Shiny Nails — Attraction in Burnsville

I want to start this review by saying that I had just moved to the area and was looking for a new nail place after having my nails done by the same nail tech for the last 8 years! I decided to give Shiny Nails a try and I am SO GLAD that I did. Now stay with me as I sing their praises! I walked in WITHOUT an appointment and only had to wait about ten minutes. In this time, I was greeted, offered a drink and snack, given a large selection of colors to chose from and sat in a nice area to wait. While waiting I got to look around and take note of the clean and relaxing environment around me. Once taken back, Kimmy absolutely KILLED it. I have never had such a great gel manicure! She did an amazing job at cleaning up my cuticles and took my color as close to my nail bed as she could. I was so impressed! Two weeks later I returned for this all star service and plan to continue to go back every two weeks for a gel mani. I also had the most relaxing gel pedicure I have ever experienced!! Long massage w/ amazing polish result. Get in while you can, you will...

This used to be my all time favorite nail salon. The staff ARE always friendly but lately I've found the skill to be lacking. Their manicure guru left a few months ago (I don't know why, the answer changes whenever I ask) and now my nails turn out tolerable, but only that. I have discovered that I should no longer go on the weekends because the person who does my nails tends to hop between clients (often keeping two waiting and working on one). Normally I wouldn't mind, but my nails turn up sloppy.

The gel that they apply turns out lumpy, with huge dips between the pink and white gels. The clear coat on top always has bubbles now and in a week they burst, causing the bubbles to collect my black makeup and there is no way to clean it out, the bubbles are so fine. I have brought these problems up while I'm there, but once it's all dried, there's nothing they can do unless I insist they start over. I never had all these problems when the other guy worked here so, its good but no...

I've patronized Shiny Nails off and on for nearly 20 years, including back in the days when we all wore sculptured nails, and eyebrow waxing was just coming into fashion. They were one of the first around to offer full-service pedicures too. Emma rocks when it comes to doing luxury pedicures-- $35 well spent and I've been using her services exclusively the last two years. She takes time, even with fixing ingrown toenails,, and polish is always perfect. Beautiful designs & a hot stone massage tops at all. Lisa, the owner, is super friendly and always accommodating, even if I call and ask to come in on short notice. Oh, and Lisa can wax eyebrows in a minute or less--seriously! Two weeks ago, I went with a friend elsewhere in Burnsville, (who Invited me for a pedi as a gift). While it was thoughtful of her, the pedicure was of "C- or D" quality, compared to what I get at Shiny Nails. I can't wait to get...