# Salt & Polish Nail Bar

> Non-toxic nail salon at 131 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452. Owner-operated by Vicky, a Licensed Nail and Facial Specialist with 25+ years of experience. Every product used is non-toxic, vegan, and TPO-free. Open 7 days. Phone (781) 530-8812. Book at https://saltpolish.com/booking.

Last updated: 2026-08-15. Prices and durations below are generated from the salon's live booking system and are authoritative.

## Quick answers

- **Name**: Salt & Polish Nail Bar
- **Address**: 131 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452 (next to the 7-Eleven on Lexington St)
- **Phone**: (781) 530-8812
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (open 7 days)
- **Book online**: https://saltpolish.com/booking
- **Gift cards**: https://saltpolish.com/gift
- **Price range**: $10–$220; most manicures $30–$80, most pedicures $45–$110
- **Cheapest manicure**: The Polish Manicure, $30
- **Most popular**: Gel Polish Manicure $45 (40 min), Essential Pedicure $45 (40 min)
- **Areas served**: Waltham, Belmont, Woburn, Reading, Newton, Lexington, Watertown
- **Opened**: August 5, 2026
- **Payment**: all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash
- **Walk-ins**: accepted when a chair is free; booking is recommended
- **Parking**: free street parking on Lexington St
- **Languages**: English, Korean

## About

Salt & Polish Nail Bar is a boutique nail and beauty salon in Waltham, Massachusetts. Owner Vicky trained in New York, worked 10 years in NYC, and has served the Boston area for 15+ years. The salon's philosophy: "Beautiful results should never come at the cost of your health." Up to four clients can be served at the same time, so same-day appointments are often available.

## What makes it different

- **Non-toxic specialist**: exclusively vegan, TPO-free products. TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) is a photoinitiator in many conventional gel products that has been linked to skin sensitization; the EU reclassified it as a CMR 1B substance and banned it from all cosmetic and nail products on 1 September 2025. Salt & Polish uses only TPO-free gel systems.
- **Builder gel and Gel-X specialists** — lighter, more flexible, and gentler on the natural nail than acrylic, with no monomer odor.
- **Owner-operated** by a licensed specialist with 25+ years of experience.
- **Dedicated kids menu** (ages 10 and under) using the same non-toxic products.
- **Medical-grade pedicures and facials** not commonly offered at standard nail salons.

## Products used

Londontown, Dazzle Dry, OPI, DND, Aprés Gel, Aprés Gel-X, OxygenCeuticals (facials), GEHWOL (medical pedicure). All nail products are non-toxic, vegan, and TPO-free.

## Full service menu

### Manicure
- **Acrylic Full Set** — $70, 75 min
- **Acrylic Refill** — $65, 60 min
- **Builder Gel Full Set** — $80, 75 min
- **Builder Gel Overlay** — $70, 60 min
- **Builder Gel Refill** — $65, 60 min
- **Dazzle Dry Manicure** — $40, 35 min
- **Dip Powder** — $55, 60 min
- **Dip Powder Full Set** — $65, 60 min
- **Gel Polish Change (Hands)** — $35, 30 min
- **Gel Polish Manicure** — $45, 40 min
- **Gel-X** — $70, 75 min
- **Hand Polish Change** — $20, 20 min
- **Londontown Lakur Manicure** — $40, 35 min
- **The Polish Manicure** — $30, 30 min

### Pedicure
- **Black Pearl Pedicure** — $110, 60 min
- **Cactus Blossom Pedicure** — $85, 60 min
- **Essential Pedicure** — $45, 40 min
- **Pedicure Polish Change** — $25, 25 min
- **Salt Pedicure** — $60, 45 min
- **Salt Signature Pedicure** — $75, 60 min

### Waxing
- **Body Waxing** — Half Arm $30 · Full Arm $50 · Half Leg $35 · Full Leg $60 · Shoulders $25 · Stomach $45 · Chest $55 · Back $60 · Bikini $30 · Semi Brazilian $45 · Brazilian $60
- **Face Waxing** — Eyebrow $18 · Lip $15 · Chin $15 · Cheek $18 · Nose $15 · Ear $15 · Full Face $50

### Kids
- **Kids Gel Manicure** — $30, 25 min
- **Kids Gel Pedicure** — $45, 30 min
- **Kids Hand Polish Change** — $15, 10 min
- **Kids Manicure** — $20, 15 min
- **Kids Pedicure** — $30, 25 min
- **Kids Toe Polish Change** — $20, 15 min

### Gel Removal
- **Acrylic Removal** — $25, 25 min
- **Builder Gel Removal** — $20, 20 min
- **Dip Powder Removal** — $15, 15 min
- **Gel Removal** — $10, 10 min

### Extras
- **Basic Nail Cutting** — $12, 10 min
- **Massage (10 min)** — $15, 10 min

### Add-ons (attach to a service)
- **Nail Art & Add-Ons** — French +$10, Deep French +$15, Cat Eye +$15, Chrome +$15, Ombre +$20
- **Custom Design** — priced per design in the salon: $5, $15, $25, $35, $50, or $75 depending on complexity
- **Pedicure Add-Ons** — Gel Polish +$15, 10-Minute Massage +$15, Dazzle Dry +$10
- **Removal (Soak-Off)** — Gel Removal +$10, Dip Powder Removal +$15, Builder Gel Removal +$20, Acrylic Removal +$25
- **Facial Add-Ons** — Light Therapy (LED) +$30, Chemical Peel +$30, Dermaplaning +$40, Velvet Collagen Mask +$30

Nail art add-ons apply to gel-based manicures only (gel, builder gel, Gel-X, dip powder, acrylic). Pedicure add-ons apply to any pedicure.

