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    Chao Nail + Bar

    3.8 (122 reviews)
    PriceyNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Chao Nail + Bar

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    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

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    Just a cutie red with natural nails.
    Emily R.

    I will say, this is the most comfortable salon I've ever been to. The service is incredibly thoughtful and consistent. Their salon experience from aesthetics, service, and bevvy options during service is really fun. I feel veeerryyy well taken care of when I'm there and have only worked with a few techs, but each of them being so kind and thorough. You pay for what you get, this feels like it's absolutely worth every cent.

    i was greeted upon entering and offered a choice of refreshments. Lisa was my nail tech. She did a wonderful job!! Will definitely be a repeat customer!

    This is a continuation of my last review. My nails are still healing. They are thin, hurt, and keep peeling.

    Chrome French tip gel manicure
    Isabel H.

    Beautiful chrome French tip gel manicure! Super clean and relaxing inside and took our last minute appointment. She really liked how the dip was shaped and they were meticulously filing to get the shape perfect. They also gave us tea, gorgeous job!

    Neon Flame Nails

    Book with Havan immediately!!!! She's so talented, kind, and fun. I love that Chao does not use any chemicals. Plus it has the best iced coffee ever!

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    Lily did an incredible job with my nails! She was very understanding of my cluelessness as this was only my second time getting my nails done. She adjusted the polish I picked to make it as dark as I wanted. I thought the glitter was a little gold for what I had in mind, but honestly, I love the result. I will lean toward something more silver next time, but this still looks beautiful. Also, the nail art she did was stunning! I was not expecting perfection or for it to resemble the picture so closely, but she made it happen! The team was also very gracious because I scheduled the incorrect appointment type but they still made it work. Lily had to rush because of my scheduling mistake towards the end of the appointment, but my nails were still flawless! I will be more aware of how to schedule next time! Thank you, Lily and team!

    I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Chao Nail + Bar! I've been a client of ANTHONY'S for a long time now (4+ years) and he is the BEST there is in Nashville! He recently moved from his last nail bar to Chao, and I can't recommend him enough!! He's done my nails on a regular basis and for every special occasion (my wedding, bachelorette weekend, awards weeks, etc) over the last few years, and he never misses!!! Today was my first time at Chao, and I was extremely impressed! The atmosphere was fresh and inviting, the massage chairs were the best I've encountered, there's a delicious coffee shop right next door, a super fun playlist on - the vibes are just right! All of the staff was incredibly friendly and the entire experience was superb. Again, I can't recommend ANTHONY enough! Go ask for him!

    Enjoying a Saigonese bowl post dazzle dry mani
    Elizabeth B.

    The only downside of doing Apres Gel X extensions is that the service does not come with the standard massage/hot towels all manicures come with and the only option to add it is to pay for a whole other manicure package. Given all the typing, texting, and lifting weights I do I am always super sad when I remember they don't offer this standard part of a mani, esp with the standing cost of this service.

    Andrea T.

    Got nails done for the Beyoncé concert while I was visiting Nashville. Whole experience was a 10/10

    K S.

    I could not say better things about my experience today at Chao. The atmosphere was peaceful and didn't have any trace of chemical smell. This was my first time visiting here and I was so satisfied during and after the experience. I'm not very familiar with these types of services, but the guy at the register was super helpful in assisting me in figuring out what would be best for my profession (I use my hands a lot). I decided on a dip extension set with added nail art. Rosie did a perfect job at creating a classy but festive St. Paddy's day look! I'm so in love with the results!!!

    Dip
    Astrid S.

    I like to review places after I've visited at least twice for consistency of service. I actually ended up here due to an ad on IG so I was a little hesitant. Turns out this was back when they first opened. My expectations were high because of the area & their amazing social media person who does great with the pictures. Let's get to it; this place and the vibe are undeniable great. Super clean, high standards at the stations and all around the salon. Everyone is friendly and accommodating as long as they know exactly what you need. I read some of the reviews about people rushing you or being shuffle to someone else but it comes down to time. Some techs have appts back to back and adding/changing your service on the spot is something they find hard to accommodate. Time is money. I get it. Parking is behind the building and they do validate. Prices are clearly stated on the website. I've always made an appointment online as their system is user friendly so I don't know how flexible they are with walk-ins. Quality of work? Top of the line. Not once my nails have chipped or broken. They have always last at least 4weeks and I've done gel & dip. Price? Well.... Yeah. It's pricey!!! But then again, you can see that online.

    dip + tip - pearly white

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    Ask the Community - Chao Nail + Bar

    How much is dip?

    There are different types of- Multi Flex Hard Gel Dip and Apres Gel X Dip - both run over $100 for full set.

