I went in to get a pedicure and manicure. They were very busy and not paying attention to fragile. A older lady did my toes and it was horrible she didn’t even massage my legs just rubbed oil on them. She didn’t buff my toenails. She messed up on my big toe and painted over it. I called and spoke with the manager she told me to come back and someone will fix everything. I shouldn’t have to go back my time was complety wasted. Read Less

Great experience! This is my second time there simce I moved to Athens and They did an awesome job on my nails, even with the place being busy, they got me in and out and my nails looked great! Thanks! Read Less

I have mixed feelings about this place. The first couple of times I went, my manicure looked great and lasted a long time, not to mention I was taken care of quickly. But lately, whenever I go in it seems I am waiting 20 minutes before someone finally starts on my nails - even when they aren't that busy. They seem to definitely favor their older customers more than college students, considering one older lady had about 3 employees helping with her pedicure. Might try a new salon. Read Less

It was my first time at LV nails today. I got a pedicure and it was probably the best pedicure experience I’ve ever had in my life. The place was crowded but they still got to me very quickly. It was clean and sanitaryZ Staff was extremely friendly and made you feel at home. Staff members had wonderful English which isn’t a high priority on my list as far as nail salons go but I know to some it is. My experience over all was absolutely wonderful and my pedicure turned out amazing. Thanks LV nails. I will absolutely be back for more of your services. Read Less

Probably one of the worst salon experiences I've ever had. I went in because I was going to my baby shower and thought I would treat myself. The lady who did my pedicure was very nice, but she did not do a good job at all. She scrubbed one side of my left foot for about 10 seconds, and she scrubbed the arch of my right foot for about 2 solid minutes, almost to the point of tears it hurt so bad. She also sliced my toe at The base of the nail. The man who did my manicure also did not do a good job, and coughed right in my face. They were both distracted by other things going on in the salon, like the weren't even looking at my nails while the were filing/buffing. The paint job on both my finger and toes is mediocre; I could've done the same at home and saved the money. My feet feel just as rough as before I went. Read Less

Probably one of the worst salon experiences I've ever had. I went in because I was going to my baby shower and thought I would treat myself. The lady who did my pedicure was very nice, but she did not do a good job at all. She scrubbed one side of my left foot for about 10 seconds, and she scrubbed the arch of my right foot for about 2 solid minutes, almost to the point of tears it hurt so bad. The man who did my manicure also did not do a good job, and coughed right in my face. They were both distracted by other things going on in the salon, like the weren't even looking at my nails while the were filing/buffing. The paint job on both my finger and toes is mediocre; I could've done the same at home and saved the money. My feet feel just as rough as before I went. Read Less

Great nail salon! Over 1,000 SNS colors to choose from which I love! Staff is very courteous and they remember you by name! Phuong is very sweet and will go above and beyond to make sure your experience is exceptional! Read Less

I have tried many nail salons around the Athens area and this is by far my favorite ! I want my nails to last and the colors not to chip ! All of this has exceeded my expectations !! And recently I asked for ombré and they did an amazing job !! Read Less

This nail salon is my new favorite, and I will continue coming here from now on. They were able to fix my messed up nails from another salon as well as take them off later and replace them with beautiful, clean, healthy nails that I love. They have hundreds of colors to choose from and even helped me pick a pretty one! I recommend getting an appointment with Phuong. She does a fantastic job and has a workable schedule if you call. Students get a 10% discount too with a student ID! Read Less

I had such a wonderful experience here last week. I walked in and was greeted immediately. My manicurist was so pleasant and made me feel pampered. My gel manicure looked beautiful at the end. I will definitely be back here! Read Less

They have wonderful beautiful colors to choose from! And wonderful ladies who was able to create wonderful set of nails for me! My solar pink and white full set is very nice and the process is very affordable and nothing too much! Read Less

I had an 11 a.m. appt, waited 1/2 hour for a chair, 15 minutes more for service. The pedicure was the poorest job ever done on my nails. The specialist encouraged me to purchase a package other than the basic. She did not massage my feet or legs. She did not do a good job cleaning my nails. Polishing was even worse. There is polish on my toes and the polish on the nails are not smooth. She should feel guilty because I tipped her very well. Jeff gave me the best manicure I've ever had. He shaped my nails beautifully, cleaned them, and did a beautiful polish job. Very skilled and conscientious young man. Read Less

