Honestly really disappointed with my experience at this salon. I went in asking for a brand new set and right away they told me they would only do a refill because I already had nails from another salon. I usually go to my regular place, but I stopped here because I was short on time and it was on my way. The customer service was bad from the beginning. The refill alone was $70 extra and the work was not worth it at all. The polish was uneven and messy, they didn't even bother showing me the color books -- I had to get up and look for them myself. On top of that, the nail tech kept making annoyed faces the whole time like he was upset I picked a white French tip. In the end the white looked horrible and very imperfect. Definitely not the experience or quality I expected for that pric read more

I have been going here for 7 years. I love the techs I go to. But I got a full set French less then 2 weeks ago and every one of my nails started lifting. The amount of money spent on the full set for these to not even still be able to last a few more days is insane. Will not be going back for nails. read more

Shiny Nailz - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

The lady who did my pedi/gel mani seemed like she didn't want to be there, she skipped steps on my pedicure-scrubbing, cuticle work and filing. For my gel mani she didn't take the time to even out my nails so that the nails on both my hands looked even-actually she skipped filing the nails on my left hand. When she painted my nails her work was very sloppy, she got the top coat on my cuticles/skin on 7 fingers. I was so disappointed I just wanted to get out of the there quick fast but when I got to the car I couldn't stand how bad my nails looked I decided to go back in. I asked her to fix the gel polish that was on my cuticles/skin, and she looked at me and my nails like I did something wrong and then she asked what was wrong with them-like the sloppy nail work she did was not obvious. I'm sure there are some nail techs at this place that hat do quality work but not the one I got. read more

I don't like this place for the reason it's overpriced for subpar work. All I got was a regular gel manicure no design or anything regular color no rips my own nails and my eyebrows. Well the nails look like crap and my eyebrows were burnt for 2 weeks I had red bumps On My eyebrows. And all this for the low,low,low price of $45. I didn't even get a pedi. I think that was way overpriced for shitty work. I will drive to my place in Elizabeth which I love never gonna try another place again. I don't recommend this place. But maybe it was just a bad day for the girl but the price is still a issue. read more

SCAM!!! Went in to get my nails done and according to the website, I should have been charged $35 plus $5 for the design. THEY CHARGED ME $55 and did not tell me until I already had my nails done. This is my first time going and I will never be going back. Dishonest people own and operate this establishment, shame on them!!!!! Plus the nails look nothing like the picture I showed, stay away from this place!!! read more

Was looking for a last-minute regular manicure and they had availability. Walked in to a decent-looking place, but when I started looking for a polish color on the walls, I noticed a load of dust all over... as if the bottles had been there a while. I was told to sit down at a station, which happened to be the only one that didn't have a arm/elbow pad, which made for an very uncomfortable experience. The guy who did my nails seemed fine. I didn't catch the cost until I went to pay (which they should've had me do prior to polish being put on - I didn't have gel, so it takes longer to dry). I was surprised it was $25 for a regular manicure. However, it's been a while since I've had them done so maybe the price is on target. The worst part is that not 2 days after, my nail polish started chipping HORRIBLY. Not just a little bit in the corner of a nail, but like entire chunks. Now I'm thinking that the dust on the bottles showed the age of the polish and that it's garbage. I will not go back there. read more

I've been going to this salon for years. I've tried other places since we live further away from there but I'm never happy. Angie is such a sweet person as well as incredibly talented! I'm always happy with the finished artwork on my nails. Great pedicures as well. Treat yourself to a fab manipedi! I have gel and Angie does an amazing job ! Check out my pics! read more

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I have been coming to Shiny Nails in East Brunswick for the past 7 years You might wonder why The place is always clean. The homeowner is a freak with Cleaning, so I feel safe. They do a great job with the nails and pedicures are amazing I recommend them 100% read more

The person I got was very nice but unfortunately the french gel nail that I got was not. It was my first time getting my nails done here. Before I came in my nails were all the same shape and size. After she was done, my nails were filled shorter on the edges and some of my nails are now thicker than others in gel. The french design on some nails are thick and thin. I have some spots that weren't completely painted too. I felt like this was a bit rushed. Not happy at all. read more

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Claudia did an amazing job on my nails.. I'm kinda picky and I didn't have to say one word to her .. she did her thing !! I'll be back

