5 Star Forever Nails

3.2 (81 reviews)

ModerateNail Salons

Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Add Review

Call

Directions

Website

Services - 5 Star Forever Nails

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

13 More Services

Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

5 Star Forever Nails Photos

5 Star Forever Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

5 Star Forever Nails - What I came in with. - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

+123

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - 5 Star Forever Nails

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.

Start your review...

Browse more easily on the app

Reviews With Photos

Worst experience getting my nails done ever. I went in with decent hope as I asked for coffin with a french tip. The dip is so bumpy and the shape is completely uneven and you can see in the pictures. My biggest concern was the obvious uneven french of my pointer fingers. I went up to the counter to pay after sitting 2 hours, which is much longer than it should have taken, and was now on a time crunch to get to work. As I was talking to the receptionist upfront about my dissatisfaction with paying full price for my nails, the lady who was doing my nails came up to me yelling and starting to grab on me and my hands. She persisted to do this even after I encouraged her to stop multiple times. She insisted my nails shown in the pictures were fine and made me out to be irrational. Please keep in mind I was not talking to her when this happened. I had to asked her to "please get away from me" before she decided to step away from me. But this was after her colleagues encouraged her to do so, not when I asked repeatedly. Now, uncomfortable, I just wanted my money back. They refused per "company policy" and offered to fix it but the same woman, who was just grabbing me and pulling me after I asked her stop and yelling at me, HAS to be the one to fix them. I asked for someone else and they refused. I asked to get them redone and they told me the same thing. I'm sure they may say that I was being unreasonable but I was not. I was perfectly calm and collected. The people in that salon are poor at their work as they explained the woman who did my nails was "the best". So, unless you're willing to critique every small error in your nails every step of the way to have your nails be DECENT. I suggest you keep your money and take your business elsewhere. Relax Nails on guadalupe is less than a mile away and so much more professional. How disappointing and embarrassing for a business.

Emily G.

Worst. Nail experience Ever. I asked for thin dip and I got the thickest, most uneven nails. And the color is cloudy and horrible looking. And when I told them I wasn't happy the proceeded to tell me it's the color and they would add another color on top as if adding more dip would be a good idea. I didn't feel it was fair to pay 55 for the service and the owner told me if I didn't pay she would cut them off and basically chased me out with huge toenail clippers!! I'm appalled that they run a business in this manor and treat customers this way!!! Now I have to pay another 50 bucks to have them taken off and redone

Right hand where she just half haphazardly shaped everything. Slanted shaping with gelx remainings at the tip.

Annie Y.

I genuinely had the most disappointing experience at a nail salon. I used to go here relatively often because of its convenience and they did a standard job but I will not be coming back here anytime soon. Unless you want a basic manicure or pedicure with regular polish, I do not recommend this place. Today I went in for a gel manicure on my real nails with a french tip and a gelx nail removal. I was initially quoted $10 for the removal and $40 for the gel manicure part. I left the salon with uneven ridged nail beds, flaired up tips, and uneven nail shaping, and my nails hurt to touch. Anecdote: During the initial nail removal process, the tech followed simple procedure and was friendly. Asked me about my race, offered me water, and my gelx nails were soaking in acetone for easy removal. The shaving tool was used three times total. - The first time was before the acetone was applied for easy removal which went fine - The second time was after the acetone was removed. During the second time, she switched the tip of the tool a few times to up the intensity but applied the tool unevenly on my nail at certain points and it got to a point where I vocally had to express my pain because I could feel it going deeper into my nail bed. - The third time, I had requested her to remove the tips of the remaining gelx. I had looked at my nails and noticed that the gelx was removed from the base but not from the tip which created a noticeable flair in my nail. When I showed her where it was, she had seemed really frustrated but did realize that it was unevenly done. As she was doing it, she focused the tip of the tool on my real nail bed instead of the tip with the actual gelx. When I vocalized it, she expressed frustration and in fear of becoming a difficult customer, I had apologized and just moved on. *At this point in time, I was already mentally considering just doing as simple manicure and having all my nails cut short to my fingers because I could not anticipate the rest of the session going well. As we were moving onto the next hand, she had asked if I was happy with my left hand and I did not know what to say because the honest answer was no. So when I had said, it is still uneven but it is okay, she just stopped her service and started to speak to the rest of the nail tech in Vietnamese. After a few minutes of this awkward frustration between both of us, I just suggested that I will just get the removal if that would be easier. From there, she just half haphazardly shaved and shaped my right hand in around a 1 minute and ringed me up. By the time she rung me up, the price for the removal went up to $15, which was a $5 increase from her initial quote. But I just wanted to get out of that place so I just sucked it up and paid. I apologized and said thank you for what she had done despite my dissatisfaction but I was countered with a passive aggression. I hate having to write this review because I have had some positive experiences and she seemed nice as a person. But I was genuinely just so disappointed in the service today. In the situation where she was unable to take it off or if she was unfamiliar with taking off gelx nails, I would've been easily as satisfied to be passed off to another nail tech. Instead, I had to leave with my nails in conditions worst than the way they came in with unnecessary and very avoidable damages. TLDR: Shaping: 1/5 - uneven shaping across fingers, flaired up tips, shaved nail bed down to raw, different indention points on nail beds, and clear damages Nail Removal: 1/5 - the job was done as the fake nail was off, except for the tip Service: 1/5 - poor communication, friendly at the beginning, asked for your opinions but it doesn't seem valued, passive aggressive, price upcharge despite the upfront quote (not communicated), half assed the service towards the end, didn't ask for length before cutting Cleanliness: 1/5 - poor ventilation throughout the salon

Shayla N.

