Love love love love and love! I have never experienced a nail bar like this before! It's casual, quirky and just down right fun! The selection of colours available is insane...I am not over exaggerating when I say it took me about 20 minutes to decide on what colours to go for (which is shocking when you consider I chose a nude pink)! Luckily, I had an ice cold lilt ( Served in a coconut cup) to sip on while doing so! As for my gel nails, I am delighted and will let the photo speak for itself! The only thing that bugs me is that the gel takes forever to dry so I ended up with a smudge or two, but that's my own fault! I have to finish this review off by mentioning that the staff are great craic! Myself and the girls had a right old laugh with them this afternoon! read more

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A quick update on this one. I had a Tarantino themed party to go to last week. I didn't want yer average Uma Thurman kinda jobbie, so thought to myself, hmmm who could bring my costume to the next level? Who is just about creative enough to pull this off?! Got myself straight into Tropical Popical and had little suits painted onto my nails with blue, pink, white etc shirts. Geddit!? The lovely laydee who did my nails was amazing - they only took about 30-40 minutes and I've had people commenting on them all week. Have a look at the photo attached - whopper or wha! read more

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Love this place! I've been twice so far! Both times I got Gelish with Nail Art! This place is by far the best place I have come across in Ireland that does good nail art! They have a huge selection of colours for Gelish! This week one finger of gelish chipped as my nail was weak and I popped in and they fixed it for me without any bother!! They were very accommodating even though they were busy! The decor is really funky!! Would recommend a visit here! read more

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After much hype I planned a day with my Mam for her mothers day present & she planned one for her Mam so we all went together. A mani-pedi combo for all of us. The pedicure was basic but since the decor & the girls were so nice we didnt care too much. It was only after leaving i noticed how bad the quality of my toe polish was (see pics). I asked for a french polish & could have done a better job myself. The line is not straight on any of my toes & it's particularly noticeable on my big toe since it's the biggest. Please note though, the pic is after a couple of days of wear, the chipping is my own doing, all I'm referring to is the smudged lines.They did my toes first, I sat barefoot while they did my hands & i even wore flip flops on the day so it's not the case that i could have smudged it myself. Having also been impressed by the nail art on their instagram & facebook my Mam & I asked for themed nails since we were both off to Vegas the next day! I asked for a feature nail with the ace of spades & my Mam asked for a royal flush (10, J, Q, K & A of hearts). My mam's looked great & mine did too but as the week wore on i realised it looked more like a claddagh than an ace of spades. I also noticed that dispite it being a shellac polish that the tips of my nails became very worn looking after just a few days. After paying our balance & leaving all 3 of us went for food & discussed our experience where my Nan told us she got a lovely hand and arm massage which is, in general, the standard for a manicure. But something that neither my mam & i received, despite having booked & paid for the same experience. My Nan suggested it was because of the time it was going to take for our nail art but considering we paid per nail for the nail art on top of the mani-pedi price that's not really good enough! Overall 5 stars for decor, 5 stars for the girls (they really were lovely), but as for the quality of the work was a little disappointing. Would i go back? Yes I would, but more because of the vibe in the place than anything else! The experience of the day was excellent. The girls were lovely helping us with the cocktails we brought in & getting excited with us for our holidays & it all added to it for us! read more

Tropical Popical - Fingers - shellac chipped, looks more like a claddagh than an ace - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

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I've heard many good things about Tropical Popical and found out about it via Stellar Magazine so having been to many of the other nail salons in Dublin, I decided to try this one out. Out of all the other salons, Tropical Popical has by far the best decor and largest range of colours to choose from. I got a maxi pedicure which was quite nice and I really enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly, the salon was clean, and overall met my expectations of a great nail bar. It is also very affordable compared to a lot of places, and there's a loyalty card too, which is great! The only thing was that my appointment was delayed by about 15 mins, but I wasn't in a rush so I didn't really mind. I will definitely come back here for some nail art after seeing such pretty pictures from other reviewers and on their Facebook page. read more

