nails looked great! they had a perfect shape and size like i asked. very welcoming! i got UV gel manicure and it's amazing. i've gotten many times before and it always lasts long, never chips. i also got a pedicure. very good service for the good price. felt so good and nice definitely recommend! everyone was super nice and booking was super easy! 10/10, get your nails done here! read more

Nails are GORGEOUS! Staff is so sweet, she gave me a little back massage and made sure I was comfortable, they were very speedy making the shape and color PERFECT! I came in a hurry, told them I needed an acrylic fill, I sat right down and she got started. These are by far my FAVORITE nails ever!!! Thank you! read more

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Needs better management. No one spoke during our entry into the salon. Was made to wait for our pedicures even though we had an appointment. Technician that was initially assigned to me was made to leave me in the middle of the manicure to tend to another customer. Manager gave me the impression she would finish my manicure by seating down and applying cuticle oil to one hand but left the1 cuticle oil on the hand and the nails on the other hand not filed to tend to another customer. Was made to wait for another technician to finish my manicure. Left with the impression that new customers are treated differently than recurring customers. Technicians were great. Management is the issue. read more

Been going here for years. It was never the same since the new ownership a couple years ago. Still I stuck with it until now. The last three times I went in for my standing appointment, a walk-in was taken ahead of me. Most recently, I was shuffled between three different technicians and unable to get what I really wanted. Very very disappointed and will not be returning. read more

I was visiting a friend and I wanted to get a pedicure- the young woman who took care of me was amazing and went above and beyond. I was very happy with the process and ended up paying cash so they gave me a $7 coupon for me next visit- I gave it to my friend who lives in the area since I don't live there. read more

I got my nails done here.This was my second time getting my nails done and Alba did it so good. I love my nails so much.

Never coming here again. Made an appointment at 4 and left at 6:30. It was like musical chairs with the people doing my nails the person kept switching and these terrible nails cost me $105. They said they used good products yet didn't even clean my nails. This place is dirty and a rip off. Do not go!!! read more

Imperial Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

First time here and not sure if I will return. Paying $38 for a regular plan pedicure is way too expensive, the most I have paid in Montclair is $40 and Idid not get any additional service with pedicure so I am very shocked at the price. Sandra did an amazing job with the gel manicure and may return for that and would definitely pass on the expensive pedicure. read more

I had a great first experience at Imperial Nails! The owners are very friendly and everyone smiles when you walk in and makes you feel welcome. Not the case in most nail salons! I got a 15 foot message and a French pedicure done with Giselle. The massage was divine and she was very thorough with her work and took her time. Honestly this was the first time I was ever fully satisfied with the way the French pedi came out. Majority don't know how to draw the white line on nicely. She was great from beginning to end. My new go to nail salon! read more

I asked for a gel manicure usually when I go I'm not very picky and typically love and trust my nail technicians. However the past few times I have went have not been the case. I didn't in the slightest receives my moneys worth. My nails were left unfiled, not manicured and spotty. I could've done a better job myself. Not worth the money. read more

First time going to Imperial Nails and what an incredible experience. I got gel extensions with a design for Valentine's Day. Sandra did an AMAZING job. I brought in a photo of what I wanted and she executed it flawlessly. Looking forward to coming back! (And as a bonus: the nails are cat approved!) read more

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I live within a five minute walk of five nail salons and I never go anywhere but Imperial. Their manicures last for a month; their foot scrubs erase every ache and pain; their waxing is practically painless . Even if you went on a year-long pandemic hiatus, the women who work at Imperial will remember your name and welcome you back like a long-lost friend. read more

So impressed with the cleanliness and care that is taken since the salon re opened. Temperature checks, immaculately clean. Staff is motivated and energetic. The owner is almost always on staff working alongside her entire team. I've been to several salons in and around town & NYC when I worked there everyday - wouldn't go anywhere other than Imperial Nails! read more

My husband & I get pedicures here regularly. The facility is spotless. The personnel are extremely helpful. They don't rush & do a great job on your feet. I highly recommend them. I cannot understand anyone giving a poor review. I've been going here for years & the service is always excellent. Our daughter recommended it & we have never been disappointed. Protocols during CoVid were excellent. read more

Okay...the service IS a bit cold, BUT the place is gorgeous and they DO, do a great job. It is pricey ($13 for a basic manicure), but then again you're in Montclair... I really do love the decor and all the equipment looks clean. I will definitely be coming back here; I would like to see how they do gel nails. read more

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Why bother accepting appointments when you then have to wait 30 minutes. We had to actively say something to receive our pedicures before they started working on someone else who was a walk-in/no appointment and came in after us. read more

