I can't say I've ever been so unhappy with a salon experience that I write about it. But this one has me so unhappy that I'm writing this review from the chair. I came here out of convenience. I was in a pinch and figured I'd come in during my lunch break. There was no wait but it also seems that only one tech is working. I sat here with my toes pruning for 20 minutes before the man who greeted me started to begin the pedicure process. No shaping, no trimming, a lousy cuticle job, no lotion...he then says "I'll be back." It's been 15 more minutes and he's been chatting with other customers and standing around. I've been here for 50 minutes and still have zero polish on my toes and my feet are so pruned, I refuse to put them back in the water. I'm on my third round of chair massage, which is beyond uncomfortable, may I add. ...a different nail tech has finally cut and filed my nails, the works....over an hour later. After 1hr25min, my toes are finally polished for what has been the worst pedicure I've ever had, and now I have to dry them for another 10-15. This place is terrible. Do not come here. read more

Unfortunately I wasted my money here. It was like the nail tech had never done a dip manicure before, and she cut me multiple times. I walked out feeling horrible because my nails looked so bad, and I just decided to never go there again. But one of nails popped clean off today (manicure was two days ago), so that really set me over the edge. My nails look horrendous, and I am so sad that I gave them my money. Will never return here again. There are plenty of nail salons in this area, I would advise you to go somewhere else. read more

Olive Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Avoid unless you want unsolicited diet advice and chipped nails. Went here for the first time yesterday. I had lovely manicure tech. All was fine until I sat down at the drying station and the man (who I assume is the owner) came over to give me the included shoulder massage. How could this be bad, you may think. Well, he then proceeded to talk to me about tea, diet, how he used to be 200lbs, different ways to diet (came off strongly as suggestions that I should try), and asked if I had a good doctor (emphasizing how my "health" was important). I sat there in silence and he seemed to eventually get the hint and walk away. Not only should these things never be said to other humans, but CERTAINLY NOT PAYING CUSTOMERS. To top it off, my nails were completely chipped within 24 hours (even with regular polish a mani should last at least a few days). Ardmore has many, many other nail salons who would happily accept my business, and I encourage others to not give a single dollar more to this place. read more

21 June 2021 This place is a travesty and should be shut down. Super expensive and super incompetent. 6 hours spent and this was the result: Uneven, poorly applied, and genuinely ugly nails that were poorly done at every level, including the actual polishing. The nail technician had no idea what she was doing at all. Dip powder with tips extensions was $74.00 Gel pedicure: $46 (also very mediocre but passable). A man who worked at the front desk kept telling us, after 5 hours, "good work takes time." He was only half right. Apparently really bad work takes a lot of time and money. Never go to this place. The nails were glued on poorly and started to come off completely three days later. They are all off now, less than a week later. We tipped the technician based on COVID pandemic concerns, but they should never have charged us for this abomination. read more

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Used to love this place. They must have new owners within the last couple of years as it has been a very steady decline. Everything is worn- they use cheap products now. read more

Seriously the kindest people! My friend persuaded me into getting the dip nails, and they really do hold up! They take a long time to do, but are honestly worth it. $40, which isn't that bad! I also got a pedicure, which I switched to a polish change since I was short on time. They made them match my nails as best they could! I will happily return here again and again. read more

Olive Nail Salon - Best nail salon I've ever been to! The people were so sweet! Dipped nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Do not waste your time or money there---having been a customer for 15 years and watching their business dry up, I now have experienced the reasoning behind this erosion ----I called for an appointment on Friday at Noon, confirmed later that day, and showed up this day for my appointment. I was told that I would have to wait an hour----very disappointing and proof that walk-ins mean more to the chattering manager than their base of loyal patrons. Choruses of "we are sorry", and please have a drink of tea, yet I left and told them that I will not be back, not in an hour or at all. Too much time by the manager on his phone or screwing around with the tv, it is indefensible and ignoring the promises that they made---------------the very common practice by some people that you are accountable and I am not.............. read more

Pictures can tell you exactly what happened. I paid $68 for a French gel set with a "French design" but feel like I'd been ripped offf. I came back the next day when I went to get a pedicure to get my nails fixed and the woman didn't let me and they tried gaslighting me saying it's pretty when clearly it wasn't at all what I wanted. I won't be back if this is how it's always like this! read more

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Best pedicures I've ever had! Friendly staff who greet everyone who walks in. They always offer me ginger honey tea. Lots of regular and gel colors. Their pedis are amazing, and I'll continue to go there for that reason. As for the manicures, I have been disappointed several times, particularly with how long they last. My last gel manicure lasted less than a week before chipping, and my dip powder manicure chipped after 5 days! That is not ok. A dip manicure from a different salon lasted me three solid weeks and was better in every way. My most recent dip manicure wasn't strong or thick, and I could see the streaks of top coat even when it was dry. Very disappointing. But definitely try a pedicure! read more