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Five stars all the way here for the team at Tropical Popical. Such a professional business with a dash of colour, fun and Lilt. Today I got my feet and hands tended to by Jenny. I was meant to come here with a buddy of mine, but a flooding emergency meant I had to go alone. But Jenny was chatty and funny, it was still a great visit by myself with her. And my nails are now flawless. I'm so pleased with them. I always leave Tropical Popical with great nails and a big smile on my face. read more

Tropical Popical - Totally tropical taste! - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

I had heard about this place from friends and put off going for too long so this past week I had to check it out. When you walk in you realise that this place is true to its name, Tropical Popical. Flamingos, bright colours and a backdrop of a beach which looks like it could be in Hawaii with palm trees. I felt like I was transported from Dublin on to an amazing sunny beach somewhere else in the world. Upon arrival we were given these delicious coconut drinks that we sipped on while being pampered. We showed up 45 minutes before they were set to close and as there were no appointments on the books we were taken right in. When I went to choose a colour, I was blown away at the selection and of course took forever to decide! The girls that work there are great, very professional and did a great job with my nails. My only criticism is I got my nails done on a Sunday and knowing that I was going to try to get them to last for a wedding on Friday, I have not picked up a dish, done anything strenuous in trying to keep the nails looking good. Two days into my manicure it chipped. Although it was only €13, you'd still like it to last a bit longer! Oh, did I mention only €13 for a basic manicure and €21 for a pedicure?! Amazing prices. I have paid up to €65 for both in Dublin which is outrageous so it's great to know that you can pamper yourself for a reasonable price :) read more

Tropical Popical - My manicure is as pretty as a flower! Thanks girls :) you rock! - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

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Love this place! This is my second time coming and I live out of the country. You do have to make your appointment a couple of months in advance but it's worth it Fun atmosphere, nice technicians, clean and a great product! read more

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The staff make this a five star experience. And that's what it is a great experience, fair play to the girls. Great play list. This is a business done well and with personality. It's places like this that make living in Dublin great. I can't afford it all the time but relish the chance to go again. read more

Tropical Popical - Love the decor - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

Had an appointment, arrived on time but was ignored in waiting area about 10mins. Was offered water or Lilt which was nice. Got Just Gelish, it's a week on and they're still pretty intact, except a chip on my right index. Manicurist took a photo of my lime green nails saying it will go up on their Instagram. Checked both their Instagram and Facebook, my photo still isn't up, very disappointing. read more

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A fun way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday. A group of us from work went along to get our nails done as a special Friday treat (what other reason do you need??). We were welcomed in, and asked to make ourselves comfy while the others arrived. In addition to the free lilt provided, we were allowed to bring a few snacks of our own to really make a party of it (and not rushed out as soon as we had our nails done) So enough about the food and drink - what about the nails? A large selection of colours and options, from normal manicure, to choice of hundreds of nail varnish and gelish colours (I opted for gelish). Nails were filed, buffed, then painted. Despite being a fairly large group we were all seen to fairly quickly (though not too fast, so we felt like we got our money's worth). End result looks pretty, and seems to last. (Just remember to book in advance as gets busy) read more

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The best nail bar I've experienced, phenomenonal customer service and I always leave with amazing nails. The salon is clean and has such a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and the decor never fails to put you in a good mood. They take such good care of my hands and my nails have never been stronger or looked better read more

I don't go anywhere else for nails. Simple as. The nails, the girls and the place itself are all just bang on. Whether I'm in for a simple mini-mani or getting gels done the service is impeccable. Easy to book, good value and even better craic. Always leave in a good mood and as a happy customer. Stay fabulous! read more

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I've been a regular customer for over a year now & the ladies working here do not disappoint! My regular appointment is every 2nd Friday after work, while shauna is my regular who advises me what colours to go for & ensures my nails are always perfect (despite my heavy handedness!) Now that she's on maternity leave Jessie has stepped and as you know with anything once you get used to a particular person its hard to change but it has been seamless! Theres also never a problem booking appointments in advance/changing them & always a smile on their face when they greet me :) read more

