Pearl Nails and Spa

I bartend, so I’m on my feet a lot for long periods of time. It’s important to me to have a pedicure that fully relaxes and massages my feet. On that front, the woman who did my pedicure did a fairly decent job. She was a little rough on the cuticles, overkill with the sea salt, and a bit harsh on the trimmings, but overall did well. I’m pleased. What I especially love about this place is they use plastic liners on the pedicure bowls and sterilized tools on your feet. This place is clean, professional, and friendly. Small selection of polishes though. I’ll be back at some point for sure.

I got my nails, toes, and brows done here yesterday for a birthday celebration. I have been coming to this salon for years. Everyone is always nice. Their pedicures are amazing. I love to pamper myself with their Deluxe Pedicure. Their regular manicure includes paraffin wax, a great treatment for this cold weather. I trust Nancy with my eyebrows. She doesn’t only wax them but shape them for me. I always receive compliments on my brows, thx to Nancy. They just recently updated the pedicure chairs too.

My last visit was definitely an improvement over the first one. My boyfriend had a conference call, so I decided to get in a little pampering while I waited on him to finish. I wish I could remember the exact name, but I got the extra deluxe pedicure for $ 40. My tech was a tad rough while dealing with my cuticles, but he had everything down there looking great afterwards. The massage was also a tad harsh but still really relaxing and went on for a good amount of time.
I would go back just for a pedi with this tech (although I can’t remember his name) and probably bring my own color as I wasn’t too pleased with the selection they had.

Oh no. You did not buff the tops of my toes as if you were buffing my nails. Oh, you did. And you also didn’t bother with any cuticle work on one foot? Noted.
Lots of painting of the parts of my toes that weren’t the nail, but with no clean up.
The only reason this review isn’t worse is because my toenails were a different color than when I went in, and they did no harm. But they didn’t really do much good either.

I have been a long term customer and love Nancy and her husband. Tonight I had the pleasure of being the first customer to use their brand new pedicure massage chairs. It was fabulous and a beautiful renovation of furniture !!!

It is only the second day and my nails are chipping. I got it done last night for my cousins wedding and I woke up this morning with chipped nails. They did not coat my full nail with top coat, so it causes my nails to look lumpy. The have great customer service and are very nice. But in the end I didn’t have a great experience for what I came there for

I thought I had found my new nail place after my first visit here, but the second visit was a disaster. On my birthday my stepdaughter went for mani/​pedis. I had a fill, gel French manicure, the $ 30 pedi, and my eyebrows waxed. She got a full set of acrylic, regular polish, $ 30 pedi, 2 nail art, and her eyebrows waxed.
The pedicures were good, the waxes were good, her acrylics were good. My pedi and wax was good, then I got handed off to a different guy for my fill/​gel French mani. I don’t know his name. He has orange/​red highlights in his hair, and rarely smiles. I see him outside smoking or on his phone a lot.
The white tips of my nails were almost half of the entire nail, which was not attractive at all. He left specks of red nail polish on 2 of my nails. I wasn’t happy but I didn’t say anything, which was dumb. It was my birthday, my first time doing something like this with my step daughter and we were on a schedule because we had an O’s game to get to. I figured screw it, I’ll just never let this guy near me again. I was finished before my daughter so I paid. Nancy and this guy went through our tickets 2 times and told me to pay $ 120, which I did. I then walked to the bank to get cash, came back and gave them a $ 20 tip. My daughter was still waiting for her nails to dry. We were there for about 15 more minutes and then we left.
Later that day I kept looking at my nails and getting more and more upset about how bad they were. The acrylic was on my cuticle on 3 nails, 2 had the leftover red polish, and there were 3 that had globs of fill on the underside of the nail. All of the nails were way to thick and the white was peeling off of the tips (of a gel manicure). I got mad and went back that afternoon. Nancy and the older man looks at my hands and then went to talk to the guy who did them. He was doing a full set on someone at the time. He stopped, came over to me and showed me where to sit. Not one word, and no smile. I am not sure if he even looked at me. He spent the next 20 mins running back and forth between me and his other customer.
He rushed, did an even sloppier job. Did the tips again (just as big), drilled a bunch of excess fill off the underside of one nail and that’s it. He didn’t fix the nails with the red polish, nothing.
He tells me to go to the register. I’m thinking that I am getting a refund or a coupon, or something.
No, he wants me to pay him $ 30!!! Nancy and the older man walk up and tell me that earlier in the day they forgot to charge me for something. If I don’t pay it then the nail tech will have to pay it. I about fell over. I showed them that my nails still looked bad but they didn’t seem to care.
The nail tech says that after I paid earlier in the day, he realized his mistake and came into the parking lot to find me but I was already gone. Nope. Just like I said, I walked to the bank, came back, and sat there for 15 mins waiting for my daughter. This starts to get louder and louder and everyone is watching us now. He’s making it sound like I knew there was a mistake and ran out of there as fast as I could.
I really do hate myself for this, but… I gave him $ 10 and told him to use the $ 20 I had left as a tip for the rest. I walked out of there so pissed off and I will never go back. I can’t recommend this place to anyone.
The owner/​management should be ashamed of the service I received… and for them to ask for more money because of a mistake on their part? After I had to come back to get my nails «fixed»??? Worst manicure ever. It didn’t even last 10 days.

Not a fan. Busted when I came out and only shiny when I left, still looking busted. I had a man that I could not understand seat me and foil my gel to take off then Nancy took over and she was way to hard on my nails. Actually hurting me. She did a crappy job and didn’t speak to me once at all except the word «clear?» While pointing to my finger. Never again. Seriously… waste of money.

I created a Unilocal account JUST so I can write this review. I AM SO DISGUSTED
I WISH I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS BUT THAT IS NOT AN OPTION.
Something about the inside of this place yelled not to chance it with a manicure and pedicure, but b/​c it was literally a 1 min walk and i only needed a polish change I say what the heck.
This place is NOT the cleanest. But, I’m ONLY GETTING A POLISH CHANGE (i say to myself, so whatever)
The lady at the front «Nancy» asked me to pick my color, as three other workers lounge in the back on their devices (Unacceptable). Their shoeless and sock less feet curled in the pedicure chairs where you all will one day get pedicures. (NOTE TO STAFF: GO to the BACK if you’re going to lounge).
Anyways, she precedes to take off my polish (very hard). While she’s doing so I notice the condition of her nails and think to myself again (I’m so glad I’m only getting a polish change) I also notice the crud and rust on the appliances placed behind her.
And to the utmost shock, The open and exposed cuticle cutters!!! (WOW!) EVERY NAIL SHOP I HAVE ATTENDED HAS CUTICLE CUTTERS IN STERILIZATION BAGS –B/​C THEY HAVE BEEN AUTOCLAVED and are opened from their sterilization bags in your face. NOPE NOT HERE.
But again, I’m ONLY getting a polish change so no worries for me.
Back to the very hard removal of my polish– to the point that She CUTS MY CUTICLE. Yes! just from removing polish. She was digging her EXTREMELY LONG NAILS so hard around the edges of my cuticles while taking off the polish that she cut them and MADE THEM BLEED. At this point I’m shaking in disgust. This is ridiculous. So i kindly say «I’ll just go wash my hands». You know, so i can wipe the blood thats not flowing along the edges of my nail. She precedes to cling on to my fingers and pulls out some blue liquid that she places onto the cuticles, that burned. Again I say can I go wash my hands. She FLINGS my fingers loose and yells «GO!»
I get up and wash my hands and as I am drying them she yells. «COME ON!» I say, excuse me? She aggressively yells «COME ON AND BRING THE TOWEL HERE.»
Right then I had enough. I asked her can someone else paint my nails because its clear you are in a rush. (Rushing from what I am not sure because it was 11:00am on a Wednesday. I was literally the only person there.) She says nothing. I then proceed to ask the THREE PEOPLE who were still sitting curled in the pedicure chairs if one of them can paint my nails. The two women stare at me and then look at their devices and laugh. The Asian guys says nothing. Thinking maybe they don’t speak English well– I say HELLO, are one of you available to paint my nails– The asian guys gets up speaking English very well and says «ohh no i can’t» And sits back down with his iPad or whatever he was on.
After Nancy speaks something in her language to them. One girl gets up. At this point I’m completely over it. So i say no its okay. I won’t be getting my nails done here. As i proceed to leave Nancy yells «FIVE DOLLA!» Absolutely not! «5 dolla» for you to bleed my cuticles. Yea, right! (PLEASE NOTE– MY NAILS WERE NEVER POLISHED. I’m SO confused what you are charging me for… for walking into your establishment and getting hurt??)
I’m use to quality, relaxing, luxurious service. For a POLISH CHANGE I was willing to settle but THIS PLACE IS AWFUL! I frequent to Unilocal to read others reviews to aid me, so I felt I had to leave this! Nails shops are prone to giving off bacterial infections. Bleeding cuticles (which I read other Unilocal reviews for this place and see I am not the only one), in addition to unsanitary utensils (such as exposed Cuticle cutters), in addition to an unwilling staff= a recipe for DISASTER! I caution you all in taking the risk of getting service here. Please think twice. Even if you feel a good job was done. The facts can not be disputed. And the fact is this place does not take 100% care in cleaning and keeping the utensils they use on you all.

I had April for my mani/​pedi and it was the best experience! She did both services in the pedicure chair so there wasnt a lot of shuffling around. She managed her time well and held a great conversation with me. The downside is they only accept cash tips, so come prepared. I will definitely be returning here!

This place usually has no wait depending on when you go. I’ve noticed that how long my nails stay on depends who does them. Lisa, Ann and Tom are really good! The only down size to this place would be that it’s a little pricey. I paid $ 50 for a white tip gel pedicure. The pedicure I got was just the «Signature Pedicure» which includes the callus removal. This is the best place I’ve found in the area thus far. They’ve began not allowing you to put tips on your card though.

This place is fairly busy on Fridays and Saturdays for a reason. Plan to be here early during the week so you won’t have to wait. There is one main reason for the popularity of this place — Nancy. She is amazing! She knows everyone, keeps her staff working, and does a wicked gel manicure.
I’ve been here a few times and usually I will take whoever. I don’t usually request any one person in particular. I do however ask if Nancy is available. If she is not available she always speaks to me and tells me about who will be doing my nails.
Today I had a younger guy and he was very friendly and quick. I have to say, I’m not a fan of people speaking other languages while ignoring me, but I’m used to it from other nail salons. There isn’t any cheesy busy or fancy distractions to be seen.
The few times I’ve been here, I’ve gotten a good manicure or pedicure. Nancy does great eyebrows! These guys work quickly and do a pretty good job.

Walked in and was not greeted. I stood at the doors until I laid my eyes upon a sign stating… gratuities would not be accepted on cards. While I totally understand the position… currency is currency. I turned around and walked out. Bring cash if you plan to tip!

Gel mani pedi was nice. You get a paraffin hand wax at the end! Nancy was accommodating. Minus one star bc of cost ($ 75) with tip, and bc the gel didn’t reach the end of my cuticle, so it won’t last as long. Nice place though! The women working have a great sense of humor.

Been going here for the last few months, because I work nearby. Today’s experience, however, made me never want to return again. I got Tom, who rushed through my nails– made a complete mess of my cuticles (had my thumb bleeding), left the ends of my nails jagged and rough and when he painted them — left all the polish on the sides stuck in my skin. SO MESSY! For $ 40, I could have done a better job myself. Looking for a new place in the area…
I upped my rating while editing, because I’ve given the place a second chance and really like the other nail techs there. It’s still a little overpriced, but that’s the area.

I needed a place to get a past minute pedicure and found this ok my GPS. I called and Miss Nancy told me to come in even though they were closing soon
I was given Cee to do my pedicure. She’s GREAT and I will ask for her from now on. I didn’t want to keep everyone in the salon until I left so I got the deluxe pedicure with French tips. It was a very pleasant experience.
I’m very leery about who does my eyebrows, but decided to get them done since it had been a while. Miss Nancy did an EXCELLENT job with my eyebrows.
I will definitely return and this is probably going to be my go to salon from now on.

**Note: This is a review solely of their Brazilian waxes. I have not had my nails done here, nor have I had any other services. But the Brazilian was horrifying enough that I had to write a review.
I just had the worst Brazilian wax of my LIFE, and it was at Pearl Nails and Spa.
1. The waxing technician didn’t wear gloves.
— Gross. There needs to be at least a thin layer of protection between you and my precious parts.
2. She spent the first 10 minutes trimming my pubic hair with scissors.
–I could have done that in my bathroom at home.
3. I shouldn’t have to say «please stop touching my clitoris.»
— I just shouldn’t.
4. Extremely painful.
— I have been to waxing places before where they know the exact right places to put the strips, and you get out of there with about six yanks. This lady just screwed around and put the strips all over the place.
5. She didn’t do a good job.
–There is random hair all over the place down there.
6. She really hurt me when she tweezed me.
–Using tweezers to get errant hairs that were missed by the waxing strips is pretty common, but this lady pinched my skin to the point where I bled.
7. When she wiped me off, she wiped me BACK TO FRONT…
–It will be a miracle if I don’t get a yeast infection.
I told her several times to stop, but the language barrier was such that she just kept going. Eventually I physically pushed her hands away, got up and put my clothes back on.
I will NEVER, EVER go back. I am 100 percent traumatized.

This is my favorite nail salon in the local area. It is clean, neat, and the customer service is wonderful. The manicures/​pedicures also last longer and cost a lot less than some of the other salons that I have visited. They are always busy, but if you go first thing on the weekends you shouldn’t have a problem being seen right away.
I tried the shellac manicure and it lasted for quite a long time. They have a great selection of colors and different price points for the manicures/​pedicures. Any option that you choose is worth the price.

Came here for a basic manicure while visiting a friend who lives in the area, and it was busy, which is always a good sign. The space is well-​kept, clean, and spacious. Prices were great and they had a good selection of OPI colors. However, I was not impressed with the lady who worked with me. First of all, she had cuts all over her hands, which made me nervous. Secondly, she kept getting the polish all over my skin, which she would then wipe off with her fingernails. However, in her overzealous attempt to get the polish on my nails, she did not get any polish on the edges/​tips of my nails. Got the manicure on Sunday and it was starting to come off by Tuesday.
I did enjoy the paraffin wax on the hands, as this is something that’s not common for a basic manicure in NYC.
All in all, a perfectly fine experience on my visit down to the area.

Great customer service and nail service.
Get Ann.
Skip on thier gel services though,
if you want long lasting polish go downtown in Mt. Vernon & go to Zena’s instead,
BUT if you like natural nails stick with this place.
Get Ann, she is the best and she does great.
The polish here is beautiful and does not chip as soon as you walk out like alot of horrible places.
This place is cheap too, but high quality service that you would pay twice as much downtown for.
hit this place up
They are also VERY clean.
And Ann does awesome waxing. best waxing I have ever gotten
She makes your eyebrows shape your face.
I’ve also gotten brazilians here, and boy oh boy.
Did I look clean and fresh;)