I enjoyed the lady that did my nails, I was relaxed and she was very kind. However, I did ask for gel on my nails and 4 days later my nails started coming off. Without doing any labor or hard work. Though I enjoyed the lady that had helped personality wise, I spent $30-$40 for my nails to last for 2-3 weeks and they lasted 4 days. They will not refund me even though the service was not done well. read more

Illusions Nail Spa - 5 days after service my nails are coming off from the bank of the nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Gel manicure started to peel after 2 days. Service was good but feel a gel mani should last a little longer than that. New to the area and will continue my search for a new salon. read more

Illusions Nail Spa - Uneven, nails peeling - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

My update is very specific in that you MUST make appointment or request nail tech Don Nguyen when you come here! I have found mani/pedi soul-mate! He is efficient, very informed on products, and does a beyond stellar job on my cuticles and tootsies. Trust me when I say that in all of my years of primping my digits, he's the one! $40 will score you a splendid manicure and pedicure. Can't beat quality and service for that price. read more

This was without a doubt the worst pedicure l have ever experienced! I work in retail so l am on my feet 8-9 hours a day, so since the pedicure l had last Wednesday l have been in pain every single day at work. The pedicure started off like any other, soak the feet, then the removal of the dry skin... The lady doing my pedicure was rubbing my foot so rough and so quickly that by the time l asked her to stop she had ripped a chunk of skin off the side of my foot! My foot was bleeding pretty profusely and instead of apologizing for what had happened, the pedicurist then attempted, in unintelligible English, to blame me for it! I insisted on a refund and l was met with the owner's cold, silent treatment. Her assistant manager walked up behind me, and they both started speaking quite rudely about me. I failed to understand what they were saying, but their anger would have been pretty hard for anyone to miss from their gestures and body language! I will never go there again and l don't recommend you do either! Pictures soon to follow! read more

Illusions Nail Spa - My foot after my pedicure during which a chunk of skin was very painfully ripped out! - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've had a good experience here before but it completely depends on who is doing your services. This past time it was rushed (they weren't even slightly busy) and there is no planet on which my $70 (pampered mani/pedi with tip) were worth it. There was no extra massage and she didn't even clean underneath my nails! I'd give it another chance if I had to, but I'll probably branch out and try something else next time. read more

I moved to Nashville in 2013 in desperate need of a nail salon, and tested several before finding Illusions Nail Spa. At Illusions I undoubtedly found the best mani/pedi in Nashville. I couldn't be more pleased with the superior service I receive there. The owner is amazing; not only are my nails beautiful; but the pedi comes with a relaxing scrub massage that puts me to sleep every time. I recently returned from a 14 day cruise where I received numerous compliments on both my mani and pedi. Finding Illusions Nail Spa was a prize. "I Won!" read more

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This is my second review for a full set of pink solar nails. For anyone that doesn't know, when you get solar nails, you have an option of doing pink powder only which is what you do when you usually get a plain polish color on top of the fake nail, or you can do the pink powder and the white powder which will give your nails the white tip almost like a French tip. Solar is a type of acrylic nail, and it usually is a bit more expensive than regular acrylic because it is better quality, takes a little bit more time, but looks more natural. Today, Cindy did my full set and a toe polish change and they look great! Cindy was so nice and personable-we talked the entire time! If I remember correctly, she told me that she has been doing nails for 20 years, and it shows! My nails look amazing and I cannot wait to make an appointment with her again! read more

Illusions Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

After the Groupon i got for another nail spa in town (for a March or April Mani/Pedi; ahem - looking at Elysium) couldn't book me until JULY; my sister and I hit up Yelp for recco's and decided to try Illusions since every mani/pedi combo in all of Nashville seems to run $40. I haz new favorite nail spa in town! The spa is very clean and near some good shopping for the ultimate super girly day. My favorite part was there was no 'The View' or evening news blaring on a TV in the corner like so many other places. It was also tranquil in that I didn't feel rushed at all and they completed the manicure portion in my pedicure chair so I could chat longer and enjoy the little massage. My nails lasted a solid week with zero chipping (and lady of leisure I am not). My toes look fresh 1.5 weeks out. The polish collection was not quite as epic as a few other places I have been, but I'm not complaining. They had a good selection and all the trendy/seasonal colors you could ask for. I also noticed they had a larger selection of shellac colors, but I didn't do one. Illusions is a solid choice, yo! read more

I wish I could give a solid 2.5 stars. Here's why: the services I received were actually very relaxing and the staff was very nice and welcoming. I had such high hopes after the good reviews I read. Unfortunately I was dissatisfied with the quality of the polish job. I was really excited about my mani/pedi and immediately noticed the smudginess around the skin surrounding my nails. Then tonight I did some VERY light housework: literally washed 2 wine glasses by hand- and noticed it looked like I had drug my nails over concrete. Now I used to be a manicurist so I tried to figure out why that would have happened. The polish had been dry for a good 4 hours, I even sat under the UV dryer for 3 whole sessions, and I had been extra careful. I don't know if it had to do with the products they use or what. All I know is this should not have happened. I guess I will just go back to my usual spot. read more

Illusions Nail Spa - 4 hours post manicure.. - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Lana is amazing! She told me to try the dip manicure which has helped my strengthen my nails. I went to a different salon previously, and they made the dip too thick so I didn't like it. Lana takes her time to make sure everything looks perfect and insured me that if I didn't like the dip manicure that she would fix it. Ever since I've tried the dipwith Lana, I've been hooked. Lana is the only person I will go to now to get dip nails and I highly recommend her! She even stayed late to accommodate my schedule one time. Go to Lana! You won't be disappointed! read more

Pedicure experience was horrible. I can't believe this place has so many "good" reviews. I'll never go back......Here is why if you care to read..... 1. Called and said I could walk in. Yay, great.....Got there and it was a "10 min wait" which quickly turned into at least 25mins. I sat with my feet in the tub so long the water was ice cold by the time she got to me after saying "Be with you in a min" over and over. She even said "wow, water is cold" when she got to me finally. 2. Suckered me into the $12 extra parafin wax that BURNED the living shit out of my feet when she put them on. She forgot to mix up the contents and it had major hot pockets of scalding wax. Glad I paid $12 extra to get burned. Usually it's worth the extra money but not when i get burned and you only leave it on for 2 mins. 3. Oh, I forgot I was asked if I wanted a drink (free booze is a perk that I didn't take advantage of) but I did ask for water right when I sat down. Didn't get it till she was 1/2 way into my pedicure. A glass of water people. Jeez. 4. When she did the callus scrub with the rough sponge looking tool she clipped the bone of my ankle (on the side) and took off several layers of skin. She didn't notice or apologize. It broke several layers of skin and still burns the next day. 5. Massage part was a joke. I even paid extra to get 10 more mins of what seemed like torture. She basically rubbed lotion on and that was it. No massage or pressure or effort for that matter was there. 6. One coat of nail polish? Really? Cheapo!!! Never have I gotten a pedicure with ONE coat!! 7. The paper towel she put between my toes to separate them to paint - well, let's just say she wasn't watching where she put it b/c both toes on both feet got messed up from it. The paper towel was laying right on top of my toes. WHAT?? I FINALLY spoke up about this. I graciously let ALL of the things go that happened before (yes, it took a lot) and she repainted them quickly as I was quickly trying to escape this "spa". 8. I am quickly getting annoyed with the NO English BS. She couldn't understand anything I was saying. I mean really?? Enough said. 9.NEVER again will I go back. $60 later (and I still gave a nice tip) UGH. Done and done. 10. If you have made it this far, I truly hope you look for another place to go to. Also, parking kinda sucks b/c it's right with all the mall and restaurant parking. Which means.....no spots. read more

Hands down the worst pedi I've ever had (and I've been going to nail salons since middle school). The nail tech was extremely nice, otherwise I would give 0 stars. Unfortunately I'm paying mostly for quality of service not the niceness of the employees. See pics below. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

