Nails by Barbara Moctezuma

★★★★★5.0(35 reviews)

169 Charlton Cres, Barking IG11 0NL

What customers say

10 most helpful reviews

★★★★★

I had my Nails by Barbara today. I am so pleased to meet her today. She is so polite and lovely person. She has done the job to perfection. I'm very pleased to have my nails done. Attached are my pics to share. She is far better than high Street nail saloons who have stinking attitude and make customers wait for 2 hours without apologising. Barbara is 👌🏻 best.
December 2024
★★★★★

I took my sister-in-law to Barbara, and we were both so impressed with her! From start to finish, the whole experience was smooth and pleasant. Barbara is incredibly sweet, gentle, and polite. She truly listens to her clients and takes great care in everything she does. Her attention to detail and kind nature made us feel so comfortable and well looked after. We absolutely loved her service and highly recommend her. I honestly can't wait to go back to her already!
May 2025
★★★★★

Amazing experience getting this beautiful set of acrylics from Barbara Mocetzuma!! This design was requested and yet again she didn't fail to deliver perfection, super talented at what she does and always careful & kind with the nails! 💛💛🌼🌼
May 2024
★★★★★

Maria is an amazing nail tech, I have been doing my nails for a long time and I never had to stick to only one person. I drive from Basildon to her every time and I'm not going to change her from anybody. If you don't want to smell horrible odors, come to her she uses almost odorless products
September 2023
★★★★★

Maria always does a fantasic job with my nails. She always helps me choose my colours or matches exactly what im looking for. She shapes my nails very nicely and i always leave very happy with the job shes done. I would highly recommend maria i think shes a great nail tech. 💅
November 2022
★★★★★

Barbara's services are always on point, I'm come put feeling confident, my feet feeling smooth, pretty and overall my whole self feeling relaxed. She is good at what she does and the prices are amazing 👏 🤩, she goes above and beyond ❤️
April 2025
★★★★★

Great service and value for money. Complimentary drink is a nice touch.
January 2026
★★★★★

very hygienic, and super friendly, would highly recommend! she always makes sure to get my nails exactly how I want them and pays attention to all the small details, which leaves my nails looking perfect. i always leave with a beautiful set of nails and super happy with them, thanks to her! by far the best nail tech!!
September 2023
★★★★★

These nails are absolutely beautiful and I'm sticking to this nail tech cause she's always an amazing person
October 2022
★★★★★

Barbara is professional, her expertise are nails. I've becoming to her for almost me year now. Not sure how she received the recent negative review, it appears as though her nails were not done by Barbara. I highly recommend her services.
May 2024

About Nails by Barbara Moctezuma

Nails by Barbara Moctezuma is a nail salon based in Barking, holding a strong customer rating. The consistently high scores reflect a steady pattern of satisfied customers rather than isolated positive experiences. Reviewers frequently highlight the careful, attentive approach taken during appointments, with particular mention of how requests and design ideas are listened to closely and executed with precision. Acrylic sets with custom designs are a recurring theme in the feedback, and customers note the use of low-odour products as a practical detail they appreciate. The atmosphere comes across as calm and welcoming, and a complimentary drink is mentioned as a small but appreciated gesture. Several customers describe leaving with a strong sense that the work was completed to a high standard of finish and hygiene. Services include acrylic nail sets and pedicures, with custom nail designs available on request. The salon operates Tuesday to Friday from 9am, with extended Friday hours until 6:30pm and Saturday hours running through to 6pm. The salon is closed on Sundays. Booking in advance is advisable given the appointment-based nature of the service.