I recently visited Lotus in their new location and had a really great experience. The new space is clean, tidy, and spacious. Great book online options. I had a simple pedicure, but thought the service and quality of the work was wonderful. Definitely will be returning. read more

It was great until it wasn't. For years this place has been great until last week when the girl working on my manicure decided she is not feeling it and quit in the middle. 3 days later, I am still upset about it - dont believe I did anything to cause it, nor there was any discussion.... She just left... Unacceptable! Shockingly unprofessional.... Hate to say it, but dont go until they choose their cadre better. read more

My experience was mostly positive! Pros: Left feeling pampered, minimal chit chat, beautiful results, felt mostly comfortable, friendly staff Cons: confusion while scheduling, asked to reschedule, cuticle difficulty, and a finger chipped after a few days Not perfect but I would go back! read more

Very rough manicure which weakened my nails and they all ripped in a few days. They had to be cut all the way to the skin in order for them to get stronger. The worst manicure I ever had. read more

A bit of a disappointing experience. The tech did great work with cuticles and shaping, but the polish looked uneven and blotchy, even with two coats. My thumb rubbed off just from opening the salon door to leave. I won't return. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - After only a few minutes the manicure was ruined - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great service. Great price. Really pleased. I walked in to get my eyebrows done and they made it super easy and did a fabulous job.

I've been coming to AEY for over a year now. Heather was my original go-to (she's not longer here), and now I faithfully go to Yana. Both excellent at their work and pleasant in every way! I started coming to AEY just after I got married with short brittle nails. They helped me nurse my nails back to health starting with rubber gel and then graduated me to rubber gel. They really care about the health of your nails, not just how they look. I'm excited to continue going to AEY Nail Bar in 2023. Tentatively January 9th, they'll move to a new location on Ellsworth Street under a new name: Lotus Nail Studio. read more

First, love the atmosphere and location of this salon. It was easy to get to by bus (75) and by car, but you'll need to find street parking nearby. Second, I love my nails. I got a French gel manicure, and it's my second time getting my nails done. There's a few spots where they aren't absolutely perfect, but I'm nitpicky and notice slight things like that. My boyfriend could not see what I was talking about, so not a huge deal! My gripe is that it was kinda painful, and my nail beds are angry today. I'm hoping it heals quickly, and doesn't make the manicure look bad once it does. I'd recommend the place, but maybe not Elle if you have sensitive skin. She did a beautiful job with the nails, but just a bit too rough for me personally. I will be back trying another artist when it's time to refresh my nails. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Day 1- some redness at small spots after I got home - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've been going to Lotus since they were Aey on Walnut St. The new location on Ellsworth is beautiful! I don't see a specific tech, usually whoever is available when I am and I have never been disappointed with my services. I typically get a pedicure and a gel manicure. Highly recommend!! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Gorgeous pedi! Ready for the beach! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I made a last minute appointment and it was great. When I said that I did not want polish put on after my pedicure, the pivoted and turned my service into a "gentleman's" pedicure (I am a female). The environment was great and the massage chairs are outstanding. Overall, very nice experience. I will return. read more

I've gotten my nails done twice here- both times I got the gel mani. I had a very good experience both times. It was easy to make an appointment, the service was excellent, and my nails turned out beautifully. I will say the gel mani seems to only last me less than two weeks. Their selection of nail color is super impressive- there is surely something for everyone here. I hope to pamper myself here in the new year! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - gel mani right after getting them done- beautiful! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Good services and clean! Very happy with how my nail turn out 10/10 Very nice atmosphere and nice decorations/ reasonable price with quality of service read more

The staff is friendly, the place is clean and looks beautiful, and they have a great selection of colors. I get the rubber gel--it's awesome if your nails suck or you pick at them too much (like I do). I've gone to Anastasiya a few times now--sweet, serious attention to detail, and long lasting manicure. Up until a couple months ago I didn't visit them for over a year (money issues on my part). Before that I'd seen Yana on a few occasions--I'd recommend her as well for the same reasons. read more

Excellent pedicure. The salon is not a fancy place, but was incredibly efficient, even with my last minute appointment (they also note that they take walk-ins) and great attention to detail. It was just what I needed amidst a couple of my busiest weeks yet. read more

I went to this place Saturday afternoon, Monday morning I woke up with these nails and I am supposed to travel for work. Never again. I asked for Dazzle Dry, and they charged me extra for that. I almost paid $50 with tip. Save your money and time. They are also very harsh on the nails. I'm not going back. Do not recommend. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - The other hand is the same - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After moving to Pittsburgh several years ago, Lotus Nail Studio is the best spot I've found by far. Experienced staff, beautiful salon, perfectly clean, evening hours and can get appointments without waiting a month! My gel manis and pedis are well done and last several weeks. An A+ location! read more

