JFK Nails

Great place for a non-​fuss manicure. I used Hannah and she worked meticulously to make sure I had a flawless manicure. When I get a manicure, I usually watch the person who does it like a hawk to make sure there’s nothing wrong and this was not necessary for JFK. They took their time. Bonus– I originally went in thinking I only had time to take off my disastrously old gel manicure ($ 7) but when I realized I had time to get a manicure that day and came back in the afternoon, they took $ 7 off the cost of the manicure since they wouldn’t usually charge that if you had your nails done there.

Everyone was so incredibly friendly! They took their time and did a job well done! I disagree with previous reviews that the nails were shoddy at the end. I had a great experience and while I do not frequently get my nails done since I view it as a luxury, I will definitely return to JFK Nails

I had a horrible experience my first time here. When I walked in I told the lady I wanted a gel mani/​regular pedi and was told to pick out a gel color. I was under the impression that whatever gel color I picked also had a matching regular nail polish (like all of the other places I’ve been to) but after my mani, was told that they didn’t have ANY matching nail colors. They told me that the only way they could have my mani and pedi match was by mixing colors (and it still didn’t look alright). When I asked if I could pick a new color for my pedi and then have them redo my mani with regular nail polish, they said no.
While getting my mani I had an inkling that the color was different than the one I picked and when I went back to look at the samples, I found that there was a slight difference in color. I pointed it out and was told, very loudly, that it was the SAME color. I was told that over time the samples fade but still don’t think there should be this kind of difference in color.
The manicure wasn’t done very well either. There was visible nail near my cuticles and on the sides and a decent amount of nail polish left on my fingers. My nails were reshaped (which I didn’t appreciate) and quite a bit of skin was nipped as well. I don’t think the quality of the actual mani and pedi are anything to be happy with.
Overall, I ended up paying $ 55 for a gel mani/​regular pedi and left extremely unhappy. I was not even offered a discount and felt that I was treated very rudely when it is their responsibility to 1) tell me that they don’t carry matching nail polishes with the gel colors and 2) listen to me when I say that the color isn’t matching. I even took a photo which I will be posting. I wish I could demand a refund! There needs to be visible signage for prices.
I will NEVER be going back to this place and have told everyone I know to never go there as well. If the owner of this establishment reads this, please reach out to me.

They used to be better and a lot cheaper. They had a huge price increase in the last year and are not even that good. Whenever I get a pedicure, my feet do not feel better and they always miss spots on my feet. The old prices kept me coming back but since they’re not cheap anymore, I’ll be finding somewhere that is worth the money.

I’ve been coming here regularly for years on a monthly basis. I convinced a friend to join today and as we were asked to pay we were informed the price is now $ 37 not $ 30. Over a 20% increase in price in a few weeks?!? You’d think a sign notifying customers of this would be posted somewhere. I do believe the ladies there do a good job and I’ve always overlooked the fact that they have the most minimal polish selection because of that and the price. Now that it costs over $ 40 to go here I will be finding somewhere better for sure.

They changed their mani/​pedi price to $ 37 — I would have appreciated if they’d let me know beforehand. The only reason I used to come here was because of their reasonable $ 30 special. This place is absolutely not worth $ 37… They really don’t do a great job to begin with. Today was my last visit to JFK Nails.

I am beyond disappointed in JFK nails. They recently raised their prices from $ 30 for a mani/​pedi ($ 20/​$ 10) to $ 37 ($ 25/​$ 12). Not only is that a rip off (you can go somewhere much nicer with free champagne for $ 35), but they have not one sign in the entire establishment with prices on it. I was there last month and paid $ 30, and then I come back this month and it’s $ 37 — without the courtesy of being told beforehand that the prices went up. I will never be coming back here; it simply is not high-​quality enough to be charging these prices. But even more, it is terrible business to not inform loyal customers of price changes — it’s dishonest.

I have been here about 4 times and always get someone different. The last one was a male who did below average pedicure and the reason I didn’t get a manicure. It appears clean inside which is real plus however staff are disconnected with customers.

I used to love this place because they did a decent job and are really inexpensive. The last time I got a pedicure, though, I got an infection in my nail bed so I will NOT be going back.

I went there because they were cheap, but they did a shoddy job. Didn’t even apply the nail paint all the way till the cuticle!

I stopped at JFK Nails on a Wednesday in desperate need of a manicure before heading to Sips & I wasn’t disappointed. They didn’t have a huge selection of polish but I usually go for a neutral anyway so I wasn’t too upset. They were also much cheaper than what it would cost at my regular salon which was a pleasant surprise. The staff was friendly, my nails were perfect & I was in and out in under an hour. I’ll definitely come back soon!

Had gel manicure with a manicurist who used my fingers as her chopping board for her frustrations in her life. She was rude and did an OKAY job on my nails. She was filing to close to my skin and was so rough that I felt like my cuticles felt «beaten». In ALL of the RITTENHOUSE nail salons available, i HIGHLY doubt I’ll be heading back to this nail butcher.

HORRIBLE.
Dirty salon. Slow as molasses — took FOREVER to take off my gel and she almost didn’t even know what she was doing as if she never took gel off before. It was infuriating. Sloppy manicure and pedicure. My pedicure chair was broken.
Never going here again — complete thumbs down. The staff was not even friendly towards me, and I’m always nice even if I’m not happy. Horrible experience all around.

First time at this location. The pedicure wasn’t as thorough as what I’m used to. …The gel manicure looked very nice but started to chip already after 3 days. The guy doing my nails was almost on auto pilot… completely disconnected. The lady that did my eyebrows was very friendly, but she didn’t clean my penciled in brows before starting, to get a clear view. She didn’t tweeze either. I might go there again if I’m in the area, but might have to provide more direction than I’d like.

