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Inspire Nail Bar & Spa

3.6 (201 reviews)
Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

Services - Inspire Nail Bar & Spa

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

Nail polish change

Nail polish removal

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Karo R.

Absolutely not what I expected! First thing first, they are the kindest most professional people that I met in the area, the place was very clean and sanitary and nice. There were a lot of color options and spa services, however, the charge for every service that should be included in the pedicure and full set.... But, I guess the prices are the prices. I was extremely satisfied with the pedicure services that I received but I was a bit taken back with my full set, my nail polish seems blotchy and the designed seemed messy and unfinished and I paid a good penny for these services just to have to get a redo elsewhere.

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Ashlyn W.

I've been here at least 4 times in the past 5 months. They are clean, very efficient & friendly. Kimmy & her husband do a great job running the place! And Kimmy does fantastic nails! They also give complimentary wine!

Faded nails within a few days
Radhika G.

I would love to love this place since it is in such a convenient location for me. I have gotten my nails done here twice - once before my wedding and once before a trip - the regular polish holds up just as well as a typical salon, but I have had issues with the gel polish both times. Before my wedding, the gel nail polish on my toe chipped on the third day after getting my nails done (the finger nails were fine). However, the second issue was much worse. The gel nail polish on my finger nails completely discolored within a few days of getting them done (see pictures - it progressively got worse throughout the trip). I was really disappointed to see this, especially since I paid ~$100 for gel finger nails and regular toe nails. Everyone is reasonably friendly here, but proceed with caution if you are getting your nails done for a special occasion.

Regular Manicure with CnC Diamond line
Adriana D.

My friend and I called to check if they had availability for 2 manipedi. They took us in immediately. I loved the menu for the different pedis. It's based on different cocktails, they have many options! I went for the Pina Colada one and it was awesome. Got a manicure with very sparkly nail polish, I loved it!! The woman that did my nails was super careful and made sure they were perfectly dry before I left. She did two base coats, the sparkles, a top coat, and a dry spray. Place is open and nicely decorated. They have many options for nail polish! The girls beside me were getting powder and the other acrylics.

Melissa D.

Terrible pedicure experience - tech painted my cuticle on every toe. This is gel, so not easy to fix. I will not be back.

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Ellen H.

I've been coming here regularly for almost a year and I absolutely love it, so I was surprised that 1) I hadn't reviewed it yet and 2) there were so many less than stellar reviews. I absolutely love Inspire. The staff is always super friendly, and every nail tech I've had has done a great job, specifically Jade! I've never had to wait more than ten or fifteen minutes past my appointment times, and I consider that fast for a busy nail salon. If you absolutely hate waiting, the best time to come is during the day, but I come after work often and it's no issue. Their pedicures are amazing and always leave you feeling like it was worth the money. I've gotten regular polish, gel manicures, and full sets here and it always turns out great. Love this place, it's my favorite nail salon in the city!

Kimmy Always Gets Me Right! Love It! I Never Know What I Want And She Always Brings My Nails To Life Once We Decide.

Gel nail polish - bottom coat is pail the chief by OPI and top coat is bubble bath by OPI
Anna S.

Welp! I guess this is my first ever 3-star review. I called a few days ahead to make an appointment for myself and my friend. Two manicures - one gel and one regular polish. We arrived at about 5:25pm for a 5:30pm appointment. Inside the waiting area was VERY crowded - not totally unexpected for a Friday evening. There was no one working the front desk and it was pretty unclear what the check in process was since we had never been here before. After standing around for about 5 minutes, we realized there was a tablet at the front desk. I entered the information as prompted and we began to wait. About 20 minutes goes by until we are finally addressed by a staff member. I tell him we have an appointment for 5:30pm and give him my name. He asks again what services we're getting done so I remind him. He says he's waiting for two chairs to open up next to each other before he seats us. I appreciate him not wanting to split us up since my friend and I had a lot of catching up to do but I was very confused about what the point of making an appointment was if the chairs were not going to be set aside for us in advance. We ended up being seated at 6:05pm. Over the course of this wait, my friend was asked maybe 5 or 6 times what service she was getting done and each time being asked if she wanted gel - which she is not a fan of. She was asked this so many times that at one point we just looked at each other and started laughing - it was actually pretty comical! The manicures ended up taking less time than the actual wait - about 20 minutes for the both of us. My friend was not happy with her manicure and I could see why - the polish job was pretty sloppy and several parts of her cuticle still had polish on it. The nail tech obliged to a quick touch up per my friend's request. I was fairly happy with my manicure and liked the color but I knew I wanted to wait to write this review to see how well it would hold up. I got the manicure on July 30th and am writing this review on August 13th - exactly two weeks later. All of the gel polish has peeled off. It would be one thing if it chipped - I am fairly hard on my nails - but it's clear to me that either the polish or the dryer used was not good quality. It's very hard to find a solid nail salon in Baltimore that uses quality materials and has a staff that respects your time. It looks like Inspire Nails is no different, unfortunately.

Regular pedicure with white polish
Mimi R.

Friendly people and seemingly clean environment. I had an appointment for a pedicure with white polish and it came out so bad. The polish was streaky, messy and had little bubbles on my nails, even after fully drying. My nail tech seemed satisfied with the way my pedicure turned out but we had a major language barrier so I didn't bother and just left but if simple polish looks like this, I will not be returning for this or any other service.

