This is a great place to have your nails done. If you walk in they gladly make time for you. They offer refreshments several times if you don't take one and the people up there all work hard and are doing a great job at making guests feel welcome. I felt no judgment even though my nails aren't in the best of shape and I plan on going back on a regular basis to make sure my nails look great. I had Diamond my last visit and they were fantastic. read more

I cannot believe this place only has 3.8 stars the owner always makes sure you are satisfied. Jenny is my favorite read more

Been coming for years when I visited and now that I live here will always be here! Always up to date with talent and do everything including great wax services! Fun nail bar! read more

Super thrilled my set - powder dip with cats eye gel. I am VERY picky about shape and my tech nailed it! Wish I'd caught his name. He was fabulous! read more

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This was probably my 5th or 6th time getting my nails done at Arbor. Yesterday, I called to make an appointment for 3pm. I arrived on time today but unfortunately the service was not as timely as I would have hoped. I was told to sit and wait and it wasn't until about 3:30 that somebody actually started working on my nails. Once they started, everything was great. I was really happy with my design and the woman doing my nails was sweet. I just wish my service would have started on time! read more

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I've been coming here every two weeks for about 6 months for gel overlays. I have gotten my nails done by several techs here and have never received a less than perfect set. The owner is super sweet too! Update: A year later and I still have not received a bad set. I've done dip, acrylic, gel, and hard gel at this salon with a different person almost every time and they always turn out amazing. The pedicures are fantastic too! read more

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I came into town for a comedy show with bestfriend all the way from Virginia. Brayden and Alex resurrected my hands and my hands feet good. My toes and hands were looking like a crypt keeper lol . Now they look blessed. Go see about my boys .The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing . Customer service was great , they were very attentive. Don't just look book !!!! And tip them well read more

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First impression was not great, but the nail tech I had did a very good job. So I said you know what let me try again. Well second time I waited to get a new set, I paid $85 for a base coat. After getting left in the middle of my services again for someone that needed their brows done. I had High hopes for this place but this is my last time attending. I legit got up and said I will find somewhere else to go read more

Arbor Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to this salon many times, and while there are some skilled nail techs who do great work, my last two visits were so disappointing that I will not be returning. During one visit, the nail tech cut my finger deeply--so badly that it took weeks to heal. Not only did I have an incredibly painful wound, but my nails looked nothing like the nail art I requested. To make matters worse, I was charged full price for this experience. When I reached out to management, they would not refund me but offered to redo the nails on my next visit. I had to wait until my finger healed to return, and the manager gave me her number to coordinate. On the day I returned, the manager asked if I would allow the same nail tech to redo the manicure. I reluctantly agreed, hoping for a better experience. The nail tech was friendly and even offered to redo the nail art for free, though I hadn't asked for it. At checkout, however, I was charged full price for the manicure, with only the nail art being free. I contacted the manager again, but she chalked it up to a misunderstanding and said she'd "take care of me next time." By that point, I decided I wasn't coming back. Recently, I was in the area and thought I'd give them one last chance. I went in for a dip manicure, which I usually get. While discussing options with the nail tech, she suggested chrome since I hadn't tried it before, so I agreed. During the appointment, the tech accidentally broke one of my natural nails while removing the old dip polish. To even things out, we decided to add tips to three nails. The manicure itself was fine, but when I went to check out, the price shocked me. Manicure $50, Nail fix (3 nails, including the one the tech broke) $10, Chrome $20 (I was not informed about this additional charge), Shape $5 With tip, it came out to $100 for a simple manicure on short, natural nails. Three days later, the top coat is already chipping. I'm incredibly frustrated with the lack of transparency and the poor quality of service here. After everything I've experienced, I won't be coming back, and I can't recommend this place to anyone. (Attached: pictures of the nail art, the cut from my earlier visit, and my recent $100 manicure.) read more

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Great spot and always accommodating to my technician requests, plus the best thing- they have hard gel and actually know how to do it. I don't feel that they rush either. My only recommendation would be for them to spend some more time refining their normal polish application. I took my friend here and her regular polish in her hands was not done to the standard I would've expected. I also got regular polish once before and remember it not looking very sharp and professional. Obviously the other polish types will be shinier and last longer, but not everyone wants that! Amazing color selection for dip, regular polish, and gel, plus an awesome drink selection. Great spot to be pampered!! read more

I called and made an appointment and asked specifically if they offered drinks. They said yes whatever you like. Got here and no one had offered me anything. read more

I visited this salon last week. The salon looks presentable from the outside and inside. But I was shocked by the unsanitary conditions! Dirty towels, nail files, cuticle nippers are not sterilized! Unfortunately, at that moment I turned a blind eye to this. As a result, what I have: gnawed cuticles, and less than a week later, 3 acrylic nails fell off. Thank you very much for your professionalism! read more

Nolan left :( I understand his reasons for leaving but will miss him terribly. Nolan if you see this give me a holler. We'd always talk about fitness and I'd love to keep up with your iron man journey and share about my half marathon training. I've seen a few techs since Nolan left (mostly Britney and Lucas) and they've been lovely. Quick and detail oriented. The reason I'm deducing a star is their price point. I didn't realize it my first visit but they charge for every single thing separately on top of the service price. I recently paid $5 for a nail reshape, but I literally just wanted the same shape I had, so I really don't understand that. Gel upgrade for pedicure is $18 which seems a little steep to me, and I wish they had more pedicure options than just basically good, better, best. Regardless, still a lovely experience and it will continue to be my go-to salon. read more

The first time I tried out Arbor Nail Bar, I didn't like who did my nails. She accidentally stepped on my wet toenails while doing my nails but was like whatever with it. The lady who did my pedicure wasn't happy because she couldn't redo them so she had to just put a top coat on it. I went home really irritated because I spent all that money to leave with messed up toes. I decided to give it a try again asking for another lady to do my nails and I absolutely love Linh. She's very detailed on prepping my nails and shaping them. Linh will be my go to girl as long as I live in the area. read more

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Good atmosphere and great customer service. Will continue to have my nails done here.

Had really wonderful experiences both times I went! Love my nails! Had ideas instead of straight references and they worked with me both times :) read more

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On the positive, the place was very clean. First time visit and had a gel manicure on a Friday and by the following Tuesday it was already chipping. read more

I really want to be a regular here. The nail techs are so great and the location is brightly lit and conveniently located. My issue is that the price that I am charged at the register does not match the price on their website or the price listed on the menu at the register. I have brought this up to them on three occasions since the October, and each time they say they've *just* changed the prices and hadn't updated it. Latest example: $25 for gel polish change and $5 for removing the gel. Most places include taking off when replacing, but this is what's listed on the menu and website, so I'm happy to pay it. However, this time I was charged $30 for the change and $8 for the removal. That's completely different than what I was charged in December. And again different from October. Again, fantastic nail techs and great work, but that awful feeling of getting scammed out of extra cash just makes returning here a no-go for me. read more

Arbor Nail Bar is the best nail salon in ATX, hands down! From the super friendly and talented staff to the gorgeous and luxurious interior that is always spotless, I cannot rave about this salon enough! If you're looking for nails that look exactly like the pic you bring in, Kayla is your girl! She has done my nails for the past few months and kills it every single time. So sweet & BEYOND talented! She's also very up-to-date with the trends, new techniques, etc! I have been searching for the perfect salon since I moved to Austin back in 2020 and I'm so excited that I finally found this salon! Thank you Arbor & Kayla for another incredible experience! Can't wait to be back in two weeks! read more

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Great customer service:) , they were all very attentive and welcoming. I showed them my inspo and they did an even better job than the photo!!! definitely recommending this place to my friends and family . read more

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Do NOT waste your time coming here unless you want terrible quality service with extremely high prices. I got a Gel Manicure and was charged an extra $10 to take off the dip I had before(I have never been charged before for this when i'm getting another service!!!). With tip included my total was over $70.... Just for 2 of my nails to break FIVE DAYS later and to be charged an additional $10 for them to be fixed... Every other nail salon i've been to provides a week guarantee, but they told me their policy is 3 days??? INSANE. This place is a joke. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

The absolute BEST nails I've ever had in my life! Thank you, Lee!!! I've been getting my nails done for 15 years and this is by far the best set I've ever had. I showed Lee an inspo pic and she recreated it but MUCH better than the picture! The prices are beyond fair and the place is very clean with comfortable seating. They also have the largest selection of colors I've ever seen. I didn't partake but I noticed they have lots of drink options as well including what looked like a few frozen margarita machine. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in Austin! read more

I went in on a Sunday afternoon for a pedicure and a set of nails. I was taking care of quickly and the service was phenomenal. I had my pedicure done by Natalie and my nails were done by Lee. I provided Lee with a photo reference and she did even better than what I provided, amazing service quality work and the vibe was relaxing. read more

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This is my favorite nail salon near my neighborhood, but some of the nail techs are much better than others and there's no way to request a specific tech/artist when you book. The lady with the glasses, I think her name is Mary? is my favorite. The guy who did my nails today took 1.5 hours for sns powder, no manicure. He didn't offer me a drink & was way too rough and slow with the nail file. I usually get oval/almond shape, which I was charged for, but they came out more round than usual. I think maybe he was new...but if you're training someone maybe charge less until they are up to the level of the other staff. It's a nice location, comfortable, owner is friendly, reasonable prices, some five star nail techs but a few 2-3 star ones too. Give customers the option to select their tech when they book! Edit: Arbor Nail Bar fixed my uneven nails, and they look great! The owner said that I can request a particular nail tech in the future if I call instead of booking online, which I plan to do. I think any busy salon could end up with some techs who aren't up to standard--I still think it would be worthwhile to give a slight discount to techs who are new/still in training, or have them test on another employee before hire. Even someone very good might be slower when they're getting used to a new salon/equipment. If you get a less-than-perfect nail tech, they will fix it! I included a picture of my not-great nails and nails after they were fixed. read more

