38 Reviews

Nouveau Nails

Brookline, Massachusetts
Reviews
Zoila Alvarez
16 Jun 2018
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Mediocre services and poor customer service. Also they charge $1 if you pay with a card. I won’t be coming back.
Isobel Hirsch
8 Jan 2018
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Really lovely salon, and my nails are absolutely gorgeous! The staff are lovely and offer their assistance when you need to decide what colour to have (out of the hundreds they have). Would highly rec... Read More
Really lovely salon, and my nails are absolutely gorgeous! The staff are lovely and offer their assistance when you need to decide what colour to have (out of the hundreds they have). Would highly recommend. Read Less
Kayleigh Eynon
24 Oct 2017
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Lovely women here and was made feel bery welcome, would definitely recommend this place to friends and family
Sarah Eynon
24 Oct 2017
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Visited here today, for the first time, with my daughter. Greeted when entered with the offer of a drink. Very attentive staff. Lovely calm atmosphere which makes the experience so much better. Thank ... Read More
Visited here today, for the first time, with my daughter. Greeted when entered with the offer of a drink. Very attentive staff. Lovely calm atmosphere which makes the experience so much better. Thank you for making our visit a pleasant oneRead Less
Kat Banks
21 Oct 2017
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Love this nail salon. Always have great service and leave with gorgeous nails. Really friendly staff and lovely shop. Best nail salon in Bath. 5*
Chakhila Jones
21 Sep 2017
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Absolutely love getting my nails done here, Kelly is always such a laugh and does an amazing job! I always leave so happy with my nails, hands down wouldn't go anywhere else! The salon is so beautiful... Read More
Absolutely love getting my nails done here, Kelly is always such a laugh and does an amazing job! I always leave so happy with my nails, hands down wouldn't go anywhere else! The salon is so beautiful and relaxing, would recommend to anyone struggling to find a nail salon in bath! Read Less
Kate Stothard
8 Sep 2017
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Ki Nails are awesome, the best salon in Bath. I've been going for nearly a year now and every time, I leave with a perfect set of finger or toe nails. Thank you Kelly, Ivy and the team. x
Yasmin Louise
7 Sep 2017
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Absolutely love K.I Nails!! The staff are all very lovely and the shop is absolutely stunning.... Been getting my nails done for years and I've found that I've had to normally travel out of town becau... Read More
Absolutely love K.I Nails!! The staff are all very lovely and the shop is absolutely stunning.... Been getting my nails done for years and I've found that I've had to normally travel out of town because the standards in bath are appalling! Since K.I has opened I've noticed how I've always been very happy with the service provided, and my nails always look so cute and tidy! Unfortunately they can get very busy on the weekend (obviously) so make sure you head in early before the rush... Best nail shop in bath by far! 💁🏾💅🏾✨ Thankyou xx Read Less
Jody Radley
6 Sep 2017
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Thought I would give this place a try as looked so nice from the outside, it didn't disappoint! I'm very picky with my nails, however they did a perfect job. It was spotless and all the equipment was... Read More
Thought I would give this place a try as looked so nice from the outside, it didn't disappoint! I'm very picky with my nails, however they did a perfect job. It was spotless and all the equipment was sterilised. Lovely friendly staff and a great atmosphere! Read Less
Laura Borzi
5 Sep 2017
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Amazing place, I love the layout of the shop and super cleaned. No-one never done my feet so good really high quality customer service. Ivy so sweet and Kelly with her smiling personality make you fe... Read More
Amazing place, I love the layout of the shop and super cleaned. No-one never done my feet so good really high quality customer service. Ivy so sweet and Kelly with her smiling personality make you feel very welcome and enjoy your time during the treatment. Read Less
Atalya Alexis
4 Sep 2017
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Would have given 5 stars but halfway through getting my nails done another girl came and took over whom was unnecessarily very rough. She made my nails bleed on three different fingers & when I pointe... Read More
Would have given 5 stars but halfway through getting my nails done another girl came and took over whom was unnecessarily very rough. She made my nails bleed on three different fingers & when I pointed it out she said "you won't die". Of course she was joking, but I don't expect to pay to get my nails done, for the nail technician to be so rough that my fingers start bleeding. The girl previous to this was doing an amazing job, so careful and delicate and was very accommodating. But afterwards when another girl took over it was the complete opposite. I have cuts around my nails where she was so rough and blood on my nails. Not sure if I would go back; depends on how well the nails last. Read Less
Nechama Shimanovich
23 May 2017
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Although its a bit far from whwre i live when i go there I get my nails and eyebrows done by Pam and she is Amazing .they also have great hours which is a plus. In all I totally recommend this place.
Ksenia Pyanzina
13 Mar 2017
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Always good manicure!!!
Sarah R.
