I love this place! Kevin, Nancy, Lindsey, Lien, the whole staff is SO friendly! Pedicures are the BEST- they spend so much time massaging your legs, which my previous nail salon didn't do. They have dip for manicures; which is great and at least 2 technicians do the dip. They have a most every color you could think of for dip AND gel. I've had acrylics, gel, dip, and pedi- all with great results. Only once did a nail chip and it was more my fault, haha. Anyway super clean- LOTS of chairs and technicians so you can come with friends :) Highly recommend! read more

Nail Spa Excel - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

An overpriced amateur job! DO NOT GET YOUR NAILS DONE HERE. I asked for a (normally simple) angled French manicure and this terrible, messy, rushed, painful, inexperienced result is what I got. (See attached photos) Maybe I didn't get the tech other reviewers had a great experience with but even the other techs seemed to know it didn't look good but none said anything. My only positive experience was with an elderly, kind woman who did a great regular pedicure. Otherwise I would have given this place ZERO STARS. A total disaster! read more

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Can't say enough great things about this salon. Beautiful work; friendly, professional staff. I am awed they know everyone by name and greet them like family! For me, not the closest salon, but the ONLY salon. read more

This is the only salon I've found in/near Cambridge where my nails stay on without chipping. They are so sweet & get your nails done in a timely manner. Also, they have chrome powder now! Great prices & even better service :) read more

Nail Spa Excel - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Highly recommend! Excellent work, LOVED my nails! Very sweet people, great place. Not fancy but just perfect for the price. Will definitely go again. read more

What a happy place this is!! My technician was Kevin and he captured exactly what I was picturing for my SNS dip powder ombré manicure. Everyone here is so kind and is always humming along to the music making it such a happy vibe. Thanks for everything! read more

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This was my first time going to this place and I came home crying because the old lady there did a horrible job doing a simple gel manicure. my nails ended up being so streaky and there was pieces of lint or hair stuck in my nails and it was painted in my nail. she also completely missed painting near the cuticle and I hate it so much. I did get my nails fixed for free and someone else did it. Thankfully they were super nice and apologized and did my nails again. I will not be seeing the old lady but its worth going back . read more

Nail Spa Excel - i hate it. she did not pain near the cuticles. I am crying and dying to get them fixed somewhere else. - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is a traditional/basic nail salon with no frills or extra services, which I knew in advance and isn't a negative. The salon was clean and the massage chairs weren't bad. However, making an appointment seems to only guarantee they can take you within the hour; they booked twice as many people for my time than they could actually accommodate. My mani/pedi also wasn't great. First, the manicurist tried to paint over a piece of fuzz that ended up on my nail, instead of removing it. I saw her make a brief effort to pick it off and thought she had, but then I noticed a weird lump with fuzz sticking out (that she was planning to leave as is) and the nail had to be cleaned and fully repainted. The end result looked ok but with some air bubbles, but then the paint wore off the tip of every nail within a day. This is due to improper technique (not chipping or actual wear) and is not what I expected from a $55 mani/pedi at a salon with such a high yelp rating. read more

I've been coming here for the last year or so, and I always leave happy! Great community too!

Excel is the best nail salon in this area! It is a family business and they are always kind and accommodating. The mani/pedi is on point and the pedicure chairs are large, comfy, and have great massage capabilities. I've gone on many occasions with various nail art requests and they always do a fabulous job. read more

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I see Lindsey. She does an amazing job! I get my ideas from Pinterest and she copies my ideas to a T! read more

Nail Spa Excel - Lindsey does my nails every 2 weeks. She is amazing! - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Tried this salon, used a pimple extractor tool for pedicure cuticles, one end of it looked like a surgical scalpel.. scared me. Went to put polish directly on without base coat. Good pedicure chairs. Good size salon. read more

I had such an amazing first time experience here! Everyone was SO nice. I called about 30 minutes ahead to make sure they weren't too busy for me. My tech was so great!! The most clean and precise manicure I've ever had. She did 3 coats of each color and made sure none of the gel set to my fingers with each UV sesh. I was so incredibly impressed. Can't wait to be a regular here! read more

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Nail spa excel once again came through. I wanted this particular look for my birthday, she worked really hard and succeeded. read more

