Helen’s Nail Salon

I got a manicure at Helen’s Nail Salon in Keene, NH in June, 2015. I believe they use dirty tools. I also believe I got a painful, throbbing-​fungal infection here. This 6 months later! Avoid! Btw– rude service too.

They couldn’t have been nicer about squeezing us all in without appointments! They were friendly, professional, did a nice job at a great price– what more could one ask for?!?

While my pedicure looks good, the service was atrocious, The lady barely spoke a word to me other than to bark orders. Then she left me to dry my toes nails for half an hour while she did someone else’s nails. She finally came back to put on the clear top coat and left me there 20 more minutes. I finally got up to pay and then she went to the counter to take my payment. I still gave her 15% but I normally tip 25%. Very disappointed,

Great nail salon, operators lovely and very competent, prices reasonable.

Best nail salon I have found near the Upper Valley– yep– I drive here because it far surpasses anywhere I have been in the Lebanon/​Hanover area. Helen’s is comfortable and friendly, and they’re professional and my nails are fabulous!
Highly recommended!

Got a gel/​shellac manicure here on Christmas Eve and it managed to stay on for about two and a half weeks. EXTRA BONUS — whatever gel/​shellac they use peeled off my nails without tearing them up! Very polite staff. I was a walk-​in and was seen less than 5 minutes after arriving. :)

I tried out Helen’s nails on a recommendation from someone I work out with at the gym. It is extremely clean and they are very nice. So the first time i went i just did a manicure with shellac. It easily lasted for 3 weeks and the only reason I had to go back was because my nails had grown so much you could see that the color was missing. The shellac did not chip or peel, my nails did not break once. I was amazed. They looked perfect no flaws. I have been back several times since then and my nails are great, no issues what so ever. Helen’s really is the best place in the Keene are to get your nails done. I will not go anywhere else ever again :)

Overall, I am such a fan of Helen’s. Reasonable prices, very clean, and I always get a great pedicure here. I love their massaging chairs, and the ladies are all so friendly! My pedicures here often last at least 3 – 4 weeks (or more). They also have a great selection of OPI and other colors. I’m always deciding between at least two!
I have however had really mixed results around manicures. My last Shellac manicure there lasted only about a week before chipping. It was clear the tech doing mine was not as skilled as one or two of the other ladies. While they all seem to universally do a great pedicure, I am only certain that Helen herself does a great mani (shellac, extensions or otherwise). While I am overall happy with my recent full set with a shellac french manicure, there are some small technical issues (including a bubble in my acrylic). Moving forward, I am likely to get my fills or shellac elsewhere unless I can see Helen.
This is «the» place in Keene for nails, so do make an appointment (especially for weekend time slots) well in advance.

Went in for my first time on my birthday and fell in love.
Everyone is super nice and sweet. Did exactly what I wanted and didnt try to constantly sell me something like a lot of other places
I can not wait to go back! They do take walk ins but if you really want to make sure you get in on a certain day make an appointment!

I LOVE Helen’s Nail salon! I live in CA now, but look forward to visiting the salon every time I’m home visiting in Keene. All of the ladies here are SO friendly, funny and sweet. Got my wedding nails done here in 2011 and they did a great job. Heading back for a visit in July this year for another wedding and you better believe I’ll be here getting them to fix me up :)

Love Helen’s! The women there are very friendly and do a great job. You can either make an appointment or go as a walk-​in. I always make an appointment because they can be pretty busy, especially if KSC is in session, then that way you obviously can get the exact time you want. I get the shellac done on my nails and I have the french manicure done but choose a color instead of white which will run you $ 35. If you do the shellac and have the nails painted fully (not just the tips) then that is $ 30. They also offer pedicures (which are nice and I’ve combined it when doing the shellac on my fingernails), gel nails, acrylic nails, and just a manicure with regular ol’ polish. People have also stopped in before for touch-​ups/​fixes if a nail breaks.

Very good nail salon! It is always busy so if you have time definitely call ahead and make an appointment.