28 Feb 2017
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I have been coming here for years and haven't had a bad experience yet! Their manicurists are very thorough and the color selection is great. They also have AMAZING prices.Gel mani - $25Regular mani -... Read More
I have been coming here for years and haven't had a bad experience yet! Their manicurists are very thorough and the color selection is great. They also have AMAZING prices.Gel mani - $25Regular mani - $12Spa pedi - $30 (haven't had one in a while but I'm pretty sure it's only $30!)Will be back, as always! Read Less
Shuchi Jain
25 Feb 2017
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Awful service. I came in at 6:30 to ask to have my gel nail polish removed. I was seated in a chair by a lady who could not speak a word of English. After sitting there and here starting to file my na... Read More
Awful service. I came in at 6:30 to ask to have my gel nail polish removed. I was seated in a chair by a lady who could not speak a word of English. After sitting there and here starting to file my nails she receives a phone call and says "they are closed". Even though the sign on their door said they were open until 7. I had to walk out with half filed nails.Read Less
Aleksandra rudnitskaya
30 Aug 2016
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love this place. come there regularly. really high quality. best prices i saw so far.
Ansie M.
11 Jun 2016
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Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracte... Read More
Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracted. Was watching TV while 'massaging' my legs and feet--which was basically her just running her hands over my skin.  Also, not a very clean place. Won't go back. Read Less
Ann M.
11 Jun 2016
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Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracte... Read More
Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracted. Was watching TV while 'massaging' my legs and feet--which was basically her just running her hands over my skin.  Also, not a very clean place. Won't go back. Read Less
Aurore G.
14 Apr 2016
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Very bad service! I went there because it was close to my place. Won't come back ever again! I will just talk about the result on my nails.... VERY BAD
Jessica B.
4 Sep 2015
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I've never had cleaner, so perfectly shaped nails than I do now!I received a gift certificate for this nail salon for my birthday, and I can also say that I've only gotten a mani/pedi maybe once or tw... Read More
I've never had cleaner, so perfectly shaped nails than I do now!I received a gift certificate for this nail salon for my birthday, and I can also say that I've only gotten a mani/pedi maybe once or twice before in my life.  I liked it here!  Yes, the workers are a little abrupt and don't talk much, but the woman I had was genuinely good at her job, took the time to care for me, and did an excellent job!  The calf massage was definitely unexpected, but very nice!  I wish I could attach a picture of my nails; they have never been so perfectly squared and painted.  With that being said, I got a mani/pedi and it took roughly an hour, and was told they usually cost $35 (not a bad price for what you get).  The woman working on my nails was very thorough, seemed generally interested in me when we did talk (I'm not much of a talker anyway), so I had no problem there.   She seemed more motherly than the other workers.  If you want a good, clean, relatively inexpensive manicure and/or pedicure, then come here.  Don't come if you want to socialize, or be overly pampered; come if you want something good, in a fast time frame.  They do their job well, and I really do love the way my nails came out.  A++ Read Less
Melissa P.
21 May 2015
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I was a bit sketched out on my visit here (first-timer). Not only is the salon super small and crammed, but nothing really looked clean and the staff were unwelcoming. After the woman next to me got u... Read More
I was a bit sketched out on my visit here (first-timer). Not only is the salon super small and crammed, but nothing really looked clean and the staff were unwelcoming. After the woman next to me got up, I never saw them clean out the foot tub- I'm REALLY hoping they did at some point before someone else sat down (and that I didn't get any diseases in there). The woman doing my nails cut some of them crooked, but at least the color came out nice. They are very inattentive. After you pay they basically forget about you- they don't help you transition to the drying station or even turn it on for you or say goodbye when leaving.  Won't come back. Read Less
Sevara Makhmudova
3 May 2015
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Professional, listen to customer and thorough. I love one of the technician in particular, she has curly hair, wears glasses, I can't remember her name, but she is great
Alice A.
16 Jan 2015
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I have come here for years to Nina for her pedis, which for me were fabulous. I give her personally 5 stars:). Today, however, I find out she has parted ways with the owner, who will not tell me where... Read More
I have come here for years to Nina for her pedis, which for me were fabulous. I give her personally 5 stars:). Today, however, I find out she has parted ways with the owner, who will not tell me where she has moved on to, except to say "Dorchester." I don't even know if that's true. So, I leave this review here to say yes, the services are adequate, the price is right, the male owner is not really very nice, AND IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE NINA HAS MOVED ON TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW either through a future review on this page or by messaging me through yelp. I deeply appreciate any help/info offered to me. I miss Nina's service terribly and hope to find her, she did WONDERS for my feet. Thanks. Read Less
Alana S.
4 May 2013
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Super small and over priced for such poor quality. Golden finger is down the street and does a way better job for less. I asked my manicurist to fix one that I had smeared a little and she gave me att... Read More
Super small and over priced for such poor quality. Golden finger is down the street and does a way better job for less. I asked my manicurist to fix one that I had smeared a little and she gave me attitude and fixed it even more poorly than it had been done to begin with Read Less
Laura S.
26 Nov 2011
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Okay, it's not pretty there,  but the women there are really good at what they do, and they are kind and helpful.  I have witnessed them with old and infirm clients, and they are unbelievably nice.  T... Read More
Okay, it's not pretty there,  but the women there are really good at what they do, and they are kind and helpful.  I have witnessed them with old and infirm clients, and they are unbelievably nice.  To those who look down on them, I recommend that you try making a living as an immigrant with limited English skills.  I say, tip them well and encourage them to speak English with you. Read Less
Brooke H.
21 Jun 2011
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Don't let the appearance of the place fool you (as it does somewhat resemble a bowling alley).I have been here twice for manicures and both times I left with great results!  They were quick and profes... Read More
Don't let the appearance of the place fool you (as it does somewhat resemble a bowling alley).I have been here twice for manicures and both times I left with great results!  They were quick and professional and didn't try to push me into getting more than I came in for.  Nina gave me a fantastic manicure the first time I went in there -- I don't think my cuticles were ever cleaner and the polish lasted for almost a full week!  The second time, I feel awful because I forget the girl's name, but she was nice a friendly.  When I was picking out colors, she wasn't pushy or overcrowding, but did  -- in a very kind and professional manner, suggest colors for me that she thought would work better than those I was initially considering.  She was very right with her suggestions!  I will definitely keep going! Read Less
Reviewer R.
13 Jun 2011
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I agree with the review below. This place is definitely a brothel.Im currently sitting in this place and it's pretty dirty, muggy and uninviting.The color is turning out decently well but I'm wonderin... Read More
I agree with the review below. This place is definitely a brothel.Im currently sitting in this place and it's pretty dirty, muggy and uninviting.The color is turning out decently well but I'm wondering if I'll need to be on antibiotics by tomorrow from the number of diseases I may have just contracted.Not coming back anytime soon.... Read Less
Leslie W.
23 Apr 2011
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Atmosphere: Looks dirty and run-down. Instead of relaxing music, shoot 'em up shows are often on the TV, especially when the owner is there. (He is not warm or friendly and, instead of cleaning, he wa... Read More
Atmosphere: Looks dirty and run-down. Instead of relaxing music, shoot 'em up shows are often on the TV, especially when the owner is there. (He is not warm or friendly and, instead of cleaning, he watches TV.) The place is desperate for a make-over.Staff: It's rare to get a smile from someone on the staff. They eat in front of clients. When it's a slow day, instead of cleaning, they are busy playing games on their iphones. Mani-pedis: Nina does the best work. She takes her time and is meticulous. She also gives great leg and foot massages. Read Less
Kim C.
20 Aug 2010
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I'm not convinced that this place is not a brothel.That said, you get what you pay for: $35 for a mani-pedi? Pretty cheap, I'll take it. Although, as I'm thinking about the review I want to write, I'm... Read More
I'm not convinced that this place is not a brothel.That said, you get what you pay for: $35 for a mani-pedi? Pretty cheap, I'll take it. Although, as I'm thinking about the review I want to write, I'm simultaneously questioning my decision to patronize this place. So I'll leave with this: the workmanship is decent and fast; you can be in and out with your nails fully done in about 35-40 minutes (unheard of!). BUT be sure to stop by the conveniently located CVS or Walgreens on Harvard Street to pick up some hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol. It's just the smart thing to do. Read Less
Courtney M.
15 Aug 2010
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Nouveau Nails is so average in so many ways: the lackluster environment, the owner/manager who plays games on his iphone, the lack of conversation, the somewhat expensive prices, etc, etc. I wouldn't ... Read More
Nouveau Nails is so average in so many ways: the lackluster environment, the owner/manager who plays games on his iphone, the lack of conversation, the somewhat expensive prices, etc, etc. I wouldn't normally go back EXCEPT that..I got a manicure and pedicure with Kelly whose work and friendliness is bar none. She makes all the difference. If it weren't for her, I probably would not come back. She's done my nails three times now, and each time, she listens to my requests, asks if I'm happy with the result and while she's doing my nails, and remembers the little things I've told her in previous conversations. Plus, for whatever reason, her French pedicures last for a long time! Bottom line: make an appointment with Kelly only (or your own favorite manicurist/pedicurist there), because I can't really see what's so much better about this salon over other places that provide the same services. The other ladies at the salon all seem to do a fine job, but Kelly is the best! Read Less
jennifer I.
2 Feb 2010
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Kelly does a fabulous job, I've lived in Brookline for a long time and finally found someone who does exactly what I want. Last time I got my nails done she put a design on (was my bday) and it stayed... Read More
Kelly does a fabulous job, I've lived in Brookline for a long time and finally found someone who does exactly what I want. Last time I got my nails done she put a design on (was my bday) and it stayed perfect for 6 day, unheard for me. The decor leaves a little to be desired, but it's sanitary which is more important to me. Read Less
Julie R.
15 Mar 2009
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While the workmanship here was ok, the whole experience was just blah. I went in for a manicure, got the usual pick a color, then sat down. The stations were old and run down, there are only 2 of them... Read More
While the workmanship here was ok, the whole experience was just blah. I went in for a manicure, got the usual pick a color, then sat down. The stations were old and run down, there are only 2 of them when there are about 6 pedicure stations on the left. The girl who did my nails did an ok job. She did my cuticles painlessly and the polish came out nice. The whole manicure she was just not personable though. She did not say one word except for when it came time to pay. She did joke around to her other salon peeps in their language the whole time. So tacky and quite a turnoff when you know they are looking at you and the other customers while they talk. There was another gentleman in there, maybe the owner, who was hanging out with his shoes off sitting in the pedicure chairs-kind of unprofessional. I wouldn't go back. The place could use some modernization. It was not vented enough, it reeked of acrylics and the dryers were so loud. It didn't look like the cleanest place either. Read Less
Sarah W.
