I used to go to Gomo's when I lived in Philly (until late 2011). I was back in town last week and stopped in for a regular pedicure and gel manicure. I was really disappointed that I'd wasted my money. The first problem is that this cost me $70 fricken dollars. I live in San Francisco - I'm accustomed to sticker shock. This is beyond ridiculous. Gel dryers and gel polishes do not cost enough to merit that kind of insane price tag. And what's worse is that the quality was not even remotely close to that of a $70 mani-pedi. The woman who did my nails definitely needs a new prescription, because she couldn't see the fibers that were drying into the nail polish, and she couldn't get the nail polish to cover from the end of the nail down to the cuticle (or anywhere near it). My cuticles were still a mess after she was done with them. I tried to give feedback along the way, but there are only so many times you can point out mistakes before you feel like a big meany. Finally, the polish was still tacky for hours and every fiber, fuzz, or piece of debris near my hands ended up on my nails and they looked horrific. So, yeah, I think the little, sweet Russian lady at Gomo's is just not the right manicurist if you must go there. But I wouldn't. read more

I've been meaning to write this for a while... Gomo's is terrific. I moved here a year ago from Manhattan, and like any gal who has a go-to salon, finding a new one isn't easy. After several meh results at other places, I stumbled upon Gomo's and won't ever look back. I have never had waxing done here, so I can't speak to that. The manis and pedis are excellent - the ladies are careful and efficient, they do a complimentary mini-massage for feet (w hot stone!) and neck, and my toes and hands come out fabu. I also usually get a foot and/or shoulder massage (not in the chair, though), and those are also soooo lovely. I do recommend this place to everyone - I bring my out-of-town friends when they visit, and all the ladies I work with come here. Julie is my gal, but I had Lee yesterday and she was also super. Highly recommended. read more

This nail salon used to be my everything. Even when I moved away. I recommended people go there. I started going when I was 22 and working around the corner at Joan Shepp. I'm now 38 and recently relocated back to Philly. I was so excited to take my daughter to Gomo's for mani/pedi. And did not realize they had changed ownership. I wish I had known because the service was absolutely horrific. The women who serviced my daughter and I spoke no English and were impossible to communicate with. Call me crazy but if I'm paying nearly 50 bucks each I want to be very able to communicate my needs. My daughter'd pedi was completely rushed. The woman finished in about 15 minutes tops. Where as my feet soaked in lukewarm eater for 20 mins before anyone even got to them and the woman who finally did was clueless. I even had to instruct her on basic methods at times which was tough given the language barrier. She had no clue how to give a paraffin treatment which used to be included in the price of the pedicure but was now an extra 15 dollars. I was still peeling wax off my feet hours later. Completely incompetent. At the end they were sure to point out the ATM machine so I could withdraw their cash tip. $90 down the drain that I'm sure would have been more well spent elsewhere. I was crushed because this institution had meant a lot to me over the years. The owner wasn't even there. On a Friday afternoon while her business that had a wonderful reputation was being flushed down the drain. Such a pity. I'm sad. I know it sound dramatic but for me, today represented the end of an era. read more

THE WORST NAIL EXPERIENCE EVER!!! If no star for negative star is possible, that would be more appropriate. Walked in for a manicure, assigned to a quiet girl, asking me if I want my nails cuts. I replied "Yes, cut short". And when she begins to cut, she almost cut my finger! After I called out "ouch!" She just carelessly said "sorry". Then there was the pushing of the cuticles, she pushed so cruelly and fast, I felt a cut and called out "ouch" again... Still, she replied carelessly "sorry". Once she cut the cuticles, I see that my middle finger was cut and there was blood! By this point, I just wanted to get the color on and out of this place. So I told the "technician" (without technique) just one layer of color. She slap on the color so quick and unevenly I was shocked that she thought it was acceptable! At which point I ask her just to take all color off just leave it without anything. She didn't seem to understand how unprofessional and unacceptable the whole experience was... And the owner just didn't care about all my "ouch" crying... Girls, just DON'T go to this place please!!! On top of all, you will find the towels laying on table is not clean, and the tool cleaning blue liquid in the cup old and have deal skin at the bottom. I regret so much for going there out of the short distance for dinner so much... Please do not try! It is a waste of money and harmful for your health!! read more

Gomo's Nails Spa - Cut my finger until blood come out, and didn't even care... Took the money and without sincere apologies... WORST NAIL JOB EVER!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a beautiful manicure and pedicure with massage. The service was very friendly and there was no wait. I just called the same morning. Would definitely come again! read more

I am always apprehensive of nail salons. I never feel like they are sanitary. This was no exception. In fact, I rarely get manicures and I had one two weeks prior so a "clean" experience was fresh in my head. I was in Philadelphia for a wedding and I figured I'd get my nails done! This nail salon was the perfect location across the street from the hotel where I was staying. I walk in and they are able to take me right away for a manicure. I select my color and sit down in the chair they tell me to sit at. A few minutes later I am directed to another chair, at the end of the row toward the back of the room. I guess it is hard to keep your nails looking nice when you are a manicurist because you are always dealing with nail polish remover, buffing, etc. The manicurist who i went to was HORRIBLE. First of all, her hands looked dirty. Nails were long and not kept nicely. She spent the entire time talking (in another language) to the other people who work there and I felt she did not pay me much attention. Then, when she was "massaging" my hand she scratched it with her long nail. I said OW!, took my hand away and showed her the red scratch line she left, and she said she did not scratch me. Needless to say, she finished the massage then and barely did the left hand. When she went to give me a neck massage, I cringed and said "No thank you!" I paid for the manicure in advance, figuring I would just give the $5 change as tip. Based on my experience, I really did not want to leave a tip. However, I left the $5 on my lap so I could easily give it to her after the manicure and it would have been obvious that I intended on tipping her, but decided not to. I guess I'm a nice customer. When I went to dry my nails, I noticed there was a little polish on my thumb (not nail). Once the nails finished drying, everybody was giving manicures except one woman standing toward the back who had been there the ENTIRE time I was getting a manicure, talking to the manicurists in their native language. I walked over to her to ask if she could remove the polish, assuming she was the manager, and she said she did not work there. She directed me to somebody else who could remove the nail polish. I could not get out of the parlor fast enough. Two weeks later, I barely have any polish left on both my hands and it was starting to come off my nails that week. This manicure did not last and if I were in Philadelphia, I would NOT recommend them. read more

Pros: Good location, reasonably priced, Ann & Sunny are great, good color selection, massage with manicure is a great perk. Cons: Usually a longer wait than seems necessary (even with appointment), they have an attitude if you only ask for a polish change instead of a full manicure, gel nails are horrible--they will wreck your nails. read more

just had my first experience at this great nail salon. I got a mani/pedi for $45. I went on a tuesday so the pedicure was only $25. Sally was my nail technician. she is super sweet and she does such a great job. I will definitely be back. comments on the services there: - If you pay by card you can add gratuity, however they prefer cash - Pedicures are $25 ONLY on Mon, Tues, and Wed - the place is clean and they sanitize their tools - get the Gomo's reward card if you're planning on sticking with them! After 500 points you get a free manicure. After 600 points you get a free pedicure. read more

Still go here regularly. Usually get a standard manicure that comes with a nice shoulder and neck massage. Can't beat the price Mon- Wed and I'm always happy with my nails. Make an appointment to avoid waiting! read more

Gomo's Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was very happy with my gel manicure. Owner (Helen) was super nice and I was happy they took me even though I didn't have an appointment. It was busy and there were only 3 staff members but my service was not rushed at all and the work was top notch. I would definitely go back as they have more colors to choose from then the place I typically go to in my neighborhood, they have UV hand gloves and provided a massage and a paraffin wax with the manicure free and the cost of the manicure was only $35. read more

Despite the fact they got me in rather quick and the girl at the desk was nice, OUCH is all have to say. I have been getting my nails done for years (mostly acrylics) and this was the most painful experience i've ever gone through. Not only did I leave with 6 CUTS on my fingers but the polish chipped that day and when I went to remove the acrylic at another nail salon YIKES visible bacteria. be careful here. read more

I received the best leg massage I ever received today from gomo nail salon - they took so much time with me and even used a hot stone. My pedi looks absolutely perfect. Again, very friendly and no wait. This place is a hidden gem.! read more

If you're looking for a quick and overpriced gel manicure with a rude and rushed nail technician, look no further! Although this salon accommodated me without an appointment, I was treated like there was a line out the door when there in fact wasn't. She couldn't even take the time to remove all of the previous gel color that was on there. Save your money. read more

I regularly come here for my gel manicures. The women are very friendly and they know what they're doing. It's always guaranteed to leave there satisfied which I can't say the same for other gel manicures I've had at other salons. Their prices are some of the best in the city such as not charging to take off old gel polish. read more

I've been coming to Gomo's for years and it hurts my heart that I have to stop supporting them. I came in to a fairly empty salon; hoping to be in and out in a timely fashion like usual. Surprisingly, I was told to wait while two technicians attended to two walk-in customers before me. Horrible customer service and surly female nail technicians are enough for me to never return. read more

The short version: Manicurist: Linda Service: Full french (pink/white) gel set : $70 Refill: $35 (every 2 weeks) French line refill: $40 (every 4 weeks) Pros: Cute interior, fabulous job done, Linda was very nice and easy to talk to. Cons: Price is a little steep, but you get what you pay for. It took 2 bad experiences to find Gomo's, but I'm so happy that I have! I've passed by Gomo's so many times, and have never gone in. My regular salon is in my hometown, Newtown, and I've had 2 bad experiences at other places that I've tried, so I was wary of straying from the woman I always go to. But, my schedule is such that I don't get to go to the one in Newtown often enough, and I hate grown-out nails, so I needed to bite the bullet and find a new place in Philadelphia. I used Yelp to find a reputable place, and decided on Gomo's from the reviews and for the location. When I went, I had 5 nails with acrylic still on, and 5 without any acrylic. The nails with acrylic on them were soaked to remove the it, which is so much nicer than having them wedged off with a MTA bus pass (Painful!!!). I wanted to get a set of pink and whites, but I was a little leery about how they would look, a place that I went to for my first set of pink and whites ever used white tips and glued them on so low on the bed of my nail that there was more white than pink. I prefer a conservative, natural look, and absolutely hated my nails for 3 weeks until they grew out long enough to file down to a more reasonable look. So anyway, I was paired with Linda, who I know runs the place, and might even own it as well, and she did a wonderful job! I had ripped the acrylic off a few of my nails during a particularly intense movie, and those nails were too short and damaged to be of much use, so she used clear tips to lengthen them. I can't tell you how nervous I was, but I really shouldn't have worried. You can go to 5 different nails salons and ask for pink and whites each time, and each salon will do them differently. Linda's method is the absolute best I've seen! To do the pink and whites, she painted the tips of my nails with gel, then coated them with white powder, then painted the rest of my nail with gel and coated it with pink powder. Her method yields a great, natural looking nails, and I can't tell you how much I love them! She also gives wonderful massages, and is very easy to talk to. I'll definitely be returning! read more

I got a manicure and pedicure here and I thought $50 was expensive for Philly but boy was it worth it! They give you a hot-stone massage on your legs and give you a quick neck/shoulder massage before they start to paint your nails. They did a great job, the salon was super-clean and to top it off they were all very friendly. I will definitely come back here the next time I am in town. I would def recommend you check this place out...great location, too. read more

This is the best reasonably priced mani/pedi spa experience you can get in an urban area. For $100, you can get spa mani/pedi with an extra 10 minutes of foot massage. The hot stone foot massage is great. The mani comes with a neck and shoulder massage. They have a large and well stocked color selection. The shop is very clean. Cash tips. read more

Calling all bartender! This is the place to go. I always feel so awkward and out of place every time I go to get my nails done. I am a working actress by day and bartender by night. So its safe to say my hands arnt the sexiest part about me. But I do need them to look nice for auditions. This was the first time I didn't feel like an utter failure at being a girl. Within twenty min Sally had transformed my hands from those of an Australian rugbee player to soft feminine hands. Not only do my hands look great but she gives a killer massage and worked out several knots in my shoulders. I felt like a queen there. She even attempted to fill me in on what was being said in the salon. But working in a sushi place has me accustomed to not understanding idle chitchat. The French manicure cost me $20. I just can't beat that in rittenhouse. read more

I went to this nail salon on Friday 10/18 because I had gotten a manicure earlier in the day and completely messed up my polish and needed to get my nails redone as my wedding was the next day. All I asked for at the salon was gel nail polish, no manicure as I already had one that morning. I was told that it would be $32 ($35 if not paying cash) and since I was in a wedding stress fog I just paid without thinking that it was way more than what it should have been. After thinking about it a few days later, I called the salon to see if maybe I was charged too much and was told $30 and $35 with manicure. I called around to different nail salons in the area and got an average of $20. I will not be coming back to this salon again. read more

This place seriously is as good as it gets in Center City as far as nail salons are concerned. The staff is friendly, they are all great at what they do, and they're reasonably priced. I have never walked out of there with a bad manicure. Bonus: For pedis - you get a very lengthy foot massage. After a few minutes into the massage, they will incorporate a hot stone. For manis - you also get a pretty incredible shoulder and neck rub. read more

Great $25 pedicure from Ann, and I was pleasantly surprised to get a hot stone and reflexology foot massage with it! While my toes were drying, I also got a great neck and shoulder rub for about five minutes. Pedi looks great! I was a walk-in on a Wednesday. They got me right in, and the pedi was $5 off (Mon, Tue & Wed). I'll definitely be back!! Only four stars for me because the ambiance leaves something to be desired in my opinion. Remember cash tips only. read more

I love Gomos! I've been getting my nails done here for a few minutes and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Julie is awesome! She has great attention to detail and does really good work and she's very sweet. Her foot massages are fabulous and if I've ever had an issue (which is rare and usually my fault), she fixes it immediately. I always feel like I get what I pay for. It's probably not the cheapest in town, but it's the best I've come across. read more

I stopped in here late on a Friday after shopping in the neighborhood (I live in Chicago and was staying with a friend in Rittenhouse Square). This places was packed! I waited for about 15 minutes before getting a french manicure. But the women here were really friendly to me and the manicure looked great. Even more amazingly, it lasted several days before chipping. My manicures ALWAYS chip right away, especially the french ones. The little massage was nice too. I'd frequent this place if I lived in the area - I love that they let locals keep their own instruments there so it is much cleaner. read more

The massage to my neck arms and head that came with the manicure was amazing. The stone massage to my legs with the pedicure, just as awesome. read more

I have been going here for years- used to see Julie but she left and now I see Sally- she is great! Every person in this salon is welcoming and really nice- not snotty like other places I have been in that area. Nails are always done evenly, she is nice to talk with and the massage is awesome! read more

Great pedi that came with an awesome shoulder massage! Thank you Sami, I will be back!

One of the most pathetic experiences of walking into a nails spa. I have been to a Gomo's nails twice and first time I got a pedicure and the nail paint was coming off the very first day. The second time I still committed the mistake of walking into this place for a gel French manicure. Now French manicure is one of the very basic services that a nails spa offers so I could not believe when the color quotes of French manicures bubbled out on my nails when I put them in the UV dryer. I was really upset and tried telling the girl who was doing my manicure and she called some other girl and they started discussing the situation. Now the new girl took hold of my hands and started over the French manicure and same bubbling thing happened the second time. So after spending one hour ten minutes in this place, my manicure was not done and I was horribly upset. Even after this , none of the people there offered any apology or tried to make me feel better. I simply asked them to stop and decided to walk out and they did nothing to compensate for their overly pathetic service. I am never going to walk into this place ever again. I never write a bad review but the rude treatment I received compelled me to do so. Don't visit gomo's nails because I do not think they care to give you the best customer experience. read more

