Adah is AMAZING! I have had the worst pedicures and the best. I can no longer go to anyone else. Her attention to detail and the health of my nails is always her priority. Adah is extremely professional and so great at her profession. Embellish Westlake is by far the better of this hood's nail salons. Their boutique is the cutest and all the staff is always so professional and so kind. Thanks for caring y'all!!! read more

Note: One Star Rating for the woeful condition of the furnishings not the staff The Good: The staff at Embellish Westlake Hills are fantastic. I've been coming here for about four years and the technical work is consistently excellent. My favorite tech is both talented and a pleasure to talk to. The Bad: The furniture is in "gross" condition. The pedicure chairs have large stains and dried wax on the footrests, but the tech stools are the worst--the vinyl is ripped to shreds. My tech actually has to cover the stool with a towel so the torn material doesn't scrape my skin. The Verdict: For a place that brands itself as "Austin's Original Upscale Nail Salon," the lack of maintenance is disappointing. This is a premium-priced salon, yet the equipment is falling apart. The owners need to invest in repairs to match the high quality of their staff's work. read more

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Atmosphere is great, everyone's friendly and the boutique has the current and popular items. Embellish offers the latest shades, colors and gels with experienced techs ready to meet your needs. read more

Dang. I loved this place until today. The services themselves were great, no complaints there. But I was about 10 minutes late and so they couldn't do the full service I booked--the embellished pedicure with paraffin wax and extra massage. That is totally fine with me to not do the service, but they still charged me for that service even though what I got was a pedi with extra massage, which is $10 less. I mentioned this to the cashier and she just said she couldn't do it cause she was late and didn't change the charge. I don't see why I should be charged for a service I didn't receive--I am fine with not receiving it because of the time, but I don't think I should have to pay for something I didn't get. read more

This nail salon has the cutest boutique! It's in a great location so it's an easy stop between errands. It's all organic nails so it always feels and smells very clean. Sarah does an exceptional job on my nails every time! Totally check it out. read more

It's a great place for manicures and pedicures. Rated way above the rest! They also have cute clothes.

The nail shop was cute, attentive, had great colors, and friendly service. My only disappointment was that they didn't have the massage chairs for a pedi. They had recliners instead. It was a cute shop and I'll likely be back. read more

My husband and I came from out of town. Our resort didn't have nail services so we looked for something nearby. We loved our experience here! My gel lasted longer than any other place I've been. The stying and set-up of the services was better than anything in my hometown! I'd definitely go back again. It was a great experience. read more

I had a terrible experience here. I received a gift certificate here for my birthday and brought along my daughter for mani/pedis together. I have psoriasis on a toenail, and the nail tech was rude and kept asking if it was contagious. I get asking once, but she kept pushing it. I assured her it was an autoimmune disease and not contagious, but she continued to hammer me. She said another client has psoriasis on her foot, and it is disgusting. She was rough with filing my nails, and when I asked if she could be more gentle she raised her voice and said she already was being gentle. The rest of the pedicure passed in hostile silence. When I thanked her at the end of the service, she glared at me and said nothing in return. I have never had such an appalling and condescending service experience -- unbelievable, especially at such an expensive establishment. read more

I have been going to Embellish on Westlake for more than 10 years. Mary Sanchez has taken such excellent care of me. However, Jay, who works at the front desk, is amazing. He is always upbeat, kind, helpful. I watch him stay busy the entire time I am there keeping everything ship shape. He is a bright light in my day when I arrive. Barbara B. read more

I had a great pedicure this morning by Stephanie. They offered me water, hot tea and M&Ms (not sure if that's always or because Halloween is around the corner). I also got a heated weighted thing for my shoulders. Everyone was really nice and they even have a gift section with tons of cute stuff. I will be back! read more

My wife comes here to get her nails done but I was here to get a gift card. I walked inside to see a boutique store and ladies getting pampered. I browsed the store items and found a few stocking stuffers. The staff working here are very friendly. They do couple services with champagne, so I need to return with my wife for a romantic outing read more

Not one to leave reviews but so frustrated with the lack of attention and customer service/professionalism. The front desk employee was watching a movie on a laptop/ipad and eating her lunch while I was checking out and in return did not ever hand me back my credit card back after the purchase. I am annoyed because it's a small shop and I was the only one in the boutique side - so I would have appricated if she could have paused what she was doing while I was checking out. This was a MAJOR inconvience for me as I was going out of the country the next day and did not realize the card was gone until I was no longer in Austin a few hours late. I get mistakes happen however, let's try to stay professional while clients are in the store?! I worked at a boutique just down the street on bee cave last year and we were able to eat in the back if really needed and management requested no phones in the front..... Pretty simple! Have tried calling the place multiple times to get my card back and make sure it's there but no answer. Thanks... will not be returning. read more

