Foley might be a beach town, but let’s be honest: the sand wrecks your toenails. We sent our manicured hands into every polish palace from the sterile, surgical precision of Alona’s vacuum-pedicure lab to the loud, laughing chaos of Mai’s chair at Love Nails.

If Julie at Aura catches a crooked cuticle, she will fix it before you even see it. That’s the standard here.

Find your spot below.

Aura Nail Lounge

Highlights
Julie’s detail obsession pays off.
Kate’s pedicure game strong.
Lan checks before you leave.
Staff actually cares. Rare.
Walk out happy, or else.

Aura Nail Lounge runs a tight ship. Julie’s detail obsession is not a gimmick; she will fix a cuticle you didn’t know was crooked. Kate’s pedicures are strong, like a firm handshake for your feet. Lan checks your work before you leave. Staff actually cares. Rare. You will not walk out unhappy. They won’t allow it. The place hums with quiet competence. No frills, just results. I left with nails so clean they looked fake. That’s a compliment. Go get fixed. You’ll thank me later. Or don’t. They’ll still fix you.

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Nails Boutique and Spa

Highlights
Zoe delivers flawless gel nails
Tina gives exceptional pedicures
Staff always friendly and welcoming
Massages rival professional spas
Worth arriving late for

Nails Boutique and Spa is where I go when I need a reset. Zoe does gel nails that survive three weeks of me typing, cooking, and generally abusing my hands. Tina’s pedicures are the real event. Her massage chair rivaled my chiropractor. Staff actually greets you like they mean it. Friendly is rare in this town. Worth arriving late for, because you’ll want to stay longer than you planned. I’ve never been rushed here. That alone earns my repeat business. The massage part alone justifies the drive from anywhere in Baldwin County. Book Zoe. Bring cash. Tip well.

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Alona Beauty Studio | European Permanent Makeup & Nail Art

Highlights
Spotless studio, professional service
European techniques, flawless results
Dry pedicure with vacuum technology
Luxurious hand and foot treatments
Kind, patient, skilled nail artist

Alona Beauty Studio is a different breed. Spotless, clinical, almost European in its precision. That’s not an insult. The dry pedicure uses vacuum technology. No water. No mess. Just flawless feet. Hand and foot treatments feel like spa procedures, not afterthoughts. The artist is kind, patient, and scarily skilled. She works slowly. That’s the point. My nails looked airbrushed. The studio itself is quiet. No chatter. No drama. Just technique. If you want a quick dip, go elsewhere. If you want perfection, book here. Bring patience. Leave with polish that doesn’t chip for two weeks.

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Apple Nails and Spa

Highlights
Talented, welcoming, detail-oriented staff
Clean, relaxing salon space
Exceptional customer service
Flawless nail results
Pride in workmanship

Apple Nails and Spa is the dependable friend you forget exists until you need them. Then they save your nails. Staff is talented, welcoming, and annoyingly detail-oriented. The salon is clean and relaxing. No claustrophobic lanes. No weird smells. Customer service is exceptional, which sounds like a corporate line but is true. My technician took pride in her work. She buffed, shaped, and painted like she was signing a masterpiece. I watched four other clients leave smiling. That never happens. The place runs itself. You sit, they work, you leave happier. Zero complaints. Maybe bring a book. You won’t need it.

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Kim Nails & spa

Highlights
Great pedicures, friendly staff
Quality work, loyal clients
Convenient evening appointment window
Warm, welcoming atmosphere
Skilled nail technicians

Kim Nails & Spa handles the evening crowd. That is a gift. I work late, and they still let me get a proper pedicure at 7 PM. The staff is friendly without being fake. The work is solid. Loyal clients tell you something. This place has regulars who greet each other by name. That atmosphere is warm, like a neighborhood bar but for nails. Technicians are skilled. My toes looked clean enough to wear sandals in public. No judgment there. Just good work. If you need a reliable spot after work, this is it. Bring your own music. The vibe is calm, but the chairs are comfortable.

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MODERN NAIL SPA

Highlights
Don and Misa’s detailed pedicures
Tracy’s fantastic waxing service
Patient staff for indecisive clients
Kid-friendly pedicure experience
Relaxing, gentle, and refreshing

Modern Nail Spa is all about patience. Don and Misa give pedicures that last forever. They take their time. Tracy does waxing that is quick and merciful. I am indecisive about colors. They waited. No sighs. No eye rolls. They let me stare at the wall of polish for ten minutes. Their kid-friendly pedicure is honest. My daughter got a flower painted on each toe. She did not squirm once. That is a miracle. The whole place is relaxing, gentle, and refreshing. I left feeling like I had a spa day without the spa price. Just go. Ask for Don. Your feet will forgive you.

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Love Nails & Spa

Highlights
Best nail experience yet
Bailey adds salon charm
Mai’s mom is meticulous
Mai is hilariously talented
Clients become forever regulars

Love Nails & Spa gave me the best nail experience I have had in Foley. Bailey adds salon charm without trying too hard. That is a skill. Mai is hilariously talented. She cracks jokes while her hands move faster than my brain. Her mom is meticulous, almost obsessive. She redid my top coat three times until it was perfect. You will become a regular. I did. The place has that magic mix of skill and personality. No dead air. No boredom. Just good work and better company. I left laughing and with clean nails. That combo is rare. Book ahead. They stay busy for a reason. I am already going back.

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