I've had two very positive experiences at Eminence Nail Bar, both of which were on a Saturday. Most recently, I was here for a gel mani and a regular pedi. I was one of the first customers (without an appointment) and they took me right away. My nail technician was Heidi. She took care of me the first time I visited, so I requested her again. Eminence Nail Bar has an insane amount of colors to choose from. I don't think I've ever been to a nail salon that had more than one basket of colors. Pedicure chairs are comfortable and offer massage. What really stuck out to me was the level of customer service provided. While your nails cure under the UV light, the nail tech comes around and gives you a shoulder/neck massage. Super relaxing. Another thing that I have NEVER gotten from another nail salon is a paraffin wax hand mask. They dunk your hands in the wax 3 times, and then your hands get wrapped with plastic wrap. You wait 5-10 minutes and they remove the plastic wrap. The paraffin wax slides right off your hands like a glove! I was so fascinated by the whole process, and the best part is it makes your hands feel extremely soft. Like a baby's bum! LOVED IT! Prices are fair. I believe it was $45 for both. I may be wrong, but I feel as though they have a cash special if you pay with cash instead of card. Definitely worth asking about. Will be back again to see Heidi the next time I'm in the area. read more

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I came here over the winter and had a good experience. Staff was friendly. I asked for a spa pedi and it was awesome. It also looked great and lasted a good amount of time. I can't say those things this time around. I got a spa pedi this time too but it was kind of awful. I really wanted to like this place. I probably would have been coming biweekly over the summer since the location is so convenient for me, but that won't be happening now. My nails look like the paint will start chipping tonight. Staff wasn't friendly from my perspective. I even felt weird asking for my card stamped at the end. So I didn't. They didn't offer either. On the upside it was a clean salon. It's the only positive thing I can say. But that's a big deal so they get two stars for that. Maybe the tech was having an off or bad day. Not sure what happened, maybe I'll try again in the future sometime. Definitely not this summer though. read more

Let's begin with the positives. This place is definitely clean and hygienic which is a plus for me. The staff is pretty friendly and they try to make conversation if you are willing to talk. The negatives they pick and choose who they will offer wine. I received a pedicure and SNS dip on my hands. I thought I deserved a glass of wine with the amount I paid but unfortunately I was only offered water. My feet were painted average. The tech barely massaged my feet or scrubbed my feet. In regards to the SNS she took her time but unfortunately my nails are all different lengths. I pointed it out and the tech stated it's impossible to match. I don't think I'll return but if your looking for a average nail salon then this is the place for you. read more

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Excellent excellent service --very friendly and sweet and beautiful Inside --don't be fooled by the shabby exterior--i Almost was and I'm so glad I went! Owner is super sweet and they are much more friendly and courteous than a lot of the nail salons in the northeast and Philly in general. I was up here to meet a client and just took a chance . Not only Did They fit me in--they did so graciously . They have organic products but I got a standard gel and it was beautiful . They also will give you a free glass of wine :) Dee did my pedi and Annie was a sweetheart too. The other clients were really fun and talkative even though I'm not much of a talker when I get spa services. This honestly felt more like a spa than your typical salon. read more

Eminence Nail Bar - Much prettier on the inside than the outside :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is definitely one of the better nail salons in the NE Phily area. The space was clean, the selection vast, and the staff was super sweet. I got a full set and my only complaint was that I wasn't asked to choose my nail shape. That is partly my fault since I couldve been a little more assertive and interrupted her while she in the process. Prices are as expected. My acrylic full set cost $22 which is on par with the other salons in the area. read more

Called and made an appointment for full set. Got there and no one had put my appointment in the books. I was told if I waited 30 minutes, the next nail tech would do my nails. Waited the 30 minutes, someone started my nails and stopped 5 minutes in because HER appointment walked in. So then I was relocated and told to wait ANOTHER 30 minutes until the next available nail tech. As you can tell, horrible customer service. I have a vacation planned, and leave the next day or I would have went somewhere else. Had they told me on the phone they couldn't take me, I would have just made an appointment else where. I'm just sitting here, currently STILL waiting on the next available nail tech. Not worth the hassle coming here. Never again. read more

Everyone is always so friendly. Heidi is my favorite for lashes. Very good price too.

