Nail Studio & Spa

Best place to get your nails done I loveee them always so polite and generous! Never have to wait hours and they cater to my feet & nails with love

Favorite place to get my nails done. Staff is wonderful and it’s a very comfortable atmosphere, even when they’re busy.

Honestly, the quality of gel manis that come out of this place are amazing. They always last me 10 – 14 days, unlike other local places that rush and last barely 7. The managers take the time to get to know you, and it’s always an upbeat environment amidst the chaos. I never thought my natural nails could be so legit. Thanks, guys!

I’m all about this spot. The woman in charge remembers everyone’s names and everyone who has ever done my nails here has been excellent.

My biggest regret is not going to this place sooner! My work friends always raved about this place. As a college student I always saw getting my nails done a splurge, but my graduation was coming up so TREAT YO SELF. If you don’t like getting your cubicles cut like me, they offer just gel polish application with no manicure for just $ 15!
Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. My friends and I called beforehand because we were coming in as a large group. They recommended coming in early and we’re glad we did. The place was completely filled 5 minutes after they were officially open! Someone asked if they should get a gel pedicure and one of the staff told her that he didn’t think it was worth spending extra money on. I think this speaks lengths about their honesty.
Two weeks later (plus a lot of packing, moving things into my car, and unpacking), my nails are still completely intact.

The place is clean with a friendly environment. The lady who did my nails was very attentive and paid close attention to detail which is what I look for when getting my nails done.
For a full set of «gel» nails cost me between 50 – 60 dollars. Which for the quality of work I was happy to pay.
However what they are trying to pawn off as gel… isn’t gel.
Gel doesn’t come in a powder – if a nail shop is trying to give you gel in a powder form… it’s acrylic and you’re getting ripped off, like I was at this establishment.
So kudos to the woman who did my nails. You did great!
But making people pay the cost for a gel set when it’s clearly not is robbery.

Love this place. Very clean, good music, complementary beverages with pedicures, amazing employees who keep it real and recommend colors for you based on your skin tone. Best nail place I’ve ever been to.

YES, YES & YES is all I can say.
Everything about this place is spot on, I love the location! When you walk in you are greeted right away, which makes you feel like they want you there.
This nail place is so organized, it’s a nice change from the disasters I have seen at other places. They have a good system and you are never confused, they guide you to where you need to be, also efficient. Even how busy they are, they never rush you, they want your experience to be amazing and they want everything to be perfect.
I love the different options they have for pedis, I recommend the deluxe, it was simply amazing. I also got a fill, the lady did an amazing job, she did exactly what I wanted, shaped my nails perfectly also.
Its a trendy looking place with awesome music, it is definitely a place I want to go to relax. You can surely tell the owners and staff care about their customers.
This is for sure my new nail place!

Been coming here for years. Wonderful people always accommodating for anything you need. The owners are wonderful and always make sure to fit you in even if busy.

My new favorite place to get my nails done! I walked in and was immediately greeted by an employee. He directed me to sign in and asked what I was looking to do. The employees are very attentive. They make sure they know your first name and acknowledge you by that.
I only came in to do a gel manicure. The first employee was extremely attentive to my cuticles. I was very glad to see that because I feel like a lot of places slack when it comes to the cuticles. She actually spent a lot of time on them and I’m really grateful for that. They have so many color options but some of the employees are very helpful and trust in them! They know what you’re looking for and do their best to comply. Another employee painted my nails. Although I picked out a color, he confirmed with me to make sure it was the color I was looking for and I was glad because the color I originally picked out wasn’t what I wanted and he kept trying to ask what I was looking for to find the perfect color for me. They’re super patient and they’re very knowledgable.
Some of the employees really know how to spark a conversation too. She would include other customers into the conversation to keep us entertained. A lot of respect for these employees.
After this experience, I’m glad I stumbled upon this place on my way to grocery shop (Trader Joe’s). I’m in love with this place after just one experience!

I have been going to this Nail Salon for YEARS and I’ve never had a bad experience! Everyone is so friendly and social!

This place is awesome!!! I walked in without an appointment on a Friday and was seen right away. It’s always busy here. I can see why. They have wine and refreshments available, and the most comfortable massage chairs. A lady brought me a warming shoulder wrap to enjoy while I soaked. I had a very relaxing pedicure, and they do meticulous work. The only thing I wish was different, is that they had their colors more spread out to see the selection. They’re all in a cabinet and hard to sort through all of the choices. I will keep coming back!

