I have been putting this off for a while, but I'm sad to say that I won't be going back to Allure. I have always been a walk in because I never know if I'll feel well on a given day and have the energy to get my nails done. I probably should have made an appointment for my last few visits, because I somehow always get Coco and she's just not good. She did a dip mani on me a few weeks ago - my first - that was so lumpy and thick that the cuticle edges kept catching on my hair and clothes. When I finally went back to have it removed and get a regular gel manicure instead, she rushed through my pedicure (no spa, just regular). While she was using the callus file she was looking around the salon and not at my heels, which she was sanding down to nothing. Barely any massage. The gel manicure was also rushed. She was using a worn file to shred the thick layers of dip powder - which she'd applied a few weeks ago - until my nail plates felt sore. You can see how the polish was applied. No cleaning up of the skin around my nails and a gap between the polish and cuticle. I didn't love the color (it definitely looked different on the swatch nail) but I just wanted to leave at that point. I walked out feeling like I wasted $40 plus tip. And now my nails are SO THIN. I'm sad because I really like Alice, Lily, June, and the gentleman who does the massages. I've been going here forever. I just can't keep wasting money on bad manicures. I also miss when they'd use a fresh file and buffer on each client, but now they're obviously reusing the ones they have into the ground. read more

Allure Nails & Spa - No clean up of skin around nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have had gel manicures and regular pedis a few times here. The last time I went the owner was giving me a massage while the tech was painting my nails. First, he seemed to be giving a more aggressive massage than usual making it difficult for tech to paint my nails. Then he was massaging my lower back and actually "massaged" my bottom. He has never done this before. It was gross. I tried to move and he moved his hand up. Also, the tech I had -I don't know her name- she is the youngest one -again did a gel manicure that chipped within 2 days. I thought it was a fluke the first time but now I know it is her. She also rushes as though there is another customer waiting when there isn't. I was hoping for a different tech that did a better job on another visit but no such luck. The positive is they use plastic liners for foot tub and give you a cold water bottle. read more

Very reasonable prices. I get SNS/dip and it costs me about 40. They last for forever, I've never had mine chip. The place is super clean and the owner is very friendly (he comes around offering massages while you get your nails done) Sometimes I go into salons and it hurts when they remove your old nail polish but this place is very gentle. Didn't experience any discomfort at all. Would 100% recommend. I made a reservation but usually they aren't too busy. i've gone quite a few times and its never been crowded read more

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SNS dip job was amazing! The dip lasted 4 weeks before it even chipped. Everyone in there was so nice. The owner comes over as well to give a back massage. read more

Allure Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We called on a Sunday morning and were able to get an appointment for four people that afternoon. When we walked in, they were ready for all of us and there were great color selections available on the wall. Three people in our group got pedicures, one person got a spa manicure, and another got a gel manicure. With each of those, they were detail oriented and kept checking to make sure each of us were satisfied with how things were going. One gentleman even walked over to each of us to offer us free massages while we were waiting for our nails to dry! It was wonderful, in a great location, and service was great. read more

Lucy at Allure is just the best! She listened to my needs and did an excellent job. So affordable! My nails have lasted for about a month now (I got the dip powder). read more

Allure Nails & Spa - Dip powder design nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Manicure The lady who did my nails rushed and put too much gel on literally like 8 coats my nails are chunky and coming off and I just got them done yesterday I paid $70 for this and the lady had the audacity for a tip!!!!!!! As if she did a good job she didn't even cut my real nails down or cut my cuticles I use to get my nails done here all the time last year, they did great nails, affordable prices they must got new employees cause ain't no way this actually what I get for trying to go to a nail salon downtown instead of in the hood bye don't go here lol read more

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I usually just come here for a brow wax. They always do an awesome job, great price, very clean business and friendly staff. Highly recommended! read more

Do not recommend, there was no prep work done and they use bus passes to take nails off. Overall the space was dirty and I did not get the shape of nails I wanted, it felt very rushed and the paint job was sloppy. This set was $65 without tip, personally I'd go somewhere else next time. read more

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The lady was nice, but I got a gel manicure and I had to keep pointing things out for her to fix. She didn't even file/cut my nails to match on both hands and I had to ask her to keep doing it. One of my nails was messed up and she tried to file it down and paint over it and it didn't work. Totally not worth it. read more

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They do a good job! They are neat. Salon is always clean. The wraps with foot and leg massages are great.

One of the best manicures I have had!! First I showed up without an appointment and hour before close (annoying I know) but they saw me right away. They were super friendly and the service was amazing! Alice took her time and made sure the details of my nails were perfect! She really is the best! I highly recommend this salon if you are in the Philly area! The prices are not bad for city salon and it's super clean and the service is amazing! read more

Allure Nails & Spa - Gel manicure with design - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really enjoyed my experience here and received a quality French gel manicure with no drama. They are not the cheapest salon in town but the atmosphere was welcoming and I liked how clean the salon was. I also appreciated the gentleman that came around and gave me a shoulder massage. If you are in this part of town Allure is worth checking out. read more

I went to Allure for my first pedicure since COVID. I felt safe and the pedicure and foot message were delightful. My temperature was taken as I came in. Everything was wiped down. "Shower curtains" separated each station and all instruments were sanitized. Gloves and masks were worn by all of the employees. It was a relaxing, safe and pleasant experience! read more

I just walked out of the salon, something I never do, but got too frustrated to stay. I called about an hour before heading to the salon to make an appointment. They said that was fine and took my name. When I got there, they simply brought a bowl of acetone and told me to dip my hands, no loosening the first layer, no wrapping the nails. After about half an hour, a technician tossed me some cotton to remove my own nail polish. 45 minutes later, I got the polish, my mails are rough, the skin of my hands is peeling and I'm in pain, and they were just almost ready for me. Never again. read more

I stopped in on a Saturday morning and was greeted right away. Joy took care of me. I got a basic mani/pedi. Total was $45. I was a little turned off at first by the upcharge for a few things, but everytime she offered a service, she did tell me the cost. When I was done and sitting under the fan dryer, I was offered a neck massage, by I'm guessing the owner. I felt a little uncomfortable, but it was nice. And he gave everyone else in the shop a massage too. Joy and another woman put my socks and shoes on, tying my sneaks and even zipping my coat for me. It was so kind! Very lovely and everyone there seemed pleased with their service as well. read more

My initial experience with Allure was good. They treated me nice and seemed like they did a good job with my gel nails. Unfortunately, the gel didn't last long AT ALL! I've gotten gel done at probably 5-6 different places in Philly and this one lasted the least amount of time. Within 2 weeks, it chipped way too much!! (I've uploaded a photo as well) It costed me $29, so I was expecting for it to long last... Super disappointed. Won't be going again! read more

Allure Nails & Spa - Got a gel manicure for $29 but it chipped so badly within 2 weeks. Super disappointed, won't be going again!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My sister and I went to this nailery, this was my first time but my sister me second time. I just want to say, we had the absolute wonderful experience. We received a full pedicure w/ hot oil massage, my waiter received a refill on her acrylic & I received dip powder. My first time having dip, but I will say we were both satisfied. I have been searching for a nailery in the area of where I work, and this was perfect distance and a well needed wonderful experience. read more

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They're always able to fit me in for whatever day/time I call for an appointment! Everyone is very nice and I have never had a bad experience. Also they have oodles of options for colors of regular polish, dip, and gel. read more

I have tried nail salons all around the city and this one is by far my favorite! The staff is so professional and every time I go I get the same exceptional experience. They take their time to make sure your nails are absolutely flawless. The gentleman even comes around to give you a massage. Strongly recommend this nail spa. Thank you. read more

Ok so i go in for pedicure, so my temperature was taken and i sat down and began the pedicure process after 30 minutes in it was time for them to do calluses part of my feet and sad to say for $45.00 plus $8.00 dollar tip they did not do a great job the women pretended to rub the calluses away and after everything was said and this was end result read more

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This has been my go to nail salon in the city for years, like since 2010. All of their techs are good-veryyy rarely I will get one that is not the best but they are decent enough-and their customer service cannot be matched. The owner of the store (male) will give you a free shoulder rub while your nails are drying and they do a paraffin dip for free with each manicure. Once in awhile you have to ask for the paraffin dip, but they are happy to do it once it's mentioned. They also do chair massages, amazing pedicures, and decent eyebrow waxes. They have a loyalty program that you get a point for every dollar you spend, you'd be surprised how quick the points add up when you're a regular like I am. There are several levels of redemption for services (ex: 100 points=free eyebrow wax, 300 points=free pedicure, etc.). A gel manicure is $29 which is higher compared to NJ, but is very competitively priced for the city and for the service you get each time you go. They also have specialty pedicures that are sort of pricey, but if you have the chance definitely try one at least once, they are incredibly relaxing and worth it. read more

I have never had the dipping powder manicure and boy am I glad I went there for my first experience!! Gina did my nails and she did an awesome job. I am one not to fuss over my nails and feel that manicures take forever... Until I found this place. My daughter and I sat down at 12:30pm and were finished and nails dry at 1:15pm. I love the various colors you could choose from and like the fact they give you a free water when you sit down and a 5 minute massage. I'll be back in two weeks for sure. You guys rock read more

Allure Nails & Spa - I have a thumb, just didn't get it in the photo,lol - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can only say good things! This nail salon is very clean, efficient, they do a great job. I am never needlessly delayed, the people who work there are professionals, and the cherry on top is that the gentleman who works there offers you a complimentary shoulder rub while your nails are drying. The pricing is fair, the service is great, don't think twice, just go! read more

Came in last minute and got a very friendly and welcoming service. Very clean and attentive. Would highly recommend it

Terrible. Do not go here. I received a SNS gel powered manicure here. They process usually doesn't take that long, but I sat there for almost an hour in a half. I ended up hating my nails, she didn't file them how I asked, she was extremely sloppy, and on top of that my nails are lumpy and uneven. read more

Allure Nails & Spa - A very sloppy SNS gel powder manicure. Lumpy and uneven. - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I work around the corner from this Nail Salon, which is now under new management. I have gone there in the past and been satisfied - I liked the cleanliness of the space, the attentiveness of the staff and the fact that I rarely had to wait for a manicure/pedicure. The quality of the work done (I have just done basic manicures, pedicures and eyebrow waxing) is completely acceptable and I would say above average. What has me give this place 5 stars is the attentiveness they have towards their customers. While other nail salons will do a token massage that barely feels like I am being touched, the staff here will actually do something that feels great and makes a difference. They take your bag for you, the have you check your color after the first nail to make sure you like it, they are focused on providing a great experience. I work long hours and appreciate the extra TLC during my mani pedis. This is now my "go to" nail salon. love them!!! read more

I saw the sign during my lunch break, free 10 minute foot massage with pedicure. It's hard for me to see the word "massage" and not give in. Very clean establishment, massage chairs that really work the muscle, a large selection of ESSIE and OPI nail polishes, and nail technicians who know what they are doing and really treat you special. I received paraffin for no charge with a standard manicure! They also offer a variety of spa pedicure specials. Not only did I get a 10 minute foot massage during my pedicure, I got a neck and shoulder massage with stretching while my nails dried! While there I noticed they also provide facials, waxing, and full hour massages. These people know how to run a good business. I will definitely be back! Tip in cash, but if you don't have cash they will add to your credit card whatever amount you would like and provide you with the cash to give to your tech. read more

Hi. I'm a dude. My fiancée and I were in Philly today getting her engagement ring resized and looking at wedding bands. We had some time to kill after lunch so she decided to get her nails done. Ooh! Fun! ... C-ya. After walking around the block for 15 minutes I came back and joined her inside. She was all aglow sitting in the chair. She showed me the bottle. It didn't do much for me. It looked like a tiny jar of paint but hey, I'm not exactly their target demographic. Anywho, she seemed to really enjoy herself. They dipped her hands in some really hot wax and then peeled it off. I guess they used lacquer or varnish or bleach maybe to get her old color off her nails and then put on a primer I think. While that dried, they gave her a massage! Wow. Does that happen everywhere? When her nails were actually painted, I was shocked. It's a very vibrant red. Malaga Wine, it's called. I do love red wine! Yeah. And they're very sexy, too. That's it. That's my dude review of a nail salon. Oh, I also used the bathroom. It was nice. And the staff was very friendly. The end. read more

I stopped in for a quick polish change at 6:30 on a Monday (they apparently close at 7). They tried to talk me into a mani ($13) and the polish change was $10. The lady who did my nails (I honestly can't remember her name - she told me and I promtply forgot) seemed a bit disinterested and ready to call it a day. Fortunately she did a decent job on the nails. I also sprung for $15 (15 minutes) of chair massage. It wasn't bad - not a "real" Licensed Masasge Therapy massage, but it was relaxing and I needed it. I am hoping my polish lasts a long while. I am only on day 2 so I will let y'all know. Based on the other people's reviews I am not sure if I would gamble a pedicure here - but they do have about 5 pedi thrones and they looked "visually" clean. The salon is big and has clean, wood floors. A little more expensive than Nails by Chau or City Nails on the Square. Oh - and the offer OPI Axxium gel nails. Haven't had the courage to try this yet. not sure how much they charge - and I won;t get them done here anyway when I do take the plunge. read more

I got into town hours before my co workers so I headed to dt Philly for brunch and a quick mani/pedi based on yelp reviews, it didn't disappoint. My mani and pedi were both amazing! I have lived in four states and travel to countless other this might be one of my favorite places. Services were great but they really went above and beyond with the nice upper back and neck rub (like 10 minutes) *very clean *friendly *tons of colors to pick from *always new nail file and buffer which they send with you when you leave read more

Would love to give these place five stars, but it just didn't last. I went to Allure based on the recommendation of a friend, and I happened to be in the area (my usual place is in 20th Street). I went after the lunch rush so it was quiet and I was taken for a gel manicure right away. As everyone before me stated, service was prompt, the free chair massage was fantastic as was the paraffin wax. All for only a few more dollars than my usual place! Bonus! However, the proof is in the pudding, as they say, and the manicure just didn't last. I think I got about 7-8 days out of the gel before the peeling began. I do get gel manicures often and I average a good 14 days before it starting chipping. It might be because of the way the gel was applied, three nails on one hand, dryer, a few on the other hand, dryer, back to the first hand, etc. But who am I to judge? I'm not a nail technician. So, unfortunately, I loved this place when I visited, but it just didn't last. It was clean, the staff was great, it just wasn't worth the money. read more

I think the saying goes fool me twice, shame on me. Shame indeed. I came back at the request of a friend and wasted another 30 + tip here. Again got a gel mani. The girl spent barely any time on my nails, filing them unevenly, not cutting the cuticles or excess skin, and barely letting them dry before putting the next coat on. The polish was streaky in parts and uneven, even after 3 coats of a nude OPI color that I frequently get. The next day there were small air bubbles showing up on at least 4 nails and 1 nail already peeled off in the corner. I went back disheartened and got the nail fixed. She buffered out the air bubbles on the other nails. 4 days later and the polish was peeling on every nail and another day later and my hands are bare. I'm so confused and frankly disgusted at how bad the gel manicures are here. I've gone many other places without having an issue. Kicking myself for wasting my time and money again. read more

Allure Nails & Spa - 4 days after my gel manicure.. the rest peeled off over the following day - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Can I take this nail place home to Miami with me?! I have been looking for a place like this forever and I never seem to find them close to home. I come to Philly often on business and have been to two other salons and this one by far was the best. The attentive service was amazing! Their nail set up is so cute. It was $40 for a mani-pedi which is more than what I usually pay but so far seems quite worth it. They use paraffin on a regular manicure, a nice touch. Also, there is a massage while your nails dry! Just leave a tip in the jar. I have found my go to Philly nail salon. read more

I get my nails groomed just about every week and started going to Allure last summer. I don't know why it's taken me so long to post this review--eh, em, *coiugh* chronic procrastinator!---but by now the owners and staff are like family. I adore Allure! The staff are consistently professionall and friendly while providing high-quality nail care. The owners are personable and make every effort to make sure I am satisfied with my service. I usually get gel manicures but every so often I'll opt for something exotic like a silk-wrap and they never fail to deliver on a high quality result. They are very hygenic, just as Nicole described. Taking care to wrap the foot bath in disposible plastic lining for each customer. They use new nail files and buffers for each customer and give them to you when you leave. I have so many at home, I just ask them to toss mine. For me the atmosphere and energy of a place are very important. Allure is a bright airy clean space filled with friendly people who actually like what they do. No wonder I love going there! read more

I had a few hours to kill after a conference in Philadelphia, so I booked a pedicure at a random nail place. Little did I know the level of service I was about to enjoy. In my hometown of DC, nail places are kind of subpar, especially the cheapo ones I go to. So, that's what I was expecting. Instead, this place is clean, with autoclaved instruments and plastic linings in the footbaths. They had a special for a pedicure with massage, so I got that. So did my friend from the conference. My other friend just got the foot massage. For $1 per hour! Pretty good deal. The pedicure was standard, the foot massage was great. And they also massage your legs. We asked them to hurry because we needed to catch a train, and they were very accomodating. They let my friend who wasn't even gettting a pedicure sit in the chair the whole time, which was very nice. When I went to pay, I accidentally smudged my toe on my flip flop (sold for $2 at the counter, nice touch). The guy who did my pedicure noticed and got the polish and fixed it, as I was paying! That is great service! It's a little sparsely decorated, but if you're looking for some relief at a decent price, I'd definitely recommend it. read more

Great nails salon experience! Went on a Tuesday morning and they were able to take me right away. The salon is very clean, with several pedi and mani stations. There are tons colors to choose from. They even provide the new SNS powder nail service. The select of colors for that is awesome as well. I got the SNS nails and Micky was my manicurist. She was great! She took her time and pays attention to detail. My nails came out fabulous. I received a free paraffin treatment with my SNS nails purchase. I also got a chair massage (neck and upper back) from the gentleman while I got my nails done. I might skip it next time. It was a little awkward . I got a free bottle of water too. Customer service was excellent, everyone spoke when you walked in, very attentive, polite, and helpful when picking colors. Took one star away for the price. $35 for SNS nails is a little too pricey. $30 is the norm. I guess it's $5 for the "free" paraffin. lol. read more

I've been coming to this nail salon for about 4 years. Great. This place is one of cleanest nail salons in Philly. Period. There is never a wait, not loud at all and they do pretty good nails(I'm basic and usually just get a regular pedicure and a solid gel manicure) which looks good for 2-3weeks without chipping. The owner is superrrrrr nice! The price was pretty reasonable about $55 for both pedi and gel manicure including a tip. Today 07/13/2020 my total was $65 not including a tip. It may be the covid effect. I'm unsure. But, the prices did change. Going to continue going here. As of now there are no walk ins due to covid, but you can call and make an appointment. read more

Horrible experience. Went for a gel and they didn't even cut my cuticles and started using a hard file on my nails and ruined them. Walked out before they coulda put gel polish on. Waste of time DO NOT GO read more

I came here on the advice of a friend. It's clean and the service is semi friendly... the technician who did my nails spoke no English. The pedicure was a nice treat and the massage was good... but that's where the good reviews end. I left with a jagged and spotty gel manicure, at the end when I pointed out my awful nails they offered to spot fix it. As in color in the bald spots. I refused because I rather have a spotty manicure rather than a kindergarten arts and kraft project. Alas the perfect Philly manicure still alludes me... I will not be back anytime soon. Ps I was between 2&3 stars, I gave three because the neck massage by the owner was an excellent perk. read more