I always go to this place especially since it's super cheap! I know, I know, it looks sketchy but you get the quality you pay for! It's la little nice treat for yourself Okay, I just went back recently. I finally got my nails dipped and it looks amazinnnnng!

Julia W.

DO NOT GO HERE. They literally don't even do your nails. The place isn't clean at all and they do not speak English. Look at my nails. So bad.

Missed the first 2 calls from them and then called back because I didn't know who it was.

1. Never agreed I was satisfied on the call or in person. 2. My review very accurately reflected my experience. I have no purpose in lying and the fact that you (Daniel) continue to try and discredit me if anything proves that truthfully you just don't want anything negative said. I didn't need clarification and when I was called if you wanted to 'clarify' that was all that needed to happen. If you want to 'ensure' a better experience, stop commenting and trying to disprove something I lived and focus on how you can prevent poor experiences for your future customers. As I said before I will give you the benefit of the doubt and HOPE there is miscommunication within your company. 3. Before you waste anymore of your time or my time, go back and read where I said to stop trying to comment and discredit me. If your goal is to get me to change my review, it is not going to happen. I have never had a salon experience so bad that I have written a review and seeing how my situation is being handled I am pretty happy I have shared my experience. And for every new attempt you make at trying to discredit me, I will add to my list. Attempt 1: September 17, 2023; Claims I "never visited" Attempt 2 : September 23, 2023; Claims my experience wasn't "accurate" and then tries to explain to me how MY experience went. I see it is a pattern that you (Daniel) try to tell off customers who speak out about their bad experiences, and while some might be valid for you to respond to mine is not one. You were on the other side of the shop doing someone else's nails at the same time I was getting mine done. So unless you have immaculate vision and hearing AND I have amnesia, it's wild that you think you can tell me what did and didn't happen. Though if you would like to continue to go back and forth then be my guest.

Almond/round square nails using dip powder.

Ash M.

Really enjoy coming here! Convenient and relaxing. Nail techs have always been welcoming and kind towards me. They have a wide range of colors, designs, and styles. I have gotten dip powder here, and I loved it! Great nail salon especially location wise for UT students. Definitely recommended!

Minji J.

I'm a senior at UT graduating this Spring! I've been coming to 5 Star for 3 years off and on. I have to say they are a pretty good spot to get a good simple set of nails and a mean pedicure! Especially, it being walking distance in West Campus. Is it the cutest place to get your nails done? No. But, the service is good, the staff is polite, and I'm happy with my nails when I walk out the salon! And, I am pretty particular with my nails and they always do a good job! I wouldn't come here if you are looking for nail art/ designs. But it you usually get a simple one color this is the spot!

Nancy N.

I have always passed by this nail salon since it is in the heart of west campus, and I decided to stop by today. Immediately as I walked in, I was greeted with a bunch of smiles and offered a complimentary drink. Everyone was a joy to talk to and it made my experience really enjoyable. I'm usually very indecisive about what color I want to use, but the workers were very helpful with assisting me. I was very pleasantly surprised since a great nail salon was so close to campus. I overall had such a wonderful experience, plus workers are so friendly and I left more than satisfied. I had the pleasure to have Tammy as my nail technician and I can't wait to come back to see her and everyone else next time.

Dana A.

Loved! Vivi helped me pick a color- honestly terrible at picking best colors! She chose such a pretty color. I did a normal manicure. She put down a base coats, two coats of paint and top coats!! She was meticulous with the edges and I'm so happy with them. Will definitely be coming back!!!

Jasmine V.

I chose this place because of its location near campus. The women were very respectful and friendly. They took their time and didn't rush They play Netflix, play music, and have a WiFi password you can ask for. The overall scene was great, but not so much my nails. The shape and color was great I loved the nails walking out, but they cracked after two days and for it being $50, which is way more than I usually spend, I was rather disappointed. Their service was perfect, but the end result wasn't worth it Maybe will go back for other services

See all

Chau N.

242

7 years ago

I came in for a new set as a new customer and I was thoroughly pleased with the service I got! Everyone was really friendly and my nail technician, Mary, was very patient with me when I was choosing my nail color. I got SNS with tips and the shape was definitely to my liking. As someone who gets her nails done regularly, I'll definitely come back here especially because it's so close to where I live! read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Color I got, topped with T30 - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Chau! I'm really appreciated you took your time to share…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Adryenn A.

2482

228

7 years ago

Broke two nails and needed a fill anyway. Exceptional service and attention to detail. Lovely staff, great color selection and I'm pretty sure this is one of the best nail jobs I've ever had! Totally saved the day in between my speaking gigs! read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Exceptional nail salon. I'm ocd and Vivi did a perfect job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Adryenn! We'd love that you enjoyed our service and shared…

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Shayleigh L.

3 years ago

All my nails fell off the day after I had them done at this salon. The woman doing my nails made me bleed.

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kirsten A.

