Crimson Nails & Spa

Hands down the best nail salon in Bloomington, I’ve been to most of them and this one is definitely my favorite. The staff is very polite there’s never really a super long wait and they are very fast. Best quality nails too, I get acrylics done and usually they chip and break within two weeks. I went here and they lasted me 4 weeks with no chipping or anything. They are a little bit more expensive but it is 100% worth it to pay an extra couple of dollars. I will not go anywhere else to get my nails done.

I’ve been to all the nail salons on the east side and this is BY FAR the best! Clean, efficient, and friendly. Good prices. The newest equipment. I highly recommend.

For the most part, I absolutely love Crimson Nails and Spa and it’s my favorite nail salon in Bloomington. They are clean, reasonably priced, offer a student discount, and do a great job. I usually make an appointment, because it can get very busy. My only complaint is that last time I was in there, the owner (I think) turned away a woman with a service dog, I believe not understanding that service dogs are allowed, and are not simply pets. Many other customers tried to explain to her, but she was not understanding. It was uncomfortable. However, they do great work, and I will continue to go here.

Our nails were PERFECT when we walked out of here — ring ready if you know what I mean…
Had a great time today with my gal pals getting fancy feet and claws. We called a day ahead for an appointment since it would be on a Friday after work.
Services we tried:
shellac mani $ 35
regular pedi (they do offer gel, which i recommend in the summer) $ 27
eyebrow waxing $ 10
I used to come here a lot, but when Quinn left I didn’t come back. Now that I have, I am thrilled — I tried a few other places and won’t do that again anytime soon!
Pros
They saw us as soon as we walked in the door
No problem setting up an appointment ahead of time (walk-​in wait can vary)
The space is clean and new (er)
The staff is super friendly and put up with us being loud and ridiculous, we don’t have much girl time
Nice pedicure chairs with good massagers
Con
The only con is they take their time — this means you will have a perfect manicure, but don’t expect to be done in a jiffy. For me this is only a con sometimes, since I know it will take awhile I am fine with it, but sometimes I need to get in and out.
Five days later and my nails look perfect still :)

Still going to Crimson nails for Gel Polish Manicures (shellac) it still lasts approx 4 – 5 weeks stays in perfect condition without chipping! I love it. Quinn is no longer there so I now go to KIM or the female owner .it is such a relaxing place to go without all the noise and commotions and yelling etc that is going on in many salons you go to. It is one of the cleanest salons I’ve been to also. I totally would recommend.

Hands down the best place I have gone to get my nails done and beyond happy with the results!!!

Always good service and friendly staff. Prices are great. I found my go-​to place for pedicures since moving to Bloomington. Now if I could only find a good stylist.

This is by far the best salon I have been to in Bloomington. I have only had pedicures, so can’t speak for their other services. I usually pick times early in the morning when they open, so have experienced no wait times, but I’m sure they get busy as the day goes on. The salon is so very clean and bright. Chairs are comfortable, typical massage style. While it’s difficult to communicate with the staff, that doesn’t really matter as they are very professional and give the best foot/​leg massages that I’ve had here in town. I used to go to the place in the Mall, and the last couple times, felt I was being rushed so they could get on to the next patron. NEVER feel this way at Crimson. Highly recommend!!!

I routinely get gel manicures, and this is one of the best places I’ve been to! It’s been two weeks since I had my nails done, and they look just as good as day one– no chips, cracks, scratches etc. Plus, I was in and out in 35 minutes. Will definitely be back!

Called ahead for an appointment and was immediately seen. They guy busier as the day goes on, so expect a little wait after 2pm.
Clean and organized. The staff is very professional and pays attention to detail. They spend time addressing most key areas and give you your money’s worth.
My shellac mani looks fabulous and my feet feel baby soft after their standard pedicure.
My only complaint would be that I would’ve liked more attention paid to my calluses.
Overall, they provide a great service and their massages are wonderful. I will definitely be going back.

First time I’ve ever had a pedicure and I was very impressed. I got a calf massage and my feet were cleaned. Staff was friendly & welcoming.

Definitely my favorite nail salon in town! They are very fast and neat and do great work, especially for the price! The one time I had a less than perfect gel manicure (the polished peeled off after about 3 days), I went back in and they totally redid my nails free of charge. You can usually just walk in and not have to wait very long, but I would recommend calling ahead or making an appointment because they can be very busy (more so during the school year). I love knowing that I never have to worry about finding a good salon that does consistently great work.

This is my favorite nail salon in town. I’ve had 1 «okay» manicure from them in the past 6 months, with everything else being «excellent.’ The guy with glasses does the best job.
They take appts but its hard to get an answer when you call. There have been 2 times I’ve waited for an hour and then left because they were so busy. Most of the time, its a short wait when I walk in. Even with the waiting, its better service than the place on the square, and as good as Maisunami’s without the need for an appt.
FYI– remember to add tip before they swipe your card! You can’t add it afterwards.

I would give this place 5 stars because they really do a good job. But the last time I came in I waited 2 ½ hours and they didn’t even acknowledge me, and tell me to come back at a better time. I made an appointment the next time and they put me in a chair almost to pacify me while they work on other people. It’s ridiculous how long I’ve had to wait. They need more staff.

Friendly staff. I had my nails done by a guy and you can tell he’s not rushing and doing the job precisely though it’s almost closing time. Price is reasonable and they provide student discount!

Very clean, they have a tools cleaner and open a new pack right in front of you. They take their time and do things right and very reasonable price. You don’t feel pushed around because they have the right ratio of customers to workers. Kim was awesome!

Awesome salon! Very clean. Professional and friendly staff. Had a great Mani/​pedi. Don’t forget to add tip before they run your credit card ;-) I’ll definitely be back!

Fabulous experience at Crimson! I had a spa pedicure and gel mani. Kim did my nails and her attention to detail was greatly appreciated! I was offered water as I sat down and the owners were super friendly. As a new customer during their grand opening period, they offered me a complimentary nail design on top of the 20% discount. I highly recommend this salon and am glad they opened up on the east side.

This is a new nail salon that opened in November near the Marsh on 3^rd. It’s your typical Asian nail salon, nothing fancy. I got a pedicure, which included nail/​cuticle trimming, scrub, a pretty nice message, hot towels, and polish. The staff was very friendly and they did a good job — I definitely recommend it. They are also offering 20% off right now as a grand opening special and they gave me a free tube of lotion. If you live on the east side, this should be your new nail place for a decently priced and clean experience!