My pedicure was fine, however I recommend paying for services prior to having it done. I went with a friend and we both asked for a color gel. Everything went fine until time to pay. We were then both charged for a powder gel -which was $10 more each. I debated with the older woman who was acting cashier who then pretended not to understand me and would not acknowledge she was charging me for the wrong process - hence she made an extra $20. The manicurists are really nice and I would return but as mentioned before I would pay in advance so there is no "misunderstanding". read more

I like that they were open on Sunday. As nice as my nail technician was I got an infection on my thumb nail. I guess it might be called a hang nail. read more

If I could give this no stars I would... The staff is not friendly at all... They make you feel as if you should just give them your money for their presence. The only reason I went here was because Nail Story across the street was closed for the day and I will never make that mistake again!!! The color section was very poor, the pedicure was sub par at best, and the atmosphere although the place looks nice with the mini waterfalls you can feel the unhappiness of the staff. If you want a nice relaxing experience where you are treated as the most important customer regardless of how busy or slow they are go across the street to Nail Story... Don't waste your time, money, or energy on these rude people! read more

Hands down a very relaxing yet meticulous manicure but very very overpriced. Unfortunately, my boyfriend wanted to get his first pedicure when I was on my way to try Imperial for the first time and this experience could not have left a more sour taste in our mouths, financially. I'll just say ANYONE who does not get his or her nails painted should not be paying the same price as someone who is. Its downright unfair. I believe he ended up paying $45 + tip ($30 pedicure + $15 manicure) which is just absurd to me. Yes, my manicure was great but I will never be back based on that experience alone. There are definitely other options in Montclair that offer a comparable experience. read more

I have been here twice now and had wonderful experience with Alex. She takes her time and was the most relaxing pedicure I've ever had... highly recommend her. Prices are little high but well worth it in my book. read more

This is why I don't like Yelp, it seems to attract the complainers. I've gone to every nail salon in Watchung Plaza and they are all very similar service-wise. The staff at this salon are lovely, friendly and professional. The prices are in line with every other salon in the area. It is clean and attractive. What more can you ask for? read more

I'm crazy particular about my nails. Got a basic manicure today ($13). This salon has a relaxing ambiance, and a lot of manicure, pedicure and drying stations. Pretty good color selection. They used excellent cuticle cream that allowed for quick removal of cuticles. My nails were careful cleaned with polish remover before polished and then meticulously polished! I'll be back for more. 3 months later...I like the end result at this salon, the polish is meticulous. However, it is not the most professional or the cleanest. Today I had a mani/pedi. The files and buffers are SO old and used, all 5 techs doing pedicures carried on their own conversations in Spanish to each other during my entire service and one just sat on her cell phone right in front of me! read more

I will not be returning to this place. They don't seem to play well with people of color. Have been here numerous times, following The pedicure specialist from another shop. Each time unlike other customers, I have never been greeted or treated like anything but hurry up and Pay. read more

Long story short seven of my $80 acrylics that only include regular nail polish broke within two days. I got dip powder acrylics from here. The lady told me they were $80 which to me is quite expensive. Usually when I get them done they put gel nail polish on but they would only let me use regular nail polish. After not even 24hrs two of the nails broke. I went back and a different women fixed them with the gel base. 5 more broke in the next day. I went back and the original women complained how the person who fixed my nails gave me the $100 bass instead of the $80 dip powder. I was mad because they were so expensive. When I went some where else to get them removed they put the gel over the dip powder and it was a pain. read more

I've always loved my regular manis and pedis I've gotten from here. Today I tried something different, and got a OPI gel mani by Blanca as well as my regular pedicure. She did a great job on my pedicure and was very attentive. A lot of nail salons won't treat me as well or give the full massage because of my age (16), even though I pay the full adult price. I don't have this issue with Imperial Nails. My manicure on the other hand was not as well done. You can see from the provided photo that it is patchy, not fully done to the top or the base, and shaped strangely. Usually I am very impressed with this establishment, and I was surprised by this job. Later today or tomorrow I will be going back to see if I can get it fixed, if I can I shall make this 4 stars :) wish me luck!! read more

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I go here for spa pedicures, and to Cindy for chair massage - she is AMAZING!! Highly recommend her chair massages.

I was not impressed with this place. The lady running it was rude. When she was showing my sister and I to our manicure stations, she was literally pushing me. Hand on my back pushing me. They started with my sister first and the clearly forgot about me. I had to get up and remind them I was still there- no apology- just told it would be 5 more minutes. This is after 2 women for pedicures who came in AFTER me got serviced first. By the time my manicure started my sister was already drying. The whole point of going with someone is so you can sit and chat. The manicure itself was very good, but the rude lady running place will not have me coming back. read more

RUDE RUDE RUDE OWNER----EXPENSIVE AND NOT ALL THAT GREAT! Lisa is no longer there so, no point to go there for a pedi. Manicures are messy brows are the worst! Montclair at its WORST!!!! read more

First, let me start off by saying I never write reviews but today I felt it was necessary because I will not give my business to Imperial Nails from now on. I've been there two times before today. The first time was a wonderful experience but the second & third times were not. The first bad experience I had was at my second visit. It was crowded but I was still able to get serviced for a pedicure. Once that was over I had to wait over 25 mins to get a regular manicure. While I was waiting for my mani they forgot I was waiting and took other customers, both new and ones that came after me, before I had to say something and they finally gave me a mani. The second, and last, bad experience was today, the day before Mothers Day. Yes, it was busy but the manager was so unbelievably rude to those who just walked in and to those who have been waiting. Let me state that no customer that I saw at that moment was rude or being overly impatient. So, I just walked out & went to Nail Story across the street. They had no wait. Plus, those customers that we're waiting at Imperial Nails left and followed suit. So, Nail Story quickly became busy from the overflow. And still, even though things got to be busy, they were so sweet and did not rush! They did a beautiful pedicure and gel manicure. Will be going there from now on! I'm sorry but even if you're busy you can still be nice, case in point with Nail Story! read more

I walked in with my two daughters - pedicures for them and a simple manicure for me. I was told by the (male) manager that their system was down and they were accepting cash only. The environment seemed nice enough, and I happened to have the cash, so we figured we'd give it a try. I made the mistake of not watching over my girls and going directly for my manicure (which was fine and the shoulder massage afterward was great). Unfortunately, whoever it was that did my eldest's pedicure, cut into the corners of her toenails and six out of ten toes are now ingrown - three infected. I will keep an eye on my other daughter's feet for now. Never again. read more

The staff had an attitude, the pedicure water was cold, and they didn't let my feet soak for long before clipping. I thought it might be a one-off, but then had the same experience a second time. read more

The staff is incredibly rude, everything is so overpriced, the products used are cheap. We had to wait over twenty minutes WITH an appointment, and when I tried to say something about it the manager completely ignored me. I have never paid 40$ for a gel manicure in my life. This isn't my regular salon. They used the same opi gel as my salon does, and I get charged 25$. This place is a rip off, avoid at all costs. read more

I have no idea why this place would get negative reviews for pedicures. I have had numerous pedicures here and I have loved every single one. I have gone to many salons and spas both in Montclair and NYC and I am certain that Imperial Nails is an amazing value. The basic pedicure is $30 at Imperial Nails. For that amount (which is not much more than any other salon) they use hot stones and they apply hot wax to your heels as they paint your nails so that your feet feel incredibly soft and smooth afterwards. The polish lasts as long as needed (your nails will grow before the polish chips). The staff is also very friendly and polite. I am frequently hearing someone new say that Imperial Nails is now their favorite go-to salon for pedicures and every person that I have recommended Imperial Nails to has loved it and gone back. read more

I just got such a weird vibe here. The employees barely look at you, they don't try to speak to you, they don't say anything when you come in or leave. The pedicure was pretty good, the manicure was not that great, I felt it was only a bit better than I could do myself...which is not saying much. Overpriced for what you get. I am suprised they would have such poor customer service when there is another salon literally across the street, and two others in the same block! And yes, I mean the one in Montclair - I went while visiting family - read more

Was a walk in and got a very nice mani gel and regular pedi. Nice atmosphere good location. Will go back.

I visit this place only because it's close to my house, however I have been disappointed too many times now and have to stop. Paying $35-$40 for gel manicures that self-destruct in three days is ridiculous. Within two days, scratches form, which suggests the job wasn't done well or that the 'best brand' polish was fake. I have had gel nails that look good for more than 3 weeks, done elsewhere. The nail surface, rather than the edge, was filed down so much (to remove old polish?) that my healthy nails became thin and one broke off the day after my last visit. Please improve! It can't be that hard. read more

If I could could this place zero stars I would! The manager is disgustingly rude and the workers take on the same attitude, I refuse to spend money in a place and the people act as if I'm a bother when I ask a question. It's a huge turn off when you walk into an establishment and no one greets you or even bothers to look your way. And it wasn't crowded so that excuse can't be used there was one girl getting a manicure and myself and another lady getting a pedicure. Never returning again!!!!! read more

I've never had a manicure or pedicure that's ever compared to the level imperial gives them. I leave the salon each time relaxed and happy from receiving a meticulous manicure. It may be slightly more expensive than other nail salons but every other time I have tried a different salon it is never done to such a high level. Would recommend to anyone and everyone for the best manicures and pedicures in the area. read more

I can't understand the negative review below. My wife has been going here for several years, my daughter goes too, for both manicures and pedicures and brow wax. I go occasionally myself for a manicure. Staff is very friendly, and all of the customers seem really satisfied by the service. I have never seen anyone on the staff or the owners being rude. Either Me N. has got he wrong salon or is rude and annoying herself. read more