The Nail Bar

Omg I’m so glad my boyfriend and I found this place, sooooooo relaxing we were half way to sleep. We were visiting just to get away for the weekend and decided to stop and get a pedi, best decision we made besides our hotel. We love Nashville and all their amenities

The place is nice. The service sucks, The service sub par. rather go to a spa or some other place in nashville where you will get a real spa service. I paid $ 80 for a pedi and basic mani. Yeah… worst price ever! Go somewher else… Unless you want to get a crappy nails service and throw away your money.

The ambiance is great, if that’s important to you. A friend and I went on a Monday night and I was surprised by the wait. We had to wait an hour for two technicians who knew how to do acrylic… I figured anyone who worked there should know how to do acrylic. My tech was friendly enough although she couldn’t understand much of what I was saying to her. It’s a good place to try out but I suggest making an appointment first.

First, I’ll start off with the pros. The interior of this salon is absolutely beautiful. I’ve never been inside such a beautiful nail salon. Also, the gel manicure that I received was great.
Cons. The staff was the RUDEST staff I’ve ever dealt with at a salon. I was a bridesmaid in a bridal party and we booked to all have pedicures and no chip manicures approximately 5 MONTHS IN ADVANCE. Half of our party was perfectly on time to our appointment. The bride and two others arrived 4 minutes late due to traffic (we’re from Chicago, so we had no idea that the street could get so backed up). The main girl at the front was being so extremely rude and actually had the nerve to say, «Do you know when she’s going to be here? We only have a 10 minute grace period so the bride only has two minutes to get here.» Um, are you kidding me??? She’s the bride and she will be here in 2 minutes so you can calm down. It was so extremely unprofessional. She was rolling her eyes and making snotty remarks under her breath. By that point we all felt so uncomfortable. They started taking us back one by one. My friend couldn’t decide on a pedicure color so her nail technician literally looked at me, rolled her eyes, and then yelled, HONEY WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?! I couldn’t believe it. They told the rest of our party they didn’t have time to do everyone’s nails so some of our party could only get a basic manicure instead of a no chip. Most of the bridesmaids didn’t even get pedicures. It was the most unprofessional thing I’ve ever experienced. When you have a bridal party, you do everything you can to be accommodating and positive. I would not recommend this place if you want to relax with your girlfriends. I’m sure there are many other salons that can come off of their high horses to allow you to have a great experience. It pained me to pay $ 85.00 to this place.

Decided to give it another chance… Meh.
The one thing I do really like is the curtains that separate each section so you don’t have to hear someone else’s conversation.
…BUT the pedicure just is a little sloppy for $ 35 base. (See photos) left with green on skin and less than clean lines. I also need to file down two sharp toenails that weren’t trimmed/​filed enough.
It’s pretty dark in drying area (noted before) so can’t really inspect until you leave salon.
They were friendly and clean, and offered refreshment which is also a plus, but still on the search for perfect balance between quality results and experience.
Maybe I’m super picky, but feel shouldn’t have to touch up a pedicure same day, which I’ll have to do.
Update: a couple days in and paint already chipped
Update 2: Didn’t even last a week. Will not be going back.

A little silly pretentious but the facilities and instruments are clean and they use good products, which is a plus when it comes to nail salons. The complimentary wine and beverages is a nice touch too. I just wish the desk staff was a little more genuine and less snooty, but I’ll deal for a good mani/​pedi.

Been here 5 times and all were amazing gel manis, except the most recent visit. The place is very clean and the décor is amazing. Staff are professional and knowledgeable. Totally would get 5 stars except for on the most recent visit «Mimi» massacred my cuticles (see photo). I will go back, but will specifically request to NOT have Mimi. She lamely apologized for the cuticles by telling me that I have sensitive skin. No! crazy lady! This has never been an issue before in years of manis. If I had known how bad my cutes would look a few hours after leaving, I would have taken this up while I was there…

Best nail salon I’ve been to! Very posh and modern atmosphere.
You walk in and pick out your nail color and your scent of lotion. The employees call you by your name the entire time and are very kind. It’s a little bit more expensive (pedicure at $ 35) but it’s worth it for the great staff. The basic pedicure still has a wonderful, long massage and they are very particular about making sure you like your color and it looks good.
I can’t wait to come here again!

