They took me in as a walk in fast but really disappointed by the quality of this gel mani (chipping immediately!) for the cost ($45 I believe and that's without tip) read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Gel chipped and it hasn't even been 24 hours:/ - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came in as a walk in and they were able to fit us in right away. Nails came out beautiful. Massages were not expected but felt amazing. Wish I lived closer so we could come back. Didn't feel rushed. Overall great experience. read more

Just hands down the best pedicure around. The massage is so long and relaxing and they actually clean your cuticles beautifully. I've been to other places that still leave them a mess. They also rub your neck and back as you dry which is just amazing. I literally travel from south Jersey to get a pedicure here. Won't waste my money anywhere else. read more

Great service! Doris gave an incredible manicure / pedicure. Everyone is friendly and the prices are good. Continual stream of "regulars" , so the place is always busy. A comfortable place for a guy to get a manicure/pedicure! read more

Small convenient spot near Rittenhouse Square with very friendly staff, affordable prices, and offered gel x and other enhancements. They have mostly OPI and Essie polish, not the largest color selection but I had no problem finding the color I wanted. Had no wait for my service, came in as a walk in for a pedicure ($35) and it was one of the better ones I've received, included a calf massage and a (very quick) hot stone experience. What made this a 10/10 experience for me was the shoulder massage I received while using their high tech nail dryers. Doris has no clue how much she made my day from that. read more

Leaving a review from my positive experience today! I live nearby and called and was able to get in quickly. I got a gel pedi and tips with dip, french and chrome overlay. The care taken to do my nails was with great detail and the employees were friendly. So happy with my nails as someone who usually does her nails herself but wanted a little self care. read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very rude, did not provide service that was requested. The service that was provided was very low quality

I've been here 3 times so far, this place is one of the only respectable and clean and friendly nail salons in Rittenhouse. The owner is always welcoming, greets everyone who's comes in and treats every patron with the same respect (which is hard to find). I've had her do my mani pedi and I've also had another lady do my gel mani and pedi, and they're always meticulous. Having an appt does help bc they get busy but if you go right when they open or near closing/end of the day you should be okay. I would definitely recommend and will def be returning! read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been a customer for almost 20 years, and had previously raved about this place. But in the last year or two, it has definitely declined. A new staff replaced the original staff, and now I am not such a happy customer. Every time I leave I wonder if I misspoke or didn't clearly explain what I am looking for. When I ask for an oval shape, some nails are squarish, while others are more rounded, but they are never uniform in size and shape. Today was the 4th time that I walked out with some round, some pointed and a few square nails ;-). But I am a creature of bad habit, so I keep coming back for more uneven nails ;-) read more

I vowed myself never to return to Rittenhouse Nails, but desperately needed to get my nails done for a work event the following day and my normal salon is closed on Sunday. I went in for a UV Gel Refill and pedicure. The pedicure was incredibly relaxing and I really enjoyed the end-result, unfortunately, I did not get the technician's name, but she was the best part of the experience. The gel refill on the other hand was less than spectacular. The application was lumpy and left the polish looking chunky. Even worse, the day AFTER, two of my nails started lifting. I came into the shop and they applied some nail glue and said it would be fine, but the nails have started lifting again, along with one of my nails cracking in half. For the amount of money you spend, you do not get quality service. The gel refill was $40, and does not even include gel nail polish, just regular nail color. While the location may be accessible, I would highly suggest potential customer try something else. read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had mixed feelings about this nail salon bc it's not much to look at. Seats are old and peeling and it doesn't look the cleanest BUT I got a gel mani pedi which came out great and the massages were amazing. It was definitely pricey. I got a gel mani pedi and waxed my eyebrows and upper lip for a total of $137 so definitely be ready to spend money when you go. Not sure I would go back due to the prices but I did like my nail technician and was happy with her work. read more

have been going ot this nail salon for over 15 years. Best manicure/pedi I have had from any other place. For gel manicures they provide fingerless gloves to protect you and they always give a massage while your nails are drying. They are always polite and careful and the place is very clean! Highly recommend. read more

I traveled to Philadelphia for work and broke a nail while in town. I went to Rittenhouse Nails, there was no wait, so I asked if they could squeeze me in for a repair since I had the most universal color EVER and insisted that I would pay them. The man that spoke to me was as incredibly rude and insisted I was not worth his time despite there being NO wait. Don't go if you're looking for a good experience!! read more

I wish I had read the reviews before I came here. I needed my nails done last minute (my regular girl was booked) When I walked in the front door and every employee stared at me and didn't say anything for an awkward amount of time I should've known this was going to be a weird experience. The woman who did my nails was rude and had an attitude AND she rushed through my acrylic set which resulted in me having the worst nails I've ever paid for. She filed my nails so aggressively that she cut my skin and the acrylic is so thick that there are places where it is stuck to my skin. She did not use the drill to shape my nail. Lesson learned for me, I will be going back to my regular girl at JC Fancy to have this fixed tomorrow. How this place was packed on a Saturday afternoon is beyond me. DONT GO HERE read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Thick acrylic that was not shaped - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The girl paid so much attention to detail on my nails. They turned out great. She also gave me the most bomb neck and should massage mid service. Definitely recommend. read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

On a recommendation from family my wife and I made a same-day appointment for pedicures. Four days later, my feet feel great and better than any local pedicure provider, and the prices cannot be beat. It's not much inside but that's part of the gem of this establishment. read more

I have been coming here on and off for 10 years. They do a fairly good job on the paint but the massages are awesome. I've been to numerous places in and around Philly and this is by far my favorite. read more

DO NOT GET YOUR NAILS DONE HERE!! Dip manicure nails broke and chipped/ peeled after two days. Went back and asked to extensions for broken nails and manager tried to charge me $25 to correct. read more

Not at all was this experience positive, the man's energy was very poor and some other triggering things the male working there thought was ok: aka getting my pedicure tapping my foot three times to switch with the paddle he was using on my feet like one would with a ruler to a child- I am sorry but do you not see how that can affect someone- verbal please: also he trwated me the whole time with distain for some reason - uh yea not going back read more

I rarely ever write yelp reviews, let alone bad ones, but after terrible experiences and about a year of repairing my nails... I wanted to spare someone from a similar situation. In sum, Rittenhouse Nails DESTROYED my once healthy nails. I had never bled from a manicurist cuticle cutting etc prior to my experiences here. Three out of the five times I made the bad decision to go, I bled three times. (To rush me in and out, they used a machine to take off my polish and cut my cuticles) leaving my skin raw and my nail bed destroyed. Also, in accord with the other reviewers below, I found that each and every employee was miserable and had an attitude problem (constant eyeball rolling). Here I am about a year later and still am trying to salvage the mess that this place created out of my nail beds. My advice... steer clear! read more

My manicure here was really great (regular polish holding up a full week later!) and my technician was pretty nice, but i got an infection in my cuticle afterwards :( read more

Rittenhouse Nails - manicure and infection - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty disappointed, I had dip powder done a week and a half ago and one of my nails already completely came off. Dip powder is supposed to last 3-4 weeks and it's been less than two. Not to mention it was pretty globby when she first did it. read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nails after 1.5 weeks - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been coming here for the past few months for manicures with Essie Gel Couture, which is actually a long lasting polish without the UV lamp but everyone says to me that they think my nails are gel and they routinely ask me where I go to get my nails done! Even my hairstylist asked me where I get my nails done and so does another acquaintance who gets gel, so that's a big compliment! I find that the long lasting gel couture polish will last for a few weeks, which is great for me. I have also really enjoyed getting hand and arm massages recently for $15. I get sore hands and arms from knitting and dog walking, but I think that they've been helping me feel better. I recently tried a pedicure and I really liked it, and they just trimmed the toenails, which I appreciate. The massaging chairs are very relaxing. My only suggestions would be to have a deal/offer for a mani/pedi combo and to have some products for sensitive skin. I really enjoy coming here, I always look forward to my visits here and I have suggested this nail salon to friends. Just a note that their tips are cash only, so I usually stop at the ATM in advance, but they do have an ATM on the premises. They also do get popular pretty quickly, I have heard of some customers calling in advance. They do have evening and weekend hours, they open pretty early too. All of the nail technicians are very kind, sweet and friendly. Go check them out! read more

Today I went in for a pedi and refill. Always relaxing with a spa massage. Very professional.

