I asked for the same color on my gel manicure and regular pedicure, and they came out noticeably different shades. When I brought it up, the owner was rude and dismissive instead of addressing the issue. If you can't match gel and regular polish, that should be communicated upfront. Very unprofessional response to a simple concern. read more

Wonderful staff, especially manicure with Miley. Clean and professional salon with many stations. Relaxing music and massage chairs. Pedicure was wonderful! read more

I have been going to Sean at XO for a few years now. He's always on point even while managing and helping the other techs to make sure everyone is happy. My nails always look nice when I leave. The pedicures are good too. I prefer the men -just seems my nails edible lasts longer but maybe it's just my brittle nails. Very accommodating and friendly read more

Xo Nails - I don't have pretty hands, but they sure look so much better after leaving XO nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

Excellent friendly service. I go every three weeks and the service is always great. Love Victor! Have been going to this place for about two years. read more

This is my 2nd time going to Garden Nails and they have a forever customer in me as long as I'm in Matawan. Sean is amazing and I only book with him! I'm never in the shop over 45min for a fill-in. He's quick, clean and neat! Also super affordable prices - I've never paid over $33 for a fill. read more

Xo Nails - French acrylic fill-in - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

I've been three times. I go for gel fill. Dee did a great job on my French nails first time. I saw Eric the second time which he did a good job he just isn't as sweet and soft as Dee. I had Megan do a fill yesterday and she did a perfect job. I am obsessed with how perfect my nails look. I was going somewhere else that caused me pain each time. I never got any other services here but I feel their prices are super fair for the service. read more

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Finally open after closing 3 months. They are taking walk-ins and appointments. Jenny is awesome. her designs are awesome. I just got a simple french mani pedi, but this is the awesome work she did. These are some of the work she did for other customers this week. read more

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Horrible horrible horrible job. DONT COME HERE! He didn't care to file down the acrylic all my nails look phat and bumpy. Sloppy job, could've gotten better nails from CVS. Staff is rude, you try to be friendly and start a conversation and their response is why you ask so many questions. read more

Xo Nails - Horrible horrible horrible job!!! Don't come here!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

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I needed a new nail salon and this place was highly recommended by a friend of mine . I went to Megan and she was awesome! She was very meticulous and did a fantastic job!! The place is very clean too read more

Xo Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

I have been to about every nail salon in my area and beyond until I was referred to go to Garden nails and spa I can say that this is the last stop for me because I'm going to continue coming here for the rest of my nail days. I saw Megan and requested a design she has never done before and she recommended a new shape for my nails not only did she shave my nails perfectly and accommodated me to work I specifically wanted she killed the design. She was very sweet and took her time in a fast-paced manner I had acrylic but she recommended to do the gel they feel so much lighter and they look a lot more natural I really respect her for being patient with my needs she's probably the best nail tech I have been to and I've been getting my nails done for 15 years read more

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This review is from a friend.....I went here for a crystal filling. I was sent to table the gentleman at table 7. I told him I did not want gel coloring. I wanted regular nail polish. The employee told me that no one uses it anymore and that I should get the gel color. I told him I didn't want it that I wanted to try regular nail polish. I picked out regular nail polish. They brought over the gel and regular polish, matching set , he used the gel on me and I did not realize it until the end. I told him that I specifically told him not to use the gel. He got angry and raised his voice to me. I told him I was paying for it but I am annoyed because I specifically told him not to use it. He continued to tell me, "how dare I say that to him, I wanted it." I was so upset I walked out. I realized I didn't tip and went back. I even tipped him on the full amount, despite all this. He charged me $40 for the crystal fill... the fill in is $25. He charged me $10 for the gel color that I did not want and a $5 mystery charge that I didn't even inquire about because I was afraid of being further publicly humiliated for ... paying for a service I specifically said I did not want. Do not waste your time or money here... the product is cheap and chips in days, they tag on mystery chargers whenever they feel like it, and are rude to their customers. Save your money. read more

New to the area I am trying many nail salons to see which one I will go to for my almost monthly gel pedicures. I went to Garden Nails since its very close to home. I called for an appointment and was able to go the same day. It was very quiet, only one other customer. Covid safety was good. Barrier used, tub liner, masks, my temperature checked. Pedicure was adequate, albeit a little rough with the cuticle nipping and the polish was put on in such a way that it wasn't great, ever so slightly imperfect . The color selection for gel pedicure was on the small side. If it matters to you, a male did my pedicure (I prefer a female to do my toes and rub my legs, etc). Price was reasonable. All in all it was ok, nothing spectacular. I wouldn't run here again but it wasn't horrible. read more

OUCH!!!!! I left missing $7 and alot of skin. Simply wouldn't recommend. If you can't wax you shouldn't use customers to learn. read more

Xo Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

Came here today. They seem to be adapting well to Covid guidelines. Everyone is wearing masks. Temperature scan up front. All stations separated by at least 6 feet. I got the soothing pedicure treatment. Great work by the technician. read more

