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I came here to prepare for the holiday, as a disclaimer, I think it would be helpful if you spoke the language to avoid confusion (I think they mainly speak Mandarin). The base price of shellac is $38 and ombre is an extra $10-15. I asked for sparkles on my ring finger, but they got confused and made it all white initially. They tried to correct it to just make it the same as all the other fingers, but it was pretty rushed. In the third photo, it shows that there's a lot of paint on my fingertips that were not cleaned off. The last picture shows that part of the paint started cracking around the start of the second week, I have had other shellacs that's lasted longer. As well, this store is very small, there's only 3 chairs and you're sitting very close to the next customer. I think if you're not looking to get pampered and just want a job done, it's okay.
I've been looking for a new nail salon to do my nails so I looked up different places and found the Nail Lab. I gave it a try and love the end result. The lady did my nails with great care and time. She even gave recommendations when I was having trouble deciding. And even when I changed my mind half way, she was easy-going and had lots of patience to make sure the design turned out the way I wanted. Base price for gel nails starts at $45 for 2 colours and will go up depending on design.
I've been jumping around a lot because i haven't found a salon that really like but i think i have now - this is the place! Booked an appointment in advance. Cathy did my nails, she was fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin which made communication really easy. Price is very reasonable - Shellac is $30 and Gel nails is $40 and more if you want designs. I showed Cathy a picture of what i wanted and she did an amazing job!! She was very attention to detail and spent a lot of time perfecting my nails & the design. Her next appointment showed up but she still didn't rush to finish my nails which is definitely a plus for me as most places I go to always rush to squeeze walk-ins or other appointments do a mediocre job. Definitely coming back!!
Considering this nail salon doesn't have that many reviews, I still decided to give it a try even though it's not really in my area but I checked their nail art on IG and I absolutely fell in love. Made an appointment at 12pm but I was running late so I ended up coming at 1pm and the girls were very flexible and they still let me come in for my appointment. I got uv gel which is $40 + tip extension $15 so I ended up paying $55 and the work that she did was absolutely amazing, she put on so much effort and she took her time to do my nails and they ended looking exactly the way I wanted. Definitely coming back and I've finally found my nail salon.
Considering this store doesn't have lot of reviews I decided to give it a chance since it was close to my home. It's a small and comfy store with a nice lady doing my pedicure and gel nails. Even though my nails are extremely short since I bite on them due to stress, she still did an amazing job fixing them. I'm very happy about this. She spoke both mandarin and English which is very helpful in a Asian populated area. Will be coming back for my next nail appointment!
My new go-to place! Honestly the best service I've ever received at a nail salon. My nail tech was not only super attentive and took her time to do great work, she was the sweetest and best conversationalist ever! She even translated into English her Mandarin conversation with her co-worker so I wouldn't feel left out, so sweet! She even got me the name of the show I was watching on the tv so I could finish watching it later. The tv they so conveniently have behind the nail techs so you have something to do while getting your nails done btw, even if it's in Mandarin it's not hard to follow along. My nails have never looked better, my cuticles have never looked better, and I've never left a nail salon happier. Definitely call before or book an appointment because they're a small shop and have two nail techs at a time I believe. Also I think they're cash only or visa, but there's an ATM in the plaza. The shop is on the 2nd floor to the left when you get out of the elevator. The photo I've attached it 4 days, 12 hours of travel, and a wedding and a reception later so keep that in mind when you see how perfect they still look!
This nail shop is a cute little place in the shopping mall in Langham Square. Decided to get extensions with gel and came out super happy with the finished product! Joey did an excellent job and I could tell that she puts a lot of effort into her work. She is very meticulous and will consistently ask you if you like the progress of her work, if not she will fix it until you're satisfied! The full set came out to $55 before tip and no tax if you pay cash! Definitely will be returning here.