Elite 24

535

179

214

7 years ago

I came in for a pedicure and gel manicure. The people were super nice, and I really enjoyed the experience there. BUT the gel didn't last at all. I had my first chip on a nail within a day, and within a week the polish on all the nails was lifting and chipping, it looked terrible. I've never had a gel manicure last such a short amount of time. Would recommend for the pedicure, but skip the gel mani - not worth your money. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Kirsten,…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kathie Furth R.

7 years ago

Love this place! Amy has been doing both my manicures and pedicures for some time now and ALWAYS does a beautiful job! I wouldn't think of going to anyone else! I am very particular about how I like things done and Amy is so kind and gracious -- and is always ready to please and does a superb job! Everyone in the shop is very friendly and makes everyone feel quite a home and comfortable! read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Excellent job by Amy (as usual)! She has been doing my nails for a long time and always does a beautiful job - both mani & pedi! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Kathie!…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Amanda P.

113

7 years ago

Daniel is great! I'm quite picky about my nails and he is so patient and always makes sure I'm happy with my nails. There's free parking if you don't live in the area. It's reasonably priced, clean, and the staff is friendly! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Taylor N.

5 years ago

We were in town visiting and made a last minute decision to get our nails done. We walked in, waited about 10 minutes, and had great service! Daniel is the best. Very friendly and super detailed work! read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Taylor,…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jazzalyn Z.

4 years ago

I came to get an acrylic removal and the nail tech was extremely rushed and rough with my nails. She nicked me almost every other finger with the drill which made the experience stressful and painful. She also kept complaining to me how difficult it was to remove acrylics and told me not to get them next time. She also filed my nails so extremely thin my nails are now breaking and bleeding. As you can see in the pictures my nails are now really sensitive and chipped on the edges. I only came here because it was close to campus and i needed the nails off quickly but i would definitely not recommend coming here if you can help it. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kimi P.

6 years ago

I'll start off with the good things: 1. They accept walk ins. 2. My nails that I got done are still intact and look in average condition. 3. They offer a small selection of beverages while you get your nails done. 4. If you are a student you can receive a discount. However, my positive experience ended there. I paid $45 to be manhandled by my nail tech who would get frustrated easily. She was frustrated because she didn't know how to put on the powder on my nails properly, and another nail tech beside her had to show her the technique, & her anger of her inexperience was taken out on me. She would constantly hit my hands to tell me to relax and it was a very rude gesture and I had to apologize to her every time she would hit me...?! She was very unfriendly and it was very uncomfortable to try and speak to her so that I could improve my experience with her. She was inconsistent and would lose track of which hand needed to dry and which hand didn't. She was inconsistent on the amount of coats she would put on my nails and would get angry with me when I would try to correct her. OVERALL: I am not coming back to this establishment and I do not recommend it for anyone who wants a good experience getting their nails done. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Melissa L.

324

7 years ago

Stopped by because I needed a quick pedicure. It was a slow day for the shop, so I was seated immediately. After being seated, I was offered a drink. The technicians were really nice and did a great job. Kim, did my pedicure and it turned out great. As I was waiting for my toes to dry under the light, a different technician came and chatted with me. All of the staff was extremely friendly. Overall, the prices are OK. I can definitely get something cheaper in Houston, but it's Houston. I opted for a basic pedicure which was $26 and added parafilm wax which was $8. I would say if you need something convenient it is worth stopping by! read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Melissa for taking your time sharing your honest feedback.…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Tyler R.

286

6 years ago

They have an excellent color selection here, will be back again! Offered drinks, speedy and super nice. Prime location for people living in west campus looking for their next go-to spot. Discounts for UT students too. read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Iridescent chrome coffin nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Vivi is very happy that you've enjoyed your Chrome Coffin nails!…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jackie E.

7 years ago

They did an amazing job, and payed attention to EVERY detail. Love my nails! Highly recommend for the amazing technicians and the hospitality. read more

5 Star Forever Nails - holographic gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you, Jackie! We're happy that you enjoyed your holographic gel…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Paloma A.

178

7 years ago

Started coming here for the convenience but turned out to be better than I expected. I usually get gel or dip powder and have had pretty good experiences here with the timeliness, nice staff and the outcome of my nails. This picture shows my dip powder nails which have been my favorite thus far. read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Dip powder nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Paloma for sharing your experience with us. We really…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Ilse D.

110

7 years ago

Went in for a gel manicure but switched to a regular manicure after realizing how bad this place was. The nail technician I got must have been new, and although he was nice and pleasant he was really bad and took over an hour to file and paint. Definitely not worth the money and I was extremely disappointed. Hopefully some of the more skilled/experienced technicians are better! read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Service from 9/14/19 - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Victoria C.

3 years ago

if I could give zero stars I definitely would. I came in needing to remove and redo a full set. I thought it was great it was walking distance from my apartment and decided to give it a shot. Worst choice of my life. removal was fine, but then when the nail tech began the new set, she clearly did not know how to do nails. first, she was attempting to make a "coffin shape" by cutting the sides of the nails instead of filing them, so she almost cut me 5 times. Then, she only used like 2 layers of dip powder, which for a light color is not enough. I asked her if she was finished and she said yes, while my nails were obviously see through and extremely uneven. She offered to go over the pale color with another, darker color, but even so, she put 1 layer and asked (with a lot of attitude) if I liked it now. I said that it didn't properly cover the previous color, and she got mad and said it was my fault... so I said I was done and was going somewhere else. She followed me to the desk and proceeded to yell (obviously about me) to the cashier. I told him I did not feel like my nails were finished, and he agreed to only charge me for the original nail removal, which i only agreed to because I wanted to leave. This wasted an hour and a half of my time, and it was so obscenely bad, I had to spend more time getting them fixed the same day. Go to enjoy on Guadalupe instead. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Clarissa L.

