Young’s Nail Salon

Over priced and poor quality. Just received a manicure yesterday and it’s all chipped this morning, looks horrible. I use gloves when I wash dishes and all I did was take a shower. So disappointing because this place has so much potential! The technicians are super nice and they have a great, organized selection of colors, but they cut corners. The tools are not clean either, all they do after each client is wipe with alcohol rather than sterlize, eww! They keep «show» tools in the sterilizer but don’t use them. They also put acotone in the nail polish to thin it out rather than replace the bottle which is probably why my manicure didn’t last.

I love this place! The staff are very friendly and do a great job. They really go out of their way to be polite.

If I could give them zero stars I would! Deff won’t ever return here… called ahead for five different ppl to get pedicures, once we arrived they could only accommodate four of us, so four got done while one waited, then four of us waited while they finished that one. That defeated the whole purpose of us calling ahead. Then my pedicure was just awful. They didn’t do half the things on me that they did on my friends, like massages and hot towels for only two of us, very inconsistent when we all paying the same price. My nails were even filed crooked and at different lengths. Hands down the worst pedicure I ever received.

I just went over my lunch break to Young’s and while they were very very nice, it was not worth the cost. I have white on my nails because they didn’t remove the all of the gel from the last time I had them done.

I have used many nail salons before finally settling here. First the staff is suoer friendly and welcome you with open arms. Helen offers you water or magazines while you’re getting the pedicure. She also does awesome eyebrows. All the techs there are great but my favorite is Etsy. My nails are growing like crazy. This salon is out of my way but it’s the only place I go.

The manicurist did a great job on my manicure. I love the scrub used along with the hand cream and massage. She was quick but not sloppy. I guess the prices are comparable to other nail salons in the city. The place was clean and staff was friendly and attentive. I will be a return customer!

Been going here for years. Massages are great and the lady that does eyebrows is great.

I almost never leave reviews, but I had to note – I get mani/​pedis every other week so at this point I must have had 200 in my lifetime. This was easily the worst. Not only did they somehow make the act of jamming back my cuticles way more painful than it should be, my manicure chipped on several nails less than 12 hours after it was finished. Just peeled right off. Seeing that I was staying in Philadelphia at a hotel, I wasn’t exactly washing dishes, cleaning, or cooking – there’s no reason this happened. They did a thorough job applying the polish so it must be either diluted polish or something in the lemon/​scrub/​lotion concoction. Will not return.

Well I’m never going back again! 1^st) We had an appointment for 4 people but when we got there they only worked on 4 of us while the 5^th waited and other patrons got done before our 5^th person. 2) the pedicure was so poorly done, my feet didn’t even look like they got a pedicure. 3) my massage chair (one of my favorite parts) was broken and didn’t even move back. It was so uncomfortable I could barley stand it! The people we friendly but that can’t make up for the horrible experience.

Why is this place so highly rated?! We called ahead for 5 people to get a pedicure today 8÷7÷15 … They sat 4 of us while the other waited for 2 customers who we’re getting manicures first. It was my birthday. That is the reason 5 of us went here on a Friday afternoon. I literally received the worst pedicure I have ever had! They started mine last, finished it first, barely scrubbed or massaged at all. Under my nails was still black and dirty! My feet literally look like I need a pedicure. The massage chair I sat in was broken and did not work. Additionally they are suppose to include a massage while your toes are drying, for some reason I didn’t get this treatment … Perhaps because it was my birthday? Seriously, there are a TON of other places to go! You should! This place was awful!!!

I got the gel french manicure ($ 45) but it’s been like 3 weeks and they still look new! Everyone who sees my nails compliments them!

Quick and efficient! This is a cute little spot in the midst of center city. They caught my attention with $ 25 pedicure special (Monday-​Wednesdays only).
I am super particular about my nails, I refuse for anyone to do them and I’m almost as crazy with my toes. However, I was long over due for a pedicure and walking around Philadelphia everyday put my in dire need.
With no regrets about coming here, I will be back. The staff is nice and likes to get to know you. Where are you from, do you come here often, ect.
They did not try to upsell me at all! Very happy about that because I get extremely annoyed when that happens.
My pedicure was just around 30 – 40 minutes. I was seated right away. They use a scrub/​lotion before they paint your toes which was nice and they also give you a massage as you dry up. The only thing they can work on is how they scrub the bottom of your foot. But again, I’m extremely picky.
Its def a great deal! I would only go back for that deal and nothing else. I don’t think its worth more than 25 bucks.

Since I did a gel design, the price is pretty high ($ 65). However, the quality is not worth this price. The nails’ surface are not smooth.

Had wonderful service — back massage included! However best part is that since my gel manicure chipped later that day, the owner scheduled a new manicure free of charge the next day! The salon was clean and inviting. A+!

Overpriced and bad quality. I asked for gel manicure which is best if you want them to last longer. The following day, I’ve noticed some cracking in my middle finger. I didn’t care, since it was only one nail. Then the next day, more started to crack and chip. So that sucked. $ 35 for a gel manicure is overpriced compared to other places that only charge you $ 25 for a much better quality. Won’t be coming back. Still on a hunt to find a good nail salon in Philly.

I’ve been coming to this salon for several years. Put your cell phones away and get your relax on. Helen is the matriarch who keeps everything in order. Mary is my nail technician who is excellent! She strikes the delicate balance of conversation and relaxation. I am ALWAYS pleased with my nails and service. The price point is appropriate for the service and the environment is diverse and welcoming.

I used to get my nails done here all the time, but now I spend my days on the other side of Broad Street. A busted iPhone led me back to the hood, and I wandered in for a gel manicure. The first sign that this place rooks is that all my color choices were displayed on a stand-​up display in front of me, rather than a box full of painted fake nails. Did you ever wonder how to sort through all those creepy fake nails with tin foil on your fingertips? I guess Young’s realized it’s cumbersome at best and came up with the solution. I love my color and it was easy to choose. This was followed by a lovely manicure and a rockin’ neck massage while I finished drying. The grand finale was a hand massage with a combo of sugar scrub, lotion and real lemon juice that she squeezed onto my hands. My skin was soft and tight and my nails were perfect. I love this place.

Updating my review based on my recent visit: the quality of the pedicure is still great; however, there were services that were being constantly offered to me as add ons that I frankly wasn’t expecting. The first one was being directed to choose a polish that apparently cost $ 5 more because it «lasts longer», being pressured to choose a spa pedicure (cost double the cost of a pedicure Monday-​Friday), open toed socks for $ 3…you get the point.

The place is great– nice relaxing environment, and the ladies who worked there were very friendly.
However, I didn’t not receive a service that matched the price. I paid $ 45 for a shellac manicure ($ 10 more than I pay at most places) and it was one of the worst I’ve ever received. The top coat doesn’t even cover all of the polish and the color was chipping by the next day– unheard of for shellac. Either the skill level needs to improve or the price needs to drop significantly!

The ambiance at Young’s Nail Salon is better than any I’ve ever been to. The prices are reasonable, especially if you’re aiming for their Monday-​Wednesday $ 25 mani-​pedi. The salon is clean, and I saw them disinfect their tools.
They have a huge selection of OPI and Essie colors, though my pedicure chipped earlier than it usually does. I had a wonderful paraffin manicure, and the polish made it a little over a week before finally showing wear.
They asked if I was in a hurry, or if I had some extra time. I told them I wasn’t in much of a hurry, but did look at the clock, so they had a technician do the manicure while kneeling next to me at the pedicure chair, which was very considerate of them (I was in a little bit of a hurry).
All in all, very kind people, and good service. I’d definitely come back for a manicure, though I might keep looking for my perfect pedi.