Book early and don’t rush is the name of the game at this appointment-only Queen Village salon. (The techs take their time because they take your nails seriously.) Whether you’re after glazed-doughnut chrome or hot dog nail art (yes, really), the results are flawless, and your dip manicure will last for weeks. Read More »
509 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA Website
If you’ve given up on having long, chip-free nails, walk yourself into Boutique Nail’s spacious South Street spot and spring for a dip-powder manicure. They flawlessly execute whatever latest Instagram trend you bring them — from nail art to chrome powder — and that playful-yet-chic mani will last for weeks. Read More »
600 South Street, Philadelphia, PA Website
This chic salon on East Girard beautifies with cruelty-free, vegan, non-toxic polishes and gels that are gentler on your nails. Plus, Rebel employs low-waste methods — like using metal cuticle pushers instead of disposable wooden ones — for all treatments. Hot tip: Spring for the Prime pedicure, which includes an exfoliating, skin-softening sugar scrub and a super-soothing sunflower-seed oil calf-and-foot massage. Read More »
535 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Website
Swirls of whimsical lavender designs, spring-inspired yin/yangs, bursts of bright highlighter hues, retro flowers and smiley faces, funky croc patterns … your nails are canvases for the artists at Brand Nail Studio, where Lisa Frank meets the cast of Euphoria meets “Hot Girl Summer.” Read More »
1008 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA Website
The pros at this salon can help you rebuild your natural nails after years of manicures have destroyed them — and will school you on nail care while doing so. Read More »
1532 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-755-6500 | Website
It’s clean, it’s cute, the services are solid, and Top Coat keeps up with trendy offerings like dip manicures and detoxifying black charcoal pedicures. Read More »
897 Penn Street, Bryn Mawr, PA | 484-222-6257 | Website
Her gels are meticulously applied and stay shiny, chip-resistant and completely peel-free for up to three whole weeks, which is basically a lifetime in Manicure World. Read More »
38 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-987-3656 | Website