I used to come here all the time for my gel manicures and pedicures and was always happy with the service. I no longer live in Baltimore but happened to be in the area so I popped in for a manicure. After speaking with the technician I opted for the SNS powder over gel since she said it was stronger and I had been having issues with my nails breaking. She finishes the mani and my nails look GRITTY! No shine, not smooth, just dull and textured. As I'm paying the bill I question it and the woman at the counter says "yea, the powder just looks that way". So I ask the technician if she can put a coat of clear gel polish over it and she says "I told you the powder isn't as shiny as gel but sure". I'm writing this review because I just got an SNS powder manicure at a place closer to home and the experience was totally different!! There were about 5-6 more steps to the entire process (ones that weren't done at Athena) and my nails look as if I had gotten gel. The service shouldn't be offered if the technicians aren't properly trained on the process, nor should customers be charged full price for something that is incomplete. I paid the same amount for my current manicure as I did at Athena. For any other service I would give 4-5 stars, but pass on the powder. read more

This place is AWESOME! I just moved to Baltimore from NY and have been looking for a solid nail salon. I had not found ONE until I stumbled upon Athena! Just got a gel mani, pedi and wax and it was AMAZING! Christy did an incredible job and was super courteous, friendly and skilled. I am so happy to have found a great place in my neighborhood! These folks are awesome!!! read more

Fast service, really sociable staff who seem to find endless things to talk about to put you at ease and take extreme care with how their clients are treated and how the finished product looks. I def would come back. I was offered wine and water, def winner in my book. Paige was amazing and did a great job. read more

Athena Nails & Spa - Gel manicure was the truth! Paige is the best! - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Almost a week later my nails look pretty good! Not the best mani I have ever gotten, but I will go back for sure. I was able to walk in on a Sunday afternoon and only wait 15 minutes. I now know that Athena likes when you call ahead and make an appointment, even if it's not that far ahead of time, it helps them plan out their day. Parking is right across the street which is a great find! My manicurist was funny and friendly. They had a million gel colors to chose from, way more than other salons I have visited. The decor was pretty and clean and they had TVs on every wall. My Manicure- I would give a 7 out of 10. A few spots around the edges are missing paint and the top has slowly started to chip. It may just be that the salon was busy, but it's a pet peeve of mine when the polish doesn't cover the whole nail. When a little bit around your nail bed is left white. Over All I will visit Athena again- it was a good find close to my house. I'll have to update this review... My nails lasted Almalfi three weeks without chipping! read more

Update: a few days later, the gel polish I had on started bubbling and looked awful! I'm not sure if it's the quality of the matte overlay I had on, but this has never happened to me before! read more

I recently moved to Baltimore from Las Vegas. Being a diva to getting lashes, micro blading, waxing, and nail services done on a clock work routine. I went to another salons in East Harbor, coming out in tears due to lack of experience but charging locations prices. I discovered Susu and her team at Athena Nail and Spa. They repair all my services I previously at the other salon at reasonable cost, they built a relationship for life. I have only lived in Baltimore for a month but I was fortunate to find the perfect salon to get me back into my diva beauty routine. read more

On vacay with my husband. Wanted Blue Moon Cafe, but the wait was an hour and a half. So got a pedi and eyebrow wax while waiting. I wish I got her name, but I got the best pedi I've ever had at this salon. More than a week and nothing is chipped. She was quiet, but super nice. And obviously talented. Totally got my money's worth here. Any regulars know her name? She's small, petite, long black hair. Very quiet. Anyway, if you want a quality pedicure, ask for her. This review is based solely on my pedicure. I got my eyebrows and upper lip waxed the same visit, and whoever did my waxing, pulled a chuck of my epidermis off. Not ever going back there for a wax. I would've given just one star for that. And also their receptionist person is a dick. I apologize if he's mentally challenged and I just didn't know, but getting a chair and trying to pay was a process. When I walked in, he looked up and kept staring at his computer screen. I had to prompt him with a "Hello!" twice before he looked up. He speaks English so I'm assuming he's not a foreigner. He directed me to a person for a pedicure. Then when paying, I stood there for an awkward minute before I said "Excuse me...?" and someone else came over to swipe my card. Should've called ahead of time to avoid the awkwardness. read more

I'm a monthly regular customer here and I love it for my gel mani and pedi. They are fast, perfectionists, have excellent plethora of color selection. It's a serene, relaxing environment, and I like the people here. The demographics are upper professionals. I always look forward to getting my nails done here. It's an enjoyable experience. Their massage chairs are great during your pedicure. My nails last 3-4 weeks, no chipping. I get excellent comments about my nails daily. For this service I highly recommend here. Now, for eyelash extensions, in general, I do not recommend getting them, anywhere. They will destroy and remove your natural lashes regardless. read more

