Ty is fantastic. He's an artist. He listens and is responsive. He cares about the health of your…read morenails. His gel-build nail work is excellent--lasts several weeks.

I stopped in because I was looking for a chemical free manicure on natural nails. I was on my way…read moreto a different salon down the road. I was greeted right away and the tech was available within a few minutes. The front was very clean and tidy. Things went downhill after that. The work station of the tech who did my nails was filthy - covered with dusty and crust. The longer I sat there, the more I saw and the more frustrated I felt. Tools like nippers for cuticles seemed to have been used on other customers with old cuticle on them. I'm so embarrassed that I didn't get up and leave. The tech used an efile to tear up my nail beds and then buffed them out anyway. This seemed to be a substitute for actually cleaning the old regular nail polish off. The nail polish application was sloppy with the tech applying way too much for each layer. No base coat was used, so my nail beds will be stained now. This tech applied the polish like it's gel and not like it's ordinary nail polish that needs to air dry. It's got bubbles and streaks and is cracking where the top doesn't quite cover the color. Especially strange was that I was asked to pay and tip before my service was finished. I won't be going back and I wouldn't recommend.

I wish I was able to get another mani-pedi there.Closed permanently in January 2024. Great service.read more

Hands down the best salon I've ever been to. First time to this salon.. I couldn't be happier!…read moreTruly a remarkable establishment. Great environment and even better staff. Vicki absolutely slayed my nails. Thank you so very much. You rock!!

Love the quality of the work here never had an issue once when I've gone, just don't be afraid to…read moretell them to slow down if they're rushing. Got exactly what I asked for and left happy, staff was friendly and shop clean.

This place is close to my work and quick in & out to get nails done during the day on the go…read more Stopped by to get an acrylic fill today and had great service. I love how she shaped my nails.

Nikki and the team here are all amazing. Salon is simple and clean, nothing fancy but you can't…read morefind better nails in Ann Arbor.

They encourage reservations but don't necessarily honor them. Be prepared to wait 20 to 30 minutes…read moreeven with a reservation. Also, the tools are VERY old. The buffer was falling apart and it looked like it had been used on so many other people. I only have a blurry photo of it but I just hope it was sanitized. For a $26 manicure, I'd expect cleaner tools. Other than that, the technician who did my manicure did a nice job.

I visited in February 2026 for a pedicure after being invited by a friend (I typically have another…read morelocal salon I go to). Booking was pleasant and I was seated quickly, which I appreciated. However, the service moved much slower than expected -- about 40 minutes in, polish hadn't been applied yet, and it became clear we'd go well over an hour. Since I was short on time, I asked to skip the hot stone portion. I was still charged full price (which I could understand...), plus $5 for gel removal even though I only had gel remaining on half of two toenails. When I got home, I noticed clear top coat had been applied to only one foot. I called about fixing it and was told I could return, but the response came with an attitude. I never made it back in due to my schedule. Overall, I won't be returning. In all my years, I've never experienced some forgetting to apply top coat...Then to charge me add-on fees? An unfortunate, poor experience.

I won't go back here. After my last review, I developed a fungus on my nails under the acrylic. The…read moregirl who did my nails did not remove any parts of the old acrylic. I even asked her when I was there if I needed my nails replaced and she literally convinced me that naturally our nails are yellow. The next time I got my nails done I had them completely taken off at another salon. Both of my index fingers had gross yellow spots on them that lingered for months until they finally outgrew. This place is great with polish & design but actual care of the nails is questionable.

Service was excellent the nail tech was very nice I got a Manicure and pedicure. I also got my…read moreeyebrows done after seeing someone else get theirs done. The quality of the service was amazing. The vibe was very relaxing with nice music playing.

Too overpriced, and guy was really rude and impatient. Payed 150 dollars for two basic setsread more

If you could have a top shelf experience for nails, this is it! It's no frills nail care done with…read morehigh-quality products and skillful attention to detail. I was in Ann Arbor for a few days and wanting to get a pedicure. I'd mentally resolved that I would not be able to get my nails done on a Sunday. However, I went down State Street to grab some lunch. As I exited the restaurant with my to go order in hand, I looked up and saw the nail sign on in an upstairs window across the street. It took me a while to find the right door to go into to get to the nail salon; however, I was successful. You enter in a small door that's nestled between a couple of businesses and have to take the stairs up to the second floor, where Athena Nails is located (along with some other small businesses). I went in half expecting them to actually be closed (despite the sign being on), or unavailable to take me at that time. I have my lunch in hand and needed to be back at my hotel in about 80 minutes. I was shocked when the woman said that she could take me immediately, but I readily agreed. It's a suite space, so there were two pedicure chairs, and 2 or 3 individual nail stations. One pedicure chair was already occupied, so I took the second. I only use regular polish on my natural nails (no gel, SNS, or acrylics). Even though I'd noted this at intake, I had to clarify this once in the chair as the experience seemed, we were headed for gel polish. Once clarified, my nail technician quickly, switched gears and went to collect colors that were close to the shade. I chosen from the options originally provided. I was surprised to see that the regular polishes were all from a luxury brand (Hermès) but it made the slightly higher price I was quoted make sense. I see the experience is no frills, because it was just a straight pedicure. None of the extra add-ons that lots of nail shops offer these days. No paraffin wax or hot stones or scented waters; no massage chairs; etc. The chair did have a basin for hot water to sit your feet in, but it didn't do anything special. The technician cared for my nails, painted them, applied some special oils to them, and then lotioned my feet. I was able to eat my lunch (a salad) as she worked. I got out of there on time to get back to my hotel. Once I got to my hotel, I was able to change clothes without ruining my pedicure. It was completely dry with just the products she used. I didn't need time with my feet under a fan or anything else. Here's the kicker: I am now, two weeks out from this experience, and my polish still looks fresh. My toe nails are just now starting to show the first sign of even growing out the tiniest bit. If I lived locally, I'd patronize this place again and again.

This is a hidden gem of a nail salon on State! I received a basic gel manicure with Alice and she…read morewas professional, kind, and detailed. It was a little on the pricier side but all of the products she used were high quality and the end result was exactly as I hoped. Highly recommend.

I was extremely impressed! I have very small nail beds and I wasn't sure how they would turn out,…read moreas I never get my nails done. Peridot was super fun and chatty. She texted me beforehand asking what design I wanted to make the appointment fast and easy. I highly recommend!!

Got exactly what I wanted! I saw Periodt and got a shellac manicure and she was so sweet and nice…read more Place was nice and clean! Love my nails