***UPDATE***The owner Thang called me and apologized and offered to re-do my nails and they came out ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Ill be coming back for sure! Great conversation and great nails! Im obsessed!*****I really wanted to love this place because of all the reviews but unfortunately that was not the case. I went to get the gel with extensions with an almond shape and a design. When I showed the design to a few of the employees they told me to wait for Tran to see if he can do it. I showed him the design and he explained to me that it would be $5 per finger and if I really wanted to spend that much. I told him money wasnt a problem as long as he can do what I wanted. He seemed annoyed that I still wanted the nails, but proceeded to do them.Unfortunately the nails were all a different shape and some were chunky and some were not painted well and it was just overall frustrating. As well as the base of my nail being super red and painful. I got 4 of my nails with a design and it did not look like the pictures I showed him. It wasnt worth the $70 before tip (which I always tip 20%+ regardless).Im sure if you get a regular manicure they do a great job. I just wouldnt recommend this place for designs or gel extensions.

I have had gel manicures at several different nail salons around town and they only end up lasting about 1 week. Went to American Nails AVL and Tran did my nails...they lasted 3 weeks! I had to come back in to have them removed, they have never lasted that long. She did my manicure again this time and my nails have never looked so good. Seriously the best gel manicure I have ever had. She was so meticulous with this manicure, I was truly impressed!

This salon by far has been my best experience in Asheville. This was the third salon Ive been to and as soon as I walked in the door everyone was so nice and made me feel welcome. The amount of care and detail that was taken to fix my nails had me dumbfounded. I HIGHLY recommend this salon! 💕

Absolutely recommend! Thang is amazing and truly gifted at what he does. He is particularly skilled with designs, and I loved working with him every few weeks to figure out what creative style to do next. In addition to his expertise, I have always been most impressed by his professionalism and availability, which is extremely hard to find these days. Fantastic and extremely well kept salon, hands down the best in AVL!

Had a really great experience here! The owner, Thang, was really knowledgable and impressive. He kept everything running smoothly, paying attention to everyone’s needs, answering the phone, and providing INCREDIBLE work on nails.Also FYI - it seems like they’re having recurrent issues with scheduling two people at once through their website. I hope they can get that fixed, but make sure to book 2 separate appointments on the website if you’re bringing 2 people (it won’t just work to add 2 manicures to 1 appointment). It wasn’t an issue for me as I was alone, but it happened with 2 separate parties while I was there!

First time here. Very friendly staff and great prices. Was easy booking appointments online. I got a mani and pedi and was very happy with both the services I received.

I love american nail salon! The atmosphere is always so inviting and fun, I feel like I’m just hanging out with old friends every time I’m there. My nails always look perfect and exactly how I ask for them to look. I definitely suggest American Nail Salon!

This is our regular place for myself and the woman I take care of. She has specific needs and they are great with her. They’ve always made us feel welcomed and have been so very good to us. Genuinely good and kind people. And they always do a great job!

I have been to this salon 3 times. My first two times I had amazing experiences! My first pedicure was relaxing and professional and my second time in for a gel manicure was fantastic as well. However, my third time coming to this salon was a huge disappointment. I was very excited to get a gingham pattern on each nail (for my birthday) and had set up an appointment online and made sure I put that I wanted a design on every nail so they could make my time slot longer and I of course was willing to pay more for this service. When I showed the photo of what I wanted the nail tech gasped and told me it was not going to happen, then proceeded to pick up my phone without asking and showed (who i assumed to be) the owner the photo and the owner explained that the service was more detailed than understood in my appointment note. I completely understood and said I wanted to be accommodating to their schedule and could go with something more simple - to this the nail tech did not let me make his life easier for him and instead laughed at the nail design as he was sloppily applying it and making me feel like I had made him do the design when I actually expressed at least 5 times that he did not and id prefer not to be an inconvenience. He did finish all the nails and charged me less than I expected however I wouldve rather paid $100 to not go in in the first place. I was teary eyed staring at the ceiling the whole time. It felt like he was bullying me into doing something I didnt want to do. I felt embarrassed, forced, in the way, and like I was not welcome. I am much too traumatized from that specific nail tech (dont remember his name but he has been there for 15 years he told me) to return.

Excellent service and my nails turned out! Incredible massage with the pedicure and flawless gel mani. The staff are incredibly welcoming and make everyone feel like a regular, will definitely be returning!

I love this place for the super friendly folks, neighborhood vibe. I’ve had great pedicures here and they do really nice work with gel. I got my first SNS dip powder manicure here, and I will say that it went on much thicker than I had asked for, lasted about two weeks before starting to get cracks, and was totally shot by three weeks. Photos are of all the damage at three weeks. Granted, I’m pretty rough on my hands, so I have no idea how well my new SNS job will last (from another place in town, which was $15 cheaper). We’ll see how it all stacks up.Edited to add: my SNS from another place has now lasted 2.5 weeks of heavy use with zero cracks/chips. Compared to this one, American Nails just didn’t hold up, at least with SNS.

This is hands down the best nail salon in WNC! They are always so friendly, they pay extra attention to detail and the cleanliness is beyond my expectations! My nails always look amazing when I leave!

Best nail place your in town. Thang, Chevelle and the staff are so friendly and talented. I won’t go anywhere else and have had all my friends and family going there as well!

Always a wonderful job by Phillip. Very meticulous to make sure he gets it right. Staff is always friendly and up front about services and time frames!

I have been here 2 times and I just love it, Lynn does an amazing job on my nails, it’s a very friendly place I love the atmosphere it’s extremely clean, I will recommend American nails to all my friends.

Nice clean modern space. Best and well kept studio Ive been in. Always gets me in and out quickly even when busy. Philip does really clean details and designs.

American nails AVL was very accommodating of our group coming to get manicures/pedicures. We will look polished and pretty on my wedding day! Highly recommend this place :)

I love American Nails, it’s the ONLY place I will go to get my nails done. They do an amazing job and are so nice to talk to.

I cant say enough positive things about American Nails AVL! The staff are amazing and do great work. I booked for my entire bridal party as part of my Bachelorette party and they made the day so fun. Everyones nails looked great and the owner and his staff were very kind and patient, even when some changes were made to what people wanted done to their nails. Ive gone back already and absolutely love how my nails look.

The staff are friendly and amazing. They do a phenomenal job!!! Book with them and you will never go anywhere else. I have been going to them for years. You name it and they can do it.

American Nails is the best! I’ve had my nails done by almost all of the nail techs and they all do quality work. I am always warmly welcomed and receive excellent customer service. There are a ton of colors to choose from and amazing massage chairs for pedicures. I always have a good experience and know I can count on them for great nails and great service.

This is the only nail salon I will ever go to in Asheville. The owners make you feel so at home and comfortable. I wasnt able to come in for a couple months but they remembered me and what I like when did come in again for an appointment. They treat every customer like family. I am diagnosed OCD and I always find imperfections or symmetry issues at other nail salon, but my nails are always PERFECT here. They have so many unique colors amd designs. I had the color changing polish and it is so much fun! Everytime I look at my nails they look different and cool. This is the only nail salon in Asheville I will ever recommend!

The best nail place i’ve ever been to! They have the best customer service and always accommodate to your needs. I highly recommended!!🤩

I’ve never had my nails done this well before! I have had horrible experiences getting my nails done in the past, where I was left in pain in a couple places, I thought it was because I am a nail biter and doing tips on short nails might hurt…… BUT this time I had no pain after, which means I finally got my nails done properly and was so happy with the end result!!! I was able to show Thang a picture of what I wanted and then he tailored it to my needs. He also showed an investment in my personal nail health! I have never been shown this amount of kindness in a nail salon before and I am so excited to go back when I need a fill in!

Thang is always punctual, professional and very personable. The salon is very clean and inviting. I had the pleasure of meeting co-owner Chevelle today. Originally, I had booked a gel manicure but decided I really wanted dip powder instead. Fortunately, she was available to help and my FIRST dip powder manicure was perfection thanks to Thang and Chevelle who went out of their way to make this happen for me. THANK YOU!The employees are all very nice and accommodating. MIL and SIL were so happy and impressed that they will be returning as well!! Highly recommend booking an appointment, you won’t regret it!

Kicking off my 40th Birthday Weekend with Mani’s & Pedi’s. Thang, Chevelle & the rest never disappoint!!

Thang always does an amazing job on my nails, manicured and feeling fresh!!! Thanks to American Nails AVL!! I love my pink and white ombré!!! 💅🏻

Very good service, excellent work from the places I have visited is one of the best

American Nails AVL is the best nail salon in Asheville,NC ! They make you feel so welcome from the moment you walk in. I have been going there for years and will never change.I have never been disappointed! If you haven’t been there you definitely need to try it out!

Not the best and not the worst, just an average experience. The staff is really nice though. :) i got a pedicure and it turned out decent.

Everything seemed fine until I got back to my car and took a closer look. I’ve always had my nails cut short for pedicures but no one has ever cut them way past my nail beds. My big toes look terrible like this. My toes touched together at the end of the pedi and it was fixed, but polish was left all over my toes.

Always a welcoming atmosphere with such good quality products and work! Philip is amazing and I will never go anywhere else. ❤️ Thang and Chevelle are the kindest owners I have ever met and go above and beyond to make me comfortable.

Not what I expected heard good things about the place but was not happy. I felt rushed and the design I wanted (a simply daisy) on one finger looks more like a firework. The polish is all bumpy and too thick. And when I left I have to reshape them and make the even. Will not be returning. Not worth what I paid .

Great place!!! Friendly staff who gets to know their customers by name. Excellent service 👏

They are great! From the first visit to the continuing upkeep, Thang never disappoints! Definitely a personal feel, new friends made, and wonderful atmosphere.

Amazing salon! First time there today and looking forward to going back!

Amazing service and super friendly... Amazing will never go anywhere else

This is the only nail salon I will go to in Asheville. The salon is very clean and the staff are wonderful. They have online booking so that you can schedule who you would like to have do your manicure/pedicure and the time you would like to come. I would encourage anyone thinking of coming here to use the online booking. Thanks Thang for always doing such a great job on my nails!!

Extremely accommodating! I had a wonderful experience with very personable and knowledgeable staff members. I will be a return customer and highly recommend this spot.

Just moved here and someone had recommended this place in a FB group I am in and I am so happy to have found them! Super friendly staff, great facility, and amazing service! Will definitely be back

Thang (the owner) his wife and Phillip have done my nails many times and I love coming here. Always friendly and welcoming. Cleanliness is a big thing for me at nail salons and it’s always very clean. Sometimes I ask for intricate designs and Thang is the guy. He’s always accommodating and very talented. He can do almost any design and takes his time to make them perfect. He also will make suggestions if he knows it won’t look like the picture, this is very helpful when looking at Pinterest, as a client I have no idea what goes into a design. I appreciate that level of professionalism. Other times I book with Phillip because he’s quick and efficient. I really love that I can be in and out with a professional looking manicure or pedicure and it not take a super long time. I’m busy and run my own business. I don’t always have time for fluff and need quality but quickly. Thankyou for always doing a great job! I highly recommend 10/10

I absolutely love it here! Everyone that works here is truly amazing. I usually see Thang, but everyone is great! You can’t go wrong. Such a great space, and thang always goes above and beyond on my nail art! My nails always last so long and they are such great quality. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Excellent experience. Very clean and professional!

W😃W. This is the best nail bar Ive ever been too! The owners are the sweetest and very good at what they do. I definitely recommend this place to everyone 💗

From start to finish (pun intended) American Nails AVL provided a wonderful experience. I was easily able to make an appointment for me and my Buddy over the phone for pedicures the following day. The place was super clean and we felt very comfortable with the steps they took during this Covid era. They had plenty of great colors to choose from, the seats were comfy and they gave a nice calf massage. They didnt try to up sell, which is always a plus for me. The final outcome was great! I would highly recommend American Nails AVL. Give yourself a treat during this crazy time!

Happy and comfortable environment & wonderful work!!! Very knowledgeable artists :)

A friend highly recommended American Nails AVL so I decided to check them out. Friendly and accommodating staff. They did a great job on my gel manicure the day before my wedding and even fit me in last minute on the wedding day to fix one I had chipped (my own fault, definitely not on them!). My sister said they had way more polish choices than any other place she had been to previously. They are awesome!

This team treats you as if you are a good friend. They are professional business perfectionist! You will not be disappointed with any of their services! In my opinion, Best Around!

Extremely professional and very versatile with nail designs — all reasonably priced. American Nail AVL does not only treat you as a customer, but as a friend too! In my opinion, there’s no better around and disappointment is not an option with this salon. The ambience is also very welcoming and comfortable. Thank you for providing the best nail services in Buncombe County!

My wife and I will only go here for pedicures since we discovered them a year and a half ago. They follow occupancy guidelines and are very sanitary during this pandemic. They always do a great job. My wife’s nails never chip even if it’s been a month. My wife recently took our girls for their first spa experience and they were very patient with them and did a great job. All of the staff are so friendly. They have the best massage chairs ever. Booking online makes our life easier too.

My mom and I have been going to this salon for a few months now and it is the best in Asheville! Thang, Chevelle, and Phillip have done our nails and they do really really good work. Regular manicures last 2 weeks because of how good their work is. The salon is very clean and relaxing. My mom and I are thankful to have found a great nail salon in the area!!

I love going here! Everyone is so nice. They do get work at a good price. They are very clean and family run. Will definitely be back! Thanks for taking good care of me!

Thang is AWESOME!!!Super professional, clean, and excellent products! I have always been helped, heard and never been hurt in the process. Getting my nails done is the only self-care I indulge in and I would not trust anyone else. Ive been a nail customer for over 8 years in AVL and have been with American Nails AVL for over 2 years...never going anywhere else! Excellent folks!!!

If I could give them more stars, I would. Absolutely phenomenal experience here. The staff is wonderful and friendly. I even came in for a walk in and they were so nice about not being available at that moment, I made an appointment to come back the next day. I am SO glad that I did. Ive been to many nail salons in Asheville and this one is by far the best of them all. Just an all around amazing experience, my pedicure turned out perfect and my nail technician was wonderful. I will be coming back!

Worst Nail Salon in Asheville!! Took my daughter in for a full set, three days after 4 had came of, took her back in & they didnt want to fix them but they did, all along talking among themselves so I couldnt understand. Next day two more came off. She plays no sports or nothing... no reason for them to come off. The same day I got mine filled in, they are WAY too thick & the french tip is WAY too wide. They look horrible!Will never go back!

I made my reservation for 12:15 and got the pedicure with French tips and manicure with French tips. This was a special treat. Getting the attention of two people at the same time made me feel like a queen in their massaging throne. They spaced customers out to every other seat for social distancing during COVID-19, everyone wear their masks and sanitizer was available. Thanks for giving me the full treatment. I’ll definitely be back!

I love this place! Only nail salon I will ever go to.

Thang and Shevelle run such a beautiful and genuine business! I came here to get my nails done for my wedding! I got a regular pedicure and a dip extension manicure! They are so easy to talk to- real people who make you feel so comfortable. I am so bummed that I don’t live here, because I would be going to them all the time! Shevelle was gentle with my pedicure. She did a wonderful job! She picked out the perfect red for me! And my toe nails were cut perfectly! She’s an absolute doll! Thang did my dip extension nails! GOSH IS HE TALENTED! He did the exact shape I wanted! Picked the exact color I wanted to match my toes! He was friendly and made me feel very comfortable and welcome. These two are an awesome couple who work so hard and care about what they do! I 1000% recommend this nail salon! Don’t go anywhere else but here! I am a happy bride♥️♥️♥️♥️

Very kind and sweet workers. I brought my 3 year old daughter here for her first pedicure and they were extremely patient and made sure she had a good experience.

Great experience here! I was a walk-in, and unfortunately they were too booked that day to fit me in (which should be expected, theyre amazing!), but scheduled me for the next day. Thang did my nails and had to repair some work from another location, and it was easily the best set Ive ever had. After over three weeks when I went in for a fill, and not a single one was coming off. They do fantastic work and are so friendly and personable as well! Would recommend 100%!

Not sure how I accidentally left a bad review for you guys. I havent even looked up nail salons on google... But I appreciate the response. Ill keep you guys in mind the next time I consider nail services. 😂

American nails is one of the best places Ive ever had my nails done they are very conscientious always on time very friendly and the price way better than most Ive ever been to the cleanliness now that we have to deal with the coronavirus Is outstanding I always feel very protected and safe the owners are wonderful friendly make you feel like you just come home people I would recommend American nails to anyone And everyone

I wont go anywhere else to have my nails done. Perfection every time. Clean, friendly, professional and they always look great!

Chevelle & Thang and their team are super friendly, fun & laid back. The salon is new & beautiful & sparkling clean. I LOVE this salon-they do amazing work. The BEST pedicure I have ever had! Online booking was super easy too! Thank you!

Great nail salon. Very clean and the nail techs are amazing and very helpful. Best pedicure Ive ever had at a nail salon like this. Highly recommend this business!

Came in for a full set with gel polish and was not disappointed at all did an amazing job will be back for sure!

I’ve lived in Asheville for 1.5 years and I finally found THE BEST nail salon. I have been to at least 10+ other salons in town and this one is BY FAR the friendliest, most professional, and cleanest. I was a walk-in on a Sunday and thankfully they were able to fit me in. In the future I will take advantage of their online booking and schedule an appointment in advance. I’m even willing to drive 20 minutes from my house to come here. Thank you thank you for going above and beyond for your clients!

Super Disappointed!I booked an appointment last week with my friend. There were three people working in the salon and I ended up getting the only lady working there to get my gel manicure. Everything went smoothly for the first minutes until she started to buff my natural nails so hard till the point I felt like they gonna break apart... The nail lady was so rushed to finished my nails she didnt even bother to take good care of them... she only wanted my coin... unfortunately both of my pinkys broke apart after couple of days of getting them done and its gonna take me at least a month to grow them back.

All staff are extremely talented and accommodating, hands down best place for nail/spa services in asheville.

Thang is the man!!! always does the BEST job on my nails!! don’t go anywhere else 💖💖 voted best in asheville for a reason!

I wont go to anyone else to do my nails

I always went here for years...last 4 times I went Im not happy. The man acts like long is bad like he dont want to do long nails. Why do u think I came to get some claws lol ...then 2 days after their up like Ive had them done for 2weeks and I always tip well too. Im not going their anymore.

Thang and Chevel run a top notch salon. They are very Sweet and accommodating. The shop is clean and I feel safe during the Covid crisis when I go there.

Employees are amazingly sweet. Establishment is well-maintained and very clean. Definitely coming back

I went into American Nails AVL after being unhappy with my nails from another salon. Thang was wonderful and now I love my nails! The environment was relaxing and the customer service was unbeatable. This was my first time having my nails done in over 7 years and now Ill be a regular!

Best place! Very friendly staff, very clean, and very reasonably priced!! Always give me exactly that I ask for with my nails!

I love this place! I’ve had my nails done by several people here and Helen does my eyebrows (gets them right every single time which is hard to find). I’ve never left this place dissatisfied!

Always getting the best fit for my nails from my favorite ppl💕

The staff is nice but their work leaves much to be desired. Not all the services listed on a basic manicure/pedicure were done. I really wanted to like this place as it is convenient. May try it again but hopefully they do a better job.

They didnt have allot of colors to choose from in regular and gel polish. I didnt get the color I wanted. I was going to do a pedicure and gel manicure but after my bad pedicure and horrible paint job I just got a polish change for my finger nails. So frustrated I paid for a bad service and horrible polish job.

Awesome place and staff! My three friends and I went to get our nails done yesterday and we forgot to make an appointment. The staff informed us they did have a few appointments before us so it might take a while; which was fine (our fault for not making an appointment). We may have stressed them out a tad but they worked all four of us in! All the staff helped out and worked very hard! It was like hanging out with friends! Great conversations and good laughs! My nails look great and I have found my new go to nail salon! I can’t thank them enough for taking us at short notice and even staying past close! Thank you!

Absolutely LOVE this place! Have been coming here for many, many years. You cannot bet the customer service here! Staff is very friendly and make you feel at home. Never had a bad experience here!

Great experience. Open on Sundays which is a huge bonus. Clean environment, made to feel very comfortable and welcome. Will def be back.

Great service, amazing people. It’s the little things that make all the difference and they definitely know how to make you feel welcome. Outstanding!

They always fit us in and are so personable. Both my mom and I are always pleased with their work. They keep everything clean and comfortable!

Had my first appointment with them tonight and let me just say this is the absolute BEST nail place I have been! Thang was awesome and did an amazing job on my nails. I got nail extensions with ombré and they look absolutely amazing!! Will definitely be going back !!

Chevelle, Thang and the whole group are awesome! I took my daughter and 2 friends for her birthday and they made it so special! I used to get my nails done when I was younger and stopped because I couldn’t find a Nail place that made me feel welcome and that had friendly staff. I may now start again because they are so wonderful!! If you want a welcoming, friendly, clean place, this is it!

I took my daughter here so we could both get pedicures. They were more friendly than any other place I have been in a while. Very engaging in conversation and did a wonderful job. I opted to get my daughter a manicure too which cane with a shoulder massage! The pedicures had the best leg massages Ive ever had and the gentleman used a timer to ensure each leg was equal. Ill be back as a loyal customer.

I chose this nail salon because they had the highest reviews. Unfortunately, I found that they were very unprofessional. The owner of the salon admitted to another client that he learned the dip powder process by YouTube. I was also doing the dip powder, which I have been doing for years, and I knew instantly that they were not doing it correctly. The top coat left my nails grainy. The. They used a UV gel to “fix” it. I purposely do dip powder to avoid the gel. Very disappointed in the experience and services for the price.

American Nails is the BEST!!! 💅🏼👏🏼

Love it there thanks Phillip

Super clean, very relaxing environment, great friendly service. Thank you Thang!

This is the only place I go in Asheville. I love it! DISCLAIMER: You NEED to call first and schedule an appointment. There is light staff. If you just walk in you might not be served because they are busy. However, its worth the wait. Very clean, relaxing and quiet, and the job is thorough - they take their time to make sure its right.

I recently moved to Asheville from Brooklyn, NY and was so worried about finding a nail salon that I liked. Im very picky about the shape of my nails and although gel manicures are supposed to last 2 weeks, Ive struggled finding salons that gave me gel manicures that actually lasted that long. I came into the salon 2 days before Christmas. I love the online appointment booking system. Its so easy to use. I think my nail techs name was Danny if my memory is correct. He was friendly, did a great job on shaping my nails and my gel manicure looked great for more than 2 weeks. Im on day 16 and only one nail decided it was time and started peeling up. I also met the owners of the salon during my appointment and they were both very friendly and inviting. Ill definitely be making this my go-to nail salon in Asheville!

I love this place and the people. Thang and Chevelle always do a great job. The environment is welcoming and friendly, they keep up with tends, and cater to me. I had bounced around before I found them and one place really damaged my nails. Thang has them back in shape and strong. I feel pampered and my nails are the best! Love yall!

Caleb gave me an excellent Luxury Pedicure today. He is a KEEPER! Mary Kats

I love this place - always a great experience. I especially like that they use plastic liners for the jet tubs so I dont have to share in contagious foot stuff! Thats a deal breaker for me. Clean, quality, efficient place for an amazing price. Yes yes yes.

Favorite nail shop

Just left from getting my nails done. And while they look good...45$ for dip powder is CRAZY ridiculous. I’ve never gone anywhere around here that it was more than 35$. He said they even charge 5$ to take it off. Well that’s the whole process of the dip powder is having to have it soaked off. So no reason to charge more. I definitely won’t be back. And the guy couldn’t even show me on the price sheet where it was listed. Seems shady to me.

Best salon I have been to in a while. Nails are perfect and great gel polish selection