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    Lily Nails by Sonny

    3.9 (41 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

    Services - Lily Nails by Sonny

    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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    #99 Natural nude pink, Acrylic Gel Powder
    Ellie A.

    Nails look great! I've stopped by twice so far. You're offered a beverage, wait time was not so long and the overall experience was pleasantly quick. In and out, no fuss during a week day.

    Angela A.

    The only nail shop I will go to in Houston. I'm not originally from Houston, TX, however this nail shop gives me the feeling of my former go to nail shop in my hometown. Very homey and everyone is nice and accommodating. It's not your top notch nail bars that you'll find around Houston, however that doesn't bother me at all. It's perfect. Mimi is my nail tech, she knows what I like and I always leave satisfied. I recently got the OPI Sugar scrub pedicure, absolutely wonderful!! My feet still feel soft and smooth. The prices are good compared to other places and they take their time. I choose to schedule my appointments, however they do accept walk-ins.

    Joiya A.

    This is my go to nail shop. I've never had a bad experience here. They are a very busy shop! The workers are all very nice and good at what they do. Usually I only go for a pedicure with the occasional manicure here and there. This visit I decided to get my nails done. I did a full set with the powder. Total $45. They are a little longer than I would have liked but I'll just get them cut down when I go back.

    Great manicure Benny!!!
    Kola H.

    At first I was concerned that the guy doing my nails didn't understand anything I was saying but then I was pleasantly surprised that he gave me a beautiful manicure. I soaked off my organic powder overlay and was going to try acrylic overlay again but decided to just let my nails breathe a while. Benny was thorough and pleasant and this place is close to home! Thanks :)

    Ersy K.

    I'm very satisfied with my experience here! I got a dipping powder refill and my nails looked fantastic after! They offered me wine while I was getting my nails done. 2 weeks later, my nails still look great.

    The nail polish is already pulling up and chipping off.
    Brittani R.

    This was my first time coming and while my experience was good, I won't be returning. I got a shellac manicure, pedicure, and an eyebrow wax. The manicure was nice when I left but I knew they wouldn't last long due to being painted so close to my nail bed. Today is Sunday and I went on Tuesday of last week so it hasn't been a full week yet and my nails look terrible. They are closed today so I can't even go get them fixed before leaving out of town for the week. I'm very disappointed because this was a waste of $30 and my time.

    Erica O.

    First time coming here but probably won't be my last. I just moved and was looking for a new nail shop and I might've found it! I came on a Friday afternoon around lunch time and I didn't have to wait. I got a shellac full set and pedicure. The place quickly filled up but they still took their time on my nails. Their customer service is great and the place is clean and smells good. I'll definitely be back

    Kanita T.

    I had been looking for a new nail place since being relocated due to Hurricane Harvey. Out of frustration I turned to Yelp only to find this place. My first experience was incredible! I arrived right at their closing time and Ms. Lily told me no worries, she'll be right with me. She is so sweet and her conversation made me feel like family. I was her last client last night but she took her time to insure I was happy with my nails. I have found my new spot! She told me that she never reads her Yelp reviews and I encouraged her that she really should! So if you're reading this Ms. Lily, thank you! Everyone that left was so happy and appreciative of their services and that is so important! I look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks!

    Really pretty with matching toes
    Brandi V.

    Surprisingly amazing. I was desperate and Couldn't get across town to my own regular salon, so of course I was a little nervous to try someplace new. They exceeded my expectations! CLEAN!! Great options. Fast and friendly, with really fair prices! This is my new spot from now on!!!

    Pedicures!
    Briana J.

    The owner lilly and another guy in there named Danny are really good! Very good hospitality in this place!

    Shellac!
    Ashley B.

    Took my mom to this nail salon before a wedding reception. They offered her a beverage right after she sat down and they got to her quickly. Granted, I had also called in to make an appointment but we got there earlier than the appointment time. She got a shellac manicure and pedicure for $62 ($30 for the hands, $32 for the feet). Over all, a pretty good deal and they spent about an hour and fifteen minutes on her. I guess only time will tell to see if the shellac actually holds up. I'd recommend this place.

    Friendly and not rough on nails or feet

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    They always get me in and out and my nails always look so flawless, and the place is always nice and clean

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    Visiting Houston and just stumbled upon this place. Extremely nice and caring ladies. this was a great overall pedicure experience.

