The good: Sweet staff. Clean-looking result. Got me in last minute. The not so good: $65 for a gel pedicure with French tips at a place with no reclining chairs, no water jets, and reused foot scrubbers. The "organic" label seems to serve more as a price justifier than a real differentiator. No posted menu, unclear pricing after asking multiple times, and no receipt upon checkout. I stayed because I was in a rush, but I would not return. If you are low-maintenance and just need it done, it works. If you want a full experience for that price point, keep looking. read more

Huge fan of Olivia! The women are wonderful and really take their time with shaping and prep before the manicure. They take special care with precision and it always comes out looking great. I also love how when they remove old polish they don't use a drill, makes my nails feel healthier and not as thing after. Pricing is great too, $40 for a gel manicure is great imo. read more

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I love coming to Olivia's because they have a great range of nude colors and usually the service is great! Today was an exception because they are usually so attentive to cuticle care, but my nail technician today was rough on my cuticles and caused it to bleed :( she tried to move on without acknowledging the cut and I did say say ouch a couple times on some other fingers. I know I'll come back, but I don't think I'll ask for her again. read more

Olivia - Nail color #47 - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Kind staff but would not recommend this place for nail design. I previously came here for a design and my nail tech did amazing. However the next time I came in my nails looked horrible. I was able to reschedule, but was looking for a reliable service from this well rated nail salon. Overall disappointing. read more

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Olivia's does the BEST gel manicure in the area! They are consistently great. Always providing top notch service and quality. read more

Olivia - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wow! This place was very disappointing I needed a pedi for the weekend and they were accommodating which was wonderful BUT the service SUCKS I was charged more than the Norm for Gel polish and they have no acrylic I did not investigate enough. If I were you I would stand clear of this place because my feet look AWFUL for the amount I paid. And they were not apologetic at ALL. You know if you BELONG I DON'T read more

Would never recommend. My nails are a mess, Will have to have them soaked off and redone somewhere else. Pedicure chairs are just a low chair style, cushion kept sliding forward during the pedicure, and there was just a small tub (no circulating water). The footrest feels like if you put any pressure on it as you are resting your feet, it might break. People were very kind, pedicure was good, but the set up was not my vibe. I like to relax when I get a pedicure, there was no relaxing. read more

I question the other reviews on here. I had a terrible experience at this nail salon. It took 3 hours for them to remove my old coat and apply a new one. My nails chipped within 2 days. read more

Olivia - Poor quality polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Olivia came highly recommended by my neighbors as their go-to spot for a reliable, high quality and organic gel manicure. Scheduling and securing my appointment was easy via FB messenger. The salon is located 2 blocks from Patterson Park, almost hidden away next to Johnny Rads. Upon arrival I was so impressed by the vast color selection (they carry Opi, Essie and others). The ambiance is incredibly calm and relaxing, they broadcast HGTV which I always find soothing. The pedicure setup is nontraditional but I actually preferred the plush seating and bowl style to the clunky massage chair/bowl combo alternative. It definitely felt more comfortable to me and elevated the overall experience. All staff wear masks and the salon is extremely clean. I loved my experience here and will absolutely patronize Olivia going forward for all my manicure and pedicure needs. read more

Olivia - Finished product! - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The service was fine, but I tried to use a gift card I had gotten 4 years prior and they refused to honor the face value because they said it was expired. I explained that I'm pretty sure that's not legal and they refused to continue the conversation. Federal law dictates that gift cards cannot expire within 5 years of issue. Super disappointed by their customer service and their gift card policies. https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/december2019.html read more

Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and top-notch service. Always leave with perfect nails. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is more like a 3.5 but they're locally owned and has a cute setup so I'm giving it a 4. I will say it's my favorite place for pedicures if you're not picky. I usually will ask for Babita who is the best person there. After this other technician totally messed up the filing job they moved me to Babita who did a nice job. The gel nail polish didn't last more than a week, but it's just so hard to find a good nail technician in the city so you take what you can get in Baltimore. read more

Olivia - I asked for even nails and this is what I got... - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Pretty lilac mani for spring. I love this place. Great prices and attention to detail. read more

Olivia - Fingernails - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Location and services offered are great. Aesthetic and cleanliness are great. Staff are polite and accommodating. Solid nail salon!

This is my forever nail and waxing home. Since day one my fiance and myself have felt like family. The owner and her wonderful staff go above to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Offering tea/ coffee bottled water. Beautiful and clean, all the products are genuine and kept up. I hate to say but I'm particularly with how nails look amd they listen and I'm never disappointed. Honestly the best nail salon I have been to and I have been to alot. Worth coming In and checking it out yourself. read more

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The manicurists here are super attentive. Relaxing environment. Great value for the service.