Went here the whole time I lived in Athens. They make sure you're getting exactly what you want and are patient if you change your mind. Great prices, especially for students. I recommend them to anyone! Wish I could take them with me when I move. Read Less

Once upon a time this was an excellent nail salon. I will never be back as of my last two experiences. The downsides-1. Feel like you are being manhandled- no personalized customer service.2. Rushed nail jobs that usually look like crap but the place is packed wall to wall with students who are rude and loud.3. Tech burned me with wax. 4. Tech cut me with the drill. 5. 80$? More than I've ever paid. I refused to tip anyone whereas everyone usually gets 5-7$ each. I felt insulted the tech didn't even apologize he knew I had a deep gash on my hand from him.The upside- fastest mani-pedi on the planet. They will do your nails while you are in a pedi chair (I hate that btw). All for 70$ what a waste of hard earned money. Never again. Read Less

IF YOU WANT TO BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST GO HERE, OTHERWISE I ENCOURAGE YOU TO SPEND YOUR MONEY AT THE MANY OTHER ATHENS NAILS SHOPS THAT DONT DISCRIMINATE OR OFFER PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO THEIR PATRONS BASED ON THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN!  I've been to this nail salon several times over the past two years or so. I'm not generally picky and as a poor GRADUATE STUDENT my visits are not always regular. Today as my mom was in town I decided to treat her to a pedicure and to get a fill in on my own nails that I had gotten done two weeks prior. As many know they offer a 10% discount to students, teachers, and military personnel so this is definitely a draw over other places. I had a horrible experience today as I was the ONLY person in that shop who was asked to prove that they were a student. I was in there for 2+ hours and they freely discounted services for several other students (NO ID shown) but when I went to pay and asked to recieve the student discount not only did the older woman checking me out give me a strange look but then after speaking in another language asked me to show her my id. I went to speak to the woman who seems to be the manager or person in charge and she went from directing everyone to attempting to shield her face and acting as though she was not aware of what was happening. Somehow she had now become a MUTE.  Unfortunately, I didn't have my ID on me and they were so busy that it was too much trouble to try and find one of the other workers who perhaps would have vouched for me (but who knows if that would have made a difference). It's not like the people who work here remember the life stories of every single person who gets their nails done but rather they give the benefit of the doubt to those they assume are students. Even if you dont assume that I'm a student what explanation do u have for saying it's a "new policy" that everyone show their ID, yet, me as the only black student in there is the ONLY ONE who has to adhere to it. I have literally never seen them ask ANYONE to show an ID and Ive been here many times. Today, I watched new patrons get the student discount without even asking. I even stopped pulling mine out over a year ago when I was about to pay because I was the only person doing it. I WILL NEVER COME HERE AGAIN AND I WILL ENCOURAGE MY FRIENDS AS WELL TO TAKE THEIR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE. NO NEED TO BE TREATED LIKE CRAP WHEN THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS! Read Less

The lady did a good job overall on my nails which were $40 (gel manicure with tip). However, I will not be coming back because of the facility is very dirty/dated (the more I looked around the more I cringed) ! Read Less

Very friendly! The girl who did my feet was very gentle and considerate and she did a great job, they looked even. I went with my boyfriend who just got a pedicure without painting color, and they were very nice to us both. Read Less

I've gone to LV nails twice, once for SNS manicure and once for SNS manicure and regular pedicure. It was by far the worst nail salon experience I've ever had. The second time, my hands were covered in polish when I left and both times the color I chose did not match the color that ended up on my nails. Additionally, the nail polish on my toes was not completely taken off of my toes before the woman put the new polish on. The women and men were rude when I told them that the color I chose did not match the polish and told me I should have chose a different color. Read Less

Good experience every time. They seem to care about their customers and always do great work.  They get busy at times because they do such a great job.  You can make an appointment.  I highly recommend them.  SNS nails are amazing.   They are not as thick as other gel nail materials and hold up well.  I've made it a month between fill ins before when I've been busy. Read Less

