Belmont Nail Salon

Clean, friendly, and good polish job. Just wish the gal would have stopped commenting on how tiny and odd shaped my pinky toenails are. I know they are and I’ve hated them my whole life. But apparently it’s pretty common based on what I’ve researched — plus everyone in my family has the same ones. Not sure why she was so distressed about it.

Excellent. No frills. Peaceful and quiet. Painting is immaculate.
I just started coming here after my long search for a salon since Shine On burned down. I’ve been so frustrated with area salons. From loud and annoying, constant trying to up-​sell, to worst of all… horrible polish technique.
I don’t need a neck massage, I need a great manicure. Belmont Nails is perfect.

I have been coming to Belmont Nails for years! They are simply the best. I moved farther away but still travel back to Belmont to get my Mani, Pedi and eyebrow wax. Love them!

Waited over an hour for an average pedicure. Should have spoken up when they started working on my feet, but I did not see any of the tools or the water basin cleaned before my pedicure. The pedicure was as minimal as possible and felt incredible rushed and sloppy. I’ll be checking my feet for infections the next few weeks…

I was visiting a friend in Boston for the weekend we decided to get pedicures. Unilocal gave this place a decent review so we checked it out. I’m not sure where the good reviews came from, we certainly were not impressed!
My pedicure was max 15 minutes from start to finish. No attention was paid to the rough calluses on my feet, all I got was a 30 second light scrub. When I pointed out the calluses she missed, she said okay I’ll cut them (!). No thanks! Every other place I have been have tools (like a cheese grater) or creams for calluses– she just used a nail file which did basically nothing. At least twice I had to point out an area she missed which she then half assedly addressed.
When I looked closer at the paint job, I noticed polish on my skin around the nails. Very slapdash.
The worst part was the fact that they don’t change the towels between pedicures! They just fold them over. So unsanitary!!!
Do not come here.

Belmont Nails is fabulous! I am a Registered Nurse and work for the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health. The facility is immaculate and meets all of the DPH requirements.
Lena, The Manager (? Owner) is fantastic and ensures that the Customer Service is Superb.
The Staff are experienced and professional.
A lovely, relaxing and healthy experience!
Elizabeth

For in quick and did a nice job. I just don’t understand why they won’t let you add the tip to you credit card. I guess they don’t want to pay taxes like they do in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah. Must be a democratic state.

…very disappointed in this salon, Lena the owner and manacurist, dissed her customers; had appointment but no one was open at the time, still 20 mins later— nothing.
This is an example of poor customer service.
D.

Still after a year my favorite salon! The women are so friendly and accomodating! Now they got me hooked on the Shellac which is a little pricy but it’s definitely worth. I’m disappointed when I go elsewhere. I just wish they were open on Sundays /​a little later in the evenings.

I don’t understand these reviews calling Belmont Nail ‘really clean’. Here are the unhygienic things and behaviors I observed today:
– The pedicure tubs are ‘cleaned’ between customers with a few sprays of 409 and the wipe of a dirty sponge. Nothing is done to clean out the jets which is where bacteria love to hang out and reproduce.
– My manicurist’s jar of barbicide (that blue liquid) was almost empty and didn’t cover parts of her instruments.
– Nail files are reused between clients.
– The actual bottles of nail polish were really grimy. Some bottles looked like they hadn’t been used in years and should be removed from their stock.
– The control for the chair massage was super grimy.
– Clients weren’t asked to wash or sanitize their hands/​feet before treatment. I did not see techs wash their hands between clients either.
– Smelled horribly of chemicals and acrylic, suggesting improper ventilation.
If your dream job is to be a test subject for staph treatments, then going to Belmont Nails is step one.

So… the end product was great. I got a shellac french manicure for $ 33, three weeks ago. Not one chip, and still has the just-​painted wet look. I love love love shellac… I just won’t be going back to Belmont Nail Salon to get it redone. I was just a bit turned off by…
1. The nail chick kept turning around to follow the soap opera on t.v. while she was doing my nails.
2. She started pushing back her cuticles with her fingernails while my hands were soaking.
3. She put her foot up on her chair and put a coat of paint on her toes while one of my base coats were drying.
4. After pushing her cuticles back with her nails, and touching her feet, she used her nails to scrape around and under my nails to get any polish off that she got on my skin while paining.
Gag.

Clean, friendly, and conveniently located, Belmont Nail Salon is a gem. I usually go to a couple places Downtown/​Back Bay, but this is just as good! Fabulous pedicure for only $ 25. I was really impressed, especially because I was referred to by my name, which doesn’t happen to me often at smaller places like this. Generally, I couldn’t be more satisfied. The only thing was I had to park far away, but that’s not their fault. The best was when one of the women here wouldn’t let me put my shoes on for fear that I would smudge. I really appreciated the extra effort. A+

Wow, what a find! I’m super picky about pedicures, but with very limited time as a working mom, I needed some place close by. There are a ton of nail salons around the area, but none come close to the quality and cleanliness of Belmont Nail Salon.
My first visit, I walked in and asked if they could take me for a pedicure. They took me within 5 minutes, offered me water, brought over magazines and made sure I was comfortable.
They were accommodating, friendly and very fairly priced, actually on the inexpensive side.
The pedicure was great. Very precise and the salon was clean and very well organized.
I am a customer for life at this place. This is such a great find!

