Price is higher than other places in the area but 100% justified for the consistent quality thats delivered. Appointments are easy to book a few days out & the location is accessible read more

As Pumpkin Spice Latte season descends upon us, my pH level rises closer to 14, making me feel more basic 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 read more

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I went to Margie from a recommendation on my Instagram reels showcasing a set she did. What a pro! I 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. read more

Nailed It Studios - Bridal nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Stephanie did a BANG UP JOB on my nails. Serious admiration and respect for all those girls' talent and skills. However, it wasn't a space that made me feel pampered or comfortable. Overall the experience left me feeling awkward, bored and yet happy with my nails. It wasn't the language barrier or something to do with cultural differences. They just didn't make me feel as included as they could have. If you're looking for amazing work done on your nails, I'd recommend this place. Just don't go there for a good time. read more

Nailed It Studios - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've visited Nailed It twice now to get gel nails done. It's located in the upper floor of the T&T plaza, all the way down at the back. Just follow the signs for the unit numbers and you'll be able to find it. It's a tiny little shop but cutely decorated with grey gold and white accents. They specialize in gel nails but they also do pedicures and lash extensions. I've never had a manicure done here, just the gel nail application. The first time I got extensions done and a single colour and I was pretty pleased but I didn't get the almond shape I wanted. It ended up being an oval shape. It was fine but not exactly what I wanted. The nail tech working on me said it wasn't possible but I couldn't understand why. The second time I visited, I had Margie working on my nails and she gave me the best nails I've ever had. She spent so much time on the removal of my old nails and she was super gentle when filing and shaping my nails. She was so particular on the shape and kept checking with me to make sure I was pleased. Her dedication to her art is amazing. She also helped recommend and pairing of colours that worked well together for my nails. Margie is also very responsive on whatsapp and gives quotes, rates and takes appointment bookings on there. I also highly recommend to follow Nailed It studios on Instagram because they post last minute appointment openings on there and you can snag a same day appointment if you need it. read more

Nailed It Studios - Gel nails done by Margie - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I swear every girl in Markham goes here and there's good reason to. Booking is easy - through whatsapp and if you're a first time customer, you pay a $20 deposit, which is understandable since they're so booked up that if you no-show, you waste everyone's time. The shop is small and decorated so cutely. I think it's the only aesthetic place upstairs of langham sq. They also only do gel nails so you don't have to worry about that huge 'acrylic/gel' scam that every other nail shop tries to pull. (Google it if you don't know, you were probably scammed before). I find Margie and Maggie to be super quick in their work and it's clean too. They have a lot of unique tools and supplies that I've never even seen most nail shops have and the way they do it is definitely art. (Margie's marble is on some other level) I honestly believe nailed it has the BEST designs and BEST executed nail art in the GTA. (Just check @naileditstudios on Instagram) At some points, Maggie was a tiny bit rough on the filing part but it didn't really hurt, just caught me off guard. They were finished with my nail job in under an hour and half, which was impressive because I'm always so extra and have to do the extensions, gel, and some design. Prices are reasonable too. Their gel is $30 whereas I've been to many salons with acrylic for $35 Ps. Margie's Spotify playlist is definitely on point if you're a 90's kid. read more

Nailed It Studios - Maggie's work. Very nice. - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've been to Nailed It Studios a few times before the pandemic and recently as well - and am always impressed by what they're able to do with my nails! I bite my nails so I got extensions and gel to help me curb my habit. Margie is an absolute pro, very meticulous and detail-oriented. She also checked in often to make sure I didn't feel any pain since my nails are so short and there was a relatively fresh cut above my pinky. Needless to say, I would highly recommend her and this shop! read more

