Tea Nails

Getting my nails done there is my therapy. Super convenient to locals and just 10 mins waking from my apartmenrt.I’ve done gel manicure and pedicure and recently did mail extensions which is a good alternative to full acrylics. I always feel so gorgeous leaving here. They do an amazing job and know their stuff. Affordable and very good quality. Love this place.

I have gotten a pedicure, gel manicure and a full set here and all have turned out great. Very clean salon and the women who work here are super nice. Highly recommend :)

Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I have wonderful experiences at Tea Nails! They turned me from a "never going to have a manicure" person into a regular! They are punctual, sweet and helpful, and do a great job with my gel nails. The whole team is so friendly. It's a great value for a full mani/pedi!
Services: Manicures, Pedicures

I’ve been here twice since moving to Somerville about a month 1/2 ago and I love it! Sally serviced me both times. She’s amazing! Meticulous and sweet. Looking forward to going back again. Highly recommend!!

The acrylic nails I got there were so bad, i thought of removing them the same day at another salon. And this is coming from someone with very reasonable expectations. People there were nice so i guess that counts for something. First and last time - do not waste your time.
Services: Acrylic nails, Manicures, Gel manicure, Dip powder, Pedicures

I’m super loyal to Tea Nails. I trust them for my gel manicures and they are very pampering with the pedicure. All the ladies are so sweet and friendly. I always feel relaxed and at home. Sally is awesome. I venmo to pay and it’s quick and easy, really convenient that they offer that.

Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Clean, quiet, and very nice inside. The ladies there do a good job. Anna did my acrylics and was very attentive and nice! Will absolutely be going back as a regular.
Services: Acrylic nails, Manicures, Gel manicure, Pedicures

Ok I know my fingers look weird but LOOK AT THE NAILS. My nails never shape up the way I want because every other manicure I've gotten they've insisted on filing the heck out of my infant sized nails. But the lady at Tea understood that I like rounded squares YET didn't want to force anything on my nails. She even helped me pick out the red to match the statement nail colour that I loved. I could not be happier with my nails and I can't wait for my next nail date.
Also note my cuticles looked really good after she did them. I took this picture after I spent an entire work meeting picking at them

I've been here twice now. They did an objectively "good job" both times. The first time (red with gold accent) you can see my cuticles could have used a little more tlc but the overall paint job was really good and she was extremely sweet and very attentive. The second time (Halloween colours) was mostly just a disappointment because she was late and so she rushed. I wasn't upset she was late, more that she then rushed through it and was very distracted (she cut my nails even though I wanted to keep what little length I had, repeatedly tried to paint the accent nail the wrong colour, and one more

I came back for my first pedicure since the pandemic began and I was so thrilled with my experience! I called ahead and they could take me right away. Sallyn did my pedicure and she had the water running for me when I arrived. She made sure I used hand sanitizer when I entered and when I left. The salon is outfitted with plastic barriers between staff and customers and the staff were wearing masks. Sallyn did such a thorough job on my pedicure and took her time on a foot and calf massage. I had a great experience and I was so happy to be back!

I love Tea Nails - unlike some salons, when you make an appointment (which you can do online), you actually get priority when you show up. They do great work, my gel manicures always last a full two weeks. They take their time and make sure the manicure doesn't get to close to the skin (which causes it to lift when your nails grow, making them peel off sooner), so be prepared that it will take a little longer than some salons that aren't as careful. Tipping is available by Venmo, the ladies are super friendly, and the place is very clean. Love them so much!

My siblings and I got serviced yesterday and everyone did a phenomenal job. We booked by appointment only. I was nervous due to Co-Vid, but Tea Nails is always exceptionally clean! When I entered, I saw that the staff went above and beyond protocol expectations (I'm in the industry as well). You can definitely feel confident in the safety of your services here. I appreciate these ladies so-so much!

Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Sally took her time and did a beautiful job on my acrylics. I will definitely being going back to see her again :)
Service: Manicures

I have to agree with the negative reviews here. I came to this salon because I had popped in twice prior when my local salon was closed/busy to have a single finger polish touchup. They didn't charge me either time but I tipped them. They didn't do a perfect job but for free and helping out a walk-in, I didn't complain.

