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    Ava Nail Spa

    3.7 (103 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Services - Ava Nail Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Jamar S.

    I had been meaning to come to this nail spa for a pedicure for awhile now. Today, after an intense gym session, the Mrs. suggested we swing by and I gladly obliged. What stood out to me was Ava's motto, posted out front, they Inside, the staff is super attentive, friendly and most importantly, for a guy like me, who's not the most experienced when it comes to pedicures, they were gentle with my feet. I'm glad we stopped by & I'm glad the service was so good, bc it's right down the street from my home, meaning I can frequent them more.

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    Marie H.

    Very disappointing. Staff was friendly but distracted. Gel manicure and lacquer pedicure was over $100 with tip. Would not recommend

    Malikah M.

    I love my nails short and simple. This spot gives you exactly what you need. I Prefer the dip gel nails. It's less bulky and does not Make your nail beds tingle when you get a new set, just remember what number you got when you need a filling.

    Almond, natural nails
    Tammy N.

    Jennifer was so quick and did my nails exactly like the picture I showed her. I never can find a tech that can give me exactly what I ask for, so needless to say she will be my go to!

    Cat eye magic
    Deanna H.

    Always a pleasure getting our nails done. Mike and Donna are such great artists. The perfect length for a young lady.

    Powder dip manicure
    Aubrey W.

    This place rescued my thin tattered nails after being stuck at home for three months during the pandemic. I opted for a powder dip manicure. Thom was my technician and he did a wonderful job. The manicure was relaxing and painless. He was very friendly. My nails were super short when I came in and Thom did his best to make my nails as even as possible. The salon is beautiful, bright, and clean. The fact that it is a cruelty free salon is a HUGE plus for me as well. I feel like myself again with these pretty nails. I have found my new favorite place. Definitely check this place out!

    Mike's Pink and White (Ombre) Full Set Tips
    Pri S.

    The nail tech name was Mike. He was friendly but he did not ask for my name. If your a new client shouldn't you ask your client for there name so you can build a good client relationship? Guess not here. Basic friendly customer service was not offered like offering a free beverages. Mike did ask details of the shape and style of my nails I wanted. He was very attentive towards my nails. The nail salon is very modern. It was clean. I really loved the grey and white color scheme. I did also like that everyone was speaking English. Sometimes you go into a nail salon and everyone is talking in there native language. Here all the nail techs keep to themselves and there clients. I did over hear other nail techs being very detailed talking to there clients. Very professional. I wish the price list was more updated. I went in for a pink and white (ombre). On there website it stated $55. He told me $65 in person I asked why the price difference he just said new technique? Fill in for pink and white starts at $45. If anyone wants to keep that in mind. This did not include a manicure the normal soak your nails in a bowl of water and clean your cuticles. Mike did clean up my cuticles after when he saw it was dry. I also recieved a gel pedicure. Holly who did my pedicure was good at cutting down and cleaning the cuticles. The paint job was ok not the greatest. She did keep asking how I wanted it and if I was ok with it. I just said it was ok. Basic french pedicure. Overall very friendly lady. They do offer 10% discount for the services. I may give them a second try for my fill in. I took off 1 star for minor customer service issues and the price list. A second star for the paint job of my french pedicure.

    Crooked nails, residue left underneath.
    Skye B.

    First time getting my nails done in over a year because my job doesn't allow it, so I was excited to get them done. I got there right at 9:30 AM after I called and made an appointment and Mike was going to do my nails I wanted, squared, nails with sparkly glitter, and then pink, red and white hearts on my ring and middle finger. I was that right in front of the door and it is very cold so I kept getting the cold breeze which wasn't that big of a deal but that is how it started from the time that I sat down to the time that I walked out the door it took 30 minutes there were a minimum of 10 people that had walked in and out wanting to get something done. Mike rushed through my nails in order to finish.. when I told him that I wanted pink red and white hearts, he told me no I could only have to. So I agree, just to do red and white. After I paid $60 to get my nails done and was sitting in my car, I realized that they were not even on both hands in length some of them are crooked and there was even a piece of dirt that he left on and just filed it off so now there is a file mark on my fingernail. I unfortunately will not be returning to this place. When you rush it shows. I was extremely disappointed, especially after seeing everyone great reviews on

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    Heather D.

    Ava's Nails is always accommodating. They are friendly and open to feedback. The staff are professional and they always use clean equipment. They will continue to have my business and come highly recommended!

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    The shop is clean, peaceful, and very pretty! They do great designs, the staff are very skilled and the cost is very affordable.

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    Tom is my guy! Awesome and clean services at Ava nail spa. Would definitely recommend.

