They do a great gel manicure here! They are careful and don't rush you so the gel really sets and dries. So far I've gotten 4 gel manicures here and they've all lasted the full 2 weeks. Very friendly staff! My new go-to place in Arlington. read more

The BEST nail salon I have ever found. The staff is so talented at what they do and so kind. Highly recommend

Helen is awesome!!!!!! Best new shop in town. Formerly of EZ Nails Helen has opened her own shop on Mass Ave. Clean and Bright waxing too! read more

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My new favorite nail place! I recently moved to Arlington and was looking for a nail salon close by. I found Helens on yelp and decided to try it out and I am so glad I did. Helen and her employees were so nice and accommodating. Salon was very clean and comfortable. Prices are unbeatable! Recommend it to family who tried the following morning and also loved it. Definitely go to Helens! read more

Helen's nails is the best! I'm so glad that Helen opened her own salon. I went to her for years at another salon in Arlington before and when she left I followed her here! Helen's is clean and bright with cheery bright pink walls. She has a fabulous selection of OPI and Essie polishes! Helen always takes her time with me and never rushes, which I appreciate. I hate it when other clients come in and then suddenly the person doing your nails rushes at the end to finish and take the next person. Not the case here. You get clean and buffed nails. Your nails look fantastic even before the polish goes on because she takes her time filing, buffing etc. One of the best parts is the amazing and long massage. It's heaven. No more bouncing around towns in search of the best place for a mani/ pedi. I've found it. read more

I met Helen from a salon that she previously worked at and have been going to hear ever since. I am so glad she has her own salon now. Helen is very good at what she does - quick, clean, and professional. Since the salon is brand new, everything is brand new in there. read more

Helen and her husband are both phenomenally nice people and they do a such a great job too! I feel so week taken care of every time I come!

Came here the other day. It's a sweet alternative to some of the other spots nearby. Lots of personal attention. I called ahead and made an appointment. When I arrived there was plenty of street parking around. It was about 11:00 and I was the first customer of the day. So all three folks working, Helen and her two colleagues, helped me and fussed over me but in a very thoughtful and un-embarassing way. I needed a pedicure (first in 6 months) and acrylics (first in several years). I felt the price was on par with other places like fantasy down the street. But this place is new and kept much cleaner and upkeep shows pride from those who work there. Their autoclave was stocked and viewable near the (clean) restrooms. The walls are a cheerful pink. They do have a smart TV that they stream candid camera type programming on - their goal being to lighten clients mood. One person hung my coat. Another placed a choice selection of magazines on the massage chair arm. They carefully sat me down and helped me adjust the settings. Their chairs are new too. They have a wide color selection of gels and polish from interesting teals, crackles and sparkles to subdued nudes / pinks to traditional reds. I was struggling with picking a color and they all three participated in helping me find one that I liked. The one that I eventually used they brought from in back for me and it was a perfect neutral, natural pink gel (bubble bath). Another person brought me some tasty guava candy and another brought me a cool bottle of water. So pampered! I had my knee replaced in the last 6 months and have to be very careful with infection on my skin or gums especially as a small nick can become an infection that attacks the prothesis joint. So for dermatology or dental procedures I must now take prophylactic antibiotics for a fews days prior to my appointment. So I was a little nervous to get my nails or feet worked on cause nicks happen. ya know? I explained to them my worry and they did a very gentle but thorough job of scraping away dead skin and trimming cuticles etc of my toe nails. They did not use one of those kitchen micro graters (kinda dubious about those). Yet my feel are still creamy and silky smooth and my toe nails look lovely. I also received a full 15 minute massage on my legs that felt wonderful. They explained gel nails to me and since I rarely get acrylics, I went for the gel hoping that this will help them last. Acrylics do not tend to stay on my fingers for very long. Usually by day 2 I can tell which finger nails will be peeling off the fastest which in the past has been as soon as 3 days. But my guy likes nails and its his birthday so I sprung for them. So I can massage his back and give soothing head rubs and stuff. These nails seem like they are going to hold strong for a bit. I've already washed dishes, made duck confit, home made bread, and birthday cake. I've already given a lengthy massage with oil and have already given my cats some soothing nail lengthy pettings for which there were purrs all around. Suffice it to say, I would recommend this place. They are the new kids on the block I hope they are able to make a go of it as I certainly have enjoyed my experience with Helen and her colleagues. She and her team are from northern china which I thought was interesting and their native language is Mandarin yet everyone spoke english and communicated and chatted with me no problem. They just have a lovely sense of hospitality and the work is thorough and space is cheerful. I'm giving only 4 stars since I have only been here once. I will come back and adjust after subsequent visits. FOLLOW UP: After more than 2 weeks the acrylics still look good and none have come off! read more

Helen saved me from a bind. It's a day before spring break and every salon I called around Harvard Square area is completely booked and back logged. Helen actually called me back when a space opened up. She is super nice and accommodating. The nails look great and the location is clean, relaxing and pink. The massage chair is absolutely awesome too! read more

I really can't say how much I love Helen's nails. The manicures and pedicures are consistently wonderful, and I always find myself staring at my nails for WAY too long after I leave. Helen and her staff are incredibly kind, and the prices are reasonable! Just be sure to make an appointment in the evenings and weekends since it does get busy. read more

Helen Nails - LOVE the manicure I got at Helen's. Every time I leave, I always find myself saying, "this is one of the best manicures I've ever had!" - Nail Salons Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

This salon opened up right around when I moved to the neighborhood. I had been looking for a good, local nail place with no success. I've finally found it at Helen's! It's clean, smells nice, and the technicians are lovely. Most importantly, though, they do an impeccable job. Winnie, my technician, was very professional and thorough, and she did not rush through the job. She clearly took pride in her work and even requested that I sit at the dryer for 10 minutes to ensure a strong finish. This is the place to go if you want a great manicure or pedicure (or both) at a great price. read more

Very friendly and hospitable. They were also accommodating to my 6yr old daughter who says "it was so relaxing"

I found Helen Nails through the rave reviews on Yelp. It is my new favorite spot. The staff are so nice and did an excellent job. The salon is cozy and very clean. read more

Nice people, very warm and welcoming. I had a young guy do my manicure and my nails look and feel great. Prices are pretty good too. They're also pretty fast workers, great first experience. read more

My friend and I went here to get our nails done before we went back to college. I got a mani pedi for 28 because there was a 20% off deal going on so it is normally 35. My friend's mani was 10 with the deal 12 normally. Pedicures by themselves are normally 25. I think that the prices are pretty cheap and they spend a lot of time on you and try to make you feel comfortable. In my pedicure I got a sea salt scrub, leg massage, some lotion on my legs, and a callous scrub. They were very concerned about making me feel comfortable. My nails are super sensitive and thin so I asked them to just shape them and not really cut the nails because they were shorter than I like them when I walked in. That is the only reason I docked them a star, she cut my nails a bit more than I would have liked, however there was one nail that I had broken at the very bottom and she was very careful and gentle with it. I will definitely come back. read more

It is Sunday, so my options were seriously limited. I had a bikini and upper leg wax. I was reassured by her attention to detail - she got the tweezers out at the end. In hindsight, that diligence is funny in the face of the huge patches of hair still left elsewhere. To make it worse, my bikini line is a mess - perhaps the wax was left on too long, or she didn't remove the strips quickly enough - the skin is raw and sore in a couple of places. The upper leg was fine, again, there's a few patchy bits but I'm not damaged there. Maybe good for nails, I can't say, but I would steer well clear of this place for waxing. read more

Dropped in today when my 10 year old niece. They took us right away and were so kind and gentle with her, and our feet look and feel fantastic! Will definitely be returning. Thanks guys! read more

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Just had a pedicure at Helen Nails and thought they did an excellent job! Great value for what you get. Will definitely be returning!

I just moved into the neighborhood and went to Helen Nails because of the great reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately, my pedicure experience was disappointing--my cuticles were cut so short that they bled, and now I believe both of my big toes are infected; I'm not sure if the foot bath or tools used were not properly disinfected. I know that this is a small business and people sometimes make mistakes, and it seems like most customers are very satisfied, but my experience was subpar and painful. I will be looking elsewhere for nail services. read more

I enjoy every time being here. Although they are ALWAYS busy, they pay attention to details and give u 100% of what you ask for. Calling ahead to make appointment is suggested. Thumbs up to Helen and her manicurists. This is my fixed spot for nails. read more

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This place is awesomesauce! The staff are very friendly and great at what they do. They are very welcoming and accommodating. You will get great quality work for decent prices. Word to the wise: Make an appointment. There are only three pedi chairs and three mani stations. They do welcome walk-ins, but not over anyone who has an appointment (even if they haven't arrived yet). I will definitely be going back! read more

My husband and I had appointments and Helen took other clients before us so I would have been kept waiting one hour. After 15 mins of waiting We left and will not go back. I canceled all my future appointments. read more

I love this place! I've been going to Helen for year's now. I followed her from another local salon in the area and haven't left since. I even moved out of Arlington to Peabody and still commute back and forth just to get my nails done. I always get a gel manicure and it never chips, I've even gone three plus weeks before filling and never chipped! Helen is awesome and they all have great customer service there. I also get my eye brows and pedicures done there as well and they always come out great. I will never leave this salon!! read more

Decent place- small, but clean - only 3 pedi stations and 3 mani stations. Staff are pleasant and thorough, but treatments are very slow! My pedi took 1hr 10 mins, and a polish change took 30 minutes (NOT a full mani). I probably won't go back. read more

Very slow, took well over an hour for powder dip mani and it's worst manicure I've ever had. Sorry. Though the nail tech was very nice

Can't say enough great things about Helen and her team! Every pedicure is very thorough and extremely well done as well as the manicures. I recently got a french gel manicure and it was the best I've ever gotten anywhere! They care about their customer's satisfaction and always do an impeccable job for a reasonable price. read more

Went here for the first time today, after not having a pedi or a mani in a couple years. The staff was very positive and welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. They did an excellent job with my acrylic set and pedicure, massages were great too! Would highly recommend !!! read more

Great nail salon! First time here today and really wished Helen's had been around when we lived in East Arlington. Very clean, reasonably priced and they give a fantastic foot and leg massage as part of the regular pedicure. Will definitely be back! read more

I had a great experience at Helens ! The staff was friendly and attentive! And my nails look great. During my pedicure, the girl gave my legs and feet an extensive massage and was very diligent to do her best work. It was definitely one of the best pedicures I've ever gotten!! read more

Called a day before and was happily accommodated. This is not my usual nail spot but I needed them done on a Sunday. It's a small place. Everyone gets there nails done in one room. There are three pedi chairs and three tables. The nail tech took me right away. The mani/pedi was great for the price. No frills. Little conversation. In and out in 45 read more

I love this place! I drive from NH to have my nails done here when I can. Way beyond worth it!

Helen Nails is AWESOME!!! I called in the morning for scheduling my appointment after work. The salon is extremely clean, cozy, Helen and her staff are super nice. I had a pedicure and got gel nails. There is a wide variety of nail polish to choose from. Everybody makes sure you are super comfortable (massage chair), they are really thorough, quick and professional. I can't wait to go back! read more

Helen Nails is a fabulous nail salon!!! Helen, her husband, and their friend always do a terrific job! I've been a fan of Helen for many years now, and I'm so glad she had opened up her own business! So clean, professional, friendly...and caring! I'll be back in as couple of weeks! read more

Great nails and waxing! Helen and her husband are very friendly. I get gel manicures every 2 wks and never have any problems. Pedicures are done in relaxing massage chair. Music is soothing and helps ease any tough week. And this place is cheap!!!!!! I tried other places when I moved here that butchered my nails. Helen and team restored my nails and they look great! read more

whenever I'm in town I make sure to stop by here. the nail technicians are amazing.

Received a pedicure this morning. The technicians were very friendly and welcoming. The salon is clean and comfortable as a previous reviewer mentioned. The massage chairs were very nice and the water was a good temperature. They played relaxing music at a reasonable volume. My technician did a very nice job. I will definitely be going back. If you want a local, clean, reasonably priced nail salon that does a very nice job, then go to Helen Nails. read more

I think my experiences may reflect the specific person not the place but it was not great. I feel terrible removing points for this, but my person both times I've gone really did not speak any English and I think being able to communicate what you want is important (even if it's just that the water is too hot, e.g.). Also, just not very friendly and the 60 sec ish shoulder massage I got was PAINFUL and definitely the worst massage of any length I've ever gotten. I'd skip that part. read more

Love this place. It's small but efficient. Service is excellent. I always call ahead but I see them manage walk-ins very well, too.

I went in early on a Saturday afternoon and did not have to wait at all. I just had my eyebrows waxed. Helen did a great job, and took a lot of care to make my brows look nice. The price is also very good. read more

After moving to the Arlington area, I tried a few different salons but after one visit, I'm completely sold on Helen's. I had a gel manicure done two weeks ago, so I'm hitting the point where there are usually a couple of chips, and it needs to be re-done. However, my nails still look GREAT. I asked for rounded nails, which can be really hit or miss, because I think some manicurists tend to go too square. The shape/length came out perfect, very flattering. The color was even and smooth on every nail, and she made sure to apply a little extra to the tips to prevent chipping. If my nails weren't growing in, you would never know this is from 2 weeks ago. Great value, positive experience, friendly people, clean shop, and nails that last. Can't ask for anything more. read more