Golden Nails & Spa — Local services in Seattle

I really wanted to like this place as the ladies were nice and it's close to where I live, but I did not have a good experience.

I went in for a dip powder manicure and instantly got a little nervous when I didn't see the dip color samples at the front/waiting area of the salon. I feel like most establishments who do dips regularly make those available for you to browse while you wait. I got even more nervous when the nail technician pulled the dip powder equipment from a cluttered table in the back. It made me think they don't do these manicures regularly since the equipment is not already out at stations like other salons. The quality of the manicure made me feel like they don't do dips regularly, too. The technician who did mine got a lot of color on my skin and I've noticed a couple bumps on my nails too. I was also disappointed in the lack of layers applied to my nails; they're just not a thick as I'm used to. The technician also never asked me what shape I wanted when doing my nails and the shape is a little inconsistent across all my nails.

In addition to the quality, I didn't feel like it was the most relaxing or professional environment. The whole salon felt very cluttered and disorganized, which I think makes most customers also question the cleanliness, too. At one point, there was a woman getting a pedicure and her foot bath was starting to overflow. One of the employees shut off the water and then picked up a random metal bowl that was just sitting nearby. She then used the metal bowl to scoop water from the woman's foot bath and into the empty foot bath next to her. The whole thing seemed really unprofessional and unhygienic. I think they also need to improve their air quality in the salon, too. The smell of chemicals was so strong I felt like I was getting a headache. When I got home, my partner asked me if I could change my clothes because they smelled so strongly from the chemicals.

Maybe they excel at other services, but I would not recommend this place if you're seeking a dipping powder manicure or a...

These ladies did an amazing job and the prices are reasonable. Will definitely be coming back. I was referred here by a friend and thought it was worth checking out as I've been having a hard time finding a good nail salon. I called and was able to make an appointment in 15 minutes. They greeted and sat me down, they are very efficient and did great work. The salon is newly opened I guess. It's on the small side but pretty comfortable. The basins are lined with disposable plastic to keep it clean and hygienic between clients. Both of the ladies who worked on my manicure and pedicure were very detail-oriented. The one who did my pedicure worked especially hard softening up my calluses! The one who did my manicure spent a lot of time cleaning up my cuticles. The ladies paid close attention to my cuticles and ensured that the polish was painted on...

I am not new to pedicures and have had many over the years, but this was the worst experience I have ever had! The woman providing the service was extremely rough and it was evident that she didn't enjoy her job.The best description of her service is "brutal"! When she was done, five of my toes still had nail polish from a previous pedicure, and she even cut one nail until it bled. The finished result was uneven, jagged and looked terrible. To make matters worse, the foot baths were covered with plastic (why, in this day and age of no single-use plastic!), and halfway through the experience, I noticed that they were filthy with floating debris from my treatment (see photo). The entire pedicure only lasted 20 minutes, and it seemed like she was rushing, even though we had made an appointment in advance. I cannot...