Hey Babes! I know I promised this a while ago but better late than never, right? Today we are talking nails. I know, manicures aren't necessarily the best way to spend my money but we all have our priorities. I LOVE getting my nails done (it's a necessity), therefore I find ways to make it work. It costs me about 30 dollars ever two and half weeks so let's think about this like Basic Babes.
Let's say I have 5 grande lattes a week from Starbucks with soy/other non-dairy milk ($4.25 each). That's $21.25 /week. So, let's say that instead of grabbing a latte EVERYDAY before work I try every other day. 3 non-dairy lattes @ $4.25 each per week = $12.75/week. This saves me $8.50 every week. So saving $8.50 a week for 2.5 weeks saves me a total of $21.25 to put towards my nail budget for each session. Hence, I am really only spending $8.75 on each gel manicure!
Should I be spending $21.25 on lattes everyday to begin with? Probably not. But mornings are hard, SO SUE ME.
So needless to say. I have put some thought into this and have been to A LOT of nail salons in Boston. So let me map out my top four for you Babes:
4. Coco Nails -CambridgeSide Galleria Mall: This place is huge with a lot of employees and it is in the mall so you can run other errands (meaning spending money you don't have on clothes that you don't need). They do a good job and it lasts a while but nothing spectacular. There is usually a wait though and the people who I have interacted with weren't super friendly. $30 gel manicure without removal or tip.
3. Brookline Natural Nails - Coolidge Corner: This place is SUPER fast. I have never waited more than 5 minutes before I was seated and I'm in and out of there faster than in any other nail salon I have ever been to. They are cheaper but I have had mixed results. Sometimes I have a great manicure that lasts weeks and other times it has chipped in a few days. Annie does a great job there! $25 gel manicure without removal or tip.
2. Nail Care PRO- Washington Square: I think I have only waited once to be seated here. They do a FANTASTIC job. If you need a quality gel manicure this is your place. They have lots of color options and everyone does a fantastic job. It is a bit more expensive but you also get a neck and shoulder massage while your nails are drying under the UV light. The only real con with this place is that they take their time doing your nails. So if you are in a rush, try somewhere else, even if there is no wait here. But if you have time to spare, I highly recommend it. $30 gel manicure without removal or tip.
1. Gaelic Day Spa and Salon- South Boston on West Broadway: I will be honest, I have only had my nails done here once but I LOVED it. I only waited five minutes on a Saturday morning when it was packed. They are efficientlu running their business and they do an awesome job. They were incredibly friendly and well staffed. I had a great manicure and it was obvious that I am not the only one with this opinion. It seemed like ever Basic Babe in Southie was there that morning. Must try! $25 gel manicure without removal or tip.
So there you have it, those are my favorite nails salons in Boston. Now go brew your own coffee so you can get your nails done (unless you can afford both, then by all means LIVE IT UP)!
Until next time,
Xo Whitney
