Ummmm, this was a little bit special. It's quite new but they know what they are doing. Loved my…read morenails, loved my cocktail and loved my therapist

From the owner: Your beauty appointment is about to get bubblier, with the launch of SOAK Bar + Beauty - a unique…read moresalon experience offering the first fully-licensed beauty bar in Victoria. SOAK has established itself as Melbourne's premier beauty bar & salon, offering a truly unique beauty experience. Delivering only the highest quality services, accompanied by an extensive range of champagne, wine and cocktails available, SOAK is not your average beauty salon. With an incredibly intimate and contemporary space, SOAK is sure to be your first choice for pampering. SOAK offers premium beauty services such as spray tans, manicures and blow waves, while giving guests the chance to indulge in a selection of premium cocktails, beer, wine and champagne, as well as petite fours and cheese platters. The one-stop-beauty-shop is open from 10am to 9pm and can host up to 50 people at a time - meaning it's the ideal destination for a girls' day out or a private event. Alongside a full-service bar, the space includes an impressive 15 metre manicure counter, hair and makeup styling stations, 2 beauty rooms, a spray tan room and a custom-built lounge area. For group bookings SOAK offers a semi private 3 bed beauty room and a semi private pedicure room which can also convert into a private function space.

This nail salon is small and petite but it is fronted by my main man David…read more David has been working in the nail business for some time now and comes with years of experience. I only visit David for one thing and that is his 'Gelac' formally known as Shellac gel nail polish, which averages around $25 for the polish and $30 for French white. David's 'Gelac' polish is very reasonable compared to other nail bars around town and the quality of the polish is SUPER strength meaning no chips, and no breakages. He also has an impressive range of colours and a variety that he updates regularly. David also likes to engage in conversation, in English, with YOU the customer! The only downfall here is, he isn't open Sunday's. Which is usually the day I feel like being pampered.... Boo

pedicure - shaved my heels and made them bleed - still sore a week later. both heels skin shaved…read moreoff leaving bare skin. Emailed salon for a refund - no reply.

Wife and I had wonderful service here. Try it, you will like it. All the employees working together.read more

Don't go there if you value healthy strong nails!…read more I'm struggling to give them one star! I've been a long term customer for many years, but after my last experience I will not be returning. Not that I will be able to get my nails done for some time, since it will take me months to grow out the damage caused to my fingernails from this one bad manicure/butchery! I went for gel removal and deluxe Mani & Peddi. The technician who was removing the gel from my fingernails, rather than gently buffing the surface on the gel to enable removal used a very coarse file and filled all the gel along with most of the layers of my natural nails, till they were paper thin and had to be cut off all the way down to the nail bed to enable the manicure to be completed. I stopped her five times and asked her to stop filing. If I hadn't had another technician working on my feet, I would have walked out then and there. After completely stuffing my nails, she applied one thick coat of polish rather than two to three that are usually applied, and the nail art is so crooked and badly done, that, rather than getting compliments, for the unusual design, I have been asked a number of times since I got out of there, " is it meant to look like that?" The answer is NO IT'S NOT! APPALING! Even when I complained and asked her to stop, explained that she was filling off the layers of my nails she argued. I'm kicking myself for being to polite to make her stop and do the work properly.

Initially finding the recommendation on Yelp I decided to check it out as I desperately needed a…read morepedi. The salon was quite during my mid afternoon visit so luckily for me there was no waiting! My pedi was quick (30min) but was accurate and done well. No tools are re used. However, the pumice and nail files used during your treatment are then kindly offered to you to take home (optional). The loyalty card given to me will definitely be utilized. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Was running late so I changed my appointment to right before they closed, which was nice that they…read moreaccommodated me. The owner was so nice when I came in. Sat next to me for a little just talking to me. Such a welcoming place! They did a great job as well :-)

I have been looking for a while now and this is by far the best in the area. I live in East St…read moreKilda and its worth crossing the highway for...they have good nail technicians and a large array of colours within OPI. I had SNS and I am very happy. Very good rates too. But note, the phone number is wrong.

Came in Christmas Eve 30 min before they closed and they were able to give me a mani & pedi. Diane…read moreand Ann did a phenomenal job. The salon is very clean and chic! I love the way my nails came out. They've got affordable prices and it was well worth it. Definitely recommend this place!

This is an excellent nail salon. The primary Nail Technician, Val, is totally responsive to her…read morecustomers' needs and her work is top quality. I have been a client of Val's for over a decade and I highly recommend her and her work. The salon is above Max restaurant in Hardware Lane. Take the austere stairs up one flight and go into the salon there. She's great. Not open on Sundays or Mondays though.

From the owner: Sculptured Nails, Manicures, Polish - 20 Yrs Exp, Personalised Serviceread more

Used a chemical of some sorts and burned my wife's leg. When we asked what happened, the employees…read moredid not say what was used. Scarring may have occurred and I am deeply concerned. I do not provide such reviews but I am very unhappy and concerned for the public in this case.

This salon is extremely hit or miss - sadly, more times than not, mostly miss…read more Having visited for both manis, pedis and shellac many times over the past six months, I have been seen to by several different staff members. Nearly every time I have visited, I have received crooked nails, the WRONG colour, or shellac that has peeled right off after a couple of days. My advice to those who visit is to keep a very close eye on the manicurist and request that they re-file your crooked nails - and that the nail polish colour they use on you is actually the colour you have selected! Both are issues that I have had more than once. [DO NOT even bother with a french manicure....!!!] That said, I have had a good manicure here before; but I literally had to watch like a hawk and request several times that my nails be filed again and again to get them straight / neat.... should that really be necessary for a $50 mani? I'm not particularly precious about my nails, but working in a corporate environment, I do like to have neat professional nails. The salon is appealing because it is big and spacious and there is hardly ever a wait to get a seat; however, the poor service [you will definitely be surrounded by smirking staff speaking loudly in another language!] and the gamble of not knowing how your nails are going to look, means that I would not recommend this salon to anyone. I would like to think that paying a premium price ensures a premium service. I understand that there are sometimes circumstances [new staff, extremely busy etc] that mean that this won't always happen. Having visited this salon several times, I can assure you that sloppy and disappointing results are consistent at Fresh Nails & Footspa. Give this one a miss.

I love this place !! This is the best nail salon I have ever been to, the staff are lovely and…read morethey have great design options. Open late and 7 days a week