The Nail Social can be found inside a strip mall, between A Corner Cafe (which surprisingly is not…read moreon a corner, lol) and Yin Ji Chang Fen with plenty of parking available. Since my family and I were staying in Markham during our last vacation, I wanted to find a nail salon in the city, which ended up leading me here (which I found on Yelp). There wasn't any information about price though on this Yelp page but am happy to add these photos of the pricing that I took when I arrived. I initially had made an appointment for Tuesday, around 2 pm the day before. However, my lunch with one of my aunts and uncles went longer than expected and so I had to call to cancel and ask if I could change the time to a later time. The girl on the phone was so kind and told me because I wasn't exactly sure what time I would be available to have my nails done, she suggested to call before coming in just so I would not have to wait if I was to do a walk in. So later that day, I called prior and the girl told me to come in, so I walked in around 4:55 pm and waited a little over 10 minutes before being asked to take a seat by an employee named Joey. I wanted to get gel nails, which is different from shellac nails for those that may confuse the two (especially since sometimes nail salons will use both words interchangeably but they are not the same). Shellac nails are kind of like a semi- permanent polish, which doesn't last as long (and also is cheaper than gel nails). But gel nails are a semi- permanent gel nail, which does last a few weeks longer. Gel nails cost $75 for a new set. I also wanted a design (I almost always get a design with my nails, which does cost extra but I don't mind), which I had a photo on my phone to show Joey. I told her what design I wanted for my ring finger and middle finger and the same on the other hand (so total of 4 nails that would have design). Joey told me that cost would be $75, in which she didn't charge me extra for design (so I made sure to tip her higher because of it). I liked that Joey took a photo of the design I had in mind with her camera phone so that she could refer to it on her own phone while she was painting my nails. Joey definitely is very talented and I just loved the design she had, as I picked an ice cream cone with sprinkles. She also helped me to find the right colors that I wanted (I wasn't looking for the exact shade and am pretty flexible). I really loved the way the design and the pink color I picked for the rest of my nails, as it really went with the ice cream theme. Although Joey told me that my nails would last 4 weeks, my nails lasted beyond that (and never chipped or lifted. Being in health care, I don't baby my hands and I also wash them constantly, honestly these were probably the best nails I have ever had done). The only reason I took them off was because it really need a fill since my nails had grown over. Joey told me that she had not done an ice cream cone before and she was also happy with her results too. Now this is my first time getting my nails done in Canada and am not sure if it is not customary to get a hand massage and lotion on your hands after a manicure or not. I didn't get one after this manicure but have always had it done with the nail salons in California and also in Hawaii where I have gotten my nails done. Not a big deal, but I wished I had brought my own lotion to put on since my hands were dry. But overall, I am very happy with my experience and would come back the next time I visit Markham in the future. Please note that they do accept credit card but there is a credit card fee. I ended up paying cash.

I was visiting for a few days and decided to give the is place a try. I am in love with nails! My…read morenail tech took her time to make share nails were done to perfect. The nail has a professional vibe and all of the nail techs are extremely talented. Highly recommend

Came here to get my nails done on a whim…read more The nail tech was nice in the beginning, as she was alone by herself. When her other co worker came in, she sat right next to us and they started having a whole conversation in mandarin with each other. Her attention to detail is not the best, and when I was told to wash my hands, I noticed one finger had a chip already, and asked her very politely if she can fix that one corner; in mandarin she said I was meddlesome, which is pretty much the same saying in Cantonese, as she proceeded to fix my nail. Maybe if she had paid more attention to her own work and stopped talking and getting distracted with her co worker, then she wouldn't have done such a sloppy job. Now I understand why the other 3-4 nails salons on the same floor were busy, except for this one. Won't be back.

Hands down, my new go-to nail salon! I came in to this appointment not expecting much but honestly,…read moremy nail technician Lena surprised me with her skills. She's gentle and puts in a lot of time and effort to clean my cuticles and everything. She really puts in a lot of attention and detail to the work. I got bio-gel + extensions and it is the most evenly-layered gel placement I have ever seen/felt. Definitely recommend this salon! I haven't had other technicians there but Lena was more than enough to make me want to come back!