It's been over a year since I've began coming here regularly to get my nails done (about 1 every 3/4 weeks because i get gel and it lasts me to a point where I feel my nail is too outgrown or I'm tired of the colour-- or else it could go on even longer). I can honestly say this places has one of the best services. I usually go to Cathy or Joey and they always go above and beyond what is expected to really ensure I love my nails at the end of it.
For my 100th review it's going to be 5 star review whoooo! So I was in search of a new place that does shellac (because gel weakens my nails way too much). I used to go to another salon but my nail tech had a baby so I was in search once again. I remember seeing this place when I would wander around Langham square. The decor is something I always found memorable; so I decided to call them and book an appointment. They mandarin and English, I believe one girl also speaks Cantonese. But they were able to help me with in english and the girl on the phone was super nice. When I walked in for my first appointment all 3 girls were busy and I waited for maybe 10 minutes but she gave me the book of nails to look at in the meantime. There are not a lot of colour choices for shellac but I am a simple person, one colour and a sparkle. What I amazed by is the amount of hard work and detail they put into each session! My girl was Joey and she cleaned my nails meticulously getting every last dead skin bit. she took her time to clean it all up and make sure the shape was right. More time was spent on the nail care than the application but how can you be made about that?! The shellac that was applied was nice and thin not thick like other places. All fingers were applied evenly too even the sparkle fingers, usually those are a little thicker but nope not here! At the end I got a hot towel and a hand massage! There are some places that charge the same price but don't offer towel, massage or any cleaning of nails. There's no reason for me to go anywhere else. The price for the service and quality are a STEAL. I wound up tipping extra but Joey was so goddamn fabulous. When she runs late she's always so apologetic about it too. Note: they only do appointments not walk-ins. So call ahead!
This was my first time coming to The Nail Lab. It was a bit difficult to find, but only if you're unfamiliar with the area which I am new to. I was looking for a good nail spot while temporarily in Markham and found The Nail Lab had amazing reviews. I gave it a try and was super impressed with the service and the outcome of my nails. Kathy was the one who looked after me. She was incredibly sweet and we had some small talk during my visit. She's very precise with her work and with that, uses every minute wisely. It did take about 1.5 hours, but it was well worth the wait. Although I had walked in and it seemed pretty quiet, it was far from it. She informed me it's best to make an appointment ahead of time so as to accomodate everyone accordingly.
Officially found the perfect nail salon!! I was going to one at pmall but the results were very on and off so I decided to follow some good reviews to The Nail Lab. The girl that did my nails made me feel so comfortable with the process because I was getting bio-gel nails for the first time. She was so confident with what she was doing and she personalized the design to me. All I had to do was show her a picture and she knew. She made my working hands so beautiful for vacation!!
I would say this is the best nail place compared to the other ones I went in Markham. Very busy all the time, but they are always on time for the appointment. Both Joey and Cathy are really good, I always go to them for my shellacs manicure. They are both very detail oriented and always take their time to ensure the nails are done perfectly.