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    Very nice environment and friendly staff. Love that they have gel polishes on display as they do the regular polishes.

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    Mike is my favorite nail technician for my fills and full sets--he's quick and does an amazing job.

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    3.8(66 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Unprofessional Behavior Nail & Spa Expo (Valentine's Day Visit 2/12/2026)…read moreI visited Nail & Spa Expo on 2/12/2026 for a Valentine's Day service. When I arrived, the nail technician, Linda, was doing her own nails. I had builder gel on my nails longer than I should have (which I didn't realize, as I'm not the expert). I was told my nails were healthy, yet two nails broke the very next day. I posted a short review that simply said "builder gel fail." I did not mention any names or details at that time. When I later called to discuss the issue after the owner offered a refund or redo, the salon manager repeatedly said, "What do you want?" in a rude tone while on speaker. She then abruptly put Linda on the phone without telling me. Linda also repeatedly asked, "What do you want?" and told me I had called too much, which is not accurate. I calmly explained that I wanted a refund due to the poor outcome and service. Instead, I was told to pick up a gift card and "give it away." I do not want a gift card. I wanted the matter resolved professionally. This is not my first issue. On 1/18/2026, I received white polish that appeared old. I texted and called for nearly a week (1/18-1/23) trying to get it corrected. When I finally returned (Linda is off Sundays and Mondays), the manager insisted I would have to pay $30 for a polish change or accept the same old color again. That is unacceptable. Additionally: The manager's demeanor is hostile and unwelcoming. Customers are spoken about loudly within earshot. Linda's sister had started and during appointments, she caused delays, because Linda kept stopping to assist her. My mother also experienced rude treatment during her recent appointment. I was asked to remove my honest review, which I will not do. I believe in supporting businesses that show professionalism and respect. Unfortunately, this establishment has repeatedly demonstrated the opposite.

    Today's visit to Nails Expo & Spa was quite refreshing. Unfortunately arrived just before close but…read morethey were able to accommodate for a pedicure. I chose the Charm Spa Pedicure which does include callus treatment, sugar scrub cooling gel, hot towel, hot stone cream and hand massage, paraffin wax, and cuticles care. This package is valued at $65 dollars for about it an hour worth of treatment. Special thank you to Kim and Cici who made today's experience possible. The atmosphere is quiet, relaxing, and well lit. The staff here are generally very professional. I do recommend you give them a try for your spa service needs.

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    3.4(46 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    amy was great I had an amazing experience getting my nails done! The service was professional,…read morewelcoming, and very detailed. My nail tech took their time to make sure everything looked perfect, and the results came out even better than I expected. The atmosphere was clean and relaxing, and everyone was friendly from the moment I walked in. My nails look beautiful and have held up really well. I've gotten so many compliments already! I highly recommend coming here if you want quality work and great customer service. I'll definitely be coming back!

    I had scheduled an appointment for 11am on a Sunday. An hour before the appointment they attempted…read moreto call me twice but I was I wasn't available to take the call. I called them at 10:50 and they asked me to come at 11:15 instead which was a slight inconvenience for me as I had scheduled the appointment to coincide with me getting out of Pilates in the same shopping center. I waited in my car until 11:15 and when I went in I still had to wait another 10 minutes to be seen. They had a basket of mini candy bars and chips next to the seats where you wait. Once seated in the pedicure chair, I was offered a "complimentary" beverage (water, coffee, tea, wine or champagne) which I declined. I was also presented with a pedicure menu. They have different types of pedicures ranging from $35-$85 and gel is an additional $20. The prices may be a little higher than other salons because of all the free/complimentary items they offer. My nail tech Steven was professional and thorough but the pedicure area itself was pretty loud and not relaxing at all. They don't take tips on credit cards so be prepared to pay the tip with cash, Venmo, Cash App or Zelle.

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    3.7(62 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    After living in the neighborhood for almost 2.5 years, I finally tried out Bliss with one of my…read morefriends. We booked an appointment ahead of time for 4 pm on a Sunday. When we got there, we were greeted by the receptionist, and it was relatively empty in there. We had both booked for gel nails and then picked out our colors. Their prices were more than what was indicated online, so it was $40 for gel and then an additional $15 for catseye polish (note they do not have the magnets for designs, so it's just plain catseye). This was done on our natural nails. My experience went relatively smoothly and very quickly. I had Tina, who completed within 20 minutes of starting, but I'm thinking that may not have been a good thing. My gel nails usually last for 2 weeks or so without chipping or peeling off, but these were chipping by day 5 and about a week in, one had peeled so badly that my nail snapped in half. My friend was not started on til i was almost done. Her nail tech switched halfway through as well, and another nail tech came by and made rude remarks about her hands twice, saying that the nail design she wanted would look ugly on her. The nail polish needed another color to help it show up the way it looked on the display/bottle, and there was a lot of back and forth trying to get that right. In the end, they were able to figure out a way to get it to look right, but that added an extra 40 minutes to her nails. The receptionist was great and helped advocate for her to get the correct shade. I like the convenience of having a nail salon within walking distance, but I think I'll stick with my usual unless these things change. It's not worth the money for early chipping and rude remarks.