This review is long overdue, and I couldn't let more time go by without sharing my two cents. In sum: Embellish is the rare business that shines across multiple fronts. On the most fundamental level, you will absolutely receive excellent manicures + pedicures here. They've got an array of long-lasting polish colors from quality brands (OPI, Smith & Cult, CND Vinylux), applied expertly by personable nail technicians. I've visited Embellish Westlake on many occasions and have been seen by multiple techs, all of whom were best in class anywhere I've been, in Austin or elsewhere. The store's ambiance is sweetly charming, veering on the girlish side with pinks + browns and crystal chandeliers. The entire place (including restrooms) is very clean, as are the tools used by the nail techs. And the complimentary drinks and M&Ms are too good to pass up. Given all the above, it would've been reasonable to post this review ages ago; however the catalyst for doing so now is because yesterday while at an appointment, I received an extraordinary level of customer service from the store manager, Rhonda, who went above and beyond to ensure my experience was delightful. Thank you, Rhonda, for your kindness and generosity. I was already planning to return in a few weeks, but now I'll be certain to do so when you're also scheduled so I can thank you again in person. Keep up the outstanding work, Team Embellish! read more

Great location near my home and office. I treated a friend here for her bday as it seemed a little more high brow than my typical nail salon. Our techs were very sweet, but honestly- I prefer the massage chairs and foot spa. These were the most expensive mani/pedi I've had besides at the Belagio in LV. Sadly both my friends and my shellac are peeling and chipping on day 6. We are both very careful and wear gloves to do dishes etc. my gel nails at PKN last me two weeks or more for much less expense and I get a massage chair. Cute boutique and nice staff, but their polish doesn't last. read more

Just enjoyed a very relaxing and professional pedicure by Jan. Embellish is a gem of a salon!

I have come to this salon a few times in the past (years ago) and loved my experience every time except for this one. The salon itself is very cute and comfortable, but they had minimal polish color selections today. The first color I chose, the nail technician said was too light and would be too see through to use. I then chose a second color which she stated would have the same issue. I then chose a third with apparently the same problem. I finally hesitantly decided on a fourth color which I normally would not have chosen except for the lack of color choices. Once on my nails, I decided to have it taken off as I did not like the color out of the bottle. I then had to pay to get it changed to another polish color. I left the salon feeling unsatisfied. Edit: thank you so much to Wendy the owner for her thoughtful response! I should have clarified that were not many OPI colors today but that I do appreciate hearing that there are usually many more, as had been my experience in the past. Will definitely be trying this salon again as I am impressed by the very thorough and kind response to this message. read more

I really like this place. It's quiet and peaceful. I started going here because it was the only place I could find that used the copper soaking tubs for pedicure. I just started doing the gel manicure and it's a real game changer for me! No more worring about my manicure for a whole month! Elvis at Embellish has done my manicure the last two visits and he is just wonderful. Just check out the photo of my vintage style half-moon manicure :-) read more

Embellish Nails & Boutique - My wonderful vintage 30s half moon manicure by Elvis - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love Embellish; it's been my go-to nail spot for the last year. When we first moved to Austin I bounced around to a few other local places but my nails were getting super thin and I felt like those shops only cared about getting me in and out as quick as possible. Embellish was not that way! They take their time and are gentle. It's a bit pricier than other local nail salons (about 20% more) but I think it's worth it (and they always have M&Ms for guests so there's that!). They also have a little boutique with cute clothes, jewelry, knock knacks, and cards. It's a great place to find a gift!! read more

We went here for a bachelorette party and I got the embellish manicure/pedicure with Shellac. I was a Shellac newby but I am glad I got it since I work 10 hour days and so far chip-free! The facility was very clean and I had a wonderful experience. My nail tech was super nice and just chatty enough but not overly chatty that took away from the experience of enjoying some pampering! I'd go here again since I don't get my nails done that often. read more

It's really hard to get last minute appointments at this place, but otherwise I love everything about it. The staff is friendly and I've always walked out with perfect nails. They have a brand of polish that's super quick drying and usually lasts me a lot longer than OPI. I also love the cute movies they play. Twice I've gone home and rented them to watch with my daughter. It's very clean in here and I like the tubs they use for pedis, although sometimes I feel like I should get up and help lift the basins. I've been to many, many nail salons in town and every time I stray I'm disappointed about something and wish I had just waited for an appointment to open at Embellish. It's worth the wait. read more

