Inspire Nail Bar in Bethesda, MD

I made an appt w Tammy and showed up on time. Looked like another customer was expecting an appt same time w Tammy. After she walked out in a huff, and said she'd be back in one hour, I knew exactly what was going to happen-I received the fastest mani/pedi known to man-45 mins!!! Needless to say, I'm not thrilled about the experience as it was rushed to the point of feeling stressed. Do not recommend this place. It's one of those where they take everyone, make you wait then rush you out. There's too many places in the sea to waste your $ here

Would've given more stars but I was never offered a drink or even water. While other technicians did open bottles to serve customers. Not a great look and clients do pick up on things like that. Decent manicure but might as well go to mall and pay less.

Richard is a fabulous manicurist! He is technically proficient (I have dip nails done), extremely pleasant and very careful to do a great job each time. He is the only person I will go to for my nails. He also is great at pedicures.

For your sake, don't come to this salon unless you want to be scammed. This salon actively scams people by overcharging for services when it is time to pay. This was my experience: I called and made an appointment for a gel acrylic refill as I saw online the price is $40. $40 is a decent price for a refill so I thought okay I'll try this salon out. Please don't be fooled by their online prices as once you go to pay you will most likely be charged almost double the price of the service. I asked for a French tip with black polish. None of my nails were broken, but the nail tech Tammy broke one off on purpose and added ONE new nail. At the end of the service, she asked do you like, and after reviewing them it looked nothing like the picture I showed her and there was air bubbles, scratches and cracks on almost every nail. I didn't have time to have them re painted nor do I want to complain for $40. Once I went to pay she handed me a tiny piece of paper with "$70" written on it. I explain to the nail tech that the price online states a gel refill is $40 and she says "oh you had French tip and long nails and the one nail I had to put on". First of all, my nails were already long from before I walked into the salon, so to charge $30 extra dollars for a subpar French tip job and one nail which she had broken off is ridiculous and I feel robbed after coming here. From $40 to $70 for adding one new acrylic nail, and a French tip design is insane. I understand business and the economy is struggling right now but scamming your customers will not result in better returns for your business. After asking for a copy of the receipt as she didn't offer one or hand me one, the receipt stated I was charged for a mani and pedi, which I never received either. I solely received a gel refill. My cuticles weren't cut nor anything else that is done in a regular manicure. Please avoid this salon and business owner and nail techs please do better! I will never be coming back and will advise all my friends to never visit this salon. It is unfortunate as I had high expectations and I was severely disappointed.

I made an appt in advance w Tammy and when I arrived on the day for my appt, there was a customer who seemed irate and wanted Tammy for her appt. Tammy did my mani/pedi in 45 mins- fastest known to man! Needless to say I wasn't happy with the experience, it was stressful and not relaxing at all. My nails weren't even painted the color I asked for. Tammy seemed so distracted and I know I was being rushed to take care of the next customer. I do not recommend this place.