I had two nail service visits at this salon within approximately six weeks. After those services, my fingernail ultimately fully detached. I required a medical appointment for assessment and ongoing care. I contacted the salon to report what happened and to seek resolution. The salon denied responsibility, and the matter was not resolved. I'm sharing this experience so others can be informed and decide for themselves whether this is the salon for them. read more

Sugarcoat - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The feel and aesthetic of this shop is neater, cleaner and cuter than most shops, but you can do better if you're looking to get your nails done. Overpriced for mediocre service and experience. I came for SNS w/ express manicure added, and a polish change on my toes. SNS is 45 and express mani is an extra 10, but it turns out that the only thing the express mani entails is placing your hands in warm water for 3 minutes and clipping away your cuticles. Really?? They didn't slap on any cuticle oil, no lotion at the end, nothing! Not to mention the lady cutting far too much of two of my cuticles. When I told her they were burning after painting whatever base coats and bonding liquid on my nail, she didn't do or say anything in response. And she bumped into my cuticles with that extra sharp drill about 5 times! Never a 'sorry' or anything, just jerking my finger back towards her when I jumped after getting knicked with it. I picked a glittery dip with no color but she insisted that I needed to have a soft white underneath in order for the glitter pieces to stick. I found out that this wasn't true because my mom came with me and got a diff shade of glitter, same kind as me , and her tech did not do the bottom layer of color. I'm not a fan of how it looks with the white - it was just a preference of hers that she told me she HAD to do. Clearly it wasn't necessary. **I brought this up after paying and they DID offer a free redo appointment since I didn't like it, but in order for it to be free, it has to be done by the same nail tech as before. My cuticles that she cut a lot of are still sore and burn when I wash my hands, and she wasn't careful with the sharp drill so I am choosing to take the L because I don't want her working on my hands again. I didn't realize the polish change for my toes was 15 dollars but whatever. I got French tips which is an extra 10. So 25 dollars for y'all to paint a small white strip over the tips of my toenails?? Girl. Never again. read more

Sugarcoat - SNS - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

When the hubby sends you to get your nails done, go for the most bomb perfect pink of all time! It's his favorite color I've ever had done. Lol. Kelly, the manager went above and beyond to deliver this color. You'll be in very good hands... No pun read more

Sugarcoat - Kelly, the manager went above and beyond to deliver this color. You'll be in very good hands. No pun - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sugarcoat is nestled in the middle of Vinings jubilee. I walked in on a Friday afternoon hoping to get a regular pedicure. They were able to accommodate me immediately. It was quaint and clean. While I was getting my pedicure done, different women came and went and you could tell they were regulars here. I took that as a great sign. Julie did my pedicure and she was sweet, efficient and provided a great quality pedicure. I will definitely be back. read more

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Earlier this year, I visited Sugarcoat from one of my very rare nail treatments. (I've had under 10 in my whole life.) I did not call ahead and was a walk-in, but the staff was able to give me a pedicure after a very short wait. I was really impressed with how beautiful and clean and bright the interior was, and! And, it didn't smell like strong fumes inside! That was the best part, because I really have a hard time handling strong scents, especially chemical scents. The pedicure was very well done. The polish stayed on for a great length of time. I overheard many of the other women getting pedicures talking about how they enjoy their regular manicurist, and I can absolutely see myself coming back here for another relaxed time. read more

Sugarcoat - The color options and the part of the manicure area - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Pretty basic. This place has affordable prices for pedicures - which is all I ever get - but I wouldn't necessarily reco it to anyone. Color selection is poor, stations converted to these ubiquitous chairs so there's nowhere to put any of your belongings. Service is variable. They'll tell u they have time for your appt but you'll still wait 30-45min with absolutely no one communicating why, how long, or an apology for the inconvenience. They also don't do much to create a relaxing environment. People in here working on laptops, on their phones, playing loud games. Not all of the techs are good - some will file your skin along with the nail, so stay alert. And don't expect them to speak to you, they only speak to each other. read more

Nails gel toes and hands regular on toes and gel on hands. Anyway, perfectly satisfied with performance on both! Thank you.

The young lady who did my manicure and pedicure was Good, however I witnessed the service of another customer who was a friend and it was very disappointing how he was serviced. They rushed through his manicure and pedicure service. How in the world do you do both in 30min? Their attitude was so uncaring. I will not go back to this Vinings location based on the staff. read more

$70 for a fill in...... yeah way too overpriced for a basic service. The nail tech was very gentle and took her time. The 2 stars are for her. read more

This place is extremely racist. Before my daily SWEATHOUZ appointment at Vinings, I decided to try this shop. As soon as I walked in the door, the nail techs all but stared at me, and the receptionist didn't even acknowledge me (white girl, long curly brown hair). The receptionist was SO rude! I thought she was having a bad day but apparently I was the only one she couldn't smile at, considering she kindly greeted every other person (non black) who came in. Her tone was snappy and full of attitude upon my asking of simple questions. She acted like she didn't even want to speak to me! A RECEPTIONIST!! Next, I get seated and waited around 15 minutes for a nail tech despite having an appointment. My nail tech (tall, skinny Asian man) also had zero concept of customer service. I felt so unwelcome and uncomfortable. He acted like he didn't even want to do my nails, or answer my questions. The final straw was when the Boba vendor (shorter Asian woman with small daughter) passed her menu around to EVERYONE in the nail salon except me!! How rude, I mean...do Black people not like Boba?! Anyways, I tell the guy I'm just gonna do a soak off, he writes the ticket, and when I go to pay the rude receptionist had the nerve to try and charge me $40. When I ask, why a soak off is $40, she says "let me go ask", gets up, LOCKS THE DOOR OF THE SALON, PUTS A CHAIR IN FRONT, and goes to the back. Are they serious? How racist do you have to be to assume a black woman is gonna run off on a SOAK OFF!!! LOL. She fixes the price back to $20 and says it was "her mistake" smh. When I go to leave I had to remove the chair myself and unlock the door. How unprofessional and disgusting. If you're a woman of color, do yourself a favor and NEVER come here, you are not welcome. Not one person smiled at me, greeted me, nor extended any customer service. At a time when you're meant to relax, all I felt was negativity and discomfort. I've never felt so unwelcome in a nail salon. I'm disappointed that in this day and age, people still treat black women like this. However, what goes around comes around! My dollars are better spent elsewhere. read more

This place is terrible. Every time I made an appointment I had to wait 30 minutes and they never apologize. The nail technicians are not even good. Please go somewhere else even if it costs more money. read more

Like all nail salons learn the upcharges before you choose what you want. Every place is different. I paid way more than I expected. My nail tech was great and attentive so she is the reason for the stars. The salon looks nice but from the gnats that we're flying around to the drips of water from the ceiling and the lack of massage chairs I was disappointed. They have another location in midtown. I'll try that one on for size. read more

Leo & Jen gave me the best Mani- Pedi I've ever had! They took their time and delivered exactly what I wanted. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Sugarcoat - Gel X chrome bubble bath - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It was very busy but they squeezed me in without an appointment. I happened to be in the area and stopped by for a manicure. It's a very clean and cute spot. The woman who did my nails did a good job and I was in and out in about 45 minutes. I would recommend making an appointment. read more

Sugarcoat - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love this place. I've been gatekeeping my favorite place because I did not want all the appointments to disappear Kelly is my preferred specialist but I have never had a bad experience. I go regularly and can vouch for a pristine nail spa experience each & every time. Come to this salon & you won't be disappointed read more

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I received a Fiji pedicure Saturday. My appointment was at 1pm, but at 12:45 asked if I could come at 1:30 because they were short staffed. I didn't mind, but I got there at 1:30 and didn't get serviced until 2:15. I soaked in lukewarm water from 2:15 - 2:35. The water got so cold while waiting, I drained it and refilled it with hot water. When I finally did get helped, I was relieved the pedicure was good. The nail technician was nice, not too chatty, and took her time with my service. I will go back and recommend on one condition. Management has to deep clean the hell out of the Vinings location. The seats were stained, the pillows had not been washed and while the bowls were disinfected after each use (I saw with my own eyes), the exteriors were a mess. The bathroom was spotless, so I know it can be done. I'm moving to the neighborhood and need a new salon, but Sugarcoat will only be used in case of emergencies. read more

I just moved to the area & wanted to find my go to salon... Sugarcoat seemed so promising, but I was really let down. I booked my appointment online for SNS & manicure, plus a pedicure with gel polish. I received multiple texts/emails confirming my appointments. When I got there & checked in they only acknowledged my pedicure appointment & acted inconvenienced when I said I also had an SNS/mani appointment scheduled. Kelly was my technician and she was friendly enough at first, but I truly felt like she could have cared less about what she was doing. She started with my pedicure & right off the bat it was clear she was rushing. She clipped the skin around my toes (not my cuticle) and when I flinched (because OW) she just kept going. When she put the UV light on my feet it wasn't steady & kept sliding over my nails. Luckily there weren't any chips in the polish, but damn! Slow down! Next was my mani...... I have never felt like less of a priority. She used the mail drill to file/buff my nails but was moving so quickly that my cuticles were burning. When it came to applying the SNS, it was a mess. The application was not smooth and got clumped under my nails. She game me a mani & cleaned my cuticles, but when she did the final buffing with the drill she burned them again & they got frayed... and she left them like that!!! I would have said something but at this point I just wanted to leave. I knew I wasn't going to get a good service & I planned to just clean my cuticles at home. Myself. After paying someone to do it. As I was leaving she looked at me and said "I do eyebrows too so if you want me to clean yours up let me know." First of all, I know a lot of nail techs say this, but can we all just acknowledge how RUDE that question is in general? Secondly, after how rushed you were with my nails do you think I'm going to let you near my FACE with hot wax?! Absolutely not. I left and I'm not kidding, the NEXT DAY one of my nails chipped. In less than 1 week I had 3 chipped nails. I get SNS specifically to avoid quick chipping!! The application of the shellac makes alllll the difference, and this application was half-assed at best. I'm giving 3 stars as a generosity because while I had a bad experience, the place was packed with ladies who were clearly regulars so maybe the other techs are better. read more

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The place was clean. After that it went down hill. The people were not friendly and the nail service was sub par. Nails not trimmed straight big too many flaws in nails to mention. Won't go back. read more

The micro aggressions I received during my service were unbelievable. The lady with the blue hair that serviced me was so rude and she made me extremely uncomfortable. It shouldn't matter how "small of a ticket" a service is, all clients should be handled with care and respect. They don't even have water for their guests. I will not be back. read more

The establishment is nicely decorated and quite clean. Today is my 4th and last visit here. My first time was for a manicure with Liam which was wonderful! He is amazing! The second time I was unable to book Liam - probably because he is so good - so I had a very nice lady, but she kept trying to fix me up with her friend and the gel started peeling off 2 days later. The third time I was able to get Liam when I booked online for a manicure and pedicure. I go to the appointment the the receptionist - who I don't think has ever smiled a day in her life - sent me to the pedicure chair and then sent over two girls to do the manicure & pedicure. I advised that I had booked with Liam. She advised me that the male technicians don't do pedicures on men because it makes them uncomfortable. I insisted that she ask Liam if he would do it. She walked over, asked, he said "Yes". Liam kindly performed the services and I asked him if he was uncomfortable doing so and he responded "Where I worked before I worked in men all the time." This time, I booked with Tom. I walked in and told the girl who is unable to smile that I had an appointment for a manicure & pedicure with Tom. She said that Tom doesn't do pedicures. I told her he was an option online when I booked and she responded "that's just the way it is". Tom did my manicure and it turned out wonderfully. The lady who did my pedicure did a great job as well. I just wish that there wasn't such a hassle each time. I expect that the person I book with performs the services. If you can get Liam or Tom - please go! They are both great. I won't be back simply because the hassle of dealing with all this rigmarole isn't worth it to me. So...can anyone recommend a place where I can get the person with whom I book the appointment? read more

Great mother/daughter day. A solid mani- pedi for me and a mani for her. Prices are a bit steep. I With that being said a few more "luxuries" could have easily made it worth while. Versus 3.00 for a hand rub. In the end, I'd do it again just to spend time with my beauty! read more

First impressions really are everything. I came here for a pedicure and it was my first time at this Sugarcoat location. I come in and no one greets or asks me what I'm here for.... I decide to sit down and still, no greeting or follow up as I am waiting. That is extremely rude. I decided to leave. read more

I went in near closing on a Saturday and asked for a heart design for Valentine's Day. They were friendly and accommodating and my nails turned out perfectly! read more

Sugarcoat - Valentine's Day heart nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sugarcoat is under new management! As a regular customer, I highly recommend them. Juliette and Ade were very professional, engaging and skilled. Most of all, they listened to my request for a simple, clean mani-pedi. I will be back to see them next month! read more

They actually did not give me what I had ask for and as well their pricing is ridiculous my nails only lasted 1 week. Would not recommend Sugarcoat.I paid $70 for something that last a week. They don't offer solar nails which I was told I was receiving. read more

The girl I had didn't speak to me majority of the time. That would have been fine except towards the end it just felt like she was annoyed with me the moment I sat down. She tried picking my nails off with an extension nail tip that made my real nails bend and felt so uncomfortable. I kept flinching. Then she brought out a drill that kept flying around and hitting my nail uncomfortably. I asked that they cut my nails short bc they were super flimsy from the type of gel I had on them before and she looked at me funny. Half my nails are square and others are round or almond shaped. She didn't file them to make them look nice and then left me there with a fan to dry while she went with another coworker to talk and giggle in the back. It felt like they went back there to make fun of my nails bc I had a broken one from slamming it in a car door and asked politely that she didn't file it too much on the top bc it was already cracking. I didn't know whether I was done or not but I ended up getting up and paying. Also one hand has more nail polish on it than the other and my one hand looks almost like it has a clear coat on. She definitely over charged me but I couldn't ask why bc she was on the phone. I've never written a yelp review bc normally I don't care that much if my nails look a little off but the whole experience made me so uncomfortable. I think the girls name was Sadie. I just wanted a nice place to take my nails off but I could have taken them off more efficiently with acetone at home. Lesson learned. If you're looking for a less self conscious experience I would go literally anywhere else. I would recommend Madame Nail Spa (they were closed today which is why I went to sugarcoat). Much more friendly and professional. read more

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I went for a mani pedi. Since Sugarcoat states that its focus is on natural products I expected Zoya or another brand of polishes, not OPI which is not low toxic. I struggled to find a fun color -- there are 20 shades each of pinks and reds. I finally decided on a bright yellow. That night and every day after the nail polish on my fingers peeled off in big pieces. This is NOT supposed to happen. Even cheap polish applied properly will last for 3-4 days. The polish on my toes also rippled after 24 hours. Either the polish is old or not properly applied. Everyone was friendly so it was a decent experience but disappointing in quality, especially for the price. read more

Sugarcoat - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I appreciate that Suzanne took her time and did not rush me. She gave me exactly what I wanted. Great service! Great location away from the city. read more

Sugarcoat - Bubble bath SNS - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I'm in town for a wedding and needed a pedicure. I am so weary of salons especially since I had no idea what to expect in the south. I took a gamble and randomly chose Sugarcoat. Best decision I ever made. I wish this was a franchise I could purchase and bring back to Staten Island, NY. Because we need salons as lovely and relaxing as this place. I made an appointment and was very impressed by the cute area it was in. It was clear from the start this place was spic and span, I expected that to come at a high cost. To my surprise $ wise this is comparable to New York but so much nicer than anything we have. After a very very relaxing pedicure for $28 wow reasonable! I decided to make an eyelash appointment. I will be back to tell you how it goes. To be continued read more

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I WISH SO BADLY TO GIVE THIS PLACE NEGATIVE 100 STARS. I came here to get a mani pedi and to relax. Not to be greeted by a rude technician who all she wants to talk about how she hates it there and how horrible it is. Her attitude was Stank to begin with and she was so rough on my nails that they wore still sore hours after leaving the shop. I may not speak the language but I Know when someone is talking about me. All I asked was to change the color of the polish. And it's not like the color was already on my nails. IT WASNT!! And she sighs and turns to her coworker and says something with attitude about me in her language. And the nails weren't even good! Some had so many air bubbles in them!! As I'm paying in the front she comes up and grabs the ticket that I've already signed and says "no tip?" HOW UNPROFESSIONAL AND MONEY HUNGRY!!! I Was going to leave a small cash tip but after that I just said no and left. I will Never come back to this shop as long as Kelly is working there. Ruined my whole mood. If you do still go here I say go to anyone but kelly. A dog could have done a better job on my nails. read more

Sugarcoat Vinings is my favorite place to get manicures and pedicures. It's located in the Vinings Jubilee, so there is lots of safe, free parking. I'd recommend making an appointment because they do get busy, but walk ins are accepted too. The space is bright, clean, and very stylish. I have been coming here for a couple years now and the experience has always been fantastic. I usually get my nails done by Fuong, who is incredible. She is especially great at shaping nails (from the basics like square or oval to the more complicated almond or stiletto). She always explains new color collections and she and the other girls make great color suggestions tailored to each client's style preferences. I am a big fan of gel manicures here. My nails have never been more healthy and strong (they will also properly remove gel polish, so your nails are not harmed). They also offer regular manicures, scrubs, pink and whites, wraps, and acrylics. There is a huge selection of Essie, opi, Gellish, and their own line of polish. All of it is beautifully organized and easy to navigate. Additionally, pedicures here are wonderful. Waxing and eyelash services are also available. Prices are super reasonable and there are several different types of manis, pedis, and combos - from "express" to "escape to Fiji" available. There's a big wall with all the prices-- no surprises! My go to is the essential mani, which includes a little massage. With the gel, it is $38. Overall, it's an experience I enjoy every time and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fabulous mani or pedi! read more

Sugarcoat - Almond shape gel mani in OPI "passion" - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I don't get my nails done often but when I do I get them done at Sugarcoat Vinings. The place gets super busy on the weekends so it's best to call ahead and make an appointment. I would recommend going with Kelly but if she's busy which most likely she will be I will go with her sister, Angel. I highly recommend going to Sugarcoat Vinings read more

Well I wanted to like this place and was so excited for Kelly to do my SNS. I had an appointment at 4:15, showed up at 4:00 only to be told that Kelly has been out sick all day, ALL DAY and I'd have to use another nail technician. I think this is very unprofessional. You could have at least called me to let me know. Their excuse was "we don't have a receptionist so we couldn't call you" which just sounds like a lame excuse. The place looked great but customer service sucks. read more

Best nail experience in the area. Location is very nice and open allowing for proper ventilation. I normally get nauseous going in to small nail salon shops. Sugarcoat didn't have that effect in me. Great and friendly staff. I believe I had Noi as my beautician. She did my pedi and made me feel welcome and at pampered my feet of course. I'm definitely going again when it's time! read more

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I just got my nails done here 2 weeks ago and the gel started to peel off the acrylics within 1 week. I now removed my acrylics and my nails are bleeding due to how the nail tech shaved down my nails and did my fill in. I also thought the techs were rude and rushed me to decide on a color and said they were unable to do a lot of styles/colors. I will not be returning. read more

Ok ...as you can see my mani pedi is so cute... Very cool franchise they are trying to expand with options of gel like to express services to lashes... Where's the massage chair? Sorry sugarcoats,I can't cut corners on that...that's a nail experience staple & should be here!! The service was very nice,calming and peaceful environment...I think in the cuticle removal & callus removing,she was TOO gentle ...which I hate because I want baby soft feet Other wise...will definitely return and tip well because they really do do not just slap polish on and send you out... read more

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Terrible. I had Kelly as my tech and this service was felt so rushed that I felt like I was being a nuisance even being there. I guess one of her appointments were waiting for her and it would've been better if she didn't take me in than to take me. It was not enjoyable at all, the massage was half assed and she was not friendly at all. She made me feel like I was being a hassle, again I would've rather her not take me. When I asked for her to even the shape a little more, she just rolled her eyes and said something to the tech next to her in Vietnamese. No covid protocols were in place and the salon was a mess, floors dirty, dirty seats and cushions. WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE OR KELLY. read more

I have only ever come here for gel manis. Today I came for a regular pedicure with an appointment at noon. No one helped me until 12:20 - what is the point of my appointment? They have no dryers!! What kind of nail salon has nothing to dry your nails with? I was told to wait for an hour for drying or sit in my car with the fans on. $28 is very overpriced for a slow "express" pedicure with no dryer. read more

Sugarcoat - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Site says walk ins welcome but that's definitely not the case. As soon as I get walked in I was asked do you have an appointment? My response, no. Their reply we don't have any availability today. There were all of maybe 6 people there. Oh well. I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

I LOVED my experience here! Came in about 45 minutes before they closed and they were very gracious about taking my appointment. The salon is gorgeous and very well kept. Joy was my technician and she was absolutely amazing! I have been searching all over Smyrna and Vinings for a good nail salon as I am very picky about my gel manicures. Joy was fantastic and I really enjoyed my time with her. My manicure is flawless and she did my nail art EXACTLY like the photo I showed her. My nails look absolutely wonderful for my bachelorette party this weekend and I could not be more pleased! I can't wait to come back to Sugarcoat and bring my friends with me. read more

Sugarcoat - Joy did such a wonderful job! Highly recommend this place. - Nail Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia