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Modern Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Visiting my boyfriend in Princeton and looking for a last minute pedicure before attending a wedding, I decided to try this place on a Friday afternoon. It was pretty quiet in there (no wait for a walk-in), but the ladies were super sweet and friendly. Oh man though, the pedicure! I've had many in NYC where I live and this one definitely stood above the rest. The technician was exceptionally detail oriented and efficient (but not rushed). Everything was very very clean (I'm kind of a clean-freak when it comes to this sort of thing). She also gave a great foot/leg massage with hot stones for which I thought "omg, I thought it was a regular pedicure - how much is this going to be?". Same price. Turns out that's just the way these ladies are: AWESOME! Notes: bring cash for tips (duh!), chill out and don't be in a huge rush anywhere (it did take a little longer that I expected), and call ahead - I think I just lucked out on the walk-in as I can see how it could get pretty busy sometimes! read more

The worst mani-pedi I had. I trusted the other reviews here, but something had obviously changed since last summer - my experience was the opposite! Terrible client service, expensive, unsanitary and disrespectful of my time. I came in and confirmed with the lady I'd come back for a full mani-pedi in 10 minutes and that I would need to finish within an hour. I came back exactly as agreed, but she was busy with someone else who had just started. She apologetically offered my to "start" with an older Asian man (her husband?). He gave me a so-so manicure (not including polish) - I am not accustomed to getting a manicure with a man, so it was a slightly strange/unpleasant experience He then set me up on one of their pedicure chairs. Although the actual chair and basin looked ok, when he turned on the water I could clearly smell mold - my sense of smell is weak, but this was overpowering. I was then ignored by both the man (reading at the counter) and the woman (giving the other client a very long pedi) for over 30 minutes! I was just sitting there, feet in cold smelly water, unable to get up. After waiting for half an hour, I reminded the lady I had to go soon. She was confused and embarrassed and stated she still had to finish the other pedicure and also a manicure. They did not respect the appointment I confirmed with them and put in another client before me. I might have understood if they let me know before I started that they won't finish on time. That would have at least let me choose to go across the street to one of the other nail salons in the area. But instead, they did a half-manicure and just let me wait "captive" in some cold water. They ended up asking the other client to wait while the lady gave me a super-fast pedicure and polish. Both of us felt uncomfortable. The french polish was obviously sub par. They charged me a bit below their overpriced regular, but it still wasn't worth the experience. read more

Came here this past weekend and will not be returning. The owners are extremely rude. For eyebrow waxing, her technique resulted in tearing the hairs (rather than pulling them out). Having gone for waxing for over a decade, I can tell good from bad, and I certainly don't benefit from this tearing approach which grows back in 2 days. Also, for the manicure, the approach was rushed and low-quality. Chipping began in just over a day, and it didn't look professionally done. read more

Poor manicure! I noticed the reviews on Yelp were mixed on Modern Nail. I am fussy when it comes my nails especially when I am having them painted red. You go to have them professionally painted because you want them to look professionally painted. At Modern Nail you will not achieve that professionally done look. I had to ask the man who did my nails to clean it up several times - he couldn't tell there was red polish all over my cuticles. Not happy and I told them and they really didn't care to make it right. Besides the students, most of their clients would be visitors to the area such as myself - they are probably thinking why bother with a client who is probably not coming back. read more

The staff is very friendly. That being said, it was one of the worst quality manicures I've gotten. I chose a nail polish and halfway through she could not go on with the polish because it was so old and crusted she was not able to put a nice coat on. It looked like it was diluted and probably not the original liquid in the polish bottle. Their tools are dull , not sharp leading to tearing of cuticles rather than snipping. In NY I can get the same quality mani for $5, not $15. I should have complained but they were very nice. read more

Very nice and pleasant staff. I had a nice gel manicure done here while visiting Princeton. There was a nice selection of colors and I was very happy with my manicure overall. The only thing I found odd was that they didn't cut my cuticles and left them looking a little ragged. They do however, spend a good deal of time on you. read more

Really liked my pedicure. She was very nice and really good. Also, the location is quite convenient for me.

