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Impress Nail & Spa

3.5 (126 reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

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Nadine E.

The people are nice. i got a powder and it lasted a week. it was so cheap. I walked in and ask how much for powder. they said $45. When the tech started I noticed she put the powder before cleaning my nail. I asked her what she doing , she tells me if I want a clean it's $10 more. Never in my world, I seen or heard of getting your nails done and it's not cleaned . She said it's $10 more for a manicure. that was the first time I ever heard of that so it end up being $55 for powder on my natural nails. My nails chipped ,it just came off , literally last a week and a half. when I get my nails done, they usually last 2 1/2 weeks. The product is cheap.

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Tori B.

Love Impress. Both Julia and Jessy are wonderful. The shop is very clean. And Julia does the best nail art!

Haewon J.

Well... I have visited this place several times and have always satisfied with the quality of their services. I always take the suggestions they make and this time I asked for a suggestion for the Halloween theme and was so happy when the nails were done! I have a high standard. This is the only place in the area I go to get my nails done.

Inappropriate pricing for overpriced services.

The quality of service does not meet the standard of cost. For "PROCLAIMED" spa services in a regular nail salon with regular nail services, a customer should not be charged spa pricing. When you are giving the same service as every other nail salon around you and your service is not even up to theistandard. How are you charging double and triple for the same service?

Rebecca F.

I normally never write reviews but I felt so inclined after such a bad experience. I thought I would give this place a try after reading some positive reviews. The gel manicure started off fine but quickly went south. I hadn't had a manicure in quite a long time so my cuticles were in need of some real TLC. The girl who did my manicure pushed them so far back that when it came time to clip them there was nothing to cut. Also I found it strange that u don't soak your nails while she is working on the other hand. But maybe not every place does it the same. When it came time to paint them it was so rushed and I now have gel polish both clear and color all over my nails. After she was finished painting she took a nail file to get the excess paint off the sides and corners which did not bode well. The only reason for my 2 Stars is because they do a paraffin wax and quick massage at the end of the manure. I for sure will not be returning even though by signing up for there rewards program I now have $5 off my next service.

Deep French! Super cute and pretty !
Annie A.

Made an appointment to go with my mom. Both got gel manicure ! The nail technicians were all so friendly, detail oriented, and knowledgable. Def would reccomend this place ! This place is warm, relaxing, and cozy.

Andrea M.

I was everything BUT IMPRESSed with this nail salon...I do NOT recommend getting a dip manicure from here. I had been getting dip consistently prior to COVID19, all with my regular salon and nail techs (Princess Nails in Medford - THE BEST!!) But then with the closure of salons, I eventually soaked all the dip off and resorted to home self-manicures...boring..but wasn't about to try DIY dip. When salons opened up again, I booked a full dip mani - brand new on my almost-virgin-again nails. Unfortunately, due to staying with and helping family in Needham during COVID, I wasn't able to book at my regular salon. My sister recommended Impress nails after trying them once for a regular manicure - should've thought twice since she hadn't experienced their dip services.. So here I am at Impress nails, first time back in a salon so I'm excited AF. I know those who've made it this far in my review know what I'm talking about (!!) I'm told to pick out a dip color and did not feel rushed while doing this. I picked a light pink #120, but I guess they didn't have it. Chose something similar while wondering if they really ran out of 120 or couldn't locate it.. Wendy was the nail tech who did my dip. She was quiet but friendly and we briefly chatted while wearing masks behind the plexiglass divider. As she was doing my nails, there were times I felt compelled to voice concerns (eg you missed this cuticle) but I started to feel like I was saying too much, kinda just got that weird vibe that I should stop pointing out things, so I shut my mouth and trusted the process...I could tell fairly quickly that I probably wasn't going to be happy with the outcome, but thought oh well. I noticed that the manager purposefully came over to my salon table, watched for a minute, then picked up my hands to inspect the nail tech's work. At that point I should've spoken up, but I didn't want to make Wendy feel bad by saying she was doing a poor job. I figured the manager was just checking in as she would with all clients since she's in charge - wrong - I later found out from my mother who was sitting beside me that the manager said something along the lines of "she's new here" while looking at my nails. Makes sense why she'd be checking my nails..unfortunately, I really didn't hear the manager when she said this, so found out Wendy was new after the fact. Long story short, Wendy was nice, but needs some practice and improvement on her dip technique. I feel badly naming her, but I want others to know my experience. Manicure was on 7/11 and the photos were taken 7/20, 9 days after. I wish I took photos one day after as my right ring finger had already chipped (it's prob the most damaged in photo). While I was upset, I know it can happen and shrugged it off. The rest of the nails looked passable but by no means did I leave feeling happy. It wasn't until a few days after when your nails are growing out that you can tell how poorly the dip is. You can see in the photos, nearly all my nails have chipped to some degree, most at the very ends. I would assume this was because not enough dip powder was applied to the tops of each. None of my daily activities would result in my nails all becoming damaged. These are the results of poor powder application. It starts with cleaning the nails and cuticles - if the cuticles are half cut, the powder applied will grow out uneven. I also HATED how thick my nails were. In my regular salon they take the thin pointy drill (looks like the end of a toothpick) and slim down your nails so they look natural - not @ Impress. When we asked if they could buff them down so they weren't so thick, we were fed nonesense, something like "at this salon we don't do that, we are very knowledgeable and do them this way for a reason" - oookay, brushed that off too. I'm embarrassed to show my nails but I want others to see and learn from my experience! DO NOT GET A DIP MANI HERE !!!!!

Manicure
Lucy B.

One of the best gel manicures I've ever received. She took her time and really had an eye for the details. The paraffin wax and shoulder massage was a lovely additional bonus. All at $35 - good value for a high standard.

Dip powder manicure
Meaghan F.

Went in last minute to get my nails done and I am so glad that I did! Lisa did an amazing job. She really took her time with everything - cut my cuticles, hot towel treatment, hot wax moisturizing treatment and even a quick massage was all included with my Dip Powder manicure. I will definitely be going back!

My nails hurt. Nail lady cut me too short and is kind of rude sometimes
Lali A.

Nail lady cut me too short. My fingers are swollen and they bled. She's sometimes rude too. Not coming here anymore.

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Great new nail salon, I would highly recommend! Amazing manicure and pedicure, incredibly pleasant staff and a relaxing delight.

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A lovely, relaxing pedicure with all the bells and whistles. Really enjoyed my experience and would certainly return again!

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Great service, got a pedicure and gel manicure in an hour. Pricey ($70) but worth it for paraffin wax on hands and hot stone leg massage.

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so clean and everyone is so nice. paraffin wax, enough said. I will be back. Reasonably priced beautiful tucked away salon.

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Excellent service, lovely facility, my new favorite for mani/pedis. And, they are open Sundays!

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Love this place. Nice crew, clean and good service. My pedi and gel mani look beautiful! Will be back for sure!

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Ask the Community - Impress Nail & Spa

Do you guys do dip powder?

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Review Highlights - Impress Nail & Spa

“I was greeted warmly by Julia and she even helped me pick out my gel nail color and made some great suggestions.”

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