Extremely Disappointed After 2+ Years of Loyalty -- Very Money-Hungry Business That Doesn't Value Customers My sister and I have been loyal, consistent clients at this salon for over two years. Sadly, our recent experience has shown that they care more about money than treating their customers with basic respect and professionalism. I sent a deposit to secure an appointment, clearly expecting it to go toward the booking. At no point did I say it was a tip. The owner had previously canceled on me last minute, and I was understanding. Instead of asking for a refund, I chose to reschedule. When rescheduling, I was told a time with no clarification of AM or PM. Since I asked for the earliest slot, I assumed AM. I traveled from Brooklyn to Queens early in the morning and waited 45 minutes without a single response to my texts or calls. Hours later, I was finally told to come back. Frustrated but still loyal, I canceled other plans and returned--only to be offered a free manicure to make up for the mix-up. That day, my Uber costs alone were over $100--more than the cost of the service. Given all the inconvenience, I chose not to leave a tip, which is well within my rights as tipping is optional. I usually always tip, but not after that experience. Later, I was refused service completely--because I wanted to apply the deposit I had already sent toward a new appointment rather than let them keep it as a tip. Denying a loyal customer over something so small and unjustified is beyond unprofessional. This business lost two long-time clients over a situation that could've been resolved with basic communication and decency. If you value your time, money, and being treated with respect--go elsewhere And I'm happy you responded the way you did because you only proved my point more of how viewed your customers as optional and I wasn't valued as a customer after 2 years of loyalty and consistent tipping ! read more

I can't stop looking at my nails! I've never done my nails outside before, so I was excited when my friend suggested doing our nails here. The spa is located on the second floor. Make sure to call to secure a spot, as they can easily get booked! The place is cash only, with tax if you Venmo/Zelle. The place was very chill, with the nail techs chatting with each other throughout my experience while they casually work their magic. I got the Gel Manicure ($40). They started off asking me to pick a color from a selection of books. Then the nail tech asked what shape I wanted, and began filing, shaping, and trimming my cuticles. Note to self and other nail newbies that nails need to grow out super long if you want square gel nails, to prevent the gel from touching your skin. The process was overall very relaxing, and fascinating for me to see the amount of care the lady puts into perfecting my nails. The process took around 1 hour 30 minutes, and even with my first time nails, the lady was chill and accommodated with patience, tips, and skill in making the gel manicure work on my short nails. Both my friend and I were very satisfied. My friend had the Regular Manicure ($15) and she noted how they added a finishing nail enamel spray, which other places don't do. Consider Arete for your next girls self care day! read more

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Heidi's price went up slightly but for the service and attention you get, it's still one of the best deals you can get for a facial, extraction and massage. If you are planning to do a facial, make Sure to block around 2 hours. Cannot recommend Heidi enough read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

I don't do my nails often, but when I do Arete is the place to go. Folks there are nice and really devote the time in ensuring their work is meticulous and perfected to your liking. I always get their gel Manis as they really do last 3weeks plus without chips or dents! Call and book in advance if you want your nails done for specific events. You'll have to send them pic of the nail design ahead of time so that they know how much time to allocate for you and can quote you a price. Base price of gel is separate (nail designs vary per finger/design and how complicated it is). They also request deposit for your appointment which I can totally understand (nothing is worse than setting up time for a client that cancels last minute or doesn't show). I've had my nails done by a few of their technicians and each time I had a great experience. Would def recommend! read more

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Really loved my experience here! I was able to get an appointment day of and my nail tech was super friendly. I'm personally afraid of the drill because I got burned a few times from careless nail techs and I mentioned it and my nail tech was really nice about it and assured me I'll be okay. I did a really simple design and ideally want to do longer nails with accessories in the future so I'll definitely come back. I recently moved to the neighborhood so this will for sure be my go to nail salon now. The overall space is extremely cute and pretty too. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Skinny French tips - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Cash only. I was told one price over text, and then apparently that didn't include gel removal, so the price went up by $11. No biggie, but frankly I don't like to be surprised when I paid a $50 deposit. I don't know her name, but the woman with bangs who did my nails was really funny and I liked her - but she went too hard on my nail beds, I found broken skin this morning. Also found when I went in that 2 of the colors in my manicure weren't available, even though I'd texted the design when booking the night before. This manicurist in question was in store looking at the design I picked. The subbed colors changed the look drastically. In addition I was questioning the color of one nail halfway through the nail design (one that I picked, but only after she refused to do my first 2 choices) - and she flat out refused to change it (which would have been a quick fix, just a solid color). I'm waking up this morning and really still hate the color she wouldn't change. She kept saying she didn't like it - but frankly? Who cares if you like it, it's on my nails for the next month. $225 after 20% tip is as much as I expect to pay any nail artist that listen to my requests. I appreciate she does care about the design and wants to make it look good in her opinion, but my taste is my taste. My nails are my nails. It also took roughly 30 minutes longer than most artists I've gone to with more complicated designs - nearly 3 hours, I would go back because in general I'm not going to disparage the capabilities and good intentions here - but only with simple designs and simple colors. read more

Arete is my go to nail art salon! Whenever there is a special event or vacation coming up, I would always book an appointment in advanced! I am a big fan of boss lady's work. I am so lucky to get her most of the time. She is so patient, has creative suggestions, and sharp eyes for colors. She also provides great service and super friendly. Love her! Be prepared to spend a few hours depending on your design - the more sophisticated, the longer it takes but totally worth it! This place does extensions extremely well and they shape it very carefully, if you're into that. I typically like short nails so I go for cute, simpler nail designs that I find on Pinterest. I am extremely satisfied with the results! Arete is not easily accessible which is a little bummer since it is by appointment only so definitely call or text ahead of time with your ideal design ready. A deposit is required through Chase Quickpay or Venmo to hold your spot. This place is located on the second floor of a side street on 37th Avenue with just a small colorful sign of 'Arete' on a glass door, pay attention and ring the doorbell to get buzzed in. Outside may seem a bit dingy but the inside is cute and well decorated! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Japanese Peachy-Pink Color and a Pearl-Grey Marble Design - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Arete is my go to whenever I get my nails done! Their nail techs really take the time to create the design you want and the prices are very reasonable. I usually get a regular pedicure and a gel manicure. Be warned they do they their time to work on your hands (and feet) so be prepared to spend at least 2 hours here. Service is always great and it's very clean! My gel manicure stayed pristine for a good 3+ weeks and looked good even when grown out! read more

Extraordinarily meticulous. Went in for a gel removal + single color gel mani and it took TWO HOURS. Every coat was applied with incredible precision and care. Great color selection, clean stations, competitive pricing, and friendly staff. Will definitely be back! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - single color gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

I would recommend if you have a lot of extra time but I wouldn't recommend if you just want to get a quick service. I've only gotten my pedicure done here for the first time with the male technician but just a pedicure took 1 hour 45 minutes.. the water got so cold I was freezing cold and this is during late spring. Also he cut a lot of cuticle off my big toe that when he had to wipe with alcohol it burned. He was very meticulous though. There was no massage during scrub or lotion. He just put lotion on and it was streaky. The place is really cute and aesthetic though! They use pedi liners and seems sanitary enough. Not a lot of regular colors though in my opinion. They also do lashes here. Prices are reasonable. Would come back to try a mani but not it for a pedicure. read more

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I don't pamper myself often at all, however, on the rare occasion like my birthday I'll come here. For quality and price I think they do consistently a good job. I haven't done gel but the regular manicures and pedicure have been good. Today (Oct 11, 2022) I did a morning appointment and it was the first time I got a gentlemen for pedicure. I have to say I was impressed by his delicate tact and meticulousness. He didn't quite go all in on the massage like the previous women did but going to massage spas are the places to go for those sort of things anyhow. I would like to commend his good work in my opinion. Some people go rough on the cleaning out dead skin and pull on live skin and he didn't do this which I appreciated a lot. I hope I get him again in the future. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Regular pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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came back to do gel nail with designs! Service is still amazing and the nail technician who did my nails was really detail oriented! I didn't really know what I wanted, and she was able to suggest different things that helped the overall look come together. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Made an appointment, showed up and was taken care of by Suying( not sure of the spelling here). She did an amazing job. She asked me at every point what I wanted and if what she was doing was okay. She was very detail oriented and was meticulous with my design. I will definitely be coming back to her. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Great experience here!!! This place is everything you could ask for to have a peaceful time for you and your nails I had the gel extensions full set, and I'm happy that I found this place trough Yelp, I live in the neighborhood and there is a lot of places to have your nails done but is the first time I got what I ask, Grace Work is neat, meticulous all what I want I just wish I could have a nice conversation, they are really focus on their work and speaking to themselves that don't worry if you don't like to talk as much as me read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel extensions full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Still coming here after 4 years and absolutely love it. The attention to detail from this couple is unmatched. Grace is my girl! I sat next to this lady today who made a big fuss about not being able to get matte top coat on her TOES . I nearly died. It's the middle of Fall, who's seeing your toes girl? It was an honest misunderstanding because they thought she would only want it for her hands (I would think the same!) Honestly if you have something bad to say, just stop coming bc I'll be able to make appointments more easily for my friends and I! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Shades of grey - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Walk ins are accepted but they're typically so booked up you may end up waiting a bit but always call and check if they can squeeze you in. They accept cash, Venmo and QuickPay payment methods only. Have been there couple times now and each time I have observed each of them with skilled technique and meticulously shaping and designing. Each one of my gel manis have easily lasted up three weeks without chipping. However this depends on individual nail growth speed. For me they grow quite fast so usually by two weeks it's grown out enough for me to want to have them redone. **TIP1: if you're planning on doing ANYTHING with design, message them in advance! This will help save time as they really book appts back to back and don't allot that much extra time to spend discussing color and design. With that being said; TIP2: Do not book a late appointment with intentions of doing design. They are detail oriented but also want to go home. Did this once for one finger and I felt rushed. None the less, good results but was uncomfortable. TIP3: they are a small operation. They do not have a receptionist. Aforementioned they're almost always booked up so all five techs are working on a customer, picking up the phones, taking appointments, and multitasking. First time there I was a bit confused when she stopped every so often to pick up the phone, buzz in the next customer, or check her phone. But everything she stopped to do was work. (They take appointments via WeChat so you will see them constantly on their cell phones). The techs are all unique with different skill sets so you can't go wrong with any of them. read more

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Recently moved from Jersey City and decided to explore nail places in Flushing. Arete Beauty Spa is a gem! My sister and I are obsessed with the Ombré nails they did for us. It's like crystal glass perfection on our fingertips. This place has won our hearts and will be our go-to every three weeks for our sisterly bonding dates. If you want nails that truly stand out, this is your spot! read more

They always do great and have taken care of me and they are the best in flushing. They are perfectionists read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

On Sunday November 24, 2019 I decided to visit Arete Beauty Spa-Nail De Vue for a French Ombré Manicure, regular Pedicure, and eye brow wax. Overall, I was pleased with the cleanliness of the Nail Salon and the friendliness of the staff. My nails look simple yet elegant. I will be back to get my New Year's 2020 nails. Please Note: No Credit Cards accepted! The salon accepts cash, Zelle, Venmo, and Pay Pal. All The Best! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - French Ombré Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Very satisfied and happy with my gel mani/pedi. Every penny was worth it considering the amount of time that they put in taking care of my nails. Will definitely come back again! (Took 2 hrs+ to complete all service gel mani/pedi and eyebrow wax) Personally, I like booking an appointment on a weekday to avoid the busy hours. read more

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Recommendation from a friend to go to this place and was impressed! I don't know her name but even though she didn't know English very well, she was still helpful. I was a bit late finding parking and it seemed she was a bit irritated I was late because when I walked in, it wasn't the earliest greeting you typically get and she didn't even say hi. But after a while, I noticed she was very meticulous about her service and work and importantly, she didn't wear her emotions on her sleeve which I was impressed about. I had acrylic extensions from a diff salon and thought of getting gel extensions instead since they're a bit healthier for your natural nails. After consulting, they said it'll be best to keep them and fill in with gel, and it's cheaper. I would've ended up paying $75 for gel full set but paid $55 including no designs, for gel fill in. She did an amazing job making sure the lengths and shape were perfect. I'll definitely come back here again! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel Fill-in - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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The store shares the space with facial spa in the back. I've been coming here for 5x in the past two years with my friends and I highly recommend stopping by for an appointment. Heidi is a solo licensed facial spa owner and she gives the best neck massages during it. She also goes deep cleaning on your pores and I usually come out with my face feeling baby jelly soft for 5 days straight after. You can usually get the appointment the day of depending on her booked appointments, but I definitely recommend calling first or walking in with the idea of waiting for an available slot. For less than 100, this place is worth it especially when you need a deep clean facial treatment once a while. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Heidi facial spa number and pricing - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Arete Beauty/ Nail De Vue is a beautiful spa. They create the most beautiful nails and the environment is calming with clean stations and friendly nail technicians. If you visit, you should be aware that they are on the slow end and will work on your nails for over two hours for a simple manicure. I arrived at 4:15 and was not done until 6:45! However, the seats are comfy and most of the techs are seasoned professionals. I love having clean nails and she did it so well without clipping off my skin. read more

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This is my new go-to nail salon. I've never been to a salon that's so meticulous and so detailed as this one. They really do an amazing job with the whole process. From the minute I step into the salon to when I left, everyone was so friendly and sweet. The prepping of my nails took almost 45 minutes and the painting took another 30-45 minutes. If you do decide to come here, I would set about 2 hours for everything. The pricing wasn't insane either, but the quality really is amazing. The polish is also high quality. It stayed on my nails without and chipping for a month. It would have been longer if my nails didn't grow as fast! read more

Arete is the best place for nail design in New York! Their price is very reasonable and always give you a breakdown so you know what you're paying for. Their gel also lasts very long. I did the Christmas design two weeks ago and there's no chipping at all. It's hard to make an appointment and you need to pay a non refundable deposit, but it's always worth it read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel manicure with design - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

This nail salon was a bit far for me but it was worth it. My wedding was coming up and my maid of honor found their IG. They posted this perfect nail design I was looking for. Came out exactly as I wanted. Only down side was their prices went up. They don't do the authentic Japanese nail extensions but uses the pre made one. Still get a lot of compliments on my nails. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Maid of honor nails in pink - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

I brought my mother here and she was really happy with the experience! Unfortunately, timing was tight, so she only did regular gel nails. Even with just regular gel, they spent a full hour+ for the prep work. Owner and techs are very friendly. This is probably the only place left in flushing that does pedicures too. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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My first time coming here just to simply remove a gel I had on and gel powder I have no idea what the lady name is but she has short lil bangs and some yeezys today. I even felt she was going hard on my nails but I chose not to say anything cause hey she the nail tech, she supposed to know right? ‍ First time my nail bed been damaged by a nail tech and I've been to cheap places before. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - She ruined my nail bed that red pinkish spot is so sensitive now I didn't feel/noticed till after I left - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I love this place! I came here on a whim looking to get my nails done very very very last minute and I fell in love! The nail techs here are very talented and they can really do any design! The prices are reasonable! They have a local customer in me. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

I cane here once and had tried other places after that and I will never go back to the rest. I had terrible experiences at other places. I am so glad I came back today! I was in need of a manicure. I called in the afternoon and they were able to squeeze me in at 6:30pm and were very accommodating when I called to see if I could arrive at 6:45pm since I was stuck at work. I had the male technician and he did an amazing job!!! This was my second time here and I absolutely love that they are fast and efficient! Just how I remembered. I will be coming back here only. They shape your nails until they are content with the shape which is great. I love perfectly shaped nails. They also evenly distribute the nail polish, no worrying about bumps. The girl next to me was getting designs on her nail and they looked amazing. Maybe next time I will get a design. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel Manicure color #58 - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Grew out my nails to come here for my wedding. They did a great job and last awhile. Even with it growing out you can't tell the difference. Perfect nail for Chinese wedding and it goes with my wedding band the silver jewels on my nails. Did a mani and pedi total with tip was only 100. Good price for carefully and good work. Gel nails. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Beautiful nail salon, super attentive staff Absolutely beautiful work. Tips: do let the staff know if you want designs (stones, stickers, etc) as those take time. I will certainly come back to try out a new design. I love my Cat eye gel extensions And my gel pedicure. read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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this is the most amazing nail salon i have ever been to. i ended up changing my design from what i texted prior to my appointment and even though my new design was much more complicated and took more time than was originally booked for me they accommodated the switch with grace. i really appreciate them doing so, they absolutely did not have to. the girl who did my nails (i didn't get her name but she was amazing!!) spent over an hour gluing on stars and moons on. she took painstaking care to replicate the photo i brought in and when she was done it literally looked like she copied and pasted the picture onto my nails. she even, and i am not exaggerating, spent like thirty minutes adding layer after layer of sheer color via sponge to create a flawless, seamless gradient. she was so gentle when she filed and buffed my nails and she even compared my nail lengths on both hands to make sure they were even. the price is really good for the time and care they take, my friend (used to be a manager for several big australian influencers so definitely experienced in the beauty stratosphere) couldn't believe the price and quality when she saw a photo. i will definitely be returning! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - the inspiration photo i brought in - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I called and told the lady on the phone "I hate my nails, please fix them." She told me "okay" I mean if that doesn't sound like a problem to you then I don't know what to tell you. Maybe your employee chose to leave that fact out but I made it clear I was unhappy. I also requested a different nail technician because my nails were rushed and yet again the lady who answered the phone told me "okay" she didn't ask what nail technician I wanted, or tell me the name of my original technician. I wouldn't have minded the shape, if the nail itself weren't so bad. When I went to get them fixed 3, of the nails had to be taken off because they were so badly chipped on the sides. I went there because of convenience, this was the best place I could find in flushing. If I didn't live so close then I definitely wouldn't have gone back. The next time I went to get my nails fixed and the same technician came up to me to fix my nails I was pretty annoyed, but there's only 4ppl that work there so I wasn't going to wait an hour to 2 hours for someone else to do my nails. It's not my job to keep track of who does my nails. I noticed with regular nails, and a regular coat of color they came out good. The nail art the last time I went wasn't bad. It just bothered me so much months after that I had to write a review. Just to warn people don't get nail extensions here unless you are friends with the people who work there which I saw a lot of. read more

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I've been here once before, and it was great. Grace (?) was accommodating and gave me what I wanted but the second time around I got a new guy. I hate to bash on an new guy but because he had 0 guidance his work was far from mediocre. See photos attached. This lasted 4 days, and they are uv gel nails (which lasts at minimum 2 weeks). The avg nail tech would do a base, 2 coats of the color of your choice -maybe even a 3rd coat- but, I kid you not, this dude gave me 5 coats on 1 nail and 3 on another, and 4 on the next. At one point I think he forgot which one he did. Nonetheless, it was around 8pm, so I didn't want to be that person and point out any oddities or imperfections - but it still does not explain the "technique" used or lack thereof. In addition, I had a gf go in that same day and ask for a simple marble nail and was quoted/charged $8 per finger. I was told it was $10 for the same thing. Meh, inconsistent information was given. Let me just say that I won't give up on this place, and do still recommend it (for now), but I wouldn't recommend going to this guy I described (though he was nice). I literally spent $70 on gel nails and a pedicure that was just alright, for it to last 4 days - And i did not even do anything strenuous those days. When I reference the young, new guy (who has microbladed eyebrows and brown/golden dyed hair), I am not talking about the owner Eddie (?). To be clear, my nails lasted 4 days, not cause they chipped off, but because it started to lift off my nail bed, and my hair kept getting caught!!!!! Normally, gel would chip or recede, and you'd be required to acetone those things off, but nope. In this rare case, they all just came off my nails like I was using water based, peelable nail polish for kids. read more

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I loved the service here. The lady helped me decide what color to choose and the design. She took her time to make sure my nails were in perfect shape. I am so happy with my nails. Will definitely come back and bring my friends here. read more

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Appointment was at 2 and as soon as I walked in I was seated! The salon is clean and I'm satisfied with my nails... the nail artist took her time with the design and it came out beautifully... it's a little pricey but I think it's worth it. No complaints I'll go back again for sure. The only thing is there's no parking so be prepared to park in a parking garage read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel mani w design on ring finger - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

Pai is my girl! I discovered this place a few months back, and I haven't gone anywhere else since. Located on the second floor, it can sometimes be hard to spot, but it's SO WORTH IT! You buzz up and they'll let you in. The salon is super cute, decked out in cute animal seats :) Both my sister and I have come here to get our nails done several times now. Pai and Grace's attention to detail is like no other. They listen to what you want and try to match any inspiration pics you throw their way. And if you ask for their opinion, they are always happy to help! Don't be surprised if your appointment lasts 2.5+ hours (depending on what you want) -- the outcome is worth it!! read more

Arete Beauty Spa - Gel mani :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I'm going to have to drop it down 1 star based on my last visit. The salon now requires that you make a deposit of $20 in order to make an appointment which I was at first hesitant about, but acquiesced to because of the level of service and attention they offered all the other times I came here. This time, I was looking to do a regular gel mani for my wedding in 2 days. I did not get Grace or Eddie, but some other woman I haven't seen before. I showed her a photo from Pinterest of a sheer pink color and asked if she could choose the polish color for me based on that, but she instead asked me to look at the color spectrum as they had several different pinks; yes, I was aware which is why I showed her the photo, but hey, I'm not one to be pushy so I ended up picking a color on my own. Grace also stepped in to help me choose a color, as they were out of the color I ended up picking. What they are losing a star on is that the woman cut off a decent chunk of skin below my cuticle on my thumb. It was bad (and hurt a lot) when it first happened, but I didn't realize how bad it would actually get. Again, this was 2 days before my wedding and 5 days later, it still hurts! After the thumb incident, she was filing my pinky nail so aggressively that she made my skin bleed there (just a little bit) as well! I think she just needs to be more careful moving forward. She did make it up by offering me a $5 discount, and I appreciated that gesture. Anywho, this place still has nice designs and Grace and Eddie are good at what they do which is why I'm leaving it at 4 stars. If I ever come back here, I'd be sure to request one of them. read more

Still my one and only place to go for nails. Always so attentive to detail and just appreciate how patient Grace is despite my indecisiveness. Whenever I want to mix different styles, I trust Grace to do whatever or make any suggestions because she has such a good eye for what'll look good. I still always get compliments on how my nails look so good especially after it's been a couple of weeks. Even when I get crazy stones put on, they stay on until I go back to take them off. Honestly, if you want good work and stylish nails, come here. read more

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