My daughter and I came together and both got fantastic shellac manicures for a fair price. I had Julie do my nails and she was very gentle and thorough. I'll definitely be back. read more

Maxim Nails & Spa - Mother daughter manis - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

The two stars are only for the fact that the carry the Zoya line of polish and the salon is very clean and tools are properly sanitized. The rest was bad, sub par! Where do I begin.. I chose a deluxe mani and pedi. Two people started working on me. The lady doing my hands never smiled. She was very serious and even somewhat upset. There was something wrong with the water jets in the tub; my feet got zapped (electric shock) twice! The first time I jerked off of my seat and they all started laughing at me. Then started speaking in their language and smirked and laughed some more. I told them what happened as I was concerned about the safety of that seat and they brushed it off and acted like it was just the water pressure from the jets. Strange... That had never happened to me before during the years of getting pedicures. A neck and leg massage is included in the deluxe package. The very serious woman only massaged my right shoulder and neck! She didnt even bother massaging the other side. The foot/leg massage was just a light touch foot rub while smearing lotion around! The paraffin wax had already started to solidify by the time my hands were put in them. The serious lady put in little effort to move it around and get wax to cover my hands. I had fingers that were left out side of the wax. I tried doing it myself but it was not easy when both hands were in bags! She saw me struggling to fix it but walked away. At some point The same lady started looking at my eyebrows and asked if I wanted to have them done. My eyebrows were just fine so I said "no thanks". She looked at them again and said "maybe clean up a little?!" Was she implying my eyebrows looked bad and needed work?? I don't understand why I was being pushed to get something else done to the point of insulting its current condition! Then came the putting on the Polish. I had picked the same color for hands and feet. They each grabbed a bottle of (supposedly) the same color I had picked so that they could paint simultaneously. I was sitting back and trying to relax when I noticed my toe color is different. I pointed it out and they started arguing that it was the same! I had to put my hands next to my toes for them to agree! They wiped my toe polish off and started from scratch; such a waste of time! The end product was nothing great... It was just ok. I paid $70 for this annoying and sub par service. I will NOT be returning.. Ever! read more

My friends and I stumbled upon this place when we were out at brunch on a Sunday in this area and wanted to get our nails done in the early afternoon. After calling around to multiple places that were either too booked, didn't have enough staff, or were closed, Maxim said they could accommodate the 4 of us as walk-ins. They greeted us as we came in and offered us drinks as we got situated in the back area in the pedi chairs. Felt they took the time with my nails and even though it's 5 days in for my shellac, it's looking pretty good! Were reasonably priced - for shellac mani/ regular pedi, it was roughly $50. FYI, if you check in on Yelp, they will NOT honor the deal you see (I think it was $10 off of $50). I tried and unfortunately it was something the old owner a couple years ago posted and the new owner can't figure out how to take it down. But really, the price here is comparable to others so no biggie. Since I work around the area, I'm tempted to try them out again during a weekday lunch because if I can get in and out during a short time frame like that, this might be my new go-to spot! read more

Maxim nails has been my go to salon ever since I moved the the Energy Corridor. They are open 7 days a week, and they are always well staffed so there's hardly ever a wait! They have an amazing selection of shellac colors, and if you want a pedi too, they will find a matching color for your toe nails! I am greeted every time I walk in the door, and the owner always offers something to drink. The nail techs here do a very good job. I don't think I've ever had issues here. If I notice anything wrong with my nails and point it out they will be happy to correct it. The ladies here are all very nice. This place isn't the cheapest salon you'll find, but you definitely notice the difference between this salon and other cheaper places. I paid $50 for a shellac mani w/ standard pedi, and I'm pretty comfortable with that price. read more

Came here because it's close to my job. Did a shellac manicure and deluxe pedicure (not shellac). I am very particular about my nails. Overall while they didn't wow me, it was fine for the convenience and price I paid. Will i be back? Probably not. The lady who did my manicure spread the polish way too thin so of course 2 days later here I am writing a review because my nail chipped. read more