Olive Nail Salon - Dip manicure; looks OK now but the color was very different from the sample nail. Streaky and didn't last. Don't recommend manicures here. - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

It was the worst experience I ever had at a salon. I went in for a pedicure and waxing. The pedicure they kept switching technicians, they dropped tools in the water bath and it hit my foot. They never took care of the cuticles or under the toenails on my right foot only the left they did. They got nail polish on my skin and the nails were shaped crooked. The music they played was heavy-metal. I ended up with a terrible headache and told them about the music and canceled the Waxing. They brought me to the toenail dryer. I made them shut it off because the dust and filth was a mess. The young man that runs it for his family did not shut up for two minutes. So much for that experience. Never again but I go back. read more

Olive Nail Salon is wonderful! I've been going here for 2 years now, and have recommended it to many friends. Everyone is very friendly, and the service is fantastic. The prices are very reasonable, and it's the best pedicure I've ever had. The leg massage and hot stone massage included are a really nice touch. Definitely try the Ginger Tea! They also have a points card, which you can use to earn toward a free manicure. Highly recommend! read more

Worst experience at a nail salon ever!! One nail chipped off the next day and a few others within 1 week. When I called, he insinuated that it was my fault and that dip nails don't normally break that easily, but I've never had dip nails snap off EVER. They wouldn't accommodate me to come in and get one nail fixed and said they were too booked. And then I had chipped nails for my graduation pictures. The nail tech even made a comment about my weight and told me to come in earlier next time. Absolutely hate it here read more

Best pedicure I've had in long time. I didn't feel rushed, everyone was nice and smiling and it was a great leg massage, hot stone massage, parafin wax for heels and polish vs other salons, where you feel like they wash your feet, put cream on and polish. Highly recommend. read more

Some of the nicest people here and super reasonable prices! They even have student discounts and are very professional/clean. I've been going here years and won't ever stop haha read more

This place is great, honestly. The manicure and pedicure I got were very luxurious for the No-frills atmosphere. My technician was super attentive to her application of the gel on my nails and took her time. In addition, after my nails were getting dried in the UV station my tech massaged my shoulders, something I haven't experienced at other salons. I definitely will be back! read more

Have visited three times recently, twice for mani-pedis and once for a gel manicure. Each time, I received a remarkably thorough treatment. My gel manicures lasted 3-4 weeks ad kept looking fresh. The pedicures were divine-- especially the hot stone treatment that is part of every pedicure. Kind, friendly attendants. Will keep returning with my daughter as well. read more

DO NOT GET THE DIP POWDER. Nails are uneven and lumpy. They do not have the proper tools to perform this type of manicure. They used a file to perform this manicure when an electric tool is necessary to ensure that its smooth. The french they told me they can do is totally uneven. I will be returning to a different salon tomorrow to have this fixed. What a waste of $50. read more

Olive Nail Salon - Do not get the dip power. Nails are uneven and lumpy. They do not have the right tools to do this type of manicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I got the dip powder acrylics for $55 and they turned out pretty nicely. However, when the manicurist was filing the sides of my nails he made me bleed on 3 of my fingers and they were stinging really badly for the rest of the day. The inside is clean and the prices are reasonable, but I wouldn't want to come back just because I wouldn't want to go through that pain again. read more

I tried this place today after reading some good yelp reviews. Olive did not disappoint. It is AMAZING! The service is great and the staff is exceptional and very skilled. I had the pleasure of having my nails done by the owner. She is very warm. My nails look wonderful. I have searched all over to find a place that I would come back to... I think I have found it. The massage while my nails dried was Fabbb! read more

Olive Nail Salon - Tips and overlay. Love it!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I hate to even write this because I'm not one to complain unless something is BAD. I would give 0 stars if given the chance. I sat for 2 hours getting my dip nails done. Which is excessive. In that amount of time I also had my feet done which took max 15 min... but she was still finishing my nails at the time. While she was doing my nails she kept pulling her mask down and was like right next to my face which made me uncomfortable. I kept noticing things off with my thumb nail. She had put my thumb down in the towel so fuzzies got on it. I told them and she came over and rubbed something white into it. Then put a top coat over it and said it would be dry soon. With dip nails it's supposed to be able to try instantly. They move me over to the dryer for my toes and notice that nail is totally messed up. Bubbles and white stuff all over it. So she put another top coat on it. Each time repeating "5 more minutes". She did that about 5 times and knew something was wrong. I told them I had been sitting a while and needed to leave. They said just don't wash your hands. I was like don't wash my hands? I just sat in a nail salon for two hours with a nail tech who kept pulling down her mask in front of my hand and face. Of course I am going to wash my hands. They all 3 gathered around me and were like "it's okay the nail will be fine". They wanted me gone because they knew they had messed it up. I said I don't want to get home and the color turn to matte red. They said it won't. One lady held my jacket out for me and helped me put it on while the man was holding the door wide open for me. I didn't even tip and I am not one to not tip but they offered 0 resolution for my horrible experience. I got home and my nail had a clump of white stuff and had turned matte red. Also dip power/polish all over my hands. Just like I predicted. I called snd he said come back in. I was like no I'm not wasting more of my time you don't know what your doing! He said we have another nail tech. I said you guys messed up when you didn't have her come help the situation in the 2 hours wasted there. Offered me no resolution. Last night I felt pain as the water hit my leg while taking a shower. I felt it again tonight and noticed that the scrub glove they used on my leg and feet had scraped away my skin and almost given me what feels and looks like rug burn!! It was stinging while she did it and i assumed it was the scrub reacting with my skin. But it felt like needles scraping my skin. And here I have cuts in my skin that are painful. I am a small business owner and know how important reviews are. But this place is really really horrible. I had gone before and had an ok time. Told people I knew about it. And this situation I want to warn others about. Be careful. Clearly they aren't covid cautious and don't know what they are doing or using on their customers to scrub their delicate skin with!! I went to another place where they fixed my nail FOR FREE and made it look perfect and will be going there from now on!! Pictured below. STAY AWAY read more

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Best nail salon on the Main Line. Sanitized implements, massage and wax dip included with manicure. Friendly staff. Recommend making an appointment. read more

I went to this salon for the first time today to get a pedicure. If you have soft luscious feet, then this is the place to go. If on the other hand, you have some rough spots on your feet, go elsewhere. More time was taken to massage my feet and legs than with the pumice stone. They did a good job on the nails, but I came home and had to deal with the rough spots myself. Also, I gave the girl who did my nails a $7 tip ... she hardly acknowledged it at all. I won't be back. read more

Olive nails is the best. I've been to tons of places- mainly downtown where I live in Philly, but this spot is near my office. Pedicures are awesome with a nice lengthy massage. They last longer than most as well. My go-to for lunch hour pedi! read more

Anyone in the area looking for their new go-to nail salon, Olive is your place! I have tried pretty much every salon up and down the main line looking for the perfect balance between cost and quality, and Olive nails it. No pun intended - hehe! They have a ton of colors and brands, really great manicure set ups, wonderful pedicure chairs with incredibly comfortable back massages, the friendliest staff in all of PA, complimentary tea, shoulder massage during nail drying, and the best part of all... hot wax hand treatments! And on top of that... the price is beyond reasonable. Olive RULES!!! read more

A friend recommended this place to me and since it's close to where I live, I decided to give it a try. First, I called to see if I could come in after work. They're only open until 7 but said they'd be happy to take me at 6:30. I asked the girl on the phone if she was sure - I didn't want to keep her after closing. She insisted she didn't mind and that I should still come in, so I did. This. Place. Is. Awesome. My gel manicure was so well done (and only $25 compared to $35 up the street), and the owner who did my manicure was so nice. She offered me tea and coffee, gave me an awesome massage AND paraffin wax treatment. Hello?! What more could I want? Go to this place now. It's definitely my new go-to nail salon. read more

Absolutely the best pedicure I've ever had! Regular pedicure, not even the spa pedicure, lasted nearly an hour! Hot stone treatment and great exfoliation. So thorough and relaxing, with gorgeous results. Manicure was great, too. Even got a glass of water (could've had tea if I wanted). Brief shoulder rub while my nails were drying. All for only $40! Only complaint would be that my manicurist spoke very little English, especially as compared to the others in the salon. This is not the place to go if you are in a rush. read more

I LOVE it here!! I've been a regular for about 6 months now. I get a gel manicure every 1 & 1/2 to 2 weeks (depending on how tired of the color I get or if I end up chipping a nail after 10 or so days). The gel manicure lasts longer than any gel I've had, and every employee there does an amazing job! You get a should rub while your nails dry, there's complimentary tea (the ginger is my favorite! I look forward to the tea just as much as to getting my nails done) and there's a parrifan wax hand treatment in the colder months. Best nail salon EVER!! Pedicures are amazing too, the foot massage is better than any full body massage I've had at any spa! Employees are so friendly & so relaxed and fun to talk to read more

Olive Nail Salon - Snowflakes with a gel manicure. Hannah did this one. Amazing! - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I called and scheduled an appointment for 6:15 and came for my appointment. I sat for over an hour waiting. I ended up leaving. A person got served before me and I heard them say there appointment was for 6:30 and then entered the store after me. A very disappointing experience read more

The ladies at Olive are fabulous! Not only are they meticulous with their manicures, their shoulder massages put the icing on the manicure cake! They are incredibly friendly, making you feel like "one of the girls" and they strive to give you exactly what you want. I'm now sipping on more tea (I got a complimentary cup at Olive this morning) admiring my nails :) read more

Olive Nail Salon - I'm now sipping on more tea (I got a complimentary cup at Olive this morning) and admiring my nails. :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Olive is my nail salon! I won't go anywhere else. Ever. The owner, Jenny, does my manicure and at the same time keeps her eyes on the shop to make sure all of the customers are being pampered. You are always offered ginger tea or water, or whatever else they have on hand. During the cold months, you get a paraffin hand dip. Pedicures always include hot rocks and a heel paraffin treatment. All the women that work there are friendly, and do their best to spoil the customers. Jenny makes sure to update her nail polishes on a regular basis, so there are usually new colors often. I always look forward to my mani/pedi's at Olive, it's a warm and comfortable environment. read more

I absolutely love this salon. I get a gel manicure every 2 weeks. I am a nurse so I wash/sanitize my hands a lot. I am very picky about my manicure because its a lot of money to spend on myself. They do it perfect EVERY time and the ladies are wonderful. read more

Olive Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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I went here for the first time yesterday, and I was so happy! I have been in Ardmore for over two years, but never went to this salon for a pedicure. I was always driving out of my way to somewhere in KOP. However, never again! I got the best pedicure I have ever had yesterday. They do the best job and Estela was amazing. Thank you olive nails for the best experience, you'll be the only place I ever go back to. read more

I have been to Olive many times before - but not recently. I went whenever I was home (fairly regularly for someone who has left the nest), but hadn't been for a while. I was home for Thanksgiving and decided to go for a mani-pedi. It was SO not good - they were rushed, my pedicure was seriously worse that what I can do to myself, and the polish didn't even last the few days. The manicure was exactly the same way, but I had to go elsewhere to get my polish changed/fixed. She didn't cut my cuticles for either service, the massage lasted about a minute a leg, and I still have rough heels. I mean really. It's a shame because the location is great and it's a cute place. Additional sadness because they used to give you a short back massage while you dried your nails. Another observation is that if they can't take you as a walk-in they should say so - they kept telling people "sure, 5 minutes" and the women would wait and wait and my service just got rushed faster when the walk-ins piled up. read more

I was referred to Olive Nail Salon for a manicure and called Friday afternoon for Saturday appointment. There was an opening at 5:30pm. I wanted my nails to look nice for a fancy brunch on Sunday. Started to dry my nails within 35 minutes and they were trying to get me to leave. One employee sprayed my nails and said "ok your nails are dry". My nails need 20 minutes to dry.Within 5 minutes the girl that sprayed my nails began to put my coat on me and I stood up with my mouth open so surprised that they were pushing me out the door, they actually opened the door for me to leave. Several employees yelled GOODBYE! Two other customers were allowed to finish up. I was startled that they were so rude. Again I wasn't there 45 minutes. Lastly, within two days my nails started chipping. read more

So disappointed. Booked manicures and pedicures for 3 of us all at the same time. They overbook and take walk-ins so you after your pedicure you are left waiting for the manicures. There were 3 of us. Had to skip 1 manicure. Poorly managed salon read more

Amazing pedi. Nails look perfect. Longest foot and leg massage ever! Hot stones, paraffin treatment. Perfection.

totally destroyed my nails all braking off .. unbelievable my toes look like five year old did them

First time at Olive Salon and it exceeded my expectations. Kim did my powder dip mani and was meticulous. It took longer than I expected but was totally worth it. The salon itself is small but clean with comfy chairs. Great service and I will be back! read more

I don't usually go to nail salons but I wanted to do something special for my mother on mother's day. We went to the salon together and had a wonderful time. We both got pedicures. They provide amazing foot and calf massages along with a back massage while you wait for your nails to dry. The salon has a pleasant atmosphere, with lots of magazines to read and a big screen TV. The ladies were skilled at their craft and seemed to have quit a few loyal customers whom they know by name. My nails were so pretty and they lasted for three weeks! read more

My mom, my sister and I had an outing to Olive today to get our eyebrows done. I've only ever gotten mine waxed once before, so I don't have a huge frame of reference, but I have to say I really loved Olive. The woman who greeted us and then did my eyebrows was so nice and really knew what she was doing. Like another reviewer said, it doesn't have the chemical-y smell a lot of places have, which was great. I was oogling the amazing selection of nail polishes while I was waiting, and I'm pretty certain I'll be going back to get my nails done too! read more