About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the quiet corner of downtown Salem, Oregon, Slay Me Nails became notorious for its mysterious deliveries. One morning, a delivery driver found an old wooden box labeled ‘Special Effects’ sitting in their car’s trunk—complete with neon signs and glittering decorations. Curious, the delivery driver opened it to discover only a note reading: 'For your next manicure—glitter guaranteed!' Turns out, it was just a practical joke from a neighbor who owned Slay Me Nails. The town laughed, but everyone still flocked to get their nails done there.
2. At closing time one night, a delivery driver whispered to the nail technician, ‘I’ll be back tomorrow—with my whole truckload.’ Next morning, everyone in line waited with bated breath as the delivery guy swaggered through the door, followed by his truck filled with colorful polishes and glitter gel. Turns out he was just an enthusiastic fan of Slay Me Nails’ unique designs.
3. At closing time one evening, an artist sat in the dimly lit waiting area, sketching her latest idea for a mural. Suddenly, she noticed something peculiar on the wall—tiny handprints that seemed to appear out of nowhere. Curious, she leaned closer and realized they were tiny nail prints, each with a different design. Turns out, it was just a delivery driver who’d stopped by earlier to pick up his order, leaving his artistic mark on the wall. The next day, everyone joked that Slay Me Nails had become more than just a nail salon—it was now a place where creativity left its fingerprint.
4. At closing time one evening, a local musician walked into Slay Me Nails with a guitar case and announced over the empty lobby: 'Who wants their nails done while listening to my new song?' The technician raised an eyebrow but smiled, pulled out her chair, and said, ‘Why not? Let’s give it a try.’ The musician strummed a few chords, and soon the whole salon was humming along—until he hit a wrong note and accidentally painted everyone’s nails neon pink. A delivery driver demanded his usual coffee order in perfect pitch, a neighbor requested a unicorn design, and before long, Slay Me Nails became famous for its impromptu musical manicures.