7 years ago

I would not recommend this place to anyone. I went in to get my dipping powder removed and then asked for a basic manicure. The lady who took care of me, Mary, was extremely rough with my nails and repeatedly burnt my nails with the drill she used to remove the dipping powder. When applying the regular polish to my nails, it was pretty evident that she was in a hurry to finish and now having left the salon, my nails are filled with air bubbles, there are bumps on all but one nail, and the polish is not at all evenly layered. I wish I could rate this place better because the ladies were really nice, but my nails do not look professionally done at all. Sadly, for $25 I could've given myself a better manicure. read more

See all

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Clarissa,…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Alexandria T G.

5 years ago

Vivi was great! She really took her time to shape my nails perfectly! The salon is so clean and welcoming. Def recommend coming here, especially if you live in west campus! Their color selection is great! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Carrie L.

128

7 years ago

Happy to have my nails done here. Will come back next time for the designed ones. Thanks! read more

5 Star Forever Nails - I used color #225 and gel. It is a subtle golden color and very suitable for school. - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you for sharing your enjoyable experience with us. We'd be…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Paige C.

7 years ago

My friends and I all love this place! There is great service and they are very attentive. They make sure your nails look amazing and that you are comfortable throughout your whole experience! I didn't want to go any place else except my nail place back in my hometown, but this place makes me feel so at home, I will continue to go back. Go check them out!! read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our service! And thank you again…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

mallory t.

325

7 years ago

Great experience. They were super fast and efficient without compromising level of service. I went in for a last minute gel pedicure. They got me right in and did an amazing job. This is my first time in, but I will definitely be back. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Mallory,…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Nelle W.

4 years ago

Absolutely amazing! Wonderful kindhearted staff that did a fantastic job on both my hands and feet !

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kendall T.

6 years ago

Vivi was thorough and made sure she made my nails perfect! I love the job she did!! Definitely will be returning!!

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Kendall! Vivi is very happy to hear this news!! We'll see…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Vivienne C.

3 years ago

my nail stylist was very rude she cut my finger 9 times and insulted me and did a horrible job on my nails my sisters styltest was very nice though read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Alexandra R.

4 years ago

for the first few times i came here, i would've given them 4 or 5 stars, but after my latest experience i can't bring myself to go there anymore. my last set i got from them completely ruined my nails to the point where two nails split in half and my nails became really weak. the nail tech that did my nails also nicked me on almost all my fingers and was super rough. i just got my natural nails fixed at another salon and the nail tech told me she could tell the technique was not good and the materials are not of good quality. i'm not giving 1 star because the staff is actually super nice and i know they're only doing their job, but if you want really high quality nails and not risk getting your nails damaged i would suggest looking elsewhere read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Sophia R.

6 years ago

Recently moved to Austin and this is my first time getting my nails my nails done in Austin so I was a little nervous but I was super satisfied with how my nails turned out and my nail tech, ViVi, was super nice so I will be coming back. Also, students get 5% off! read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Sophia, we're very happy that you've enjoyed your Dip…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Madison K.

105

5 years ago

I spent 3 hours in here for dip nails. No crazy shape, no design. One color and square shape. I wanted to trust the process the whole time but as someone who gets their nails done often, I'm familiar with the process. A lot of things were done absolutely wrong. At one point I had to tell her I had places to be and that's when she finally started to rush. I wish I was kidding. She started on my nails at 3:30 and I did not leave til 6:20. If I did not ask her to hurry I would have been there longer. At this point I was just worried about getting out of there and not how my nails look. They are HORRIBLE. And I asked for something so simple. The pictures don't show the bumpiness, thickness, etc. This place is okay for a quick pedicure but do not go for nails. They look like giant bricks. Not even straight and the sides are not even smooth. I would give it 1 star because of the work but I gave 2 because the lady who did my nails was super nice. But this should absolutely not cost me $60. Now I'm going elsewhere to have them fixed read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Not smoothed. - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Katie P.

7 years ago

They were nice and the color was pretty but i was left very unsatisfied with my sns dip nails. She didn't prime my nails or push back my cuticles. Also she over filed my nails and they were bubble shaped and too round and bumpy. I tried to explain to them to file it down but the message want received. I feel like i overpaid for the quality i received. read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Karen J.

242

7 years ago

I had A Mani-Pedi here last month. Both held up very well. Nice massage, both arms and feet/ lower legs. Friendly service with fair prices. I will likely rerun when I'm back in Austin. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

We appreciated for taking your time sharing your experience with us.…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Haylee H.

7 years ago

Usually a 20 min wait if you don't make an appointment. Prices are a little higher than I would expect- $50 for dip, $26 pedicure. Wanted to do a pedicure and dip at same time but had to do separately, so I was there for two hours. They don't have many Nexgen colors. The SNS colors do not really look exactly like the swatches, just a heads up. Color is different and it may be slightly transparent on tips. I had my nails done by Mary, she said she is new. She was very sweet and did well but my nails are slightly longer than I would have liked. I was very happy with her shaping of my tips though. Overall happy with my experience. I will go back because it's a convenient location and there aren't many salons around here. read more

5 Star Forever Nails - Done by Mary - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Haylee,…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

G V.

