Go to MIZUKI. Get your nails done. She's an absolute Superstar. Professionally and personally. The level of attention this girl pays to detail is impressive and she loves what she does. Your hands will be in good hands. (Pun intended. Yeah I know....a bit corny...;) read more

I had my lashes done by Mel a few weeks ago and so far they've lasted pretty good. She did a great job and she was super nice. Definitely coming back! read more

I decided to have a pamper day for my birthday and a stop at Poised was on the list! I got a gel mani pedi from Ram and she did such a great job. She often checked in to make sure I was happy with the progress of my nails and she was so meticulous with everything she did. I am so happy with the results! read more

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Mondays are a hit here! 15% off on nails and this place is PACKED! They definitely treat you like a star here, offering beverages when you arrive and hanging up your jackets. I got a pedicure by Jessica and she did a fantastic job. She was thorough and super attentive (a definate perfectionist). It was nice to be pampered by someone who gives so much care to her work. Pedicure came to $32 and I was super happy with the outcome. Only buzz kill was the massage chairs didn't work (for either chairs my friend and I occupied). read more

I spent 100$+ on an overpriced French tip set, 2 of my nails popped off for no reason a week later. Poor quality materials used. I was there before my nail technician... had to wait 10 minutes for her to get into the salon. read more

This salon was fabulous! I called very last minute during the weekend and they were able to squeeze me in for a full set & pedicure. I never felt rushed and was very happy with their work! Polly did my full set with nail art and my nails turned out so cute! Pauly even stayed late to ensure I got my "dream" vacation nails, I can't thank her enough! She was so friendly and an excellent freehand artist. I would highly recommend this nail lounge! Thanks Poised! read more

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Pros: The people were nice and lovely to talk to, Mani pedi after tip was $90 Cons: -One was cutting my cuticles way too far on my fingers I've had sensitivity and pain since I got them done on Sat. -The massage chairs had no remotes and were showing their age. I had to move a lot to avoid my butt feeling numb. -I didn't even leave the salon before my nails got smudged. The drying she used to seal wasn't very good. -she covered my nails with oil as a finish and I feel that contributed to the smudging for sure. -I also had rolled up my pants for the pedi so while my nails were drying she forgot to roll them down unfortunately it meant my legs were freezing by the time she came to check on my nails in the dryer read more

This place is great! It's a small salon and appointment-only and not the cheapest place, but it's full-service and they are not only incredibly nice, but very competent. I have been to a bunch of places since moving downtown, but most of them are hit and miss when it comes to a quality manicure. At Poised, the technicians pay plenty of attention to cuticles, and don't skimp on the number of coats of polish - I always ask for a few extra coats because my nails are really flimsy, and it's never a problem. The salon also stands by their manicures, and will give complimentary touch-ups if there's an issue within the first few days. Some of the ladies do nail art, and the salon does acrylics but it's important to call ahead and specify what you want. I'm often able to get same-day weekday appointments, but they do get busy! I don't remember the pricing by heart, but my last (basic) pedicure and (gel) manicure combo was $60-ish after tax. That includes a 15% discount they give for Monday/Tuesday clients. And they do hair! I got my last haircut there and it was really nice! Good style, good length. I wasn't a fan of the way she styled my hair... it was awkwardly stiff. But I have high hopes for the next time! And - a mani, pedi, and haircut was just over $100. Incredible deal. I really do also have to add that every lady in this salon is incredibly nice. They go out of their way to do the best job, be friendly, and help you relax. The last time I went, I was getting over an awful cold and needed to feel human again! I was coughing, and they kept me supplied with hot tea to help my lungs stay settled. read more

I got my nails done last night--they squeezed me in at the last second. Michaela (hope I'm spelling that correctly) did a fantastic job on my nails. When the team found out I was from out of town, everyone gave me wonderful tips on what to see and eat in Vancouver. They even told me what walking route to take back to my hotel so I could see the the city. Everyone who works there was sweet, helpful, and absolutely lovely. Will definitely visit next time I'm in town! read more