July 2nd - I used the reviews to choose this nail salon and had a great pedicure. Hot stone massage was so relaxing. Can't wait to try the "red carpet" pedicure next time! read more

I love small family owned businesses. This nail salon is by far the cleanest that I've visited in Princeton (new machines, pedicure spas, nice selection of magazines, etc). Princeton students/faculty also receive 15% off manicures and pedicures. They do an excellent job and my manicure typically lasts 2 weeks read more

Walked in and was told there would be a 20 minute wait for a manicure. 45 minutes later I was still waiting. When I asked for an updated time estimate, the woman tried to blame another customer for the delay. It was rude of her to mislead me in the first place and even worse to try to pass it off on someone else. I will NOT return here. read more

I am visiting the Princeton area this week and needed to find a nail salon. I tried Modern Nail and chose it primarily for the location, which is very convenient in Palmer Square, with lots of nearby parking. I was happy with my basic manicure and pedicure. The price for both together was $42. I liked that the salon had the most recent issues of People magazine available. This salon is a good choice for friendly, efficient nail services. read more

Very happy with pedicure experience. Walked in, 30 min wait so did a little shopping nearby and came back. Friendly and professional staff. Nice polish selection, and pedicure itself was very good, including exfoliation and hot stones. My feet look and feel great. Thanks, Modern Nail, I'll be back! read more

I wasn't sure what to make of the mixed reviews but finally decided to check it out for myself. Got a mani pedi early on a Saturday and they were able to take me right away. My pedicure was good (hot stones a plus!) and still looks great after a week, but I have to say I was disappointed with the mani. I take pride that I can make a quality mani last a week before chipping, but unfortunately This mani chipped after 2 days and after a week, half of it was gone. I think the technician may have forgotten the top coat. At least I got a light color. A good feature of this salon is hours - they open at 9 on Saturday and are also open on Sunday, which is rare in Princeton. I suppose if I need a mani/pedi on a Sunday I'd go back but otherwise will keep searching. read more

Fantastic nail salon - wonderful pedicure which included a hot stone massage. Mani + Pedi for $45 which is in keeping with Princeton prices. Lovely atmosphere with classical music playing in the background. Will definitely be coming back as a regular! read more

yelp reviewers are right again! this nail salon is beautiful and clean and the owner is lovely. I spent all summer getting mani/pedis in Manhattan and was worried about pricier nail salons back in Princeton, but Modern Nail is worth it. The service here was so much better and more personable than that I received on the Upper West side. And it was only $38 for a mani/pedi with my student discount. well worth it. read more

My mom and I go to this nail salon and absolutely love it. They do a wonderful job with hot rocks for every pedicure! The location is particularly convenient since it's next to the parking garage and several markets so you can zip in and out of Princeton with your nails and errands done in no time! read more

Live in Princeton. Have had manicures and pedicures all over the world. Would rate Modern Nails as good as it gets. Just be specific as to what you want. If you don't like the color, they will start over. Extremely clean environment. No nail or chemical odor. Great relaxing chairs. Shellac nails - all the colors. Pedicure's are amazing. Prices compared to a salon in New York are a great value. Walk in (which I often do) are always accommodating. Price / Value = a 10. read more

The most underrated nail salon in Princeton. Another great service experience yesterday.

........ don't get your waxing done there.... very sloppy job..... simply missed to many spots and " broke" the hair instead of removing. So after a couple of days it more looked like a bad shaving job. The lady was just too hurried as people were waiting. read more

Very nice staff, great French pedicure, try spa pedicure and you will really relax, very clean, waxing available as well

they didn't do cuticles, cutting nails, barely anything. they got the nail polish all over my nails and i paid for hell but it already peeling off. overall really not worth it. spend a little extra and go somewhere else. never had an experience like that. read more

I just had a color gel pedicure and was charged $ 68 which is really expensive for this area. I like the shop and the owners but they need to be competitive in their pricing. I'm walking distance to the salon but I'll have to go elsewhere from now on....It's just too expensive. read more

Very clean and superb service. My manicures always last when I go here! Great pedicure too!

anywhere in Princeton you have to pay to park. add that into the price you pay to get your nails done. if you can afford it fine. i would rather park for free and go to a good salon. read more