24 Reviews

Lily Nails

Ankeny, Iowa
Reviews
Stephanie schroeder
7 Feb 2022
REPORT
there was 3 of us and they fit us in, however we showed them a picture of what 2 of us wanted and the other just a manicure. I also asked for my eyebrows waxed. Well let’s just say our nails looked no... Read More
there was 3 of us and they fit us in, however we showed them a picture of what 2 of us wanted and the other just a manicure. I also asked for my eyebrows waxed. Well let’s just say our nails looked nothing like the picture nor even looked a like. the lady asked my daughter if she wanted a heart painted on two nails and my didn’t know they will charge extra for it, the lady never explained that. That is so wrong, after I got my nails done she rushed me to pay as people were coming in for service. I paid and paid for the eyebrow wax which I never even got! I will never go back there again, worse service ever! Read Less
Stephanie Harvey
28 Jun 2018
REPORT
I love my nails I got my eyebrows arched the best they been since I been goin to other nail salons.I will be back
Marsala Brown
23 Jun 2018
REPORT
Its was an very calm and relaxing place. You get your money's worth. And the stuff is very friendly.
Rhonda Hartman
5 May 2018
REPORT
Rachael is awesome! Very clean and nice salon.
Rhonda
5 May 2018
REPORT
Rachael is awesome! Very clean and nice salon.
Chino Ortiz
28 Apr 2018
REPORT
Love the staff and AMAZING service!!! I drive 45min to come here well worth it
Valerie H
27 Apr 2018
REPORT
Always a calming experience, love the massage chairs for pedicures. My nails always look great after Amanda does them.
Courtney R
12 Dec 2017
REPORT
The tips of my nails are crooked and uneven. I tried saying something when they were being done but the lady seemed irritated by me saying anything. She overcharged me as well saying my nails were “om... Read More
The tips of my nails are crooked and uneven. I tried saying something when they were being done but the lady seemed irritated by me saying anything. She overcharged me as well saying my nails were “ombré” nails but it’s just one shade with glitter. I’ll never come back there. Read Less
Crystal Conroy
25 Nov 2017
REPORT
Nails were ok but nothing spectacular. Never know what the price is going to be from one visit to the next it varies for the same services. Found a different nail salon. Grace nails!
Claire L
28 Jul 2017
REPORT
Not happy with my experience here. I got shellac on my nails and it came off 4 days later. That has never happened with my experience at other nail salons, normally the polish stays on for at least a ... Read More
Not happy with my experience here. I got shellac on my nails and it came off 4 days later. That has never happened with my experience at other nail salons, normally the polish stays on for at least a week. Read Less
ashley bedord
5 Jun 2017
REPORT
I have had nothing but great experiences here with all of their nail services
Mary Runkel
9 Dec 2016
REPORT
We go here REGULARLY and LOVE the salon. The staff are specific, efficient, make you look beautiful and I always leave feeling satisfied. I trust only them with waxing my eyebrows- they do it right ev... Read More
We go here REGULARLY and LOVE the salon. The staff are specific, efficient, make you look beautiful and I always leave feeling satisfied. I trust only them with waxing my eyebrows- they do it right every time. Friendly staff that remembers your name. Read Less
Pinky Pisces
21 Oct 2016
REPORT
Worst ever! Just wanted a simple eyebrow wax now I look permanently angry with patchy ass eyebrows 😡😡😡😡
Kathy Kinmonth
17 Jul 2016
REPORT
I've always had nice service and wonderful people to do my nails. My favorite is Melissa because she takes her time, is very sincere, and personable. They all remember my name and have me programed in... Read More
I've always had nice service and wonderful people to do my nails. My favorite is Melissa because she takes her time, is very sincere, and personable. They all remember my name and have me programed in their phone to who I am! Sure, they laugh and talk in their own language, but I don't care. I believe it's a beautiful language. They do let me know what they are talking about if I looked at them weird and they do like to talk business in their native tongue, too. I think their rooms could use a coat of fresh paint and be updated. Their wax room does need to be cleaned with a fresh coat, but I won't do wax, again. It hurts too much. I don't think they need the TV on all the time. I believe just relaxing music would be nice and keep the TV on mute. Otherwise, I love going there due to the nice job on my nails and the culture. Read Less
Trixie T.
8 May 2016
REPORT
I've never seen anyone glob and dab Shallac while applying. I was in the area with some other errands to run and swung into this place for the first and last time. I'm going to my regular salon tomorr... Read More
I've never seen anyone glob and dab Shallac while applying. I was in the area with some other errands to run and swung into this place for the first and last time. I'm going to my regular salon tomorrow to have them redone the right way. It's going to take an hour to get through this thick mess. Read Less
Colette C.
21 Jan 2016
REPORT
Very dirty - they do not use new/clean towels for each client, do not clean files or clippers... They cut my nails down way too much and said "Oh you have thin nail..." No - you weren't paying attenti... Read More
Very dirty - they do not use new/clean towels for each client, do not clean files or clippers... They cut my nails down way too much and said "Oh you have thin nail..." No - you weren't paying attention. My nails have blunt corners so they'll break even though I asked for rounded... Only put 2 coats not 3 so not solid coverage of color and it's lumpy/uneven. Extremely difficult to understand them (except when they're trying to upsell services). Nail color doesn't even go all they way to cuticle on 3 nails so they're going to look like crap in a week and need to be redone. I had an iffy experience here the first time but thought I'd give them another shot. It was a COMPLETE mistake - one I definitely WILL NOT repeat. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!! Read Less
Jackie B.
14 Dec 2015
REPORT
Smaller place but they do a very good job. They have a lot of gel color options. FYI tipping is cash only!
Donna J.
11 Feb 2015
REPORT
I have gone to Lily Nails for nearly 3 years now.  The service has been hit and miss and it really depends on which stylist you are assigned.  Most are not friendly. Amanda is the owner and does excel... Read More
I have gone to Lily Nails for nearly 3 years now.  The service has been hit and miss and it really depends on which stylist you are assigned.  Most are not friendly. Amanda is the owner and does excellent work, especially pink and whites, when you can actually get her.  That said, the past two times I have been in I was given an older lady at station 8 for my shellacs.  Both times they started chipping in less than a week.  I have never had this happen before.  I showed them to Amanda when I went back in  to get a new shellac.  I thought she would give me some sort of discount since I literally had two shellacs in less than 16 days.  Nope, she just said if it happens again, come see her.  Well, I won't be back! Read Less
B W.
10 Sep 2014
REPORT
I have nothing but good things to say about this nail salon. I travel a ton for work and I try my best to wait until I'm in Iowa to get my nails done here. Amanda is the owner of the salon and she alw... Read More
I have nothing but good things to say about this nail salon. I travel a ton for work and I try my best to wait until I'm in Iowa to get my nails done here. Amanda is the owner of the salon and she always does an impeccable job on my finger nails and pedicure. For anyone reading this review I get pink and white on my fingernails and Amanda does such a great job where it lasts me longer than anyone else has ever done it. She's takes her time to make sure it's perfect but it's incredible how fast and efficient she is doing it. As everyone knows... It's more about the person doing them and not to judge the entire salon. That said, I cannot speak of how any other nail technicians work is. They seem to do a good job on others. But I can only speak of the one person who always does mine. Read Less
Angie L.
1 Sep 2014
REPORT
Pedicure was good! Had a nail fixed and got a fill. They lady doing my nails was very rude and acted as if her doing my nails was ruining her day. There is an up charge for everything! Most usually in... Read More
Pedicure was good! Had a nail fixed and got a fill. They lady doing my nails was very rude and acted as if her doing my nails was ruining her day. There is an up charge for everything! Most usually include a design but they charge $5 extra for a design that I could have done better myself! Will not go back! Read Less
Ann D.
24 Apr 2014
REPORT
I was a drop in for a pedicure. They were fast, which I love. Great job. Is almost $30 too high for just a pedicure?
Dawn P.
5 Jan 2014
REPORT
Was in town visiting and stopped by for a pedicure. They had a special for mani and pedi so I did both. It was great service. I do remember there credit card machine not working, but I did have cash.
Lisa L.
26 Sep 2012
REPORT
She did a great job on my mani/pedi and I got a lip wax and I will go elsewhere for that.  She double dipped and the waxing room smelled and it looked like the blanket and pillow on the chair hadn't b... Read More
She did a great job on my mani/pedi and I got a lip wax and I will go elsewhere for that.  She double dipped and the waxing room smelled and it looked like the blanket and pillow on the chair hadn't been changed in who knows how long.  I will definitely go back for a mani/pedi though.   She did a great job and that part of the salon was pretty clean. Read Less
Elizabeth W.
28 May 2011
REPORT
$35 dollars for a mani/pedi, the service was great, it's a beautiful salon, and most importantly they did a great job.  My nails look fantastic.