Came to this location for to try SNS nails for the first time. I came here twice, once for my first set and another time for a fill. My first time, everything went well, except the nails were very thick. But, it was well done and lasted two weeks. When I came to get my second set, the salon was extremely busy on a Sunday morning -- 20 people were waiting for the doors to open! I waited my turn and was seen after an hour of sitting around. I could tell the employees were very rushed trying to get through all of these customers, and it affected the work severely. My second set was extremely thick and there were areas on my nail bed that weren't dremeled down properly. Two weeks later for a fill, and I come to find there's fungus growing on my pinky nail. I have a feeling that because a spot wasn't dremeled completely, it allowed for an area to lift and for fungus to make its home in my nail bed.I'm sure there are good technicians at this location, but with the experience I had, I won't be coming back. Read Less

The gist:1. Short wait times2. They do pedicures and manicures at the same time (so you're in and out quicker)3. Friendly staff4. Small student discount (but it's better than nothing)Amazing.  I was looking for a salon to visit today, so I did a quick search on Yelp and came across this one and the other L V Nails location on Alps.  I decided to go with this one because the other one didn't have photos of their customers' nails.  I always like to see the final product before visiting a salon, and it's even better if I can see examples of designs they've done.I was immediately greeted by a woman doing a pedicure for a customer.  She asked what I was getting and I told her that I wanted a gel/shellac manicure.  She told me to pick out some colors.  They've got colors everywhere (on the wall, on a little turnabout display, etc.).  I picked some but quickly realized that I hadn't chosen shellac colors.  I asked the woman where the mood/temperature changing colors were and she showed me the basket.  She then told me to go to a station at the back of the salon.  I was confu6sed because I thought she said number 8.  The only numbers I saw were on the pedicure chairs, so I was going to sit there.  One of the employees gestured for me to sit next to the customer he was helping at a manicure station.  He asked what I was getting done and told me to pick out some colors.  Less than five minutes later, a young woman came over and asked what I'd like to do.  I showed her a photo and asked if it was possible to do it with gel polish.  I know that it can be difficult to do certain designs with gel due to the way it dries, so I always like to ask.  I like intricate designs, but I also want it to last long, so I usually have to compromise.  I wanted a sky blue background with clouds and black birds.  She went to ask the woman who had initially greeted me about it, then returned to the station and said we could probably do a blue background, glitter, and the birds.  I had picked a turquoise color instead and she brought over the clear polish with glitter, in addition to the black color for the birds in the design.  Before she began, she asked if I was getting a manicure.  I told her that I was, and she got started.We talked the entire time. I thought that this was incredibly sweet.  I can be awkward sometimes, so when I'm in close proximity with people for extended periods of time, I prefer that it's not silent.  She made an effort to keep the conversation going, as did I.  At one point, she didn't like the way one of the birds turned out on my nails, so she removed it and did it again.  I would've been satisfied either way but I appreciated her concern for her work and its craftsmanship (nails are hard to do, man).  My nails ended up looking more like a robin's egg due to the colors and glitter I chose, but I love them!The visit took about 30-35 minutes.  It didn't feel like a long time at all because it was such a pleasant experience.  I had already been there for a good 25 minutes when I realized that I had never gotten her name.  I wanted to make sure I had it for the purpose of my review.  I looked for a name tag but did not see one, so I just asked.  She told me that her name is Rebecca, and asked mine.  Towards the end of my visit, she told me that my nails would cost $30 for the gel and $5 for the design, but that I get a student discount of 10%.  Good deal!  At one point, she wanted me to rotate my hands in the UV lamp.  She asked if I wanted a shoulder massage while I waited.  I'm really weird about touching (I told you guys...I'm awkward), so I told her that I was fine.  She insisted and came around to do that while we waited for my nails to dry.  It wasn't so bad.  I'd never had that done in a salon before.  I'm not sure if it's something spontaneous that she did or not, but again, it was very nice!  Once my nails were dry, she went around to the other end of the table and got the lotion ready to massage my hands.  She said my skin was very dry, so I should make sure I put lotion on whenever I wash my hands.  HA.  Dang.  Thanks for the tip.  I don't think anyone has ever massaged my hands so intensely at a salon. Seriously.  It hurt a little because she was squeezing my fingertips so tightly.  I guess that's the difference between massages at L V Nails versus other salons.  I asked her if I had to tip in cash or on my card.  She said I could do either or.  She walked me around to the front and checked me out.  I had to get change for the tip.  I did notice a sign that said "Tip in cash please," so I'm not sure what the deal is with the discrepancy between the sign and what Rebecca told me.  I'm just going to assume that it means they prefer customers tip in cash, but that it is still possible to tip via card.I will definitely be returning when the time comes! Read Less

I have been going to Phuong at LV East side for almost 2 years for SNS and NO other salon compares!!! Phuong herself is fast and always does quality work! My SNS always lasts 4 weeks and I only have to get it filled in because of my nail growth! The very few times my SNS has chipped (I'm pretty rough on my hands), they have gladly fixed it last minute and free of charge! Phuong also gives a one-time discount for each person you refer to her so be sure to tell all of your friends!!! She is the BEST in Athens by far!!!! Read Less

I have been going to Phuong every month for almost 2 years for SNS (because she does such an amazing job and it lasts me 4 weeks!) as well as various other employees for pedicures. I have been to many salons in Athens and Atlanta and none compare to LV East!!! Awesome prices and beautiful, FAST but still quality work (Phuong can do SNS in under 45 minutes), not to mention the super friendly staff. It is always a pleasure visiting this salon! Read Less

I went to go get SNS nails done. I walked in and I was seated within 5 minutes. The lady who did my nails were super nice, but unfortunately, the girl who did my friend's SNS nails was not the friendliest. I like the results of my SNS nails, and will be coming back. Also, the give you a $3 discount on your services if you're a student, which is always a plus! Read Less

I have been here several times, mainly because it is conveniently close to my house. I am always satisfied with how I am treated, and how my nails are done! The only small complaint that I have would be that got my eyebrows waxed here, and less than a week later, the hair was already growing back. I feel like from past experience, that is not normal. Overall, however, I will continue to come here to get my nails done! Read Less

I've been getting SNS manicures here for over a year (with Phaun). The week of thanksgiving, myself and a friend went and were gifted with a nail fungus for free!! The worst part is, my friend went back and Phaun, rather than apologetically helping us, yelled at my friend and said it was her fault for not letting them know we had "weak nails" last I checked, fungal spores didn't discriminate. Clearly this location isn't sterilizing their equipment properly.. And now I'll be losing my nail as a Christmas gift. Don't risk it. Trust me. Read Less

I am not satisfied with the customer service or the quality of service provided at this institute.  I went there for a mani, pedi and eye brow threading.  We started with the pedicure although we quickly went into the manicure while I was sitting in spa chair.  As a result, my hands were on an angle and the nail specialist cut the skin under my nail with the Emory board!  yes, it's like a paper cut in your nail can you imagine the pain... There after she was very rushed and when she was done the pedicure was still in process, so I guess the nails needed to air dry because I was never provided a small fan or indicated that there was a drying station.  The nail polish itself did not cover the entire nail on most of the nails.I definitely would not recommend this place.  Their efforts to rush my service left me with a painful paper-cut under my nail and smudged nail polish. Read Less

This place is ok. The last time I was there, I told them I needed a quick pedicure and it took the girl 45 minutes! The pedicure looked wonderful and she gave a quick massage, but I really needed to go. Read Less

LV Eastside is the place to be!! They have the best service and the most friendly and funny employees. I look forward to going there every two weeks and can't wait to see how great my nails will look when I leave. Oh and the price is impossible to beat! Read Less

I just left LV Nails(6-20-14) from getting just a simple American Manicure (not the actual Manicure, but just the polish of an American Manicure, the one that looks natural) and I must say that I will be going back! My nails look amazing and very natural...especially since I got my REAL nails done. Although I hardly get my nails done(painted, manicured, etc) I'm very pleased w/ the outcome! I tend to be very apprehensive about going into nail salons, but I was very pleased b/c they were very welcoming and even offered bottled water while customers were being serviced and while some waited...very impressive! Next time I'm in the mood to get my nails done, I will mos. def. go back here(if I'm on the eastside of town). Read Less

I recently came here after finding out it was under new management. The owner was super friendly along with the rest of the staff. I got the French tip deluxe pedicure & it was well worth it. I usually only get pedicures like twice a year, so this was well deserved. Presently, they have 15% all services! Ask for jasmine. She ll take care of you! I will post a pic of my toes soon. Read Less

This place sucks. I went for a pedi and convinced myself that it was okay, despite the subpar customer service and absence of a massage with the pedicure. I went back two weeks later for a polish change and it looks like a painted my toes myself. Hated it. Read Less