Nail Spa Excel - I wanted this design for my bday, I was very happy with the outcome, she worked her hardest to make it look just like the picture, thanks - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I love Nail Spa Excel! I came a few weeks ago for a powder dip manicure and was very pleased with the results. I returned today for a much needed pedicure and was excited to find out they offer ombré powder dip as well! Unfortunately I forgot to ask for her name, but the technician did a wonderful job on both my hands and feet. I can't stop looking at my nails and I'm already thinking of color combinations for my next ombré manicure. The pictures I've attached don't do it justice, but I had to share. The salon is clean and staff are friendly and talented. I highly recommend this place. read more

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This is how my phone call went with nail spa lady today. I can't actually rate their service, because I'm not quite sure that they're able to give any. However the woman seemed like she needed a bit of help, if you're looking for a job working at a nail salon, I highly recommend driving by and offering your services - she seemed lonely. Nail lady: hello how may I help you me: hi can I please have a manicure at 10:30 AM this morning nail lady: Oh 1030? I guess, but no one here yet. Me: but it says you opened at 10 AM are you open? Nail lady: yes we open what time you want to come? Me: I would like to come at 10:30 can you take me at 10:30 for a gel manicure? Nail lady: yes, but no ones here yet Me: you're open at 10 right? Why do you open if nobody's there? Do you need more help? Nail lady : 1035 see you then Me: so we're set for 1035 correct for a gel manicure? Nail lady: you come 12? Me: hang up read more

Nail Spa Excel....normally you rock! I got the powder mani Sunday and it chipped off by Thursday. Now I have a big weekend event and nails look terrible. So sad, can you fix it please? read more

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I've been coming here for years now and I can't believe I've never written a review! Kevin and Nancy are great - and it is always such a pleasure to see them and catch up on life. (Kevin remembers the name of every friend I've ever brought with me for a nail appointment, too! And he always makes a point to ask about them.) I get a gel manicure and a pedicure every time and love the pedicure chairs. read more

I had a relaxing time while Kevin expertly cut my overgrown cuticles perfectly...I got a Gel French manicure and I am thrilled with it...My feet feel so relaxed after a wonderful Spa pedicure...Nancy did a perfect job waxing my unruly eyebrows to perfection!! I highly recommend this very clean attention to detail spa!! read more

Great gel manicures - and they do better with short nails than any place I've been! Love this place.

Loved Hannah! Walked in thinking faint lavender but ultimately went with her recommendation. I'm absolutely enamored with both the mani and pedi! Thank you read more

Nail Spa Excel - Mani and pedi - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is the only place I will go to get my nails done. I go every two weeks for a mani/pedi. It is very nice and clean inside and the message chairs are soooooo relaxing. They do regular as well as both gel and dip manicure and a great selection of colors (seems like they are always getting new ones). I do the dip powder manicure and usually get ombre or gradient (2 colors). The price with a pedicure is so reasonable and my nails always come out so beautiful!! read more

Nail Spa Excel - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place was great! Everyone was really friendly, they have a great color selection, and the manicure was fast in a good way. They clearly know what they're doing, and they're able to do it well! For $18 I would definitely say it's worth it!! read more

Kevin's salon is awesome! Very clean, following all covid rules, hand sanitizer ready, everyone wearing masks. He did wonders on my gel mani and pedicure (after months of doing my nails myself). He took his time and it was great work, affordable too! And they have wifi! Will be coming back read more

I have been going here for several years. They cover the tubs with plastic for every client which is important to me because of cleanliness. Although all the staff are very friendly and excellent at what they do, Nancy and Kevin are my favs. read more

Kevin and Nancy took care of my friend and I. There is parking nearby and the job they did on my feet (that ain't seen no love for 2 years - I am busy, what.) beautiful. My feet looked like they that belonged to Beowulf and now they look human (was Beowulf a human?). The place is clean and the prices are reasonable. I gotta go back and get my feet done again. read more

I have been coming to Nail Spa Excel for quite a few times .The first couple times my pedi and mani were done by a young tech and I really enjoyed it. She was friendly and nice, took her time on cleaning my nails and rubbing my legs. My gel mani lasted up to three weeks . She also gave the best eyebrown wax. The last two times, my mani pedi were done by an older lady and it was not the same at all. She got my pedi done less than 10 minutes. My gel mani was rushed and applied unevenly. She seemed mad and made me feel uncomfortable.I was so disappointed when I left. Over all the salon is very clean , and the chair massage is great. I would return to the shop and start making appointment with my favorite technician !! read more

My favorite nail place! Consistent every time and very friendly staff. I always get the dip manicure and a gel pedicure. read more

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I've been coming here for a year and have never left a review.. but this place is the BEST! They are so friendly and do an incredible job! I don't go anywhere else!! read more