The only place I will go to get my nails done! Birdy and Vito, who are the owners, are some of the nicest and most hilarious people I’ve ever met and they are there ²⁴⁄₇ from open to close. Every time I walk in, they immediately say hi and greet me by name. That is very impressive considering they are packed at all hours of the day, any day of the week, and remember almost every single one of their customer’s names. The entire staff is actually very personable and makes an effort to make convo, unlike other nail studios I’ve been to.
They just moved into their new location behind Trader Joes and it is beautiful and much larger of a space than their previous location. It is also very clean, which is something that I look for. They have at least 10 pedicure chairs and a ton of stations for manicures. Additionally, they have a separate room for waxing. Birdy and Vito are the only ones who apply the gel polish, and although this may require you waiting a little bit longer, it’s something I appreciate. This allows for consistency and perfection 100% of the time. My gel manicures never chip and last me at least 2 – 3 weeks.
The prices are on par with every other nail studio in the area. But what sets them apart from every where else (besides the amazing job that they do) is their customer service and friendliness. Along with greeting you by name, they immediately offer you a beverage and a snack. I went in a couple of weeks ago before Christmas and they were giving out to all of their customers regular size bottles of their hand massaging lotion that they use as Christmas gift/​thank you. They even gave me an extra one to bring home to my mom, whom they also remember by name. I cannot say enough good things about Nail Studio & Spa and have had so many great experiences where they have been more than accommodating and even stayed past close to finish my nails. I refuse to go anywhere else to get my nails done!

I rarely get my nails done but when I do I always seem to go here. I recently paid a visit last week for wedding prep with my mom and sisters. We were able to get an early morning «private party» appointment — it was nice they were able to accommodate the 5 of us so we could all get our manis/​pedis together. That being said… the appointment was at 9, we were there at 9 but there were not enough manicurists to assist us (some showed up 10 to 20 minutes late). So some of us were being helped while 2 others were just waiting.
A big thing for me is cleanliness and this place is very clean!
The manicurists are friendly but sometimes I feel like they are yelling at me which can be uncomfortable.
If you come during a busy time expect to wait a LONG time.
Overall I like the Nail Studio & Spa — I just don’t love it. It’s a good (clean) place to get your nails done.

I came in without an appt the day after Thanksgiving. Was pretty busy, which I take as a good sign. The staff are very friendly and jokey with each other (and the customers). I also noted that they used my name several times, even though this was my first time there. They had a decent selection of polish and amazing massage chairs! I got the pedicure with «callus solution» and a gel french (total $ 65).
The wait wasn’t bad, though there was kinda a lull in between the pedi and mani, which I think happens anywhere you have two people do your nails.
I will def be back ASAP; the salons in the city are pretty-​meh.

Pros — welcoming atmosphere, pleasant attitudes, upbeat music. Sense of community?
Cons — poor system, long wait, pricey gel manicure.
I want to love this nail salon. You walk in, you’re greeted by a personable staff. The atmosphere is casual and fun. I hate to be critical, but I see other reviewers who express similar concerns.
Nail artists multitask! I know the workers mean well, but this is NOT effective customer service. Please don’t paint my thumbnail and then perform a manicure on my friend. I was in the salon for TWO hours. For a manicure. First world problems, yes. But I spent 65 dollars on my friend and myself. Plus tip. There is a time and place for these prices, but not here, not now.

I’ve been searching far and wide for a decent nail place in Amherst and at last I have found one. Tucked awkwardly in The Boulevard Plaza between Trader Joes and Target (little off-​shoot street by the Sprint store), I have been back three times and LOVE it there. At first I was worried about all the bad Unilocal reviews but was quickly informed by one of the staff members that not one of those reviews reflects current management — the business shifted hands quite some time ago and has flourished ever since!
Twice now, I’ve kept my gel manicure on as long as humanly possible, to the point that my nails were so grown out that it was beginning to look ridiculous. Not a single chip. No scratches. Perfect shape and perfect polish for three to four weeks after my manicure. I also tried the pedicure and felt like I got an incredible service for what I paid. While I’d consider the pricing average compared to other salons in the area, this has been by far the most reliable, enjoyable and clean.
My favorite thing about this salon? The friendly and hilarious staff. You’re greeted upon walking in the door and seated immediately after signing in. They make an effort to know and remember everyone’s name and keep enjoyable conversation while you’re getting your nails done — an almost unheard of perk! Conversation is casual, everyone in the salon seems to either be friends or family. Everyone seems to enjoy each other’s company which is a HUGE difference from salons where the staff just yells at each other.
Quality service, lasting results, and an enjoyable experience, Nail Studio & Spa is the only place I’ll be getting my nails done from now on.

