ABOVE AND BEYOND. I had a distressing nail service at a different salon and immediately called Nail…read moreTherapie HTX in a panic to see if there were any available appointments to re-do my nails (I had a special event the next day.) Even though it was after hours and a holiday and they were already closed, Crystal reopened her shop to reshape and salvage my nails. Reopened! For a first time customer! That blew me away, and I am so grateful. The world of nails is intimidating and overwhelming to me, and I can get overstimulated and anxious in loud, distracting environments. THIS IS THE NAIL SALON FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME. It is comfortable and intimate and not overwhelming. You can hear each other -- it's not a place where you just point to a menu and mime words. The ability to communicate is much appreciated, and I'm looking forward to my next visit for a full nail service. Another huge highlight: I was delighted when Crystal washed her hands and asked me to do the same before starting.

No photos of my toes...I will have to charge. :)…read more I heard about waterless pedicures from my daughter and I have been trying to patronize this business for months. I finally got in, as they moved to a new location. I opted for a non gel pedicure and was surprised by the experience. I am used to having my feet soaked prior to service and after reading about the difference. It's more hygienic to do it waterless. Everything lasts longer! Crystal did not service me, but she noticed that I was new and made sure that I was comfortable and enjoyed my experience. This is a black owned business and the ladies were great. The ambiance is still in progress, but it was clean and neat. She makes her own scrub that is available for sale. Parking is ample and it's next door to Ross! I highly recommend this place as they take detailed measures to make sure your feet or hands are manicured to perfection!

I came here after hearing a bunch of hype behind the nail salon seeing that they do good nail art a…read morecouple of friends going here since they are healthcare workers for the 20% off discount. I came in for a manicure pedicure. For the manicure, I wanted builder gel with design on a couple of my nails and pedicure. Just a regular gel pedicure Pedicure: if I come back again, it's only exclusively to get a pedicure done and that to a basic gel pedicure. And that's because of the 20% of discount that I can get. Other than that, even the pedicure was suboptimal. The massage was just a lady rubbing her finger around in circles around my foot and a little bit of my ankle. No pressure whatsoever and didn't even massage my calf. On top of that, everyone around me was getting a neck massage after or some sort of back massage. I didn't get anything like that. The pedicure cost for what I get is still pretty expensive including the 20% off discount where I might as well go somewhere else get everything I get for the same exact cost. Manicure: I'm actually embarrassed right now to show my nails off for the next month. I do nails at home so I have somewhat of an idea as to how the quality of the builder gel should look as well as certain nail paint and nail design. I got a cat eye done, and I can see the brush strokes of the nail paint on my nails of the cat eye. I can also see the difference of the layers that she did on my nails. I can see the basic nail paint then I can see on the side of my nail where she didn't cover my entire nail with the cat eye color. On top of that my nails are not rounded evenly. They are all not equal in length. The nail paint isn't even applied evenly. It's applied at an angle so you can tell where it's close to touching my cuticle to where there's a solid gap between my cuticle area and the nail polish. The design isn't even remotely close to what I showed her. When I made the appointment, I asked them to book me with someone who can do nail art because I've had bad experience with nail art not looking remotely close to what I show. They promised they would book me with someone who's experienced. I hate to say this, but I could have done a better nail art job by myself. The cherry on top for me was when I had to apply my own cuticle oil on my own nails. At the end of the day if I ever come back here, it's to get a basic pedicure done with the 20% off discount. They are not good at doing cat eye. I'm not saying this based off of my experience. I'm also saying it based off a couple of friends who got cat eye here and were disappointed. The level of work I got done with the 20% off discount is how much I pay at a regular nail salon so I might as well just go to regular nail salon especially if they up-charge here to then give me a " 20% off ".

The Secret is out!!!!…read more Location: Near the heartbeat of the Texas Medical Center this place is hard to miss. On Holcombe in the same shopping center as CVS, if you are there, you are in the right place. Parking: Since this Shopping Center is so popular you may have a hard time finding a front spot, but because the parking lot is large, you will definitely get one. Just wait patiently for one or park a bit farther an get some steps in. Ambiance: This place embodies a garden them from start with silk rose bouquets, cherry blossoms and the like, this place is decorated for you to get lost in eden! This place must have like 100 nail bays, it seems huge. Service: Im almost always a walkin so I come in, give my name and number and wait to be seated. Today was my lucky day! I didnt have to wait long at all, which was amazing. I picked my color and we were ready to roll. I got the Paradise Pedicure which includes paraffin. Just coming from a 10K last weekend, it was much needed. Will I go back?: Absolutely! This is the only nail salon that does not make my legs itch with the products they use. Not sure what products they are using different than others, but I am quite cautious. I get a different person each time so I don't have anyone to recommend. I have been quite satisfied with the folks I have received.

i've came before and have had eh service but today Nhan did his thing! I'm only going to ask for…read morehim from now on he did such a great job and took his time!!! And he was so nice too!

I had a pedicure done two days ago! She did a great job on my actual pedicure but the gel polish…read morehas already begun to peel off. Normally it will last around 2+ weeks. This gel didn't even last me three days. I would give 5 stars but the main reason I get my toes done is so that I can wear sandals and have cute feet... But now I will have to go get these redone asap and pay $60+ again.

I come here every three weeks and am never disappointed. I…read moreget dip and a pedi and always get compliments about my nails. Michelle and Tu and Annie and Amy are amazing!!!

Annie did soooo good! The salon is a little bit pricier than what it used to be just a heads up. I…read morereally used to love coming here 8 years ago. The vibe is still the same and the people are great the prices just went up! But if you need your nails done ask for Annie

This place is always very clean and well kept. Everyone from the front desk staff to the nail…read moretechnicians are always professional. I have gone there a few times over the last few months and have had largely positive experiences with them. Some cons: like any nail salon, they all have different skill sets so sometimes waiting for the technician who can do a particular skill (dip, powder, or specific designs) can be time consuming. I typically have no problems with my pedicures but my most recent visit left me slightly disappointed since the technician seemingly rushed the job and it came out looked a bit sloppy. Overall, I would still go back to them!

I've been to the River Oaks location and came to thjs one for a walk in acrylic refill and pedicure…read moreas it's closer to my place. I came around 5:30-6pm and was extremely surprised at the volume of customers they had- it was pretty overwhelming. Once I told the receptionist what I wanted I was led towards a pedicure chair in the back. The concept of this location is interesting... all the pedicure chairs face inward towards each other in a circle with the manicure stations in the same layout on an inner circle. It doesn't feel relaxing as everyone is kind of looking at everyone. I asked a worker for a glass of red wine while I waited and she was extremely rude asking for my ID and looking me up and down. She brought it in a half cleaned glass and it was hardly filled up. As I sat and waited to be serviced, I looked around and noticed a disgusting amount of clipped nails, acrylics, hair on the floor and flies around me. If the place is unkempt like that I def didn't trust soaking my feet in anything or being worked on. I left my wine and walked out and went to my regular place which is a bit further. First impressions are everything and this left a horrible one.

Harry was super sweet and meticulous with the shape, which I appreciate! He also matched the color…read morewith the inspo pic I showed him that helped my indecisive self!! Spacious and clean space! Also, heads up! They don't accept Amex here

1 Star -- Declining Quality, Misleading Charges, Damaged Natural Nails and Greedy Practices…read more I went to Naliq Nail Bar (South Braeswood) on 10/04/25 for a refill and pedicure and paid $200.60 total ($170 before tip). This was my second visit and it will be my last. The first time I came, I actually left a 5-star review because my nails looked great at first. But even then, I had concerns I chose to overlook. The acrylic felt cheap and low quality compared to what I normally wear. I typically use CND Warm Pink, but instead of a true nude acrylic, they used clear acrylic that turned purple with the monomer and then painted gel on top to make it appear nude. The pedicure polish was also applied poorly and had to be redone multiple times, and they even charged me for "length" when my nails were already short. This time, those red flags became full blown problems. I asked for the same pink nude base and pointy shape as before, but the tech completely changed both without asking. My nails are now rounded, the base color is milky and uneven, and the overlay is thick and heavy. The receipt lists special shape, cat eye, French, and chrome, but charging $15 each for both cat eye and French doesn't make sense when the cat eye polish was only applied to half the nail tips. I also requested a cut down, but no length was removed. The tech used a hand file instead of a drill, then filed under my natural nails, thinning them so badly that when I remove this set, they may not even be strong enough for another overlay. The 3D gold chrome design was also layered incorrectly, leaving doubled uneven lines instead of the clean raised look from my inspo photo. For $170 before tip, I expected professional technique and care. Instead, I left with weakened nails, the wrong color and shape, and an inflated bill. I've attached photos and my receipt so others can see what this salon considers "premium" service. I tried giving them grace after my first visit, but this confirmed what I suspected: cheap products, inconsistent techniques, and inflated pricing. Never again. Let's call it what it is, $110 for a refill felt like punishment for being 15 minutes late. If time was really an issue, I should have been offered a reschedule, not rushed work. I was charged $5 extra for a "special shape" after clearly asking for pointy nails and showing a photo, yet still ended up with rounded, grandma shaped nails. And I could have let that slide if the art had been immaculate, but it wasn't. The gold chrome 3D design looks nothing like my inspo photo. You can't blame lateness to justify poor quality and overcharging for a result that doesn't even match what was requested. Make it make sense. Then I paid $55 for my pedicure, and they still added a $5 gel removal charge even though I didn't have them paint my toes. Regular polish was included, but I declined it because of a small green spot on my toe. So why charge for removing gel when no polish was applied? We should have been even. That just shows how greedy this salon is, nickel and diming clients on top of inflated prices, then still expecting a tip.

Helen did my pedicure and manicure, I am so relaxed, I want to go home and go to sleep.She did a…read moregreat job.She did acrylics this time. In the past, i've had Build a gel.

I have tried this place multiple times in hopes that maybe it was just a bad day. However, this is…read moremy final time there I asked for bubble bath, which is a pink, but not too light where you can't see the undertone of your nail however, I completely see the under tone of my nail and she said oh that's the color. I'm like no no it's not not the color. I've had it multiple multiple times anyways just make sure you pay really close attention. If you do go here to get a dip because they'll tell you one thing, but I've had literally the same color for about a year now.

They don't tell you how much you pay until finish your hair do, never smile, cashier was mean, they…read morejust left me waiting until I was next but I ask how much she is going to charge me before I accept her touching my hair, they said if you want to make an appointment? I was over charge for a simple hair cut, not coming back they have no Custumer service! She just cut the tips of my hair costs $20, didn't tell me how much after she finished!

Dirty rude, the old lady in front has no manners, when asking for a haircut she wants it her way,…read moreor no way. Never treats everyone the same, and the staff will jump your turn if there friends or relatives walk in. According to them they don't do appointments but they definitely tell you when they skip you that the person had called before lol, so lame. Tried this place 2 times, since the first I thought well maybe it was a bad day, we all have them, but nope I was wrong I also would of thought to see a cleaner place for the second time I was there. And I was cut with a blade that was used because she never change it.

I went to Dorado Nail Bar the day after Christmas for a new set of Gel X. Upon entering the shop, I…read morewas welcomed and asked to sign in. My first thought was "This place is fancy!". The shop is pretty spacious, there were chandeliers, Christmas decorations, marble tile floor. All the stations are well kept and clean. I got seated right away, my nail tech began to remove the existing design I had on (also Gel X). Note: there is a removal fee for gel. After the removal process of finished, I showed her the design I wanted, she assured that she can do it. We began the nail prep process, which was very efficient - she is definitely a pro! Note: there is a fee for cuticle care. I really appreciate her helping me pick out the colors and offering her opinion on what the colors will look like on real nails. She then carefully picked out the Gel X extension for each nail and applied them. 2 of them are a little crooked but this is a known issue with my nail beds, usually a nail tech would need to pay really close attention to get it aligned perfectly. The design part took the longest (as expected). She did a great job, took my feedback and brought it to life. It didn't turn out exactly like the inspiration, but the result was beautiful. I have received so many compliments in my nails! It has been 5 1/2 weeks, they are still holding strong - none is lifted, only minor chips from me being rough on them. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Dorado. There are a couple fees here and there, like extra for gold flakes, cuticle cut, existing design removal, coffin shape that bring up the total. Keep that in mind if you're looking to do designs. I felt that the extra fee for coffin shape could be waived since the Gel X extension is already in coffin shape, but that's just my opinion. Tip: Once you sign up with your phone number, they occasionally send out special offers so keep an eye on those.

The quality and services is always great!! Ms.Susan is my favorite with Emily. The deluxe manicure…read moreand pedicure is my go to. Always tons of new colors.

I recently got a mani-pedi with Yvonne at SNS Organic Nails, and the experience was completely…read moredifferent from the typical rushed salon visits I've had in the past. After years of shellac and dip powder treatments at larger salons, my nails had become extremely fragile--prone to breakage, brittleness, and even fungal issues from over-drilling and rushed work. Yvonne truly takes her time and approaches nail care with a focus on health, not just aesthetics. Her private studio creates a calm, personalized environment where you never feel rushed. She is incredibly knowledgeable, gentle, and attentive, always checking in to make sure you're comfortable and pain-free throughout the process. What stands out most is her commitment to restoring nail health. Instead of masking the damage, she actively works to nourish and strengthen your natural nails. Thanks to her care, I finally feel like my nails are on the path to recovery after what used to be a constant cycle of damage. I highly recommend Yvonne to anyone dealing with nail damage or looking for a more intentional, health-focused nail care experience.

I chose to get serviced by Yvonne based on yelp reviews. It was an urgent request and Yvonne…read moreresponded in a timely manner allowing me to get serviced within 2 hours of reaching out based on her availability. Yvonne was very efficient, accommodating, and knowledgeable once I shared some of my concerns about my nail health and lifestyle. I like how she has non- toxic products and techniques to still get a beautiful outcome yet offers the "traditional" treatments as well. Nevertheless, she built trust quickly! My experience with her was refreshing after avoiding the main stream nail chop shops for so long. I am now a customer and have recommended her to others.