I just moved here from NYC nearly two weeks ago. In that time I've gone to two salons and left nearly in tears. No one knew how to do UV gel with gel polish- I ended up removing it completely and had regular gel polish put on which didn't look good at all. I made an appointment here after reading another review from a fellow former NYer. I have never been so happy with my nails. Mike did an AMAZING job! My nails don't look chunky and unnatural- they look amazing and I couldn't be happier. I can't wait for my next appointment! read more

Both wife and I had mani-pedis here. Done in under an hour...terrible experience...wife's nail polish lasted about 2 days...everyone was in a rush. Parking is dreadful unless you want to walk a few blocks. read more

If I could give less than 1 star I would!!!! I called the salon at 4:30 pm to ask if anyone was available for my daughter and me to come in for a fill and two pedicures. The woman on the phone asked how long it would take us to get there -- I said 10 minutes -- and she replied, "Yes, we can take you in 10 minutes." Perfect, right? Wrong. Left there at 845pm!!!!! Without even an apology. We rushed there and then sat for over 30 minutes before they even started one pedicure. I did ask if we can have pedicures at the same time. She said they didn't have 2 people available. I wish she would have said that on the phone. My daughter went first. There were stools stacked on top of all of the pedicure chairs, and I actually had to ask if I could sit next to her -- which felt like an inconvenience to them. Our pedicures were very minimal maybe 15-20 minutes, cut way past the quick and polish wasn't good, with no massage or lotion and just a quick coat of oil at the end. Almost like just a polish change. When it was finally my turn, the same girl started my pedicure, and before I could even get settled, another woman (who seemed to be the manager or owner) suddenly grabbed my hands to start my nails at the same time. I said to her "hold on please I like to wear a mask for dust allergies", and she snapped, "Find your mask, I'll be back," and never returned -- which was honestly fine, because doing both at once is not relaxing anyway. They did the lady before us like this as well, at the same time. The oil was so drenched on my legs, I had to ask for a towel so I could pull my pants down. The salon itself was dirty, with the front door wide open letting dust and debris blow in. I ended up waiting over an hour and a half before anyone even started my fill. Another customer told me she had a 6:00 appointment and wasn't started until 7:10. The only positive was the young man who finally did my nails -- he was polite and took his time. Unfortunately, the color came out thick and uneven (not his fault), but at that point, I just wanted to be done and out of there so I didn't say anything. When I went to pay, the woman said, "It's $145, but I'll make it $140 -- I'll give you $5 off for being so patient." I said, "Patient? I didn't have a choice -- I've been here for four hours!" No real apology, just that tiny discount, which honestly felt more insulting than helpful. I told her she should have said NO when I called to see if they were available. All in all, this was one of the worst salon experiences I've ever had -- disorganized, unprofessional, dirty, and not remotely relaxing. I would never go back to Red Nail Bar, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. They should be ashamed and change their ways and not think their time is worth more than others. I'll make sure I share my experience so others know not to go to Red Nail Bar. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Pedicure half of my nail was cut off on the side - nail polish on skin - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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The staff is very kind and making an appointment was easy. The salon's atmosphere was fine..nothing special. I also didn't notice the manicurist using sanitized equipment on me. Unfortunately, the end result of my nails is why I'm leaving a not-so-great review. I had to ask multiple times to ensure they were filed straight. After I left, I realized there was a ton of indentation on my nails and the gel polish is very streaky. You can see in the photos they almost look bubbly. Additionally, the regular and gel polish was supposed to match but it didn't. They have a posted sign for no refunds so since I noticed it after I left and paid, I didn't raise it to the staff. But I will have to go somewhere else to get my nails redone. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Bubbly and streaky polish. - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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I came in for a first mani/pedi and I thought it was a nice place however there are no prices list on the services board. I didn't let that hinder my decision to move forward but the are way more expensive then the other salons in the area. Also, my pedicure was fine but I didn't like the nails service, read more

Great experience today! Quality of my manicure was exactly what I asked for. The staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Until May 2023, I had been a customer of another Bel Air establishment for 17 years. After being treated with such disrespect, I sought a new nail salon and thankfully found Red Polish Nail Bar. You won't find a lobby full of customers waiting because your scheduled appointment is given priority. This makes for a truly relaxing environment with professionals who are each as talented as the other. Your needs are a priority, and I've never felt rushed or trying to rush me along due to the frustrated walk-ins who were there before me. I can't believe it took me so long to give up on the other salon. Jenny, Tony, Michael, and Tammy are fan favorites read more

Another update... I've been going to Red Polish every month since my first appointment with them (see previous review). I love, love, love this place! Tony and Jenny are awesome, I always get amazing service, and I always love my nails. They are not just nail techs, they are nail artists! Want something extra fun and unique? Just bring a picture and they are sure to please. Hands down (no pun intended) the best nail spa I've ever been to! read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Nail design- ombre, glitter, and rhinestones! - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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I paid $200 for volume INDIVIDUAL eyelashes. Well my eyelashes are now falling out and guess what? They are falling out in CLUSTERS which was only suppose to be $45. I went to Jordan Thomas, a high end salon, to ask about getting my eyelashes redone, and they in fact told me I had paid for cluster eyelashes and that individual eyelashes fall out INDIVIDUALLY. I am super disappointed because I really wanted to give this place a shot. Sadly I will not be returning. *And now the store owner is trying to make me feel stupid. Sorry I'm gunna believe a HIGH END salon over you. You may want to reword your response because it sounds really rude and justifies my comment more. Sorry you were highly offended and felt the need to try and attack me. I went to a salon that's been in the business for years and has multiple locations and told me these are clusters but you keep on doing you and scamming people. Goodluck to you and your business like I said I won't be returning I know good quality and this ain't it* PS: Here is a tip, also push people's nails back when doing nails. I shouldn't need a fill after just a week. Thanks. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - "Volume INDIVIDUAL eyelashes" - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

My pedicure was decent. But I did have an issue with the pricing board and the pricing that's shown on their Instagram page in pictures. I got a classic pedicure that clearly says $25. I went to this place because it's so affordable and is closer to home. When I checked out, the cashier said it was $35. I told her that I didn't get the spa pedicure, I got the classic, which clearly said $25, and I pointed at the board. She looked at the pricing board and just said 'oh our prices have changed. It's $35 now'. I'm not one to argue or make a scene, especially over $10. But it clearly should've been $25 and it's false advertising. They need to honor the prices they're advertising until they publicly change them. Despite getting a decent pedicure, I won't be going back. read more

This was my first time at the Nail Bar and my experience was great. I am a bit picky about my nails and I left feeling happy and relieved to have found my new go-to nail salon. I just moved to the area and tried another place with great reviews but unfortunately left there extremely disappointed but Red Polish fixed them and I can't wait to come back! read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Great job! Love my nails and toes! - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

The technician I had didn't speak 4 words to me. The other technicians were so personable and laughing with their customers. So it was a very awkward experience. She literally looked so mad she had to be wasting her time with me. Yet she could carry conversations on with everyone else in the business. It was my first time... so I will give them another chance and hopefully can update my review. But for someone traveling from OC MD to get these done on my way up to PA (because of the rave reviews) it was disappointing to say the least. Also. My feet are still dry and rough after the "spa pedicure". Maybe she was having a bad day, but it was not enjoyable. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Wonderful staff. Friendly and professional! They really care about what they do- make an appointment ASAP!!! read more

This nail salon is amazing! The people are super nice, they do great gel manicures and pedicures. If you want to be pampered good this is the place to go too! But be sure to try and get an appointment before hand. I have tried to do a walk in previously and they where booked for the whole day. They couldn't fit me in at a good time and I had to go elsewhere since I was going on a trip the very next day. Not their fault but just saying it's best to try and book an appointment there to be sure they can do what you want done at the time you need it. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

I love this place. only place i can trust to have a good set of nails done. the last time i went to get my nails done, the design i got was very light and is hard to see but other than that Love this place read more

Everyone is nice but it's very small. You need to have an appointment because they don't really take walk-ins. It's a cute place and reasonably priced. I do wish they had bagged packages for pedicures that I've seen at most places which contains ur own foot scrubber,etc. I would hope they sterilize their tools they use because I did see them once put them back in the drawer after using it on a customer. Back in the day you would see them come out of a white package. But for the most part seems clean. Definitely one of the better priced places that also can do designs since most nail places can't. The location is right in the town which is nice but parking lot isn't the best. Definitely one of the better nail salons in the town. read more

This is a new salon in Downtown Bel Air and they have nailed it! The owners strive on for their customers. The salon itself is very clean and well decorated. The woman who did my nails was fantastic. She didn't have much to work with because I went somewhere else and had a bad gel experience and ripped them all off. In saying that Red Polish totally transformed my nails and made them look good again! The manicure was well done and the gel polish looks amazing. There are no bumps nor is it too thick. It is gel but looks like classic polish that's how well it was applied! I will definitely be returning and would recommend to anyone to try! read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Gel manicure that looks like classic polish! - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

My search is over! I finally found a top notch nail salon that was sanitary, professional, hip and trendy in Harford County. I loved the decor and they have so many colors to choose from. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I was offered water and/or wine during my short wait. From this point forward, Red Polish Nail Bar will be my go to. They book up fast so there are pretty much no walk-ins. You have to make an appointment! That is a testament on their good work. I made a mistake of initially telling the receptionist that I did not want any nail designs. I changed my mind when I got there and wanted designs. The nail tech I was assigned to did not do nail designs. Even though I changed my mind, they were still accommodating and another nail tech helped with the design. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Gel nails by Natalie. Design by Felicity. - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Love this place. I'm new to the area and have tried several places but I have not been near as comfortable with any of them as I am with Red Polish Nail Bar! You have to make an appointment, which I love because I know I won't have to wait long, and Hannah is the best! Will not go anywhere else for a mani or pedi! read more

I'm not sure who the gentleman was who did my nails today but he was wonderful and I'm super appreciative of him and the staff who took me in short notice! I typically try and schedule an appointment but life happens. Anyway felt terrible because a customer was not very nice to the staff and he was just doing his best. Will come back to this spot just to support the generous staff! read more

Finally! A nail salon that provides you with nail artists! Seriously folks, make your appointment. I went here on a recommendation - now let me just say I've been a loyal customer to my nail person for years and felt bad for even trying something new. But I'm glad I did. I walked in to get a regular gel manicure but after seeing all the options (like over 600 polishes), I decided to try the new dipping technique. The owners know exactly what you are looking for; from regular polish to that beautiful nail design you just pinned from Pinterest. These guys get it!! I'm so happy that I can no longer feel guilty for asking to have a design I saw on Pinterest or asking for something new. PS. This is a super clean salon with an appealing decor. read more

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I was really excited about coming to this salon. I started following them on Instagram because I saw they were a salon that specialized in more intricate nail designs. When I came in the lady who did my nails was not friendly at all. The rest of the staff were talking and personable to their clients. Unfortunately, my nail technician looked annoyed the whole time and barely spoke to me. The design she ended up doing was not like the one I showed her. It was very disappointing and in wish I could write a better review. read more

I always have a great time when I go in for an appointment. The nail tech I always see is Mike aka Mike The Builder. He's patient with me when I'm unsure of the color (other than pink) and is encouraging when I pick a new color and makes sure it compliments my skin and personality. I only get the powder or dip treatment on my nails and he applies it with such precision that it looks like I have a normal nail polish application. It's not thick and chunky looking. They can last about 3 weeks for me even with how rough I am with my hands. The whole staff at the nail bar are nice and funny. I always have a good laugh while there with the staff and other customers. They don't accept walk in appointment but that's only because they want to make sure the people with appointments gets their full attention. I love that when you make an appointment they verify what services you're getting to make sure they don't have to rush you out to get to the next appointment or over lap appointment. It's always service with a smile, some laughs and beautiful nails. I highly recommend you call in to make an appointment with any of the techs. They all do wonderful work! read more

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Red Polish is the best nail salon around! I have been going here for about 6 months now! Yes, you need an appointment, but my time is just as valuable as anyone else's. I have been to other salons and have waited hours and hours to have my nails done. I honestly prefer having an appointment. Mike, Felicity, Jenny and Tony are skilled artists. They are all friendly and fun! Sometimes I bring a pic I found on Pinterest and sometimes I just let them do what they'd like. I am always happy there. They are all good people and honestly-- I adore them. read more

Excellent!! Very clean and great place for manicure and pedicure. Harford County needed this. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

I absolutely loved it here! First of all, the place is beautiful- super bright and very clean. Michael gave me a spa pedicure. His leg massage was magic! I will be back! read more

Had a wonderful experience today at Red Polish Nail Bar. Michael is so detail oriented making sure every nail is perfect. I decided to try the dip polish which I tried at another salon (and wasn't a huge fan) but he totally changed my mind. Thanks so much read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

I heard great things about this place so i decided to go try it out. They were nice and good at designs but they made my nails thick.... I had to go home and file the nail polish down because it was to much. They did 3 coats of color and 2 of clear top coat..... 3 total would of been enough.... I dont think i will be going here again. My nails look ridiculous read more

