E Nails

I visited today and told the guy who «greeted me (looked up and stared, wondering what I wanted)» that I was there for a polish change. He said «sorry, we’re busy. Can you come back later?» I said i wouldn’t be able to come back today and he said «ok, well we’re busy». All the technicians I could see were with customers but no customers were waiting, so I don’t know why he didn’t tell me how long so I could decide whether to wait? I guess the service I was in for today wasn’t worth their time.
The only reason I’m not giving 1 star is because I visited last week for a mani & pedi and had a great experience.

The staff was very pleasant and nice. The timing was ok, but the manicure didn’t last very long. We were the last two in the salon right before closing and it felt like they wanted us out so they could close. My nails didn’t really get a chance to dry so I immediately smudged them at dinner right after. It was ok and not horrendous but I’ve definitely had better.

The extremely friendly staff used great products for our pedicures and took great care for gel manicures. Overall we had a really pleasant experience.

I had a five star experience for my gel manicure. The Manicurists was meticulous, fast and did an excellent job. The price was only $ 27 since they had a special. Most places charge $ 30 for gel manicures. I was in and out in 30 minutes.
I showed up without an appointment after work on Thursday at around 4:40 and didn’t have to wait since they had a lot of people working.
Great location, prices and staff. I would definitely come back again!

Disappointed to say the least. I asked for a gel manicure and a pedicure. I told the lady I only had an hour and a half. My pedicure took an hour and they never soaked off my old gels. I didn’t have time to get the gel manicure. My friend got a crappy manicure. I’d skip this place unless I was really desperate.

Caution to consumer: several issues with this establishment– most technicians don’t speak English so communication is difficult and certainly hinders service. I requested a gel manicure. They did not follow proper procedure as they soaked nails in water after removing old polish (acetone and metal scraping) A Big No No! They used a UV lamp not specific to the actual product applied– another Big No No. I actually felt Heat on my nails and I know that’s not ok. I won’t do this again.

I hesitated before submitting this review simply because the people who own this salon are nice, hardworking people who seemed to work hard to please me during my visit. However, it simply isn’t fair to direct people to this salon after my experience.
Frame of Reference: I have had both high-​end salon and economical nail salon experiences and do understand the differences in service and quality. My economical nail salon experiences have yielded satisfactory results, without extras. I’m not terribly picky and pretty much know what I’m getting in a value nail spa.
With that said, the manicure I received at E Nails last week was administered by someone who did not know her craft. While my pedicure seemed to work out, the manicure was a very different story. I wondered at the large-​grain emery board she was using, and was astonished to see her file my nails back and forth, in two directions. The result was instant: even she noticed that my nail edges were fraying but kept at it, attempting to clip the edges with a scissor as she went.
My nail edges caught on my clothing, immediately after I left, because they had been frayed not filed. The polish smudged, I believe, because no setting/​drying element was used, and was peeling off by the time I got home.
I had to take it off and cut my nails down to remove the frayed edges, and re-​manicure myself at home. I have NEVER, in years of going to salons of any kind, had this kind of experience.
I have no doubt that there may be other techs in this salon who can deliver better quality, and I truly hope that other people are having a better experience, as the reviews indicate, but I will not go back. It’s simply not worth it to pay someone to ruin my nails, at any price. Instead of a relaxing morning, saving me some time and energy with a reasonable mani-​pedi, I left stressed and had to find time to do a remedial manicure at home.
I truly hope the owners read this and consider administering some quality control and training remedies for their staff. It could be such a nice local business.

I have been to many nail salons in the area and keep coming back to this one, which is conveniently located in my building. The salon is clean, the people are friendly, and most important — they do a great job. I typically get gel manicures and an occasional pedicure and am always happy when I leave. I’m not sure why so many negative reviews here. I’ve had at least 20 manicures and am happy with them all. Listen, you can spend $ 50 – 75 at a salon and not get much better than this place at half the price.

This place is convenient for those who work downtown, it’s right in the skyway. They do an ok job, and are reasonable in terms of pricing. Staff doesn’t talk much, which is perfect if you are trying to catch a break from your hectic work day. The male staff seems to pay better attention to detail– shocker I know. I keep coming back because they’re quick and convenient. Nothing special here, bare minimum job.

They added onto my price without telling me a bail buff was more. Leaves a bad taste on an otherwise good experience.

Cracking up at Whitney F’s review — I was there that night (last night). Saw the bedazzled nail and wailing child. I waited over 40 minutes after being told 10. I’m pretty sure they tell everyone 10 minutes. It was my 2^nd time there but my first experience wasn’t as bad. Last night seems to be the norm. They have such a big selection of gel colors I hate to say bye (any recommendations for a new place?) but I just can’t deal with the super long waits or the rushed service. Rather than accepting every walk-​in, they should say they’re too booked and suggest an appt. Other salons have done that and it’s no big deal.

