Wow...just, wow. Isle PediSpa completely blew me away with the level of service, the ambiance, and the wonderful staff. A friend of mine booked the appointment based on the fact this place is open later than 6pm. We were expecting standard spa pedicures and a chance for some girly catch-up time. Our expectations were exceeded in every way. Though it was fairly busy when we checked in, we were quickly shown to a private, two-person room. Let me just say that the private room is AWESOME; opulently decorated, comfortable, and very functional. There's even a large flat-screen they will turn on for you to watch during your treatment. The foot tubs are stainless steel and very clean. The tools are sterilized and the staff is very careful to provide a sanitary experience. After being seated, we were offered drinks (who doesn't need a Mimosa at 6pm on a Friday?!) and shown the pedicure "menu." I couldn't believe that we had our choice of around 30 different pedicures! My friend chose the Champagne and Roses treatment while I went with the Island Pedicure. The website gives a pretty good description of both treatments so I won't go into that here. The Island pedicure was a completely luxurious experience but I had to laugh at the realization that I was basically getting a pedicure in a bowl of tropical punch, complete with slices of citrus fruit. I highly recommend this location for anyone who is looking to treat themselves. The treatments are fabulous and the nail work is solid. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

I have been going to this place for over a year now. It is very expensive but the quality and sanitation is definitely worth it. They are the ONLY place I've found that does a waterless shellac or gel manicure, which is very important for the longevity of the manicure. When the nail is wet, it swells. If the shellac is applied while the nail is swollen, as the nail dries there is a gap between the nail and the shellac, which results in it chipping faster. And trust me, with the money you're going to shell out of their services, you want anything you get here to last as long as possible. One thing I've noticed is that they schedule appointment back to back. So make sure when you're booking your appointment, you know EXACTLY what you want, e.g. extra massage, french manicure instead of regular, a manicure with your pedicure, etc. Because once you've booked it and the appointment time comes, they wont have any time available for add ons. Trust me, I've tried. Also, their private rooms are great when you want to treat a friend, boyfriend, or family member to a relaxing experience. read more

This is my favorite nail salon and I am hooked! Yes, it is more pricey than the many no appointment needed nail places, but it is worth every penny! First, the set up is just more comfortable with semi-private spaces, TVs with headphones, a wide range of free beverages and warm neck wraps. They also have a couple rooms that accommodate 2 people if you want to go with a friend. They also have an unbelievable amount of choices! They have seriously every color of OPI ever made plus several other brands. I get gel manicures and they offer shellac, gellish and bio gel (which is the one I use) in seriously 100 or so colors. They also offer a large selection of glitter colors that can be done with clear gel. And I can't say enough about the gel manicures! They actually last 2 weeks. Regular manicures on me are destroyed by day 3, but the gel looks just as good on day 10 as it does day 1 (except maybe a little grown out)! I have had gel done other places, but no one does it as nicely at Emma at Isle Pedispa. I have kind of wide, flat nails and everyone wants to file my tips narrow which is ugly and annoying when they grow out, but Emma has never tried to do that. My nails are soft and bend, but the gel makes them hard while it is on. Emma does my nails perfectly every time! The pedicures are also fantastic! There are several choices, but most include something like fruit or flowers added to the water, a salt scrub, moisturizing mask, lotion and parafin wax. My favorite is the plumeria one - smells delish and leaves my skin so soft! The technicians never try to cut the sides of my toe nails like they do at other salons. Cutting the sides can actually lead to ingrown nails rather than reducing the risk. Also they work really hard to remove all the dry skin and callouses. Plus they use a good foot file so it takes about a week before my skin starts getting dry and peeling again. (I wear flip flops all the time and with other pedicures my feet already look dried out and my heels start looking gross the next day.) And the best part is that they never tell me how gross my feet are like they do as a few of the other salons I have been to! read more

Brought all the bridesmaids the day before my wedding for some pampering. Its a very cute place! The "menu" of pedicures is huge! We opted for the basic spa since I was paying for 6 of them. They turned out great! But I would say unless your party fits into their party room this is not a place to bring a group. This is a great place for you to get away from it all and relax. There are walls between you and the customers around you. You can see everyone across from you. Which is great for privacy, not great for a party. But they do have party rooms that fit I think 4 people. You can also have your own little tv. Their amount of colors is amazing. I had a hard time picking. Parking was the only problem. Small lot which they share with lunch restaurants. We got lucky and had someone pull out as we were pulling in. I would give yourself a few extra minutes to find parking. When I checked out I was very surprised! It was less expensive than I thought from what I had seen on the web site. I can't wait to come back and try one of the fancy pedicures when I need to relax. read more

Shelley did a rockin fun half glitter half calgel manicure. Shelley is the best, meticulous, funny, and is worth 10 stars. read more

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I am currently drifting around to find my mani-pedi permanent home. This is not it. The staff seemed very nice overall, so I will give them an extra star for that. Now for the details of my low rating: First of all, I have to have gel nails because I swim a lot and regular polish just chips and comes off in a couple of days. The technician seemed annoyed that I wanted gel on my toes as well as fingers, but then covered her annoyance acceptably. I was told that I cannot have my traditional "American" manicure because they ran out of the off-white color for the tips, and they only had the bright white for a "French" manicure. I don't care for the bright white since I have medium dark skin and it looks like I just dipped my fingers in frosting. So, ok, I went for a plain shell-pink, which wasn't very pretty and didn't really match the sample they showed me. The footbath seemed fine but a little low-end for a premium price. I didn't like the feeling like I was in a study carrel or horse stall. There was just a padded but uncomfortable bench within a partial enclosure. I was not comfortable. No massage chair. My back was hurting so this would have been nice. I have sensitive fingertips, and let my technician know. Still, she continued to file roughly with a VERY sharp emery board, and my fingertips were tender and sore until the next day. I felt like I paid a premium but was hustled and rushed a bit. They were very busy, so that's probably why. They are busy enough that they don't need me, so farewell Isle PediSpa. read more

I have been coming to Isle PediSpa for years but recently had my last appointment. My appointment was for 4:00. The technician was running late so she didn't start until 4:10. She rushed through my pedicure and finished at 4:45. I asked her why she was finishing so soon and she replied that she had another client. When I went to the front desk to pay for my $60 pedicure, I told the front desk attendant about my experience and asked to speak to a manager. She apologized and told me there was no manager in the salon at the time. She wrote down my number and said a manager would call me the next day. Then she asked me how much gratuity I wanted to add to my bill. I told her that I had such bad service and would not be leaving any gratuity. I never got a call from the manager. I've moved on. Never going back to this place because it's too expensive and the service is horrible. There are many little nail salons in the Village where you will get much better service for less than $30. read more

Very clean. Excellent polish application with creative nail designs that last! (I am a gel nails girl). Only complaint: alcove seats not that comfortable. read more

Walked in for 2 manicures...wait time less than 15 min Clean, private booths or rooms available Complimentary drinks Got a French manicure which looks great and so far lasting nicely. read more

Pros: You get your own cubicle which makes it more private. The staff is REALLY friendly and chat with you instead of just with themselves. It is very sanitary which I'm willing to pay extra for. Cons: The price is ridiculous for what I got. To get the shellac removed off my hands and feet was $20 alone. I had it removed and asked for just a regular mani / pedi to replace it. In total, I spent $90 plus tip. Which would be fine if my nails came out perfect... but the nail polish has bubbled on a few of my fingers and I haven't done anything to them to make this happen. Also, I don't like how the nail poilsh is not started right along my cuticle edge, theres a gap between the polish and my cuticle. Really sad about this because the experience being there was excellent.... maybe I'll still give them another try... will check back on other people's reviews and see how their experiences are. read more

The lobby area is cute but feels cluttered. Its quiet except for the radio playing. I arrived 10 minutes early so I didn't mind waiting, but they weren't very busy for a Saturday afternoon. Maybe their new location took all their customers. The spa pedicures are beautiful especially with all the colors and fruits, but the chairs are not the comfortable. I don't get to lean back or get a chair massage. Plus the shellac manicure I received started peeling the next day! Overall I loved the idea and atmosphere but I still like the traditional nail spas with the massage chairs. read more

I wish I had unlimited funds for beauty, because this place is awesome. My girlfriend and I got the room for two, which was really nice because we could have real conversations without feeling like everyone else was part of it. There are many choices for what kinds of pedicures you can get here, and I'm disappointed Houston doesn't have more spas offering these kind of treatments. Maybe if there were more places to go, the prices would come down a little. Isle Pedi Spa is a nice place to go once every six months or so for a real-deal pedi. read more

I've been to one of the other locations and loved it, so I was afraid I might be disappointed with this one. It was amazing too! The staff at Isle PediSpa are really so much better than anywhere else. The sanitation is superior, and the color selection tops anywhere I've ever been. Please open a location in Austin! read more

Lovely! Private rooms and excellent service! I was so impressed and will go back. Very relaxing! read more

