I have ALWAYS had great experiences at Chestnut nails and have come here SEVERAL times. I am not sure why this establishment does not have better reivews. Their prices are very fair and the staff is lovely! Tracy does a wonderful manicure. read more

Wendy was fantastic! Today I went out to get a Full French, and pedi. Her massages were fenomenal, and nails spot on! Thank you, I will for sure come back! read more

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Father i have sinned. It has been one year since my last, um, pedicure. Im a dude. Are we supposed to get these done? Yes! The ladies here were gentle and easy on my heels and pads, considering how long it's been since I've done this. Not to get too descriptive of the steps in a pedicure, but if you've got some rough feet, this treatment exfoliates the skin and rejuvenates the pads and edges. Mmmmmm Not quite as painful as a good massage, a pedicure isn't supposed to be pleasant. It's a soak, snip, scrape, smooth, clip, pull, tear, push, rip, cut, and polish your peds back into their youthful selves. If you're into it, they've got all colors and styles for painting them. Not for me thanks. And im supposed to do this every three to four weeks. Ok. At $44 for manicure and pedicure, it's a pretty good deal. read more

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Tracy is the absolute best! I've gone to a few spots in Philly and nothing else compares! Tracy goes above and beyond to help me find the right shade of color and is meticulous at making each of my nails look perfect. The dip powder nails last 3-4 weeks-- and the only reason I have to go in is because my nails grow out (not because of chipping). She is literally amazing and so accommodating! read more

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A fantastic little hole-in-the-wall salon with a great nail polish collection. I was able to get a same-day appointment for a standard pedicure ($30) I got to enjoy being seated at a massage chair, while the esthetician worked on my feet. For the standard pedi, I got a foot soak, heel scrub, cuticle cutting & shaping, moisturizing, and color - which is such an amazing deal! I will definitely want to come again, especially since I was not able to try the $5 sugar scrub add-on. read more

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Painful Pedicure/Damaged Big Toe/Poor Ethics/Bad Business I had a pedicure at Chestnut Nail the day before a two-week trip to Seattle. My big toe hurt throughout the trip. Upon my return, I removed the nail polish to discover that half my big toenail was black. The manicurist had cut the nail so deep that it bleed underneath the nail. When I returned to Chestnut Nail to show the damage that had been done, they said that I had dropped something on my toe! They refused to accept responsibility or offer me a reimbursement. While I have visited the salon in the past without incident, I will never go again! read more

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This is my new favorite nail salon for a few reasons. First and foremost, their customer service. They stay open late for me almost every time I come in. I have a crazy schedule and am often cramming them in at the end of a long day when I need my nails done most. I am a demanding customer and my nails often take well over and hour, but they always accommodate. They have also honored requests other nail salons have told me can't be done. I get dip powder and have always wanted matte nails. They didn't think it was possible but my nail tech asked for advice from other the other techs on how they might make my vision a reality - and they figured it out! My advice to any customers of theirs is to be clear about what you want. This applies to other salons as well but here they actually listen. Don't be shy. If you want your nails to look thinner, speak up. They may advise you against what you want for the sake of longevity but if you know what's important to you, insist and they will make it happen. read more

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I love this nail salon! They do the absolute best manicures. You can't go wrong with Tracy, Anna, or Wendy. They are all fantastic. I have very thin nails, and they always make sure they had extra strengthener so my nails can grow long and strong. I've gotten both gel and dip; they both turn out great and last very long. It's a major pet peeve of mine when the sides of my nail aren't covered or there is a noticeable gap between the color and the cuticle. I NEVER have this issue at Chestnut Nail. It has kept me a loyal customer for over 4 years. read more

This is the best salon in center city for dip powder acrylic nails. I've tried other salons and there is no comparison. Pedicures are decent as well. I highly recommend Chestnut Nail Salon. read more

I have been a loyal customer of this salon for five years. Wendy is my girl. She is the best there is! She's patient (I'm picky and high-maintenance), and knows exactly what I want. I get a gel manicure and pedicure once a month and face waxing as needed. My gel manicure (one dip of UV powder and then gel polish) lasts a month without chipping. My real nails have grown out (I used to get acrylic nails for years) and this is the best way to keep my natural nails nice and strong. And she does a great pedicure. While walk-in's are welcome, it's better to make an appointment as they get busy. I'm giving 5 stars for SERVICE ONLY because of Wendy, and how nice the entire team has been, but I will say it's not 'posh' for Center City. The interior is basic and not upscale or fancy by any means. But they're services are quality and fast. So if you're looking for a 'spa' environment, this isn't it. But if you want a quality mani/pedi at a great price, go see WENDY!!! and tell her I sent you. I'm getting ready to move and will miss her. read more

My Friend and I just recently went in as walk-ins, my friend got a full set of acrylics and then I received a acrylic refill. On top of that the two of us got pedicures as well. But I am however extremely disappointed with the fact that my toes are are extremely swollen and painful and around my cuticles they are red. I also felt that the whole time that my friend and I where there the process was being rushed. read more

This is the second time I have gotten my nails done here and I feel like they really rush through the process. I was in and out in 20 minutes. I got gel nails because they are supposed to last longer and again, within 2-3 days my nails are chipping and now a week later 4 of the nails have completely peeled off. I will NOT be coming back and will not be recommending this place. read more

They are terrific. I have been going here for the last year. They take their time and not a bad price either. I take the extra walk even though there are a lot of closer places for me. read more

I have been a loyal client of Chestnut St. Nails for more than a decade. Tracy is my girl. If you want professional and classy nails that will take you from work to play, Chestnut St. will take care of you. The salon has the latest colors for every season. They also keep up with the latest trends. The staff is courteous and friendly. I am always satisfied with my gel manicures and pedicures. For a downtown location, the prices can't be beat! I've seen the owner, Chou, go out of her way to help clients. I've even had them mix colors to achieve the look I'm going for. If you're ever in downtown Philly, stop in to give them a try. read more

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She messed up my toe three times and it took an hour horrible job. I came in to get my nails done and read more

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This is my favorite nail salon in the rittenhouse area. Not only is the staff super nice, their prices are unbeatable for the area. Tracy is your girl for acrylics and Wendy does great pedicures! read more

I walked in late on a Thursday and was pleasantly pleased when I left. Tracy did my pedicure and Wendy did my gel manicure refill w tips (simultaneously.) Both look lovely. Service was rushed but thats ok because I don't prefer to spend all day at the nail salon. This salon is always busy from what I can tell but I plan to return. read more

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I've been here a couple times before and it's always been a pretty good experience. Prices are fine and the ladies are nice but this time I was severely disappointed. I got a dip manicure, which is my usual. Normally, this lasts me 3ish weeks without chilling or anything no matter where I get them done. This time, I've had two nails pop off on less than a week and a half. While the place is nice and prices are fair, I can't rationalize paying $35 for a manicure that didn't even last me two weeks. read more

Love this place. Very great selection of nail colors. They have chrome too! I barely had to wait. Well staffed and everyone was extremely nice to me. Beautiful place inside with enough space, air, and television. The manager always does my nails and I love seeing her. They pay attention to details. I love how they advise to pay before they do your nails because I always mess my fresh nails up when I grab my wallet! Can't say enough for this lovely salon. Professional. I came in on a busy friday and so many other people came spilling in during my visit. Some customers were upset they were not seated immediately but the manager came to speak with them in a professional manner when the customers were confused, insisting that they will be next and that the nail salon apologizes for the inconvenience. read more

A reasonably priced nail salon. The ladies who work there are sweet and took great care of me. Although the nail salon is not as pretty as others, I had a better job done compared to nicer salons in my experience. read more

A few years later decided to give it another shot. I need to save others from having the experience I had. My pedicure was horrible. I asked the woman to cut my toe nails but she refused because they were "too short." She somehow managed to cut my toe anyway, which then started bleeding. The polish was so smudged. I had her repaint them but it still looks sloppy. I went home after and had to cut my own toe nails because the woman refused. My nails were equally as bad as the pedicure. I got an acrylic refill. I asked her to cut them down a little and she chopped my entire nail off. They were filed crooked and not square at all, like I had asked. The painting was so sloppy; there was polish all over my fingers. I was so upset but decided to be polite and leave a small tip anyway. When I asked for change, the nail tech took my money and walked away with all of it, not giving me any change back. I was too exhausted at that point to even argue. On top of all of this, I was rushed out at 7pm. I was sitting by the dryers and they told me I had to leave because they were closing. Really disappointed in this place. Please save yourself and go somewhere else. read more