This place is not fancy, but if you want a good chair massage, you should absolutely try this place. I stopped in by chance. I Was taking a walk and saw their sign. My shoulder was really killing me, so I decided to drop in. The masseuse did a really good job within the constraints you have with a chair massage. Pressure was just right. I would go there again. I didn't try their other services. read more

Uninviting. Cold water. Foot massage was poor and the tech was distracted. Oh, and my toes were smudged later that day. I'm going to go back to see if they will fix them. read more

I love Gomo's Nails. I have been a LOYAL customer since 2006. Lisa and Linda do the BEST gel nails. Lisa does an awesome pedicure. The staff is very friendly and nice, althought though prices are a little step. I have never had any nail fungus or anything of that nature since I started going there. Cons: They do double with the waxing and that is a no, no. For that reason, I don't get waxing services there. It is at times tough to do a walk-in. I would highly suggest making an appointment. read more

Horrible service. Request a dip manicure with tip which I am now thinking they don't know how to do. There was 1 other customer there when I arrived and 5 technicians. After 1 woman took my old gel polish off, I was asked to sit and wait for someone else to do the rest of the manicure, even though I had called and made an appointment specifically asking for dip/tip. Waited about 5-10 minutes (while the other 4 technicians sat doing nothing) until the other customer left and then was moved over. The manicure itself was terrible. I was there for a total of 2 hours, the technician made my cuticles bleed, the polish is lumpy, and each nail is a slightly different shape/length. About half my nails are crooked and I am literally disgusted with this manicure. There are so many nail places in the city, please do not waste your time and money on this one!! read more

A great spot in the city. Prices are on par with others in the area, and service is great. Plenty of colors to choose from, and comfortable pedicure chairs. A nice stone massage during the pedicure, and shoulder massage after the manicure. Not to mention, my manicure stayed on way longer than usual! A huge plus. Gomo's isn't anything fancy, but a perfect spot for a quick mani/pedi! Will make this my go to spot. read more

I love it here! I usually just go for my "Brazilian Wax" and its great! Sunny is my girl, I only go to her! If its your first time, she's perfect! She takes her time and makes you feel comfortable and goes at your own pace, I would never go anywhere else! read more

I had a very nice pedi at Gomo's on my lunch break today. The nail tech was super sweet and gave me a very deep calf massage. $25 pedi Monday through Wednesday. My feet look refreshed and ready for sandals. read more

Im not a huge nail person, especially pedicures in the winter (no one can see your toes anyway, right?) But, I do enjoy having my nails polished, cut, buffed, and filed. Gomos is the best salon Ive ever been to. The end result is always great and while they may be a little on the pricey side, the perks are well worth it. With a pedicure, and its only $25 M,Tu,W you get a stone massage, calf and foot massage. Outstanding. For a manicure you get a hand massgae, warm towel on your neck with a back, neck and arm massage. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. Great Center City find. Make sure you make an appointment, even though they may not look busy when you first walk in, they always have a steady flow of customers. Probably previous patrons coming back for more! read more

I've tried a couple of places in the city, always come back to this one. The women are very friendly and accommodating. It's usually pretty easy to get in, I rarely have to wait, but it's nice to give them a heads up. They're good about getting new colors in, they massage your shoulders as part of the regular manicure (my favorite highlight), and they are super sweet if you mess up a paint job or need help putting your winter boots on, ha! Bring cash for tip. read more

I found this place about a year ago. I come here for my body waxes (underarm, Brazillian, lower leg) and I have never been disappointed. I make an appt with Lisa every time and she knows my skin and hair patterns well. She's very thorough and friendly. She's officially an honorary member of my family. read more

My favorite nail salon in Philly- and the only one I will go to! The girls make you feel comfortable & relaxed, they do an excellent job on both Pedi/Mani. All of my girlfriends come here also, and we love it! Clean, friendly, great service, and they do a phenomenal job. read more

Great experience. Full set of acrylics for $55, plus neck/shoulder massage while nails were drying.