We will never go here again!! Tell me how two pedicures and one refill and one soak off and acrylic come to over $300!!!!!!??? They tack on so many extras without telling you what it costs. $20 to soak off nails is insane!!! They upcharged EVERYTHING. NEVER AGAIN. I live in the neighborhood and I'm telling everyone I know. I've already told 12 people. Horrible shop practices. And my nails are bumpy and wavy and the color isn't even. Update: my daughter's nail has already fallen off. It has been 4 days. read more

I love this place! It's too pricey for me to come bi-weekly at this point in my life; however, I will welcome the special occasion with open arms. The service is quite exceptional, but if you're paying north of $100 for a mani/pedi, it ought to be exceptional. I have tried a few different deluxe pedicures there. Isle PediSpa has fun menu to go through. It's nice that they have private rooms available too when you book an appointment for two. Last time I went, I chose the Herbal Green Tea Pedicure. My friend went with the Champagne and Rose Petal Pedicure. By far it was one of the best hours spent so far in 2013! read more

Update: They called, apologized & tried to rectify what happened the night before. So b/c of them calling & speaking to us, I changed the rating from 1 Star to 3 Stars. I appreciate them calling. Their hours advertised on the internet say open until 9pm on Wednesday (which is wrong). Finished eating dinner with my family and we went to buy a gift card for our kids 2nd grade teacher for teachers appreciation day. We got there at 8:34pm. The employee sitting at the reception mouth that their were closed. I told her (mouth) the hours say it closes at 9pm, and I just wanted to buy a gift card. So we weren't able to buy a gift card. Guess we will have to go somewhere else to buy a gift card. Please change your advertise hours of operation so folks don't get confused. read more

The only place I got for a manicure and men's rock pedicure. I've been going here for over 10yrs and Cola has gave me masterful service. If she's not there Hunni is a master too. I Also love Christy on my pedicure. The place is relaxing with great amenities and sexy atmosphere. read more

This is the cleanest nail salon I have been to which is why i return. I have found the girls I like to stick with. PROS: super clean english speaking (no chatter "behind your back" in another language) private little "cubby' of a seating area can get a mani and pedi at the same time (see con below) great options of pedicures available $45-$90ish CONS: not the most comfortable seating (it isn't a vibrating, reclining chair, etc.) not always comfortable getting nails done with pedi (you might have to lean in a weird way) prices. this is the only reason i don't give 5 stars. read more

After reading all the reviews, I was excited about trying this place but after the service... I am never returning! The facility is beautiful, they put so much attention on "fancying" up the visual rep of a pedi and lavish pedi options but the actual service was not at all what I expected. I chose the "calluses" pedi... calluses were left about the same. All the oil and lotions make it seem like a job well done by covering the dry skin left behind. The lady that helped me was great!!! Real sweet people... wish their pedis were as sweet! read more

This place is amazing! Best pedicure I ever got is from this place! They have so many to choose from. My favorite is the coconut pedicure. The staff is great. They are so friendly and highly skilled. My polish always look great! Gel manicures are great. It lasts over 2 weeks for me and looked so natural read more

Isle PediSpa - Nail Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was looking for a new spot to get my nails done and a co-worker recommended the place. To me, it was worth the price; the two major issues I was concerned were how clean/sanitized the place was going to be and that the technician did't hurt me (based on previous experiences at another place). Everything was amazing! I could barely feel her touching my toes, sink was super clean, everything is neatly organized, the place was spotless. The staff was very friendly, great costumer service. I decided to get the Isle pedicure, and I was very satisfied with the results. Yes, you can get a 20 dl pedi at the mall, or a 35 dl pedi at other nail salons, but unfortunately my experiences so far, had not ended on a positive note. Therefore, based on those experiences and this one at Isle Pedi Spa, I do recommend the place. First impressions are really important. Me encantó el lugar! Loved the place! read more

Just want to say that KP is an excellent nail tech~!! I have such problem nails, and she gives me the prettiest gel manicure that last a full two weeks....unheard of for me! Nails are getting healthier and I really enjoy the time I spend with KP and at Isle Pedispa. Great little private spaces, neck wraps and just very pretty and comfortable!! I highly recommend KP!!!! read more

Very clean and the service is 100% better than the other location. They explained things to me and got me seated right away. i was offered a beverage upon arrival and only wait3 mins for a walk in. The lady that did my pedicure was nice, curious, talkative, and respectful read more

