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Sophia Nail Spa

3.8 (89 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Services - Sophia Nail Spa

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Stephanie J.

My go to nail salon. I love the ambience here. They have nice soothing music playing, the noise level in the salon is not bad, they sanitize the instruments. I've never had an issue with customer service or my actual service. They do a variety of nail services: dips, gels, overlays, etc. There's a ton of cool pedicure packages to choose from. I love that they have so many colors to choose from too. I enjoy coming here and look forward to just being pampered. If you're looking for a clean and professional salon, I recommend this place.

Dip manicure by Maia
Elizabeth C.

I loved all my manicures from Maia, and can't wait to start going back soon! I get so many compliments from her work!! The environment is clean and quiet, and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. Online booking system is very convenient, there is no shortage of nearby parking, everything about visiting Sophia is straightforward and easy.

My favorite OPI dip powder color. Amy is the best!
Sami O.

Who made a 9-month pregnant woman feel beautiful again? Amy from Sophia Nail Spa did. Tried numerous nail salons in the Boston area in the past 8 years, I almost gave up on this arguably necessary indulgence. Most places in the Boston area are either too expensive or "meh," or even both. Sophia Nail Spa is the exception. For around $50, I got the best dip powder manicure ever. I showed Amy a couple of pictures from Instagram that I liked. She waved her magic wand (or electric filer), then baptized my nails with fairy dust (or dip powder). Voilà - the best my nails had ever looked. Mes amis, Amy is a skillful master of nail arts. She is the most meticulous, patient, and efficient manicurist I've ever met. She explained every step and confirmed with me periodically to make sure it was what it wanted. Totally recommend Sophia Nail Spa to everyone who needs their nails done!

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3 months ago

Don't waste your time or money. They are rude and messy and left me with cuts all over my fingers.

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11 months ago

Lovely & clean nail salon. I felt very relaxed, getting a beautiful manicure from Amy

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They always do such great pedicures here. They recently got new massage chairs too that are fantastic!

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Great nail shop. Very clean with lots of chairs/skilled techs. Welcoming environment with quality, sanitary service.

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Sophia Nail Spa is a wonderful and relaxing experience. It is very clean and the technicians are excellent.

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“I got my nails done here I got the dip powder and my nails are so cute the guy (Simon)really took his time and was careful he did my nails really well and was nice.”

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Polish n' Refine

Polish n' Refine

4.5(104 reviews)
0.3 mi•West Roxbury Center, West Roxbury
•$$

I've been coming here for over a decade, and that alone says a lot. The work is consistently…read morebeautiful, detailed, and long-lasting--you can really tell there's skill and care behind every set. What keeps me coming back is the overall experience. It's always welcoming, relaxing, and feels like a little reset every time I go. They do get busy (for good reason), but there are multiple talented technicians and great work all around. Definitely a spot worth checking out! Highly recommend

I walked into Polish n Refine in March 2018 thinking I was getting my nails done one time. I hadn't…read morehad my nails done in over a decade. Instead, I ended up coming back every 2-3 weeks for nearly eight years -- and that alone says everything. Monica is truly exceptional. I get builder gel nails with gel polish, and her work is consistently beautiful, precise, and long-lasting. But what really sets her apart is who she is as a person and professional. She owns the business and somehow manages to do everything at once -- welcoming clients, answering phones, supporting other techs with their clients -- all while giving you her full, undivided attention. She is the most observant and attentive person I've ever met. You never feel rushed, forgotten, or like just another appointment. Over the years, seeing her that often, Monica became a very dear friend. We know each other's lives deeply -- the big things, the small things, the in-between seasons. Saying goodbye when I moved to Virginia was genuinely one of the hardest goodbyes of the entire move. On top of everything else, her prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the level of care, consistency, and artistry she provides. If you're lucky enough to get on Monica's books, don't take it for granted. She's not just an incredible nail tech -- she's the kind of person who makes a routine appointment feel like a constant in your life. Polish n Refine is something truly special because of her.

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Polish n' Refine - Orange with some sparkle

Orange with some sparkle

Polish n' Refine - Christmas nails!

Christmas nails!

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Obsession Nails Spa

Obsession Nails Spa

3.9(99 reviews)
0.7 mi•West Roxbury
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I cannot recommend Lori at Obsession Nail Spa highly enough - I would give her more than five stars…read moreif I could. Two weeks ago, I brought my 89-year-old mother in for a manicure and pedicure. My mother has dementia and is very frail, but Lori was the absolute definition of gentleness, patience, and compassion. She took such incredible care of her from start to finish. In addition to her sweet demeanor, Lori's skill level is excellent. My mother's skin on her legs and feet was extremely dry and visibly cracked. Lori performed what I can only describe as a miracle - her exfoliation and skin care completely transformed my mother's skin. It looks and feels a thousand times better. On top of that, Lori selected a gorgeous shade of pink that complements my mother's skin tone perfectly. Lori's kindness and dedication truly set her apart. I will be bringing my mother back to Lori for as long as she is able to go. Thank you so much, Lori - I want you to know just how much your professionalism, care, and warm heart mean!

