This is obviously a family run operation, from Grandma who smiles and says hello, her daughter who does the work, the husband who checks on things, to the grandson who handles the translation issues. Very high quality service! Will come back. read more

Great service for pedicures. The $55 Pedi included (not in order) soak, scrub, paraffin mask, dead skin filing, nail & cuticle trim, massage, nail polish, massaging chair. Cash rules here, but credit cards are accepted. read more

Stopped in to get the previous nail gel off of my fingers. They were starting to chip pretty bad and I happen to be in the neighborhood. This was my first time there. It was pretty quiet for a Friday. I was the only customer and I was taken care of immediately. They did a great job in getting the previous polish off. They, like many nail salons, prefer tips to be in cash. One downside is that they do not accept American Express for payment only visa or MasterCard. Something to keep in mind when going there if you go to is Amex. read more

Speciality pedicure was one of the best pedicures I have ever had. They did soak, hot stones, callus removal, wax, scrub etc. The technician I had was very attentive to details. Only complaint was it took 1.5 hours so if you don't have a lot of time would have been an issue. read more

The mother is very rude. She handed me a book and I told her which one I wanted and kept insisting I choose another one. I finally went with it and the whole time she's talking shit lol. I put her and a coworker into Google Translate. Called and made an appointment for 3pm, was there for 2 hours for a pedicure.... I did like my toes though. read more

This mother-son duo are exemplary in their methodology, always professional and top notch. I come all the way from FL for this

Always fits me in when needing a pedi. Kind, quick, beautiful finish. The polish lasts forever, weeks and weeks without chipping and I'm on my feet all day. read more

I had an appointment today and was told it would be 10 minutes until they would be ready for me when I arrived on time. I ended up waiting 25 minutes without being helped at all. I left without any service or apology. Total waste of time. read more

I just moved here from California and have been trying to find my new go to nail salon. I can't say I've found it because I prob will test out a few others but I can say I had a decent experience and lives the way my nails turned out. I had an 11 am appointment and got started right away and was out in 50 min which works for me. I don't like spending all day in a salon or even over an hour. I did notice that some people came in after me that didn't have an appointment and we're turned down and one lady waited a good 20-30 min before they got started with her. Call ahead make an appointment, but this is a great spot for nails. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - French gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing experience! Best pedicure I've ever had. Had white powder for my nails, very accommodating! I am very picky about my nails, Lena was very gentle also which I'm anal about to. Very clean. Glass of white wine was great! Got all 3 if us in right away. Ask for lena or jenna! read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - I love them!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

It's been awhile. My feet and toes were way overdue for maintenance. Who knew wearing slippers while working from home would produce callouses? Certainly not I. Now it's flip flop season. Time to get those feet in shape. Lotus salon came to the rescue. Dog tired after a had day of work. They pampered me with a glass of wine, invigorating foot soak, leg massage and beautiful pedicure. Best hour of my day. Happy feet, festive toes, can't wait for my next appointment.q read more

This salon always makes me happy! They always take their time and make sure I am happy with the shape and color. They have a ton of color choices! They also offer a drink upon seating. Love Lotus read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Acrylic Fill - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

If only Yelp had zero star ratings... this company would get one. If you have a three year old in your family, you'd be better off having them do your nails then going here. I personally haven't been here, but my sister and her friend went here last night. That's when the day took a turn for the worse. When she told me that the owner is the one who did her nails, I was expecting a fabulous review and nails that looked stupendous. You could imagine my surprise when she was rather upset - and more importantly - uncomfortable and in pain. As you can see in the attached photos, the salon owner (she believes his name is Denny, but it may be Danny), either doesn't know where a cuticle ends and a finger begins or simply doesn't care - both which make him not only unqualified to own a nail salon, but even more so to do nails. Obviously, my sister and her friend displayed a level of annoyance, as I'm sure many would do in a situation that they were in - where someone providing a service doesn't take responsibility. This resulted in both of their nail totals being up charged $5.00 from the displayed, and agreed upon, price. I can only imagine this would have happened because he didn't think he would have gotten a tip - which at least he would've been knowledgeable enough to read the room and understand that. But to up charge because he did an awful job... why is the customer paying for that? This... 'business' was contacted today regarding this matter. Logical, reasonable people would generally assume responsibility when they injure a customer, but the response that they got was that "that happens sometimes". Do your nails at home or go to a reputable business, that stands by the pricing displayed & that doesn't injure their customers (and the people who keep them in business) "sometimes", and when they do injure or do wrong to their patrons, they promptly fix it. Unlike this business owner. *For reference, these photos were taken 24+hrs after the incident, and after being soaked & coated with Neosporin. read more

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Although this is my go-to salon in Madison, it tends to be hit or miss. When they're not swamped with walk-ins and appointments, service here is top notch. Everyone is super nice and accommodating. Love the glass of wine you get with your service! They also generally do a great job at both manicures and pedicures. However when they're busy, I've been very disappointed with their service and quality. The last shellac manicure I had began peeling in 3 days, definitely not what you expect or pay for. The polish application was also very messy and uneven. They didn't apply enough coats and it was see through in parts. They should utilize the other half of their building for additional pedicures and manicures and hire more staff. I think this would help their throughput and quality issues. read more

I got a mani/pedi and the difference between the manicure and pedicure were night and day. I would like to give the pedicure a 4/5 stars - it was relaxing, a calm environment, though some interesting 80's music choices. I had a glass of white wine while I read and had a foot massage and got my toes painted a deep read. The woman was sweet and not chatty and had a pleasant smile. I loved every minute of it. I cross to the other side of the wall am greeted by a woman who looks at my choice of nail polish and rolls her eyes - "do you want a shellac? Because this will come off in 1 day!" Curious on why they would distribute such an inferior product, I inquire about the price of this and find out its double the cost - a bit outrageous as someone who was just looking to get some relaxation after a Monday at work. She rolls her eyes again as I agree to the "one day" manicure, which she reminds me of multiple times. My nails are trimmed speedily and inconsistently. She then asks if I want to pay and I agree that's probably best. She paints my nails sloppily and quickly as there is another woman, a walk in, who wants a shellac. My fingers are stained with polish and she pointedly asks if I would like and eyebrow wax after looking at my eyebrows. I'm ushered to the drying area with no goodbye, no offer for any water, or any warm remark. With not much guidance on where or what I was doing, I burn my hand on the black light and leave in frustration as there is no one in a 10 foot radius of me. Looking at my nails now, I think I would rather pay a middle school girl to do a better job. The manicure was at best a disappointment. 0/5 TL;DR - I would return for a pedicure, but you couldn't pay me to have a manicure. read more

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We walked in at 6:40pm on a Saturday - everyone looked up and stared - until someone at the counter finally said, "can I help you?" I said we were here for a mani-pedi and asked if they had time for walk-ins. They brightly said, "sure!" and got a couple of chairs ready right away. It wasn't until later I realized they close promptly at 7pm, and I felt like a big jerk!! I was grateful they took us in, since we were looking forward to our pedis all day and went out of our way to get here. The managers ended up staying an hour past closing to make sure my mani was perfect and completely dry before walking out the door. Our technicians spared no effort in making sure our pedis were soothing, enjoyable, and detailed. Competition must be fierce since we were seated in upgraded massage chairs, and offered water, soda, or a glass of wine to go with our pedis. The basic pedi package for $32 comes with a leg massage and paraffin wax treatment. In my experience at other places, the wax treatment is usually extra, so I've never had the chance to experience it until now! The ambiance is really fun and relaxing -- they had some colorful lights, a chandelier, and beautiful polished counters -- this would be a great place to take a wedding party or spa date. Their attention to detail, warm staff, and above all their perks for the price, make this place worth the drive from campus. Other than feeling like a jerk customer for arriving close to closing, it was the best mani-pedi experience I've had in recent memory. P.S. They take card, but appreciate cash. Starting next year, they'll have a $1 credit card charge. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - A translucent pink Essie color. Purple glitter for my toes. Great selection of colors. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I love this place. They do a great job on my nails, the atmosphere is hard to describe but very enjoyable, and they give me wine... Need I say more? They accept walk-ins and are well staffed. The staff are personable and talented. I've had my nails done by several different technicians and I'm happy to say they're all great! read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I called around 9:50am on a Saturday and booked a 10:30am pedicure appointment. When I arrived at 10:30, I didn't have to wait at all. They took me straight to the pedicure chair. The place is very clean. The pedicure tubs are lined with plastic. They use new nail tools for each person, and they open the package in front of you. I got the organic orange pedicure. The hot stone massage was wonderful, and I loved the paraffin wax treatment. I had a great relaxing experience and will definitely be back. They charge a $1 fee if you use a credit card. read more