Jan does my nails and I leave satisfied EVERY time Thanh does my pedicure and does an awesome job. I highly recommend this place... its nice and clean and very relaxing... read more

I purchased a groupon over 2 months ago and I have tried to call to make an appointment (it is appointment only for the voucher) for over 4 weeks now and no one is ever available to answer the phone. read more

I love this place! It is right by my work so I go for my lunch break, they are so genuine and sweet. If you are in a hurry and you tell them they do a great job of getting you in and out, but if you aren't and want to enjoy they will pamper you! On top of all that they do an amazing job on my nails!!! Pedicures are to die for! read more

Maxim Nails & Spa - Amazing lunch break at Maxim Nails, they always do a great job!!! Pretty and Pink - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

My search for a nail salon actually started this past weekend. Hoping to find a salon open on Sundays, I cruised up and down Eldridge as twilight fell on Saturday evening. Maxim Nails was already closed so I peered through the plate glass storefront hoping to divine some clues from the murky interior as to the type of establishment housed within. I wasn't able to tell much, but as I pressed my face against the glass I was approached by an Asian lady in a lab coat inquiring if she could help me. She explained that they were closed already(and closed on Sunday) but that if I came back Monday I could have my nails done. She told me a little about the salon, with most of her account devoted to the stringent sterilization processes they used. She also gave me a 15% off coupon. Darkness was falling quickly so I abandoned my search for the night with the intention of resuming it the next day. However, life interfered and Monday found me despairing over the condition of my feet. My prior pedicure had been over two months before and the polish looked like half-raised red blinds. The skin on my feet appeared as arid as it felt with my cracked heels resembling nothing so much as a sun-baked salt flat. It is safe to say that the condition of my feet was deplorable. Remembering my coupon, I arrived at Maxim near five p.m. As I approached, I thought it might have been closed as the salon was empty and all the lights in the front were turned off, but the door wasn't locked so I went in. I was greeted promptly and ushered to a massage chair in the back. I was relieved to see that the furnishings appeared to be clean and fairly new. Indeed, the spa chairs were of a nicer variety than most I have been in, with a padded pillow to rest one's head on and faux wood trimmings and side trays. The attendant drew hot water and added scented bath salts to the bubbling foot bath and I gratefully lowered my feet to soak. I was offered something to drink (sodas, water, etc.) and shown how to work the controls for the massage chair. As my back was percussed and kneaded, my cuticles were ministered to, the nails trimmed and shaped, and the skin exfoliated. The cleaning was followed by a moisturizing massage and I was encouraged to wear something besides jeans the next time so that the entire lower leg could be massaged. I brought my own polish (a shade I refer to as Harlot Red but is actually called The Thrill of Brazil) which was deftly applied, and soon my feet were looking less like those found on a Sasquatch and more like something I could slip into sandals without being embarrassed. During my pedicure two other ladies arrived to have pedicures, and we all had an amiable chat about mobile phones. The friendly conversation really enhanced the entire experience. (One of them did try the wine but opined that it had been left open too long. If you're interested in having wine while you have a pedicure, you might do well to BYOB.) All in all, it was a very pleasant experience and I would go there again. I felt that the pedicure could have been more thorough in certain areas - cuticle trimming, curetting under the nail and along the sides, exfoliating, and the price was a bit high($35) but the end result was more than satisfactory and my feet have never been softer. I would still like to find a salon that's open on Sundays since that usually seems to be my only free day but until I do, I'll be scheduling my Monday - Saturday free time here. Maxim Nails & Spa Waxing; massage, nails; pedicure Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM Saturday: 8 AM - 5 PM read more

This was my first mani and pedicure at maxim... so of all the nail spa's around...i thought maxim nails had better reviews...so i decided to go there... The ambience is good. -- Over the phone I was told a regular manicure and pedicure would be $30 but they charged me $40 -- Two ladies Helen and Joyce worked on my nails.( pseudo names, they are chinese) -- its difficult to convey what you want cos they don't understand english. -- when they ask u something u don't understand their language and they keep talking in their language and giggling and laughing looking at u ( feels like they are laughing on you ) -- i felt the ladies hurried up and completed the job...i didnt feel the skin was scrubbed off and cleaned well.. Overall an ok job..not so great....i am not going there for a second time for sure...there are about a dozen nail spa's about 5 miles radius around maxim...read your reviews and make a wise decision read more

