Neat Nails
One repeat visitor found the manicure and pedicure neat, with careful cuticle work and a polished buffer finish.
Secret Salon
Al Barsha
Secret Salon is a full-service beauty lounge in Al Barsha covering hair, nails and skincare. Reviews highlight the hair oil treatment with a head massage, as well as hydra facials, while experiences vary notably between visits.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
121 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Head Massage
The hair oil treatment includes a head massage, making it more than a basic conditioning service.
Long Wear
One customer said their lash extensions lasted for weeks and their nails did not chip.
Parking
A review specifically notes ample parking space, useful when booking a longer appointment.
Reasonable Prices
Some customers describe the prices as reasonable and mention salon promotions and packages.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Booking. Call to reconfirm your appointment shortly before visiting; one customer arrived to find the booking was not honoured.
Verify Vouchers. If using Groupon, call first and confirm the exact treatment included before buying or attending.
Confirm Price. Keep the written quote and reconfirm the final price before starting, especially for larger hair treatments.
Check Hygiene. If cleanliness is important, take a quick look around before a nail service; reviews include a report of mold and an unclean appearance.
Allow Parking. Driving may be convenient because one review reports ample parking space.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha - Dubai
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Hydra facial
A customer paired a manicure and pedicure with a hydra facial and described the visit as a nice experience.
Microdermabrasion facial
Microdermabrasion facial was one of the treatments included in a visit alongside a Moroccan bath and mani-pedi.
Balayage
A customer reported very positive results after having balayage and a protein treatment.
Common Concerns
Treatment Injuries
Reviews report painful nail work, including one case where a cuticle injury was followed by an infection requiring medical treatment.
Cleanliness Concerns
Several reviews raise hygiene concerns; one customer reported seeing mold in a corner and said the salon did not look clean.
Appointment Issues
A customer arrived for a booked appointment but was told the service could not be done because another customer had been scheduled.
Voucher Confusion
A Groupon customer said a paid gel mani-pedi voucher was treated as a normal mani-pedi voucher instead.
Price Disputes
One appointment ended after a dispute when the salon said the previously confirmed price was wrong and quoted three times more.
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The Bottom Line
Secret Salon is a full-service beauty lounge in Al Barsha where customers book hair, nail and skincare treatments. The clearest repeat strengths are manicures and pedicures, hair treatments, facials and longer beauty sessions such as the Moroccan bath. One customer also praised the hair oil treatment for including a head massage.
There are encouraging details for regular clients: a reviewer said nails did not chip and lash extensions lasted for weeks, while another found the manicure and pedicure neat and liked the careful cuticle work. Customers have also mentioned balayage, protein treatments and microdermabrasion facials, so this is more than a nail-only salon. Parking has been described as ample, and some reviews mention reasonable prices, packages and promotions.
The important caveat is inconsistency. Multiple reviews describe painful nail work, including bleeding and a later infection, while others report broken press-on nails or painful ingrowns. Cleanliness feedback ranges from “super clean” to a report of mold and an unclean appearance.
Appointment handling and quoted prices have also caused frustration, including a major dispute over a Brazilian blowout. For a first visit, reconfirm the appointment and treatment price, and verify any Groupon voucher before purchasing. If booking nails, check that the technician understands your comfort limits and stop the service if it hurts.