Clean and most of the techs I've tried are great! It's definitely worth spending a little more money for a cleanly place that's sanitary and does good work. They are very conservative with cutting your cuticles. Their staff is nice and inviting. read more

Very relaxing! Love coming here always! Professional and on time and clean! This was my first pedicure in 1 year and I'm thrilled I came here for it. read more

Embellish Nails & Boutique - Perfect pedicure with an extra 15 min massage. So worth it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I normally only go here if I have a gift certificate because in my opinion it is rather expensive....but then I don't get my nails done all the time. This past experience was one of the best ones. The lady did a fantastic job and was really nice. I'm very active and put a lot of wear and tear on my hands, therefore I don't always get the best looks when I want to get my nails done. Customer service isn't bad for the most part. They do have a cute shop with a variety of items such as Kendra Scott jewelry and other cute purses, dresses, napkins....great gift items. I also discovered on this visit that they have m&ms while you get your nails done. One thing I do like is they play super girly movies while you get your nails done which just adds a cherry on top. read more

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Relaxing and a great atmosphere. Dawn provided an excellent pedicure service. I will visit Embellish again next month!

I've learned that sometimes on your birthday you really do just have to splurge on yourself. That's what I did today. I called to make an appointment (highly suggested) and looked forward to it all week. I walked in. You know how you walk in Those Other Nail Shops and you're HIT with the smell of all those chemicals? Not here. Not at all. I walked in and they had me sit in these big, cushy, wonderful chairs. And not those awkward rolly massagey things, either. Ever watch someone in one of those? We look pretty ridiculous. My mimosa (oh, yes, my mimosa, people!) was delivered promptly, as they put a hot, delicious smelling wrap around my neck. The nice lady came over with a big copper pot and had me stick my feet in awesomely hot water. I sat and soaked. And snacked on M&Ms and mimosas. (Okay, fine...my one complaint is that there were too many orange M&Ms) Usually, I giggle uncontrollably when they whip out that big file thing, but for whatever reason, this one did not tickle so badly. Also? after she scraped down my feet, she took off the file (like a sticker) and threw it away. The other tool--like file and buffer--she gave to me. Much more cleanly than that blue water stuff I've seen at Other Places... I splurged and went for the Embellish Pedicure, which involved a paraffin wax and a yummy scrub. My gams are still soft and feel great. She said usually there's movies on the flat screens, but for whatever reason they were off today, which was fine for my relaxation factor, especially since the music was right up my alley. The place is bright and open with lovely windows. The woman told me it's about twice as big as the one at The Triangle. For that reason alone, I'd be more likely to come back to this one. I don't usually get manicures, but the manicure bar looks pretty snazzy. It's literally like a bar, with high stools. It's very clean. They techs bring out their cart with the tools and materials on it, then wheel them back out of the way. That is way cool! I don't think I'd get the Embellish Pedicure every time, because of the added cost, but I can see me coming back here again. For sure. read more

I visited this nail salon with a female friend over Fourth of July weekend. She asked if there were any walk in appointments available for a manicure but they were booked. The staff at the desk were perfectly nice about this, and it was totally understandable that there was no availability. But on our way out, one of the women who was giving a manicure made a very audible and disparaging (and, for what it's worth, totally inaccurate) comment about my friend's clothes. I am very glad that Embellish was booked when we stopped by. I'd never want to patronize an establishment that would employ someone who would make a gratuitous and mean spirited comment at a potential customer's expense. I won't be back, and I'd encourage others to avoid this overpriced, attitude-heavy salon in favor of one of the many other fine nail salons in the local area. read more

I had definitely the best Pedi I've had in Texas here a week or so ago. It was booked for me by a friend who chose the 'embellish pedicure' for us - and I had no idea what the Salon was going to be like - but I was delighted by it! Letty transformed my horrid post-beach-vacation runners into baby soft fancy shoe worthy feet in seemingly no time. The leg massage was entirely lovely. The hot wax treatment is always my favourite part. The comfy chairs, snuggly warm neck pillows and magazines, movies and soft drinks made us feel very much at home. They even have chocolate out if you're having one of those sorts of days! A great range of colours - My feet looked brilliant immediately. And seven days, five long runs and a couple of swims later they still look lovely. I'll be back for sure immediately I need a touch up, can't recommend Letty enough. read more