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The best set of acrylics I've ever gotten! Paige did a phenomenal job and had so much care and attention to detail. From the moment I walked in the salon Paige was so friendly and kind. Phenomenal service. Lots of time and care taken. Best I've gone to in Austin. 10/10. read more

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I think I just became a customer for life. I haven't had a nail service this nice in a very long time. Their building and space is very nicely decorated and feels very open and pleasant. I had my nails done by Chloe and she did a perfect job. I brought in a photo of what I wanted and my nails came out just how I imagined. Very friendly service, good service options, and just overall a really good experience. read more

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Rushed to pick color, pressure to upsell services, over priced and did a marginal job at best Won't be going back here.

I had a great experience! I was running errands and decided to pop in for a pedicure but saw they also do Gel-X extensions as well and thats what I do normally so I decided to ask for that as well. I'm going to NOLA for Mardi Gras so I showed Mai what I wanted and she super delivered! I also had a glass of wine and relaxed. The place is spacious, pretty and clean so that was nice as well. Another note: they have a ton of colors to choose from! I had chrome done on my nails and gel on my toes read more

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Stunning and relaxing brand new salon with top notch fixtures, vast selection of high quality polish, fabulous ambiance and excellent services. Highly recommend that you experience this gem. read more

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I've been coming here for a few months and I have left happy every time. The staff is always so nice and try their best to do what you are requesting. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a good nail salon in Austin. read more

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When I walked into this place I just knew it was going to be a great experience. Wrong. Those hole in the wall retail centers are better, in my experience. I got the sns powder dip, no cuticle treatment and she sanded them down so thin that you can see the nail through the color, especially at the back of every nail and cut super crooked.. read more

I've gotten acrylics here once and gel on my toes once, and both came out amazing. They have massage chairs if you're getting your toes done too. All of there prices are reasonable and very nice workers. read more

Outrageous! They advertise dip as $50, but at the end tacked on $5 for shaping (I kept the same shape I walked in with) and $10 for removing the previous dip. No one else in town does that. Even worse, I told the woman I just wanted a clear coat with a hint of pink, and walked out with bright pink nails that she would not redo. Go somewhere else that doesn't try to take advantage. read more

I went here twice and both times my nails were horribly shaped, and the tips were sooo thick that they look so tacky. They also overcharged me for services I did not get, but I did not see it until I had the printed receipt in my hands after paying. The only good service here is front desk and the bar, the techs take no pride in their work. read more

Nice place. Nails started chipping after a week. For a refill to pay $100 for a week. Not worth returning!

Had a great experience at Arbor Nail Bar. I had a full set with amazing designs done by Paige. Paige took her time to perfect my nails to my liking. if you looking to book, book with Paige! read more

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One of the best experiences I have ever had! Super comfortable pedicure chairs, great service, numerous color options and services! Had an amazing time! read more

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Found my nail tech and she's done amazing with dip powder that she even suggested. It's made my nails grow healthy and the take take off was easy. This is my second time and I am still so loving her! Even more with her face wax. She got even my ingrowns I just so much love how detailed she is. She is worth going too. But it's a secret who she is because I suggest you go and find the one for you ^_^ all these nail tech seem so talented. read more

Arbor Nail Bar - My second time going for dip powder and I just love the results. My nail tech is just so awesome! I love her! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went to arbor nails to get a manicure with builder gel. The facility was nice, but my experience was not what I was hoping for. When I checked in my nail artist was immediately pressuring me towards chrome nails even though I came in for about as basic looking of a manicure as possible. I politely said no and my artist worked on my builder gel manicure. She applied everything too thick and I was cut on 3 different places. Not only was I in pain by the time she finished but she insisted on adding chrome even though I was going for the neutral look. Lo and behold I hated the chrome and it made my nails the opposite of neutral and this added $20 to my bill which is an insane amount. I ended up leaving the appointment disappointed in the manipulation I felt while there. I also had to run an extra errand to get disinfectant for my open wounds. I won't be returning. read more

The previous nail salon, had my nails too thick and the shape wasn't good. I stopped in to see if they had any openings for walk-ins. Mai was my nail tech today, and she was absolutely wonderful. We took the time to find the colors I wanted (the hardest part for me), and we sat down. I explained my previous nail tech was very nice, but is always too distracted and I always felt rushed. Mai took the time to take down all the stacked sns powder, and soaked off the rest, to not damage my nails. She took her time, did not rush, did not make me feel rushed. I love the colors and the shape of my nails. I totally recommend Mai (& Jenny at the Arbor Nail Bar). It has been a while since I walked out of a salon loving my nails, as well as how I felt as a customer. Will return. There are plenty of seats for nail services and pedicures. Stop in for Great Service, and maybe a little drink while you getting your nails done. read more