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

Absolutely LOVE this place. Such a great experience from the second you walk in the door until you leave. I made a VERY last minute booking for myself and my two nieces the day before Christmas eve, thankfully they fit us in for one of the last appointments of the day. I was slightly worried having a four year old with me ( I had a vision of nail polish everywhere!) but all the staff were AMAZING. They were so patient and treated the girls like, as I called them tropical princesses. We all had a mini manicures and our nails painted whilst drinking lilt from a coconut. Fab. The girls were even able to do Christmas tree nail art on their little fingernails, how I don't know but my nieces were thrilled, Sure I was only delighted with the snowmen on my thumb nails. Also, the nail polish last on them for almost three weeks, if you know kids you know nothing lasts on their hands for more than a week! Can't wait to go back with some of my girlfriends for a pamper day such a great spot, certainly the best nail bar I have been to in Dublin. Really can't thank the staff enough for making my nieces day. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Not only is this the most fun nail salon ever (think pink flamingos, palm trees, pineapples and lilt in coconut cups!), but the staff are super friendly and helpful, they also sell really cool jewellery and one off vintagey clothing pieces. I am well chuffed with my nails, AND my new blue, gold-studded blazer! Prices are reasonable, with €13 for a manicure. I'm definitely interested in returning closer to the summer for a pedicure as the setup is awesome. My friend and I had a good sit, feeling like queens on the lavish cushions. read more

As much as I had a positive experience in regards to staff & how I was treated throughout getting my nails done I have to say the prices were very steep. However all in all if you are looking for a great salon to do individual nail art & the 5 star experience this is it but you will be paying a 5 star price :/ Perhaps maybe a small discount to the old students might drive revenue up or perhaps a group package discount I haven't come across either on the website so might be an idea :) read more

Tropical Popical - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

Had my eye on this place for a while but getting an appointment took some trying! The receptionist emailing me back and forth was lovely and really tried to accommodate me. Once I finally got my apt and made my way to the place I saw what the hype was about. The nail polish collection alone could have kept me there for hours trying to decide. Was giving one of the famous soft drinks in a coconut and the girl doing my nails was lovely, super friendly and happy. Would definitely recommend, a mini mani is only 15€! read more

I've been going to Tropical Popical since just after it opened in 2012. I'm well and truly hooked at this stage! Going in for my regular gelish is always a treat after a busy day at work. All the girls are so friendly and nice as well as being great at what they do. It's definitely the place to go if you want nail art, they can put pretty much anything you like on your nails for you! You also won't get a mini Bounty while getting your nails done anywhere else read more

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Great vibes, amazing decor and a really fun place to get your nails done. Ten of us girls went to get a file and polish before graduation...champers in coconuts = ideal. Love it ! read more

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I don't go in for manicures very often. After lots of practice I'm fairly good at doing them myself but having seen some of their designs on Instagram I was intrigued by Tropical Popical. When I saw they were doing a Yelp event I immediately signed up. The decor is fantastic, really quirky and the well turned out staff made me feel pretty grannish in my checked shirt and cardy. The girls are really nice and helped us pick out designs and colours. I was also impressed by their huge range of polishes including ciate which I love but can't justify paying for. My manicure looked amazing (green and gold zig zag) but I was disappointed in the poor quality of the top coat they used. By the time I got to the train 5 of my nails had small smudges on them. When I got home I topped them up with a coat of my old reliable seche vitae which dries rock hard in minutes. But even with that I had two chips the following day. read more

It's such a cute place and I would never have gone there save for is event. I was really pleased with the friendly greeting from Andrea and her sister, including Lilt and Prosecco cocktails served in a coconut and bounty bars. Yum. The decor is fun and friendly, to match the manicurists and there's a great selection of reasonably priced treatments to choose from. Not to mention colours and designs. Even though this was a free event, we were treated very well by all the staff and given manicures. When I checked-in, I was given another free manicure, I don't know if this was from Yelp or TP, but thank you. And I will definitely be back, but no blue colour. read more

I have been a happy customer of another city centre beauty salon for many years now so wasn't intending to try anywhere new but... Yelp was organising an event here which included a free manicure and I could not resist. First of all, the location is perfect, right at the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre end of South William Street. The neon palm tree sign on the outside of the building will give it away. The decor, sign included, may not be to everyone's taste but on a stormy 'spring' evening, I found the tropical theme to be very up-lifting and not overdone. The event was very busy but the staff were upbeat, chatty and professional. I had a basic manicure (cuticles trimmed, nails filed and polished) which was quick and perfectly done. I could have had nail art done though. They even have a cork board full of magazine cut-outs and photos to give customers ideas of what is possible. What most impressed me, however, were the prices. The manicure I got would have cost me €13, which is far cheaper than anywhere else I've seen, especially in city centre, and most importantly I am getting a high-quality service. Some people may not like the salon's open plan layout, with a long bench where several people can get their nails done at once, as it doesn't offer much privacy - or perhaps peace if it's very busy - but it is one of the few possible faults I can find with Tropical Popical. read more