I decided to «treat» myself to a gel manicure and pedicure for upcoming series of «events». I have passed this place numerous times and was surprised that the interior was so much larger and high end than it looks from the outside! «Nail Bar» truly has a large center bar, where you sit to get your nails done. Chairs for pedicure line the perimeter of the large room. It’s a newer place, so everything is fresh and updated.
It is elegantly decorated it an almost «over the top way» ! Long strands of brads separate the pedicure chairs and they appear to be able to «group» them to accommodate larger parties. I saw at least two bachelorette parties during my visit. Buckets of champagne and wine were prepared for them.
I had called ahead and was told I did not need a appointment, I only waited 10 min for a technician, but would definitely recommend an appointment for weekends or after work! My services were done promptly without a lot of conversation! Overall a pleasant and relaxing experience.
My bill for a French gel manicure included a charge for a manicure, a gel manicure and an additional $ 5 for «French» totaling close to $ 55 for the service. A bit pricy compared to the same service at another large Green Hills establishment. The pedicure was about $ 35 — similar to competing salons.
Price point aside, the important thing is the durability of the services. It is 3 weeks out and my French gel is just beginning to chip… Overall the longevity I expected, same with the pedicure.
Nail Bar seems like a great place, but a bit on the pricy side. If you are looking for a «fun» experience in getting your nails done, especially with girlfriends, this is a great place.

I love the atmosphere and have always been happy with my manicures gel or regular. I’m giving it three stars because I decided to get a gel manicure and gel pedicure and was shocked that it costs 110 $ before tip.
When I asked they said it was 35 $ + $ 45 so when he ran my card For 110 $ I asked why. They said that they add $ 30 on for gel. This was not clear at all. I’m still not sure why they verbally told me something different.
I’ve had a mani /​pedi in every major city and 110 $ is unheard of.
Update: my $ 110 mani /​pedi started chipping 7 days after.

Recently moved to Nashville and was looking for a fun, nice place to get my nails done. The color selection for no chip is fantastic and the services (pedi and no chip mani) were very good. Friendly staff, high quality manicure. Going on 2 weeks now and only need to return because they are growing out but otherwise in really good shape.
This is a place I would definitely take any friends or family visiting from out of town too because the set up works nicely for socializing during services.

I stopped by this weekend to get a manicure. I really enjoyed the décor in the building, it was nice. The music was good too! Anyway, I went with my Mom who was treating me to a manicure (she wasn’t getting one herself) and they let my Mom come back there and sit with me so we could converse. I’m sure if it were super busy they probably wouldn’t have allowed that to save space, but since it wasn’t crowded, I thought that was nice. I got the deluxe package (I forgot what it’s called, but it was the most expensive manicure option, which my Mom said is actually on par with other nail salons). I really enjoyed my manicurist. She was very nice and we got to talking about our dogs.
They had very nice setups for pedicures too. I wouldn’t personally get one because I’m too ticklish. But my Mom was talking about how nice the chairs looked. I’m not one to get a manicure normally (I just do my nails at home), but I will definitely go back when I’m wanting some pampering. I can definitely see how this would be good for groups. It’s laid out to accommodate that more than other places.

I literally just got home from the Nail Bar and had to write a review immediately. I have been on a pampering spree, and was looking for a place to get a mani/​pedi in Green Hills. There are plenty to choose from, but when I saw the perfect Unilocal rating, I had to give them a shot.
Located in a strip mall next to Trader Joe’s, the salon looks nondescript and like your typical nail place, but then you step inside to dark furnishings, chandeliers everywhere, and a gorgeous bar located in the middle of the room. I noticed women sitting at the bar with a bottle of white wine on ice. Wow. I was curious if you could come here for a drink in addition to nail services? To be continued…
I put my name on a waiting list and picked my polish and lotion (yep, you get to pick that too!) I didn’t wait very long, but on weekends they require a reservation, so plan ahead!
A basic mani/​pedi is $ 55.00 which is completely reasonable if you are in Green Hills. That’s not bad at all! My technician was friendly and spoke English perfectly. Zero language barrier here! She offered me wine or water I picked wine, obviously. They also allow BYOB if you are here with a friend for a long relaxation session. She did a fantastic job and provided a very nice leg massage as well, this was a nice change from the typical painful shin bruising that I get at other salons.
We then moved to the bar in the middle of the room for my manicure. How awesome is that?! I picked a grey color and she asked if it was too light once it was on and recommended a darker shade which was exactly what I wanted. Amazing service.
I don’t get my nails done that often, but this place is seriously way too tempting for me… I’m coming back soon!