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god, i don't even know where to start. all i have to say is don't buy a gift certificate online from this place! i bought two. one for my mother and one for her friend. it took no less than 6 phone calls speaking with workers, a manager and even the owner to be able to have the certificates redeemed. when i bought the certificates i opted to have them picked up at the spa, not mailed. no where in the check out procedure does it say to specify pick up location nor is there a comments area for you to do so if it was necessary. when i called to make sure everything went through ok they said they couldn't find it. when they finally tracked the information down they told me that the certificates have to be picked up at the kirby location even though their service was going to be done at their sugarland location. when i explain to them that my mom lives in sugarland and won't drive that far they said they would email the information to sugarland. when they didn't do that, they finally called me to give me certificate numbers to give the receptionist upon check in....fine. whatever. it shouldn't be that complicated but i'll deal with it. finally when my mom and her friend go to redeem their certificates they were told that one of the certificates had already been redeemed and only had $8 left on it. what the hell are they doing over there?? really? is this brain surgery?? in the end the owner was non apologetic for how much of a pain it was to redeem these stupid certificates and was defensively rambling on about how the kirby and sugarland locations are not even related (even though their website says they have two locations and they are both under the same name) and that they were doing me a FAVOR to allow my mom to redeem her certificate at the sugarland location. really??? a FAVOR??? all i can say is, if you're looking for a gift certificate for a nice, relaxing experience stay far, far away from this place! ps - at the end of the day i paid for 2 $53 pedicures + $9 tip (net $124) and my mom said it wasn't better than the $20 pedicure she gets elsewhere. read more

$38 for a neck wrap, drink, personal tv, and personal alcove where you can get your manicure without having to look at the nail technician grinding away at the calluses on the feet of the person next to you. They don't have the reclining massage chairs, but I would trade that for the privacy that you get with these little alcoves. If you want to socialize with your friends, though, this is not the place, since you can't see your neighbors. I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of parking, because I was worried that, it being so close to the Village, I'd have to park in the street. It shares a small parking lot with Jersey Mike's Subs and a mattress store, so if you come during during lunch, there may be fewer spots open. I can't wait to go back! read more

Based on the other reviews, it seems almost everyone else got really great service. Maybe I got the wrong girl my first time, but my girl didn't say a word the entire time while I was getting a pedicure, except to ask standard questions, i.e. square vs. curved nails, is that the color I want, etc. The pedicure was over $35 - I expected more service. It would've been nice to chat, offer me something (seems like everyone else was offered at least a drink), etc., but nothing. I wasn't offered a personal tv or even a magazine to occupy my time. I sat in silence the whole time, so I won't return. read more

I came a little late and couldn't get my nails done for my birthday. It was shellac so I asked if they could do it with 45 mins left until close but they said no. I didn't get an actual service after all but figure I should review their customer service. read more

This place rocks!! Ok, so the prices aren't dirt cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. They have every shade of Essi, Zoya, and Opi I've ever seen. You get your own personal bench area that's semi-private and equipped with a private TV and headphones. I really enoy coming here, and find the prices reasonable for what you get. It's also super clean (uses stainless steel sinks rather than those jacuzzi bacteria baths that others use). read more

First and for most, the service is great and very welcoming. Prices are as what everyone stated; pretty pricey... I'm upset that I spent over 200$ and the shellac nail polish started cracking 4 days in. I have not ever had my nail polish crack like that before... I do not recommend the shellac polish if you are wanting them to last typically for 1-2 weeks... not sure if I would return for the amount of money to be wasted. read more

Love this place. More expensive (like a lot more) but worth it. The staff is nice and friendly. They are super strict with time - appts on hour only so that can be inconvenient. read more

Isle PediSpa has got to be the best nail salon in Houston, if not USA. Lived in Houston(+ did nails around the world) and moved to Chicago, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their products, service, material, and environment. Isle PediSpa is tucked sideways in a small strip mall on Kirby Dr., part of the West U neighborhood. It took me a few circling and backing up to find it. The spa itself is clean and bright, in addition to the completely independent warm wooden panels made seat/booth (that comes with not only individual pedicure sink but also manicure table, so the customers don't have to physically move around salon with wet, painted nails) there were pillows to cover your pums-pums for short skirts girls like me. Independent foldable flat screen TVs were installed into each booth, and did I mention their real+non-sweeten tea? Though totally about 20 minutes late, I was still greeted and seated quickly without any problems- granted it did happen around 1:30pm on a Thursday in Houston. Their service is quick and precise, and when I got my no-chip (Shellac and Calgel) mani-pedi, I had 2 staff working on my nails and toes the entire time. Both ladies, Nicole and Amy, were fast yet very careful. They confirmed with me regarding length, shape, and temperature. Fixed my little bleeding nick on my pinky so I won't hurt too much during soak off. Managed to whip out rings of color samples when I asked about color choices, and remembered to explain the potential thickness problems that occur often when sandwiching layers of gel and nail art materials. Nicole also was able to make recommendation about what pedi treatment I should get for my sad, cold, and crack Chicago feet. I received the Plumeria Pomegranate Pedicure™ and now I want them to open a pedispa in Chicago just for me. I've been getting no-chip services for years now (before it started in the US) and I could tell (without having to wait around to see) that the quality of the work is solid+strong, and my fingers and toes will last me at least 3 weeks straight. When Amy was filing my real nails, she quadruple-checked the length and shape with her own fingertips. That kind of professional insistence is truly seen only (by me) in Japanese-style Asian nail salons that I went at home, Taiwan. Shellac, Calgel, and Gelish are all brands that I trust and have experienced with to outlast other no-chip polish brands. And the soufflé mask they put on my legs? Super moisturizing and smelled fantastic. A+++! Price is really the only downside of Isle PediSpa. This would be a fair price in Chicago, but I feel that when in Houston+ the price they charge, the interior and furniture should be even more spotlessly sleek and upscale, and the equipments should be kept even cleaner. That being said, I still gladly took out my credit card and paid for the service. Bottom line: I went to Isle PediSpa in preparation for a special wedding occasion and treated myself. On a daily basis, I'd still stick with my wayyy less fancy, but good value neighborhood Classic Nails in Chicago. read more

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE... Extremely over-priced. I am from NYC, of course I would be last to complain on price. A regular manicure+gel coating is $60. Eyebrow and lip waxing alone is $40. There are much better quality places in the area. Nothing special about this place whatsoever other than how it looks on the inside. Fact! read more

Unlike most nail salons that call themselves spas, Isle Pedi is true to form. It's pricier than other places but you get what you pay for - and if you have to sit there for an hour, might as well enjoy the experience! read more

I picked this place because it was close to my Daughters apartment and the good reviews on Yelp. I went today and got a Mani/Pedi. They had so many things to offer. No high pressure upgrades, but I did go with a few they recommended and was very pleased. The Salon was very clean and the Staff was very nice. read more

I went there with my better half. No TVs working. Tea was bad. Pedi price is 38 but they upsale to 58 includes some wax, and some callous thing. read more

Never returning here!! I was charged $80 for an OK at best dip change. No manicure, nothing fancy and it cost $80!!! Don't go here unless you're okay with decent quality and price gouging. They charged me $15 to SOAK OFF MY DIP, and another $15 for "nail repairs", referring to the 4 acrylic tips that easily cost 50 cents.... read more

Isle PediSpa seemed like it would end my life-long search for the perfect manicure. My nails usually looked great, so I was willing to overlook how awkwardly they handle gel appointments. It irritated me when the receptionists wouldn't greet me when I arrived and ignored me for no apparent reason when it came time to pay, but they were probably just absorbed in pulling up my invoice to actually acknowledge me. I could pretend like none of that happened because my nails stayed beautiful for weeks, making their services worth the exorbitant price. Unfortunately, the customer service and quality at Isle PediSpa has dropped seriously during my recent visits. The staff at Isle PediSpa has a serious communication problem. I am regularly asked the same questions, like what service am I getting or if I'm on the same ticket as the other members of my party, by at least four different people. It makes it next to impossible to relax when random employees hound you for information you've already given multiple times. The gel now rips off my nails within days of the appointment and the tips aren't sealed properly anymore, so dirty streaks appear in the gel almost immediately. The staff appears highly disorganized because your technician will get up three or four times during your appointment to hunt down some polish or a tool. For the amount you have to pay for a manicure and pedicure, you'd think your technician would be able to have everything she requires at her station. All of this really, really irritated me but I was willing to give Isle PediSpa the benefit of the doubt because, once, they were my favorite nail salon in Houston. After my most recent visit where they overcharged me and refused to acknowledge this, even after they couldn't properly explain all the charges on my bill, I will not be returning to Isle PediSpa. Ladies and gents, save yourself from frustration and wasted money, just go somewhere else. read more

Super clean, really comfy, and the ability to really personalize your experience. And it's actually relaxing here, unlike other Houston salons! read more

Good experience, love the little alcoves and the setup for getting a mani/pedi at the same time. After reading the reviews here about the TVs/headphones I didn't feel rude listening to my iPod, which cut down on required small talk (in my mind the absolute worst thing about getting a manicure). I agree with other reviewers here about the price being a bit high, but you do get what you pay for because my manicure really lasted. read more