Sophia D.

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!

Lynn A.

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!

Lava Y.

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.

Cristin L.

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.

Lindsay L.

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 :)

T M.

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!

Ali S.

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.

Sinead K.

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.

Katie G.

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)

Sorcha S.

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!

Rebecca K.

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

Maggie H.

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.