I love Gaelic nails and especially Dana and Nancy. My husband and I have been going there for three years consistently and they are both perfectionists and very professional. Before I settled on Gaelic nails, I went to almost every salon in Southie. Gaelic was definitely the nicest and my nails always stay perfect until the next time. Dana helps me find the perfect color when I can't decide, and she's so funny. read more

I've been to Gaelic nails a few times and have a have had pretty good experiences overall, but this last time will be the final time I go there. I walked in to get a gel pedicure and I didn't catch the woman's name who did my toes but in the process of trimming my nails she ripped off my baby toe nail. I was in disbelief at first until she was trying to hide it and act like it didn't happen. I've never had a worse pedicure and she didn't even say sorry. I'll never be back and would advise against going if you like having all your toenails. read more

Walked in for a take-down service at 3PM on a Saturday. While there were more than 3 people available to do a service and multiple patrons being serviced I was told that "the salon was closed". I stood there waiting for an explanation and was blatantly ignored so I left. Given the location and demographic of this city I wouldn't advise anyone who doesn't look like the majority population to go here because they are racist against black women. Just despicable. read more

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Gaelic has always been my favorite nail salon. Today I had the worst experience by a specific nail tech. Dana Pham was very unprofessional. Aggressively filling my nails making faces at me when I didn't realize I had gel on my toes. She also was making fun of me talking to other employees speaking in another language. As a customer she was very rude and disrespectful. read more

If you're looking for a great nail salon to go to, I highly recommend Gaelic Day Spa & Salon! I had heard amazing things about this salon and it's true... they are as good as the TikToks say. My first time getting my nails done here, I made sure to make an appointment online first, the night before, and was able to snag an appointment for the next day, in the afternoon. They're usually pretty busy so if it's extremely packed, they will turn away walk-ins. I wanted to do a french (pink/white) acrylic set with bead encapsulation I had seen on Pinterest, and the male nail tech who did my nails was spot on with the picture I had showed him. Their pricing is appropriate for how well of a job they do. It's really rare to come across a nail salon that actually does perfect shaping! The issue I typically face when going to nail salons and not an independent nail tech is that when it comes to acrylic shaping & dip, they never get the shaping right. Gaelic Day Spa & Salon nails it and I always walk out of here a happy lady. **Pro tip: Pay in cash for discount!** Parking: Lots of parking on the street & also a parking lot available to park in. read more

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If a customer has an appointment which was made two weeks ago HONOR IT DONT CANCEL DAY BEFORE that is unprofessional Also when you work on the customers manicure please make sure you work on the original nail well clean it and smooth out nail before throwing on the fake nail what you guys do for a manicure is horrendous you guys are expensive for no reason NOT WORTH MONEY THEN YOU HAVE TO TIP SEPARATELY NO THANKS ON THE RESCHEDULE read more

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This is my go-to nail salon in South Boston. The staff are all pretty talented. Sure, some are quicker than others but all of the nails artwork that I have gone to them for based on Pinterest inspo photos, they have done a great job executing. The price here is great, less than $100 for a dip manicure with design. The pedicure chairs are massagers that you can adjust the settings for! The space is also large, both seating for pedicure and manicure are very comfortable, the place seems really well ventilated, I don't really smell much of the polish when I am in there. They also do a good job making sure your nails are all dry and good before they dismiss you. Also cash discount! read more

I have been battling chronic dry foot along with multiple toenail fungi for decades and have not gotten a pedicure in years due to fear of judgement. Nobody was judging me at all even though I had to take multiple breaks due to the cleansers stinging my cuticles, the girls were so patient with me! I am so grateful to finally feel relief and cannot wait to start my journey to healthy feet! read more

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I had been getting my dips done at a salon I won't name that absolutely ruined my nails during removal after getting my hands done there about 4x in a row, and my regular pedicure would be chipped within days. So I let that dip set grow fully out for a few months until I had a fully new nail, cut down extremely short. I made an appointment with Dana. She was running late (which is noted in a few of the reviews here), but the salon called and asked me if I could come in 30 minutes later. I had left ~30 minutes of extra time in case they were running late like people had mentioned, and it was perfect! When I showed up, my nails that were literally at the finger line (sooooooooo short- ugh) and I got tips, dip, and a regular pedicure. I requested Dana because I had gotten a few recommendations for her. And oh my god, she was AMAZING. My tips are perfect, the shape is gorgeous and exactly what I asked for, the dip isn't uneven or anything (my standards are pretty low given that I was paying ~$55 at the last place). My total was $95 for a tips, dip, and a mani with regular pedi. It was such an enjoyable experience and Dana seriously knocked it out of the park!!! Also, it has been 11 days and my nails still look PERFECT. I have a tiny chip in one toenail but I run a lot and it tends to happen - I think I got it after about 5 days. SOOOO HIGHLY recommend. And go to Dana!! read more

