NUMBER OF VISITS: 5
WOULD I COME BACK: YES
I normally don't get my nails done because my nails grow fast. Years ago I also got a bad case of fungus/athletes foot from a nail salon at the Block of Orange (well now it's called The Outlets at Orange). It was a place you would think would have clean supplies. It took about 2-3 years before it was completely gone and I suffered with itching, infections, doctors appts etc. Needless to say I was traumatized. Because of that, I'm picky about places I get my nails done at if/when I do. I don't care much for those spa chairs because you never know how well they clean those things!
Anyway here at PV Nails. They don't have the spa chairs. I don't care much for those anyway because the vibrations and rolling pins in those chairs only make me nauseous. They have comfy chairs though that you can sit in while they do your pedicures in the old school foot spas. What I like about it is that they place clear plastic bags over it so you know you are not putting your feet in a germ infested spa. They have kits that are marked clean and dirty so it appears that they use freshly cleaned clippers, etc on you. I've seen some places that have their tools sterilized and wrapped in plastic so you see them open new ones in front of you...but this place isn't one of those. Still, I've come to this place several times in the last 6 months and no problems so that's a good sign.
The manicure is good too. They have a $39.99 special for gel nails and pedicure so that's what I get. They have a wide variety of colors for both normal polish and gel. In case you didn't know, they have special polish for gel. And gel is much better (i think) than a normal manicure because the color stays. For me it stays for 3-4 weeks. The only reason why I'll get it done again is because my nails grow out so fast. And the reason why I like it better than acrylic is because acrylics look so fake and they are thick. I also hate how they drill down your nail bed to get rid of natural oils so the acryic stays. So gel is good if you just want a manicure and want the polish to last.
The other thing great about this place is that they have a few people who actually speak great English! Sometimes it's frustrating when you have a question and you are unsure if they understood you right. Especially when they answer your question with a yes/no when your question was how long is the wait going to be. They're usually pretty friendly too.
So anyway, yeah. This isn't the best place I've been too. But considering the price, the fact that I haven't had any infections, the customer service and that it's in Pedro, it's worth a visit. Oh excuse me...it's on the North side of Western, so officially I think it's considered Ranch Palos Verdes...but whatever...it's still Pedro. It's within the 5 mile radius we are all limited to driving to...so beggers can't be choosers.
NOTES:
-closed on Sundays
-no Spa Chairs (but who cares!)
-They speak great Engrish! (yeah...I'm aware I misspelled it)
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