I heard about this place on the Ellen show. It was great. The stylist wasn't particularly friendly or chatty at all. My nails came out good but there's a few bubbles in the polish. I expected like, to be wowed but it's just a themed salon, really. Very good prices though. read more

Newbie to Tropical Popical but I'll be back! Got a last min slot (which I've since discovered to be a near miracle!) and I can honestly say that Shauna (who did my nails!) was simply the best, so helpful and informative (answered my many questions about colour!) and lovely - I'll be back for sure and really recommend her! And as for my nails...I love them! They are brighter than I'd usually go for, but having taken Shauna's advice I love them! read more

Most amazing experience. Was one of the best parts of my trip to Dublin! Wish I could fly back bi weekly for an awesome manicure.

As an avid nail person who has had nearly every nail art and nail tip known to man, I was apprehensive coming in here. My last nail person was amazing at 3d art, but hacked the nails off me to try and unstick them (ouch) and the person before that was a technician who came to my house for three years but basically stopped giving a sh1te about the quality of her work. So I was forced to look elsewhere.....and I did. I read reviews, got price lists, checked Google images and eventually booked Tropical Popical....all the while I continued to look around. But no where did any exciting colours, so I decided to try T.P. I decided to go with the 3 week manicure as I would have been disgusted if i got extensions and they were done badly, so I purposely chose something short and low maintenance. The girl recommended going for a bright colour as I was going out that night, and it would contrast nicely with my black outfit. So I took her advice and went with fluro pink. I noticed as she was chatting to me, she spent most of the time focused on my nails. She barely looked up and took a good while prepping the nail beds before applying the Gelish. This is a good thing! While the shop itself is beautiful and original, I was way more interested in the quality of work. I hate uneven edges,or bubbles or watery looking results......there was none of that! Yay! I loved/love (it's still on, and still chip free) the pink. It's gorgeous. So I have rebooked for extensions in two weeks.....this will be the real test! If they are as good as my pink ones, I will be a customer for life. And as well, the prices are realistic. You are not going to be quoted €70 for a full set of French tips....(am still gobsmacked that some local salons to this one actually charge that!). The only slight downfall is that for a place so colourful,adventurous and "on-trend", I'd have thought they would be doing 3d nail art but hey.....that might come in time. All in all, if you know nails and know what you want, definitely try this place. read more

The best and only place to get your nails done in Dublin. They're always booked quite far in advance though so be sure to get in early if you want an appointment. Some incredible nail technicians doing amazing fun things with nail art in here!! Love the decor so much - the David Gandy bathroom is YAY!! Can't beat free Lilt and mini Bounty bars too. Highly recommend. read more

saw this place on yelp, good reviews and it was true, I got a free basic manicure and that normally costs 13€ but I got it for free when I checked in their store in yelp and i Payed 12 € to have the luxury manicure , love it it's so gonna be my favorite nails salon in Dublin read more

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Lilt, coconuts, manicures and pedicures! What's not to love? Hugely miss this place since moving to the states. For a nail bar who models themselves on US salons they've not only matched them, they've exceeded them. Not only do they offer excellent nail treatments, the staff are so friendly and accommodating. It's kinda like hanging out at your pals house... First place to visit on my list when I'm home. read more

Got my nails done here the day before my debs. I've never had gel extensions let alone anything done on my nails before . I loved how they looked and all the staff were very kind and friendly but on the day of my Debs one of the extensions fell off. I was told that they would last at least two weeks and so I was very disappointed. read more

The place was nice and the girls were nice but didn't live up to my expectations at all :-( I got a gelish (3 week) manicure. The pigment wasn't very strong (I got bright red but it was kind of see through) and it started to chip after just a week. Just doesn't match up to shellac unfortunately...And wasn't painted as far down my nails as could have been so I had quite alot of regrowth fairly quickly after read more

I got Gel nails done here and one word of advice is Dont Go Here! They actually havent a clue how to do them, they're big and thick and not properly cemented to my nail bed and after 2 days look old already! Although the girl was friendly-ish she didnt take enough time or care into doing them and could have spent another 15 mins buffing them down and making them look natural, but instead they look like cheap pikey nails! Also, the file is not done very well and is a bit crooked. Overall, inexpereirenced nail technicians with no attention to detail. read more

