JC Fancy Nails & Spa

I discovered this wonderful place today. I went to it based on the other reviews. I am so glad that I did. I was so lucky to get a walk in appointment with Budi (not sure if that is the spelling). I had the spa manicure which was amazing. It was a paraffin arm wrap with a scrub and massage. The manicure was perfect. I walked in with broken misshaped nails and they look so pretty now. The massage was amazing. I was so pleasantly surprised to receive a back and shoulder massage. My back hurt before I walked into the salon and felt so much better when I left it. They do not rush you. You will be there for awhile and enjoy every minute. They even give a discount if you pay in cash. Tips are in cash only and an ATM is there for convenience. I will definitely go back.

I’m happy to report that I have found my Philly nail salon! As a recent transplant to this city, I had been on a search for the best — JC Fancy fits the bill! The salon is clean and relaxing, with comfortable chairs and soft music playing. I got the UV gel fill with gel color on top and a regular spa pedicure. The salon uses high quality supplies (CND Shellac, Essie and OPI polishes). My nail tech, Ari, was fabulous! She pays close attention to detail and takes her time on both the mani and pedi. (Make sure you have a few hours to spare!) My gels lasted 2.5 weeks, and I will certainly be back for another set!

Two years later and this place is still amazing! Whenever I go in, JC and his team remember me and always greet me with a smile. They really take their time here, so allocate at least an hour for a pedi and 1.5 hours for a mani and pedi. Bottom line — don’t deny yourself an amazing mani, pedi, and massage — go today! :)

Just go here, don’t try anywhere else in Philly. Every treatment here is solid, but the best part is the thorough neck massage they give after a mani or pedi. My friends and I come here looking forward to that massage

I love this place. It was my first time here. The staff knew several customers that walked in by name, which told me they were good enough to have repeat customers.
Irene did my nails. She was very detailed and took her time. I got a Manicure and Pedicure. There is a Huge selection and which happens to be my favorite nail polish.
I am kind of picky with my colors and wanted something really fun. Irene was so patient and allowed me to take my time choosing. She even helped match the berry color I was specifically looking for. When the first color I picked for my manicure came out too light, she graciously removed it and helped me pick out a better color and The price is reasonable because pretty long massage at my legs and my were drying she gave me a pretty long shoulder massage too.
Overall, this was a great experience. I would definitely recommend coming here.

Just went here for my first time today and I loved it. I had an appointment with Ari. I had my first ever pedicure (crazy, I know). It was so relaxing and Ari really took the time to massage my legs and feet and made sure my toes were perfectly polished. Then onto my gel mani! Btw, there’s lots of colors to choose from but the gels have a little less of a selection. Anyways, my manicure was just as perfect. I’m crazy about my nails and need them to be perfect, no polish on the side of my nail. Ari was very careful to ensure my nails look amazing. Then, when my nails were drying she gave me a pretty long shoulder massage! I can’t say enough good things about this place, the staff all seemed so nice and happy.
I made an apt for Friday at 11am, but it wasn’t very busy at all. I’d probably schedule another apt in the future to make sure I get in on time.
And, if you’re in a hurry, think twice about a mani-​pedi. It took about 1 hr 35 mins total but it was so relaxing. It was nice to treat myself and I’ll be back soon.
And, lastly, the price! I paid $ 65 for a pedicure and gel manicure. Tips must be in cash! I think the price is fine, plus I’m willing to pay extra for a salon that has good sanitation practices.
Go here! And I’ll update my review to see how long my polish lasts, I’ll be happy with anything over 2 weeks :)
So it’s been 2 weeks and my nails still look amazing! No chips. I think I’m going to take it off because my nails have grown. I am definitely coming back here. Ari is wonderful.

Two of us went to JC Fancy Nails on a whim based on Unilocal reviews, but decided not to make an appointment. We got lucky and didn’t have to wait, but I will definitely make an appointment the next time because there are only four people who work there and their treatments are gloriously long. I witnessed a walk-​in have to wait for a fairly long time.
I had a manicure, pedicure, and facial waxing by Irene. She is sweet and her hands are magic. The massages you get during the treatments are awesome. She took great care with my nails. This place was a little bit of a hike from South Philly, but I will be going back. It’s clean, calming, and the people working there are lovely. This is 10 steps up from your typical nail place.

Finally! A nail place that takes their time to do it right. They were extremely attentive with great attention to detail and met my über perfectionistic needs. I’d definitely recommend this nail salon. I’ve tried a lot in the area but none have met my expectations like this one.

My daughter and I made an appointment and came in for mani-pedi’s yesterday. Our experience was all round terrific! Nail polish selection (Essie and OPI brands) was more than adequate. We were taken right on schedule and my daughter and I were seated in massaging chairs for delightful pedicures. Afterwards we both were able to continue to chat while great care was taken with our fingernails. Afterwards, we were able to let our toes and fingers get extra dry with blowers while our shoulders were massaged. So relaxing. Staff was professional, detail-​oriented and kind. Thanks for the wonderful experience in your salon!

JC Fancy is amaze! They are meticulous when it comes to a no chip mani pedi. During a pedi you receive an long and thorough leg massage. With a mani you also receive a long back and neck massage. What makes JC fancy especially with the bucks is their manicures last forever. I’ve had my last no chip manicure for over a month and it looks fabulous-​I have never had that experience before.

Love this place! I think it’s great that you get a back massage after you get a pedicure. It’s not a half-​assed massage either, it’s actually pretty awesome! We recently had my cousins bachelorette party here and they were very accommodating.

After spoiling myself with an extravagant manicure in LA, I wanted to find something that would give me the same experience in Philly, but with a cheaper price tag.
I came here for a gel manicure the Friday before a huge music festival that weekend, and was pleasantly surprised by the nice, quiet, and calm atmosphere. My technician, Amy, was extremely friendly and chatted with me while she was working. She did a fantastic job shaping my nails and making sure I was satisfied with my polish – I got a nude pink with gold gradient glitter – every step of the way. The massage component was also very nice, and I definitely thought that it was a very thorough and relaxing job.
The only thing I was slightly dissatisfied with was the fact that my nail polish didn’t start all the way back at my cuticles, so there was already a bit of a gap, and I might have to go back in soon to get another manicure. However, my cuticles are clean and well-​trimmed.
Overall, JC Fancy Nails & Spa is a great place to go as a short escape from the Penn bubble. I will definitely head back the next time I’m in the market for some TLC!

Great service! Never been to a place whose mani/​pedi includes complete leg, foot, hand, and shoulder massage! The leg massage includes hot stones too! It was very relaxing and a good price, especially for the service-​$ 15 for mani and $ 30 for pedi. They are also very attentive to details on the nails. Great experience! I definitely recommend this place.

By far THE best place I have ever been to. Not only was the place clean, but the staff was beyond hospitable!
The prices are reasonable considering the 5 star service you get. My friend and I both got thorough massages during and after our pedicures and our toes look great.
Seriously, I am a picky person when it comes to my nails and I will not go anywhere other than JC! :)

I came here with two of my friends last fall during our semester at Temple University, and we were not disappointed! Definitely a nice place with good service and sweet staff members.
Even though there were three of us in total, only one of my friends and I got a pedicure, and our third friend ended up just sticking around for our company. Instead of treating that friend poorly since she wasn’t receiving a service, the ladies were so nice to her and let her sit in one of the empty pedicure chairs anyways to relax.
My friend that ended up receiving a pedicure alongside me had never gotten one before, and it was almost like an experiment for him, and he absolutely loved it. We were both super relaxed, and the nail techs put us at ease after a busy week.
The massage time was the best part — nothing was rushed, and I feel like we definitely got more than what we payed for. We left feeling happy, energized and calm. The color on my toes lasted for so long, and with incredible shine.
I will definitely come here again the next time I’m in Philly!

By far my go to nail salon in Philadelphia.
This is the place to go if you have time to spare. They truly take their time to clean, massage and provide a long lasting job.
Everyone is friendly. Ari is the best one but Amy and her husband also do a good job.
They spend a ton of time massaging emphasis on a ton! Which I truly appreciate.
The quality of my gel and pedicure have lasted over 3 weeks if I wait that long.

This past year I have been a return customer to JC fancy. Ari is my preferred technician. She is kind, professional, honest, and talented. I have done gel manicures, acrylic, and pedicures with her. She listens to what I like and offers suggestions to keep my nails healthy and growing. My nails are shaped to perfection and you can see she is very thorough. I have also brought my boyfriend with me and he received a pedicure. He was reluctant to come with me, but I assured him it was a private and professional place. He enjoyed his service as well and his feet look much better! I come back every two weeks. Prices are about average but worth it because of the quality. Tip is cash only.

Sadly my Manicure from JC nails only lasted 3 days (and I am not hard on my nails). They are chipped in 4 places already.
I am bummed because the place is very nice and clean inside and the walls are beautifully painted. The staff was nice too and the massage I received while my nails were drying was great.
I wish the manicure would have lasted more than 3 days because I really wanted to like this place. I won’t return because I expect my manicures to last 5– 7 days without chipping. Three days is not worth the $$.

Since my first visit to JC Fancy Nails I have been a loyal customer. Not only is this salon afford-​ably priced and extremely clean/​new, the staff is extremely friendly and do great work. I never feel rushed during a manicure or pedicure and they take their time while massaging your calves/​shoulders/​hands as well. The space doesn’t feel cramped and the painting on the walls combined with soundtrack make an experience at JC Fancy very soothing. Compared to many other low price salons in the area I never feel crowded there are usually 4 employees working and its always the same crew so it is very easy to get to know your technician and build a positive relationship. Ari is my preferred technician, but Aimee and her husband are also really great.
I could not say enough good things about the employees at JC Fancy. I had a manicure Saturday and went in yesterday because my polish wasn’t totally dried when I left the salon and a few of my nails got smudged when I tried to go grocery shopping. Aimee was very nice when I asked if she could fix my nails a bit since I had just been in. She helped me out and made sure my nails were totally dried before I left the salon. Then when I tried to tip her a few dollars for being so helpful she wouldn’t take the money! She insisted that it was just a small fix and I shouldn’t have to tip! Never has an employee been so kind to me in such a causal salon. I would come back here time and time again.
Please keep in mind that tips are CASH ONLY and it is a smaller salon so appointments are preferred. They carry OPI and Essie nail polish here, as well as the CND Gel and OPI Gel polish.

The staff at JcFancy are very nice and very thorough with manis, pedis, and massages. The space is soothing, with a waterfall in a corner and pastel murals on the walls.
Irene, one of the owners, did my manicure. She was thorough and checked the edges carefully. She applied 2 layers of top coat, waiting about 10 minutes between each layer, had me sit at a fan station for a while, applied another coat, and had me rest my hands under the fan some more. I also got a neck and shoulder massage while waiting for my nails to dry. Don’t come here if you are in a hurry!
My mani still looked good and unchipped after 4 whole days. Chipping started on day 5, with major chipping on day 6.
The only shortcoming I noticed is the dead skin and hang nails on my right hand could have been trimmed more.
A friend stealthily paid for me, so I am not sure how much the manicure cost. I believe it was $ 15 or $ 20. A bit more than I usually pay for manicures but worth the price if you enjoy the massage add-​ons and want to go somewhere nicer with friends.
Credit cards accepted but tips must be paid in cash.