Called 2 days in advance and secured an appointment. $35 for a standard pedicure. They offer a few additional options for fancier pedicures. My standard pedi included an orange exfoliating scrub, rubbed my legs and feet for 15 min, hot stone, and while drying I had my shoulder/back rubbed for a few minutes. Overall, a very nice experience...however I do feel they cut my nails too short, the bottom of my feet are still rough, and i have two minor scratches on my heel. Parking: 2 hr parking on the street is free on the side streets; metered parking out front read more

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Sophia is truly amazing! She goes above and beyond and gives the best back massages. I had extra nail Polish on my fingers and was getting a pedicure and she took the time to make sure my hands looked amazing. She also cleaned my nail polish I brought. Her customer service is above and beyond. Make sure you call ahead for appointments since this is a go to Main Line spot. They also offer waxing and additional services besides nail painting. Lastly, there's an additional location in Bala Cynwyd. read more

Really disappointing. This was my first time here and also my first time getting dip. I was told it would last longer than a gel manicure. However, I got my nails done on Monday, and three of my nails have already chipped. The gel looked cracked from the minute I left, and two of my nails look bubbly. Additionally, the woman who worked on my nails dug the file deep into the sides of my nail bed and two were bleeding when I left to go to dinner. The dip was $50, which feels absurd, since it didn't even last a week. A normal gel manicure lasts at least three weeks for me. Although the women there are very nice, I won't be going back for any nail service. read more

They are wonderful, I've been going here for years. Sophia keeps a close eye and hygiene is excellent as is quality of work and prices far more reasonable than any other place in the area. The staff are amazing, uniformly kind and professional. And Sophia has taught everyone to do wonderful neck massages while your nail dry--yummy! read more

I moved to area from another state and wanted to find a way to treat myself with a regular pedicure. I found Sophia's on-line and it has become my go-to place for self-care. I'm a senior who lives alone, so having a pedicure which inclues a leg message is really a treat. The staff are all friendly, professional, and skilled. I've been going every few weeks for over a year and always have a good experience. read more

I think I found a new favorite nail salon! Sophia was fast, efficient, and detail-oriented. I have never got such a great manicure with nail art in record time! This place was clean and welcoming with a decent amount of parking in the area. Honestly, I am so thrilled with the service here! They are very accomodating. Also, if you are looking for builder gel, Sophia does it! read more

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I got an appointment yesterday at 11.30 am. I haven't had a manicure and pedicure in years . The appointment was quicky given and my pedicurist was wonderful. She did my feet and legs gently and was smiling . She explained each step of the way. My manicurist on the other hand was very mechanical almost man handling my arm and hand. She was smirking at me and making faces when I didn't know how to place my feet in the dryer. She said things in Spanish and laughed about me when I didn't realize I have to pay before she applied my nail paint. While I understand that these are practical things I should have known - as a customer I felt very insulted. I hope the owner sees this and counsels the manicurist. I will never go back here just becauseI felt the purpose of me going there for getting pampered was all spoilt! Sorry Sophia Nails. May be you're just built for your Uber chic customers and not for me. read more

The owner Sophia has become rude and unfriendly. Orders you around from chair to chair. Nail technician forgot to give me back my own polish. Prices have gone up 50% while the salon is clean they give you the bums rush now. When I called about my polish the owner was rude even though they kept my polish by mistake. read more

Great service! I made an appointment same day and they got me in just fine. Got gel nails before going on vacation and they came out great. Side note: I have never had a nail tech pay such good attention to my cuticles! They also have me a free hand and body oil when I paid. The space was very clean and modern looking. read more

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I called to book an appointment for a full set acrylics The service was amazing! I got acrylics with gel and I LOVE THE WAY THEY LOOK! No bubbles or bumps! It was such a relaxing experience! read more

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Very pleased with service & value. A wonderful experience. One of the best nail spas I've been to.

