Charming Spa

4.2 (114 reviews)

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Just got home from the salon and the polish is sloppy and doesn't even go all the up to the cuticles..

Qme L.

I was excited to try this new place because of all the positive reviews but unfortunately I didn't have the same experience. The nail technician that I had was pretty rough with both the pedicure and manicure. They don't use plastic lining for the tub for the pedicure soaks. Which in hindsight more environmentally friendly but the tubs didn't look that clean. I'm overall not happy with the way my nails came out. I did a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. A couple of my nails are clearly crooked, and the polish is sloppy on the sides and near the cuticles. I was shocked when she filed my nails at the very end... after clear top coat and everything. Basically gonna expect these to chip in a couple days. Definitely won't be back to say the least.

Sarah S.

10/10 experience -- I spent toooooo long earlier today cutting my cuticles with some nail clippers. I got them way too short and they didn't look great -- my nail tech took her time and turned my rounded nails into the prettiest perfect coffin shape. The price was very fair and I would definitely recommend checking out this place for the not-so-locals who need to get their nails done!!

Update: Over 2 weeks later and all nails are still in tact and I've gotten sooo many compliments!!

I was looking for an inexpensive place for a manicure on my way to other errands after work. Came upon this place through good yelp reviews. I waited about 20 minutes though I had been on time to my appointment. There were two workers in the place, one who was friendly and spoke English, the other was older and did not. The older woman worked on my manicure, occasionally grunting and gesturing at me when needed. Not sure if it's her eyesight but she ended up cutting me three times with the cuticle scissors on my fourth finger and thumb -- bleeding and painful. In fact in the next few days typing was painful at work. No apologies (perhaps bc she didn't speak English). I did pay and tip her (barely got an acknowledgment there), but in retrospect (this is now a few days later and my finger still hurts to do anything and I have a gaping cut there), I think I should have demanded my money back. I'm not giving one star bc that wouldn't be fair to the other worker who was very friendly and seemed to be doing a fine job with her clients. if I go back in the future, I will ask for someone else.

Finally a quality dip mani that's not too thick!

K C.

My nails have NEVER looked so good! I'm new to the area, and when I walked into this salon I was not impressed by the way it looked. However, my opinion soon changed. They had an impressively large selection of dip mani colors, and went to great lengths to make my nails look amazing. Although they did 3 rounds of dip, my nails are not thick and chunky like they have been with other places. Also they do something a little different and special to make them super shiny. I'm not about to give away their secrets though!! One thing that is worth noting is that my mani took 1.5 hours, which is way longer than I expected, so be prepared. Given the amount of time and work that went into my nails, the price is so cheap. There is another salon in oak square that is more popular but pushes people through like an assembly belt. This is not like that at all!

I've never been so happy!!!! Thank you Susan

Yoseily S.

A hidden gem! I am so happy with my experience here! The entire staff made sure I was satisfied! I came in a little flustered because I wanted my nails to be perfect for my birthday celebration and they ended up turning out better than I expected. Susan was nice, charismatic and made me feel comfortable. She even used a pink acrylic powder to match the photo I showed her. I will definitely be back and I am so happy with my service! Thank you Susan you are amazing.

Mani and pedi about five days later. *note the colors are slightly different because I did powder dip on my hands and regular polish on toes

Emily R.

Stop what you're doing and go to this place right now. This was the best manicure and pedicure of my life. And I've had many...and many bad ones (@ my last nail salon review in Boston). First, Sue spent two hours on me?! (plan accordingly, cause it's some time). I got a regular pedi and a dip powder mani. Wow is this woman detailed and meticulous. She went through three rounds of dip for nails. I loved how she made sure the polish was smooth on the surface and the nails had a great shape and were similar to each other. My nails look like marbles or pearls. Smooth and uniformed. Pretty, gorgeous. What I also loved about the manicure was how she respected what I worried about, like not having my cuticles chopped off. So she was extra careful and actually used a different tool to make it even more gentle for me. Later, when I ask what she was doing with another tool she responded by explaining she wants to make sure the nail powder goes on perfectly because she doesn't want a single reason for me to feel like I have to come back to get it fixed (not her exact words but you get the gist). My pedicure was relaxing and also well done. I had a blister that I didn't notify her about and when she accidentally hit it she sincerely apologized and said she wouldn't use that tool on me, introduced a different one, asked me if I was ok with it, and then proceeded very, very gently. That's how it's done, ladies and gents. She gave me the stone deluxe pedi as a gift/surprise for the same price which was very sweet. That was nice and relaxing. My legs felt so smooth afterwards. I'm going to be honest and say I am very rough with my nails. I wash my hands a ton, I slam my hands into shit frequently. But these babies are lasting wonderfully. There are pictures of 5 days later and these nails are holding up perfectly. I paid $25 for the pedi, $40 for the dip powder. And she undeniably has my loyalty.

