I've been going to this place for about ten years. A few years back, I got a mani/pedi and my natural nails started to lift. I figured I was just becoming allergic to the polish and discontinued going there except for brow and lip waxes. I've had multiple ladies perform my waxes and have never had an issue. I tip extremely well and am happy to do so because of how well I've been treated in the past. I dunno what happened this last - and I do mean last - go 'round. The typical woman who has done my brow and lip wax multiple times over the years suddenly had amnesia on how to wax properly. I'm not sure if she was in a rush to get to another customer or what, but my eyebrows were way too thin and she ripped skin off my lip. I knew the moment it happened because I felt her applying wax to an area that she literally just waxed. As soon as she was done, I knew skin came off. She continued to dab at the area saying, "your skin is so sensitive here". Um, no, lady.. you just waxed the same spot twice. To add insult to injury, she continued to tell me it was just sensitive despite my bleeding lip, and charged me full price. Twenty-four bucks for a nice scar. Thanks a lot. read more

Dream Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Do not go here. I went here and got my eyebrows done and the woman burned my face. I have pictures to attach. Inside is dirty and the entire place is not well run. I am so upset! read more

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My first time today ! Very professional and friendly - wonderful pedicure, will definitely be back !

I love this salon. I was driving an hour because I could not find a salon in the area that did a good gel manicure. It would chip or peel or my nails would crack. Kim runs her salon well and has great people working there. read more

This place is way to pathetic, I don't know why do people who work here talk in front of us and make us the part of their conversation in their native language!!!!! I wanted a different color for my pedicure and the girl who was doing my pedicure didn't even bother and forced me to put the color which she thought was good. And at last at the time of paying and just waiting to get out of the place quickly she kept me asking for the tip and then when I paid the tip , she said it's too less. Total non relaxation Saturday read more

This is the most popular place to get your nails done around, and they are almost always packed. I highly recommend making an appointment, because they have a ton of people with standing appointments and there's almost always a wait. Lisa, the owner, is amazing. Whether you're there once a week, once a month, or once a year, she seems to remember everyone's name. She is an amazing owner and keeps the place running very smoothly! I'm always thrilled with my mani/pedi when I go here, and wouldn't consider going anywhere else in town. The salon is always spotless and they are always sanitizing and cleaning the equipment. After I read an article on the crazy things that can be picked up at nail salons, this is very important to me. read more

Owner is very rude. Wait time is ridiculous. Only 10% of the ladies do a good job. Don't go here.

Booked an appointment for a late Saturday morning. The salon was busy and packed with mostly regular clients. Had a basic manicure and pedicure ($30). Nails look great. However, my heels were still dry and rough afterwards. :( read more

I had a horrible experience at Dream Nails today!!! I had an appointment to have acrylics removed from my daughters nails and she didn't want to honor the appointment and rushed the entire process. She didn't buff the nails, push the cuticles back, massage the hands or anything. She was trying to send her out of the salon with nails that looked like they had white powder all over them. I requested a polish and she got upset! I know my daughter should have been treated better because I saw another person getting acrylics removed. I have been here many times before and the owner wasn't there. The woman filling in for her was extremely rude!!! Horrible experience!!!! read more

I got my toes done and I'm very ticklish and the lady was rolling her eyes every time I flinched.

My go-to nail salon, Normally I have a native speaking women doing my nails. This time I had a Chinese lady, at first I started to noticed that what she was doing was completely different steps than the other lady's. I said nothing because by the time I noticed she was half way, I had a hot pink color she complimented the color and started speaking to the manager in Chinese about me she even pointed. When she was painting my nails I told her that if she cut them and she didn't respond. My nails were long. read more

Visited this spot on a Thursday for a gel manicure. It had a handful of customers but wasn't too busy. Angie was my manicurist and was extremely sweet and I noticed she did not rush and paid very close attention to detail very happy with the results! read more

Dream Nails - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

the owner is disrespectful! It does not treat customers well and employees seem to fear it. Does not accept tip other than cash.