Hannah did an amazing job! I got the dip manicure with tip extensions and she did multiple coats, filed them to a T, and triple checked to make sure I was liking them. Great salon, clean, a lot of color options, fun & friendly staff. The dip manicure was a bit on the more expensive side, but still plan on coming back! read more

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This is my go-to nail salon in the Somerville area. Kevin and his staff are all incredibly friendly and great at what they do. You can tell they love their customers... most people who come in are greeted by name! Just make sure if you're coming in to call ahead and make an appointment because they get super busy, especially after work hours (which proves how good they are!) They also have a huge variety of regular, gel, and dip polishes. I come every 2-3 weeks without fail to get my nail fix! read more

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The women who work here are lovely and talented. However, the owner is a cheap jerk. Heat wave in Boston with "feels like" temps above 100 and the owner REFUSES to turn on the central air! Of course it sucks for patrons looking to relax and while having their nails done, but COME ON! The women working here are sweltering for hours. Plenty of choices of nail salons that turn on their AC. I won't return until Fall, if at all. Hope the owner finds his/her humanity and does the right thing! read more

I've been here before and my gel Mani peeled within 4 days, which I attribute to working in healthcare. But my experience this time was the worst. I thought maybe I could get a Pedi while my car was being detailed down the street. I used my handy-dandy Yelp app which told me this place would be open soon and its walking distance. Cool. I waiting outside until they opened, and no one was there when I arrived at 920a. They arrived @ 925. I saw lights come couple minutes later. But I still waited until posted time to attempt to enter establishment. When I attempted to walk in door was still locked. I was barley greeted, I could tell person did not want to be bothered. Instantly started talking to his female counterpart in their native language. But what they forgot is tone and body language is UNIVERSAL. But she proceeds to tell me to pick a color. I start choosing a color. Another young woman, whom I saw waiting in her car while I was standing outside, walks in and ask for a fullset and they are telling her to come back later. She asking what time she should come back, they weren't giving a clear answer. Then told her to come back at 11. Because they are very busy..(Yall just opened ).. I then ask what are the gel selections and then I am then told to come back at 1030. A whole hour later when I waited outside for them to open?.. No, thank you. I'll take my money somewhere else and tip someone who wanted to come to work today. If they had booked appointments they could have said that and not asked me to select a color, yet say something and kindly ask if I can return at a later time or some type of communication. I work in the area, but I won't be returning. read more

I absolutely love love love this place. I go here for my gel and dip mani and pedicures. They really spend the time massaging your feet and legs and their nail painting process is 100% the right way to do it! Kevin is very friendly and the rest of the staff is always smiling and accommodating to your needs! 10/10, beautiful work and it doesn't chip!!! read more

So happy to have a new nail place in the neighborhood. Great service. They have the OPI long lasting polish for an extra $5 -- so worth it. (I do hope they get Vinyluxe!) Great place and convenient to Forge! Get a coffee, get your nails done, and then hang out at the parklet! read more

I had a very bad experience here. I made an appointment on Friday for Saturday morning for an acrylic refill. There is only one woman there that does acrylics. She started working on me and then a walk in came in and asked for a refill and my manicurist started rushing. The nails were horribly misshapen and she painted them so sloppily. I calmly and politely told her that they were all misshapen and poorly and she told me it was MY fault because I should have stopped her earlier on if I didn't think they looked good. She said I could come back later in the week and she could fix them (so she acknowledge they were awful) but I will NOT be back. She still charged me a full 35 dollars for this. I will never return. See photos I've uploaded as well to see I was not nit picking. read more

Nail Spa Excel - Horrible acrylics done here today - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Finally a salon where I can get a long-lasting, clean gel manicure! The workers here are friendly and do a very thorough job. I've tried many different places in the Cambridge/Somerville area and this place is by far the best. This is now my go to place. Highly recommend. read more

Very sweet people working there, it was slow when I got in, but quickly picked up and they handled it gracefully and attentively. And my full-set dip looks wonderful :) read more

This is my first time getting Dip nails and I am a huge fan! They are a little thicker then I personally like but I'll just ask for them to be filed down a little more next time. I will for sure be going back. Hannah was great, very nice and fun to talk to. read more

Nail Spa Excel - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have been coming here since they first opened!! Great service, very clean and prices are great. Today I decided to go with tips and dip.... I couldn't be happier. Kevin always does a fabulous job!!! Definitely check this place out! read more

Nail Spa Excel - Nail Salons Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts