Writing this while in the pedicure chair, 50 minutes past my appointment for a simple polish change. No one has communicated about the delay. I've heard one technician try to upsell and the customer service & manner is subpar. The place looks nice though. But overall, I would not return recommend. read more

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I walked in for a pedicure and was taken almost immediately. Chloe did my service today and consistently checked in with me to make sure i was enjoying my service. she was very thorough and kind, the massage was also very nice, massage is one of the most important parts of a pedicure to me and she did a great job. read more

the best nail salon ever! everyone is awesome, you can't find a bad technician. Oanh is my go to , she is a sweet person and does an amazing job always! This time I got designs Omg sooo good! I have never had a bad experience! read more

I went to Venus for a manicure and gel polish. It has been over 2 years since I had a manicure and gel on my nails. First time went well and my nails looked great. I was very pleased. Three weeks or so later I made an appointment for a color change. Even though I had an appointment the tech was very rushed as this tech was doing a pedicure at the same time. My nails looked ok, not as nice as the first time. Unfortunately, almost 2 weeks later I had 2 nails that were breaking at the cuticle bed. I was trying to save them but then happened to two more. I went back in to get the polish removed. Even though I made an appointment, I still had to wait. The tech's time was split between me and another client. The tech was even more rushed this time. It's been almost a month and my nails still look horrible. They're all breaking and splitting. They grow out a bit but they end up breaking/splitting again. The nails are also really rough and lined. I don't know if my nails are so brittle that 2 rounds of gel polish did them in or if the gel removed poorly or improperly. I don't know, but my nails usually don't split, break and crack. Based on what I've read and been told, there's a good chance it was not removed properly. I also don't think the tech really cared ... at all. The "service" I received was very impersonal, bordering on cold. It's also frustrating that even though you make an appointment you still have to wait. Isn't that why you make appointments so you get your own time? I may seek advice from another salon on what, if anything, I can do to help my ruined nails. I'm using moisturizer and a special oil I ordered but it just make take time. I will never, ever go back to this salon. read more

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Have been here many times and have always been happy with Amy and John. Today I took my granddaughters for an impromptu fun trip to the nail salon....my regular technicians were not available but Philip and Lanie did a very nice job on the girls nails....however I was very unhappy with my nails done by Emily. I requested a certain length, which she cut correctly....and then when she was done filing they were literally as long as my own nails were when I walked in. Barely any length at all. the nails were also uneven in many places. it's a hard pill to swallow to pay $65 for nails that you're not happy with. I can't take advantage of your policy to have them "fixed" within 5 days....they are to short so only thing to do is remove and start over....I don't want to put my nail beds through that again so soon. they are already sore. Just disappointed. read more

Even when they're growing out, my nails look great...all because of Chase! He's a perfectionist with french dipping powder! And his bomb spa pedicures are fantastic! He never disappoints! An added plus is his extreme sense of humor...never a dull moment when I'm in his chair! read more

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I was very excited to try a new salon closer to my house. The salon was busy but I didn't have to wait. Other technicians were extremely friendly and seemed to treat their customers like family. My technician Andy was also very friendly and meticulous. I would take a pic of his beautiful work but I'm not quite ready for the life of feet pics. My only wish is that the massage chairs worked a little better. I can't wait to go back. read more

Horrible service! Took my daughter for gel nails and the nails looks like a 5 yr old painted them. The paint is all.over and even after she "fixed" it still looks horrible. My husband took my daughter as I had to work. I went in later to get a refund and the lady who did the nails was so rude and said she can refund $5 and if I need full refund she will take the nail polish off . I already told her I didn't have tike for that as we had another appointment to go! They refused to call the manager on phone .The front desk person also agreed how horrible the nails looked!! Don't go there!!! Even a 5 yrs old will do a better job!! read more

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Just a heads up. I had a gel manicure done and developed a fungus under one of my nails. I had to get an antibiotic from the doctor to treat it because it was so deep under the nail. I went to talk to the manager at Venus, and told him his products, at least at that station, were contaminated and should be thrown away. He said they don't throw product away, and he was unwilling to refund me for the manicure. Very unhealthy and poor attitude by management. read more

Quick review . Salon was very clean and everyone friendly and professional. Grace my technician is awesome ! She pays attention to detail and did a great job. It was my first time there and i will definitely come back to have her do my nails. read more

The worst service I've ever experienced. Today my dad and I came in for pedicures. I made us these appointments one week ago and called this morning to confirm. We waited with our feet in cold water that was draining for 15 minutes and watched them bring two other clients back and start on them before we left. Absolutely ridiculous. Never spending my money here again. read more