Great I have been going to Dream Nails for years and have never had a bad experience. Lisa the owner is always accommodating and aware of everything going on in her salon. She makes sure everyone is satisfied. Her workers are kind and experienced and never rush you, they know they craft and waste no time. Her cleanliness is evident and all foot baths are disinfected as well as the tools that are used My only go to nail salon and great CND gels D read more

They never keep appointments. They always seem to have no idea what's going on. They say 10 minute wait and it is usually much longer. I wish someone would take this place over that knee how to run a salon!! read more

Wanted a very simple nail design - not even a design, but just a glitter polish over a french manicure base. One manicurist assured me they'd be able to do this. She passed me off to another manicurist who was extremely rude and said she didn't have time to listen to my request. I understand they were busy, but I had an appointment AND the original manicurist said she could do what I wanted. Instead of saying yes to everybody, customers would rather you be honest about your capabilities. Was sincerely taken aback by the service. Won't be coming here again. read more

Went here recently for a mani/pedi ($30-not bad for the area). Very clean environment. The woman I had did a nice job and with my nails that's impressive. I can't speak about the quality of polish since at that time I wasn't sure what color I needed for an upcoming wedding. Will definitely go back. read more

Not many nail salons around this area so I didn't have much choice. Made an appointment for 6pm and 10mins past I was still waiting. OK so it was the eve before the 4th of July weekend and every housewife in the area was trying to get something did. After a few words to the receptionist they called my name... but it was rushed. No relaxing music to enjoy. The place had no ambience. Bright lights. TV blaring. Mani. Pedi. Done. Next!! Perfect if you are time pressed. They don't sanitize their equipment between clients. Their saving grace are their pedicures which earned them an extra star - you get a hot stone massage and they put hot wax on your soles. read more

Got a UV gel pink and white fill. WAY too expensive- charged me $60! The lady did a pretty ok job, but not great. I also was a little peeved because she left me sitting there for 15 min in the middle of my manicure to wax 6 people's eyebrows. Could've just been because they were super busy but I didn't appreciate spending almost 2 hours there. read more

I have been coming to Dream Nails for a few years now because they are close to my house, reasonably priced, and do a good job. I have always just come as a "walk-in," but yesterday they were so busy they could not take me. So I made an appointment for the next day. The problem is that now I see making an appointment doesn't do anything... They took 4 "walk-ins" before they took me, and they didn't call me until 30 min after my appointment time and I mentioned that I had to leave. I am glad for them that they have good business, but really if they're going to schedule appointments they should honor the appointment time (even if a "walk-in" arrived first). I'm not giving up on them yet, but we'll see how it goes next time. read more

Mixed experience here. I've been twice, both times with appointments for manicure. The first time was great; a friendly & communicative person took me right away and did a nice job. Also, the price was less than I had paid elsewhere. The 2nd time, the place was busy & I was told someone would see me "soon." "Soon" never came, and after 45 minutes, I left. read more

I visit Dream nails once a week for a manicure. I love Rosa who dose my nails she is so courteous and kind plus a great nail tech. The cost of a basic manicure is $12.00 dollars which is the going price in the area for a manicure. I never make a appointment I just walk in and normally not wait more than a few minutes for a appointment plus there is always a chick flick playing on the big screen TV great salon if in the area give Dream Nails a try. read more

Dream Nails is a pretty average NJ nail salon. Not the best you'll ever get, but certainly worth the $30 for a mani/pedi (and $25 for students), and it won't chip off the next day like a lot of places in the area. Everything seems to be clean and sterile, and I absolutely love the wax treatment that comes with every pedicure. I can't attest to most of their waxing services, but their eyebrow waxing is consistently decent (and I am very picky about my eyebrows). I've never gotten above your basic treatments, but I hear their acrylic/gel manicures are solid as well. The only thing I'd warn is that they aren't great with honoring appointments, as most of their clientele is walk-in, so be prepared to wait a bit if it's busy, appt or not. read more

I have tried many nail salons in all parts of NJ and this is one my favorite salons. I absolutely love their pedicures - I am a fan of paying $10 extra at other places to get them to give me 10 solid minutes more of the message during the pedicure...but that is totally not necessary at this place.....the girls spend a very good amount of time on each leg/foot and the wax on the heels along with the hot stones, make this "standard" pedicure way more luxurious than at your average salon. They do a great job with the manicures as well and my manicures always last a full week!!! My only complaints are sometimes they get very busy so you may have to wait an upwards of 15 min to get into a chair, but honestly the pedicure is totally worth the wait!!!!! read more

Unless you live the life of privilege that allows you to spend hundreds on your nails and then sit around staring at them all day, this is the place to go. Very reasonably priced ($30 mani/pedi, $8 eyebrows, etc) and the people there are incredibly nice. A polish I like was being put on hold by OPI for the season, they knew I used it, so not only did they buy a box of bottles but allowed me to purchase some for home touch-ups. I received a gift for my birthday and Christmas, even when I skip months at a time and am a simple $30-$40 customer. Appointments are pretty useless, but since they take walk ins it doesn't really matter. Will bend over backwards to make you happy and comfortable, including free paraffin dips for heels and an assortment of current movies constantly playing. On my way there right now! read more

I'm in the area for a short time and I was overdue for a gel manicure...so I took a risk and went somewhere than my usual nail place (hope she forgives me :/ ) With that said, go to Rosa for your gel manicure and you won't be disappointed read more

I have been a regular customer here for several years and have always been happy with the services provided. The price is reasonable, and all the manicurists do an excellent job on both the manicure and pedicure. The place is clean, as are the instruments used, and everyone is friendly. I have never seen a dissatisfied customer in the shop. I make an appointment each time and the only time I have had to wait is when I've been a few minutes late, which is my fault. read more

I am very picky when it comes to my nails . I always ask for the best nail technician . But on my first visit in this place , I was very satisfied and happy with the service . Rosa is the one who did the work , she did an amazing job. read more

The prices are affordable and the quality is great! My manicure lasted about a week and a half and my pedicure lasted much longer. Students bring your ID! You can get $5 off your mani/pedi, brining the cost to only $25. Not to mention, the staff are really nice! read more

Don't not patronize this nail salon! They are very prejudice! I live around the corner from this nail salon and I heard that this was a very nice salon. I have been there three times and each time I come in they say I cannot take you and I asked why? They always give me the run around saying they will be busy later on? Really later on I'm here now with my daughter! I asked do you have to make appointment each time for future reference, they say no, so what's really the problem, is it the fact that I'm not caucasian? Last time I check my money is green and it spends everywhere! So you lost a potential reoccurring client, and I hope people realize how prejudice this place is!!! read more

Got my finger cut ... none stop bleeding for a while ... not even an apology. But the lady made sure I was paying the full price

Less expensive in the area than others but ever since Xanadu Nails closed, they receive all of their cliental and constantly overbook. After 3 appointments in a row in which I waited, was rushed through my pedicure which was not up to par and had to witness multiple confrontations between irate customers at the lack of organization and consideration by the workers, I have now become a regular elsewhere. I will avoid this nail salon at ALL COSTS. (Even paying more at my new salon.) read more

Horrible service! I got a manicure last night at 5pm and by lunch today the paint was already chipping on 3 nails. I went back at 12:30 to have them re-paint all my nails, and they gave me the biggest hard time AND charged me $5 to do it! The nail polish didn't even last 24-hours! What a rip-off!! read more

I'm only giving them a 4 because they're on the pricey side, but I love this place. I've gotten both gel manis and regular pedis here. I even brought my daughter because they are clean and their manicures last a loooong time. This is my go-to place and I try to stop in whenever I'm in the area. read more

Nice clean salon. Lots of colors - Essie & OPI. $30 mani/pedi is a deal and lasts 1-2 weeks. Very nice ladies. Would recommend.

Be careful about what you're charged for services at this salon. I had been going to this salon for several years and they slowly raised the price of my regular gel fill-in manicure, not French, to $55. Yet when a friend of mine just called to check the price for this service they told her it was $40. read more