On Friday, I decided to check out the new nail salon that just opened near my house. The place that was there before wasn't so great, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, my expectations were definitely exceeded. For starters, the place looks great inside. The new owners have done an amazing job decorating and it now looks more elegant than it did before. I got there as soon as they opened and decided on a mani/pedi. The place was immaculate, there were plenty of OPI and Essie colors to choose from and the woman who did my nails - Sandra - was wonderful, personable, and excellent at her job. I especially appreciated the mini massage that she gave me on my shoulders as I waited for my nails to dry! I have to say that I got a way better mani/pedi than ones that I've gotten at a certain large salon/spa in Montclair for half the price ($26!!). Needless to say, this alone would have been enough to make me come back. But what happened AFTER my services is what really will keep me coming back... Like a moron, I left my engagement ring in the ring keeper after I got my heavenly hand massage. This wasn't just any ring. It once belonged to my husband's grandmother. So, as you can guess, it's pretty invaluable in a sentimental kind of way. Of course, I didn't realize the ring was missing until that evening. Frantic, I tried to retrace my steps, thinking about where I could have lost it. I finally realized that it must have been at the nail salon. As you can imagine, I had a fitful night of sleep that evening! I arrive at the salon the next morning - a full 24 hours after I had left it - thinking for sure that it wouldn't be there. It was. I couldn't believe it! A number of things could have happened, but Sandra recognized me as soon as I arrive and got the owner/manager to get my ring. There aren't many people or businesses who are this honest. They have a client for life! FYI...There is plenty of parking on the street, but there is also a small lot on the side of the building. read more

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I've been coming to nail story spa for years simply because it's THE best nail salon in NJ/NY. I've been to so many salons in the area, but this spa takes the cake. They really know what they're doing - I get my nails customized here and they're always sooooo spot on!!! Just bring in a picture and Angie can literally duplicate it. Most nail salons tend to be dirty, but like how the other reviewers have mentioned, this place is super clean and professional. Plus the prices are reasonable - I cannot recommend this place enough!! I suggest making an appointment in advance for the best experience!! read more

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I've been coming here for about a year. Everything is clean and the environment is relaxing. People comment on how nice my nails look all the time. The back massage at the end is a really nice touch! Penny G read more

Great service and attention to detail! This is my go-to nail salon when I go home to Jersey. Got gels done the morning of a wedding and they lasted for 2 weeks without a chip. I would've kept it on longer if I could but my nails had grown out too quickly. They were able to replicate the nail designs that I showed them and even suggested the best polishes and colors. So worth the price as well. read more

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Great service and great value! Typically, I get gel mani and spa pedi. Lee and Gloria are the best! Plus the salon is open on Sunday's.

If you want just solid basic manicure it's fine. If you want something nice, like literally ANY type of design, go elsewhere. Couldn't be more disappointed. This is the second time I've wasted my time here. Lesson officially learned. They over charge. Shellac is 35 (already over priced)- and then they charge an extra 15 for glitter??! Just for glitter nothing crazy..... They did such a poor job applying the glitter (which they did with a narrow nail art brush-why?) That I had them actually remove it. this was a huge waste of time and a joke of a salon. I'm leaving here without any polish because they can't apply simple glitter. Go to Bora nail salon in New Milford- it's worth the drive. read more

Complete rip off!!! The place is dark and creepy. The pedicure room is like a cave. They don't sanitize the pedi tools after each customer.( I saw this for myself .) The prices are whatever they decide at the moment. Mine were as follows : $40. Just for a fill ( no color or polish ) $20. For color $10. For a design on one nail $25. Pedi. (Add $5. For a french ) My best friend got the same exact service that I did the day before me and her total bill was $80. You do the math. Never going there again! read more

Went today for the first time to get gel nails and color. Being a Tuesday afternoon, I didn't expect it to be packed. I still made an appointment for 2. Linda greeted me and did my nails. She did a superb job; she took her time in doing my nails. The place was very neat and clean. She did them just as I wanted. I liked that Linda was quiet. She asked only what was necessary. I'm not into getting my nails done and have the girl asking my life story. I was very happy and definitely will be coming back to see Linda. read more