This is a two week follow up from initial nail appointment. There has been no chipping and gel polish still has a shine. When I originally came in the nail techs were really sweet, quick, and did a great job on my nails. Coming from LA I was skeptical on if they were going to do a good job. They did such a phenomenal job I am headed to get another refill during my continuous stay in Philly. Did I forget to mention you get free wine upon checking in on Yelp? Sign me up read more

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So I'll start off by saying the girls in here are beautiful, nice personalities, and the salon was beautiful. They had a lot of polishes, but alot of them were similar. My nails turned out nice and my pedicure and full set were acceptable-- Dee Did all of my work. They offered me water (not wine) which was a nice gesture. I got there at 1:30 got in the pedicure chair right away and did not leave until 4:25--work was pretty slow. But I will not be returning for the following reasons: --Pricing is Listed on thr menu differently than what I was charged. I was charged for Nail Shaping and having long nails... Never have I been charged a "shaping fee" or to have my nails "long"--but my nails are normal length. According to the menu I should have paid 55.00 dollars plus tip, I was charged 73.00 not including tip. )=. I couldda went to Center City and Paid less. I was also told about a 20% discount for using Cash but she said its a discount for "natural nails only".... What the hell?? How does tht even make sense?? So the last reason I won't come back is because while Dee was putting the acrylic on my nails(after doing 3 nails she kept saying "I don't like this acrylic, it drys too fast, this is the cheaper one" and said she has some of the other stuff she usually uses in the back. If you made a mistake and used cheap stuff on your clients nails and tell them, I would think you would change the product you were using especially if you're only 3 nails in, but she just kept going. She then filed my nails and said "yeah this acrylic is white it's suppose to be pink, this is def the cheap stuff--i don't like it"( so why would you think your customer would like it? Huh? Why?). Then after telling me she used the "cheap acrylic " she still charged me full price which was inflated from 55.00 in total to 73.00. I don't go to places to have "cheap" products used on me, especially when I can afford to have service with above average products--I don't patronize hood salong because they use the "cheap stuff". Nice girls, nice salon, they def need to work on some things. read more

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AMAZING! Anna did my nails, the salon has such an elegance, amazing staff that are super caring, offer so much and is super clean and even offer wine! Was so impressed and found my new nail place! A must visit! GREAT PRICING! read more

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hands down one of the best nail salons Ive been to in Philly. The staff was super friendly and you don't feel awkward being there like other salons. The have a good amount of polish selections. Also the salon was super clean and affordable! The one downside is tip is cash only so remember that before using your credit card. read more

The staff here is very kind and they offer water, warm towels, and the salon is nice in appearance. Unfortunately, their experience is questionable and I am an extremely unhappy with the gel manicure and eye lash extensions that I received here. The gel manicure went from purple into a grey- beige spotting color within 25 hours. They did fix this the next day; but it still meant 2 sessions and 2 trips for me, something that is hard to fit into schedule and shouldn't have to happen with quality nail polishes. My lash extensions fell of within days, so free of charge, again, they added a few more hairs to the eye that was 1/3 bare compared to the other one. Once I got the lashes removed professionally (elsewhere) I was told they stacked way too many lashes per hair follicle. I am left with no lashes. I sent them photos as said I won't retuning but hope they continue their training process because I am extremely saddened to be left with no lashes, especially since this never happened with elsewhere. Losing my lashes was due to error on their part and they saw the message and did not even acknowledge my concerns. The staff is nice but that doesn't negate the fact that their work is low quality. read more

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Today (June 16) my dad and I went to get manis and pedis and this place was amazing! I called ahead to make sure they accepted walk-ins (I was coming from far so I had to make sure) and we headed over. The place is very chic and clean. They offered us wine, water, or soda upon arrival. We started with pedicures and they wrapped the pedicure bath in plastic, which was a super plus. We had the organic pedicure and it was amazing! We followed with a manicure and it was just as great. Mo did mine but I forgot the other lady's name who did my dad, but they all have great customer service and do great nails. read more