What a cute and clean nail salon! I really enjoyed myself and the amazing service that I received here. Prior to my visit, I read the reviews and called to make an appointment with Angie and I'm so glad I did. When it comes to my nails I want them just the way I ask. Although I can tell she was getting a little annoyed with me and my continuous questions she still managed to do a great job. If you're thinking about coming here make sure you call in advance and make an appointment. I would recommend Angie for sure. Definitely stop by if you're looking for a good nail salon. And if you want something specific make sure you can show them a picture or something so they can achieve whatever you want. read more

Shiny Nailz - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Terrible terrible terrible customer service. My daughter literally made an appointment (with any available manicurist) and was told 2:30pm was her appointment. Then told 20 mins upon arrival. No problem. 90 mins and still nothing. Only after I walked up to the counter to find out why a 2:30 appointment had to wait 90 mins and why the receptionist actually doesn't have any respect for a persons time or why other customers who arrived after my daughter (receptionists highschool friend) were seated before my daughter that the owner got up and seated my daughter. Utterly ridiculous. There are so many better places to go. This place is so focused on turn over that they rush through the process; especially pedicures. And signs everywhere reminding you that because of Covid, prices have gone up. Business owners need to learn that customer service is a very valuable factor in customer retention, satisfaction, referrals and even product pricing. Just watched two waiting customers fighting over appointments. And learned that that one had a 3pm appointment and one had a 4pm appointment. The 3pm was seated at 4pm and the 4 pm was seated at 4:20. Apparently, if you get mad and vocal, you get seated immediately. Like having the fast pass at six flags. read more

Angie has been my nail stylist for the past few years. I moved 3 years ago and I just flew back to visit my family and had my nails by her again! read more

Shiny Nailz - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

They don't know how to do dip powder nails, just moved here from NY.. my nails used to last a week but the job here was horrible. Nails chipped and broke before the week was over. I used to get get it in NY and had no problems never came off ..never cracked but shiny nails does not know how to apply it properly.. sorry will not return read more

Shiny Nailz - Dip powder nails cracked within a week.. these things are supposed to be like rock - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Made the mistake of trying this place again. The lady filed my natural nail bed with the tool to the point that I needed an acrylic overlay. They rush you as if your not paying for a service but beg for a tip. All the techs look 50 & up. This ppace lefit sucks. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS RATCHET PLACE! They refused me service today claiming they could not trim my cuticles. After days of cooking and cleaning my cuticles were in bad shape. The "owner/manager" claimed she didn't have parafin, couldn't trim my cuticles and all she could do was polish them! She was rude, lazy and an outright liar. Never again! Went down the street to Divine Star Nails who treated me wonderfully and did an absolutely awesome job on my nails! Pictures included so you can see what they called DAMAGED! Do not go to these filthy crooks. read more

Shiny Nailz - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

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I was a bit hesitant to try a new nail place but my regular nail salon was closed and I had to get my nails done ASAP. Luckily, Shiny Nailz is open many more hours than most nail salons in East Brunswick and I was able to get an appointment right in time! The salon is quite big but my only complaint is the wait time is a bit excessive. Other than that, their service is great and my nails stay healthy and do not chip for a long time! The nail techs are also very friendly about changing nail shape and suggesting which styles would look good on you, which I really appreciate! read more

Love love love Trish for her designs on my gel nails.... thanks so much And Vivian was great with the pedi read more

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Been here for almost 1 yr. The onwer Angie is always rude and talks or argues you back all the time. Making you wait (more than15-20mins) even when you already have an appointment and make it in on time! ridiculous. The skill is just average, wanna make it quick and get you out for the next appointment in line. Not clean. I was here only for the location convenience, but not anymore. I am done with them. Thank you, next! read more

Absolutely love this place!!! Micheal has done my nails a million times these are just a couple of examples! They always last so long and he has the best ideas when it comes to colors and designs and is super helpful! Micheal and Loni are both amazing! I definitely recommend coming here, I travel almost 40 minutes here and never regret it. read more