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    D I P Nail Lounge - Brown and gold

    D I P Nail Lounge

    4.8(16 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Jayden and Twee and Lynn all provide superior work and recommend them all. I haven't been to other…read moretechs there but I imagine all are high quality. I did dip my first visit and they were done nicely. I like thinner nails so for me gel are the way to go. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. This is my place I like the best and you will too.

    DIP has excellent prices and a clean salon. I was attracted by their West Nashville location and…read moretheir Instagram page showing off elaborate nail art. I don't usually get nail art, but for a summer treat, I chose some fruit designs from their Instagram. I easily made an appointment through Instagram DMs and spoke in advance about their fruit nail art. The guy doing my nails was definitely not as comfortable (described himself as unconfident) in nail art, so I was surprised he was assigned to my appointment. Don't get me wrong, they turned out super cute, but I feel like there was a disconnect between the employee making my appointment and the technician which could've made the process more smooth (for him and me) and more similar to the online photos. All of the employees were kind and made sure I was comfortable in my chair, dialed in my shade of red, and provided complementary water. The other customers in the salon were clearly repeat customers who love their nail technicians and sing DIP's praises. Jayden is possibly the owner or at least a top dog at the salon who was busy as a nail tech and helped when the cashier had issues. I got gel removal and gel color change with 4 nail art designs for $55, before tax and tip. I'll definitely be back! (They don't do henna, I just already had it from a Yelp Nashville event.)

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    Luxe Nails - :/

    Luxe Nails

    3.8(66 reviews)
    0.1 miHillsboro West End

    My mom and I were visiting Nashville and came across this nail salon after having breakfast. My…read morenails had been looking BAD so we were walk in clients and were serviced right away. First, they had us wash our hands, which I never experienced before in a nail salon but a nice idea. We got a standard manicure at $35 each. My manicurist was Ricky Nguyen and I thought he did a great job with my nails. The lady who did my mom's nails did not do a good job and the polish did not last as long as my polish. This is the reason why this review is 4 stars and not 5. The photos included are my nails and after over a week of service still looking good. Yes, the polish is starting to come off but overall have lasted a good amount of time. So, if you're walk in or schedule an appointment, ask for Ricky.

    I am giving 3 stars because my other 2 experiences were great. My nails tend not to like gel and…read morepolish and even professional sets can peel off my nails. I try to offset this with builder gel, my last set the builder came off and I was letting my nails rest and grow out. The thin part all finally grew out and I decided to treat myself got Christmas. These are my natural nails no product and he started from the get go with an e file. I could feel the heat and it burned. The builder gel also burned like hell like I'm pretty tough but it was legitimately painful. After he took the e file again and it burned and he cut me to the point of bleeding on a couple fingers. He knew too because I was grimacing the entire time and even said something a couple times. He also got gel and cured it on my fingers. Shouldn't get gel on the skin people develop severe allergies that way and I am pretty prone with MCAS. I told the guy upfront and I was still charged full price $95. Unfortunately I'm not the type to make a scene and just paid it and left. But I will let people know and at least avoid going back to that tech. His name was Lee. Today (the day after) my nails themselves are very tender and I'm noticing even more places where he knicked my skin. This is irreparable I'm going to have to let this grow out. My cuticles are pretty itchy too. I work in surgery scrubbing with avagard is going to suck (iykyk). Also we're allowed gel/polish without chips to our natural nails/keep them short. Extremely frustrating for someone who uses their hands for a job, plus $95 is nothing to scoff about in this economy.

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    Poppy & Monroe

    Poppy & Monroe

    4.5(194 reviews)
    2.8 miGermantown
    $$

    They give the best manicures and pedicures anywhere in Nashville. They give such great attention to…read moredetail and my manicures and pedicures last a long time. They offer Dazzle polish for a $10 upgrade (and I highly recommend it). I love having dry nails in 5 minutes and I can put my socks and shoes on without worrying about it smearing or getting ruined. They are in a charming old house that is comfortable (reclining chairs for pedicures) and cozy. There's always beautiful flowers or some type of floral arrangement. I love their music selection and browsing their items for sale. I'm not big into makeup but they have jewelry, hair things, and rotating items. I usually have no problem finding a parking spot even though it is a busy area. I've been getting a pedicure here almost monthly for 5 years and it's worth every penny. The front desk is always so welcoming and professional. I love it here!

    I have been to this place a few times so my husband bought me a gift card for $150. My son also…read morebought me a gift card for $100. I was unable to use the gifts card for a while so I went along today and was told that they would not provide the services but they would still keep the $250 because I took too long to come by. My family took the time to drive to this place to get a fancy purple envelope so they could present me with this gift and they are keeping their money and giving nothing in return. This is not a 'special offer' card offering discount for services during a specific time frame. This is a plastic card given in exchange for actual money, $250, in return for services. Poppy & Monroe are keeping the $250 and giving nothing in return. There's a name for that........shame on you. !!!

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