Second picture is redo manicure. Same color as I liked it. I was surprised Jay, the owner, text and…read moreoffered a redo. Kim was meticulous and this time, the prep included a visit to the sink and warm towels. I even noticed a fridge for customers that I didn't see my first visit. Nice gesture just like apologizing and fixing the error. We all make mistakes and I appreciated their willingness to repair the damage.

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Obsession Nails Spa - My dazzle dry is only two days old and chipping

My dazzle dry is only two days old and chipping

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MiniLuxe Dedham

4.1(8 reviews)
2.9 mi

May does a phenomenal job at massage and pedicures. She is super kind and very professional. The…read moreissue is my nails started to chip the next day and kept getting worse. The spa also wasn't cozy. It felt very corporate. I think the people are wonderful but the corporate can't replicate a quality local own salon.

I went in for a French manicure and wanted to do slightly different colors and when I went to sit…read moredown, the woman explained how they typically do a French manicure and then she showed me on my pinky what my different options were and helped me figure out what was best for me without any judgment. And even when she started to paint the first nail and I didn't like it, she was totally fine even though she literally had already showed it to me, but I swear it looked a little different. And I just truly appreciated that she didn't mind to make sure that I got the look that I was going for. I also was a few weeks out from surgery and had to be very careful about infection, so I deeply appreciated her extra care and that she warned me I can't do cuticle removal the way I typically would do for your safety. She also had me dry my nails, a different way than they usually do just for extra precaution. I love how my manicure turned out!!! The ladies working in that shop seemed very professional, and it was a comfortable place to be. I brought my son in for a pedicure and they treated him so well and made him feel comfortable. He was nervous to go in, but he said he had a great experience. I'm definitely gonna come back for a pedicure when the doctor clears me.

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MiniLuxe Dedham - French manicure with an overlay color slightly darker than they typically use.

French manicure with an overlay color slightly darker than they typically use.

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Hollywood Nails & Facials - 20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin not addressed.

Hollywood Nails & Facials

3.8(12 reviews)
0.6 mi•West Roxbury
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Hollywood Nails & Facials is my favorite nail salon to ever open in West Roxbury! Their customer…read moreservice is so friendly and kind, they even make it their goal to remember your name for the next time you walk in. That little detail may just seem like nothing, but compared to other salons, they at least remember you and learn what you prefer for your nails. It's always nice to walk in and hear them say, "Hello, Y/N! Welcome back, do you want your usual mani/pedi?" They make conversation with you and actually remember old conversations you had with them the last time you went. Now, their work is phenomenal. Absolutely stunning. Their head worker, Nina, is always giving me great suggestions on design choices and keeping me up to date with new things that they have in stock. She takes her time with sculpting acrylics and shaping them exactly the way you want. If you don't like it, she'll fix it for you until you're satisfied. She's one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. The pedicures are so relaxing and well prosecuted, and the place is always clean.

