Nails & Body Work

I don’t know why this place is rated so highly — maybe there aren’t many options in this area? I won’t return to this salon due to the terrible service I received. My entire manicure took less than 10 minutes. I was quickly rushed to a seat, they swiped some remover over my polish (They painted over my old polish left on multiple fingers) and quickly cut my cuticles with no soaking or oil. I then had both hands rubbed with an abrasive lotion (again, my hands were dry) and ordered to go «wash my hands.» My technician then painted my nails and nail beds — including my cuticles. It was a mess. I had to say something to the owner who was very gracious and apologetic. Regardless of his kindness, I would never return to this salon.

I have been going to Nails & Body Work for 15 years, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. The staff is terrific, and the proprietors are friendly and helpful. In addition to great manicures and pedicures, they offer wonderful massages. Do visit them!

Pedicure services were OK — not bad, but nothing to write home to mom about.
Pros: went on a Saturday morning and even without an appointment only had to wait about 5 minutes since they have quite a few pedicure stations. Parking is relatively easy as there is metered parking as well as street/​residential parking.
Cons: I don’t think the nail tech was very detail-​oriented. The callous removing/​massaging was short and somewhat haphazard.
Definitely a backup salon for that last minute pedicure if i can’t get one at Nail Fitness.

It’s with great sadness that today I have to find a new pedicure place. After 8 YEARS! While sitting there having a normal human conversation we were told by a staff member to «SHHH & stop talking» which is highly inappropriate being that it is NOT a spa nor there are no signs saying NO TALKING ALLOWED. After being approached we then decide to leave unpainted, paid & still tip well because I know the girls working and it is not there fault. I tell the woman ringing me up that I have been a customer there for 8 years and being told to stop talking is very rude and unprofessional and then a woman getting a manicure chimes in to say we are young and rude and she should not have heard us speaking, and then proceeds to tell us «our parents should be ashamed of how we were raised» and the patient person I am I IGNORED HER because I was not speaking to her in the first place so whose the rude one now? I work with clients everyday and would NEVER TELL THEM THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK. So sorry Nails and Body Work I won’t ever be back again.

I’m relatively new to the area and was going here regularly for spa pedicures. The pedicures are pricey, but I was always pleased with them. About 5 weeks ago, I decided to have a chair massage. My review is a warning. It’s the only one I’ve ever written, but I feel like it’s so important to share. I’m an incredibly healthy woman in my 30’s. I have no history of injuries or accidents. The woman who gave me a chair massage dug her elbows into my upper back and simultaneously jumped to exert all of her weight and strength. I’ve been going for massages for years. I’ve even experienced massages in Asia. I’ve never had someone use so much blunt force. It caught me off guard and I left somewhat sore, but thought I’d be fine. That night, I woke up in excruciating pain and had to go to the ER at 3 am. I must add, I am also a medical professional, so I was well aware that this wasn’t a simple muscle strain.
I had a severe tear in my trapezius and the inflammation was pinching the nerve down my arm. It has been 5 weeks. I still cannot lift my son. I’m limited to what I can do at work. (I work in heart surgery) My left arm and hand is still weak and numb. I’ve spent over $ 1000 in acupuncture, chiropractic and allopathic modalities. I’m still in utter disbelief that a simple chair massage did this much damage, but when I think back to how reckless this young woman was, it makes complete sense. My warning is that please do not seek «body work» from a place who hires undocumented workers who have absolutely NO formal training. I feel like a fool for allowing this to happen to me, but I honestly thought that chair massages were harmless. They must at least prohibit their employees from using such excessive force. I’ve never written a negative review before because I’d hate to hurt a business, but I felt like this was warranted to protect others.

First time here and I’ll say I was very impressed ! Very clean, professional, and friendly ! They know how to build customer loyalty and I def will be back.

Friendly staff & clean salon! No appointment necessary & there are enough staff so that the wait time is never long. A variety of services are available & if you have time the chair massage is a great treat. The prices are competitive & I have no complaints at all– that’s why I keep coming back. Enjoy!

This is still my go-​to nail salon when I’m back home visiting family. I’m reducing my last review by one star, but I would call them a solid 4.5 stars if I could.
They’re well staffed so even when they’re busy they are great about being able to get you in last minute. Their staff are also great at what they do — every time I’ve walked out with a high quality manicure that lasts a long time. I also love the little extras — tea to drink and shoulder rubs are great.
I think their prices have gone up, and I wish they were more up front about their pricing. It wasn’t on their web site, so it’s hard to judge the cost before you go. My most recent visit was for a manicure and pedicure. I wanted to enjoy a nice relaxing massage, so I went with the La La Spa Pedicure. Their web site listed a special for the La La Pedicure & La La Manicure for $ 65. The pedicure was AMAZING. It included an extra long leg & foot massage that was just the right amount of pampering. This costs $ 45 on its own and is worth every penny.
When it came time for the manicure, I was underwhelmed. I wanted gel polish and expected to pay a bit more for it. I also asked the manicurist if she could do a snowflake on one nail. She must not have understood, because she ended up doing one nail in just silver. It looked nice, but wasn’t what I’d wanted. The manicure I got didn’t include any massage or exfoliation. Since she didn’t ask me what kind of manicure I wanted when I sat down, I would have to assume I didn’t get the La La Manicure. But my total cost was $ 80, $ 15 more than the La La Package without the spa treatments.
This is the first time I’ve had anything other than a great experience, so I would still recommend them. Just verify the price and service before you start!

After seeing all the amazing reviews I decided to check this place out.
The pedicure was above average to a regular pedicure. I am used to spending 16 – 22 for a pedicure so I don’t know if it justified 27 but it was good. I did not receive water or tea like other reviewers mentioned. I also did not receive a massage after any of my services.
The manicure was average to below average, definitely NOT worth 35, I get similar service for 20. Got polish on my skin, didn’t take her time. Etc.
This place seems very overpriced, I have no problem spending more for better quality but that was my the case here. I see no point in returning.

Love this place! Very relaxing atmosphere with clean equipment and professional staff. They often give you a back massage after your pedicure, which is a nice touch.

Referred by a girlfriend, and came here twice. Way too expensive for what you get. They have raised their prices and you can get the same experience but way better at Glen Ridge Nails. Massage is fine, experience itself is fine but definitely not worth $ 50 including tip for regular mani/​pedi. My manicures typically last me 2 weeks (crazy, I know). Within one day of coming here, my nails started to chip. Two days later, the top coat starting peeling off — I had never seen anything like it! They have a new owner and he has raised the prices but started to cheapen the experience. Go elswhere, total ripoff.

I loved it there. I took my daughter for her 11^th birthday and she was so happy. The girls there are good. It’s weekend so I understand the rush but they do get the work done just fine. The owner Bruce was so nice that on my way out, he gave my daughter a gift certificate. She was soo happy:) keep up the good work!!!

Needed to get a gift certificate for a friend, but wanted to try the place out before doing so. I got a pedicure and it was great. I walked in on a Friday afternoon and there was no wait. The staff is professional and friendly. Their pedicure is a spa-​like experience, even with a brief shoulder rub while my toes dried.

I have been coming here for years. The staff is great, low turnover and very professional Joe and Jessica are grateful for loyal customers and you become more of a friend as a regular. I make my appointments with Alicia, she is amazing.
The team here will allow you to make it a girls day or night out too. Talk with them about creating something special for you and your friends.

I’m incredibly picky about getting my nails done, and I hate spending money on a cheap manicure… but this place was fantastic! I went after work on a Monday and they gladly took me. This place is very clean (one of my biggest pet peeves is a nasty cheap nail salon!!!) and my french manicure was perfect AND lasted over two weeks… yes!!! Everyone is incredibly friendly and the place makes you feel so peaceful. Bringing my boyfriend for a pedicure so *fingers crossed* the experience is a good one again.

I have been on the quest for an awesome pedicure for a while now, and thought I’d check this place out. I called to see if they could take me at 2 on Sunday. They said yes, when I got there there were 2 people waiting, I was seated before them since I had an appointment (score).
The entire pedicure took 20 minutes. They performed all the steps advertised, yet did them on fast forward. She didn’t do a good job ‘cleaning’ my cuticles and extra skin (one of the major reasons I get pedicures is to have them cleaned up nicely).
The staff was friendly and curteous. I was asked if I would like some tea or coffee when I was seated. It may have been because it was a very busy Sunday, but I don’t feel the $ 27.00 price tag was worth the services. I noticed half way through my pedicure that there was a list of pedicures on the wall. I would’ve gladly gotten a ‘speciality’ for $ 45 if I was offered.
I am willing to give this salon another try on a weekday, it has such promise.

I called Nail & Body Work a couple of weeks ago to make an appointment for an eyebrow wax. I was told no appointment was necessary and to just come on by (I liked these guys already). I showed up about 20 minutes later, and as I walked through the door I made a last minute decision to also get a manicure. They immediately took care of me. My eyebrows got done in a cinch and within 5 minutes I was getting my manicure done. The place is large, nicely decorated and very clean. The staff are polite, skilled and very efficient. The eyebrow wax was $ 10 and the mani was $ 13. The lady (I forget her name now) quickly, and skillfully made my raggedy nails look amazing. I even got a nice little shoulder rub while my nails dried. :) All in all I was in and out in about 25 minutes, and the cost was only $ 23! This is a great place and I’ll be making regular visits here. :)

Wow, all the other reviews are spot on! This place was great. Went for a pedicure with a friend & we definitely plan on going back. Everyone that works there is very friendly & the service is great. They even give you a quick shoulder rub while you sit under the dryers.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! Wow! So I discovered this place accidentally on my way to the post office. It looks pretty low key from the outside, but once you step in it looks like you’re entering a 5 star spa. It is beautifully decorated, large, and very clean. The staff was extremely attentive and seated me right away. I came in for a gel color manicure, and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of options they had that other salons did not. Jessica worked on my nails and she was great! So friendly and helpful, very patient with my questions. The process took about standard time, I was in and out under an hour. I will absolutely, 100% be going back here.

This place is way better than the other salons in Montclair and half the price. Very spa-​esque décor and relaxing music. Super friendly staff took me in late on a Friday night for a gel fill and a pedicure. Wonderful color selection and you can buy the bottles. They do gel, silks, fiber glass and French. All the technicians sculpted well and I got two back rubs while I was sitting in the chair, followed by the standard but not rushed hand massage. Plain old pedi with amazing leg massage was only $ 27 and they offer you free tea, coffee, or water (I went with a big cup of green tea). The gel fill (and trust me they used a lot b/​c it’s been four weeks since my last fill) and the nail polish bottle I bought came to $ 50. Street parking on a nice side road can get tricky during rush times, but seriously a great and secret find! Although now that I am telling you all, I will have to make reservations in the future instead of calling them last minute from the highway…
Also as sit here drying my toes, I’m reading the brochure and they have certified massage therapists and facial people too in case you want to extend the spoiling…