It is with regret that I will no longer be going here! As I previously stated, the work is good. The wait time when you HAVE AN APPOINTMENT is just too much for me. I thought I could overlook it because I love the people here. I'm not sure if it's the hea, but today I waited 45 mins before I decided to leave! If you can deal with waiting that long with an appointment, then I still recommend it! read more

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This place was nice and I was tended to fast! I got a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. This cost $52, which I thought was a fair price. During the pedicure, I was seated in a massage chair and the lady working with me massaged my feet. Overall, I would say the experience was great and I'd definitely go back. read more

Terrible Custome. They pick favorites and treat people like they don't speak English and can't hear. I have gone to this salon 10 yrs and although they weren't always the nicest they took the cake today Mike, Vicky, Ben yall suck read more

I love going to exotic nails. Mike does my nails. He works magic on them. I never tell him what to do. I always love how they turn out. Mikes mom Tina does my feet. She is to gentle and takes her time. I've been going there for over 20 years. I love everyone there, I call them family!! read more

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Great I love this nail Salon staff was friendly had me out in a great time nails look amazing I definitely have found my new nail spot read more

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First and last time I will ever go to their place. I paid $155.55 for two people and literally the nails didn't even last a day. We got pedis and my girlfriend got a manicure as well. We asked for the basic pedi, they literally charged us $50 even tho the price said $25 and then charged $25 for for gel and then attempted to charged us additional for the color. I refused to pay $200. Originally the one lady said $105 all together but then they said something in their language and charged $150 and forced us to pay tip of $5. Never will I ever go here again. Also after getting French tips literally the nails all turned pink including The white French tip. read more

Small place in the strip center across from Home Depot on Elmwood. They have 6 nail stations and then a few pedicure areas as well. When I was there I was the only customer, mid day. The woman who did my nails was fast and effective. There were two men there as well, assume they do nails if it gets busier. I think the place has been there for some time as it looks nice and has a lot of "personal touches". 3 stars. Fine place to get nails done if in the area. read more

Exotic Nails - Picture from car window because it's so darn cold out today. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love my experience here every time I come. Michael is amazing and so talented. Thanks so much for always being consistent read more

Exotic Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Got a mani pedi. Staff is polite, efficient, and very skilled. Encouraged me to go with for an eyebrow shape, which turned out fantastic.

Exotic nails is excellent. I have going to exotic nails for over 10 years. Best service ever!!!

Very quick mani x pedi half hour and I was done and completely dry. Definitely coming back again read more

Exotic Nails - 10 nude toes in dem Fenty flip flops(slides) - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Really surprised about all the negative comments. I've only been here twice because it wasn't always convenient for me but now it is and after my second time I can confirm that this is probably my favorite nail salon in Buffalo so far. I think the prices are reasonable and the color selection seems small but there's a lot of really cute colors. You could always bring your own polish too. I've experienced somebody being rude to somebody else but if you don't bother anybody they don't bother you. Very meticulous. I love it here. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it's not perfect obviously but also bc a customer and an employee were going back and forth which I kinda thought was unprofessional but it didn't bother me that much. I go in knowing what I want and usually I keep it simple. Also I didn't have an appointment and I got seated immediately. Saw this trend with everybody that walked in read more

Exotic Nails - I paid $30 for this set which I don't think is too bad. I did my feet at home - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I've been going here for over 10 years. I don't have a favorite technician because they're all great! Quick service, good COVID safety measures, skilled staff and clean environment. Highly recommend!! read more

Absolutely love this place. I get compliments on my nails all the time. Mikes designs are incredible read more

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Very nice people when I walked in they welcome me I am very clean and sanitize they took me right away I didn't wait too long asked me to pick my color asked me if I need anything to drink very friendly very nice they did a great job of my manicure and gel nail yes I will make recommend to come here all the time read more

Sat in the waiting area for a total of 55 minutes on a Saturday afternoon while others were serviced even though I repeatedly asked about my status. The last time I asked I was told ten more minutes and I told them that was unacceptable after waiting 55 minutes. They did not offer anything to rectify the situation. In all good conscious I cannot return to this establishment after making me wait so long. read more

Extremely rude and I would not recommend this place. The gel selection is very limited and the employees just point ask the box of selection when asked for specific colors. I walked out. I live in LA and I'm used to poor service, but this is the worst. read more

Very rude! I went here against my better judgement after reading other reviews that stated that the employees were rude. I went in and signed in but never got greeted or approached by any of the employees, I ended up leaving after 2 other women came in after me and were seated at stations to revive service while I was ignored. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and the prices are ridiculous $20 for gel polish. read more