Nails turned out cute (wanted something cute for 4th of July) but there was no manicure involved whatsoever. My tech immediately started with the dip polish. She didn't cut my cuticles or anything. I don't know if that is the norm there but for the price of the dip manicure I expected that to be done first. read more

We are a military family so I move a lot and always have anxiety finding my team- nail, hair, eyelash, hair ect. I went to Red Polish bar after my hair dresser recommended them (the salon I get my hair done also does nails). Red Polish Bar is the best nail place I have been to. I get SNS and continually get complimented on my nails. These nails last. I also have my eyelash extensions done here. I love not wearing mascara and they look fantastic- I am hooked. 3 weeks after my extensions were applied they still look good. Make an appointment because people know how good they are and book in advance- I never miss an appointment because I would not trust my nails to anyone but Red Polish Bar. High Quality that lasts. read more

My new nail place without a doubt. I had heard great things about this place so I finally went. I went with their ombré acrylic and I'm in love. Felicity was my nail tech and she did an amazing job. She was so nice and took her time to make my nails perfect. The salon is so clean and appealing. They have so many colors to choice from and can do some crazy designs. I would recommend making an appointment as they don't have many nail techs and are always booked up. read more

Red Polish Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

This is the message I sent to my daughter after we had our nails done at the red polish nail bar on Friday November 24th. My first visit, my daughters second visit. I have natural nails with gel polish. The lady who worked on my nails made numerous errors. They are as follows. 1. She didn't have 10 pieces of foil to wrap my nails she had to rip three pieces in half. 2. She put too much acetone on the cotton. It was dripping out of the foil. I told her the acetone burns my fingers if it's left on too long. 3. She left the table for 25 minutes. 4. She didn't scrape off the old polish. She used the dremmel tool to remove it and made two of my fingers really hot. 5. She said she doesn't buff nails. 6. Before I told her I was only getting the polish change she wanted to soak my hands in water, then file my nails. That's totally wrong, water soaked nails that are filed will split instantly. She should have filed first. So glad I know the proper method. 7. She tried to push my hand into the curing machine. 8. I know she was going to make them thick until I said something because she applied two heavy base coats. 9. There's no polish on the edges of my nails. The whole stupid experience took almost 2 hours. Finally, others may like this place but I didn't and they're too expensive and a bit rude to go back again. read more

I made an appointment today to have a pedi and manicure with dip. I called at 10:30 and said I would like to make an appointment. Told the man what I wanted and he asked me what time. I said 11:30. He said ok and asked my name I told him my name. My daughter and her friend had 11:30 appointments as well. I did not tell the man this on the phone I just made an appointment for myself. I get there with them and the girls are seated (they had previously made appointments earlier in the week ). They tell me to sit and I go put my feet in the spa. Sit there for a bit. They ask me if I'm a different name. I say no and give them my name. I say "I made an appointment a little while ago". The lady then tells me they misunderstood my call and that they have no technician to do me. And tell me they have a towel to dry my feet. Then try to say he thought I was talking about my daughters appointment when I called. I never even told them anything about my daughter on the phone !!! I am told they cannot do the service. It was quite humiliating and a compete waste of time. I have never had this happen to me ever. I will never go back. I figured I'd try a new place. read more

I got married last month and was looking for a great place near the venue to get my nails done. After reading the reviews I decided this looked like a great place so I told my mother about my choice. She bought me a gift card to use for my wedding - while making the purchase she told them this - and they asked when the wedding was (as most people kindly do) and she told them the wedding date...they didn't make any indication that there would be any issues with the time period. The next week when I called to schedule the appointment for a day or two before my wedding they informed me that the entire studio was closed that week.....While disappointing and upsetting (you would think they might have mentioned that when my mother bought the gift card since she told them it was for my wedding) I like to give places at least two tries before I cross them off. Today I drove up to them after work to get my nails done before my honeymoon. Considering I live in Annapolis this is quite a drive for me, but I didn't want the gift card to go to waste. I did not make an appointment as I have always been able to walk into a nail salon and get my nails done that day. I understood that I might have to wait a few hours at the most to get them done, but it never crossed my mind that within an 8 hour time period they wouldn't be able to service me at all. When I entered the lady was polite, but informed me that they couldn't help me with what I desired (a gel french manicure with a flower design on one finger) as the only stylist they had available - for one time slot - could only do a simple color. I was upset. I explained my situation (including where I live) and how I was already upset by what had happened with their closure before my wedding. I asked that they simply refund the money as I would not be coming back. They refused. I have never had such a poor experience with customer service. I will never return. read more