Thursday afternoon, there were only two people working, so I had to wait a bit for a pedicure but they set me up in a massage chair and let me soak my feet for a while. That was a wonderful start :) Great leg massage with hot stones and very nice pedicure.

I was taken care of here at charming spa! A few weeks after Boston opened up its Salons I decided to finally get my nails done. I called ahead and got an appointment for 7pm. I went in, and I was the only one after a few customers left. The place is small so I was less worried of over crowding (10+). Susan my technician was amazing! I asked for a more time consuming version of French nails (as you can see) and she took her time doing them as we chatted about the chaos of Covid and our own lives. She was so peaceful and it made me feel so special having the place to myself and getting a great treatment. I could tell her passion for her work and how excited she was to have fun being creative. Thank you Susan! I love my nails and I can't wait to go back in two weeks to get them done again. -Cat

first time excellent service and good pricing for gel manicure- so many color options!

Ana J.

The woman who did my nails was so nice, not the usual. Great pricing for gel manicure, my nails are perfect squares! And they have so many color options. Go!

Liana S.

So I must say wonderful clean salon with very nice and sweet girls. I had Susan who went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend! This is gel powder and also had pedi and eyebrow wax. Try them, you won't be disappointed.

Full set acrylics (28$) "You're such a Budapest" Opi

Melissa L.

I made an apt for 7pm, I say that as I enter the salon and she goes okay pick a color. She is working on someone else's nails so I think to myself she's almost going to be done, I'll just wait. Nope, she was just starting her nails, I waited until this lady finished everything including waxing her. By this time it was almost 8pm. What made me the most upset was that she didn't even say sorry for the wait or anything and when I said "I had an apt at 7 why did I have to wait so long?" She stopped to think for a second and just ignored me and continued doing my nails. At this point I was really annoyed. Probably a half hour later a gentlemen walks in saying he has a splinter in his finger and if she had time to take it out. He saw she was doing my nails so he politely said I'll just come back tomorrow. She's like no, no let me do it now. Maybe the look on my face showed I was annoyed but he was really sweet so I said it was fine, it took less than a minute. Of course he had to be an angel because he was so grateful he left 10$ and said this would cover my tip. The only reason I waited through it was because I genuinely love how she does my nails, they always come out perfect. She did take her time even though the salon closed at 8pm, she did not rush so I was happy about that. It could have been a busy day but how the situation was handled was what bothered me, especially because I had an appointment.

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Liliya K.

10 years ago

Susan was awesome ;) from Taking me in for my appointment to getting refill for my nails ! Was my first time And I love it ! I'm now a customer of Susan ;) I love my nails ! read more

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Anna L.

165

7 years ago

Amazing prices for an amazing job. There's two ladies in there, I believe one is the owner and I like it when she does my nails. She has a strong attention to details which I love. I would recommend making an appointment to go to avoid waiting since there's usually only two people working. They have a rewards program, 10 manis get one free, accepts credit/debit card - tips are in cash, plenty of street parking, limited regular polish option but a large range of gel selection. Overall, I recommend this place and I come visit pretty often. read more

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Nancy P.

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6 years ago

Love this place! I had the toi pedicure with Jon and it was the best pedicure I've ever had. Gel manicure was perfect too!

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Zuleska A.

6 years ago

Very clean and relaxing place with great customer service.

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Emma K.

245

8 years ago

Got a great mani pedi here! The hot stone pedicure was amazing, the space was clean and relaxing, and the women who work here were professional and super nice! read more

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Adriana S.

10 years ago

I came here because it's cheap, conveniently located near work, and had good reviews. I didn't really expect it to be as good as the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised that Charming Spa really is great. I went on a Tuesday afternoon at 2. I called first, just to be sure, and the woman who answered told me to come on over and she'd see me soon. I got there to an empty spa with only one worker there. Not that surprising for a weekday early afternoon. The manicurist, Susan, got to work on my nails, reassuring me that my manicure wouldn't take too long and that the color I picked wasn't too dark. Susan was great. She cut my cuticles perfectly, made good easy conversation with me, and just overall gave me a wonderful manicure. I ended up getting OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark, and I love it. It was only $10 dollars, before tip, and they have a deal that you get a free manicure for every 10 you pay for. I'm really excited to keep going here and earn my free mani! Also, if you pay with card you can't tip on your card, so make sure to bring some cash for the wonderful service! read more

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Stacy L.

9 years ago

This place is my go to nail salon. They are really friendly and the place is really clean and nice. I've gotten my acrylics, gel nails and pedicure done here and they didn't hurt me at all. They even have a hot stone massage with the pedicure. I would definitely recommend this place. They have a promo where if you go 10 times the next manicure is free. read more

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Z G.

7 years ago

I will never go to this place again. I had an appointment at 10:00 AM and the person who was supposed to do my nails didn't show up till 10:30 and I had to leave. They have no respect for your time. read more

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Brid S.

100

8 years ago

The best nail salon in Allston Brighton. Clean and efficient. They do a wonderful job Not expensive compared to other salons but much better job!! My favorite place Susan is so sweet and friendly Update: i was in a rut and a rush and went somewhere else for my manicure. Big mistake Destroyed my nails and painted them awful. Went to see my favorites at charming today and all is perfect again. The BEST pedicure and my manicure is perfect. Lesson learned. I will never go anywhere else. Thanks Susan and Kim. read more

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Sarah S.

8 years ago

That's definitely the best place in Brighton for manicure and pedicure... the girls are working very confident and friendly ...also the prices are good ..nice and positive atmosphere for relaxing at the end of week read more

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Leanne B.

9 years ago

Amazing gel manicure! Lasted for an extra long time. The woman who did my nails was very sweet even though I came in half an hour before closing. Will certainly be back! Gold prices also read more

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J C.

11 years ago

I came here to try this for the first time. It is about a 5 minute walk from my home. When I walk into the nail salon, it was quite welcoming. The receptionist greeted me right away. Well, I was asking for the basic manicure and was given quite a few options which is nice but could be confusing for the first timers. While I decided, I was asked to have a seat which is when I was introduced to one of the specialist. She took the time to inspect my nails and was okay with what I selected to be sure it was going to work. You can tell that she had experience in this field because my nails are usually brittle and difficult to work with. I closed my eyes and let her work her magic. The furnishing/decor in the store is extremely clean and well taken care of but that might be due to the salon being new. I'm always worried about newer places but I'll definitely head back not only for the convenience but for the excellent job they did on my nails. I have had many compliments from my family as the bright colors held very nicely and the enamel coating made the colors shine. read more

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Rebecca J.

7 years ago

Great service and the lady took her time with my nails even though there was someone else waiting. Absolutely loved how my nails turned out and will be returning for another gel manicure! read more

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Sara M.

7 years ago

This nail spa is AMAZING. I've never had a better nail salon experience. They seem very organized, everyone there is super friendly and respectful. They did my nails amazingly. read more

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Jessica L.

9 years ago

By far my worst manicure experience! $30 for mani and pedi - price was good. As for service, the lady was very impatient and rude with my hands and feet. Also very poor work - friends said they thought I painted my own nails. I'll never ever go again. read more

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Heather H.

8 years ago

I just had the most amazing manicure and pedicure. I had been going to Paris nails and after 6 years of loyalty it was time to move on. This place makes you feel human and pampered. They do not "herd" you like a cattle through the process They took care to create a non-rushed experience. The price is very reasonable and because of the value from the service, I would pay double. Can't believe I hadn't tried this gem before. Thanks for making the time I paid to have a sitter come just so I could get out for a bit, so nice! read more

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Mandy L.

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10 years ago

Came here with my friend for a pedicure and the person who did our pedicure was friendly and very nice. Also I was very relaxed (loved the massage chairs) and I was satisfied with the whole experience! read more

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Mrs. P.

11 years ago

Lovely, clean, fabulous attention to detail. The frosted windows are a nice touch because they screen out the traffic and contribute to the "spa" experience. The background music is dreamy, romantic and calm. Good hours, including open on Sundays. I highly recommend your giving this new place a chance. You will be very pleased! read more

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Carly D.

10 years ago

Very clean and welcoming nail salon! Staff was very friendly, prices were great, and quality of nails was well worth the wait. Definitely recommend! read more

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Elyse S.

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9 years ago

I LOVE this place and Susan is amazing! I've been going to this place for over 2 years for everything and anything. Manicures, gel, pedicure, and waxing! Prices are affordable and the staff is so nice. I have been to many salons and will drive far just to come to Charming! read more

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Christine G.

10 years ago

Such a great experience!! Great atmosphere and super nice employees!! Best pedi and wax I've ever gotten! Just moved to Brighton and will definitely be going back there. Walked in and was warmly greeted and got a pedicure right away! Very clean!! Highly recommend this lovely place! read more

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Courtney B.

395

9 years ago

Amazing amazing amazing. The women are warm and welcoming and always remember me even though I don't go on a regular basis. You can get a manicure and pedicure (with hot stone leg massage included) for $30 and the polish looks good and lasts! This is the only place I'll go to get my nails done in the Boston area. read more

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Valerie L.

11 years ago

Walked in when another nail salon nearby was full and was able to get a gel mani with a friend right away! They offered us drinks and were very friendly. Wide selection of OPI and Essie for my friend's regular pedicure and a good amount of colors to choose from for my gel manicure. The place is clean with 5 pedicure spots and 5 manicure spots. Street parking is available as well! read more

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Lulu W.

8 years ago

I came to get a set of acrylics and was not disappointed! The staff was very friendly. Definitely coming back!

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Xxxseraph S.

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8 years ago

First time going here and no one was there. I felt rushed picking a color by the lady who was gunna do my nails. I felt like I didn't get to pick the color I really wanted especially when they had so many to choose from. The lady shaped my nails unevenly, some are square and some are more round. She also got hair stuck in one of my nails!!! I didn't realize until later. My lady didn't speak any English at all so it was hard to communicate. When it was time to leave she kept looking into my wallet to see if I would tip her. It felt uncomfortable. It was cheap so I probably will go again but maybe get something different. read more

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Rebecca B.

10 years ago

I regularly go to Charming Spa to have my eyebrows done. The owner is so upbeat and kind, and does the best job. As with most nail places, be sure to bring cash for a tip! read more

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Sierra S.

8 years ago

This is the ONLY place I go to get my acrylics done!!!! Susan is such a gem, so good at what she does and really funny and sweet. The place has a million colors to choose from, is well priced and they have a fridge stocked with soda and water. My acrylics look amazing every single time. They're just the best!!!!!! read more

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Julie W.

11 years ago

Just left Charming Spa after having so much trouble finding a GOOD nail salon. It was GREAT!!!! Not only was Susan (the woman at the first table when you walk in) friendly, but her openness made her easy to talk to which lead to my satisfaction! I thought Brighton would be expensive, but everything was affordable and well done. I have found a home for my nails :-) Thank you! read more

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Chris T.

10 years ago

I called to get a pedicure and they were able to take me right away! The staff were very nice and friendly. The hot stone massage, and scrub were both amazing! They pay great attention to detail, my pedicure came out great! I will defiantly come back again. read more

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Katie W.

10 years ago

I love coming here, this is the best gel manicure I have found in the Brighton Boston area, super affordable too. I never feel rushed, and everything is done immaculately. Clean salon, no frills but amazing manicure read more

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Jessica T.

10 years ago

Decent place to get your nails done- spa pedicure with hot stone massage was nice, but the actual polish job left a little to be desired on the hands. read more

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Daniel N.

11 years ago

There were other shops basically right next door to this place, Charming Spa, but their name says it all. I don't really get manicures or pedicures or even review much on Yelp but I had to mention this place. What they lack in square footage, they make up in customer service. I was nervous but they made the process very easy. Bigger isn't always better. Susan, keep doing you! read more

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Jun L.

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11 years ago

Very clean, great service. Lots of colors for my wife to choose from. I had my eye brows waxed and Susan did it just the way I wanted it. So glad to try this place out. Will be coming back often. read more

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John T.

11 years ago

I live near by this nail spa in Brighton. I was curious because they look clean inside. My friend and I decided to try it out before our Friday night out. When we walked in, the spa was indeed very clean. That was a very good sign. We were welcomed right away. I got the hot stone pedicure done by Susan. She was friendly and great. The pedicure was so comfortable and relaxing. It was only $25 with no extra charge for the hot stone. My friend got the gel color nails. There were a ton of colors to choose from. We were both surprised by the great price of the gel service. Not only was the price good, the quality was also great. The people working there was amiable. We were offered drinks. Very clean and friendly environment. We felt very welcome. Will definetly come back again. If you like great clean, quality service with a good price I definately recommend this place. One of the easiest five stars ever. read more

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565 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
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(617) 903-4126
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http://charmingspabrighton.com/CharmingSpa/

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Hours

What time does Charming Spa open?

Charming Spa opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Charming Spa opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Charming Spa close?

Charming Spa closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Charming Spa closes at 6:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Charming Spa take credit cards?

Yes, Charming Spa takes credit cards.

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Is Charming Spa by appointment only?

No, Charming Spa is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Charming Spa have bike parking?

Yes, Charming Spa has bike parking.

Does Charming Spa have parking?

Yes, Charming Spa has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Charming Spa wheelchair accessible?

No, Charming Spa is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Charming Spa have free WiFi?

Yes, Charming Spa has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We offer Pedicure with hot stone massage $35 and Dipping Powder $45 & up Gel (shellac) manicure $30 COMBO (regular mani & pedi) $45 We also provide many services for nails & waxing and invite you to visit us and experience for yourself.

History

Established in 2012.

We offer gel (shellac) manicure $25. Dipping powder manicure $40 and with tip extention $45. We also provide many services for nails & waxing and invite you to visit us and experience for yourself.

Meet the Manager: D T.

We invite you to experience a day of pampering at our spa. Our professional, licensed, and experienced staff will be more than glad to assist you with pampering your hands and feet. We emphasize not only on the importance of making you feel relaxed and pampered, but also on the importance of sanitation.

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Is plastic lining used for the pedicure tubs?

Yes they do have plastic liners for their pedicure tubs

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Who would is the best technician who is efficient and takes their time?

It depends on what you're looking to get done. Susan is the only one that does artificial nails. There are two other techs that do gel and the regular mani/pedi. I've only had Susan work on my nails and she's great! She really takes the time to make… Read more

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“I have been going to Susan for almost 5 years now since I found her salon as a walk in.”

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Karen Golden Skin Care - Committed to an azulene-based wax for all services, this approach soothes and calms sensitive skin and provides a quick, painless experience

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1.9 mi

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Dreadful. I thought I'd treat myself and opted for top of the range service. I have never had a…read morecostlier, nor more awful manicure and pedicure. The front receptionist is needlessly abrasive then you go downstairs to a gloomy, cramped salon. The pedicure was shocking it was so brief, no careful attention to nails, no leg massage, nothing. The manicure claimed you would get a special treatment, that was gloves of the sort you can buy better at Marshalls, except these kept breaking and I felt no improvement to my hands. The tips tear off so the tips of your fingers get no benefit. The manicure too was slapdash. I came home and looked at my nails and the awful painting and took it all off and redid them myself. Only advantage is that I am a better manicurist than someone I paid $100 too. Avoid, avoid, avoid. There are so many good nail salons at half the price or less.

Very responsive and excellent managers and customer service. I had an issue with a service and they…read moretook great care to rectify it and make me feel taken care of. Thank you!

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Skin Spa New York - Chestnut Hill

4.3(12 reviews)

1.9 mi

I love, love, love everything about this Skin Spa New York location. It is convenient with easy…read moreparking. The reception staff is phenomenal -- friendly and knowledgeable. Not sure which treatment will be right for you? They're always willing to help you out. But it's all about the actual services, am I right? I can't say enough about Nectaria's skills. My last facial was three days ago and people have not stopped complimenting me on my glowy skin. I live between here and New York City and have been getting facials for the past 20 years including other Skin Spa New York locations. Based on consistent results,. Nectaria is easily the most skilled aesthetician I have in worked with in either place. So happy to have found her!

I booked a waxing appointment shortly after they opened, and had not been to any of their locations…read moreso I was looking forward to checking out a new one. The woman at the front desk was nice, so I do have one positive memory! It started out on a strange note, the girl who did the waxing just came out of the back waxing area and waved me in; someone else was waiting so I wasn't exactly sure if she meant me at first? One of my BIG pet peeves is someone not introducing themself (and welcoming them to a brand-new location), and that was the case here. Worse than the "just a wave, no introduction" was the actual wax itself: forget about the usual going home and needing to pluck a few hairs (emphasis on FEW); in this case, I went home and looked around to find someone who did "patch areas" AND could get me in quickly because there was an entire section that had not been waxed!!! It didn't occur to me to LOOK before I got dressed, but now I know I should check out the handiwork before leaving. That was another $20 added on (as well as the time of finding someone and going to the appointment), so it definitely wasn't a great experience!

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Holiday Clean Beauty Spa

4.8(22 reviews)

2.3 mi•Coolidge Corner

First time coming here after it being recommended and it definitely did not disappoint. The staff…read moreare all very friendly, knowledgeable, and explain the process really clearly which I appreciated. Having spent many visits at other health & spa places trying to find a good place on the cheap, I gave up wasting my money on subpar services. If you're looking for an overall excellent experience, I can wholeheartedly say you absolutely get what you are paying for at Holiday

Great atmosphere. Heated bed like the ones you'd lay on for a massage. Relaxing music and smells…read moregreat. Knowledgeable staff gave great advice too. Worth the money! Highly recommend!

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Hard and soft wax brazilians

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Queen Bee Nails and Spa

4.2(398 reviews)

0.0 mi

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I love Queen Bee! Staff is very friendly and attentive to detail, especially Julia and Ally. I…read moreconsistently get a gel pedicure and occasionally Gel X mani for special occasions and they always make me feel very special. Never rushed and good prices too!

My eyebrows have never looked so good. And I'm in love with the gel manicure Aly gave me.read more

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New nails that they redid for me

European Wax Center

3.5(57 reviews)

3.8 mi

•$$

Today i experienced by far the WORST wax I've ever had in my life. One thing I've always notice…read morewith this wax company is whenever your regular waxer has to cancel on you, they ALWAYS give you someone that isn't the best and the experience is never good. I've been getting waxes for 3 years now and 2 with this company. I've never had to tell a waxer to stop what they are doing mid wax because the pain is that unbearable. Literally to the point of me crying my eyes out. What pissed me off is the girl that waxed me told me my pain is coming from my hairs being too long. I instantly knew that was BS because I've gotten waxes looking like a bear on the wax table multiple times and NEVER HAS IT BEEN THIS UNBEARABLY PAINFUL. I could also tell she either wasn't trained well or didn't have any experience because she focused on one area of my body vs bouncing off body parts like a waxer would normally do. She focused on my Brazilian area for about 30 mins continuously applying wax over and over again. I asked her if my skin was red or bleeding and she told me no, but the moment i sat up to look my whole Brazilian area was very red and bumpy from the pain and amount of time she went over it. Normally when someone is doing a Brazilian on me, it takes about 5-7 mins if that. I've never experienced a wax session this bad. And on top of all that, she couldn't finish because she felt uncomfortable to do so with is understandable, but the fact that i am literally getting on a plane to Mexico tomorrow is a HUGE inconvenience to me! Now im forced to shave the body parts she didn't get to. I haven't shaved in 3 years because I am a consistent waxer. The fact i have to shave the rest is utterly disappointing and frustrating. I am beyond upset and lost for words at my experience today.

I booked an appointment with Tanya and she was amazing. She did an amazing job. I am 100% going to…read morego back and work with her again.

