I know I pay a little more than the other nail salons (but not as much as Newbury Street!), but I like the friendly and personal service I receive and I appreciate how clean the salon is. I have also searched for many salons near my house in Arlington who offer manicures and pedicures at a reasonable price, but I have found most places dirty (dead flies on shelves where polish bottle are displayed), dark, or women who work too fast to properly sanitize their equipment. I highly recommend Noelle and her ladies.
If you want reasonable price, good service and clean in Downtown Boston, try High Tech Nails on Bromfield Street.
Pros: clean, good service
Cons: a little more expensive
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