All Bright Nails & Spa

I came here feeling iffy after the reviews I read, but I paid $ 30 for a full set of acrylics and they look great! I have paid $ 60+ for nails just like these. Very happy with the shape. I was worried when she made the acrylic cause at first they looked chunky and awful but then she shaped and filed them a lot and I love them! Got done by the lady who works at the desk. She’s great!

Daisy did an amazing job waxing my eyebrows so I would give her 5 stars! But overall this place deserves 3.5 stars. I’ve only gone once for my nails and maybe I should give them another try. But I felt that my tech rushed through my nails when she saw that they had a wait. My gel mani also didn’t look as shiny/​glossy as the other times I’ve gotten them so I’m unsure what happened this time.

Not sure exactly how many stars to give.
I went to get my acrylics removed and have a gel manicure done. The gel manicure turned out great. Unfortunately, removing my acrylics was painful. I tried to do it on my own but failed on one hand. I thought that going to them would be better and quicker. It was definitely I quicker because I didn’t have to sit with my fingers in acetone. Only thing was she clipped and ripped off the acrylic with a cuticle clipper and separated the acrylic from my natural nail with some sharp pointed tool. I asked if it was usually normal to sit with acetone and she said no, that doing this was ok and faster.
I will never ever go to them to remove acrylics, but they do other manicures very well!!! Yay?

These ladies are the nicest and the quality is outstanding! Prices are also super cheap. I live in Cambridge but they have my business for the foreseeable future.

I’ve gone here multiple times and have always been pleased. They are quick, clean, and do a good job on nails. The prices are also very affordable. They take walk-​ins occasionally and also stay true to the appointments that you make. Overall, this nail salon is consistently great.

I had gel nails done for my October wedding– orange with a black flower design on my ring finger. They came our beautifully and lasted through early December. I’m sure I could’ve had those last till December if my nails hadn’t grown out at the cuticles! Nice women, nice prices.

The best nail salon I’ve been to in a while. Their acrylics are so carefully done and are the best quality. I have never had them chip or break and because of that I loyally go back here every two weeks for my fill. Cindy, the owner, is usually the one that does my acrylics and she is the best at it but the other ladies are just as good.
It gets really busy at peak hours even if you call ahead so if you’re in a rush, don’t go weekend afternoons.
They are all so friendly and welcoming and always want you to be comfortable, which is kind of rare at a nail salon.
Will definitely continue to be a regular while in Boston!

I came in for the first time on a Friday at 6pm to get a gel manicure. It was crowded, but there wasn’t a wait to be seated. My nail tech was interrupted a few times which added to the time the manicure took, but not by too much. My dinner plans that night were flexible so the delay didn’t bother me.
The quality isn’t excellent, but it’s very good for the price. I’ll be back.

I am now a monthly regular at this salon and hope to never leave them. I always call ahead, but it is not necessary unless you plan to visit during a peak time (afternoons on the weekends and sometimes weekday evenings).
This salon is clean, thorough and very inviting. Their service is quality and never disappoints me. I have taken so many friends and converted them instantly.
I usually go once a month to get a gel manicure, which lasts minimum 3 weeks, sometimes up to a month. The pedicures are amazing as well. You get the full-​on treatment, including the most amazing hot stone massage.
Bring cash to tip and plan to spend more than $ 15.00 if you want to use a credit card. If you forget cash, there are arms nearby and they always let you quickly run out to grab cash if needed.

I had SNS dip nail on and this woman RIPPED it off leading to ripping half my pinky nail off… Yup. Carelessness at its finest.

Overall, for the price and quality, this nail salon is a good find. I would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. Here are the factors that I considered while trying to find a good nail salon and whether All Bright met my expectations.
Price (Yes):
I did a lot of research before I picked this place for a mani/​pedi (which cost $ 35) and price was a big factor. They definitely have the most 5-​star ratings out of most places in Boston and the most competitive prices. The place itself is a small little salon with bars on the windows so it doesn’t look like much. But don’t let that fool you.
Timeliness (No):
I made an appointment for 6:00pm, arrived at 6:10pm and had to wait a lot. So if timeliness is on your «must-​have» list, get ready to be disappointed. I walked in and was told I would wait about 10 minutes. The nail technician did not start my mani/​pedi until 6:30pm at the earliest. At least I got to wait on a massage chair with my feet in hot water (even though I had to wait around before a staff member turned the water on for me).
Cleanliness (Yes-​ish):
They looked pretty sanitary; clean equipment, new nail files etc. Their towels, however, were a little dingy. If I were more demanding I would have asked them to use a cleaner one… I would recommend that you speak with the technicians if you’re not happy about the equipment they use. I’ll definitely do that next time I visit.
Quality (Yes-​ish):
The mani/​pedi lasted about 2 hours. The foot massage was very relaxing and even included hot stones, which I didn’t expect! A nice surprise… The staff was very friendly and apologized for any small issues that came up (like having to wait for so long or pinching my toes in the process or filing). The mani/​pedi itself came our great; the technician applied 3 coats of color to both my fingernails and toes. There were a lot of lotions, oils and other creams she applied. Idk what they were but I felt pampered.
Now, this may have been my fault, but when I went home I realized that the very tips of my nails were a little white, or not as well-​covered as the rest of the nail. I don’t know how this happened but it’s the second day I have it today and I can already see where it’s going to chip. I don’t expect this to last very long.
Staff (Yes):
My nail technician warned me about the colors I picked being too light, and I appreciated her honesty. I also wanted to get square filed nails and she warned against that as well, because my nails would have been too short. So they definitely take initiative and have an understanding of what the client wants. She also warned me about my nails not being dry enough, and even though it was like 8:00pm at night (an hour after their closing hour), she welcomed me to stay longer until my nails dried. In the end, she sent me home with some special oil and sandwich bags over my toes, haha.
Hours (Yes):
As a working professional, I was looking for place with slightly more flexible hours than most. I was glad that the technicians don’t cut off appointments, or sacrifice diligence and quality just because of their closing hours.

