Violet Salon III

So happy to find this salon! Peter gave me an amazing highlight and blowout in record time. The prices are great and they have the most comfortable shampoo chairs.

I have been going here for at least 7 years because they are fast and reasonably priced. For the most part have not encountered any major issues; however, yesterday I encountered unprofessionalism and outright ignorance. I went in to get my eyebrows waxed as I have had for years. They have always asked if I want my lip waxed also. I say no and it’s always been respected. Yesterday, when I said no to this add-​on service of lip waxing, the girl rudely said, «You need it.» Even if that was the case, that’s my choice and I certainly would not give her the okay and my hard earned money after that comment and snide delivery. So sadly, Violet has lost a long time customer. This is not the first time a rude comment has been made to me at Violet. This time was just the breaking point. The only way I can make my opinion matter and voice heard is through this review and taking my business elsewhere.

Neighborhood favorite: reasonably priced, lovely staff. May is my go-​to, for mani-​pedis & waxing. Gives fab massage w mani-​pedi, perfectionist about my eyebrows, & can make me laugh through a bikini wax.
It’s not a posh spa, but is clean, bright, & everyone is super-​nice. You can call ahead to book, but I’ve never had a problem getting a walk-​in appointment.

I went here to get extensions. Peter did a great job! They look great! I recommend going here if you are looking for sew in extensions for a cheaper price!

After searching around for a quick manicure to squeeze into my schedule I stumbled upon this place. I really wasn’t too picky– just a quick place to get a reasonably priced gel manicure. It was only $ 20 for the gel manicure and they were able to take me right away.
Everyone was very friendly and in my time sitting there I observed a handful of regulars come and go. The girl who did my nails was very nice and put up with my indecisiveness– which takes a certain kind of patience when I’m making such a trivial decision such as nail color.
She was very fast and everything looked good except for one major problem– all the nails on my left hand are completely lumpy. They all come to a giant hump at the end of my nail. Some are worse than others… While some you can just feel but not see so clearly.
I’m surprised that there is such a difference between hands and its a shame or else I would give them a higher review.
I didn’t have a lot of expectations going in and for $ 20 I’m not enraged but I definitely would not go again.

Just had my worst experience here. The girl who did my nail was not professional at all. Really disappointed.

Terrible.
I’ve been coming to this salon for over 10 years. Bad manicures after bad pedicures, over and over again, I stayed loyal. They were the best in south philly at one point. Their prices have gone up and the quality of work has declined. Every time I make a small complaint, they respond with «its suppose to look like that».
They’ve cut into my toes so badly that fungus started underneath my nails. I’ve found a new salon on 9^th and south street. They’ve made every effort on righting the wrong that violet salon has done.
I’m not writing this review after one incident, it’s been 2 years of bad service. I can no longer come to this salon again and I’d advise everyone else to look for another place.
Start with boutique nails on 9^th and south.
Or posh in the small shipping center on 25^th and Oregon across from ross.

Salon was very convenient to my new location so I decided to give it a try. at first, I had a good experience and even trusted their advice on which hair color to go with. The color that THEY suggested, bled out after 1 wash! Went back assuming they would fix this issue… NOPE! All I got was an attitude and basically was told I’d have to pay again to have it redone… the right way! Will NEVER go back!!! I’d rather drive 30 miles to a nail salon than ever give my money to such unprofessional people!!!

Avoid!
First off, the design of this place is cramped, disorganized and maze-​like. Second, they are not following proper hygiene standards for nail care. Third, they will rush though your services and do a lackluster job.
The woman who did my nails was rough and unfriendly. She even complained several times about doing my acrylic refill (on what planet do you live that you think this behavior warrants a tip??). On top of that, the job was done very sloppy. Perhaps I’m simply used to the near perfect results I receive from my normal nail salon, but I at least expect the nail polish to extend to my full nail. How do you work at a nail salon if you can’t paint nails? I was so disgusted that I took the polish off as soon as I got home.
There are far better options not too far away.

This isn’t a luxury spa, obviously. But the prices are great and Nick does some amazing blowouts. I hate going there when its busy— they seems to try to speed up the service with poorer results. I’m not sure about the hygiene with nails… they could definitely do a better job. But then again, I’ve never had any issues going there.
The eyebrow lady is mediocre, but its close and convenient.

This place does not follow proper hygiene standards. Just spray some green spray into the pedicure tube doesn’t mean it’s clean. Also, I watched a woman use grooming tools on myself and then move to the next customer, WITH THE SAME TOOLS!!! The woman who waxed my eyebrows got wax in my hair as well.
Overall experience, not good.

Great for kids and very nice staff
Semper Fi

DEPLORABLE. This place is a total nightmare. I took my girlfriend here so we could get pedicures for her birthday and I was totally embarrassed! IT SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
I made a reservation for 2 pedis a day ahead of time, but we still had to go one at a time anyway. That was the least of the problems with this place! I knew I made a mistake right away just as we walked in. The salon is in complete disarray and absolutely unsanitary. The women were «nice» but they did a rush job on us both. I was DISGUSTED that they use the same DIRTY nail clippers over and over on different clients. Their ‘massage chairs’ are busted up, stained, filthy, and don’t work right. We had our pedicures in the basement of the salon, which looks more like an old apartment with nail posters from 1985 on the wall. The selection of nail polish colors was incredibly out of date and boring, but mainly we were just lucky to get out of that place without a staph infection.
This was the worst date in the history of our relationship. The cost was still $ 20 per pedi. Go somewhere else.

i like to support small neighborhood businesses; however today i received the worst pedicure of my life at violet salon. my feet are rough and bleeding (no lie) and there is polish on my toes instead of just the nails. when i complained, the same woman was sent back to correct it, but couldn’t understand why i didn’t want her near my feet with a sharp object. i was still expected to pay full price for this «service.» essentially i have spent $ 20 today for a good bleeding. i hope the time i took to write this review can spare others the same experience.

Mae, here at Violet Salon, had the honor of giving me my first pedicure ever! Yes ladies, I know you must be gasping in shock that I’ve never had one before, but it’s true. While it’s not the best pedicure ever, she got the job done while making some small talk with a generally pleasant demeanor. Maybe it was due to the language barrier, but she found it very difficult to comprehend that I am Korean and was adopted by Caucasian parents. After asking a few times «And your mom Korean?» and me replying «No, she’s white», we both just kinda gave up on the small talk about family. I wish she would have exfoliated the rough skin off my feet a little more, but for the price I really can’t complain. This salon isn’t the hippest or trendiest, but it’s clean, the people seemed nice and the prices are great. They’re also open until 8pm which is very convenient for daytime workers and they accept walk-​ins. I got a mani-​pedi and lip wax all for $ 34! You can’t beat that, even with a Groupon deal. I will definitely be back!

Love it there!!!

I’ve got nothing but love for Violet and the people that work there. I’ve been going here for a mani-​pedi since we’ve moved into the neighborhood and I’ve never once been disappointed. The girls are always friendly and do a superb job and I find my polish (especially on my manicure) last longer than any other salon I’ve been to.
They also offer hair services and did an amazing job cutting the hubby’s hair. And the price is right at around $ 16. I’m currently growing my hair out and opted for getting a conditioning treatment. Excellent hair wash and even included a 10 minute massage! The blow out left my hair silky and shiny.
Can’t comment on any of the waxing services, as I go somewhere else, but all in all I recommend Violet to anyone in the S. Philly/​Passyunk Ave area.
Bonus: Wait times are pretty much nonexsistant on weekday afternoons and the salon is very clean.

I’ve been going to this salon for the past 2 years. I used to always go for refills and pedicures but now get my hair done there as well. For refills/​full sets of acrylics this place is the BEST. For a refill it costs $ 13 INCLUDING cut down and a french polish. They are always fast and each girl is great so I can’t recommend just one. The salon is clean and I have never had an issue with a fungus/​infection or anything of the sort. The pedicures aren’t the best I’ve ever had but they’re not the worst either… just ok and at $ 20 it’s worth the price. I’ve had the waxing before. Underarm, half leg, full leg, and eyebrow and each time, they do a great job. My hair… I’m ssooo picky with it and the gentleman I go to knows his stuff. His cuts are always complimenting and the colors are on point. For a partial head of highlights its $ 60 and if you get a haircut with it it’s $ 80 total. Not to bad AT ALL! This salon also offers extension services which I have not gotten here so I can’t review but from some of the work I’ve seen while at the salon, they do a great job with sewing in extensions and blending through coloring or cutting the hair to make everything look as natural as possible. This great salon is located across the street from the acme and next to the Triangle Bar in South Philly!

First of all — to be fair I am writing this on behalf of someone else who is not Internet savvy.
I did want to take the time to write because she came back crying from that place because of her experience and I think it’s only fair to warn other potential clients.
She went for a wax of some sort which she described as extremely painful and traumatizing. The procedure was done in a dirty room with the door constantly being opened for other patrons to see.
The person doing the treatment was rude and inconsiderate, she ended up leaving mid treatment but was still forced to pay for her torture.
Buyer beware!