitudes. Everything is rushed. Just another number here.

Only place I go to get my nails done. Great customer service and attention to detail. Never have any issues or complaints.
However, if you read my sister’s review (Candice B), unfortunately she didn’t have the best experience at my salon. :/

Negative 1 stars. Just arrived home from getting a pedicure and eyebrow wax. When I went to pay, the top of my eye began to hurt. When I got into my car I saw that I had a cut and blood oozing from the cut on my right eyelid /​below my eyebrow. This is the second time I recieved a eyebrow wax here and both times the lady had went through doing the wax very quicky; hap-​hazardly fast due to having other customers in the store. Frankly, I hope I will not get an infection. I called them and told them about my cut and the lady on the phone just said, «I’m sorry. Just put some neosporine on it.»
I will have to wait a few days to see if the redness and soreness continues. I will update with pictures.
I WILL NOT be coming back for any services at CENTER NAILS in DuPont, Washington. DO NOT GO TO CENTER NAILS unless you want to be rushed, treated like cattle (hurried), or have your head pushed and prodded while getting an quick eyebrow wax. Terrible service.

Great massage and very friendly staff. Very low quality of manicures and pedicures. This place is cheap, that’s why you get what you pay for. The gel and nail polish application is sloppy and does not last long. They need to pay closer attention to detail. I was so devastated with the last gel manicure I had them do. The gel was painted so horribly, it would have been embarrassing to walk around with my nails looking so bad. I complained to the owner and went home and peeled it off immediately. It was a big waste of my time.

I wish I could give ZERO stars but here is my traumatic story…
I arrive on 3÷5÷15 to get a little me time before my daughter gets out of school (half day) so I was the very first customer. He greeted me and it was very pleasant atmosphere.
I requested to get a full set with pointy nails.
She said okay that’s fine sat me down and started to clip my nails. Red flag number one I told her my nails are already short they don’t need to be cut she acted like she didn’t speak English or understand me and totally nail and cut my nailed down to the skin. «Ouch!» Because it actually ended up hurting.
Red flag number two as she was putting on the acrylic she didn’t get the right shape. So I said it’s not supposed to look like that… Sh told me in perfect English «oh this is hard I don’t know how to do this.»
So I explained to her that I am paying for the service and I want to specific type of nails and if she could read do my thumbs because they were absolutely dreadful to look at. She apologized and I said it’s no problem my nails are different than the regular square tip.
At this point I still was not upset I still was planning to give her a tip.
Red flag number three she takes off my nails by cutting them with dirty nail clippers and proceeds to put acetone in a dirty tin can cup with other pink goo at the bottom! So I asked her I don’t want to put my finger in something that’s dirty can you get a clean one she got upset ignored me. She proceeded to redo the thumb on my right hand and did it so sloppy that she ended up super gluing her own finger to my FINGER!
It was stuck for over a minute that another lady had to come and help on stick our fingers with this big glob of superglue. Was absolutely painful and it tore my skin the other beautician came to help said «oh that’s nothing that’s just the superglue» I almost lost my mind I set I know it’s super glue because it burns my hand and her finger was yanking the superglue which was yanking my skin. She walked away and didn’t say anything else to me.
The lady who did the sloppy gluing apologize and I said you know what I’m done I’m leaving. I got up to go wash my hands because the burning was so intense. I ended up having to go to the hospital in them treating my fingers three of them to be exact for Burn wounds.
If you care about cleanliness you care about the health of your nails please don’t go here they talk about you and their language and then they can catch an attitude when you asked for a clean file or asked for a clean cup dip your nail in. I was absolutely mortified that my nails look like this I have pictures below. And I’ve already filed a complaint with the state.

I have gotten countless of pedicure and never have I experienced this. The next day after receiving my pedicure my toe started to itch very bad. The pedicure itself was awesome, and very long massage. I do not remember if they used clean tools. I do remember her putting my tools back in a cup. Please make sure you receive clean tools! To the salon, please take the time to sanitize all tools.