The worst. I chose this salon only based on it’s location. I live a block away and was in need of a manicure for the weekend. After 5pm in the city it’s hard to find a place that isn’t packed let alone one that’s open somewhat late. I went in for a basic manicure and wanted a white polish. The guy seemed annoyed but it’s my hands and I’m paying for it so who cares. After he clipped and filed my nails I noticed that my thumb nail was crooked and uneven. If asked him to even it out and he did. He clipped my cuticles to the point that when he wiped my nails w/​alcohol before he polished them it hurt b/​c the skin was broken. After he applied the base coat he noticed there was not enough polish. Instead of asking me if was ok with choosing a new color or even getting a different white polish, he diluted the polish. I inspected as best as if could while allowing my nails to dry. Once I left and was outside in natural light if noticed that my nails look terrible! We all know it’s hard to paint your own nails with your non-​dominant hand but if honestly believe if could have done a better job. You can clearly see where there is two coats and where there’s not. Not to mention I haven’t even had this manicure for 24 hours yet and the polish is chipped on majority of my nails. I guess this is one of those «you get what you pay for» moments when I realize that a $ 13.00 manicure is exactly that.
My advice? Pay the extra money and go to Young’s! They take great care of you and they have a loyalty card :)

JFK always does an amazing job with my nails. The gel manis are inexpensive and last for weeks! I’m always pushing the envelope with my nail designs and they always do a stellar job!
It’s clean, organized, and the nail techs are very friendly. Overall I wouldn’t trust my nails with anyone else and highly recommend this place!

Very pleased with my 1^st trip to JFK nails!
Unilocal reviews have been very helpful to me in the past, so during my recent trip back to Philly I searched for a basic gel mani at $ price point (not the $$$$ experience that includes champagne & hot stone massages). After reading other Unilocal reviews for gel manis in Philly, I was impressed by the reviews for JFK Nails and decided to try it.
Thank you JFK Nails for providing a great experience at a reasonable price! I got a meticulously well done gel mani + basic pedicure for $ 40. My technician was so helpful picking out polish colors and asked several times if I was pleased with the color and/​or was comfortable. The facility is very clean and does not have any strong odors. There are multiple TVs throughout the shop, tuned at that time to the local news. You are greeted quickly and at 4pm on a weekday I did not have to wait.
The pedi was first. They have about 6 back massaging pedi chairs. The pedi includes trimming, cuticle cleanup, foot scrub, moisturizing lotion, and polish. Did not include massage, reflexology, razor blade/​callus remover. Process took about 20 minutes.
Moved over to nail station next. Basic mani sequence including trimming, cuticle cleanup, gel polish with intermittent UV drying, and lotion. The UV driers are located on each side of the counter so there is no awkward placement and each nail gets full time in the drier :) The gel mani did not include much of a hand massage (10 seconds maybe) or scrub. Process took about 30 minutes.
Again, this place has what I was looking for at a lower price point. There are many places to go in Philly; but, if you want just the basics (without all the extras like massages/​alcohol) this is a great choice! JFK Nails is economical with a staff that takes pride in their work and wants to please you!
Pros: nails look great, lots of colors, price, clean facility, engaging staff
Cons: wish they did a bit more foot/​hand massage (especially since they didn’t have anyone waiting)
Will I go back? Yes!
Recommend to you? Yes!

The absolute best place for a mani/​pedi!
If you’re in a rush, they’re gold (and who isn’t in a rush anymore?)
Prices for a gel mani are the best in the city & it lasts for weeks. All of the nail stations & pedicure areas are very clean, the employees are friendly & efficient and there’s a huge selection of regular + gel colors to choose from.
The only complaint I ever have is that they’re just too busy sometimes :) but I’d rather be at a busy salon than an empty one — just a sign of super great service!

Walk-​in on a calm Saturday noon, for a gel mani and regular pedi, and brow wax, left 1.5 hours later. I didn’t post pics of the pedi since they were worse than the mani, and you can imagine what that would look like. She skipped using the cuticle pusher, forgoed laying a towel on the work table, despite my request to please do so. I also didn’t post pics of the brow wax since I ended up doing most of it myself with her tweezer and wax stick because the technician did not understand what I was saying to her and altogether skipped the underside and side of the brows.
Judge the results for yourself.
$ 47 total, exclusive of a 32% tip.

JFK has been my go-​to place for several years now, but I am just now writing a review!
For being such an inexpensive salon, this place is great! The room itself is quite inviting, as it is large, clean, and well-​maintained. There are about 5 flat screen TVs located throughout the room, that always has the nightly news, or other sort of game show on to entertain you while you are in the chair or awaiting your appointment. They have a great selection of OPI, QRS, and China Glaze colors. If you wish to purchase any of the colors that they have, (or even purchase the last of a particular color), it’s usually about $ 6. They are also always more than willing to special order any colors that you might want as well for list price. A mani/​pedi will run you $ 25. I usually get it with an eyebrow wax which costs me $ 32.
I have had every person in the salon do my nails — everyone is great! I am always very happy and satisfied with their level of work.
This place would be 5 stars in my book, except for the fact that they get a little confused sometimes during walk-​in appointments. They will sometimes attend to someone first, when you clearly came into the place before them, and have been waiting for much longer than said person has. This has happened to me 3 – 4 times now, and while annoying, it’s not enough to deter me from coming back!
JFK Nails has a location on 18^th and JFK as well, although I have never been. Although much smaller, I wouldn’t mind giving that one a shot!