Oh this place?! AMAZING. Now let me tell you that i don’t get my nails done often and the last few times i have i tried new places and was not happy at all.
My friend Jessica found this gem though so total props to her! Clean, big and the staff is hilarious and super friendly!
They do fantastic work as well, i got a gel manicure and so did my friend Jessica. I have had it for almost a week now and there are ZERO chips in my nails at all, they still look super shiny and new. I am SOOOOO impressed!
I can not wait to go back to this place, i can not even express how happy i am. They made me feel very welcomed and helped me pick a great color for my nails! CC16!
The prices are great as well 30 for gel polish and manicure, i think its only 20 if you just want the gel polish as well.
It is kind of hidden right behind Trader Joe’s so keep an eye out if you are looking for it. This place also used to be owned by someone else and has since then been taken over, don’t be scared away by old bad reviews this place is highly recommended!

I really have mixed experiences here at Nail Studio & Spa. I don’t understand how the service can vary so much. Sometimes I have five star service and other times it’s more like one or two star service. The uncertainty with the unexpected is what resulted with the generous three star rating.
I used to frequent Nail Studio & Spa regularly about two years ago when they were under different ownership. Now they appear to be owned by one of the employees under the different ownership. Sorry, that’s confusing. Anyways, she is very friendly but either needs more employees or to run a tighter ship.
I decided to go back to Nail Studio & Spa after swearing off wasting money on getting my nails done but I needed to look somewhat presentable for a trip and my nails were pretty terrible. I ended up getting a gelish manicure with french tips. No complaints, everything went well.
I then decided I needed a pedicure after I got back from my trip because I walked and walked and walked some more and my feet were terrible. After opting for the deluxe pedicure, the young man told me oh they aren’t that bad. Okay, let me be the judge of that. As he was massaging, he was watching the television that’s in the pedicure room… Very unprofessional. I was also trying to read and he kept trying to make conversation with me. Some initial conversation would have been great but once I pull out my book, it’s inappropriate to keep the conversation going, particularly if it’s unrelated to my nails! To make matters worse, I wanted to get the gelish taken off my nails and get a clear coat. Seriously, I was waiting for over 30 minutes and ended up just getting the gelish off my nails… Didn’t have the time to spend all night there, ridiculous.
Clearly the service here varies and can be seen by the variety of reviews. At the end of the day, make your own decision about whether to come here for their services. Prices might be good but there are countless nail studios to explore.

I was torn at how many stars to give this place. It is definitely hit or miss as to how long you will have to wait to get your services done (I recommend weekday before 5pm or early in the morning on the weekends). If you call ahead to ask how long the wait is, they will most certainly lie to you and say about 15 minutes. I have done eyebrow waxing, gel nail, regular manicure and both regular pedicure and spa pedicure.
Management has changed over the years as the folks who own and manage this location also have locations in Williamsville and even in Rochester. I have noticed a few new young faces in the group and they are usually the ones who are a bit sloppy with their work. I recommend saying something if you are unhappy with your service; they are always comfortable with fixing it.
Once you become a regular customer, be ready for the staff to get really comfortable with you. They are big jokesters and will crack jokes at your suspense. So if you do not like that kind of thing, this is not the place for you.
My favorite technician is Birdy, who is now the manager. I refuse to have anyone but Birdy do my brows, as high maintenance as that sounds. During the summer, I go to their salon at least once a month for a gel manicure because they are quick and their manicures last for at least 2.5 weeks. I love getting them before a vacation or a wedding. Their color selection is vast and the facility is well kept and clean, which is something I think is very important and lacking at other laces in Buffalo.