Once you start going to this place, you never need to visit another nail salon.
Very fair prices and good quality.
I like to get Cindy, the owner. She’s the one who sits closest to the front desk. She always does great work. I’ve also gotten the one guy (I don’t know his name, sorry) and he’s good too, and throws in a little hand massage.
Only drawback is that they don’t have A/​C, just fans, so I try not to go on a 90-​degree day.
I get acrylics on my fingernails and go every two weeks to get them filled and they last til then. Sometimes they take off a few nails and completely re do them and charge me nothing or maybe an extra $ 2. Really reasonable – some places will charge $ 2 – 3 for every single broken nail they need to repair or replace. I got gels on my toes six weeks ago and they still look good!

They are so amazing and very professional. My nails always look nice. They do very good job. I had Phan last time and yesterday I had someone esle and she was great as well.

This Salon is literally a 5 minute walk from my house! Our first time there and absolutely blown away! My fiancé and I are getting married TOMORROW, so we both went in for some pampering. Called first thing when they opened to make a reservation for the afternoon, went in early and contrary to usual reviews, we only waited 5 – 10 minutes. He got the mani/​pedi package for only $ 35 and he felt like a rockstar with the massaging & care they put into his visit! I got a pedicure, a full set of acrylics put on, gel manicure on them and they did a GORGEOUS job with us. We felt so taken care of, in a relatively hectic/​stressful time! I absolutely, without a doubt recommend this salon to anybody and we will be frequenting there from now on as regular clients.

This place is great. The ladies do such a fantastic job of pampering you. I usually get the deluxe mani pedi, and end up spending a good 2 hrs there.
The reason why I’m giving a 4 star and not a 5 is because there appointment/​walk-​in management skills leave something to be desired.

First of all just wanted to mention that I am from California and go to a lot of different nail salons! I was on vacation with my boyfriend and really needed a manicure/​pedicure
This place so was clean and the people were so friendly! I came in very close to closing time and they didn’t mind and they did not rush! They massage you legs with a hot stone and then with lotion and even wrap your feet in a hot towel and do a salt scrub! Not a bad thing to say about this place if I am ever in town again this will be my spot!

Probably the best manicure I’ve had. They really take their time which is awesome. $ 12 for mani. I think my manicure lasted for more than 2 weeks and didn’t look all chipped up and looked almost perfect. I had gone to a different nail salon (PS nails) for a mani pedi a couple weeks after getting my manicure at Allbright and the manicurist thought I had gel nails on. It was THAT well done!
You’ll definitely want to make a reservation here. Probably better not to come on a Friday after work as a walk in (which is what I had done). I think I waited over 45 min until they finally got to me. I was watching the staff give pedicures and they spend a long time on them which is a huge plus for customers! Staff are all really nice. I definitely recommend getting a mani/​pedi here. I actually can’t wait to come back! I think mani/​pedi is $ 35, same as wherever else you get them in Boston.

This place is very consistent with great work. I come here every two weeks for a fill plus gel and I get perfect results for only $ 28. It’s super clean inside as well and the parking is decent considering it’s Allston. The only thing I should say is you’re better off making an appointment because they are usually busy (which is a good sign).

When I wanted to get a gel mani and eyebrow wax in my new home of Allston, I never thought i’d encounter a place where the reviews were so split! After coming here 3 times for the same service, gel mani and eyebrow wax, I’ve decided to throw my review into the ring.
The Good:
–Cheapest but meticulously done, high quality gel manicure. My friends not living in Allston/​Brighton area can’t believe how inexpensive it was for gel
–They take their time and they do things right; I felt my nails, cuticles, and eyebrows were treated with care
The Bad:
–They do cut your nails down pretty short, after I noticed they did that the first time the next time I asked her just to shape not cut and she still cut them a bit
–The wait can be so long! And then because they do such a meticulous job you should be prepared to spend about 45 – 60 minutes there
Reccomendations:
— Make an appointment, there will still be a wait but you’ll wait for a shorter amount of time then a walk-​in, trust me
— Get the Geli mani over the regular, I’ve seen them do the regular one and they don’t spend nearly as much time as they do on the gel and the gel is so inexpensive it’s worth it
— Have the owner do your eyebrows if at all possible

Worth it for a pedicure. If you want a regular manicure (not gel or shelac), do it yourself or go elsewhere — it’s not worth the money. The polish chipped within 2 days :(Great service though and the place is clean.
Make sure to call before you go to make an appointment or else you might end up waiting for 30min+. They like to take their time doing the foot massage and whatnot.