Avalon Nail Spa

The love affair has ended.
I had a horrible waxing experience here recently (I usually go to Robert Andrew which is more expensive and definitely a better and more professional experience, but the lady I usually go to was on vacation so I decided to give it a try here, much to my detriment). Also, my pedicure was crappy (I keep my nails short, but she didn’t even shape them). The polish (a glittery one) was applied so thickly that even after hours of letting them dry wearing sandals only, I found that they still smudged once I put on shoes that night. On top of that, they upsold me on the gel manicure that was great at first, but didn’t last as long as promised. I spent $ 150 for services that day and wasn’t happy with any of it. For that type of money, I will be going elsewhere.

What a wonderful salon! The staff is courteous and professional. What a relaxing afternoon. The Deluxe Pedicure was amazing! I would highly recommend this salon to everyone!

I FREAKING LOVE CARA. I asked for a Gel Full Set and OMG I’m in love with Cara’s technique and professionalism. Her expertise was on point. My nails look good and my hands feel good. She was very attentive and something like a perfectionist. Best experience I have ever had at a nail spa. I will definitely be going back to see her in 2 weeks.

This place is a gem in crofton! Pretty much the only consistent good service you can get from all the places around here. Definitely make appt or plan to wait. Great job by Mia– my gel nails lasted almost 3 weeks. I won’t waste time going anywhere else!

My nails look absolutely horrible!!! It has been only one week and my gel polish is chipping as I told the nail technician Lisa it would do as she was painting my cuticles. Any professional should know that when you paint the cuticle it’s going to separate from the actual nail. Let me also advise that I was cut four times, three times on my left hand and once on my right. This was the worst experience of my life. The manager offered me a discount but the damage was already done. I will never, never, never return to this place ever again in life!

1. Wait times are extensive. We went on a Friday afternoon and were told the wait was 15 min. 40 minutes later, only one of us was seated in a pedi chair and was left waiting in water for another 20 minutes.
2. The tech asked me if I was mixed because I appear to have some Asian in me. Where do they do that at?!
3. Same tech also let me know that they had been busy all day and none of them have eaten yet. Umm ok, so maybe the employees should let management know so more help can be hired.
4. The tech used the pumice so hard on my feet and toes that she rubbed skin off the side of my big toe. I’m still wearing a bandaid as it hurts like hell to put pressure on it.
5. They kept taking customers that came in after us ahead of my friend who was still impatiently waiting.
6. I will not return.
P. S.- I got the jelly pedicure. It cost $ 38 and had the potential to be a nice option.

My experience at both Avalon and Avalon II has been nothing short of amazing. The décor alone immediately puts you in a relaxed state of mind. The technicians are delightful and very skilled. I’ve never been disappointed in my mani/​pedi ever. Highly recommend these salons.

My experience was amazing. The décor was absolutely beautiful and the service was great. The technicians were very attentive and I didn’t have to wait long to be seen. I got a gel manicure, pedicure, and eyebrows. They all came out well done. The technician was very precise and keep going over it to make sure it was perfect.

When I first walked inside (of Avalon Too), I was impressed by the lovely décor. Everything looked so clean and modern. However, as I was trying to pick a color, I realized all of my Essie favorites were missing. There was only a small selection of colors — other salons in the area have many more options.
The pedicure chairs looked new, but the massage feature was lackluster. I could only find one setting that actually touched my back. Otherwise I had to press my back against the chair just to feel the massage features.
The services I had were good though. My gel manicure and pedicure turned out as I expected and I’d return in the future.

I’ve been searching for a new nail spot and I’ve finally found one!!! From the receptionist to my manicurist, the experience was phenomenal! Amy provided excellent customer service. It’s no surprise that they had to expand to a second space because they provide exceptional service!

So my mom. and I booked appointments here. She got a pedicure and I had my eyebrows done. The shop itself is beautiful, and spotless. The techs we had were awesome. Best eyebrow work I’ve had done, the gentlemen who did them really knows his stuff. Mom was so happy with her pedicure, they removed some calluses as well and did an amazing job. For a total of forty dollars I will be back with mom in tow.

This is actually a review of Avalon Too, their new location two doors down.
I have been a long time customer of Avalon Nails and have always loved getting services there. It is always clean and the technicians friendly. On 5÷13÷2015 I needed a manicure for a wedding I will be attending this weekend. When I saw Avalon Too I decided to check it out and see if the new location was as nice as the original.
Avalon Too is so much nicer! They have a nail bar, hot tea, all the services of the original Avalon, and a bonus is its super quiet and relaxing since most people don’t know about it yet.
Tommy greeted me as soon as I walked in and was able to guide me to the manicure that would best suit my needs. We decided on a gel manicure. He explained that it would be dry immediately and last two weeks. He also helped me pick a color to match one I had seen in a photo. Tommy was meticulous and made sure every detail was perfect. The service finished with a massage and hot towel.
I will definitely be back and will definitely be requesting Tommy in the future.

Love this place. It’s very pretty, clean and well organized. I’ve been going to Tommy for a couple of years and I’m very happy with the service he provides. Tommy is the best!

I got a gel manicure and pedicure and it turned out great. The tech who did my pedicure took her time and it was nice to walk into a nail shop and not have them talking about you the entire time.
Kim made sure my nails were even and did a great job with the design I requested on my toe.
While I was getting my gel manicure I accidentally hit my nail and told her. She fixed it immediately. No complaints! This will be my go to nail shop!

Getting my pedicure here as I write and am very pleased. The atmosphere is relaxing and my technician is friendly and sweet. This isn’t the kind of place where they talk about you in front of you, they are actually focused on their clients. I’m pleased and can’t wait to be back in a few weeks for a polish change and mani pedi combo next time. The massage seats in the pedi section are nice and the décor is nice and relaxing to be here. Ahhhhhh drifting off into pampered zone. They also expanded witng Avalon too which is in the same plaza so that should say a lot about their business as well!

Finally found a new and awesome nail salon /​tech!
I had been going to my previous nail salon located in Annapolis, MD for more than 6 years. However, my nail technician left the business and I let a couple other nail techs at that nail salon do my nails, but the quality and technique was not the same. This left me with one choice, find another salon and nail tech.
So I set out on my tried and true Unilocal adventure in search of a highly rated nail salon and technicians. While combing through Unilocal and reading reviews on several nail salons in the Bowie area, I came across Avalon Nail Spa in Crofton, MD. I read all the reviews for this nail salon, as well as, looked at all the pictures posted by reviewers /​customers. During my search I realized that I really liked the pictures I was seeing of one nail tech in particular, Kevin. I was instantly drawn to Kevin’s technique, designs, as well as how great customers nail shape looked. I immediately made an appointment for Saturday, 4÷18÷2015 at Avalon Nail Spa with Kevin. I love my nails! Kevin did an amazing job. Better than I expected. To note I have a Pinterest account where I post all my favorite nail art /​design. I showed Kevin the nail design I wanted and he executed it perfectly. I am now going on my second week with my nails and they still look awesome! I have no complaints.
A quick mentioned about the nail salon and other staff. The actual salon is really nice. The décor is done really well and the equipment is modern and in good condition. The staff was very friendly, professional, and accommodating. They assisted me as soon as I walked in and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I have already scheduled my next appointment with Kevin and definitely foresee having a long-​term relationship with him. To do my nails of course :)

I’m very picky about my nails and have been several places because I have not been satisfied. From day one Kevin has done an amazing job!!! I came in after directly leaving another because I was unsatisfied. Kevin fixed my whole set of acrylics and polished with gel (getting me hooked!), but only charged me for a polish change. That was great customer service, I’ve been coming back ever since. The ambiance is wonderful and the environment is very relaxing. The employees are also very friendly: Tommy, Holly, Michelle and Lee have also done very good jobs for me. The pedicures are also very nice, my feet always feel refreshed after, unlike some places where they still feel rough like you didn’t even get one. Definitely come here if you are looking for a perfect pampering experience. Keep up the good work Kevin and the Avalon staff!

Does a great job.
I’m allergic to acrylic and they do liquid gel nails… so I can get the fake nail without using acrylic or the asotone.
Nice employees. The only thing that irritates me is when I call to make an appointment… I specifically ask for the liquid gel nails… and they book me in. I get there and they sit me down with someone who is going to do the regular gel nails… and not the liquid gel… so I end up having to wait or coming back a different day as only a couple workers know how to do the liquid gel nails.

Great service. The ambiance is great and it was a very relaxing experience. Definitely going back.

Update: Wrote a really nice review about how great this place was yesterday only to be proved wrong today. Last night, I broke one of the corners off of my nails so I went back today to have it fixed. When I walked in I told the technician who walked up to me that I was here yesterday, that one of my nails chipped, and that I wanted to have it fixed (completely willing to pay for the repair, BTW). She quickly rolled her eyes and said, «just one nail?» Yes, just one nail. Without saying another word she went back to her station and then beckoned me to her, saying she’ll fix my nail. She then proceeds to huff and puff the entire time, talking smack about me in whatever language she was speaking, and after every file or coat of polish, throws my hand back at me like she can’t stand to be bothered fixing my nail. While the acrylic was drying, she proceeds to aggressively start banging her nail file on the station. She made me so uncomfortable that I finally asked her if she was trying to let me know to give my hand back to her. She only said «no» and smirked. When she finished doing the slack ass fill/​filling job she then proceeded to polish my nails and walk away when she was done. I got up to pay, and she informs me she’s not done and sprays alcohol all over my hand, roughly rubbing it off with a towel. I couldn’t wait to get out of there and was really upset that my great experience turned into a horrible one in less than 24 hours. I tipped her 5 bucks (even though I didn’t want to give her a dime) and only then did she give me a haphazard smile and say thank you and she scurried away to the next person she could get tips from. Thank goodness the girl sitting next to me asked her tech something about the hand towels and he pointed to my tech and said, «Ask Hannah… she’s in charge of the towels.» So… her name is Hannah and she treated me like ish for NO REASON. I debate returning after this. PS– My «fixed» nail looks like a frigging triangle now. Such a let down. Whomever manages this place needs to speak with Hannah because her customer service is awful.