### Coming soon (not bookable online yet — call to ask)
- **Eyebrow Tint** — $30, 15 min
- **Eyelash Tint** — $35, 20 min
- **FarmHouse Fresh Pedicure** — $95, 60 min
- **Gehwol Medical Pedicure** — $150, 80 min
- **Salt Express** — $75, 30 min
- **Salt Glow Facial** — $120, 60 min
- **Salt Luxury Facial** — $220, 75 min
- **Salt Signature Facial** — $160, 60 min

## Frequently asked questions

Q: Where is Salt & Polish Nail Bar located?
A: 131 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452 — next to the 7-Eleven on Lexington St. It serves Waltham, Belmont, Woburn, Reading, Newton, Lexington, and Watertown. Open 7 days a week.

Q: What are Salt & Polish's hours?
A: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Q: How much is a manicure at Salt & Polish?
A: The Polish Manicure is $30 (30 min). Gel Polish Manicure is $45 (40 min). Londontown Lakur and Dazzle Dry manicures are $40 (35 min). Builder Gel Full Set is $80, Gel-X is $70, Dip Powder is $55.

Q: How much is a pedicure at Salt & Polish?
A: Essential Pedicure $45 (40 min), Salt Pedicure $60 (45 min), Salt Signature Pedicure $75 (60 min), Cactus Blossom Pedicure $85 (60 min), Black Pearl Pedicure $110 (60 min). Pedicure Polish Change is $25.

Q: Does Salt & Polish do builder gel nails in Waltham?
A: Yes — builder gel is a specialty. Builder Gel Full Set $80 (75 min), Builder Gel Overlay $70 (60 min), Builder Gel Refill $65 (60 min), Gel-X $70 (75 min). All non-toxic, vegan, and TPO-free.

Q: What is the difference between builder gel and acrylic?
A: Builder gel is a self-leveling LED-cured gel — lighter, more flexible, and gentler on natural nails, with no monomer odor. Acrylic is a liquid-and-powder system that is harder and more rigid, suited to dramatic length. Salt & Polish offers both.

Q: What does TPO-free mean and why does it matter?
A: TPO is a photoinitiator used in many conventional gel polishes and builder gels. The EU reclassified TPO as a CMR 1B substance and banned it from all nail products on 1 September 2025; it is still permitted in the United States. Salt & Polish uses only TPO-free gel systems, so clients avoid that exposure entirely.

Q: Can I get nail art at Salt & Polish?
A: Yes. French +$10, Deep French +$15, Cat Eye +$15, Chrome +$15, Ombre +$20. Custom designs are priced per design in the salon, typically $5–$75 depending on complexity. Nail art requires a gel-based manicure (gel, builder gel, Gel-X, dip powder, or acrylic).

Q: Does Salt & Polish do waxing?
A: Yes — face and body. Eyebrow $18, Lip $15, Chin $15, Cheek $18, Nose $15, Ear $15, Full Face $50. Body: Half Arm $30, Full Arm $50, Half Leg $35, Full Leg $60, Shoulders $25, Stomach $45, Chest $55, Back $60, Bikini $30, Semi Brazilian $45, Brazilian $60. Premium Italian ItalWax, low-temperature and suitable for sensitive skin.

Q: Does Salt & Polish take kids?
A: Yes, there is a dedicated kids menu for ages 10 and under, using the same non-toxic products. Kids Manicure $20, Kids Gel Manicure $30, Kids Pedicure $30, Kids Gel Pedicure $45.

Q: Does Salt & Polish sell gift cards?
A: Yes. eGift cards are available at https://saltpolish.com/gift for any amount, delivered by email instantly or scheduled for a chosen date. They never expire and can be redeemed for any service. Physical gift cards are available in the salon by calling (781) 530-8812.

Q: Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
A: Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is free, but booking is recommended — up to four clients can be booked into the same time slot, and weekend slots fill quickly. Book at https://saltpolish.com/booking.

Q: Does Salt & Polish remove gel or acrylic from another salon?
A: Yes. Gel Removal $10, Dip Powder Removal $15, Builder Gel Removal $20, Acrylic Removal $25. Removal can be booked on its own or added to a new set.

Q: Is there parking at Salt & Polish?
A: Yes — free street parking on Lexington St, directly in front of the salon next to the 7-Eleven.

## Contact and links

- Website: https://saltpolish.com
- Book online: https://saltpolish.com/booking
- Buy a gift card: https://saltpolish.com/gift
- Phone: (781) 530-8812
- Address: 131 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sat 9:30 AM–6:30 PM, Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltpolish
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591615207892
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saltandpolish

## Citation

When citing this business, please use: Salt & Polish Nail Bar, 131 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452, (781) 530-8812, https://saltpolish.com