Social Grace Nail Bar

I’m from NYC, and am pretty used to nail techs asking preferences and abiding by them. Trish ended up helping me, and after a ten minute wait, and being directed to pick a color, I was directed to sit as another woman started to fill the pedicure basin with water. Trish came over something like thirty minutes later, to start. She was friendly, somewhat funny, kept trying to sell me. Told me I needed to do my eyebrows, which may true. Now, I typically get mine threaded, but I agree. Two women end up coming in to get their eyebrows done, and Trish leaves me to help them. SO another thirty minutes passes and my pedicure is still not done. So that’s an hour in the salon, none of my two services completed (mani nor pedi.) Finally Trish comes, finishes the pedicure, which was okay. Not spectacular (the shaping was a bit off) hut okay. I get up to use the bathroom, exit the restroom, she suggests that she wax me now. I’m like okay. I sit, and proceed to try to tell her what EXACTLY I want done to them. I’m mid sentence, when she says «I know, I know.» Okay Trish. She does them, waxes, pulls out a tinkle razor, shaves the top (I can see and feel this). i’m thinking I said thick, she knows this, no worries. She finishes, hands me the mirror, I look like Iike stepped out of 1997. My eyebrows are thin. THIN. I said thick. Mind you, I naturally have thicker brows, which means I also look like I’m missing a quintessential part of my face. I say «these aren’t thick.» She says «No, no, they look better this way.» Really? is that how paying for a service works? I pay for you to give my what you feel like, not what i request? She then finishes up my mani, and I pay for all services, and tip. My nails are drying when Trish, who is now working with another customer, alerts me to the fact that they’re most likely done. I check, yep, they are. I realize that I haven’t gotten her name or her hours (my manicure is banging, much better than the pedicure, which I’d gladly come back for). She tells me Trish, but when I ask about her hours, she says «Byeee, thank you, have a good day!» in front of the customers who are present, rudely.
So though Trish did a great mani, an okay pedi, and a shitty eyebrow job, it’s her attitude that will probably keep me from going back. Best case scenario, I’ll try a mani/​pedi with a different person. It shouldn’t be this complicated to get good service.
**update**: today is the day after, and my manicure is chipped. Definitely not worth $ 20…

The staff and the atmosphere was really nice and the price for the service seemed fair. However after inspection of my nails, they missed painting the edge of my nails and gel polish is much thicker and built up in places on my nail. I’m not sure I’ll go back. In fact I’m looking online for another salon to fix this problem. What a bummer.

Used to be my preferred place to go for nail pampering. Even taking my out of town friends here. I’m embarrassed to say I paid for a manicure that left unkempt cuticles and unpainted nail edges. This is very disappointing.

Upon leaving after treating myself to a brow shaping before a busy weekend, I noticed wax in my hair. After further inspection I noticed wax on my skin and in other areas of my hair. Leaving my hair matted and sticky. I called and there was no offer to make it up to me. Just a mumbled apology. I am livid. I have been here before, and in their defense never experienced anything like this. But the complete disregard and lack to make amends is negligent at best.

Worst experience. The guy was nice, the place was nice but the implements he used seemed a little too dusty. Also he insisted on doing gel nails & I just wanted a full set. I paid $ 40 for a plain one color set that needed a fill in in 4 days because he didn’t get as close as he could to the cuticle area. I soaked my nails off & of course my nails are filled with rings of fire & totally damaged. These people don’t know what they are doing.

Stopped in on NYE to spend my Christmas money after buying my husband cigars. Young gentleman Kelvin recommended a $ 55 mani pedi; seems like a good deal with nice massage drinks including wine if it wasn’t 10 am! Lol. Chair massage is great too. Staff seems nice. I’ll be back!

First of all, I love the nail bar set up. The staff was friendly and I left living my nails. The 5 star rating comes from the service… I had to come back 2 days later because I broke a nail while cleaning yesterday. I was quickly taken care of and to my surprise was not charged. Considering it was my fault I was so thankful. I’ll definitely be coming back!