Tropical popical is the worst place in Dublin to get Shellac/Gelish on your own nails. I was getting married and went here because of the reviews "big mistake". They maybe good for false nails but not for real nails. I had a mini Mani & Pedi my cuticles weren't cut back, there were little bubbles/ lumps on my nails they should have a smooth finish. My thumb was cut and there was nail polish on my cuticles. I asked for ombre, see the photos (not what I got). I paid 95e I will never go back or recommend read more

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I went to Tropical Popical last Saturday for a luxury spa pedicure. The only appointment my friend and I could get was at 5.30 on the Saturday evening but we went for it anyway because we were both dying to get pedicures after payday! Went in at 5.30. My 'luxury' spa pedicure was over by 5.50 and my friends by 6. I would have assumed from the name it would have been a 45 - 60 min treatment. It was obvious the girl doing my treatment just wanted to get out of work for the evening and she was indeed out the door before I had even left. She didn't buff my nails or do half the things the other girl did on my friends feet - not that her treatment was great either. She made a comment to the other beautician at the beginning that she hated the smell of the cream because it reminded her of work! It was a bad sign from the start! Such a disappointing experience. I understand it was late on a Saturday evening but if they couldn't put in the time then they shouldn't have taken the appointment. read more

I heard so many great reviews about this place. It looks funky and cool, really unusual and relaxing space! Miami like:) I love the idea of a loyalty card! The staff is great! But they were chatting between each other and i wasn't sure that she was shaping my nails the way I wanted it. Anyway, I like the way range of colours- it's a big problem for me to choose the colour so I went for baby pink! Gorgeous poi nail polish. So, I got a drink and got colour that I want! Happy days! In the end I was waiting in the salon for about 30 min until my nail polish will dry. Nail polish was with me for 2 days More upset spend time and money. But it's not your fault! I would come back maybe for a better solution that nail polish! read more

Yelp Check-In Offer: 1 Free Mani? Sign me up! Or check me in, rather. I came here with a friend to get our nails did and I am so happy to have found this spot! The ladies here are extremely attentive--from the glass of water to welcome you in, to helping you with your nail polish selection, all the way to oiling down your cuticles! One of the things I love about this place is the decor. They've got accent walls plastered with subtle flamingo wallpaper! And a neon christmas tree up! And throwback 90's r&b/pop music. Getting pampered while listening to the Britney Spears? Yes, please! It sounds silly, but this place really has the right environment and staff to help you escape reality for an hour or so. Is it the wallpaper, the music, or the racy post-card collection up on their wall? I'm not sure, but whatever it is, keep doing it! This place does get busy with that check-in offer, so be sure to call ahead of time! TIP: They have loyalty cards where you get the 10th manicure free + you can go over to Aviary Lane for a blowdry on the house! read more

I went here a couple of weeks back to get gel nails on, mostly due to all the positive reviews here, but was left disappointed. The girl who did my nails was perfectly nice, but cut through one of my nails leaving it bleeding pretty heavily, so not an ideal start. Also despite my asking for thin natural looking extensions they were left fairly thick and not deeply enough blended into the nail bed, there was obvious regrowth in 2 days and I had to refile them myself once I got home. Also, I didn't get a Lilt! I was promised a Lilt! read more

As a native NY'er who is accustomed to nail salons on nearly every corner of my neighborhood, Tropical Popical has been a Godsend for me. You definitely need to make an appointment here, as it gets very busy. You have to make your appointments through email. They respond really quickly to emails and are so nice. I love the feel of their space, so much fun decor. And Lilt in a coconut?! Love it! Their selection of services comes closest in quality & price to what I'm used to back in the US. Everyone here is so friendly. When they found out I was new to Dublin they gave me some great advice and even encouraged me to give them a call if I had any questions...awesome. read more

