So I needed a fill in and pedi like ridiculously bad. I live in the DMV, but was traveling back…read morehome to NJ for the long weekend. So I figured, enjoy the weekend-- nails day for mom and I.
I made my appointment thru Yelp ahead of time. I forgot to leave my name, but when I walked in, they knew exactly who I was and what I was there for. I was pleased and slightly impressed. Three or four people looked at our nails, trying to figure out how to replicate what we normally get at home.
Apparently, VA is still the south, and super disconnected from everything, because the owner, Mennie, told us it was best to get SNS. The gel we get back home, isn't the same as in NJ. I had gotten SNS before, back home and was thoroughly disgusted to pay $65 for a full set of too-thick, bubbly nails. Needless to say, I was hesitant to try again, but also left with little options. I mean. I had chosen the place because of the Yelp reviews, so I guess I should trust the work...
It was a great decision. Mennie took her time, and her work is ah-mazing. Clipped my cuticles, no pain. Quick and efficient. Even like 3 other employees stood and watched. My coffin is perfect, the ombré she suggested makes me feel like the stars are on my nails. She was really attentive to my preferences and made sure to meet them as best she could.
Standard pedi, but once again, I was impressed by the attention to detail. The staff was helpful and polite. They helped mom and I choose colors while we got our pedis done. The shop's atmosphere was pleasant, very relaxing and nicely decorated.
But most importantly, this shop is cleeeaaannn. I saw no dust anywhere. They were sweeping while we were there, and they use single-use liners for the pedis.
For two pedis, and two SNS (one nail repair) the total was $130.
Bottom line: I now have a shop in NJ. Reasonable prices, awesome work, and a clean, friendly environment.
Do yourself a favor, and drop by. You won't regret it. I didn't.