My favourite nail salon in Vancouver! I have been to several different salons as I get my shellac manicure done once every 2-3 weeks and this place has the best service and quality hands down - the colour lasts a lot longer, doesn't chip, and the staff is really friendly and careful, you can tell they really take pride in their work. Keep up the great work guys! read more

back again Deja vu? Same same but different. This location versus Coal Harbour: same name, same owners, but in my immediate walking radius. Closer therefore better. My friends laugh, because for someone so efficient and purposeful, I can be one lazy MF. ATTENTION: August 7 to September 31, 2013 all services are 15% off. What else do you need to know? Poised does a great job and has some of the most competitive pricing I've found in Vancity. And I have been looking. I've spent countless hours looking online and on foot. It's how I like to spend my weekends. After all, there's no better way to rationalize getting a weekly pedicure than to say you've been walking all day. FYI, a paraffin mani is just $30. That rivals Sparkle Nails on Broadway but less rough around the edges. For the quality and service you get, it's the cheapest mani/pedi place I've found downtown. Disclaimer, they did JUST open so they may be eager to please and it could be downhill from here, but for now I give them the benefit of the doubt. The true test will be a year from today. For now I found my place. This is the place. Report on Poised Nail Lounge - Yaletown Interior: Clean space + hair and spa services Ideally For: A place to take yourself and your mom Service: Shellac French Mani Price: $45 Duration: 45 minutes Details: Polish removal, file, cuticle care, buff, massage, and polish application Massage: Long enough to be enjoyable and with Avojuice Comments: Thorough, attentive, friendly and appreciative Products: OPI, Harmony Longevity: Great Final Grade: A- read more

Went here for a eyebrow wax today and am so disappointed. I just wanted them cleaned up but the esthetician ruined the shape my thick eyebrows - way too thin! Don't come here for your eyebrow waxing!! The place seems nice and staff are friendly, though. read more

I have been attempting to be more wallet-conscious lately and when I noticed the grand opening special at Poised, I couldn't resist. I arrived a few minutes early out of courtesy and my stylist was still finishing up with another client. Totally fine by me, she was warm and welcoming. I wasn't offered anything to drink which was kind of disappointing as it was chilly out - a nice cup of tea would have hit the spot. I came in for a hair cut and left feeling like a super model! I loved the way I was listened to and even my weird nit-picky requests were heeded. There wasn't any super relaxing scalp massage with my shampoo, but I wasn't expecting one so no loss there. The only thing that lost a star for me was the fact that the salon did not have a receptionist or a free body to deal with the steady flow of clients coming in or people asking for parking meter change. I realize that the space is only about 3 months old, but it was a little frustrating when I had to be left over half a dozen times. The girls doing manicures couldn't get up as easily and my stylist clearly felt awful. She explained that some kinks were still being worked out in the business, I understood and was as patient as possible. All in all, it was a decent experience and I will be back :) read more

Great nail salon! Lots of color options, clean, professional, dog friendly and always accomodating!

Love the girls here. Everyone has a positive attitude an is efficient in there work. Highly recommended for any of there services! read more

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I wish I could give 5 stars but there are a few things that justify only 4. Pros: Great Quality, friendly service, and fluent English speaking (I say this only because places I have been before there are misunderstandings due to communication issues resulting in a different finish than expected) Cons: Took over 2 hours for a set of nails. Firstly, I called to book an appointment and they were able to get me in later that day. I believe Maya was the lady who did my nails and she did an AMAZING job. I'm extremely picky with the way that I like my nails and I'm impressed. I had a new set of solar gel with shellac put on. I'm very hard on my hands and I've had experiences where they start lifting within a few days, these ones lasted 2 weeks before starting to a little and even still it's hardly noticeable. She also recommended a colour that I love which also has yet to chip. The only problem I really had wasn't her fault, but I got some nail art done and ended up waiting half an hour for the lady to come do it! That was quite excessive and I didn't understand why she couldn't of taken a 5 minute break from her client to do a quick job (it was an easy pattern). This was a huge inconvenience for me taking what should of been just over an hour to two hours. Hopefully they can redeem themselves when I go back for a fill. :) read more

