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This was my first time here. Decided to pop in because it was the first nail place I saw while I was passing through. It is conveniently located in a shopping center and it is also across the street from the hospital. The place was quiet and clean. They provide a nice big tv for customers. Although they do not offer complimentary beverages to their customers at this location, the staff is very friendly and sociable with their customers versus talkIng amongst themselves or talking on their cell phone whilE doing your nails. They have plenty of gel colors to choose from. Their pedicure chairs appear very comfortable. They do not however have toddler or children sized pedicure seats. They accept cash or debit. I will be back if I am in the area again.
Ok so it's that time of the year when ladies and gents are getting those toes nicely done to be seen to the world! So I'm on the mission to write reviews of places I've visited to help someone out. First review is this spot. I was here on a recommendation of someone I trust (well not anymore). I'm really really picky when it comes to my feet because after all, it's in the hands of someone else's (literally)! It was busy when I came in so I looked at that as being positive. I proceeded to find my nail color. That was negative. The polishes were old, ugly colors, and no nice brands like OPI or at least Orly. Mental note: just bring my own polish. I proceeded to get my toes 'did'. I really didn't care about how the tech shaped my toes and I felt she was rushing. It's busy, I get it but I waited 45 mins so you could at least slow down so I can enjoy this weak chair massage. I notice that the nail tools were already sitting at the tech's station. I like to see the tools coming out of the cleaning machine thingy.. I asked her are the tools clean she said yes I rinse it. Urg... I like they have the nail dryer with the light to harden the color and make it last. All is well until I went home and propped up my feet up. Omgee!! The nail polish was horrible! See pix.... I went the next day back to the salon and the owner said she can polish over it to make it look nice. I knew that wasn't going to work but she insisted. Of course it didn't! The tech who did my nails offered to re-polish and the nail polish was doing the same thing of not polishing evenly or nicely. So I picked another color. It was better but still the polish did the same thing. I now contributed this madness to the polish of being old. What is more of a madness is for the tech to think it was ok. She asked if I wanted my hands done, I asked "you're going to do it free" She said, "no but I will do it nice for you" heck no!! you can't even do my toes nice. Maybe it depends on who does your nails and maybe if you bring in your own polish, you might have a better experience. Next...
Beware of this nail salon! What was supposed to be a nice, relaxing, and professionally done manicure turned into a nightmare. I went to Number 1 Nails (#1 Nails) about 2 weeks ago (February 23, 2023) to get a basic manicure since I had a function to attend that weekend. The nail tech injured my fingers with a cuticle cutter and my fingers were bleeding. She put my hand in water and then tried to hide my hand with her hand when I removed it from the water and took a picture. She kept wiping my fingers with the towel on her station and used green styptic liquid and crazy glue to try to stop the bleeding. She then began talking in her native tongue to the other worker (who I found out was the manager named Kim). Kim kept asking me if I was diabetic, if I was on medication, and if I had thin blood. I answered no to all of her questions. Kim then took over and tried to get the bleeding to stop. She sprayed my fingers with alcohol, used styptic liquid, applied pressure, and also used crazy glue. The lady who cut my fingers was apparently getting off work and she tried to hug me and repeatedly apologized on her way out. I was crying at this point and I just wanted to leave because my fingers were hurting and I also had concerns regarding possible contamination and infection. Kim firmly held my hands and insisted on putting clear polish on my nails even though I told her I didn't want that. (I found out later that wasn't what it was). She said it would take the attention away from the cuts and make it look better. She told me that all I needed to do was use antibiotic ointment when I got home and that the fingers would look better the next day. She asked me to text her the picture I took of my fingers. She also asked me to stop by the next day to check in with her (I did not). She walked me to the door, tried to hug me, and apologized. She then quickly shut and locked the door once I was outside (the door had been propped open when I arrived). Needless to say, I ended up at Patient First where they scrubbed my fingers with Betadine, gave me a tetanus shot, bandaged my fingers, and gave me a prescription for an antibiotic. However, the story gets worse. I ended up having a severe allergic skin reaction to the antibiotic and was back at Patient First a couple of days later. I also realized over a week after the nail salon visit that she must have put gel on my fingers because it started to peel on a few nails and wouldn't come off with nail polish remover. It is still on sections of my nails. This whole experience was scary and TOTALLY unacceptable. I am still recovering from this ordeal....