Came in with my daughter for gel manicures. Excellent service, beautiful results! Great attention to cuticles! Thanks so much! read more

Olivia - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I received the Everest pedicure service with gel polish. This includes the paraffin wax, callus treatment, etc. and my heels are cracked and not smooth at all! This was not worth the $80 I spent. UPDATE: I should have mentioned that before my service, my heels were NOT cracked. So I did in fact not receive a great price for my service, particularly given the fact that I brought my own gel polish. This is highest that I've paid for this particular service in the DMV and it was in fact, the worst that I've received. And since yesterday, my cuticles around my big toes are now inflamed because of how close the nail tech cut them. I won't be coming back and the haughtiness of the owner as evidenced by the comment below in response to my review is even more unsettling. THREE WEEK POST-PEDICURE UPDATE: I just finished getting a pedicure at my normal shop in DC (Mimosa Nail Salon) and noticed that my nail is now discolored in the same area correlating to where my cuticle was cut open. Second and third pictures are of my toe nail today. read more

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Been coming to Olivia for over 2 years now. The only place I will go for my nails. Unlike other nails salons... Olivia does NOT smell of heavy chemicals. I also have never had any complaints about my gel manicures or pedicures. I've never had an issue with chipping or cracking. Just be aware if you want designs and intricate details this is NOT the place to go. They are good at the basics with full color. read more

Olivia - I love Olivia - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Olivia before, I was certain I had. It is my favorite Baltimore nail salon, bar none. I have referred so many people here since they opened. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, there are no unpleasant scents or dusty shavings in the air, because they don't do any artificial nail treatments that I am aware of (acrylic, dip, etc.). Malti and Chin are both lovely, as are all the girls who work for them. There are sometimes minor miscommunication or difficulty communicating due to language barriers with some staff, but I have found them willing to step in for clarification, if needed. I will say you should allow for longer than at your typical nail shop for your services, but I firmly believe that's because they do such a thorough and careful job, so I don't mind at all. I also really appreciate the efforts they've made during the pandemic-switching to paper towels from regular towels for hand washing and installing touchless faucets, plastic barriers, trying to seat clients with space between, etc. They also insist clients wash their hands immediately upon entry. I haven't seen these measures taken at any other nail shop, salon, or spa and it's wonderful. Check them out-you will not be disappointed! read more

I always have a fantastic experience when I come to Olivia's. Chi and Malti and their staff are always amazing and incredibly accommodating. I highly recommend making an appointment as they are very popular. The salon is always very clean and they care great care to clean and sanitize in between clients. The salon is beautifully designed and they always have an array of colors to chose from. read more

Olivia - OPI Suzie Talks with Her Hands - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Very clean and relaxing atmosphere. I especially like how they observe excellent health protocols: masks, plastic face-height divider at manicure stations, all manicure equipment comes in a sanitized packet. I arrived 30 min early for my manicure expecting to wait, but they took me in right away, no problem. The nail tech made some polite conversation, but was not pushy or prying...mainly let me enjoy the pampering. Did an excellent job for a good price. read more

I really love this place if you want an affordable pedicure in a nice environment. I felt like I could really relax here. They were quick and extremely kind. I don't love getting my nails done but when I have to I love coming here. read more

I've been here and enjoyed impeccable service prior to the pandemic. Olivia has truly rised to the occasion to provide a safe and exceptional service! The service they provide is still exceptional!The doorknobs or touched surfaces are cleaned immediately, chairs are given or have plastic coverings, and there is a plastic barrier at the nail station. The hand washing stations are completely hands free (wave to activate soap, faucet, paper towel, and garbage). They acknowledge proper distancing between clients which are also compliant in wearing a mask. The staff are in the proper PPE with mask and face shield; they protect themselves and the clients. As an emergency room nurse this is one of the few places I feel confident in that this location to not become a hot spot for infection and to provide phenomenal service so we can all experience a little self care read more

Great first experience at Olivia's. Made a 2:30 pedi appt on a Friday afternoon, and was running a bit early, and they were able to accommodate me at 2:00. It was pretty packed for a work day, even if it was a Friday. Almost every chair taken. Very clean, no harsh chemical smells, and love the pedi setup (portable bowls, comfy chairs). My nail tech was very pleasant (didn't catch her name), and did a great job. Didn't feel slighted at all, which is sometimes how I feel after leaving a nail salon when they barely care or pay attention to you. My nail tech was very attentive and asked questions throughout. HGTV on the tv was a nice touch, they certainly know their audience. Would definitely come back here again. read more