This review is based on their eye brow waxing service. They accepted me as a walk in, I was able to be seen right away (even though the place was busy). The woman who waxed my eyebrows did an incredible job - was thorough and quick. Very happy with the experience, and they accept credit card! (Tip by cash only). Will definitely be back. read more

One of the most pleasant manicure experiences I've had. So thoughtful, from having gloves to protect hands from UV light to a courtesy 5 minute massage while my nails were setting. I loved it. read more

Usually do an okay job, but this past weekend I went in and it was just crowded and chaotic. Felt like my technician really rushed and I even had to go back in because I noticed very obvious bumps on my gel manicure. They were apologetic, but with so many nail salons in Philly, I don't feel the need to go back read more

Nicely done pedicure don't suggest here for manicure especially acrylic ,nice and attentive staff

They do treat me like family. I live around the corner from the rittenhouse one on 20th and tonight on my way home, one of the gals ran down the street, literally, after me. She was so upset I had a bad experience recently. She even told me to try to come in sometime this week if I could and they would make it up to me. I was really touched. This is very true of the ladies who work here. Once they know you, they think of you as a sister or daughter. Helen is always asking about my mom and if her cancer is still in remission and Linda is always making sure my sister hasn't perished in an earthquake! You have to love service like this! read more

I had planned on going to Nail Spa Bar for a quick mani/pedi during lunch but alas, they were closed on Monday. So, just around the corner was Rittenhouse Nails. I had a pleasant experience getting both a manicure and pedicure. As for my pedicure, it was good. I liked the hot stone and the massage quite a bit. I haven't looked at my toes to see how well they were painted but I'm sure they're fine. It's winter anyway. My manicure was also good. A lot of care was taken with the cuticles and my nails were already short but they're looking even now at least. I would've given this five stars but the polish was put on unevenly and with some spots completely missed. Although everything else was great, that's kind of the most important part for me. When I asked to have them fixed it seemed to cause a bit of a commotion with a few technicians coming over to look at them. They were fixed and I got a great massage while they were drying. This all took a long time. Which could be a benefit for some and a negative for others. read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really enjoyed it here. I was a walk-in on a Monday afternoon. I had zero wait at this salon, with plenty of regulars. It's a no frills salon with a very sweet staff. The salon was very dog friendly, as my chihuahua was in toe, being that we popped in after the dog park. They are fully stocked with Essie selections. I love how my colors turned out. The prices were extremely reasonable. They keep a very relaxing environment. read more

This salon is delightful! Friendly staff and a welcoming experience; a lot of people getting manicures and pedicures were chatting with one another. My gel manicure is gorgeous, and the hand massage and shoulder massage were awesome (and relatively lengthy!). read more

Rittenhouse Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My nail artist was super nice, understanding and patient. I received a regular pedicure and manicure. The service was great however I feel like they should have gone over the paint design with the nail polish 2x or 3x because it started chipping on day 3. This May have been because it was closing time and they were in a rush read more

I really tried to give this place a chance not just once but twice: * my first experience: loved my nails; hated my nail technician (very rude and unfriendly) after I asked for a polish change and offered to pay extra while she still huffed and puffed the entire time. * my second experience: Diana was very polite and accommodating... unlike one of the Asian workers that asked me "Did you tip?" after I paid ($45 for my mediocre mani/pedi)... how fucking unprofessional and tacky could you be?! NEVER RETURNING!!!! read more

