Gbn Nail Salon

OK, I use Unilocal A LOT and although I’m an avid user I have never reviewed a business before. It’s only right for this to be my first one. I am 100% satisfied with this place for a couple reasons: 1) The level of skill and care that goes into making sure your nails are nothing short of on point 2) The level of professionalism and kindness. I don’t care how good you are at what you do in ANY business, customer service is still what will make you stand out from the rest. I followed this place a long time on IG before trying them out and I’m so happy I did. Vu is simply the best. I’ve seen the work of some of the others and they are good as well, but, he specifically did mine and I’ve been hooked ever since. I have gone to him twice so far and have been completely satisfied both times. He forever has a loyal new client. Go check out GBN nails you won’t be disappointed!

I searched for a nail salon (I’m very picky) for a very long time before I found GBN .I LOVE this place !!! Everyone’s super nice and patient (specially when I don’t know what color I want) !!! They always take their time & make sure I’m satisfied ! Thanks Vu.

I was there when the whole incident played out and he did not make any racist remarks at all. I have been coming to Mi Mi and Vu for 12 years and I have never experience any disrespect. I understand your frustration but please don’t throw race in the equation. Their clientele varies (race). The salon is successful because of their great work and the willingness to service individuals even when they are extremely overwhelmed. Anyone that knows about GBN knows that it will be a wait regardless of the occasion. Quality work takes time and if a person doesn’t have the the time to wait until another paying customer is being service… It is more salon available to the public. If a person can give a business a negative review, then they have the time to seek out another professional environment. Respect is earned not given. Always remember that if anything is unsatisfying to your personal liking… Simply find another! It is entirely too much racism going on to be throwing race into a review that was never even spoken. I will not be coming to an individual if they said anything racist but in the case of this post (he did not)!

Sooo I have had issues in the past with this shop both good and bad but today took the cake. Mind you I have definitely put up with nasty attitude of the brother of MiMi and personal opinions from MiMi’s dear Hubby about Blacks in a Korean establishments. Water under the bridge though right??? As I try to come get my nails done, I ask if there’s a wait. I’m told «why so you can write a bad review??» Me: what review? Him: «on Unilocal.» Me: isn’t that what Unilocal is for? To discuss your experience in an establishment? If I gave a bad review lets turn it around! Him: «that was bogus and if you can say that about us maybe you shouldn’t get your nails done here» Me: So A) I can’t be honest about my experience and B) I can’t get my nails done??? Him: *snidely* No! Me: *Drops sign in pen and walks out* Ha! How dare you??? I have been here Atleast twice since my horror experience that caused me to write a bad Unilocal over 4 months ago and nothing was ever said and furthermore this ain’t Korea bitch! I can say what the F*CK I want based on my experience!!! I will never set foot in this shop again! Quite frankly I never really felt welcome Minus MiMi, Hanna and 2 others. Wow! I’m so blown! Clearly, He has me mistaken for someone who cares

When I tell you this is THEE BEST salon I’ve ever been to, THEE BEST. I’ve been a client of Vu’s for over 10 years now, I moved to Virginia and can’t find quality and service like they provide here. Every time I go to GBN I feel beautiful and well taken care of. MiMi does the best eyebrows and lashes I’ve ever seen. Everytime I come in town I have to get pampered by the best. VERY well mannered, easy to talk to and they put pride in their work. I must address a post I saw while reading these reviews, racist — NOT AT ALL most of the clients they serve are African American, and they return religiously; rude– ARE YOU KIDDING ME some of the nicest people I’ve met in my life; slow– not one bit was there at 4:45 Ish was gone before 5:30; busy– why wouldn’t they be EVERYONE LOVES THEIR WORK. If they are busy they are definitely worth the wait, and or the return later. I tell EVERYONE about this place because that’s how great they make me feel. What salon do you know that everyone in there does a great job at what they do? This is the only one, TRUST ME. When you go tell them Aris sent you, you won’t regret it.

Seriously, you don’t like black people or black money? Wow I thought money was currency and it didn’t have a color only the paper but I’m guessing your stupid ass don’t know any better! I’ll make sure none of my friends come to such a racist establishment !
you like white money? that’s a joke

I’ve never been here & NEVER will! Just called & found out they don’t EVER schedule appts! What the hell? That’s ridiculous!

Love love love my nails. The owner and Ryan were so nice. Ryan took his time and made sure my nails were polished and designed to perfection. So happy I tried them out. I’m positive I will be back.

I’ve been going to GBN since December, & I am sold. My nails ALWAYS look great, my pedicure water is always the perfect temperature & their paint jobs have been consistently neat. I am officially a regular. I would give 5 stars if they expanded (to cut wait time). That’s my ONLY gripe. :)

I was recommended by one of my co workers to go to GBN. Her nails were always on point! And she always has designs I’ve never seen! So I had to try them! So I went for my birthday. The owner VU did my nails. He took his time and did an awesome job. While talking to him he let me know that they’re crowded most of the time because they pride themselves on QUALITY work and that he prefers a customer comes back for the quality and not how many people they can get in and out. I appreciated this detail. The owner Mimi is the truth! I BARELY have eyebrows and took her time arched and filled them in! I must say it makes me look like a whole new woman? Now, I ONLY go to this nail shop. EVERYONE does a good job there!

this a truely honest review! i only go here to get my eyebrow done including a tint with mimi she does a great job but the wait is terrible!
i literally just left there, its 1:20pm. i tried to get there when they open which is 10:30am and got there at 11:00. so yes i was sitting for 2 hours just to get eyebrows done and was never services… so frustrating…
to top it off this is the 3^rd time this has happen… i always wait for atleast 2 hours.
great work just to long of a wait just for eyebrows

I love GBN. I been with mini since 79^th. Mimi and Vu aim to please and every tech is capable. Great service. Fun people. Early arrival is highly suggested but great work takes time.

Vu and Mimi, the owners, are the BEST. The others that work there, not so much.
it’s best to try and get them on slow days such as Tuesday and Wednesday. They’re neat, clean, and very professional. They also build report with frequent customers which I really love. One of the best and largest polish selections I’ve seen, good polish brands like OPI, Essie, China Glaze.
And all products are available for retail also.
Great pedicure chairs. I would suggest getting here at the open of the shop during the week if you can. Otherwise they’re always crowded, which a sign of good work in my opinion.

I am here every two weeks like clock work I love Vu and Mimi they do incredible work on my nails! I drive all the way from Lake Shore to get my nails done by them. Its a bit pricy but you pay for quality!

This shop is amazing, I was recommended by a good friend to go here and I’ve been very pleased. I love the exotic designs they do and how they stay on top of the popular trends. 5 stars/​2 thumbs up!

I absolutely love this shop Mimi is the best and it gets no bettter

I love the owner Vu, he really does my nails the way I like. His work is comparable to any nail salon downtown. I have recommended him to many of my friends. He is in high demand, so I usually go on his slow days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

I go to this salon every 2 wks the salon has history in the Beverly area… I followed the nail tech that use to work for Tip Top Nail Shop over in east Chicago and I’m proud to say this shop is very relaxing from all the commotion from the previous shop… They have renovated the Salon so it is more up to date than before from the previous review… Ive tried allot of salons high end or cheap but the way they do nails to me is something special usually my nails break or polish chips when i go to other shop but GBN has never done my nails wrong lol my nails seemed strong enough to grow out naturally faster…
I recommend this shop to anyone that wants ur nails done the way u want them done… Although sometimes the techs can be loud with their conversations…

I love getting my nails done and when I was going out on in Beverly after work one night, I asked my coworker who lived in the area where to go to get a quick mani. She recommended GBN right away… I believed her… oops!
The salon itself was dirty. The floor had to be clean and there were two workers not doing anything. One was talking (very loudly) on speaker phone so the whole salon heard his conversation. Another was watching a movie on his computer. Why couldn’t they clean the place?
The women who did my nails was very nice but the manicure itself was crap. After filing my nails, they still felt rough and unshaped. She used cuticle oil instead of lotion to massage my hands and fingers but did use enough so the massage was uncomfortable. The paint job also looks like it did it myself.
I will give this salon 1 star just for cheap prices… Mon-​Wed you can get a pedi for $ 17. But I don’t think I could force myself to go back.