I stopped in Maxim because I was in the area. The tech that did my pedicure was very thorough and professional. The facility was clean and very peaceful. Best of all, they have tons of polish colors to choose from. I don't live or work close by, so I won't be a regular. However when I'm in the area and need a mani/pedi I will definitely stop in. read more

I moved away and after 3 years they still remember me. The staff is very friendly and excellent at taking off all of my callus and the paint always comes out beautiful. I can't choose a favorite because everyone has been train so well. This place is so relaxing and very professional. I am willing to drive far away to keep coming here. Great job Maxim nails! read more

Great prices for mani and pedis. They really clean out all your cuticles and include shoulder, arms and leg massage unlike some of the other hyped up nail salons in the area. I took one star off because one time i came and my shellac peeled off only a few days after i got them done but that only happened once. read more

Great service every time!!! Luv this place! Thanks for staying late!! read more

Bear pedicure and manicure I have had since I moved to Houston!! Massages were phenomenal and they didn't rush. Great!

I shouldn't have been seated if there wasn't time for me. And there were 3 other women who did have appointments that were left hanging as well. I had to continuously keep asking for an update and got zero apologies. read more

10/14/2018. This was my first time in this salon. I stopped in because the first salon I stopped at was too busy and this was the closest. I waited about 15 minutes which was ok. Everything was ok up until she started cutting my cuticles and nails. She cut WAY too short. The next day I noticed my toe was kind of sore and took my shoe off to take a look. As I pressed on the corner of my toe, puss came out. My toe was infected. I will never return here and I hope if you are reading this review, you choose another salon. I've been getting pedicures for years and years and nothing like this has EVER happened to me. read more

I throughly enjoyed my pedicure. The manicurist took her time and paid attention to detail. Great selection of polishes which is a plus for me. I will definitely be coming back. read more

This place never ceases to amaze me. This is one of the CLEANEST nail salons I have ever been to and the service is amazing. No matter how late I arrive, with or without an appointment, they always make time for me and do a great job. They have several options for manicure and pedicure treatments, so there is no need to break the bank here if I don't have to. The employees are always smiling and friendly. They will have my business as long as I am living in Houston. read more

This place is amazing Jenny did a really great job for taking care of my nails. Jenny is a sweet girl and good looking lady if u want to look for her appointment. I will come back here again because I feel relax here. read more

I've had good experiences here before. However, the last time was awful and is worth getting the one star. The lady was not friendly and didn't cut and file my nails well at all. I asked for round and short and usually every manicurist can do that easily. I could have filed at cut my nails better. I could have even painted them better too. Finally I got my eyebrows done and the lady badly burned my face with the wax. This is not the first time this has happened here. While the manicures/pedicures are usually better and the wax is usually better, I came here a couple of days ago and it STILL really hurts. There is a big purple bruise read more

New in town. We had time to waste so we stopped by. My boyfriend and I had pedicures side by side and drank wine. We had a great time! Jenny is awesome! Look for her if you need a new set of nails. Thanks Maxim. read more

I will never, ever, ever come to this "place of business" again. My fiancé (African American) and I waited for 90 minutes to get manicures and pedicures. After waiting, a couple (needless to say, not African American) came in at the last minute and were seated and serviced immediately upon their arrival. One of the employees lied to us and claimed that the couple had a prior appointment, but no mention of this alleged appointment was made when we first arrived. We received poor customer service, and racially biased unprofessional treatment here. I recommend any and everyone to steer clear of Maxim Nails. No wonder they are empty and near closing! read more

Went in here a few months ago & did a yelp checkin for a discount. They didn't want to take the discount but eventually they did. Second time I went in they did a decent job but were kind of pricey. read more

This is my place of choice! It has gone down in service a bit since the owner left, but it is still one of the cheapest Mani & Pedi's in the Energy Cooridor, the massage chairs are free to use and always work, and when you get your manicure, the neck massage is included.She did such a great job! Plus...wine is complimentary while you get your nails done! read more

My best friend and I needed a mani/pedi at the last minute on a Tuesday night. It was 6:45 when we called and asked when they closed (at 7pm). They told us to come in and made sure we were taken care of. Fabulous service and the nicest people. Definitely will be back! read more

So l recently got my nails done here, and my friend and I walk in and there's no other customers there. So they ask us what we are wanting to do and we chose a full set. So it literally takes us like 5 mins to get started. They were talking in their language about who knows what. My nail lady was very nice she offered my something to drink but besides that nothing else, no conversation, nothing. Other staff kept on looking and standing over my friend and I looking at what we were getting done, like if maybe they didn't have much experience? I don't know but I didn't really like that. So it comes to the time to pay and they say that our cards aren't going through. And we know there's money in them so why aren't they going thru? They didn't finish our full sets without us paying them first! That's very shady. Like wow! We had to go across the street to get some cash out of the bank so we can finish our nails. I was waiting for my nails to dry and I see what looks to be like a regular customer pay with the same blue chase card and HER card did go through. What kind of BS is that! Very unprofessional and we will not be coming back. My nails turned out ok. But customer service was not good. read more

Awesome service and great selection of colors! Sweet women who are quick and efficient !

I am so picky when it comes to nails and pedicure. I live on the north side but work in the energy corridor. I have been going to the same hole in the wall nail salon for my pedicures for 15yrs because they do an awesome job! I don't care for the frills, the massage, hot wax- I just want my ingrowns taken out and my feet scrubbed and polish applied on properly. Coming here was a FRESH breath of air and safety! I made an appointment and was taken in immediately. They have a million colors to choose from. The chairs were so comfortable and I almost fell asleep with the massage and music. The ladies were so nice and professional. I have never had an hour long pedicure that was not overpriced, unsatisfactory or left me with a reason to return. She did my pedicure above and beyond and the price of 20.00 was a pleasant SHOCK for me. I am booking my nail refill for Monday during lunch! read more

Loveeee this salon !! Ive gone here for over 3 years and even tho i moved I travel A TON for work and everytime im in need of nail service in the west Houston area, Maxim is my go to salon. Ive spent time with probably every lady here, im always happy with my nails and service. Im a little more complicated than most ladies with my nails and tend to like them long and unique while trying to keep it classy but letting my personality shine too ! Seriously these ladies are too nice and good cause i know im pain in the butt and very particular. This time i got a lovely white and pink ombre powder set with some sparkles by Angie. She was wonderful and all the ladies are good at what they do and very nice. Im obsessed with their new pedi chairs. Great service, always clean, always pretty. 5 stars, 10/10. read more

Maxim Nails & Spa - Pink and white and glitter ombre powder set by Angie - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely the most warm and friendly salon I have been to in a while. Jan and Hanna have done a beautiful job getting then salon ready for business. The girls are very friendly and nice. I love the products they use. The do not try to buy the cheapest products and then charge you higher prices. My nails have never looked better! I even drive from Katy, about 20 mins. just to have Jan do my nails. Love, love, love Maxim Nails and of course Jan. read more

I received a gift card from a friend to Maxim Nails and Spa and I was hesitant to come because I already had a regular salon that I went to. So I convinced a friend to come with me. Boy am I glad I took a chance and went! They did an excellent job on my pedicure! The staff was very friendly and talkative. And VERY clean. I love the intimate feeling of the salon. I gushed about this place to my mother and took her for Mother's Day. She loved it as well! Jan and Ann did an excellent job on us! We are trying to go back tomorrow. We have found a new nail salon! read more

Visited maxim nails for the first time based on reviews. I arrived at 10am and was quickly seated and greeted. I informed the nail tech Angie of what I wanted done and even showed her a picture of it. I also splurged on pedicure with paraffin wax both techs were friendly and efficient. Definitely returning for my refills. This place will not disappoint. read more

