Haven Nail Spa

I have been going to Haven for 3 years. And its always been a good hometown feel to get your nails done at. But now under new management it is GREAT! They are very clean and use disposable bags for the foot baths. Are much more organized in everything and up to date. They offer you a drink and have tv’s to watch. Just a great atmosphere of small town and good prices, yet all the amenities of a new upper scale salon. Great nails and pedicures!

I really wanted to like this salon because there are few choices in in North Celina area. I have to say this, place was the filthiest place I have ever been to. The station I was assigned to was literally black with filth and the equipment they used was just simply gross. Because the technician, who was either talking on the phone or getting up without explanation for long periods of time and leaving me to my own devices I actually started taking pictures of the filth and grime because I didn’t think anyone would believe me as to how nasty it actually was. The brush the woman was using to clean off my hands was literally caked with Lord only knows what. They. Definitely did not clean the equipment between customers.
I will say there were people in there who were obvious regulars who really liked their technician.
I’m not a crazy person and I’m not a snob. I think I’ve only ever made 3 – 4 online reviews in my life but I just can’t shake how dirty this place was and don’t understand how they can operate like that. I would have said something but no one bothered to talk to me during the appointment. I swear I came in with a pleasant attitude was polite and did have an appointment. I wanted to leave several times and just ran out when my nails were dry. I actually had an appointment for a pedicure also but they never asked me about it and so I just left. I was relieved and probably would have made an excuse to not get the pedicure.
This place needs a good scrub down and decontamination. I would never go back. What a shame!

I desperately needed gel taken off my nails and I remembered that I read a couple of positive reviews on this place. It’s super close to home so I thought I would give it a go. As a walk-​in customer, I waited maybe 1 minute before they guided me to a manicure chair. The salon feels on the older side to me and it’s certainly not fancy inside all. It does have several pedicure and manicure chairs so I don’t think waiting would ever be a problem and they offer loads of polish color choices. The place isn’t dirty by any means, just not all glorified up. But I do like that it’s a local type place — so I’ll take it.
I wasn’t offered anything to drink which is fine because I did bring a bottle of water — but still I always find its nice gesture. All of the employees were friendly, nice and spoke decent English. The woman who removed my gel took her time and did her best to not damage my nails — I so appreciated that. She did a decent job and was very gentle. I opted for a deluxe manicure with paraffin and it was fine — nothing over the top. I wouldn’t get the paraffin again as the wax was just lukewarm and not ultra-​silky feeling. The manicure itself was okay, but I don’t think she did a great job on the polish. I took a closer look when I got home and she didn’t bring the color all the way to the side of the nail on some nails. If you don’t look close, it looks fine ;)
The price was on the cheap; $ 22 for gel removal and deluxe manicure (paraffin included) and the gal who worked on me did a great job with removing the gel so I may return when I need the gel taken off but not sure I’d call this place my «go-​to» spot for regular maintenance.

Great local nail salon!
All of their employees are extremely friendly and can hold a conversation with you, which I happen to love. From what I can tell, they do a good job of sanitzing and always using clean implements… no foot fungus here! I’ve been here probably 20 or so times, and my manis/​pedis have always been consistently good. I will warn you that they are good at upselling! Be prepared to end up getting more than you planned on getting. ;) Then again, I’m just bad at saying no… Either way — it’s worth the extra cost of getting the upgrades they’re selling. I love that they are local, friendly and have great customer service! A few times I accidentally walked in around closing time, and they’ve never hurried through my service or done a bad job!