5 years ago

They ruined my nails. I just asked for them to take off my dip nails and they filed my nail down to the last layer. It actually hurt while they did it. My nails are still recovering. They break every day and are very frail. It's been 2 months. I am now taking vitamins and using any nail strengthener I can find. :( read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Julia P.

5 years ago

Came here to get a manicure and showed the woman a photo. I asked her if she could do it and she told me yes. She lied. She did not do what I asked and then tried to gaslight me and say that I wasn't clear even though I showed her a photo. I politely tried to explain what was wrong and she was very rude and yelled in my face. I have been to this salon many times and never not paid or not tipped properly, yet when I got up she yelled in my face saying "YOU WILL PAY". I never indicated I had no intention of paying. It was a very hostile situation for no reason. Terrible customer service . You're better off taking your business elsewhere read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

LN R.

5 years ago

I have been twice, on Sundays, and when I call they said I can come in "now" (I do live fairly close). I just need a good pedi, and they deliver. I upgraded to the delux and it's still very affordable. Very clean and sanitary practices, very friendly, and solid, straightforward pedicure. Massage chairs, bottled water, attentive staff, validated parking. Recommended! read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello LN,…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Lea D.

6 years ago

The ladies who work here are very sweet and the environment is great to be in. However, my nails did not come out as I had hoped. My cuticles were throbbing, the polish was bumpy, and there was polish on my skin when I left. I have had great experiences here, but this was a really disappointing one and sadly, a waste of my money. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hi Lea, I apologize for our manicure service. We're happy to have you…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Adriana S.

6 years ago

I loved my acrylic dip that Vivi did! She took the time to make sure that they were even and to ensure that I loved them. Great service and super friendly! read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Vivi is lovely and one of the best nail technician at our salon.…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Lauren W.

429

7 years ago

If you have fake nails DO NOT GET THEM REMOVED HERE. The lady didn't soak my nails, she just cut the tip, sanded them down a little and starting ripping them off with her fingers, taking most of the top layer off with them. It hurt really bad and my nails are so brittle now. I've seen people get there's removed before so I know this is not the correct way to remove them in order maintain healthy nails. I'm very disappointed. If I wanted my nails destroyed I could've ripped them off myself. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Lauren,…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

C S.

7 years ago

Walked in for a pedicure and had to wait a short bit because someone arrived with an appointment. I respect that they honor that. More time in the massage chair! Kim did my deluxe pedicure and Dan took the time to show me the difference between SNS and gel for a manicure for future reference. My toes turned out great. Since I'm just in town visiting my daughter, I have a place to send her for nail appointments. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Carissa! We're happy that you've enjoyed your time.…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Josh C.

4 years ago

2 out of the 10 nails i got done broke after only a week. i am very very upset. this place doesn't have quality materials and equipment. don't waste your money here. the name "5 star" is a joke. haha read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Tayler S.

6 years ago

I went to get my dip taken off and it was a great experience! This was my first time and couldn't have had a better technician. Great friendly customer service right in the heart of west campus :) read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Thank you Tayler for your most enjoyable experience!…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Khalisa E.

6 years ago

I have been getting dip nonstop for 2 years so I know what to expect with my nails. The set I got was NOT AT ALL good!! The lady was super sweet but you could tell she did not know how to do dip on natural nails. She broke part of my nail which I have been growing out, she left part of my old set still there (so you can see glittery green under light pink), the shape was still not what I wanted after I had repeatedly mentioned and asked for her to fix it, they are overly thick and not evenly coated (making the color uneven), and probably one of the worst sets I've ever received. On top of it all I had to pay $50 and the only reason I did was because I value people's time and I was raised to respect that but the work done was not $50 quality. If I could give 0 stars I would because they clearly do not know how to do nails. I am not bitter just really disappointed that they are running a salon and can't do a simple set properly. Please save your time and money by going somewhere else. read more

Business owner information

5 Star Forever Nails S.

Hello Khalisa,…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Darren H.

7 years ago

went here with my girlfriend, and two of her fingers literally started bleeding. not only that, the rude woman (mary) who scratched her fingers did not apologize at all, rather she started muttering in angry vietnamese to the other employees. i had to forcefully stop her from hurting my girl. we changed manicurists and the second girl (vivi) did a pretty good job not hurting her and actually did a decent job with the nails, but i would still not recommend this place because they are not careful about not hurting you and have zero manners. do not come here. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Back

Page 2 of 3

2222 Rio Grande St
Ste 140
Austin, TX 78705
West Campus, University of Texas
Directions
(512) 473-0034
Call Now
Visit Website
https://5starforevernails.com

Hours

What time does 5 Star Forever Nails open?

5 Star Forever Nails opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.5 Star Forever Nails opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does 5 Star Forever Nails close?

5 Star Forever Nails closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.5 Star Forever Nails closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does 5 Star Forever Nails take Bitcoin?

No, 5 Star Forever Nails does not take Bitcoin.

Does 5 Star Forever Nails take credit cards?

Yes, 5 Star Forever Nails takes credit cards.

Services

Is 5 Star Forever Nails by appointment only?

No, 5 Star Forever Nails is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 5 Star Forever Nails have bike parking?

Yes, 5 Star Forever Nails has bike parking.

