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Inspire Nail Bar & Spa

3.6 (202 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Services - Inspire Nail Bar & Spa

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Riki J.

Was visiting my sister and we spontaneously decided to get pedicures. It was day after thanksgiving so we just walked in and were seen right away. It is a really spacious and large store. We did the spa pedicures which was $65. I did the jasmine and my sister did the milk and honey and we loved it. Feet feel super smooth and moisturized. Aurea was my nail tech and she took her time making sure my little toesies were perfect. They have massage chairs for pedicures so I was enjoying that as well. Aurea also offered us water or soda and made us very comfortable. Had a great experience. My feet really needed the care after many weeks of neglect.

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Ren H.

I've walked by Inspire many times but finally came here to get a much needed mani and pedi. The inside is spacious and set up really nicely. My nail tech didn't speak much English and just indicated certain things with a head nod or a hand gesture which was fine with me and I understood what to do. I didn't get anything fancy but just a basic manicure and pedicure. I did get a nice scrub added to my pedicure because of some calluses which felt good. My nails were trimmed a bit but weren't all evened out so they weren't the same length to me. Some of my nails also could have used a 3rd coating since I had chosen a sparkly polish that wasn't fully even on all of them. Overall, a really decent place to get my nails done when I feel like indulging myself to this type of perk. I usually do them myself since it gets pricey but it's good to know Inspire is close by when I do feel like treating myself!

Full set
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.

frenchy
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.

Day after
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!

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.

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.

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

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.

Nitasha K.

Went back today and had Mina do my nails. I had let my nails grow a bit too long with gel and had several broken nails. She advised me to do the dip polish and I totally get why. My nails feel stronger than ever and I can finally flaunt some length without worrying as much about breakage. The salon is clean and the service is good which is what keeps me coming back despite the expense!

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Harbor Nail House - Missing spots of color along the cuticles, never cleaned up or pushed back. Tons of color & glue on the walls of the nails meeting the skin.

Harbor Nail House

4.0(9 reviews)
0.7 mi•Riverside

If I can give a zero I would! The WORST experience at a nail salon and that's coming from someone…read morewho lives in NYC with so many salons at my disposal. No greeting when I walked in. NONE. For 12 minutes. I arrived about 15 minutes earlier to my appointment because I don't know the area that well and it was cold that eventually. Finally I just spoke to the first person who was a tech there and just mentioned I had a an appointment starting in a few minutes and she said yeah I know pick your color, with an attitude as if I was disturbing her with my presence! ‍ Cool. Picked my color. Sat for another 15-20 minutes. No one came by to ask if I needed anything or to acknowledge that the tech was running a little behind. Finally some older lady comes and waves and hand signals to follow her. I could care less if someone can't speak English as we can always figure out how to explain ourselves someway but the tech who was translating to her was the RUDEST passive aggressive person I have yet to meet in an establishment. Not sure if she's the owner but WOW! I asked if they can do an extension on my big toe and she asks if I booked it and I said no because there was no option online for it but that I did call right after I booked it and the lady I spoke to did say the day of the appointment I can request it as an add on service. So she translates and she starts with my pedicure first. Cool. No issues. The older lady was nice but her nail skills were someone learning. Maybe she couldn't see well anymore, I don't know but the two toes I requested were HORRENDOUS. Both lopsided and one was larger with acrylic than the other. ‍ I really exhausted and I didn't want to complain because I wanted to move on to the next service and get back to my hotel room and rest. While I was requesting the add on service I asked if she would be able to also do a lower leg wax since I would be sitting in the chair for a while for my pedicure. She said she wasn't sure and once my hands were done that she might have time. As she turns her she rolls her eyes and shakes her head! This was the translator. I asked and told her if not it was cool too. Well after giving me the spa pedicure treatment she does the wax. Oh boy! She hardly used the wax and only did the front of leg and not the back. Again, I was really exhausted and didn't want to have an argument. Fine, moving on to my hands. LORD! I booked extension with nail polish powder. Umm. Starts right in the nail polish powder. The translator was sitting next to us with a client and when I got her attention I told her I booked an extension. She's like are you sure? And I said no yes I booked it. She checks and confirms and tells me, it early enough for her to restart my nails for the extension. Oh thank you for your generosity! ‍ Mind you I had prepaid for the services when booking. I have NEVER had my hands done and they not been prep my nails like push back my cuticles and trim them. She did nothing but start with buffing on my nail bed and start with the extensions with the glue. She also went under my nails and added the glue which my skin get attached to the nail. Several of my nails were stuck together like this. ‍ Oh boy and the nail shape. I asked oval. Ended with lopsided round. Then lumps in the nail gel powder. ‍ I did mention it and tried to buff a few out which meant she saw them but then those spots looked like mini hills when she dipped again in the nail powder. LORD! ‍ Okay. I know now I will have get my nails redone when I get back home because this was WILD work. So now it's time to pay for the addons ( lower leg wax and the two toes) charges me $40. I pay. Time for gratuity. I put none. I am not one to not tip but that WHOLE experience was TERRIBLE. The tech made eye contact with me when she saw the receipt and the one who first spoke to me about picking a color looked down at the receipt. She didn't ask anything on how the service was so I kept my mouth shut. Even the client who she was taking care of looked at me and could see how unhappy I was. I just walked out. This was a LONG one but honestly there was no exaggeration to what happened there. Sorry to blast the tech but her name was Cathy. My service was on December 23rd. Would NEVER recommend this establishment.

