Lena Nails & Spa

Had a very bad experience here about a year and a half ago. The manicurist very badly cut my cuticles in multiple places and on the worst cut, he applied actual NAIL GLUE to the wound to stop the bleeding, instead of an antiseptic or bandaid. I still cannot believe I walked out of there paying for the service.

I can’t give this place a good rating because I walked out with a very painful cut on my hand from the cuticle nipper. I’m hoping it doesn’t get infected. Careless and bored staff.

Passing through town while visiting the mall of America, did a search on nail salons that were highly rated at work close by. Glad I checked out this place, Jimmy the owner went above and beyond what customer service is all about thank you

They were busy and in a rush and did a poor job on my gel manicure. Wouldn’t go back there. The only good thing is that the owner was nice

My daughter & I called to see if they could do pedicures knowing they close in 50 minutes. They said to come on in. The salon is clean and the technician was very professional. It was a great experience. If I’m an the area again I will come back.

It is such a easy place to stop on in and always get a great mani /​pedi. It is much cleaner than most places and when it is nice outside they open their doors to let in the fresh air, it is a delight to have the cool breeze coming in while getting your nails done. I got a mani /​pedi and it lasted about 3 weeks (it was gel) and didn’t chip one time, i would go back, and they take reservations

It’s not fancy, but it’s a great value. A gel manicure and regular pedicure for $ 54? Hell yes. The staff is friendly, the shop is clean, and the price can’t be beat. It’s usually pretty easy to get in on the fly, too.

First time here– mani-​pedi with a pink and white up top. Trish, who gave me my pedicure, was kind and the hot stones included in a standard pedicure were a nice surprise. Then I went for the mani.
First, I was seated shoulder to shoulder with another customer right in front of the door behind the cash register. She had a friend with her, and when I was getting settled I almost rolled over her friend’s feet with the wheels on my chair because we were so jammed together in a corner. I quickly joked and started a conversation with both of them to alleviate the tension. Keep in mind there were probably at least 10 work stations with only three customers getting manicures at the time. Then, factory style, I was shifted to the other customers desk when she was done. Much rolling of chairs and bumping into each other for the transition.
But here’s my biggest problem: there were nail clippings on the desk, and Jimmy did not change out his tools from the last customer. Health code violation? I asked for rounded nails because I work a lot with my hands and I don’t like the way corners catch on things. I ended up getting vampire points (see picture). He got a line wrong on one of my nails and corrected it with white nail polish line which I’ve never seen done before (see picture). The contours on the surface of the nail are very erratic, roller coaster style. Also, employees were constantly squeezing in on my left to reach the cash drawer. It was just awkward and my nails were not as good as most manis I’ve gotten. Lastly, it’s been two weeks and several nails are lifting near the nail bed already. In my experience, pink and whites, if done correctly, don’t lift that soon, if ever.
Jimmy was anything but charming– brooding, no eye contact and a little rough on the nails would be more like it. But maybe he was just having a bad day.
Still searching for my neighborhood nail salon. I probably won’t go back here.

I love love love this place just found my new nail shop. Gel mani neat and they have a policy if they chip they will take care of it for free. Pedi had my feet as soft as a baby’s bottom. They even took care of my 5yr old baby girl I definitely recommend!!!

My manicurist, Thu, was so sweet and detail-​oriented. I love a perfectionist in this role.:) So cheap, too!

The reviews are true! This place is fantastic! Walked in with my friend today to get pedicures. We were seated right away in nice, large massage chairs. $ 22 for a pedicure that includes a hot stone massage. My toes look great; ready for spring! Will definitely be back!

After having a piss-​poor experience at Daisy Nails (don’t ever go there), my homegirl insisted that we try Lena Nails. Man am I glad she did…
We walked in without an appointment at about 6pm on a Tuesday and were seated in the most comfortable pedicure chair I’ve ever sat in. I was getting massaged in places I didn’t know chairs could massage. We were offered anything to drink (bottled water, but they also had coke, diet coke and sprite) complimentary and waited maybe 5 to 10 minutes before someone started on our feet. I had a very sweet woman who was super friendly and nice, did an excellent job cutting cuticles, scrubbing away calluses, and they even did a hot stone rub on my legs and feet. I have a raised hardened scar tissue on my right foot and she massaged the crap out of it and it felt amazing. For a minute I thought I we accidentally were getting the deluxe pedicure, but no. This was all for the $ 28 dollar pedicure. I can’t IMAGINE what else could be included with the deluxe because I was more than satisfied with the regular. The sign says it’s 30 minutes long but after the super thorough massage, hot stones, steam towel pedicure, it was more than that. They did such a good job I’m going back for a manicure in 2 days! :) The entire salon is spotless, but I believe it’s also pretty new which is why they lack a website.
If you want a totally reasonably priced pedi that’s worth every cent and more with outstanding customer service, go here. You know what? Whatever you want, just go here. They’re super. They gained a lifelong customer out of me.