I had two really negative experiences with Athena, the second being the experience that led me to write this review. The first time I went they didn't have the right tools to do my nails and it took over 2 hours to get my nails done. The second time a friend and I were walk ins for pedicures. They didn't even acknowledge we were there ignored us for a good 10 minutes before we finally got up to leave. I will never go back here read more

Chin and SuSu are so much fun! The place is just lovely. Clean, friendly, inviting. And, most importantly, I had the ULTIMATE pedi and gel mani. The pedi chairs are super plush! Run, don't walk, to Athena right now. You won't be sorry. I can't wait to go back. read more

The owner called me after the review. I was brought back in and she personally fixed everything. She was very accommodating and helpful and sweet. read more

I love Athena ! I have been seeing Luan and he is amazing , very through and nice! I have never had a nail chip or paint flake off on my acrylic nails. read more

Athena Nails & Spa - I love my multi colored kitten heel style acrylics , thanks Luan! - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

SuSu and Chin have opened the ultimate nail and spa salon!! They make you feel so comfortable and are so accomodating in every way! As soon as you walk in to this beautiful salon, they make you feel right "at home"!! It is such a warm, cozy, and friendly environment! I couldn't wait for the salon to open so I could get the best mani/pedi in the city!! And...the pedi chairs are top shelf with the comfort of a custom back massage while you are enjoying a luxurious pedicure!! The gel manicure is the best I've ever had and lasts for weeks. There are so many colors to choose from that I get so excited every time to pick a new one!! Nothing is ever a problem at Athena!!!! I love it and everyone that works there is so nice!! Kudos for SuSu and Chin!!!! They are outranking all the nail salons in Baltimore!!!! read more

After a long search for the perfect nail salon, I landed in heaven, the Athena Nail Salon. The space is small, inviting, relaxing, spotlessly clean and sanitary. It is conveniently located for those living downtown and for others traveling greater distances as Athena is in close proximity to I83 as well as I95. Also, importantly, the salon has more than ample parking that is just a stone's throw away from the front door. Athena is an oasis of comfort with all the amenities .... water, wine and often treats set out on the drying table made by the staff who work there or the customers who bring their bounty as gifts of appreciation. The staff is friendly, genuinely warm, efficient and extremely professional. SuSu the owner, is magnificent in every way - kind, courteous, flexible, lovely, - extremely hands-on with the running of her business - and gives one of the very best gel manicures and pedicures in town. Susu is a perfectionist and sets the standard for all in the profession. Depending on the customer's mood, there is caring conversation ... or peaceful quiet ... if that is the need of the day. Never have I been kept waiting. Never have I had a negative experience. I discovered Athena Nail Salon soon after it opened its doors and will remain a loyal and frequent customer forever. I have recommended Athena to many friends who all share the same sentiments as I. To summarize, Athena Salon is the absolute very best. I give it tremendous kudos as well as thumbs up! read more

Athena Nails & Spa - Thumbs up from Cecelia - Nail Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It's in such a random spot but easily my newest favorite nail salon in the whole DC/Baltimore area. Complimentary wine, fair prices, good massage chairs, good color selection, nice owners (a very snarky young guy and his sweet fiance, they make a cute match), and did I mention complimentary wine? Ask for Tyrell, he is an angel from Heaven and will treat you damn good. Edit: Tyrell is gone! Very sad, but other technicians there are great as well. Come back Tyrell! read more

Elsie does it again, great festive Christmas nails. Stopped in for a morpheus mani pedi for a relaxing treat before Thanksgiving. read more

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I got my first gel manicure here. Absolutely love it. It has been 2 weeks and still no chips.

This place gave me one of the best pedicures I've had in a very long time. I came here because my usual place was closed and Athena was the next closest. I was greeted and seated right away and the people are nice and don't try to up sell you. The person who did my pedi really took her time and paid a lot of attention to detail which I really appreciate. I think $27 for a non-gel pedi is a little on the high side IMO but the service is definitely great. read more

Best eyelashes extensions... I have really high maintenance, super light hair lashes and Suzu really takes good care of me. Been going there for over a year and constantly get complements. Her prices are reasonable and parking is good. Plus booking an appointment is a breeze. read more

Went to re-do my dip nails and made a 12:30pm appointment. Kristy did my nails and she was hilarious and my nails look spectacular. I laughed the entire time with her and the gentleman that sits next to her and his client. Kristy did a seriously beautiful job on my nails in record time. She even convinced me to do a holiday sparkly nail (which is so not my style) but it looks great. I am in town working and bummed to not be able to come back here. I will say the girl at the front desk had a bit of an attitude but whatever. Would def recommend this salon and Kristy for sure. read more

