Queen Bee

Kim is good at doing acrylics and she’s the best at doing eyebrows however I almost got fungus here because they didn’t seal some of my nails correctly. In the past this never happened which is why when I thought nails I thought queen bee but now honestly I would rather go to where my mom goes to do hers and just get a shellac which is much better and healthier for your nails

I am very disappointed in this place. I was able to get in right away but I was moved around. One person started me And someone else finished. So I was confused on who to tip, but that wasn’t a deal breaker at all. The woman who did my nails, was very sweet, but I could tell she was having a problem or not experienced at all. What was I suppose to say if she was already i the middle of it, so I gave her the benefit of the doubt and let her finish. I also thought to myself, well lets giver her a chance just in case the polish last or my nails last. I tipped her well, but 2 days after I had 3 nails fall off. I was on vacation so I couldn’t do anything about it. It sucked. As soon as I got back I went back to see if I can get it fix. The owner came and tried to tell me that my nails were weak, I explained to her I have had natural nails for so long, so It couldn’t be that. Then she said my nails were too short, I also explained that the woman who did my nails was the one to cut it short, so? She did fix those nails for me, but ended up cutting me :/​. She didn’t charge me for them, so that was good. I did not have a great experience here, and i was bummed because it’s not that far for me. You win some and you lose some.

BEWARE!!!
ENTER THIS SALON AT YOUR OWN RISK. If you decide on making an appointment, its equivalent to not even making one at all because the very FIRST time I ever came after making an appointment 4 hours in advanced ended up waiting 40 minutes just for a full set.
Too bad the the wait was the least of the problems, my nails were crooked and uneven but that was manageable because I could have just fixed it when I got home. Yet to anyone else, why pay for something that you didn’t want? The place was dusty when I went, and i was confused because reading some over reviews they said the place was clean. NO.
However, the biggest reason why I’m writing this review is because IT IS NOT CLEAN. I got my full set 4 months ago, and the very next day I experienced itching, and peeling of the skin and right away took the full sets off. Thought it may have been an allergic reaction which would have been strange because of 10 years never had a problem. My skin, started turning white, flaky and extremely sore because it was peeling away to just pure flesh. Went to the doctors, to find out I had severe fungus and is still suffering from it to this day!
Be careful, a $ 30 full set costed me much more than a bad paint job job and crooked nail, it left me trips to the doctor and fungus that STILL has not went away. When I called back to tell them what happened, they weren’t very understanding.
If a salon’s implements aren’t sterilized, and properly cleaned before you sit down in that chair. RUN. Just wanting to warn people for the near future. Bring your own tools if you need too!!! It’s just not worth it…

Excellent Eye Brow Tech. Kim !! I drive 40 Mins (Thats Both Ways) to Go to Queenbee Nails !! Great Service they Got me in With No issue. Deff. Recommend This Place !!

I am still impressed with this salon! I took my bestie here this past week for a pedi. My new favorite nail artist is Selena. I’ll be requesting her, she’s wonderful! And super easy and fun to talk to. She’s a gem!

As a guy I cannot give the best review simply because I only get a pedicure. I will say this place was clean and nice. The staff did a great job and gave a great massage.

Just left there, and I was really disappointed. I went in there after I booked and appointment, and got in right away which was great!
However, I wanted a three color combination. I asked her for my thumbs to be a black color, my ring finger a shimmer, and my other nails a grey. She ensured me she understood and told me to was my hands.
I’m watching the tv and not paying any mind and then I look down, and she painted all my nails black, with my ring finger a shimmer.
I have a pale complexion, so I am so just so aggravated because it looks awful. I was so excited to get my nails done because I never do anything for myself and of course I have a horrible experience.
I would of told her but she was talking to another coworker next to her, and I felt rushed out of there.
Now I’ve had many manicures in the past, and never have I ever been in and out within 15 minutes. And not only did she rush, and mess up my color, but the paint job was horrible. I’m going to see if I can upload a picture because I’m just so upset. And of course I’m way too nice and paid, even thought it was NOT what I wanted :/

I normally stop in to have my eye brows waxed and shaped by Kim. She’s pretty awesome and listens when I tell her I don’t want them to be too thin but rather natural and shaped to my face where in other places I’ve been… I come out looking like I drew on my eye brow! Definitely let her know what you want and don’t assume she will magically make you look wonderful because communication goes a long way!
Kim takes her time and I always get service when I walk in within 10 – 15 minutes on a busy day. She always tells me my 5 year old son is so handsome and reminds her of her own little boy so extra points for complimenting the offspring. There are two rooms in the back for facials, waxes and I think massages. They could be more tidier but overall decent. I haven’t used Queen’s for my nails since they are always busy during the time I go. I will update my review if I ever do!
Cost: $ 10 eye brow wax
Pros: Kim, very nice and personable (wax review).
Cons: Parking can be limited since the plaza houses a hair salon, BoA, some food joint, insurance agency and Queen Bee.

I prefer this salon to all others I have visited in this area. The salon is clean and the service is friendly, thorough and professional. The high quality of acrylics and their attention to detail keeps me coming back. The nail service from Kim is great and consistent. I started getting ‘pink and white’ acrylic nails here after seeing a coworker’s and asking where she went. My favorite thing about the pink/​white nails at Queen Bee is the choice of powder colors for the pink. They offer clear, very light, light, medium, dark and very dark pink powders. If you have drill or file marks on your nail beds, the darker pinks are great at hiding them. I always go for the very dark as I love the contrasting look with the white and cannot find it in other nail salons. They are gentle with the drills and do not cut into the nail bed and leave marks. (I have found this to be a problem at many other salons.)
The pedicures can be hit or miss depending on the cosmetician so be sure to ask for your favorite. Evenings can be a very busy time for them, so plan ahead if possible with an appointment. On occasion, I have been able to walk in and receive fast service as they can have up to 10 people working. This is a large salon and they know how to provide for their customer base. I no longer work/​shop in Chelmsford so I rarely go to Queen Bee and miss it; but do return whenever possible.

Heres the thing about busy salons, they try to rush and do your nails quickly in order to get more customers, this is good for them, more tips etc, but your nails aren’t up to par.
They do have a lot of selections for «gelish» polish but they dont have OPI. Ive had gel done at other salons and last for about a month, but here… they dont. They tend to make your full sets really fat and thick. I think this is the trend in lowell, which personally is disgusting looking. what happen to natural?
READ MY OTHER REVIEWS for nail salons. I am a NAIL WHORE and tend to go to different places. this place, i dont recommend unless youre in a rush and need to get them done

I always wait for Anna for a mani/​pedi on my natural nails. Kim is the wax freakin’ master!

I’ve been here a few times and have gotten mixed service. The first few times I went was great, I thought i had found my go to manicure place! Unforunately over the fall/​winter I didn’t go for a few months then when I recently came back it wasn’t the same. A lot of the people that worked there were gone. Particularly the older guy that did fantastic designs. The girls consistantly complained about their jobs working there to me… seemed rather unprofessional.
I mean now it’s an OK place but it used to be a great place!

So, after having the Gel manicure done (and only having it last five days out of the supposed fourteen) I went back to Queen Bee to have it removed, because you can’t take it off yourself. Of this I was unaware.
Just a heads-​up about the Gel, It’s comparable to having an acrylic nail set put on which I am not a fan of because they ruin your nails. For removal, they basically soak your hands in a chemical solution and then proceed to peel and pry the polish off of your nails with a cuticle pusher — not something that I enjoyed or want to repeat. There were definitely rips and scratches in my nails afterwards.
However, I must say, the resulting manicure that I got after the removal was excellent! She really took her time and everything was flawless. I went during the day, so that might have contributed to the attentiveness factor since there were only two other customers in the place.
So, I won’t be returning for a Gel manicure again, but will come back for a regular one.

First time customer and extremely satisfied. The place is clean with all new massage pedi/​chairs and manicure stations. The staff are very friendly and professional.
It was one of the best pedicures I’ve had — here’s the deal: I garden in my barefeet and my feet get really dirty. When I left the salon, there was not one spot of dirt under my toenails and my feet felt as soft as a… you know the rest.
Mani and Pedi as of July 2010 = $ 35, which is standard or below cost.

First time customers, we phone ahead and tried to make an appointment. We were told they don’t take appointments, but they took ours. We arrived to a full lobby/​waiting area and were ushered in. Thanks.

This is a nice, clean nail salon. One of my favorite places to get a pedicure and manicure. They really take their time and are very friendly. Everything is up to date and sparkly clean. I’v been going there for several years and it is truly worth a visit.
They also offer facial and waxing services.