Dip powder nails-- I had been going to another salon where I was unhappy with the service and results. Tried Sahara and so glad I did! My nails are going on 5 weeks and still look good. At the other place after 3 weeks the color would chip and lift, not these! Not only that, Sahara told me the other salon was "cutting corners " in the process which could have damaged my nails!!  I'm so glad to have found this place! I was in and out quickly, parking is easy, love the location & hours, proper steps for the process was taken and staff very friendly! Most of all my nails still look great weeks later! Read Less

First off- I want to post this more as a BUYER BEWARE than anything else and this is to reflect more so on whoever runs the front desk and NOT the nail techs. I went here yesterday for the first time with a friend who had been before. We weren't seated on the same side of the room, but that's fine, not a big deal. I needed a fill and a gentleman came over and began my service. Everything went fine until it came to doing the color. When I came in, I had polish over my entire nails with ombré glitter on top. The man, whose name I do not know, applied the color on my nails and then began the glitter but seemed confused as to what I wanted. I pulled up a picture of what I had when I came in (that he also had just taken off). It just wasn't working out. No big deal. The tech next to me, Genesis, looked up ombré glitter on Pinterest on her phone, went to the back and returned with a new female nail tech, who was super sweet. The ombré wasn't working out and was looking more like a big glob on my nail. The tech said the glitter polish was thick, so I suggested adding thinner to it to make it easier to apply. Before she did the last two nails, she added thinner. In this whole process, there were many times of having to completely remove the polish and start completely over. At this point, my friend had been done for a while, and I felt like I just wanted to go and I almost felt bad to keep asking her to redo it- but I also wanted what I came in for and was paying for. Again, I was not mad at anyone! I ended up finally accepting it for what it was and left. My friend and I headed down to the pub a few doors down for a bite to eat and the more I looked at the nails, the less I wanted to keep them on for another 2-3 weeks, so I figured I'd just head back down and ask them to redo them completely, sans glitter. Seems reasonable! I walk back in and explain that I'm not pleased with how my nails turned out and that I am not trying to be rude but just don't like the way it looks and would prefer to have this polish removed and just do a solid color and skip the ombré. The lady at the front isn't the friendliest but tells me to go to the back after I picked my color. A new nail tech sits down, I apologize for making her do this, as the tech who had done the ombré was sitting right next to me, almost confused as to why I was back, which made me feel bad. I felt like it was an insult to her work when I think a major part of it looking the way it did was because of the thick glitter. Anyway, the new tech painted my nails the color I had before, was very pleasant and even brought some purple glitter in a pot and asked if I would like to try that. Clearly, she was trying to accommodate me and make sure I was satisfied. For that, I give a 5 star! She worked diligently on my nails, and while what I left with was an improvement, it wasn't exactly what I was going for- but at that point, I was giving up. Again, still not mad.Once my nails are dry, the tech takes me to the front desk "to pay." TO PAY?? The lady who runs the front desk looks at my nails and says, "$10." I said, "wait, I came back to have what I paid for before corrected because I was dissatisfied; I am willing to tip her for her time because she did me a favor, but I don't see why I should pay again." The front desk lady gets an attitude and tells me that because I left, that's why this is an issue, and that I should have said something when I was still in the salon and that this tech who just did my nails needs to be paid for her time. I explained that I would have gone to the same tech who had done what I wanted fixed from before and that I had tried a few times before when I was there to get it done the way I wanted, even went through 2 different techs and began to feel so awkward about it that I felt like I was being insulting and decided to just go ahead and leave- plus my friend needed to go and was on a time crunch. I literally never left the strip mall. I explained that, too. I had literally had this service done about 2 hours prior. We argued back and forth and she finally said, "ok this time I won't make you pay but next time you say something when you're here." Confused and displeased with the attitude and how she handled this, I turned to Genesis and asked if I was being ridiculous and she said no. I then asked the nail tech who just did my nails if she was getting the raw end of this deal if I didn't pay but gave her a generous tip. She smiled and was VERY polite and said, "no, it's ok, you're the customer." --as in, the customer is always right!I have to say, the nail techs here are pretty friendly. I give them all 4 and 5 stars. The lady at the front doesn't even deserve 1 star. She should have explained that she would be charging me if she placed me with a new tech; not spring it on me as I go to leave. The lady at the front is why this is a 3 star review. Read Less