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Im going to give this place 2 stars only because the salon was clean and relaxing and the wine was good. Everything else is a big disappointment. I came here with my mother in law to get meni, pedi done for Vday. They offer regular meni,pedi for $40. But... My mother in law was convinced that she needed vitamins for her nails and I was charged extra for Shellac manicure, which brought the total to $116. When I asked the staff to look at the price list, I received an evil look and then no one could explain to me why they charged me so much. I was so confused and disappointed when I left the place. Also, it's not a standard procedure to soak nails in a bowl of acetone to remove Shellac. It's bad for your skin and will make your skin dry. Not coming back.... read more

The space is absolutely tranquil and relaxing and the staff was all very friendly in general. Luan did an AMAZING job on my nails (see pic, pink & gold, but the owner painted them) which needed a soak off and brand new gel set. He listened to my preferences and requests to shape my nails exactly how I wanted them and kept asking me if they were ok to ensure I would be happy. I was a little surprised by the final price, but most reviews of TN salons seemed to suggest nail services are more expensive here than in ATL, so whatevs. The cost did not exceed the final results so I'm not complaining. If you're looking for a quality, out of town nail service and not sure where to go, definitely go here! read more

Illusions Nail Spa - Luan's perfect soak of and new gel set. - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I wish so much I had gotten the names of the two ladies that did my mom's and my pedicures. They were both very nice and did a great job! They focused on my mom and I the entire time. I didn't feel intrusive like I have felt at other places. We ended up going with the "Sport" pedicure. I believe it was around $35 each and worth every penny. The spa itself is a tranquil room, they even have a little girls room off to the side w/ Hello Kitty chairs/dvd players/headphones. Adorable! So now I have lovely red tootsies! I actually messed my big toe up getting out of the chair, and my nail tech immediately came to my rescue with a pink solution to fill in the ugly and repainted without hesitation. Nice. Oh, they do take credit cards...but have a sign posted that cash/checks are preferred. read more

It was the weekend of two of my girlfriends birthday, so we said "Hey, lets all get pampered!!" We planned a full weekend of fun, food, shopping (including some ca-ute shoes) and of course major pampering (should be mandated by LAW). We made a resi at Illusions for thier party room which can pamper up to 12 women (maybe more) at a time. Since we were playing the part of Divas (we cant seem to find any other part that suits us better, lol), we arrived, fashionably I may add, 15 minutes late (blamed it on traffic..lol)...and to our surprise we were greeted with smiling faces and elation! This was great!! We were escorted upstairs, we played music, was offered cocktails (water and soda) and was completely pampered...we loved it so much that we plan on relocating our pampering trips to this place!! The staff was young, friendly and outgoing, making great conversation. I highly recommend it, AND there is a ca-ute guy manicurist!! Sucks that cant remember his name!! PS. For those with "girly" little girls they also have a kiddie room, equipped with ca-ute little chairs for your girls to get mani's and pedi's!! read more

I have been going to Illusions for a few years, and until today, I had nothing but great experiences. Today was the single worst pedicure I've ever gotten. I had a male technician, who was so aggressive, I left with a bleeding toe and sore legs. I asked for the "Sport" pedicure, because it's pay day and I wanted to treat myself. He trimmed my toe nails, and then preceded to rip skin from around the nails (not uncommon), which caused me to bleed in more than one spot. I yanked my foot away a couple of times, but it did not deter him. The relaxing scrub was more like torture. He did not wet my legs at all before pouring the scrub on them and rubbing it in as hard as humanly possible. My legs are very dry from the technician basically rubbing my skin off. Lastly, the technician did not wear gloves (not a huge deal), but the "cleaning" they do after a pedicure is horrific to witness, especially after you've had broken skin in a bowl that was basically wiped "clean." The worst part is, I don't think the owner will care if she sees this review. The customer service was definitely lacking. While my toes were drying, the technician came over and stuck his hand out, signifying I needed to pay him, without saying a word. He then asked if I wanted to put $35 even on the card aka how much are you tipping me?? I have to imagine there is a way to let the person tip on the receipt like every other business on the planet. I will say that I believe it was the technician, and not the business as a whole, at fault for my experience. I don't think they'll give it a second thought, but they definitely lost a long-term, repeat customer today. read more