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    9 years ago

    Love mimi. She does a nail fill for me and does exactly as you say and an excellent job. Prices reasonable.

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    This place is amazing,great pedicure excellent customer service they really know how to treat the customer.

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    West U Nails & Facial

    West U Nails & Facial

    4.2(71 reviews)
    1.7 miBraeswood Place, West University
    $$

    Love love love this place! I have been coming to this spa for my nails for years and have always…read morebeen a fan for several reasons. The service has always been impeccable and friendly. I know that if I'm promised a time slot that I will have that time available. Tina is a wonderful and friendly person who truly makes you feel taken care of. The entire place is very clean and trendy and I always feel relaxed and pampered there. Now as for the actual manicures and pedicures, they're beautiful! My nails not only look neat and prettier at the end of the the detailed and care-vested process, but my hands and feet feel healthier as well!

    I don't want to speak too soon but I may have found my go-to nail salon *gasp*…read more West U Nails is really close to my house, and somehow I never tried them out before. They are located on a very busy street (Bellaire Blvd). It's not a huge shop, or new, but it is very clean. I finally came by for the first time on July 18 for a dip powder set with designs. The design was what I found on Pinterest. Somehow I forgot to take pictures then.. but it turned out amazing, just how I wanted it. I was pleasantly surprised that my cuticles were cut and prepped, not the usual treatment I get at other salons because I don't usually choose the manicure package. I went back the second time on August 3, and this time the service was even more impressive. I had ripped out some of my nails the night before, and was in major need of a do-over. I came in right when they opened at 9am on a Saturday, got seated right away and offered a water. I noticed that a sealed set of cutters was used, which is a huge plus for sanitary reasons. I asked for dip powder with french tips in chrome. **Spoiler alert** The whole process took 2.5 hours!! My technician (Sen) really took her time to make sure all the details are perfect, from shaping to painting on french tips with gel. She even helped me put on my mask when I couldn't do it with my nails being worked on at the time. When I requested chrome, I didn't realize how long it would take. She had to PAINT the chrome on top of the french tips, making sure it doesn't get on the rest of my nail bed. Even though it took that long, she didn't take any shortcuts, still lotioned & gave me a hand massage afterwards. I was in awe of the treatment I received. I literally can't wait to go back!

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    Secret Escape Nail Lounge

    4.0(820 reviews)
    1.6 miWest University
    $$

    I came here after hearing a bunch of hype behind the nail salon seeing that they do good nail art a…read morecouple of friends going here since they are healthcare workers for the 20% off discount. I came in for a manicure pedicure. For the manicure, I wanted builder gel with design on a couple of my nails and pedicure. Just a regular gel pedicure Pedicure: if I come back again, it's only exclusively to get a pedicure done and that to a basic gel pedicure. And that's because of the 20% of discount that I can get. Other than that, even the pedicure was suboptimal. The massage was just a lady rubbing her finger around in circles around my foot and a little bit of my ankle. No pressure whatsoever and didn't even massage my calf. On top of that, everyone around me was getting a neck massage after or some sort of back massage. I didn't get anything like that. The pedicure cost for what I get is still pretty expensive including the 20% off discount where I might as well go somewhere else get everything I get for the same exact cost. Manicure: I'm actually embarrassed right now to show my nails off for the next month. I do nails at home so I have somewhat of an idea as to how the quality of the builder gel should look as well as certain nail paint and nail design. I got a cat eye done, and I can see the brush strokes of the nail paint on my nails of the cat eye. I can also see the difference of the layers that she did on my nails. I can see the basic nail paint then I can see on the side of my nail where she didn't cover my entire nail with the cat eye color. On top of that my nails are not rounded evenly. They are all not equal in length. The nail paint isn't even applied evenly. It's applied at an angle so you can tell where it's close to touching my cuticle to where there's a solid gap between my cuticle area and the nail polish. The design isn't even remotely close to what I showed her. When I made the appointment, I asked them to book me with someone who can do nail art because I've had bad experience with nail art not looking remotely close to what I show. They promised they would book me with someone who's experienced. I hate to say this, but I could have done a better nail art job by myself. The cherry on top for me was when I had to apply my own cuticle oil on my own nails. At the end of the day if I ever come back here, it's to get a basic pedicure done with the 20% off discount. They are not good at doing cat eye. I'm not saying this based off of my experience. I'm also saying it based off a couple of friends who got cat eye here and were disappointed. The level of work I got done with the 20% off discount is how much I pay at a regular nail salon so I might as well just go to regular nail salon especially if they up-charge here to then give me a " 20% off ".