After almost 4 years from my initial review - MU Nails is still my go-to salon!…read more Michelle is gentle and takes her time to clean up my cuticles. She's knowledgeable, personable and I honestly love her recommendations (especially for someone who's as indecisive as I am. ). Jacky is always welcoming and remembers each customer like an old friend. It is a lot of time to commit at a salon (gel colour with nail design is at least 2.5hr), but the quality of service is *chefs kiss*. This is definitely THE place to go for some self care!

Whenever I want to get my nails done or gel nails removed, I will pay a visit to Michelle. Her…read morepassion for nails and attention to detail is something that cannot be found elsewhere! The salon is a cute, simple, always extremely clean and free from the scent of chemicals. There's always a nice aroma and they bonus is they serve you tea that they brew themselves. In terms of service, I have a nail condition, Michelle always pay special attention and makes sure that it looks perfect and that the whole process is comfortable. Whenever got my nails done before I found Mu Nails, I do not get it removed because the ladies will thin out my entire nail bed, which prolongs the recovery process. Michelle, on the other hand, uses the tool to gently remove only the parts with gel overlay. This is something I greatly appreciate as my nails grow super slow and I'm a very hands on and athletic person and it's extremely inconvenient when you're stuck with weak and thin nails for 5 to 6 months. I highly recommend Michelle. If you wish to schedule an appointment, always text her in advance. Friends whom I referred loves Michelle too!

As Pumpkin Spice Latte season descends upon us, my pH level rises closer to 14, making me feel more…read morebasic than ever. And what goes perfectly with an infinity scarf and a messy top bun? Nails that are on fleek, of course. I'm kidding, I swear I'm not that basic. I don't even own Uggs. And I've only gotten my nails done 3x in my lifetime. 2 of those times were at Nailed It Studios though so I feel it's time to leave them a review. Nailed It Studios is a tiny, appointment-only, cash-only, 3-woman shop, though I think they're hiring more nail techs to keep up with their insane demand. They're located in the weirdly isolated Langham Square mall on Kennedy but are thriving thanks to their impressive Instagram feed and what I'm guessing is a lot of referrals. When your nails last more than a month without chipping/lifting, you're bound to get questions on where you got them done. I got my nails done by Maggie, then Margie. Maggie is extremely sweet but was a little rough when filing one of my fingers. It didn't hurt per say, but it wasn't comfortable, and I left with a bit of swelling that lasted for 2 days. Same thing happened to my friend. That was literally the only flaw though, as my nails survived for the 6 weeks afterwards, with no lifting or dulling. My second time with Margie was even better. I'm a bad customer because I fidget and tend to stiffen up my hands a lot, due to them being perched in permanent typing position. She was patient with me and the nails turned out perfectly, no discomfort at all. That's why she's the boss. Her marble designs are legendary. Bookings are done conveniently on Whatsapp and first timers need to drop a $20 deposit, in person or through e-transfer. I love this. It ensures I have a transcript of my bookings and I get to ask questions and get quotes on designs I find on Pinterest. They take bookings one month in advance. Margie runs the Whatsapp and she's very responsive. Pricing is extremely fair. They only use gel and it starts at $30. $2/nail for matte, $5 for special polishes, and $6-$12+ for intricate designs. $10 to remove polish. Prices are transparent, reasonable, and you pay for quality stuff. They also give a stamp card which gives you 20% off after your 10th visit. As a woman who appreciates nice nails, grande lattes, and a good pun, Nailed It is the perfect place for me to pumpkin spice up my life and my Instagram feed. Next time you need a picture of a perfectly manicured hand curled around a Starbucks cup, you'll know who to Whatsapp. #NailedIt #Blessed (93/100) - 2017

I went to Margie from a recommendation on my Instagram reels showcasing a set she did. What a pro!…read moreI really went in there with little clue of what I actually wanted just some general pointers. Her care in the details and also the conversation was fantastic and really helped the 2-hour appointment for my bridal set go by in a flash. She is very fairly priced for the work she puts into the nails. As a person who normally doesn't wear extensions, her work stood out even more during the wedding with everybody asking to see the nails and appreciating how they looked with my wedding rings. Definitely going back to her again for the next set.

My nails were growing out from my last gel application and decided to try this place out. The lady…read morewas very nice and took her time to see for my nails. Cost: - Gel manicures here are $40 (incl. cuticle care) - Extra colour: it's an additional $5. - Gel nail removal: $10 (if applied by another place). I'm not sure if they do nail art here as there were no samples to look at but, she did have 2 books of gel nail colours to choose from. I decided to go for a solid white and a white confetti colour. I was very impressed that when she put on the confetti colour, she made sure to arrange the confetti a little so that it was evenly dispersed. Overall, I was quite pleased with the service that I paid for and think that the price is quite fair for the quality of work.

