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Hands Down is dedicated to using the best products and techniques available in the current market. As an authorized dealer of OPI, CND, Naileze, China Glaze products, you are guaranteed lasting quality for a lifetime of healthy nails. We demand product quality, . We LOVE weddings! Before your special day, gather your bridal party for a private celebration in our salon.

With our convenient location, amply on-site parking, numerous professional staff and accommodations, your and your friends and relatives can enjoy a morning, . Show off the natural beauty of your nails. Our professional products are specifically chosen to bring you a lifetime of healthy nails. We proudly use "Creative" pedicure, manicure, acrylic and UV gel products, and are authorized dealers for OPI and CND.
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Welcome to Hands Down A Nail Salon, 55 West Main Street, Route 1, in Clinton, Connecticut. Our staff is proud to offer our clientele professional manicure and pedicure services in a comfortable atmosphere. We take our time with our customers and provide exceptional personable service.

Your time spent at Hands Down should be relaxing, enjoyable and affordable, while receiving the best up-to-date services, products and technics currently available in the market.Since originally opening in 1996 in Madison, Connecticut, we have evolved to an expansive salon with numerous professional nail technicians and several V-Spa pedicure stations and individual nail stations.
Hands Down A Nail Salon is just minutes from either Exit 62 or 63 off I-95 in Clinton, Connecticut. Located on Route 1, 55 West Main Street in the Station One Square with plenty of on site parking right outside our door. While you visit us, we welcome you to peek at our next door neighbor, Station One Hair Salon & Spa, providing exceptional hair salon services, waxing and make-up.
Reviews (17)
Dawn Graves
Dawn Graves
Dec 12, 2021
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I had the best pedicure!! Perfect and my nails came out amazing. I also had a manicure that was great too! I brought in a picture and Autumn got it spot on!! I will definitely be going back!!
Suzanne M.
Suzanne M.
Sep 16, 2021
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I'm from out of state and read reviews and was encouraged. So I called. Small cute salon. Comfy chairs and relaxed, clean environment. I made an appt the day prior and they started my mani pedi w/in 5 min of arriving. I got a pedi and gel mani. Gel removal was a gentle removal without dremel tool! Yay! I chose to do a 5 color ombre (gradation) effect on my hands and Amber, my tech pro, was so helpful and patient and I am so happy w the colors. She took her time and my toes and nails are beautiful. Happy customer!
Phoebe R.
Phoebe R.
Sep 09, 2021
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They do a lovely and thorough job. This is a clean and B professional salon and I always enjoy coming here!
Donna C.
Donna C.
May 27, 2021
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I have been going to Faith and her crew for 11 years and would never go anywhere else. My gel nails are perfect, my toes are awesome. Everyone understands what I want and why. And everyone is delightful.
Dyan Salemi
Dyan Salemi
Feb 24, 2021
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Always the best. Faith & her A team ate the best
Extremely clean, been with her over 12 yrs ❤❤❤
Edith Plancarte
Edith Plancarte
Jan 24, 2021
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Amazing service!! I love this place, first time customer,however, I will be a forever customer!
Sarah Auletta
Sarah Auletta
Dec 18, 2019
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Fantastic service, hospitality, and clean facilities- great selection of colors as well
Tl B.
Tl B.
Jun 02, 2019
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They are awesome and very affordable! I stepped in, 50 minutes before close, asking (hoping) if they could take a walk-in. They were very communicative, stating that I could wait until one of them was finished with their current client. When all was said and done, she ended up staying past close to finish painting my nails. $17 later, plus tip, I had beautifully, freshly painted nails! Thank you!
Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier
Oct 05, 2017
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They take their time and make sure you are happy with their work! Love this place!
Linz S.
Linz S.
Dec 13, 2015
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Ok. I question some of the cleaning practices there. The French nails had waivy lines so they don't look right, but they give a nice pedicure.

Biggest issue is they will add on extra services without telling you it is extra. Mani is 13, hand massage is 3, and pedi is 25, but somehow it was 48 plus tip when I left.
S. M. K.
S. M. K.
Oct 31, 2015
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Best manicure I've ever had. Long-lasting and professionally done, Hands Down is a comfortable and fun place to be pampered. Lots of nail colors available, good cleaning practices evident and friendly staff. I will definitely be coming back.
Foodie M.
Foodie M.
Oct 21, 2015
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Visiting from out of town and chose Hands Down because of their stellar yelp reviews. Had a great experience. Debbie did my pedicure and Mercedes did my manicure. Both were excellent, very professional, paid close attention to detail, conversational when I wasn't chilled back. Overall a lovely experience. I'll be back next time I'm in town.
Cheryl D.
Cheryl D.
Aug 05, 2014
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I can not say enough nice things about this place and the staff there. They are all friendly and extremely accommodating. I called this afternoon because I broke a nail (yes, I know, horrors). They squeezed me in, even though it was after hours. I wasn't charged for it because I had just been there less than a week ago. All of my experiences with them have been wonderful. Clean, friendly atmosphere. Great job every time too!
Yelp R.
Yelp R.
Jul 19, 2014
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Always clean and equipment is always sterile, which is very important to me. Staff is always professional and friendly! Having an occasional pedicure has really helped me with walking long distances, no more ingrown toenails.
Drew K.
Drew K.
Jul 11, 2014
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I chose this salon for someone & called ahead to pay as a gift. She enjoyed it very much, thought it was exceptionally clean, the girls were all very nice and she said they had a lot of colors. All told, she was very happy with the experience and would go back in a second. They took the appointment and credit card over the phone, without any issues. Oh and she loved Fabby!
Michelle C.
Michelle C.
Jul 10, 2014
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Awesome place. Called and was able to be seen right away. Clean facility. Great professional friendly staff. I will be back again.
Cyndi L.
Cyndi L.
Oct 21, 2012
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Clean, very friendly, prices are great. They will do everything possible to accomodate you. Wouldn't go anywhere else. The employees make you feel so comfortable.