I wish I could give it a 3, but I just don't think Tropical Topical lives up to its hype. My nail tech that did my mani/pedi was very kind, didn't chat too much. I had more of a problem with the pedicure set-up; instead of adjustable chairs, you're on a wooden bench with cushions. I found my pedicure to be a bit of a balancing act, as I have pretty short legs. I was so focused on keeping my knees locked into place and sitting so far on the edge of the bench so the tech could do her job, I wished I could have been more relaxed to enjoy the service. It just wasn't what I was expecting. Quality of the pedicure was average - I felt as though I could have had more scrubbing done, and the manicure was fine as well - but I was trimming missed cuticles the next day at home myself. I'm rougher on my hands, so I never expect a manicure to last very long: my mani lasted 3 days before chipping. Being from the US, I found that their claims to being an "American-Syle" salon to be a bit of a stretch. read more

Decided to treat myself today at tropical popical. It's one of those places that always appeals to me when I walk by it on trendy South William street-especially when I see that colourful neon sign in the window! The inside is really fun and colourful too with the walls decorated with postcards from the staff members travels abroad: adds a really nice personal touch. Couldn't fault the service, the girls are really friendly and up for a giggle and natter. I'm delighted with the mini mani I got: start to finish, really professional service. The girls are absolute gems and donated a prize for a charity event I'm running so bonus points there! The prices are really reasonable too, my mini mani was €15 and included nail shape, file, cuticle treatment and polish.They even gave me a cheeky bounty bar on my way out the door ;) read more

Nothing brightens up the dreary Irish winter like the tropical vibes in here. Have a coconut water, get your nails pampered and forget that it's freezing outside. read more

very helpful - fit three of us together so we could chat while having our nails cared for!

Easily the brightest, best and buzziest nail place in town.

Love this place! Really good value, the girls are all really friendly and the atmosphere is very fun and funky. Went with a few friends and we got yes equality nail art ahead of the marriage equality referendum - they didn't charge any extra for the rainbow nail art which was nice. My nails normally chip very easily but I got a good week out of my manicure. They offered us bounty bars on the way out which was a nice touch. Taking my mother there for her birthday now. Also Pyg is just around the corner, and they do 2 for 1 cocktails on weekdays so it's great for a girl's day out! read more

Brilliant nail bar for quick and perfect manicures.. Girls there are lovely and will squeeze you in if possible!! Great choice in colours and a really nice salon to visit. Also love the loyalty card as it's good to give back to loyal customers!!! read more

Super-friendly service, great results, reasonably priced,... And they have complimentary Lilt - the perfect hangover cure. My manicure and nail art lasted ages too. I'll be returning regularly and recommending Tropical Popical to all and sundry. read more

Impressed at the efficiency of the ladies working in this salon... my first Gelish experience and certainly not my last!

Getting your nails done while looking at a picture of a naked man on a beach, what more could you ask for? Tropical Popical is a colourful and lively place, with pop music and enough decorations to keep anyone entertained. I went in for a simple file and polish with a friend and we were pleasantly surprised by the great service. Our nails were done quickly and the atmosphere was great. Will definitely be going back again, a tenner for a file and polish is great value and the experience of the shop itself is a treat! read more

The place itself is lovely, quirky decor, interesting to look at. Staff are rude, not very helpful and really dont want to be there. Got a set of gel extensions for New Years and one has just fallen off and the rest are extremely loose..it's been less than a week! During the process the girl doing my nails was inattentive, spent the whole time getting up and walking around while chatting to her coworkers and then left me while they were drying without letting me know I was finished. As I was leaving (after waiting 15 minutes for some sort of sign I was done/they were dry and safe to use) I went to find my jacket and the nails hadn't dried at all so were all smudged. Would not recommend which is a real shame as I was really excited to visit. read more

So so so disappointed I decided to get my first set of gel nails in Tropical Popical after following them on Instagram for months, I read and saw mostly amazing reviews and decided this was the best place to get my gels done. My appointment was for the 7th Sept at 5:30, I arrived on time and was only left 5 minutes waiting thank God, unfortunately the nail tech who did my nails was extremely rude and not at all friendly, I was not offered a drink or anything, she abruptly asked me what I wanted and sat me down beside her collegue who she consistently chatted to throughout the 1hr 45minutes my nails took. She barely spoke to me, barely speaking more than 5 words to me, prefering to speak to her collegues customer constantly. She seemed more interested in the other customer than me. I understand for my first time I had no idea what to do with my hands or how to act, but she kept pulling my hands and sighing loudly and asking me to relax my hands multiple times, I understand this would be exasperating for her because I was new to all this but she was NOT at all friendly. The style I asked for was black with red and orange flames, which obviously was complicated but over all the nails were done poorly. My actual nails were extremely visible and each nail was either too chunky or too thin, I was actaully too afraid at the time to complain because I understand how long it takes to do them and the skill and effort put in the i paid (85 euro) and left. I wasnt asked how I got on or if I enjoyed my experience I just left. After 10 days three of my nails completely fell off and the others are lifting and chipped. I'm so dissappointed with this as I was extremely excited, Im tempted to go back and ask what they can do but also slightly scared. Don't think I'll be back :( read more

