The V Spot Nail Spa

I had previously written a great review probably around the time when it first opened and I felt like it truly was a wonderful and unique experience. I don’t get manis or pedis regularly but i have come here sporadically over the past few years, and I have to say each time is less and less what it used to be. I was really disappointed recently when I felt like the whole service was rushed and sloppy– the prices here are not cheap, and I expect better. Usually the owner is friendly but she seemed stressed and rushing around, which does not make for a soothing environment. I do agree with some of the other reviewers that repeat customers are treated much differently, and I do understand catering to people who give you business and money, but how do you expect to get more repeat customers? You have to pay attention to the other guys too! Also, another fun perk when V spot first opened was a free cocktail with your service– I think that stopped a long time ago, and I am not sure why? I really did love this place but not so much anymore– I will be finding a new spot to give my business to.

This nail boutique is a definite spot for a diva. I primarily booked this on the décor alone. Farewell to the typical nail factories. I was waiting in one then got up and left.
Here there’s 4 manicures tables and 3 posh pedicure stations. Luv the pedicure setup. Good color selections. The owner, Vivian is good at helping you select a color. She stays on her feet and is great with conversation. Good music is played while getting serviced. Staff is professional. They use a ²⁴⁄₇ booking app, which is great. I’ve made future appts. Website is easy to navigate.
My essential pedicure is bangin! They use real honey. My hands still feel silky smooth 10 hrs later. They also use real aloe on the manicures.

I hate going anywhere else. Really. The ladies do such a thorough rock solid job that its a mistake every time I stray in a pinch. Vivian’s place is the most hygienic, cozy, friendly, and quality place in hoboken and I’ll go so far as to say the city!

Love this place!!! Such a friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. I walked in today with out an appointment for a gel manicure and they were able to accommodated me right away. Vivian the owner is amazing, very helpful, and the sweetest person. The salon is super cute, clean, and great music. My nails look great & I couldn’t be happier :)

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! VERY RUDE OWNER!!!
I traveled all the way from Montclair to Hoboken expecting great service. I arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic and when I got there the owner said «I’m sorry I cant take you anymore since its late and you didn’t even call» since I had driven from far, I asked if there was another opening and she responded «Yes at x time but if you’re not here then sorry but we won’t be able to take you».
I had taken my daughter for a manicure expecting to have good service and all I saw was a RUDE attitude from here since I was watching my daughter getting her nails done. Along with that the owner was extremely racist to my 7 year old daughter who is a bit darker skin. She insisted to scrub my daughters hands after they were already clean and washed. I noticed she treated people differently and I definitely do not recommend this place. I FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE THE WHOLE TIME THERE. On top of that she expected a higher tip knowing what type of service she had provided. Never coming to this place again!

Wow I’m so happy I found this spot! Unlike the other reviews, I found the owner to be really friendly and nice. She is outspoken which perhaps can come off as rude to some. That didn’t seem to be my case. While having breakfast at a nearby diner and in desperate need of a mani/​pedi I stumbled upon this cute nail salon. Luckily being Sunday and perhaps not their busiest of days I was able to walk in and receive service on the spot. Right off the bat the place got to me– given the fact that it was super well decorated. They have these sort of metal basins which seems to be wayyyy cleaner than those filthy tubs other nail salons tend to have. Major points because it’s an actual sofa/​chair and not the stiff ones they tend to have. Made me feel like I was in my living room while I was getting my feet done. Honey as part of my pedi? Yes! Fresh Aloe Vera on my hands? Yes. My nails turned our fabulous and I indeed will be returning to this place. One thing to consider though is making an appointment because they seem to be busy all the time and will not take in walk ins if they are full. Was it a little pricier than other places? Yeah but the service and quality of what you’re getting is definitely worth it. Forgot to mention hot stone part of my pedicure. Overall win win! So happy I finally found a great nail salon even though It’s not around the block from my place but it’s worth the travel!

I started going there for my manicures a few months ago based on the reviews on Unilocal.I go every two weeks and am very happy with the manicures. The owner Vivian and her staff are extremely pleasant and professional. Looking forward to my next visit.

SOLID manicure. I’m writing this 1 week after my gel manicure and it is still flawless. The intricacy of the work the manicurist performed was pretty darn impressive and I really recommend their nail work wholeheartedly. The noticeably amazing job sets them apart from other nail salons in the area. If I was getting married or some other event where my nails were being photographed, I’d get my nails done here hands down, no question.
So why the 4 stars instead of 5? I would say it boils down to the feeling I got as a first time customer. My friend bought me a gift certificate here for gel mani + pedi. I had been wanting to try it out for a very long time, but had been told by at least 3 separate friends and acquaintances that the owner was «rude» and «loud». First of all, I really don’t think she is rude at all. As a matter of fact, she was super friendly and talkative with me and tried to make me feel welcome. However, she was VERY vocal with the other customers there (who were obviously regulars) and was discussing her VIP programs with them. Clearly it was my 1^st time there and I don’t expect to be included in a VIP program, but it was pretty annoying to hear a 15 minute conversation about perks that I wasn’t being offered. Also, their pedicures are performed in portable basins (which I imagine are easier to clean) and when I was getting my feet soaked I saw an errant clipped toenail floating in the water (BEFORE I had my toenails clipped)… so that image will forever be engraved in my mind as slightly gag worthy.
Overall, I think they do a great job on nails. There is an element of pandering towards regular customers that doesn’t sit well with us newbies, but I would think that if you continue to be a patron, this would be a very comfortable place to come consistently.

THE «V» is for VULGAR. I actually think the girls who work there are lovely, and they do very nice manicures… better than most places. However, the woman who owns it is SO trashy and loud. I had my nails done one day (and was trying to relax) and she was having a conversation with a friend of hers (who was also having her nails done) and the friend asked her about a recent drive she had taken. The owner answered «I was sh – ting in my pants the whole way» and the conversation went on and on like that… cursing, disgusting, etc. Hoboken is an upscale town, and the average woman here is educated, well-​mannered and professional. How this place is still open is beyond me; I don’t know one woman here who would care to sit through a manicure listening to a vulgar conversation like that.

Got my first pedicure today!
My wife loves this place. Actually it is the only place she is comfortable going, as she is a hygiene freak. This place uses basins for the foot tubs which are easy to pick up and clean.
Friendly staff and awesome owner.
I certainly will be back.

Best mani and pedi spa. Everyone is always so friendly and attentive. The place is immaculate and has the most relaxing atmosphere feel.

The V spot is a wonderful salon, my girlfriend and sister and I had manicures and pedicures here before a wedding. We were scheduled and informed quickly and efficiently about the appointments and were taken care of as soon as we entered. Great service and great atmosphere, will come again!

The salon is clean, inviting, chic, and welcoming. The owner was so friendly. She took the time to walk around and check in with everyone. The staff was professional. They took their time. My nails were filed perfectly and I didn’t even have to make any suggestions. Loved my manicure and pedi! Can’t wait to come back.

V Spot is my go to place for my pedicures and eyebrow waxing. The girls do an amazing job, they’re meticulous, truly care about your comfort and ensure you’re fully satisfied with the services you receive. The place is spotless and Vivian is always welcoming. Appointments are a must at V Spot which ensures you’ll never have to wait to be helped.
The only reason I don’t get my manis here is they don’t carry OPI gel polish which is the only brand that lasts the full 2 weeks for me.

With so many decent, well-​priced small nail salons around the Hoboken/​JC neighborhoods, I’m not sure why you’d give this façade one minute of your time. The owner is not only rude and unforgiving but downright controlling, arrogant and doesn’t appear to want return business.
A party of 3 was about 3 – 5 minutes ‘late’ for an appointment (to do toes/​nails for my wedding albeit!) and we were scolded in an aggressive tone; since we were «20 minutes» late (a lie) we were going to have to forfeit some of our services. When this was contested she stood up and proceeded to argue, hand on hip, loudly with us. Since she had to take a card to hold he appointment she offered no solutions to the situation except to yell at us and say she had to charge us regardless because she «could have given the appointments away.»
This woman was just bringing on the drama. I do a lot of contract work with various personalities and know this is just wrong and amateur.
Anyone in Hoboken should understand that parking isn’t always instantaneous and should have a grace period. Instead she is power waging while her employees stand at the basins in silence.
We happily took our business to Washington St for a much more relaxed experience and suggest you do the same. I do NOT wish to give my business to a bully.

I LOVE VSpot. Plain and simple. Vivian is always so welcoming and eager to help choose a color and make suggestions which I appreciate. I always make an appointment (a must because they’re busy) and never have to wait. Their services are consistent unlike other salons where one week you get a scrub and the next visit you don’t. The atmosphere is relaxing and incredibly friendly. It is pricier than other places but I feel their services are better and have no issue with the higher prices. Also I appreciate the lack of the jetted foot tubs for pedicures, I had a very bad experience at another place in Hoboken as a result of their poorly cleaned foot tubs (gross). I love this place and even though I am moving out of the area soon I will continue to come to Hoboken to visit the V Spot!

Went here twice. wanted to give a new place a try after I got bored with the color selection at the place I used to go to. The owner and technicians are nice enough, but it felt sort of «cliquey.» The owner clearly knew the other women who were getting manicures, and was chatting and laughing with them and didn’t really talk to me… it’s not like I’m needing or expecting a full on conversation but it was just kind of awkward.
The real reason I’m not coming back is the duration of my gel manicure. at Silver Nails on 13^th and Washington they last 2 full weeks. they’re grown out by the time they start chipping. At The V Spot both manicures have had minor chips by the second day, and have been chipped or broken to the point of needing to get them redone in 7 – 8 days.
Very upsetting. I had high hopes for this place with all of the awesome reviews.

I went to get a manicure with my friend, and as soon as I walked in, Vivian, the owner, warmly greeted me! The space is very cute and chic, and all the nail techs are so friendly and nice! My nail tech did a great job taking off my gel manicure in addition to the regular manicure itself. The sugar scrub and aloe on the hands were a great added bonus to the whole experience! I would definitely recommend this salon!

Went in while I was visiting New Jersey. They had great service! My nails look amazing! And they didn’t take forever either.
I will for sure be stopping by next time I’m in town.

I just left V spot for the first time and had to write this review right away! I had made an appointment yesterday for this morning and when I arrived the owner greeted me as if she had known me for years. She’s super friendly and very down to earth. One of the nicest business owners I’ve ever encountered.
The décor is shabby chic and the place is spotlessly clean. I went in for a mani and left very content with the service. It is a bit more than I would pay for a mani but I don’t mind since it was totally worth it. I love their nail polish collection. It appeared that they have the new Essie collection ever season as an option.
I definitely will be back and highly recommend this nail salon to anyone who is tired of going to different salons and leaving unhappy.