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802 Southeast Oralabor Road
Ankeny Iowa 50021
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Monday
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09:30AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:30AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:30AM-20:00PM
Thursday
Thu
09:30AM-20:00PM
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09:30AM-20:00PM
Saturday
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09:00AM-19:00PM
Sunday
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11:00AM-17:00PM
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Lily Nails

Ankeny, Iowa
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802 Southeast Oralabor Road
Ankeny Iowa 50021
Monday
09:30AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
09:30AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
09:30AM-20:00PM
Thursday
09:30AM-20:00PM
Friday
09:30AM-20:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Sunday
11:00AM-17:00PM
Stephanie schroeder
7 Feb 2022
REPORT
there was 3 of us and they fit us in, however we showed them a picture of what 2 of us wanted and the other just a manicure. I also asked for my eyebrows waxed. Well let’s just say our nails looked no... Read More
there was 3 of us and they fit us in, however we showed them a picture of what 2 of us wanted and the other just a manicure. I also asked for my eyebrows waxed. Well let’s just say our nails looked nothing like the picture nor even looked a like. the lady asked my daughter if she wanted a heart painted on two nails and my didn’t know they will charge extra for it, the lady never explained that. That is so wrong, after I got my nails done she rushed me to pay as people were coming in for service. I paid and paid for the eyebrow wax which I never even got! I will never go back there again, worse service ever! Read Less
Stephanie Harvey
28 Jun 2018
REPORT
I love my nails I got my eyebrows arched the best they been since I been goin to other nail salons.I will be back
Marsala Brown
23 Jun 2018
REPORT
Its was an very calm and relaxing place. You get your money's worth. And the stuff is very friendly.
Rhonda Hartman
5 May 2018
REPORT
Rachael is awesome! Very clean and nice salon.
Rhonda
5 May 2018
REPORT
Rachael is awesome! Very clean and nice salon.
Chino Ortiz
28 Apr 2018
REPORT
Love the staff and AMAZING service!!! I drive 45min to come here well worth it
Valerie H
27 Apr 2018
REPORT
Always a calming experience, love the massage chairs for pedicures. My nails always look great after Amanda does them.
Courtney R
12 Dec 2017
REPORT
The tips of my nails are crooked and uneven. I tried saying something when they were being done but the lady seemed irritated by me saying anything. She overcharged me as well saying my nails were “om... Read More
The tips of my nails are crooked and uneven. I tried saying something when they were being done but the lady seemed irritated by me saying anything. She overcharged me as well saying my nails were “ombré” nails but it’s just one shade with glitter. I’ll never come back there. Read Less
Crystal Conroy
25 Nov 2017
REPORT
Nails were ok but nothing spectacular. Never know what the price is going to be from one visit to the next it varies for the same services. Found a different nail salon. Grace nails!
Claire L
28 Jul 2017
REPORT
Not happy with my experience here. I got shellac on my nails and it came off 4 days later. That has never happened with my experience at other nail salons, normally the polish stays on for at least a ... Read More
Not happy with my experience here. I got shellac on my nails and it came off 4 days later. That has never happened with my experience at other nail salons, normally the polish stays on for at least a week. Read Less
ashley bedord
5 Jun 2017
REPORT
I have had nothing but great experiences here with all of their nail services
Mary Runkel
9 Dec 2016
REPORT
We go here REGULARLY and LOVE the salon. The staff are specific, efficient, make you look beautiful and I always leave feeling satisfied. I trust only them with waxing my eyebrows- they do it right ev... Read More
We go here REGULARLY and LOVE the salon. The staff are specific, efficient, make you look beautiful and I always leave feeling satisfied. I trust only them with waxing my eyebrows- they do it right every time. Friendly staff that remembers your name. Read Less
Pinky Pisces
21 Oct 2016
REPORT
Worst ever! Just wanted a simple eyebrow wax now I look permanently angry with patchy ass eyebrows 😡😡😡😡
Kathy Kinmonth
17 Jul 2016
REPORT
I've always had nice service and wonderful people to do my nails. My favorite is Melissa because she takes her time, is very sincere, and personable. They all remember my name and have me programed in... Read More
I've always had nice service and wonderful people to do my nails. My favorite is Melissa because she takes her time, is very sincere, and personable. They all remember my name and have me programed in their phone to who I am! Sure, they laugh and talk in their own language, but I don't care. I believe it's a beautiful language. They do let me know what they are talking about if I looked at them weird and they do like to talk business in their native tongue, too. I think their rooms could use a coat of fresh paint and be updated. Their wax room does need to be cleaned with a fresh coat, but I won't do wax, again. It hurts too much. I don't think they need the TV on all the time. I believe just relaxing music would be nice and keep the TV on mute. Otherwise, I love going there due to the nice job on my nails and the culture. Read Less
Trixie T.