I will NEVER come back to this place. I started going when I moved here last July, and every time I go they up the price a little more and more. For reasons they can't explain. I asked them to fix my nails that they had done and were so thick I could hardly peel things with my nails. They told me it was going to be full price to fix them. I told them I wanted gel and tips, and they charged me for a manicure that I didn't get. I stopped going after this time. They were always nice and I wanted to give them a chance since everyone else had good things to say. Very clean and quiet too. I started going to a place farther from my house. I decided to go back today to save the trip and heard they had not charged my roommate much for sns yesterday. They charged my roommate 45 for SNS yesterday, but charged me 60 today. read more

Came in for a simple manicure with my best friend and the manicurist acted pissed that my infant was a little fussy. She hurried through my manicure, at the end smudging the nail then DENYING it and refusing to fix it. She then moved us to a back room where the nail dryers are and it was knee high filled with random items like a storage room. It took moving things to even get seated in the chairs. Never EVER coming back. read more

The tootsies needed some TLC, so my sister suggested (er, made us go to!) Illusions. We went on a Sunday, and we were the first in there. We were helped right away, and my person was so nice, friendly and chatty! The weird thing was the seats. I'm used to massage chairs, but they had the SEATS massaging you, too. Felt like I had ridden a horse when it was all done. Anyways, they were super professional. All around it took I think about 30 minutes. They do accept credit/debit cards, but there are signs up that say they prefer cash or check, so just be aware of that. I got what I think was the "sport pedicure" for $35 and because I hadn't been there before I'm not sure what was extra, but everything was good! Totally recommend it. read more

Excellent staff and first class pedicure. I will definitely be back! read more

Illusions Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

If you're looking for shellac that lasts, pedicures that literally put you to sleep and the all-around best nails & toes experience you will find anywhere, this is your place! Daisy has been doing my nails for years, and everyone here truly knows how to make your polish last and protect your natural nails. They also have a fantastic space upstairs that can be reserved for private parties. Celebrate a special occasion with perfectly painted nails & toes! And the little munchkins don't get left out either! They have a special area with adorable little chairs so the kids can get treated, too, while the grown-ups relax nearby. Special Tip: ask Daisy for a jar of her special nail cream! Your cuticles and dry winter heels will thank you. And for only $12 I promise you won't find anything that works this great at such a good price! Our suggestion: shellac manicure and a Super pedicure with shellac on your toes! You won't regret it!! And if your shellac nails do chip within 2 weeks, they will fix them for free! They stand by their work!! read more

1. They were rushing us through even though there were excess employees just sitting around. 2. I went in with my friend and while they originally sat us together, they moved us apart so my manicurist (a generous title) didn't have to move her box. 3. The paint on my nails is not even and not thick enough- even after I asked for an additional coat. I could have painted my nails better. 4. Tipped well over 20% and when I told her the number she seemed annoyed? 5. The space was fairly clean, but the fan they set up for me to dry my nails had pieces of dust hanging off it. Was there any effort exerted there? The 3.5 star review is much too high in my opinion. Will not be back! read more

My fiancé and I drove to Nashville for our engagement photos and I needed to get my nails done QUICKLY. I wanted him to get a basic manicure too (incase they took any up close hand photos) and we spotted illusions after leaving the mall. I told them we were in an insane hurry and asked how long a very basic manicure for him and a gel manicure + toe polish change for me would take. She asked if we had 40 minutes... and then they delivered AHEAD of schedule. Everything took about 35 minutes TOTAL! Plus, it was less than $50. Fast service (no fancy mani/pedi, just essentials) + great prices = awesome. I even had time to get lashes put on at MAC afterward. Woot. read more

Illusions Nail Spa - Nude gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I have followed Daisy, the owner of Illusions, to every spa she has owned. Illusions is an elegant place to relax and be pampered. You never feel rushed, but the main reason I am such a loyal client is that my mani/ pedis are impeccable! I highly recommend Illusions to any one who expects the best. read more

I have had several pedicures in many different states and I think this is the best one so far. Great service, friendly, perfect nail, offers drinks, massage chair and the tank chairs. A drying area for nails. And IM A MAN. Highly recommend read more