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I am a picky person looking for a lot of different nail shops. This makes me feel very satisfied. read more

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So my understanding is they sold this business. There is only 1 girl I know still working there. Went back and tried the new employees but very disappointed. They lady I had do my nails tried but I have to say they look horrible and need done again after 1 week. I tried to tell her what I wanted when she was doing my nails but she didn't understand. You can see each brush stroke :( So I am off to find what I was used to. What a shame! They should have let customers know but I guess for business sake, they didn't. read more

I want to start off by saying I don't write reviews - ever! But I had to with this nail bar. What set them apart from the rest of the nail salons I've been to was there individually sterilized wrapped tools & the plastic stretch wrap the use to ensure only your feet have touched the pedicure tub. Cleanliness is a must and this place blew it out of the water!! They laughed with us offered us wine water or soda. Just a really chill environment! read more

Eminence Nail Bar - Here's a picture of the plastic wrap to protect your feet. Amazing!! Also they open all tools in front of you. Hot towel massage - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This nail salon is not good anymore. I started going to the salon in the summer when Annie was the manager and would get my nails done by her and Ella. In September the ownership changed and now my gel manicure doesn't last more than 7 days. All of the skilled techs have left. Here is my gel mani after 7 days done by Ally. Don't waste your time and money by going here. read more

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Amazing atmosphere. It's never too early for a glass of wine that they offer. I love that I can make an appt. They also play music at a comfortable relaxing volume. BTW MY NAILS ARE AMAZING!!!!!!! read more

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I walked in and was immediately greeted by a friendly staff. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a clean, friendly atmosphere to get your nails done. Mo did a great job on my nails. She was kind and meticulous. The time she took to make sure my French manicure looked perfect was very much appreciated. They lined the foot rubs with a plastic liner and used new supples when cleaning my feet. I would definitely tell others to go here. The class of wine was a nice touch! read more

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First time here and I will definitely be back. The salon is beautifully remodeled. My nail technician named Dee was great.

My mom and I were a walk-in on a week night. The ladies working there were able to accommodate us right away. They were beyond polite and nice and made small talk with us. We got a mani-pedi and it was nice enough. They're priced a little higher than some other local spots but the services are the same. I opted to pay a bit more for the UV-less gell polish which I always get at my local salon and it ended up starting to chip in about two days. They put a base coat on my nails even though you're not supposed to with this kind of polish but the woman working on my nails assured me it was fine. Not sure if this was the reason my nails chipped so quickly but this was for a wedding I was in 2 days later so I was super careful with my nails. read more

I love this nail salon! My colleague recommended this salon to me and I went today. I was sold on the free beverage and the work done on my nails was beautiful! It's the first nail salon I've been to that used liquid gel for the nails. I was a little nervous at first but my nails look shinier and polished! I have found my only place in Philly to get my nails done! Thank you guys! read more

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This is probably my favorite nail salon in the area. The entire staff is friendly. Having a glass of wine with your nails is a nice touch. My nails always look fabulous and last a long time afterwards. The entire salon is clean and organized, very contemporary look which is really nice. I'll definitely be back!! read more

I came here with my sister and we got a spa pedicure done. I like it here it was very relaxing and everyone was nice. I would definitely come back here. read more

I've been a regular at this nail salon for a couple of years now. I loved this place a lot up until recently. They're often short staffed, and will even sometimes help people walking in after before they sit me down. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind waiting at all. However, it doesn't sit well when one of the employees tell me they'll help me in 5 mins, then I'm waiting for 30. Even further, when I'm finally getting my nails done and someone is impatiently waiting to be helped after me, the nail techs will often rush my set to help the other client. Not a great look. Overall, a cute and lovely little place, but just questionable service on occasion read more

I'm Philly for the weekend ; needed my nails done badly .. Was in and out of the salon .. Dee did a great job ! Staff was very friendly & comforting . When I'm back in town I know where to come ! read more

Eminence Nail Bar - Nails Done by Dee This morning! Great job ! - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had a visit there with a friend last week. The new owner Vicky is very nice and we were seated right away. They're running a 20% discount this month and I would recommend you give them a try. My friend drove up from Delaware and had a full set of nails done, it was beautiful! Thank you guys! read more

