Raritan Nails

I’m not a weekly or even bi-​weekly mani/​pedi girl but when I do get my nails done, this is my spot! I only let Andy do my nails. He’s very detail oriented, speaks English fluently and has high standards of customer service. He seems to have an aversion to feet though cause I rarely see him do pedicures. Whenever I request him, he still has one of the women do my pedicure. Customer service is not the best. Many of the manucurists don’t speak English. You’re expected to communicate with them using one of their English speaking coworkers as a translator. I prefer to be able to communicate directly with the person servicing me. The most annoying thing is that they rush you to pick a color the moment you walk through the door, especially if you have an appointment. I’ve even tried coming in a bit early so I have time to pick a color but they still rush you to get in a pedicure seat & pick a color while seated. They often whisper to each other in Vietnamese and laugh — which I find a little rude. Your customers want to laugh too. We’d also like to know that you’re not laughing at us. Also, they don’t accept cards for tips which is a big inconvenience for me. I’ve often made the mistake of showing up without cash and then having to make a trip to get some cash and return with it. Andy is worth all of these hassles so I’ll continue to go there as long as he continues to work there.

Thank you to Andy, Kim, and Henry.
I have been going to Raritan Nails for almost 2 years now. I am very pleased with my excellent manicure and pedicures each time I go to their establishment.
The price fits my budget with quality, professional care.
The reason I am writing this review is because of the negative attitude I noticed by 3 clients today. I had a 12:00 appointment. I arrived at 11:50 and Andy was available to start my manicure early. At 12:10, 12:15 and 12:20, 3 women came in without an appointment and said, «I need a gel manicure or pedicure». It was obviously busy. All stations were occupied. These 3 women clicked their teeth, paced back and forth, and gave disgusted looks. It took all of my self control not to say something.
Here is a suggestion:
One– make an appointment if you plan to come at lunch time.
Two– Raritan Nails is providing a service to you. Maybe say, I see that it is busy. Would it be better for me to come back in 30 or 60 minutes? Treat these professionals with a little more respect.
Three– Remember what Mom always said, «Treat others the way you want to be treated».
Again, thank you to all of the professionals at Raritan Nails. See you in two weeks.
Martha

Just moved to the area, so I was looking for a nail salon around my house. The woman that did my nails did a decent job, but her attitude was horrendous — so much so that I actually didn’t want to tip her. When she finished my nails she applied oil to my cuticles and told me to wash my hands. I turned around and someone as already in the chair, and my purse was sitting on the counter by the front door ! I understand that time is money — but have some class.

This is the best nail place around this area. I literally pay half the price I would pay if I went to Flemington nails and my nails actually last 2 – 3 weeks. The owner is such a nice guy he will make sure your satisfied with your nails before you leave. I treat my mom every month, she’s disabled and they just treat her like gold there she looks forward to her monthly visit. I’ve honestly only had one time where I had one nail crack but I am very hard on my nails, if I use any other salon I usually break at least one nail a week.

I’m starting to think all nail salons in this area are a rip off!!! I went in asking for a fill in. The woman immediately started doing a gel fill in which is more expensive. I didn’t mind that she gel but I did mind that she didn’t ask my preference. When she finished my nails my nails were visibly mis shaped. Having had a previous bad experience with a different salon I decided to speak to the manager this time. The manager but did my nails and advised her to continue filing them. He explained to me that she just followed what had been done previously to my nails and I explained that that was okay. When she was done with my nails she told me my cost would be $ 35. I told her the price list says that Gel fill in is $ 25. The manager explained to me that because I want to gel polish it would be an extra $ 10. Explained to the manager that if I’m getting a gel fillin I’m assuming a gel polish comes with it. That wasn’t the case. I thanked the manager for his time and explained that I would not be returning. I will give them three stars because the nails actually looks good-​unlike my visit to the previous nail salon.

Always can get in and out here. Gel polish never chips. I recommend Lina she is great. Owner very friendly. Great place highly recommend.

This is the WORST and I repeat: THE WORST nail salon I have EVER been to. Me giving it 1 star is generous. Went there for a gel manicure and left looking like I needed another one asap. The woman who did them was wearing glasses but I’m almost positive that she still couldn’t see. Not to mention, the TV in the salon must have really been appealing to her because she kept looking at it as she was filing my nails. What a coincidence~ they came out crooked! She failed to remove all of my gel polish from my previous nail job and she actually started to paint over it. I was appalled. She painted my nails very sloppy on top of that and I felt worse as I was leaving than I did when I arrived there in dire need of a fresh gel manicure. As I was leaving, she handed me one of those rewards cards that you get checked off each time you come in and after 10 manicures, you get a free pedicure. I almost laughed at her because I will NEVER return. Biggest waste of money. I guess that’s what I get when I «cheat» on the usual salon I go to :(Lesson learned.

If I could give it less stars, I would. My normal salon was packed and I walked in without an appointment. Only one person in the whole salon spoke English and it was so difficult to describe what I wanted. I finally got a gel manicure and it didn’t even last 2 days. I should have taken the communication difficulty as a sign not to get my nails done here. When I went back to show them my nails they were rude and unhelpful. They were so sloppy and a waste of my time and money.