I decided to try Jenny Nails simply because of the prices. I'm familiar with Montclair Nails in Montclair but ever since I decided to get acrylics while on vacation, I couldn't continue going back there. Their prices are ridiculous especially because they moved locations so I called Jenny Nails and their prices were fair. $15 for a fill, $5 for gel top coat and $15 pedicure while still in a good location with a good atmosphere.
I walked in around 3:45 on today, a Wednesday so it was pretty empty. I called right before just to make sure because I had never been there before. When I walked in there was one person getting their nails done and two people at the drying station. I got Tom and he was nice and took his sweet time, which I love. I hate going to the nail salon and feel rushed with my service. The nail salon is somewhere you want to relax and feel pampered and I felt that way here.
The fill came out great! The way Tom worked on my fill was as if he was giving me a new set of acrylics. Tom was very precise and once again, took his time. At the same time I'm not sure if it would be a different story if one were to come in on a weekend. He started to reshape my nails a little bit but once he noticed my confusion he asked me if I liked it and what I thought. I just told him to clean it up but leave it at my original shape. He cared about what I had to say. He also asked me if I wanted any designs but when I declined he was nice about it and didn't try to make me get anything. The color I chose was a little light so I asked him if I could have a third coat and he said I couldn't which I didn't understand.
Now for my pedicure, I liked the outcome but the process wasn't the absolute best. It was a decent pedicure but it lacked a massage which is the one thing I looked forward to when I get a pedi. My nails were thoroughly cleaned, cut, filed and scrubbed. He even cracked my toes! I just really wish that there was more lotioning and massaging on the legs and feet. I only feel that way because I use to go to a salon in Montclair where they over do everything. It's honestly a pretty good pedicure if you don't care for much massaging.
The salon itself is a nice and clean salon. They had a good selection of colors but the only brand I knew was OPI, the other two I didn't know. I was sort of disappointed when I was at the drying station because I didn't see any drying oil or drying spray. Little things like that make a difference in a salon because it is convenient for us and cuts down drying time especially considering there's only 4 drying chairs. I actually ended up ruining my toes a little bit even after sitting down drying them for 25 minutes and it would've been great if they had some dry fast spray. Something that did annoy me a little bit was when I went from my nails and then to my pedi and then back to my nails for my gel top coat. It was the fact that I had to move my coat and shoes and bag back and fourth and he didn't really help me with that. Also, when I went to dry my toes I had to carry all my stuff and I had my hands full and it would've been helpful if he helped me move from one place to another. It wasn't a big deal but I thought it was worth including in this review.
Overall, the pedicures are okay considering they do clean your nails up and paint them nicely. If you're looking for a deep massage on your legs and feet you won't get it here. The acrylic fill that I got turned out nicely but I only got them done earlier today, so I may be speaking too soon. This place is definitely worth a try for nails! read more