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✨About Merle Hay Nails
Merle Hay Nails is a professional nail salon in algona, iowa. Rated 4.9 stars by 206 customers.
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🕐Opening Hours
Open NowToday (Tuesday)
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📊AI Review Insights
Based on customer reviews, this salon is well-regarded.
✓Strengths
- •Professional service
- •Clean environment
Quality Metrics
⭐Customer Experience
Sean Roberts
2025-11-13First time going to this salon and I am astounded by the spectacular service! Facility was relaxing, clean, organized, and the nail tech Kenny made my day with his happy spirit and fantastic attention to detail in making my french manicure perfect! I would recommend this salon to anyone! And the prices are worth it! Thank you so much for the nails, I will definitely come back!
Oriana Kathryn Kaufmann
2025-10-03Thi was wonderful! She did an excellent job on my full set of acrylic nails. The pedicure was relaxing & refreshing. Thi was kind, professional, & personable. I will be back. Highly recommend!
Taylor Carlson
2025-05-31My friend and I decided to come here on a whim before my bachelorette party and had the best experience! We chose this salon after seeing all the 5-star reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The nail tech was incredibly detail-oriented and my nails have never looked better. The whole experience was relaxing, professional, and enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Kheryssa Preville
2025-02-23I came for my first time looking to get a gel manicure. They were able to get me right in as a walk-in on a Saturday and were super quick but efficient with my nails! The atmosphere is very calm, quiet, and cute. They have many stations and pedicure chairs, and everything is bright, clean, and relaxing. They have many color choices and use quality products that look great. The service is attentive and soothing. Prices are great and competitive for the area, while providing amazing service. I will definitely be back!
Malaya Farmer
2025-06-03Love this nail salon! It’s always very clean ! They always get me in soon as possible. Got my nails done for my trip to Vegas and they came out exactly like the picture I provided ! 10/10 She absolutely did amazing on the Hand painted design !! I will definitely be back ! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
❓Local Guide FAQ
What services do you offer?
We offer a full range of nail care services including manicures, pedicures, gel nails, and nail art.
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Fixing Common Nail Problems
Expert advice from the professionals at Merle Hay Nails
- ✓For yellow nails: Use a whitening toothpaste or lemon juice soak
- ✓For brittle nails: Increase biotin intake and use a nail hardener
- ✓For peeling nails: Keep them moisturized and avoid harsh chemicals
- ✓For persistent issues: Visit Merle Hay Nails for professional nail treatments and advice
- ✓For hangnails: Don't pull them - clip carefully and moisturize
💎 Pro Tip: The experienced technicians at Merle Hay Nails can identify nail problems and recommend effective treatments!
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📍Location
3800 Merle Hay Rd #325, Des Moines, IA 50310
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🕐Today's Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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