




Boston Nail Bar
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Boston Nail Bar is listed on FindALoco in Cambridge, MA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Nail Salon.
Boston Nail Bar is a nail salon at 14-A Eliot St in Cambridge, MA 02138. It offers a local place to book nail care, with customer reviews describing services that include Gel-X nails, manicures, pedicures, gel polish, and nail designs. The salon has a 4-star rating based on 140 reviews. Whether you are planning a routine refresh or choosing a polished look for a special occasion, you can find a range of services mentioned by customers in one Cambridge location.
Several reviewers call out nail technicians Wendy, Alvin, and Sandy for attentive, careful work. One longtime customer says Wendy has provided nail services for about a year and praises her detail-oriented approach and results that lasted for weeks without chipping. Another reviewer was pleased with a Gel-X set and pedicure by Alvin, noting his welcoming energy and close attention to detail. These are individual experiences, but they offer useful insight for guests who value a technician taking time to understand the requested shape, finish, or design.
For customers interested in extensions, Gel-X is one of the services specifically mentioned in reviews. Guests also describe manicures, pedicures, gel polish, and customized nail art. A reviewer who visited for a white manicure before graduation appreciated being able to select a shade from the salon’s swatch. That same review found the final color more pink and translucent than expected, a reminder that polish can look different once applied. If you have a particular color or finish in mind, it may help to discuss your expectations with your technician before the service begins.
The feedback also points to a friendly, accommodating team. Customers describe staff as kind and say their preferences were considered, making Boston Nail Bar a possible fit for people who appreciate a welcoming visit and collaborative communication about their nails. Reviews mention both efficient appointments and technicians who take time to refine the result, so sharing your priorities—whether speed, precise shaping, durability, or detailed art—can help guide the service. As with any salon, individual experiences and results may vary.
Boston Nail Bar is located on Eliot Street in Cambridge and keeps consistent weekday hours, opening Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Check the current schedule when planning a visit, especially if you are arranging a weekend appointment. For a Gel-X set, pedicure, manicure, or nail design in Cambridge, the reviews suggest asking questions, sharing reference details, and confirming color expectations to help make your appointment fit your preferences.
Ratings & Reviews
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For the last year, I've been going to Wendy for my nails, and I can't recommend her enough! She's incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and always takes the time to make sure everything is perfect. My nails consistently look amazing, and the quality of her work lasts for weeks without chipping or breaking. Wendy is warm, professional, and makes every appointment such a relaxing experience. She's great at bringing inspiration photos to life while also offering helpful suggestions when I'm not sure what I want. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about their work and their clients, Wendy is the one. I always leave feeling confident and already looking forward to my next appointment!
I had such a great experience at Boston Nail Bar! I got Gel-X nails and a pedicure done by Alvin, and he was amazing. His energy is so positive and welcoming, and you can really tell he’s incredibly talented at what he does. He paid great attention to detail with my Gel-X set and made sure everything looked perfect. The pedicure was also super relaxing, and Alvin made the whole appointment really enjoyable. I left feeling so happy with my nails. If you’re coming here, I definitely recommend booking with Alvin! I’ll definitely be back.
I love coming here!! Sandy is an exceptional nail tech who took her time to perfect her craft and create beautiful designs. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, making sure my preferences were met. I highly recommend this place and would definitely return. Sandy deserves special mention for her patience and attention to detail. If I could rate it a perfect 10, I would!
Wendy is amazing. My gel x nails were done so well. Exactly how I wanted it. And she was efficient and thorough.
I went to Boston Nail Bar for a white manicure (to match my white graduation dress) and chose shade 863 based on the salon swatch, which appeared to be milky white. However, after three coats, the actual result looked much pinker, patchier, and more translucent than advertised, with uneven visibility of the natural nail underneath. I understand now that the nail swatch was labeled “sheer collection,” but as someone who has only gotten my nails done once before, I trusted the display sample and expected the result to resemble it. I think a professional salon should explain when a color will apply very differently in real life than it appears on the swatch, especially for lighter sheer shades where opacity and finish matter a lot. What disappointed me most was the response when I brought up my concerns. Instead of helping find a solution, both the technician (Rose I believe) and manager came across as dismissive, impatient, and unwilling to work toward resolving the issue. I left feeling unheard and unhappy with the final result. For anyone considering this shade specifically because the swatch looks like a clean milky white, just be aware that it applies much more sheer and unevenly in reality. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not return.
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