Princess Nails

This place is such a gem. It could be a little bit cleaner as far as the bathroom and overall look but they’re not dirty themselves I noticed. The customer service is good, and they gave me the best pedicure I’ve had in a long time! I used to frequent this place in BK which I adored but I live in NJ now so I’m glad a friend sent me here. Give it a try you just may find its what you’ve been looking for!

I love this place! Since moving to NJ from NY I struggled finding a spot. After countless places in East Orange and Newark a neighbor took me here. They have quality products! I am so hard on my nails (clumsy, biting) and a full set use to last me 10 days max at the other places. Now I go every 3 weeks!

I came here on my birthday for my first ever acrylic set. I payed $ 55 for short/​medium length stiletto nails with no design. My friend payed for my pedicure which was delightful by the way. I felt like my feet were in good hands. I didn’t like the man who did my manicure though. He was very mean and had an attitude like he wanted to rush and get me out the chair. At first I asked for almond and after seeing the shape I asked for a little bit of a point to it and he yelled at me and said I need to know what I’m asking for. After that i just asked for stiletto shape. He was very aggressive with the filing and filed into my skin a little bit. Everyone else there was so nice and my girlfriends didn’t have a problem with their technicians (they’re regulars). That guy kinda soured up my first experience but besides him being a grouch the place was nice and my nails turned out fine (they lasted a long time — I removed them at home). I’m going back this Friday so fingers crossed!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! My grandmother and I get our nails done here every other week (Gel and crystal sets). I paid $ 35 for my nails (w/​o design plus a coffin shape).They do such a nice job and are not overly priced. You pay for what you get and it is amazing! Waiting time is not bad if you go on a day or time frame when it is not that busy. Too avoid wait time, I would make an appointment and they take you right away! Best place I’ve been to in a long time. They are very nice there too.

This was my second time here. I went as a walk on, because I’m too lazy to make an appointment. The same lady that did my nails the last time did it again, I want to say her name is Maggie. Anyway, I got a gel manicure with crystal powder tips. 40 $ for that plus $ 5 for the shape (coffin). She did my nails well, hurt a little when filing but I was fine. I would recommend.

The nails are average. But the experience is terrible, they insist on appointments but have made me wait at least 90 both times. The owner is very rude and disrespectful. They use a drill for all filing so its very rough on your nails. I have even seen them not clean a handheld file for pedicures between clients. So save your time and money and find another location. Everything looks worn anyway so you miss the relaxation portion of the pedicure.

I went with a few of my friends. Two of them got acrylic nails and my other friend got a clear coat. Both of my friends who got the acrylic nails said they were rough with their nails and when they asked for a design they said I can’t do that. When they found a deign they could do they did it wrong. For the friend who got the clear coat said it was not bad but again rough with the nails.

Came here to get my eyebrows threaded… HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. My eyebrows came out uneven and I ended up having to go somewhere else to have them fixed. Needless to say, I WON’T be going back there.

Terrible terrible TERRIBLE (emphasis on terrible), came there for a fill-​in was told I needed to get a full set and that they wouldn’t be able to do my nails after they removed my nail polish, very rude and nasty attitudes! If I could give them zero stars I would. Last time coming here; Westfield best nails never disappoints I’ll stick with them!

I must admit, I was a bit skeptic about trying a new place in Jersey but thankfully, I heard about Princess Nails via referral.
I made an appointment with Cindy (the owner) for today (Saturday, Aug. 15) at 11 (which was booked this past Wednesday). I arrived in time only to find out my name wasn’t even added to her book — so she wasn’t expecting me.
Ok. Cool. No Biggie.
I decided to get a pedicure to kill time. My pedicure was AWESOME! The massage chair almost put me to sleep as well. I know some people are repulsed by nail workers who don’t wear gloves but me, personally, I don’t give a damn — just as long as you do it right. She felt every callous I had on my feet and made sure to target those areas. She massaged and scrubbed them fearlessly. I didn’t catch her name but she was an older woman. God bless her.
She’s almost has good as Anabel in Brooklyn at The Nail Lounge (Clinton hill).
By the time she was done, Cindy wasn’t ready yet — which would’ve normally irritated me but seeing as though she was extremely polite and apologetic, greeted EVERY customer who walked through the door, knew her clients by name and didn’t even have the chance to eat, made me feel thankful that she had to time to do my nails.
30 minutes later, I’m finally in her chair. She thought my nails were wrapped with acrylic but soon learned they weren’t — in which she was surprised. Her compliments made me feel good (eat your veggies ladies! You don’t need hair/​nail pills to grow strong nails) and because of that, she recommended gel only.
I got the gel French manicure, which came out lovely! Going forward, this will be my new spot. So far Jersey living has been good!
PROS:
— When you’re in the chair, she’s extremely fast, talkative and polite.
— The pedicure (depending on who you go to) is good along with the massage chair.
— The prices aren’t bad. I paid $ 35 for my gel manicure and $ 20 for the pedicure (I’ve paid more in the past coming from Manhattan). I tipped each $ 5 so in total, I spent $ 65. I don’t mind paying for quality work — in which I received.
CONS:
— The administrative part of the business sucks. If I make an appt, I expect to be seen at that time and not wait longer than 10 minutes tops.
— She’s a little rough (which I didn’t mind) but some people may get offended.
— They don’t seem to be very hygienic (no gloves used and I didn’t see them clean their materials thoroughly). I’ve been to the lowest of the low and the highest stellar spas and I find the best pedicures are done w/​o gloves but that’s my personal opinion. However, with regards to the materials used for pedicures, they have to do better. If there is a cleaning system being used, I didn’t see it.
Otherwise, there pretty decent. Thanks Cindy!

This place has gone all the way down. Not clean at all for pedicures and the owner does not seem to care one bit. They’re always cleaning when they open and they use those same brushes to clean the pedicure bowls then try to use them on your feet. Does anyone care about foot/​nail fungus? I may still come to get my eyebrows threaded but i dont know. Oh yeah and their prices for pedicures went UP $ 5+ but no upgrades or improvements to the pedicure chairs (they’re ripped and raggedy, literally). The owner is very rude and nasty.

Was really disappointed today and will not go back. Kelly insists that you make an appt. So I walked in Friday to make one, she sees me and says «what do you want». I didn’t her attitude, but I let it slide. I came to the appt today, (she was running late).
She started me (since her morning appt didn’t show), but then she came and bounced me over to the pedicure station. When I came back, she’s on over drive hurrying me up to get back to other AND she’s on her cell /​skyping. Just didn’t appreciate it.

I had been going to see Cindy for more than 5 years before I decided to discontinue my visits.
They stopped taking their time with the mani and pedicure service which resulted to many errors (chips cracks etc). Cindy is outgoing and personable but sometimes dismissive and aggressive.
The heavier guy that stared working in there is the most rude and mean male nail tech I have ever let touch my hands. which on happened twice in 5 years.
A new and younger crowd started to filter in and thats when I knew I had to switch salon. There is no regulations on not allowing the young girl bring their babies or small kids, they run around yelling and just making the place a mess. I’ve seen Cindy, herself on several occassions ask the parents to control there children or leave which should never have to happen in a nail salon.
In a nut shell this place has gotten ghetto and very basic and not deservant of my coin.

I should know better.
Walk into the salon and I already feel like cattle en route to be processed.
The salon already looks largely unkempt. Not exactly a place to relax and get a mani-​pedi.
I was pretty desperate, I’ll admit. I went to get my eyebrows threaded. $ 7 for these eyebrows? Did you wash your hands? No?
Ladies, please, no. Eyebrows? Iselin — Oak Tree Road. For God’s sake, Seva in Walmart in Union [techs from Payal Salon — Again, Iselin].
If you’re looking for a slice of heaven in our quaint Union town, just mosey your way on over to Nail Flower.

I used to be a regular here. My main thing was eyebrow threading. I used to love the work zena did until she started slipping. I despise thin eyebrows and I have naturally thick ones. All I ever ask her to do is clean them up and don’t make them thin. Well with each time I went, my eyebrows started to get thinner, and thinner and more uneven. When I called her out on it she just shrugged her shoulders and said sorry. The last time I went, Cindy, the manager, asked me if I forgot to tip the eyebrow lady. Excuse me? So I gladly lead her to the mirror and pointed out the gaps, thinning, and unevenness of my eyebrows and said I would never return and she’s lucky I even paid for the service. She rolled her eyes and started gossiping to her staff in her language. Pretty much you pay for what you get. Cheap prices lead to cheap service. I’ve never been happy with my nails done here either. Now I found my usual spot in millburn. Double the price but they actually care about the work they’re doing. My eyebrow lady helped get my eyebrows thick and even again ! Love her !

I recommend Cindy, the owner first to do your gel nails, she has some serious gel skills, doesn’t even have to correct!!! BUT there is always a wait for her, so make an appointment and come first thing in the morning, weekdays are better when it is not too busy. Second runner up is Manuela (she’s my regular nail tech) for gel skills!
Spa pedicures are heavenly, I like to come right at 9:30 when they first open, this is when they clean everything down — so at least you are in a freshly cleaned seat. Good local nail spot, can get very very busy! I would give it another star, but the place is a little run down and the clientele … meh. FYI bring cash for a tip, they will not add it to your credit/​debit card.

Sadly my long and exhaustive search for a skillful, clean and professional nail salon continues. My bestie and I tried this salon the weekend before last as we learned the nail tech in our normal place had left to go back to school. We decided instead of going to our normal multiple salons, one for nails, one for pedis and waxing to try to find a «one stop shop» where we could get everything done all at once. Sad to say, this is not it. The place we were hoping to try across the street was closed on a Sunday and this place was open albeit crowded. We walk in to no immediate greeting by anyone (really grinds my gears). Finally the owner in the first chair, Cindy I believe, acknowledges us and asks what we want. I tell her a full set and pedi, while my bestie needs a fill in. She walks me to the rear of the salon where the pedi chairs are and I finally get to take a real look at the salon. This place is not clean at all. The stations are broken down, some of the pedi chairs peeling and messy, the garbage is towering and funky. Just a mess. At this point I’m rethinking my decision to get a pedi as I don’t want to stick my feet in these tubs. I needed a pedi so badly I decided to pray for mercy and just go with it. I take my sandals off and immediately step on the wet and slippery platform. Eww. I’m like seriously praying to sweet baby Jesus for no infection and get boosted by the nail tech who sprays the basin before adding the water and what looks like toilet bowl blue to the tub. I then add my feet in and then get told that the chair is broken so I need to switch chairs. I then have to repeat the whole process. I luckily have a nice and strong nail tech who despite only knowing Spanish I am able to communicate with. She gives me a very thorough pedi albeit I later discovered that one big toenail is filed crookedly. I cannot attest to their paint as I brought my own but their colors looked basic. I was unsatisfied by the place and decided against getting the set after all so I can only attest to my pedi. It was only $ 15 with callous remover which is a steal, and has lasted two weeks later which is saying something for the nail tech if not the environment. My bestie is still pleased with the results of her fill in if not the owner who did them because she kept rudely getting up without explanation or a sorry to yell at people or direct customers and staff. She also slightly cut her cuticle and got mad when my friend snatched her hand back. I know I will not be back and am sad that the search still continues.

I visited today the nail salon I needed a eyebrow threading session ASAP ;) I really liked how she did my eyebrows ! I will definitely come back again ! Place look clean and full of people

One of my besties recommended me. Despite paying more for my nails, the quality of work and materials is worth it. I don’t need to keep going to the regular neighborhood spots to save $ 5. Good had blessed me with a decent job. Cindy was wonderful!!! Nails lasted 3 weeks. Hey did my pedicure. I my Lord!!! My new best friend look not sure why the reviews are more, but it’s clean, respectable and well worth it!

I was very dissatisfied with a recent manicure I had at Princess Nails. I came on a Friday night with a friend who is a frequent customer. It was very crowded, but I didn’t mind waiting. However, it seemed like there were many disgruntled women who had been waiting for a long time– even with appointments.
I probably waited about 15 min for my manicure, which was the quickest manicure I’d ever had. The filing was not done across, but rather the manicurist scraped my nails quickly with a buffer, leaving them very squared off and unevenly slanted. Also, instead of using a buffer on my nails, she used the sander type thing that is used for acrylics. I’ve never had a manicurist use such a powerful tool on my natural nails– I guess she was too lazy/​rushed to buffer by hand? This left my nails very flimsy
and tender. For only $ 8– you get what you pay for!
Edited to add: I should also mention that while washing my hands in the middle of the manicure, the OWNER (Cindy, I believe) came over to the garbage can right next to where I was washing my hands and hocked a loogie– gross and unprofessional!