I come her every month or so. It's good. I like the staff. I've never been unhappy with results; my feet are always sandal-ready when I leave. read more

Sunny Nails - Finished pedicure. I usually choose very pale neutrals. - Nail Technicians Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I was in a hurry and needed a gel manicure and regular pedicure. I was in and out in about an hour (mostly due to the fact they did my mani simultaneous to the pedi). The work was very good, color selection was plentiful, and the employees were courteous. I called a day in advance to make an appointment as well. The total was about $50 pre-tipping. My only complaint was they cut too much cuticule for my liking. I will definitely come here again and speak up about the cuticle chopping at that time. Bring cash for tip! read more

This place we pretty awful. As a note, I have pretty low standards for nail salons. I don't expect anything fancy - just something fairly reasonable in price that looks nice. This place completely underwhelming though. I came at 4 on a Saturday and the lady at the front told me to come back in half an hour. She wasn't rude exactly, but she had no customer service skills. I came back at 4:30 and they seated me right away, but didn't start doing my pedicure until 4:50. The lady who started doing my pedi worked on me for 20 minutes and then got up to start working on receipts or something. She told me to wait 10 minutes. I waited for another half an hour until I had to beg someone else to come over and help me. I didn't leave the place until 6:30 - two hours!! Worse, the weird lady at the front keep arguing with customers in a really unprofessional way. It was embarrassing and awkward. My final pedicure (a normal french) was decent but slightly overpriced and didn't last long. TLDR; painfully, almost hilariously slow and with bad customer service. Don't come here, it's not worth the convent location. Jump on the T and traveling half an hour out and you will still have less of a wait. read more

Update: The new later hours are enticing, but I'm not sure the inconsistent quality is worth it anymore. See attached picture for what apparently passes for a $15 manicure (including tip). This was supposed to just be a simple, solid color. Note the bubbles and crooked, sloppy topcoat application. (Original review) Kind of a hit or miss-- it really depends on who you get. I have had manicures here that turned out flawless, and ones that turned out bubbly and translucent. For pedicures, the massage chairs are a plus but the actual foot massage part is usually pretty meh. read more

Sunny Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Very clean and following COVID protocols. I highly recommend! Plexi glass between each chair and between you and the nail tech. They were very thorough and did a beautiful job on my mani/pedi. read more

I have to say.. based on the other reviews I was completely skeptical and if I wasn't desperate I would have gone elsewhere. Sunny's Nails is just a few minute walk from my office. I was short on time and they could accommodate. So the decor is, well... not really even decor. It's small, a bit cramped and completely furnished with a mish mosh of tables, chairs, etc. If your going for the spa look, this place is not for you. I didn't get the gentleman's name who worked on me, but man he was good. He was polite, quiet and massaged the heck out of my feet and legs for over 30 mins. It was amazing. He shaped and painted my nails with great expertise and they look perfect. The pedicure cost $25 which is most reasonable for the area. I will certainly be back. read more

Good job @ low price . Nice people too . I went there and the wait time was 5 minutes and didn't have an appointment . read more

I love Tina she is awesome! Great work and my nails stay on! I've been coming here since 2005 Great conversation the other ladies are also very kind and friendly they are always happy girls and are respectful! I'll always come here and I recommend to others all the time. But it's best to make appointments since they get busy and are a small place but highly recommend. Thanks Tina your amazing always giving me new looks with my nails how lucky I am read more

This place will always have my loyalty. When they closed during CoVid 19 I went up to NH but the salon workers up there did not have a lot of attention to detail and were not as thorough as the ladies at Sunny's. Their face waxes cannot be beat. To the other reviewers on here who feel offended that they aren't worshiped the second they walk in, you need a reality check read more

I absolutely love this place. Sadly, I do not live in Boston, so I am not sure when I will be back. I decided to give this place a try regardless of the polarizing reviews. Here's what happened. I came here to get gel manicure for a wedding. I was there tester --- i went home and told my sister, and my two sister in laws to all get their nails done. All of our gel manicures lasted 3+ weeks. She even put sunblock on our hands. I don't know about any of the other ladies, but Tina was amazing and precise. If I lived in Boston, i would absolutely be her regular read more

Cheap little place. Despite other reviews, I've never had an issue walking in and getting Acrylics or a mani. Everyone there is very friendly (I've been a regular for several months). Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Mani's are $10 and depending on the tech, can be mediocre to good. If they were $15-20 I would feel ripped off about 60% of the time. Once I asked for UV Gels and received an acrylic set at gel prices. It was my first "gel" request so i didn't realize I was being taken advantage of until later that evening. If they didn't screw me on the Gels (I paid twice as much as acrylics are supposed to be) It would be 4 stars. read more

Cheap price, and cheap service. My second time walked into the shop and now I remember why I decided not to go again after my first visit(for manicure). I tried pedi this time, and feel hurt during the process, esp. while she pushing back my cuticles.then she filed not only my nail, but stabbed me at least twice. The polish on my toes like my pre school niece's art project, poor consistency and went out of range. Just come to my mind that, during the pedicure, the lady didn't wear gloves. I think there should be some hygiene policy. If you are in the neighbor and need a quick and cheap service, Sunny nail is your only choice@Central sq. Go somewhere else, or Just don't expect too much.(Yes, they are the only nail salon around.) read more

I am new to Cambridge and was in dire need of a pedicure. I almost didn't go to Sunny Nails due to some of the negative reviews, but they ended up being the only place somewhat nearby that had the ability to get me in on short notice, so I decided to give it a shot. I have to say that my experience exceed all expectations. Mind you, if you are looking for a "spa experience", this is not your place, as it is not beautiful or relaxing. However, if you are looking for really great service at a fabulous price, then you should check out Sunny Nails. My $25 pedicure lasted at least 45 minutes, and Tina, who was doing my nails, was gentle but meticulous. On top of that, she gave me one of the best (and longest) foot massages I have ever received during a pedicure, let alone, a $25 one! I was so pleased with the pedicure that I stayed for a shellac manicure, and I am equally pleased with how that turned out, plus the price point of $25 makes it so incredibly reasonable- especially compared to other prices I've seen in the area. I will definitely be going back again, and am glad that a few bad reviews didn't stop me from trying out this hidden gem. read more

Ruby does a truly amazing job for manicures! I can't recommend her highly enough. She's sweet and very skilled. Jenny is great too, and, of course, so is Tina. Love this salon! read more

Despite the negative reviews, I gave in to my lazy side and booked an appointment at Sunny Nails. This place is less than a block from my house, and I was hoping beyond hope that it would turn out to be a hidden gem. I was wrong, y'all were right. I went in for a full set, and while it was cheap ($30 tip included), an hour of torture seems expensive to me. The woman who did my nails was absolutely brutal. She hacked away at my nails with her electronic nail file, and more than once slipped and started filing my flesh rather than my nail. I tried to just deal, but when it happened for the 3rd time on the same finger in the same spot, I couldn't help but wince at the pain. She clearly recognized that I had winced, and proceeded in a *marginally* more gentle manner...before once again hacking away with her tools. To say she was rude, isn't doing her attitude justice. She acted as if I didn't exist, and kept communication to an absolute minimum. I don't need or want a cheerful disposition from my manicurist, but her sour, bored face was a serious damper on the whole experience. An experience that can be described as poor at best to begin with. The skin around my fingers is raw, and two or three of my nails are completely uneven. Almost embarrassingly so. It was clear that she didn't care one bit whether I was satisfied or not, whether I was enjoying my experience or grimacing in pain. She wanted to get me out of there as soon as possible, and barely acknowledged my presence. I wish I could say something pleasant about this place...it was cheap I suppose, but like I said cheap for a job poorly done isn't really cheap at all. Avoid. Avoid, avoid, avoid. Like the plague, or a torture chamber. read more

I went here with a friend, and she encountered the guy (mentioned by another poster) who violates normal nail-salon boundaries with his massages. He asked to kiss her hands. I kid you not. read more

I've given this place so many tries and really want to like their work. But this past pedi has left my big toes hurting from the aggressive cuticle cutting and pushing. Plus my nails are so short that they look odd, and the color has chipped. I also have been cut the last two times i went. It's right next to my office, so I wish the services were more consistent. read more

price reflects the nails, they cut my skin in a few places and the nails were uneven, but great prices and straightforward service

You know what Sunny's? You suck! I have been going to your hodge podge nail joint for over 3 years and every time I go I remark to myself "I will never come here again" What that says about me can be debated. But, this place is the bottom of the barrell. The only reason I go is because I am as indicated above: a creature of habit (if that habit is laziness). The nail polish I selected (though not a popular color) was old. The lady had to reapply it 5 x (paint, remove, reapply x5!!!) that takes a lot of time. My $10 manicure was turning into a 45 minute event. When my normally subdued courtesy finally fled my psyche I suggested to the 'owner man' to my right "that he not charge people for his old clumpy nail polish", he barely acknowledged my remark. The thing is, I know that a $10 manicure is a $10 manicure. But I do a better job painting my own nails in the comfort of my own home and will offer to do yours for $5 because that is more than this shit show is offering. I also don't think it is ok for your nails to chip and be smudged before leaving a salon, or even within a 24 hr period. I'm going to try my very best to NEVER go here again. read more

