DRYBY

Giving 4 stars bc I made a last minute blowout appointment (8 hrs before) and they were able to get me in with such short notice, however, service is not what I expected. I arrived 15 mins prior to my appointment and was picked up more than 5 mins past my appointment time. In that 20+ mins I sat there no one was working, everyone just on their phones and playing with a dog. When I finally was pickup up, the conversation was non existent. Later, a man wandered in looking for a woman and they offered him tea/coffee and even looked up the woman’s appointment time (which seems unsafe..). I’d like to point out that they never offered me anything, even in the 20+ mins I waited before my appointment. Needless to say, I turned to the stylist and said “can I have tea please?” So I did get tea. Overall, I liked my hair but wish she would have used some techniques or products for volume.

I just called to cancel my appointment as I have come down with illness and have had a temperature and vomiting all night. I was told that I could come in and wear a mask, which is absurd and I would expect better hygiene from a reputable salon, or I would be charged the full amount of my appointment. This is an extremely harsh cancellation policy and I am shocked that there is no accommodation at all for illness. I have been a regular customer for a while and show up to all my appointments.

I have been going to DryBy for almost a year now. I decided around my 30th birthday to finally start getting my nails done on a regular basis. I work out 6 times a week (weight training, boxing, and hiit) so my nails have never been able to withstand any kind of shock (especially from Boxing). After speaking to the ladies working at DryBy they recommended I get brisa gel nails to help the strengthen my nails. And waouh waouh waouh, after 10 months of getting my nails done they have not broken once, they were growing so well and every 3/4 weeks I get my gel infills and its honestly the best decision I have ever made. The Nail Tech who does my nails, is the only person in all of Europe I let touch my nails: Corinna. She is a rock star at the actual gel nails, they are not thick or chunky, they feel like my own nails. And she is the BEST at nail art (check out her insta: @corinanailsartist ) she will pretty much do anything you want - may I add, that the nails do not chip and are perfectly intact after 4 weeks (even with boxing etc) If you go to Dry By ask for her directly, she is usually pretty busy (when youre that good, everyone wants her!) But try to book in 2 weeks ahead of time. I also get my pedicure done every 8 weeks (slow growing nails), and they always take care of my feet like they just hiked Kilimanjaro or danced in heels all night long. Olga and Paola are my favourite girls for my pedicure. I get classic gel and the colours that DryBy offers are fantastic. Its pretty hard to find a good nail salon that you completely trust, DryBy is one of them.

Treatment I have tried the luxury spa pedicure treatment at cost £85, the whole treatment last for 1 hr. at shown on the pic. I love it! I think so far they are the best pedicure spa treatment I have ever tried. Very sterile tools and very gentle massage. Service This is the only reason i give them 3 stars, I had to postpone my original appt because My leg got hurt(i was wearing heels) and I couldn’t walk, I was so surprised the lady on the phone said I couldn’t re-schedule my appt and no refund, I was like”I am not cancelling, I am re-scheduling”, and then she was rudely said, OK let me see what I can do. After that reply, ok ur appt scheduled on ...., I think she was thinking I am lying. I almost send my leg picture to show her, that my leg really hurt! However, when I arrived, they are OK offer me drinks etc, etc. But the lady who did my treatment she is really good! She made me comfortable and relax. Once in my life i think £85 it all worth it for spa pedicure. And I will definitely come back. Place Perfect, cozy, they provide you with pillow, you can really sleep in there Cleanliness Very clean and smell so good Overall Well this is the first time i think vouge really recommended a good spa bar. Not like last time when I tried shoreditch nails( you can read my review on shoreditch nails in my previous page)

From the second I stepped foot into the Clinique I was not only met by a friendly and smiling person, but also a calm atmosphere. Soon I was immediately indulged into the wholesomeness and aesthetics of the salon: from the delicious cup of oat cappuccino to the detailed work of Paola, who did my nails, I have never felt more happy leaving a nail saloon! I will most definitely be returning!

Carmelina is the best nail tech. I have been seeing her for years now and she is an asset to the salon. I am always received with a warm welcome by the team and feel so at home. Carmelina's work is of the highest quality, she always carries a wonderful energy. I have never left disappointed, with my expectations surpassed every time. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Dry By - Thank you for being such a beautiful little bubble in the busy chaos that is Central London!

First manicure since lockdown and it certainly didn't disappoint. The staff are super professional, hygiene levels are extremely high and the team can pretty much recreate any type of nail art you show them. Nine days on and my nails are still looking so good...no peeling or chipping. Will 100% be back.

I booked weeks in advance for a bridal trial and manicure ahead of my hen weekend away. I was so looking forward to the experience as I have followed DryBy for such a long time and lusted after their beautiful instagram manicures. The lady who was on the reception desk was absolutely lovely but I soon discovered to my disappointment, that the wedding manicure I wanted from their instagram page was not going to be able to be done as I was booked in with another technician. I explained that I hadn’t gone there just to have a regular manicure, as I could go to my usual nail place for that and for the £120 I paid, I expected to get a premium service. I ended up having a less than ideal manicure with extremely basic nail art unfortunately. I was also told at the end of my appointment that I should have been booked in with the same nail technician who would be doing my wedding nails in October for continuity and the lady who I was scheduled with was leaving the company the following week. Very, very disappointing experience…