    The Secret is out!!!!…read more Location: Near the heartbeat of the Texas Medical Center this place is hard to miss. On Holcombe in the same shopping center as CVS, if you are there, you are in the right place. Parking: Since this Shopping Center is so popular you may have a hard time finding a front spot, but because the parking lot is large, you will definitely get one. Just wait patiently for one or park a bit farther an get some steps in. Ambiance: This place embodies a garden them from start with silk rose bouquets, cherry blossoms and the like, this place is decorated for you to get lost in eden! This place must have like 100 nail bays, it seems huge. Service: Im almost always a walkin so I come in, give my name and number and wait to be seated. Today was my lucky day! I didnt have to wait long at all, which was amazing. I picked my color and we were ready to roll. I got the Paradise Pedicure which includes paraffin. Just coming from a 10K last weekend, it was much needed. Will I go back?: Absolutely! This is the only nail salon that does not make my legs itch with the products they use. Not sure what products they are using different than others, but I am quite cautious. I get a different person each time so I don't have anyone to recommend. I have been quite satisfied with the folks I have received.

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    My finished product of Barbie neon pink (regular polish)!

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    Naliq Nail Bar

    Naliq Nail Bar

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.8 miBraeswood Place

    Harry was super sweet and meticulous with the shape, which I appreciate! He also matched the color…read morewith the inspo pic I showed him that helped my indecisive self!! Spacious and clean space! Also, heads up! They don't accept Amex here

    1 Star -- Declining Quality, Misleading Charges, Damaged Natural Nails and Greedy Practices…read more I went to Naliq Nail Bar (South Braeswood) on 10/04/25 for a refill and pedicure and paid $200.60 total ($170 before tip). This was my second visit and it will be my last. The first time I came, I actually left a 5-star review because my nails looked great at first. But even then, I had concerns I chose to overlook. The acrylic felt cheap and low quality compared to what I normally wear. I typically use CND Warm Pink, but instead of a true nude acrylic, they used clear acrylic that turned purple with the monomer and then painted gel on top to make it appear nude. The pedicure polish was also applied poorly and had to be redone multiple times, and they even charged me for "length" when my nails were already short. This time, those red flags became full blown problems. I asked for the same pink nude base and pointy shape as before, but the tech completely changed both without asking. My nails are now rounded, the base color is milky and uneven, and the overlay is thick and heavy. The receipt lists special shape, cat eye, French, and chrome, but charging $15 each for both cat eye and French doesn't make sense when the cat eye polish was only applied to half the nail tips. I also requested a cut down, but no length was removed. The tech used a hand file instead of a drill, then filed under my natural nails, thinning them so badly that when I remove this set, they may not even be strong enough for another overlay. The 3D gold chrome design was also layered incorrectly, leaving doubled uneven lines instead of the clean raised look from my inspo photo. For $170 before tip, I expected professional technique and care. Instead, I left with weakened nails, the wrong color and shape, and an inflated bill. I've attached photos and my receipt so others can see what this salon considers "premium" service. I tried giving them grace after my first visit, but this confirmed what I suspected: cheap products, inconsistent techniques, and inflated pricing. Never again. Let's call it what it is, $110 for a refill felt like punishment for being 15 minutes late. If time was really an issue, I should have been offered a reschedule, not rushed work. I was charged $5 extra for a "special shape" after clearly asking for pointy nails and showing a photo, yet still ended up with rounded, grandma shaped nails. And I could have let that slide if the art had been immaculate, but it wasn't. The gold chrome 3D design looks nothing like my inspo photo. You can't blame lateness to justify poor quality and overcharging for a result that doesn't even match what was requested. Make it make sense. Then I paid $55 for my pedicure, and they still added a $5 gel removal charge even though I didn't have them paint my toes. Regular polish was included, but I declined it because of a small green spot on my toe. So why charge for removing gel when no polish was applied? We should have been even. That just shows how greedy this salon is, nickel and diming clients on top of inflated prices, then still expecting a tip.

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    Dorado Nail Bar - Houston - Manicure area

    Dorado Nail Bar - Houston

    4.2(52 reviews)
    1.3 miBraeswood Place, West University

    I went to Dorado Nail Bar the day after Christmas for a new set of Gel X. Upon entering the shop, I…read morewas welcomed and asked to sign in. My first thought was "This place is fancy!". The shop is pretty spacious, there were chandeliers, Christmas decorations, marble tile floor. All the stations are well kept and clean. I got seated right away, my nail tech began to remove the existing design I had on (also Gel X). Note: there is a removal fee for gel. After the removal process of finished, I showed her the design I wanted, she assured that she can do it. We began the nail prep process, which was very efficient - she is definitely a pro! Note: there is a fee for cuticle care. I really appreciate her helping me pick out the colors and offering her opinion on what the colors will look like on real nails. She then carefully picked out the Gel X extension for each nail and applied them. 2 of them are a little crooked but this is a known issue with my nail beds, usually a nail tech would need to pay really close attention to get it aligned perfectly. The design part took the longest (as expected). She did a great job, took my feedback and brought it to life. It didn't turn out exactly like the inspiration, but the result was beautiful. I have received so many compliments in my nails! It has been 5 1/2 weeks, they are still holding strong - none is lifted, only minor chips from me being rough on them. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Dorado. There are a couple fees here and there, like extra for gold flakes, cuticle cut, existing design removal, coffin shape that bring up the total. Keep that in mind if you're looking to do designs. I felt that the extra fee for coffin shape could be waived since the Gel X extension is already in coffin shape, but that's just my opinion. Tip: Once you sign up with your phone number, they occasionally send out special offers so keep an eye on those.

    The quality and services is always great!! Ms.Susan is my favorite with Emily. The deluxe manicure…read moreand pedicure is my go to. Always tons of new colors.

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    River Oak Nails & Spa

    River Oak Nails & Spa

    3.7(59 reviews)
    1.9 miWest University
    $$

    My eyelash tech is great. She's truly attentive and offers very good service with each visit.read more

    I went to get a Pedicure and manicure. The person I got it done by was Wendy. I would not recommend…read moreher for any kind of service. The first day I went she wasn't able to do both. I asked for a luxe pedicure she gave me a rush job. At first she stated she couldn't do it, due to an incident that happened at her home. I was getting ready to leave. Then, she stated she could do it. I got a shellac pink on my hand and feet. Wendy basically stated that African American people do not pick a light color. They like brighter colors like blue, green, orange basically a bold color. I felt it was very stereotypical. All people get all colors. I came back the next day for the manicure. I had to ask her several times to get the skin off of nails. She did a horrible job. She kept saying she would get the dry skin after. I feel like if you don't want to do the job right. Do not take the customer. I will post a picture of the side of my nails after the manicure. Wendy, kept stating I will get it later. Wendy, also asked me for a tip after the manicure. If you do a good job. People will give you a tip. You don't have to ask. The pictures were taken right after the pedicure. The vibe was ok. I also have a tip for the pedicure yesterday. The tip is also that someone brought you business in to your place of work. A tip is earned.

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    Luvish Nails Lounge - Will you love it ?

    Luvish Nails Lounge

    4.6(56 reviews)
    2.5 miWest University
    $$

    from booking to finish everything about my experience was wonderful. the quality of their products…read moreand results are top notch , and the effort of their hospitality was the icing on the cake. the establishment has a very lavish , high end but laid back feel. I got the luxurious and ascended pedi with a gel polish, which was extensive and thorough - it even came with a complimentary aftercare lotion pack to take home! Amy took wonderful care of me, was so kind and welcoming. i LOVE intricate nail designs and Bella made sure i was satisfied during each step of the process! she did a fabulous job with my nails and i'll definitely be coming back for a refill! my set was $150 (excluding tip), and i was super happy walking out after my appointment.

    Bella is a true nail artist! In all my visits! It's as if she reads my thoughts then puts it on my…read morenails. I love how sanitary this place is. You can observe them sanitizing stations after each guest. Everyone is always pleasant . They have a bar they make great drinks!! I love from my first visit they ensured I was paired with the right person based on all the extra designs and details I like. I tell Bella we in a relationship now!! Every visit!! It's incredibly hard to find the right nail person. Had a pedicure here as well. Diane was wonderful!! This is my shop now and always!! I try to make it every three weeks. I went too long one time, my nails still looked amazing and no breaks!! Love this place 10 out of 10!! I send everyone here!!

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