Blue Nail & Spa

I love this place! The nails they do are amazing and you even get a glass of champagne while you’re there. I especially was impressed by Karen who did my dark brown matte acrylics yesterday. I hate thick fake looking nails and she made them look so natural!

Depending on the day service is either great or a little off. When their service is on, it’s great. BUT, they know when they’re not doing 100% on their service and they’ll always make it up to you (I’ve gotten multiple vouchers because they realized that they were making me wait for a very long time or one of my nails chipped the day after a manicure). The prices are higher than in other places I’ve been to, but they’ll give you a glass of champagne while you’re getting your nails done!

This place was great! Although I found it to be a little pricey for my liking, the service was on point (they also give you a frequent visitor card to get a reduced price once you’ve reached a number of visits). The salon was very clean when I visited and the staff were all very polite. It was a pretty busy day for nails, but they made sure that we were brought in right away since we had scheduled an appointment. Tons of nail colors to select from and very sterile equipment used. All in all, the quality of my pedicure was great! I’ll definitely come here again!

This place is the greatest! Karen is ESPECIALLY wonderful! The best, actually. Not only is she sweet and a pleasure to talk with, she does such fabulous nails! I won’t go anywhere else!

I have been here a few times for various services and really like it! The pedicures here are AMAZING and the manicures are pretty great too!
A little pricey compared to some other places I go to, but the services are great and the nail techs really take their time to give you what you want. If you pay with cash, you get a small discount, and they have a loyalty card, which is nice as well!
They always offer refreshments when you come in, have TONS of colors to pick from (and lots of gel colors too, with various brands, which I love and appreciate since some places do not have large option of these), and you get a back massage while your nails dry. This salon is also extremely clean.
Staff is very friendly and polite and accommodating.
A wonderful option in the area for a top notch mani/​pedi!

This was the best pedicure I have ever had. They used hot stones, paraffin and really took their time massaging my legs and shoulders. Not to mention it was extremely busy in there and I still received excellent service. I had a gel manicure the week prior, and again, received amazing service and a manicure that looks like it was just done. Their prices are unmatched in this area, and give you a giant glass of champagne to boot! This is definitely my new local spot in Rittenhouse.

On the outside, Blue Nail looks a little ghetto, it’s true. But their mani-​pedis are top-​notch, and for me, that’s what matters. Blue Nail isn’t sparkly-​pink-​adorable like some of their competitors, but that’s not really my thing anyway. And they have everything I need/​want: awesome massaging pedicure chairs, extensive color selection, and meticulous, charming manicurists.
A few friends and I did a fun girl-​date here, and Blue Nail was polite and accommodating. I’ll definitely be back!

I went for a gel manicure with a friend. Best gel manicure I have ha. A full two weeks later and it is fully intact! They seemed a little rough on my nails compared to other nail salons, but the manicure is till intact so I can’t complain. Very happy with the service.

I hate to give away the secret, but this is the best place in Philadelphia for manicures and pedicures. Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation as they are always full.

I got my first pedicure here and my experience was great from beginning to end. When we walked in we were happily greeted by a couple of the girls, they weren’t quite ready for us so they offered us wine, tea, champagne or mimosas while we waited on the really comfy massage chairs. All the girls were really nice but Daniella was amazing! She did a great job massaging my feet with the hot stone, she did a great job massaging my legs and she also did a wonderful job massaging my neck and shoulders. She just did a great job on my pedicure overall. The entire experience was very relaxing. The paraffin wax on my heels was a nice touch too. I would fly back to Philly just to get my pedicure done here again. Great place!

Three weeks since my gel manicure was done — had it taken off today, it was still good, just the nail growth showing, impressive! Gina is the best!

Fantastic nail salon! They fit me in for a last-​minute pedicure (I called when I was 15 minutes away) on a busy Saturday and they were super cool about it. They offered me a mimosa when I walked in and their massage chairs were super-​comfy. They did a great job on the pedicure and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back.

Didn’t accept me for a walk-​in gel manicure at 7p when they close at 7:30p on a weekday. There was literally no wait and workers were available. I don’t understand why they don’t just say they close at 7p.

I will never go anywhere else but here.
After moving here in March and spending months of fruitless searching the city for a good nail salon, so glad I found the suggestions on Unilocal and walk to this place.
Clean, friendly, gentle, price is exactly what they quote you in the beginning. They did a beautiful job and that was one of the best pedicure I’ve ever had. Incredibly relaxing hot stone massage, lemon oil, neck and shoulder rub, the whole experience was heavenly.
She asked what I was looking for and suggested the perfect color asked about the shape and length of the nails and provided exactly what I asked, which almost never happens everywhere else. I always say I hate square nails and I want a natural shape and nine times out of 10 I end up with a square set of nails. Not here. Wonderful service.
I’ll be a loyal customer for sure.

