Glow Beauty Bar Cranford

Went to glow beauty bar last week to get a gelx manicure and blowout! Loved the blowout and would totally recommend that!! However, I didn’t have the best experience getting a brand new GelX set with Kris, and I’d suggest being wary of booking that specific service with that tech. During the appointment itself, I mentioned I wanted to get the gelx shorter about three times, and the tech said she couldn’t go any shorter, I’ve had shorter gelx in the past, but not my area of expertise, so I just let it rock. Tech suggested a color, I agreed to it, but then I asked if we can add a chrome, she nodded but I guess she didn’t hear me because at the end of the manicure when I asked about it, she said it was too late (at my usual salon, it’s the last step so I didn’t bring it up sooner, that’s on me). That wasn’t the main issue though, there were heaping amounts of glue under the nail (pictured below) which was both uncomfortable and in my opinion, quite unprofessional. Before I could speak up, Kris was already gone. Luckily, I brought it up to the team at glow bar and they quickly fixed it and added the chrome. I was happy with the end result, paid the full price, and left. The reason for this review, is that less than two weeks after the manicure, one of my nails completely fell off. I have never had gelx last me less than three weeks, it typically lasts me a month which is why it’s my preferred set of choice. It’s one thing to not provide the best experience, I can get over that if the end results last, which in this case they did not. I know GelX is somewhat newer compared to other options, so I’d recommend only having techs that are 100% comfortable doing it offer that service. Worth noting, I was visiting the area, so I couldn’t go to my regular spot back home. This was a brand new set, so the glue was not a result of any existing work

This place has a habit of adding extra charges without informing you upfront. The nail tech suggested a soak-off, which I agreed to, but then I was charged for both a medium length and a full set. She only put three acrylic nails after the soak off since the rest of my natural nails were already long, so I don’t understand how a full set charge is justified. I always request short nails due to my job, yet I was charged for medium length. I typically pay around $70 for my nails, but I was shocked to be charged $120 here. I understand it was a little more this time due to the soak off but honestly, it felt like I was taken advantage of.

Love Nidia!!! Been going to her for a few months. She makes sure you’re comfortable and is so nice. Would definitely recommend!

I’ve been going here since last year for my nails with Ana & sometimes Jo, both do an absolutely AMAZING job. I always leave with what I’m looking for & my nails have never been better. I recently started going to Molly for my hair as well & she’s absolutely amazing, completely transformed my hair and talked me through the whole thing so I’d be comfortable. I can’t recommend GLOW & the talented individuals there enough!

Booked a last minute appointment here and Cheyenne did an incredible job on my toner and cut. My hair feels refreshed and great. The shade of red is perfect and exactly what I asked for! Highly recommend her!