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They give you Lilt in a Coconut with a cocktail umbrella! I really don't think I need to tell you more. I went one Saturday afternoon, a little hungover I have to admit. The lilt sugar rush picked me up as the fun and relaxed atmosphere cheered me up. I chatted with my friend next to me and the whole row including the manicurists joined in. It felt more like a party than a beauty treatment. Afterwards we relaxed on a couch and finished our lilts as we waited for our nails to dry. Unfortunately we got a little carried away with the selfies and my friend smudged a nail. :/ No problem, the manicurist jumped to the rescue and fixed it in a instant. :) In future I'd have an idea of what I want before going. I was taken by surprise at how damn talented they all are and I wished I'd asked for something a little more adventurous. Look at their instagram for inspiration. https://instagram.com/tropicalpopical/ read more

This is such a cute little place! I don't normally get my nails done, but was enticed here through a get together. I'm so glad I came! In a place where it rains and is cloudy more days than not, this is the place to go to at least pretend you're on holiday! Inside it's very bright, and fun. It's in such a great location too, being just off Grafton St. you could easily plan a girls day or night, get your nails done, then head to lunch or the wine bar just below. And, it is very to find, with the bright neon palm tree sign out front. The service was great, and they have a pretty good choice of nail polish. My nails look so pretty now!! While I was there I had a basic manicure (which only costs 13 euros!). My nails were rounded, cuticles trimmed, and nicely painted. If you're stuck for inspiration, they have an "inspiration board" near the check-in desk. I wish I had seen it before I had my nails done. It definitely gave me ideas for the next time I get my nails done, which will DEFINITELY be at this place! It is set up a little bit more casual than most nail salons I've been to, but I don't mind at all! I will be back for sure, and with many of my girlfriends! read more

This is a great nail salon in Dublin. I came here with my sister while visiting the city and we had a fantastic experience. The nail technicians are friendly, funny, and professional. We enjoyed chatting with them and most of all, how efficient they are. Our nails look great and the location was super central. One of the nail technicians was Jo and unfortunately, I can't remember the other's name. Highly recommend this salon! read more

I freakin love this place! It's affordable. It's fun. The staff are talented, creative and friendly. You get fed lilt and sweeties. What the feck is not to like! Can't wait to feature this totally tropical place on my blog - it's a must for those with nails, boys or girls, old or young. Not for you if you're expecting a 'spa' style experience. read more

Tropical Popical - My latest mani - cute if I don't say so myself ;) - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

THIS PLACE IS SOOOOOO COOL! Went here for Hen Party so we had the whole place to ourselves and we all got our nails done. The girls that work here fully embraced our hen party, got the music pumpin and did a great job on all our nails considering there was so many of us! Defo be going back read more

Tropical Popical - Leopard print nail art - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

Had heard some stellar things about this place, had to go and see for myself. The rumours were true. It's such a chilled out, lovely place. Clodagh painted my nails and did some adorable nail art, the woman is a nail art guru, there's nothing she can't do. I enjoyed one of their signature lilts in a coconut too. Can't wait to go back. read more

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This place was really overpriced and the service was quite minimal. Normally a basic pedicure, in every other salon in which I've received one, entails exfoliation, perhaps hot stones, definitely a massaging of the foot and calf, occasionally a wax wrap of the heel - it is not just sticking your feet in soapy water and tossing on some nail polish after. I could do that at home for next to nothing. As it was not a cheap stop, I expected much more from this salon. The inside is adorable and the staff was friendly, but the actual pedicure was atrocious. (They wrapped my toes and my friend's toes in plastic and sent us on our way. Her polish was wrecked when she returned home and mine chipped the next day). Quite a bummer - wish we had a better experience. Especially since this was a gift for my friend and her first experience having a pedicure! I've had many and can say with confidence that they were all substantially better than the one I received here. read more

