What do lovers do when they come back to each other? I've actually NEVER spin the block with anyone…read moreI've ever been with. Ever! This year however has me forgiving people and things. Life is too short. I had another heartbreak this year and my beloved nail tech left my salon of eight years. I was devastated and tried to use other people at the salon but it just wasn't the same. Nails were not done properly. I had to ask around and Bella kept being brought up. Even though I had a terrible experience before I tried it again. I have a class at Golds and with having another trip on the weekend I said, "why not" and "spinned the block". I'm glad I did. I didn't have an appointment but luckily I got paired with Sky and well it's a match! I love his work! Omg! He shaped my nails and cut them all the same length! He's perfection! So the moral of the story is... sometimes chapters close for good reason. I loved my old nail tech and he loved me but something's just end and that's okay. Point in case, I think this nail tech might be a little better. God, the Universe, call it what you want but sometimes a closed door is allowing you to open what you need. This year has been full of unexpected surprises, a great new nail tech is one I'll take as a win in my book. And so in the case of a lost beloved nail tech, as always, she lives happily ever after. I'll be back! I think I found a new place to call home!

Let's just get this out of the way...yes, I drive over an hour to get my nails done. And yes,…read morepeople think I'm a little crazy. Then they see my nails and suddenly it all makes sense. Bella Lifestyle Nails & Spa is worth every single mile. The salon itself is absolutely gorgeous. It's bright, spotless, beautifully designed, and has more than enough parking (which, let's be honest, deserves its own five stars these days). The pedicure chairs are incredibly comfortable--you could probably convince me to move into one--and the nail stations are spacious, so you're not elbow-to-elbow with the person next to you. If you're someone who spends 20 minutes trying to pick a polish color...good luck! Their color selection is incredible, and they have a pedicure for just about every mood, budget, and level of "I deserve to be pampered today." Now for the real reason I make the drive...Sky. Sky's attention to detail is simply unmatched. He doesn't rush, he doesn't cut corners, and he genuinely cares that every single nail is perfect before you leave. I've had countless people ask me where I get my nails done, and the answer is always the same: "Bella Lifestyle...and ask for Sky!" Could I find a nail salon closer to home? Of course. Would I? Absolutely not. When you find someone who consistently does exceptional work and makes you leave feeling like a million bucks, you don't let them go. If you're looking for a beautiful salon, outstanding service, and a nail technician who treats your nails like they're his masterpiece, Bella Lifestyle Nails & Spa is the place. Ask for Sky...just don't take my appointment.

Services were good the first couple time and then a steady significant decline. The ladies are nice…read morehowever they have no problem packing human bodies in their tiny space like sardines. The male nail tech seems disgruntled and is low vibrational. The last 3 times he did my nails they either chipped, smudged or 1 nail completed fell off. It's a shame because he has potential to be an excellent nail tech if he can put his ego to the side and learn how to serve his clients. After giving me a new nail set at my last fill in appointment he told me my next appointment will be a new set: I told him no way. They seem to view their clients as walking ATMs--it's an uncomfortable feeling: They constantly badger you to do new sets, gel mani-pedis or expensive "spa" pedicures even after you've told them specifically the kind of services you want/prefer--it's more "them" focused than client focused. Btw,I was never thanked for my $20-$25 tips --ever. This last appointment took the cake--nail tech dude nicked my skin with his super sharp nail tool and blamed MY skin for "growing too close to the nail". This happened after leaving me under the fan for 15 minutes while he enjoyed a phone conversation right in front of me--so I knew it was because he wasn't paying attention--he seems resentful of his customers and unhappy to do this kind of work. When I arrived for my appointment (no such thing really because they treat everyone as a walk-in) he and a young girl didn't move to seat me, I had to ask them if they were working today in order to mobilize them--mind you I was the only customer. That said, I won't be back. I'm big on customer service and positive energy and I pay well for it, but it's not to be found there.

Not sure how this place has such great reviews. Im giving them 3 stars because I was the only one…read morein there so I got to fully relax, they were extremely nice, and they kept filling up my wine glass okay! So on to the actual service. I got gel removed off my toes and a full set. I gave her inspo for the full set, and she said she could do it. She could not. Sooo I tried to make it easier and just asked for French with the colors we already selected.... Mmmmm not giving. Let me show you what I asked for and then how it turned out.... Y'all can go ahead and laugh at me because I know it's bad..

Kelly was my nail tech. I received the best pedicure that I have had at this shop. The attention…read moregiven yo my cuticles was superb. The lavender scrub was outstanding. I will always request Kelly

Shop needs update, mediocre customer service. Waiting 30 minutes for a nail repair that I just had…read moredone last week. There is no concern for the clients nail health. One tech declined to fix my nail because she wanted to be on her phone. The other walked away and didn't communicate that she was on lunch. Very disappointing experience.

