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About Sophea's Nail Studio
Sophea's Nail Studio is a nail salon at 467 Howe Ave in Shelton, Connecticut, also listed as a beauty salon. It holds a 4.3 Google rating from 112 reviews. Reviewers mention most the welcoming, family-style staff and long-standing clients, including one whose wife has gone since the salon's earlier days in Ansonia. One review from 11 months ago is critical of a service and its final price.
What Sophea's Nail Studio offers
Sophea's Nail Studio is listed as a nail salon, with beauty salon as a secondary category. Reviewers name gel polish, french tip sets, soak-offs and nail repair, and one describes it as a place for a cheap and quick set.
The clientele appears to be local and returning. Reviews describe a wife who has gone since the salon opened, a mother and daughter who got their nails done there for over 4 years, and a parent who brought a daughter in the day before the first day of school. One reviewer says the staff mostly consists of family.
What customers say about Sophea's Nail Studio
Of the five review excerpts, four are 5-star and one is 1-star, against an overall Google rating of 4.3 from 112 reviews. Several reviews describe a welcoming atmosphere. One from 9 years ago says clients feel like part of the family rather than a number. A review from 2 years ago names Tara as an artist and calls the rest of the staff talented too.
One review from 3 years ago notes that staff fitted in a child without an appointment at the end of the day. The critical review, from 11 months ago, says the phone quote for a short french tip with gel polish was 45, but the bill came to 58 plus tip. The reviewer also says a technician named Selena filed the natural nails too much, leaving dents found during the soak-off, and adds that the studio may suit someone after a cheap, quick set.
Hours, prices and payment at Sophea's Nail Studio
Sophea's Nail Studio is open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM and on Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
The price level is $$ (moderate). Reviewers differ on value: one calls it a cheap and quick option, while the critical review reports a final price above the amount quoted by phone. Contactless payment is listed among the amenities.
Location and access
The studio is at 467 Howe Ave in Shelton, Connecticut, in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region of the United States. The listing notes a wheelchair accessible entrance and accessible parking.
Good to know before you go
One review from 3 years ago reports a same-day fit-in without an appointment late in the day. The reviewer who was quoted a price by phone paid more at the end, so the quoted and final amounts differed in that case.
Weekday closing is 7 PM, Saturday closing is 6 PM, and the studio is closed on Sundays.
Questions about Sophea's Nail Studio
Is Sophea's Nail Studio open on Sunday?
No, Sophea's Nail Studio is closed on Sundays. It is open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM and on Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM.
How is Sophea's Nail Studio rated?
Sophea's Nail Studio has a 4.3 Google rating from 112 reviews. Reviewers most often mention the welcoming, family-style staff, while one review from 11 months ago criticizes a service and the final price.
Does Sophea's Nail Studio take cards or contactless payment?
The listing for Sophea's Nail Studio shows contactless payment as an amenity. The price level is $$ (moderate).
Is Sophea's Nail Studio wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the listing notes a wheelchair accessible entrance and accessible parking at Sophea's Nail Studio, 467 Howe Ave in Shelton.
Where is Sophea's Nail Studio in Shelton?
Sophea's Nail Studio is at 467 Howe Ave in Shelton, Connecticut, in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region of the United States.
Written by the SpaSpot editorial team from this business's public Google listing and 112 customer reviews, then checked against the listing data on October 17, 2026. It describes what customers report and is not medical advice. How we research and write listings · Report a correction.
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Reviews (112 on Google)
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j c11 months ago
Called and ask how much it would be. they told me 45 for short french tip w gel polish. i paid 58 + tip. Selena did my nails, she filed down my natural nails too much, when i did a soak off i had rings of fire. If you dont know what that is , its when they dig into your nail with the e-file too much that it leaves a dent. Sure i would recommend if you need a cheap and quick set, but not if you want a nail tech that cares about quality or relationship as a client. Would’ve returned if she had just cared about my nail healthy, and also stuck to the price she originally told me. Don’t recommend selena, not sure about the other ladies❤️
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David Lagomarsino11 months ago
My wife has been going to this nail salon since they opened! My wife used to get her nails done when they were at Patrick's nails in Ansonia! No complaints!
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Sheila Comerford2 years ago
I was a client even before they opened Sophea's. Good nail techs are hard to find so when you do, you'll follow them & I have. Tara is truly an artist! Her talent is unmatched. Her staff mostly consists of family and they are all talented as well but I have to say in my opinion Tara is the BEST!!
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Melissa Doty3 years ago
These ladies are top notch. My daughters nails were a bit messed up and it was the first day of school the next day. These ladies squeezed her in without an appointment at the end of the day. Everyone was so sweet and welcoming. Her nails look beautiful. She’s been showing them off to everyone at school. We will definitely be going back here!! 😃
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Ree Ree Cobb-Henley9 years ago
My daughter and I have been getting our nails done here for over 4 years and we couldn't feel more comfortable with ALL the ladies here. One thing you need to know about this Nail Studio is that you will feel like a part of their family and feel like you belong. Tell me ladies do you want to go to a shop and feel like a number? If so, don't step into this shop because they will always give you a piece of their hearts, make you feel good about yourself and make you want to come back. Keep up the good work ladies...
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Location
467 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, USA Get directions
Nail salon in Shelton, CT
Sophea's Nail Studio serves Shelton in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. Its 4.3 rating comes from 112 customer reviews on Google. Compare it with every spa and salon in Shelton, or browse nail salons across Connecticut.