There are A LOT of places to get a gel manicure in Philly and I came here today based on reviews (and because the two other places I wanted to go were both closed on Mondays!). Unfortunately, my hunt for the perfect nail salon still continues.
First off, this place is definitely not high tech or up-​to-​date. The inside is drab, the chairs look old, and to make it worse — it’s hard to find because of some construction scaffolding. However, I was able to walk right in and get service. When I sat down, the nail tech was really upset that she had to remove my current polish and made a few comments about how hard it was to get off, followed by many exasperated sighs that made me feel a bit guilty.
Then, she said that the color I picked (a chunky gold glitter) needed a solid color underneath. She suggested a pale pink and I trusted her judgement. But, when she tried to put it on top of the pink, she said «it wasn’t sticking» because none of the glitter was coming out. I let her make another suggestion and put on some fine silver shimmer instead. She cut my cuticle and it bled pretty badly, although she didn’t apologize.
Next, she asked me if I had any cash when paying, because they give a slight discount for cash. I said no I didn’t and that was good information for next time. She ran my card, handed me the receipt, and then said abruptly «you tip me in cash». I was confused considering there was no signage at all saying that tips are cash only, and she didn’t even offer an ATM to use. I asked if she could just add more to my card and she said no she couldn’t. I left, feeling bad, with a well-​done gel manicure, but not in the color or style I wanted at all. Sorry Blue Nail, I won’t be back.

I absolutely loved my first experience at Blue Nail. I am new to the area and was looking for a place to get my nails done and tried this place out after a couple others. This is a really good value place — service and quality is excellent, at any price, but a total steal if you factor in the great rates. They are very nice, attentive, and methodical. I did not feel like they were trying to rush my nail service to move on to the next customer — they took the time needed to make it perfect without me even having to ask. They include a lot of perks and extras in their regular mani pedi (eg hot stone leg massage) that other places do not. I will be a devoted customer from here on out!

Only place I trust to go to for my nails now. I’ve tried a bunch in the area but Blue Nail Salon is the only salon that has consistently done a great job. They are meticulous and will always make you feel comfortable and we’ll cared for. Their prices are a little higher than the salons in the are, but the finished product and overall experience is worth it. They go through the full gamet of massages, paraffin wax, lotion, etc and my results are always perfect and last a long time. Definitely check it out and bring cash if you can for the discount! They do have an ATM with a 75¢ fee. Don’t forget to get a free mimosa!

I LOVED this salon. I live down the street and often patronize it whenever a need or desire for pampering arises. Sadly, my experiences the past two times have demoted this salon to the very bottom of my list.
Allow me to highlight the pros:
Very organized and clean salon, they always open new packages with clean and sanitized tools
I forget her name but there is a wonderful Hispanic lady that works there and she is a dream! She gives the absolute BEST pedicures and she massages like she means it!
And she is the sweetest and most courteous manicurist, always making sure you are comfortable and that your nails suit your liking
Extensive colors
Cons:
The last two times I went I was given AWFUL manicures both times… by the same manicurist. Crooked shape, rough filing, air bubbles in nails AWFUL. I was at loss for words because I could not believe that the salon that has NEVER given me a bad manicure or pedicure gave me TWO in a row. My sister, who was serviced by a different manicurist, had ill shaped nails and very thick coats… which immediately chipped after she left the salon.
As for my pedicure, it was incredibly rushed. I did not receive a leg massage, but rather just rough scrubbing of my feet. No lotion, no massage.
Disappointed.

I first came to Blue Nail & Spa with no expectations, simply because I live right across the street. I’ve since returned multiple times to get my gel manicures! The price is pretty standard — $ 30 for credit card and $ 28.50 if you pay in cash! This place is clean, spacious, and offers you a mimosa, champagne, water, etc. as soon as you sit down! I’ve exclusively gotten my manicures from Ling, who does a really great job. She is so sweet, meticulous, and makes sure you like how it looks! Definitely will be back!

I was in the area with time to kill and in need of a mani/​pedi so I relied on the trustworthy Unilocalers of Philadelphia to steer me in the right direction of a quality nail salon… Insert Blue Nails & Spa. So many 5 star reviews & alcohol on site, you say? See ya there sister!
I went in for a gel manicure and pedicure. Yes, gel pedicure. I don’t think it is all that out of ordinary and I am paying an additional $ 15 for this service yet the nail technician seemed less than thrilled. She was however very thorough with filing, cutting my cuticles and painting my toenails. The leg and foot massage with the hot stone was relaxing but I want to add that I did not receive the paraffin dip… Super disappointing.
The hand manicure was done by a different technician and her file technique was poor. It’s a pet peeve of mine to leave a salon and have to fix the work they did (nail salons, hair salons, etc). The back «massages» were disappointing as well but my mimosa was great!
All in all, Blue is just alright. I’ve been to better but I’ve sure been to worse.
Update — exactly one week later my polish is chipping and peeling. Do yourself a favor — buy your own champagne and go elsewhere!