I have finally found a detail-oriented, clean, friendly and quiet nail salon! It had been quite the adventure, and most experiences have left me feeling ignored and extremely frustrated. But Luxe Nai... Read More
I have finally found a detail-oriented, clean, friendly and quiet nail salon! It had been quite the adventure, and most experiences have left me feeling ignored and extremely frustrated. But Luxe Nails & Spa, what a breath of fresh air!! To begin, they have reasonable weekends hours, open until 8:30pm on Saturday. I arrived a little before 6p after a recommendation from my wax lady. I walk in, explain that I would like a manicure, and am instantly greeted and asked to pick a color. Moments later Tony approaches me and says that he will be helping me today. I tell him that I am looking for a natural nail color and he picks up Opi - Love is in the Barre (or #38). He says you will like this, it is natural. I trust him and we walk to his superbly clean station to begin my manicure. Let me just say, that my cuticles have never looked better! Tony was extremely meticulous with great attention to detail. Now here is that part the won me over, I was receiving a shellac/gel manicure. After my hands were fantastically groomed and cleaned, Tony put these blue fingerless gloves on my hands. I asked him what this was for and he said, "to protect your hands from the UV." I was amazed. For many years I have struggled with the shellac process because of the UV, and as a Scientist I am quite familiar with the connection between UV and DNA damage and cancer. Of the many manicures I've received on my quest to find my preferred nail salon in Boston, I had never been to a establishment that protected its customers from the potential negative consequences of UV. The polish that Tony picked was perfect, it was truly natural with a little shine. And combined with the perfect nail and cuticle shaping, I was left with beautiful nails hands. I greatly enjoyed my first experience at Luxe, and even though I've read that all of the nail techs are great, I will definitely be back to see Tony! Read Less