Olivia - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Quality of pedi is hit or miss... Pros: usually quiet, mostly relaxing, decent prices, takes reservations, accepts Venmo, very clean and sanitary Cons: sinking chairs, poor foot massage (just the basics), always asking you to come in earlier, sometimes techs are a little rough with your feet, Sometimes rushed. Parking definitely a pain. Long time customer. Disappointed today that they charged me an extra 10$ to remove gel they placed last time with no communication until I was checking out. Also didn't get started until 25 min after my reservation time. Would have been happy if they waived the gel removal charge for their lateness. But, they did not seem to care at all. No apologies given. Also surprised they didn't redirect the loud customer openly discussing her plans on speaker phone. read more

I came here yesterday because I am traveling today on vacation. I trusted that it would go smoothly as I have been so happy with every service I have ever gotten here. However, yesterday was much different. Usually I get someone who takes their time and makes my nails look perfect. Yesterday I felt like I was at one of those conveyor belt $20 nail salons, however, it wasn't the $20 nail salon price. Someone worked on my Brooklyn pedicure and then someone else came and painted them. You can see in the pictures how they came out. There were ripples in the polish, gel polish. Also, in some instances you can't see through the white nail polish. The nails were not filed into a shape but just painted. It was a horrible job and I also with that pedicure you pay for callous treatment and the person just rubbed my feet and was over with them. Then when it came to the manicure, it was layers upon layers and I could already tell that they would chip right off. I asked for my toenail polish to be taken off and to be repainted because it was unacceptable. I was then told that I would have to reschedule but I was already running late as I had been there from 9 AM till about 1130. I was traveling The next day and I just could not reschedule at all. They took the nail polish off my toenails but they still wanted me to pay the $60 for the Brooklyn Mani Pedi. Because of my nature, I paid for the service as it is a small price to pay to never give these people my money ever again. The man behind the counter saw the pictures, saw my nails and said that there was nothing he could do and that is how much I had to pay. Why they would not want to retain a good customer who tips well is beyond me. Maybe they are just turning into one of those $20 nail salons. Which is fine, people need to make their money. It just will not be from me anymore. read more

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My sister Margherita came from Italy yesterday and asked me to schedule an appt. for her. I picked Olivia. This was the first time visiting, but I'm glad to report that she was very very pleased with the service. The lady took her time, nice massage and good work. Margherita said that this is superior treatment, compared with the fast service she gets in Italy. The place was quiet, clean and pleasant. She'll definitely return before going back home. Thank you for all you do, we really appreciate it. Grazie! read more

I was pretty nervous about going to a nail salon in light of the current pandemic surge and the fact that I haven't gone to get my nails done since before grad school. I made appointments at three different places only to cancel after doing extensive reviews research on them. And I'm incredibly glad I ended up coming to Olivia! Although it was street parking on Eastern Ave, I was able to find a spot right out front off the bat. When I entered the salon, it was serene and peaceful- exactly what I needed to catch up on my backlog of Atlantic articles I've been meaning to get to. My nail tech had the softest touch and really took the time and effort for my gel manipedi! Although I haven't gone for one in a couple of years, I'm familiar with the vast spectrum of experiences that you can get from a nail salon. My experience at Olivia was definitely on the higher scale of that spectrum. I was so happy with my nails and my experience with my nail tech especially with the fact that I had to ask her to give one of my nails regular polish since it's partially broken from an accident a couple months ago. She was so gentle with my broken nail and made it look nice (which is a feat since it was looking gnarly there). Long story short, this place is so great and I am now officially a regular! read more

Good location and cute salon. Very overpriced and bad quality nails. This was my first time at Olivia and I went in to get a dip French tip manicure. Two of my nails chipped 2 days later after paying $60. The design was very cute, however, very bad quality if nails that cost $60 chip within 48 hours. I will not be returning here, as it is very overpriced and bad quality. Side note: my friend also got a regular gel manicure and one of her nails also chipped within 48 hours of getting them done. read more

I came to Olivia to get a dip manicure a few weeks ago and got the overall feeling of "meh" once I left. I was pleased that my dip lasted and looked fresh for over 3 weeks, but that's about where my "wow" factor left off. I'm pretty picky about sanitation and I could tell that files and nail blocks were used on multiple patrons. I also noted that the kit that had all of the tools they used on me didn't look clean or sanitized. The application of my dip manicure took about an hour and a half. The dip was smooth, but boy was it thick. I'm used to getting e filed after dip to blend the base towards the cuticle so it grows out nicely, and noted they didn't do that here. read more