you guys– i just had the best pedicure of my life.
i was seated immediately in a really comfortable pedi chair that smoothly massaged all the knots out of my back (once i figured out the buttons. man, i looked like a weirdo for a little bit, haha), offered a bottle of cold water, then the sweetest lady in the world gave my feet queen treatment.
she actually massaged my feet– with pressure. none of that ½ assed foot «rubbing», my feet are smooth as a baby’s butt and my nails are filed and polished to perfection. there were scented, steaming towels involved! and hot stones used for the massage! AND– the salon was clean. like, cleeeeeean.
all of that awesome? was the REGULAR pedicure. cost? $ 28
WHAT.
THE.
EFF.
im headed back later this week for a manicure because, well durr… it’s obvious.

Stopped in for a quick pedicure while in the area — selected the deluxe option — highly recommend — cute polka dots on the toes to match school colors for upcoming hockey tournament — salt scrub and hot stones were wonderful on a freezing night

Went in again today for a full set, and was not disappointed! I also had a brow wax and lip wax, while getting the manicure. They always do a great job. They are fast, and have a clean, friendly atmosphere. The pedicures here are amazing! You sit in a massage chair and they use hot stones in the basic as well as the spa pedicure. It is a real treat! They remember me and the services I like! I recommend this place to anyone whom enjoys manis, pedis, and waxing.

YASSSSS!!! After Unilocaling around for a reasonable rate for a mani pedi, I stopped in to Lena. They were prompt – I had an appointment, but there were two walk ins that came in during my appt (Monday at 1ish) that were immediately seen. The pedicure was so relaxing, I was scrubbed, stoned, and masked. Love. The staff are happy and friendly, and the price is very, very right. Definitely recommend this if you’re nervous about the bad reviews for other Uptown salons.

I used to live in the neighborhood and stopped in for a pedicure while my car was in the shop across the street. Had an amazing experience and go back regularly. I have never had a bad experience. I moved out of the area and will make sure to return to Lena’s for my pedicures and gel nails. They are great people, great service, and great prices. The upgraded pedicures are worth every penny. The tools and space are clean. And the environment and staff are friendly. Probably the best little nail salon in Minneapolis.

I found this place on Unilocal and although it’s not in my part of the city, I’ll definitely be heading back there for gel manicures and will have to try a pedicure next time (I hear they do a hot stone massage and hot towel as part of it). Friendly place, and the owner, Jimmy, was awesome.
Thoughts…
— Clean! The tools came out of a sealed kit. Jimmy said he makes sure all of the staff members have at least 10 different sets of tools that are sanitized so they always have a clean set on hand.
— Tons of gel colors to choose from: CND, Essie, Gelish, and I think maybe another brand too?
— The little soak you put your nails in has some kind of sea salt potion in it that leaves your skin nice and soft. The lotion he used for the quick hand/​arm massage also smelled good, sort of vanilla-​esque. Way better than that kinda generic sickly-​sweet pink lotion other salons use.
— Everyone was so nice! I also met his wife, but didn’t catch her name. The salon is named after their daughter. :)

I came here for the first time based on reviews for this location. I was NOT disappointed! The atmosphere is fantastic, the staff friendly and the quality of the experience outstanding. I even had a chance to meet the owner, Jimmy, who was very personable and welcoming.
I think I have found my new favorite salon! :)

I was about to give this salon 3 stars but after the pedi, I have to give it 4. Looks like your basic strip mall nail salon. The chairs are high tech — almost too high tech? I was concerned I might become impaled at one point the massager was so vigorous in the *ahem* tush area.
As far as the pedicure itself, they buffed-​buffed-​buffed for callouses until I giggled then massaged with lotion. The massage was long and I felt like the tech cared about my experience. Just when I thought it was over, there was a hot-​rock and oil massage; and this was the «basic.» Nice going, Lena.
I was also provided with an ice-​cold water at the beginning of the treatment. There was a special going on and it was absolutely satisfactory for the $ 34 I paid for both mani-​pedi, before tip. A great value and a good option for a quick, relaxing mani-​pedi.
A male tech took over for the mani and he was personable and efficient. The mani was a little more basic-​basic compared to the pedi.
Although I couldn’t get the password to work and wound up using caribou’s instead, they do have wi-​fi, a nice perk if your data plan is running low.