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I find the pedicure chairs uncomfortable if you happen to be tall/long-legged, but the clean, friendly, excellent polish selection make it all worth it in the end! read more

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Quick and great quality service. I walked in and they took me right away. My gel manicure came out great. Price is reasonable and the place was really clean. I'm so excited to have found a nail place 5 minutes from work. Will definitely be back! read more

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Just walked in for two nails that needed to be fixed (done by another Salon). Angelica took me right away and matched my colors perfectly!! The ladies in here are very courteous! I didn't even have to pick the colors, she had them right at her station. I just moved to Verona and will be a continued customer. read more

Nail Story Spa - The two on the left were fixed by Angelica! So happy - Nail Salons Near Me - Verona, New Jersey

Took my girlfriend for her birthday and she loved it!! She got the gel manicure and Dead Sea pedicure! Also got her a little foot massage for a little extra but the face on my girlfriends face showed it was worth it!! She had a great time and loves her nails!! Will be returning read more

This place is nice and clean. I will definitely be coming back. Why the four stars?? Because parking sucks around here. They have a lot but if it's crowded your screwed... read more

Bilma was great. Place was clean, staff is attentive and good color selection. Will definitely be back.

Service was exceptional and quick. Went on Monday in the day and it was completely empty. All tools and stations were kept clean and tidy. They have a great variety of quality products and it was a pleasant experience. I was there for more than an hour because the person doing my pedicure took their time which I liked and the design I chose for my nails also took extra time. The prices seem reasonable but definitely not cheap. read more

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Clean and quick but not a thorough job. The older lady that did my mani and pedi rushed and she didn't even properly cut my cuticles or give me a proper massage. She also didn't seem to have a pleasant attitude. Probably won't be coming back here. read more

I have been coming here over a year and they are awesome!! Linda is the owner and she does my nails! Everyone in here is also very nice! Billma does my pedicures! You can ask for an extra 10 minutes for a foot massage for alittle money, sometimes you just need a good foot massage!! Definitely highly recommend this place! Also very clean! read more

I got my eyelash extension here. I love it, it is full but not too much artificial. Feel so light and very comfortable. As they said, I believe they use the best quality products. read more

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This was my first time at nail story but I have not only heard, read, and now experienced it first hand. It was very pleasant I told them I was getting ready for my girlfriend's wedding the following weekend. They not only helped me figure out a nice color combo to go with my outfit they did something so different that was very special. I definitely can't wait to go back and try another color combination similar. They are very different and unique. read more

Nail Story Spa - Gradient gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Verona, New Jersey

Today was my second time at this salon. Last time I got gel (35$) which was totally fine except that my nail technician ( I believe he's the only man there) smoked right before which caused my hands and back to then smell like cigarettes by the time I left. Today I just got a regular mani which I haven't gotten in years. I am not very happy because my technician did not push back my cuticles much causing my mani to look old right away. I would have done a much better job myself but wanted to treat myself. I was not really able to speak with her about it as she did not understand much English. I will most likely not be doing back. read more

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After being very unhappy with other nail salons in the area I decided to check this place out. The atmosphere of this place makes it extremely welcoming and relaxing. The ladies that work there are extremely personable and do a very nice job. They have a huge array of gel colors too :). I have had mani's and pedi's, both of which were great and I would recommend to a friend to get. The massage was also VERY nice! I will be going back here often. :) read more

Stopped in here on a while last week, as I live right down the road. Very clean, very kind staff, organized nicely and very peaceful inside. All the amenities and perks of a nail salon in Montclair, but with reasonable prices. I love it here. Highly recommended! read more