I’ve been coming here for the past 3 – 4 times. My first time here was great and that was the reason why I kept coming back. But the last couple of times, I’ve left disappointed. My tub had weird «floaties» in it today. The work became more sloppy each time I came. Granted, it does get busy here at times, but I’ve been in when it was less busy, and the work was still subpar. Even after requesting to have my cuticles on my toes, wiped off clean with acetone due to polish getting on them when painted, I still left with polish on my cuticles. The paint jobs are sloppy with missing spots of polish and top coat. Today, my toes looked just as ugly as I would’ve done them at home, and my shellac was not any better because the owner didn’t do them this time. I didn’t realize my shellac manicure was not like the last time. I can put dents on them (which does pop back up and disappear) and it is dull. Not shiny at all. With this many time of sloppy work, I am now ready to take the 20 minute drive back to the old salon I was going to before I came here. As much as I like the ladies that work here, I just won’t shell out the money to get nails that looked like I did them myself.

I have a hard time finding a nail place that I like. My nails tend to lift. Being an army wife I am always nervous finding a new place. Center Nails is awesome, possibly better than my previous nail lady I had for 5 years!

This nail place is just average. I’d give 2 ½ stars. After reading all of the great reviews, I was excited to try it out. Moved here in March from Kirkland, Wa, so still trying to find new great places. Went in for a pedicure. They took me right away, as there were only 2 other women getting their nails done. It was super hot in there. I thought it was just me until someone else asked if they had A/​C. They replied, we prefer to just keep the doors open.
I have to agree with the other review, dipping your feet in the paraffin wax heated bowl that everyone else uses is a bit weird, unsanitary. The massage wasn’t even a massage. The hot stones would be great if they knew how to use them.
Immediately after the girl finished polishing my nails, she put my flip flops on my feet and ushered me out of the chair using big hand motions to speed me along. Usually nail salons will guide you to a place where you can allow the polish to dry. Not here, apparently they want you out promptly.
I will continue my search for a better nail salon.

I had a bit of a yo-​yo experience at this nail salon.
I was looking for place to relax and be spoiled after a long day of moving. To be honest, I didn’t check prices or anything, just walked in off the street. I was greeted and seated immediately (awesome) and the woman — I think her name is Kim — got started right away.
That woman has hands of magic! It was hands down the best pedicure I had in a long time. She was not very chatty (which was fine). I kind of felt like she skipped callus removal or she just didn’t think my heels needed much attention, but whatever. My feet looked great. And the leg massage was EVERYTHING. I mean REALLY REALLY great. The downside was the cleanliness. With the parrifin wax, I just dipped my foot in a bowl. Not sure how many other people did so before me. And sure my feet were clean, but other places I’ve been to generally put the wax in the bag before you put your feet in. Also, not sure how clean those hot stones are.
So the pedicure was great, but the manicure… horrible. The girl cut up my cuticles and gave me hang nails. It was so painful and seemed like it took forever. Not sure if it was because she stood up or if I was moving too much but that was just unacceptable. Kim came in and saved me towards the end to finish off my mani, but most of the damage was already done. I will say that the girl that started my mani is an excellent shaper. She got a square even shape out of my nails with no problem.

I only come here with my friend since I live out in Spanaway. They are the only salon I know out here that does the paraffin and hot rocks without having to pay extra. They have 2 special chairs which I think you would need to request. Why are they special? The massage chair actually works and doesn’t shut down or malfunction. One of the chairs also gives your butt a nice massage.
The service has always been great, but not on my recent visit. The girl I got didn’t talk and kinda just stared. It was kinda awkward. I ended up getting my eyebrows waxed too and the lady (who I believe is the owner… she usually does nails) was really rough and kinda rude! :\

I’ve been to many places across the country. We’re still new to WA and I used Unilocal to find me a place to get a full set put on. I first went to Diva Nails in Lakewood due to its great reviews but ended up with a witch who didn’t do my nails all that great. I saw a post on FB about center nails, saw the reviews on Unilocal,and nervously went there to get a fill and valentines day design. Kim was so patient and nice. Even though she did my nails fast she not only did them well but fixed some things the other place messed up. plus she worked with me to design my nails the way I wanted them since its my 1 yr wedding anniversary on Valentine’s day. I will come here for everything from now on and will recommend them for everyone. Can’t wait for a pedi.