Update: Tiffany, one of the managers, was super kind and gave me a call after my initial manicure…read more She offered a partial refund, which I was happy to accept as opposed to a full refund, as the work was still done and the resulting nails were fine. She also worked with another manager at the store and was able to set up my next appointment with a specific tech - I believe it was Emily. Tiffany was very communicative via both text and DM on there Instagram account, which I used to schedule my next appointment. She was also there when I arrived for that appointment to ensure things went smoothly. Emily was very attentive during my service, and ultimately I was happy with this set. I did SNS and Emily finished with a gel top coat. Since I prefer to not have gel that is cured by UV, I may not return regularly. However, this salon has a huge selection of not only regular colors, but specialty colors as well, such as cat eye and jelly polishes. Jelly polishes are definitely on my list to try in the future, so I'll likely be back for that. I very much appreciate the team's outreach and support after my last review, and it's clear that they care greatly for the service they can provide their customers.

Update: The owner responded and characterized my request as "extensive cuticle work." To clarify, I…read moreonly asked for my cuticles to be pushed back before Gel-X application, and the technician had already begun applying product without doing so. The owner also referred to my Instagram comments as "spam." Sharing the same truthful experience on multiple public platforms is not spam. IF THE OWNER IS WILLING TO SPEAK WITH ME AND PROVIDE THE GEL-X SERVICE WITH BASIC CUTICLE PREP INCLUDED, WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL $10 FEE, I'M WILLING TO RESOLVE THIS AND REMOVE MY COMMENTS. I would not have posted any of this had there been a genuine effort to problem-solve with me at the salon. ---- I was extremely disappointed with my experience here, and I will never be coming back. I came in for Gel-X nails, and the technician began applying gel adhesive without even pushing back or properly prepping my cuticles. When I asked for my cuticles to be pushed back before the extensions were applied, I was told it would cost an additional $10. I completely understand charging extra for a full manicure or extensive cuticle trimming. What I do not understand is charging extra for basic nail preparation before applying extensions. Proper prep affects how the nails look, adhere, and last, and I was not comfortable having Gel-X applied to an unprepped nail bed, so I stopped the service. They also charge extra for gel polish, and even though I brought my own, there was no adjustment in price. I was already paying for an expensive pedicure with builder gel and gel polish, so the lack of flexibility over something as basic as cuticle prep felt excessive. I would not recommend this salon to someone who regularly gets their nails done and is willing to pay for quality service. I have no problem paying for my nails, but I do have a problem being charged extra for necessary parts of the service. At that point, it feels less like premium service and more like being ripped off.

Melissa is great with nails!! She appointment only, but does a great job. Very warm, caring and…read morerelaxing atmosphere.

I absolutely love Sela's! I am always beyond satisfied with my mani and pedi! Melissa is a true…read moreartist! There's no need to go anywhere else, please visit Sela! A hidden gem in Hyattsville

True Story, this Spa used to be a Red Door Spa and this was my favorite place to be. Rewind, the…read moreRed Door went out of business and then another Spa came and went. Now The Spa at the Hotel has come to conquer the Luxury Spa experience in College Park. Vibe: I LOVE IT! Upscale, Intimate, and the amenities are perfect! Quality: Luxury hidden in College Park! I booked a Swedish Massage to start my bday week. They gave me a discount and a little gift, that was super sweet! So unexpected. Tyesha was fantastic. The hot stones put an extra touch on my visit. I definitely give this place 5 stars! Will be coming back more often. Parking is free up to 12 hours, you can use the amenities of the Hotel; pool, gym, and you can use the relaxation area in the Spa. You could totally be here for 8 hours. My suggestion to get the most out of this experience is book early! They also have a salon! Loved to see stylist of all races! Love it! Since this is just up Rhode Island, it's quick in and out the city! Thank YOU to the girls for being amazing! Xoxo

Kimmy was personable and was my makeup artist. Loved the vibe is relaxed and the hostess was superb.read more

I decide to try somewhere new for a mani pedi, because my usual spot couldn't accommodate me the…read morelast few times I tried. Now, I could have made a specific appointment or plan ahead, but these things tend to be spontaneous for me. I walked into this place, and they weren't ready at the moment but asked me to come back in about 40 minutes, which was not a problem because I was hungry and needed to get food anyway. They were only two people working in there, and both seemed really nice. And they were using Amazon music to play some amazing tunes. Amazon music is my jam! I didn't get the name of the person, but it was a relaxing experience overall. The temperature was perfect for my feet, but it was extra extra foamy. It wasn't a problem for me personally, but I felt bad about it getting on the seats, it came that high haha. And here I liked that I didn't have to move to a table for the manicure portion! It made it truly feel like a spa experience. The job was great, but later on I realized that some cuticles were handled a little more roughly than others. But she said she was having some serious pain with her hands. Hope she feels better! Anyways, I would return, because I overall like the vibe of this place better than my usual spot.

