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While I was in town on G-May duty, I needed some self-pampering. After I Googled top-rated nail salons, I found PJ's Nail and journeyed down the Charles River from Cambridge to the Back Bay neighborhood. I had such a great experience at PJ's Nails on Gloucester Street - thanks to the lovely Anna! She took care of my gel manicure and spa pedicure, and I honestly can't say enough good things about her. She's warm, welcoming, and has this infectious energy that instantly puts you at ease. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it shows in the quality of her work. My nails came out beautifully, super clean, polished, and exactly how I wanted them. The spa pedicure was relaxing from start to finish, and Anna paid close attention to every detail without rushing. It felt like a real treat. The salon itself is clean, cozy, and inviting. Prices are totally in line with the area, and honestly, for the level of care and service you get, it feels more than fair. I left feeling pampered and refreshed. Highly recommend booking with Anna, she's a gem. I'll definitely be back when I get my air miles in order - LOL. Bless you, Anna!
I had a great experience at PS nails! I got an acrylic set and a pedicure done at the same time, they are very efficient and are very friendly! Anna did my acrylic nails for Grad and they came out amazing, I am writing this review a month later and I just got them removed. They still looked good and didn't break or anything! I definitely will travel back to Boston just to go back to PS! Thank you Anna and all the other staff!
Saw Katie yesterday for dip nails and it was the most relaxing experience! She was so kind, so detailed and gave me the best nails!! I adore them! It's now my new go to nail spot for sure!! Thank you, PS nails
I literally NEVER review anything, but I couldn't recommend this salon enough. I called after not seeing any availability on their website for a same-day appointment, and they were able to fit me in for a hard gel nail fill in the same afternoon! I usually get stressed out in traditional nail salon environments, so I was a little nervous, but the entire vibe of the place felt very pleasant and chill, especially for being a weekend. Kate did my nails and was definitely one of the friendliest nail techs I've ever had (Honestly, everyone in there seemed super friendly/welcoming!). The fill she did for my hard gel nails looks INCREDIBLE, and I'm still in awe because the shape and thickness of my nails have never looked this good before with hard gel. The building itself isn't anything special. It's a pretty older looking, small little salon on Newbury street. It's unpretentious, and it's not trying to be anything flashy, which I like. They offer a lot of nail services (polygel, Gel-X, liquid gel, acrylic, etc), and do them well. Again, I could not be happier with my nails, so the decor is less important to me. I felt that price was also pretty standard -- $85 for the fill & cat eye effect. She was done in about an hour and a half, which is much faster than I'm used to for this kind of manicure. I would absolutely come back again for fill if I was in the area, and would for sure come here frequently if I lived nearby.
i asked for this specific nail and when i said that it wasn't the same i feel as though the people who worked there tried to convince me they were doing what the picture entails... i tried taking pictures under other lighting and it is NOT THE SAME NAILS. i paid 110 dollars for this and i feel as though ive been cheated. will not come here again.. (the staff was very inexperienced) i just feel terrible.. not a good nail experience for me. the vibe was also super dingey. EDIT: i tried calling for a partial refund but all i got was nope no refunds deal with it!
Fabulous service from Lee - I got a gel mani and pedi and it was so relaxing. Lee was attentive and friendly, and did a great job with my nails. The salon itself is clean and cute, and I was able to get an appointment within the same hour that I called. Overall 10/10 experience!
I've had 2 of the best manicures of my life from this spa. They are quick and professional while still remaining kind. I have been trying different fun designs on my nails and they deliver each time. Vivian was kind and made sure I knew not to expect the design to turn out the same as the reference photo I brought, but she nailed it. The green design is my first manicure and the photo was taken 2.5 weeks after getting them done. The white nails are from the day I got them. The gel manicure holds up even at work where I wash my hands all day in the hospital.