Nailed It Studios - Gel nails with extensions - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I originally found this studio through Instagram and thought all the designs were so pretty and precisely done. I am super picky with my nails and hate when the gel touches my cuticles - didn't happen here !! It was difficult to book with Margie the owner because her schedule was always full but I finally got an appointment with her to do my prom nails. Booking was then pretty easy, I gave my $20 deposit to secure my slot. I got extensions and couldn't decide between coffin or almond shape. Margie was really nice and showed me one finger to make sure I liked it before she continued. I've been cut by the file before at other salons but she was very gentle. I ended up doing a white ombré and I was so impressed with the amount of effort and detail. She actually didn't use one of those air spray things and still got the ombré really seamless. I was pretty happy with how they turned out and had a good time here. I like how she gave suggestions but didn't pressure me to do more expensive designs (broke high school days). The nails lasted a good three weeks with no cracks until I couldn't deal with the length anymore and cut them. read more

Talented nail tech plus reasonable prices have brought me back time after time again. Margie is so patient and artistic. You can show her any photo and she can make them come to life! She knows all the latest nail trends and is able to tell you which colours, designs, and nail shape will suit your hands the best. Check out her instagram page @naileditstudios to see all her latest creations. TIP: for Margie, book 3-4 weeks in advance. read more

Nailed It Studios - Matte mauve with glitter gold accents. - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Got my nails done by Margie this time - I can't express how patient and friendly she was! I enjoyed my experience so much, I'm definitely coming back again! read more

Nailed It Studios - Black base with green flames - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The girl who did my nails was sick and sneezing every couple minutes, however that's not what I had a problem with as at least she was polite about it. The problem was that getting extensions and an ombre nail design took 3 hours and came out horrible. By the time that I left, the technician beside us had gone through 2 customers already.. also look at this ombre design I asked for, compared to what I got.. Conclusion: horrible skills from the technician i got, complete waste of $60 read more

Nailed It Studios - What I asked for Vs what i got - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I don't usually get my nails done at a nail salon. But when I do, it's usually an "on-the-whim", non-premeditated, and random type thing. Before my trip to NY last week, I went to nails 1010 on Stouffville road to get a color fill. They were awful, one of my fingers wasn't even fully coloured. After my NY trip, I was itching to take my nail Polish off. I had always been following nailed it studio on Instagram and loved every design that would pop up on my dash... and since I had a day off, I decided to contact Margie (the owner), and see if there was an opening. She responded promptly and said that one of her girls had an opening, so I took it! I had to wait a little bit, but I didn't mind because I could tell that the nail tech wanted to do her best for the previous customer. I appreciated that. Ruth (my nail tech) kept apologizing to me for the wait, but I didn't mind at all! I could tell they are attentive to every single girl and I can't get mad at that! I showed Ruth and picture of how I wanted my nails done, and she nailed it. While she was filing my nails, she'd ask me to let her know if I felt any discomfort at all. While she was shaping my nails, she make sure I was okay. And even while putting the gel on, she'd ask me to let her know if anything seemed off to me. They really have top notch service. Although the place was small, I really enjoyed my experience there. 2 hours went by super fast cause I was having fun chatting with the ladies. I highly, highly recommend nailed it cause seriously, they nail it every time! read more

Nailed It Studios - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

really detailed and beautiful work for prom nails Stephanie did both of the nails and had amazing service and we both left extremely satisfied She did not rush the work and took time to make it perfect both of us did extensions with gel and it costed around $60 each read more

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Came here for the first time to get my nails done and left super happy with the service and level of detail. The studio is quite small and with lots of bodies inside, it felt more spacious than it appeared. My nail gal was Ruth and she did an amazing job. I had wanted to get a pineapple drawn on my finger and she did her best to make the pineapples look perfect. She even recommended which nails I should put it on and asked if I minded that it was smaller than the picture I offered because I opted not to get extensions put on. The prices are also very reasonable and for nail art, you can send in a pic to get a quote before booking. You need to give a $20 deposit to solidify your spot. The deposit also counts towards your final payment after your nail service is complete. You can pay the deposit in person (cash) or via e-transfer. The studio only accepts cash so make sure you bring money to pay for your service. Overall, I'm more than happy with the service I received and I can't wait to return! read more

Nailed It Studios - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I have never been to a nail salon before so i came in with little to no expectations. Ruth did my nails and she was very friendly and was patient with me which i appreciated a lot. She always assured me to let her know if i felt any discomfort and asked occasionally if i was satisfied with the nail application. They came out great and were very similar to the reference picture I showed her. if you ever have questions about anything all you need to is message them and they'll tell you everything you want to know about booking appointments and pricing read more

Nailed It Studios - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I was never a girl that always got her nails done. With my job (vet tech), I am constantly using/washing my hands so nail polish never lasted. This was all pre- Nailed It Studios. Margie and the rest of the girls are incredible. They themselves are very friendly & my girlfriend's and I are always having a great time when we get our nails done. The quality of the work is great as well. No matter what I throw at them (& I have given them some complicated designs), they always pull it off. I can now say I am one of those girls that has fantastic looking nails. I look forward to coming into Nailed It every 4 weeks! read more

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I wanted to try out a new nail salon and had heard really good things about this nail shop on social media and yelp. However, my experience was a very disappointing one. I was scrolling through their Instagram feed one day and noticed a new post announcing open appointment slots and decided to contact them via text message (the post said to contact via texting or WhatsApp). I messaged them around 2 pm about booking TWO appointments and one of the workers there replied pretty quickly. There were three time slots open: 2:00 / 4:00 / 5:15 I made it very clear that I was asking to book TWO separate appointments, one manicure appointment for myself at 4:00 and a second pedicure appointment at 5:15 for my partner. The worker I was texting with understood, and ended our interaction with "ok see you both at 4pm and 5:15." Fast forward to 3:45, when my partner and I had just arrived at the plaza this nail shop is located in. It was our first time going to this particular plaza in Markham, so it took us 5 minutes to find the exact building and then unit number of the shop. We were literally 3 stores away from the nail shop storefront, and I get a phone call from a name and number I've never seen. I picked up and it was the nail shop. The worker I spoke to never gave me her name but informed me that actually they do not have the 4:00 appointment available - only the 5:15. I looked at the time and it was 3:50! She told me they could only fit me in for the 5:15 for one appointment - either me or my partner, not both of us. I was beyond frustrated with their lack of transparency and poor customer service. Not once during that phone call, did the employee apologize for their mistake. They waited until 10 minutes before my booking to let me know that they were overbooked and couldn't follow their own schedule. We wasted time and gas driving there...for nothing. I texted them back informing them I wanted to cancel the latter 5:15 booking. Only then, after losing a customer, did someone actually say "sorry about that." If they had contacted me earlier or apologized during that very last minute phone call, it would've helped reduce some of the negativity and frustration of the situation. After this extremely disappointing mess, I will not be going back to try this place. read more

My first time here. I think my experience was okay, it wasn't bad, but I wouldn't say it's the best either. I think they have good techniques for nail arts and design. I think the marble is quite good. She spends a lot of time doing the nail art which is good. Price is fair for the work they do. I personally didn't enjoy the service as much. I felt judged. They ran out of polish on the colours I wanted, so she was really nice to test to find similar ones. She tested on 3 of my nails, and her coworker commented on how nice she was when people only often test 2 . Felt like sarcasm . I just didn't think the comment was necessary, since they ran out of colours or didn't have enough to do a full set of nails. I think 3-4 polishes either ran out or didn't have enough :( read more

Came here for the first time with friend that recommended it and i really needed it as i got an awful manicure two weeks ago and had just peeled them off. The place was nicely decorated and very clean. My nails were very smooth, not lumpy and were pretty thin for gel nails which i was really happy about as every time i get gel nails elsewhere, I can't use my nails to scratch anything.... Best thing of it all THE GEL NAIL ACTUALLY LASTS WITHOUT ANY PEELING. I'm about 5 weeks in and my nails still look amazing ( and they're not peeling thank god ). I'm pretty rough with my nails and constantly bite or pick at them so I'm pretty amazed that they lasted! Needless to say I'm very happy with my nails and will definitely be returning (8 + I went back after almost 7 weeks and got my nails done again. I showed Margie a picture and she delivered above and beyond I am ridiculously happy with my nails (more than you would be about getting nails done) they look pretty damn magical 8) read more

Nailed It Studios - *3* unicorn nails. I can't stop starring at them haha thanks Margie! - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I have known Margie well before she opened this store. I've been a customer of hers ever since she started in the industry. The reason why I go back to her every time is because Margie puts a lot of care and personal touches to each and every person. She ensures that you are satisfied with her work and if you're not, speak up and she'll fix it until you're satisfied with her. I've watched her work grown over the years. She'll tell you if the design will work with your nails or not. I have small nails and it's always difficult to put certain designs on them. She'd let me know alternative options that would still achieve the same or similar look. As she has opened her store, and many other customers like myself have followed her wherever, it is definitely hard to make an appointment. She is so sought out after. Because more people are discovering her, and returning customers go back to her, there's just so many people wanting appointments. She only has one pair of hands. I don't mind booking weeks in advance as she provides the best service and she has advanced craftsmanship. Margie is so passionate about her work that she keeps herself updated. She was one of the first nails tech to have colour changing gels, chrome nails and glow in the dark etc options. Margie is honest, fun, personable and basically main reason why many customers have became friends with her. Love her professionalism! read more

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I've been coming here for a few months now and I don't regret it!! The girls do a great job every time, and the prices are very fair. read more

Nailed It Studios - Nails by Maggie :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've only been to one other nail salon than here but let me tell you why I ADORE this place: Atmosphere: friendly, bright, positive Salon front: clean, tidy, hygienic (the manicurists all wear gloves) Staff: Ellie - was absolutely loveable! Super friendly and personable. We spent the whole hour laughing about silly things like weird colors that people get yet it suits their personality so well! Price: very very reasonable for the quality of work. I can't rave enough about how good this place is. I never got to meet Margie (the owner) but she was so friendly on WhatsApp . She explained everything so well and she's super patient and understanding. I got Ellie as my manicurist today and she is absolutely wonderful! She was such a joy to have after such a long day at work. :) I honestly just wanted someone to talk to and laugh so it takes my mind off of other things and she did just that! She was so patient and her attention to detail was ON POINT! If it somehow hurts you (which she didn't)... she will apologize and ask what she can do to make it better. I am totally recommending this place to any girl or guy (hey! Don't judge!) Who wants someone to just care for them at the end of the day. And definitely share more of the instagrammable nail colors and designs that you have coz it would be so nice to see everyone's art work! read more

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I have been coming to Margie for a little over a year now, and I have never found a reason to go elsewhere. First timers - I was once in your shoes....scared, and unsure, but believe me, you will not receive anything but absolute quality from this place. Margie takes a lot of pride in her work, as demonstrated with her attention to detail when shaping my nails and creating the designs. She is very knowledgeable, up-to-date with the newest trends and provides great advice for indecisive people like myself. I work with my hands a lot and my nails stand the test of time - the gel lasts from one visit to the other, no chips or cracks. With my busy work schedule, I am so glad nail maintenance is something I don't have to worry about. Her work is purely phenomenal, just look through her Instagram, pictures are worth a thousand words. On the note of customer service - Margie has always been very accommodating and professional. She respects her customers and appreciates the time they take to visit her. Speak up if you're uncomfortable or unsatisfied during your appointment, and she will do everything within her power to fix it. This business is still growing, and there are only two nail techs working - appointments get booked up and unfortunately you may not get the appointment time you are looking for. I usually book my appointment a few weeks in advance for better flexibility. During business hours, Margie does not reply messages, but is very prompt once she is done with her last client for the day. read more

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It was my first time going to Nailed It Studios and I absolutely loved it! Margie was very delicate with my nails and constantly checked in with me to make sure I wasn't in pain and or hurting due to my eczema condition. I told her I was super boring and wanted to stick with nude colours and she didn't judge as her shop is known for creative nail art/ gel nails. I didn't have to think twice about booking for next time as I did it on the spot. Thanks!! read more

Update with pictures: Less than a week after the application. Uneven shaping is very noticeable and bumps have gotten worse. The tips have also begun to curl. If you're getting extensions avoid this place and this technician at all costs. They seem to be only capable of doing short nails. read more

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I've been a client of Margie's for 5 years. I've followed her from her previous shop to now her own business. I live in downtown Toronto so I make the drive (1 1/2 hours in traffic just to see her) She is the best nail tech I've been to by far and often I leave it up to her to make her own designs for me. I work with my hands so she makes extra care to add an extra layer of gel or accommodate me when I'm in a rush or need a desperate fill. Regarding some previous reviews made... 1. Appts with her need to booked in advance because the shop only consists of two nail techs and they are very busy (which is an indication of their good work) 2. This is not a spa, it is a gel nail salon, so if you want a manicure and pedicure you should go to a proper spa to do so. They specialize in custom gel nails at a VERY reasonable price, most gel nail salons DO not do manicures so it is very common. 3. If you are being unreasonable and rude, like any human she will be rude back (keep in mind she works 6 days a week so often when she's booking your appt she is also with a client which is why she is short with you so she is not taking time off her current client, text msg is the best way to reach her) Honestly if you do not go to Margie it's your loss and not hers she is very busy and booked up anyways. This is a photo for a simple French manicure design I asked her to do for my grandmothers 80th birthday. read more

Nailed It Studios - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm probably quite a difficult customer since my fingers always tense up and I'm told to relax myself. I appreciate that no matter how difficult I can be Margie has been truly patient with me and has never lost her temper. Not only is she patient, she's also a perfectionist. She will take her time out to file my nails and look at each one to make sure they're exactly identical. It's hard to get a booking sometimes and that's why I usually book a month ahead. She's definitely worth the wait. I have been to other nail salons when she's unavailable and it's definitely one of my biggest regrets. None of the girls here rush and they don't cheap out on their products either. Going to other salons after 2-3 weeks I start seeing the gel lift off my nails. At nailed it even after 4 weeks I don't have such problem. I will always be a forever customer at Nailed it. read more

It was a really nice job, I just really wish they try to help you clean your cuticles a little bit before they start. The last two pics are almost two weeks after getting them. No chips whatsoever, other than how one of them was initially chipped before the gel was applied. read more

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Went here for the first time, booking was easy through text. I got exactly what I wanted, the girl was nice and can speak English. She made sure every step of the gel manicure was okay; asked if the shape was okay and if the design was good. Basic pricing; calculated the total for me before going forward. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a nice set of "EVENLY FILED/SHAPED" nails read more

Nailed It Studios - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I got my nails done by Maggie. She did an excellent job filing them and getting the shape exactly how I wanted it. But the actual application of the gel wasn't as good. The application was uneven and there were large ridges at my cuticles. I expected her to file down the gel and make it smooth, but she just left it like that. I had to argue with her and Margie to get her to file the nails down at the cuticles and make them more natural-looking, and even then she seemed upset about it. Even though the bumps aren't there anymore, the rest of the application is a little uneven. It doesn't look bad, but it definitely wasn't the quality of work that I was expecting. All this considered, I would go back there. Other than that incident, their service was great. They were efficient and friendly. Next time I would probably get an appointment with a different nail tech though. read more

Nailed It Studios - You can see how the application isn't completely smooth. There are some bumps in the nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This is definitely my go to place for Gel nails. With that said though if you want a full on manicure, cuticles cleaned and dead skin removed this is not the place! What I love about this is place is that the work they provide is very precise and the gel application is very strong. I've only had one nail break but that was because I went bowling and did some reckless shit. Anyways, I've been three times and I've never got a chance to work with Margie but I contacted her through whatsapp to book appointments and get quotes and she was very professional. Granted she will not reply within minutes because she does not answer her phone if she is with a client which i respect! Points to her though, when I broke my nail I texted her at 10pm and she replied! No other place would give a damn for sure! So the first time i went to Nailed It I got Maggie and she did a marble and 2 colour. The only critic I had about that set was that I had one nail thicker than the rest and it was noticeable to me anyways especially since the gel was not as close to my cuticles as I would have liked. But the marble design was well executed. The shaping the first time was okay..I had to reshape one or two nails afterwards. But I got Maggie the third time I went and the set she gave me was a lot more to my liking. The shaping is perfect and the gel is thinner and closer to my cuticles. Maybe I just caught her on an off day. She's super sweet though. I got to work with Ellie once too. Amazing work, gel was thin and nicely shaped. I had no complaints about her work. But she's on Maternity leave right now :( Pricing is super reasonable: $30 base including 2 colours, extra colours is $5 each, designs are $5+ depending on the type of design. Extension is $1 per nail. They are upfront about the pricing so you can decide before getting it down. They have so many different types of designs, anything you show them on instagram or pinterest it can be done. I tend to try to book 2 weeks in advance but I think I might start booking even earlier because they are so busy. But what sucks it that some people cancel on them and then a spot I would have like gets opened up after I rearrange my plans. So if you are going to book with them cancel in advance so others get a chance! Cash only no tax. Be sure to tip! read more

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The best nail salon that I have been to! The girls are very detailed. For my nails they spent two hours on it, but the overall result was worth it. For my nails the price was $60! I will definitely be coming again next time, it also hand out punch cards. Also if you do want to go, make sure you book one month in advance. read more

Nailed It Studios - Little Ruth , she's amazing - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I've been Margie's loyal client since day one. I've watched her develop her creative skills through the past nail studios she's worked at and I can honestly say she is the best nail tech in town and so happy to see her become her own store owner. She is always so patient with me and suggesting colours and her creative designs even though I always end up changing my mind last minute. Margie takes her time in making sure each nail is shaped to perfection and asks me to speak up if I feel any discomfort at all. Unlike other salons I went to that have left me with cuts on my fingers. Highly recommended !!!! Please note: she is usually always fully booked since she is just that good. I always book her at least 2-3 weeks in advanced. She always reminds me not to worry when I text her since when she's with her clients she is 100% focussed on them so she won't reply right away. Totally worth the wait!!! read more

Nailed It Studios - Shiny chrome and matte nail combo by Margie @naileditstudio ...my fav combo - Nail Salons Near Me - Markham, Ontario

After doing some thorough research about this place, I decided to give it a try. I'm impressed with how my nails turned out, however - the customer service is in definite need of an improvement. And this is SO important for a client based business, maintaining a professional yet friendly experience is what will attract customers to continue coming back. I won't lie, if something upsets or bothers me I will speak up about it especially when I am paying for my services. Margie was shaving my nail beds and holy, I kid you not she would NOT stop shaving the same spot. She shaved till it stung really bad & I politely told her to be a little more gentle in which she abruptly told me that's how it's suppose to feel. Lmao so you're telling me that it's suppose to hurt to get your nails done? Don't think so. So I felt annoyed, and told her that it hurt. In which she responded, "I know what I'm doing" in a very rude tone. Okay, but do you know my pain threshold? I never questioned her professionalism, I simply told her to be more gentle because she was shaving off too much of my nail beds. I understand she's the owner and all, but I also don't think it's respectful to change the song or take calls in the middle of painting my nails. At least from my past experiences, the ladies either take calls after working on their current clients, or get someone who ISN'T with a client to respond to calls. Either way, I will admit that she is very precise in her work and made sure each nail was filed accordingly. She didn't make my nails super thick with gel as other places normally do, but until someone can prove that their customer service has changed, I don't see myself coming back here in the meantime. read more

The girls there all do a wonderful job with making sure your nails are exactly what you want. They can do both simple and intricate designs. What I love most is how their gel application is thin and lasts me at least a good 4 weeks. read more

OVERALL The logistics of trying to book an appointment are absolutely ridiculous and more tedious than they should be. You receive only a design, not a manicure. Hygiene - questionable, didn't see any cleaning in between clients. Design was simple - matte stiletto solid red with a cluster of rhinestones on one side of a nail on each hand. Cost - $54 + tip. Location is a mission to find the first time around. Found the owner to not be the friendliest, as stayed in other reviews as well. Nail design - 4.5 stars Custom service - 1 (this is huge) Overall - 2 KNITTY GRITTY The design I received was quite simple and was well executed for the most part. My nails are natural however two of them broke and needed a tip (gel) and one ended up being crooked and wider in certain parts. It wasn't terribly noticeable, I only noticed myself after getting home however it was irksome. As a previous poster has stated, you only receive a design. I had gone into the appointment expecting a manicure or some clean up. It was fine. I enjoyed my nails and that they lasted as long as they did. Polish still hasn't chipped (4.5 weeks later) though understandable a few of the stones have fallen off. This was the main reason I was looking to come back. APPOINTMENTS I understand taking a $20 deposit from your first time clients to ensure that they are on time (deposit is forfeited if you are more than 15 mins late) however give your clients the same respect for their time. I arrived on time only to find Margie was running 30 minutes behind schedule. I did not even receive an apology. You can only book appointments via whatsapp, for one month at a time. Which isn't really convenient for those of us who aren't on our phones all the time, trying to reply back and schedule an appointment. I tried to book an appointment on the 5th of the month for sometime in the month and there were no appointments. I asked for an appointment for following month only to be told that she is not booking for that month as of yet. So I am supposed to book in a free for all and not be guaranteed an appointment time for any time in the future? When do appointments become available? They don't even have a website I can consult. That was pretty much the last straw for me, I prefer an easier booking process and as my designs are not as elaborate as others, a full manicure salon will be better suited. Back to my regular salon. read more

Just got my nails done with Ruth. I love that she was super patient with me and was very accommodating when I showed her what I wanted. I'll definitely back again. read more

my go to nail place! I get my nails done with Margie and I ALWAYS leave happy & get so many compliments. Only thing is that its hard to get an appointment because they are so busy. (I guess harder with Margie especially) but completely understandable. (It's their talent & creativity that makes it worth the wait!) Margie pays so much attention to detail; even if you are just getting colour done, she'll make sure that the shape is perfect and that its not thick. I very rarely break my nails and I'm pretty aggressive with them since I work in the food industry, too! I've recently stopped getting my nails done just because I have no time, but whenever I have somewhere to be in the future I would 100% come back here! read more

When I first saw the reviews, I thought it would be a fantastic place for a first manicure, but once I saw the actual place, it changed my mind completely. It's a very small place with 1 table and the two ladies work on the same table. Because of this, I wasn't expecting much. If you're expecting a full manicure here, look elsewhere. It is design ONLY. Hygiene: They do NOT use new tools on you. The girl (Maggie) working on my nails used the file the owner just used on her client on me because she couldn't find hers. They also use the same drills for every client that walks through the door and didn't change her gloves before working on me nor do clients (or workers) wash their hands before the "manicure". Talk about gross. Manicure (paint job): She didn't file my nails very straight. I only realized this when I got home that one of my nails were slanted. Also, since I wasn't expecting a manicure, I would have thought she would have at least pushed my cuticles back before painting. WRONG. I still have so much space on my nail. And of course, no creams/lotions or exfoliators. EDIT: the gel polish was applied on VERY thick. Not enough to burn in the light, but enough that they were bulges on my nails. Overall, I feel that the lack of hygiene turned me off a lot from this place and I will be going elsewhere for a proper manicure. You would think that nail techs or any person working on clients would have basic knowledge on hygiene. I could have done this myself (one colour and a design) instead of paying $48 for someone else to do it on me. I would rather pay $50 for a proper full manicure. read more

As I was new the the area coming from Toronto this was the 5th nail place I went to try. I was encouraged by the positive reviews on Yelp and their IG account that I would have better luck there. Sadly, I was wrong. I have been getting gel done for 2.5 years and took them off to get a new full set. I have to be honest, these girls are great at doing designs and that's it. I showed my friends my nails and they laughed at me. EVERY SINGLE NAIL was a different shape, the polish was lumpy and streaky. My tips weren't put on properly so There was a gap underneath my nails. The girl was clearly trying really hard, but you could even tell SHE knew they were awful. I was there for over 2 hours for just a full set and regular polish. I, no joke, called my old Toronto nail tech and drove 45 minutes to get them fixed. He asked if they needed to go to the doctor because they were blind and laughed at what a terrible job they did. I don't mean to insult anyone working there but if you don't know how to do nails, you should tell the client you are unable to instead of wasting my time. Pictures are attached and they honestly don't do justice of how bad they were. read more

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