Amazing manicure, would definitely go back! Lasted almost a week and a half.

Love love this place! Great e-mail etiquette, lovely ladies, super talented. If it were cheaper i would be here every week and have THE BEST NAILS EVER! read more

Lovely atmosphere in the place. The girls are lovely and chatty. Chloe did such a good job on my nails, I'm chuffed with them! Definitely pay this place a visit. €40 for a full gel set, you really can't go wrong. I can't think of anywhere else in Dublin where you can get this value and get a really good job done. Love the music too ;) read more

Tropical Popical - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

I've heard great things about this place! I received a voucher to get my nails done at Christmas and I was so excited because I would never pay €40 for gel extensions with a bit of nail varnish - over-priced but 'competitively priced' according to the replies by the owner to other reviews. I was on-time for my appointment and was seen straight away! I never received my lilt or bounty bar as promised though! (heartbreaking) .. I got gels with rose gold polish and by the next day my polish was chipped, faded and scratched. Then 4 days later two of my nails started to lift and by the next day, 8 of them were lifting and catching in everything! The next day (day 5) two of my nails fell off. It is now over a week since i have had them done and they are all lifting and hanging on for dear life! I have been getting gels and acrylics for 7years and i have never had them lift for fall off as quick as they did when they were done here!! Very disappointed with my experience for a place with such high standards. read more

Great place! Went in for a pedicure and had my baby with me. My feet look great and baby loved all the colors in the place. The staff are brilliant & really helpful ! read more

I love this place. All the staff are so friendly, my nails are beautiful and I can't wait to go back.

Booked a luxury mani, thinking I'd treat myself. Sat down at 6 and was finished by 6.20 after a less than average job. Once finished I was handed a magazine and told I could read it at the table while waiting for my nails to dry. The manicurist moved on to another person next to me and about 3 mins later called another girl over and very indiscreetly nodded towards me to say "can you get rid of her and get started on this woman" gesturing to someone else. I was so annoyed that the manicure advertised as "luxury" was so rushed and after I'd been spoken at in that manner I picked my stuff up to go while the second manicurist was apologetically offering to seat me on a couch which had coats thrown all over it. Will never return. Not as advertised. Unfortunate because it's such a great idea, pity they're so let down by the staff and their attitude towards customers which they just want in and out on a conveyor belt. Back to Mink for a proper quality manicure. read more

I went to tropical popical a few months ago to get gel nail extensions done. I had heard good things about the salon from friends and the prices for gel nails were a lot cheaper than other places in town. However, I was quite unimpressed overall. First of all, I rang the salon to let the receptionist know I was running about 10 minutes late due to traffic and was rudely told to 'hurry up' or I'd miss my appointment slot. When I actually arrived there, I stood for about 10 minutes at the reception desk before anyone approached me. The receptionist was chatting in the corner to some other customers and none of the nail technicians looked up when I came in. The girl who was doing my nails spent the entire time bitching with the girl beside her about another girl who works in the salon which made me feel uncomfortable and was really unprofessional in my opinion. I don't like small talk but thought it was quite odd that the girl working on my nails didn't try to make any conversation with me the entire time I was there. The nails turned out just as I had wanted them to look and I was delighted with the results! However, my joy was short lived when less than a week later about half of my nails started to lift and eventually popped off. These were meant to last up to 3 weeks! I had to rip of the remaining ones as it looked stupid having some long and some short nails. I was really upset about having forked out 40 quid for nails that lasted about as long as a pair of false stick-ons. The salon apparently prefers emails to phone calls so I emailed to express my anger at what had happened and was just asked if I wanted to come in and get them redone (with no mention of whether I would be charged or not). I told the girl who was emailing me that I wasn't in a rush to come back for another botch job and I haven't taken them up on the offer since. Maybe I was just very unlucky with the people I dealt with but overall, I don't rate the salon at all after that experience. Definitely avoid for gel nails anyway! read more