How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%79+11.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCOREBell Nails & Spa
Galveston, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #58Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 121 hair salons · 4.8★ from 856 Google reviews
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Customers hired Bell Nails & Spa for 8 kinds of job.
Bell Nails & Spa for acrylic nails
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Best service I’ve ever had
Will definitely be back!
Needed a quick set and the price was good and they did exactly what I wanted to. Easy to communicate with my girl. I can’t remember her name. It was quick and the had lots of customers.
My Experience was Very Friendly, Professional and Beautiful Work, my nails & toes are Gorgeous. And Awesome Massages Thank you Bell Nails
They did an amazing job!
Love the experience awesome work I would recommend bells when coming to Galveston
Go here regularly. Staff are lovely and always do a great job
Love the color, a bit overpriced and didn’t do a good job with the powder (as shown in photo) pretty bumpy. Service wasn’t great, wish I could have had a conversation during the pedicure.
I have been going to Bell Nails for a very long time. They treat you so nice. The nail tech do a wonderful job. They stand by their work.
Kathy is so amazing my nails are so good. Sweetest people ever!!
Kathy is AMAZING! she is so sweet and wants the best for every customer. please please go here for your nails!!
I have been coming here for years and have always been very satisfied. It was nice to walk in and see a full house today. Thanks for the great service.
This are my other daughters nails
Lily was lovely and did a fantastic job!!
My third time at this salon!!! I love them all!!! They listen to you and don’t try to up sell you! They are so good and I get so many compliments on my nails and my toeslll
Amazing service, everyone was so kind! Ask for Kathy
Kathy was amazing. Very kind and great work.
Took my children for a spa day and received excellent care! Kim, Kathy, and Mia were amazing and so gentle. There were 3 other people i didnt get the names of but they were all amazing!
Kathy provided excellent friendly service. This place is a vibe and a most go to get all your pampering needs.
Kathy did my nails great :)
They were amazing nice people would go again
Absolutely fantastic
Every time we visit Galveston my husband and I have to stop at Bell Nail Salon and get pedicures and I usually get my nails done. Vivian puts a glow in the dark top coat on and it is awesome! Stays on for a long time (I do shellac on toes and hands) toes stays on well over two months and if it were t for having to…
Had a great time best service highly recommend
Ms. Lena is so awesome ‼️
I love this salon!! Kathy is so amazing she does a great job on my nails every time
Very polite employees, I showed them a reference pic and was very happy with the result, Space felt very clean, definitely recommend if you are looking for somewhere to get your nails done!
AMAZING
I have been going here since 2013. Love everything about this business…
Wonderful fill and pedi. Best massage ever!
Always a great experience!
Really appreciate the wonderful service! Thank you!!
I liked the staff and how nice and understanding they are and how they do the art and nails
This is the only nail salon I will ever go to in Galveston. Their nail polishes are of high-quality and not expired. I love getting the gel on my hands and on my feet. I get the gel on my feet and it could last me up to a month with no chipping. I enjoy getting the gel on my hands and it has never chipped or cracked…
Love this place
Nails beautiful done and Lilly took extra care to make them perfect for Christmas.
Great service and friendly staff!
love!!! first time getting my nails done in forever, and i’m super impressed. the techs were all so gentle and kind. definitely going to return! “I feel prettyyy, oh so prettyyy🎶”
Great experience from start to finish me and my daughter went and got our nails done together and they did an amazing job of recreating her specific artwork. We will be back.
Amazing!!
Took their time and paid attention to detail. Lily and Kay were very accommodation and interested in making sure my nails were just the way I wanted them:)
I have been going to this Nail Spa for the past nine years. It is the nicest and cleanest on the island! The people that work there go above and beyond to please you and do exactly what you want. I highly recommend and I’ll see you ladies in two weeks I was in there yesterday! 🫶🏼😘✨♥️
Hands down the BEST nail salon to go to on the island. We come down here to work at the port a few times a year & I absolutely LOVE coming here to be pampered. They are quick to get you seated, it’s always clean, and the customer service is amazing. Today Kathy, Mia & Lena took such excellent care of us. I showed…
They did a very good job
they did a great job! my nails came out exactly like the picture and the employees are very nice !
Love my Botanical Pedicure and Natural color powder overlay! Thank you!
Absolutely loved them!! I honestly think this is the best place I’ve ever been when it comes to get your nails and feet done! They don’t rush they take their time, and were super sweet!
Miss Kathy did my nails today, she did AMAZING!!! Better than the original picture
Annie went above and beyond! Absolutely amazing! Really appreciate everyone being so friendly!
Bell Nails and Spa did a wonderful job. Kate and Kim did amazing! Everyone was very nice and sweet and really took the time to ensure the entire birdal party was relaxed. The entire staff took very good care of our group. We will definitely come back.
This was my first visit here and got quality service. Kay did my nails and she made them look absolutely gorgeous very natural. The look I was looking for. And I believe her name was Lee did my toes and didn’t awesome pedicure took her time. It was amazing.
Lucy and Mia are my go too for pedicures they are amazing at what they do. Kay is my nail girl!! She is Always always super nice, sweet, attentive!!! I love this place will definitely keep coming here!!!
absolutely incredible work by Kathy. took SO much time and care with me. 10/10
Amazing service , feels like a new make over ,
Exelente!!!
Kay was awesome and friendly!
Super great experience 👍 🙌 👌 👏 😀
I had my wedding mani and pedi done by Kathy, and she was absolutely fantastic! She paid such close attention to every detail and made sure my nails were perfect for my big day. Not only did she create a beautiful, elegant look, but she also made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. I couldn’t be happier…
Wont be going back here. I went there a couple weeks ago for a nail set (acrylic) & came back today for a refill. they told me because a mail was missing & i wanted french tip it would be (55$) mind you i paid $55 for the original set. i also went to get my nails done earlier in the year (june) for the SAME SET and…
I went in to get my nails fixed after a different salon didn't get them right. Kay got me fixed up and they turned out exactly how I had originally wanted them! So thankful for the easy fix!
Very good service
I love them. My friends all said they loved them and they were so good.
The whole staff was amazing. I brought my two daughters in with me and most salons won’t do kids. They treated them with kindness and respect and showed them what princess treatment really is. They smiled with them laughed with them. All together was a get experience highly recommended
Annie did my pink and white acrylic fill and she was wonderful. My nails look so natural. Everyone in shop is so sweet.
Decided to come here on a whim and I am SO happy with my nails!
My first time in this place, and Annie hooked me UP! She took care of me and my sensitive finger skin and didn’t give me a hard time about it. I’ll be back next time I’m around, thanks girl! 💕
Wonderful experience !
Ladies there took amazing care of me & even stayed late- will be back! Kathy & Vivian were great!!
Blown away by Bell Nails & Spa. Excellent work, nice business, friendly staff and huge selection of gel and powder colors, as well as a wide variety of services.
Calm, tucked away salon with kind staff. Love getting my mani pedis here.
Best nail salon in Galveston! All the technicians work hard to give you exactly what you want! Excellent variety of color choices and types of nails! Look no further , this is your one stop nail shop and salon.
Love love love them! Always very attentive & amazing work.
They always do such a great job with my nail requests. Super nice & clean nail salon-bonus point for mimosas!!
Amazing service and love the nails!
The absolute SWEETEST ladies, Miss Vivian and Miss Kathy tag teamed my full set and pedicure so beautifully and efficiently, I will ONLY go here when in the Galveston area! They made me feel stunning before my birthday cruise, and treated my daughter and cousin well as they accompanied me. They both get 5 stars from me, absolutely talented and sweet!
Super great service! Everyone was so kind and talkative. Not the mention the beautiful nails we got! Great quality and they took their time while still working in a timely manner. Loved every second and would 10/10 recommend to anyone passing through Galveston 😍😍
Kathy rocked my nails and Vivian gave me the best pedicure ever!! Great job!!!
My nails look amazing!!! Kathy and Jonh were super fast and quick with their work and were super efficient! Kathy did my nails and Jonh did my toes, super amazing for the both of them. I would come back with every opportunity I get!!
Had an amazing pedicure from Vivian ! We will be back she took great care of us !
My daughter and I went to get full sets and pedicures. We looked at reviews and this place had great ones so we went. We were not disappointed. Next visit to the island, we will make this a regular thing to do.
Price
Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicure | 301 | $43–$66 |
| Manicure | 185 | $43–$71 |
| Acrylic nails | 124 | $48–$83 |
| Nail art | 80 | $45–$76 |
| Foot massages | 68 | $45–$76 |
| Hand & foot massages | 26 | — |
| Nail painting | 25 | — |
| Sculpted nails | 23 | — |