The atmosphere was great, Chloe was incredibly nice and did a great job on my midi-mani & pedi! Even recommended a great coffee shop in the area. I don't know what I expected out of a nail salon in Dublin, but it wasn't to be surrounded by neon and beach décor and such an intense "love affair with Dublin" (: I will definitely be going back and will miss it when my time in Dublin is over! read more

This is by far my favorite nail salon. Quirky, colorful interior and the outfits of the "Trop Pop-ettes" make you feel like you're in a Katy Perry video - nestled into the Throne-Like chairs, sipping on Lilt out of a coconut while you're getting your tootsies done. Staff is lovely and attentive and you never feel rushed - I've been to salons where they were just trying to get done with my Mani/Pedi as fast as possible and had the quality suffer as a result, but that's not the case here. Prices are MORE than reasonable - a Basic Manicure for €13, Basic Pedi for €21 and if you want to get both, you're looking at €30 - not bad at all! They also offer nail art, starting at €3 per nail and definitely recommended if you want to make your manicure stand out a little. They also do special Girls Nights, so if you're looking for a fun pampering day, make sure you get in touch with them! They accept Walk-ins but I would advise on booking in advance as they tend to be quite busy. Five Stars for this lovely place! read more

The best place to get nails done in Dublin city centre! The nail art is the best and cannot be topped! Though I'm never brave enough - I usually stick to classic red! Lovely staff and always so friendly and welcoming! It's been a while but I'll be making a visit soon! read more

Came here while visiting a friend in Dublin. I had not heard of Tropical Popical before and now I'd recommend it to anyone visiting Dublin needing a manicure! It was a really cool and festive environment and the service was great. Definitely the most fun nail salon I have ever visited. read more

Context of visit: Nine-year-old birthday manicure treat. Result: Everything a nine-year-old could dream of in a bottle of nail paint, and more. A previous birthday had brought us to try out the nearby 5th Avenue, and while it was a good professional standard, the atmosphere was a tad austere and businesslike, when really what we were looking for was some standard-issue 'ooh it's your birthday what age are you really my you're big' fuss. Thank you Yelp for putting us in the way of Tropical Popical (or Popsicle as I've come to think of it) - it ticks all the fun and frothy boxes, from the Caribbean-effect décor that's lurid and bold as a panto parrot, to the fantastic staff who really know how to make a little girl feel special. Added extras (and the basic manicure is a fairly lean 13 euros to begin with) include a drink of Lilt - how quickly the words 'totally tropical taste' sprung to mind, so what else would you expect? (though who knew it still existed?) - or something else that's coconut-based whose name I can't recall but which kid number two went mad for. The Lilt was served in a little 'coconut-half' cup with all those jazzy extra bits, creating mood elevation beyond just the direct sugar hit (starry eyes, fixed immovable grin). And there was no staff deference to the parent on matters sugar-related, which came with its own high-inducing factor. So, yes, we were fairly flying before a hand had been introduced to as much as a cuticle-remover. Lovely manicures (if lovely is the appropriate word for glitter-on-neon), the girls took their time with us, and despite going for the 'mum you're an embarrassment' option of neutral myself (I'd say the first time that bottle had been opened in nail-fun central), no one outside of my children outwardly ostracised me - so good manners all round too. Light-hearted and fun, Tropical Popsicle (sic.) is to the nail-bar what the popsicle is to cereal - perfect for a treat. And if it was a sunny day outside you might even convince yourself, however briefly, that you're on your jollydays in a place where Pina Coladas flow and the ocean laps against white sands. Ok, that's a bridge too far, but you know what I'm getting at. read more

There are few things in life that are more special or amazing than a Tropical Paradise and any sort of Neon bliss. Lucky this place has both them. Trop Pop, as it's called on occasion, is a new kid on the South William block and specializes in offering that North American quick and cheap mani/pedi service but with a tropical, kitschy, neon twist. Really great because paying an arm and a leg to maintain the extremities of those limbs is really not a winner. I'm not a huge nail polish wearer being a dude but I have had the 'Man Package' and it left my hands looking less rugged and extra soft. NICE! I have seen the nail art that comes out of this joint too and it looks pretty fierce. Go for the MAN-i and stay for the visual joy and craic. read more

