Amazing service Don't bother with the other salons in the area. They know what they're doing. Great care was taken with my nails, brows, and they have a stamp card with repeat customer incentives. Great eye for colour. Now I just need to book a mani-pedi and leave this review. read more

The ONLY place I will get my nails done. I used to live in the area but now live in East Van. I drive across town to get my nails done as I will not go anywhere else. Prices are great, service is great. I think I've been getting my nails done (mani, pedi, fill) for over a decade! read more

Love this place!!!! Price is super affordable and the quality is superb! I honestly don't mind traveling all the way from east van to kits! Ask for Emily cuz she's amazing read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I am totally mystified by all the stellar reviews of this place. My daughter was coming into town for one day only (she lives in Oregon), and I wanted to treat her (and myself) to some much-needed manicures. As usual, I checked Yelp online to find a well-rated nail salon for us and this establishment caught my attention. So many reviews are five stars! I went to the salon's website and it looked great, too. So I booked two appointments for manicures on Saturday afternoon (knowing it'd probably be busy but, hey, it was unavoidable as my kid was leaving on the following day). From the reviews I read, I expected a posh (or, at least, semi-posh) spa-like salon, and I had hoped for a relaxing, indulgent sort of experience. It was not that at all. First, I'll highlight the positives: -free and ample parking on the side streets. This was a bonus I hadn't expected and was really pleased to find! -humongous - and I do mean HUMONGOUS - selection of nail polishes here. Probably the largest selection I have ever seen anywhere. -our nail techs did a very good job on both our manicures (actually, my kid got an acrylic fill, and I got a new full set of acrylics. So it was a bit more involved than a simple manicure). -the price point here is lower than any of the other nail salons I've researched and/or have gone to here in Vancouver. Not by a lot, but the prices for all mani-pedi services are definitely lower by a few bucks than anywhere else around. The negatives: -I know the place was crazy busy, as it was a Saturday afternoon, but still.... it was a loud, crowded, cluttered, small and, yes, I'll say it, messy salon. Opening the door to the place, I immediately knew this wouldn't be the relaxing, indulgent experience I had hoped for. There was no-one to greet my kid and me at the front counter, a woman (I think the owner) was running around from station to station, talking to people on the phone, eventually nodding at us by way of acknowledgement as she spoke in her headset, and I was struck by a strong nail polish smell (more so than in other salons). I'm not sure if their HVAC system was working well, but I was concerned for all the techs there. That tells you something! There were lots of pieces of fake nails on the floor (lots!), and in the 80 minutes we were there, nobody swept the floor, so the clippings accumulated. Every pedi station was occupied, as were each nail service desk, and with all the customers there (and waiting, too, on the one sofa at the front), it was crowded and loud. I say this so you know that this was NOT a relaxing, spa-like setting. Perhaps it'd be different on a quiet workday, but the environment still wouldn't be considered calm or posh, not by any stretch of the imagination. -I mentioned how we weren't really greeted when we arrived, but the aloof, business-like manner of the nail techs continued throughout our experience. My nail tech grabbed my hands and asked how long I want the nails and what shape. She never once looked at me or asked my name, or told me her name or introduced herself in any way. ZERO small talk. Nada. I realize there's a language barrier here, but I know she knew some English, or to just smile and say "hi". She mentioned at one point that my hands were dry and my nails were thin, so I know she knows some English. I admit, I was put off by the lack of warmth and personalization in the whole experience. It was I was being attended to by a robot. My kid's experience in the next desk was a bit better - but not much. The owner with the headset started her acrylic fill and she did chat with her a bit. I overheard her asking if I was her mom, if she lives nearby, etc. But the conversation was broken up by her answering her phone (the headset, she never took off), by booking appointments in a ledger at times, and after about 10 minutes, she abruptly left my daughter to work at a pedi station, and another nail tech took over, doing my kid's nails. This new tech didn't speak to my daughter at all. Just....strange. -at one point my nail tech told me to wash my hands in the sink, and she gestured behind her. I didn't see any sink in that direction, so I went into a tiny, dark room in the rear, in the direction she had pointed, and washed my hands in the sink there. In that room was a massage table, so I guess they do massages here. The sink's paper towel roll was empty and there were no towels there, and the room was in disarray. When I exited with wet hands, my tech saw me and said no, use the sink "here!". I then saw there was a small sink behind my daughter's nail tech's chair, right beside her. She had to move out of the way for me to access it. But at least there were towels there. Just....odd. Cramped and odd. -each pedi stations was approx. a foot or two away from each other, so they were super close and, again, it felt cramped. I'm not sure I'll return here. Would rather pay an extra $5 to have a more relaxing experience in a nicer place. read more

I got a shellac manicure. It really hurt, one of my fingers bled. The lady seemed in a rush and was aggressive with the file and cuticle clippers. The shellac is globby on 2 fingers and I'm literally thinking of soaking it off a day later. read more

After reading such positive reviews on yelp I knew I had to try this place out. I went today for a pedicure and a full set of acrylic with shellac and was not disappointed. First of all this was hands down THE BEST pedicure I have ever had, not to mention the price was so reasonable. They spent the perfect amount of time exfoliating and massaging my calves and feet. They also used hot stones which was heavenly! The lady who did my nails was so fast and they look amazing! I am beyond thrilled with this hidden gem just minutes from my house. They also have great deals throughout the week: MONDAYS - 10% off UV Gel Nails TUESDAYS - 10% All Massages WEDNESDAYS - $40 for Manicure + Pedicures, $25 Pedicure, $15 Manicure THURSDAY - $20 Gel Colour (Shellac, OPI Axium) FRIDAYS - 20% off All Waxing Services I will definitely be going back here! read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was so happy I found this little gem. I am SO picky about who does my nails and how they do my nails, and this place was perfect. I didn't have an appointment but they got me in right away, and yet I didn't feel rushed in the slightest. My nails are even and well shaped, and they do true UV gel which is nice since I don't want acrylic which is what many salons do in some way shape or form. Because my length is real nail I'm extra cautious about who touches my nails - I had one broken nail and they fixed it right away. Price was excellent! Definitely will be coming back when it comes time to do my fills! read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - UV Gel Nails (about two weeks old - that's why they look grown out) - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'm a dedicated patron of this shop, faithfully paying a visit every two weeks to change up my shellac nail polish. They have specials every day (FYI: shellac polish is only $20 on Thursday's!) and the ladies who help you are incredibly professional and make sure you're happy with everything from your nail shape, to the colour of the polish you choose. I'm a huge fan of Jennifer and Lisa's work. Their pedicures are awesome as well and the massage chairs are a definite bonus. Looooove this place and can't recommend it enough! read more

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Couldn't live without this place. Amaze. Whatever I need or want nails wise -the answer is always yes! Vivien keeps things running smoothly and nobody gets turned away - I love it! My nails always look fantastic thank to My Favourite Nails Spa. The price is right and the quality of the work is always top shelf. I can always count on My Favourite Nails read more

Back again for the mani pedi special on Wednesday for $40! The women here are so talented and they're so sweet! Really good service here. They know what they're doing and you can't beat the price :) definitely "my favourite nail spa"! read more

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Overall good experience. Didn't like that the staff were commenting on customers in front of their faces in Vietnamese (i could understand since i'm also vietnamese), they didn't say anything overly rude at the time though. read more

Every time I've gone for acrylic/gel nails or a manicure Cindy has done an awesome job. It took awhile for me to find a nail salon I really liked and I haven't been to any other for over a year after going to My Favorite Nail Spa. The girls working there always remember the regulars and are very polite, curteous and a big thing for me, clean. I can't think of anything they could be doing better, prices are also very reasonable especially for the neighbourhood. read more

Very good service. Very accommodating. My cohort said her nail polish didn't last more than a couple days, but that may not be the spa's issue. read more

As someone who rarely gets their nails done, I don't have very high expectations. The ladies were absolutely wonderful today, my nails look amazing and they were so efficient and sweet. I got hard gel on my fingers and gel on my toes. Would highly recommend if you are okay with just a fast, great mani pedi :) read more

Inexpensive, attentive, and good skills. $30 for gel manicure. ($20 on Thursdays) in Vancouver. Unreal deal.

Came back for a shellac manicure and will not come back. She cut my cuticles too short and my thumb started to bleed. Then she said it was my fault for not doing manicures often enough! One nail is also peeling a bit and it's only been a week. Very busy place for pedicures so maybe that's what this place is good for. read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - From My Favorite Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fast and good service. Price is reasonable. I went on Thur for shellac for $20 special price. Would recommend