Color: DND Senorita
Fetima W.

I came in as a walk in on a Friday afternoon. Mina was my nail tech and she did a lovely job. I requested she reshape my nails to almond which previously were slightly more shaped stiletto. I kept it simple and did not request a design but she filled my nails well and colored them perfectly. My nails overall feel more sturdy and the shape is exactly what I hoped for. I paid $55 for a fill with gel polish and reshape. It is is higher than what I pay for at home but the quality and good service were provided.

Beautiful bar upon entry
Sharday J.

I am so happy to have found a beautiful, spacious, COVID-conscious nail salon in my new neighborhood. Can I say, one of the things I have been put off by, but have adjusted to, with COVID safety measures is nail salons who won't properly invest in upgrading their salon to be COVID safe and maintain the previous ambiance. Too many salons have made cheap modifications by adding clear shower curtains... this is the tackiest look ever! Well friends, this salon is a true nail spa. The customer service is exceptional. They are warm, welcoming, and grateful for your business. They take their time with you, are accommodating, and quite attentive to detail. They offer a range of prices, with the lowest pedicure being only $35! Wow! I got the Long Island pedicure, which includes a seemingly authentic honey scrub and callous removal. I still smell like honey and my feet are as soft as silk! Yummy! Also, they feature a courtesy wine and champagne bar and water to accent your delightful experience! This will surely be my new nail salon, and I recommend you try it, too

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When did we stop getting manicures because we wanted "fancy" nails?…read moreWhy do we have to insist on it with each finger nail service? It's been a while since I've had a proper manicure unprompted. Thanh at Light Street Nail Salon is thorough. She MANICURES my nails like they're going for inspection. At each visit, whenever I think she's finished, she'd hold my hand up and do more checking, nipping, massaging etc etc etc My only concern is my cuticles don't like to be snipped especially during the cold months. They retaliate like SHXT and I'm left with hangnails which is so tempting to cut but then when will the vicious cycle end? I digress The salon is small and tidy the techs and customers mature. It's truly a space where you can unwind, scroll your apps uninterrupted or engage in some small chit chat. I like the space. They're also affordable and don't use gimmicks to hike up their prices. AnnnnD, the price quoted at the start is STILL the price at the end of the service. Can I get an Amen!? Very nice salon. 4.5 The End.

Did a walk- in here on a weekday to get a pedicure. We were in and out and about an hour. It was an…read moreok pedicure, nothing special unless you pay for a higher package, but was good enough for what we needed. The place was clean and they had a good tabs of polishes, regular and gel.

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3.4(28 reviews)
0.9 miFederal Hill

I enjoyed my spa plus pedicure with Vivian ! I booked online Thursday and snagged the last am…read moreappointment as I knew I'd be in town visiting friends this weekend. I arrived 5 minutes early and checked in without issue and my service started right on time. I did ask about acrylic overlay for my big toes as they often chip but Vivian I informed me they don't offer that and opted to use a bit of glue on one break I just got. I appreciated how she took her time and the end results were great. The business is clean and very intimate (I was the only person for the 1st 30 minutes of the appointment). I also saw her open new tools which I so love and I was relaxed the entire time. I'll definitely return when I'm in the area !!

I had my first appointment here on September 4th for a full acrylic set with gel polish. I have no…read morecomplaints about this set, and all nails remained in tact with no lifting until my fill. I made an appointment for a fill on Saturday, October 11th because the original set was holding up so well. During this appointment, I had the nail tech make the shape a bit more to my liking and did a simple French tip design. During the appointment, I noticed that (unlike other fills I've gotten), she did not go around the base of the nail to clip any potential lifting-- she just went straight into applying a new layer of acrylic. I'm not the professional, so I didn't think anything of it. The design came out beautiful, and I was again happy with the service. Unfortunately, two days later on Monday, October 13th, half of a nail popped off when I was wiping my hands. The acrylic popped off, but did not cause any damage to my nail underneath. They are closed Tuesdays, so I called on Wednesday to ask when I could come in to have the nail fixed. Ordinarily, when a customer is inconvenienced because of an application error, I would expect the service provider to correct it immediately. Instead, they told me to come in Thursday. I was slightly disappointed, but agreed. On Thursday, October 16th I went in and got the nail fixed. During this appointment, the nail tech noted she filed down too low on my nails and checked the integrity of the rest of the nails. She fixed the broken nail, and I was on my way. Two days later on Saturday, October 18th, I knocked a different nail on the stove. I've been getting acrylic nails for a decade and have jammed my nails much much worse and not caused any damage. This was merely a graze on the top of the stove. On Sunday, October 19th, I realized that this caused a crack in the middle of the nail. With some finesse, I was able to get the tip off without disrupting my natural nail, but this had already caused a complete tear to the middle of my nail bed, so I had to clip my natural nail down. Within a week of getting the fill, I've had two nail breaks and this was not due to any aggressive treatment to my hands. Worse, this second break has gone down to the middle of the nail bed, so I can't get this fixed. This is a luxury service and this shop has add on costs for everything (including for certain shapes). I can't, in good conscience, recommend this shop or its technicians because there are clearly quality assurance issues. The only reason I would return is to get the rest of this set soaked off because it is clearly a hazard. For the price, absolutely unacceptable.

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