They treat you like family. Sometimes thst makes you give a heartfelt, rather than accurate review. This is not the case. On the past 12 years I've been going to Apsara when I'm home, they knock it out of the park. read more

We had pedicure appointments at 10 am on a Sunday morning and the salon was full except for the two chairs reserved for us. We made appointments here because my friend had heard good things and I was happy we did--I doubt we would have gotten in otherwise. We were greeted promptly and our chairs were prepared as we were choosing our colors. There was a positive, friendly vibe with the mail technicians and other customers. The salon itself was clean and the nail technicians did a neat and thorough job which included hot towels, leg massage, etc. We were there for an hour, start to finish, including drying. I will absolutely be back, and perhaps try on a weekday morning when it is less busy. The word is out--Apsara nails is the place to go for a nice pedicure! read more

I always get an amazing mani and pedi when I come here. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. Make Ann appointment as they are very busy. read more

Apsara Nails - Nails by Thida - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

I've been coming here every few weeks for over five years and the service is always excellent. I get a gel manicure and pedicure with soak-off removal, and everything is done with care and attention to detail. The staff is friendly, professional, and consistently delivers beautiful, long-lasting results. Clean, relaxing, and reliable -- I wouldn't go anywhere else. Highly recommend! read more

I see Q and she is wonderful!! Very sweet and attentive! She can usually accommodate my schedule too. Both Pedis and Manis she excels at. It makes me feel like a new woman!! read more

I don't want to tell the world that they should come to Apsara for nail needs but Apsara deserves the recognition!!! I've been going to over 8 years, sometimes more than others but they always recognize me and make me feel welcome! As a whole, I have always seen great attention to detail and kindness. It's is just the best! Highly recommend! read more

Got a pedicure here the other day. The service was great and the everyone was super nice. They did a really good job on my toe nail polish. It was clean and you get a little massage as well. The only suggestion I have is that my heals are always pretty bad and they don't scrape them like other places I have been. That really helps clean up my heals so I wish they did it at that place. Other than that it was great! read more

Made an appointment the same day for two pedicures and a dip nail. Dan did such an amazing job on my nails. He spent quality time making sure everything was perfect and you can tell in the nails! The vibe is always friendly and kind! The pedicures were amazing! read more

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My mani and pedi is bomb. Love the shape of my nails. The service. The vibe etc. Very nice space. Very reasonable service. Quality is top. Everyone is sooo nice here too. Come early and make an appointment. read more

FIRST I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU DAN THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Called same day at about 3:30pm for an appointment and they fit me right in at 5:30pm I was out by 7pm. My Nail tech Dan was so nice, was asking about me and holding a conversation. Didn't just sit there and just do nails. You're CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BEYONG GREAT! Did exactly what I asked for and provided me with a service I didn't even realize was available because it's so new. Overall great experience if I could give 100 stars I would. I WILL BE BACK. First time I found a great nail place in Portland. read more

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I always want to get acrylic that looks as natural as possible. But I have never been able to accomplish that. Well, I came to Aspara based on the reviews and Dan did that! Definitely will be my new spot. Thanks Dan! read more

Apsara Nails - Nails done by Dan! - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

I just thought I'd update my original review and let you all know it's still 5 stars. I know everyone's names now. Sunny. Hannah. Annie. Dan. Tia. I come here at least once a month with my sis. Sunny is my girl. Hannah is my sisters. But I will gladly take ANY service provider. All the girls (and Dan) are super thorough, fun, accommodating, nice, talented, etc. Be nice to them all and they will treat you like family. They remember names, they remember where you were going on vacation, they know what you do for a living + that you always want sea salt scrub. I don't want to give up my secret about this place, but, I must publicly praise Apsara read more

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I've been looking for a nail salon since moving to Portland and I found it. They are busy so an appointment is recommended, but I walked in and they were able to fit me in. A lot of the others having services were regulars and shared how much they love going here. My gel mani/pedi is perfect. Dan took the time to ensure my French manicure was perfect. Made my future appointment before leaving. read more

Apsara Nails - Gel French. - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

Located in the small strip of stores on Bates and Washington Ave next door to the Other Side restaurant. I gave them five stars for their wonderful and reasonably priced mani pedi plus their kindness. Very friendly and warm place . read more

I have been going to Apsara for months now and I am always highly satisfied with the job that they do. It is clean and all of the nail techs are friendly and personable. My nails always look great!! read more

Dan was absolutely amazing. I'm so impressed with my nails. The environment was very friendly and welcoming. read more

Apsara Nails - Acrylic nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

I'm a bloke, and I write about nail salons... What can I say; I like getting pedi's... This might be my new spot. I went to Ms. Henna, and she did a wonderful job. I hadn't been in a while and needed to... She did the full treatment. Rubbed all the dead skin off... all that nasty stuff. I left feeling refreshed; and like a new man. In addition, my GF got a pedi as well, and she got the paint put on her nails (I did not). And she was particularly tickled with her job as well. Might be my new spot. read more

Great staff... Great job! Always a pleasure with the attention too detail and friendly staff.

