Spa Aree

I used to love this place but the owner is rude. I hated the color of my nails and she made a huge deal about changing it and I felt like I was being made out to be the rude one, it’s a service I’m paying for, And after reading a review that the Mexican girls make fun of their customers I will never come back. Those customers are who pay their bills so they should have more respect. Ridiculous.

AMAZING PEDICURES. They now do hot stones included in standard pedicures for $ 30. My favorite place to go to.

This place is amazing for pedicures only. They do a top job on your feet as far as nails dont go if u want ur nails done.

Great nail place– great pedicures and always very clean!

I used to like this place when I lived in the area and now that I am back for most of the summer, I’ve come back and been disappointed overall. When receiving a pedicure, she used this exfoliant type soap that was so incredibly painful, I was near tears. When she rinsed it off, my legs were COVERED in a very visible rash. I could tell she was trying to ignore the fact that I had a rash. I asked her about it and she said it happens from the soap she was using and a lot of people ask not to have it. Why would this be part of a regular pedicure then? Weird.
Also, my last manicure was rushed through in less than 10 minutes. I’m all about being in and out of there but I feel like all she did was paint my nails. I think I’m just going to stick to my salon in hoboken from now on.

Do not go here. Worst experience of my life. She rushed through my manicure in 20 minutes, didn’t cut my cuticles, talked on the phone the entire time and painted my nails so ridiculously sloppy a kindergartner could have done a better job. Then she put 3 people who came after me ahead of me for my pedicure. When I complained about that she told me they had appointments… LIE! I know they didn’t because I was sitting there when they walked in and asked for a pedicure. I then told her that it was the worst service I’ve ever had & I wanted my money back. She gave it to me then insisted on removing my nail polish. As if I would walk around with my nails looking that sloppy. Save your time & money. Go someplace else.

I went to Aree based on a suggestion from a coworker, who raved about the 30 minute foot massage and quality of pedicure overall. That being said, I was disappointed with my experience. It was not a 30 minute foot massage, it was 28 minutes of having lotion unenthusiastically spread (NOT massaged) into my LEGS, followed by 2 minutes total of lazy massage on my feet.
Pros:
— You can call and get a same day appointment.
— You will be given a card to keep track of every time you use cash to pay for your visit. Once you have spent $ 350 in their establishment on any service, you will be given a free pedicure.
— Open till 7:30pm.
Cons:
— Crowded
— Pedicurists being distracted with conversation between themselves, getting up to answer phones, perform other tasks, etc.
— If you have callouses they will not be scrubbed or worked on at all.
— Your cuticles will not be properly pushed back and trimmed.
— Your toenails will be cut and filed asymmetrically.
Overall, I wouldn’t even care if I didn’t get a foot massage. What I care about is exfoliation, cuticles, callouses, and nail shape. My feet are in the exact same condition they were in when I walked through the door, save the different nail polish. Cuticles look sloppy and callouses were not treated at all.

Went here to get my nails done for my birthday. won’t be back. I didn’t realize doing an acrylic full set with a claw shape was so difficult. Both hands are different lengths! Pedicure was subpar. Next day my feet felt the way they did before. Wasn’t worth what I paid.

ONLY COME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BE MADE FUN OF BY THE STAFF! I guess they’re doing something right because this place was packed when I went. I had a 4:00 pedicure appointment, and didn’t get seated until 4:30 which is annoying. The place is long and narrow and it took forever to get to the back because it was so cramped and everyone was trying to get by. I finally sat in the pedicure chair and the woman doing my feet was a Spanish speaking woman. If you look at me for two seconds you can tell I am a Spanish speaking person as well, but that didn’t stop her from making fun of me to her co-​workers. They were tearing the whole place apart calling women fat and making fun of people from across the room. They were saying the rudest things and were obviously laughing. The fact that they were able to look at my face, and then still talk like that around me was astounding. It just shows that they do it all the time and don’t think twice about it. Later on one woman asked the other what time it was and I responded in Spanish hoping they would be embarrassed. They didn’t flinch at all. The only pro was that they do give you a long foot and leg massage. I will not be back!

Pros: the leg and foot massages are unbeatable and the people are friendly
Cons: if you’re looking for a good, smoothing scrub with skin softening… go elsewhere.
Prices are average for the area.

I discovered this place right in my hometown when I was 15 years old through a friend in high school. I remember the first time my friend took me, I fell in LOVE with the pedicures. Now I live alone up in north Jersey, but when I come back to see my parents every weekend, I try and go in for a pedicure (too bad my nail polish stays literally perfect for up to a month so I don’t have the excuse to get one, ha!). But there are days when I’m stressed and just dream «I could go for a pedicure at Aree right now». They massage you for at least 15 minutes up to the knees (so wear shorts or yoga pants that can be rolled up!) before grooming your toes and painting them. It’s heaven on earth! The pedicures are $ 25, but I spend at least $ 30 always because tip.
I’ve gotten regular manis, and a couple Shellac/​gel manis over the years, but I don’t think there is anything really mentionable about that. It’s good! Nothing fantastic, nothing bad in the slightest (no horror cuticle bleeding stories). Gets the job done & pretty!
I’m a regular at this place for pedicures, and they know me by voice on the phone without even mentioning my name hahaha. I beg my mother to come with me to try it out for herself, but she refuses to spend money on «things like that» for herself. However, she’ll give me money from time to time to treat myself out to Aree cause she knows how much I indulge in my time there! I remember good rumors about this salon spreading like wildfire in my hometown high school, and all the girls always came here. If you’re looking for an awesome pedi, this is the spot!

First of all they are super clean, which is always a huge plus!
You’ll see them cleaning if you get there early in the am, they go above and beyond.
The services are regular priced.
The best part is the pedicure… they actually massage your feet and legs for at least 15minutes.

I do agree with the previous person’s comment about being rushed in the nail dept. I’m not crazy about that, and yes, sometimes more than one person will work on you. The results of the mani outway the negative aspects. My nails last for weeks and they look beautiful.
That being said… the pedicures are outstanding! No complaints! Do not feel rushed! Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

My BFF (HI Sheilla!) brought me here for a mani-pedi…can you say HEAVEN!!! The basic pedi alone was about 30 minutes of spa-​riffic luxury! The gel mani lasted a full 2 ½ weeks. The mani did not chip, lift, or scratch off… my finger nails simply grew out. If this is your first time ask for Joyce. She spends her time making sure you like your color choice and removing it if you don’t. This is the first time on Unilocal I wish there were 10 stars!

I’m not sure about this place. Great pedi, don’t even need the «spa» one for a massage. It doesn’t seem like all the girls working there can do everything only the manager can wax and do a full set which is weird to me. Nonetheless for a quick cheap mani/​pedi this place will do.