An unexpected gift card from a friend brought me in but I will absolutely be back! Located on trendy Downer Street, parking can be tricky to find but luckily your service includes paid parking in the nearby structure for up to 1.5 hrs. You can scan a QR code when you check in. I didn't notice any walk-ins while I was waiting (for about 20 mins). Everyone had an appointment. I booked online a few weeks in advance and selected first available for manicurist. After checking in I was asked to wash my hands and then pick out a color. I had a general idea of what color I wanted but wouldn't have found the perfect shade without help from the front desk worker - thank you, girl!! I was very surprised to see so many people bring in their own polish. Apparently that's a thing. My appointment was scheduled for 2:30 and they led me to a spot to start soaking at 2:38. Things officially kicked off at 2:45. I really liked who I was paired with, Frida. She was so sweet and made sure I liked how short she cut my nails, asked if the water was hot, etc. just paid attention to details. The massage that I got as part of the spa package was heavenly. And the final look of my toes was *chefs kiss* I left wondering why I didn't do this all the time. In total my appointment was 1 hour (from when Frida started). It didn't feel rushed. Quick note on tips - cash is preferred. read more

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I have unfortunately had gel manicures here in the past that did not last me, like the polish completely peeled off in a day - went back to get it fixed and still peeled off. However I just had a GREAT pedicure with Anabel last night. Very clean, detailed polish work, shape is perfect. And she was super sweet. Definitely would see Anabel again! read more

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Did the pedi spa and it was delightful. Followed previous recommendations for Dia and she lived up to the hype. Allowed me to have quiet time when needed and engaged in small when appropriate. Her gentle touch was welcomed and was very professional. read more

I visited this salon a few days ago with my sisters, and I want to start with the positives before getting into my concerns. The salon itself looks beautiful -- very clean, neat, and well put together. However, my experience with the service was disappointing. When I walked in, the receptionist (Naomi) did not greet me. She saw me and walked away from the front desk -- I'm not sure if she realized I was there or not, but I ended up standing there for about 10 minutes. When she returned, she simply asked for my name and told me to wash my hands and pick a color. There was no "good morning" or welcoming attitude, and she seemed uninterested and disengaged. Even after I chose my color, she stayed on her phone while I waited to be seated. Once I was seated, Throughout my pedicure, several staff members were speaking loudly among themselves In spanish, which made the environment feel less relaxing and more unprofessional. What made the experience especially upsetting was that the technician working on me made comments about my feet smelling and about my legs being fat In Spanish to another technician, They both laughed, and mind you I could Understand it.. which I found extremely disrespectful and inappropriate. I was honestly shocked and didn't know how to respond in the moment. Overall, while the salon looks great, the customer service and professionalism I experienced were not acceptable. I hope this feedback is taken seriously, as no customer should feel uncomfortable or disrespected during their visit. read more

Very beautiful salon, but my gel manicure cost $50 and has chipped on 5 out of 10 on my nails within 2 days of getting them done. Never had any issues with chipping at other salons, so pretty disappointed. read more

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This was my first time getting a gel builder set and having it done by Frida. Very professional, personable and knowledgeable (I had many questions regarding breakage of my nails, etc). She was patient with answering them and educating me on care/follow up with my nails. Hands down, one of the best experiences I have had getting my nails done! Being freshly postpartum, I appreciate her conversation during my appointment. Very easy to talk to and will be coming back to see her! read more

I was looking to treat myself for a relaxing mani-pedi. I'm not one to write negative reviews, but it felt rushed and there wasn't enough time to get the service I wanted. I should have just left. Based on the price, experience, and ruining a brand new pair of shoes when the pedicure station flooded, I can't believe I spend this kind of hard earned money. I emailed the studio to let them know and never heard back. With this kind of service at these prices, I can't recommend them. read more

The girls are nice and the place is clean. The price is a bit high for what they actually offer. Also the pedicure is lacking no real massage/pampering it just feels like an express pedicure. Too expensive for what is provided read more

I went in for a chrome mani and pedi that was absurdly expensive, peeled off in a week

Lexie took great care of my nails. She was kind and professional. I'd come back for sure and recommend! read more

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We were in town for a convention and I needed pretty toes, so I set an appointment with Myisha. She did a wonderful job with my spa pedi and my tootsies looked worlds better when I left. The Nail Bar was clean and bright, and I would totally recommend this place. read more

I needed desperately to get my feet sandal ready and didn't have a current salon, so after reading Yelp reviews, I decided to try Nail Bar. I booked a basic pedi and since I had an upcoming business trip, I decided to try a set of nails for the first time. I was able to get an appointment on relatively short notice - note: a full deposit is required on major services. I struggled to find street parking, since it was right around 5, but I was able to park in the ramp right down the block. When I entered it was a little busy and the front desk seemed a little discombobulated. I was directed to the bench seats by the foot soaks and waited for someone to come. I had not had time to choose colors yet. After a few moments, the desk person finally told my technician I was waiting. Myesha did my services and she was great. She had a good touch on the pedicure and was quick. She made sure I got samples to choose colors and then made sure I got the right formula for each. We moved on to the nails. I was a first-timer, so she answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. Ultimately, I am very happy with my experience and services. I look forward to going back for a fill and polish change on my nails. Services seem in line with most other reasonable salons. I think I found a new regular place. Alas, there was no wine on offer though. read more

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Great service, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Able to accommodate walk in's in a timely manager. I would definitely go back if I was in the area read more

I came to Nail Bar Milwaukee because I think several of my classmates have raved about this nail salon. I have a wedding to attend this coming weekend and decided to put Nail Bar to the test. Past night, I set my appointment for this morning. The receptionist was so kind. I'm not a big nails person so the terminology always gets lost on me. She booked me for the right service and confirmed the nail colors I needed were at the shop. I arrived roughly 10 minutes before my scheduled appointment. The shop was extremely clean. I came in and washed my hands and picked my colors. The receptionist took note of the specific layering that I needed for the wedding. I got the No-Chip Pedicure and Spa treatment. I got to soak my feet in warm water for roughly 15 minutes. My nails were trimmed very evenly and it was a really enjoyable experience. The nails look so natural. I would love to come here again. The price and service are very reasonable. My service was $70 and they take either cash or card. read more

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I went here with three friends to get pedicures before a wedding, and while everyone was very friendly and the salon was clean, our experience didn't quite meet our expectations for the price. One of us wasn't started until 35 minutes after our appointment time, and her pedicure was rushed through in about 15 minutes. For $60, it felt more like a quick polish change than a full pedicure. We also barely received any leg or foot massage, which is something we usually look forward to. Maybe that's not included in their pedicure, but no one explained if there were different options or upgrades available. Overall, the staff was nice and the space was pleasant, but the service felt lacking for the cost. read more

I love nail bar on Downer! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. And my nails always look amazing! Quay does such an amazing job. She really cares about my nails. She teaches me a lot about keeping them healthy, and is always trying to trying to better herself. I get dip on my nails, and have noticed some chipping after a couple weeks lately. Quay has been looking into this, and is trying different things to help with the issue. She even has me texting her with updates! This is service above and beyond! I do recommend nail bar and Uay t my friends read more

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I've gone to Lexie for my nails for a very long time, and she always does a wonderful job. My nails always look great after, and the polish lasts for a long time. Lexie is very sweet and kind, and I always enjoy my time there- I highly recommend her, she will always do a great job. I am moving out of state and it will be hard to find a replacement for her amazing work. But whenever I'm back in Milwaukee, I'll definitely stop in :) read more

My technician was very nice but she was inexperienced & not capable of providing the service. I booked a LCN fill in, she initially started off well but I could tell by the way she drilled the polish off that she did not seem confident & I have been receiving this service for 10 years. I had to tell her she did not take off all my polish & the way she laid the gel left gaps. My appointment was on 10/12 & 2 of my overlays have fell off. Be careful if it is not your normal girl! They hire anyone with a license read more

