Diamond Nails is such a clean and friendly salon with the amenities and looks of a higher end salon, but without the high prices!
I have been going to Chris for years and she does the best pedicures I've ever found in Reading AND Philly. For $25, you get to soak your feet, get the whole works, along with a minty foot mask and an amazing massage at the end! This is followed up with a perfect polish job that lasts weeks.
I have previously tried acrylic nails and gel nails, but found the maintenance too much for my lifestyle. I prefer to stick to a manicured set of hands - you get to choose from the basic one for $12 or the spa mani for $15. Get both the mani & pedi for only $35! I also get my brows done there too, they definitely do a great job and don't make them too thin.
There's cheaper salons in the area but those try to get you in and out as fast as possible... not here - they take their time and actually get to know each of their clients by name.
The only drawback is that it is cash only, but I always come prepared. I also usually call ahead right before I want to come, to make sure they aren't too busy since I am bad at keeping appointments. read more