It shouldn't be this hard to get, and keep my nails done…read more Most of the nail technicians in here are (artistically) talented, however it's SO HARD to make an appointment. I have shared my concerns with the owner and asked her to implement an online scheduling system. She expressed reservations due to the fact that customers may not know what they want, booking one service online and then coming in expecting another. It's a shame to have such a valuable and sought-after product, but simultaneously making it so difficult for customers to get their hands on that product. Booking an appointment has become somewhat of a guessing game. I give them a date and a time of my desired appointment. They tell me that my preferred nail tech is not available, but NEVER say UNTIL WHEN. So I throw out another date. Same thing: Not available. On and on it goes. Instead of providing me with options (namely, telling me the next available date for my preferred nail tech, or other nail techs who have availability at that same day and time), they repeat what they don't have available, or ask me to blindly pick another nail tech that I've never worked with (I don't even know their names because I've never worked with them, so how can I be expected to pick them?). So I'm expected to be both psychic and memorize the roster of the staff here... Just to get an appointment?! In order to book appointments I had to call multiple times over multiple days until someone was able to give me enough information to book an appointment, reach out to the owner on Instagram, and even drive all the way to the nail salon.... JUST TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. I tried to make an appointment prior to the holidays before everything got booked up. Myself and another customer stood in line for at least 20 minutes in a practically empty nail salon while the owner's mother did someone's nails before she finally addressed us. Even then, she only handed us a register paper and told us to write down what services we wanted and when we wanted to come in, telling us that someone would call us to confirm (which never happened, by the way). We could have saved a lot of time if she had just asked us to do that and leave the paper on the counter while she finished her customer. After waiting 3 days, I finally called the salon and was told that they did not have my appointment request. Not surprising, given that it was scribbled on a piece of receipt paper that was given to me. Somebody probably threw away thinking that it was trash without following up. I tried to book my next two appointments to avoid this headache and was told that in order to book an appointment with my preferred nail tech, I now have to follow her on social media and DM her to try to book an appointment with her there. REALLY?! Instead of scraps of paper, or having to stalk somebody on Instagram, why not keep an old school appointment book, or even one online? It's really not that hard. These nail techs are also not great with time management. Many of my appointments have had to be rescheduled... For the middle of my work day. (Thank goodness for remote work) One of the (now former) nail techs completely forgot about my appointment and passed me off to somebody else without even acknowledging me or her oversight. Another nail tech pressured me into making an appointment earlier than I wanted, only for her to show up 45 minutes after the appointed time. No phone call, no update, no communication whatsoever. Just me sitting there wondering if this was another canceled appointment that they forgot to communicate to me. I say "another" because I had an appointment with the same technician that she canceled, but the salon did not leave me a message to let me know. The only way I found out is because I wanted to add something onto my existing appointment and when I called the salon, I was told that I no longer had an appointment because that person decided not to work that day. In addition to horrendous time management and the hoops you have to jump through to get an appointment, the nail retention is also poor... And ultimately that's why I chose to get my services done elsewhere. Like I said, artistically some of these nail techs do a good job, but in terms of actual quality of work... Not so much. I tried to make it work, because finding a new nail salon can be a pain. However, I started experiencing substantial lifting of my nails after practically every appointment. At one point, I even developed nail fungus under my acrylic, which one of the nail techs ignored completely and just covered with acrylic, and another who tried to tell me "That's not nail fungus, it's bacteria". Whatever it is, it's not supposed to be under my nails... And it wouldn't be if the work was done correctly. Aesthetically, this is one of the nicer looking nail salons in the area, but looks are deceiving. This salon presents a lot of challenges from a booking, customer service, and quality of work perspective.

I love getting my nails done here. The new owner is very sweet and personable. She really takes her…read moretime with you and aims to please. She has also ordered hundreds of new colors so you're sure to find something you like. Do yourself a favor and go!

From the owner: We treat you like royalty! Come get a full manicure, pedicure, and royal spa treatment! Our…read morefriendly staff are here to bring out the best in you! Come see us today.

I moved away now, but just wanted to say that Lennie was fantastic at her job and always did my…read moremanicures so well. I will miss her company and her expertise!!

i've been a loyal paying customer for 10 yrs straight no breaks. the owner justin tran has all of a…read moresudden has decided not to provide services to me. he claims that i have traumatized him. by correct him on nail art mistakes that i paid for. i'm thinking this young man could be suffering from personality disorder that needs medical attention. also me being the loyal customer that i am. justin tran call pest control for the roaches and rodents that are in your bathrooms directly across from where you and your employees prepare beverages the customers and you all eat your breakfast lunch and dinner. i need my nails sir it's business as usual with your disrespectful gross arrogant attitude that i've to deal with and try not to take your shit personal...greed never succeeds. if i were you i would give me a call and render the services.

My first time here and I'm so glad I found them on Instagram. Saw the set that i wanted and drove…read morehere after calling for a 5pm appointment Violet did my hands and feet and it totaled to $141. She took her time on every detail and stayed behind till 8:20pm even if they close at 7pm. Nice vibes in there, the screen was playing the Brazil v Scotland match and it was like a familiar community by the end of the game. Worth every cent I'll be back for my full. Thank you Solar for a great customer service and community

I just moved from Va. to Md. and this is the only nail shop that I've been to. Tim is hands down…read morethe best!! He's fast and he does an amazing job. This is my new favorite nail shop!!