DO NOT COME my natural length and health are RUINED 1.) you can see in the picture the before and after of getting my nails done here 2.) They are very rude and condescending 3.) They take no accountability for the fact that they did a service wrong and will blame the customer for their lack of training
I've been here a few times but unfortunately I won't be returning. I got a full set Monday 3/24 and a pedicure today Thursday 3/27, and each time they made me bleed and have red irritated skin prone to infection. What made me write this review was mainly the pedicure I got (even though my cuticles on my thumbs keep bleeding periodically throughout the week). My big toe burns and has a genuine open wound that hurts to touch anything including my sock. I'm going on vacation where I'll be in sand and walking so this really sucks. They did give me a $17 discount (107 to $90) but had I known this would've been the outcome I never would've came. Really upset and disappointed that this is going to affect me for the next week. The lady who did my pedicure at first was saying it was "Because my nail was short and she needed to make it straight" and wouldn't apologize but she ended up apologizing when she realized I wasn't going to let it go. I get that I had a short big toe nail to begin with, but I would hope that they'd use their best discretion and not cut it shorter just for appearances to make it straight and leave me in pain with an open wound. My third toe is also irritated but it doesn't hurt like the big toe does. Very upset. Update: the manager did in fact call me back and give me a full refund which was incredibly generous of her and helps with the feeling of frustration
From the moment I arrived, everything was so organized and done in timely manner. The salon is very clean and neat and the staffs are very professional. I bite my nails so I wanted to do some sort of extension, but wasn't a huge fan of acrylic extension. I reached out to them a few days before explaining my situation and the staff explained what options I have for nail extensions, and what would be the best option for me. Their replies were very prompt and I could make my decision without delay. I ended up getting a Gel-x extension and the service was amazing. The staff who did my nail made sure all my nails were perfect - when she realized two of them weren't as perfect as others, she took them off and redid them (: Will definitely come again
2 months ago
I was brought here on my birthday as part of a surprise "spa day" - mani pedi to end the day. Apparently an appointment was made but the staff seemed surprised to see us. My nails were cut short on purpose for my 2 week traveling vacation so there really wasn't much to for my nails. Still, i was repeatedly asked what shape I preferred. (none? It's so short there's no rounding or squaring possible) I was skeptical watching how my cuticles were trimmed without being pushed back first, and the buffing was very uneven. Polish was also rushed IMO because some sides of the nails looked sheer. A quick drying top coat was added and that was it. I expected my manicure to last more than a few days, but by the 3rd day almost every nail was chipped about 1/8". Considering I wasn't doing anything beyond showers and walking around the city (vacay = no washing dishes, cooking, laundry, tinkering, or typing) I feel badly for my partner who went all out to plan a full day of pampering for my birthday. I didn't want to mention it, but he noticed the chips and apologized for not knowing a better place to get a mani pedi. Lesson learned! There are tons of nail salons on Newbury St so we'll need to check them out on our next trip. read more
4 months ago
I was a walk in today and they were able take me pretty quickly. Kiwi did an AMAZING job bringing my inspo pics to reality! So in love with my rainbow nails for pride month! Kiwi was such a sweet heart and had such great attention to detail! I'm obsessed! read more
1 year ago
While I was in town on G-May duty, I needed some self-pampering. After I Googled top-rated nail salons, I found PJ's Nail and journeyed down the Charles River from Cambridge to the Back Bay neighborhood. I had such a great experience at PJ's Nails on Gloucester Street - thanks to the lovely Anna! She took care of my gel manicure and spa pedicure, and I honestly can't say enough good things about her. She's warm, welcoming, and has this infectious energy that instantly puts you at ease. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it shows in the quality of her work. My nails came out beautifully, super clean, polished, and exactly how I wanted them. The spa pedicure was relaxing from start to finish, and Anna paid close attention to every detail without rushing. It felt like a real treat. The salon itself is clean, cozy, and inviting. Prices are totally in line with the area, and honestly, for the level of care and service you get, it feels more than fair. I left feeling pampered and refreshed. Highly recommend booking with Anna, she's a gem. I'll definitely be back when I get my air miles in order - LOL. Bless you, Anna! read more
1 year ago
I had a great experience at PS nails! I got an acrylic set and a pedicure done at the same time, they are very efficient and are very friendly! Anna did my acrylic nails for Grad and they came out amazing, I am writing this review a month later and I just got them removed. They still looked good and didn't break or anything! I definitely will travel back to Boston just to go back to PS! Thank you Anna and all the other staff! read more
2 years ago
I literally NEVER review anything, but I couldn't recommend this salon enough. I called after not seeing any availability on their website for a same-day appointment, and they were able to fit me in for a hard gel nail fill in the same afternoon! I usually get stressed out in traditional nail salon environments, so I was a little nervous, but the entire vibe of the place felt very pleasant and chill, especially for being a weekend. Kate did my nails and was definitely one of the friendliest nail techs I've ever had (Honestly, everyone in there seemed super friendly/welcoming!). The fill she did for my hard gel nails looks INCREDIBLE, and I'm still in awe because the shape and thickness of my nails have never looked this good before with hard gel. The building itself isn't anything special. It's a pretty older looking, small little salon on Newbury street. It's unpretentious, and it's not trying to be anything flashy, which I like. They offer a lot of nail services (polygel, Gel-X, liquid gel, acrylic, etc), and do them well. Again, I could not be happier with my nails, so the decor is less important to me. I felt that price was also pretty standard -- $85 for the fill & cat eye effect. She was done in about an hour and a half, which is much faster than I'm used to for this kind of manicure. I would absolutely come back again for fill if I was in the area, and would for sure come here frequently if I lived nearby. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
i asked for this specific nail and when i said that it wasn't the same i feel as though the people who worked there tried to convince me they were doing what the picture entails... i tried taking pictures under other lighting and it is NOT THE SAME NAILS. i paid 110 dollars for this and i feel as though ive been cheated. will not come here again.. (the staff was very inexperienced) i just feel terrible.. not a good nail experience for me. the vibe was also super dingey. EDIT: i tried calling for a partial refund but all i got was nope no refunds deal with it! read more
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Dao H.
Maria,…
2 years ago
Fabulous service from Lee - I got a gel mani and pedi and it was so relaxing. Lee was attentive and friendly, and did a great job with my nails. The salon itself is clean and cute, and I was able to get an appointment within the same hour that I called. Overall 10/10 experience! read more
2 years ago
I've had 2 of the best manicures of my life from this spa. They are quick and professional while still remaining kind. I have been trying different fun designs on my nails and they deliver each time. Vivian was kind and made sure I knew not to expect the design to turn out the same as the reference photo I brought, but she nailed it. The green design is my first manicure and the photo was taken 2.5 weeks after getting them done. The white nails are from the day I got them. The gel manicure holds up even at work where I wash my hands all day in the hospital. read more
2 years ago
DO NOT COME my natural length and health are RUINED 1.) you can see in the picture the before and after of getting my nails done here 2.) They are very rude and condescending 3.) They take no accountability for the fact that they did a service wrong and will blame the customer for their lack of training read more
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Dao H.
Hi McKenna,…
11 months ago
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I've been here a few times but unfortunately I won't be returning. I got a full set Monday 3/24 and a pedicure today Thursday 3/27, and each time they made me bleed and have red irritated skin prone to infection. What made me write this review was mainly the pedicure I got (even though my cuticles on my thumbs keep bleeding periodically throughout the week). My big toe burns and has a genuine open wound that hurts to touch anything including my sock. I'm going on vacation where I'll be in sand and walking so this really sucks. They did give me a $17 discount (107 to $90) but had I known this would've been the outcome I never would've came. Really upset and disappointed that this is going to affect me for the next week. The lady who did my pedicure at first was saying it was "Because my nail was short and she needed to make it straight" and wouldn't apologize but she ended up apologizing when she realized I wasn't going to let it go. I get that I had a short big toe nail to begin with, but I would hope that they'd use their best discretion and not cut it shorter just for appearances to make it straight and leave me in pain with an open wound. My third toe is also irritated but it doesn't hurt like the big toe does. Very upset. Update: the manager did in fact call me back and give me a full refund which was incredibly generous of her and helps with the feeling of frustration read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
From the moment I arrived, everything was so organized and done in timely manner. The salon is very clean and neat and the staffs are very professional. I bite my nails so I wanted to do some sort of extension, but wasn't a huge fan of acrylic extension. I reached out to them a few days before explaining my situation and the staff explained what options I have for nail extensions, and what would be the best option for me. Their replies were very prompt and I could make my decision without delay. I ended up getting a Gel-x extension and the service was amazing. The staff who did my nail made sure all my nails were perfect - when she realized two of them weren't as perfect as others, she took them off and redid them (: Will definitely come again read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
amazing place, they always made sure to check in and that I liked the shape, color, etc. everyone was super nice will definitely return read more
1 year ago
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My girls hooked me up!! They're were so attentive and gave me exactly what I wanted. I have never been so satisfied with a nail appointment, will be returning! read more
2 years ago
I've been here twice! Both times the service was great, they really take their time while doing your nails to make sure you're happy with them. I got chrome nails my first visit, and a dip ombre my second. read more
4 years ago
This was one of the most detailed and well-done manicures I've had! I'm so happy with my nails! I'm waiting to see how my nails hold up, but I will definitely be coming back. read more
4 years ago
I decided to come here since my regular nail tech moved. Firstly, I booked a removal of my gel x (another tech's work) and a structure gel manicure. I was serviced by Ken and when I tell you this man was not gentle at all. He began filing off my gel color but none of his tools looked like they have been cleaned and sanitized. He had old sand bands in an Altoids container. He did not soak my gelx extensions off properly by soaking in acetone and scraping off with a tool but rather filed my nails completely down causing major damage to my once strong nails. When he started to file my natural nails I asked if he could use a cleaner sand band because the ones in his tin were all used and white but refused and told me that it was clean and I didn't know anything. Then he pulled out acrylic powder to do my nails but that is not what I wanted so I told him again that I wanted and that I booked liquid gel (structured gel) which they offer. After going back and forth he told me that we can do poly gel. Again, this is not what I asked for and I was very firm in what I wanted. Another lady came to me and told me that we can do poly gel and that it's basically the same thing. They are not the same thing but similar and in the same family but not the same system/ method. Ken then told me that I would have to be serviced by another lady because he did not know how to do liquid gel. 10 years in business but workers don't know how to do services that they offer. I am highly disappointed and now my nails are completely damaged and breaking off as I type this. If I could give them a 0 I would. Beware of this place and their questionable sanitation techniques. I just left and paid for my removal which was $20....$20 for improper removal and irreparable damage to my nail beds. EDIT: Per the owner's rude response, my entire account of what happened was not my "feelings" but what I ACTUALLY saw and experienced. 1) I was fully aware of the price hence why I booked and included the services I wanted( pictured below) 2) I'm fully aware that some may not know how to do a service but if that's the case do not take that client. Being notified of this would of been nice and I would of waited patiently for the next person to service me- that knew how to do what I booked for rather than try to make me get something I did not want and explained over and over again that I did not want what was being pushed on me. 3) Ken in fact used a USED sand band while filing my natural nail. The band was in fact white indicating it was used. Sand bands are one use and disposed of, not kept to be use again in an Altoids container. That is beyond unsanitary. 4) my gel x extension was NOT removed properly. They were soaked for 2 mins and filed off when the removal of gel x extension with gel color goes as follows- file off gel color, soak, and scraped off with a tool (cuticle pusher) to prevent over exposure to filings the nail bed. Also I didn't mention that my pinky nail extension on my right hand was PEELED off with a cuticle clipper that caused me a bit of discomfort. For those that want to book here definitely use caution.... This owner's response should tell you all you need to know about this place. Very disappointing considering the upscale environment it dwells in. read more
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Dao H.
Hi Olivia,…
4 years ago
I'm conflicted because I love this place and the people who work here! They are so customer oriented and will do anything to make sure you're happy before you leave. I got a gel x manicure and was in love, but two of my nails already fell off not even a week in :( I want to come back, but after this I'm pretty disappointed. read more
5 years ago
Love this place. Diane did my pedi and she's amazing and Tracy did my mani and she's incredible too. 10/10 will absolutely be returning and so happy to have found such a great spot!!!! read more
4 years ago
Amazing customer service. I am new to the area and this salon made me feel like I have been a customer forever. They greet you and tell you to take your time picking your colors. The salon is clean and bright. Amazing massage chairs. Ken did my mani and pedi. He is a free handed nail designer-absolutely amazing work! He was so patient with me and my complex design. I will be telling all my friends about this place. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. -Gi-Gi read more
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Dao H.
Hi Gigi,…
4 years ago
Ken is amazing! Followed him from another salon and am so happy to see him thriving in his new home. The entire team at ps nails is friendly. After just a few visits they know my name. Such amazing service read more
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Dao H.
Hi Kenzie,…
4 years ago
This gorgeous set is dip powder with cute cloud details. The customer service here was amazing. everyone was so kind and they did a fantastic job. read more
3 years ago
Best dip with tip I've gotten :)))) everyone was so friendly and really fast. Great experience read more
5 years ago
Was looking for a good shop in the area and glad I found this one. They do a fantastic job cleaning your nails/cuticles. Love my nails! read more
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Dao H.
Hi Alice,…
7 years ago
I tend to go here because it's closest to me but honestly I regret it almost every time. They have no AC which I found out on an 85 degree day. OPI, CND and Essie are "$5 more but last a week longer" and they have about 5 colors that are Morgan Taylor and those are the only ones that aren't $5 more which is absurd. One time I came here and they said I had to wait 15 minutes and it was 45 minutes and it's not even like they were taking people who had appointments before me, everyone must have just sat down for their gel or mani/pedi and like it's fine I just wish they had told me so I could grab a tea or something while I waited. I do like that they seem to take their time with cuticle cuttings and the prep for the pedicures. Don't do the deluxe pedicure unless you have $10 or $15 in your bank account lying around. I expected them to scrub my feet more or something but it's just a scented lotion and something scented in the water that you can't smell anyway. Save yourself the money. As I said, it's not awful enough that I stop coming but it's definitely little things that bother me so if it's not close, I would go somewhere else. read more
2 years ago
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34 Gloucester St
Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay
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No; unfortunately the colors are somewhat limited. But you can put regular polish or gel polish on top- and they have a very large collection of those.
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