I HIGHLY WOULD RECOMMEND FOR NO ONE TO COME HERE. The service is horrible and the these pictures of my nails were taking immediately right after getting my nails done and some taken the next day. The man with the receding hairline did my nails. He was very Rough while doing them. He cut my hand twice while filing. When he was Finnish, I did not realize how badly the nails looked because of how sore my nails were. So next day I called to set up an appointment to get them fixed. The next week, when I came for my appointment which was at 1:30, they had me sit and wait almost 25 minutes before I was even helped. When I calmly explain to the man with the receding hairline what was wrong with my nails he was very defensive and loud while causing a scene then I asked to speak with the manager who was also very rude and told me there was nothing she could do and my nails were going to look like this no matter how many times she redid them. Now I have gotten my nails done multiple times and I know that this is not how you do nails. The paint is literally running out of the frame of my nails and the shape of my nail is supposed to be square however the size of the nail is way too big for my finger and it looks awkward and goofy. I will never support this no class, bottom of the barrel, trash business again they were very rude, unprofessional and have no talent if they think this is how you do nails.
She didn't show me a price list and ask what I would like. She asked what foot bath fragrance I wanted and later added the charge. While doing my nails she suggested eyebrow waxing because mine look like a "bush". Nails have bubbles in them. She cut my natural nails too short after I told her I wanted my length.
I'm obsessed with my nails! Went in for a fill. Showed what I wanted and got exactly that! Acrylic nails filled in white with gel "bare with me" and topped with chrome effect powder. I call it holographic. Love love how they came out. Kind service and very clean. I forgot to ask her name but she was sitting at the receptionist spot. Worth every penny! Thank you!
1 year ago
Best nail salon in the Tidewater area. Delightful, clean workers and it's ver peaceful here. New set pic attached done by Diane read more
As the world opens so fast, I was REALLY, wanting a pedicure done by a professional. The gentleman who has done my pedi in the past was not avail. I did call to make an appt early in the day. Diana did my pedi this time, she did a awesome job. Of course feeling fancy after a longggggggggggg day on my feet I was quite exhausted. The good stuff here: Appointment are recommended. Only 10 ppl are allowed in the shop at a time. It is MANDATORY to wear a mask not to mention the state Mandate and at this point and time as we all deal with COVID19 it's just selfish of you not to wear a mask properly covering your nose and mouth. You are asked kindly to wash your hands prior to touching the polish. I appreciate the precautions the staff are taking during the pandemic to cut down on customers exposure and social distancing procedures. The entire shop has plexiglass at the nail stations. I also noticed a special Covid19 certification the nail tech recieved. That's important to know that they also care about exposure, since we are all still learning about this virus. This is just my pedicure shop, its super convenient for me, they may become my nail shop when it ready to do my nails again. read more
3 years ago
I go see Anna here. I have been seeing her for 10 years. She's amazing her work is efficient and she is so kind. She's clean she does not rush, she knows how to do a lot of different styles. She is amazing and the shop had wonderful people with great work. her pedicures are also amazing. She also knows how to take care of you if you are diabetic. read more
2 years ago
This was my first time here. Decided to pop in because it was the first nail place I saw while I was passing through. It is conveniently located in a shopping center and it is also across the street from the hospital. The place was quiet and clean. They provide a nice big tv for customers. Although they do not offer complimentary beverages to their customers at this location, the staff is very friendly and sociable with their customers versus talkIng amongst themselves or talking on their cell phone whilE doing your nails. They have plenty of gel colors to choose from. Their pedicure chairs appear very comfortable. They do not however have toddler or children sized pedicure seats. They accept cash or debit. I will be back if I am in the area again. read more
3 years ago
I got a Basic manicure and they kept painting all over my skin. Tools were definitely not sterilized. Very unorganized. And just not worth it. Take your money elsewhere read more
Ok so it's that time of the year when ladies and gents are getting those toes nicely done to be seen to the world! So I'm on the mission to write reviews of places I've visited to help someone out. First review is this spot. I was here on a recommendation of someone I trust (well not anymore). I'm really really picky when it comes to my feet because after all, it's in the hands of someone else's (literally)! It was busy when I came in so I looked at that as being positive. I proceeded to find my nail color. That was negative. The polishes were old, ugly colors, and no nice brands like OPI or at least Orly. Mental note: just bring my own polish. I proceeded to get my toes 'did'. I really didn't care about how the tech shaped my toes and I felt she was rushing. It's busy, I get it but I waited 45 mins so you could at least slow down so I can enjoy this weak chair massage. I notice that the nail tools were already sitting at the tech's station. I like to see the tools coming out of the cleaning machine thingy.. I asked her are the tools clean she said yes I rinse it. Urg... I like they have the nail dryer with the light to harden the color and make it last. All is well until I went home and propped up my feet up. Omgee!! The nail polish was horrible! See pix.... I went the next day back to the salon and the owner said she can polish over it to make it look nice. I knew that wasn't going to work but she insisted. Of course it didn't! The tech who did my nails offered to re-polish and the nail polish was doing the same thing of not polishing evenly or nicely. So I picked another color. It was better but still the polish did the same thing. I now contributed this madness to the polish of being old. What is more of a madness is for the tech to think it was ok. She asked if I wanted my hands done, I asked "you're going to do it free" She said, "no but I will do it nice for you" heck no!! you can't even do my toes nice. Maybe it depends on who does your nails and maybe if you bring in your own polish, you might have a better experience. Next... read more