I would not recommend this place, and I will definitely not go again - there are too many other great places for a mani/pedi in this city! I am thinking it was just a bad day to go, because many others seem to really like this place. Negatives: -Appointment started 20 min late -Pedi water was not warm -We had to ask 3 times for a beverage -Quality of service from the technicians was very low - cuticles were left rough, toenails cut so short they hurt -The technician kept interrupting my conversation with my mother and giving her own opinions on our discussion Positives: -Appeared very sterile and clean -Very cute space - the boutique is fun to browse while you wait -Not outrageously priced read more

You'd think that because I was Vietnamese I'd be brilliant at doing my own mani/pedis. The exact opposite, in fact, I think it's rare when I actually don't screw up my nails. Which is why I usually go to Embellish for my nail-needs (I've been to this location and the one at The Triangle). I don't get my nails done often, but when I do, I go to Embellish. There are many reasons as to why I go to Embellish, to name a few: 1) Most of the technicians are NOT Vietnamese - not that I'm hating on my own race, but I know how Vietnamese women are, and they are catty and gossipy and I don't feel like getting my nails done and knowing that I'm being judged with my lack of Vietnamese-language knowledge. The technicians here are sweet and have the right balance of being conversational but not talking too much. 2) LOVE LOVE LOVE the decor of this place. I love how pink and girly and fun it looks, and I love how comfortable the seats are. I like that it's also a boutique, it adds a little something else to it. 3) The basins for your pedicures - those fancy electronic massage with the bubbly jacuzzi chairs might look very high-end at other salons, but in fact, most nail salons are very bad at sanitizing those jacuzzi's after each client. It's really easy for bacteria to build up in those jets. The manual basins that Embellish uses are actually the most hygienic way to get a pedicure. And that water they use (pomegranate? rose? who knows and who cares) is heavenly! This is a great place to bring a big group of your girlfriends too. I don't remember the Bee Caves location, but the Triangle has classic romantic movies playing in the background (Sabrina, Roman Holiday, etc.) which makes your experience so much more... girlier :) read more

I was a walk in and no where I looked online you needed an appointment... I had never been here before and as i looked around the 2 girls giving pedis looked at each other like shes clueless. Then decide to tell me over there is the desk. I felt the girl that helped me was snotty and on the rude side...and in that snotty voice she told me its by appointment only and the only appt she had was for a polish change. When I go to a Mani/pedi I don't wear all my bling or high end purses. If you like that atmosphere good luck. read more

My bridesmaids and I went to Embellish for our pre-wedding nail doings. I'm happy to report that one week hence, my French pedicure is still holding up marvelously despite many days of walking around Disney World in flip-flops. The manicure isn't faring as well, but I wouldn't expect a non-shellac mani to last more than a week. The nail techs did a beautiful job on all three of us - as far as I know, we were all very happy with the results. I found the mani-pedi a bit overpriced, but again, it was about what I expected from this kind of place. Surprisingly, the boutique section had some very reasonable prices on clothing, etc. My real complaint was that the manager and my nail tech ended up having to deal with a... situation... while we were there, which disrupted the serenity I wanted from the most important nail appointment of my life (all involved knew what the occasion was, but didn't fuss over the three of us like I thought they would - disappointing, though I'm sure they get zillions of bridal parties in there. They just didn't make me feel very bridal). A previous patron had lost her cell phone during her appointment, and the manager was continually coming over to my nail tech/our area and asking whether anyone had seen it, despite the fact that our nail techs were busy and kept saying no. Apparently there was some accusation of stealing, which caused my nail tech to spend every second I wasn't looking directly at her to bitch to the girl doing my friend's pedi about this customer. Very unprofessional. All in all, I had a so-so experience that resulted in a great nail job. The Disney movies were a nice touch. Booking an appointment was hell for more than one person at a time, though - call FAR in advance for either location. read more

Walking into Embellish, my first thought was, "Wow! This place is adorable!" - and it is! The other thing I noticed was that all the pedicure chairs were full - I was glad I had made an appointment for my eyebrow and upper lip wax. I was immediately greeted by a friendly girl working at the front, who offered me some cucumber water (delicious!). Although I was a little early for my appointment, the esthetician, Katie, came out to greet me and took me back to the waxing room immediately. She was very friendly and talked just enough, but not too much. Now for the actual eyebrow wax. While Katie did not totally mess up my brows, they weren't done well either. After I got home there were a large amount of stray hairs left over that I ended up having to pluck. When I pay more for an eyebrow wax than I usually do, I expect to see results equal to that payment (they charge $15 for brows, $10 for upper lip.) However, I was completely disappointed that the job was not as well-done as it could have been. I could have gotten better results going to the mall to get them threaded. The last thing I'd like to mention about Embellish is that the boutique is great! They have beautiful, well-priced jewelry, clothing, and accessories. They would get 5 stars if I was just rating the boutique and not the waxing services. However, I want to rate the entire place as a package, and I think the main thing that was lacking is the experience and training of the esthetician I had. read more

This shop is very cute on the inside and offers adorable boutique items. They also offer warm neck wraps to enjoy while you are in their comfy recliners. However, I went in three weeks ago when I was visiting Austin for a pedicure and my big toe nail was cut incorrectly. Unfortunately, a week later I went to the doctor and found out I had an infected ingrown toenail. I also find it interesting that they don't offer dip powder nail services. That's all I've used on my hands for years and everyone in Dallas does it...so I feel like their services are limited. Since they can't provide me with the manicure I am accustomed to and the pedicure resulted in a $170 doctor's appointment and antibiotics, I will not be returning. read more

The CUTEST nail salon in Austin I could find. Very good service (they even gave me a neck warmer), great skills and comfy environment. It's far away from where I live but i would still go. read more

Embellish Nails & Boutique - Nail Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place. Granted they are more expensive than your standard strip mall spot, most of the girls do a great job. The girly interior is fantastic as well as the boutique. You can shop while you wait for your appointment :) They have always started appointments on time as well which makes me VERY happy! There are no chemical smells, they listen to how you want your nails shaped, and they take their time. Plus, you get to have whatever you like to drink and watch a girly movie. Like I said, I love this place! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Embellish!! As a runner, I am vey particular about how I keep my toe nails (since I want to actually keep all of them) so it is so nice to go to a place that understands exactly how I want them. It's definitely pricier than your average hole in the wall, but that's because it's not a hole in the wall. It's like going to a spa without the spa price and hushed voices. All of the staff is really friendly and the owners have always been so helpful when they are on site as well. I think the only problem is that my friend and I didn't come up with the idea of this great place ourselves! read more

I feel I should preface this review by saying that I pay for a pedicure every once in a blue moon, so things like price are not huge deterring factors to me. That said, I got an embellished pedicure here over the weekend. For $50 (not including tip), it comes with the basics (trim, shape, cuticle work, callus smoothing, foot and leg massage) plus an exfoliating scrub and a paraffin wax treatment. It's definitely not a bad deal, and I had a great experience. I was expecting the Bee Caves location to be all pink and Legally Blonde-esque like its counterpart in the Domain, but this location is more subdued. It was a little hard for me to find the front desk at first, as it was in the back of the store behind the boutique area. Once I checked in, I was directed to pick out a color. Color in hand, I headed over to my chair. I soaked my feet in a giant copper tub of pomegranate foot soak and Ashley went to work on my pedicure. She did a great job, and it didn't hurt that someone came by to ask me what I would like to drink (wine, mimosa, cucumber water) and if I wanted a heated neck wrap (which smelled very yummy). I'm also one of those people who doesn't like to chat during hair cuts and pedicures, and Ashley respected that (I think the book I pulled out was probably a clue). She occasionally asked me questions as they were necessary, but for the most part, left me alone to read my book. Overall, I'm really glad I came to Embellish to pamper myself, but if I had to get regular pedicures here, I would have a hard time justifying the expense to myself. read more

Embellish is my go to pedicure place here in Austin. The reason I won't go anywhere else is that the service is consistent and I've never left disappointed with my nails. I love the recliners, warm aromatherapy neck warmers, blankets to cover your thighs if wearing a skirt it dress, wine, coffee and snacks, sanitary emery boards and tools, clean appearance, overwhelming polish selection... Basically, everything about Embellish is on point and I appreciate all the special touches one receives here. Perhaps it is slightly more expensive than other places in town, but it's worth the few extra dollars to me as I know I will receive stellar service and be able to fully relax for one hour. read more

I have been to Embellish a few times now and decided to take my bridal party for our mani's and pedi's the day before my wedding. My bridesmaids and mom had great ladies working with them however the bride that was me got stuck with one that was in her own world and completely rushed through the services, she left the sides of my nails with no nail polish and when I asked her if she would fix it she just blotted some nail polish on which made it look worse. by the end of that night my polish had chipped off. So much for Bridal pampering :/ Pretty disappointing but glad that my bridal party enjoyed themselves and had great ladies working with them. Previous experiences there were great just sad that the one for my wedding was the worst there. Better luck next time :) By the way..... Maria is AWESOME read more