Best of Boston
Best Manicure
2000 Best Manicure, City
Dolores Sanborn, Austen’s
Boston
Our nails were ugly. So when we got the tip to see Dolores at Austen's, we were only too happy to test her out. Could [...] read more»
2000 Best Manicure, Suburban
Faina Fedosik, Trillium
Wellesley
Be warned: Faina has a devoted following, so prepare to book at least a week ahead for an appointment. The wait is worth it for [...] read more»
1999 Best Manicure
Claudia Grimaud, Salon Mario Russo
Boston
She spends so much time on your nails you'll think you're her only client for the day. Grimaud pampers you with a soothing hand massage [...] read more»
1998 Best Manicure
City Salon
Boston
What good is having a face that holds up against time and gravity if you neglect your hands? They're the surest sign of a person's [...] read more»
1997 Best Manicure
Ingenue Nail Salon
Boston
Ingenue specializes only in nails, and it shows. Situated in a townhouse off Newbury, its decor is welcoming and its facilities are extensive. The staff [...] read more»
1995 Best Manicure
Lilly at L’Elegance
Boston
Whether your nails are as long as a soap-opera villainess's, or chewed to the quick, Lilly will shape them to perfection. read more»
1994 Best Manicure
Bon Visage
Boston
Give your hands to Bella, whose thorough but gentle manicures and pleasant personality have attracted a justifiably devoted clientele. read more»
1993 Best Manicure
Mia’s Nail Salon
Boston
Mia was trained in New York, the epicenter of marvelous manicures. No wonder hers last so long. read more»
1993 Best Manicure, In-Office
Mary Ann Benda
Boston
Have cuticle cream, will travel. This high school biology teacher who moonlights as a Newbury Street manicurist also makes office calls. read more»
1992 Best Manicure
Beaucage
Boston
In the age of AIDS, attention to cleanliness is as important as attention to the customer. Galin lavishes attention on both. read more»