Fabulous gem in our neighborhood! From the service, to the cleanness, and of course, the fried lines of the owner! I wasvery pleased with the pedicure and manicure My place from now on. read more

I would rename this place "Charm-free Spa." I read great reviews here about Susan, but it was not Susan who did my nails. I went for a gel manicure and she did a good job. I think the issue was a language barrier. If I asked a question, trying to have a conversation, I would get a one-word answer. When she was polishing my nails, I noticed a tiny hair at the tip of one of the nails. When I told her about it, she polished over it. Of course, the hair was still there. I mentioned it again and she polished it again. I finally held my finger in another direction so she could see what I was trying to tell her, and she eventually understood and removed the hair. She did a good job with the gel manicure, but I probably won't return. read more

Wow ! New to the Boston area. Loved this place so much mani and pedi came out perfect! I have bad ingrown toenails and they removed them perfect. (IVE BEEN TROUGH 5 NAIL SHOPS) Definitely coming back. I always bring cash because this is a small business where they live off tips. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TIP THEM, if you are able to ofc. THIS IS THE SHOP FOR ME, they have a lifelong customer now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR INGROWN TOENIALS read more

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I was excited to try this new place because of all the positive reviews but unfortunately I didn't have the same experience. The nail technician that I had was pretty rough with both the pedicure and manicure. They don't use plastic lining for the tub for the pedicure soaks. Which in hindsight more environmentally friendly but the tubs didn't look that clean. I'm overall not happy with the way my nails came out. I did a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. A couple of my nails are clearly crooked, and the polish is sloppy on the sides and near the cuticles. I was shocked when she filed my nails at the very end... after clear top coat and everything. Basically gonna expect these to chip in a couple days. Definitely won't be back to say the least. read more

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10/10 experience -- I spent toooooo long earlier today cutting my cuticles with some nail clippers. I got them way too short and they didn't look great -- my nail tech took her time and turned my rounded nails into the prettiest perfect coffin shape. The price was very fair and I would definitely recommend checking out this place for the not-so-locals who need to get their nails done!! read more

Charming Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Two major problems and overall review: 1. I speak Vietnamese and my nail technician was insulting me in Vietnamese to her colleague who was working on my friend's nails (sitting next to me) in Vietnamese. I responded to let her know right away that I understood what she was saying as to not entrap her into further disrespecting me, and she mumbled something rude I could not hear clearly, but did not speak to me again the rest of the time. No apology from her. I still tipped them for my service because her colleague apologized to me at the end of my pedicure and tried her best to make small talk with me after that happened. I don't feel good about tipping them, but did not want to treat them as poorly as they treated me. Hopefully this is a lesson to be more professional and just basic courtesy to patrons of your business. We pay your bills. 2. We made an appointment for 3 pedicures and we had to wait for one technician to do us each 1 at a time until the final half of the pedi- 2 people worked on the remaining 2 of us. We wanted to enjoy the spirit of tandem pedis but 2 of us had to sit with cold feet - we asked for hot water while we waited and the tech said no, better if they don't turn it on now. I understand being short staffed but would have been nice to have our feet soaking while we waited since we took the time to make the reservation. Overall quality of pedis and ambiance of salon: Mediocre. I know it's just a name, but I'd like to note that there is nothing spa-like about it. I would not go back if you paid me. read more

I actually got my nails done today at charming and Susan does an amazing job . She also does a great job at waxing my daughters and my self go to her for all of our waxing needs and nails. She's off-line professional keeps the place clean and it is by appointment only no walk-ins. read more

I was looking for an inexpensive place for a manicure on my way to other errands after work. Came upon this place through good yelp reviews. I waited about 20 minutes though I had been on time to my appointment. There were two workers in the place, one who was friendly and spoke English, the other was older and did not. The older woman worked on my manicure, occasionally grunting and gesturing at me when needed. Not sure if it's her eyesight but she ended up cutting me three times with the cuticle scissors on my fourth finger and thumb -- bleeding and painful. In fact in the next few days typing was painful at work. No apologies (perhaps bc she didn't speak English). I did pay and tip her (barely got an acknowledgment there), but in retrospect (this is now a few days later and my finger still hurts to do anything and I have a gaping cut there), I think I should have demanded my money back. I'm not giving one star bc that wouldn't be fair to the other worker who was very friendly and seemed to be doing a fine job with her clients. if I go back in the future, I will ask for someone else. read more

Charming Spa - Cuts from the cuticle scissors - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Update: Over 2 weeks later and all nails are still in tact and I've gotten sooo many compliments!! read more

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My nails have NEVER looked so good! I'm new to the area, and when I walked into this salon I was not impressed by the way it looked. However, my opinion soon changed. They had an impressively large selection of dip mani colors, and went to great lengths to make my nails look amazing. Although they did 3 rounds of dip, my nails are not thick and chunky like they have been with other places. Also they do something a little different and special to make them super shiny. I'm not about to give away their secrets though!! One thing that is worth noting is that my mani took 1.5 hours, which is way longer than I expected, so be prepared. Given the amount of time and work that went into my nails, the price is so cheap. There is another salon in oak square that is more popular but pushes people through like an assembly belt. This is not like that at all! read more

Charming Spa - Finally a quality dip mani that's not too thick! - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I have been having mani's and pedi's for 40 years, and Sue is the best I ever had. She has done a better job cutting out my ingrown than my Pediatrist. She is a skilled technician with a passion for taking care to do the best for her clients. She does not rush you, gives a wonderful foot massage and is a caring person who assesses your needs and takes care of you. Its just her with a part time person who is also good. Best to call ahead and make an appointment. I no longer live in the area but travel over an hour just to have her do my feet. She is also good with eyebrows and hairy lips:) And very reasonable compared to the other places that charge crazy prices. She works 7 days a week. Impressive read more

mehhhh I will not be going back here. while my nails look fine, the nail process was quite painful!!!! She was super aggressive with my cuticles and made three of them bleed, so it wasn't the most pleasant experience. Other than that the gel looks fine, but I wish she could've been more gentle with my cuticles. read more

This is probably one of the worst places I've ever experienced. They hang up the phone. They're very rude and short when I do get them. They refused to make an appointment even though it's an appointment only. I'm very disappointed and very saddened. I am a nail tech myself and wanted to treat myself for my birthday. I am very sad and disappointed with how they conduct their business. read more

A hidden gem! I am so happy with my experience here! The entire staff made sure I was satisfied! I came in a little flustered because I wanted my nails to be perfect for my birthday celebration and they ended up turning out better than I expected. Susan was nice, charismatic and made me feel comfortable. She even used a pink acrylic powder to match the photo I showed her. I will definitely be back and I am so happy with my service! Thank you Susan you are amazing. read more

Charming Spa - I've never been so happy!!!! Thank you Susan - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Stop what you're doing and go to this place right now. This was the best manicure and pedicure of my life. And I've had many...and many bad ones (@ my last nail salon review in Boston). First, Sue spent two hours on me?! (plan accordingly, cause it's some time). I got a regular pedi and a dip powder mani. Wow is this woman detailed and meticulous. She went through three rounds of dip for nails. I loved how she made sure the polish was smooth on the surface and the nails had a great shape and were similar to each other. My nails look like marbles or pearls. Smooth and uniformed. Pretty, gorgeous. What I also loved about the manicure was how she respected what I worried about, like not having my cuticles chopped off. So she was extra careful and actually used a different tool to make it even more gentle for me. Later, when I ask what she was doing with another tool she responded by explaining she wants to make sure the nail powder goes on perfectly because she doesn't want a single reason for me to feel like I have to come back to get it fixed (not her exact words but you get the gist). My pedicure was relaxing and also well done. I had a blister that I didn't notify her about and when she accidentally hit it she sincerely apologized and said she wouldn't use that tool on me, introduced a different one, asked me if I was ok with it, and then proceeded very, very gently. That's how it's done, ladies and gents. She gave me the stone deluxe pedi as a gift/surprise for the same price which was very sweet. That was nice and relaxing. My legs felt so smooth afterwards. I'm going to be honest and say I am very rough with my nails. I wash my hands a ton, I slam my hands into shit frequently. But these babies are lasting wonderfully. There are pictures of 5 days later and these nails are holding up perfectly. I paid $25 for the pedi, $40 for the dip powder. And she undeniably has my loyalty. read more

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Thursday afternoon, there were only two people working, so I had to wait a bit for a pedicure but they set me up in a massage chair and let me soak my feet for a while. That was a wonderful start :) Great leg massage with hot stones and very nice pedicure. read more

Charming Spa - Gel pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I was taken care of here at charming spa! A few weeks after Boston opened up its Salons I decided to finally get my nails done. I called ahead and got an appointment for 7pm. I went in, and I was the only one after a few customers left. The place is small so I was less worried of over crowding (10+). Susan my technician was amazing! I asked for a more time consuming version of French nails (as you can see) and she took her time doing them as we chatted about the chaos of Covid and our own lives. She was so peaceful and it made me feel so special having the place to myself and getting a great treatment. I could tell her passion for her work and how excited she was to have fun being creative. Thank you Susan! I love my nails and I can't wait to go back in two weeks to get them done again. -Cat read more

Charming Spa - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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The woman who did my nails was so nice, not the usual. Great pricing for gel manicure, my nails are perfect squares! And they have so many color options. Go! read more

Charming Spa - first time excellent service and good pricing for gel manicure- so many color options! - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

So I must say wonderful clean salon with very nice and sweet girls. I had Susan who went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend! This is gel powder and also had pedi and eyebrow wax. Try them, you won't be disappointed. read more

Charming Spa - Thin gel nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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I wanted this to be a good experience. Scheduled an appointment last week. The person on the phone kept saying they were very busy so we settled on a day and time 10 AM. I organized my work schedule around this and looked forward to the day. 10 AM would have been ok but my schedule is tight. Nobody arrived until 10 after 10. I was told to sit and wait. 10 minutes later and the person I was scheduled with still was not there. A late start makes the appointment impossible for me. I don't know who would have time for this. Who can just sit and wait in the middle of the morning? My experience here left me feeling that there is not sufficient respect for customers. Or maybe something happened or maybe there was an emergency. I hope everyone is ok. For me, this was not a good experience. read more

I made an apt for 7pm, I say that as I enter the salon and she goes okay pick a color. She is working on someone else's nails so I think to myself she's almost going to be done, I'll just wait. Nope, she was just starting her nails, I waited until this lady finished everything including waxing her. By this time it was almost 8pm. What made me the most upset was that she didn't even say sorry for the wait or anything and when I said "I had an apt at 7 why did I have to wait so long?" She stopped to think for a second and just ignored me and continued doing my nails. At this point I was really annoyed. Probably a half hour later a gentlemen walks in saying he has a splinter in his finger and if she had time to take it out. He saw she was doing my nails so he politely said I'll just come back tomorrow. She's like no, no let me do it now. Maybe the look on my face showed I was annoyed but he was really sweet so I said it was fine, it took less than a minute. Of course he had to be an angel because he was so grateful he left 10$ and said this would cover my tip. The only reason I waited through it was because I genuinely love how she does my nails, they always come out perfect. She did take her time even though the salon closed at 8pm, she did not rush so I was happy about that. It could have been a busy day but how the situation was handled was what bothered me, especially because I had an appointment. read more

Charming Spa - Full set acrylics (28$) "You're such a Budapest" Opi - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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For $85, i got nail acrylicextensions, gel and crazy good nail art!! The nail artist was also really patient! 10/10!! read more

Charming Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Firstly this place does have good prices but at the price of any decent customer service. Secondly, I strongly advise if you come here that you make an appointment because it gets busy. Now the reason I am giving Charlie a spot a one star is because I wanted to get my nails done for graduation it was literally a Wednesday in the middle of the day around 12:30 when I came in to get my nails done. The lady literally looked at me for about a good three minutes turned around and proceeded to continue on doing what she was doing after about 10 minutes, my sister and I were like "umm hi, we've been standing here for like a good minute can you help us ?" Then the lady literally looked at us and was like we're booked for the day. Ughhhh TF ...so at this point I was so infuriated because you were just going to not even acknowledge our presence say "how may I help you?" Nothing. And then just be so blatantly rude when I ask a simple question that you should have asked us in the first place. Needless to say I will not be returning to this place. read more

Overpriced. They completed the whole pedi process in 30 mins, 10 of which were utilized talking to another nail tech. I walked away without a mani. Not wasting more time and $. read more

This is the first time ever that I get my nails done so great! I just moved to Massachusetts and thought I was going to start hopping from one place to another one until I find a place where they do decent nails but it wasn't the case. I looked it up on Yelp, decided to try it out and it was the best decision. I'm very pleased with my nails. read more

This lovely neighborhood spa is my favorite go-to for a weekly oasis and to practice good self care read more

Charming Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I have to say my experience at Charming Spa started great and ended rather disappointed. I usually do reviews after I have been to a place several times...why? To check on consistency. I have been here only two times. First time was great, second time bad. I came in for a fill, and an other lady did my nails. She attempted to get the shape I wanted, they came out too thick, uneven, and the gel polish chipped within 3 days. By chipped I really mean the entire coat of polish pealed off. On top of that what upset me is that as soon as she put lotion on my arm to finish off...someone came in for a manicure. Guess what happens next? Half ass smear of lotion on the other warm and "ok you are done" So yeah I am not coming back. Not paying $35 for mediocre work. read more

Charming Spa - Color didn't just chip, it pealed! Both thumbs... - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I actually got my nails done today at charming and Susan does an amazing job . She also does a great job at waxing my daughters and my self go to her for all of our waxing needs and nails. She's off-line professional keeps the place clean and it is by appointment only no walk-ins. read more

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This place has been consistent in its service. All the workers here are talented so I don't think you would be disappointed with whoever works on you. Great service and time management. You won't be sitting there 15-30 minutes past your appointment time like some other places. read more

I love coming to Charming Spa, it's a small quiet spa. You can always find street parking on Washington Street. What I love about them is that their prices are unbeatable and they open late. The staff is always pleasant and takes their time on services. I travel out of my way to come here. read more

Charming Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

First time at charming spa, and my mani came out great! (Much better than what I had thought of going in!) Had Kevin as my nail tech; he did a meticulous job, taking the care and time to make sure each nail was perfect. (I got the dip mani with tips since I bite my nails). On a side note, I asked for oval shape, but got squoval (which I'm fine with, they look amazing & I'm loving them!) read more

Charming Spa - Dip mani with tips (extensions) - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This is my 5th time coming to this place and its always great experienced! The massage chairs while having the pedicure and hot stone massage is a must! My gel nails usually lasts 2-3 weeks when i get it done here. The people who work here are very friendly too! read more

Charming Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Every time I've been here I've only seen two people working, which can cause a little bit of a wait, but the experience is overall really great. The two women who work there are friendly and the prices are manageable. It's a more personal experience then some bigger places nearby. I recently got the powder dip instead of gel/shellac. It's been over two weeks with no chips, stains, or sign of wear and tear! It's the only place near oak square that I know has this. The color are limited now but the quality it great. read more

Charming Spa - Powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Cute spa! This will be my go-to place from now on. I went in and was immediately seen. Went in for a pedicure but ended up and on as I saw how well they did things. Added a manicure. Then an eyebrow wax. Then a leg wax. And you can't get your toes done without a cute little hand painted design!! I think I just wanted to sit in the massage chairs longer, lol. The pedicure included a scrub, massage and hot stones. So NICE! Bringing the BF next time (more like DRAGGING.... but I know he'll love it once he tries his first pedicure). When all was said and done I had paid $66. Not bad considering how many things I had done!! I'll be back for sure read more

The best salon I have been to in Boston. Susan is meticulous, patient, and nice. Got themselves a new regular!

One of my new go to nail salon! Not only is this $25 gel manicure cute but also the staff is VERY careful and take their time to make sure everything is in perfection. They have street parking so going on a busy night probably is terrible. The location isnt the largest but they are very clean! They also provide waxing and other nail services I will definitely be back here! read more

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Definitely one of the higher quality nail salons ive been to. $28 for a full set and $23 for a pedicure and i was very satisfied. With full sets im always weary because most salons make it too thick or long and tell me they cant do it shorter and then the process is painful. She did my nails so professionally and didnt nick or burn me at all with the buffer and it was just the length and thickness i wanted. The pedicure was also very comfortable and i was in and out within an hour. Definitely reccommend. Only thing is that they dont really do appointments and it gets ridiculously busy so time strategically! -Mars read more

Charming Spa - Full set -- $28 - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Definitely worth the drive. Very friendly and welcoming. They have many options. I loved my color . My go to spot from now on read more

Charming Spa - Mani (the color that keeps on giving) & pedi (mod about you) - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I went here to get a gel manicure because I was in the area and ended up wishing I hadn't. I asked for a square shape and each nail is a different shape and length. There are four coats of nail polish on each nail which makes them all look bubbly and a bit misshapen. The worst part is that the polish was messily distributed and is stuck to the skin at the base of the nail which is now hardened on from the UV light. The polish is now lifting up there after less than 24 hours which is going to rip the coat off. Very disappointed with the service and will not be going back. read more

Susan is the best nail tech I have found. She is so meticulous and shapes my nails perfectly. She also gives amazing pedicures with a great scrub and massage. The pricing is also unbeatable. I'm never going anywhere else! :) read more

Charming Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts