




River Nails Bar
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River Nails Bar is listed on FindALoco in Mattapan, MA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Nail Salon.
River Nails Bar is a nail salon at 100 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126, serving people looking for manicures, pedicures, and attentive nail care in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Customer feedback describes a clean salon with a friendly, welcoming team and a comfortable, upbeat atmosphere. With a 4.7-star rating across 720 reviews, River Nails Bar is a local option for routine nail appointments as well as visits when you want a little extra care with shaping or design. The salon is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., giving clients options throughout the week.
Reviews mention several manicure choices, including gel manicures, Gel-X, and dip powder. Guests highlight careful shaping and detailed designs, with technicians taking time to deliver the look they requested. One reviewer praised Ellen’s nail designs and shaping, while another appreciated Lyn’s attention to detail during a gel manicure and pedicure. These individual experiences can help you decide what to ask about when booking; service results and preferences naturally vary from person to person. If you have a particular style in mind, sharing it with your technician can help guide the appointment.
Pedicures are another recurring part of the customer feedback. Reviewers describe kind, personable service and say they have visited for combined manicure-and-pedicure appointments. Parents have also shared positive experiences bringing a daughter for a mani-pedi, making the salon worth considering for families seeking a welcoming setting. The comments point to a team that helps clients feel comfortable, whether it is their first visit or part of a regular routine. Guests have also noted that they barely had to wait on one visit, though wait times can differ.
Customers call out technicians by name, including Lyn and Ellen for nail services, Ann for pedicures, and Kelly for lashes. Reviews mention lash appointments as well as nail care, so clients interested in those services can ask the salon about current availability and details. Several guests say they plan to return, and one reviewer described the salon reaching out after a concern and redoing a manicure with a different technician. That account reflects an effort to address the specific issue, rather than a guarantee of any particular outcome, and may be useful context when choosing a local salon.
For anyone comparing nail salons in Mattapan, River Nails Bar offers a convenient River Street location, extended weekday and Saturday hours, and Sunday appointments. It may suit clients who value a friendly atmosphere, detailed nail work, a manicure and pedicure in one visit, or designs and shaping discussed with a technician. Visit at 100 River St in Mattapan, Massachusetts, and check with the salon directly for appointment availability, service options, or questions about the look you have in mind. A clear conversation about your preferences is a good way to set up a visit that feels right for you.
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I loved my experience at River Nail Bar! Lyn did an amazing job on my nails and paid attention to every detail. Everyone was friendly, the salon was clean, and my nails came out perfect. I’m so happy with the results and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Lyn!
Ellen is my girlllllllllll! Since coming here she’s been providing the best service when it comes to my nails. The vibes in there are amazing. Everyone is so welcoming. I brought my daughter to have her mani and pedi, and it came out beautiful. Kelly does my lashes and they always come out perfect. Definitely a sport for the girlies, here’s my new set with Ellen. Free styled 🤎
Edited 8/4/26 - The salon reached out to me to apologize and make things right. I went back and had my manicure redone with a different technician. She was kind, careful, and took her time. My manicure looks much better and I appreciate their attempt to correct the problem. I will definitely give the salon another chance and return for future service. --------------------------------------------------- 8/3/26 - My previous nail salon closed and I wanted to find a new salon closer to home. I was thrilled that this was close and had an easy system to set up an appointment. I booked a simple manicure and pedicure with Dazzle Dry for the next day and arrived on time. The salon was beautiful and I was quickly assigned a technician who seated me for my pedicure. That part was great! I was pleasantly surprised to have the massage chair activated while I was being serviced. When it was time for my nails, things went downhill. The technician worked extremely quickly when applying the base coat, color, and top coats. When one hand was done, she had me place it in front of a fan while she did the other. When done with that, she immediately swapped back. There was no waiting and I began to see bubbles forming on the polish. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt and wait to see if the polish would smooth out (In the photos, what looks like sparkles in the polish are all of the bubbles). After all the coats, she placed me under a dryer for both my hands and feet. After 10 minutes, she said I was done. It didn't look great, but I am not a person who likes conflict. I decided that if I came back, I would ask for a different person. On leaving, I was surprised that the salon wanted me to pay in cash. I told them I didn't have cash and offered my card or Venmo, the receptionist allowed me to pay by card, but was emphatic that cash was preferred and I should bring cash the next time I come in. I really wanted to like this salon but I feel that if a simple service as a regular polish isn't done correctly, I should probably keep looking.
I love River Nails! I'll definitely be coming back to see Ellen for my nails! She does great designs and even better shaping! My nails were done with gel x but she does dip powder too! Her nails are fabulous! Ann did my pedicure and she was kind and personable; laughing and keeping great conversation! The entire team were inviting and warm; the receptionist constantly checked in and reassured us of our appointments and time che led very well! Thank you!!! 😊
They were so sweet and accommodating. It was my first time there and I barely had to wait to be serviced. Lyn did an amazing job on my gel mani and pedi and I’ll definitely be back. 10/10 highly recommend.
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