Ashasie Nails & Spa

This is the worst place I’ve ever been to. I told the girl has long hair to wax all my face. The price for face just $ 28 but she charged me $ 54. Omg! What happened? And her experience was very bad. She was so greedy. Never comeback !

Worst and longest gel manicure I’ve ever gotten. It took approx. 1 hr 20 mins and still looks like I tried to do them myself. They’re not evenly filed and very messy job. I would not go back or recommend this salon. Much better options available in the North End.

I have been getting my nails done here every week or two depending on whether it’s gel or regular for over a year now. They are decent… Just ask for Tammy, Ruby or Nguyen! Anyone else may be hit or miss. Prices are about average, a gel manicure will run you $ 30 and a regular is $ 15. But the gel will only last about a week and a half, not two. I would give four stars to the techs that I like but if you get the wrong tech the manicure can be terrible. The last time I went here I had to file all my own nails because she just could now figure out how to do a round nail shape.

I used to love Ashasie; however, recently I went there and had a horrific experience that I felt the need to share because people should be aware of this before they visit. I arrived around 7:15 p.m. for a pedicure, and the place was empty, so I knew that they had time for a pedi even though they closed at 8:00. After about 10 minutes into the pedi, the woman said that another woman at the salon wanted to give me a leg massage; since it was late, I refused, but the woman said, «She really wants to give you a massage. No problem.» I said again, «No thank you, but I just want a pedi.» Then the woman said yet again, «she really want to do it for you.» So feeling as though I had to say yes, I said, «Well, ok.» And the other woman stepped in and grabbed some cream in a tube, set a timer, and said, «I give you a 20 minute massage.» Feeling like I couldn’t possibly sit that long, I said that 10 minutes would be fine. But she insisted on 20, so yet again, I said, «Well, ok.» I was definitely hesitant. At one point, about four minutes into the massage, I felt a burning sensation on my leg, so I asked her what she was using on my leg, and she showed me the tube: Ben Gay. I said that it was burning, and she said that it feels good on her back so it’s good for my legs. I said that she should stop because my leg really hurt, but she insisted that it was good. Finally, when my leg was very red, I said firmly that I needed her to cool my leg with some water. The original woman heard me and quickly grabbed a towel from somewhere and came over to us. The woman giving me the massage put the facecloth on my burning leg; however, the facecloth was scalding; it was from where they keep the hot cloths. So I jumped, and said, «No, no, I need cold water. It’s burning.» So she turned the faucet on and put cold water on my leg. Then I said to her that I did not want the massage, that I just wanted a pedi. She said, «No 20 minutes; I finish.» I said that I just needed to go, so if she could finish the pedi that would be great. The original woman asked if I was paying cash or credit, and I hesitated a bit because part of me thought that it should be free at this point since I had such a horrible experience, but then I thought that I should just pay and go. I was feeling tired and wanted to go. So I said, «credit,» and handed her my card. When the woman was nearing the end of my pedi, the other woman handed me the slip to sign. I noticed the bill was $ 48! I asked her why it was so high when a pedi is normally only $ 28. She said, «20 minute massage.» I then said, «You charge for that?» She said that she thought that I knew that. I told her that I was not aware of that, and that she did not tell me that. I also said that the other woman burned my leg, but she just said, «Honey, I get you next time.» I was feeling so defeated that I just signed the slip. That was a month ago, and I have not been back. I want to put this out on Unilocal only to make others aware. I used to love this place, but this recent experience was so out-​of-​character for this place that it really bothered me. I get it now that of course they were trying to get more money out of me by offering the leg massage, but why push so hard? Why not say that a 20-​minute massage is $ 20, and then ask if I want one. I definitely would have said no. Why charge someone after obviously burning her leg? Who uses Ben Gay on legs at a nail salon? I realize in this whole scenario that I could’ve taken more initiative, but to be honest, this place is usually very good, and I just wasn’t expecting this. I really felt taken advantage of, and I struggled between whether to speak up and demand my money back or just never go back there again. I hope that no one has this experience, but if someone there asks if you want a leg massage, you probably want to say no. I do hope that they at least stop using Ben Gay. I told the original woman as I was leaving that she should have been honest with me upfront about the cost, and that Ben Gay isn’t to be used on legs. She just kept saying that she’d «get me next time.» I wasn’t really sure what she even meant by that, but I just left. Luckily, the next day, the redness in my leg was gone.

i live around the corner from here and it has become my regular place! the ladies are fantastic & always do a good job. they’re also very upfront & realistic about wait times and keep appointments when you make them, which is great. the prices are high but pretty equal to everywhere else in the area. definitely a solid, very clean, comfortable place to relax for a mani & pedi.
they accept credit cards but tips must be cash.

Ruby does the best eyebrows I’ve ever had! I’ve been here twice for eyebrows & lip waxing ($ 25 + tip). I was so impressed by my first visit that I requested Ruby again the second time, so I can’t comment on the other girls’ talents.
The first time I went on a slow weekday… which I recommend for ANY salon, ever. On a weekend, no matter where you are, expect the staff to be slammed with customers.
The second time, it was a Saturday early afternoon, but I badly needed a wax, so I made sure to call ahead and schedule an appointment. When I arrived, about 15min early, I didn’t have to wait long. I didn’t check the exact time, but I don’t remember feeling like I received my service later than my 1:30 time even though every technician was busy with a customer. Ruby finished her previous customer just in time to see me.
For walk-​in customers coming in after me, they were given an estimated 10 – 15 minute wait. From my experience with any Vietnamese nail salons between Dallas and Boston, when there is a wait, no matter how long it actually is, you will be told 10 – 15 minutes… so I’d take that with a grain of salt if I were a walk-​in. Both customers who were told 10 – 15 minutes must have been too impatient to wait because they left within 2 minutes, top. *shrug*
Because they are so busy on weekends, I’d still prefer to come on a slow Monday or Tuesday just because I did get a sense of urgency, although my brows still came out perfectly just as they did on the slower day first visit.
Very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back, and will not likely explore other options in Boston for now.

Popped in tonight because I had an hour to kill before meeting my husband for dinner and I needed a manicure. I was the only one there when I walked in… I’m used to some normal chit chat between the workers, but I am absolutely certain they were talking (and laughing) about me. I could probably deal with it — it happens — if the manicure was halfway decent. The girl rushed through it and it looks sloppy. She filed my nails roughly so I had to ask her to soften the edges, she put the polish on too thick so even after drying for 20 minutes, my thumbs were still tacky and I have air bubbles on all of the nails. I don’t like leaving negative reviews but I hope I can prevent someone else from having a subpar, uncomfortable experience, when there are so many other options out there.

Worst service I have ever experienced — DO NOT go to this nail salon if you want a nice mani, pedi or service !!! HORRIBLE !!!
I went because I have to fly out in the morning on a business trip and wanted my nails to be done (couldn’t get to my regular nail salon on Newbury)
The tone was set the moment I walked in and heard the 4 manicurists yelling across the salon at the top of their lungs and laughing in Vietnamese — it took them a few minutes to acknowledge me (soooo unprofessional)
I sat down with the women and she started my manicure — she never addressed me or asked how I would like my nails shaped
Then when she cut my cuticle too close and I pulled back and said ouch — she just continues and then started talking to her friend sitting next to us in Vietnamese and they were looking right at me and laughing — sooooo uncomfortable
Terrible experience !!! Please go anywhere else — I refuse to support businesses that treat their client in such a manor !!!

It pains me to write anything negative about Ashasie, because I had always been there before for manis and pedis, and had a great experience. This time, not so much. Seems like they may be under new management and have new techs since the last time I visited — wish I had known that ahead of time.
I was a walk in mid-​day for a pedicure. No problem, it wasn’t busy. However, several tiny things happened that led this to be overall the less than stellar spa experience that I had been expecting.
I felt like the person who was working on me was either very inexperienced or very rushed (maybe to be free for more walk ins) or a combination of both. First off, after I picked out my polish, I sat there holding it the entire time, she didn’t take it from me. She also failed to pull down the chair arm until halfway through the pedicure. And she never gave me the remote control for the back massager at all –there was no way I could reach it from where I was sitting. Yes, I probably should have asked, but I kept expecting her to hand it to me, as they usually do. Silly me for expecting!
On to the pedicure. Two things I found lacking. Afterwards, I felt that she could have done a little bit better job smoothing out my calluses. But what really disappointed me most of all was that there was zero foot massage, as I had gotten from previous pedicures here and elsewhere. The massage consisted of squirting some lotion on my legs, rubbing my calves, and that’s it. After my toes were finished under the dryer, she didn’t help me to remove the padding separating the toes (as was usual in the past), and I did it myself, fearful, I would end up smearing the polish. These may all sound like minor things, which in and of themselves, they are, but combined, it led to, as I said, a less than stellar spa experience which I had come to expect from previous visits there.
So why three stars instead of two (which I would have ordinarily given)? She did do a decent job on my polish. But I am not quite sure if I would go back again, given my last experience. Maybe a different tech would have given me a better overall experience. But my assessment based on my most recent experience is that it is a good place to get a quick and pretty pedicure, just don’t go there expecting a relaxing spa experience!

Girls are nice. Love the manis and shellac.
The pedis I can leave

This is my go-​to neighborhood place – where I go when I need my nails done without a lot of messing around. It’s not really the place to go for a «spa» experience but they have an extensive color selection (including the gel colors as mentioned in other reviews) and they are usually able to accommodate walk-​ins without a long wait.
I agree with other reviews that the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Some of the techs are better than others (which is why I think the reviews are varied) but personally I’ve only gotten one iffy manicure here. The other 40 or so were really great.
If you want to be pampered on your wedding day or take your mom out for a spa day, I would find somewhere a little fancier. If you just want your nails to look great or want a hip color (they have like 20 shades of green alone) I would give this place a shot.

This place was a total disappointment for the following reasons:
1. Unreasonably overpriced for the location and the quality of the service
2. My cuticles looked worse then it did before the visit
3. Staff asked way too many personal questions when all I wanted to do was relax
4. My nails chipped after 3 days…’nuff said
Don’t waste your money here!

Good place for a manicure. Friendly staff, popular with locals

I love this salon! I regularly (too regularly for my bank account) come in for acrylic manicures and pedicures. The ladies who work here are very friendly, professional and amazing at what they do. They all take their time, pay attention to detail, and never cut corners (even when they are super busy).

LOVE them. I have lived in the city for over 5 years now, and I haven’t found a better place. And can I mention the best part… that their mani & pedis LAST!
I got shellac over 2 weeks ago, and they STILL look fabulous. They also have many many MANY shellac colors, not like the other salons who only have one black, one red, and one white shellac.
The ladies here are all wonderful, so sweet, and so pretty! they make you feel right at home.
Appointments are super easy to make, they take you right away!
Definitely recommend this place to ANY girly girl!

Great color selection and a very nice staff. The pedicures turn out great but I do wish the massages were better.
But likely the best place in the area

They were great.
The staff was really friendly and accommodating (I called them to check for availability and they took me and friend within the hour).
There were several regulars that walked in while I was there and they seemed to know everyone there by name. Again, very homey and comfy feeling.
Did I mention that they did a GREAT job! I had a set put on with a frnch manicure and it looks great.
Love it, love them, will def go back.

Walked in for a pedicure on the advice of a friend, and was so happy with the service!
The salon is cute and small but bright and clean. I told the girl I work on my feet and really needed a great pedicure, and she did a wonderful job! She massaged my feet for an extended amount of time– so much so that a regular customer sitting next to me told her manicurist to massage her just as well!
It was great to see 3 other women in there were regular clients– loyalty is a great sign of quality.
All of the ladies were kind and helpful.
I am DEFINITELY going back! My feet feel great for a $ 28 pedicure

A solid four stars for this nice little nail salon. It is pretty and clean, the girls are all sweet, professional, and friendly, and it feels like a real neighborhood place where most of the customers are regulars.
My manicure was average, with the one difference being an extra coat of something clear before the base coat. Not sure what this was (I was told it is to «smooth out the nail» when I asked), but it hasn’t made any difference so far. Above average eyebrow wax that seemed very careful and precise, leaving me with that «why did I take so long to get them waxed again» feeling that I always get afterward.
Walk-​ins are welcome, but I don’t recommend it. The small space fills up quickly and you can end up with a long wait. Call ahead for an appointment, which most people must know to do because it didn’t feel crowded when I was there. You don’t get that same feeling of manic urgency that happens in other nail salons when girls are crowded at the door and squeezed onto the couch, holding onto their bottle of nail polish, in the waiting area. I will definitely be calling ahead to make my appointment next time I know I’ll be spending the day in the North End.

My sister and I had a «spa» pedicure here. Totally disappointing!
Our experience–
Walk in and conveniently two women are there to take us right away… score! Pick out polish. Sit in nice massage chair for about six minutes while nail technician scrubs feet. I ask if I can also have my eyebrows waxed and she says, «yes, come downstairs with me.» Two girls with appointments walk in, apparently it is their turn and sister at this point gets ONE coat of paint and is «all done». How sad. Downstairs after my eyebrow wax, technician asks me to sit up on vinyl bench as she hastily puts pink nail polish on my toes while crouching on the tiled floor.
Are you serious? This is their spa pedicure? $ 26 to have my toes painted as I awkwardly sit on a backless bench in a hot wax room? How pathetic! Two stars because the place is clean and for the nice eyebrow job.