The staff here are all so great! Even if I call last minute, they always fit me in and i've always received fantastic friendly service and a great pedicure read more

Sunny did the best job. I have been to many nail studios. By far the best quality has come from sunny. She takes her time and wants you to be happy with the job she does. I have seen her 3 times now and think this has become my nail home. read more

Apsara Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Months after rating Apsara a 4, I'm giving them a 5 because they've become my go to nail salon! I've even turned a couple of my friends onto becoming regulars. Sunny is THE BOMB at nail art if that's your thing, but EVERYONE on staff is super friendly. Dan always does all the acrylics and does a fantastic job at that. I've never been turned away for a walk in (although it does happen once in awhile, they get busy). Everyone is always so friendly. Anytime I go anywhere else in town, I wish I had gone to Apsara. Now I just don't go anywhere else! Make sure to check this spot out, it's a local favorite and I hope you love it as much as I do! read more

I have been exploring the East Deering area, as we recently moved. I noticed Apsara, and on a nice weekend afternoon, decided that I would take a walk up the street and get a gel manicure. The salon was very clean, and I couldn't tell you the name of the young lady that did my mani, but she was oh so friendly and took her time! I hate it when salons rush through, and this one doesn't. They had a great variety of colors, and opi collections for the upcoming fall season. Nothing beats a fresh jar of nail polish! So, why the four stars? Well, one of my gems chipped the first night of getting my mani..I cut the nail down and fixed it myself, no biggie. I will be returning in hopes that this was just a fluke, but for a pedicure next time! read more

This is by far the best nail salon I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot and never would leave happy until I came here! The nail techs here are all super friendly and pay such attention to detail and always check In with you multiple times to make sure you are happy. Also their prices can't be beat for the quality. read more

Apsara Nails - Feeling festive with some cope-acabana gel polish by OPI! - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

When I moved to the area, I was desperate to find a good nail salon to keep up my gel/no-chip manicure routine. I am so glad I found Apsara! All of the people that work there are not only very nice and friendly, but they are also talented! My no-chip manicures last 2-3 weeks consistently and I occasionally request some nail art, which always turns out great. They have LOTS of nail polish color options, too! The pedicures as accompanied by a nice foot and leg massage, topped off with a warm towel, and the chairs for the pedicures are massage chairs. Overall I love this place and recommend it to anyone looking to get a high quality mani and/or pedi at an affordable price, in a convenient location, and with great parking. read more

Apsara Nails - Beautiful nail art by Tita. - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

Nope, just no... don't go here. It's gross! I went here for a manicure and pedicure a few weeks ago and I am just getting time to post this review. They reuse tools that are not sanitized, it looks like they are taking them out of a fresh autoclave bag but my technician just took them out of a bag that was already open. She also totally over cut my cuticles. I should have just walked out when I saw the condition of this place. I honestly feel like I dodged a bullet that I didn't get some kind of fungus or infection. Don't make the same mistake I did. read more

Hidden gem! Have had incredible gel manicures and regular pedicures twice at this salon and the second was even better than the first, which I didn't think was possible. Was hesitant to try based on some reviews and am so happy I did. Prices are reasonable and service is commendable. Its well worth the drive from Boston or making a point to stop when I'm in town. read more

Apsara Nails - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great spot. They are always nice and patient. It's not a spa or anything, but they do a solid job and it has less of a 'factory' feel than some of the bigger places in Portland. Also, you can have a great meal at Hella Good Taco, right next door, when you're done (or while you're waiting, if they're busy)! read more

I can't believe I've never gone here. After today's mani/pedi...this is my place! Parking lot always has plenty of spaces so that's a good start. I was IMPRESSED with the color selection here. Not only did they have every possible shade imaginable, but their products weren't old, chunky, nasty nail polish. The actual mani/pedi was among the best if the best I've gotten...EVER. I grew up in Los Angeles with lots of nail salon options and this place topped those. My feet were really in dire need of a good pumice rock scrub (running, tennis, and sandals have been drying my skin out). My girl did her best to scrape the dead skin away and never tried to upsell me. Definitely coming back to Aspara. So glad they are close to were I live! read more

I called at 9am on a snow day, and they offered me an 11am appointment! Happy girl. Thank you! I'll be sure to come back when I'm in Portland again! read more

