Coral Nails & Spa

Coral nails is an experience to say the least. They have a large selection of color coordinated nail polishes, which makes my semi OCD nature happy. They also carry vinylux and gel for those into that kind of thing.
Everyone is pretty friendly and no one was pushy or annoyed that I came close to closing. The overall vibe was pretty relaxed. The salon itsself seemed lived in but in a good way. Like there was history and a since of pride but also practicality. They also play a steady stream of chinese love ballads throughout the store. It was relaxing and different from the enya influenced tunes some salons pipe out in a fruitless attempt to «class up the joint.»
I’m not sure if it was because I came fairly close to closing but they gave me a pedicure and a fill in while I sat in the pedicure chair. It was different but not bad. It definitely cut down on my overall time in the salon which is a good thing. I never felt like I was afraid of getting
electrocuted, which is also a good thing.
My pedicure was pretty good and so was the fill. Both technicians were definitely skilled. They also throw in a stone massage for the Pedicure and a back massage for the manicure which is a nice touch.
Overall, Coral salon doesn’t pretend to be anything it isn’t. It’s not gimmicky or pretentious. It’s women who know their job and want you to have an experience you can enjoy and nails that will last. If I lived here I would definitely return.

I went to Coral Nails nearly 2 weeks ago, for a gel manicure and pedicure. It’s 2 weeks later and my nails are still perfect!!! I can’t believe how great they look, and the polish is still new with no chipping. This is rare because I got a French manicure, and the white tips have not chipped at all! Impressive :-)
The OPI Polish on my toes have also lasted perfectly, 2 weeks later. The service was great, I love the message chairs during the pedicure, and the UV lights built into the manicure tables is brilliant. I also loved the temperature of the foot bath. This must be my first pedicure where my feet weren’t uncomfortable from burning.
Overall, amazing service and quality of nails/​toes. My French gel manicure looked perfect on my friends wedding day! LOVE the student discount, I’ll continue to come back here over anywhere else I’ve tried in this neighborhood. Only suggestion would be wine during the pedicure ;-) highly recommended. I’ll be back very soon!

Was rushing around trying to find a place to get my nails done. Called coral nails and asked if they had an available chair for a walk in right now. The women’s exact words were «yes». Now in my mind I’m assuming I will be taken right away. When I get their there are only two women doing nails. Both chairs are taken. I tell the women I’m here for a fill, trim and polish change. She doesn’t say a single word to me after that. I sit there for the next 10 min hoping that one of them will finish up. Eventually I ask them how long it will be. Instead of acknowledging me, she tries to convince one of the women to add a full set of tips. Doing this, she informed, would be an EXTRA 45 min. When the women still said no, the manicurist gave up and returned to doing her nails. I asked again how long it would be… Ignored again. At this point I was beginning to feel as if my money was no good. So I got up and left.
Don’t get me wrong, I be we mind waiting when it comes to walk ins. However, when I call and you sat there is availability, there better edging be. DONT WASTE MY TIME. I have never been treated this terribly in a long time, and I am a bartender.

Had my second manicure (this time gel) done today. Their salon is clean and the manicurists do a good job. I loved the complimentary massage while my nails dried! Also, I brought cash and my student ID (which clearly said student but had no expiration date so they gave me a hard time but accepted it) and it knocked $ 5 off the price! Got my gel mani for $ 28, which is a deal. My only complaint is that they play really loud Korean music which I didn’t love hearing and I had a 5pm reservation and they did not have anyone set aside to accommodate me, so my appointment started 10 mins late. Overall, a solid salon for the quality and price!

Always do a great job! Creative, friendly and fast. Great value– my nails always last.

Sophia is fantastic at gel manicures and the pedicures are divine (they include a hot stone massage)! The back massages as you’re drying your nails aren’t a bad touch either!

This is my first time there the best love Sophia she’s very welcoming… In so in I’ve with my nails… this is my new spot lol 2 blocks from me

Just got back from my pedicure. Great experience. I got an ivory color with tiny silver glitter on half the nail. Looks cool. They were so kind to me after I messed up my big toe when my wallet fell on it. Relaxing back massage while my toes were drying.

