I went to Bliss Nail Bar for a pedicure the week before Mother's Day, then returned within two days for a manicure. The lady I got my pedicure with was WONDERFUL (her name is Karen), and she took her time with my pedicure and the recommendations. When I came back for my manicure though, the young lady who did my nails did kind of rush me through my service and my gel manicure started to chip within two days. I called in and asked for a repair and Ms Karen serviced me upon returning and it's been almost a week and my manicure still looks fresh! I'm so happy with my results. I will be regula booking with Bliss. read more

Was able to walk in without an appointment and get a pedicure with a short wait time despite it being busy. Best to just get the most basic level service because they are focused on just getting people in and out as quickly as possible, not focusing on the experience you are paying for. Didn't feel as relaxing and personable as it should. My pedicure is holding up well and the location is convenient, so would still consider returning. read more

Thrilled with the beautiful aesthetics of this place- the lighting, the brand new massage chairs (everything inside looks brand new)- feels very bright and clean. Loved that they offer over 10 different pedicures, and my absolute favorite part is that you can add on a timed massage, to ANY one you pick (up to 20 min, for an extra $25). The salon offers LOTS of different colors, and different brands of gel polish. I got a gel manicure and pedicure, and I felt that my technician really took her time and did a great job. She did 3 coats without me asking, because the color was MUCH lighter than was in the bottle- I appreciate small things like that. $100 for both (and the extra massage)- I will definitely be back here!!! Note- only street parking. Wasn't hard for me at 11 am on a week day, but not sure of the parking at later times in the day or on the weekends. Have heard there is a nearby parking garage (but didn't see it). Lots of construction going on, on the same street as well. read more

Top Tier! I was looking for a place that I could make an appointment and would offer impeccable service and this is the place. I see Ana, Betsy, or Naye! They are all wonderful but it appears that everyone is happy with their service. I have been coming for some time and never hear complaints. I didn't want to post because I want to keep it a secret but at last that's not right. So Try it out and make an appointment. read more

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2 hour parking complimentary. Good service, great outcome on our mani pedi. Will def come back

10/10 service. 10/10 vibes. This nail salon gave me the refreshing and relaxing evening I needed to myself! The owner is a fabulous woman and the place is jaw-droopingly beautiful ! I'll be back to get my nails done I got a pedicure and my eyebrows waxed. High Quality Nail Shop High Quality Prices ! Visit Here! read more

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Customer service was awful. If I am spending $100 for a Mani & Pedi, I expect to be greeted when I come in the door & introduced to who is providing the service. Very rude. read more

Service is good. Very clean vibe. I got a manipedi. One complaint, the prices are insane.. $130 for a manipedi + tip.. it feels very overpriced and I could probably get better for less. But I do enjoy the service. Overall good read more

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I love this place. I've been searching for a nail salon for a few months and this is the only place I've returned to multiple times. Everyone I've come in contact with is very kind. My nails aren't always perfect and it is a little pricey; but I feel comfortable there and I'm satisfied with the work. I usually call before coming in but always get an appointment same day and hardly need to wait. There are no TVs so if you're not much of a talked I suggest bringing headphones and listening to a podcast. read more

Bliss Nail Bar - Added the inspo and the result. I picked the colors, but I'm very happy with the outcome compared to the picture - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I'm on the hunt for a really good nail salon in the triangle. I don't think I'm super picky but I just want to find one that I like that provides good quality and service. I was going to make an appointment online but it's one of those systems where you basically request a date and time instead of the system only showing you what dates/times are available so I ended up just calling to make the appointment. I called on a Wednesday and requested a Saturday appointment. I parked in the parking deck nearby and it said you have to pay in advance (either at the pay station or online). I walked in and the receptionist had me check in on a tablet. I got SNS dipping powder with tips added since my nails are super short right now. I showed the nail tech a picture of nude nails with gold flakes but the nail tech didn't think it was possible with SNS and that it would probably need to be acrylic. Not a problem, as I had some backups planned. I showed the nail tech a picture of chrome nails to see if they could do it with SNS and she said they could. She had me sit down and began working on my nails. I thought it was a little strange that she didn't have me wash my hands first. I requested almond shape nails and didn't want them to be too long. The nail tech was super nice and asked every step of the way if I was satisfied (with the length, the shape, etc.) and I kind of just looked really fast and they seemed fine. I love the length and shape but when I looked closer at my nails after the appointment, 2 of my nails look a little crooked. I love the chrome effect on my nails. But I'm not super happy about how bumpy some of my nails are and the fact that there are a few bubbles on some of them. Also the sns was pretty thick. I will say that I didn't have any issues with the nails lifting at the cuticles over a 2 and a half week period so that is a positive. To end this review, looks like my search for a nail salon continues! read more