8 May 2016
REPORT
I've never seen anyone glob and dab Shallac while applying. I was in the area with some other errands to run and swung into this place for the first and last time. I'm going to my regular salon tomorr... Read More
I've never seen anyone glob and dab Shallac while applying. I was in the area with some other errands to run and swung into this place for the first and last time. I'm going to my regular salon tomorrow to have them redone the right way. It's going to take an hour to get through this thick mess. Read Less
Colette C.
21 Jan 2016
REPORT
Very dirty - they do not use new/clean towels for each client, do not clean files or clippers... They cut my nails down way too much and said "Oh you have thin nail..." No - you weren't paying attenti... Read More
Very dirty - they do not use new/clean towels for each client, do not clean files or clippers... They cut my nails down way too much and said "Oh you have thin nail..." No - you weren't paying attention. My nails have blunt corners so they'll break even though I asked for rounded... Only put 2 coats not 3 so not solid coverage of color and it's lumpy/uneven. Extremely difficult to understand them (except when they're trying to upsell services). Nail color doesn't even go all they way to cuticle on 3 nails so they're going to look like crap in a week and need to be redone. I had an iffy experience here the first time but thought I'd give them another shot. It was a COMPLETE mistake - one I definitely WILL NOT repeat. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!! Read Less
Jackie B.
14 Dec 2015
REPORT
Smaller place but they do a very good job. They have a lot of gel color options. FYI tipping is cash only!
Donna J.
11 Feb 2015
REPORT
I have gone to Lily Nails for nearly 3 years now.  The service has been hit and miss and it really depends on which stylist you are assigned.  Most are not friendly. Amanda is the owner and does excel... Read More
I have gone to Lily Nails for nearly 3 years now.  The service has been hit and miss and it really depends on which stylist you are assigned.  Most are not friendly. Amanda is the owner and does excellent work, especially pink and whites, when you can actually get her.  That said, the past two times I have been in I was given an older lady at station 8 for my shellacs.  Both times they started chipping in less than a week.  I have never had this happen before.  I showed them to Amanda when I went back in  to get a new shellac.  I thought she would give me some sort of discount since I literally had two shellacs in less than 16 days.  Nope, she just said if it happens again, come see her.  Well, I won't be back! Read Less
B W.
10 Sep 2014
REPORT
I have nothing but good things to say about this nail salon. I travel a ton for work and I try my best to wait until I'm in Iowa to get my nails done here. Amanda is the owner of the salon and she alw... Read More
I have nothing but good things to say about this nail salon. I travel a ton for work and I try my best to wait until I'm in Iowa to get my nails done here. Amanda is the owner of the salon and she always does an impeccable job on my finger nails and pedicure. For anyone reading this review I get pink and white on my fingernails and Amanda does such a great job where it lasts me longer than anyone else has ever done it. She's takes her time to make sure it's perfect but it's incredible how fast and efficient she is doing it. As everyone knows... It's more about the person doing them and not to judge the entire salon. That said, I cannot speak of how any other nail technicians work is. They seem to do a good job on others. But I can only speak of the one person who always does mine. Read Less
Angie L.
1 Sep 2014
REPORT
Pedicure was good! Had a nail fixed and got a fill. They lady doing my nails was very rude and acted as if her doing my nails was ruining her day. There is an up charge for everything! Most usually in... Read More
Pedicure was good! Had a nail fixed and got a fill. They lady doing my nails was very rude and acted as if her doing my nails was ruining her day. There is an up charge for everything! Most usually include a design but they charge $5 extra for a design that I could have done better myself! Will not go back! Read Less
Ann D.
24 Apr 2014
REPORT
I was a drop in for a pedicure. They were fast, which I love. Great job. Is almost $30 too high for just a pedicure?
Dawn P.
5 Jan 2014
REPORT
Was in town visiting and stopped by for a pedicure. They had a special for mani and pedi so I did both. It was great service. I do remember there credit card machine not working, but I did have cash.
Lisa L.
26 Sep 2012
REPORT
She did a great job on my mani/pedi and I got a lip wax and I will go elsewhere for that.  She double dipped and the waxing room smelled and it looked like the blanket and pillow on the chair hadn't b... Read More
She did a great job on my mani/pedi and I got a lip wax and I will go elsewhere for that.  She double dipped and the waxing room smelled and it looked like the blanket and pillow on the chair hadn't been changed in who knows how long.  I will definitely go back for a mani/pedi though.   She did a great job and that part of the salon was pretty clean. Read Less
Elizabeth W.
28 May 2011
REPORT
$35 dollars for a mani/pedi, the service was great, it's a beautiful salon, and most importantly they did a great job.  My nails look fantastic.
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