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3.7 (24 reviews)
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Services - Matrix Hair & Nails

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Hand nail fill-in

Hand and toe nail fill-in

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Manicure and pedicure

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Look at the shape of them all, but specifically the pinky. that peeling is not my skin that's dried up super glue
Olivia S.

12/6/19 Rushed job, zero undivided attention. There were many MANY stops to answer the phone/deal with other customers..the guy who normally does hair started my nails, then I switched over to a woman ,then back to him...musical chairs. The woman slapped on the acrylic so thick and chunky, and the hair guy barely shaved them down. The nail isn't even fully covered in paint, there's super glue residue still leftover on my finger, AND they don't do much nail care (need to prep your nails before you go) I'm shocked they have been approved by any health department because the cleanliness was way below subpar. Change your gloves when you deal with new hands. Clean your instruments before you pass along an infection and go out of business. I hate businesses that charge people for garbage work. Let's take a look at my nails.. can you say chicklets? Chunky af, uneven af, nonmatching af. It's like I did my nails myself... dont waste your time at this extremely unprofessional "salon" they don't clean or replace instruments. They don't give any real customer service . The 5 star reviews are blatantly lying

Savannah M.

This is the only salon I go to when I'm in NJ. They are clean, and really take their time to get the shape right. I tell all my friends about it, and turned my mom into a regular! They also have a wide variety of colors and designs to choose from if you're feeling fancy.

Someone please tell me how this cost $70 when I usually get my nails done at another salon in town for $35 and then around $5-10 extra if I wanted a simple design! I'm so upset and angry right now. I usually pay $80 to get both my gel pedicure and gel manicure! I'm so disgusted. Never going back to this place and don't recommend anyone else going there. They rip you off!

Nails by Heather

This is the best nail salon I have ever been to! Always clean, staff is friendly and they do an amazing job!! Heather is my nail expert and look at the amazing job she did!! Highly recommend!!!

acrylic set done at Matrix
Heather W.

I love getting my nails and eyebrows done here, everyone is great and i'm never disappointed. I've been many places where my polish starts to fall off only after a week but my nails last forever when I get them done here!

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1 year ago

Very welcoming and respectful place to get any service you need ! I always come here for a haircut and it comes out looking amazing.

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2 years ago

Really nice haircut...reasonable price i will visit again. Around the corner from my residence so its great. May have nails done next time.

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3 years ago

Great neighborhood salon! Same day appointments- everyone is friendly and the owner is top notch!

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On Saturday I had my nails done. On Monday the polish was cracked and the polish was beginning to chip. I do not recommend this salon.

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First time .. Linda did my acrylics and I love them and she was so nice and personable

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My husband got his hair done for the first time here about three weeks ago with Katie and she did a wonderful job.

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Metuchen Nail Spa - Broken dilapidated art. Thanks.

Metuchen Nail Spa

4.5(87 reviews)
3.8 mi
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The best nail place around, hands down! I have always felt a little uneasy at nail salons due to…read moreanxiety from feeling judged or out of place, but from the moment I stepped in the door, Mai & Hank made me feel so welcomed. Both of them take their time and always stop to ask if you are comfortable and happy with the shape, color, etc. They place extra emphasis on prepping your nails before polish, which is one of the reasons I think my nails last so long. Please keep in mind that it is only the two of them working, so they may not be able to take you on short notice. However, in the past they have kept my name down and called when someone else cancels which I greatly appreciate! Also note that it is located on Main Street so will have to find street parking.

Metuchen Nail Spa is an outstanding nail salon. I visited for the first time after being…read moredisappointed by two other salons in the area. Hank was incredibly accommodating and made time for me before a beach trip, which I really appreciated. I requested a nail design that resembled melting ice cream, and Hank was meticulous in getting every detail just right. He checked in with me throughout the process to make sure I was happy before curing each nail. The final result was so creative and perfect for summer. What I didn't expect was that the manicure would end up in a very special photo; my partner proposed that weekend, and the nails ended up being part of a moment I'll never forget. I'm genuinely grateful for the care and attention Hank put into his work. Had I gone to one of the other salons, I know I would've been disappointed. I don't think I would have been as excited to share photos from that day. (It sounds ridiculous, but I'm sure many women can relate.) I highly recommend Metuchen Nail Spa if you're looking for attention to detail and excellent customer service.

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4.3(23 reviews)
0.2 mi
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I love NuSalon... Everyone who work here is so friendly and interactive. They are very nice and…read moreunderstanding. My Mom and Sis-in-Law are clients here, whenever they visit us. My other friends who went to this place on my recommendation are happy clients too. About 3 years ago, my hair was really really really bad. Ling has got magic in her hands. My hair is very beautiful now and I always get compliments for it. I feel good and beautiful at the end of every session. I love it when Vinny styles my hair. He gives me useful tips too. The staff is very patient and listens to what you want. That is something I didn't see in other salons that I went. I get my hair & nails done and also waxing. I feel really comfortable to go to this place. My visits to NuSalon are like therapy. Every time I go here, I leave as a happy person - both inside and outside. Even my husband noticed that :D Love you guys!!!

I have been getting my hair cut, trimmed etc by Donna since I was a little girl. Now 30years old…read moreand at nusalon . I have enjoyed coming here, it was overpriced at $30 a haircut (never blow dry) but I paid that to stay with Donna. I understand the pandemic but the principle is that they didn't tell me or any other customer that they were no longer offering the $30 haircut, you must get your hair blow dried or they will still charge you the $50 for it. To make matters worst, they aren't even allowed to blow dry at the moment and they are still charging people that. I understand businesses are hurting but a $50 haircut that consisted of a few inches off seems gouging Update: since reading the owners response to my honest review I have decided to lower my star rating. Very unprofessional, name calls and accused me of stealing when her employee was the one who was charging me the $30 price for 6 years and I had no idea this wasn't even the price. But yes a price increase from 30 to 55 is gouging, almost a 100 percent increase. My mother had an appointment before me and during her appointment Donna whispered in her ear about the price increase. what is the secret though??!!! My mom asked if she told me and she said no and that's why my mother paid because she knew I would be upset by this, but it's the point that it was never mentioned and that if it was Atleast I'd have the opportunity to search out other salons. The review was merely to warn people of the price increase but now to warn people about the business owner.

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2.5(31 reviews)
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I decided to take a chance on this place and here is my experience over the course of four months:…read moreFirst off, I'd like to say that my review is not based on my pedicurist, Tammy! She is an absolute gem and it was with complete sadness that she had to pay for the "sins" of her colleague! But hey, if you rep for your company, you gotta endure the good with the bad; and in this case...BAD ALL THE WAY AROUND! Tom is a very big-headed manicurist, who knows his craft. But without humility he makes mistakes. The first time, he did my nails (full set), I got the attitude of I should be grateful, but I shrugged it off because, my nails came out very nice and I typically don't care to cater to people's swollen heads. If you do a great job, I'm going to acknowledge it as so, and you'll get my business. I made my next appointment for 4-weeks later. On my second appointment (cut and fill-in) - he was 5mins late - not sweating it, but no apology (took note of that). Nails came out great (or so I thought), and I made my next appointment. Three days later, the acrylic began lifting (painfully). I work long days and so, it's very hard for me to just go in for a fix, so I put a band-aid over it, to keep it steady. But then another nail was lifting; and so, I drove over and requesting Tom to fix it. He asked me to come back in an hour. All fixed. Third appointment, I walk in for my appointment to see Tom beginning someone's nails and he's ignoring me. I'm standing right in front of him, thinking he was just helping a fellow manicurist, but he looks up and ask, "Can I help you?". After a quick shake of my head, I answered, that I have a 10am appointment with him. He says nothing while continuing the service of the other lady. So, I said, "Tom, I have an appointment with Tammy as well. Would you prefer I start with my pedicure?"...Continued silence. Tammy finally came over, after hearing her name and escorted me to her chair with apologies. Tom, came over after to begin my fill-in. Again, after a week, nails began chipping. My time is limited, so I fixed it myself! Not happy that the quality is subpar. Fourth and final appointment: Once again, I walk in ON TIME, to see yet again, another person in Tom's chair beginning their service. I said to Tom that I have an appointment with him for 10am. He waits, checks his schedule, then tells me he needs 20mins. I told him, I don't have that kind of time, as I am on a schedule - hence why I make my appointments a month in advance. He ignores me. After waiting 5 mins, I stand up from my seat, and quietly walk out! There are too many nail salons in this area and nearby for me to cause a scene! Why should I have fight for someone to TAKE my money. I would NEVER go to this place again, and if you're smart, neither would you!

