Helena’s Nails

I have been going to this salon for over three years now and always they were trying to talk me into the gel nails. Finally I gave in. I have three words for you: Don’t do it. The technician who did my nails was sloppy and put the gel on way too thick in places. The manicure only lasted a week and half (I was told these typically last 2– 3 weeks), but that wasn’t the worst part.
When I went back to have the gel taken off, the technician used a file to take off the majority of it, soaked my nails in polish remover and then scraped and buffed the rest of it off. This being my first time doing the gel, I didn’t realize that USING A FILE TO TAKE OFF THE GEL IS A BAD IDEA. My nails were left thin and scratched up. Needless to say, NEVER AGAIN will I visit this salon.

I’m so extremely bummed about my mani here. I heard great reviews from so many girls who I work with about their gel manis, and mine was awful. The woman who did my nails rushed through, didn’t paint close to my cuticle area at all so it looks like it’s been grown out for a week, and it chipped within a few hours.
Also it was $ 5 more than what I was originally told, which isn’t that much money, but I would have gone elsewhere if I knew it would be a poor experience (first world problems… I know).
They were friendly… that’s about it.

I used to come here all the time for shellac manicures and they used to last for a normal amount of time (2 weeks, if not more). However the last few times I went here, my shellac manicure peeled/​chipped off within a week. This is not acceptable for a shellac manicure. The last time I went in I tried telling them but the lady doing my nails didn’t understand what I was saying. Lo and behold, my last shellac mani there AGAIN peeled/​chipped off within a week. Disappointing because I had been going there for 2 years, but the quality of the manicure has gone down. I think they just rush through it too quickly. Won’t ever be going back.

What a great little gem! Located near the Whole Foods in Cap Hill, I was easily fit in over the lunch hour for a shellac manicure. Don’t be fooled by the size or modest décor of the place — they do a really good job. I did call ahead to make sure they weren’t going to be too busy but you definitely don’t need an appointment. There were plenty of people there to help out. My manicure was done quickly and perfectly (no bubbles and no smudges!). The best part about it though is the lengthy hand/​arm massage. I’m used to a quick 2 minute massage but I was almost asleep by the time she was done with both arms!
My shellac was reasonably priced as well which made the experience that much better!

By far my favorite nail salon in Denver. I’m particular about two things in a nail salon when I go for a pedicure — the chairs and massage. The Helena team is very generous with the massage and the chairs provide a great massage. Everyone is always friendly and you can’t beat the price!

My friend brought me here to get manicures for the birthday party of my cousin. It took me a bit longer staying here, but honestly, I got a lovely manicures. Perfectly polish with care and great attention.

I came across this location last minute and close to 7pm… luckily they took me! Staff were very friendly and the regular mani/​pedi looked great. So a month later, I searched Unilocal for the name of Helena’s I found a location with great reviews for great nails and a great price… luckily it was the same place Helena’s! My second time here did not disappoint either… great leg massage and great gel mani/​pedi. At this location, there is no wait and enough staff to do both mani/​pedi at the same time which saves me time!!! I’m definitely planning on coming back regularly.

Not exactly sure how this place has 4 stars on Unilocal.The service isn’t the best, the place is dinky and parking isn’t the easiest during the weekend. The inside reminds me of an old school barber shop you would find in the hood. Trust me, go somewhere else.

Horrible… Just horrible. Won’t be going back to this place EVER again. I have been here a few times, and each time the service is below par. I am always rushed and nails never last and the pedis look like shit. Not only that but when you don’t pay for cash they talk about you in front of you. So I decided not go to here anymore for my nails– I now go to 2580 Nails off of Colorado and what an amazing difference. They have plenty of chairs and staff. The staff is friendly and always does an amazing job and one of the guys walks around offering free water– how nice is that? They also have different versions for your nails so people of all incomes can afford to get a mani or pedi. So I switched my nail place but thought I would continue to go to Helenas for my eyebrow waxing and today is my final day there. The lady just plain sucked at it. She didn’t even put lotion on my brows afterwards and the mirror she handed me was dirty. It is a disgusting establishment. Bye Bye Helenas– see you NEVER again.

I honestly wish I could give a half star, because Helena’s Nails is worth exactly 3.5 stars. I’ll admit the regular pedicure is consistently one of the best and longest lasting pedicures I’ve ever had. But that being said, the shellac is something to be avoided. I received a rushed shellac manicure recently and was appalled by the quality of the product. I had a number of large and obvious air bubbles on multiple nails and they didn’t even cover the entire nail with shellac. I got this shellac for a new job and had to take off the polish before starting because it looked so bad. Overall, I continue to return because its the neighborhood nail salon and there is never a wait. :)

My favorite nail salon. My best friend in high school took me here with her mom and our other friend to get pedicures before our sophomore homecoming and I have been coming here ever since. My mom and I come a lot, we always get shellac/​gel manicures and/​or pedicures.
I am the most impressed with the shellac/​gel manicures. It takes weeks for mine to chip, my nails grow out before the polish starts to chip at all.
They always remember I like a flower on my big toe when I get a pedicure.
The place is pretty small – an appointment is not needed but it wouldn’t be a bad idea if you are coming with more than one person and planning on getting a mani and a pedi.

I was just there. So disappointed, and will never go there again. Unfriendly, and I believe they thought I had never had a MP before, and just rushed me through! I mean all of it was done and out the door in like 30 min.

Best nail salon in Denver. I got a gel French mani pedi and love it! The nail techs are nice, work fast and are extremely precise. The water for the pedi was the perfect temperature and the hand, arm, feet and leg massages were the best I’ve had at a nail salon. The entire service lasted about half an hour and cost $ 70.

One of the worst salons I’ve been to. Got a shellac manicure and it was done quickly and haphazardly. Every single staffer I spoke with — there were 3 — made negative comments about the nail colors I wanted, the shape of my fingernails, the fact that I wanted my cuticles «pushed back» and not cut. I also wear special UV gloves for the shellac and the manicurist made front of me to my face — although in another language. The only problem was that she kept using English phrases like «will try anything» and «ridiculous». I felt so uncomfortable and couldn’t wait to leave. It wasn’t just me. There was another woman who asked to put her sandals on before they painted her toenails and they refused. They aren’t well versed in customer satisfaction.

I have been coming to Helena’s for several years now — after trying a few different nail shops, they’re officially my favorite and offer the best value mani/​pedi! Plus, everybody that works there is so sweet!
I love that they are well priced, are a simple shop, don’t require me to call ahead, and for some reason I feel like their gel color turns out shinier and lasts longer than other places! Also — they are often able to do my mani/​pedi simultaneously, so I’m in and out in about 45 min :)
Like others have said, parking can be tough but I’ve never had to walk more than a block and typically try to come mornings and weekdays to avoid crowds!

I really wanted to like this place and see that it is a family owned business which I like to support however I did have a very bad experience. My girlfriend and I came here on a Sunday wasn’t too busy. We had one technician to both of our nails which was very time-​consuming as we had other plans for the day we had to move aside, and the gel application was too thin. My nail broke the next day. Both my friend and I left with bloody cuticles. The owners of this business and the people who work here are very sweet and kind I hate to leave such a bad review but I felt horrible spending my money there and wasting it. I will not be a returning customer.

I really like this place. Lee (one of the only guys) does the best nails. I got shellac and it lasted for 3 weeks no problem. He really takes his time and his work is flawless. Ask for him.
Staff is friendly and it’s clean. The only issue is parking, but you really can’t do anything about that since it’s in the middle of Cap HIll.

Got a gel manicure here, and was disappointed.
The lady did not clean up my cuticles very nicely, and after the gel was finished, she did not clean off the excess nail polish. I do believe that the gel is a little too far away from the cuticle. She could have gone another bit closer, I think.
Also, I experienced my first big chip on my thumb TWO days after the manicure– a big no-​no!

Helena’s Nails is the BEST!!! I can go in with more callus and dead skin than imagined and once I leave I’m soft as a babys bottom and I feel ready for a beauty pageant. :) I almost don’t want to write a review because I don’t want people flocking to my hidden gem but they ladies and gentleman there deserve this raving review so here it goes…
Top reasons I adore this nail salon…
1) its clean~they always sanitize~and they recently did a remodel replaced some of the tiles, the pedi water now changes colors (oh la la! :)
2) the price. I get a French Shellac Mani & Pedi for $ 58(before tip) at any other nail salon I’d be paying at least $ 80-​$ 100. And at other places it starts to chip or peel after a week. At Helena’s they take pride in their work and it shows. My nails last for 2+ weeks (no chips) and still look amazing.
3) the massages. OMG!!! I would pay for just the massages that come with the mani/​pedi service. Its not some flimsy, «oh let me give you a 15 second massage». This is like 10 minutes in heaven! They get your calves, they get all the spots on your feet. They make my eyes roll back in ecstasy… I try not to purrrr but its amazing.
PS…TIP THEM!!! They deserve it after dealing with your ugly feet and making them look all pretty: P just sayyying. They accept Credit Cards but would prefer cash like anyone whom works in the service industry.

Nestled in the quaintness of Cap Hill, this nail salon offers all you’d standard salon treatments without all the fuss. There’s no waiting, ‘calling ahead’ required, or fancy décor and gadgets. It is indeed a modest shop with nice people to pamper your feet and hands. My favorite aspect, though, had to be the longevity of my foot and calf massage. Not additional money for the scrub and lotion, they still invest a 100% to ensure you receive a mighty fine pedi!
The parking can be a little tough as they literally are nestled between their neighbors in small strip of Cap Hill businesses. But what’s a like walk for a good pedicure?!