Arrived 12:35pm on a Sunday it was busy and didn't take too long to get started... Maybe like 15 mins after I picked my color to get the tub running?TIP: dress in layers. If you're by the front door it's either cold or hot based on the time of year :)It was COLD today!! Brrr!I was the first chair on the right (all the chairs on the left were full when I arrived), this chair massage was broken. I literally had to press a button every 20 seconds (NO EXAGGERATION). NOTE: 100% they used tools and scrubbers/callous removal pumice thingy.  I hope they are sterilized before being used from person to person, but no way to know for sure.I sadly already forgot my nail tech's name (perhaps sounds like Gina?), her leg massage was the super gentle but very divine.-$30 regular pedi included:  crappy chair massage, a complementary glass of white wine (it was YUMMY and made up for the crappy chair massage), foot soak, cuticles, quick filing, very light callous scrub with the pumice, lotion and divine leg rub, hot towels, 1 coat of polish, 1 coat of clear coat and off I go!-$35 gel manicure: still drinking my complementary white wine, cuticles, quick file, quick soak, wash my hands, verry quick hand massage, verrrry quick shoulder rub, and the standard gel/uv/coat/uv/repeat.  No arm massage, no hot towels. As soon as the polish set, I was on my way to check out. ** I saw previous reviews about gel nail removal $5 charge, etc. I came in with zero polish on and plain nails, no gel or SNS etc. I chose gel b/c I wanted the cheaper option and I like very short nails (less the germies can live and thrive under).  I decided to get the gel this time for a cruise, and wanted to it to last longer than a normal polish.  Will update! FOR NOW: I definitely recommend, especially if you can stomach through that the tools could have been used on someone else before you... Read Less

Didn't have to wait to get our nails done at all! We were seated right away & offered a beverage. They have a great selection of nail polish. I'm very happy with my nails. They did a great job on them! I don't think $35 for gel polish is too bad compared to other nail joints around the area. Read Less

Easy to walk into, ample parking, great detail and care. My nails have never looked better!Don't know what the going rate for a gel manicure is but it was $35 before tip. Worth it to me and the ladies were really kind! Read Less

I would have given this spa 5 stars except I was overcharged.   I asked for nail dip and classic pedi and was charged $85- it should have been 67.  It wasn't til I got home that I realized.   My bad.  However, I was very pleased with my service and I love the dip.   So far, so good.  No chipping.  It does make me skeptical when nail salons don't clarify pricing. Read Less

While this is not one of the nicest and newest nail spas in Franklin, I have never been to a salon that was more helpful and friendly and that made me feel more comfortable. They went out of their way to help me find the perfect powder color with matching regular polish for my toes, offered me wine, were super thorough in cleaning up my nails, and very reasonably priced. They were not pushy on up-selling me, which I really appreciated. I really enjoyed my experience here, will definitely send them business and come back myself, but I do feel they could stand some updating in their salon. Read Less

Just had a wonderful first-time experience at Sahara Nails! I went in for a gel-manicure, and the place was quite busy for a weekday afternoon, but I was greeted seated right away. The facilities were nice and clean, and everything that was used for me was taken out of fresh, sanitary packaging. Julie was my nail technician, and she was sweet and friendly, but not overly-talkative. She did a great job with my manicure, and was very thorough.  I love how my nails turned out, and I will definitely go back to Sahara Nails in the future! Read Less

I had such a wonderful experience here! It was busy and I spent a while there but not because I was waiting a long time, the girl took her time on my nails and did a phenomenal job. She was happy to answer any questions I had regarding gel, acrylics, or dip gel. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I would definitely reccomend this place to anyone! Read Less

While the staff was friendly, the services were not great. A few months ago they charged me $20 for my child's pedicure and this time the full $30. There was hardly any paint on the nails and missing spots. My manicure was done sitting in the pedicure chair with the bowl and supplies on my lap. Not worth an additional $17. $80 in total. think the ladies were in a hurry to get to lunch. Don't see myself returning. Read Less

This is the 3rd nail salon I have been to since moving to franklin- I moved from up north- the prices are 40% higher than I paid up north and they rush thru you and are rude at every turn- sadly they 'pick' on ppl- pointing out scars on face to one lady ( omg she had been in a fire in a car )- how rude- she walked out crying & i was leaving anyhow I told her they are idiots tp even mention such a thing! Also they rush- they tell you 'relax' your hand like you should feel blessed & comfy and they r yanking at you- second they chat in their language and thats fine but since I had 2 friends up north that taught me the language i know what they are saying- once the girl called a sweet young girl stupid and ugly- I pulled my hand away and said 'that's not nice' would you like me to leave now? in her tongue- the rest of my visit NO ONE spoke except english- where do these ppl get off ??? and their services are fair at best--- how would they like it if i called them names and shouted at them to relax Read Less

My daughter and I have been coming here for over a year now, every 2 weeks. I love the vibe...sweet people with lots of laughter, too. My favorite nail artists are Rose and Lin. They always take excellent care of us. We get the powder coat on nails...much less drilling and healthier nails. We also get regular pedis. Highly recommend! Read Less

My daughter and I have been coming here for over a year now, every 2 weeks. I love the vibe...sweet people with lots of laughter, too. My favorite nail artists are Rose and Lin. They always take excellent care of us. We get the powder coat on nails...much less drilling and healthier nails. We also get regular pedis. Highly recommend! Read Less

I walked in to get a pedicure and was able to get right in. Everything about my experience was wonderful!!! The people were all very friendly. The pedicure was fabulous!! Great massage, relaxing and very enjoyable. I will definitely make Sahara nails my go to nail salon. Read Less