I've visited the salon twice. The first time, they didn't even allow enough time for my dip powder to soak off. They were scraping it off. But they did not fully take it off and just recovered it with the new dip powder. So, I gave them another chance, I don't know why. But the second time my nails are just a complete mess. read more

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I really didn't want to write a negative review for this place, but I need to be honest. I will first start by saying I have gotten dip powder done 3x at this salon, and the third time was the last straw. This first time I came, I had a pretty good experience. I went on a non busy time on a Wednesday and Wendy did an amazing job with my dip powder. It came out perfect and lasted a long time with no chips. For the second time, I decided to do a walk in on a Saturday morning for pedi and dip powder nail since it was not busy yet. Wendy was working on on someone else, so one of the technicians was preparing my pedi while another was removing the existing dip powder I had. I really hate when nail technicians attempt to peel or scrape off the powder since it does so much damage to the nail. I made sure to vocalize this (twice) to the one doing my nails that I would want it soaked off with acetone before attempting to scrape it off. She basically ignored me and proceeded to scrape it off. The lady doing my toes noticed this and they got into a verbal argument right is front of the customers. The lady doing my pedi ended up doing my mani as well, and the results were pretty bad. Finally, I decided to give them one more chance this time going back to Wendy since she did a great job the first time I came. To keep it short, the results came out perfect but she was extremely rude to me during the whole process and she kept slapping my fingers because I was making it too stiff (something I couldn't control). She was so aggressive with my hands that I started to bleed. I would not recommend coming here. There are other salons in Rittenhouse that are around the same price but are much more respectful to their customers. read more

I don't like to give bad reviews, but this was the worst nail salon experience I've ever had. I went in to get a white gel manicure. The place was empty (should have taken that as a sign). The manicurist's main focus was her cell phone and kept pausing my manicure to text. She would be filing my nails while looking at her cell phone on the table. It hardly seemed like she was paying attention to what she was doing. It was very unprofessional. Not to mention, she did a very sloppy job and had to restart a few nails because she messed up from texting constantly. Also, in the middle of the session, a homeless man came inside and asked me for money while my nails were in the LED. It took what seemed like forever for a worker to finally ask him to leave. The end result was awful. It looked OK from a distance, but up close, the polish had indentations and easily stained dark. I've gotten white gel before and my nails never stained. It was a waste of time and money. Needless to say, I will not be returning. read more

While this place may not be swanky,* it's a decent place to usher in warm weather and get your toes did. Mani/pedi combo is only 25 bucks! *I don't find it 'grungy' as was stated in another review. Things can be sterile and clean without the help of an uber-modern interior decorator. To each his own, I guess. read more

I hear this place is owned by Chau (Nail by Chau around the corner - which I used to go to quite often for manis only). This place is downright grungy. Went here twice for manis. No way I'd get a pedi here. You get what u pay for! read more

My nails look horrible. I got a refill. I should've known it was going to be a bad job when she was applying the acrylic and the powder was falling off the brush and on to my nails! That is not proper way to apply acrylic. Then she drilled the acrylic in 2.5 seconds. And OMG worst paint job ever. Basically my nails look like my 11yr old did them. Sooooo mad I tipped her $5 before she finished bc she only deserved $1. read more

I walked into this salon after being ignored at JFK nails a block away, and was pleasantly surprised by Chestnut Nail. They have a huge and good selection of polishes to choose from, and a lot of technicians on hand. I was taken back for a pedicure immediately and was in and out in under 40 minutes! Perfect timing for a "lunch break" pedicure while at work. The salon is clean, bright and the massage chairs for the pedicure are great! I've never been in a chair where your thighs and buttocks get a massage too. So while they were a bit scrappy and frayed around the edges (not the actual seats), it didn't bother me one bit as it still produced a really good massage. And for $22 for a pedicure, I'll definitely be back! read more

I checked this place out after driving by one day, and took a chance. I asked what time they closed which was in like 40 mins, I said I would come back the next day. They said no it's fine and still took me in. The ladies there were helpful and they have tons of colors to choose from! I love the Perfect Match Gel brand--- it lasts forever. The lady took her time with my manicure and pedicure. I can tell they enjoy what they do. I will definitely be returning-- plus they are very close to home. This will probably be my main spot as long as my experiences end up like my first one! read more

Chestnut Nail - I took this photo 3 WEEKS LATER... My nails grow pretty fast...but the nail tech's work is still in great condition! - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I come here because it's convenient and CHEAP for the neighborhood. Super inconsistent with how my nails come out and they ALWAYS chip before it's time for a refill (cheap acrylic powder?). If you have another option, go with that. If you live in the neighborhood, and like me can't afford the fancy places, give it a shot. I've definitely had worse manicures, and it beats paying 30 bucks for a refill or walking elsewhere in the cold. read more

AWFUL. This was by far the worst gel manicure and pedicure I have ever had. I had a different technician for each service and both of them completely rushed the entire process. My toenails have brush strokes and bubbles all over them. She left a ton of polish all over my cuticles as well. I immediately came home and took off my gel polish because there was no way I was going to look at my hands and this awful manicure for two weeks. Similar to the pedicure, there were brush strokes and bubbles on every fingernail. I just cannot get over how quickly these two women rushed me out of there. Please don't go here. There are plenty of other nail salons in the area. read more

This place isn't the fanciest nail place in town, but they are definitely extremely thorough. Tammy took her time and my feet have never been smoother. I usually go tosome of the more expensive places in the city and I have had some awful pedicures. $25 and this is one of the best mani pedis I have ever gotten :) read more

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I gave this place 3 tries before I wrote it off. The first time was subpar, $30 for a below average quality gel manicure. I gave them another chance when I was in a pinch - I received the WORST gel mani I've ever gotten (I've gotten one every two weeks for the past 5 years, you do the math there). It chipped and lifted the next day and was extremely streaky, polish all over my cuticles! I went back to give them the chance to make it right and was accused of picking it all off, and they wanted to charge me to repair the world's worst gel manicure. I will definitely not be back. There are so many other places to get a good $30 gel manicure in center city. read more

Terrible place. Worst I've gotten. Even my gel came out bumpy and when I mentioned it the lady said it was my nails. Not to mention she had gouged my previous polish off. And terrible attitude when I mentioned this. And FYI they don't honor appointments. read more

I don't know why this place only has 3 stars rating? The new technician was super friendly to me and the price for refill was super affordable (I think I paid around $35). Would definitely return again! read more

I came here for a pedicure and acrylic manicure. Pedi was pretty good, nothing fancy but nice exfoliation. Acrylic manicure was horrible. The woman rubbed the drill on my cuticles and skin until almost all of my nails were bleeding, and continued to do so after I expressed pain. Two nails were bleeding profusely. I was also charged extra for requesting an almond shape and making sure they were right. All in all, I walked out with sore nail beds, unevenly shaped nails, and a less that perfect paint job. Not coming back. read more

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the lady ruined my nails. she was taking off my gel acrylics that i got done last week (they only lasted a week because of how thin the gel was). she ripped off my nail and I now have to keep a band-aid on my pinky. the nail lady next to her had to help her with taking my nails off because my lady didnt know how. at least it was cheap. now my nails are stinging and extremely week. read more

DO NOT come here for eyebrow waxing! The woman did a terrible, asymmetrical job. I had to point out all the hairs she had missed and, even then, she did not do a thorough job. Unhappy! read more

I've been a customer here for years and always ask for Tracy. Tracy is exceptionally good with acrylic - she checks carefully for separation and for any unhealthy condition in the underlying nail. She is very patient when removing old acrylic (the process can be nervewracking). This salon has recently replaced their pedicure/massage chairs and I can't wait to get my first pedi of the season. Overall, if luxury and pampering are your thing, you're probably better off elsewhere, but if good nail grooming at a reasonable price is what you want, you'll find it here. read more

It's been 6 days, and almost all of my gel nail polish has chipped (and it never does on me). It is very thin on the ends, almost as if the lady didn't really paint the ends with color and that's why. I had them painted last Friday night and they were a mess by last Sunday- I tried to go back and get them retouched then but they are closed Sundays. At this point, I can see that doing that wouldn't have helped anyways. Don't waste your time on this place. As soon as other people came in she immediately began rushing, too, which I would not have complained about if the nails had actually lasted. read more