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This salon is a 10/10! Courteous service every time and the ladies who work there are cool and very good at what they do. The manager even donated a gift certificate for an event I held which demonstrates customer loyalty. I go here for my nails and my girlfriend goes here for her hair as well - we both leave very happy! Cheers! read more

I'm not sure I've ever appreciated a stylist more than Sheena @ Poised (Davie location). She intuitively knows what colour and cuts will flatter you and she is always up to date with new techniques. I don't normally enjoy the hair salon experience but to get Sheena I'll go out of my comfort zone to make an appointment. I've also asked for highlights etc that she didn't necessarily recommend and instead of saying I told you so, she had me back in to correct it complimentary right away. Amy & Shannon, please never let her get away! :) read more

I´ve gotten my nails done in a dew places downtown and there´s no comparison. I got a full set gel manicure + tips. The service was fantastic, I am in love with the end result, they warn you about the different stages of the process (it is supposed to be warm, what to expect from gel vs acrylic, etc) and as in no other place I´ve been they actually let you try on the colors if you have not decided on one. On top of that they´re super kind and nice to talk with, welcome you with a drink, and there´s a 15% off Monday! Definitely my new to go place read more

Great location, cute salon and great pricing! They spent a good amount of time on my manicure, and at 20 dollars it was a steal. I will be back for a cut and dry one day and a pedicure. I saw they have good massage chairs! :) read more

I've come here for a few services now. A facial and two foot rubs. I guess I forgot to review previously.... oops. The facial was good and the first foot rub was so-so. Today, I review my latest foot rub! It was excellent and exactly what I needed on my day off. I could tell my arches held a lot of tension and heels throbbed. The service was relaxing and the guy doing my massage was sweet & friendly. I would certainly return and request him (oops, also forgot his name). Walking home felt great :) read more

I have been seeing Uliana at Yeltown location for a while and she is the best of the best ! Pedicure and manicure are perfect and she is a perfectionist. I am very grateful I found her ! read more

I went to Poised for a Brazilian appointment. They were wonderful in letting me have a last minute booking. The technician Christa was amazing, friendly and super comforting. I loved the service; however found $43 (Not including tip) for a Brazilian wax a little bit pricy. I will however be going back here. read more

Poised is your one stop shop! I initially started coming into poised for my nails with Michaela three years ago, I always look forward to having my nails done. Michaela is super sweet and keeps on top of trends. Sarah has done my lashes for the past year and she always knows exactly what look I am going for, my lashes last longer than any other place and are super affordable. Dylan is the blonde god! I'm bleach blonde and have had a hard time finding someone who can accomplish my desired look. I started seeing Dylan about three months ago and am super happy with my hair! I highly recommend poised, the staff overall is super attentive and friendly. read more

Price: $25-$35/service Parking: Street meter parking, skytrain accessible Service: Great service, very attentive staff Would I return: Definitely this is my go to nail salon I was on the search for a nail salon that offered excellent service for a reasonable price. This is the only nail salon that I could find that gave me exactly that. I really like coming here to get a shellac manicure done. They generally always do a good job. There was one time where I was not 100% happy with my nails, and they gladly fixed it. They are having a new promo where if you bring a friend you get 15% off. They also have 15% off nail services on Monday and Tuesday at the Yaletown location. I really like Linda or Brittany for doing my nails. They really take the time to make sure you are satisfied with your nails. It is not the most luxurious nail salon, but it is nice and clean. I cannot complain for the price. I usually go on Mondays and Tuesdays so that I can avail for the 15% off promo. For a shellac colour change it is only $27 after the discount. They also take off shellac polish for free as long as your are getting a shellac manicure or a shellac polish change. This is the only salon that I have seen that does not charge extra to take off shellac polish. Highly recommend this salon. read more