I've been going here since they were Aey and love the new location! Yana is the person who typically does my nails and does an awesome job. Today her sister, Anna (I hope I spelled it right!) did them and they are beautiful! They're both very talented! 100% recommend! read more

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I have gotten a few gel manicures here and it is always great. I do a lot of artwork which messes up my hands and they always are so smooth and pristine after I get a manicure here. The gel lasts a good 2 weeks. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Seemed like it was my nail technicians first time painting nails, it was actually painful watching how slow she was to paint and she had to keep wiping them off and starting over and they don't even look good leaving. There are bumps all over them, fuzz stuck in the nails, nail polish on my skin, and they are uneven. I would have had them redo them, but I stopped on the way to the airport, had more than enough time, and am now running late. The cup holders in the pedicure chairs were also disgustingly filthy. Definitely do not recommend. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Pinky is jagged - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Since moving to Pittsburgh, I've been on a search for a go-to nail salon. This one has checked all the boxes. - the technicians that I've had, Julia and May were both wonderful. The care they gave to my rugged hands is unmatched. I know they do so many nails each day but they truly treated my hands like their own. They cared for my skin and shaped my nails to the little details. They (and all of the staff there) are very sweet and kind. - I love that I can schedule an appointment with a specific person for an exact time via their online system. - the selection of nail colors is extensive. I get gel but I know they offer dip and regular as well. My gel nails don't start to chip until 4-5 weeks (though I'll have a decent part of my natural nail showing by this point - don't judge me). - there is nearby non metered street parking if you're willing to walk a block or two. There are easy instructions at the door of how to ring in - walk up to the 2nd floor and the salon is the door wide open. Thank you always for my wonderful nails! read more

I've been here now twice and BOTH times had an amazing time! My first time I had Heather and she gave me THE best leg massage during my gel pedi! My second time, (I forget the ladies name) also did an AMAZING job! Went above and beyond with both my gel mani & pedi! I also have felt super safe while there! They require masks for guests & staff (at the time of writing this), they have barriers for pedi and mani, and all around safe practices with their tools and cleaning. If price is of a some concern, with my experiences they are totally worth it! read more

This was my first time at the salon and I arrived early to pick a color. I was not able to buzz in or call to be let in and waited downstairs for over 15 minutes. When I was about to leave someone finally came down to let me in but no one ever apologized that I was waiting so long. I was then rushed to the chair because they thought I was late when I wasn't. I booked the signature pedicure which was said to be about 45 minutes on the website but ended up taking over 1.5 hours for just a pedicure. They had to redo my one toe three different times & my cuticles literally felt sore. My pedicure has small air bubbles and the edges of my toes were not painted. Both of these making my toes look bad and the paint ended up lasting less then a week before chipping. It was absolutely not worth the $55 & tip that I paid. Will not be returning. read more

The experience was nice overall. Our nail techs Thomasine and Addy were friendly. The music was unique and fun. The atmosphere is bright and fresh. I discovered this spot on Walnut St through an online search. This spot is located on the 2nd floor, up one flight of stairs. My sister and I enjoyed the atmosphere of this space. We were offered beverages when we sat down and I had a delightful herbal tea with honey. The oversized chairs were comfortable with a moveable pedicure tub for our feet. My pedicure was average. I would have liked more attention to be made at scrubbing the callouses on my feet. A mud mask was applied on my feet and legs which had a cooling effect. It felt nice for a few minutes but then I began to feel cold. A warm towel wrap over it might have been a good addition. I also suggested a warm neck wrap would be another step above average for future customers. My biggest disappointment is that the nail polish didn't cover my nails all the way. Also after wearing flip flops on for 4 hours to allow the polish to cure/dry, the polish still smudged by the end of the evening. I would consider visiting again and overall enjoyed my experience. read more

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Julia did an incredible job. Her attention to detail created one of the best manicures I've ever had. I had a gel removal with a gel manicure. My cuticles have never looked so good! read more

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AEY Nail Bar did a fantastic job on my gel nails. Julia did my nails and she is super artistic and very kind. She was the most gentle and fine tuned nail tech I've ever been to. I would 100% recommend booking an appointment with Julia! Also not only did Julia do a fantastic job, but the location was very clean and sanitary. I felt comfortable there! Prices were also very reasonable! read more

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I have had a lot of trouble finding a nail salon I like in Pittsburgh. This place was amazing! It's on the second floor and you need to be buzzed in, it's a little hard to find from the street but you can do it. I got a manicure and a pedicure and both were super well done and it only took about an hour and 15 minutes for both. The salon was clean and they very clearly followed all normal sanitizing protocol of the instruments they use. Would 100% return. You can book your appointment online (very important to me) and they are very clear about how much things will cost. You can also charge the tip! read more

Pedicure by May was amazing but not happy with my rubber gel manicure by Juliana. My nails are chunky. I had a glazed donut manicure done and it looks PATCHY! I pointed it out but it wasn't fixed to my liking! Went to my car and discovered unevenness in other nails too! The sides of my nails were not coated with chrome powder! I looked them up on Instagram so I could leave a feedback but I could not find them anymore. Maybe they blocked me so I could not leave a negative feedback? LOL! Felt like I wasted my money. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Side of my nails not coated properly with chrome powder. - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I went in for a dip powder manicure. My appointment was at 1:15pm and I didn't get out if there until 3:00p. Although they were running late, everyone was very kind and they did a quality job. read more

Very nice and new location. Business moved from Walnut Street in Shadyside to Ellsworth and College Streets also in Shadyside. Beautiful, comfortable and very clean. read more

Came here for a gel manicure and was extremely disappointed in the quality. The gel "manicure" is $39 (or $45 with tip). First issue: there was never any manicure experience - it was basically just filing and a polish change. There wasn't even a water dish to soak my hands in or any lotion applied afterwards. I would be okay with this if I only had to pay $20 or so, but I paid more than double that. Second issue: I made an appointment for 2 pm and checked in 15 minutes early, but my manicure didn't begin until 2:20 (20 minutes late). There is no waiting room. Third issue: the manicure itself is the worst gel manicure I've ever had. There are bubbles everywhere, sloppy polish application that got stuck to my skin, cotton ball particles stuck in the polish, and a very poor filing job that has left each of my nails a different, asymmetrical shape. Hopefully this review helps someone to save time and money by looking for a gel manicure elsewhere. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Sloppy gel polish applied to the skin on 3 of my fingers - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I just moved to Pittsburgh and have pretty high expectations when it comes to my manicures- I want the polish to go edge to edge, even all the way around, smooth, and on top of all that I want it to be fairly quick. Well, I wasn't disappointed- AEY delivered! I've gotten a gel manicure twice now and both times I've been extremely impressed. Their prices are great- I love that they offer an inexpensive option without frills for just a trim and polish change, and then offer two packages above that for when you want to be pampered more. I really like having choices. I'm excited to come back for a pedicure and I think they do brow waxing, so that's on my list some time in the near future! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Gel manicure- $35 - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Came to AEY with a friend for Simple and Sweet Express Pedicures. The salon has a great vibe, play fun music and overall felt and looked very clean!! Their color selection has great variation and appeared to be high-quality. The owner and the nail techs doing our services did a great job, they were friendly and talkative with us. My only complaint is that $35 seems a bit high for an express pedicure, in my opinion. But I had a great experience otherwise and can't wait to be back! UPDATE: I have been back 3 times since my first visit. The second time was fine, nothing extraordinary. The third time, I got a pedicure and my nail tech disappeared; I sat there "drying" for 2 hours before I had to ask another nail tech if I was good to go. This annoyed me, but I figured it was a fluke and didn't mind booking an appointment for manicures and pedicures for myself and 2 friends. As of today, I will officially never be back. I came in for my appointment, which was a simple and sweet pedicure and dip powder manicure. My pedicure was great! No complaints whatsoever. My manicure, however, is a different story. While the technician was working on my cuticles, I noticed it hurt, really badly. I figured it was fine, I haven't had a manicure in a while so whatever. She keeps going and it keeps hurting, she puts a clear coat on and began to sting. As my manicure comes to a finish, I notice that five of my fingers are bleeding, and blood has gotten onto one of my nails. The nail tech either didn't notice or didn't care, and I had to ask her to wipe the blood off. She seemed really annoyed about that, but already had to fix 2 of my nails that she had smudged. She didn't apologize at all for cutting me or smudging my nails. She also got the glue and powder onto the skin on the other sides of my fingertips. She scratched it off on a few fingers, which also hurt, but my middle and ring fingers still have pink smudges. It came time to pay, and she told me it would be $90. I said no, the price for my services online was listed at $80. She told me that she gave me the signature pedicure, not the simple and sweet, and she "performed the services, so it's $90" and didn't "know what else to say." I tried to explain that I had planned on spending $80, that I asked for a particular pedicure for the price point specifically, but she kept repeating herself. "I performed the service, I don't know what else to say." I paid the $90, but wish I hadn't, because I am not happy with the results. AEY was starting to become my go-to nail spot, but now I can say with confidence that I will never be back. I'm giving 2 stars because my pedicure looks great, but even then, it certainly wasn't worth the money. I will take my business elsewhere from now on. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - My pointer, middle, and pinky fingers are all cut. - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My Signature pedicure was a relaxing, indulgent gift to myself. The salon is clean, comfortable, and very accommodating. I loved the selection of complimentary beverages. Heather was cordial and professional and the service was beyond that which I've receieved at other local nail salons. Finally, AEY fills the void in Pittsburgh for a high-end nail spa. I'll definitely be returning. Update: Just when I thought this place couldn't get any better, they invited me to let my nails dry on the beautiful rooftop patio. Seriously, it's like a relaxing oasis in the midst of a trendy city neighborhood. I never want to leave! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Drying my toes on the beautiful patio - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Can't be happier with my new dip powder with tips enhancement. Thank you Heather you are an epitome of perfection! Definitely visiting again. read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Dip powder enhancement with tips - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My experience here was okay. The staff are all really nice and friendly! I got a dip french manicure and a pedicure. The pedicure was fine, they didn't really work on getting my calluses smooth like I've had in other pedicures, but that's find. My manicure was a little underwhelming as well. I wanted a french dip with a solid pale pink as the base color, and I ended up with a translucent rosey pink color with shimmer. It actually doesn't look bad, but the thing that does bother me is one of my nails is actually messed up- it looks like the final polish wasn't sanded correctly before applying the topcoat, so there's a weird sheen to it. I had a flight to catch the next day so I wasn't able to go back in to ask that it be fixed, so maybe they would've fixed it if I was able to do that. Overall, based on the reviews I expected better, this place was just fine. read more

So this is the second time I've visited this salon and I'm equally satisfied with the results! My nails were perfect and intact, they had just grown out so I was due for a change. Heather, who did my gel mani last time, was my nail tech again today. She does a wonderful job, she did my nails the perfect length and shape and the polish application "was on point." I highly recommend this nail salon, they don't have a jar of tools they reuse, they always have a new pack of tools for each client, the color selection is great, and the salon is cute and cozy as well!! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Perfect gel mani done by Heather! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

GREAT experience. Clean, professional...and skilled! Got my first extensions with Heather and she was awesome! Polygel. Hard to find in the burgh. Highly recommend! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

They always take really good care of me when I go! They have a great selection of colors, I always have a difficult time deciding. I usually go with the Simple Gel Manicure, which they don't charge you for removal if you got your nails done by them previously. I love that about them. Also, all of the staff are friendly and very accommodating. I always feel comfortable when I'm there. I usually book with Ari but everyone else is fantastic as well! read more

I got the AEY signature pedicure with gel ($60) and after seeing the nails of the girl next to me, decided to get the dipping powder with tips ($50). Aleshka did both the pedicure and my nails, and she did a FANTASTIC job on both. She's a very meticulous and focused worker, and she was very accommodating when I decided to get my nails done last minute. It was my first time getting the powder nails, and I'll definitely be coming back as it seems like a great, less damaging alternative to acrylics that other places in Pittsburgh don't even offer. The salon is very clean and quiet. All of the girls are super friendly, and the free cup of coffee was a nice touch to my experience. I totally recommend AEY nail bar to everyone! I will definitely be back!! read more

Lotus Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got powder dip nails for the first time today. I have never had any kind of acrylics on my nails at all. I'm sure you need to get used to the feel of them, but I do feel like my nails are WAY thicker than they need to be. If you look at them from the side some are very thick and 2 not too much. I have seen online tutorials of this process and have never seen them dip more than twice. Mine were dipped 3-4 times and they just seem really think and inflexible. All of my nails are different thicknesses, and that's what I don't like. There were 3 nails with jagged edges I had to file after I got home and noticed them. I like the idea of this, but this was not a good job. After getting home and really looking at them closely, I can see that they are lumpy, uneven thicknesses, and just don't look very professional to me. The salon was nice and clean, and everyone there was very pleasant. I would not get these again unless someone else did them and made sure they were thinner and even and not running over the edge of my nail. Actually they feel so weird, heavy, awkward and thick on my fingers that I may have to take them off before I leave for vacation, which is why I wanted them in the first place. **update-I started dipping my own nails and 1st try was WAY better than this!! (Bottom pic) read more

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