Nail Salons near Avenel

“i go here everytime i get my nails done and they always eat down. perfect shape and design. staff are very friendly and understanding“

“So there are two listings for the same salon. I will be duplicating this review for the other listing since there are two.
This listing and reviews are what brought me to Waves.
I needed a haircut badly. My hair had many dead ends and was frizzing and tangling easily.
After seeing whose name came up the most I went to Noreen for my cut and style.
Booking the appointment was so easy. I made the appointment online which was great for me. It was also a day they were closed so I didn’t have to worry about waiting for them to open and forgetting to call. I can always book it whenever. And the text/email reminders were so helpful.
I was worried about parking but that turned out to be a nonissue. The area of Cranford is very nice but isn’t as busy as the downtown area. It is street parking. But not metered. And I found a spot right out front in the shade! It is currently an excessive heat watch so shade is helpful. And I mean it was right out front and it was an end spot so I didn’t even have to parallel park.
I got there a little early. Checked in and everyone was very nice. They made sure I didn’t park in the back lot which is for residents. So helpful.
I met Noreen and she was so very nice.
I got my hair washed by Fiona and she was also very nice. Easy to chat with. The chair and sink were very comfortable. Sometimes the sinks hurt my neck but this was not an issue. It was very relaxing.
Then Noreen and I talked about what I wanted done with my hair. She made extra sure that I was comfortable with the length of my hair and my new curtain bangs and face frame. Did exactly what I wanted and did it amazingly!
Sometimes stylists want to “thin” out my thick hair or give me layers but I prefer not to get that done. Noreen did not do this which I appreciated. She really was attentive. Again she also was so easy to talk to. So friendly.
She knew I was going out that night and styled my hair wonderfully. Even told me how to freshen it up later and how to recreate the look on my own.
I was curious about the MagicShield keratin treatment and she told me everything about it! Not only the price but how long it would take, four hours, which is important information! Informed on everything. It was very helpful.
Finally I’ll just comment on the salon itself. It’s pretty large but not crowded which is nice. Plenty of space between stylists so you’re not crammed in. It looks very sleek. Plenty of light. A nice sitting area. I really do love how open it was. It was also clean and updated. Lots of natural light as well.
There was no surprise charges and they even had Apple Pay available. The receptionist knew who washed my hair and everything I had done. I was able to leave a tip in an envelope with her so I didn’t have to find or interrupt anyone.
So to sum it up I will be going back and I do highly suggest this salon.

Requested style: I wanted a significant amount of hairs cut and a curtain bang that flowed into a face frame.

Hair type: Very long hair to a tad longer than shoulder length. Very thick and takes longer to cut and is harder to cut well. Noreen cut it amazingly well.

Stylist: Noreen was amazing and so very nice. Was able to handle my thick hair.“

“I had a wonderful experience! Everyone was so kind. The one who did my nails (if I spelled your name wrong I’m so sorry!) Heidi, did a wonderful job! ? she was always checking in with me to see if I was okay and if I liked my nails a certain way. Such a sweet person and very gentle! Ask for her if you come here. I recommend 10000000/10 ?❤️“

“I always do my nails with Rosie. Comes out awesome every single time, nice decor and great customer service“

“I went to this nail salon after reading the many great reviews on Google. The reviews are on point! The service was quick, and the nails came out beautiful. The nail artists pay close attention to detail and give you the result that you want. The owner is also very flexible when it comes to scheduling appointments. Overall, I had a comfortable and pleasant experience at this nail salon. I would recommended it 10/10 for anyone in Union County!“

“I had never gotten my nails done before, so coming here was definitely an interesting experience. Ms. Linda was super sweet and kind and informative about the entire process and did everything in her power to make sure I was comfortable. My nails came out amazing for my vacation and held up for so long. Thank you so much Ms. Linda!!! ☺️??“

“Noemi and Erika did a fantastic job stopping my hair! They're not just trying to sell products; they want to educate their clients and really improve your hair's health. They took the time to explain each step they took and sent me home with a clear game plan to maintain and improve my hair. Loved visiting Utopia! Will go again next chance I get.“

“My first time getting my nails done here.Jackie is patient and professional. Will be back to see her.“

“Camille is very accommodating and knowledgeable when it comes to bleach blonde and thick, unruly, hair. She is patient, listens to what your needs and desires are, and truly wants you to be happy and excited when you leave her chair all this with a beautiful smile. It is very difficult to get my hair the right color, with a great blow dry and curl that lasts and lasts but she nails it every time! I highly recommend her! The owner Kim is awesome and very welcoming as well as the staff. Just a great vibe all around. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Adriana is AMAZING!! She’s so kind, attentive, and made me super comfortable for my Brazilian. She’s certainly gained a loyal customer!“

“I always come here to get a gel manicure and each time is a pleasant experience. I have gotten my nails done by almost few different manicurists however the work they do here is great and better than any other place I have visited. The prices are fair and the quality is perfection. They always treat my nails with care and I’ve never had an issue with them. Erin is the best at making her clients happy!?. I’ve attached some photos of my nails from previous and current manicures for reference.“

“Incredible! 10/10 service!!! I got the spa pedicure and it was incredibly luxurious at a great price and near by (where as before I would have to travel to New York) The team’s attention to detail, cleanliness and taking their time to make sure you get the best out of your service was nice to witness! This will be my go to spot moving forward! Thank you Lili Nails for the great experience.“

“I recently went to Olga for a hair cut and she was so wonderful. She took her time and really wanted to understand what I was looking for.
I was pleased with my experience so I went back for a partial highlight with Grace.
She also exceeded my expectations and was so caring of my color goals. She brought out swatches and explained to me different things about coloring new hair growth that was helpful. She also extended the offer to come back if I wasn’t happy with anything within a week. I really appreciate that she cared and truly wanted me to be happy with the results of my color!!! Highly recommend! Also, reasonably priced and a great atmosphere.“

“This was my 2nd visit to Shade Nails and it was just a pleasant as the 1st visit. I just want to say that this is the BEST nail salon I've been to since I've moved to Jersey. This salon is so welcoming and professional. Rosy was my nail tech and she was AMAZING. She was pleasant, gentle, and pays attention to detail. I showed her the picture of the design I wanted and she NAILED IT! The owner is also Great. She leads by example and it shows in her staff. She offered me a cup of coffee while Rosy was doing my nails, which took me by surprise. I declined bc I dont drink coffee, so she offered me tea, which i love. I thought that was so sweet. I've never had that service in a salon that wasn't a luxury spa. The cherry on top was that I absolutely LOVED my Nails❤️?. I got so many compliments on vacation. I will definitely make an appointment with Rosy again.“

“Love this business!! Everyone is so happy and friendly!Joselin does beautiful nails! I love her!“

“Have been going to Shadow Nails for 5 months now. I go to Jenny and she is great. I use the T.A.P. Hybrid Nail Gel and absolutely love it. Jenny does fantastic work and is very creative with her nail designs. The pedicures are so relaxing my feet feel so refreshed afterward. The prices are very reasonable too. Highly recommend them.“

“Got a gel manicure and MIL got a pedi it wasn't bad for the prices at all ! The place is super clean and beautiful indoors . The staff was friendly . Only thing they don't do much is massage but our nails came out good“

“I was a regular years ago when Angel Tips first opened. I had moved and recently returned and it is back to being my go-to salon. Really love their pedicures and wonderful shoulder massages while drying!“

“Very good customer care!
The professionals give you a amazing experience taking care of you!“

“I'm all ready for summer thanks to T! Always great and so much fun!
More beautiful nail art by T. ?

Classy end of summer mani! Loving it. Thank you, T?“

“Yen is amazing! She does an excellent job in a thorough and timely manner ! love her work“

“If I could give a higher rating to Divine Beauty Salon I 100% would. The staff here are amazing, they are all sweet people, I loved talking with everybody, especially with Maribel as she was doing my hair. I have been going to Maribel for years now and she never disappoints with end results. As you can see with the pictures added to post. Talking with Maribel feels like I’m talking with a therapist lol, she’s a great listener and gives amazing advice if you need them about almost anything really. Not only on life but if you need advice for hair, she will give you the best advice you need to make you look beautiful. I came in the salon asking for help and I came out with a smile on my face. Maribel told me to get a curly cut for my hair and to cut it so my hair falls front instead of my hair splitting in the middle, she also told me that she would style it for me. I trusted her words like I always have and I’m glad I did because I love how my hair looks now. I will always get my hair done by Maribel no matter where she goes, and I would always come back here again.“

“Harry always does a nice job with my cateye nails!! Always leave the shop in love and on point with the shape as well!?“

“Sumely made my hair for my wedding look beautiful! Came here before for prom before and they did not disappoint. Love coming to this salon“

“No matter where in the world I am, I can't help but come back here to get my haircut! Maya always knows exactly what I want and the stylists always go out of their way to help me schedule an appointment that works for me“

“The stylists at Avalon are the best!!! They are warm , friendly , and experts in what they do.Angel I only met the other day and she did a beautiful job on my blowout ! Janice is expert, warm, caring yet professional. I love going to Avalon.“