(Images) What I Got VS What I Wanted
7/10 -- Very Relaxing…read moreand Nice Experience, Better for Simple Designs Than Complicated Sets
When I first came into Lee Nails, they immediately directed me to a chair and got started right away -- one person on my pedicure and another on my nails. I really liked that efficiency because it made the whole experience smoother and more relaxing.
Pedicure:
The pedicure was very relaxing, very comforting, and overall just a nice experience. The lady who did it was very sweet, but there was a little bit of a language barrier when I tried explaining exactly what I wanted -- a pink nude shellac color as the base for my French tip. After a few tries, we were able to find something that worked beautifully, and honestly, it looks wonderful.
I hadn't had a pedicure in months, and this one really did the job -- it felt healing and refreshing. She got started right away before asking which pedicure I wanted, and once my legs were moisturized and my nails were shaped, she asked if I wanted to upgrade. The basic pedicure alone is actually very thorough and intense, so it already does the job perfectly if you don't want to pay extra. The No. 2 pedicure I chose came with the shellac and French design, and it turned out beautiful -- my toes matched my nails perfectly.
Nails:
For my nails, I told her I wanted a nude French tip, but we had a hard time finding a nude that fit my dark skin tone. We eventually found one that looked very natural and flattering, which I appreciated. The French tip process itself was really neat, and she added a cross charm and a flower with rhinestones on top of the design.
I originally wanted designs on all ten fingers, but because of the communication barrier, I ended up getting designs on just three nails instead -- the cross, one flower, and another nail with a flower design. Even though it wasn't exactly what I asked for, it still came out very cute and well done. The price for my nails came to around $60, which isn't bad for shellac, French tips, and some design.
Prices:
Nails (colored French tips + flower + charm designs): about $60
Pedicure (No. 2 with shellac + French tips + design): about $60
Total came to $122, which I think is fair for both services and the time they spent.
Atmosphere & Service:
Everyone was polite, and the shop itself felt calm and organized. The massage chairs were nice, though they turned them off after a while because the shaking was interfering with the nail designs. The bathroom could've been a little cleaner, but that wasn't a big deal.
Overall Thoughts:
It was a really good and relaxing experience, and both my nails and toes came out very cute and neatly done. I just wouldn't recommend this place if you're coming in for high-design or complicated nail art, since it seems more like a salon that's great for simple, pretty sets at a cheap price and amazing pedicures.
So overall, I'd rate it a 7 out of 10.
If you want a simple set, a cute design, and a very nice pedicure, this is definitely a good spot.