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My niece and I stopped in for a walk in manicure and no chip manicure. The salon was dirty. The technicians did a fair job but were rude and acted angry. Mine was on the phone the whole time and was actually rough moving my hands with impatience. I did notice the technician next to us seemed nice and friendly. This salon will meed to learn how to treat customers if they want people to return. We wont. I dont pay to be treated rudely. Maybe they both need a vacation? There are too many choices in Madison. read more

Lotus is FANTASTIC! I've been going there since they opened and have consistently gotten fast, high-quality service. Their shellac manicures are long-lasting and they have a wide range of colors. They are also great with nail art. One of the techs freehanded a design for me that I got compliments on for weeks. I took in a picture of a mani I found online and they executed it perfectly! I have gotten one pedicure there and it was okay. They have many different pedis to choose from and the basic one includes a paraffin wax, but callous removal costs extra. Also, my color chipped within a week--it may have been the polish I chose. They do take walk-ins, but it's best to make an appointment as they are quite busy. Also, pay with cash or check as they charge $1 for credit/debit card transactions (there is an ATM in the salon for convenience). Overall this place is great. I used to go to another nail salon in Madison and they charged quite a bit more and took a whole lot longer. At Lotus I get a beautiful shellac mani in about an hour (add a bit more time if you want a design) for a reasonable price. I would recommend Lotus to anyone! read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Gorgeous shellac mani at Lotus Nail Bar and Spa! - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This has become my new favorite nail spot! The prices are good and they always do quality work. I have been there three times and it is very clean and well organized. I have never had to wait a long time even on Saturday mornings. I have acrylic nails with gel polish. They make my nails look natural, no weird bubbles or thickness. It is a bright and happy place to visit! Pretty and modern looking. I have never left disappointed. Heads up, they charge a $1 fee for credit cards. I usually just grab cash on my way there. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Pretty - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Reasonable prices for the services and definitely a relaxing atmosphere. I LOVE their pedicure massage chairs! High tech and fully customizable from your seat to your shoulders. Best of all, no crazy acetone or acrylic fumes (which is a huge deal breaker for me at other "cheaper" places! I can't enjoy the experience if I'm leaving with a migraine). My bestie and I have even dubbed this our annual "birthday spa" place! Minus 1 star for rarely listening to my request to leave my nails longer (shaped, not cut down). Last time I also had to keep asking them after she was "done" to remove the obvious shellac paint she got on my hand and fingertips. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Despite my request to keep my nails longer, 3/5 were filed down to nubs and my poor cuticle on my middle finger :/ - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Anything but the basic pedicure is way overpriced. I don't think there was anything organic in the organic milk and honey option I got. I never saw anything resembling honey but they did pour some white murky liquid into the water. Then she tells me there is an up charge of 4 bucks on the OPI polish I picked out after I was sitting in the chair. Really?! No sign over the polish area to warn people. My one foot is still red from the scalding wax treatment. She kneaded my foot so hard I thought she would break a bone! Still have dry calluses on my heels- she barely touched them. My polish on my big toe was smeared before I even left the shop but it was tolerable since there was a line waiting. Then a buck for using a card to pay...2 stars is generous if I think about it! read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Never dissapointed! I moved up to Madison from Chicago, October 2014. I absolutely love the staff and the salon itself is super clean, trendy and always update on color selection. They have the biggest selection of no-chip (shellac) colors I have ever seen. My no-chip manicures last for 3 weeks or more (if I were to let them go that long). If you're looking for nail salon I highly recommend, Lotus Nail Bar and Spa!!!!!! read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - Fun for Halloween 2015 - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

A good friend of mine and I came to this salon today after reading some of these fabulous reviews here on yelp. Needless to say, among arriving I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY! Not only was the salon clean and absolutely gorgeous... The nail technicians/artists were all fabulous as well! We were greeted, and although it was busy and we had a bit of a wait... We were immediately catered to by the salon staff who showed us AMAZING hospitality! We were brought several glasses of complimentary wine during our wait while we were getting our manicures done! The nail technicians were amazing! Willing to paint any design you asked them to do. The shellac manicure set is amazing and Very high quality with so many options of colors! I also had an eyebrow wax, and that was amazingly done as well! Needless to say - we are both somewhat new to the Madison area and we will without a doubt be back with this salon as our regular place! Thank you all so much! I am so truly impressed! read more