I must echo what others have said about the pedicure. Wow! I have gone to plenty of salons where the nail techs rushed through the massage portion, but this woman, who I assume is the owner, massaged my legs and feet after each wash and rinse. I felt so treated and found myself relaxing with my eyes closed. This went on for a good 20 mins or so. It was a legitimate foot and calf massage. I get the sense that the owner very much pays attention to detail, and appreciate how carefully she polished my toes. The only con I can speak of is the younger nail technician who did my nails seemed a little uncomfortable about doing a simple design. She really should build some confidence in this area if she's going to do nails. It was awkward to show her what I wanted and then have her look at me like I had two heads. Inevitably she gave it a try and it looked great. She did an adequate overall job on my gel manicure. I wouldn't say it was as good as my pedi from the owner though, even with a free shoulder massage. I was thinking of giving 4 stars for that, but off the strength of the owner's skill and precision, I give 5. I will be back! read more

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I've been to Sophia's countless times now and each time is fantastic. The manicures and pedicures are great. The nail technicians are always very consistent. They take their time and never rush no matter how busy it is. I normally get there early so they have walk-in availability. They do take appointments, but are usually staffed enough so the wait for a walk in is not long at all (if any at all). read more

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Had a great experience as a first timer and this nail salon. My nail technician of the last 10 years relocated and it's been difficult finding a new one. I am very picky but Sarah did a fantastic job on my pedicure and gel manicure. There was no wait I walked right in and was serviced immediately. The hot stones and how towels during the foot massage of the pedicure was amazing. The salon was very clean. I will definitely be returning !!! read more

By far one of the best nail salons ever. Everyone is so kind and hardworking. Every single time I go in they are the most heartwarming people ever. I have never been rushed for a manicure or pedicure. One of the best places i've been to and wont ever be going anywhere else. Prices are impeccable for the service provided. I love Sophia Spa & Nails. read more

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Dissatisfied with the service, I came into the salon for powder dip on my natural nails which I explained I am very proud of my natural nails and the powder dip reinforces the strength on my hands, the lady instantly starts cutting my nails not listening to a word I said. Then I had to get acrylics because she cut off my length, it took two hours for this service. Also,if you want your hands and feet done at the same time you have to be vocal about it and remind them, even if they are empty. It felt weird when I had to ask twice myself, and then I watched another woman have to speak up about the same thing when they had many people working there and were able to do it! They did accommodate once spoken up for. Finally finished getting my nails done, I tipped everyone 20% and am never coming back. Two of those acrylics broke off that same week. SO BAD. Especially paying good money, I'm so irritated, I wasn't going to write a review but when those nails broke, I'm done read more

It was last minute so whoever did my gel nails wasn't experienced. Messy. Not too happy but got it done for the trip.

Always done perfectly! Thank you Sunny, I'm Disney ready. ‍‍ I've enjoyed using Sophia spa and nails as my favorite nail salon. read more

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tl;dr I got an outstanding manicure here, but I was most moved by the kindness and caring of the people who work here. I wanted to get a last-minute pre-vacation mani/pedi, and I was running errands in Bryn Mawr and decided to wait out stormy weather and the evening rush hour traffic by getting my nails done before driving back into Philly. (Found them on Yelp) As soon as I parked my car, there was a HUGE rainstorm. Torrential. I waited a few minutes for the rain to stop, but it was relentless. I decided to make a run for it. I was fully soaked by the time I crossed the street and entered Sophia Spa. Drenched. It was a busy night at the salon, but I was really moved by how their team took care of me. They gave me towels to dry off and wring out my hair, and when I sat down, they wrapped my shoulders in a big, warm towel. One woman offered to put my shawl in their dryer; I realized later she was the owner. When my nails were drying, she came back with the toasty-warm shawl and wrapped it around my shoulders. I felt so taken care of; in addition to the high level service, I really got the warm fuzzies. Not to mention, the gel manicure was amazing. I work with my hands (I'm a professional organizer). My manicure was perfect for my vacation and the following week, it really stood up to my schedule of constant decluttering, rearranging, lifting + moving furniture. Thank you, Sophia and Co! read more

Great place with impressive hygiene. Have been there couple of times. They offer great hospitality and good service.

Not that great. The lady took over an hour and my gel was all uneven and thick. She also cut my cuticle while filing my files and it looks beat up. When I told her it was thick, she said she's sorry Won't go back read more

They're so sweet , so nice . Clean place . The woman took her time with my pedicure and actually gave me a real pedicure from start to finish. The massage was great as well . So I made an appointment for a manicure, can't wait! read more

After seeing all of the perfect 5-star reviews on Yelp, I decided to bypass my usual pedicure spot in Wayne, in favor of Sophia's in Bryn Mawr. I called the day of and made an appointment with Sophia. When I arrived, I was greeted right away, and acknowledged for my appointment. I sat in the pedicure chair, my feet soaking in the hot water, and was greeted warmly by a smiling technician, who offered me some water or green tea. Sophia came over and went right to work. She spent a couple of minutes buffing my heels and feet until they were silky smooth. She approached each element of the service - the scrubbing, lotioning, toenail cutting, etc. - with an equal eye for detail and finesse. After the pedicure, I opted to get a manicure as well, even though it wasn't part of my original plan. While my nails dried, Sophia gave me a lovely shoulder massage. The mani-pedi was $45 total, but since I paid in cash and had my student ID, she gave me 20% off. The total was $36. I had no hesitation tipping 30% for a job well done. I had a wonderful experience at Sophia's, and though I don't get my nails done often, I'll certainly return to Sophia's next time. read more

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Great people, great service. I've never had a bad experience here. They always attend to my son or daughter that is on my lap (and is quiet), they love to come with me. read more

Ok this is my first review literally ever but i would give this place 10 stars if I could! Lily gave me the best pedicure I've ever gotten done. The pricing is absolutely fair and the atmosphere is beyond relaxing. They do an excellent job of being Covid safe as well. Will only be coming here in the future. Thank you! read more

I'm giving Sophia's a 3 because they have a lot of great potential that is just unrealized by small things. I ended with a fantastic gel manicure, it was just a short service (30 minutes) and an obviously stressed technician. It seemed that all the other nail technicians were slowly working on their clients while mine (who I think was the owner) was forced to scramble between 3-4 people. The salon was also slightly dirty, there were what looked like crumbs and pieces of hair from previous clients on the chair and some issues with the floor. That being said, the nail service was detailed and intentional, it just lacked the relaxation aspect I was looking for. Perhaps if they hired a few more technicians or even just a receptionist, the service will be smoother and more relaxed. read more

Great experience! I drove to 5 places, pulled up and read reviews and then drove off before I came to this location. Great reviews, Sophia is welcoming and friendly. I am new at nails and she helped me choose. All staff and clients seems very nice. I got a couple that is $5 off after a few manicures. Dipped nails, love the look, they are not TOO thick! I will be back! read more

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Sophia is the best pedi mani person and place I have been to on the mainline. Love this nail spa, they do great waxing to. Prices are great. Try it you will not be sorry. read more

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Not wanting to get in the car and drive into the city, I decided to give this place a try considering its right here! I do believe this establishment has been around for many years as I recall seeing it as a kid. Any who, $35 mani/pedi! What a deal! Now there are a few things I would like to share... Definitely NO FRILLS. The price was right, I walked right in and was immediately taken care of. I would have enjoyed sitting and relaxing for a few minutes but today, no biggie. The pedicure was average, fast & my feet could have used some additional scrubbing bbuuutt today, no biggie. Overall, a decent experience. read more

Highly recommend! Sophia and her team are wonderful! Everyone is friendly, kind and professional. My daughter and I received perfect pedicure/manicure and we look forward to coming back! read more

Hands down the best manicure and pedicure I have ever had (and that's coming from someone who lives in NYC and LA!). Sophia and her team make you immediately feel welcomed, they take their time, and do a fantastic job. So many thoughtful touches that most places would charge extra including a great callous scrub, lots of hot steamy towels, and an incredible hot stone leg + foot massage. They also took their time painting the nails to absolute perfection (I'm very particular!). The place was very clean, modern, and tastefully decorated making the whole experience that much more enjoyable. I'd highly recommend Sophia Spa and Nails and look forward to visiting the next time i'm in town. read more

I just had a great experience here. They were able to accommodate me as a walk in and provided a high quality manicure and pedicure in a clean and friendly environment. Polish selection was extensive, prices very reasonable and they offer a cash discount of 10%. A great find and very convenient. read more

Definitely my go to place for a mani/pedi. Staff is very friendly. There is some parking around the back of the building. Pay close attention to the signs. You will get towed if parking in a slot for neighboring business or apartment. Street parking is also available. I recommend calling ahead rather than walking in. They are usually always busy. read more

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A+ for how hard these women work. My nails look pretty damn great thanks to the nail technician. If she had painted my nails I bet this would've been a 5 star rating, but she passed off to another woman who painted my nails once they were shaped. she missed a lot of spots... and it was hella pricey. But then again I love how they turned out! read more

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Cute little place. Very nice staff. I randomly decided to treat myself after my doctor's appt and so glad I did. Got myself a mani and pedi. My Pedicure included a nice massage with lotion and additional hot stones and a paraffin wax for my heels while my toes were painted. Then my manicure included a wonderful back massage after. I dont know the name of the staff member who did my toes, but she was great, as was Selina who did my hands. All that for $52! I looked up a fancy place 10mins away that didn't have an availability (luckily) prior, that the pedicure alone with the hot stone was $55. Definitely will come back after my next doc appt, as I dont live quite to so close to come back more frequent. read more

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Had an incredible experience at Sophia's! Extremely thorough in ensuing we were safe without compromising the experience. My nails look and feel beautiful. Sophia and her team are the best. I would HIGHLY recommend them! read more

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Giving 1 star only because it won't let me give none. I've been going to Sophia's for years. I called this morning to make an appointment at the same time that my friend already had one. I spoke to someone and booked my appointment. When I showed up for my appointment, they told me they didn't have one for me and couldn't take me. Sunny didn't care that I had called, picked up the phone, didn't give me any eye contact and definitely gave no apologies. Seriously, not even one apology. I drive 30+ minutes to get to the salon, so I wasted over an hour in the car. I'm never going back again. HORRIBLE customer service. read more

I found this salon through Yelp, actually, because I'm new to Philly from LA. It does live up to the reviews - very fast service. I walked in for a gel mani and regular pedi after calling ahead to check that they could get me in. They got me in right away, and were willing to do both at the same time when I asked. I love being pampered, but sometimes I don't want to spend an hour and a half at the salon. That being said, shortly into my pedicure I found myself wondering "why am I rushing this...???" Best. Pedicure. Ever. It should be - it's not as cheap as some places. But the foot massage was LEGIT, and I wasn't hassled by the technician about upgrades throughout - she just did the callus scrub and leg/foot wrap without asking. Would totally come back here for a pedicure and let them take as long as they wanted!! read more

Still my favorite place to get a pedicure. The staff are lovely. They're pretty much always busy, so it's worth calling ahead for a reservation. And worth noting you get a discount if you pay in cash. read more

Being the girly girl that I am, I get manis and pedis as regularly as my schedule allows. Being that I've lived in Philadelphia now for over 12 years, I've tried handfuls of nail salons (and dedicated to some for years - Christie's in Manayunk). With that said, my experience at Sophia's has been like *none other*!!! Notice how I haven't yet written a review about any other nail salons? Well that's because 1) I haven't been that impressed before or 2) something went wrong (bad quality, terrible salon manager (see Euphoria Nails in Manayunk - I stopped going there because watching the manager interact with her employees made me so uncomfortable. She doesn't seem to treat them very well). At Sophia's though, let's start with the owner. She is an angel!!!! An absolute doll. Every time I come in, she treats me like her own - so sweet and makes me feel like I'm family. She trains her employees perfectly - they are all consistent and provide great service. Friendly attitudes, very welcoming! You will never feel like anyone there is talking about you in their language (like you might feel in most other salons). All of the women there are kind, thoughtful, and patient- and I'll say it again: Sophia herself is the sweetest lady. Now, what do you get during your visit here? Well, don't come here without getting a pedicure. For the price, you are getting WAY more value than any other salon in the area. You get one hell of an amazing massage (literally, best neck and foot massages I've ever gotten and I get them often!) included in your standard pedi. After 15 minutes of being spoiled and having your feet and legs rubbed incredibly, they give you a hot stone massage. Yes! ANOTHER MASSAGE! Praise the pedi gods! After all the heavenly massages, they give you a paraffin wax treatment on your heels - it's the magic trick that gets rid of all that dead skin and icky, dry schtuff on your feet. Makes them baby soft new again! The salon itself isn't as fancy as Zazen or maybe some others in the area, but don't let that fool you. The quality, customer service, and rapport they build with their clients far exceeds any other salon. And again, the massages!!! If I could stay there for the whole day, I would. read more