I was in the Bronx area, searching for some of the top nail salons to recommend to my readers when I came across Blue Star Nails. What pulled me in was their advertised a sign for a full set for $35. I walked in, requested a full set, and they also stated the pedicure was an additional $20.00. I said okay, I'll give them a try. Well, let's just say you get what you pay for (and charged then some...these people are crooks). I'd give these people half of a star if I could. The first lady that did my nails, I did not catch her name, but she was very kind and she did a really great job on my nails. She even honored my request to make them sure after I told her I needed them short for work. The second lady, however, who did my feet was an absolute nightmare. She was rude from the moment that I sat down. I tried to start a conversation and asked her what her name was, She joked and said my name is "Michelle... I am Michelle Obama" Then she starts laughing and speaking in her native tongue to another woman beside her, who also busted out laughing immediately after, As if she didn't want me speaking to her or asking her, her name. I decided to redirect my attention to my cell phone and not pay her too much mind to allow her to do her work. I'm a runner and I've also taken up dance so the bottom of my feet have gotten calloused due to running and dance discipline. This lady was so unkind and went on and on about how I have so many calluses were on my feet and kept holding up the back of the razor to show me the dead skin she'd removed from my feet as if I didn't love or take care of myself. I explained to her several times that I run and I dance and that I have calluses on my feet because of ballet, and she continued just being an atrocious person and making fun of my feet. I do not have ugly feet. I had calluses on my feet, but she was making this big hoopla inside of the salon, switching in and out of her native tongue and English. I was so disgusted with this experience that I tried to leave before she put the nail polish on. "Michelle" insisted that she was going to take the price of my pedicure off because my experience was so bad. When I got to the register, " Michelle" says some slick stuff to the lady behind the register and her native tongue ...they ended up charging me for both my nails, the pedicure and extra $20 because she did this limp ass wrap with saran wrap on the heel of my foot for like two seconds. My bill came to $88... There is barely any color on my toes and this was not an $88 job... As a writer, and as a black woman, and as a woman who just wants to experience being pampered and respected in an establishment where she's spending her money, I would not recommend this place to anyone. These people are despicable. Please save your money. Do not come here. read more

Service , terrible because I already need a refill and it's been 4 - 5 days. Veeery nice but terrible work ! And prep. Vibe was however great. read more

Blue Star Nails - Other hand - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I asked for Square, Short and White, Very Simple ! Even gave them a reference they gave me uneven squaoval nails. I asked for white powder and she was going to do white gel on top of the white powder, where does that make sense. Luckily I usually do my own nails so I fixed the shape myself. Will avoid coming here, super outdated. read more

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this was the worst I have ever gotten. I have gotten in other places in the Bronx and this is by far the worst experience I enter I get greeted rushed. I simple manicure gel nail polish. She continuously pushes the issue of trying to get me to put acrylic on my nails, and told her no twice she keeps pushing pushing push pushing the issue and I keep telling her then on top of that she sees that my nails are already short and she keeps cutting my skin on my fingers and I keep telling her she's hurting me and she continues to do so as she's also continuing to push the issue of trying to put acrylic over my which I already told her for the seventh time that I didn't want no acrylic just gel, nail polish and irregular the end of this manicure. It was the worst because there was nothing special about it. that was even worth the $30 or even 25 at that and I have cuts all over my fingers like sore spots that really and that are very tender on top of that. My nail polish is very bumpy very all over the place, at all, and it looks as though that she has not cut my cuticles the right way, but they are cut. It seems that she did not place the UV gel properly and it shows very clearly as though I did my own nails myself. Then when it came to pay, my payment said that it declined went on my end I clearly showed her that it went through and it was pending. She then proceeded to charge me a second time for another amount and then didn't wanna let me leave the store because she's thinking that I'm trying to dip her for a horrible set. Long story short, do not come read more

One of the workers did my nails today just left my hands a mess and one finger on each of my hands are bleeding and my thumbs don't even match. read more

Blue Star Nails - Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Amazing massage! The staff was friendly and speedy. I would definitely go back. It wasn't too loud. And the massage rooms are very relaxing. So glad I found a local massage place- and it's new! read more

I will say that Helen the owner is the best when it comes up to doing nails in that salon, Helen does not miss when she does my acrylic nails, and I always tip her hood cause she's one of the best.. anybody else? They just be in there for back up but they don't do as good as Helen. read more

Blue Star Nails - Nail Set was beautiful, thanks to my favorite Helen - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

If you ever come to blue star and want a pedicure ask for Vania! She is amazing and so sweet! I usually don't tip when getting my toes and nails done but she deserved it! Amazing Amazing Amazing! I didn't have to wait and it was only $30! read more

Blue Star Nails - Vania: The BEST person to ever do my pedicure! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

Well the wait is very long! The service sucks besides Eddie...the lady was rushing to do my feet . So please avoid her. She was very rude !!! Even when I was being mega sweet! I'm read more

Blue Star Nails - Rush Job - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

I had a soak off & gel manicure, I like it. My nail tech was Vicky. My only one complaint is that I didn't like the way she filed my middle nail but that was only because it was cracked, but other then that it was fine and I will be back in 3 or 4 weeks and see if she could fix it then... read more

My normal nail salon was busy and I needed an immediate walk-in. I walked around to my local shops and walked upon Blue Star, I was reluctant but needed a quick fix. When I walked in, I was not greeted and I had to ask someone to help me. I saw a poster on the wall of some nails I thought were cool so I asked for this design. First of all...this nail tech lied and said she knew how to do it, she did not know how to properly do this design, and she did not use the products advertised on the poster. This was like one of those "what I asked for vs what I got" scenarios. Literally the WORST paint job I've ever gotten. On top of that...one of my nails broke the same day! I called the shop the next day less than 24 hours later and the nail tech says it was my fault because I got a refill not a full set and I would have to pay to fix it. I ALWAYS get refills and my nails last for weeks! I will never come back to this salon and I would HIGHLY recommend against anyone going, overpriced as well. Waist of 115 dollars including 5 dollar tip which I should not have given. read more

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Went for the first time today and I honestly could've gone to someone so much better. My nails were done in literally 10-15 minutes and it was the most rushed, half assed nail job I have ever received in my life. Not only were my cuticles completely ignored by her but she didn't even remove all the extra stuff under my nails. But however the place inside is clean and well kept, has a few people working there so if I ever go there again I will def try with someone else. read more

Blue Star Nails - Got a full set done, didn't even acknowledge my cuticles, didn't clean up under my nails.. - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

Terrible service, they just let you sit there and wait, no heads up that the tec isn't even in the salon. Unless you "look" scary or rude then they will kiss you butt. Don't be patient and kind because they will take advantage of your kindness. I will never attend this place again. And to think I brought my sister and mother here too .. read more

i had the most horrible experience at this nail shop. i wouldn't recommend this place to anyone i know. i went in on Monday to get a short fill in and a gel pedicure, and literally i hate both on my services. not worth the $80 i spent. they had about 4 costumers the whole time i was there and still managed to give me crappy nails and toes. and to top it off they're unprofessional and don't even accept card, it's 2020 get it together read more

Blue Star Nails - less than a week and i paid $40 for this!!!! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

If I can give no stars I would... horrible service. Always disappointed when I come here. They bitch when you asked them to fix something and don't listen to you .. when they're your nails that you're paying for... their logic is ridiculous. Stay away from this place please... the only good nail technician got fired... none of the others are good trust me... especially the men. Will never go back. No more chances will be given. Trust me don't step foot in here no matter the prices. They suck. read more

I did my nails here and the 1st week they already lifting up with this cheap quality stuff never again read more

Blue Star Nails - Less than a week got my nails done a guy did them never again ill go here to spend my money - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

For my first experience, it was WONDERFUL!!!!!! The pedicures come with a relaxing massage chair that is free of cost. Their nail polishes are on point and great variety to choose from. read more

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It's really clean and nice. But a bit expensive for the area. read more

Blue Star Nails - 1 week after. $23 Gel Polish - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

I wish I had looked this place up before I went in. I just moved to the Bronx and my previous tech had just moved to VA. SO I tried them. Foolish mistake. I usually get glow in the dark wraps over my real (and long) nails. The owner insisted she's the only one who knows how to do it. Ok. She didn't file them properly even after I asked her repeatedly. Whatever all shops have their bad days. I went back 3 weeks later for a pedi and new set from Henry. Really cool guy just has no clue what he's doing. I was removing the bad glow in the dark job the owner previously did and was keeping it simple with a new set. He insisted that my nails were tips and kept filing until it hurt my nail bed. I told him they are mine. He said "stop lying, girls your age only wear tips". First of all I'm a grown ass woman in my thirties and second if you can't tell the difference between real nails and tips u don't need to be doing this. It was late and he was the last one working so I had to sit there. He globbed on the acrylic and for the life of me idk what he was filing but it was everything he shouldn't have been. I had to take over and shape them myself. If not we'd have been there till midnight. On day 2 , my nails started to break clean off. Pic describes how upset I was. And to top it all off ,I'm not going to tell you about the really bad and brutal pedicure I got from him too ‍‍. Just stay away from here save your money and stress ladies n gents. read more

Blue Star Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Bronx, New York

Tbh. I used to go there many times. The most entire people I known, no ones good. Especially the boss Helen, she had "two faced " like u know what I mean lol. I left that place just bc of her personalities, she didn't good with employees and also with customers. All she just care, MONEY only and yes not only me, everyone too not even like her. If those employees liked her so much mean they tried to kiss her ass and maybe she tried to be "get more attention" to other people like wtf. I pissed off and yea if u focus to see her careful abit then u know that . Bad place, bad boss and also bad employees too :))) read more

This is a brand new nail salon and I love the way they provide service so nuch. Of course i will come back for sure. read more

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Didn't like my first experience here today 03/03/18. The lady who did my nails charged me $3 extra to cut my nails. I've NEVER been to a nail salon who does such a thing. The place is way to small. She also cut my finger. My nails did come out nice but this place isn't for me. FYI they don't accept cards like Yelp says so bring your cash. I'm not going there anymore .. read more

Horrible service. None attentive staff. I went in to remove a gel manicure and get a fresh gel manicure and regular pedicure. I asked if they had true match and they said no. They didn't even have the a color matching set up. They just kept pushing gel manicure w gel pedicure. So I decided I just wanted a reg manicure & reg pedicure. That is when I lost all customer service attention. I was passed off to this older lady who was rude, and nasty. She did an ok job on my toes even thought she was a bit rough. But she did a really bad job on my hands. she filed my nails way to short and slanted. And she did a horrible job painting my nails. When I asked her to correct my nails she had a fit. after my nails dried I asked her to clean my hands because I had polish all over- and she had another fit. When I mentioned it to the owner she said: oh ok - next time I'll do your nails. Sorry there will be no next time. read more

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I did pedicure on my feet the lady was ok i felt they need to smile more to customers it was quick but needed like more costumer service and be more nice or friendly the price was good not bad it wasn't that great but it was not bad either it was so so i felt not really satisfied with my pedicure. I felt it needed more like a little foot massages because i said no nail polish but some were nice only that they know little english not alot read more

Never going back. While doing my mani I told the lady to just even everything out she cut my nails down to the end. It looked like I had horrible anxiety and bit my nails til I couldn't no more. All that time and growth for nothing. The pedi wasn't all that either. They just slab on creams and act like they scrub here and there. They talk A LOT amongst themselves. Not much relaxing. The only plus was the massage chair and my eyebrows. Horrible polish job for both. My mani started chipping as soon as I stepped out the door and walked a block. If I could give 0 stars I would. Only reason I came here is because I block over they due their pedis in sinks. At this point I rather that. read more

Used to like coming here but last couple of times they didn't do a good job on my nails. Was a regular for almost 2 years and was disappointed with their attitude the last time I went. Got a gel polish over my wrap and the very next day half of the polish came off. Went to show them and get it fixed and the lady infront questioned me on whether I got my nails done there (she knows me, she's done my nails multiple times because of the specific & unique designs I request). Anyway, she made one of the guys there redo the messed up nail and he was rushing even though the place was empty and it would be another hour before they close. Guess what, less than a week later that same nail and a few others chipped again. Ended up having to go to this new place I found nearby and they're so much better. Way better work and much cleaner designs. Had the new place do solid colors on my nails just before quarantine, and the nails lasted perfectly fine with no lifting or chipping for over 2 months. read more

this place is horrible overall,especially the staff I went to do my nails and the lady kept smudging the nail polish and screaming at me. The staff is rude and unfriendly, they are not helpful at all and just talk about there customers amongst themselves. The lady charged me extra for the smudging yet she did it herself read more

Worst service! Even when they are not busy... soon as they see a new customer enter they rush your nails! I been coming here for a while giving the benefit of doubt but it never fails! Way to much competition to tolerate their bs. read more

DO NOT COME HERE!! I waited longer than 2 hours on a tuesday to be seen by someone when it is finally my turn they tell me another customer who came in a hour and a half after was first because she called. I dont care who called, i been waiting 2 hours!!! read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this is to save you. I got a full set of acrylics here and the lady who did them cut 6 of my fingers with the nail file. The cut on my thumb was so deep it took almost 2 weeks to heal. They still charged me for the set but with a slight discount. If no stars were an option that's what I'd leave. Clearly I'd never go back or suggest to anyone I like. read more

This place is not very clean,when it comes to sanitizing there equipment. Then the lady named Rose cut me so deep and did not even say sorry they also used the same stuff unsanitary on other people I would never go in this place ever again and I hope you stay away also read more