Dear. This was two hours that I would like to forget. Came in around 5:10pm after a girlfriend working in City Center recommended it as a cheap but good mani pedi. For $ 32 considering my manly-​short nails, sold. We were seating in our pedicure chairs promptly by 5:20 — finally around 5:45; with tepid water and pruning toes, I asked if they forgot about us. The pedicure was pretty standard, no frills. Same with the manicure.
What made the time pretty unbearable was — my bad — forgetting what a sketch scene the City Center and Block E area is after 5pm… while the neighboring nail-​getter was fixing a 4 inch long bedazzled index finger nail, her male friend and son were creating a scene. Granted I think he was out of his element, the son was screaming the entire time. Holding my work computer tight between my legs with wet nails for an hour was an experience I’d like to forget.
Granted the workers @ E-​Nails were trying to make the situation peaceful, this was far from relaxing, and far too long.

While I got in within 10 minutes without an appointment, that was pretty much the only good thing about this place. It was super busy before July 4, and only one person was giving manicures — multiple, at the same time.
One nail chipped before I got home (I guess eating lunch is hard on nails), and I noticed that many of the others were smudged. In addition, the second coat of polish was put on haphazardly. Needless to say, I won’t be going back.

So I was in Minneapolis for a wedding and desperately needed a mani/​pedi. This is not shocking because I’ve become extremely cheap lately and I knew if I waited until the day of the wedding my mom would probably want one too and HOORAY pay for mine. A friend of mine who used to live in the area had suggested a day spa but they were booked solid so my mom and I roamed over to E Nails after reading the reviews on here. OMG. It is SO much better than the reviews state. I live in Los Angeles but I wish I could come here every other week for a mani/​pedi. A: the price was great (again, not that I paid for it, but still.) B: they spent about an hour and a half doing our nails… we weren’t rushed at all and very pampered. C: my mom is kind of a mani/​pedi virgin and always thinks the technicians are «hurting» hurt. This includes the simple filing of her nails. The girl who did her nails was amazing and my mom confirmed it actually «felt nice»! Congratulations E Nails, you’ve impressed the most impossible customer. It’s been about 5 week and my cheap ass still hasn’t gotten another mani/​pedi but my pedicure is still without a single chip and my nails literally lasted almost 2 weeks. AMAZING. A++ If I’m ever back in Minneapolis I will 100% come again :)

Was not impressed at all! I went in for a pedicure… and received basically a foot soak in warm water with a polish change. She didn’t use any cuticle softener/​oil, she didn’t buff my nails, she didn’t cut them down like I asked, she didn’t shape them… she barely touched the bottoms of my feet. They are actually still dirty from the sandals I had on this morning! Waste of $ 25! Won’t go back!

Not bad, place is nothin special but it was cheap and she did spend a good deal of time buffing and scrubbing my feet.

I gave myself an at-​home gel manicure before traveling to Minneapolis for work, and it chipped before I even left home. I checked out some other salons in the skyway, but none of them had appointments available, plus their gel manicures were $ 40! E Nails only charges $ 27, and I was able to walk in with no problem. They had a great selection of colors, and the salon was clean. All of the employees were friendly and helpful. The girl who did my nails did a wonderful job, and worked very quickly. She was a little heavy on the upsell at first (pedicure, designs, eyebrow waxing), but she wasn’t too persistent after I declined. She mentioned that they could do the manicure and pedicure at the same time, which I probably would have tried if I hadn’t gotten a pedicure pretty recently. It was also very convenient to be able to get to it without having to go outside in the late-​April snowstorm! They have a punch card where you get one punch for each service over $ 17 — on your fifth service you get $ 5 off, and on your tenth you get $ 10 off. I will definitely plan to come here again the next time I’m in downtown Minneapolis!

I work downtown and this place has the best deals of all the salons. Shawn did my nails and his attention to detail was impeccable. The other thing that I like is how clean it is in the salon! I saw someone wipe the counter twice while I was there. I will only go here for my nail needs.

While in Minneapolis for a wedding, I decided to get a mani/​pedi. I called all the nail salons in the area of my hotel. Most quoted over $ 100 for a mani/​pedi combo! WTF? I’m in Minneapolis not Miami or Beverly Hills! So after making a half dozen calls, I come across E Nails. The price is right at $ 30 for both services and they can fit me in without an appointment. It’s a small slightly cluttered salon with 3 employees. They were nice and welcoming. Once the treatment started, I felt rushed. The manicure was a bit sloppy as other reviewers mentioned and it started to chip the next day. No bueno. I felt I could have given myself a better manicure.
If I every visit Minneapolis again (which I doubt I will), I will be getting my nails done in San Diego before I depart.

Worst pedi ever, rushed and sloppy like another reviewer said. Didn’t do anything durning the pedi so i just stopped it there. Really aweful, don’t come here.