4 years ago
Beware of this nail salon! What was supposed to be a nice, relaxing, and professionally done manicure turned into a nightmare. I went to Number 1 Nails (#1 Nails) about 2 weeks ago (February 23, 2023) to get a basic manicure since I had a function to attend that weekend. The nail tech injured my fingers with a cuticle cutter and my fingers were bleeding. She put my hand in water and then tried to hide my hand with her hand when I removed it from the water and took a picture. She kept wiping my fingers with the towel on her station and used green styptic liquid and crazy glue to try to stop the bleeding. She then began talking in her native tongue to the other worker (who I found out was the manager named Kim). Kim kept asking me if I was diabetic, if I was on medication, and if I had thin blood. I answered no to all of her questions. Kim then took over and tried to get the bleeding to stop. She sprayed my fingers with alcohol, used styptic liquid, applied pressure, and also used crazy glue. The lady who cut my fingers was apparently getting off work and she tried to hug me and repeatedly apologized on her way out. I was crying at this point and I just wanted to leave because my fingers were hurting and I also had concerns regarding possible contamination and infection. Kim firmly held my hands and insisted on putting clear polish on my nails even though I told her I didn't want that. (I found out later that wasn't what it was). She said it would take the attention away from the cuts and make it look better. She told me that all I needed to do was use antibiotic ointment when I got home and that the fingers would look better the next day. She asked me to text her the picture I took of my fingers. She also asked me to stop by the next day to check in with her (I did not). She walked me to the door, tried to hug me, and apologized. She then quickly shut and locked the door once I was outside (the door had been propped open when I arrived). Needless to say, I ended up at Patient First where they scrubbed my fingers with Betadine, gave me a tetanus shot, bandaged my fingers, and gave me a prescription for an antibiotic. However, the story gets worse. I ended up having a severe allergic skin reaction to the antibiotic and was back at Patient First a couple of days later. I also realized over a week after the nail salon visit that she must have put gel on my fingers because it started to peel on a few nails and wouldn't come off with nail polish remover. It is still on sections of my nails. This whole experience was scary and TOTALLY unacceptable. I am still recovering from this ordeal.... read more
5 years ago
I HIGHLY WOULD RECOMMEND FOR NO ONE TO COME HERE. The service is horrible and the these pictures of my nails were taking immediately right after getting my nails done and some taken the next day. The man with the receding hairline did my nails. He was very Rough while doing them. He cut my hand twice while filing. When he was Finnish, I did not realize how badly the nails looked because of how sore my nails were. So next day I called to set up an appointment to get them fixed. The next week, when I came for my appointment which was at 1:30, they had me sit and wait almost 25 minutes before I was even helped. When I calmly explain to the man with the receding hairline what was wrong with my nails he was very defensive and loud while causing a scene then I asked to speak with the manager who was also very rude and told me there was nothing she could do and my nails were going to look like this no matter how many times she redid them. Now I have gotten my nails done multiple times and I know that this is not how you do nails. The paint is literally running out of the frame of my nails and the shape of my nail is supposed to be square however the size of the nail is way too big for my finger and it looks awkward and goofy. I will never support this no class, bottom of the barrel, trash business again they were very rude, unprofessional and have no talent if they think this is how you do nails. read more
5 years ago
Terrible manicure. This was my first gel manicure. The pedicure was okay. The pictures say it all. The woman butchered my fingers. My fingers have been stinging from pain all day. Cuts and scratches around my nails. You can still see the dried blood. Would not recommend. read more
5 years ago
The staff was very sweet. However, I asked for wear black gel polish manicure and this is what I ended up with. Needless to say I will not be going back. Waste of $25. read more
5 years ago
She didn't show me a price list and ask what I would like. She asked what foot bath fragrance I wanted and later added the charge. While doing my nails she suggested eyebrow waxing because mine look like a "bush". Nails have bubbles in them. She cut my natural nails too short after I told her I wanted my length. read more
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I'm obsessed with my nails! Went in for a fill. Showed what I wanted and got exactly that! Acrylic nails filled in white with gel "bare with me" and topped with chrome effect powder. I call it holographic. Love love how they came out. Kind service and very clean. I forgot to ask her name but she was sitting at the receptionist spot. Worth every penny! Thank you! read more
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I have been coming here for seven years. I always receive compliments on my pink and white french nails. All nail techs are personable and professional. I don't go anywhere else. They take appointments and walk-ins. read more
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