I then went for a pedicure and was contemplating staying for a gel mani when the pedicurist (who was switched out from the first woman who was working on my nails) buffed my big toenail so hard my skin bled. I yelped in pain and she was very apologetic, but kept

I'm so disappointed with my experience at this local spot as I just moved to Somerville. I got a pedicure and had to switch pedicurists half way through because she was struggled so much. When filing my nails, she kept the file so low that the edge was rubbing hard on the skin beneath my nail. She told me to relax my foot and I explained she how she was hurting me. No change. When she "buffed my nails", she never touched the actual nail and instead just the skin around my toes. Clipping my cuticles: she cut me and I yelled out in pain. The woman who owned the place told her to just

I had a horrible experience with Tea Nails! I have been getting acrylic nails at a different salon consistently for 2 years. My nail person ghosted me so I had to find a new place 2 weeks before my wedding! I went to Tea Nails to do both my trial nails and my wedding nails. I had so many problems. I am not just a disgruntled bride, these are legitimate issues!

First, I had to settle on a different design because they said they could not do ombré French. I let this one go but was still disappointed.

Second, scheduled my nail trial and wedding nails at the same time, as they were clearly mentioning

" Best keep secret in Somerville"

Jessica gave me one of the best manicure and pedicure around!
You all should come and check it out.

As a first time customer, this place was above and beyond my expectations. They were very attentive and caring throughout my pedicure (even with my tough feet from sports!). I was scheduled in last minute Saturday afternoon and they were very accommodating.

It may seem expensive at first, but the customer service was on point! I'll definitely be coming here again.

I really wish I could give 1 more star because they're super friendly, but my pedicure was messy and when I took a closer look I saw fingerprints on two of my nails. Her dog was in the salon. Cute dog!! But distracted, who I'm assuming was the owner, her every 2 minutes so she kept leaving me to get the dog back into the shop... so it took way longer to get my pedicure done.

I'm sure it was an off day, but I was the only one in the shop for a while with two employees and the dog.

I am just leaving my second appointment here and I honestly wouldn't have come for a second one if they didn't cause my nails to be an embarrassment after my first appointment. Somehow I am even more disappointed now than I was the first time. I just moved to the area and found this place locally. I booked a pedicure and a FILL. They sat me in the pedicure chair and a woman came over with foils. I tried to tell her not to use them and showed her my OBVIOUS acrylic nails but she insisted. I figured she must know what she is doing and allowed it. Pedicure was fine. Went over to the chair

I was excited to find a local place. My first appointment was satisfying. Second time round was a different story:
- I booked manicure and waxing. After finishing my manicure, the staff took me back to the waiting area and started giving another customer a pedicure. I think when you book two services in one nail saloon, the understanding is that you don't wait for 45 minutes in between. After waiting for awhile, I wanted to pay and leave at which point the same staff insisted that she can do my waxing right then-which I declined.
-I paid via Venmo as they preferred and afterwards I received

This is the best nail salon I've ever been to! They're so kind and gentle, always willing to try new designs! I'm always offered water and they even did a Starbucks run last time I was in! This place is amazing and they are very well priced. I usually get my nails done by Ivy, she is so talented!

Good pedicure --
Got the middle priced pedicure and thought it was okay. My nails turned out great and it was a nice enough location, however I have a couple of notes
-when I walked in I was immediately offered a water bottle, which I thought was nice
-massage was meh - I planned on requesting she focus on my feet and I didn't even realize the massage had started she was doing it so lightly. By the time I realized that the massage had started it was nearly over. I thought she was just rubbing in the lotion really thoroughly. Oh well.
- When you check in you select your service on a touch

The salon formerly known as Julie's Nails has finally re-opened in their new location! Renamed TEA Nails, after the lovely owner, the new spot is a beautifully renovated space on Highland Ave, across the street from Somerville hospital.

Coming back, even after the 3 month hiatus, always feels like visiting family. And they give fantastic manicures and pedicures!