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Nails were not well-done. There were many inconsistencies in first set of acrylics (poor shaping, bubbles, uneven french tips, even hairs stuck in the nails, not like the photo I asked for. Went to get a couple fixed and waited 30 minutes after being asked to arrive 15 minutes early. The second stylist was in a hurry. My skin was burning while they were buffing the nail because they weren't being careful. Then they put a gel extension on my nails rather than acrylics ( I was not told this would be different). I asked the nail stylist if there would be any acrylic on this nail and she responded with "no, I don't do acrylic". Same thing occurred with the "fixed nail, it's not shiny and it has fuzz and whatnot stuck in it. Definitely super frustrating and I specifically got them done for an event and am feeling very dissatisfied and upset. In the photo, the fixed nail is the ring finger. read more

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After I received a very bad experience in this place, I woke up today and saw that they're charging my credit card without any reason or notice for service i didn't get done. Called them to check about those charges and the receptionist hang up the phone on me!!!! So I reached out the owner Tyan Soo and guess what? After a hard conversation with her blaming me she don't want to cancel those transactions because I left her a review to warren other people from her salon behavior. At the end she thread me to delete the review so she can get me a refund of the money she stole from me and also hang up the phone on me, I guess this is how they work, charging clients for nothing and give a very bad customer service on the phone!! PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS PLACE! read more

First, the charged me over $200 for a manu/pedi! I had a guy who spoke NO English. He picked out my color because he could not understand what I wanted. I had to have acrylics on big toes and it was done so badly I had to have them soaked off! It was a very uncomfortable experience-and one that left my checking account empty. read more

Time and money has been invested in staff shirts and additional cleaning and safety methods and equipment. I felt very safe and received outstanding service from the staff, especially Alyssa, who provided my manicure and pedicure. Current pandemic process includes temp check, mandatory hand washing, mandatory mask wearing for guests, staff wears masks and gloves, safety barriers installed, and constant cleaning and sanitizing after each guest use of stations. Cards are accepted for services provided, but cash is required for gratuity, so please get cash before you arrive, but if you forget, they have an ATM on site, only a $2 ATM fee. If you pay for your services with cash, you get $2 off your bill. Very happy with my experience, and very happy with the enhancements they've made since my last visit late last year. read more

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I've been here three times, and I will continue to come back! The first time was with a group of women in late 2019 to get manicures, and the placed was PACKED! We all had great services, including regular manicures, no chip, and a dip mani. We were greeted and sat together as a group, and were offered drinks too! The other two times I have visited have been during COVID, and Nail Bar has done a great job adapting to this new normal. Temp check upon arrival, masks for the duration of the visit, and hand washing before you pick a color is a good idea to keep everyone safe! Plexi between service provider and client for all manicures. The pedicure and manicure's I've had with Alyssa have been second to none! She is so detailed in her work, the edges of my no chip nails didn't start coming up until almost 3 weeks later! Pedicure going strong 4 weeks later. Pricing is totally fair for the results you get, and cash gets you $2 off :) I must say I love the interior, and the added touch of everyone in matching uniforms with their names personalized on each one really makes it feel even more like a spa environment! So glad to have a go-to nail salon close to home! read more

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Love Nailbar Mke! Dani is delightful to be with, so good at her job, so FAST! Techs are friendly, well-trained, never judgey-- cuz let's face it, I go in there with hands and feet that need help to be pretty! read more

I want to start by saying I've probably left 1 negative review to each 100 positive I write. But this experience just left me frustrated. First I'll discuss the manicure itself. It was VERY light on services. No fingertip soak. No hand massage or thorough lotion application. The rest was basic and fine but my cuticles were left brittle and uneven unlike any manicure I've ever had. But most frustrating was the way they ran their business. This was for a bridal event. We made manicure appointments. Later added Pedicures and at that time asked if we needed to adjust the appointment time. Nope - all good. But when we arrived they didn't have us down for the pedis. Said they couldn't fit it in even for the bride. And most unacceptable - accepted zero blame for the mixup. They offered a repaint which we took but ended up being way overpriced. For 5 minutes of slapping on tonail polish - $17. We tipped well because we didn't want to sour the event. But it really wasn't deserved. I'd be cautious of using this place in general - and especially if it's for something special. It totally soured our day. read more

Definitely one of the better nail salons in Milwaukee. Having a good nail tech is invaluable. My favorite go-to nail tech in Chicago recently moved which makes me super sad (I used to drive from MKE to Chicago to see her) because she was THAT awesome. A good manicurist is quick, precise, detailed-oriented, hygienic and a good listener. Getting my nails done is like therapy- with the right tech- I love catching up and chatting away with the person I go to. After moving to Milwaukee, I needed to find a new girl and upon a recommendation I do like and recommend Nail Bar Milwaukee. Tips (pun intended): -make a reservation- I've had instances where I was unable to even change my appointment from regular to no-chip during my appointment. -parking- there is a parking structure and cheap parking meters right outside the salon -they use one-time-use files and are super clean -they offer yummy libations (wine/tea/water) -prices are reasonable for the service (not too high) and I'm happy with the results. -cash only tips!! I think this place is solid and I'm happy with the results I've had. Is it as good as my nail girl? No...but I'll keep an open mind for now. read more

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My sister-in-law and I wanted a pedicure and I was surprised to get an appointment the same day ( don't recommend trying for the same day, call ahead) We arrived and we're told to pick colors and then we were taken to our station. It's so comfortable with the couch and pillows, super relaxing both our technicians were excellent! I think I got lucky because mine rubbed my calves a little more Afterwards we were both excited how nice our toes looked! My technician did an excellent job with mine, I had a "new" toenail that still was a little short so she made all my toes the same length! Gorgeous !!! Thank you! We will be back read more

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My favorite place to get a pedicure in the Metro Milwaukee area. I've tried many- this is the best. Always timely, always done well.

I am not usually one to leave reviews, but after recently moving to Milwaukee from South Florida, I was hopeful in finding a new nail technician when I read some of the reviews left for Nail Bar Milwaukee. This is the second nail salon that I have tried in the year that I lived here, and similarly to my experience after the first salon, I am once again hesitant to let anybody in Milwaukee touch my nails. Everything in South Florida is more expensive, but generally when I would get dip with tips at my old salon, it was 60 dollars. I have always been a good tipper and always will be, I would tip my guy out 20 if not more because they would crush it every time. AND they were so warm and inviting, I felt like family there. Moving to Milwaukee, all things are cheaper, except for this place. When I was prompted to pay 80 dollars in advance of this appointment, I thought: "Wow, they must be really good." I was wrong. Lexi was the name of my nail artist, and she was recommended for dip with tips. I was extremely nice and pleasant when I asked for the nail file, even after the fifth time, to get the shape right. I blamed the shape on a potential miscommunication over what I wanted, maybe. Emphasis on maybe. But when I saw her go and very clearly talk about me with two different people in the salon, I knew then and there that I would not be returning. I have never experienced that terrible of client services, and although I could've forgiven the fact that I had to put in work for my own nail appointment, for an extra 20 dollars mind you, I will never be going back to this salon. I still tipped out 20 dollars on top of the 80 that I prepaid, because I have respect for people who work in the service industry. After a couple weeks of living with these nails though, I had to give a review to let people know. read more

I got a very fast Gel X manicure. Took less than 30 minutes and great results. Would highly recommend! Clean & peaceful nail spa. read more

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Absolutely loved my experience at Walker's Point. Edith(?) was an absolute doll and she was really easy-going yet diligent. She's super friendly and calming (almost felt like I was talking to my mom). She checked over her work three times and made sure I was satisfied. I was pretty indecisive about the colour and wanted something on the fancier side; while she personally doesn't offer designs she offered to either have someone help or to do something simple -- and we ended up with some dots of polish that seem like rhinestones. For a mani/pedi combo, she told me she'd have me done in an hour and a half, and sure enough I was out the door at 5:00 sharp. As for the salon itself, they're very diligent on their cleaning and safety precautions. There are customers who no longer need to wear masks, but they still are spaced out well. It's very chill, and very moderately priced given the experience. (No heavy acrylic smell-- or any smell really). Walk-ins aren't often available as they're usually booked pretty back to back. My only mild complaint is that while this location has open parking to the side of the building, there are cones closing off the entrance. Directions are not too clear and the sign blends in a little. (Not sure if it's only available to employees at the moment as there were some cars? Or if there's a different entrance. I ended up parking on a side street and walking over). But in general, as far as service goes, this is the ideal experience. An additional random note, their gel colour "Lavender" shows up a tad more pink then purple in real life. read more

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I had a fantastic spa pedicure with Amy. My first since even before the pandemic. She did a beautiful job on my nails, and I appreciate her hard work. It's a close to me business which makes me feel even better about supporting it. Friendly reminder, cash is accepted and preferred. Highly recommend bringing cash along. read more

Got a structure gel mani and my nails look flat, thick, wavy. You're supposed to build an apex with structure gel nails and there's no apex. I usually do them at home and wanted to treat myself for the holidays but not worth it. There's also bubbles under the top coat. I went home and spend two hours fixing them. read more

Amy is absolutely fantastic and creative! From the moment you enter at reception until the moment you exit. Hospitality is in their DNA! XOXOXO read more

Ultimately ended up choosing this place because none of the nail salons in Bay View were open on Sundays. It was nice and convenient that this was. A heads up though, that finding parking is a nightmare unless you happen to get lucky. We happened to find a spot on a side street. It doesn't help that this place is right next to Cafe Hollander, which definitely seems to be a busy brunch spot. I scheduled my appointment online, which was convenient. They allow you to pick the person you want to do your nails. I suppose if you're a regular and have a favorite, that this option is nice. So this was my first time and not on a recommendation, so I let them choose for me. I was scheduled with Lita and I'll say this; I'll definitely be using that "choose your technician option" because Lita was amazing. And not just amazing because she's good at what she does; she's phenomenal. But also because she was warm, friendly AND didn't awkwardly force me to talk to her. I had a friend with me, but we weren't getting the same things. So my friend and I only chatted a little. Lita let me just relax and take in the moment. On to the actual job: I opted for a pedicure. Lita did not rush the experience. For $30 you also get a light foot/calves massage; she went above and beyond. I'll also say this, I usually go in with some busted feet. Not the worst because I buff them regularly, but definitely needed some TLC. Never have I ever left a salon feeling like they got all my dead skin off. Never have I left with smooth feet. After Lita, my feet were BABY BUTT soft! I'm not kidding. The softest and smoothest my feet have ever been was after Lita. Lita don't leave! I only get pedi's twice a year, extra for special occasions and I will most definitely be choosing Lita again. The salon itself is nice. They offer a variety of services. Every employee I encountered was nice. The place is clean. It was a great experience and I'll definitely be back. read more

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I had high expectations for nail bar, and I did get one of the better pedis and gel manis of my life. They did a really good job and massage was great. Worth the pricing. The environment was super clean and they open new packages of tools for each person. I love that they are still requiring masks and services are by appointment. It was a calm and quiet atmosphere. Some things I missed: massage chairs or even just reclining chairs-- the seating was pretty rigid, friendliness -- nobody was very welcoming and the nail artists seemed annoyed, and finally, I would have appreciated an offer of a drink. Most places give water at least. Overall, great services but the environment just wasn't very welcoming or hospitable. I still would definitely come back. It's hard to find a perfect nail salon and ultimately I care about the quality of the work. read more

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This review is specifically for Alyssa at the Walkers Point location. I was in search of my new dip powder mani spot after moving from nyc to mke. I found Alyssa through social media and decided to give Nail Bar a shot. Could not be happier. She is a delight, is a fantastic artist, and my favorite manicure I've ever gotten (nyc artists included!) go! You will not be disappointed! Cost is reflective of the quality. I paid $125 for a dip powder manicure and gel pedicure with soak offs of each prior to the new sets. And I am certain I can make this set last a month! And the decor in the shop is adorable! read more

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Very disappointed in the quality at nail bar. Went in for a gel French manicure and we had to re do a nail because it was extremely bumpy (looked like I did it myself) now that I'm home I figured all the nails would be dry but some feel very gummy and like they could be messed up with the slightest touch. Definitely not worth $50. read more

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Alyssa at Walkers Point was wonderful! I am really picky and hate going to someone new but she immediately made me feel comfortable. She was so kind and even checked in with me several times to make sure I was happy! My nails looks amazing read more

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I went to the Downer location for the first time this afternoon and got a gel no-chip manicure with nail art. My artist, Tess, was fantastic and did exactly what I wanted even when I was being indecisive and couldn't make up my mind. She was super awesome and made me feel completely comfortable. I had a great time time and will definitely be back in the future for other manicures! read more