Does 5 Star Forever Nails have parking?

Yes, 5 Star Forever Nails has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is 5 Star Forever Nails wheelchair accessible?

Yes, 5 Star Forever Nails is wheelchair accessible.

Does 5 Star Forever Nails have free WiFi?

Yes, 5 Star Forever Nails has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Central ATX Nails Salon w/ Specialties: Friendliness ; Communicative ; Attentive to Details ; Experienced Nail Technicians ; Healthy and Relaxing Services. **Services Included: Manicure, Pedicure, Gel (Shellac) Manicure/Pedicure, Dip (SNS) Powder Manicure, Professional Waxing.

Ask the Community - 5 Star Forever Nails

Do u guys have neon gel mani?

Hello Saebom, We do offers neon Gel Colors at our salon. However, the collection of the neon is… Read more

View question details

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

Review Highlights - 5 Star Forever Nails

“Vivi helped me pick a color- honestly terrible at picking best colors!”

Mentioned in 7 reviews

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Nail Salons 3,562 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Explore benefits

Highland Nails & Spa

4.6(221 reviews)

3.1 mi

•$$

Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

I was well attended by Stephanie, a masterful nail tech. Despite having some particular…read morepreferences, she was patient with me and gave me the exact look I was going for!

I was in the area and I thought I would check out this nail salon as my toes really needed it. I…read morechecked in and I was told that the weight would be 15 minutes which I did not mind. I ended up getting a seat within seven minutes and it was really cool because I did not have to wait. The gentleman at the front was really nice when asking me to check in. There are only about five waiting chairs, but they are really comfortable. The gentleman started the water for me and alerted my nail tech. My nail tech was very friendly, and I had a great experience with her, but overall the worst part about all of it was how rushed she was. I had over 45 minutes until they closed for my pedicure but she acted like the building needed to be evacuated! Still, I must say that I've never gotten so many compliments on my toenails as I have this time around. I will absolutely be back!

Photos

See all

Enjoy Nails & Spa

4.3(538 reviews)

1.2 mi•University of Texas

•$$

I wanted this place to be awesome but it fell short. After looking at my nails in the daylight, I…read moresee a lot of paint on my skin around my nails. She also filed them down so short. It was really busy in there and I felt like it was quick service just so they can pump out it more people. I probably won't be going back

I love this place!! I always ask for Wendy because she's awesome but honestly everyone here is…read moreamazing! Great color selection and everyone is super nice. They also serve drinks and have candy at the front.

Photos

Sides of nails have no polish.

Outside

See all

Massage chair controls

Milano Nail Spa

4.4(243 reviews)

2.8 mi•East Austin

Committed to satisfaction

Certified professionals

Chole did a great job and she was very sweet!! 10 out of 10. The atmosphere was very nice and…read moreinviting brought me wine and were very attentive to me. Great service!

Ms.Tina gets my toes right every time !! I love her 10/10 . if you aren't going to Milano you're…read moremissing out !

Photos

See all

Queen Spa

4.3(813 reviews)

3.1 mi•South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)

•$$

Great customer service and the vibe was very nice and relaxing!!!!!!!!! Great prices compared to…read moreother nail salons

Love this place as I have previously mentioned. It had been a bit since I'd been in... And I must…read moresay I was disappointed in the service. I do not like confrontation so I waited for just the right moment to speak to the owner. And I must say, I was Do Pleased at how she handled the entire conversation. She was not rude or offended. She heard assured she would handle it and I know she will. And that is WHY, I will continue driving from San Antonio to Austin for my mani/pedi's. Thanks Queen Spa!

Photos

See all

V360 Nail Lounge

4.4(177 reviews)

2.6 mi•Bouldin Creek, South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)

•$$

Women-owned & operated

Luxury

The staff were all amazingly talented and friendly and the location is easy to access. Definitely…read morerecommend for manicures and pedicures.

V360 is amazing! They are efficient and always do a fantastic job! Have been going regularly for…read moreyears

Photos

Gel X cat eyes design by Elisa

See all

Gel X design by Elisa

Adore Nail Lounge

Available by appointment

had a really great experience w adore nail lounge! went in for a builder gel refill & really happy…read morewith the shape and apex of my nails. i didn't get the name of the nail tech but she was a bit older, and she did absolutely amazing with the design. i love how close the shade match is (compared to my natural nail) for the nude base color she chose, since that was something that was important to me. love the stars she free handed and the gems she arranged. total was $100 excluding tip which i think is great value. also want to mention that we came in at 6:30, and the nail tech stayed past their closing time to finish the design and do it really meticulously if half stars are possible, i might give 4.5 because i also booked a lash lift and when i got there, they told me their lash tech is on vacation for a month. i was just visiting the area so idk if this is common or something, but i'm used to the service always being available if it's able to be booked online/confirmed via text following an online booking (which both services were), so was a little bit disappointed by that.

