Years ago, I went to Andy every 2 weeks for a fill. I stopped going because I moved away from Bangor. Fast forward to me needing to get my nails done for a wedding in town, I went back to Andy because I always had good experience. He was rushed the whole time, I told him the length was good but then continued to sand them down shorter, making it pointless that I got tips added. Then I told him I wanted a beige/nude color and he puts on baby pink. He gave me attitude when I told him that wasn't the right color. When he got the correct color, it wasn't enough coverage to cover up the light pink of the acrylic. Then the shape wasn't even at all, my cuticles are a mess and they are really thick. He did a full set in under 45 minutes and pushed me out the door as fast as possible. read more

Happy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Great place but if it's your first time, ask for Andy. I went for the first time yesterday with my sister and she was with Andy while I was with an older man. I don't have a picture of her nails but they turned out incredible (you can see his work on Facebook or Instagram) and mine were ok. The older man was a little aggressive and the shaping turned out crazyyy and my nails are a little crooked, but other than that he did a great job on the design. Also so goofy they were playing try not to laugh videos on the TV. (Also the cuts on my nails are not from the salon I did that to myself) read more

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I initially made a 0930 appointment with Andy 2 weeks prior to my appointment. I confirmed the appointment twice. On the day of, I texted them thinking I was going to be running late but much to my surprise, after entering the address into my GPS, I was going to be 10 minutes early. I get a reply back asking if I could come in at 11:15 instead which I responded that I could not, and that I was actually going to be 10 minutes early. They replied, saying that they never put my appointment in the books. Perturbed, I told them no and that I had confirmed the appointment twice. I ended up going at 11:15 after rearranging my schedule. I showed the older man the style I wanted, and the color, which was a very bright blue. See attached picture for reference. Everything was going good until it was time for the design. Multiple times he sanded off the design, but not the entire nail and then reapplied until I finally just told him to take it off and I would go with a natural look. The lady ended up finishing my nails which honestly were no better than what the male had done. The clearcoat of the gel ran over my cuticles, my nails are uneven, and there are dents in the acrylic. Not to mention the color is way off! I highly suggest you go elsewhere! read more

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If I could rate it a -5 starts I would. My experience with them is with dip. First off I asked if they did dip thru Facebook and they said they do. So I scheduled an appointment. The examples of colors on nails I got was hand done and bulky and thin, but I hoped the person doing them would do it right. He didn't. He didn't use a base dip, the dip went over my cuticles and was never shaved down, and my nails are so thin and see through. So I asked if someone else could do them or I get a refund when they chipped the day after I got them done, they said said the only other person does acrylic and I can't work with acrylic. Atrocious experience, I should have left during the appointment read more

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First time coming here and it was a good experience overall. Andy is very quick and polite, gets right to it as soon as you sits down and really pays attention to detail. After he shaped them they weren't exactly how i wanted but when i asked if he could round the sides more he had no issue and did it without hesitation. Will be back! read more

Happy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Was going here for almost a year and became a loyal customer to Andy up until my last horrible experiences this past February 2024. I went in for a full set and pedicure and had to return within two weeks for a full set because most and all my nails broke off and started to lift and split between my natural nails and the nail extensions. After expressing my concern last Monday, he deliberately put less glue on my nails, causing them to do the same thing less than a week. I asked him if he can put more glue. He grew a fit and angry, and made me feel uncomfortable. Then he had a residue of some black substance that was in the powder, and he put it on my nail and refused to fix it, yelling he has another appointment soon! So when I reached out to ask Andy if he can fix it but he responded "that's all we can do, If you don't like the work, you can go somewhere else. Thank you. " they exhibit horrible customer service, and I will never go back! Also I realize these people are deliberately sabotaging nails so that you can come back sooner because they will not last long at all. Also, how they are so PUSHY for you to "PAY CASH" instead of using your card so BEWARE of these SCAMMERS!!!! read more

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I saw a woman with exquisitely done nails. When I asked her where they were done, she said Happy Nails in Bangor. I set up my appointment via Facebook and they were polite and helpful, answered all my questions, and booked me in exactly when I wanted my appointment. And oh my goodness, they did an AMAZING job! I got acrylic extensions, gel polish and a Pedi. The nails are absolutely perfect, and so artistically done. The Pedi was wonderful and on top of that Hailey, her husband and son were all so welcoming, and in spite of the fact that I speak no Vietnamese, and they spoke very little English, we had a wonderful conversation about our pets. I love these people and this business. Will definitely go back and highly recommend HAPPY NAILS! read more

Happy Nails - My pretty, pink, perfect nails. Thank you, Happy Nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Horrible experience at Happy Nails in Bangor, Maine. I made an appt with Andy specifically to get the holly berry design, he had advertised, for my Christmas party. I let them know when it got there that I was there for an appt with Andy. The man led me to my seat and got right to work. It was my first time there so I didn't know, at that time, that this man was not Andy. He put a full set of tips on and started to do the holly design. It was horrible. I told him that wasn't correct (it takes a lot for me to speak up) and showed him the pic again. At that point the real Andy came over and I showed him the pic. He said if i wanted that design I should have asked for him. I promptly told him that I did. In fact, I booked an appointment with him, added it to the sign in sheet when I arrived AND stated that my appt was with Andy upon my arrival. I then showed him my proof via a facebook conversation. He apologized and told me he didn't have time to do my nail art at that point and asked if I wanted a snowflake. I said fine. After the other man removed all the errors, Andy ended up coming over and doing the artwork. The artwork came out fine but my nails are not even and several are crooked. Worst acrylic nails I've ever seen. I rarely treat myself to stuff like this. It was an extremely upsetting experience. I was shocked by their dishonesty. Unfortunately, I will never go back. read more

When I went into the salon I had long, gorgeous natural nails but when I left they were all ruined. I told the man that I wanted the gel removed that they had done three weeks ago and a fresh manicure on my natural nails. As I sat my bag down he took my hand and very quickly snipped off my nails on my right hand. I thought that I was going to be sick! To say that I was shocked is an understatement! After I told him that I did not want my nails cut he said that he was sorry and laughed. Asked me if I wanted the other hand cut the same way! No other choice at that point.... Still charged me. BTW I HATE short nails!! It will take me months to grow my nails back to the length that I started the day with before I went to Happy Nails. read more

I've been here before a couple year ago I used to go regularly and then I found someone closer to my house - that person shut down so I thought I'd give happy nails another try for a fill. I got the older gentleman who sits right beside the register which I thought was fine because I had seen Andy before and he threw a fit when I asked him to fix something so I was totally fine seeing the older man. He gets started and is using the dremel tool to take off my old gel polish, which is how it's normally done, however he literally burned every single one of my nails, and I told him several times it hurt and even jumped on a few because it hurt so bad. Finally alas we get to the point where he starts doing the fill with acrylic and he put the acrylic all the way up against every single cuticle so that will be super fun when my nails start to grow and they all rip off. He was very messy with the polish and his station was very much not sanitary. There was blood on the roll of paper towels and someone's long hair hanging from the lamp right above my hands and he didn't even notice. The music was also blasting beside us which was extremely unpleasant. Needless to say I will not be back. read more

So I've gone to happy nails for a couple months now and long story short I drive over an hour to come here and I was late (my own problem) so he said he couldn't see me till 11:15. I go in and Andy has always done my nails but this time someone I've never seen before told me to sit and he started doing my nails. Which whatever, but I knew something was off when he seemed mad at me because he spilled something all over the floor. He was so rough with my hands, was bending my thumb really hard & burning my nails with the burr. He skipped multiple steps doing my nails and when I left I was very upset. My nails are so sharp they're cutting me, I can't even itch my face without it feeling like razor blades, they're bumpy , uneven , way overdone & not at all when I had asked for. I could go on and on about how awful this visit was. I reached out and expressed my feelings nicely and I was ignored. Honestly , go somewhere else. Do not recommend. read more

Happy Nails - Nails were left so sharp, thumb nail is stuck to my skin (he noticed it too and tried to fix it but then ended up leaving it) - Nail Salons Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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My nails were not fit correctly and the quality of the nail polish is horrible and it starts coming off immediately. everyone seemed annoyed and angry. They played Ed Sheeran the entire 2ish hours on loud. It ended up being really annoying. read more

I was welcomed and was given proper attention to what I requested. My nails came out great and has lasted so far three weeks.

When Happy Nails first opened, I loved it! Terri gives a fantastic pedicure. There were a couple other women that did a good job too. But the last two times I've gone it has been a man that obviously does not like his job. The last pedicure he had done the soak, the cuticle trim and the nail trim in 10 minutes and then spent all this time massaging lotion into my calf. I was out within a half hour and when he painted my nails he would dip the brush in to the polish and then use it on quite a few nails so then my right foot was noticeably lighter than my left foot. It peeled within a week. Now I don't want to go back because I don't want to get him again but I would be very happy if I got one of the women who seem to actually like their job. Ha ha it would be 5 stars for the girls and 1 star for him so I split the difference and did 3. read more