Bliss Nail Bar - Chrome nails (right after the appointment) - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Welp I splurged for a more expensive pedi and was being short changed! She was ready to put my flip flops back on with out finishing the service which included a paraffin dip that she simply wasn't going to do. She complied and got the paraffin when I asked about it. The lady was very nice, but this was one of the worst pedi's I've had in a long time! I got one hell of a shin massage but my feet were barely touched. Im so disappointed and will seriously reconsider future visits. The whole experience was supposed to be 50 minutes as well and time was going to be cut very short if I hadn't inquired about the paraffin dip. At check out the customer service was lacking as well, I had to ask about getting set up at the dryer. After sitting at the dryer for a few minutes, I went to the desk and informed the woman that I didn't have a good experience today, she listened and stated that she would speak w the woman that provided my service. She was also very kind in offering me a $10 gift card for a future visit when I told her how disappointed I was. She actually gave me a $15 gift certificate which was a nice gesture, so at the very least I will give them another chance. I just parked my car and noticed a chunk of wax still on my heel(see photo). It was very disheartening after the one woman really tried to fix the poor customer service with a gift card, as a result, I have to drop today's star down to a two again. Hoping next time is better. read more

Bliss Nail Bar - Left over wax from the paraffin dip.... - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

It's been many months since I had a pedicure. Being a rather hefty guy over a certain age, my feet require a certain level of attention that I am unable to give. I called ahead to make sure they would be open on a Wednesday night a week before Christmas. One never knows. I arrived a few hours before closing, checked in, and barely was seated before being summoned to the back. I was sat right next to the only other patron, which is always awkward when you're a guy. Maybe ladies like to sit close to strangers while they are having their nails worked on. Guys don't. I got a drink from the menu and enjoyed having my feet in the warm water. But somewhere along the way, the gentle scrubbing and nail trimming started to hurt, and I looked down at the tops of my feet and they were bleeding! I have eczema, and she had scrubbed the places raw with a rough implement of some sort. Both feet had places about 3" or 4" across that were red and bleeding. I was too embarrassed to say anything so just paid and left. I have a friend who is a skin care professional who helped with the dressing and bandaging. Six months later, the skin on top of my feet had started to not show damage and scarring. It was well over a year before they were back to normal, showing no signs of abuse. I will never return to this place since they clearly are not aware of what is a bunion and what is a rash. read more

We'll.... I didn't expect to spend 2 hours in nail shop when there was absolutely no wait. The lady that began my nails glued 2 tips on crooked and was upset when I said something about them. She then asked how what did the rest of my day look like because she was slow and couldn't move fast. I started that I would be returning to work after my service she then went and got someone else to finish the job. The second lady was rude and unfriendly. They were very pricey for their services. This is not a place that I will return to. Service and final product not worth $60. read more

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This place has tons of chairs and is great at taking reservations but the service is totally hit or miss. There are a couple of technicians that do an incredible job (like Beatrix) but if you don't know who to ask for you risk getting a manicure that is subpar. If you have a regular person here make an appointment with them each time and you'll be pleased. If you choose to risk it, it might not be worth the price. read more

I spent $65 for the worst manicure/pedicure combo ever. Customer service was nice. No complaints there. The nail tech must be a recent graduate from nail school because she did a poor job. I wouldn't mind the price is the quality of service matched. Please note that you have to pay to park in the garage. read more

Pretty expensive for a basic pedicure. I think we paid $80 each. Probably won't go back, just an average pedi.

