I needed to kill some time so I stopped to go into Starbucks and saw this salon was next door.. instead of a coffee and some reading I decided to give this place a shot and headed in! Upon walking in there was a lady behind the desk likely a manager which was great instead of the usual walk in and talk to someone while they're doing someone else's nails. She smiled and I picked a color. Hannah did my nails and she was very sweet- I got the wax dip which was great and they do wash your hands first which made me feel like they had high standards of cleanliness. Everything was great- they opened all sanitized tools INCLUDING the files in front of me and asked if I wanted cuticles cut or pushed which I appreciated since I never cut mine. I have naturally long nails no gel polish or acrylic is used so I've had some bad experiences with salon workers making my nails an inconsistent length and/or shape when filing them. Hannah did a beautiful job and kept them long and even length. Also, I decided while she was filing my nails that I wanted a different color than I originally chose. I liked a color I saw on the gel polish shelf so I told Hannah and another woman looked for me and came back with three very similar colors (since I didn't want gel) and I decided on this OPI earthy green color. They were so nice, not rude or annoyed at my change. I will definitely be going back here again! Great service and very fair price even with the wax dip it was just $12 for a manicure. read more

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This spa is very clean and atmosphere is pretty inviting. However, I feel it has gone downhill in that the technician didn't really listen to what I wanted. There may have been a larger language barrier than I was aware of but I felt that she also up sold me, pushing me to get gel and to elongate my nail length. I was seriously confused. Never heard of this, declined it and she seemed very annoyed at me. It was uncomfortable and expensive. More so than in the past. Won't be returning. read more

Terrible job. The worse dip powder manicure I've ever had. A waste of $50. I also asked for square shape and after having them ruined I told her to just cut them down. Will have to wait until they grow out to get them fixed. read more

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Love Dove. Very clean, sanitary smaller salon. The owner greets people by name. i have been getting gel manicures for quite some time now. This became my only safe place during COVID. Nail team is very friendly and does a great job. Lots of color choices. DOVE also does pedicures, eyebrows and lash enhancements. They are in the same building as Starbucks and next to Stews. Lots of off-street parking in the back. Note: Date of posting is 7-22-24 read more

Been here many times with my sisters and daughters. The only reason we keep going back is for the massage! Pedicure is nice and relaxing but like the manicure is eh depending on who you get. I've had my brows butchered twice, do not recommend a clean up. The massage staff is separate from the manicurists. These guys are just waiting to step in and massage - that is all they do. It's worth getting a manicure just for the massage while it dries! read more

This place is extremely expensive for no reason. I took myself and my two daughters under 10. Their nails are so tiny. They didn't give massages to the kids, and they were a bit rude. They charged me 226.56 for a regular pedicure and gel manicure. This is robbery. The service wasn't even good. I was shocked. I will never give them a cent. read more

Dove Spa & Nails - Receipt for 2 little girls and myself for regular pedicures and manicures. So sad. Not worth it at all. - Nail Salons Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Been going here for years for normal manicures and pedicures. I don't do gel. Manager is lovely and most of the operators are warm and friendly and do a consistently good job. Certainly consistent with all the other similar nail salons in town and in the city. I find Dove cleaner than many of these places and easier to do a walk in. Sometimes they get busy on weekends or holidays and I have found that they respect reservations if I take the trouble to call ahead. Normal selection of Essie and OPI colors. I never do massage here. This is my go-to nail salon in Westport. read more

Big thanks to Sunny and Megan for an amazing job. My daughter went in with a Pinterest photo, they helped her match the color and recreated the design perfectly! They are always accommodating, and do a beautiful job. It's clean and professional. I love the organic gel, it's long lasting and has a nice shine. read more

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Don't bother making a reservation if they have walk ins before you waiting your reservation means nothing - better off just taking a chance walking in...bad customer service been going for years but won't be back read more

Mimi saved the day with my nails they look perfect & Roy has amazing hands fixed my back love this place

Well ... a $16 regular manicure and it was so BLAH -super fast -too fast -the place was empty and it felt like she couldn't wait to be done and it was at 230 in the afternoon!!!! The best part of the visit was the massage and that I would only give 3 stars... Anyway - Def won't be back Over priced, Overrated and Not worth the coin !!! read more

i used to be a regular, this by far is the worst service I have ever received. i was passed off to three different manicurists. 7 different people came in and out, my husbands spa pedicure finished and daughters mani and pedi done. I'm still sitting waiting to get my nail polish off. when I complained to Lee she just shock her head. Dove- you completely disappointed me. read more

If I could do less then 1 star I would. left feeling completely disgusted and nauseated. the only good thing they have going is their orange tree. they are pricey for the area which I was fine with but what completely turned me off was there lack of sanitary methods. they have a sign saying the sanitize their tools but will use a DIRTY NAIL FILE to push back/clean my cuticles like bacteria is not a concern. they have hundreds of clipped nail tips on the floor and just gives this dirty feel which is not what someone wants to see or deal with when they are trying to relax and enjoy a nail/spa day. read more

I've been here before multiple times as a kid but never was really interested in getting my nails done. I only came with my mother because she wanted company today. Front desk woman looked at me like she never seen a girl shave her hair before... guess they just aren't cool with diverse haircuts. Otherwise, still, the place smells nice and the overall place looks like it's being taken care of. read more

NOT SAFE FOR A BLACK WOMEN I have been going to this nail salon for a couple of months now. I always ensure that I tip generously. This particular afternoon I didn't have any cash on me and had an event to attend shortly thereafter. After saying goodbye and thanking for service I headed to my car. A couple of minutes later, I look up to see a women knocking on my car window. Incredibly caught off guard and immediately uncomfortable I roll down the window to see what was wrong. I suspected that they thought I didn't pay for service. So I ask is everything okay and then proceeded to let her know that I already paid for my service. The women replies "you need to tip for service. I told her that I didn't have any cash on me at the moment and that I would tip next time. I also let her know I had an event to head to shortly and don't have time to come back inside. She then proceeds to tell me that I must tip now. I told her that I have been to this salon several times and have always tipped generously. I didn't have the time or the cash today. Thinking the issue was resolved I proceeded to role up my window. The women puts her hands in my car in an attempt to stop me. I am in utter disbelief at this point. I please ask her to remove her hand and to let me go. She does not. So I continued to roll the window up until she removed her hand from my car and backed up to drive off. This was an incredibly humiliating experience. To be chased to my car for not tipping! The irony is during my time there I saw several women walk out of the salon without tipping. They were unbothered. It's so disheartening to have experienced this today. I thought it was important to share because I would hate for another person of color to go through what I did this afternoon. read more

What a scam. Upcharged me for a couple of items. One was using "lavender" and then the drying layer. Neither did I ask for and neither did they tell me they were using and would charge more. Have to pay cash for tip and even have an ATM in house for such. Guess someone isn't reporting their tips. Masseur is great and place is clean but make sure you are very specific about what you want and the pricing upfront. read more

I actually came on yelp to get the address of this place to recommend to a friend and was surprised by some of these bad reviews. I don't usually write reviews but thought I'd share my experience because they treated me very well. I was in the area for a work related meeting and my nails and eyebrows needed a quick touch up. I wasn't expecting anything different from my usual nail salon but when I entered, the staff made me feel comfortable and the lady in the front (sorry forgot her name) was especially friendly. The place was clean and the atmosphere was busy yet very organized and not chaotic, which I liked. Anyway more importantly, nails were done perfectly and my eyebrows were done exactly the way I asked. The price was reasonable too. It says $$$ but I think it should really be $$ if I were to be honest. Obviously I would recommend this place and wished I lived closer so I can come here more often. But I will be back since I do come to this area for work every so often. read more

I called to ask how much it would cost to get my gels nails taken off. The woman, who I believe is the owner, told me $5. I drove over. When I get there she says it's now $10. I said the person on the phone said $5. She was like "that was me, but now it's $10. Get a manicure too and it's $17" Very tacky to lie and say it's $5 only to change your mind when I get there and make it $10, and then suggest $17. So pretentious. Go somewhere else that doesn't have to use these tactics to make extra money. Looks like other reviewers agree that this place is deceitful. read more

Went to Dove nails since I still had a gift receipt from the time when Dove was the best! Nail technician appeared to be inexperienced, nervous, or new. She cut my cuticle. It's been 11 days and my cuticle just started to recover. I had to wear a bandaid every day. I paid an enormous amount of money for a French manicure and pedicure. I asked for one of my fingernails to be redone because the white tip didn't look good. She kindly redid it and I felt bad and didn't say anything when the owner asked me if everything was good. I wouldn't have written the review if I had healed quickly or if the nail technician gave me a courtesy credit for my next trip. I think her name was (Hannah). I left paying 150.00 with tips. I would never go back. I don't regularly get manicures but I've never been cut and I probably have had at least 40 in my lifetime at 4 other salons. Owner needs to remind her new staff to take their time and not rush. I personally was not in a hurry so I'm not sure why she rushed and was clumsy. She even dropped her drawer on the floor. read more

I get a sense of comfort from a nail salon that pulls its tools from a sealed, sanitized pouch. If cleanliness isn't enough to get you into this nail place, the winter freebie, paraffin wax, might. If that still isn't enough to convince you, the amazing massage guys at the drying table might! *UPDATE: Manicure prices just went up to $12, and I didn't get a massage today because it was too busy. :( read more

Been coming here for almost ten years - this place is the best, they take appointments, and are the best in terms of cleanliness and sterilizing their tools - lots of colors to choose from, and you can also get a message. They are not cheap, but I won't leave because I love the place and feel comfortable that I am not going to get a nail infection because of the way they handle everything - they place is also large, they have lots of technicians and it is near Starbucks and Stew Leonards. read more

Just had my eyebrows done here today. I had been here before, but it's super overpriced for the crappy work they do. Anyway, it had been a while so I gave them the benefit of the doubt, hoping they had approved. Nope. I don't know what she did, but she did not properly wax my eyebrows. she left all these hair in random places. When it came to paying, NO CARDS FOR BILLS UNDER $20!! This is insane. No other nail salon on the area does this. They conveniently had an ATM INSIDE OF THE SALON. What a scam. Anyway, I paid the ATM fee and withdrew the cash. I told her the ATM fee would be her tip. read more

Dove Spa & Nails - This was after getting my eyebrows waxed!! Horrible!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Had my first mani pedi ever here @ Dove. The experience was amazing!! Though pricey (as i dont know what these cost) the feeling was worth the price. I was determined to take care of myself today and I was not disappointed. I figure, you have to love yourself and treat your self right. I will definetly recommend Dove to anyone looking for the same experience. Thanks Dove!!! read more

I have been a customer of Dove Nails since the day they opened over 10 years ago. They are one of the most outstanding businesses. The owner Lee is so warm and loving and makes you feel like you are in her home. Michelle is phenomenal .....Everything is always perfect. The massages are fantastic too. This salon is an A plus......I love everybody and everything about it read more

Very rude service if you call there. They'll hang up on you if they can't answer the question. Like WTH?

I went in for a pedicure. Was traded up to a spa pedicure with poor disclosure of content and price. The seat was broken or the attendant had no idea how it worked but insisted there was no reason for me to change seats. She kept telling me to push different buttons. For $57 the seat should work. I kept saying so because the machine was punching me in the back. She changed my seat finally. And then switched beats completely with This seat better! After telling me the other one was fine. A bit of an attitude from her thereafter. Oh and this seat after trying unsuccessfully I left off. At least it wasn't punching me in the back I feel for the male massage attendant that works with her. I will not go back it wasn't worth the price, time or effort. read more