I have been getting my Gel Manicure at Poised Yaletown for a few months now and I love it! Great price and quality service - especially with the promotion from Mondays to Thursdays! Would definitely recommend this place :) read more

I love this salon. Everyone is lovely and Michaella does a gorgeous job of my nails. I feel like everyone is family here. It's a lovely part on my day. read more

Great one stop salon for hair, nails, lashes, etc. in a super convenient location whether coming from downtown, the west side or even the north-shore! Jenis is my go to girl for my mani/pedis. She has great attention to detail and my mani/pedis always last forever. Love the 15% off nail services on Mondays and Tuesdays not to mention the insane amount of shellac colour choices! Great salon to check out if a local or if visiting and looking for a mani/pedi! read more

Britney is the best lash technician I have been to since my previous one moved back to the island!

Hands down the best salon in Vancouver. I have been to 99% of salons in the downtown Vancouver vicinity (literally) and honestly, nothing compares. This is a salon that actually takes pride in good work! Everyone is so down to earth and friendly. Trust me, I'm extremely picky with hair and nails and have yet to be disappointed and I have gone to almost every nail tech they have. Ladies (and men!) quality, quality, quality! Don't go somewhere to save $3.00 then regret it. They have competitive prices and use quality products! read more

The ladies who work here are quite lovely, I must say. Pedicure was fine. But the gel manicure I received was by far the worst overall manicure I've ever received. Cuticles cut improperly. Cut skin. Painful pushing. Thick uneven gel application. I hate to say that because the girls were so nice, but that's the just truth. read more

I get my nails done here all the time and they always do an excellent job. Friendly, professional. Highly recommend.

Best manicure I've ever had! My Mum and I recently went in for manicures, Anise and Janice took care of us and they were both amazing. Not only did they do a great job but they were so fun to talk to. I will definitely be going back soon! read more

I found poised yaletown on Instagram almost a year ago when I was looking for a new hair dresser, even though I'm always quite hesitant to try anything new but I have not been disappointed by Sheena, her colour skills and creativity always turn out so well. Whenever I go there the place is always clean, welcoming and the girls that work there are always so sweet and accommodating. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Eek is right! They cut my toe during my gel pedicure, it bled and everything, and they still charged me! Never again!

Great pedi. Very thorough. Massage chairs are high powered and awesome!! Woman was polite, and they brought me tea and chocolates. Reasonably priced! read more

Went there for a manicure because I saw mostly positive reviews online, and decided to give it a try. However it was not a pleasant experience. The price point was good but you do get what you pay for. First of all the way that the nail tools got clean made me uncomfortable (the tool for removing cuticles were soaked in a container filled with yellow-ish liquid...and two ladies rinsing those tools were talking about how some of them gets rusty from not being cleaned properly). Also, the lady that did my nails for me was not that good at applying regular nail polish, the topcoat was very uneven, and it started chipping the day after. I don't recommend it, and won't go back again. read more

i did nail polish today，and had my finger cut，i know it happens sometimes, but the towel and cotton they use to stop blood are not quite clean read more

The girls were nice but they didn't do a very good job on my gel mani/pedi. Overcharged me because they removed my cuticles.... Um... Isn't that what you do during a manicure? I have good nails but they made it sound like it took an army to remove my cuticles. Did I mention she did a rush job of 20 min because it was end of day? So how were my horrific cuticles so easily dealt with in such little time. Worst part of all my Mani started peeling within a week. For a Yaletown salon with Yaletown prices their service was terrible. I drove down to commercial drive paid half the price for Mani and pedi with artwork and guess what... Its been three weeks and it still looks great! read more

This place was great. The people who worked there were really positive and chatty. I would definitely go back- The guy who did most of my nails was very precise and cared about doing a proper job. They look great and haven't chipped. My friend also liked her pedicure. Varnish has some competition! read more