I was very excited to come here for a manicure and I'm happy with the results. I got the basic manicure for €13. Emphasize the word basic because its a barebones manicure, cuticle work, nail file, cuticle oil, and polish. The woman who did my nails was super nice and did a great job! I highly recommend coming here and wish I was staying in Dublin longer to go back! read more

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I love a good girl's day. This little spot is full of big spoils and a great choice for an afternoon pampering session. Colourful design and tropical setting that makes you feel like you're stepping off the steps of Dublin and into a land of tropical bliss. The team that works there have great craic talking with you and make you feel like one of their celebrity clients. From the colourful theme of the space, to the leopard loving prints, there are tons and tons of great nail polish to choose from (top brands like OPI) and beautiful designs to wear. The prices vary on what you fancy, but there's a bit of pretty for everyone. You can follow them on instagram to get an idea of how talented and unique their art is. Additional buzz- The first time I went to Tropical Popical they made room for me as a walk-in even though they are always SO BUSY. When they can take care of you, they do all they can to. On my next visit, I made an appointment for my birthday and they spoiled me with extra lilts and let me know I could BYOB next time ^_^ And on my third visit I was preparing for a job interview and some might say it was just good timing, but I think that manicure had magical powers because I got the job! ;) With Spring here I can't wait to call over for my next visit. read more

Kept meaning to check this place out as I LOVE getting my nails done and the more out there the better.. I don't do boring nails! Booked a maxi pedicure for my nana (84!) my mum and myself as a treat for my nanas birthday. The girl who done my mum and nanas pedicures were great, super chatty & friendly and really took care of my nana, as you have to climb up a few steps to bathe your feet. There are loads of colours to chose from, I opted for pink and sparkles.. A girl needs sparkles! The atmosphere is very relaxed, and basic. The pedicure, for €40 and an extra €5 for the sparkles on my big toes only was a little pricey. When I asked for the top pedicure I expect a good scrub and my feet to feel brand new again, unfortunately I didn't get that feeling,. The pedicure was nice and relaxing and love my toes and both my mum and nana love theirs too but we all felt it was over priced for the treatment we received. It's worth the experience and no nail design is too much.. Bring your ideas and creativity with you when you check in! read more

Rad! rad radddd!. I went their recently for the first time and I loved it. Their prices are good especially for students. The place is very stylish and tropical, feels like you're in brazil. They great selection of nail polishs and they do different designs. I would def go again. read more

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I had never had my nails done before TP. I guess I am not much into my nails. However Brazilian girls are and I am heading there in a few days and though I should make an effort. Tropical Popical with a friend seemed like the best setting for a first gellish manicure and I was right. The girls are lovely, the price is right, the place looks great. We were sitting beside each other so we kept chatting while drinking our water (thanks to a straw, smart). The fidelity card is a nice bonus (the check-in offer too) and it will keep me coming back - I get addicted to beauty treatments. You can also book the place for your hen (or stag, why not?), bring your drinks and have a mini Mani for €25 pp. Sounds like a great plan to me. read more

Everyone there was extremely nice, they took me 30 minutes early...and I was also offered some type of juice that I forgot the name of and they give it to you in a coconut looking cup...they also talk to you while your getting your nails done so it's not awkward... And the music is really awesome! Prices are reasonable as well! read more

Tropical Popical - Mini mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

My nails screamed for help and I've heard a lot of good about this place, so decided to give it a try! I had to wait a little bit, but the lilt and tiny bounty were delicious! Originally I planned the Hard as Nails treatment but it turned out that my nails were in good condition, so Jenny decided to give me just a Gelish! I was surprised how fast it went and how chatty and nice she was! The color is beautiful and holds up really well! Recommending to everyone out there if you need a quick fix to unpleasant looking nails. Will definitely come back to check out more things! read more