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Ok so here is my review, I used to be customer of this salon years ago then I returned to NY nail salons because I moved. I ended up back in town and decided to come back they are under new management but I seen some familiar faces like Megan who btw is amazing. She didn't do my nails this time though my nails were done by Jenny. I got a full set color ombré and it was a great price I've been doing pointy for years it's my first time doing coffin and I love them not sure if I will keep coffin but def love their work thanks Jenny read more

Xo Nails - My nails by Jenny Orange ombré with free design - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

TERRIBLE!!! RUDE!!! I had a 3:00 appointment and didn't get into the chair till 3:30 and then he was done in 15 min. Within 2 days my nails chipped and split. I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE!!! I wish I could give them 0 stars but I guess 1 will do read more

I loved this place. Dee was great. I went stay to get my mails done and they are gone. I am so upset

Love the people awesome work i gk oncea month andi havent broke one wver and they are mine i keep yhem long i work in retail and they hold up amazing Jenny is absolutely amazing at painting my nails she hand paints them love it never going anywhere else read more

I have been going to Megan for over a year now and cannot be happier. She is precise and does amazing work. I have shown her several different designs I wanted and she has made my nails look better than the pictures! read more

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HORRIBLE. The guy had no idea what he was doing. The service was horrible. Do not recommend this place!

Used as a back up for my regular place. Less then a day after getting a gel manicure it chipped they had me come back to fix it and they rushed it even though no one else was in there. Nails are the thinnest lumpiest nails I've ever gotten in gel. Never again! Waste of money! Shortened the nail they "fixed" down to the skin now it doesn't match the rest of them. read more

Place sucks. When a couple times and a girl did my nails and she is awful. Haf to go back and get my nails repolished because the gel polish peeled off that same day and she did my eyebrows and took them all off. If i can give this place a 0 i would. I think Megan is their saving grace. read more

DO NOT go there!! I had the most awful nail experience at this place! It started that I was looking for a nail salon and after several stops at different places, this place had available people who could work on my pedicure and manicure. The girl was nice and sweet. But my pedicure wasn't coming out good. After the first coat I looked and the nail polish had something in it created little bumps and I decided to clean my nails and I told that I didn't like it. My nails was cleaned alright and cut very short. I was unhappy and said I would only pay a half of price which is $10. Because my nails weren't completely done. Than the real entertainment happened. The Asian lady (I suppose who was there in charge), came over started getting involve. And I told her the same thing in a very nice way. She started yelling and demanding me to pay full price. I said again I will pay a half, she did not want to listen. So I head out. And the door was locked!! She locked the door and trapped me inside with other 3 more customers inside. That was truly insane. And scary. Other workers start getting involved and yell and say things that in my opinion shouldn't have been said. Than the Asian lady threatened me that she will call the police and her husband to come... Really ridiculous! So I called 911 immediately! The Aberdeen police came took the report. I still refused to pay $20 dollars for nails that weren't done. I did give though $3 as a tip to the girl who cleaned my feet. She tried to return it to me while cop was there but I told her to keep it. She was nice of most of those people who worked there. The bottom line and question is: Who and Where does it heard of to lock people inside!? Again I offered to pay a half for half unfinished product. I wasn't running away. The place SUCK! Highly recommend NOT TO GO! Thank you. read more

Xo Nails - Look how short it cut but my feet covered with cream. Unfinished nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

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Unless you want a rude staff and a place that cuts you every time they file your nails and leaves your nails bubbly like this don't go to gorgeous nails! They were so rude I had gotten my nails done here for two years bc it was the closest one to my house being an ongoing customer you'd think they would start showing some respect for you if at all! Nope I just recently got these done and the day before had a different color the color started to bubble up so I went back the next day for them to tell me I picked out a bad polish! One they shouldn't have it on the shelves then if it's bad and they make all their mistakes seem like your fault. They are not people friendly or courteous to their customers and from reading reviews I'm not the first to say this! The lady today almost chopped my finger up with the filer and just laughed at it and said oh must be scary.. Who says that? Bad place bad nails and bad service! That's it no distance is going to keep me here at this salon any longer! read more

Xo Nails - Horrible nail job and worst service ever - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

The owner did my nails, he was very unprofessional. I asked if they had any powder colors, he brought out a huge box and told me to take a look. He cut me 3 times, didn't bother saying sorry. He rushed through when one of his "regulars" came in. He managed to get glue all over my fingers, powder all around my nails, and some are uneven. When it was time to put the clear coat of gel he said he would be back in one minute while it's under the light. 5 minutes past and he still isn't back, I turn around and he is outside the door smoking. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

Xo Nails - A picture of the horrible job he did. - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

Not so friendly and cash tip only? Inconvenient. Stuffy. The hours are great but I'd rather wait for the weekend and go somewhere worth while read more

Don't know how this place stays open. Besides the customer service being HORENDOUS, the place is so dirty. I had my nails done there 2 days ago and one fell off, went back to have it fixed and it's a completely different shape than all my other nails. How they let me leave with this nail looking like this - it's hideous, WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN, there's so many other cleaner places with nicer people. read more

The first two times I had gotten my nails done here, they were perfect and lasted a long time without chipping. Afterwards, the polish would chip, my cuticles were never cut or pushed back to make my nails look nice and the service became awful. Angie started to become nasty when I asked if she could fix a nail because I didn't like the way that it looked. She said "I don't know what you want. I do good nails for you. I don't know what you want." I said "I wanted you to fix it for me" and she exhaled loudly before fixing it. Never went back. They also completely trashed my mom's nails. Four days after she got them done, her cuticles started to dry up and tear and her polish chipped. The polish is extremely cheap. Don't go here. read more

Xo Nails - Four days after getting a "manicure" at Gorgeous Nails. My mom works at a desk job so it wasn't work that made her nails look this way. - Nail Salons Near Me - Cliffwood, New Jersey

Ok guys here is the deal with this gemstone of a place. You just need to know what you want. These ladies are pros. The best by far is Megan. I've been with her for many years and she is an artist in her craft. She can perfect any and All Nail shapes to accommodate you. Again, just know what you want-acrylic-gel-pink and white- or just a simple manicure. She will never disappoint!!!#1 read more

This salon used to be great and always hopping. Now it's bare. Last time I went there, it smelled like the bathroom exploded. The whole time I got my nails done, I was trying not to puke. read more

DO NOT GO here, terrible main/pedi. The polish started coming off my nails the next day, he didn't do the tips, didn't use cuticle oil, just cut the cuticles.. Bad pedi, no foot message, way too rough with the grater, bottom of my feet still sore one week later. No soothing relaxing pedicure features all the rest of the places in this area use. Lady there very NASTY, thought I said gel manicure and started yelling at me when I picked out regular polish. No price list and they don't take AMEX read more

Very Rude Salon, do not go here!!! I went there for a manicure on a Monday evening at 6:30 pm (they are open on that day until 8pm) I waited less than 10 minutes, then my manicure begin. The woman performing the manicure sat down at the desk, grabbed my hand and began filing my nails. No hello, smile, or any kind of acknowledgement I was there whatsoever. Very awkward feeling and atmosphere. All was going well until the time came to dry my nails. While drying, I accidentally bumped my right thumb into the side of the dryer. When I showed my manicurist, an exasperated look came over her face as she rudely asked me, "do you know how many coats are on your nail?" She quickly answered "five". She couldn't believe I was Actually taking up her time!! (The salon was anything but busy) I was absolutely floored. Needless to say, not only will I not be returning to this salon, my manicurist was not tipped. If you are looking for a remotely friendly place to get your nails done, keep looking!!! read more

I've been going here for a few months after not finding a decent place in the area, but I certainly won't be returning. Went for a gel manicure Sat. On Monday one entire nail chipped off. Not just chipped, the polish lifted and was easily peeled off in one whole piece. I go to get it fixed since I had just gotten them done two days ago. Wednesday comes and this happens to three more nails! I go back and they tell me to stop picking my nails and then charge me $10 to fix it. I was so mad I didn't even argue with them I just wanted to leave. read more

Have gone here a few times, with mixed results. Great hours with being open later than other nail salons in the area. Staff could be a little friendly to new clients but after going there a few times they will get to know you. read more

Horrible service. Rude when you correct work product. Uneven tips put on. Dirty pedicure stations watched a worker just rinse the tub no cleaning products used. They use same file for your hands and use on people's feet. Heidi is Nasty and rude. Please do not waste your money. read more

i went into the nail salon to get my nails done i was greet friendly than i was taken over to the pedicure chair. the chair was extremly high so i had to basicly jump into it than i noticed my feet weren't even touching the foot bath only my tippy toes not to mention they over flowed the bucket got my purse and shoes soaked and didnt even say sorry than they had to scream to the girl outside that a customer was there "charlie" didnt say hello to me nothing she went over to a draw and pulled out pedicure tools out of a bucket which was not sanitised at all. (im a licensed cosmetologist so i know what the proper sanitation is) no uv light disinfectent no barbacide nothing just a little bucket with tools in it! as a matter of fact i didnt see anything in the place being sanatised a pedicure just left before me and as the staff sat around not one person cleaned the pedicure chair! than during my pedicure the girl was so nasty she yelled at me b/c she couldnt get the toe seperator in between my toes forgot to lotion me down for the pedicure. than got mad b/c i didnt like the color she chose as she started to polish my nails i told her i didnt like it she said very nasy do u wanna pick your own? hello im in a pedicure chair! than when the serivce was done she got up an walked away didnt say ok your done didnt say a word just left! than i had to jump out of the chair again and i ruined the polish which looked horribly polished i left and got it fixed somewhere else! the whole store was filthy i don't think they ever cleaned or disinfected anything in the store not to mention there was no sign of there licenses!!! read more