I highly recommend Susu for brow microblading. I love the new look. Very professional and super clean and quiet room. I'll be a client for life. Thank you Susu! read more

DID I JUST EXPERIENCE RACISM?!?!? I contemplated long and hard before writing this review (I've never written a bad review), but felt obligated to share my experience. I have been going to this Salon for more than 3 years for lashes. I've always LOVED the work that SuSu does, and her prices are really good. I typically call in to make appointments, and usually can be seen that same day, or the following day. I called in on Friday, 8/6 to make an appointment. Alan looked at the schedule and advised me of late afternoon slots for Saturday and Sunday, neither worked. I then made an appt for 8/9 @ 6:30PM. My Saturday plans shifted, so I called again Saturday, to see if the afternoon appt was still available, but it was not, so I kept my Monday appt. I am an Accounting Manager, and was faced with issues at work related to month end close. I had to work late, and totally forgot about my Monday evening appt. I received a call from SuSu which I missed. As soon as I realized that I missed the appointment, I sent her a text (I have her personal number, as we've built a rapport, or so I thought, considering my tenure), profusely apologizing for the oversight. I booked another appointment for the following Sunday. I walked in apologizing, as I felt HORRIBLE, because I missed the appt. SuSu stated that this was my 3rd time doing it. I rebutted, because I know for certain that this isn't something that I do. She challenged me, and said we can ask Alan, because he makes the appts. She then said to me, that only her black clients are no calls, no shows, never her white clients. I was in total shock, and was at a lost for words, that she would say something so racist . I was HOT, so I didn't say a word. She later said that she knew that I was mad, but I don't understand that she loses money when that happens. I then said, I totally understand, that's why I will pay for the last time, in addition to this time, because I will NEVER return. A few minutes went by, and she apologized. She blamed her behavior on stress, from her upcoming wedding and some business stuff. She said, "Dee, I should have never said that to you. I know better than to talk to a client like that". She didn't apologize for judging me for the color of my skin, but she apologized for saying what she felt, out loud. I'm not a very emotional person at all, but I cried . I cried because I thought we had built a rapport. We've talked about family, traveling, business ventures. I asked her to give me a minute, so I could get myself together, and you can't finish lashes with tears LOL. I apologized again, and told her how HORRIBLE I felt when I realized it. She pretty much coddled me for the rest of the appt. She walked me to Alan, told him it was $60 (she never does this), it's usually $45, so I'm thinking she was trying to recoup some of the loss. I asked Alan to charge me $100, he said that he couldn't, and she told me not to worry about it. I then walked to Royal Farm, and pulled out the additional $40, walked back, and gave it to a technician to give to her, as she was working on another customer. I thought long and hard, to determine if I did a no call, no show before, and remembered an incident where I had fallen asleep. Alan called, I told him that I fell asleep, and ended going the same day, just a little late. Two unintentional incidents in more than 3 years, and I am accused of doing it because I'm black? We've both made mistakes. She's made an 8AM appt with me (shop doesn't open until 9AM) and had totally forgotten about it, to the point where I am sitting in front of the shop, calling her on her cell phone. I've been there at my appt time (slots are an hour long) and waited for 30 minutes, having to reschedule because her appointments are tight, and a rush 30 minute lash job, just won't do. This has happened more than once. I've been being serviced, where's she's taken phone calls, walked out and left me to deal with other customers. In these instances, I understand that life happens, and I've never once judged her for it. I would have expected the same courtesy. SuSu still thinks I'm mad. That's what she told my girlfriend, another lash client which I referred. I am not mad, I am hurt. Needless to say, I will never go back there again, knowing that the owner thinks this way, even if she never says it out loud again. read more

I love my lashes from Susu! I have been coming to Athena Nails and Spa for about 2-1/2 years and it has come to be my one stop shop for all my grooming needs. I especially love my lashes, which I get inquiries/compliments on ALL the time. They look very natural and full and people always want to know if they're mine... which means that they could pass for being mine (wink, wink). read more

This is a really high end full service nail salon close to Canton and hospitals. I came after work and the spa pedicure is just what the doctor ordered after a long day at work. I lost track of time because the pedicure was so relaxing that I'd forgot I had to be at dinner at friends within the hour. The owner and tech heeded my request to be out on time and I still got an excellent gel mani. read more

I really like the salon because it's very clean and the staff are professional. I was greeted right when I entered and a nail tech by the name of Christy said she was going to be going my nails. I think she is a great nail tech and very professional. she made great recommendations on what I should and should not do. I ended up getting a French tip manicure with gel polish which came out great. thanks Christy read more

My mother and I went in for a fill in (me) and acrylics (mother) they said they'd do it for us. I was trying to pick out my colors and I was being rushed. My mother wanted acrylics and after we'd chosen our colors and sat down, they informed us they could no longer do it because there was no one to do it. This was the second time I've tried to get my nails done here and I will not be trying again. We left to go to a different nail salon right after this incident. read more

I've been going to Athena for about 2 years now and love it. They are always very accommodating and honest about appointment times. I never feel rushed and Elsie takes great care of my hands. This week I am hoping to get a brand new set of nails for myself and my best friend who is getting married on Saturday. I can't wait! read more

What a fantastic experience. Visiting Baltimore on business for the first time... my friend and I needed to start the week (day before conference) with a nice and fresh manicure and pedicure. Wow! After searching for a salon, we found Athena on Yelp. This place is amazing and the best french nails and pedicure ever! Clean, friendly, attentive and just plain fun! Christy was wonderful! Thanks again! :))) Next time in Baltimore we will definitely be paying you all a visit. ~~ 2 country girls! ;-) read more

I go there every 2 weeks. Kristy, Susu, and China are all great but very busy so call ahead! You can park in the lot next door. Salon is clean and everyone is always friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Out of all the bad experiences I've had at nail salons, I figured I'd try a new place out. I stopped in today for a basic pedicure and it was the best experience I've had at a nail salon in a very long time. The exfoliating scrub and massage was very relaxing and my feet haven't felt better. It was a little understaffed so my friend had to wait 20 minutes before she got her pedicure started and it's a little pricey but I'd say it's worth it. The staff is welcoming and not get to the point what do you want, I'll definitely be back. read more

is there a way to add more stars???? this is by far the best nail salon i have been too. i've tried and been loyal to others but Athena gets it right every time! Timmy has been my tech since i've started coming in late spring and he already knows my personality and what i like. i'm never disappointed when i leave. Susu and the rest of the team are awesome. everyone is so nice and the atmosphere is wonderful. i'm sure this will be my permanent nail home! thank you guys!!! read more

Athena boasts some of the best technicians in Baltimore, hands down. I chose to come to Athena from reading Yelp reviews and I have been coming religiously ever since. Kristy has a great hand for a beautiful mani/pedi but is also VERY knowledgeable in her craft. When I first starting going to Athena my nails were so damaged that I was embarrassed to look at them without polish. Now my nails look amazing and so healthy, there is no one else I would trust to take care of them!! This is an establishment where they remember your name and take the time to get to know you. Great pricing, and great with handling walk-ins, but do them a favor and call ahead of time for an appt! read more

Kristy and Timmy are the best ever! This is my new go to place for mani/pedi! Kristy gives great mani/pedis and does beautiful designs as well. Timmy akways knows exactly what shades of nail polish I like. He does a fantastic gel manicure and a great pedicure as well. They are my two favorites but the rest of the staff is super accommodating and skillful. This will be my mani/pedi place for a long time read more

My go-to spot for eyelash extensions! I got a full set of eyelash extensions back in August 2016 and have been coming every 3-4 weeks for fills. Can't say enough great things about Susu's work! I've gotten so many compliments on my lashes & the prices are the best I've seen offered in the area. read more

I've come here a couple times for a manicure and it's always been a pleasant experience. Athena's has a very nice staff and is a super clean establishment. I'm always happy with the finished result! Definitely worth coming here! read more

Love this place! Staff is super friendly and my gel manicures last three to four weeks! I would be sure to make an appointment though, the time slots fill up pretty quickly. read more

Went back for refills and Susu is so awesome. Not only was I able to book an appointment last minute within a day, but she was very receptive to feedback (she reads her reviews and makes sure she is providing the best service). I know she is very busy, but I will definitely be coming back! read more

Susu and her shop are the best! She makes me look my best and is so accommodating. She does the best eyelashes, and her manicures actually last longer than a week! I always leave feeling like a princess. Highly recommend. read more

A Relaxing and enjoyable experience every time. I've had my brows and my toes done. Haven't tried the gel nails here yet but I'm sure they wouldn't disappoint. ***FYI- you can't add tip to your receipt so bring some cash.*** read more

Su Su is fabulous!!! When I first moved into the Fells Point area I discovered Athenas and loved the upbeat, fun environment. That was in the fall of 2012 started with nails, pedi and I am still a big fan. Having such blond lashes and tired of makeup, Su Su worked her magic to give me beautiful lashes. Su Su is a perfectionist with the lashes. Now 9 months later totally loving them still. Can't recommend these lashes more. I am highly sensitive and no reaction. Love the fact, you just don't need to wear makeup and you have such a nature look. Thank you Su Su ... I love my sexy eyes. read more