I just went to this salon after i wasn't happy with my last set from another place. Not only were they super sweet, friendly and very clean, my girl Jenny did an amazing job. I'm looking forward to my next appointment. read more

I've been going to Dove for years. The owner is very sweet and polite as she ushers you to your chair for a manicure or pedicure. I hadn't been to the salon for awhile. She recognized me right away and was genuinely happy to see me. The salon is exceptionally clean and all tools come from a sealed, sanitized pouch. All of the girls who work there are courteous and professional. Your mani/pedi is followed by an amazing massage at the drying table by one of the men. They have a great selection of nail colors and various services. Their prices are a bit higher than some other salons in Norwalk, but well worth the extra cost. An FYI - tips must be given in cash. read more

I'm picky about nail salons, I really really care about the hygiene and attention to detail. The tools they use come directly from a sealed sterilization bag. Big plus! And they use a new file and buffer on each customer. There was a great selection of polish, including the new Essie colors :-) My nails look fantastic. Clean edges and shiny and smooth. I did opt for the up charge for better topcoat, $2, which I think is worth it, but may not be to some. The mani and topcoat were $14. Unfortunately they have a $20 minimum on cards. Big minus. The ATM in site charges $2. :-( But then I got the best massage of my life, completely included in the mani price. I mean a ten minute deep tissue massage while my nails dried. Sooo good!!! read more

Went recently for a mani/pedi and it was rushed. Was this because I declined when a higher price mani/pedi was suggested? Didn't find the workers very friendly and they didn't offer any assistance to me. When I did ask for assistance, the girl acted like it was an inconvenience to her. Unfortunately, I had already given her a tip. Won't be coming back. There are several other salons in the area, that pay more attention to a customer no matter which price point they choose for their service. And, provide assistance without being asked when they see that someone needs help. read more

I must admit...I am a tough customer when it comes to nails. I just moved here from NYC and I had been going to the same nail guy for 15 years. Having said that, they were quite speedy (although as a new yorker, I like that) and my nails were pretty much as good as it gets. The place is immaculate, and the UV Gel fill in is about what it is in NYC. However the pedicures are much higher in price. I had originally come for acrylic (which they do not do) but the UV Gel was well done. The polish was very well organized and lasted, as well as the pedicure. I think it's safe to say that this is my new place. read more

I have been going to Dove Nails on and off for years. LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the massages- they are the best around. What i did not like was the fact I had a lovely spa pedicure on a Sunday and by Monday it had chipped. I went back to get them to remove the polish and re-do it. I went into the spa in a pleasant mood, understanding that this does happen but wanted them to redo all of my toenails.They informed me that they would be charging me for this. I let them know that if they were going to charge me for this this would be the last time that they would see me. They didn't seemed care. I just think that this is not the way a smart business woman she run a service business. I then went to POSH NAILS AND SPA, where I usually go and had a lovely manicure and polish chan read more

This establishment has been declining slowly over the past three years. They now have resorted to up-selling additional services convincing you that you deserve the extra splurge. From the $5 keratin socks or gloves to the $10 callous remover you need, however if you upgrade to the spa pedicure, it comes with it for an additional $40. Or what about the shellac polish that lasts longer? Or the $1 top coat that makes your polish not chip? And if your getting a manicure, what about a pedicure. And if your getting a pedicure..... don't have time for that? No problem we can do it simultaneously. Then there is the extra benefit of a shoulder massage while your drying - with just enough "feel good" so that the masseuse asks repeatedly if you want a chair massage, if that doesn't work, he insists that you really need one because you are really tight because you work to hard. And if these techniques weren't pressure enough for you to indulge in, maybe their comments spoken in native tongue to each other will change your mind. I had decided to give them "one more chance" today and all I can say is -- at least they're consistent! Never again!!!!!! read more

I would have given them five stars if they hadn't rushed through the pedicure and the manicure - they were busy so a quieter day might have been a nicer experience. I had a spa pedicure where the foot is dipped in paraffin wax but they cover people's feet in plastic wrap so the whole benefit of the wax is lost - it never touches the skin. My cuticles weren't perfect and some loose skin around one of my nails was painted over with polish (didn't notice it until I got home). So, they aren't the best I've ever experienced, but they'll do until I find a better salon. They were very, very nice and courteous though. read more

I have to say for the price I paid today, I am thoroughly disappointed with the service I received. I came in with my child and asked for 2 mani/pedis. They quickly rushed through her mani/pedi and she was done within 15 minutes, which would be fine but not for 25 dollars and a sloppy job. While I was getting mine done the technician made a suggestion that my feet were dry and needed a callus removal and I said ok, not realizing she was up-selling me to a spa pedicure. That's partly my fault as I should have asked if there was an extra charge, however, if I wanted a spa pedicure I would have asked for it to begin with. I didn't realize I had agreed to it until she started doing the additional work. Slightly ticked off I just went with it. For what I paid, the entire pedicure was rushed. Callus removal was very quick (I probably didn't even need it) and my cuticles weren't cut. The only good that came from this was the massage which was very long, however that's not what I came here for, and it was also performed by a different person. After she painted my nails she brought me to the dryer and asked me to pay... I didn't even bother to ask for the manicure, realizing that the $85 didn't include it and I didn't feel like shelling out more than I just did. I walked out with no manicure and highly disappointed. I do have to say the salon does seem very clean but I'm not sure I would return or recommend to anyone else. If you go you have to be very careful about what they suggest to you. read more

OVERPRICED! The women take advantage and upcharge you for anything. I went in for a gel fill and at the end of it all, they wanted to charge me 80 bucks. After asking what extras they were charging me, they took 10 bucks off. I told them I would never come back if I'm going to paying that amount...that's the price of a new gel set. They charge 5 dollars extra if you want a different color on ONE nail, which does include if you choose to use a matte top coat. I told them if I knew that was the price they were paying me, I would have never stopped in. For anyone considering this place, I would avoid going here. Save the dollars and go down the street to 5 other nail salons that are WAY better in price. read more

Worst nail place in Norwalk. Terrible service! The people were not friendly and the mani / pedi was not relaxing at all. Not to mention the nail polish on my nails and toes started to chip the next day.....they didn't even look professionally done to begin with! I would never go back, they are expensive and it's the biggest waste of money for poor service. SO glad that I had a birthday gift certificate to use for pay because my own money would not have been given. For what you get it, the prices should be cut by 80%. Don't buy gift certificates here, speaking from experience, it's a terrible gift. read more

Very comfortable atmosphere and professional staff, they are very nice and kind. They already know what I wanna do what I need. Also it seemed really clean, and I felt extremely comfortable during the service. Love this place! read more

This place is amazing! They're very clean, precise, and very attentive to your needs. They took their sweet time with me, and made sure my experience was worth while. Would definitely recommend to a friend, and come back. read more

Dove was recommended to me by my hair colorist and I trust her judgment so went to check it out one Saturday morning for a spa pedi and manicure. The issues I had may very well have been because I went on such a busy morning, but regardless... I was greeted nicely, picked my color then sat in the pedicure chair. The woman did a decent job, though the callus removal was not good. In my experience, spa pedicures always have a thorough callus removal. The pedicure comes with a 20 minute massage which is done by actual reflexologists (exciting!). The issue is that the woman doing your nails doesn't give the massage. There was a backup in the massage area so she painted my toe nails before the massage! While the polish didn't get smudged, the shiny top coat became dull from the saran wrap they put on my toes before the massage / paraffin treatment. I didn't appreciate that. Then the manicurist started my hands while I was getting the massage. She removed my cuticles while they were dry, which was painful. She also tried to paint my nails in the dark massage room but I told her that I wanted her to paint them at a table. The redeeming factor of this visit was the owner who was very gracious and attentive. Bottom line is that I would like to try this place again but will probably go after work one day when it's likely to be less busy. read more