I came here for my prenatal manicure and pedicure. It was my first time visiting this natural spa and I am so glad that I made this appointment. My nail tech took such great care of my hands and feet. Being 38 weeks pregnant- everything felt so tight and my tech spent time massaging my feet really well and giving me five star treatment. I chose the Everest pedicure which a highly recommend! It includes the paraffin treatment on the heels as an extra moisturizer. My gel manicure came out perfectly ! I've been getting so many compliments! I will definitely be spending more time at this location in the future. Thank you so much ! Xoxo read more

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DONT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER. I was a little skeptical about coming here when my friend told me they didnt do acrylic nails or dip powdered manicures. Then when as I got closer to the salon, I notice parking was a limit, which is to be expected down fell point. My perspective changed once I walked in. This salon wasnt your "typical" nail salon. It was orginal and organic. My nail tech, took her time on my nails and put my cuticles in time out. My hands feels light and feminine. I recommend making a reservation and allowing yourself extra time to find some parking read more

Olivia - GEL MANI "Cajun Shrimp ". Add a little spice to your life during the remaining days if summer - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'd been wanting to check Olivia out for and finally made it in for a Gel Manicure and I couldn't be happier with it! The space was clean, my technician was thorough, and overall it was just a very pleasant experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for a manicure in the city! $35 for Gel Mani read more

Olivia - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came to Olivia for the first time in April after another salon botched my nails. The stakes were especially high because it was 3 days before my wedding. When I showed Abi my nails, she was appalled and immediately got to work. She very carefully redid my manicure and gave me the perfect wedding nails that I was looking for! Since then I've gone back and gotten another great manicure from her. Also love the salon in general for all the COVID-19 precautions and the ease of scheduling appointments same day. I'll be moving out of Baltimore in a few weeks and I wish I could bring Abi and Olivia with me! read more

Olivia - gel manicure by Abi - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I stopped by on a Thursday with 10 minutes notice and they were able to fit me in. Even before the mask mandate going back into effect, they've had a lot of health safety precautions. You must wear a mask inside, there are plastic shields at the manicure stations to separate you from the staff, the chairs at the manicure station are covered in plastic wrap, and I witnessed employees very diligently sanitizing surfaces between clients. All of this made me feel they were doing all that they could to safely operate. I got a mani/pedi combo which was $45-- I thought I had read in Yelp reviews that it was $10 less, but they may have changed their prices over time. My nail technician was very gentle but provided all the nice touches to both manicure and pedicure that you would expect like hot towels, scrub, hand massage, etc. She did a wonderful job specifically on shaping my finger nails, and the paint job on both hands and feet were great. Though I paid by card, you can also pay by Venmo which I'm sure a lot of clients appreciate. Aesthetically the space is lovely-- big windows, white paint, natural wood, and hammered copper tubs for pedicures. I would definitely come back! read more

I came here today based on the great reviews and was not disappointed! I called ahead and was able to make an appointment, they weren't busy so they took me right away. I was having a hard time finding the colors I wanted when I searched myself, so one of the employees was super patient and helpful, finding different colors for me to try and testing them on my nails while someone else started working on my toes. My nail tech was extremely thorough, she used 3 coats for every nail and carefully made sure there were no imperfections. It cost $67 for a gel mani + regular pedi, which was comparable to other similar salons I looked up in the area. I will definitely be returning! read more

Olivia - Basic pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My new go to spot for gel manicures. They're responsive over the phone and immediately call or text back if they don't pick up. It's not too difficult to get a same day appointment, the place is super hygienic, and these are arguably the most well done, durable gel manicures I've ever gotten that last at least 2 weeks. I just got mine redid after a little under 3 weeks because my own nails started breaking from being so long, not from the paint chipping! They take real good care of your cuticles and the little hand massage at the end is super nice. Best of all they take credit, cash, and venmo. read more

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I was in town and decided to come to Olivia's since they had the most consistent ratings. I ended up getting the chemical free gel manicure ($40). I liked that they told me it was $5 more for the gel I chose, bio seaweed gel. I thought the place was very nice, but they were very busy and the pedicure seemed a little rushed. Overall I'm very pleased with the shape and color gel! The gel wasn't too thick either. I'd recommend booking an appointment as they had to turn away some walk ins. I'd also recommend bringing cash to tip since their machines do not allow tips to be added. read more

Olivia - Bio seaweed gel mani. Color is Sugar. - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came in again after the owner contacted me for a free polish change. Much much better this time. I'm in love with the color and the technician doing my nails was very patient and detail orientated. Thank you for fixing my nails! read more

Olivia - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland