I have been several times with decent luck, this last visit the gel started peeling after 4 days. When I called, he tried blaming it on my fingernails! Really?! He said they would have to charge me again. Very bad business practice! The gel was either old or she put too much on, it was thick! Buyer beware! read more

Absolutely in love. My nail technician was Michael and he did a BEAUTIFUL job. I did not feel rushed at all and he took his beautiful time and made sure I was comfortable. I recommend Michael for acrylics and everything else. I also had the pedicure ($26) but I unfortunately did not get her name. Beautiful job as well. Will definitely come back. read more

American Nails - Acrylics ombré with Michael - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Continued to try and upsell me, painful manicure, short and super expensive pedicure. I won't be back.

My favorite place to get my nails done!! They are the best in Athens, and I've been to a lot of nail salons read more

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Jimmy is definitely the best in Athens. I have the light pink and white ombré and my nails look absolutely phenomenal. My nails are very healthy, they always take care of me. Everyone is always so friendly and service is great!!!! read more

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Yikes. I'll not trust the reviews so completely. This highest-ranked nail place out of 5 in my neighborhood is no $ establishment. My pedicurist wouldn't let me chose the basic pedicure, chiding me until I okayed some tropical salt rub which was the only redeeming quality of the pedicure. 50% more. To say I was hussled is understatement. I tried my best to get her to cut off the pointed edges of nails and to trim the cuticle back (she did on 3 of 10). I kept touching the points and only heard "It short enough!" I should have walked out. I should have left no tip, but the nice guy in me stayed, paid and tipped a conventional amount. Reclined on my laZboy, my wife took 8 minutes to make the pedicure the quality job I paid for. If you'd like to repeat this story, American Nails is your kind of place. I won't be returning and will say discouraging things about the place when ever the topic of pedicures comes up. read more

I called to see about reserving additional nail technicians to accommodate myself and my 7 bridesmaids as well as 2 flower girls and they said no problem without hesitation! They had additional nail technicians work that day to help us keep to the timeline we shared, they put balloons on my chair, brought me flowers, and were so speedy! It was amazing accommodations. Not to mention, my ombré SNS nails are still in tact THREE WEEKS LATER! I've even gotten compliments on how good they still look. These are the best SNS nails I've had. They didn't turn yellow after going to the beach, they look the same as they did when I got them done 3 weeks ago! I highly recommend going here! read more

We had a group of 8 girls getting their nails done for a wedding. They were absolutely fantastic!! I was with Madison and she did an amazing job!!! They took their time but also were very efficient and got us out in a timely manner. She was very nice and made me feel comfortable!!! 5 stars for sure! read more

Probably the worst manicure I have ever had. Felt extremely rushed. For a gel manicure, I expect it to be high quality since it's more expensive. I got this manicure 1 week ago and it is already grown out and chipping. I'm very disappointed. Do not get a gel manicure here. read more

American Nails - Not impressed. - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I've been going to julie and Jimmy for years and yesterday they closed their entire shop down to take care of me and my girls! I am getting married on Saturday & they showered me with so many sweet gifts! All brides should feel the way Jimmy & Julie made me feel! Also, the safety measures that American Nails is taking is great. They check your temperature upon arrival, ask that you wash your hands and wear a mask. The staff is all wearing mask, face shields, gloves and protective clothing. They are continuously sanitizing each station as soon as clients leave. The staff is making all efforts to make sure that we all stay safe while in their business. I recommend American Nails if you are looking for a fun, clean and safe experience. Jimmy and Julie and all the staff at American Nails are amazing!! read more

POOR customer service! I went in for SNS nail and they tore my old SNS nails off before soaking my nails, which is not to be done because it rips the nail and SNS is supposed to be a healthy route for nails. On top of that the SNS broke off more than twice and I went once to get them fixed and the second time they were closed for the weekend.When I asked for some type of refund they said they couldn't do anything about it. I do not recommend this place! read more

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I've been coming here 2 years and always just get a basic pedicure. I usually see Kim who's great! But have seen some of the other gals. All have been very good. My daughter especially loves Jannie who does beautiful nail art and has a bubbly and sweet personality! Love this place! read more

American Nails - Toes by Kim - basic pedi. She does very clean work. Very nice too! - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

DO NOT GO HERE! The owners wife Julie will argue with you if you have a question about the price. Each time I've gone the price has been different. Julie will argue with you in front of your child and is very unprofessional. Trashy. I hate this place read more

Julie did an amazing job! She keeps up with the amazing Pinterest trends and gave me the best nails I've had in a long time! Go see her, you won't be disappointed!! read more

American Nails - Julie did an amazing job giving me trendy nails that look like they belong on Pinterest!! You will not be disappointed! - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Terrible service, and they are very rude. They do not offer all services. there are plenty of better places in Athens.

First time was a great experience overall. Very friendly inviting environment. I never felt rushed and they took their time to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. read more

My favorite go to Nail Salon! Everyone in the Salon are professional and friendly. The place is clean and very relaxing. I have followed Juli and Jimmy for years now. I will not go any place else! I highly recommend them! read more

Not sure why this place is rated so highly on Google but maybe I just got a poor tech. I meant to get my nails toes and brows done but after a pedicure from Kim, I left before she could finish. She immediately rushed from the start and I felt she wasnt taking her time compared to the other people I saw around. She hacked off my toe nail and then tried to turn it around on me saying I said I wanted them cut down. Cut down, not hacked unevenly and at an awkward angle. I didn't appreciate the attitude or smart tone. And maybe this is the way of the shop but she painted my toes before even doing the pedicure and claimed that's how it was and kept overexplaining to try to dodge the question. However, the girl next to me had hers done the traditional way. After a sloppy paint job and no regard to the edges of my nails, and me commenting on it, she claimed she already knew and would clean it up after but why not just do a good job the first time? I got up, paid $20 and left. As I was leaving she tried to act like she didn't understand and told the manager i'm guessing that that's what i wanted and they all pretended to be oblivious to how poor of a job she was doing. Won't be returning and will be going back to the nail salon near downtown. read more

We just left American Nails. We chose it because it's the Fourth and we were doing the whole USA theme! Can I just say we had an amazing experience there. Julie and Christina and Kim and Hannah were so wonderful. They took lots of time and didn't make us feel rushed at all. Our SNS and gel look like perfection. They also coordinated each of us so we weren't having to wait on each other. Was worth every extra penny we paid!! Do yourself a favor and check out American nails! read more

I was looking for a change. I was tired of spending good money for a personal service and walking away dissatisfied. So I got my phone and looked up "best nail salons in Athens". American Nail popped up and I thought I will try this one. I walk in without am appointment and I was taken right away. All the nail clinicians were friendly and listened to what I wanted. Refreshing! When done I was very impressed and my nails were perfect! They did just as I asked. Then Julie waxed my eye brow and tinted my brow to cover the few gray hairs. she did a great job! So I booked pedicure's for my sister and I. So looking forward to them. I found my change! I recommend the American Nails salon very highly. Just ask for Julie she is the salon manager she will fix you right up! Sharon D. read more

I love getting my nails done here. Jimmy and Julie are so hospitable and have made me feel at home for years! I highly recommend going to them if you want an amazing service. read more

American Nails - Acrylic nails with gel polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY! One of the worst mani and pedi - ever! The salon is not very clean and everyone is extremely pushy with the upsale of extra services. read more

I love American Nails!! I have been going there for years! Making an appointment is easy and the staff are friendly. Several members of my family have also gone there on a regular basis and love getting pedicures. I recommend American Nails to many of my friends!! read more

I've tried many salons and this one is the best one I've been to they do an amazing job they take care of details even when they're busy they always make sure I'm comfortable and treat their customers with special attention, you will not regret coming here! read more

Julie at American Nails is great. She's very gentle and pays meticulous attendion to detail. My nails always look great. Plus, they're super nice here! Before I even realize, I have a hot wrap on the back of my neck and a complimentary bottle of water in hand. Their prices are reasonable too. I travel a lot and have had my nails done literally all over the country and all over Europe. This is one of my favorite places to go! Highly recommended. Just be sure to communicate what you want clearly. They are more than happy to accommodate. read more

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My favorite nail salon in Athens! The way Jimmy shapes my acrylic sets are the best I've ever had, he loves what he does and has been doing it for over 20 years. It shows! read more

American Nails - Stiletto acrylic set - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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I've only gotten pedicures and eyebrows! I tried to not leave this review and I've been to this location 3 times in hopes that the service would get better! first and foremost - I hate nail salons that take forever to serve "certain" customers! Every single time I've had to wait for long periods of time to be serviced even when there were several employee walking around talking, laughing or eating! The pedicures feel rushed once you sit in the chair and there was still dead skin on my feet afterwards. I only get white on my toes and a few days later the paint was chipped and dull looking but when I go other places they at least look fresh for a few weeks! & that was my last time getting a pedi there. I found a decent wax lady in Julie even though she takes her time and never rushes to get you in and out....Today was my final straw I can during hours where they may have even 3 or 4 customers present. I asked for eyebrows, specifically for Julie, and they lead me in the back to the eyebrow room - I opened the door an employee was chillin laid back on her phone lol I then sit there for a few minutes just for them to come tell me that I had to wait for Julie because she was eating. huh?? I was like what? Since when did it become okay to make paying customers wait on you to eat some food?! My lil desperate self sat there and waited well over 5 mins and I just got up and left - no one said a word or tried to apologize! So they will never receive my business again or anyone that knows me! They only value Caucasian customers money ‼ read more

When I came a few months ago, this salon was managed by two women. They worked at Station 1 and 2 did the best nails. I came back a couple of times and they we're not there. The other associates are not as good. They don't leave your feet completely smooth. They cut you or file your nail bed down to low. I found out today that those two ladies moved to Lawrenceville. So... now I don't know what I'm going to do. read more

American Nails - Got my nails done - Nail Salons Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Terrible service and professionalism. The reviews for this place are not on Google are fake. Do not visit here. They up charged for all services. Prices are crazy high. Stay away. read more

I booked an appointment for my wedding party to get mani/pedis, and they were absolutely wonderful! They decorated the salon in bridal colors, were incredibly welcoming, and even gave me some flowers as a congratulations. Plus, our nails looked wonderful. They are amazing! read more

Love American Nails and Spa! Very friendly staff! Julie makes sure that I am taken care of and everything is done right at each visit!

I had the most AMAZING experience at this wonderful nail salon today. I came in about 30 minutes before they closed, and I got the most amazing pedicure of my entire life. It didn't feel rushed, at all. They didn't try to get me out of there, I was treated well!! I got the "organic" pedicure, it was $30. When I sat down the chairs were awesome. The lady who helped me, told me that I had ingrown toenails and got them out for me, and instructed me next time I have one, to please come back. As much as it hurt to get them out, it was so kind that she did this for me. She even put neosporn on and made sure I was comfortable. Any time I need any nail service done I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Overall very happy with my experience. I got SNS manicure and a pedicure. My manicure looks amazing. My pedicure was great but I just noticed my left big toe is all messed up from my shoes. After my pedicure I sat through my manicure and the technician checked to make sure they were dry, and with the amount of time I waited they should have been. The ruined nail's polish is still sticky. Leads me to think it's just old polish that needs to be tossed. Unfortunately I don't have time to go back and see if they would fix it for me. read more

I've been following Jimmy & Julie around for six years. One time before, I had gotten my eyebrows done by a different nail tech and she messed them up bad. I didn't want no one to touch my eyebrows again. Until Julie told me to wait for a month and she'll take care of them for me. And she did! From that point on I stayed with my girl Julie for my eyebrows and Jimmy on my nails. Thank you guys so much. My nails are always on point too. read more

They have SNS color!! Lasts a month:) Great friendly service and very quick. My fiance and I had got pedicures and manicures, we were both done within an hour and half. Ask for Sydney, she's super sweet and personable. read more

Decided to give American Nails a try after reading so many positive Google reviews. Did a walk in and was cheerfully greeted and seated immediately. I wanted the SNS with a full set put on and Bill was happy to assist me. He did an amazing job! His work was very meticulous and detail oriented. From start to finish, it took about an hour. My nails look perfect, I couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend American Nails and ask for Bill!! read more

The owner is very inconsistent with prices. He will throw out a random expensive price at you and try to convince you those are their real prices. I paid $40 for sns only to be charged $58 the next time. Sad because I really like their work, but I won't be back. read more

$41.00 for a fill in. She didnt paint my full nail, and theres extra acrylic under my nail. She cut my cuticle, paint is not done correctly on one finger. Awful service read more

I love this place!! All the workers are so nice and it feels like a family. They are very consistent with the codes that are required due to Covid-19. I would definitely recommend coming here! read more

THE. BEST. This is bar none the best nail place in the Athens or Oconee area. I'm always warmly greeted and, though I'm sporadic with mani/pedi stuff, the college-age girl often up front ALWAYS remembers me and details we've discussed during previous visits. They are flexible, helpful, and knowledgeable about their product. I've always had kind and competent attendants and have NEVER left less than fully satisfied. They've fixed mistakes endured at rude, rushed, overpriced Bellagio more than once and I highly recommend. read more