First let me start my review by saying that the ownership has changed hands, so the previously highlighted Rita and Steve are no longer there, however...QUEENIE is fantastic! I can't say enough good things about her, she was very sweet, warm and friendly. We had an excellent conversation for the duration of the services, and her services were meticulous. I did book on a Monday at 1PM which is their quietest time with most people back in the office, so I highly recommend making an appointment on a Monday/Tuesday before 5 PM, because after that she says that they get swamped. They are also moving in one week to a brand new glossy high-end condo first floor location, not too far from their old King St. one which was very close to me, hence my trying them in the first place. Boy am I ever glad that I did, and this will be my new go to place! I should also mention at this point that I'm actually an Aesthetician/Hairdresser myself, having owned three Spa's over the course of my career before a back injury. I'm a fairly good judge of work standard, and an OCD perfectionist, leaving the salon and not finding a single thing that I had to tidy myself which is very rare. I see from alot of the reviews that finding a great place Downtown is a real struggle, and while they are located where King Street meets a small side street named Princess, I think I heard the word Sherborne in there somewhere, but I could be mistaken. Fingers crossed that they carry on this high level of customer service and quality work over to the new space, which I assume will become incredibly busy at sidewalk level with giant new windows, brand new, and high foot traffic. So back to the services, not only did I find the mani/pedi fabulous, not rushed whatsoever (lasted for about 2 hours if I'm correct), it included exfoliation, a lovely massage and even hot towels. But wait for it, if it's even possible, it got even better. Pricing! I received a full manicure/pedicure with regular polish for $40. If I had chosen to add shellac to my fingers and toes, they have a special for $60. (As well if paying cash, no tax.) I couldn't believe it! I got this amazing service meticulously done, not rushed, left fully dry, including the tip For $50! (At that price I could afford to tip her 25%, and if I had more cash on me I would've given her more). I highly recommend this place and specifically Queenie. Again I do hope all of this transfers to the new place, but if you're reading this today on a Tuesday and can get in there before 5 PM. Now is your chance! read more

Nailing - Pedicure and Cat - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This salon is amazing! Best designed, the nail technician really pay attention to details ! Very friendly staff! Will come back for sure! read more

Nailing - The salon is amazing! Best design , very friendly staff - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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What a great experience. Ivy did a lovely job and I haven't visited a salon in a long time so both my finger and toe nails needed lots of care ...and that is exactly what Ivy provided. The salon is bright and airy and the chairs very comfortable. I especially loved the hand and foot/leg massages I received. Of course I just love the clean look of all my nails with new polish. will definitely be back! read more

The space feels clean, they take the tools out of the sanitizer in front of you. She did a great job and gave a thorough pedicure for great price. read more

Nailing - Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time here getting a mani+pedi. I liked that I was seated right away upon arriving, and everything seemed to be going quite well. This was until I noticed a few of my nails formed bubbles as they were drying. I asked the person to see if she could fix them, and she said she would maybe 30 minutes later. It definitely would have been nice to have gotten this taken care of right away. Waiting 30 minutes/longer for her to redo nails and then extra for them to dry. Not very considerate towards paying customers. Won't be returning. read more

I've been here once before and it seemed ok but I made an appointment on the phone for 6:30pm. I showed up to the lady in the front seemingly flabbergasted and I was told that it would be a 15 minute wait. There were also two other people who showed up for 6:30 appointments. I was asked to pick a colour and sit on a pedicure chair. 7:08pm comes and goes and I'm still sitting on my chair waiting for someone to acknowledge me. I had to get up and ask someone when I was finally met by a manicurist. I wouldn't come back here even for the good prices. read more

Really sad to update my review of Nailing. I was here quite a bit last year, telling my friends about their special and was surprised to see a few negative Yelp reviews but would have to agree that a few things have changed/gone downhill since then. When I arrived I was greeted by the Manager/Owner Rita who I still think is wonderful and really meticulous when it comes to doing nails. It was too bad I didn't have her for this appointment! We arrived a little early and didn't have to wait too long for the technicians to come and start on us. One thing I noticed was that everyone was in a rush because it was super busy! I just felt anxious with the ladies working on my friend and my nails, because they seemed a bit rushed. I would have to comment that my nail tech seemed rushed, but she still did a good job. I felt bad for the others because since there is no one at the front desk, one of the girls is constantly leaving her station while working on a customer to greet new customers. If I was the customer, I don't think I would be impressed. I think they really overbooked appointments today, especially for Friday leading up to New Years. I was treating my girlfriend to a shellac mani and regular pedi for her Birthday. I felt so bad because it seemed like she didnt have a good experience. Her nail tech tossed the shellac wheel colours on her lap while she had the clips on. I think they could have just brought it over and placed it on her lap instead of tossing it. She was taken aback. Also the colour she wanted wasn't there either so the one they recommended, she didn't really like but it was too late to change it. Also, we overheard another customer saying she was promised something when she made an appointment on the phone, but the nail tech said she couldn't do it so she was really disappointed after waiting 20 mins. Nailing has potential to be great, but they need to keep up with their volume of customers, stop overbooking appointments and work on their customer service. I hate that my friend's birthday treat fell short of the high expectations I gave her on this place. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Came in to get my eyebrows done and the lady who did it completely burnt my skin on both sides. Now I'm stuck with these marks with an event to go to in a few days what the hell. Avoid at all costs read more

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Zanya did my shellac manicure and regular pedicure. It was $50 + tax. If you pay in cash tax is included though. It was phenomenal. At every stage of the process she asked me if I liked the result or if there was anything I wanted her to fix. Great customer service. She was so meticulous with my nails and cuticles. I will never go to anyone else in Toronto. I had a really great first time here today. read more

Nailing - Shellac nails with Zanya. Colours #82 (pink) and #156 (I think) - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had a great experience at Nailing. Everyone was pleasant and the salon is nice and clean. I was on a tight timeline and Rita managed to do a shellac mani and regular pedi in an hour without making me feel like she was rushing. She took her time with the details, still did a foot and hand massage, and did a great job overall. The guy who manages the front desk was also really nice. I really wanted my polish to match on my toes and my fingers despite the shellac polish only being on my fingers and the guy and Rita went out of their way to find a matching colour for my toes. I will definitely be back and am so happy that a place like this has opened up next door :) read more

Nailing - Shellac manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best nail salon! Chloe is the best!! I've found my regular nail salon!!! I just moved to this area not too long ago and went there twice and it's been amazing! read more

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Made an appointment yet was still made to wait 30 minutes while continuously getting ignored or told "1 minute" when I asked how much longer. I had even mentioned on the phone that I was in a rush and wanted to confirm they were okay to do at given appt time. I ended up literally walking out when no one could bother to give me an answer or attention when asking for the 5th time how much longer it would be since I'd been waiting 30 minutes and they had just let two walk ins with broken nails ahead. Terrible service. Last time I spent 30 minutes too waiting after I called ahead for an appointment time so this is clearly a regular issue. will not be returning or recommending to anyone. I ended up going to rainbow nail salon across the street and am happy to have found a new nail place in the area! read more

Very nice and clean new nail salon - brand new, friendly staff. Shellac Manicure was not the best. They don't soak your hands in water. Cuticle trim was ok, polish was not perfect. Cost $40 with tax plus tip. read more

Nailing - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here for a shellac manicure $35 with my friend who got a regular mani pedi $30. I booked an appointment and was seen right away. Pros: -service was fast. -staff were friendly enough. -nails turned out the way I had hoped. -reasonably price. Cons: -they use paper towels under their workspace (I saw one lady who didn't change the paper between clients). -Didn't soak my hands before filing my nails. -the lady who helped me tried to up sell me to a pedi combo and my friend to shellac. read more

Nailing - Shellac manicure colour #3 - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this place! Such s fresh choice of colours and the staff is helpful and quick - for someone who hates sitting in a nail salon this place is my go-to. Bring and pay in cash to avoid paying taxes. read more

I would give them 4.5 if I could. Got a mani and pedi here today for the first time and I loved it. The ambiance was very welcoming and relaxing and my nail technician​ was very friendly - making small convos here and there. The pedicure was really good and the massage chair took it a level higher. The manicure was decent - felt like it was a little bit rushed. But you can't beat the price and I would definitely be back! read more

I've been coming here soon after it opened, they use to be so amazing...now they just rush through your services leaving poor results. 2 days after my visit (shellac mani and regular pedi) I had 2 chips on my finger nails and very large uneven gaps from the base of my nails/cuticles (poor shellac application or the technician thinned out the product with acetone ) and several chips on my toes. I was on vacation and just laying by the pool, I wasn't even doing anything active to cause these chips. I just can't be bothered to go back to have them "fill in" the spots, I don't think this can be fixed by filling. Needless to say I'm now on the hunt for my new nail spot once again are there any consistently good spots in Toronto??? read more

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I had previously had reasonably good experiences considering the lower price point. My last three visits have changed my mind and I won't be returning. My first trip, I got a shellac manicure which chipped in 3 days. I returned to have it fixed which they did no problem, but the same nails chipped 2 days later. I take care of my nails and they usually last 2-3 weeks easily. My second trip I booked a 10 am appointment on a Saturday, and I arrived 5 minutes early. I waited about 5-10 minutes for someone to start on my nails, which was fine, but after putting the clips with acetone on my nails, the person left to work on another customer and left the remover on my nails for almost 20 minutes, while two other staff members were working on a second customer. I had to take the clips and remover off my nails myself because I waited so long. I felt that this appointment (when it eventually started in earnest) was rushed and she wouldn't put another coat of polish on even though some parts of my nail weren't opaque. Last night I had a 5:30 appointment, and I again arrived 5 minutes early. At 5:45 I noticed that of the two staff there, one was still putting shellac on one of the customers and the other was mid-pedicure. When I asked when I would be seen one of the ladies said she would be done my nails by 6:30 - missing the point! I didn't want another rushed manicure, and I didn't want to wait another 15-20 minutes to start. The other lady said she was done with the customer getting a pedicure, but this customer then said she had also booked a manicure - they were going to leave her in the middle of her appointment! So instead I just left. I won't be coming back here as I value my time and the staff clearly doesn't. Overbooking customers = bad customer service. read more

Love this place! Every time u go they have awesome customer service! From greeting to actually doing your nails all the ladies there are professional! The environment is clean and for a downtown salon it's pretty spacious! Love the staff there and their designs are on point! Every time I go they will ask me what kind of design I want and every single time I'm done I get a lot of compliments for my nails!! I remember one time I asked to do chrome omg, that is when everyone started to notice my nails and since then I never went to another nail salon! Also, I'm not too sure if they use different kind of nail polish but it last so much longer compared to different salons! I love this place! read more

I walked in without having appointment but was seated right away for regular pedi +reg mani. The girl who was doing pedi was very friendly, sweet and was doing a great job. All was well until scary Chloe (?) showed up to do my mani at the same time. That Chloe had horrible attitude - and I mean it. She was clearly rushing, doing half-ass job on filing/cutting my nails, twisting my fingers back and forth. No soaking my hands in the water before filing, no cleaning after filing.. She sat on one side of my pedicure chair and forcefully pulled my opposite arm (no asking "give me your arm", just pulled it, yikes). I did not say anything at first - only asked to fix some asymmetrical filing which she did with sigh (!) and hurting my finger in the process:( Afterwards she picked my nail polish with intention to do it right away and I asked if we could move to the table, as it was incredibly uncomfortable with her pulling my opposite arm. She said she was late for train so I said I had no problem waiting for somebody else doing it. She stood abruptly, threw (!) the nailpolish on the table nearby, barked "Up to you" and stormed away. WTF?? The other girl who was doing my pedicure was astonished as well (at least I'm not imagining things) and apologized afterwards for this behaviour. I understand that you, Chloe, are rushing for your train but it's not my problem as a customer. Nobody forced you to do my nails, I certainly did not. I related this matter to the owner- she apologized, too and said would talk to Chloe. Whatever, I still paid 50$ for this, not even tiniest discount for this horrendous customer service!! 1 star only for that friendly and sweet girl who was doing my pedicure. 4 stars eaten by that monster Chloe:) read more

IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR FEET OR LIFE DONT EVER GO TO THIS PLACE Honestly if I could give this place a negative star I would . This has to be the worst the salon I ever been too. The customer service was horrible. For me personally I could care less about customer service my main concern was how my toe got infected cause of the shitty pedicure I received honestly I'm sooo upset I have pus coming out of the side my toes SOO GROSSS that I have to go see podiatrist.i have never had this problem before ahhh I'm so mad read more

Arghh, I wanted to like this place more than I do. I went here with a friend to do the $30 mani-pedi deal, we had booked an appointment so we got seated right away which was nice. The two women who did our nails were nice, but the lady who worked on my friend's nails was much more meticulous, taking time to make sure she was happy with everything. The lady who worked on my nails went through everything quickly, resulting in very thin polish application which began chipping just later that day. I wasn't as happy with my nails as with other places I have gone before, but I feel like it was a hit or miss situation based on the person I got. One thing that I enjoyed about Nailing more than any other place I've gone, however, are their massage chairs. They are incredible and have like a million functions. Best massage chairs I've experienced at any mani-pedi place thus far. read more

First time going here and will now be a permanent customer. The prices are great, the salon is clean and the service is amazing. I got a shellac manicure since that is a good test in my opinion (I love shellac manicures) and I love it. Michelle did a great job. The gentleman at the desk was very friendly too and welcoming. I was a walk-in but they still managed to squeeze me in. However since this place seems popular (was packed on a rainy Saturday) I will for sure make an appointment. I got number 52 since tomorrow is CIBC Run for the Cure and it is the right colour for it. read more

Nailing - Best colour for CIBC run for the cure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Walked in for a shellac French pedi on a weekday afternoon, and was taken right away. My nail was a bit short, and I thought it might be challenging to do it. The lady did a awesome job! Would recommend and would definitely return! read more

Nailing - Shellac pedi - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Extremely bad customer service. Charge for a take off but not done properly just filed the Nails as quickly as possible without using a take off remover. Each time I've been it's been a rush to get me finished. Have damaged my nails. A waste of money! Much better service elsewhere in the city! read more

Management contacted me last week to ask me when I would be coming in for my complimentary pedicure (in connection with my previous experience). I had forgotten that I had this, and I really appreciated that they had remembered, and even reached out to me to schedule the appointment. I went back last Wednesday for the complimentary pedicure with Rita (management). She took her time with every aspect of the pedicure and I could tell she really cared about the outcome. She even noted to me that one of my nails was slightly bent and to be careful going forward with it (so that it wouldn't chip off). The overall experience was relaxing, and very enjoyable. Thanks again for going above and beyond for customer satisfaction! read more

Found this place and it looked like the nicest option in the area. It's on the second floor, so if you can't find it, look up! I needed to have gel nail polish (or shellac as they say in Canada) removed and then new polish put on. I like that they didn't use foil to hold the wet cotton balls, they have these little clips, which I liked! But when they took off the gel/shellac, the lady really was rough and ruined my nails. I've gotten them removed many times and it hasn't been so hard on my nails. The polish job was also just mediocre. I might go back, but i'm hoping to find somewhere better. read more

Last year I really liked the place. I often get shellac manicures and regular pedicures. However, in the past few months it's been very rushed. A couple months ago I came in for a shellac manicure and was out in 19 minutes. The quality was poor and chipped quickly. I booked an appointment this week and had to wait 30 minutes as they were running very behind. I used to love coming here but it definitely has gotten worse over the year. read more

I had high hopes for this place as I am looking for a go-to nail salon in my new neighborhood. However, I received the absolute worst mani/pedi I've EVER had. Truly an amateur job. They hardly took any dead skin off my feet, particularly the heels. Just a cursory scrub with the pumice. There was no attention given to under or the sides of the nails. Sorry, this is gross, but there was still dirt under the nails. The foot massage was brief and half-hearted. there were no extras like paraffin or an exfoliating scrub. Same story for the manicure. Not thorough in the least, many shortcuts taken. Cuticles barely attended to. The worst part? It started chipping almost immediately. I've never had this happen before. Within a few days it was totally unpresentable. And I'm going to need another pedicure because I don't even feel like I had one. BOTTOM LINE: DON'T GO HERE IF YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT A GOOD MANI/PEDI IS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE. YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

I don't often get manicures or pedicures, but it's nice to finally have a good place to go to in the neighbourhood. As the first person of contact, Steve is friendly and welcoming. He is quick to show you the various colours from which to choose. I booked an appointment with Rita based on other Yelp reviews, and she did not disappoint! She pays attention to details, and I never felt as though she was rushing. Aesthetically, Nailing provides a bright, clean, and calm atmosphere. I wouldn't hesitate to go back! read more

Nailing - French manicure with shellac - Nail Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I think they shouldn't state on their website that they take out biogel if they don't! Telling me that it's gonna take too long. I don't understand what kind of nail place doesn't want customers and update your website then! Money grabbing itches! read more

My friend took me here as a birthday treat yesterday. It was the day before new year's eve so it was quite busy, which was understandable. However, I was pretty disappointed in the way we were treated. I wanted to get a shellac manicure, but was waiting to get my pedicure done first. The manicurist wrapped my fingers with clips to get my old shellac polish off, then threw the shellac wheel in my lap. I couldn't even pick it up, my friend had to help me pick a colour. Turns out the colour I chose wasn't available. I settled on another colour. I got a french manicure with glitter tips. About an hour after leaving, I noticed that the glitter from my French tips was stuck under the clear polish on my nail. read more

Sometimes it's great service, and sometimes it's disappointing and not good, I like consistency especially when I'm paying a lot.

I got a pedicure and a shellac manicure on Saturday for a vacation and I had several chips before I even left on Monday. One toe's polish was completely gone by Tuesday. I'm so disappointed. The woman who did my nails gave me round instead of almond as I requested. After explaining without getting anywhere I just accepted the incorrect shape. Will never come here again. read more

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Worst place I've ever been to. I'm surprised the owner hasn't fired one of the Asian ladies yet. She needs to take a course on etiquette and being polite. I've always treated everyone with respect and this lady somehow wanted to be rude to me. Will never go back. read more

I have been coming to Nailing for about 2 years now & will not go anywhere else. Chloe is my nail technician. She does an amazing job every time! She pays attention to detail & will make sure you're happy. read more

Apparently this place opened half a year ago? I no longer frequent this neighbourhood as much, however, I was in the area and needed to get my nails done for an event. I found them on Yelp and saw that they had a check in deal! When I walked in, there was only one customer, getting shellac. I needed a mani/pedi (and the deal was $30 for a mani/pedi, which was perfect for me). They sat me down right away, and were very fast and efficient at getting my mani/pedi done. So far so good, right? This is when things start to go south for me... I brought my own nail polishes, in case I could not find anything that worked for me. As it turned out, I preferred my own polishes, and my pedicurist was good with that. However, she then got helped by another woman, as they were about to get an influx of customers. So the new pedicurist started finished up the pedi while the first woman started on my mani. When I was being moved to a manicure station (after the pedi was completed) I grabbed my polish and dropped it into my bag. At this point, I noticed that the woman who had finished my pedicure saw this, and seemed suspicious (as if I were stealing their nail polish). As my manicure is being done, by the very lovely woman who had started my pedicure, a couple of women came in. My manicurist was needed to help with the services they needed, so she asked the other woman to come finish my manicure (apply topcoat). The other woman (Rita?) TOTALLY IGNORED ME. 10 mins later, the first woman noticed I was still waiting for top coat and called to Rita again, and a different woman came by to apply topcoat. This woman then asked me if it was my own nail polish. She was referring to my hands, but the implication was for both. After this I was completely ignored for 35-45 mins. I had arrived at 4:20, and didn't leave this establishment til 5:40 because I was basically ignored by the 4 employees who were there (serving two customers while another one sat at the dryer). Also, the two customers they were serving were sitting in pedicure chairs to the right of mine (where all my stuff was) and one of those two women had decided to leave her belongings on the chair I had been sitting on... where all my things were! I found that to be incredibly rude (and uncomfortable). I know it's the customer who did this, but I still don't understand why she was seated right next to my belongings when there were 6 other empty chairs? Eventually I had to call someone over who then asked me if my nails were dry... Uhm, I don't know? I'm the customer, you're providing me a service, which I'm paying for, so maybe you should check and then let me know if I can leave? They did accept my check-in deal, and I have to say that the only non-Asian employee at this place was great at doing my nails and provided great service (unfortunately I did not catch her name). But other than that... I honestly wouldn't go back. This neighbourhood definitely needs a place like this. It's clean inside and inviting. But I did not appreciate their service overall. Hopefully they clean up their act. read more

I have been going to this nail salon for years and it's always a great experience. The technicians are welcoming and do a fabulous job.

Unfortunately I had to remove my 5-star review after my last experience here. They still do good shellac mani's, and good pedicures -- though their customer service has taken a turn for the worse in my opinion. I have been going there for about 9 months steady, and suddenly this week when I went in to get a mani-pedi special (a change from my regular shellac), they charged an additional $5 only to remove shellac. Look, I understand business, and it is only $5, but I switch from shellac to a regular manicure every 3 months or so so my nails get a break, and I have never been charged additional. Unfortunately this place is getting too busy and not honoring their previous prices, deals, or customers. Go somewhere else if you care about customer service and having a relaxing experience. read more

Went to get a mani and pedi here after reading great reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately my experience here wasn't as great as everyone else's. I went with a friend and we were both very disappointed in the services we received. At first, walking into the place, the man at reception was very welcoming and helpful. Showed us to the colours and then to our seats. The place was very nice and clean, I'll give them that. However the manicure and pedicure we received was really poorly done. To start, my pedicure consisted of a feet soak with getting the nails cut. My nails were not filed and the skin around my nails and cuticles was barely touched. I asked the woman who did my nails three times to remove a piece of my cuticle that was lose and my request was ignored. Both my manicure and pedicure felt rushed (and I had booked an appointment). My manicure was just as bad as the pedicure. It felt rushed and just like my pedicure, my nails were barely touched. I had to ask her to remove my cuticles and she told me she already had. It felt like I just got a colour change rather than a manicure. Overall, I felt like the services I received could have been done better if I had saved the money and done it at home myself. read more