I give credit to Unilocal for helping me to find this salon. I was in need of a nail salon that does great gel manicures, professional, friendly, welcoming and most of all Clean. Well, If first impressions mean anything then I think I’ve found it. I read great reviews on Corals Nail salon, shorty of the helpers spoke highly of Sophia and what great work she does, so I said hey why not?!:) I narrowed my search of my next great nail salon down to 2 in the center city area. I decided to give Corals a try given the location most importantly, it’s right off of the broad st. Line. Def. important for me since I do not drive Into the city & again majority of the reviews were positive. I called on a Thursday morning b/​4 Mother’s Day weekend, wanting to beat the flood of women that would be filling all nail salons in preparation of the upcoming holiday. I made a 6:30pm apt. W/​Sophia & although I arrived 5 mins. Late when I walked in, not only was I greeted with a smile but I was seated immediately and The same nail tech. that greeted me with the welcoming smile showed me to the gel polishes and helped me to pick a color to replace the initial color I wanted to get by OPI, her pick was a good one, which was a very pretty pink to match my dress I planned to wear on Mother’s Day. She immediately starting removing my previous gel polish which was removed for free given I was getting another gel polish service. (Other salons have a charge of 5 $ on top of their 25 – 35 fee for Gel Polish which I think is too much especially if, I am not only getting the gel polish again but also leaving a tip as well). As I waited for polish to come off Sophia give me a back massage which was unexpected, but much needed and appreciated. She was very neat and took her time caring for my nails, filing and buffing them to ensure my nail bed was still healthy. She polished my nails very well and even helped me to choose a simple rhinestone design for my ring fingers. In the End all I can say is, «I’ll Be Back!» Lol. But seriously, don’t hesitate if ur searching for a great nail salon with great service and reasonable prices. Call and make ur apt. At Corals Nails & ask for Sophia. I am a Happy customer & I hope this will be the nail salon I continue to go to years from now for all my special occasion needs.

Extremely overpriced with low quality work! They broke my nail and half of the nail was left with JUST SKIN. No apologies and even charged me 20 $ for the manicure
DO NOT RECOMMEND. SAVE YOUR $$
Worst nail salon experience in Philadelphia

Finding the perfect nail salon isn’t easy and I found it here! Living only 2 blocks away, makes it even more perfect! I always go during the week and in the mornings, it’s never busy and I get in right away. Sophia is the BEESSSSST!!! I usually have my 3yr old son with me and they are always patient (when he is crazy!). Love, love Coral Nails!

I want to give this place, 4.5 stars, but alas the Unilocal gods don’t allow that, so I’m settling on 4. Coral Nails is great — small, unassuming, not really crowded, super nice staff, and gorgeous manicures. My nails are currently short little nubs with not much to paint, but the technicians didn’t blink an eye and managed to make them look more chic-​short and less stubby-​weird-​childlike-​short. Woo!
What makes the place stand out? The gel driers are built into the table which is sleek looking and easy to use, you get a pretty extensive shoulder massage while your nails dry, and they spend a really long time on each client, so you feel valued and walk out with a quality product (does a manicure count as a product? Yes? OK.). And duh, they’re just good at what they do — no bleeding cuticles, no polish on the skin, no strange nail shapes…
A few FYIs: Although it’s great service, manicures do take a long time. This is not the kind of place you pop in for a quick 20 minute paint job — it’s more like a ⁴⁵⁄₅₀ minute nail detail. Also, it’s kind of expensive — I’ve only ever gotten gel manicures here, and they’re $ 35 a pop. For sure it’s worth it, but again, just something to consider. Enjoy!

While the people were nice and the experience was relaxing with perks like hot stone leg massage, it took 2 hours to get through a mani-​pedi, which then chipped within 5 days (perhaps because the dryers don’t have UV light to help set the polish).

My toes and fingers look beautiful after my mani/​pedi at Coral! The woman who did my toes was especially meticulous, taking extra care to make them look perfect (and they do). The ladies who work here are very pleasant. The place isn’t too fancy inside, but they obviously take great pride in their work. A bit pricier than your typical walk-​in nail salon, but well worth it for their attention to detail. I will be back for sure!

I decided to treat myself to a much needed mani and pedi. If you notice, most nail salons close at 7 but they stay open until 8.
The facility is in great shape, clean, warm and inviting.
The woman that did my pedicure must also do massage because not only did I get an amazing leg massage with added hot stones but she gave me another amazing neck and shoulders massage while my nails dried.
The pedicure water was a bit too hot but and they never really fixed it and I didn’t get to soak them like usual but I was there at the 11^th hour.
Admittedly I am not a frequent pedicure person so I can tell you there was much work to be done. She did it pleasantly and thoroughly while chatting with a colleague as I listened to music. I really appreciated them focusing on the services rather than small talk. my feet especially my heels are smooth and ready for sandal season!
Another woman did my manicure while I was getting the pedicure. She was also fantastic. My cuticles and nails look great.
I really only took off a star for hot water and it’s a bit pricey. Otherwise fantastic and I will be back.

Bottom line: Definitely go, ask for Sophia, and stick to OPI colors!
As much as I love long nails (within reason), it’s hard to keep my natural nails healthy, even, & strong when growing them out. It’s absolutely infuriating to finally grow all my nails long & even, then chip one. Even more infuriating that my thumb nails are always developing small splits along the side of the nail, halfway down the bed. So even when they do grow out, I end up having to trim them short because they’re already off to a bad start. Underscore that with the fact that I’m a chronic nail-​biter/​skin-​picker, and I’m just not a good candidate for long natural nails =/​
Coral Nails & Spa (413 S. Broad) got great reviews for gel manicures, specifically when done by a woman named Sophia. I made an appointment with her the next morning for a gel manicure (over my natural nails, no tips) & pedicure. The salon itself is very unassuming, but believe me — don’t judge this book by its cover! Everything was very clean & I was immediately taken back to start my pedicure after choosing a color. I chose an OPI red for my toes, and a similar shade for my fingers by a brand I’d never heard of before — Ink by Glam n Glits.
The UV lights to cure the gel are hidden in the tables, which I’ve never seen before & thought was brilliant! I was pretty impressed with the end result — Sophia did an awesome job! My nails were nice & neatly painted, just like I like them! Unfortunately, the Glam & Glits polish didn’t hold up well at all. I had a chip by the 2^nd day (which Sophia fixed, free of charge), and by the tenth day my nails were a wreck. Chips & breaks everywhere, it was pretty bad.
Normally I’d be pretty pissed, but the OPI on my toes held up really, really well despite wearing socks & shoes for 2 weeks. I figured it was the Glam & Glits brand to blame rather than the salon, so I went back to have my nails redone in an OPI shade.
I chose a pink OPI shade this time around (Kiss Me I’m Brazilian), and after 10 days I had zero chips or breaks! (And my toes are still in perfect shape after 4 weeks!!)

First and last time I will go there. Should have known by the empty lobby that is was not a great place. Just got a manicure and my cuticles look a mess. She not only cut my nails, but my skin too. I had to ask her to
Spray all utensils with alcohol. Why do I have to ask?
No thanks!!!

I had over 10 years of experience doing nails and from a professional standpoint; it’s hard to come by someone as skillful, meticulous and professional as Sofia at Coral!
I get acrylic fills: perfectly even shaped, right amount of acrylic on both sides, left and right hand are always the same length and an impeccable paint job.
Bonus: friendly staff, professional and courteous + shoulder massage while you dry.
Hard to find a better salon in Philly if you want the job done right.

I just moved to 12^th and Spruce after being a Rittenhouse girl for several years. I didn’t have time to go to my usual spot so I googled a place near by and found this gem. Wonderful nail salon. Gentle and sweet staff, great $ 30 pedi with massage and hot stones on feet! Awesome color selection as well as gel colors. This is my new go to nail salon! Tip is only in cash.

My sister-​in-​law recommended this place, & since it’s literally around the corner from my apartment (about 1-​minute walk door-​to-​door!), I finally decided to check it out.
I walked in on a Thursday afternoon and was immediately taken care of. They have a vast array of polishes to choose from, though mostly Essie & OPI. Vegans – if you have a brand you love, bring it from home.
She did a great job on my nails, didn’t argue with me when I wanted my long nails cut short (why does that happen in some nail salons?), & totally cleaned up my cuticles! But the best part – when you’re sitting there waiting for your nails to dry (usually the worst part for me, I’m not that patient), they massage your shoulders & upper back! LOVE IT!
Highly recommend. Everyone was super friendly, & the prices were super reasonable. I’ll definitely be back here again.