First, I wanted to say that I had my hands and feet done here last year but I never thought to…read moreleave a review. I was telling my story of my experience to a friend who asked about the salon and since my experience was so unpleasant, she asked if I had ever left a review. I had not, hence, I am leaving one belatedly as she suggested. I went to this salon to get ready for my daughters wedding. I am not one who normally gets her feet and nails done on a regular basis. I usually just get pedicures a few times during the summer as a treat. Normally I just keep my nails short and my heels smooth at home. However, for my daughters wedding, I wanted a beautiful pedicure. I was so excited that there was a nail salon in a handy location since I had so much to do but I had such a negative experience, that I would never again consider going here. The woman whom I assume is the owner was welcoming and pleasant and even insistent that I give her business a try after I walked in to inquire about services. She insisted that I could park in the lot across the street (which wasn't quite correct), her business has no rights to have their customers use that lot. I was parked there because I had gone to the store, I saw her salon from my car and decided to check it out before leaving. Again, the owner was nice, and a little insistent that I use her services but it wasn't she who gave me the bad experience, it was one of her employees. When I sat for my pedicure, I felt as if she didn't want to serve me. Just her demeanor. (I am a person of color so I didn't know if that had something to do with it). My feet hadn't been in the water very long before she began. She started off okay. Then, as she was engaging and cleaning up my cuticles (which were not exceptionally bad) she began complaining about my skin. As she was doing the pedicure she kept saying that she had "so much skin" to neaten. I've never had such a complaint. She did touch/adjust every nail on my foot but it only took a moment on each nail. Imagine watching someone doing your toes and instead of conversing with me, I was listening as she complained about my cuticles with each and every toe! I wanted to leave right then and there but I really needed my feet done for the wedding which was the following day. She gave each heel a very quick brush because thats all my heels needed they were already smooth. I had a french manicure on my fingernails. I have those beautiful long nail beds and she complained about my fingers! She had to turn my hands slightly to the side. When I noticed she was missing spots I simply pointed out that she missed a spot and turned my hand more for her. She seemed annoyed that she had to pay extra attention to what she was doing and said "oh you have wide nails". While cutting my toenails, this woman was a bit rough handling my feet, and she actually drew blood!!!! She didn't jump up to get an antiseptic or anything. I almost felt it was deliberate because I was getting a bad vibe. My nails were not long or anything but needed to be shaped. She didn't come off as apologetic....although she said "sorry" I felt she was in a hurry and annoyed that I was bleeding. Her conversation with me felt forced as I shared I was going to a wedding. The final insult came during what should have been a relaxing stone foot and leg massage. She knew good and well those stones were too hot and she burned me. Again, another rushed (sorry) I didn't suffer any skin damage but I checked for it because those stones were very hot. Needless to say the massage was rushed and very unsatisfactory as well as painful. Throughout my pedicure, the owner was in the back and there were not other nail technicians in the salon as it was near closing. As soon as my pedicure was done, the nail technician cleaned up and was leaving even as my nails were still drying. She sounded as if she was yelling/talking very loudly at someone at one point while I was at the drying station, I don't know if she was on the phone or if it involved the owner as my back was turned and I couldn't understand what she was saying. If you are a person with a dark complexion, just go elsewhere. I wouldn't wish my experience on anyone. What should have been a lovely experience connected to my daughters wedding turned out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. I will never go there again although its in a convenient location for me when I'm in the area. I'd rather drive to a salon in Roslindale or hyde park where my business is appreciated and I an respected as a human. My nails looked lovely, but given how I was treated, it didn't matter. I would never go back.

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Hollywood Nails & Facials - 20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin not satisfactorily addressed.

20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin not satisfactorily addressed.

Hollywood Nails & Facials - 20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin and cuticles not addressed.

20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin and cuticles not addressed.

Hollywood Nails & Facials - 20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin not addressed.

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20 minutes after a gel pedicure at Hollywood Nails in West Roxbury, MA. I paid USD 36 for it. Dry skin not addressed.

MiniLuxe Training Studio

MiniLuxe Training Studio

2.8(57 reviews)
0.7 mi•West Roxbury
•$$$

Never in my life have I have been treated so rudely. I've been a loyal customer with Miniluxe,…read moreparticularly at this location, for the past 10 years. I am in every two weeks for a service. I arrived this morning for my scheduled appointment on time with my daughter to be told that due to an error on their part they cannot take me. I received no prior notification nor a phone call - nothing. The woman at the front desk could not have been more rude and disrespectful. To treat me that way is absolutely unacceptable. Like I said I've been a loyal customer for the past 10 years. After rudely informing me that due to an error on their part they could not see me today, there was nothing done to remedy the situation. I'm filing a formal complaint with corporate and seeing that the woman is fired effective immediately.

TERRIBLE, HOSTILE EXPERIENCE!…read more ...and we didn't even make it to the manicure table! My mom called the Chestnut Hill location on Saturday to make an appointment for Sunday morning. I witnessed my mom make the call and reserve an appointment for a gel mani/regular pedi for me and a gel mani for her. At 11:30 this morning, we arrived at the Chestnut Hill location. The receptionist was busy on the phone, and we waited a full 10 minutes for her to notice us. We let her know about the appointment, and she informed us that we had made a reservation for regular manicures only, and she didn't know if the manicurists would have time to do gel. It turned out that the manicurists on duty did not do gel manicures at all, so the receptionist accused us of "reserving the wrong people..." even though we'd never been there before and hadn't asked for anyone specific. She was completely unapologetic, said they didn't have time for us, and simply told us to leave. While I'm certain that the appointment mix up was on the side of MiniLuxe, that's not what's a big deal - these things happen. What really shocked us was how unapologetic and rude this receptionist was. She did not attempt to find a solution, she did not say sorry for the confusion (isn't the customer always right?), but merely told us that we screwed up and should leave. I commented to the receptionist that we weren't going to come back, and that she should work on her manners. She told me, "I'm sorry you feel that way," without even looking up from her desk. MiniLuxe has a reputation for being a premium experience. It's not a run-of-the-mill $12/manicure salon. People go there for the experience of both luxury and sophistication, and they're willing to pay extra for it. We were deeply disappointed by how we were treated today. With so many luxury salons vying for our business, stick to the highly rated locations if you'd like to be treated with some semblance of respect.

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MiniLuxe Training Studio - Inside of the studio

Inside of the studio

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Wall art

MiniLuxe Training Studio - She did so well on the manicure i couldn't leave without pedi

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She did so well on the manicure i couldn't leave without pedi

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