Nail Bar & Spa

Nail Bar & Spa is a nail salon and spa in Apple Valley that also serves clients from Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington and St Paul. The salon says its spa-quality products and service set it apart from other salons, and it reports that clients praise its service and products on its reviews page. It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 7:30pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.

The menu is a la carte. Pedicures are the core of the offering, with named treatments that vary in length and steps. The Natural Ice-Dancer includes an herbal mineral bath, nail reshaping, cuticle care, callus treatment, a 30-minute exfoliation, a gel mask, hot towels and a foot massage. The Ultimate Essential Oil pedicure centers on a 35-minute essential oil massage with a gel mask, hot towels and heated basalt stones. The Art of Moroccan Detox is a 38-minute treatment using black charcoal, aromatherapy oils, paraffin and heated basalt stones. The Luxury Mojito combines sugar exfoliation, a clay mint mask, a hot oil massage, a warm towel wrap and an 18-minute foot massage. The Exotic Malibu Breeze adds a 25-minute exfoliating and massage treatment with a warming lotion and can include optional gel polish. The Classic Spa is the simplest option, with a jet-less foot soak, cuticle tidying, filing, buffing, callus smoothing and an 8-minute foot massage.

Nail design add-ons start at $5 each. Gel polish can be added for $15 and a gel French for $20. Gel polish is offered in over 1000 colors and regular polish in about 600. The salon uses Epoch essential oil products in its treatments. Pedicure bowls are jet-less and covered with a single disposable spa liner. Bookings can be made online or by phone at 952-683-9368, and e-gift cards are available.

Builds each visit around an a la carte menu, with essential oil products and pedicure treatments meant to feel like a spa visit.