7 Mar 2009
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I go to Nouveau Nails a lot because it is convenient to my apartment. Though the decor is admittedly not the best, I think the women there do a fabulous job, especially on pedicures. They are very tho... Read More
I go to Nouveau Nails a lot because it is convenient to my apartment. Though the decor is admittedly not the best, I think the women there do a fabulous job, especially on pedicures. They are very thorough and do the absolute best and longest leg massages I have ever had. These are more than worth the price of the pedi, which isn't bad by the way ($25)! Read Less
Andra G.
3 Feb 2009
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I have had acrylic nails for about two years plus now. Before you judge me: I get them done because if I didn't I would chew my nails, my cuticles and my lips. I know gross, right? Hence why I have my... Read More
I have had acrylic nails for about two years plus now. Before you judge me: I get them done because if I didn't I would chew my nails, my cuticles and my lips. I know gross, right? Hence why I have my nails did every 2-3 weeks.Since I moved from C-Bus, OH I've been trying to find a good nail salon. For as many as there are in Brookline/Allston/Boston I have not found one as amazing as the salon I used to have in Columbus. Then I had an epiphany.I made an appointment at Millennium Nails on Harvard St at 9:30 in the morning. I arrive there at 9:25 and they are not open. And it wasn't like there were people milling around and they just hadn't opened their doors yet (the hours posted said they opened at 9) no. There was no one there. At. All. Frustrated, annoyed and bitchy I stormed off.A few hours later I just decided to call Nouveau. I'd been here a couple times before and when I had them done, they were really good. I've stormed out of here a couple times prob due to low blood sugar and the size of the place (it's really really small!). But, for acrylics Lisa does an amazing job.I had pink and whites done in Ohio but I didn't really want them done again, I'd rather just get a regular fill. Lisa was really helpful and listened to what I wanted. She made my nails look great and didn't charge me an arm and a leg like I thought she would.I've never been for a pedicure or anything besides acrylics. But, I think it's safe to say if you need a fill go to Nouveau. Oh, and make an appointment! It's really small and they fill up quick! Read Less
Rosie F.
21 Dec 2008
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I have got pedicures here many more times than I should have, because they are way too expensive for the usually crap job they do.Unfriendly and sometimes just rude; the people make this place super u... Read More
I have got pedicures here many more times than I should have, because they are way too expensive for the usually crap job they do.Unfriendly and sometimes just rude; the people make this place super unpleasant, its also smelly, and had ugly decor, and doesn't seem to be the cleanest. Read Less
April I.
10 Dec 2008
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Go to Nouveau Nails if you want jacked up toes that require a visit to the podiatrist and antibiotics.  This is the truth.  A day after getting a pedicure from Nouveau Nails I started feeling this pai... Read More
Go to Nouveau Nails if you want jacked up toes that require a visit to the podiatrist and antibiotics.  This is the truth.  A day after getting a pedicure from Nouveau Nails I started feeling this pain in my big toe.  Sort of throbbing and when I touched the toe it was very tender and some sort of puss came out of it.  After gagging over this I called my PCP who sent me directly to a podiatrist.  It looked like a piece of my skin on the toe has been clipped, but I wasn't sure.  Two days later I'm in to see the podiatrist  and it turns out I had an infection (explains the puss), and my toenail was discolored and nasty.  I had to go on a course of antibiotics, go back to the podiatrist on two other occasions to have the nail reshaped and it was really a bad experience.  I vow never to go back to that place again.  I went because it was cheap and convenient, but after paying x3 office visit copays to the podiatrist, missing work (thus being forced to use "vacation time") I can say that this was probably the most expensive and worst pedicure of my life.  I strongly caution you on going to Nouveau Nails. Read Less
V R.
22 Feb 2008
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I've gone here several times because it's close to where I live. However, I won't be going there again. The people who work here are so inhospitable, they make you feel like you are imposing on them b... Read More
I've gone here several times because it's close to where I live. However, I won't be going there again. The people who work here are so inhospitable, they make you feel like you are imposing on them by giving them business. Read Less
Elysabeth K.
17 Jan 2008
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One of my coworkers admitted that she had never had a pedicure before.  GASP!  So, three of us decided it was time to take her for one, for the first time.  Nouveau Nails was great!  All four of us go... Read More
One of my coworkers admitted that she had never had a pedicure before.  GASP!  So, three of us decided it was time to take her for one, for the first time.  Nouveau Nails was great!  All four of us got our nails done at the same time (we had an appointment) and the store was quiet and relaxing.  We kind of took over.  The staff was friendly, and we all ended up with cute lil' piggies.  Even our first-timer is now hooked (and wants to go back for a manicure). Read Less
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Nouveau Nails

Brookline, Massachusetts
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5 Babcock Street
Brookline Massachusetts 2446
Monday
09:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Zoila Alvarez
16 Jun 2018
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Mediocre services and poor customer service. Also they charge $1 if you pay with a card. I won’t be coming back.
Isobel Hirsch
8 Jan 2018
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Really lovely salon, and my nails are absolutely gorgeous! The staff are lovely and offer their assistance when you need to decide what colour to have (out of the hundreds they have). Would highly rec... Read More
Really lovely salon, and my nails are absolutely gorgeous! The staff are lovely and offer their assistance when you need to decide what colour to have (out of the hundreds they have). Would highly recommend. Read Less
Kayleigh Eynon
24 Oct 2017
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Lovely women here and was made feel bery welcome, would definitely recommend this place to friends and family
Sarah Eynon
24 Oct 2017
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Visited here today, for the first time, with my daughter. Greeted when entered with the offer of a drink. Very attentive staff. Lovely calm atmosphere which makes the experience so much better. Thank ... Read More
Visited here today, for the first time, with my daughter. Greeted when entered with the offer of a drink. Very attentive staff. Lovely calm atmosphere which makes the experience so much better. Thank you for making our visit a pleasant oneRead Less
Kat Banks
21 Oct 2017
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Love this nail salon. Always have great service and leave with gorgeous nails. Really friendly staff and lovely shop. Best nail salon in Bath. 5*
Chakhila Jones
21 Sep 2017
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Absolutely love getting my nails done here, Kelly is always such a laugh and does an amazing job! I always leave so happy with my nails, hands down wouldn't go anywhere else! The salon is so beautiful... Read More
Absolutely love getting my nails done here, Kelly is always such a laugh and does an amazing job! I always leave so happy with my nails, hands down wouldn't go anywhere else! The salon is so beautiful and relaxing, would recommend to anyone struggling to find a nail salon in bath! Read Less
Kate Stothard
8 Sep 2017
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Ki Nails are awesome, the best salon in Bath. I've been going for nearly a year now and every time, I leave with a perfect set of finger or toe nails. Thank you Kelly, Ivy and the team. x
Yasmin Louise
7 Sep 2017
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Absolutely love K.I Nails!! The staff are all very lovely and the shop is absolutely stunning.... Been getting my nails done for years and I've found that I've had to normally travel out of town becau... Read More
Absolutely love K.I Nails!! The staff are all very lovely and the shop is absolutely stunning.... Been getting my nails done for years and I've found that I've had to normally travel out of town because the standards in bath are appalling! Since K.I has opened I've noticed how I've always been very happy with the service provided, and my nails always look so cute and tidy! Unfortunately they can get very busy on the weekend (obviously) so make sure you head in early before the rush... Best nail shop in bath by far! 💁🏾💅🏾✨ Thankyou xx Read Less
Jody Radley
6 Sep 2017
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Thought I would give this place a try as looked so nice from the outside, it didn't disappoint! I'm very picky with my nails, however they did a perfect job. It was spotless and all the equipment was... Read More
Thought I would give this place a try as looked so nice from the outside, it didn't disappoint! I'm very picky with my nails, however they did a perfect job. It was spotless and all the equipment was sterilised. Lovely friendly staff and a great atmosphere! Read Less
Laura Borzi
5 Sep 2017
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Amazing place, I love the layout of the shop and super cleaned. No-one never done my feet so good really high quality customer service. Ivy so sweet and Kelly with her smiling personality make you fe... Read More
Amazing place, I love the layout of the shop and super cleaned. No-one never done my feet so good really high quality customer service. Ivy so sweet and Kelly with her smiling personality make you feel very welcome and enjoy your time during the treatment. Read Less
Atalya Alexis
4 Sep 2017
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Would have given 5 stars but halfway through getting my nails done another girl came and took over whom was unnecessarily very rough. She made my nails bleed on three different fingers & when I pointe... Read More
Would have given 5 stars but halfway through getting my nails done another girl came and took over whom was unnecessarily very rough. She made my nails bleed on three different fingers & when I pointed it out she said "you won't die". Of course she was joking, but I don't expect to pay to get my nails done, for the nail technician to be so rough that my fingers start bleeding. The girl previous to this was doing an amazing job, so careful and delicate and was very accommodating. But afterwards when another girl took over it was the complete opposite. I have cuts around my nails where she was so rough and blood on my nails. Not sure if I would go back; depends on how well the nails last. Read Less
Nechama Shimanovich
23 May 2017
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Although its a bit far from whwre i live when i go there I get my nails and eyebrows done by Pam and she is Amazing .they also have great hours which is a plus. In all I totally recommend this place.
Ksenia Pyanzina
13 Mar 2017
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Always good manicure!!!
Sarah R.
