I tried another salon yesterday just because it was handy, and I didn't have time to go to Boss as I usually do. They did a good gel pedicure, but it was so RUSHED. It just wasn't relaxing at all which is an important part of the pedicure for me. And their massage chair didn't work. I will always go back to Boss now. They do a good job AND it's a relaxing experience. read more

Boss Nails - So pretty! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got a gel manicure here for the first time. While my nails looked good from the quick looks I got at the salon, I realized when I came home that they're a mess. Issues include: Dried gel all over my skin on almost every single nail. Uneven application. Nails have lumps on the outer edges from polish pooling on the outsides and getting cured that way. There was so much gel dried on my pinky that she had to cut off extra skin just to get it off. Apparently that was skin I needed because it hurts now. I still have hangnails on several nails even after she used the clippers to try to clean them up. I wish I had noticed how rough this was at the salon but I left thinking it was fine and am now disappointed and stuck using a nail file to try to clean it up myself. Not sure if this is the norm for this place or a one-off bad experience, but I'm pretty unhappy with this result. read more

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Payed 91 dollars for dip nail is so over priced I loved them but I'm sure other nail salons are way cheaper than here they aren't even long so I'm not sure why it was so expensive My dip powder nails came out to 90 And my little girls regular nail polish came out to 7 dollars over prices I won't be coming here next time Plus there was a guy and girl switching places to be able to finish my nails read more

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I booked a pedicure for myself and my friend and it was excellent! Quick, attentive service; relaxing music and massage chairs; beautiful pedicure complete with deep muscle massage. My feet have never been so smooth! read more

I bought their Groupon for one dipping nail set for my upcoming Asia trip hoping I'd get a good deal and a great set of nails. Although my nail tech was patient and took his time even when the nail salon was closing in less than 2 hours, my expectation was not met. My nails looked great from far away but up close it was far from perfect. Not all the nails were smooth and some were bumpy. I didn't have time the next day to come back in and have him fix it. But nonetheless, a good nail tech shouldn't need to fix things twice. It should be done correctly the first time. read more

I was waiting for my car to get service and knew it would be a long wait, so decided to search for the closest nail salon, found this one. Clean, organize, the guys were friendly and I even got a holiday gift, plus they had a 20% discount~ read more

Sammi is a true Boss! She has OCD which feeds my heart. My nails have been BOMB! Every single time. Paul is great as well and funny. Sammi has made all my nail dreams come true, she is focused, and always does a terrific job. I love this little hidden treasure. read more

Boss Nails - Matte with gold flakes, I'm yea pleazzz - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

DO NOT GIVE YOUR BUSINESS TO BOSS NAILS *VERY RUDE *The type of customer service given depends on what you look like! *They have signs displayed that say NO ENTOURAGE & NO KIDS allowed. No entourage really?! Like what do they really mean? What are they implying? This was my 1st time at Boss Nails & was needing a mani/pedi. When I 1st walk in I'm asked what I'm needing by a tech whose name I later find out is Sammi & is not friendly w/ me from the beginning & at 1st this does not bother but as my visit goes on I'm noticing how Sammi is interacting w/ her customer & a few other customers around her who are obviously repeat customers becuz they are having very loud conversations about following each other on Instagram, ect so this alone is not making for a very relaxed experience. Then the tech going to do my mani keeps rushing me to pick out my color so I end up picking a color I don't really want & this tech is very abrupt..she never once asked if I wanted anything to drink (they give complementary mimosas, wine, water) even though EVERY CUSTOMER around me was offered something to drink or had a drink. She then kept stopping from doing my nails to go paint another customers feet. I'm then moved to the pedicure chair w/ my nails wet from the 1st clear coat but not done & once in the chair neither tech turns on my massage & all of a sudden the water is so hot that I literally scream out that it's burning me! & AGAIN the tech doing my mani leaves me to go finish another customer so after sitting there w/ no massage on I end up having to ask where the massage remote is so I can turn it on myself w/ my wet nails! since I'm left waiting w/ my nails not painted yet I ask the tech starting on my pedi if she can give me the colors so I can pick a new color that I really want becuz obviously I have time becuz the tech doing my mani is STILL PAINTING SOMEONE ELSE'S TOES! By this point I just wanted to leave but I'm sitting in the chair getting my pedi so I stay. Eventually the tech finishes my mani but I am still getting my pedi & then another customer & her boyfriend who are sitting directly in front of me getting her nails done by the tech Sammi start talking about Yelp reviews & Sammi is complaining how some of the good reviews that customers have left don't show up on Yelp for Boss Nails & then I CLEARLY hear Sammi ask this customer to leave her a good review on Yelp, which the business is NOT supposed to do so as an active Yelper I chime in & explain to them that the reason some of the Reviews don't show is becuz if the person who created the review isn't very active on Yelp those reviews go into the "not recommended" reviews & that you can tell on Yelp which users are more active (Elites) & those who just create an account to leave a review to bash or give a one time good review. Now the tech, who did my mani & Sammi know I'm active on Yelp & WOW, you should have seen the difference in how they started to treat me..now they want to offer me something to drink after being there over 45 mins! I then say that I would not be returning as a customer because I HAVE BEEN IGNORED until they found out I was active on Yelp. Sammi then asks me about my experience & I start explaining & Sammi starts to make excuses for the tech saying she's new & then goes on to say it was a language barrier, which I reply no, we understood each other, it was just bad customer service, so while I am responding the other customer & her bf start verbally attacking me becuz they want me to stop talking to Sammi so I tell them no, I'm not going to stop talking becuz I was explaining my experience which I WAS ASKED ABOUT BY BOTH SAMMI & THE TECH doing my pedi so no, she does not get to tell me to be quiet. The conversation gets heated & Sammi actually apologizes in a whisper to the other customer BUT doesn't apologize to me..this other customer is still talking sh$t about me & Sammi, who works at Boss Nails is actually whispering to this customer about me while they are both sitting in front of me! Very unprofessional! The tech doing my pedi is apologizing to me & trying to comfort me becuz she could clearly see how upset I was w/ there being 3 other customers & Sammi talking sh$t to & about me & I'm just doing my best to defend myself. Such a HORRIBLE experience on 1/11/2019 & to top it off I end up paying way to much money for a sh$tty mani & pedi I really hope management takes this review seriously becuz it's NOT ok for their employees to treat customers sh$tty based on what they look like, obviously, I wasn't hipster enough or maybe I would had better customer service had I announced when I 1st walked in "hey, I have Instagram too"! Management also needs to tell staff to STOP asking customers to leave a good review on Yelp! I'm a big believer in Karma & I'm not seeing Boss Nails lasting very long in this new location. read more

Boss Nails - Horrible experience at Boss Nails on 1/11/19. my polish has bumps in it, polish left on my skin, & cuticles not done properly. - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is great. I went there for the first time today as it is next to my hairdresser and convenient. They got me in right away even though I didn't have an appointment. I will make an appointment next time so I can get a more extensive design. But anyway, here is my first impression : The place is clean. The staff is nice and patient as it took me a while to decide what I wanted. They give you the prices up front so there are no surprise!! I plan to go back. Nails by Nancy read more

Boss Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great experience. Convinced me to try dip nails for the first time and am not disappointed--this picture is from 2.5 weeks in and still looking awesome/no chips or peeling! Very friendly and thorough. They have a rewards/referral program too. Will be back :) read more

Boss Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Boss Nails does not disappoint! They pay so much attention the detail, I would never trust anyone else! I followed then as they branched off from another place to start their own and I have no regrets! They take the time to listen to what you want or look at a picture you show them and try and achieve it to the best of their abilities! They take the time to get to know you a little bit, they even remember/recognize me when I walk in every time! I usually always get SNS dip and my nails are always nicely shaped and filed down so the dip powder doesn't look "bubbly" on my nails like other places! The prices are reasonable for the high quality of the nail work they do, my nails usually last about 5 weeks! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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The pros: It's a new, clean facility. Lots of color samples to choose from along with different design samples. Everything is transparent when it comes to their prices. They have a price menu and prices labeled on samples. My first acrylic w/ gel set lasted 3 weeks with no lifting. So, that's cool I guess. The cons: Nobody that works here is pleasant to deal with. Paul, I think his name is, was the only friendly one. They're definitely not kid friendly. They have a lot of rules- no loud talking, "no entourage, no crying babies", etc. They don't offer you drinks, me and my friend both had to ask both times. They upcharge for everything!! Will I be back? Probably if this next set lasts as well, but, I don't look forward to it. read more