    This is my second time at this location. My nail tech relocated to this area. I had lost contact…read morewith her and she used to work at the Odenton location. She sent me a text of her new location. I'm glad she did. I always loved the way she did my nails. She's very creative with designs. If I show her a picture she will make it happen. I love this particular design and had to display it. I normally make my appointments on a weekday because weekends can become very crowded. They also take walk ins. Not sure how long the wait would be. They also have parking available on the front and backside of the building. I definitely will be returning to check out their pedicure services as well.

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    Katies Nails - Christmas Holiday Gel X Set.

    Katies Nails

    4.6(27 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Short nail girl here!!…read more NAIL TECHNICIAN: Annabella I have been getting my nails done by Annabella for so long now and they NEVER EVER disappoint. My work requires I have short nails which was one of the biggest bummers given I've done long, design packed, nails my whole life, but, Annabella has completely changed that limiting reality for me when she showed me short nails can be just as great. The health of my natural nails goes without mention. Sometimes I can't even believe it myself. I look back and thank god that I have to transition out of long nails because they were DESTROYING the integrity of my naturals. My nail beds have grown significantly and overall, it's a lot less maintenance to have short nails. I've attached photos of some of my favorites she's done for me and now I'm itching for a new set (though I love my current). 10/10 recommend Annabella. She is so thorough, trustworthy, talented, and sanitary.

    I had a really disappointing experience at this nail salon and would not recommend it…read more I got Gel-X nails done by Annabella, and almost immediately when I got home something felt wrong. My fingers were in pain, and it felt like the nails were lifting or separating. I called the next day and spoke with Samantha to explain the issue. I asked if I could come in to have two nails fixed and the set filed down because they were unusually thick (I've had Gel-X many times before and never experienced this). She told me to come in, but when I arrived, she dismissed my concerns and said it was "just the glue settling" and that nothing was wrong. Despite clearly seeing how thick the nails were, she didn't offer to fix them. By the very next day, the nails started coming off. I called again and asked for the set to be redone since the issue was clearly due to the application, but they refused. This is unacceptable, Gel-X sets typically last me at least 3-4 weeks, not just a few days. I ended up going to another salon to have them redone, and even that technician commented on how poorly the original set had been done. Overall, this salon showed no accountability and no respect for my time or money. I would not return.

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    2.6(121 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Awful customer service to me. I went with my daughter to do a mother-daughter mani/pedi and while…read moreTiffany was GREAT with my daughter, the gentleman that serviced me was awful. He acted like he was drunk, was way too forceful with the massage during the pedicure, gave me a hard time when I wanted to be seated next to my young daughter- saying that his chair was in the row behind my daughter's nail technician's chair and that my daughter is fine. I repeated that I will sit next to my daughter and he was visibly and verbally upset. He mumbled in a different language and sneered, almost like he was trying to intimidate me. I should have refused to allow him to continue his service, but for my daughter's sake and the sake of our mother-daughter date, I remained seated next to her and he brought his tools over to do my manicure. The worst part of this entire experience was while he was doing my manicure, he starts speaking in broken English about how dangerous Baltimore is and how the gangsters in Baltimore are all Black and a Black man shot his friend in the face. He said he has to watch his back because of the "Black man in Baldmorr". He said all of this in front of my daughter, who was visibly disturbed and probably scared. Not one employee did or said anything to make him stop speaking so recklessly. And last, he kept getting his OWN fingers caught in the nail drill bit! The man was drunk, racist and rude. Horrible customer service and horrible management because they did nothing about his speech or behavior. Worst mother-daughter outing I've had and will never go back and I do not recommend. There are too many better nail salon options in BEAUTIFUL BALTIMORE!

    They took my husband and I as walk-ins for a pedicure and we were in the chairs immediately! At…read morefirst I was worried because they seemed busy but happy for the quick service! They gave us some waters, asked us a few questions then went to work! The massage and pedicure were amazing for me. My husband has very ticklish feet and his person was nice and gentle, which gave him an enjoyable experience! 10/10 would recommend this place to friends and family!!

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