Beautiful place and great service very nice people have been here before. I had got Trish that's why it's 1 star. She never talked, my nails were very uneven, and miss polish somewhere, made my cuticles bleed, very thick polish on some nails, so long some short. I don't recommend her. Other than that it's beautiful and amazing. Not only to mention during Covid she was sneezing constantly then was as seemed as if blowing her nose into her mask. She had a paper towel stapled in her mask. Nor did she seem to care and was very lazy. read more

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Wonderful experience at Venus salon, loved my nails. The technician Tommy took his time and did a lovely job. My daughter had Amy, and she did a wonderful job on her nails my daughter showed Amy a picture and she did them just how she wanted. I will be visiting again! read more

Finding the right nail tech is like finding the right hair stylist VERY hard. Well I found one at Venus!!!! Everyone is professional and polite. The salon is nicely decorated and has tons of nail colors to choose from. I have had my nails done a couple of times and will continue to go back. I had a picture of designs for Halloween and I walked out with the exact designs on my nails!!! Tai is the best and I will continue to go back to get my nails done. Next is getting a pedicure. read more

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My mother and I went here today for our first time and had the absolute best experience we could ever ask for! We have gone to quite a few other salons in the past but none of them were as beautiful inside as this one. Not only that, but the employees were exceptional. Very good work ethic throughout the place; the employees had good communication with one another and helped each other so that the process could be as comfortable and optimal as possible. Immediately walking into the place is absolutely breathtaking. From the extravagant jade statues on the front counter to the chandeliers, wall fountains, elegant thrones, quartz wall tiles, marble flooring, and massage chairs, everything felt like royalty inside. My mother had Ben do her nails and I was fortunate enough to have Tai do mine. These men were absolutely amazing. This was a special mother's daughter's day before going away so we splurged on the holographic gel mani-pedi salon package. It was more than we were used to spending, but worth every single penny. You could tell that these men have a lot of experience working with nail art; if holographic nails aren't your thing, they also offer unique choices like chrome or ombre nails! It's impossible to get bored with all the options offered. My mother went with the holographic powder with the dark polish underneath whereas I opted for the holographic powder with the white polish underneath. The end result was two beautiful sets of nails. Hers is darker but has a truly stunning contrast. Mine is a lot lighter, and as my friend later commented, reminds her of a "unicorn." My mother added (which I agree to) that the lighter holographic nails would be BEAUTIFUL for weddings! The time these employees are willing to spend with you in order to ensure you are 100% satisfied is unlike anything I have ever seen. We had a chance to talk to both of the owners and they were so kind, you can really tell they have a passion for what they do! Really, really good customer service! We are both in awe over how beautiful our nails look and to be completely honest pictures don't even do them justice -- they look ten times better in person! We HIGHLY recommend this salon! I plan on returning when mine start growing out, and I'm definitely asking for Tai to do mine again next time. We went towards the end of the day on Sunday so they must have been exhausted, yet they were still all very diligent in their work and Tai had a lot of energy! Very lively, fun, classy place! Five stars EASILY! An added bonus: There is a Starbucks within very short walking distance to the salon! After sitting down I was staring out the glass doors at it and couldn't resist... I ran out and made it back in such a short time! That was just the icing on the cake, the location is perfect in every way! read more

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I visited this nail salon twice-once for a pedicure and once for a manicure and tips. I was a walk-in both times. The salon has nice decor. i always get a deluxe pedicure as I enjoy the massage. The tech rushed through the pedicure and the massage was quick and without soothing pressure. My son wanted 4 acrylic nails for guitar playing i went back again. My sons acrylic nails looked horribl. Gobs of acrylic left under the nails, one nail had a chip in it, and he left looking like he needed fills. My manicure was again rushed. My hands were placed in cold water. An electric file was used on my thin nails and dry cuticles. My cuticles were cut and left bleeding. I walked out with sore fingers. Most importantl, implements were not sanitized. read more

I started going here about a year ago, and my experiences were all over the place. Sometimes I would be satisfied but other times it would be terrible, I had gotten Trish and she had filed my nails all un even, polish was all over my hands, paint wasn't really on my nails it was horrible. I got a gift card from a friend and decided to give it another go around, so yesterday my nail tech this time was an older man and I had asked for coffin style nails, he repeatedly dug his nails aggressively into my nail beds before filing them into shape (they are still sore), i was hesitant when giving him my nails and was hard to relax my hand because of the pain so he tapped my hand (NOT gentle at all) multiple times with the file. The nails are all un even and not all the same shape, the acrylic was dripping off my nails and caused them to curl. Definitely won't be returning. And do not recommend. read more

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This is a very nice nail salon that offers other services like hair, facials and waxing with hair dressers and estheticians renting "chairs/work stations" within the building. If you are a walk in it seemed only nails and brow/lip waxing was available. The space is clean and nicely decorated. I was a walk in and the checkin process was smooth and efficient through a tablet on the main counter. I had no wait time and got sat and started very quickly. My technician was Lynn. I told her that I had dip on currently, but didn't want to get it again because I hated how thick it felt on my nails. She listened and asked questions about what I did and didn't like about dip. After she daid she thinks she could address these concerns while giving me the strengthening benefit of dip. I decided to give it her try. I am SO happy that I did! Lynn did an amazing job. She was very attentive but moved proficeiently. She took all of my feedback about shape and thickness into consideration and I love the finished product. I booked another appointment with her before I left. I would recommend. Lynn did say they can get very busy on the weekend so she suggested I make an appointment for when they open to prevent a wait time. Again, just so thoughtful. read more

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This is a very nice and clean facility. I made an appointment for my first visit and they took me within 5 min of arriving. Everyone is friendly. They offer a discount if you pay cash. Ben did my fill and gel polish. The only thing I would say is that he tended to be a little rough and didn't do what I asked him. I asked to make square tips with round corners and he didn't want to. When a customer asks you to do something, provide a recommendation if you must but do what the customer wants. Don't keep disagreeing and not do it. He never asked me to wash my hands before or after polishing my nails. He wanted to put lotion on top of the dust and acrylic residue. No thanks. As a result I walked out with ashy looking hands. I may give this place another try but definitely with someone else. read more

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Went back to get them fixed and they were sweet! They fixed my nails and did an amazing job ! They made sure my issue was fixed and did an outstanding job! Will definitely be back again with Chris or Jenny ! Very sweet and polite . Recommend this place ! 10/110 read more

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Honestly, felt like my service was rushed. I made an appointment but when I walked in no one seemed happy or welcoming. Nails are bulky and some have slopes on the top of them. If you want quick service this is the place to go. If you want quality , this isn't the place to go. read more

i have gotten my nails done here twice before but this last time i am very disappointed in my nails. i haven't had them on in a week and one has already broken off and the gel polish has peeled off. i don't think $50 was really worth this set, next time i'll make sure i use a nail tech that i like. read more

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First time ever getting my nails done and Grace did amazing. I love my nails. They're exactly how I wanted them and I'm beyond happy with them and my experience. My roommate for a mani / pedi by Jenny and he also really enjoyed his time and felt extremely relaxed after his time in the salon. Will recommend and will be back!! read more

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First, let me begin by saying that everyone I came in contact with today was friendly and professional. The facility is clean and there is a wide variety of colors to choose from. I decided to try Venus today for the first time. I scheduled an appointment online for 2pm for a regular pedicure and gel manicure. I arrived around 1:45-1:50 and signed in. They were very busy, so I was glad I scheduled an appointment. The sign in process is convenient and the girl at the desk was friendly and helpful. She instructed me to choose my color. I waited for about 10 minutes, and there were two other women waiting ahead of me. The front desk girl brought us back and seated us in our pedicure chairs. 10 more minutes passed and the girl returned to start our water. My pedicure did not begin until 2:30...same for the ladies next to me, and I overheard them saying that their appointment was for 1:40. So, making an appointment here is pretty pointless. I'm not sure of the man's name who did my nails, but he was very friendly. He apologized to me for the wait as soon as he sat down. Even with it being so busy, he took his time, which I always appreciate. The only thing that confused me was that he used cuticle oil on my legs. I am not a nail technician, so certainly not an expert in this field by any means, but I've never had cuticle oil anywhere but on my nails and cuticles. The same man did my gel manicure, where he also took his time and did a nice job as stated previously. The total for a gel manicure and regular pedicure was $65 (they give a discount from this price if you pay cash). I personally find this just a tad overpriced for the experience I had here today. There are plenty of other salons in the Bel Air/Forest Hill area that are not as expensive, but honor their appointments. Overall, this was not the worst salon experience by any means but definitely not the best. read more

Clean and efficient, and prices are competitive. Will be going again. The check in process is easy and the store has a massive array of color options. read more

It was my very first time getting my nails done here so my Miami trip coming up. I got a dipping powder ombre gel nail for my hands & gel polish for my toes. Tiffani & Tai did an excellent job on my nails & toes. They were really professional & knowledgeable! As well as being able to follow an image i got from pinterest as an idea of how I wanted my nails. I will for sure come back again in the future! read more

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Last Friday I had a manicure and pedicure. Both were very relaxing!! Unfortunately several of my gels came off on Sunday. I stopped by on my way home from work Monday night and told Tai what happened. He promptly told me that wasn't right and he completely redid my nails!! He said they take pride in their work and that he was glad I came back and told him what had happened. Talk about customer service!! This was only my second time using the salon but it won't be my last!!! If you are looking for a clean, friendly, professional salon experience with excellent customer service you have found it. read more

Ive been there twice so far. First time for an acrylic fullset i got Cindy. 2nd time was just for a regular manicure (cant remember who did it). My daughter got a fullset by Trish. We loved all of the girls so far. If you want someone gentle and doesnt cut cuticles or hurt with the drill, I highly recommend Cindy. Super classy clean environment. I love the decor and set up Very relaxing. I just wish they had a bigger selection of regular polish, but like most places they are more stocked with the gel polishes. Great prices, and they even discount if youre paying with cash. read more

Unfortunately I had terrible experience at Venus Salon today. I didn't have an appointment, but it says Walk Ins Welcomed. Well I did not feel welcomed. It felt that I was burden in their busy day because of all their appointments they had scheduled. On top of that, I didn't get the full manicure experience. My dip mani felt rushed since my technician had another appointment after me. At the end I asked if she could touch up the my nails because there was polish on the skin around. She told me it would wash off and did nothing. My nails look terrible, and I feel I was overcharged for the quality of work. I will not be back. read more

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My daughter had a training at a nearby facility and I had an hour to kill and my dip powder needed to be redone, so I yelped nail salons nearby and there were about 4 but Venus had the best rating and reviews. I used their online reservation system to get an appointment and proceeded to the location. The place is gorgeous, for sure, it is decorated like a mini version of Caesar's palace in Las Vegas, with the ceiling clouds and and chandeliers. They had the dip powder samples in books, so it did look nice in the book, but I wasn't able to place the colored nail over one of my own to really see it well. My tech, Lynn, was nice and also was quick, it took 45 minutes from when I walked in to walking out and that included having my previous dip soaked off. Now, here is my primary issue, I paid $48 which is their standard fee for a dip manicure, I did not get more than any other salon, in fact, I believe I got less. The manicure itself looks ok, but not as good as I have had at other salons in Bel Air (for $40 not $48!) and there was lotion she put on the top and palm of my hand, but there was no massage with it. I think they are overpriced due to the location(a newer building and I am sure rent is high), I do not feel that it was overpriced based on quality of service or care. If the prices were more comparable, even $42 would have been better) I would have probably given 4 stars. read more

I will start by saying Jenny did a great job on my pedicure, checked in with me multiple times, and her attention to detail was noted and much appreciated. However, the reason for the 4 stars is that it wasn't as much of a relaxing experience as I was hoping. My water did not have the jets on, my appointment was about 15-20 minutes late getting started, I had to change my polish color choice three different times because they were out of several of them. Overall, I will go back to Jenny, but plan for some hiccups (which are out of her control). read more

My nail technician cut my toe so bad yesterday with buffing block. I'm not going to say her name Bc I believe it was a mistake but I do think ppl should know that the technician seem to rush and make these types of "mistakes". FRESH PEDICURE BUT I HAVE TO WEAR A BANDAGE:( read more

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Don't recommend. I went to get my manicure done for the first time in a few months and I figured I would give this salon a try.... Never again I won't even go back to get them fixed. Not even 5 days later and the gel polish is chipping and bubbling on 4 different fingers. And my right ring finger is missing polish on the side of it. read more

Ask for Maya or Cindy, they're real good and friendly. Always give great customer service.

Love this place! For years I've struggled to feel connected to a nail salon for a variety of reasons. I walked in randomly one day and I'll never leave. The salon is GORGEOUS and blows any salon around here out of the water. I've also seen several technicians and have had great service from every single one. They do a great job and make you feel like you belong. The prices are competitive with other salons in the area but they do give a discount for cash payments. They also have a rewards program where you can get money off! If your looking for a new nail salon give them a try. I recommend asking for Maya! read more

Atmosphere was calming and the employees are very nice and very good at what they do! I will definitely go back to this place for all my nail appts.! read more

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I made an appointment then had to wait 30 minutes for a 15 minute manicure. Then, they buffed my nails for a clear manicure, which made my nails look worse than when I started. read more

Watch when they give you change. Guy shorted me $10 and said he already gave it to me when I showed him the money. Going back to Herbal where everything is done by Venmo & $5 cheaper than Venus! read more

They used to be fantastic but most good employees are gone. I suspect management has gone bad bc employees never seem happy, and dont seem very friendly to customers like they used to. the last 5 times i've been my nails have been horrible. Also every old person they hire is usually horrible. I got an excruciating toe infection from one of the older ladies during a pedicure. A lot of them seem to have a snarky attitude like they dont care if your nails are good or bad. Won't be returning. read more

This place was okay. Really pricy for a mani/pedi that truly wasn't that great. The atmosphere is amazing and the people are all extremely friendly, the salon is beautiful and I enjoyed my visit HOWEVER my nails turned out kinda messy. I honestly could have done as good of a job myself at home for free lol. Didn't paint all the way to the end of the nails on some and left some nailpolish on my skin. Also cut my skin way too much - made my toes and one of my fingers bleed from cutting too much skin. read more

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