There are so many things I love about Apsara Nails! As someone who recently moved to "this side" of Portland, I was looking for a go-to nail place that was clean and I felt comfortable - and I found it! First of all, when you become a repeat client, you receive your own box of nail tools (files, etc.) that are kept at the salon. You can be sure that everything is sanitary as they will use your tools on you only! The quality for the price at Apsara is unbeatable, and the staff is friendly. When I choose to add-on a service, they do not complain or huff and puff (as most places do) and are happy to help. They have a variety of colors and staff members are friendly, knowledgeable and excellent at what they do. I would recommend Apsara to anybody looking for a new go-to spot! read more

I was struggling at finding a good nail salon that wasn't too expensive but wasn't also an assembly line vibe and found Apsara Nails. Not only are they friendly and clean, but Annie and the girls make you feel like they are your best friends. The are very attentive to your needs and requests. Take their time and very thorough when doing manis and pedis. I see Sonny, and every time I go in she greets me with a giant smile, remembers my name and remembers the conversation we had previously. If I had an event or something she would remember and ask me about it next time I saw her! I don't know what I would do without this salon. I send all my friends here. read more

Amazing service and such a fun, friendly staff very high quality! I went 3 weeks ago for gel and they did not chip AT ALL. Went today to change color and I love them. read more

Apsara Nails - Gel nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

I hate to give 2 stars, but the caption says it perfectly "Meh. I've experienced better." I came here recently after my nail tech at the salon I usually frequent had to go out on pregnancy leave. I don't know if I'm just spoiled because my usual nail salon is so awesome, but this place left me feeling very "meh." I mean, they got the job done, and the quality of the manicure was ok, but it did not last as long as they usually last where I typically go, started peeling about a week after the manicure and the nail technician was so rough with me that she made my cuticle actually bleed. It seems very assembly line like here, and when you walk in it so does not feel relaxing in any way. The stations are kind of strewed across the middle of the store, and it's hard to tell where customers are allowed to be within the store. No clear paths anywhere, very cluttered, and decor is pretty old. They do have a good selection of nail colors, and the were very nice, but being nice and having a lot of colors doesn't change my overall feeling about this place. I won't be back again nor would I recommend this place to a friend. Needs a facelift for sure. read more

No fancy surroundings here. No complimentary bottled water, soft lighting or relaxing music. But....excellent mani and pedi. The people here are very nice and do a great job. read more

As much as I would like to keep this place a secret, I have to tell you it's the best around. I have been getting my nails done for 25 years and have been going to Apsara's since they opened. Not a lot of frills but the best mani and pedi around read more

My aunt, my mother, and I went for mani/pedi appointments before the brothers wedding this weekend. We are so happy with the results! The callous removal, the massage, and the quality of the nail services are great! Very reasonable price. I got a gel French manicure, and I was looking for a more natural look. Thida was so accommodating, letting me check the colors of my toenails and French tips and pink gloss before committing, so I'd know exactly what to expect. She got it absolutely correct! She also made me feel comfortable and at ease. My mother says her nails have never looked better, and she's never been proud of her hands. Now she feels beautiful! read more

Apsara Nails - Natural gel French manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

I got acrylics there for over 5 years great place but I noticed I couldn't get in so easy when I called they made me wait a week and a half to 2 weeks by then my nails were falling off, I had appointment for a fill and saw that person take on another client putting on new acrylic nails I had to wait 30 minutes to 45 minutes for that person to get that customer done, so I had to remove my nails I miss my nails but I need someone flexible and will do it when I need them done read more

Very happy with the perfect, relaxing mani-pedi and wonderful service here! This was one of the few places in the Portland area that was able to fit me in very last minute for a mani-pedi (I'm used to NYC, where you can basically walk-in at any hour). I'm also used to the efficiency, speed, and execution of nails of NYC, and this has been the only mani-pedi I've had in Maine that even compares - dare I say, even exceeds. They do have a lot of volume, so if you go during the lunch rush you may wait a bit, as I did. But they made me very comfortable, and a small wait to me is absolutely worth knowing that 1) they are busy so they must be fantastic 2) they are taking care and quality time with each of their clients 3) they even took extra care to get me out in time for my flight, one person on feet and one on nails at the same time. Between the prices, the fantastic job, and the family-vibe and sense of love and care from each of the people working there, I will only go there when I'm in Portland. read more

Apsara Nails - Mani-pedi has lasted extremely well over 4 days, perfectly natural look just how I like it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is a great nail place to check out for the price. 35 bucks for a manicure/pedicure and they did an excellent job. This is the best deal I have found in the area without sacrificing quality. I also liked that it's next to Hella Good Tacos that has local draft beers and cheap taco plates! read more

Came in for a walk in pedicure. They took me right away and did a great job. The kind of no frills nail salon that was just what I wanted. Will be back! read more