Rude people, went for a mani, pedi and eyebrow waxed and was asked if I wanted a lip wax too, was also seated near door at nail station and was told "you pay now" I think they thought I would run out the door while my nails were drying, this was the second chance I gave them and will not go back again and I didnt leave a tip either after being insulted read more

I used to go to another place until I saw how they treated their employees and walk-ins--this other place is award winning (why?) but I'm abandoning it for Exotic Nails. I've been here a few times as a walk-in for gel nails or pedicures. This place is fast and efficient and clearly has a lot of regulars. I enjoy the quality of the services I have received and will continue to give them my business. This the place to go to get your nails done, not to hang out and be seen. It's unassuming and unpretentious, and they take credit cards. It's just what I need. read more

I've been waiting patiently here for two hours. When I first walked in there was one person waiting, as I've sat here I've seen three different people all come in and sit down ahead of me.. I figured they had appointments. When I asked what's going on, they had apparently started a new sign in list without calling MY name out. Save some time and go to another more organized place in Buffalo! read more

Michael is amazing. Does great work, and fast! My fill, polish and design took half and hour at the most. Make an appointment though as he books quick! read more

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Not only did my nails look awful (I asked for nail art, I could have done a better job at home) but this place was also not clean. Never again. read more

Mike is amazing with acrylics, he's always very friendly and is always willing to listen to your requests. this is the only nail place I will go to read more

ben is rude as f***. i referred my friend to go to exotic nails & he did not hold up any standards of the place. today is 2/12, i originally wanted to go to mike but i didnt book an appt. after mike told us hes booked for the day until monday. we said we'll go to ben. ben said "no" .... like what ??? how are you declining to do nails because we didn't go to you at first? he's very petty! he said he dont want to get ibto a fight with us because of him not doing it right. i am a black woman .. wym fight? hes ridiculous racist. she wanted acrylic and pink nails no design. wym "no" & "fight". you just lost two customers!!!!!! read more

This is better than other places I've tried. The hostesses are prompt, good natured, and efficient. My nails didn't smudge here, as the others smudged outrageously. Their prices were $2 higher than a cheaper price I paid 3/4 years ago. I didn't mind. Clean, too! read more

Called ahead , they told me to come right in and there wouldn't be a wait. As I waited, people were getting called over that arrived after me before me, which was annoying. I finally get back for my pedicure. My feet were literally soaking in the water so long without anyone coming to me that the water was cold. So, now I'm just sitting here with pruney feet, with my feet soaking in cold water... not my type of nail salon. read more

I love how my nails looked thin and natural in the end. This is the first place I have tried since I moved to Buffalo this year. I will definitely go again. This place can be really busy so I suggest that you book an appointment before you go! read more

Exotic Nails - I have gotten so many compliments within one day. The full set is thin and light giving off a natural look. - Nail Salons Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I have gone here for a few years off and on again but I always find myself back to this salon. The acrylics last for so long usually 4 months if u get them filled every 2 weeks, no other nail salon can do a better acrylic than mike at exotic nails, he's the best read more

I have been going here for a while & there great! I get thee most crazy things done to my nails &at his is the only place that is able too hook me up! read more

I'd wait 5 hours here if I had to!!!! They are the best!!!! Lee and Ben are my favorite! I've never had a bad experience here. Price is perfect. Can't wait for my next visit!!! Oh, and I never make an appointment, I wait without complaining because I'm an adult!!!!! read more

I just left there and the woman doing my pedi cut me 3 times while trimming my cuticles. One wouldn't stop bleeding until she put some sort of powder on it. When checking out I asked if the woman who did my service was the owner and the clerk asked why I wanted to know. I told her that she cut me, and her response was "it's your fault for moving your toes" I laughed and said, so it's my fault? And she just said yes!!! Unbelievable. read more

I got a full set with gel polish about 2.5 weeks ago. The experience was nothing special. I decided I would return for a fill considering the full set with gel was only $30. I went back today for a fill and eyebrow waxing. When I asked for the price of the fill I was told $15 and $7 for the eyebrows. The woman doing the eyebrows was extremely rough and inconsiderate. One woman did my eyebrows, a man filled my nails, and a different woman polished my nails. The man asked to double check that I had gotten my eyebrows done. When I said yes he told me $30 total for both nails and eyebrows. $15 + $7 = $22 not $30, however I didn't argue. When the girl finished my polish she said I owed $7 for my eyebrows. I told her I already paid and the man came over to explain that "I forgot to add eyebrows". When I mentioned my concerns they were not accommodating whatsoever and quite rude. I gave a $5 tip before all this unfolded. I spent $42 on eyebrows and a gel fill when I spent $30 on a full set with gel polish the first time. What kind of sense does this make? Will not be going back. And do not recommend. read more

