Solara Sol

Stay away — terrible customer service and extremely disappointing experience. Contact information for the salon is incorrect and appointments made were directed to a different location without notification. This inconvenience wouldn’t be the end of the world, but the attitude of the manager was so rude and dismissive that it is really incredible that they’re still in business. There are limited options for a good nail salon in this area but after being treated so poorly by the management staff at Solara Sol, I have no option but to take my business elsewhere. Stay away — this is a terrible customer experience — find somewhere (anywhere) else to get your nails done!

I went in with a horrible manicure that I received while traveling, involving thick nail tips with glue and acrylic all over my cuticles and even fingertips. They spent nearly an hour getting the crap off, then gave me the best manicure of my life. The atmosphere was a bit surreal, looking like a interesting mix of Christmas meets the Casbah, but overall, it felt pretty lux. I will most certainly be back.

I have been going here for awhile… but will never go back… until there is a new manager! As I was checking out, he asked me if everything was good. I told home it was, except that two technicians next to me kept talking and laughing through my entire service… even after my technician asked them to be quiet (she could tell I was not able to relax). Just FYI, this manager walked by several times and never quieted them either. Well, he became VERY rude and blamed me for not getting up from my pedicure to tell him. Whatever. I decided to never go back… but didn’t post a review. Last week, my daughter and her friend went. When they left, my daughter’s friend dropped money on the floor and didn’t know it. Once in the car, she realized what happened and went right back… about 7 minutes later. She spoke to this same manager. She explained that the money was two new $ 100 bills she had just been paid that day. He asked her to prove the money was hers. Really!!! How else would she know. After much fussing, he FINALLY pulled the money out of HIS OWN POCKET. Do not trust this man.

Love this place! The service is above and beyond what you get from your typical nail salon. I came here after having a horrible experience at the salon I used to go to for the last time. I just happened to be in Gainesville and I’m so glad I was and that I went here. I will be making the commute from Atlanta to come here from now on. The staff is attentive and polite, they make conversation, are detail oriented perfectionists who ask all the right questions. I can’t say enough good things about this salon!

This place is a bit pricey but they are simply the best nail salon I’ve been to! I only have them three stars though because you WILL wait over half an hour before anyone can get to you… If you’re lucky. Today they were slow and had a 45 minute wait. I spend a lot of money there but it isn’t worth taking that much time out of my day since I get my nails done so much.

This is my favorite nail salon in Gainesville. It’s not convenient to my parents house, but I make the journey to get my nails done here. The staff is very nice and always do a great job. The foot massage is amazing. It’s a very clean place and I always feel fancy in there with the over the top decorations (over the top in a good way). Every time I am back in Gainesville I get my nails done here, whether I need a mani/​pedi or not, this is a must visit.

Love this place!

If you get Jessie, LEAVE!!! She is very inexperience and my polish came off after only a week. Also, she was very unprofessional. I used to love coming here but now am looking for somewhere else to go. It’s been 3 years and all of my experiences have been excellent so very disappointing. Not your average nail salon but obviously they’ve lowered their standards in hiring.