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Had a decent pedicure but was taken aback by how rude my nail tech was. It was as though I was a major inconvenience to her; when I asked her to cut my nails she literally rolled her eyes. The techs helping other customers seemed friendly...I will give this place one more try but will steer clear of this lady. And for the record, I am always super nice and tip well, so her attitude was certainly not warranted. Also, a bit pricey for an average pedicure. read more

Worst place ever. Went for a pedicure and left bleeding and going to the ER. 26 stitches later. Extremely negligent. Do not go. They do not clean properly and inspect their equipment. They use plastic bags over the bowls so they don't have to disinfect. The bowl broke on my foot. My foot was bleeding very badly and they tried to put cotton on it to stop the bleeding. I drove myself to the ER. They didn't even call an ambulance or even offer. As I was leaving they were mopping the floor with a dry mop to soak up the blood, and water that was everywhere. Would not even give it a 1 star. read more

This is a great place if you are looking to get your nails done! I got my nails done currently, 22 days ago and they are holding up really well, not even a chip in the gel! read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - My nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I got a pedicure here I came in with a decent length of sharp square nails. They charged me $60 to files all of my nails completely down to the stubs to the point where my toes hurt and I had to ask her to stop. I told her I wasn't happy they told me they would give me a full refund over the phone & when I went in the offered to try and fix my big toes and I told them there is no nail to work with they then said they would give me a coupon and I told them I was not happy with their service and would just prefer a refund but they only gave me half. I also got gel on my toes and the gel ended up peeling off about 2 days later. I am very disappointed in the service I got and would advise you spend your money at Us nails in Monona. They are very sweet, listening and patient and always do an amazing job! I got dip nails there the day after my toes were done for half the price that lotus does for dip and they are holding up perfectly and look beautiful. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - I tried reshaping them to a square shape and as you can see I had absolutely no luck with my left toes. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The lady who sits in the front is very rude! I believe she is the owner. If you pay & tip with debit or credit they take 20% of the tip before giving to nail tech! Owner needs to get a grip and stop being so rude to people. Seen her being very mean to a older lady last time I went and I couldn't believe how she was talking to people who are there spending money! read more

The end result of my nails and pedicure has always been good but it's just not worth it. The staff is over worked and super rude. It's always so crowded and even if you have an appointment you'll wait. I was told I needed to come in the morning because then Danny will be able to take care of me. I work an 8-5 job so instead of taking vacation time I'll just go elsewhere. Also this place is $15 more for acrylics than other places in Madison. read more

I've been going for 4 yrs. & lately its been awful. I wasn't impressed with my full set & fills the last 3 times, so I'm gone. They d

All of my shellac polish nails "fell off" within 4 days. I'm not kidding. I spent $40 plus $8 tip thinking that the nails would last at least a week if not the 2 weeks they say. Yesterday I opened up a make up compact and I heard a snap... I looked at my nails and noticed my right thumb nail was clear and in the sink was the shellac! A full shellac nail in the sink. I've never had that happen. Slowly but surely today they've all come off - one came off when I was putting my hair in a pony tail! The products they use are extremely cheap. They said they'd fix them but to just put the same crap on? No thanks. They'll never get my business again -- expensive lesson. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - $40 worth of shellac polish. Lasted 4 days on my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I'm not sure what is happening at this salon. I've been going here for years but none of the wonderful folks that worked there are there anymore and the last two times there have been no customers either. My last two pedicures have been the worst I've ever gotten. Perhaps time for new management? read more

I want to start by saying if I was only reviewing the pedicures I've gotten here, this would be a 4 star rating but.... Absolutely, hands down, the worst manicure I've ever received. I can't believe I even agreed to pay $45 for it. First, he was going so fast in an attempt to just get onto the next customer that as he was filing my nails, he sliced my finger open and fixed it with basically super glue with no warning. Just threw some on a cotton round AFTER I pointed out the fact that I was bleeding and smeared it right on. Not generally what I'm used to when getting a mani. Second, when I asked to have the corners rounded a little bit he told me "in a little bit" and then completely ignored my request the next time I brought it up before he applied the nail color. His response after was that they would round out as o typed through the week. So far my furious typing on this review has left my nails solid squares. My nails are all different lengths and not consistent at all. My cuticles look terrible. He scraped his hand against one of my fingers while applying the top coat and did not fix it so now I have a smeared nail. The acrylic doesn't even cover my entire nails so the sides are just open messes of extensions, glue, and poorly prepped natural nail. And the underside of everything is just a mess of chunks and rough. His response to me when I came back from washing my hands and he told me I was done, was to keep washing my hands- it will come off eventually. Now, all in all, I could maybe consider a two star for this except for the fact that I had my nails done for the wedding I'm in tomorrow. I will never be returning to this location. read more

I love the look and feel of this place. They use a plastic liner over the pedi tub each time so you know it's sterile. Wine was served with my pedi!! They have many pedi options but the basic is $32 and includes a paraffin wax, leg massage, along with the cuticle,nail, and paint job. If you have callus that you want removed it's an extra $5. The technician was friendly and did a great job. I will keep coming back!! read more

The man who did my pedicure was focused on talking to another woman in the salon and proceeded to rub my heel raw, causing a lot of pain and some blood. I'm also pretty positive that he made a racist comment about black people, to the woman next to me. Completely unacceptable. I don't believe that this sort of service is characteristic of this salon, but I can guarantee that I will not financially support an establishment that is tolerant of racist customer service. Perhaps I misunderstood his comment, but I think I would be lying to myself if I convinced myself that it wasn't actually a racist comment. EDIT: after calling the salon on the phone the next day and speaking to a manager, I was reimbursed for the pedicure I received. Much appreciated. read more

Absolutely love Lotus Nail bar. I've been going here for months and getting regular acrylic/gel nails and pedicures. Danny is my man! He does a fabulous job on my nails and is a wonderful person. I love that I can come in and chat the whole time I'm getting my nails done and not just sit in silence. I've had Mai do my nails too - and she is just as sweet and great at nails as Danny. Dong does wonderful pedicures and is so entertaining. Prices are reasonable and they use great product. I've had my gel crack once and I came back in and they fixed it for free. Very nice of them. I will always be coming back! read more

DO NOT GO HERE If you have a special request such as not to put lotion or anything else on my legs during the pedicure. DO NOT GO HERE. This simple request was ignored I told the lady that I didn''t want anything done to my legs. After her starting to put, something on. I said Please don't touch my legs. As she started rubbing lotion. I PHYSICALLY put my arms over my legs and said no only feet. She put wet towels my legs. A few minutes later she started again with my legs. Once again, I said no and physically put my arms over my legs AGAIN. The woman asked if I was ok and I said no I don't want anything put on my legs. Then another girl came over, I explained that I didn't want my anything put on my legs she told me calm down. When I told them, I was going home. She told again no to sit back down and that they need to finish my pedicure. I said no I am going home. She said that I will charged me the $45 Which at that point I didn't care. So even with out them listening to me about my legs the pedicure itself was a crappy one. read more

Lotus Nails Bar & Spa - The spot were my when she was doing the pedicure, she nicked my toe. - Nail Salons Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Happened to be on the west side of Madison so was searching for a place nearby for a pedicure. So glad that I found Lotus! The decor is thoughtful and tasteful. It's a good sign when your nail salon actually cares about their personal aesthetic. The front area is a metropolitan style nail bar, which is separated from the rear pedicure area by a partial wall made up of a faux fish tank/water feature. My nail tech was super friendly and fun. She offered up a variety of their services, but really didn't pressure me when I opted not to do anything but a pedi. What my friend and I did opt for were the beverages they offered - bottled water, soda or wine. Friend got the white wine and said it was a tasty Riesling. Impressed! The pedicure itself was great too! My nail tech made sure that I was comfortable and checked on water temperature and if her leg massage was too firm for my tastes. Everything was perfect though. I also was glad to see that paraffin wax is included in even the most basic pedicure. To note is that they have something like 5-7 different pedicures of different prices and features. You are sure to find one that you will like! Last thing that impressed me is that even though my friend and I showed up 15 mins before they closed, they were welcoming and stayed after closing to accommodate us. For some reason I always end up wanting to do pedis on Sundays, so it's nice that Lotus is open until 5pm on Sundays. read more