Been going here for awhile now. Mainly for pedis and eyebrow wax. All staff are very friendly and do a great job! Kristen is top notch! Had me so relaxed! Not over priced like some. Highly recommend! read more

Very overpriced for a simple ombré and toe nails I payed $165!! Basic look no details Bcs they would charge me $12 for each rhinestone! They want to charge you for breathing. read more

Prompt and courteous service. Techs understand and give you what you ask for instead of what they what you to have. Salon is kept clean. My kind of place! read more

From these other reviews, it looks like they are extremely hit or miss. For the people who had a good experience at this nail salon, I am glad you got that, but I was not one of those people at all. It also looks like quite a few people have had a bad experience with one nail technician being very rude to them. This is exactly what happened to me and my mom today. I would like to warn people who go to this nail salon, don't. Unless you have thick skin and a thick wallet. At first, the service was off to a very good start. My nail technician seemed like a really friendly woman, and she told me that the color of the holographic dip nail polish would be silver in the end despite it going on black, and the polish color saying black on the dip jar. I was confused as to how this would work, but didn't bring it up until the end when we finally got to the top coat and my nails were still black, I asked for clarification as to if they would be silver or not. I did it very nicely. I am a 20 year old soft spoken woman and try to be respectful always. The nail tech started yelling at me (loud enough for everyone in the room's jaw to drop). I kindly asked her to please stop yelling at me. After this you could tell that she was so mad she just quickly finished my manicure but her hands were shaking the rest of the time because she was mad, which I think affected the outcome of my manicure. (pics attached. They look okay, but have some visible black around the edges and are pretty bumpy looking in person. They kind of look like fat silver boogers on my fingers). My hands were shaking and my heart was beating because this lady flat out decided to start screaming at me, like some sort of switch flipped. My mom stood up for me and asked her to apologize to me and other people in the room for yelling at me. Both the apologies of her and the manager seemed to be very condescending. They replied that she was "talking loud" because her mask was on, and that she didn't mean to yell. She also told us that she has a temper and kept trying to blame me for why she was yelling at me. She told me many times that she was yelling because I asked what color polish it was going to turn out as more than once. It was super humiliating and I basically had to sit there and look at the floor for the rest of the manicure so I wouldn't start crying. Then we went to check out and the total was $120. I got gel dip nails, and my mom got a pedicure with no color. Extremely steep prices for what we got (and the service we got) and they up-charge you for everything. Me and my mom will not be returning here. read more

Boss Nails - pretty color, not a big fan of the technique or customer service. - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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they were telling my kids to sit down and don't get up when they were trying to tell me something

No need to go anywhere else! The owner Mimi and her staff are amazing. Prices are affordable and they are fast!

I've been coming here for a few months and it's amazing! I am always so pleased by the amazing and QUICK acrylic sets that I get done. Amazing service, 10/10 would recommend! read more

I came here with my mom on a Saturday. They weren't that busy which is a little odd to us because it was a Saturday afternoon. But we decided to come in. Everyone was very sweet and the setting is very calming. I got a regular pedicure and short gel nails. I was very pleased with the outcome and I love that they have the holographic dust for nails like on Pinterest so i liked the esthetic of it. I will say though they seemed a bit under staffed read more

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They did an awful job, and I still paid $40, even though they acknowledged that my nails look like sh*t! They upsell you in everything as well. My nails are lumpy and look like I did them myself! The best nail salon in town thus far has been the Organic Nails and lash spa. I am new to Austin, and have been searching for the best, and they are it. Go there instead-they are meticulous and they won't let you leave until your nails are perfect. read more

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They do a beautiful job and very detailed in their work with the nails. You can tell they do manicures and pedicures with a hard and really care about their clients satisfaction. read more

I had wonderful service here. They give you so much attention you feel spoiled. They offer you a drink when you arrive. I had 2 nail technicians working on me . I got a shellac manicure for 26 dollars and a pedicure for 25 bucks. They ask you questions and seem to want to get to k ie you. They also waxed my lips and my chin. I felt for the services I got they were fairly reasonable. I will be back and get a regular manicure and pedicure next time.I also love the name and location as well:it felt great having a few people pamper me. read more

I recently moved and was looking for a new nail salon to go to nearby. I found Boss Nails through Yelp and was sold when I saw they did matte polish. I was a walk-in and had no trouble getting seated. I got both a regular pedi and then a shellac mani with a matte finish. Both have been great and the mani lasted 2.5 weeks before it started peeling off. Sammi explained the differences between shellac and dip to me and I'm curious to try dip the next time I go in. read more

Sad to write this review, but must write so that management can get it figured out. Paul is an extremely talented nail tech. I was happy to find a place upon moving to Austin where I loved the style and efficiency of the work. Not only did the nails look fantastic each time, but the dip powder lasted for as long as I wanted until it was unbearable to look at and time for me to come back in. I wish that I could write two separate reviews to express that satisfaction contrary to my dissatisfied service I received a few weeks back before my birthday. 10:10 I came in upon opening before the crowd to hopefully squeeze in a mani and pedi. The older lady who was in the store had the shop opened but was not a nail tech from my understanding and spoke very little english. 10:25 I took a little time picking my color and finally sat down with the lady who had set up a bowl of acetone to soak my dip nails in. We pleasantly exchanged smiles and thats when I realized she wasnt going to be doing my nails as she told me the lady will be here soon. I sat down and before dipping my nails in the acetone asked if Paul was going to be in. She did not understand me so I tried to use google translate. We were still unable to communicate as Im sure at this point she was a little nervous. She called someone again Im sure to explain I was in there waiting. 10:35-10:40 Finally, a lady walked in with her daughter and rushed over to help communicate.I asked if Paul was going to be there n she stated no but I can call him. I said no thats okay, as I know that him and his wife barely get a day off due to recent family events. I said it was fine, and asked if I could just soak off my nails (I had a few chipped nails from the dip) and come back when Paul was in. She completely denied my soak and said well just come back when hes here. And I said thats fine, but can I just remove my nails? I dont think she understood, or possibly thought I wanted that done for free, but I was unable to get the soak and wasted time from my morning. What I had wished for was the lady to be there on time so she can communicate if Paul was in or not. I left the nail shop a little disappointed because I loved how close this place was to my house + the work paul does! If I ever do return, it will be because I was unable to find a nail tech who could do the same work. But for now, I can explore the other shops in the area! read more

Spent 2 hours there yesterday 05/07/22. They hurt me numerous times removing gel from my toes with a nail filer that kept rubbing skin. Had enough when they cut my cuticle on my toe. I didn't trust them to finish my toes without pain. Did gel on hands, removal of gel/acrylic from hands was smooth. Gel on hands peeling less than 24hours later 05/08/22. And no I have not washed dishes. Paid $15 to remove existing from hands, paid $35 for gel on hands, and they still charged me to remove gel from toes even though I was hurt and cut in the process. I still tipped $10 thinking the gel manicure would last....but nope. I don't recommend this place. read more

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Nancy has done a SNS dip manicure on me twice and it was flawless. Highly recommend. Can't beat the price!

I went to this place based on the somewhat positive yelp reviews with the expectation of getting decent nails. What I came out with was embarrassing and uneven. I cannot believe that I was made to pay for these nails. No prices posted which gives the appearance that they just choose a price based on how they're feeling. Do not come here. read more

Boss Nails - Uneven sides - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent service, I had hot tea while they did my shellac nails excellently! I had my eyebrows tinted wonderfully, so professional. read more

Boss Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm afraid to share this review because I don't want my new spot to become overrun with more people- BUT! For my North-Central Boss Babes, Boss Nails gets it right. They're incredible accommodating, everyone there is delightfully sweet, their prices are $5.00 cheaper than elsewhere in Austin, and they keep it clean and deliver a solid, long-lasting mani-pedi. I've never felt pressured to do 'more' than what I wanted- and they've always explained to me what I was getting and were very clear about prices prior to my choosing them. Sammi is a nail-art QUEEN, but she books up quickly- if you want something done with really fun effects and sequins and all the jazzy jazz hands times, she's your girl. And she's adorable and SO sweet to boot! I suggest booking online, but if you go in during off-peak hours, I've never had an issue with them getting me on the schedule. There was one time I was there and they had 3 nail techs call in sick- so 2 of them tag-teamed and worked SO hard and fast to get all of us taken care of. They truly want you to be happy and I'm overjoyed to have a nail salon in my neighborhood that has become my new home away from home!! read more

This is the best nail salon I've been to in so long! Not only was the service superb, but also both mine and my moms nails came out great. We were immediately offered a beverage (we chose the wine!) when we came in and they also had an array of cookies and candies laid out. It recently opened so everything is very new and clean. They also have so many amazing SNS and gel colors to choose from. Unfortunately, I am only here visiting from California. But if I was local, this would be my go to nail salon! Go get your nails done here! You won't regret it! read more

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I've gone to Boss Nails 4 times now, each time trying to give them another chance. I had Sami the first two times and she is so full of herself, but her work is mediocre. She talked me into doing dip and the nail broke 3 days later. She's also very "Bossy" and grabs your hands aggressively. The other femal I went to is not as rude, but she also is very bossy and grabs your hands aggressively .... I guess why that's why the call the place "Boss Nails". I'm not impressed and although it's conveniently close to my house, I'm not going back. Also, who charges extra for any shape besides square? Ridiculous. I've been to so many salons and they're the only ones to do that. read more

Enjoyed my complementary mimosa, the music, and the regular pedicure! The massage and aroma were great! Staff was friendly and prices are reasonable. It was my first time here so got the 20% off for new customers! Will definitely be back :) read more

Boss Nails - Pedicure menu and mimosa - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I absolutely LOVE this place! Nancy is was my nail technician although I came because of Sammi (who I had back when she was at Celfie) and she did not disappoint!!! Nancy was very patient while I took a long time to choose my SNS Dip color- she even offered me a water! They were very clear about explaining to me the prices before offering a service (Note that cuticle work is an extra $10). I paid $48 for dip powder with tips which is very reasonable considering how long lasting, thorough, and BEAUTIFUL my nails look! The picture below shows my nails after 10 DAYS. She was very detailed and listened to my requests. She, along with the other nail technicians also sat and got to know me which was very sweet and welcoming. I will 100% come back! Thank you for such a pleasant experience! read more

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I met a good friend for manis here this evening and will definitely return! It's fair to say that I'm incredibly picky, but Paul just gave me the prettiest manicure I've ever had! He was very personable and chatted with us the whole time. I chose SNS and they aren't thick or uneven like my previous set from another salon. Paul listened to exactly what I wanted and exceeded my expectations. My friend says everyone there is great and her manicure (by Sammi) was really nice, but I would definitely recommend Paul for his skills, the conversation, and his customer service. On a side note, Sammi seemed kind of grouchy and abrupt with me-- but not with my friend, who is a repeat customer. It's probably just her personality, but I wasn't a fan. read more

My pedi came out cute but kinda sad about my gel-manicure especially when she convinced me to get it. I've gotten gel before just taking a break. They look really nice from far but they feel rough, like she didn't buff them enough. Some nails are nice and coated well, others you can see through like it needed another coat. Just an overall spotty coating and I didn't notice until I saw them in better lighting. :( I'll try to come again bc the people were nice. read more

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It wasn't just me: I saw two other customers pick their jaws off the floor after hearing what their services would cost. So one star off for the high, somewhat complex pricing, but if you have it to spend, you won't be disappointed with the results! They do beautiful work, they're pleasant and helpful, and to their credit, they do let you know the total cost before they begin. If they were less expensive, Boss would become my go-to place, even though I live south... They're that good! read more

I don't live in Austin but had the opportunity to go to Boss Nails twice while visiting family. I travel a lot and have had my nails done in lots of places and this place is seriously the best I've ever been to. I got the French dip powder both times and both times my nails lasted more than a month without a chip or crack. The picture I'm posting is from 4 weeks and two days after my appointment. Amazing service and products! read more

Boss Nails - Perfect nails FOUR weeks after my appointment! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here for the first time a few weeks ago and got a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. I don't know the name of the lady that did my mani but she was a little rough particularly when it came to removing the cuticles and even made one of my fingers bleed! That part was really unpleasant, but I will say that my nails at least turned out nice. I have no complaints on the final job I just wish I didn't have to experience that much pain in the process. I will maybe go back since it's not far from me and I'll just ask if they can please be gentle. read more

Boss Nails - Gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing service and beautiful nails. Best nails I have ever had done! Prices were very reasonable for what I got done. Sami is super creative. She took her time and seems very dedicated to her work! Will definitely be going back. read more