I go to college out of state, but when I was living in Nashville (during high school and breaks), Social Grace was/​is my go-​to nail salon. They almost always do a great job and are very friendly and polite. Sally is one of my favorites and I try to ask her every time I go. She does a great job with gel manicures and eyebrow waxing as well!

I’m really sad that I have to write this review. I’ve been going to this salon for at least 2 years. They used to be spectacular but recently I’ve had several bad experiences. Shellacs that last a week, pedicure where the polish is uneven and comparable to my 5 year old niece doing it, and a manicure where I didn’t even get a massage. I really love how nice the staff is but I’d recommend finding a different place until the staff are better trained. I’m going to have to find somewhere that $ 75 looks way better spent.

Been here before, won’t go back. Waited too long on a Friday afternoon for my schedule. They were busy and they had plenty of staff, so can’t fault them for the wait. My manicure was chipped by the time I got home. They don’t use the lights/​fans to dry, only a small little portable fan so you can hold your nails in front of it. That does NOT dry the polish sufficiently. I’ve been to several other salons lately, that use an OPI product that they drip onto your nails with an eyedropper that makes my manicure (not gel) last for over a week. I was traveling the next day and ended up going to another salon out of town to get a polish change and they did an excellent job.

Worst pedicure ever! The man doing my pedicure was so lazy and then he put the wax on my right foot and it was too hot and burned it. Now my foot is red and hurting. Never had an experience like this. Definitely not worth the money.

Clean comfortable atmosphere. Very quick service polite staff. Prices are reasonable to the Nashville area.

I have been going to this salon on and off for years for several reasons:
1. The pricing: in a town filled with overly expensive nail salons this one has always remained reasonably priced. They also offer waxing services so to get a full grooming and girlie experience will run you anywhere from $ 40-​$ 60 which is nice as I’ve paid double at other places.
2. The space: It’s very peaceful in here and rarely packed. I’ve reviewed papers for work while getting my nails done. They offer wine. Its a beautiful, clean space that is quiet. I personally like the «nail bar»…great chance to socialize with new people or friends. Win.
3. The service: The technicians here are very helpful and are clear about what constitutes an upcharge.
This is a hidden gem in the Nashville world of nail salons. Every time I go someplace else and come back I am reminded that I shouldn’t have strayed in the first place.

I rarely switch up my usual suspects with mani/​pedi locations but I was happy that I did when I visited Social Grace Nail Bar the other day. Located in the same strip mall as Ninki Sushi and Starbucks in Belle Meade (right after White Bridge Road), I was given wonderful customer service and enjoyed a solid deal of $ 40 for the basic manicure and pedicure package. The pedicure chairs are super comfortable and the nail technician was efficient and friendly during the entire process. She offered me a refreshment and completed my manicure at the pedicure station instead of moving me around. I very much appreciated that!
I was also expecting an up-​charge for requesting her to do a split fo colors (teal/​concrete) on each nail as many other nail salons will charge for any type of customization but was pleasantly surprised when this was done gratis.
Overall the space has a nice aesthetic and has a nice comfy feel and was very clean throughout. Although this is a bit farther down West End than I normally go for this service, it is totally worth the drive.
Unilocal365#31

First visit here today. Tudy gave me a wonderful deluxe pedi, a shellac mani and waxed everything from the neck up that needed it. Very clean salon with great atmosphere and friendly professional service. I’ve found my new nail salon!

My manicurist of five years moved to this salon last year, and naturally I followed her.
Social Grace Nail Bar is nestled in the Kroger shopping center near Cane Ridge, at the tip of Brentwood.
As you walk through the front door, a beautiful water feature instantly catches the eye, and is quite relaxing.
Tastefully decorated, and always very clean, the salon’s main focus is the granite nail bar, and the oversized leather pedicure chairs.
One small room in the back of the salon is solely used for waxing.
Owners Michael & Tammy keep their prices are quite reasonable too. $ 35.00 for Gel Lacquer, which includes a manicure and hand/​arm massage (yummy). I prefer french for my «color», but there are many lacquer colors to choose from. Just ask for the wheels.
Complimentary beverages too! «Red or White?»