I returned to the salon today for a regular mani/pedi. My techs name was Ken. Ken wasn't too…read morefriendly, I wasn't asked if I wanted water etc.. My service felt rushed. He was a little rough to the touch as times with my pedi. The pulling and moving my feet & toes quickly and/ or forcing them down from time to time was uncomfortable. I didn't say anything but looked at him. The manicure wasn't done completely. He massaged my forearm but missed my hands. I asked if he was going to massage my hands, he looked at me and said yes, but no massage to my hand was performed. I looked around at other customers and their hands were massaged a little after their forearm. Their tech had them wash their hands afterwards. Ken had me wash my hands right after my forearm. He polished my nails and said thank you. He placed a fan in front of my hands but didn't say how long I needed to stay in front of the fan. Normally im told 2 mins etc...I touched my nails after 3 mins and turned off the fan. When I checked out I did let the lady know it wasn't a good experience for me this time. She inquired, I told her Ken didn't ask me if I wanted any water etc..as I watch other customer receive sodas & waters. The lady replied, oh really he normally does. I replied he didn't. I said I didn't appreciate all the pulling / tugging as well as him placing the fan in front of me and not saying how long I needed to dry my nails. The receptionist excuse for Ken's behavior was he doesn't speak English which I thought was bananas. I still have a small tip, but asked that he not be assigned to me again. She agreed in doing so. I thought about my experience on my way home. A mani/ pedi is not cheap. If I can't enjoy it and relax I'd rather not return nor refer any more friends to their shop. I'm disappointed. R. Chambers

Photos

See all

Cute Nail Studio

4.4(355 reviews)

1.8 mi•East Austin

•$$$

Love this place! Everyone is so nice and service is top notch! Won't catch a better vibe at any…read moreother nail salon in Austin.

Quick update, second visit was just as great as the first. Renna did a great job and I got to see…read moreher Halloween nail design she did for herself. I really enjoy the small town feel of the salon, makes it familiar and comfortable. Clean, same hygiene standards and the music was great although it did get a bit different towards the end. I forgot they are CASH only, and thankfully have an ATM if needed.

Photos

Chicken & eggs nails!

Soft gel fill with a peach base

See all

Witch Hazel says "Hi"

Bella Salon

Available by appointment

Steven, works wonders! If you need a talented, Funny,…read moretrustworthy person to cut, style or color your hair look no further than Steven at Bella Salon!

I was in from out of state and needed a quick shampoo and blowout. I decided to pick this salon…read moresince it had good reviews, but I learned my lesson that I should've asked for the pricing prior to booking. I did have a nice scalp message as well as, a quick wash/blow out from Tamra, taking about a 1/2hr nice & quick too! My assumption for price range (I thought) would be your typical city prices of $55-$75. But I should have asked first because the total upon checkout with a 20% tip was a whopping $146.10!! So price for blowout -no flat ironing, no curling etc. - ended up $116.88 without tip! Always ask pricing prior to booking!! Lesson learned! :/

Photos

Hair Stations

See all

milk + honey | 2nd Street District

3.9(705 reviews)

1.5 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

•$$$

Luxury

Certified professionals

I highly recommend if you are not already treating yourself to the occasional massage to do so now…read moreand at Milk & Honey! Prior to your massage you are given some time to enter the locker room and leave your belongings in your locker and change into your robe. You have access to the showers, toiletries and hair styling tools. Once you step out of the locker room you enter a dim lit lounge where they have light snacks and the most delicious tea while you wait to be called for your appointment. I decided to go with a lengthy 120 minute Ultimate Massage with Katie since it had been quite a while since I've had one. This included a full-body brushing (you get to keep the brush afterwards), your choice of Signature, Deep Tissue or Sports massage and a warm oil scalp & neck massage. Prior to your visit you fill out a survey to decipher how you would like your massage to focus on. I prefer a firmer massage, but not too intense that it's not enjoyable. Katie was understanding of what I wanted and also receptive to how tense some of my muscles were and adjusted as the massage proceeded. I appreciated how she answered any questions I had during the massage and checked on me periodically to make sure everything was to my liking. The massage was fabulous. Just keep in mind that the oil scalp and neck massage while it feels amazing is going to leave your hair super oily. Be prepared to shower and rinse your hair several times. After my appointment I relaxed in the lounge for a bit and then utilized the showers to rinse out the oil in my hair. You are welcome to stay as long as you like. I can't wait to come back for another massage!

Going into this, we were genuinely excited. This was for a bachelorette party, and we had been…read morelooking forward to relaxing and celebrating together. Unfortunately, the experience with Milk + Honey was incredibly disappointing from the start. The booking service that coordinated our appointments made an error with our timing. By the time we arrived, the Milk + Honey staff said they couldn't accommodate us. While I understand scheduling constraints, what was frustrating was the complete lack of effort to help. There were no alternative solutions offered, no attempt to adjust services, and the response we received felt dismissive, essentially "well, you didn't make it on time," despite the situation being out of our control. As a result, 2 out of our group of 6 had to leave without services, and we were still charged a no-show fee, which is 50% of the service cost. To their credit, the booking company acknowledged their mistake and worked to make it right. They helped us rebook at 50% off and added complimentary services, which we appreciated. However, because of the no-show fee, we essentially still ended up paying full price overall. The issues didn't stop there. At checkout, we added a 20% gratuity, but it was calculated on the full service price plus the added treatments, not the discounted rate we were actually paying. This resulted in what effectively felt like closer to a 50% gratuity. Again, this is less about tipping itself and more about transparency and principle. To make matters worse, we were not given a receipt at checkout and had to call afterward to request an itemized breakdown just to understand what we were charged. Overall, the experience felt disorganized and, more importantly, like our best interests were not a priority at any point. For a place that positions itself as a luxury, customer-focused experience, this fell far short.