Paid $63.00 and nail polish is chipping off after less than 24 hr. Horrible polish quality read more

Bliss Nail Bar - Paid $63.00 and the nail polish is chipping leas than 24 hr after, - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great for pedicures with tons of options to choose from. However it seems they rush the manicure service so you leave with them somewhat sloppy. Pretty expensive as well. Recommend for pedicures only as they also do a great job on toes. read more

I took my granddaughter for a pedi she is a 16 year old and they did it in 20 minutes and charged $39 and her big toe was messed up I said something but they did not offer to fix it! The worst nail bar I've been too! There are too many in Raleigh/Durham to be charged this much for a sloppy job! read more

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Kudos to Maria at Bliss Mail Bar. I think it's the best manicure I have ever had. She was meticulous and so very nice. I have unsightly hands but beautiful nails! read more

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the vibes were so nice got my nails done after work they look so pretty book with Fatima

I spent a lot of money getting my nails cut there. I just wanted a simple nail cut, filed and cuticle work. She didn't have me wash my hands before working on my nails. They were soaked in cold water, cut filed and cuticles trimmed, a quick massage on my hand and arm, except - she forgot to massage in the lotion. I don't think i was in the place more than 10 minutes. I will have to file my nails at home because she didn't file them completely or they way i asked her to. I shouldn't have jagged nails. This isn't the first time they have done this, but it will be my last. I was thinking of stopping by the other salon i go to, but didn't want to spend more money. Thank god i didn't get color on my nails. don't wast your money. read more

I've been to Bliss two times now--well, three. Lemme 'splain: As others have said, Bliss is really nice in terms of ambience and comfort. It's also not far from my house, which is a bonus. On my first visit, I got a pedicure that lasted a long time and I have no complaints except that some of their nail polish is priced differently but there's no way to know that in advance. (Except now you do!) On my second visit, I got a manicure. Since that's something I do probably less than once a year, I don't really know what's *supposed* to happen besides some soaking, some clipping, some painting, and some drying. During that drying part, my friend and I started to get a little concerned because our nails just wouldn't dry. They looked goopy and gross, and were smudging like nobody's business. Some other friends had gotten manis AND pedis in the time we got our manis and were waiting for them to dry. Finally, my friend went back to her technician who quickly redid her paint. I had to run, so I asked the girl at the desk if I could come back later that day to get them redone, and she said I could. So I did. When I returned just before closing, the new technician asked me which nail I needed touched up. Nail, singular? Ha! She had to redo all of them. She was texting someone while she did it, which was annoying, but she apologized and was ultimately very quick. And the manager apologized when I left. My friend thinks that both of our first technicians missed a step, but like I said: I don't know enough about the process to know what would have been missing. Maybe there's an issue with training at this place. So. Was it a good experience? No. Did they make it right? Yes. Will I hurry back? No, but that's probably because I don't get my nails done very often anyway. read more

Bliss Nail Bar - The goopy mess that was my manicure, take 1 (after maybe 30 minutes of drying time). They DID fix this, free of charge. - Nail Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I really like how you can walk in and usually get someone to do your nails without an appointment. They have a great selection of colors, a cool vibe, and each of the nail techs that I've had have all been very nice and professional. A couple of times I went there to just chill out and didn't really feel like talking much and the nail techs were intuitive enough to not get really chatty. Another time I was in a really great mood and had a great time chatting with the nail tech. The prices are very reasonable, too! read more

This place consistently provides subpar service and the technicians are rushed, rude, and rough with my hands... The most recent time I came, I tried calling at 12:50 pm to reserve time to just have my gel extensions removed around 6 pm that day. They said they couldn't take a reservation for that, but that it would be fine for me to walk in then. When i actually did come, they refused to serve me because they were suddenly understaffed. Besides that, they are inconsistent with pricing and technique. I keep giving them more chances but have ended up with chipped, broken, bumpy, or unglued nails. I went here for the location but will be going somewhere else from now on read more