So I went to get my eyebrows done and usually I go to Henry's nails cause his wife is the only I trust with my eyebrows but anyways so the lady that did my eyebrows was very rude then to top it off I let my eyebrows grow out for months so they come out good but after I got them done here they were not even and she took to much off of one of them for that I could of just did them myself read more

I went to Exotic Nails on a Thursday afternoon for an eyebrow wax. I had actually stopped going there for about 6 months because the last few times I went the lady that did my eyebrows left them quite uneven. Needless to say I was late for an event and they were the closest shop around. As I waited in the chair for my wax, I watched the worker that was going to do my eyebrows set up a pedicure for another customer, place the customers feet in the water and move her hands around in the water (obviously checking the temperature). She then got up, dried her hands without washing and blew her nose. She approached me to begin my eyebrow wax and I politely asked her if she was in a middle of a pedicure ( which was to me way more polite then flat out calling her out and asking her to wash her hands), She then proceeded to walk away from me (never answering my question) and spoke to another worker in a different language. The other worker then approached me and told me that the woman is refusing to do my eyebrows now and that I would have to come back later when a different person was there. Shocked and confused.. I asked the worker why she was refusing to service me for asking a simple question that was legitimate because of what I saw. The worker told me that she tried to explain it to the woman then she also walked away from me and started greeting other customers. I called into the shop and requested to speak to a manager and spoke to Mike. I asked him to explain to me why I just experienced what I did and he told me that I should know that they do not do pedicures then start and eyebrow waxing. I explained to him what I saw and also reiterated that I was simply asking her about hand washing and not even in an accusatory way (although she indeed did not wash her hands) and he continued to repeat that they don't do that and that I should "know better" then became annoyed with me and said he had to go. I have filed a formal complaint with NY state on them (licensing as well as consumer protection). If you choose to use this establishment please pay close attention to the hand washing practices (or lack thereof) and also the sharing of instruments between customers. It is a NY state law that the sticks they use for waxing are to be changed between customers and that is another thing I noticed that was not being done. Places like this rush people in and out like cattle, have poor customer service and could care less if we end up with infections due to there poor and unsanitary practices. If you experience a similar situation at Exotic Nails or any other nail salon don't just complain about it..please report it. read more

PLEASE READ. I was in the salon several days ago with my friend and she was holding my purse in the front of the store. I had just finished getting my eyebrows done and as I was picking my purse up from my friend, holding onto my wallet/purse, (I assume) the main lady who works there yells out "MISS, CASH OR CREDIT"? So, I turn around slowly, I could have "turned up", or "gone ratchet" but I held it together and just said "cash". For such a low level establishment to think I would try to steal $7 out of their pockets, is mind boggling to me. RACIST. read more

Love this place, I've been to many nail shops in Buffalo and no one compares. Staff is friendly and fast, the shop is neat and clean. Prices are fair, they have a wide variety of colors and polishes. My nails were thin and natural looking and no weird lumps and clumps of acrylic underneath the nail. I definitely recommend. read more

Nice for the price and efficiency; can't expect much for what your paying. My only complaint is that they do what every other salon does: talk you into something else. Not like a sales thing, where you spend more, just something other than you asked. They didn't have the color I had in mind, so I picked a nude closest to it. The person doing my nails said he had one better. My nails are now a baby pink. It's a nice color, it's just not what I wanted. Now every time I look at them, I get pissed off. I should've told them to change it but they were rushing to close, and if I go back, I'll end up getting charged for a polish change. My point is, the color in no realm would be described as a "nude" and I think he realized they didn't have the color I wanted, he just couldn't come back and admit he had nothing better. But this happens at just about every salon, hair or nail. Must be all the chemicals they breathe. I would only go back to have them fix their mess up. read more

worst pedicure I have ever had...didnt let me soak my feet first...added the water while my feet were in the tub...Cold water.... spent a total of 20 min....... I tell you my heels were STILL ROUGH WHEN I LEFT....NEVER EVEN TOOK THE TIME TO GET MY FEET ACTUALLY FEELING SOFT....HORRIBLE read more

Went there 3 times before and had the men do my nails..always great. Then went on tuesday and had a woman do them.I went in for a fill and polish and the woman at station #5 didn't bother to file my actual nails behind the acrylics or actually take the polish all the way to my cuticles. (I went with black polish so this is really noticible) She put the polish on so thick that even after 20 minutes under the drying light and an additional 4 minutes under a different dryer my nails still got smudged and dimpled. When i called the next day to explain that the job was awful and also to explain that because i was going out of town i didnt have time to come right back in i wqs told it was either that day or nothing. i told the girl i would dispute it with my credit card company and they would lose a customer her reply was "ok" and she hung up. Never going there again. read more