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Had a really great experience coming here. My sister was given a giftcard from her friend so we decided to try it out. It's very big inside, and also clean. Loan did an amazing job on my nails, I'm glad we were able to try it out. The only thing I will note that is not a huge deal is that their playlist seems to contain only a few songs. During the time we were here we kept hearing the same songs play over and over lol! read more

very impressed !! love my nails. got a dip design by marina !! it is so beautiful, and holding up well on my natural nails. will be coming back for sure. read more

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I don't come on here often, but this was the worst pedicure I've ever gotten. During my pedicure the "cheese grater" (what I like to call it) was brought out and used with no regard. the balls of my feet and heel were literally grated raw to the point where it started bleeding. to make matters worse after shaving my feet raw she took all of the shavings that were left on the towel and threw it back into the water while my feet were soaking. It was absolutely disgusting. I can barely walk because my feet feel raw. Honestly, this was just absolutely terrible. read more

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I went to go get my nails and toes done here and my nail shape / color didn't match the inspiration I showed the technician. During getting my nails done by her she cut me so badly with the machine to buff my nails and on top of that "didn't have time" to fix them to my liking. The receptiontist told me I'd have to come back the next day, pay to get them removed to change the color which was $75 and pay again to get them back on (another $65). She also charged me full price. After sitting there for the time they advised to have my toenails dried I came home and both smudged. I called the Deluxe Bar next door and they told me they can simply do a color change and not remove the full set. So she lied on top of leaving me unhappy and charging me full price. I will never be back here. read more

they're busy I get it so i went in the night before to make an appt for the following day. I asked for the earliest appointment available and she told me 9:30. I said OK see you then, fast-forward to 930 the next morning I show up and they tell me they have nobody to see me and no 930 appointment for me. I show them the confirmation text and they still argue! I would've waited for next available but they were so rude I just walked out. read more

I am so picky when it comes to my nails and Gaelic is my new go to. I was driving back to CT every month to get my nails done because of my unwavering commitment to my previous nail tech until I tried this place. It's truly phenomenal and I almost don't want to write a review just so people won't take up my appointment spots LOL. But they are seriously so great and there's always an entertaining movie playing while I'm there! read more

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The best place I've been to for nails in Boston ! The quality is awesome, lots of colors to choose from and they know how to do designs. read more

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Love gaelic!!! I see Le for a dip manicure and she always does the best. I will continue to go back as long as I'm here!

I had been going here religiously for 2 years. I will never set foot in this establishment again. They increased their prices so high, with nothing in return. I usually get gel mani but was suggested to try the dip since my last gel only lasted 8 days. Throughout the process I asked a couple of questions but was told it would look good, it does NOT. It looks incredibly fake. It is so thick, I might as well be wearing acrylic nails. I am in a wedding and needed to have my nails done. And on top of it, they don't do a manicure when you do a dip nail- just the nails. And they now charge $40 for it and an additional $5 to have it taken off. When I asked to have to taken off and redone with gel- she said I would need to pay for all of it. I told the owner I wouldn't be back and she said I could do what I wanted sorry. And I had been growing my nails, they cut them short and are all different length. Not sure what happened here but after the last gel I got from here only last 8 days, I will not be returning to this place. read more

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One of the best manis I've ever received! I made and appointment and didn't wait long at all. They had a wide selection of colors and the salon was very clean! I got dip polish removed and a gel manicure for only $40! Nancy did a great job, she was extremely detail oriented down to the last cuticle so it took a little longer but not for lack of efficiency! I will absolutely be back. read more

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I really want to give this place a better rating because the skills are there and my nails look great but the woman working the front desk who checks clients in and out is a miserable person. She is a straight up nightmare. To the owner-- please find someone kind and respectful to work for you! I can go to 20 different salons on Broadway-- why would I come here where I get treated with utter disrespect every single time I come? The technicians are wonderful but it's true what they say-- one rotten apple can spoil the bunch! read more

I used to love it here but the new girl at the front desk is a total bitch. Last week I tried to get a walk in appointment- she wouldn't allow it because it was 4pm and they close at 5pm- so I said fine no problem and made a 3pm appointment for this Sunday. She scheduled my appointment for 2:45 (I work until 230 and parking in this area is a nightmare so I would never agree to anything before 3). When I arrived today at 3:08pm (issues finding parking per usual) she was super rude and tried to scold me for her mistake so I left. read more

