Nailbar On the Island

I would strongly advise against this place. I made an appointment for both the «big» pedicure and manicure. When I arrived on time, I was not greeted and after standing for 10mins, I was told to wait. I waited for over 35mins before being unsmiling taken to my seat. The technician neither smiled, gave me a menu or asked me anything. This was my first time being there and she did explain anything or talk to me. Everyone around me had a drink and I was never asked if I wanted one. I was paying $ 76 for this mind you. After she completed a very rushed «big» pedicure I was told to go sit for a manicure. Where a different technician asked me if I was offered a drink or looked at a menu. Despite this I left a descent $ 10 tip.
After I got home my shellac started peeling, when I went back to get it fixed the technician looked angry and sternly asked me what shade of shellac was on my nail. When I told I couldn’t remember the number and if she passed me a book I could point it out. She angry said they have 2 books. The part that upset me the most, was she PEELED the shellac of my finger using her nails. She did not use acetone nor wiped it off. She literally scraped it of my finger using her nails. How is that clean or hygienic?! She then rushed to apply the nail polish not smiling once and not uttering a word to me.
I refuse to go back here. This is not a professional place and the service is the worst I have experienced in my life. NO ONE EVER PEELS OF NAIL POLISH USING THEIR OWN NAIL.
DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!

Nailbar on the Island is definitely my favorite nail salon in the city. I’ve tried many places but the professionalism, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff is unmatched elsewhere. They always engage you in conversation, have a movie playing, and offer drinks with your manicure or pedicure service. The nail techs make sure you are satisfied with your service, to the point that I’ve even begun letting them choose my colors. They know what I like after just a few months of consistent visits. I trust them that much, and I cannot go anywhere else. They are absolutely the BEST!

I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Despite the fact that they’re usually booked out a few days ahead, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The service is great, my shellac lasts around 3 weeks, and they’re always nice about fixing any bumps or smudges I may have caused. Definitely worth every penny.

I was so thankful to find this place after moving to Memphis! Not only do they always do an amazing job on my shellac manicure and pedicures but it is also a great way to unwind and relax.
Everyone there has great personalities so you can’t help but laugh and have a great time.
Added pluses: movie on the TVs, a choice of an adult beverage and they will actual be honest if the nail color you picked isn’t going to look good (or do what I do and just let them pick for you… they have never let me down!)!!

Every visit to Nail Bar is a pleasure! Friendly staff, great selection of colors, relaxing environment, plus you can watch a movie and have a glass of wine! I’ve been a customer for 7 years and recommend it to friends regularly.

I absolutely love Nail Bar on the Island, they are a wonderful group of people, and the best nail fills ever. I don’t get my nails done anywhere else. The colour selection is awesome.
Clean, fun, there’s always a happy environment here. The free drink is amazing too! Kris is the best :)

Just came back from this lovely little nail salon I the most cute little island in Memphis. I’m a New Yorker who get my nails done at least once a week, but it’s never as fun as here, as in NY you will never get a drink, a good movie and great mani-​pedi at the same time. Also the wax foot treatment at the end was amazing. If I ever comeback to Memphis I will come back here.

This is the only place now where I get my nails done! I LOVE it here! I refuse to go anywhere else!
I get the shellac manicure and it always lasts me about 3 weeks if not longer. They always have on a movie for you to watch while they do your nails and offer a glass of wine or champagne! They are so nice and they joke around with each other (and you) which makes it a fun happy environment.
They are so good that they book up so I personaly always make an appoitment but they do take walk-​ins if they have the availability.
Enjoy your experience! I know I always enjoy mine! :)

I love Nail Bar on the Island. It is sooo convenient and I love the people who work there.
It is a great way to unwind and relax with wine and getting my nails done. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to get my nails done in Memphis.
I love the atmosphere and the fact everything is so clean and how there is always a moving playing. (The movie choices are excellent). They are always busy and it is the place to go! They have so many nail polish options as well.
I never have an issue with my nails or toes and the polish stays on forever. Top notch.

This place is great, nice calm quiet atmosphere with friendly staff. They offer you wine or mimosas immediately and they had a really good movie from Amazon instant video playing, a nice change from the news and local TV stations that other nail places have playing. They took really good care of my nails, took their time to make they look really nice. They have an awesome selections of colors too!

The BIG pedicure is amazing! relaxing massage chair– personable staff– great cocktails during your BIG pedicure service

Today I walked in to Nail Bar and was excited to give my nearby nail salon a try.
I stood there at the front desk while the man sitting there did not greet me or even acknowledge me. 2 minutes later, a girl he recognized walked in and he immediately stood up, asked her what she needed and sat her down for an appointment. After that, he came back to his seat and told me he had just given her the very last appointment of the day and told me to try again tomorrow (this was at only 3 pm).
I would love to review this service, but this unprofessional employee has confirmed why all of my friends who live downtown have advised me that the drive to Elite Nail Spa is worth it.

I could write an essay on how impressed I was with NailBar, but let me keep it simple.
Professional.
Clean.
Comfortable.
Efficient.
Relaxing.
My shellac manicure is flawless, and my hands feel pampered. The offering of drinks, the movie playing on the big screen, and the beautiful and pristine décor all added up to the *BEST* service I’ve ever encountered. It’s more expensive than my old nail salon in Florida, but worth it without a doubt. I almost didn’t come to NailBar because of the mixed reviews on Unilocal,but I’m glad I did.
I’ll be back next month!

I wanted to like this place. I really did. The upscale décor is nice and soothing. But the technicians’ social graces are seriously lacking. No one greeted me at the door, and when I did get gruffly seated for my pedi appointment, the tech was more interested in checking her text messages and getting lunch than doing a good job on my toesies.
I’ve been hunting for a go-​to nail salon and still have not found it. The hunt continues.

While I’ve only been once, my experience at the Nail Bar was quite pleasant. I arrived for my 330 appointment at 330 on the dot. By 340, My manicure had begun. I paid for the Quickie Mani and Quickie Pedi. I don’t drink, so I felt I would’t get the value of the deluxe service. Anyhow, the ladies that did my mani were really nice. There were personable, but not intrusive. The lady that completed my pedi did not speak to me at all, but it is not a big deal. Just letting you guys know. Also, if you’re not getting Shellac, many of the colors look old. They did have a couple of new OPI collections (Hawaii and 50 Shades), but may of the colors looked like they’ve been on the shelf a while. I suppose most people are getting Shellac these days.
I would definitely return. If you’re interested, you should make an appointment.

Nail Bar is the best place I’ve found for nails in the decade I’ve lived in Memphis. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable. And maybe most impressive of all (if you’ve visited many nail salons in Memphis or anywhere really) it’s very clean! From my very first visit I felt like this was a place I could escape to every other week to be pampered. There’s always a new movie playing on the big screen while I sip my wine and sit back and relax. They do stay busy though, so call for an appointment!

I. LOVE. This. Place.
My shellac polish stays on for at least 3 weeks. They are nice and you get yummy drinks w a straw so u don’t have to use ur hands. I know Some people say that it’s a bit pricier than other places… I don’t think so from what I’ve paid before and the quality. THIS PLACE IS SO WORTH IT. I don’t go anywhere else! Love!

I’ve been using the Nail Bar since 2012 but I’ve recently decided I will not continue to give them my business. They are super convenient if you live on the island but sometimes convenience just isn’t enough. If you get your nails done on a regular basis (every week, or every two weeks) then this will probably be a great place for you… Because the staff will go above and beyond for the regulars. For those of us who only get our nails done once every other month or so… You’ll be left waiting, then rushed through the process. You can pay a little extra for the ‘special’. That gets you a beverage and the paraffin wax… Still not worth it in my opinion.
Also, about the tip. I am big on tipping. Not being able to leave a tip on the card really annoys me. I never, never have cash so every time I go I have to go across the street and pay the $ 3 fee to get cash from the ATM to leave a tip for a poorly done pedicure. I usually need another pedicure by the time I return to hand over the tip.

Love the nail bar! So convenient for us islanders and they place is super cute! Great service (as long as you make an appointment) and everyone there is so nice! I always get shellac and a pedicure… highly recommend trying it out!
Oh… bring cash for a tip! You can’t include it on a credit card receipt.

I have been to my share of nail salons, and, to be honest, I thought having my hands and feet beat up by the nail tech was the norm.
That is, until I came here. I started coming to the Nail Bar about a year ago and I’ll never go anywhere else.
The setting is really casual and inviting. There’s always some new release showing on the big screen on the wall. You can even get a martini while you’re getting your nails done!
The staff are extremely friendly and treat you as if you’re a regular whether you are or not. Every one of them is bilingual, but they speak perfectly clear English, contrary to a previous review.
And the services? AMAZING. No matter what I get done, whether it’s a manicure, acrylics, a pedicure, my hands and feet leave feeling and looking better than I went in, with no beatings! Easily the best I’ve ever had done. No contest.
Their prices are pretty average for the business. And they will offer you a ‘box’ with your own file and buffer that you can pull from their cabinets each time you’re there. That part isn’t a requirement. You don’t need an appointment, but I would recommend one, especially if you plan to go mid afternoon/​after work. Be sure to take a little cash, though, as they no longer can add tips to credit cards.
Overall, this place is fantastic. If you want it done and done right while getting great conversation and drinks, go here!