Do NOT be fooled by the good reviews from a few months back, this salon was recently sold and is NOT worth the one star that I am forced to select!! Its sad seeing such a good salon go down the drain because of new management. Just like the two women below, I had my nails done here once after the new management took over and you could see/feel each stroke of the polish. I was cut and burned multiple times! There is a reason I do not do my own nails, but I'd rather do my own than go back to Eminence. read more

Found my new spot in thr NE, it's clean and they do an amazing job and are friendly! I am picky and go on reviews.. you won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing!!! Great atmosphere, great people and amazing service. This is definitely my new favorite place to come. Each one of the ladies has a great sense of humor and amazing personalities. read more

Great nail salon, awesome service. Very welcoming. Very neat and clean and very peaceful with no complications. This is now my new nail salon read more

Horrible service . They had more clients than they could serve and I had to put the drier myself. I will not go back to this place ever again. read more

WARNING!!! Annie and the crew that opened this place is gone! The new operators will not tell you that when you call to make an appointment even if you ask for the others by name. When you get there, they'll try and pass it off, tell you she's on vacation or some other lie. It happened to me one before and I fell for the vacation lie. Happened again today and I walked out. read more

I found this place on Yelp. So I asked my sisters to go with my to get services done. They are very attentive, sweet and professional. I've found a nice place that I like. They give out complimentary beverages, (wine, soda or water) We will return.. Great place!! read more

Horrible service! I went into the salon with my sister just to take off the set of acrylics we had on. There was more than one person working there at the time but on person worked on both of us at the same time. We didn't mind that if she was going to do a good job. But no, it was terrible. She pulled off the acrylics, which I could have done at home. Then she buffed down my natural nails and made both my sister and I bleed. This salon was great before the new management took over, so sad. read more

Anne and Dee are the best used to go to them when they were in the city, fast service and they both do absolutely beautiful nails! It's a little too far for me to travel now but worth it if that makes sense read more

This was my first time going to this salon and I wouldn't come back. The employees are nice and the salon itself is nice but the women I had her skills weren't what I was used to, she couldn't file the style nails I already had and I can see and feel every polish brush stroke on my nails. This salon just didn't live up to the reviews I read on yelp. read more

Today was my first time coming to Eminence. It is a nice nail salon. The inside is neat and clean. I got the $35 Spa Pedicure, and a full set, acrylic nails. The pedicure was average. They did take their time, but I feel they focus more on the spa part, messages, hot stone etc., then the actual pedicure. I haven't had a pedi since last summer, so I was in desperate need of one. I feel like she didn't work on my feet and dead skin as much as she could have. When I asked if they had any designs, they told me to just look online. Which is totally fine, but it's nice to see the salons work and designs they can do also. But they didn't have any. They did work a little slower. I was there for about 3.5 hours. The full set was average as well. They do use white acrylic, which I read in another review is because it's cheaper. However my nails were NOT cheap. I got gel nails. No design. I did get my ring finger a different color, but that's it. My total for a spa pedicure and full set with gel was $84. That is A LOT. I asked her to go over the pricing but it was a bit hard to understand. Pedicure was $35 plus $5 for each design so $45 total. Meaning my regular acrylic full set was $40. $23 for the full set, $10 for gel polish (which is expensive for gel compared to most salons). So I am a little lost where the other $8 came from. Anyway, the final look was just good. I was happy with them, except I did have some bubbles on my nails which was odd. The staff is very nice and friendly. Because of the pricing though, I am not sure I'd come back. But not against it either. read more

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Love this place! Love Annie! Super clean and a very nice atmosphere. Love the wine and the service is phenomenal for the price! Found my new nail salon! No need to look elsewhere! read more

Never again!!!! I used to love Eminance I had gone every 2 weeks for years and I walked in 2 weeks ago to find all new staff. When I asked where Tam, Ella, Dee (etc) I was they told they all went back to school????? It turns out the shop was sold and they fired everyone. Needless to say I am not going back ...it's one thing that the shop was sold but to lie is ridiculous. read more