No stars is what this place deserves. How do you turn a customer down completely, for a walk in service ? Why put walk ins welcome than ? I asked for a simple pedicure. The woman in the front tells me to hold on, than looks on her computer .. answers a girl that walks up to her while I'm waiting for her to tell me yes or no .... Than tells me they cant do anything for me. Very rude about it, and didn't even apologize at that. Don't waste your money here its not worth it. read more

I thought I finally found a good nail salon. When I went to soak off my acrylic nails at home they did not come off. I've soaked off my acrylic nails at home plenty of times and it did not look like how it should look while soaking off. This salon clearly uses illegal monomer. There's no reason why the tip under the acrylic should dissolve before the acrylic does. It literally looks like there is glass on my nail. Horrible. read more

Gaelic Day Spa & Salon - It looks like glass - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm not one to write reviews but what happened today is insanity. Typically I have a 5 star experience at Gaelic nails. I've been seeing Van for over a year now and she does exceptional work. Today on my work break, I went to get my regular once or twice a month dip manicure. Another customer who I've never seen before came into the store very loud and obnoxious, and seemingly on drugs. The receptionist agreed with me at the front desk but we proceeded with getting me checked in and brushed it off. Then about half way through my appointment, the woman started questioning the nail tech about how long she's been doing nails for and started yelling at her about cutting her fake nails too short. It went on and on and the receptionist went over to help calm the situation down. The whole store was watching and nothing pisses me off more than seeing a customer treat an employee with such utter and blatant disrespect. I looked over and said "you could be nice about it" and from then on it was complete and utter chaos. The woman was screaming at me telling me I was a b*tch, that I'm not from south Boston and how she will get everyone she knows here after me, and proceeded to get out of her chair leaning towards me yelling that she would wait outside the salon for me and smash my head into the f'ing ground and I would never walk again. I started visibly crying and shaking, which then she proceeded to call me a "retarded cry baby" in front of the entire salon. About 10-15 other customers were sitting there in shock. I told the manager to call the police. I was shaking and the nail ladies were basically holding this woman back from coming at me and telling her to sit down in her chair. I cannot even count the amount of threats, profanity, and horrible things she said. Then the manager told me that the owner told her not to call the police (why?) I don't know. So I went to the bathroom, locked the door, and called the police. Other girls in the salon came to the bathroom to make sure I was okay and offered me rides home, to walk me home, etc. They were scared too. During this time, they were continuing to do the crazy woman's nails. The police came, walked her out, and got a statement from me. The crazy woman's nail tech came over and thanked me for sticking up for her and gave me a hug. And then my boyfriend picked me up. A random girl at the salon paid for my nails when she checked out because she felt so bad. (If you see this thank you SO much the world deserves more people like you, and to be honest it should've been the salon offering to cover the cost) This happened at 2pm today and it's now 830pm and I'm still in shock. I am shocked how the salon staff handled the situation. People had to listen to this woman yelling and screaming profanities for a half hour in a nail salon and threatening other customers. I am APPALLED they did not call the police sooner or ask this woman to leave sooner. I feel like this could be a made up story and review based on how ridiculous it is- but it's not. I'm not sure if I feel safe going back there again. read more

They are very nice here but I would not do the dip-powder manicures at this salon. I had them for less than a week when they cracked and then 1 broke. I went in and they fixed them for me free (basically giving me a whole new manicure). They started to crackle again by the end of the weei, and one week and a day later I have 2 messed up nails. My mom's last 3-4 weeks. I've had no problem with their gel nails, just say no to their dip-powder. read more

Gaelic Day Spa & Salon - Nice ladies but say no to their dip-powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Won't go anywhere else in southie! They aren't stingy on the pedicures/take their time. They even used hot tar following the massage, which felt great! I also got a full set, which the manicurist, Jolie, was able to assist me in finding a suitable shape and size (as I am generally indecisive with that part). There is plenty of staff to go around. They have a good waiting list system, where you come in, write your name down and wait to be called upon a seat opening up. The staff is very friendly and most speak very clear English. Prices aren't bad either! $57 total for a full set & pedi AND she took VENMO for tip! This was a huge plus for myself and the girl my age whom was sitting next to me. It is important to stay creative with a generation like this and having to run to an ATM because the salon doesn't take tips over credit card is never fun! Glad I finally found a salon I can commit to around here :) read more

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I mi went there today to get my manicure and a full set acrylic with some glitter stones, I asked for how much they told me $150, so I go the the atm came back and the lady I spoke too first wasn't in the front a man was I said I wanted to do less then I originally wanted so not glitter stones thinking it would be less this man took out his calculator and said $200 like what!! Now him and the lady I originally spoke with is going back and forth she telling him no and he insisting, so I said thanks but no thanks and went somewhere else really disappointed that how they are just throwing prices out like that won't be back here again..... read more

Searching for a place that was open Labor Day weekend and luckily this place was open! Quick and easy pedi for $25. Older model chairs with massagers and includes hot stone massage. The place got pretty busy on a Sunday so probably good idea to make an appointment. Loved the price! read more

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I love getting a dip manicure at Gaelic. Sometimes it's hard to get an appointment so I recommend scheduling far in advance. They are quick and efficient and prices are very fair. Every time I have gone my nails have come out perfect. read more

The best nail place in Southie. I get dip nails & they last for a very long time. Annie is my favorite nail tech there.

The best nail salon! The only place that makes my dip manicure last 4 weeks. Can't recommend Linda enough!

I seriously don't understand the poor reviews for this place. It's the best nail place around, and my nails have been perfect every single time I go, which has been more than 10 times! Highly recom read more

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The new crew of people that work here are not good. It is now over priced and under serviced. I got a regular manicure and the girl only did one coat of color. Every place I have ever been has always done two coats. I chose a light pink opaque color. Usually when I pick this color most nail salons will even ask if I want a 3rd coat. The one coat was sad and not even. I had to ask for a second coat but by then she had already put on a top coat. I waited a while for the technician to come back and do a second coat. Finally I started to just paint my own nails there and that is when someone else offered to help. The first technician also cut me and I started to bleed a little. I would not recommend coming here anymore. $17 plus tip for 3 minutes of nail painting. I might as well have done it myself which I pretty much did at the salon. I was there at 2pm on a weekday. It was busy but not packed there. This was not a rushed job because of time. It was lack of care. I think the salon as gotten too comfortable because the other nail salons on the street has closed. They think they can over charge and people will just take it. There is a new nail salon opening on west broadway. Looking forward to it. read more

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I recently had dip done on my nails before a trip. The nail tech warned me that if they start to chip that I can come back because they should last me awhile. After only 3-4 days, many of my nails had chipped and the top coat of the dip appeared broken and streaky I went back in as she'd suggested and they gave me a hard time. They asked me to look up my name in the sign in sheet, so ontop of going all the way back there to fix my nails after only 3 days, I spent 10 minutes flipping through the long list of customers names until I was able to find mine She took off the top coat, as the dip powder was still fresh and looked fine, and repainted over them again. After another 4 days, the same issue happened. I won't be coming back and spending the extra money on dip only for it to shatter and look worse than any gel mani I've ever had read more

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They do a great job. I always see Nancy. My gel lasts 2 weeks. The only downside is if they are busy and even though you might have an appointment they can run behind but they do a great job. Everything is also very clean read more

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I've been going to Gaelic for years and lately my nails have sucked! Even when you communicate this to the owner she backs up her employees and doesn't even apologize not mentioning giving you a discount. There very unprofessional now and the receptionist is the worst! I'm never going back her again, you just lost a whole family of customers. You should be proud. read more

I legit read someone complaining about how their manicure didn't last 2 weeks... im rolling my eyes..... that's normal.... people cry to much and want the world for crumbs... that's why people get gel... or something more long lasting. I came last minute and they took me right away and didn't rush. The lady that did my nails did not speak to me much but that doesn't bother me.. I like being left alone while I'm at the salon. I chose a color I never tried before and was hesitant. The color didn't look good on my feet but I already committed and didn't want to be an annoying customer but my face can't hide my feelings and the lady knew I didn't love my color. To be nice she kept asking if I was sure i wanted to use the same color or different color? At the end I stuck with my choice and it came out actually a lot better looking than I imagined. And both the 2 nail techs and the customer sitting next to me getting her nails done kept complimenting my hands and nails. The gel polish lasted over 1 month which should be standard for gel polish. read more

I love Gaelic nails but my only suggestion is to please play something else on the TV. I suggest HGTV. They played the Conan channel every day and its horrible. Sitting there is very boring so PLEASE consider playing something else on the TV. read more

If you want to wait, go here. Used to be my go to spot. After the last 3 times having to wait 30+ minutes to be seated for my appointment it no longer will be. Staff even called me to move my appointment 2+ hours due to being busy, yet I still waited 40 minutes for someone to begin my pedicure. Unacceptable. read more

Great place, amazing customer service. You should book appointment way ahead to get in. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. read more

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