I've been going here regularly for awhile now. I love how the pedicure area is tucked into its own separate room, like a cozy little cave. They have a variety of pedicures to choose from, ranging from a regular pedicure to a full blown Dead Sea spa pedicure. The Lime Zest pedi is my favorite. They use gel products that don't destroy your nails. Prices are reasonable and you can get their membership card for a one time rate of $5 and earn points towards free services. That's the one little flaw though. You only earn 1 point per $10 spent so it takes a lot of spending to earn something free and it seems kind of silly, but so be it. That hardly ruins the place itself. :) read more

Love coming here! The staff is so nice and friendly and it's a relaxing place for a pedicure. Extremely clean, reasonably priced, I highly recommend! Bring your friends! read more

I am so glad I stumbled upon Nail Story. I have tried many nail salons in Wayne, West Orange, Montclair, etc and this is the best by far. SO clean. One of the cleanest nail salons I have been to. They have told me before their owner is obsessed with keeping things clean and organized, and it shows. They are always super accommodating to try new nail styles and never turn you away, even if you walk in just a few minutes before they are supposed to close. They have tons of colors to choose from, and they are all organized in a great color scheme to help you select your color choice. They also don't charge extra to remove a Gel Manicure, which many other places are doing these days. I love Nail Story! read more

I had such a pleasant experience at Nail Story Spa! It was incredibly relaxing, and the staff was friendly! Great atmosphere, beautiful, and sterile. Even the basic mani/pedi package ($28 on a week day!) has everything you need. And if you wanted, you could easily spend more for all the extras like gel polish, waxings, reflexology, spa treatments and more! I've had some awful experiences at other places, so I stray away from places that regularly offer a $25 or less mani/pedi deal. I go for $30+ usually. It pays to spend more. At Nail Story Spa, they do everything with care and they don't rush or make you feel like you are unwanted or on an assembly line. They take their time and do everything with attention to detail, which is important, especially when getting down the nail polishing. I loved my experience at Nail Story Spa, and I'm definitely going to continue going there regularly. *Note* They also have a little membership you could join! It's a one time $5 fee and then you rack up points every time you go there that will earn you free rewards. They range from small things like a free eyebrow wax. to free manicures, free pedicures, or even more expensive things like the special spa treatments! Absolutely perfect :) read more

This is a solid 4 experience. I'm just finishing up the pedicure and had to make sure that I left a comment. It is such a nice atmosphere with smooth jazz playing in background and separate area for manicures and pedicures. The price for the Lime zest pedicure is $45 and it includes some great perks - I would recommend it. read more

After terrible experiences trying to walk-in to 2 other nail salons, I went home and found a salon in the general area. I actually thought this was a place I'd been to before, so I called and made an appointment for the next morning. This was not the place I had been thinking of, but that wasn't a big deal, nor would it have influenced my decision. First, I was greeted/welcomed by two friendly people, which was refreshing after my experiences the day before. I had the same person for my pedicure and manicure. She was really nice, and attentive. I had broken my toe years ago, so it doesn't always cooperate - she checked it and fixed the polish at least once or twice during/after my manicure. During my manicure, I was a bit disappointed that she cut my (already short) nails, but I realized after she had started, so that's somewhat my fault for not paying attention or clearly stating not to cut them. Then, when I went to pay, I was definitely surprised by the price, perhaps my fault for not asking over the phone (lesson learned). There's a sign somewhere that says mani/pedi $28 - which I later found out is only Mon - Wed or certain hours on those days (this was a Sat). Then, there was a $5 up charge for the polish I picked. In their defense, there was a sign next to the polish that said $5, but first thing on a Saturday morning, this did not register in my brain. I think it's a bit crazy to charge $5 for a coat (or two) of nail polish, but it was marked - so, again my fault. With tip, and $5 up charge, my mani/pedi came out to approx $45, which is way too expensive for me to do on a regular basis, especially with more affordable deals in the area. Update: a couple days later, my pedicure still looks great, but my nails started chipping within a day or two, and not due to anything excessive on my part - not sure if it's the polish or procedure read more

Came here on a Saturday in need of some tips. Only after a lengthy discussion in their native tongue, did my nail tech and the male nail tech, did they give me two options. The first, $55, would last 2-3 weeks, or, the second, $110, would be permanent (is there even such a thing?). Went with $55 option. They looked beautiful and were shaped nicely. Not even two days later, first nail gone. Called and had to make an appointment for Friday because nail tech not available until then. By Tuesday morning, two gone, another one cracked and about to go. Called again to complain. Went in on Wednesday, male nail tech replaced 3 nails (for free) and added powder that was not initially added. Not sure if it was added as a courtesy, but why the inconsistency??? The lengthy price discussion at beginning of my first visit should have been my first clue that something was amiss at this joint! Never again! Complete waste of a LOT of money! read more

This is the cleanest and prettiest salon around! I love the renovation and Linda is a sweet lady aka owner! I have been coming here for years and I refer friends to Angie, she is amazing. I will not go anywhere else for manicure's. The pedicure area is always clean and relaxing. They use only the best product on your nails. CND base for gels not that other crap! Always leave with a smile! read more

Always a nice gel manicure and pedicure. I wish them the best. They are the most expensive in town and should reevaluate their prices.

So I was looking for a new place, checked out the reviews and decided to go. I went on a Saturday, with no appointment at 2:00 pm. It was pretty quiet, but for my pedicure I had 3 different people to work on me. I got the Aromatic pedi for $40, can't say it was worth it and for the price I've had better. For my nails, FYI they do not do acrylics, only powder fill and it was costly $50!! They charged me for gel polish.That price I could definitely get them done for far less. I'll see how it wears over the next few weeks but this was a costly 1st experience. Oh and also, you must tip with cash, not permitted to put on your card. read more

Clean, professional, and fun (always a movie on!) Their gel manicures don't last quite as long as other salons I've been to, but nevertheless a good experience. I would return! :) read more

I've only been at Nail Story Spa for the eyelash extensions and it is by far the best I have been to. I've gone to a few places in the city and around NJ but this place is the best. My lashes were beautiful and long and lasted much longer than other places. I'm extremely picky with my lashes & have asked a few other lash studios to redo some lashes since I felt them prick my eyelids. With Nail Story Spa, they do an impeccable job! I wish I took before and after pictures to show how wonderful they look. Two thumbs up! read more

Went here twice, first time she did my nails after just 3 days the color gel was completely peeling up. I ended up going back to my salon and they said it's because they applied the oil on my cuticles before the gel (which is exactly what she did). I went because it's very close to me and I figured I'd try. My pedicure was fine not great just fine. The polish I chose must have been old or left open because it was really thick upon application and sure enough it chipped on my big toe that very night after a shower. I'll stick to my regular salon and continue going a bit out of my way. read more

I tried Nail story a few times and was not overwhelmed by the experience. Don't get me wrong...it was OK but nothing different or extraordinary as other reviewers had me thinking. Although they are pleasant, I didn't find any warmth at all in the manicure. The so-called massage was awful, why bother at all? I needed my eye brows done and the tech poured hot wax over and under my brows, ripped it off and went on to her next client, who was already seated and waiting (BTW- I had scheduled the waxing when I scheduled my mani, so it was planned). She didn't pluck away any strays or trim the brow. She didn't even pay attention to the shape of my natural brow. As far as pricing, I get gels done so the $40.00 charge was expected and reasonable. HOWEVER....this place charges extra for color!!!! I have never heard of this but they charge an extra $5.00 for OPI or Essie color after the gel application or $20.00 extra (YES!!!$20.00) if you prefer the gel colors. So your $40.00 bargain is now $60.00 because you want the color to last longer.(I do love the durability of the gel colors). It is difficult to find a good manicure and Nail Story will do if I am desperate, but my search continues. Again, there was nothing wrong with the mani, but it wasn't a relaxing experience, especially once another customer walked in as the next appointment. It may have just been the tech that was assigned to me, also. Nothing special here. read more