Maxim Nails & Spa - Color powder overlay - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wish there was a way to give zero stars because I would! I used to frequent Maxim when it was owned by Jen. When she sold it and left, I followed her to her new shop in Katy. Due to the flooding caused by Harvey both Jen's shop and my backup shop were closed (they both are in streets that are still flooded). I decided to go to maxim since I was familiar with the shop. When I arrived I picked out a color for my toes and told them I wanted a refill of my color powdered nails. I had two that had lifted and was expecting her to take those off. The first thing was they were low on the color powder I wanted that closely matched my nails. No biggie, I picked another color. Then, the lady doing my toes cut my toe nail so short without asking me how short I wanted them. Lastly, the lady who was doing my nails started by pulling off the part of my two nails that lifted,which I expected. What I did not expect was for her to FORCE the remaining 8 nails off my hands after she had cut them down to the length I wanted. When I asked her "why are you doing that" she told me "these are old nails" no they are not! They were 3 weeks old. While I understand 2 lifted, there was no reason to forcibly pull ALL 10 of my nails off. Because she had cut them and buffer them first, I had no choice but to allow her to finish pulling all my nails off. I told her to stop after that because I was not interested in anything else. Then she charged me for a take off I did not ask for! I was LIVID! The WORST experience at a nail shop ever! I will NEVER return. I'll stick with Jen where she goes or Venezia nails right down the street. read more

Been coming here for years, and they never disappoint! I recommend going with the deluxe pedicure. They offer a longer massage with hot stones, scented scrub, and wax, all for an affordable priceThey are always willing to accommodate you, even when you come in 10 minutes before they close! Not to mention that all the staff are extremely professional and do a wonderful job every single time. If you live In the energy corridor area, this should be your go-to spot. read more

ok.. i lové to go into places with an open mind, but maxim sadly did not live up to my expectations. not only did they attempt to overcharge me twice, the girl i had also had to redo a few of my nails twice because the girl kept messing up. total, this ordeal took about 3 hours which is unreasonable for nails. finally, when it came time to pay, the cashier gave a larger tip than i had written down on the ticket but i just let it slide because i was so ready to leave that place. read more

Got my shellac here twice a month. Always perfect, can't complaint. I'm so indecisive that the owner always pick out my color for me! Lol. Thanks Jane! read more

I have been coming to this salon since I moved to Houston in 2013. It was conveniently location in the Energy Corridor and was decently priced. Originally, this was my absolutely favorite salon that I had ever been too. I was always greeted by the same smiling faces, offered a drink, given the best service, and felt like they cared. In 2016, I moved closer to 610, and even though it was a small road trip to get out there I thought it was worth the drive. However, things were very different and I don't know when the change happened. The faces were no longer the same and the owner was no longer around. Now, there is a man running the front desk, with a terrible attitude, and also seems to micromanage the techs by standing over their shoulder while they work. TV's popped up in the pedi area and last time I went there was some safari video playing on YouTube showing a lion ripping another animal to pieces. I LOVED that there were no TV's in the pedi area previously so that I could relax....I cannot relax watching gory animals ripping eachother apart. To top all of it off, their quality in work went down. I don't know if it's the new techs themselves or their products or that they are not taking the time to do the work correctly. But I am very disappointed in the downturn of this salon. read more

This nail salon is trash!! Overpriced and there are multiple new nail techs in there every month. I came last week due to 2 nails breaking. I waited over an hour! Not only that, the nail tech came and started fixing my nail and she cut my finger. It hurt so bad and then she kept trying to file the spot she had just cut! Please save yourself the headache and go to Venetian Nail Salon next to Kroger or Venezia Nail salon. Also I think some of these techs do not have licenses! I will be contacting the board of health today as well! read more

Very sad to see new owners have taken over. It's been happening slowly and every time I asked when Jen the owner was coming back I got some story about her back being injured and that she is in Viet Nam. I knew something was up when they hung TVs in the pedi area!! I believe the new owner is a man and that may explain the TVs. I loved going there because it was peaceful and quiet. I don't want to watch TV. The ladies do great pedicures but Jen was the only good nail person. Sad after many years I have to find a new pace. read more