Time: Oct/08/2021 (a month ago)
Went to Collegeville Nails with my two kids. Both recieved manicures with A gel polish and little hand painted designs. I received a full set of acrylics. Gel nail polish that changes color as one's mood changes and little hand painted designs. Both of my children's polish completely came off within 3 days and the one thing that really upset me most of all is my acrylics complete fell off all my nails with in 6 days. I basically just dumped 135 dollars for the three of us on carelessness. The store yes was busy and there for we were rushed. Took only 40 minutes for my nails to be finished. Went to a different nail salon today and it took almost 2 hours to complete correctly.. Spent 55 dollars to have a new set put on, gel polish and a design painted on one nail each hand. I feel like Collegeville nails only cares about how many customers they can take care of in the least amount of time not the quality of their work or customers.
Sorry I have to give this place a thumbs down. I am a little shocked just how little effort and care is given to the customers.
Time: Sep/06/2021 (2 months ago)
I was wanting to try some of the other nail shops in the area and this was recommended as the top choice specifying Traci and Jeni as the techs to request. I wanted to see if it was realistic to get a good acrylic nail refill in under 2 hours and this place showed that it was possible to get a refill in under 1 hour. My appointment was at 230 and by 231 I was getting a call asking if I was keeping my appointment so they are big on punctuality or have a lot of people whoaks appointments and cancel. Upon entering I was greeted immediately, very friendly. It's a salon without the bells and whistles. When I walked in I wasn't a fan of the setup in the shop placing customers close together in a row, it appears to be a small shop. My refill wasn't anything special, a bit rushed, but not in a rude way. I wanted a simple hand drawn design (a branch with leaves) but my tech mentioned that wasn't her strength (upon leaving I discovered the tech next to her is great with nail designs so it was a bummer there wasn't team work in that she would offer to do the design). The shop accepts Venmo which is fantastic and easy. And when I left I was pleased...I will say this salon wasn't warm and spa like but if looking for a place to go get quick basic nail services on lunch break, friendly staff and not have to stop at the ATM this is the place. I will definitely return when I need quick lunch break nail refills. I am a bit disappointed writing this post 3 days later and my polish is chipping at the tips but with everything there is give and take.
Time: Nov/09/2021 (a week ago)
I’ve been to a number of nail salons in the Schwenksville/Collegeville/Royersford area and Collegeville Nails is the best. I see Anna but all of the nail techs there are great. They wear nametags and have business cards which I know doesn’t seem like some huge thing but they want you to know who you are working with and build relationships with their clients. I text Anna directly and we work out a good time for my appointment. Also, I don’t know what nail-dip voodoo she does but my nails last 4 weeks minimum every time! I get a metallic finish ($15) on my full set of dip nails ($45). In natural light they shine, in sunlight they are iridescent. They don’t lift or get caught in my hair after a few weeks growth either. I prefer a short almond nail shape and she perfects it every time! My gel pedi lasts even longer. I can recommend this place and my nail tech Anna, wholeheartedly!
Time: Jun/14/2021 (5 months ago)
I moved to the area and have made collegeville nails my place! I’ve been going here for about a year and Tina is amazing and always accommodates me. They have plenty of colors and Tina always gets my shape perfect. Definitely give a try if you are looking for a new salon.
Time: Sep/05/2021 (2 months ago)
First time coming here it was great great price great work second time price went up even tho the price sheet was the same however nails were so good I did not mind the extra 20 even tho it should have been cheaper since I was getting a refill and not full set. Third time going my mom paid for her and I to get the basic pedis and her white tip acrylic refill with gel polish. Her total was alittle shy of $400 for again 2 BASIC pedis and white tips. which is not what their sign said or what we were quoted before getting to the register. I then paid 79 (random a** number) for a basic short blue square acrylics refill with gel polish. When asked why our totals were so much they said due to using gel and getting a design. We did not get any designs and gel is only an extra 15. Again 2 basic pedis (35+15 for gel) and two refills with gel polish coast between the both of us 400+ For that reason I stopped coming here. Very sad because they do great work but just like every other nail place they try to steal from the people who return.
