I've been going to Sophia for several years for my acrylics. They're always gorgeous, and last for…read more4-6 weeks. The salon is friendly, inclusive and affordable. The whole staff is great. It's always a mood booster to get my nails done there.

Went to get gels removed and they only used an electric file that ground down my nails and…read moredestroyed them. They look awful and are paper thin. I have to cut them as short as possible or else they bend and tear. I wouldn't trust this place with any nail service.

LONG BUT WORTH THE READ…read more First - I should say, I am not a huge nail person. I get pedicures regularly but rarely get manicures. I tried a dip-powder thing in mid March before a trip and liked it. It was $65 and I thought that was a bit high but reasonable. After some time, I decided I wanted that again. So - six weeks later, I went back. Same person, Sarah, who gave me her cellphone number the first time I went. I liked that and was happy to text and ask her availability. Went in for pedicure and another dip powder process. I saw the board showing prices on this visit. It indicated the dip powder was "$50 and up" and I did wonder why my first time was $65 but didn't ask or say anything. Pedicure ($35) was fine although the polish could have been more covering in general. While getting pedi, we talked about the color for my fingernails. I said I wanted something like "Ballet Slippers" which I know is a popular and common Essie color name. Sarah said they didn't have that, but she could mix two together to get that color. I assumed mixed, like in a bowl, combining the colors together to make one. It turns out, it was not that kind of mixing, but rather a coat (or two) of one color and then a coat of another on top. Fine - I liked the color and my nails looked pretty. I said "so the dip is $50 ... or ... ?" And Sarah seemed to be doing some math in her head, adding it all up. "The pedicure is $35 and ... " HERE IT COMES --- The cost for my dip powder finger nail service this time was $85!!!!! I said something wow - I thought it was 50 or so ... and she mumbled something about mixing the color that I wanted. I left and happened to be seeing my adult daughter that night. I told her who gets her nails done regularly at a really great place in S. Philly, Pure. She was confused like me why it was so high. Having Sarah's cell number, I texted her to ask. Received her reply this morning saying that the full set of nails is $55 and the "additional gel color is $30." I asked again - and she said "I painted gel color for you that looks like ballet slipper." OMG - so it was $30 to have her paint - NOT MIX - a different color on top of first color. $30!!!!!!!!! I truly am speechless. The only thing I could reply is that her salon did not have the color I wanted, she said she can mix it to be that color but SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME IT WOULD COST AN ADDITIONAL $30 to put a different color on top. OMG - Sarah is great and the place is so close to where I live and nice to sit by the window but I feel taken advantage of. Maybe it was because in answer to a question about trips coming up, I said we have a place at the shore that we are going to soon. Maybe they listen to things like that and then give you a price based on what they think you can afford. I don't know but sadly, I am crossing this place off. I just cannot justify the explanation of the additional $30. I mean, come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not impressed. Expensive and the person doing my nails did not match up colors on my toes and…read morefingernails. There were some regulars ( a husband and wife) in the salon, who knew all the staff, so it was like a homecoming for them. They received much attention. There was little interaction or interest in me.

Mai is the BEST. She always slays me. I moved to Philly a few months ago and was looking for a new…read morenail tech. Not only does she care, but she does such a good job that really lasts. I always come back here. Good service here and you never have to wait long at all

I went to three other nails salons that had no availability on a Wednesday when I came across…read moreElaine's. I was so happy to be getting my nails done with the goal of coming back the next day to get a pedicure done before leaving for vacation on Saturday. I requested gel nail polish on my hands and regular polish on my toes. I was pissed 6 days later when the gel polish started peeling off my fingers. To make it worse, my pedicure with regular polish typically last 3-1/2 weeks before I need a new pedicure. The polish on my toes lasted 10 days and cracked. Then I had two different nail techs and both were rough so I did not enjoy the process. The product is terrible and I write this review primarily to remind myself where not to return. I had two back to back trips and unfortunately didn't have time to go to a new salon to get a fresh mani/pedi so I was raggedy on my second trip.

Had a wonderful deluxe paraffin pedicure and gel manicure. Prices comparable to others in…read moreneighborhood. The ladies there were so nice and I hope to continue to support them by getting my nails done there again. I did gel polish with a cat eye effect and it was so cool!

Dip nails chipped after 3 days…read more Gomos is under new management in recent years. I've given it a try a few times and it's left me less than impressed. I got dip nails on Wednesday and by Friday, 3 had significantly chipped. I hadn't soaked my hands in anything, used lotions, or done any type of work that should have caused it (unless you include checking sofa cushions for a remote). They put on four layers of dip and a gel topcoat. It must be low quality materials because they separated with no damage to the nail bed. Disappointed in the quality.

great place for nail / waxing services. i ask for lilianna each time but even when she isn't…read moreavailable, the other technicians are great. i appreciate that they fix nails at no cost (obviously still tipping the tech is a good idea). it's a pretty interior and i like going on a rainy day so i can look out the big windows at the front. my gel pedicures last forever (even longer than some of my other favorite salons ) and i like the way they shape my nails.

Stopped in for a gel builder removal and full set, an incredibly simple request. The nail tech was…read moreextremely rude and seemed not to know what she was doing; she kept giving me dirty looks and was clearly talking poorly about me. I left after 45 minutes because I didn't want to deal with it anymore. She hadn't even completely removed my old gel builder at that point. I was polite throughout the service and didn't appreciate being talked badly about in front of me. I went to another place the next day and they did an incredible job. Apparently, a lot of people had the same experience with this place. Also, I heard the owner doesn't know how to do nails yet she walks around inspecting all of her nail techs' work...it's very strange.

Love coming here for a quick pedi as I live super close by! Generally cheap and good service for…read morethe price you pay. I like how they line the pedi bowls with plastic for cleanliness and the whole spa seems very clean and geared towards customer service. They have several drinks and snacks in the area that they offer. However, the worker you get can be hit or kiss because I've had phenomenal service from one of the older ladies who did my pedicures. She was very detailed with the gel polish, gentle with moving me where I need to go, and was great at the heel exfoliation and wax treatment. The shoulder massage at the end was a nice touch as well! However, I recently had another worker who was a bit rough with pulling me around or hitting my legs when she needed me to move and did the heel exfoliation for like 10 seconds then moved on. I would say the experience does depend on who you get.

Came in for a French pedicure, great price and great job. Lots of extra services including hot…read morestones and an in depth massage. My tech was very nice and took her time to make sure it was done well. Tipped nicely and I will be back!

Very good experience. Very clean place. The person did my nails so patiently and nicely. No…read morecomplaints! Only shocked that the underarm waxing is $30! Seems like a lot.. given I pay half of that at an Indian threading and waxing place.

I've been coming here for years and lately the service has been hit or miss... even when you…read moreexplain in detail what you're requesting, what you receive is way off. Had an issue in July, and figured I would chalk it up to an off day and let it go as I was leaving for vacation the next day. Tried again today and same thing. I pointed to the exact style of cat eye and color, and this is so far from what I wanted. Disappointed when paying so much. Even more so when you make an appointment and get rushed through when you check to confirm what you're getting is what you asked for..

I have been putting this off for a while, but I'm sad to say that I won't be going back to Allure…read more 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.

I have had gel manicures and regular pedis a few times here. The last time I went the owner was…read moregiving 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.