They're not very friendly and the quality of pedicure was horrific. Wouldn't recommend and definitely do not call ahead to see if they're wait time/availability is! They'll hang up on you or they'll just be very rude to you over the phone. Very very disappointed. read more

Not worth it unless you're desperate. I live right near Sunny Nails so have been in for a polish change or two, which were fine. The other day I went in for a mani-pedi and it was not so pleasant. The overall shaping and polish was just sloppy... I left with two of my fingers bleeding from being attacked with the cuticle scissors. Two of my toes chipped badly w/ in 24 hours and my hands didn't last much longer. The price is average at $35 for the set. Oh! My biggest problem was that I was there at the end of the day and the manicurist was cleaning the fish tank (which is nasty to begin with) and dumping the water a la fish poo in the pedicure bath! EEWWW! How clean could it be after that? Break out the bleach please. Sorry Sunny, I need a new nail place in Central. read more

Needed a pedicure and heard from a coworker that they were great. It was so bad that I created a yelp account just to write this review. Sat in the chair for a good 15 minutes before the tech showed up. She didn't ask how I wanted my nails cut; she just started cutting. Cut them WAY too short. She physically injured me several times (I may have bled a little bit, but I'm not sure). The tech laughed at me when i flinched in pain on several occasions. She didn't take care of my callouses hardly at all. The massage was terrible. She put way too much lotion on and basically moved it around a little before wiping it off with a towel. I immediately went to Belmont Nail Salon to have them fix it. Belmont Nail Salon was FAR superior. read more

When I called ahead to make an appointment, the manicurist said (without my giving my name), "You're the one who likes your nails really short? Yes, 4 pm works for us." Love that community feeling. Also generally love my manicures from Sunny's. The only reason why I'm giving 4 stars is because the quality is inconsistent, depending on the manicurist. Major plus: if you catch them at the right time, they play "Family Feud" on the big screen. so wildly entertaining. read more

Awesome service for the cheap price! It is the only place that I received a pedicure that lasted longer than 30 minutes... Mostly because of the amazing foot massage. 10 minutes per foot, ladies. You don't get that kind of service anywhere. And even better, 2 weeks later, my polish looks good as new! I absolutely recommend! read more

just what we wanted. we started off our bachelorette weekend with mani's and pedi's and they were great. very cheap and they all looked great. they did 7 girls (a mix of mani's and pedi's) in under an hour and a half. FAST! ( we did make appointments in advance) They guy there was awsome (it must have been john)...I got an amazing hand/arm massage that wasn't half as long as my friend who got a 10 minute leg massage... to die for! would definately go back and give it a 5. (that said, watch out for the little mouse in the back...though cute, it made me curl my toes and pay attention to the great job he was doing on my nails!) read more

Came here a couple of times for manicure. Decided to get a pedicure one day and everything went well. Until the lady giving me a pedicure grabbed the same foam toe separator (no idea what the term is) from the lady that had just finished with her pedicure and put it on me. I was like "Wtf!" Not coming back. Unsanitary. Not cool. read more

manicures are only 10$, and all the technicians are good. you can tip generously and still pay less than on newbury st. John is the real star here- the guy who works in the back and may be an owner. request him. he pays obsessive detail to the manicure. AND he gives really long, languorous hand/arm massages before the polish goes on. it's so good its borderline erotic. i blush fiercely through the whole thing and i almost feel like i am cheating on my boyfriend. does anyone else feel like they are being seduced? anyway, go go go, and see john. your poor ragged little mitts will thank you. read more

I discovered the joys of getting a manicure + pedicure done only recently, and Sunny Nails is a major reason for this newly discovered pleasure. First of all, one has to mention the price. Thirty-five dollars at a convenient location in Cambridge is a great deal. Second, I love the hand massage that comes with both the manicure and pedicure, plus the massaging chairs--all of which is a pleasant bonus to have. Third, I like that I can just read a magazine or zone out (yes, I actually find the manicure and pedicure to be relaxing here!). Three secrets to keep in mind and get the most out of Sunny Nails. Make an appointment in advance. Ask for Rachel--she's great!. And be nice to the people who work there--they are human beings just like us, who can also be busy, tired, or over-worked, and a smile and good manners towards them can go a long way to making your experience worthwhile. read more