Second time trying this particular salon, I don't remember my first experience. I was not offered any type of refreshments, but others around me had been. They used the drill on my natural nails(I'm guessing to cut time down instead of using the normal rough sponge), and it was not pleasant! I had my nails dipped. The color was suppose to be navy and somehow is a grayish Purple- I had to ask for one hand to be completely redone because the powder was translucent. Cindy speculated I was wrong, but manager came over and said to do them again. I was astounded by the price!! More than $20 of what I usually get charged in Bellevue. read more

This place is top notch. Very clean, beautifully decorated, with a staff that is the best!!!!

I can't say enough good things about this nail salon. The staff is caring and professional, and I was very impressed with how they interact with their customers. They seem to know everyone by name! The salon itself is beautiful, clean, all top notch equipment and the drying room in back was a great idea and set up so well. I'm not sure who owns this place, but they've done such a fantastic job with running their business. They seem to run a few dollars higher than the other places I've gone to around town, but $2-$3ish is well worth it to know you're going to get a great mani/pedi/etc., a spotless facility, and unbeatable custmer service. read more

Came here last summer when I made my first visit to Nashville. I was in dire need of a mani/pedi and found Illusion Nails on Yelp. I came in with my 7 year old for a mommy/daughter pampering season after our flight from SFO and loved it! Now I am back with my hubby for pedis- I kid you not the best remedy for jet-lag a soothing pedicure. Illusion Nails did not disappoint. My hubby was reluctant to come at first (it's his first time ever getting a pedi) but the staff made him feel welcoming without making him stand out. Immediately he got comfortable! Is face was priceless. Illusion Nail Salon is my go to nail salon when I visit Nashville because the staff is awesome and the salon itself is clean. Plus the message... *ugh* they are the best!!!! I feel refreshed and ready to take the town! If I could bring the salon and the staff back home with me I would come back religiously! read more

I have to say, this might be my new go-to salon... I went once with a good friend for a quick pedi, and we were in + out of there in 40 minutes. It was the perfect lunch break! I also went again with my mom, who is fairly high maintenance. And she LOVED it! Which is saying a lot, because she's very particular about her nail ladies. She had the same nail lady for 20 years, so, you know. It was also my first time getting a gel manicure. We did a mani and pedi, and they were both fantastic. The nail technicians did such a good job, took such good care of us, and had tons of colors to choose from! We each enjoyed a DC while being pampered...what more could one ask for? It was a perfect mother-daughter afternoon! The prices are fair, although on the higher end of it. But they are definitely worth it! read more

After trying out many different shops in the Green Hills area I would definitely recommend Illusions Nail Spa as they continue to amaze me. I always get greeted and offered a drink as soon as I enter the door, the nail techs are attentive to minor details, and even a simple polish change lasts almost a week without any chipping. Sanitation is prioritized from what I see on my visits. I also like that the shop is well ventilated and it doesn't feel like I am breathing in toxic nail fumes. They do prefer that customers pay in cash but I do not mind as their prices are very reasonable. I also appreciate that I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for service. read more

This is my go-to place in Nashville for pedicures (I haven't had a manicure here yet). I've been multiple times and never had a bad experience. Illusions is clean, spacious and even when they're busy I never have to wait. They offer soda and water and are incredibly friendly and attentive. Just note - they prefer if you pay in cash so make sure you have some on hand! read more

Do not waste your money on any sort of an upgrade to a pedicure here. My friend and I went today and paid extra for the "pampered" pedi - which was supposed to be an extra 10 minutes of massage. The lady doing our nails barely gave me a 2 minute massage. My nail tech (who seemed to be the one in charge at the time) stood up while she applied lotion and barely even paid attention to what she was even doing. My friends nail tech was the same with her lack of attention. Polish was fine. They also didn't offer us any beverages either, which is usually common practice. They were understaffed, so my friend and I got pedis back to back instead of at somewhat of the same time which is the whole point when you go with someone. I even pointed it out that we wanted to get them done at the same time but they didn't listen. I will not go back here. read more

Disappointed. I came here because I had a $40 groupon to use. It was a Sunday afternoon and the place was empty. I got the $40 pedicure with extra ten minute massage to use up the groupon. My nail tech spent most of the time chatting to her coworkers and spent no more time on me than if I just got the regular pedi. Can't figure out what the extra $12 was for. I for sure did not get the ten min massage. After the pedi was finished my tech just walked away and left me in the chair wondering what to do next. No one came to check if my nails were dry or move me to an area to dry. (she was actually doing her own nails and playing on a smart phone) This is why I'm going to be sticking with Signature nails. They always spend time on me and I always feel that I got my monies worth. read more

Did you know that you can have private parties at Illusions Nail Spa for birthdays, bachelorette parties, etc? Well, as I found out last night, you can. I haven't been here before for any services, but a friend was starting the bachelorette evening out here so I went over to check it out. When you walk in the room is large and inviting and there are staff members there to ask what service you want...in that "everyone is staring at me" intimidating way but whatevs. Once I told them what I was there for they walked me to the back, by the Hello Kitty chairs, and up the stairs to a room overlooking the main room that had 3 rows of pedicure chairs and space for tables to put presents, food, and drinks on. Yes, you can BYOB/wine and snacks to have quite the little party. Someone even brought in their tunes. They staffed accordingly to the party so everyone was able to get beautified. I passed on the pedicure but I did get my brows waxed and it was only $15 and looked good. Pretty fun for a party but just know that they will start trying to run you out of there as soon as the presents are open. But no biggie, you want to go somewhere else anyway!! So give Illusions a try next time you are thinking of getting some girls together and make it a mani-pedi party in their party room!! read more

Not pleased with the shellac manicure I received here. While removing my OPI gel polish, the nail tech complained that it was taking too long to remove and that's why Illusions doesn't use that brand. After soaking my nails for 10 minutes, the tech just started peeling the polish off (BIG NO NO!!!). I should've left then, but I let her complete the shellac manicure. The polish on my right thumb and index finger chipped the same day (the most strenuous thing I did was pack for vacation). My manicure lasted about 3 days before completely chipping and peeling away from my nail. This has not happened with any other shellac or gel manicure I've had in the past. I normally crossfit 4-5 times a week and my polish doesn't chip. My shellac manicure from Illusions couldn't even survive a lazy week on the beach! I'm not impressed! read more

Save your money and go elsewhere. I came here to have a basic manicure and just left very disappointed (note: I'm not hard to please). After the woman finished painting my nails, she left a mess around the edges and left three nails incomplete. I called her back over and she "fixed" one and left again. I had to call her back over to apply a top coat and clean up the mess on my skin. Still ugly. Very disappointed. I read a review from another yelper prior to going here, and I have to disagree with her now that I've been. Just because it's good enough for Kelly Pickler does not mean it's good enough for me, especially when my nails look like this. read more

I'll keep looking. I recently moved to Nashville from Atlanta and the search continues for a great nail salon. They don't use fresh nail tools for each client...I had to ask them and it seems like it was a struggle to find a new buffer and nail file. Nothing was put in the water for the foot soak. I'm used to some kind of foot soak salt or something being added to the water. The pedicure was extremely basic. I do more with my home pedicures, honestly. The foot massage was a joke. I was going to get a pedicure AND gel manicure but based on how the pedicure started out I changed my mind on the gel manicure. The saga continues to find my go-to nail salon in Nashville. I would skip this place if I were you. read more

I visited this salon today with my two adult daughters. I had a fill and my daughters both had the shellac manicures. The lady that did my nails was unfriendly, barely spoke to me, was rushed, and rough with my nails. I have a couple of nicks in my skin and they're a little sore this evening. My nails do look pretty decent though. One of my daughters had a lovely experience, the gal that did her nails was pleasant and did a great job. My other daughter's experience was more like mine. I am giving this a three stars simply because our nails do look fine, and one of us had a nice experience. I was just visiting the area, but if I lived here, I would definitely look elsewhere to have my nails done. I had hoped for better since the reviews here were all great. read more