I had a terrible experience at the salon. Originally, I wanted a refill on a short acrylic set that I got done elsewhere. I got my nails done two weeks ago, but the man I spoke to who seemed to be the manager told me I couldn't get a refill. He said I would have to get the nails taken off and a new set put on, which would of course cost much more. I agreed, and he began to apply acetone to remove my nails. Then, he switched with a young woman who took care of me the rest of the time. This is when things went left. She was being extremely aggressive and sloppy when she filed away my acrylics, to the point where she was cutting the skin around my cuticles. Then, she'd apply acetone directly to them where I had open wounds from her cutting me, and it burned TERRIBLY. She asked, "it hurts?" when she saw me wince, and I told her it did. She changed nothing. I asked her to please be careful with my skin around my nails, she didn't acknowledge me and continued filing my skin to the point of me bleeding and turning red. Once she finally got my old set of nails off, she began applying new tips. I told her explicitly I want short square, shaped very sharp and square with NO round edges. She immediately began filing the tips diagonally and making them rounded. I told her I didn't like the shape, and she continued doing them the same way. When she got to my left hand, I had to physically show her that I didn't want her to hold the nail file at an angle against the sides of my nails because it was rounding the edges, and since she couldn't seem to stop, I then told her to not file the sides and only file the top. When she finished the left hand, it was the shape I wanted but it looked completely different from the right hand. I asked her to take off the tips from the right hand because they didn't match, and she called over the manager. She spoke to him in a different language so I couldn't understand what they were saying, but after 10 minutes he walked away and neither of them addressed me. Finally, she said she wouldn't be applying new tips, that she could still shape them to look like the left hand. To no surprise, they did not look the same. Instead, she filed the left hand more roundly to match the right, which I did not want at all. There may have been a language barrier as she didn't seem to speak English very well, but I felt extremely ignored. I was also in pain the entire time because of the cuts on my fingers. Ultimately, I left with sloppy, unclean nails that had glue stuck in chunks underneath and cuts all over my cuticles. PLEASE do not go here if you want an acrylic set or anything that requires skill. At the end, I paid $71 and tipped $4, and the manager rudely said "only $4 tip for her?" I shouldn't have tipped at all, I was leaving with hideous nails, cuts, and glue all over. Never again. read more

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Love this place! Great for standard pedicure and manicure. Super nice staff and my nails always look great. Recommend upgrading pedicure - because the nail technicians give INCREDIBLE massages too. read more

As other yelpers have noted, hugely inconsistent, unless Helen does the job, that is, if you can squeeze an appointment with her in between all the high-fallutin' ladies that swear by her. Quality is not the norm here anymore In comparison to other nail salons, getting a mani/pedi here ain't cheap. It will set you back at least $42-45 before tip (cash only), and you're never guaranteed that the technician will do a decent job or that you'll get anything extra with the extra cost of the service. The massage also isn't always complimentary, as it always depends on which technician you get and how busy they are. If they're packed, be grateful if you even get a pat on the back. Average place with a high price point. read more

Came here for a gel manicure ($40) one day after hearing positive reviews from friends. The man working the front area was a bit brusque, but the woman who did my manicure was wonderful. She was friendly, careful, and did a great job. Very happy with my nails and I got a shoulder massage at the end too! read more

I've been coming here for a decade and they have remained consistently great throughout! No matter how busy they may be, they take their time and- the best part- give an amazing massage. Staff is very kind! Thank you for an awesome experience, every time! read more

Don't go here. This place has no respect for or loyalty towards its regular customers. For over a year, I religiously got weekly manicures and 10 minute chair massages and bi-weekly spa pedicures, eyebrow waxes and 10 minute chair massages. I also always tip at least 20 percent. With the prices of this place, that's over 300 dollars a month. I got my nails painted here before a wedding. I simply wanted Essie ballet slippers -- a pretty standard request. The technician made the paint so thick that she had to redo the whole paint job and the process took over an hour! Despite not giving me a discount that day, they tried to charge me full price the next day when I came in to get my nails repainted because they had all already started chipping! The manager told me that he doesn't guarantee how long the polish lasts! Maybe he should teach his technicians how to paint and then he would be able to guarantee at least 24 hours! Was it really worth it to lose 300 dollars a month over having a tech spend ten minutes repainting my nails when the place was dead empty? Go to Gomo's down the street where they actually value their regular customers. Gomo's even has a point card that you can get you a lot of free stuff including airline tickets! read more