Photos

Relax here.

See all

Enjoy cut, color, styling, and bridal services by expert stylists.

Unique Nails Spa

4.4(37 reviews)

7.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Luxury

Unique Nails on William Cannon and south Mopac near Cypress Grill are a hidden GEM, my wife got her…read morenails done. Pedicure & Manicure. UNIQUE NAILS Since 1996 Austin residents are Owners Lisa & Paul have a great nail team of experts and they are excellent professional technicians. Services are top tier at moderate pricing, great massage chairs and coffee, champagne, wine. Top nails salon and nail and hand and feet spa. Total appreciation for the best in South West Austin nails and services. Manicures, Pedicures, Nail Care, Add On, Kids Spa, Eyelash Extension, Waxing.

Did not have a good experience here. Came in for pedicure, dip and design. Was assigned people to…read moredo pedicure and dip/design. When it was time to do the design, the worker was not able to do it. The manager did not assign another person and left the person doing the nail design to struggle. The manager was not accommodating at all.

Photos

See all

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

6 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Cat R.

7 months ago

This place first did not get all the cuticle off my nail plate. Then cut my eponychium (skin around the edge of my nails) which made me start bleeding on multiple fingers. Then the gel polish popped off 3 days in (Most likely because they didn't get the cuticles off the nail). Not to mention they did not have a clean application and got the gel polish all over my skin and flooded my cuticles and just cured it on the skin and my open wounds that they caused. This is a problem because not only is it unprofessional it can cause contact dermatitis. The vibe was okay, very empty but honestly not worth the 35 dollars excluding tip. Especially since it didn't even last long enough to look cute because it was mostly just scabby and messy. read more

Anjelisa C.

7 years ago

I had such a wonderful experience with Kim. She made sure I got exactly what I wanted from style to color. I was immediately helped when I walked in and greeted by everyone in the building. I paid $54 for coffin ombré with a 10 percent off discount. Totally worth the price. I will definitely be back for my ne read more

Briana B.

7 years ago

I came as a walk-in for a pedicure and they were quick to put me in and I absolutely loved the experience! Very friendly staff and they make sure you feel welcomed. I think the prices are reasonable and they did an excellent job on my pedicure. I would highly recommend! read more

Siena C.

4 years ago

Came 10 minutes after they opened and the place was empty except for one lady who said to come back in 4 hours. Will never come back. Horrible. read more

Inaara S.

266

7 years ago

Great service! Lots of colors to choose from and had a lot of ppl working to accommodate the volume of people coming in

Hyatt A.

7 years ago

Mary did an amazing job and all the ladies are so nice! Thank you. Highly recommend.

5 Star Forever Nails - othersalons - Updated May 2026

People who viewed 5 Star Forever Nails also viewed

Enjoy Nails & Spa

538 reviews

University of Texas

LACQUER

300 reviews

2nd Street District, Warehouse District, Downtown

Hot Nails

29 reviews

'Cure Studios

12 reviews

East Austin

Regal Nails, Salon & Spa

7 reviews

Milano Nail Spa

243 reviews

East Austin

Dream Spa

414 reviews

T's Pro Nails

95 reviews

Pamper Nails

85 reviews

Far West/Northwest Hills

Lilly Nails

13 reviews

5 Star Forever Nails

Services - 5 Star Forever Nails

5 Star Forever Nails Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - 5 Star Forever Nails

Reviews With Photos

More info about 5 Star Forever Nails

Payment methods

Services

Outdoor Amenities

Other Amenities

Ask the Community - 5 Star Forever Nails

Review Highlights - 5 Star Forever Nails

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

Highland Nails & Spa

Enjoy Nails & Spa

Milano Nail Spa

Queen Spa

V360 Nail Lounge

Adore Nail Lounge

Cute Nail Studio

Bella Salon

milk + honey | 2nd Street District

Unique Nails Spa

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

6 reviews that are not currently recommended

5 Star Forever Nails - othersalons - Updated May 2026

Browse Nearby

Browse Brands

Related Searches in Austin, TX

Service Offerings Nearby

People found 5 Star Forever Nails by searching for…

Trending Searches in Austin, TX

Browse Articles

People who viewed 5 Star Forever Nails also viewed

5 Star Forever Nails

Services - 5 Star Forever Nails

5 Star Forever Nails Photos

You might also consider

5 STAR FOREVER NAILS VIDEOS

Recommended Reviews - 5 Star Forever Nails

Reviews With Photos

More info about 5 Star Forever Nails

Payment methods

Services

Outdoor Amenities

Other Amenities

Ask the Community - 5 Star Forever Nails

Review Highlights - 5 Star Forever Nails

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

More businesses like 5 Star Forever Nails

Highland Nails & Spa

Enjoy Nails & Spa

Milano Nail Spa

Queen Spa

V360 Nail Lounge

Adore Nail Lounge

Cute Nail Studio

Bella Salon

milk + honey | 2nd Street District

Unique Nails Spa

6 5 Star Forever Nails reviews that are not currently recommended

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

6 reviews that are not currently recommended

5 Star Forever Nails - othersalons - Updated May 2026

Browse Nearby

Browse Brands

Related Searches in Austin, TX

Service Offerings Nearby

People found 5 Star Forever Nails by searching for…

Trending Searches in Austin, TX

Browse Articles

People who viewed 5 Star Forever Nails also viewed