This place is one of the biggest nail salons in the area, and for that reason if you have friends coming with you, a group, etc. this place has plenty of chairs for pedicures and stations for manicures. They give you some wine or water with your service which is always nice, but the price here is higher than others in the area. A pedicure doesn't include rubbing off hard spots on your feet at all like other places do and it is much more money. I also had SNS dip done here twice and it always came off within a week or so, and I switched back to regular gel manicures which tended to last longer. This place is very clean and again so big with so many chairs so hard to beleive you would ever have to wait here, but I've been told it can get very busy on weekends. read more

UPDATE: I love coming here now; pretty much a regular. It's family oriented. Bella and Elizabeth are my favorites! During my last visit, I was given a complimentary cuticle oil sample and it is AMAZING! Let's also not forget how wonderful it smells. I will always think of this nail salon first for as long as they are open. read more

If you're looking for a GREAT nail place (that also gives you a complimentary drink), then this is where you need to come! The atmosphere is so nice and there are so many colors to choose from! I've been here a few times and I'm always impressed by the quality of the services. I brought my brother here and he described his ultimate pedicure as "the best pedicure EVER!" Shout-out to Maria, who always helps me pick a fun color that lasts for literally 3-4 weeks! This is definitely a fun place to come with friends. During holidays/special events, you might want to make an appointment for larger groups. read more

This place is on 9th and attached to a small parking deck. I was worried about parking but was delighted to realize it wasn't an issue. +50 right off the bat. My mother and I walked in for mani-pedis. The manicure was fantastic and my feet are both besparkled and decallused. Cute colors, great service, super clean location- all the basic "great place" boxes get ticked here. I was really impressed, however, with how they helped my mother. She wanted her gel nails removed and a clear coat put on- she recently broke her arm and having her arm jostled or moved too much causes her a lot of pain- but her nails were overdue and she wanted to go natural for the interim. They were so great with minding a seriously painful injury. I think she had a single twinge of pain at one point but that was it. The tech was just perfect. The experience was phenomenal and I won't hesitate to come back. BBC's read more

I went to Bliss the day before my wedding with my bridal party to get our nails done - they had fantastic reviews and the the place looked super cute. And, it is a really nice, inviting, clean atmosphere. However, my nails (both mani and pedi) turned out HORRIBLE. My (acrylic-ed) fingers literally looked like they had lumpy marshmallows stuck on them. And my toes were just sloppy - gel nail polish on the skin, uneven rhinestone accents, etc. (See pics) To make matters worse, my mani-pedi took over 4 HOURS (my girls were all done hours before me), and I had to get to my rehearsal dinner, so I didn't have time to get them redone before my wedding. (To clarify, I got a pedicure with gel polish with minimal rhinestones accents, and a full set of acrylics... should have been maybe 2.5 hours of work) I did go back to get them redone before my honeymoon, saw a different nail tech (who seemed pretty astonished at how bad they were) and did a pretty good job at fixing them. They were still too long, uneven (longer on one hand), but at least I could pick things up! read more

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I went here and got a gel manicure and eve time I would leave after a couple of days my polish would change colors and not in a good way

Best dip manicure I've ever had! Beatriz was so detailed and gentle. My nails are perfect! Tay also did an amazing pedicure. Everything was so clean and professional. Loved it! read more

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I've been coming to Bliss since it opened about a year ago, and I love it. Even though there can be a short wait at times, I'm glad to see that business has picked up. The salon is nicely decorated and has no loud/distracting TVs so I can really have peace and quiet. Chairs are comfortable and there's a decent selection of magazines in case you're not feeling up to staying glued to your phone. I'm pretty sure they have every OPI and Essie color, and there are tons of options for gel polish. I recently dropped in to have SNS polish removed - I had it applied at another salon when I was out of town. I regret not going to Bliss because it was not applied correctly. What I thought would be a quick appointment turned into a long one - the normally quick soak off was not cutting it due to the excessive product that had been applied. At this point, I was very anxious about my vehicle being towed or ticketed since I hadn't paid for longer parking. The owner, Susan, relieved my fears and even offered to pay if my car did get ticketed or towed. There are not many business owners whom I think would do the same. Susan and her family have always been welcoming and kind any time I've dropped in, and are a major part of the reason why I continue to come. read more