Cindy is great. The place is clean and organized. Lots of colors to choose from. Really good new massage chair. Great job all in all. Oh and awesome massage. read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great salon, clean, excellent selection of nail colours and shellac colours. What I really liked was the friendly staff. I would definitely recommend them; all the girls did a good job. (I went with two other people.) read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I've been getting my nails done for about 10 years, and this nail salon is one of the best I've been to. I got a shellac manicure and pedicure, and they both came out looking amazing. This place is super affordable, especially for the area it's in. Also, I wasn't charged extra for having two colours on my nails, which some salons do. I will 100% be back again! Great experience! read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I absolutely love the staff at My Favorite Nails. This salon is always busy so make sure you make an appointment. I have been going here for 5 years now and I have never had a bad experience. They also have a special every day of the week advertised on their website. For example on Thursdays the Shellac nails are $20 and its only $5 to add a manicure. My nails are always perfect and last several weeks without any chipping or breaking. This salon has a wonderful reputation in the neighbourhood which is probably why it is always busy. These ladies work hard and are very friendly and good at what they do. read more

So I've been going to this nail salon for a while and loved it! They were always rushed but I still took my time with things. However, recently, I realized that though I have been asking for gel nails, they have been applying acrylic, but still charging me gel prices!! They use acrylic on my nail but put gel polish on top. I always wanted and asked for gel because I knew it was healthier for my nails. If you're asking for gel and they're using a powder/liquid mixture on your nails, that's acrylic. I'm really disappointed to learn this as my nails are weak and I also don't like paying extra for a service I'm not being provided. Wanted to share! read more

The ladies here are all so nice and detail-oriented. They have deals M-F, which are awesome! They get super busy though, so be sure to call in ahead of time. read more

I've decided to try this place this spring and I've become a regular client since then. The place is clean. Massage chairs work great. Prices are reasonable. Thursday is the best day for mani/pedi as they have it on special for $40. All of the ladies are quick and thorough. Pedicure includes exfoliant, hot stone and massage. When they finish the mani/pedi quickly, they won't rush you out of the door. Their collection of colors is extensive. They also tell you whether the color is from the new collection, lasts long etc. I've done shellac 4 times here now with different technicians and highly pleased with it - it's lasting 3 weeks strong. Regular nail polish was well done too. I am quite impressed to see the same ladies working there - very low turnover. Which is a good indication as well. Highly recommended. read more

Asked for gel nails, got acrylic! Very unsanitary salon. A few days before a big event several of my nails broke so I decided to get artificial nails for the first time. I did a fair bit of research and learned that gel nails were much better than acrylic for your nails and were worth paying more for. The first thing the girl did was cut off my (mostly) remaining long nails without saying anything or asking. Then she started sanding down my entire nail. I didn't want my nails thin because I was planning on taking the fake ones off right after. She completely ignored me and kept going. I mentioned that I never heard about nails being sanded down before gel application and she assured me she was doing gel, not acrylic. I mentioned it a few more times to make absolutely sure I was getting gel nails and she assured me I was, so I let her go ahead. A couple hours after I got home all of my nails started HURTING REALLY BAD. I came to realize that the lady had, in fact, put on acrylic nails (and charged me for gel) and the reason my nails hurt is because she glued on tips which pushed/curved my naturally flat nail beds, which is why I didn't opt for press-ons. I'd also like to mention that the clippers, brushes, files, sanders and everything were the exact ones she used on the customer before me and didn't so much as wipe them off, let alone sterilize them! I definitely regret not walking out 5 minutes into the appointment. read more

Been here roughly twice a year in last few years. The staff are almost always different. The services depends on who you get. They really try to make sure you are happy with service. The place is clean. Make sure you call ahead on summer days. It's busy. read more

Great place to get your nails done. Very accommodating, professional and friendly staff. The manager is so sweet!

The ladies were so sweet and my shellac manicure and pedicure have lasted over a month without chipping

Got a regular pedicure today. They seemed to be overbooked, had to wait 30 minutes even though I had made an appointment. They rushed through the pedicure and left me with nail polish all over my toes and forgot to put on the top coat. The prices are cheap but the salon is not worth it. read more

This place has always been a go-to destination for my friends and I when we want to organize a group outing - with advance notice they can easily handle bachelorette parties or groups of friends wanting to get together to pamper a new mom. They give an amazing pedicure - wonderful massage with hot stones and delicious tea - and are so nice and friendly with great massage chairs. I took my daughter (4) once with my mom and sisters and didn't even realize until they offered, but they give a super cute little girls pedicure for cheap. My daughter was thrilled and beaming about it for two whole weeks. Today they went above and beyond however, as I took my infant daughter, expecting her to sleep the whole time during a pedicure, but she woke up bored and cranky. The owner cuddled and bounced and loved on my baby for over an hour, and kept insisting I needed a break and she would take care of her, no worries. Amazing service! read more

My Favorite Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Best nail salon in kits by far! The ladies that work there are very friendly and remember repeat customers. They always do a great job and one of the best and most relaxing pedis I've ever had. I've been to lots of nail salons in the area but this is the only one I have actually liked and wanted to return to. read more

I am very picky about who does my shellac manicures because my nails damage very easily and the shellac often peels quickly, but these guys do an unreal job!! They are very busy, but despite can often accommodate day-of appointments. Prices are so reasonable too. read more

I like this place for their specials. 20% off for waxing on Fridays is a killer. They also have specials for pedi. They do a good and quick job. read more

Went in today to get a shellac mani for their Thursday $20 shellac special. I was surprised at the variety of colours that they offer compared to other salons similar in price, bonus star for their selection! She removed my old gel polish, free of charge and was patient when I was selecting multiple colours. She shaped my nails exactly as I asked (round) and asked me if I was happy with the colour before she sealed it with a top coat. Definitely a refreshing experience compared to the many other shellac manicures I've gotten (which costed a lot more too!) read more

This was my absolute favorite nail spot ever! My gel manis would last me nearly 3 weeks and never chipped off. I only had to go back because of grow out. The ladies here are so accommodating and very friendly. The pedicures are the best, nice massage, good scrub etc. And just when you think it's over they bring out the hot stones for more massage. Amazing. I've moved away and now I really realize how amazing they are as I have yet to find a place with such great service! I usually had Jennifer (or Helen who's been on maternity leave) or Vivian. But honestly, they all work really hard to make sure you're happy. In the couple years I went there (every 3 weeks) I was never disappointed. read more

Just went last night with two other friends for manicures. We all opted for shellac and were pleasantly impressed by their quick service, competitive prices and a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of colour options. Unfortunately, we didn't get their names; and it looks like one lady actually is not an esthetician but has helping out removing colour and giving the hand/arm massage. All of our nails are neat, the shellac was well applied and looks great. I wish their English was a bit better as we did have to ask them to repeat things a few times. Otherwise, we'll definitely be going back. read more

I was not impressed by this nail salon. I came to get a mani-pedi for my birthday, and the salon was essentially empty when I got there except for the employees. I was seated in a massage chair, and they rolled a foot soaking contraption over for me to use, which I had to squeeze my feet into. It proceeded to loudly vibrate. My chair, though comfortable, was very ill-designed for doing nails. I got very little time to soak my feet and basically no time to soak my hands. I was contorted into a very uncomfortable position to accommodate the lack of tables beside me and their makeshift footsoaker. My manicurist spoke very little english (not that it matters), but it took me numerous tries for her to understand which colours I wanted on my nails, until finally she called a coworker over to help explain. I could tell she was new by the way everyone intently watched her work, critiquing her technique. She demonstrated very little aesthetic knowledge. She took a frustrating amount of time to finish, and made several mistakes throughout the process. When she was done my nails, and had let them set for a little, she proceeded to wreck more than 2 when she checked if they were dry. At this point, I was already late for another appointment, so I just let it be. I'm not a monster, I know that everyone needs to learn, and mistakes can be fixed/forgotten about, but please don't let a lady who doesn't know what she's doing give me a manicure that I pay good money for! Over the next few days, I noticed the cuticle of my middle finger on my left hand was painfully swollen around a little cut I could tell was her handiwork. While it didn't get really bad, it is frustrating that on top of everything, they used unclean tools on me. In an effort to be fair, I will say that my pedicurist was very nice and helpful and did her job well, as were all the employees of the salon. However, I would not recommend this salon, there were simply too many mistakes and too little quality for the price ($50, and that was WITH 10% off). Overall, I would recommend that they update their equipment, and train their staff better (or hire them more intelligibly). ps. their idea of a foot hand massage involves excessive hitting, and feels in no way relaxing or good. read more

This is my first ever yelp review, I had to share how good my service here was. I made a last minute appointment here to get a pedicure (1 hour notice, 5pm on a Monday). They were really busy and should probably have turned me away, as there were more customers than staff the whole time I was there and nobody's appointments seemed to start on time. HOWEVER, the service I received was so good - I don't know her name but I think it was the owner working on me. The leg/foot massage was much longer than I would have expected, she used hot stones on my legs, she patiently let me change my mind about the colour twice.. My feet and nails look perfect, and the quality of the service is better than I have ever experienced for $30. I was there for 2 hours (way longer than expected) so maybe try to find a less busy time or go when you have no rush to get anywhere. Fully recommend this salon and so happy to have found a place that will be my regular in Vancouver. read more