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    Zen Nails & Spa

    3.4 (100 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Lumpy polygel that I had to file away myself once I got home
    Ivy Y.

    Nope. Never again. I waited to write this review because I was so upset that I didn't want to overdo it. I came here on 10/16/2023 as a walk in at 10am. I'm in the market for a new place so I decided to give this place a try. The technician who did my pedicure was nice. I was impressed by the materials they used and how nice the salon was. I knew that must be why the prices were so high. Their overhead must be unreal. Towels with the salon name embroidered on them and everything. She even used fresh sliced oranges to massage in the scrub from the upgraded pedicure package. But that's okay, I don't mind paying for higher quality products and service. At this point I was very impressed. The issue came with the second tech who did my manicure. She asked me how I liked my nails so I was telling her. I'm particular about my nails-- the shape, the style... etc. But I'm by no means a jerk about it. I simply know what I want and I ask for it. My nails are my thing. I love my nails, everyone loves my nails, I get compliments on my nails all the time. They're nothing spectacular they're just really nice. Anyway, I was telling her what I wanted-- my natural nails are nice and really healthy so I only want clear acrylic or some kind of clear overlay on top to strengthen them. I clean at work and it's rough on my nails. They'll break if they aren't reinforced. I also like my nails ballerina slipper shape. Basically they taper toward then ends and are squared off. But as I was explaining what I wanted she looked up, said something to the woman working at the next table, and the woman's head flew up and she stared at me with a look of shock on her face, and then they both laughed loudly and shook their heads. I'm not the kind of person who automatically thinks that just because someone is speaking another language they are talking about me. But it was clear in this instance they were. I didn't say another word the rest of the visit. I gave her a terrible tip of $5. I gave the other woman $15. With such a personal service like this the end result isn't all that matters. It's the whole experience, including how you feel when leaving. Not only did I end up having to get a colored polish on my nails because the material she used on my nails was so cloudy it looked terrible, but I had to file away polygel lumps along the edges of my nails that I noticed once I got home, my nails were more round than ballerina slipper (no tapering whatsoever), and I left feeling disrespected and offended. That's too many strikes. I will not go back.

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    Devyn B.

    Back again after a year! And Linda outdid herself. I brought in the press on mail I wanted to copy and she did just that! [[HIGHLIGHT]]She's so sweet and precise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this place, it's such a nice vibe. Will be back sooner than a year haha

    My pac man nails.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great job by the whole team at Zen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They even stayed a little late to make my nail look great! Going on an 80s cruise thank you!

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    Lexi G.

    A friend recommended Zen to me. Glad I went here!! Danny absolutely perfected my bachelorette nails and I will definitely be coming back for my wedding nails

    Davetta K.

    I had a "nail emergency" I walked in on a Saturday around 930 and was seen in less than 10 minutes. I got a half of refill, a replacement and a shaping which came out perfectly. I saw Linda, she's really nice! She doesn't really do designs but her shaping is perfect.

    Look at my pointer finger - thick, uneven and misshaped.
    Devon L.

    This is THE WORST SALON I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!!! A language barrier is expected when getting a nail service. But my artist had 0 comprehension. I wanted a simple polish with red chrome for the holidays. What a F&$K!&@ nightmare. $62 later and terribly ugly nails I left in tears. The artist asked me to stay and fix them which I agreed and then the manager turned all the lights off. I just asked to leave. I called 3 days later to set an appointment - explained my situation to have the receptionist hand the phone to someone else and repeat myself. It's 2023z $60 for nails is a lavish investment and I take it seriously to be not only unsatisfied but disrespected too. Too HELL this this place!!!!

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    Rachel F.

    I have to say usually this is a great experience but recently I have felt rushed and the quality of work has gone down hill. We went over photos of others nails and the tech suggested a different t style. Which I agreed with and we referenced photos. There was no time given to paying attention how the base nail was shaped to then create the overall esthetic of the photo that was shown, which ended with a poor result. We did discuss issues with the overall service etc and they reshaped my nails to look somewhat more cohesive but at this point they where too short and angled to make them look like the photos At the end I was offered a discount but in all I'm not sure why I paid because I'm very unhappy with the quality.

    Extra fees added to my total without telling me first.
    Jill K.

    Every time I go here it gets worse! This most recent trip resulted in burned eyelids from eyebrow wax and a painted nails that do not look any better than I could do myself. They also add fees to your bill without telling you upfront so the $45 pedicure that you pick from the list they give you will actually be $50. And eyebrow wax is $15 and not $12. There is a sign up regarding an increase of prices due to covid that was pointed out after I questioned the "adof $8 on my bill but they should still mention it upfront or make changes on the price list before they hand it to you. They also should spend more time massaging while giving a pedicure and instead they punch them closed fist which doesn't make for a very relaxing time.

    Was hesitant based on the poor reviews but ended up having one of the best experiences at any nail salon I've been to! Joyce did a fantastic job and the salon was clean, friendly and professional. Will be going back when I need a fill.

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    Rosa W.

    I am really picky about nail salons and hair salons and stuff like that. I went through about 6 nail salons before finding one I actually like! I've been to Zen Nails 3 times and I don't plan on switching again. Its calm, not crowded, extremely clean, organized, professional. Overall, it is a very comfortable space. I have acrylic gel nails and each time takes about an hour. They have a wide selection of quality polish colors. Every employee I've worked with seems very experienced and like they really care about making their clients happy. Some COVID info: they have you fill out a form, get handsanitizer, and temp check you upon coming in.

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    2 months ago

    I've been coming to ZEN for years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful customer service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and my nails always look gorgeous!!

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    3 months ago

    service was great!! it was very calm and the atmosphere was great! I would definitely come again!

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    1 year ago

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are always working hard to never turn anyone away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am always happy with my services

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    I got my nails done by Tracy and let me just say, she's probably the best nail tech I've met in buffalo.

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