The location is convenient but the service is awful. I left with uneven nails, polish all over my hands and cuticles, bumpy polish on my actual nails, and frayed cuticles. She also forgot to have me wash my hands after attempting to trim my cuticles. I previously had gotten a decent mani here, but it was gel and only lasted a week. I decided to try again because I didn't have time to drive to chapel hill where I normally go. I'm sure some nail techs who work here are good, but I have not had a good experience here. read more

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It's big and there's always someone available, but that's all the good I have to say. Bad service and bad end results. Been to four different techs there and all of them were bad. read more

Update: My gel is chipping and peeling already and it hasn't even been a whole week My gel never chips so this was very upsetting. read more

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I visited Durham with 3 college friends to surprise one of our friends who now lives there. We wanted to take her out for her 30th birthday, so we decided to hit up Bliss. They were the only nail salon that was able to accommodate all 5 of us without previous reservations ON A SATURDAY! This is very rare. We all thoroughly enjoyed our services. I'm extremely particular about nail services, but everything was meticulous, and the products they used were wonderful! I wish I remembered my techs name, because she was phenomenal, but really all of them were great! We were all extremely pleased with our services. Thanks, Bliss! read more

My nail tech, Amy, is really sweet and detail oriented. The owners of Bliss are really nice too. The place is clean, service is great and the space is big with a relaxing atmosphere. Love how it's next to where I work too! read more

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The salon is huge, clean, and they have a great polish selection. However, $18 for a regular manicure is nuts for this area (where the average is $14 or $15). I got my nails done on a Friday and they were chipping by Saturday, plus the way they filed seriously left my nails uneven -- one is straight up diagonal. No real hand massage. What does the $18 go toward, exactly? I'll go back if I'm in a pinch, but I'm sticking with other, better places around the Triangle for now. read more

So I'm a frequent flyer on the nail salon scene (you can reference my Triangle Nails Salon Yelp list for proof!). I book regularly at a few places that have become my favorites, but none of those nail havens is all that close to where I live. Bliss is just a short walk away, and is brand spanking new -- making it an obvious and attractive option for some manicure maintenance. Let's begin with the positives... It's truly the prettiest nail salon I've visited: open, well-lit, simple, chic decor. They've done a great job with the space, which has lots of stations, current magazines, and no distracting TVs. I was offered a drink upon check-in. And there was no wait to be seen on a Friday evening. So far, so good! The nail tech I was paired with however, was sadly not well-suited for the task. I came in with gel nails, and asked for gel removal, and a manicure with clear polish. It took about 40minutes to remove the gel. I attribute this to the fact that the nails were barely scuffed down before applying the acetone soak. It's true that they had three coats of color (which can make it more difficult to remove), but as a regular to gel nails, I know it can be done. I also know it can be done without resorting to sanding the polish off with a nail file -- which is what the tech proceeded to do. This resulted in nails so paper thin, that a portion of nail on my middle finger peeled off just a day later. It seemed the tech was unable to confidently wield the removal tool that can be used to pry and chip the gel away from the nail. Similarly, she was not confident with the cuticle trimmers, resulting in some cuticle remaining on the nailbed. The bowl of water that was brought out for soaking my nails was cold rather than warm. I asked twice during the steps above to have my nails cut down to a common length, yet still had to remind the tech a third time when I realized she was about to apply the finishing massage lotion before having trimmed. In addition to the sloppy lackluster work (reference my pictures), there seemed to be a few "finishing touches" missing that could help Bliss rival alongside some of the other area salons: eg, cuticle oil; warm washrags for wiping down hands; scented lotions for the massage; a greater selection of gel polish colors to choose from. To their credit when I checked out, the owner(?) seemed to notice my displeasure and asked whether my service had been ok. I showed her the condition of my nails, and she responded she could fix it for me. I had an appointment to get to, so was unable to stay for a fix; but I was given a 20% discount for a future visit. Ultimately, I hate complaining about a local business... but in retrospect, this service was not a good one, particularly compared to the level of quality I know I can get elsewhere. I wavered between two and three stars here, because I realize they are new, and because I DO want to award them for the phenomenal job they've done with the physical space. I will visit again to try another technician, and will certainly revisit this review if there are improvements to remark on. read more

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