I got a pedicure and full set and was unfortunately paired with the rudest nail tech ever!! Worst attitude for no reason. read more

Nail Tek - Nail Salons Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've been going to Nail Tek for over 10 years. I do have to say I'm a natural girl where I'm not getting fill ins and such. But I do get gel nails or dips on the occasion and am always pleased. The staff is always professional, they do a fantastic job on the services I choose. I usually do walk ins and don't have a problem but I would recommend calling if it's a busy weekend or holiday season ,spring time or summer. Also, a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely recommend . read more

ask for Lily omg im super picky about my acrylics, so this is now my go to salon! my only hold up is that it's a little pricey but for a set of this quality i dont even care lol read more

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I'd give 0 stars if I could. I only went because of I was given a gift card. The pedicure was not the best. I had to ask them to rescrub the callus off my feet. When it was time for me to pay, I told them that I left the gift card in my car. When I turned around to go back in the store, the lady who did my pedicure was sneaking behind me in the parking lot. She followed me out there because she didn't think I was going to pay. She tried to act like that wasn't what she was doing. But why else is she a few feet behind me in the parking lot? Furthermore the manager was at the door spectating as well. But should I be surprised? It's Mountain Brook. Asians can be racist or anti-black as well. read more

If you don't have an appointment do not show up. It honestly pains me to say this but this mail shop made me feel very uncomfortable. When I walked in without an appointment I was told there would be a wait. I agreed and the manager walked away obviously irritated. She then comes back and says it's appointment only . I must point out I was the only person of color in the shop and was getting incredibly condescending stares from the staff. After switching the narrative from there will be a wait to there's appointment only I was nearly rushed out. The worse part is that I called ahead to see when they stopped taking walk ins and was told 6pm. Although I'd expressed I'd leave I did have to wait on an Uber to pick me up as my car is currently being repaired. The business manager or owner was pushy and rude and did not treat other guest with such haste. POC stay AWAY! I felt so nervous to even sit and wait for a ride. They were not even closing until 7pm when I pulled up at 5:06. Asked another walk in when she could return but did not speak to me beyond the very rude initial interaction. I would not spend my money at any place that treats me this way... I'd give 0 stars if possible. read more

Nail tech was busy running other job functions and did not spend the expected time on requested services. I felt like the prices charged were to high for the inadequate and interrupted services I received. This was my first experience getting a manicure and pedicure and I had an appointment. I would recommend this salon. read more

i got a gel manicure. it wasn't done correctly. it started peeling two days later. you can tell that they pay more attention to detail when it comes to the white women that come to them. but when i go (im a black woman) the care and attention is lacking. i was a regular and tipped big too, well over 50 percent. i found somewhere else to go that is not prejudiced. read more

I've been coming to Bail Tek for years. Every time I go anywhere else I don't like it as much. The people here are nice and treat customers really well. I always have a great experience! read more

Nail Tek - Nail Salons Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We had group reservations placed weeks in advance. We all waited an hour before the first one was started. An hour and a half before the second one was started and so on for 2 1/2 hours. We asked and said they didn't have enough technicians and knew they were running this far behind. That would have been good to know when we got there. They would walk away mid sentence while we were talking to them to find out what was going on. While waiting we helped fold their towels, restocked towels on the bathroom when they were out. We asked for water after about an hour waiting. They skimped on our services, cut short our massages. This was not professional or relaxing in any way. Beyond frustrated! Won't be back. read more

This place is totally awesome sauce. I traveled from Florida and I searched for a nail shop. I was literally blown away by the atmosphere, the staff and the quality of work that was offered. Lori, was very professional, friendly and Fast. The entire team here treated me like royalty. I would recommend this place to anyone living in Birmingham. This place is incredible and very reasonable. All smiles on my end :):) read more

Nail Tek - Love my nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I am very pleased with my first visit to this place. I am a pedicure snob, hands down. The pedicure was honestly the best I've had in years. I get pedicures for the relaxation, and the pretty feet is a bonus for me. I got the royal spa pedicure. The leg and foot massage was long and done well. I usually get sad when that part ends so quickly, but this time I was fully satisfied. Also, my toe nails are perfectly polished. The polish goes all the way up to the cuticle, so it won't look grown out as fast. My heels are also pretty and soft. The only drawback I found was the chair I sat in did not massage well. It could have just been that particular chair. PS - I noticed they received a on their health rating on 1/28/18. read more

This is a nice spot for walk in nail treatment. We both received high quality spa pedicures. They did a really nice job. The place was clean and everyone was very friendly. They offered us bottled water and had massaging chairs. It was a great experience. read more

First time here. I told my nail tech that I only had an hour, so if I couldn't get my toes done too, it was fine. She said she could do my nails and toes within an hour..... It took her 2 hours... And I haven't been this unhappy with a salon in a long time. I got gel on my nails and toes. She filed my actual nail down so much that it started burning and turning red, with 3 of my nails. I was missing some skin on the tips of 2 fingers from her drilling. It was so painful I started sweating.. She didn't seal the edges, so dirt gets in between my nail and the gel polish. It's gross. I get gel on my toes so it'll last longer, and after 2 weeks, the polish peeled off completely on one of my toes, and that never happens.... Really disappointed with this place. Oh, and I stupidly tipped her, bringing my total to $94. It was almost $80 for really poor work. Wouldn't recommend, and won't be going back. read more

I used to come here all the time and the service was great- not anymore. They have a young girl who cuts corners and doesn't do a good job. I had a peni and mani and didn't even receive the full pedi leg massage like my friend did. The nail polish was not applied correctly and had to even get a different person to correct this girls work. Bad experience. Hopefully they train this girl correctly or get rid of her before she runs people off. read more

I just recently started coming here when my regular place closed. This nail salon has a very large room so they can accommodate many people. Because of this they do have many people working there so usually there isn't a wait. They also have a couple of kids chairs. The pedicure includes a hot towel wrap at the end which is very refreshing. They also offer waxing. read more

My mom and I have been coming here regularly for years! I've had many of the techs and they are all nice and professional. Maggie is fantastic! read more

I have to add to this review. I went 2 weeks ago for a pedicure and decided to also get nail tips. Bad decision! The pedicure chipped the next day and the nail tips began to show ridges and were coming up. I called in and told the owner who said come back. I was out of town so I took pictures to show them. When I came in he looked at them and didn't say anything. I asked "is this a good job in your opinion?" Silence. I requested them removed which lead to them trying to convince me that the the nails would take long to remove. At this point I was amazed that I was still calm. The owner removed them and did a basic manicure and then did my pedicure. He knows how to do nails and should work with his staff. I will return for a pedicure only and with Mya only. Avoid Amy. Mya's pedicure polish lasted until I returned and met up with Amy. To the salons credit there was no charge and no chatter in Asian while I was in there. read more

Have been a couple times for a mani-pedi but now won't be back. Waited nearly an hour for a simple manicure and saw at least two people who arrived after me get service while I waited. I was acknowledged at arrival but then never again. I ended up walking out. It's a shame--great location and open Sundays, but they seem to have trouble staffing appropriately, managing a waiting queue, or informing customers of wait times. read more

I've been going to Nail Tek for a couple of years now. They are always professional and friendly. It's my favorite nail salon! When I was pregnant they insisted I lounge in the pedicure chairs while my gel soaked off, and always made sure I had a drink with a straw! Call ahead to make an appointment! They fill up fast :) read more

The nail tech was very nice. I enjoyed talking to her but my manicure and pedicure wasn't that great. The appearance of the salon is very nice and they use great products but I wasn't pleased with the finished product. It's too expensive not to be perfect! Keep up the great customer service but it back to the basics as far as quality is concerned. read more

Nail Tek - Lobby area - Nail Salons Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Very dirty, my tech cut me more than ones and was very aggressive while doing my manicure. Same price as everywhere else. Disappointed and will NOT be going back. read more

Huge space for events, bridal showers, and parties! There's a HUGE selection of polish colors (probably over 500+).

After cutting my toe bad enough to draw blood, the tech continued to mess with it, inflicting more pain- I just hope I don't get infected!!! Chair was NOT COMFORTABLE AT ALL. Tech failed to offer water until end of session, nor did she attempt to get me comfortable in the chair. Uncomfortable the entire time.. worst experience ever at a nail salon!! read more

I've been a happy customer of Nail Tek for at least 15 years. Excellent service from a wonderful family-owned local business. Great manicures and pedicures - I won't go anywhere else! read more

A few months ago, a friend recommended this nail salon to me. My experience there was nothing less than amazing. I got a UV gel manicure and pedicure and to be honest, it was best service have gotten in a while. I've been back many times and haven't had a bad experience yet. read more

Stopped here before hitting the road to mississippi. I found it on Yelp and was very pleased. Fast but not rushed. Very friendly staff.

I went to Nail Tek for a manicure with gel polish and a pedicure. The staff seemed annoyed that I already had gel polish on my nails, and the lady even rolled her eyes saying how it takes forever to soak it off!! Rude! There were only two other customers, but they refused to do my manicure and pedicure at the same time... even though the staff members without customers were playing on their ipads/computers! It took 2.5 hours for my services. Way too long! I will not be going back! read more

Calling and asking for an appointment in advance here is interpreted as a vague suggestion. Very frustrating. Won't be going back. Lisa essentially blamed my mom and I for being short staffed... not sure how that works but ok. read more

We booked a bridal party on Friday for the bridesmaids to get ready for the wedding. We were pleased there were just enough chairs for the 8 of us! However, when people started coming in for appointments, the nail tech's started really speeding through everything. They took care of all of us, but I didn't find it to be very relaxing. Just reminds me why I don't get my nails done frequently.... read more

I had a wonderful experience at Nail Tek! The ladies were so friendly and helpful. They offered me a beverage which was well needed because it was so hot outside. I've been to a lot of nail salons and I can honestly say this one is AMAZING and treat their customers well. Normally when I get my toes done other places they tend to rush through my pedicure, but Nail Tek took their time. I will definitely be back to do business with them again. read more

The last 2 times that I've gone to Nail Tek I have called and asked if there was await. Both times they said Come on and I've had to wait 15 minutes ...they do serve wine though which helps but it is irritating that they do this ...,the girl that answered just said it got busy right after I called. ... read more

The salon was huge and had plenty of techs for everyone in the bachelorette party. Professional and friendly service. Would definitely go again. read more

Another great "American" manicure from Tuan! Totally worth the money. I won't go anywhere else.

The first time I went there was bad. I got a full set and pedi. The pedi wasn't bad but the full set was awful. They had a weird shape to them and the polish was rushed. She even left as soon as she finished and left me at her station to dry. While another tech through a fit and was telling and packed her stuff up and quit. I went back a second time to get a fill and the same lady that did it the first time even say how bad it was.. she was the one that did it! So I went a third time.. and it was awful again. While I was getting my pedi someone took my color.. they put the the wrong color then argued with me about what color.. then charged me $90 for a mani and fill.. let's say I found a new place and will not be going back.. I tried and gave them more then one chance. I heard good thing about them but I left very disappointed. read more

I've been waiting for 30 minutes and people have walked in behind me and get right in a chair. I hope this is not discrimination but I recommend this salon to no one! read more

I recently got a gel manicure and it has lasted longer than any one I've gotten before! It has been 18 days and still isn't peeling! The employees were kind and the experience was great! read more

My Favorite Nail Salon! Friendly, super clean and they do a great job! The staff is really nice and I love how they make tiny conversation but also leaves me some time to relax!(: This place is very peaceful and nice! Feeling tired after a day of work? Nail Tek is the place to be!! read more

This is a wonderful nail salon with great personal and very professional service. The price was very reasonable and the technicians are great! The atmosphere is very clean and sterile. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Having an appointment means almost nothing to this business. My sister and I had appointments-- one mani and one pedi--for 3:30 pm on Sunday. When I arrived, I informed the owner of our appointments. She nodded, but did nothing. I picked out my polish color and waited for my sister to arrive. When she arrived, all techs were busy, no one was sitting at the reception desk, and the owner just kept looking over at us without actually coming to help us. We asked one of the techs for help, she shouted across the room to the owner, and still nothing happened. We waited more. When the owner finally acknowledged us, she told us that, yes, she knew about our appointments, but they had gotten busy since we made our appointments. She informed us there were now 6 people who were to be helped before us. I was stunned and asked her whether she intended to honor our appointment or not. She finally said she would, but she tried to only seat one of us for services. I reminded her there were 2 appointments, so she sat us both. We waited 25 minutes past our appointment time before we were helped. We almost walked out. read more

Went in for a manicure and a man who didn't understand English did it. I told him I wanted rounded nails, he said ok but made them all very pointed, different lengths, just a horrible mess. The polish only stayed on a few days before it started chipping. Also the man who didn't understand English begged me to let him do a pedicure after the manicure was finished. I will never go back here. read more