I am so impressed with this place. I’ve recently been very unhappy with the quality of the job that my go to nail place has been doing so I have been searching for a better alternative. The Nail Bar is my new spot.
I’ve been twice now and have been very impressed with how thorough their technicians are. For a shellac manicure, they clean your nails very well (with your own file and buffer to take home if you like!), file and shape them to perfection, paint the nails without spilling into the cuticle, and take the time to cure the nails so they don’t peel quickly. This last step is the one that I’ve been so unhappy with at my old place– they always rushed through it– so I’m happy to see that they take the time to do it correctly. After all of this, they finish with an AMAZING hand and arm massage with a massage fragrance of your choice. It’s a nice touch.
The last time, my nails still looked good (minus the growth!) after two and a half weeks, which I think is great.
More things to know: the atmosphere is great, it’s BYOB plus they serve multiple wines so great for girls’ days/​bachelorette parties, appointments are recommended, and it’s slightly more expensive than other places I’ve been in town ($ 45 for shellac manicure).
I’m definitely praising the Lord that I found this place.

Great place! I had never been here before and followed the reviews. I got a full acrylic set with color for $ 30. The place itself is very cool inside and they have many regular and gel colors from which to choose. They offered water, soda, wine, and even champagne. It’s very large, I counted over 30 pedicure chairs and at least 20 seats at the front mani bar. There was obviously not enough staff to fill those chairs.
Alex was my nail artist. He was very quick, but efficient. They’re not perfect, but they are good. He kept looking at his watch so maybe he wanted to get on to another customer. Not very talkative and seemed to want to rush me out. I had about 5 minutes to pick a color and wanted to quickly look for another color (that I already had in mind) between washing hands after acrylic application and painting my nails and he seemed agitated. Overall, he did a good job and it was definitely not the end of the world! Just from a customer service point of view.
On the whole, I will definitely be returning. Services were a fair price ($ 30 full set and $ 45 full gel mani were all I asked about) and the atmosphere was very cool. I would recommend it!

I saw some pics and comments on Instagram and had to see this place for myself! What an amazing place! Very sexy, relaxing and I have to admit, I got the best manicure and pedicure ever by Sandy! They served mimosa, there was plenty of parking and in a nice area.
There were at least 30 – 40 pedi chairs and the bar was set up for manicures! This place is perfect for a girls weekend, bridal party, bachelorette party, birthdays… Any group!
I live in New Orleans and was visiting friends in Nashville. The owner has a sister who lives in NOLA, so I think we need to have a Nail Bar down here! !! I love when I leave a nail salon after getting the shellac and there’s no need for me to file my nails again and smooth out my edges! Love my nails!
Great job LT and staff!

let’s start with the good: my nails look great!
The space itself is awesome, they had some 90s jams playing, the décor is on point, you get bottled water, and there are a ton of stations.
now to the not so good: the girl who did my gel
manicure cut my fingers in multiple places. So not only was the alcohol cleansing process painful, but my thumb wouldnt stop bleeding at the cuticle and she just ignored it.
Now fast forward to 7 hours later and washing hands, cutting vegetables, anything where liquid comes in contact with my hands… is THE WORST.
I have a super deep cut on one finger from the cuticle cutters, as well.
Is a nice looking gel manicure worth the pain, my friends? I think not.

What an amazing salon! I threw a bachelorette party for my friend and we started the night at The Nail Bar. This was the perfect beginning to our festivities!
Before I mention anything else, I would just like to point out that the salon is absolutely gorgeous! I have never been to a salon like this. There are 3 different black marble bar tops where they do the manicures, the pedicure stations are separated by gold beads that hang from the super tall ceilings, and there are several huge white chandeliers that contrast nicely to the chic black décor.
They are very organized and took all of our information, and had everything ready for the day of. There was a nail tech for each person there, so no one was left waiting for their service! They even have a private area just for parties, so it was really nice to have all of together during our services. They allowed us to bring our own champagne and juice, and they put it all on ice and provided the champagne glasses and even poured and served us while we got our nails done. The service was top notch and worth the extra few dollars compared to other salons. Along with that, they have a huge selection of colors (even gel polish) and a fragrance bar (scented lotions to choose from). I cannot wait to come back on my next trip to Nashville!

Visited Nashville for a Bachelorette party and made a reservation for our party of 12. This place was perfect for the occasion. It felt like a beautiful upscale trendy non-​pretentious bar, except it doubles as a nail salon. Perfect combo. The BYO concept is great — they provided us with champagne glasses and did a really cute set up with the bottles we brought, and also gave us a complimentary bottle of wine. Everyone who worked here was very friendly, and paid excellent attention to detail — we were all satisfied with our manis and pedis. This place is amazing, please open one in Chicago!

First visit today for a simple manicure & oh my… excellent experience! Warm welcome, very professional and I have only great thoughts about The Nail Bar! Lovely upscale interior, great lighting and soooo relaxing. Cannot wait to return for pedicure!
Exceptional customer service at every turn. So happy that I found this neighborhood GEM!