28 Feb 2017
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I have been coming here for years and haven't had a bad experience yet! Their manicurists are very thorough and the color selection is great. They also have AMAZING prices.Gel mani - $25Regular mani -... Read More
I have been coming here for years and haven't had a bad experience yet! Their manicurists are very thorough and the color selection is great. They also have AMAZING prices.Gel mani - $25Regular mani - $12Spa pedi - $30 (haven't had one in a while but I'm pretty sure it's only $30!)Will be back, as always! Read Less
Shuchi Jain
25 Feb 2017
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Awful service. I came in at 6:30 to ask to have my gel nail polish removed. I was seated in a chair by a lady who could not speak a word of English. After sitting there and here starting to file my na... Read More
Awful service. I came in at 6:30 to ask to have my gel nail polish removed. I was seated in a chair by a lady who could not speak a word of English. After sitting there and here starting to file my nails she receives a phone call and says "they are closed". Even though the sign on their door said they were open until 7. I had to walk out with half filed nails.Read Less
Aleksandra rudnitskaya
30 Aug 2016
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love this place. come there regularly. really high quality. best prices i saw so far.
Ansie M.
11 Jun 2016
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Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracte... Read More
Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracted. Was watching TV while 'massaging' my legs and feet--which was basically her just running her hands over my skin.  Also, not a very clean place. Won't go back. Read Less
Ann M.
11 Jun 2016
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Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracte... Read More
Had to go in here because I had no time to go to the nail salon downtown which is my regular place.One of the workers there was terribly rude. She did a shoddy job of scrubbing my feet. Very distracted. Was watching TV while 'massaging' my legs and feet--which was basically her just running her hands over my skin.  Also, not a very clean place. Won't go back. Read Less
Aurore G.
14 Apr 2016
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Very bad service! I went there because it was close to my place. Won't come back ever again! I will just talk about the result on my nails.... VERY BAD
Jessica B.
4 Sep 2015
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I've never had cleaner, so perfectly shaped nails than I do now!I received a gift certificate for this nail salon for my birthday, and I can also say that I've only gotten a mani/pedi maybe once or tw... Read More
I've never had cleaner, so perfectly shaped nails than I do now!I received a gift certificate for this nail salon for my birthday, and I can also say that I've only gotten a mani/pedi maybe once or twice before in my life.  I liked it here!  Yes, the workers are a little abrupt and don't talk much, but the woman I had was genuinely good at her job, took the time to care for me, and did an excellent job!  The calf massage was definitely unexpected, but very nice!  I wish I could attach a picture of my nails; they have never been so perfectly squared and painted.  With that being said, I got a mani/pedi and it took roughly an hour, and was told they usually cost $35 (not a bad price for what you get).  The woman working on my nails was very thorough, seemed generally interested in me when we did talk (I'm not much of a talker anyway), so I had no problem there.   She seemed more motherly than the other workers.  If you want a good, clean, relatively inexpensive manicure and/or pedicure, then come here.  Don't come if you want to socialize, or be overly pampered; come if you want something good, in a fast time frame.  They do their job well, and I really do love the way my nails came out.  A++ Read Less
Melissa P.
21 May 2015
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I was a bit sketched out on my visit here (first-timer). Not only is the salon super small and crammed, but nothing really looked clean and the staff were unwelcoming. After the woman next to me got u... Read More
I was a bit sketched out on my visit here (first-timer). Not only is the salon super small and crammed, but nothing really looked clean and the staff were unwelcoming. After the woman next to me got up, I never saw them clean out the foot tub- I'm REALLY hoping they did at some point before someone else sat down (and that I didn't get any diseases in there). The woman doing my nails cut some of them crooked, but at least the color came out nice. They are very inattentive. After you pay they basically forget about you- they don't help you transition to the drying station or even turn it on for you or say goodbye when leaving.  Won't come back. Read Less
Sevara Makhmudova
3 May 2015
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Professional, listen to customer and thorough. I love one of the technician in particular, she has curly hair, wears glasses, I can't remember her name, but she is great
Alice A.
16 Jan 2015
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I have come here for years to Nina for her pedis, which for me were fabulous. I give her personally 5 stars:). Today, however, I find out she has parted ways with the owner, who will not tell me where... Read More
I have come here for years to Nina for her pedis, which for me were fabulous. I give her personally 5 stars:). Today, however, I find out she has parted ways with the owner, who will not tell me where she has moved on to, except to say "Dorchester." I don't even know if that's true. So, I leave this review here to say yes, the services are adequate, the price is right, the male owner is not really very nice, AND IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE NINA HAS MOVED ON TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW either through a future review on this page or by messaging me through yelp. I deeply appreciate any help/info offered to me. I miss Nina's service terribly and hope to find her, she did WONDERS for my feet. Thanks. Read Less
Alana S.
4 May 2013
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Super small and over priced for such poor quality. Golden finger is down the street and does a way better job for less. I asked my manicurist to fix one that I had smeared a little and she gave me att... Read More
Super small and over priced for such poor quality. Golden finger is down the street and does a way better job for less. I asked my manicurist to fix one that I had smeared a little and she gave me attitude and fixed it even more poorly than it had been done to begin with Read Less
Laura S.
26 Nov 2011
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Okay, it's not pretty there,  but the women there are really good at what they do, and they are kind and helpful.  I have witnessed them with old and infirm clients, and they are unbelievably nice.  T... Read More
Okay, it's not pretty there,  but the women there are really good at what they do, and they are kind and helpful.  I have witnessed them with old and infirm clients, and they are unbelievably nice.  To those who look down on them, I recommend that you try making a living as an immigrant with limited English skills.  I say, tip them well and encourage them to speak English with you. Read Less
Brooke H.
21 Jun 2011
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Don't let the appearance of the place fool you (as it does somewhat resemble a bowling alley).I have been here twice for manicures and both times I left with great results!  They were quick and profes... Read More
Don't let the appearance of the place fool you (as it does somewhat resemble a bowling alley).I have been here twice for manicures and both times I left with great results!  They were quick and professional and didn't try to push me into getting more than I came in for.  Nina gave me a fantastic manicure the first time I went in there -- I don't think my cuticles were ever cleaner and the polish lasted for almost a full week!  The second time, I feel awful because I forget the girl's name, but she was nice a friendly.  When I was picking out colors, she wasn't pushy or overcrowding, but did  -- in a very kind and professional manner, suggest colors for me that she thought would work better than those I was initially considering.  She was very right with her suggestions!  I will definitely keep going! Read Less
Reviewer R.
13 Jun 2011
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I agree with the review below. This place is definitely a brothel.Im currently sitting in this place and it's pretty dirty, muggy and uninviting.The color is turning out decently well but I'm wonderin... Read More
I agree with the review below. This place is definitely a brothel.Im currently sitting in this place and it's pretty dirty, muggy and uninviting.The color is turning out decently well but I'm wondering if I'll need to be on antibiotics by tomorrow from the number of diseases I may have just contracted.Not coming back anytime soon.... Read Less
Leslie W.
23 Apr 2011
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Atmosphere: Looks dirty and run-down. Instead of relaxing music, shoot 'em up shows are often on the TV, especially when the owner is there. (He is not warm or friendly and, instead of cleaning, he wa... Read More
Atmosphere: Looks dirty and run-down. Instead of relaxing music, shoot 'em up shows are often on the TV, especially when the owner is there. (He is not warm or friendly and, instead of cleaning, he watches TV.) The place is desperate for a make-over.Staff: It's rare to get a smile from someone on the staff. They eat in front of clients. When it's a slow day, instead of cleaning, they are busy playing games on their iphones. Mani-pedis: Nina does the best work. She takes her time and is meticulous. She also gives great leg and foot massages. Read Less
Kim C.
20 Aug 2010
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I'm not convinced that this place is not a brothel.That said, you get what you pay for: $35 for a mani-pedi? Pretty cheap, I'll take it. Although, as I'm thinking about the review I want to write, I'm... Read More
I'm not convinced that this place is not a brothel.That said, you get what you pay for: $35 for a mani-pedi? Pretty cheap, I'll take it. Although, as I'm thinking about the review I want to write, I'm simultaneously questioning my decision to patronize this place. So I'll leave with this: the workmanship is decent and fast; you can be in and out with your nails fully done in about 35-40 minutes (unheard of!). BUT be sure to stop by the conveniently located CVS or Walgreens on Harvard Street to pick up some hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol. It's just the smart thing to do. Read Less
Courtney M.
15 Aug 2010
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Nouveau Nails is so average in so many ways: the lackluster environment, the owner/manager who plays games on his iphone, the lack of conversation, the somewhat expensive prices, etc, etc. I wouldn't ... Read More
Nouveau Nails is so average in so many ways: the lackluster environment, the owner/manager who plays games on his iphone, the lack of conversation, the somewhat expensive prices, etc, etc. I wouldn't normally go back EXCEPT that..I got a manicure and pedicure with Kelly whose work and friendliness is bar none. She makes all the difference. If it weren't for her, I probably would not come back. She's done my nails three times now, and each time, she listens to my requests, asks if I'm happy with the result and while she's doing my nails, and remembers the little things I've told her in previous conversations. Plus, for whatever reason, her French pedicures last for a long time! Bottom line: make an appointment with Kelly only (or your own favorite manicurist/pedicurist there), because I can't really see what's so much better about this salon over other places that provide the same services. The other ladies at the salon all seem to do a fine job, but Kelly is the best! Read Less
jennifer I.
2 Feb 2010
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Kelly does a fabulous job, I've lived in Brookline for a long time and finally found someone who does exactly what I want. Last time I got my nails done she put a design on (was my bday) and it stayed... Read More
Kelly does a fabulous job, I've lived in Brookline for a long time and finally found someone who does exactly what I want. Last time I got my nails done she put a design on (was my bday) and it stayed perfect for 6 day, unheard for me. The decor leaves a little to be desired, but it's sanitary which is more important to me. Read Less
Julie R.
15 Mar 2009
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While the workmanship here was ok, the whole experience was just blah. I went in for a manicure, got the usual pick a color, then sat down. The stations were old and run down, there are only 2 of them... Read More
While the workmanship here was ok, the whole experience was just blah. I went in for a manicure, got the usual pick a color, then sat down. The stations were old and run down, there are only 2 of them when there are about 6 pedicure stations on the left. The girl who did my nails did an ok job. She did my cuticles painlessly and the polish came out nice. The whole manicure she was just not personable though. She did not say one word except for when it came time to pay. She did joke around to her other salon peeps in their language the whole time. So tacky and quite a turnoff when you know they are looking at you and the other customers while they talk. There was another gentleman in there, maybe the owner, who was hanging out with his shoes off sitting in the pedicure chairs-kind of unprofessional. I wouldn't go back. The place could use some modernization. It was not vented enough, it reeked of acrylics and the dryers were so loud. It didn't look like the cleanest place either. Read Less
Sarah W.