Recently found out about this little shop in South Plainfield and got here in a jiffy. The spot is…read moresmall but has all selections from gel, powder, pedicure, etc. I had Tom do my full set for Halloween and a trip I'm heading to this weekend. He was super kind and communicative about the style and shape I wanted. The application took almost two hours but it was so worth it! Look how cute it came out! Coming back for a refill! Thanks Tom!

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Jolie Nails

Jolie Nails

2.6(49 reviews)
2.1 mi
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My daughter received a regular manicure and they didn't even remove what was remaining on her old…read moregel nail color. Horrible job all the way around! I could have done better than this!!

This place does not use sterile peel pack tools. I did not see a UV box either. I'm so not…read morecomfortable with that but unfortunately came here with a friend who booked this pedi appointment. I consistently had to ask them to douse their tools with alcohol prior to usage. Im honestly hoping I don't get a infection of any sort but I do not recommend this place due to their non sterile technique. the sinks don't have covers and the cleaning in between isn't that thorough. The foam toe spacers used were clean and new, but even the nail file, foot brush and all is worn and dirty. These this are impt to monitor when coming to a salon! Only part that I enough at this place was the foot massage which was thorough and proper. The pricing for this place is "not cheap", it's pretty average priced so it's not that I even a advantage i consider with the services received. Gel mani and regular polish pedi is $55, which more than my usual place that uses sterile tools in Westwood, NJ. All in all, this is not my place of choice at all, and I urge all that visit to be cautious with the tools used! I'm grateful to those that work there, i appreciate accommodating with my lateness and overall service however please enforce better hygienic protocols.

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4.0(11 reviews)
5.1 mi

I'm posting two reviews in one because I had started a review in June or July but didn't realize…read morethat it was still in draft when I came to post my experience from today. Sep 27, 2025: Rating 5 stars Today I came to get a pedicure which long overdue. Since it's my birthday I decided to go all out and get the Gold Mystique Spa Pedicure ( Definitely highly recommend this package! ) and gold chrome polish as the cherry on top! First of all, my nail tech, Eric, was *****AWESOME****!!!!!! He gave me the BEST 20 minute foot and leg massage. Strong and firm hands are what I prefer for rub downs, and he delivered! The execution of the pedicure and polish job was top notch as I always expect and receive at this salon. ----------- June or July 2025: Rating 3 stars For today's services I brought hubby with me for a couples pedicure session and last minute I opted for eyebrow waxing. Pedicure: Mint $40 + I have to give a special shout-out to Amy! Her attention to detail is amazing. She did my pedicure weeks ago, and I was genuinely surprised when she remembered me on my return visit - despite me having completely forgotten hers! That kind of personal recognition truly sets her apart. And, as always, the pedicure itself was expertly done. Though my eyebrows turned out alright, the service was subpar. The older gentleman who performed the waxing had a very gruff demeanor from the start. He entered the room and simply told me to lie down, neglecting to pull down a clean sheet of tissue paper for the headrest - it was visibly crumpled from a prior use. Worse, I detected a strong cigarette odor when he began applying the wax. After I mentioned it, he offered a half-hearted "sorry" but made no effort to wash his hands before continuing. I felt entirely disregarded and his lack of professionalism was very off-putting. I will certainly make sure to avoid him for any future services.

My wife brought me in to get a pedicure last year and from there I have been a somewhat regular…read morewith her. The shop is nice and clean, the staff and friendly, attentive and very good. My feet always feel brand new after every visit.

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