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One of the worst experiences I have ever had at a nail salon! You would think getting your nails done by the owner, Angie, would guarantee you the best service but no. She couldn't find the color I wanted, burned my skin applying gel polish (I know it burns slightly but this was worse than normal), my nails are all different shape and different thickness. It took less than 30 minutes to do my nails, no hot towel, no cuticle treatment, literally boom boom done! I usually go to Trish and she is amazing I will never go to anyone else in that salon! Update: Since it won't let me post another review here it is. Went to get eyebrows done (because since last incident I will never get my nails done here). I had one broken nail that I wanted to get fixed. So again Angie comes to do it. First of all they refill their opi bottles with cheap polish! I got my nails done somewhere else with OPI - Got myself into Jam-Balaya which is a flat peach color. I found the bottle on their shelf and wanted to fix my nail before Passover. I asked her to do very thin gel and she says to me "you get your nails done somewhere else, here we don't do thin nail. You can go back to that other nail salon." RUDE! I let it pass, next, she starts paining my nail and the color is darker and has shimmer in it... I swear they are a scam! Do not go there! read more

Customer service SUCKS ! Don't touch cuticles or follow standard acrylic procedures. Tried to do her own practices which could have MESSED UP MY REAL NAILS. Gave me a colored top coat which made my nails go from white to cream and now they look a MESSS! Claudia was VERY RUDE. Do NOT GO HERE. Would give 0 stars. read more

Shiny Nailz - My nails are A MESSSSSS - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

I had been coming here for a while now. Every 10 days or so. I happen to go out of town and had my nails filled elsewhere. When I got home I chipped a nail while cooking dinner. I came this morning to have the one nail repaired. Only to be greeted with "where did you get them done" I told her out of town. She then tells me to "go back to them to fix it" because they didn't have the color I needed even tho I had literally already found the exact color and was holding it in my hand. I said "if you dont want to do my nails that's fine" and left. Sad cause I LIKED them before this. read more

Shiny Nailz - My nails rock - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

The staff is super sweet! The foot massage is marginal, yet it is not that important because it is not what people came there for. read more

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I came here July 19, 2019 for the first time since I moved back to town. July 20th 4 of my nails were popping off and were separation as shown on the picture. I paid 55 dollars for no reason the nails came out terrible and they did nothing to help, they wanted me to pay money again to fix them. Don't even waste your time here. read more

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I appreciated the last minute ability to accommodate me for a fill in tonight. I hope the fill in lasts, as I would love to be a regular customer. read more

I started going here for manis & pedis . Although they do good pedis, for acrylics & gel they just couldn't get it right. The owner did my nails once and let me walk out with a crooked nail . I didn't understand how that could happen . On another occasion I booked an appt to fix my nails although I was just in 3 days prior they were just too thick and not what I wanted at all . The owner scheduled me for a time and when I arrived who I was scheduled with was still doing nails . I came in with my son hoping I would be in and out & I had a place to be at 3 . Appt was at 1 . I sat and waited till 1:45 before walking out . Huge waste of time and completely inconsiderate. I returned a few times after & each time my nails are too thick . And I don't understand why or if it's the products etc . I then got a new set of nails hoping that would solve the problem . 3 days later they started to lift . I've spent a lot of time and money and am really disappointed on my services . The workers are friendly and it appears to be a clean environment. Those are the only positives . read more

I've been here at least 10 times now and Claudia and Karyn do a fabulous job with my nails. However this nail salon requires appointments yet the last 3 times I've been here I've had to wait 20 plus minutes and this has been very inconvenient for me. I was hoping it wouldn't happen again after the first time then the second but at this point I will have to consider finding a new nail salon that respects appointment times. If you don't mind waiting 20-30 minutes despite having an appointment this is the place for you. read more

Good place to get your nails done. They accept walk in's , which is perfect for me with my schedule. I got a gel manicure and a week out my manicure is still going strong. My manicurist was very good but I did get a cut on my middle finger while she was cutting my cuticles, which drew blood. She was very apologetic and attended to it right away. Overall a very good experience. read more

Always a happy girl when I walk out of Shiny Nails!!!! I've been getting my nails done by Angie for years now ... between her, her husband and all her workers I would highly recommend this place! Never a disappo read more

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This was unfortunately the single worst manicure I have ever had. I had a dip powder manicure and my technician got the powder and gel topcoat on my fingertips and had to drill it off after the manicure. She also made my nails lumpy and drilled them to make them smooth which led to very visible discoloration. She also made me keep my hands flexed the entire time and it was so uncomfortable. UPDATE my manicure chipped after one day. Ridiculous waste of money. read more

Very poor work My nails looked all uneven and ones thicker then others. Never again they will ser my money. read more

"MAY" (if they told me the right name after all the drama) was the slightly healthy asian technician who is highly unskilled and unprofessional. She did a gel pedicure for me which was poorly done and believe it or not... i had to beg her to put an extra coat of the polish on my toes becaise it was so translucent!!. She simply refused to give me the service i deserved for the cost!! She conveniently turned a blind ear to my requests and applied the top coat after 2 coats. If i said anything, she threw a fit and blamed me for not understanding nails!! The mood color used on my toes was defective and didnt change color. When i went back the next evening to complain, May was yellling and cursing (in a different language ofcourse) in front of other clients. Thats when i brought up her lack of professionalism amd how she cuts corners on her work! Vivian was asked to change the color on my toes and she was very kind. This salon has a good collection of colors though a tiny area for pedicures...but dont go to "MAY" if u want a nice relaxing spa session rather than a heart attack wid the lack of her skill. read more

Stay away from this place...I cough a skin infection here...They reuse their pome stones when doing pedicures, they do not disinfect the areas where you rest your hands while doing the manicures and the owner teaches their nail tech to not do the refill all the way up the nail so the customer has to come back earlier than 2 weeks... Stay away! read more

I am so appalled. The fact that I was even charged and a bigger idiot for paying and tipping. I feel that it's the holiday season and no sense in being mad so I did the right thing. But this salon is GOD AWFUL!!!! I was never asked If I wanted my nails cut or what shape. She barely filed. I asked her not to cut my cuticles as I have sentive skin. She insisted and said she'd be careful. She nicked me 3 times. Then the 4th time was a huge cut! It bled for almost the entire time. The lady took Zero responsibility. I saw her go away from the cuticle and go toward my skin when it was cut. She blamed me and told me I must have diabetes !!! Are you kidding me ?!?! I'm sorry if you are careless and cut someone that badly-they must have diabetes ?!?! She's like no one bleeds like that. Ummm yes, when you cut someone they bleed ! I'm mad that they still charged me !!! As a business owner myself I would NEVER charge ! She tried to stop my bleeding with nail glue. Are you kidding me ! Pretty terrible work also. My nails are half painted on many nails. At least make it right by correcting the situation. Thanks for my Christmas nails that have to be redone. Advice is to train your staff. Also with gel you're supposed to do 2 base, 3 color, 2 top. Fyi read more

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Trish did an amazing job with my acrylics! She gave me exactly what I wanted and took her time to perfect the shoals of my nails. read more

Shiny Nailz - Acrylic with gel polish - Nail Salons Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

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DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU WANT TO GET WAXED ESPECIALLY BIKINI/BRAZILIAN!!! I went here about 6 months ago for a Brazilian and I experienced a horrible visit and here's why: 1. NO GLOVES!!????!??!!!! 2. The lady (Angie) double dips the popsicle stick in the wax. 3. She used the wax that needed those soft paper strips which is never good for the pubic area, HARD WAX IS THE RIGHT WAY TO GO. 4. After ripping off each section she blew on my pubic area with her face really close???!!!?!?!? 5. You get rubbed down with oil on a ROUGH PAPER TOWEL after the hair removal which is very uncomfortable to the sensitive skin. Now I know I have very thick hair so bleeding is normal, but the amount of blood she wiped off onto a paper towel was ridiculous, there were STREAKS. I had over a hundred little red dots. I'm surprised I didn't get some kind of infection. Never again will I go here for a wax but I do love coming here for my nails, Angie is a amazing at nails but for waxing you can tell they aren't professionals. read more

I've been going to shine NAILZ for years!! The best manicurist in there is CLAUDIA....HANDS DOWN!! She always does an AMAZING job.

Just got my nails by CLAIDIA. Never disappointed. Claudia is a baaaaaaad ass biotch!!!! If you want a good nail manicure....CLAUDIA is the bomb!!! Love her !!!!!! read more

Absolutely love this place! I've never walked out disappointed in the service! Angie and her husband run a fantastic business and offer great customer service. In the past I've gone to other places that charge $3 to fix a nail that chipped or popped off within the first week of having them. But my sister and I went back about 3 days after getting are nails done because two of mine fell off and one of her broke....Angie took care of us immediately and didn't charge us. We gave her what we were expecting to pay along with what we would've given her as tip just for her to put in her pocket as a thank you. Any nail technician you go to at this establishment will not disappoint you! read more