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European Wax Center

3.7(135 reviews)

2.3 mi•Coolidge Corner

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I had eyebrows, upper and lower lip, and chin done last Sunday. The technician had a nice demeanor,…read morebut her technique left me with sores (that soon turned into scabs) on my lower lip and eyebrow area. Instead of using a single swift pull, this technician (Sheila) used a series of small pulls, which I believe led to the sores. But I'm not sure about that. What I can say is that I'm in my mid-50s, have been waxing for decades, and have never been left with sores/scabs. So this issue is distinct to this visit to EWC in Brookline, MA (and I've been to several others in the area). Additionally troubling is that I wrote a note to EWC stating the above to no avail, even offering to send them photos that I'd taken. Not only did no one contact me, I know they received my complaint because I got a follow-up survey inquiring as to my satisfaction regarding the efficacy of their follow-up. Incredible! You can't make this stuff up. I've even checked Junk, thinking "surely not, surely *someone* would have written back; maybe it went into the Spam folder." Nope. Non. Nada. Anyway, the woman at the front desk was lovely, friendly, chatty, and very welcoming. Despite that, unless I want more scabs, returning to this EWC seems unwise and so I won't.

Serviceable if you need a wax on short notice and you live nearby. However, they're very fast, they…read moredon't really ease you into the process. It felt so rushed. And there were bits of wax and unattended hairs left on my body. Just go to an independent aesthetician for a better experience, I'm never coming back here.

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Boston Threading

4.5(218 reviews)

0.5 mi

•$

I've had Asia every time, she is a sweetheart! Will not go anywhere else. Does such a good job!!…read moreIve gotten my eyebrows threaded & tinted for quite a few years and she is the best I've been to, thank you Asia!!!

Been going the past couple years. Always nice staff, do a good job. Sometimes I don't make…read morereservations, and they still fit me in.

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Boston Threading

My eyebrows look amazing!!!!!

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Shalena B.

280

8 years ago

So I couldn't wait to leave a review for this place because I had nothing short of an amazing experience. It's so hard to find a nail tech that understands what you want, doesn't try to upsell extra services to the point that you feel uncomfortable, and is just overall a sweet person. I found all of these things with Susan. The spa is so clean and cozy and they had one of my favorite shows "Criminal Minds" on the TV haha. The prices are so affordable, for the first time ever I pre booked my nail appointment! I'll be back every two weeks. Thank you, Susan! You were fantastic! read more

Christina L.

11 years ago

This place is AMAZING! I got acrylic and gel color on top. Susan does great work! The acrylic is so thin.She's the best! I love it! Hard to find anywhere else in Boston. The gel color is so shiny! Sweet technician gave my friend gel manicure look so good and good prices only $25. She was super friendly and very professional and did a wonderful job! And also,she gave stamp card for free mani after 10 visits! Good prices and good quality. Once you start going to this place, you'll never need to visit another nail salon. I am very happy! I will definitely be back read more

Lauren K.

11 years ago

I've been a regular at charming spa The staff is super friendly and they do an awesome job The salon is super clean I am so happy I found this place the lady name susan did my nails she did a fantastic job i get shellac manicure she did an amazing job and They also have a lot of OPI and Essie colors amazing eyebrows wax. very reasonable prices I will definitely be back read more

Tiffany K.

11 years ago

I gave this place a shot and first time walking in it is very clean. Got the hot stone pedicure done by Susan and service was excellent. I also had gel color nails done and was suprised by the quality and price. I was suprised that they had soo many colors to choose from. The place was very comfortable. Will definitely come back for sure. read more

Diana N.

11 years ago

Great manicure/pedicure This place so was clean and the people were so friendly the best nail salon I have ever been to The technician was very professional I also got my eyebrows waxed by susan and she was great can't wait to come back Best nail salon I've gone to in brighton read more

Kate R.

241

11 years ago

This salon opened up within the last 6 months or so in my neighborhood. I decided to come here for a fill and was not disappointed. She is personable and does a fantastic job. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Tasha W.

5 years ago

i have been coming hete for years for pedicures. they do any job.....i like nina alot and jenny is great for designs...affordable and friendly...well worth it...tasha read more