Harbor Nail House is the 2nd nail salon I've tried since I had to flee After Hour Nail Salon in…read moreFed. I liked it because it's conveniently located near my gym and I can walk there...plus they have Sunday appointments, which was a game changer for me. It's nice in there - a converted row home that still has exposed brick, plus comfy seating virtually everywhere. That said, I've been here 2x now. The first visit I received a spa gel pedicure and a gel polish change on my fingernails. Overall, the care I received was good, tho there was a sharp pinch on one of my toes during the cuticle cutting part of my pedicure. I appreciated the gentleness with which the nail tech removed the old gel from my fingernails, and the whole process was fairly quick (aside from the initial wait), which is awesome. One of my nails was super craggy at the bottom after a week though, which was not awesome, but happens sometimes. My second visit, I only did a polish change on my fingernails. Again, the tech was super gentle removing the old gel and she quickly painted my nails. I'm 3 days out from my last appointment and another fingernail has craggy nail polish at the bottom, but I hope it's something I can mention next time I visit. This place is OK with me.

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Harbor Nail House - Lumpy nails on the other hand.

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Lashful Ladies

Lashful Ladies

5.0(7 reviews)
1.6 mi•Mount Vernon

I love my lashes! They're beautiful and most importantly they last! The process didn't take too…read morelong and i was satisfied with the work. I'll be booking with Lashful ladies again.

I expected to find a store front, but found myself in a nice neighborhood. The experience itself…read morewas pleasant, and took around an hour and 45 minutes. I had never had lash extensions before and didn't know what to expect. I was comfortable, and was constantly asked about my comfort level which was nice. Obviously, I got a little uncomfortable sitting still for such a long time, as was expected, but was pleasantly surprised by the results. My lashes looked absolutelu beautiful. I am Asian, and have super short and straight lashes that get eaten up by my hooded lids, and somehow the lash technician was able to make something out of nothing. Just like magic. I am overall quite happy with my experience and services. In terms of some constructive criticism, I only have a few nit picky observations. As I have super sensitive eyes, I immediately started tearing up, which is the only warning I have for those new to lash extensions in general. The quality of the lashes themselves feel a little hard and don't feel high end, however (although what do I know; I'm not a professional and I don't know that much. I'm just stating an observation). I'm around week 2 for my lash extensions and I find that my lashes on my left side are falling out significantly faster than my right side, which is a little annoying for someone who is a little obsessive compulsive like myself. Overall, I would rate my experience a 4/5 just because of price, lasting power of my lashes, and quality of lashes. But customer service leaves nothing to be desired, so I'm giving Lashful Ladies a respectable 4.5/5

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Charm City Skin

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4.7(304 reviews)
3.9 mi•Hampden
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10 years after my first review... I'm back to tell you I'm still going here religiously for my…read morebrows, and Julie works her magic on them every. single. time. I routinely get compliments on my brows and I owe it all to Julie. In addition to keeping my brows looking incredible, I've expanded into getting my lashes lifted and tinted, as well as a facial with dermaplaning. The services never feel rushed, and everything is explained in detail so you know what's happening before, during and after. Everyone that works here is so friendly and welcoming, and they all do excellent work. The space is clean and inviting, and you can book your appointments online, over the phone, or at the desk while you're there.

I've been a fan of Charm City Skin for a long time and when I wanted to get a spray tan and lash…read moretint before vacation, I booked with Kayla since she had availability to do both. I had never gotten either of these services before so I had a lot of questions which Kayla answered patiently and personably. She has such a friendly and bubbly personality! The eyelash tint was a little uncomfortable for me but this may be because I was wearing contacts. I probably would take those out next time and maybe even consider a lift and tint since the tint by itself looked nice but was really subtle. Kayla made me feel very comfortable for the spray tan and did an excellent job with the color and tone. I was obsessed! It definitely faded a bit after the third or fourth day but to be fair, I was on vacation and swimming in the ocean and pool a lot. All together the services were $65 which I don't think is bad at all. I'd definitely return and would recommend booking at this local biz!

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5.0(11 reviews)
0.3 mi•Fells Point

I had a fantastic experience at Vanity Skin Bar for my tox appointment with Cara. From the moment I…read morewalked in, the entire atmosphere felt welcoming and professional without being intimidating -- which honestly makes all the difference when you're trusting someone with your face. After 16 years of getting tox and aesthetic treatments, I don't say this lightly -- this was one of the best experiences I've had. Cara was exceptional. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and approached everything with both expertise and a genuine sense of care. Nothing felt rushed or transactional -- it felt thoughtful, precise, and completely tailored to me. Her technique was gentle, her explanations were clear, and her attention to detail was obvious throughout the entire appointment as well as my follow-up visit. The results were exactly what I hoped for -- smooth, natural and refreshed without looking overdone. She really prioritizes both technical skill and client experience. I left feeling confident, taken care of and already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend Cara and Vanity Skin Bar to anyone considering tox or aesthetic treatments. Truly top-tier.

This is my 2nd time returning! Cara makes me feel the most comfortable and she's an artist. Her…read moreattention to detail makes the difference for me - She invest in the best equipment so that i can benefit the most with being relaxed. I tried "Dental block" with her for the FIRST time, i usually do numbing cream. I told her i'm afraid of the dentist-- so there's no way, i heard it burns. I'm here to tell you i will be returning and DEFINITELY letting her do the dental blocking again. It didn't burn or honestly hurt and it made the process of the lip filler make me feel the most relaxed. That says a lot with lip filler Even her attention to using different size needles, makes the difference. I appreciate Cara. I attached a photo to show my results. This is a full syringe and i love the difference it makes for someone like me. If you're nervous or have questions, Cara isn't just surfaced level with her knowledge. That's what i love about her craft, she only wants the best for her clients - and it shows LONDON

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First time day 1 Lip filler, one full syringe

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