I went here the other weekend on a total whim needing a little pampering of my fingers and toes, and they looked and felt better when I left. I got worked on by the guy in the back, who yes, gave a lengthy arm and leg massage, but it wasn't at all in a creepy way and truly was just a massage.....just a much nicer one than what you generally get in a nail salon. He paid a lot of attention to both the grooming and the painting of my nails and it was well worth the $35. It was a clean and tidy place, and they had a movie playing to watch as well. I have serious doubts of some of the other reviews statements, and it was a nice, clean, not violating experience and I left with well-groomed nails. I would go here again if I was in the area and needed a manicure. read more

I had an hour to kill last weekend in Central so I stopped in for a pedi. The woman who did mine gave a great leg massage but my toenails pretty much look worse than when I walked in (with my own 3-week-old pedi). Blargh. read more

I love this place. Great service and they do a wonderful job. It's the $25 pedicure to beat in Cambridge.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! I was a bit wary after reading all the reviews on Yelp, but it was so close to where I was staying and they had a great collection of Essie polishes. The pedicure was beyond relaxing and she really took her time. I chose a light color for my manicure, but after she applied two coats I wasn't happy with it. She said I was welcome to get a new nail color if I wanted, which was really nice of her! She removed the old color and applied my new color (Essie's Lovie Dovie- I'm very happy with it!). I loved how no one was overly chatty, so I was able to just relax and read my magazine. Overall, I would definitely come to this place more if I didn't live 3000 miles away! read more

I love Tina she's amazing super professional and super quick and precise! She's my go to for my acrylics! Love the color selection.

I have been going to Sunny Nails for years now. I have never gotten a bad mani or pedi here, the hand massages are great but the leg and foot massages are the best, one of the only things that relieved my tired and swollen feet when I was pregnant. Because the shop is very busy some times the massages are cut a bit short but it is certainly affordable ($25 for a gel mani/$10 for a regular mani/$25 for a pedi). There is a great selection of regular and gel nail polishes, the work is quality, lasts for a very long time and the tools are clean. That being said, it is not much to look at and you need to know which nail tech to ask for, pretty much anyone but the old lady. I always ask for Tina or her brother if she isn't available. read more

Easily the worst manicure I've gotten in my life. You could tell the nail tech just wanted you out of there ASAP. Nothing was done with care or consideration. My nails are all different lengths and shapes, and the polish application is splotchy, uneven, and all over my fingers. There are air bubbles and they didn't even let me sit there long enough for the polish to completely cure. My nails look like they were done by a 7 year old. Wasted $25 as I'm gonna have to get my nails fixed and redone somewhere else. Save your money and take your business elsewhere. read more

I've been willing to overlook the dismal quality of this place in the past if I've needed a fast manicure. As long as I brought my own polish with me they would usually do a passable -- though hardly spectacular -- job. However this week I got a manicure/pedicure that was so atrociously bad that I refuse to ever go back. My nails are literally streaked with nail polish, some of it is peeling off, and there are small gobs of polish in the corners of a few of them. (And of course as usual with this place, the experience of actually getting the man/pedi depressed me profoundly. This is a grim place -- in appearance and spirit.) I'm under lots of work pressure this week and I'm trying to get out of here for vacation, so not easy to even get to the nail place. The fact that I just paid someone $40 plus dollars to waste 90 minutes of my time -- so that my nails look WORSE than when I went in-- really outrages me. Save your money. read more

Went here today. We had made a 1:30pm appt for 3 pedicures. Arrived at 1:37. As soon as we got there we were yelled at "your appt was 1:30 we took someone else!" Knowing we were late we would have been happy to wait if not for the rude way were treated. They lost our $75 as well as future business from my friend who leaves nearby. I don't usually write reviews but I felt very strongly about the harsh way we were treated. Will Never be back!! read more

Meh. Sunny Nails is average. You get in, get your nails done, and then leave. There's no part of the process that stands out as spectacular. The one thing that I will applaud them for is that they have a vast collection of red nail polishes. If you've ever found yourself saying "I want more a cherry red, not a candy apple red*", then this is the place for you. *Cherry red and candy apple red are the same exact color to everyone on this earth except for .02% people. read more

Although inexpensive and convenient, the creepy guy (read the other reviews!) sets a really bad vibe over the whole place. I went twice and the second time the technician seemed completely miserable. She rushed my manicure, pracitically pushing me out the door. Not even a big tip cheered her up. I won't be going back here. read more

This is a horrible, awful nail salon for all the reasons previously mentioned. The first time I went the manicurist's hands were so sweaty and the place was so hot and dirty that I almost left. Since it's the closest nail salon by far to my home, I tried it again about a year later when I was in a rush and that was the coup de grace. I am serious when I say I don't think the woman who did my fill had ever done it before. It took so long to do such a terrible job that I left before she put the polish on! Now I go to the Brookline Natural Nail & Skin Care salon on Beacon St. and it is exceptional. read more