7 Mar 2009
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I go to Nouveau Nails a lot because it is convenient to my apartment. Though the decor is admittedly not the best, I think the women there do a fabulous job, especially on pedicures. They are very tho... Read More
I go to Nouveau Nails a lot because it is convenient to my apartment. Though the decor is admittedly not the best, I think the women there do a fabulous job, especially on pedicures. They are very thorough and do the absolute best and longest leg massages I have ever had. These are more than worth the price of the pedi, which isn't bad by the way ($25)! Read Less
Andra G.
3 Feb 2009
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I have had acrylic nails for about two years plus now. Before you judge me: I get them done because if I didn't I would chew my nails, my cuticles and my lips. I know gross, right? Hence why I have my... Read More
I have had acrylic nails for about two years plus now. Before you judge me: I get them done because if I didn't I would chew my nails, my cuticles and my lips. I know gross, right? Hence why I have my nails did every 2-3 weeks.Since I moved from C-Bus, OH I've been trying to find a good nail salon. For as many as there are in Brookline/Allston/Boston I have not found one as amazing as the salon I used to have in Columbus. Then I had an epiphany.I made an appointment at Millennium Nails on Harvard St at 9:30 in the morning. I arrive there at 9:25 and they are not open. And it wasn't like there were people milling around and they just hadn't opened their doors yet (the hours posted said they opened at 9) no. There was no one there. At. All. Frustrated, annoyed and bitchy I stormed off.A few hours later I just decided to call Nouveau. I'd been here a couple times before and when I had them done, they were really good. I've stormed out of here a couple times prob due to low blood sugar and the size of the place (it's really really small!). But, for acrylics Lisa does an amazing job.I had pink and whites done in Ohio but I didn't really want them done again, I'd rather just get a regular fill. Lisa was really helpful and listened to what I wanted. She made my nails look great and didn't charge me an arm and a leg like I thought she would.I've never been for a pedicure or anything besides acrylics. But, I think it's safe to say if you need a fill go to Nouveau. Oh, and make an appointment! It's really small and they fill up quick! Read Less
Rosie F.
21 Dec 2008
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I have got pedicures here many more times than I should have, because they are way too expensive for the usually crap job they do.Unfriendly and sometimes just rude; the people make this place super u... Read More
I have got pedicures here many more times than I should have, because they are way too expensive for the usually crap job they do.Unfriendly and sometimes just rude; the people make this place super unpleasant, its also smelly, and had ugly decor, and doesn't seem to be the cleanest. Read Less
April I.
10 Dec 2008
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Go to Nouveau Nails if you want jacked up toes that require a visit to the podiatrist and antibiotics.  This is the truth.  A day after getting a pedicure from Nouveau Nails I started feeling this pai... Read More
Go to Nouveau Nails if you want jacked up toes that require a visit to the podiatrist and antibiotics.  This is the truth.  A day after getting a pedicure from Nouveau Nails I started feeling this pain in my big toe.  Sort of throbbing and when I touched the toe it was very tender and some sort of puss came out of it.  After gagging over this I called my PCP who sent me directly to a podiatrist.  It looked like a piece of my skin on the toe has been clipped, but I wasn't sure.  Two days later I'm in to see the podiatrist  and it turns out I had an infection (explains the puss), and my toenail was discolored and nasty.  I had to go on a course of antibiotics, go back to the podiatrist on two other occasions to have the nail reshaped and it was really a bad experience.  I vow never to go back to that place again.  I went because it was cheap and convenient, but after paying x3 office visit copays to the podiatrist, missing work (thus being forced to use "vacation time") I can say that this was probably the most expensive and worst pedicure of my life.  I strongly caution you on going to Nouveau Nails. Read Less
V R.
22 Feb 2008
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I've gone here several times because it's close to where I live. However, I won't be going there again. The people who work here are so inhospitable, they make you feel like you are imposing on them b... Read More
I've gone here several times because it's close to where I live. However, I won't be going there again. The people who work here are so inhospitable, they make you feel like you are imposing on them by giving them business. Read Less
Elysabeth K.
17 Jan 2008
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One of my coworkers admitted that she had never had a pedicure before.  GASP!  So, three of us decided it was time to take her for one, for the first time.  Nouveau Nails was great!  All four of us go... Read More
One of my coworkers admitted that she had never had a pedicure before.  GASP!  So, three of us decided it was time to take her for one, for the first time.  Nouveau Nails was great!  All four of us got our nails done at the same time (we had an appointment) and the store was quiet and relaxing.  We kind of took over.  The staff was friendly, and we all ended up with cute lil' piggies.  Even our first-timer is now hooked (and wants to go back for a manicure). Read Less
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