Review response guide

How to respond to a fake review for a Nail Salon

Nail reviews are personal and about hygiene, skill, and vibe — warm, specific replies (and a make-good) keep clients loyal.

First, decide whether it's genuinely fake — off-topic, from a competitor or someone who was never a customer, or spam. If so, flag it to Google (it can be removed for a policy violation) and, if needed, appeal with evidence. A truthful-but-harsh review isn't "fake" and won't be removed.

Removal takes time, so reply in the meantime — calmly and factually, for future readers. State that you have no record of the visit and have reported it, and invite a real customer to reach you. Never get emotional or accusatory in public.

Example

The review

Filthy and gave me an infection. (account with a one-star spree, no visit)

A reply that works

Hygiene is something we take seriously, and we have no appointment on record matching this, so we've reported the review. If you did visit and had a problem, please reach out to us directly.

Tip: Hygiene/infection claims spook readers; note the missing record calmly and report it.

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