Nail studio · Indianapolis, Indiana
Nail art that earns its own appointment.
Sam’s Nails Studio sits at 5202 E Thompson Rd on the southeast side of Indianapolis, holding 4.7 stars across 530 Google reviews. Open Tuesday through Sunday — call the studio to book.
Closed Mondays · Unit 175 · Wheelchair accessible
The work
Look closer than a phone screen usually lets you.
Scroll the studio’s own photos and the same thing keeps turning up: detail that was put there by hand, one nail at a time. Sculpted 3D florals. Chrome and cat-eye finishes. Rhinestones set in rows. Oak leaves painted freehand, veins and all.
This is work you plan a visit around rather than squeeze into a lunch break — and, reading the reviews, that is exactly what people do.
Every photo on this page comes from Sam’s Nails Studio’s own Google listing.
Ask for a name
Guests here book a person, not a slot.
Read the recent Google reviews and you notice something: hardly anyone says “the salon.” They say a name. The tech who has done their nails for the past year. The one a friend sent them to. The one they now book ahead for.
Those are the technicians guests named in their own recent Google reviews — quoted below, word for word. One reviewer adds the advice twice over: book with them in advance.
Sets from the studio
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4.7 from 530 reviews on Google
What guests actually wrote
Unedited, straight from the studio’s Google listing.
“Found this amazing nail salon from a random search with Google. What a gem! This place is amazing! I’ve never seen such a popular salon. They have 8 fancy massage chairs for pedicures and 10 stations for nails all with state of the art equipment to give you the best service you could ever wish for. I went with my wife and daughter, we all got pedicures. What an experience! Rose was my technician and she did such a great job. I was completely relaxed. We spoiled ourselves with the deluxe treatment and it was worth it! If you like near indianapolis, indiana, you must treat yourself and visit Sam’s Nail Studio!!!”
“Been coming here for a year since my old nail tech moved away.... I was told to see GD and I gave him a chance and he is making me love more and more of what he can do. I’m love to give the nail tech to show their art in any way they choose...... thank you GD for your ability to make me happy and never get bored with my beautiful nails!!! Just a small sample of his work!!!!”
“Anna did not disappoint at all. A friend recommended her to me, and honestly—this set is a masterpiece. I’ve been to many nail salons before, but this is definitely the one I’m happiest with. I will absolutely come back to Anna and will recommend her to my friends. You guys should come and book an appointment with her in advance. She did a really good job!”
Hours
Open six days a week.
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visit & book
Southeast side, Unit 175.
- Book by phone
- (317) 765-6535 Reviewers suggest booking your technician in advance.
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless — tap to pay
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
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