I came here with a girlfriend for a mani/​pedi and some girl talk, and we had a great time. I was a little disappointed that they couldn’t take us at the same time or that there wasn’t even space for me to sit next to her and chat while they started on her pedicure, but it was a busy Saturday.
The manicure and pedicure were pretty average. They had an OK selection of polishes, and the place seemed really clean. The manicure didn’t last that long, but I got a dark polish, so that might be one of the reasons. The pedicure lasted about 3 weeks.
Prices were average, and if you’re in this neighborhood, I think it would be a solid place to go.
Don’t forget cash for a tip.

Really great place to go…
Yes, you may get there and have an appointment and still need to wait. But, for me, waiting is worth knowing that I will leave with a shiny, well-​done, manicure and pedicure that the technician took her time on. I guess if you are in a hurry, don’t go during the busy times, i.e., weeknights and Saturdays. The salon is clean, and the tools that are used always come out of the sanitizer before used on the next client. I am so happy with their services, and find the ladies there to be very friendly.
Well done, Belmont Nails – keep up the good work!!!

I got my nails done bi-​monthly for two years and I still get the occasional mani/​pedi and out of the dozens of places I’ve tried this is by far the best. They are attentive, careful, gentle and relaxed and you’ll end up with the best nail shape and paint job you’ve ever had. They also have a huge variety of OPI and essie (my favorite), which other salons don’t normally have.
The hours aren’t posted but they usually open around 9 am and close around 7 pm.
You really can’t beat the price or service you’ll receive.

Lovely little nail salon.
CONs: Ok its not a spa. Nor does it really look like one. There is the slight scent of acetone in the air when the place is busy with customers. When I first came in, there was only one other lady there. Only when 3 – 4 more girls showed up (as my toes were drying) did the nail polishy odor became noticeable and my eyes got a little itchy. Better ventilation would be nice.
PROS: Very reasonably priced. And this place is spic and span. I saw them clean out my foot tub with disinfectant after I was done with the treatment. The girls in salon were polite, helpful, and thorough. They may work fast but I thought their mani and pedi was just as good as ones I’ve gotten at Moodz and Bella Sante. The Flat screen TV was plus; you can watch while they do the treatments. Though I would’ve preferred HGTV to Dr. Phil. They use good quality polish, OPI. And as long as you make an appointment you have no issues with waiting.

Am sad that more people are discovering this place. I went back for the second time today (yes my previous pedicure almost lasted 3 weeks!) and Kim and Cindy were so sweet. Let me back up. I called them at 5:45pm to ask what time they close. They said 7p. I asked if they could squeeze me in for a mani/​pedi if I got there soon. They said, sure. I got there and Kim and Cindy worked on me at the same time. Kim was the one I had last time and this time she was super friendly and smiley. Cindy was good, but Kim took over my pedicure after my mani at some point so maybe Cindy is still learning? Anyhow, Kim was so precise and really took her time. And she had to stand and do my mani the whole time.
While I waited for my nails to dry, she even waxed some lady’s brows and upper lip in prob. less than 5 minutes and the patron seemed pleased. (She came in around 6:30p and asked to have a brow wax and a French pedi and they also happily accommodated her.)

Hot Damn! Belmont Nail Salon is as good as it gets!
PEOPLE, Unilocalers, Friends, let me tell you that I can’t believe I’ve never ventured to this place before.
Let me also tell you that I’m normally turned off (way off) by «cheap» nail salons. I’ve been taken before by paying WAY TOO MUCH money for a mani/​pedi.
I just spent $ 35.00 for a mani/​pedi and I’ve honestly never had such a careful, precise, relaxing experience in regards to getting my nails done.
Wow.
WOW.
WOOOOOWWW.
I saw Lynn, who was just a doll. She was sweet, and knew how to get out all that nasty cuticle buildup. I have never had such pretty looking feet and nails. I even got color this time and I normally never get color. They also do waxing and from the looks of one lady who got her brows did, they do a damn good job.
This place is clean and sterile. They did have the TV on to some daytime soap — which I could have done without. But, I really don’t care now because my hands and feet look amazing!
Belmont Nail Salon just got a customer FO LIFE!
PS I need to thank all the fine fine fiiiine Unilocal reviews that directed me to this lovely salon.

I should have trusted the other ladies in this salon, as it was the first nail place I tried after moving to Belmont. They all kept entering saying «I heard from a friend this place is great!» and they’re right! I went to a few other places before running back here with regret for ever paying the same amount for so much less. I don’t know what they do to make the polish last up to a month, and I don’t really care. But all I know is every time I go, the ladies are pleasant, speak English very well and understand perfectly, seem to know everyone by name, never take long to accept walk-​ins or accommodate appts. made ahead of time, and do everything you’d expect for a $ 25 pedicure. This means it is more than a dunk in a bucket of water and a cursory polish change which seems to be the standard since the state of Massachusetts took away the razor!
In any case, it’s right down the street and totally worth it. The only thing is make sure you pay your tip in cash, if you are planning to pay by credit card as they don’t accept add ons.