I stumbled upon Ink Beauty while I was browsing at the mall. Cleanilness is super important to me…read moreso I was attracted to this beauty salon with its nice, clean environment and how they handle their sterile tools. Katherine is my esthetician and I am very happy with her work and the choice of gel products (I always go with the ones from Japan). Katherine is Japan-trained and I love her attention to details. I have since sent my sister to get her nails done. I give this establishment five stars out of five.

First time coming here and enjoyed my experience. Booking was pretty easy via phone. I came here…read morearound 5:45 on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy. Staff wear masks and they have plexi glass to separate you from the nail tech. I got gel removal and shellac manicure. Total was $50+ tax. They take cash, debit and credit. The nail tech was very thorough and did a great job removing my gel and making it smooth again. She cut and reshaped my nails and removed the dead skin. Her work was pretty good as the shellac was smooth and didn't get any on my cuticles or skin. She made sure to check my nails were evenly shaped compared to my other hand. I also liked their colour selection. Happy I found a new nail place I like!

I am very picky when it comes to nail salons and technicians. I have been going to the same salon…read morein downtown, and have been seeing the same technician for the past four years. But last weekend, I found myself in Markham, pressed on time as I had to attend a party, I gave this salon a try. I was hesitant to get shellac because I didn't know how their nail work was, but I got it anyways. And I have to say that the quality of the service I received from Kate lives up, if not exceeding, all of my standards. I didn't get a mani, I just changed my polish, and she still gave me a hand massage at the end. The salon is very clean and spacious and they have a very wide variety of both CND and OPI shellac polishes.

Truly beautiful! Rita uses every second of the time she has with you to make sure each nail is no…read moreless than perfect. The photo i've attached are the nails she's done for me for my prom day and i am so happy with them. Every detail is incredible! Price wise is on the heavy side compared to your average nail salon but to be honest the amount of effort she puts into them and the results you get are absolutely worth it. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs the perfect manicure

Just got a shellac manicure done by Kat. This small nail palour is located in the WA.S.H Salon…read morebeside good life fitness. The reason why I came here was because the designs shown on the website were really pretty. Kat did my shellac and she put a lot of time and effort into it. I've never been to a place where they also paint the outer rim of the nail lile this. Amazing. She took her time and checked every bit of her work. She was great. I would def recommend this place. Also note, it's a two person operation, so you're best off making an appointment.

Came here twice, both for extensions and biogel and has a positive experience both times. Nail work…read morewas clean, color was applied well and not too thick of a coat and no chi! Like after five weeks I had to get them filled but no chips at all. No burning with the gel either. Got two different techs but forgot their name but both were good just one is much slower than the other. Prices were on par with other Asian salons in Markham and very fair.

Came here and requested Jessica. I got a mani pedi, and gel overlay…read more She got my toes and nails done in less than 2 hours, which is amazing. Store is clean, everyone is nice.

I made an appointment a week before. It was confirmed since I received a text…read more The day of the appointment comes and even though there was a staff training 3 other women on how to do nails, I was greeted by her and was told the person is coming since I arrived 10 minutes early. 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment, the staff came up to me and asked for my confirmed appointment text; which I showed to her and she proceeded to call someone (I believe the person who was supposed to do my nails). After she got off the phone with her, the no show nailist calls me, and tells me that she was sick, and did not turn on her phone during that time when she got assigned to do my nails. She asked if I was available to come back around 1pm, but I have plans later that day, and couldn't come back. I'm not angry, just disappointed since I was super excited to try this nail salon. The girl working there was super nice though, she tried to offer me some cookie biscuits, and even though I refused them, she left them there for me anyway. They should have a confirmation text for the day before, to give the nailist a reminder. Don't know if I'll come back, maybe in the very far future, but for now no.

Wanted to get my nails done before a concert and found this place! The nail artist did a great job…read more I had a set that I had in mind but wanted to make some alternations to match the theme I wanted. The nail artist made sure I liked the colours and design every step of the way and replicated the set that I wanted perfectly! Would definitely recommend if you are trying to replicate a set you saw online!