1 year ago
Came here to get my nails done on a whim. The nail tech was nice in the beginning, as she was alone by herself. When her other co worker came in, she sat right next to us and they started having a whole conversation in mandarin with each other. Her attention to detail is not the best, and when I was told to wash my hands, I noticed one finger had a chip already, and asked her very politely if she can fix that one corner; in mandarin she said I was meddlesome, which is pretty much the same saying in Cantonese, as she proceeded to fix my nail. Maybe if she had paid more attention to her own work and stopped talking and getting distracted with her co worker, then she wouldn't have done such a sloppy job. Now I understand why the other 3-4 nails salons on the same floor were busy, except for this one. Won't be back. read more
1 year ago
Hands down, my new go-to nail salon! I came in to this appointment not expecting much but honestly, my nail technician Lena surprised me with her skills. She's gentle and puts in a lot of time and effort to clean my cuticles and everything. She really puts in a lot of attention and detail to the work. I got bio-gel + extensions and it is the most evenly-layered gel placement I have ever seen/felt. Definitely recommend this salon! I haven't had other technicians there but Lena was more than enough to make me want to come back! read more
4 years ago
I came here to prepare for the holiday, as a disclaimer, I think it would be helpful if you spoke the language to avoid confusion (I think they mainly speak Mandarin). The base price of shellac is $38 and ombre is an extra $10-15. I asked for sparkles on my ring finger, but they got confused and made it all white initially. They tried to correct it to just make it the same as all the other fingers, but it was pretty rushed. In the third photo, it shows that there's a lot of paint on my fingertips that were not cleaned off. The last picture shows that part of the paint started cracking around the start of the second week, I have had other shellacs that's lasted longer. As well, this store is very small, there's only 3 chairs and you're sitting very close to the next customer. I think if you're not looking to get pampered and just want a job done, it's okay. read more
I've been looking for a new nail salon to do my nails so I looked up different places and found the Nail Lab. I gave it a try and love the end result. The lady did my nails with great care and time. She even gave recommendations when I was having trouble deciding. And even when I changed my mind half way, she was easy-going and had lots of patience to make sure the design turned out the way I wanted. Base price for gel nails starts at $45 for 2 colours and will go up depending on design. read more
I've been jumping around a lot because i haven't found a salon that really like but i think i have now - this is the place! Booked an appointment in advance. Cathy did my nails, she was fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin which made communication really easy. Price is very reasonable - Shellac is $30 and Gel nails is $40 and more if you want designs. I showed Cathy a picture of what i wanted and she did an amazing job!! She was very attention to detail and spent a lot of time perfecting my nails & the design. Her next appointment showed up but she still didn't rush to finish my nails which is definitely a plus for me as most places I go to always rush to squeeze walk-ins or other appointments do a mediocre job. Definitely coming back!! read more
6 years ago
Considering this nail salon doesn't have that many reviews, I still decided to give it a try even though it's not really in my area but I checked their nail art on IG and I absolutely fell in love. Made an appointment at 12pm but I was running late so I ended up coming at 1pm and the girls were very flexible and they still let me come in for my appointment. I got uv gel which is $40 + tip extension $15 so I ended up paying $55 and the work that she did was absolutely amazing, she put on so much effort and she took her time to do my nails and they ended looking exactly the way I wanted. Definitely coming back and I've finally found my nail salon. read more
7 years ago
Considering this store doesn't have lot of reviews I decided to give it a chance since it was close to my home. It's a small and comfy store with a nice lady doing my pedicure and gel nails. Even though my nails are extremely short since I bite on them due to stress, she still did an amazing job fixing them. I'm very happy about this. She spoke both mandarin and English which is very helpful in a Asian populated area. Will be coming back for my next nail appointment! read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
My new go-to place! Honestly the best service I've ever received at a nail salon. My nail tech was not only super attentive and took her time to do great work, she was the sweetest and best conversationalist ever! She even translated into English her Mandarin conversation with her co-worker so I wouldn't feel left out, so sweet! She even got me the name of the show I was watching on the tv so I could finish watching it later. The tv they so conveniently have behind the nail techs so you have something to do while getting your nails done btw, even if it's in Mandarin it's not hard to follow along. My nails have never looked better, my cuticles have never looked better, and I've never left a nail salon happier. Definitely call before or book an appointment because they're a small shop and have two nail techs at a time I believe. Also I think they're cash only or visa, but there's an ATM in the plaza. The shop is on the 2nd floor to the left when you get out of the elevator. The photo I've attached it 4 days, 12 hours of travel, and a wedding and a reception later so keep that in mind when you see how perfect they still look! read more
7 years ago
This nail shop is a cute little place in the shopping mall in Langham Square. Decided to get extensions with gel and came out super happy with the finished product! Joey did an excellent job and I could tell that she puts a lot of effort into her work. She is very meticulous and will consistently ask you if you like the progress of her work, if not she will fix it until you're satisfied! The full set came out to $55 before tip and no tax if you pay cash! Definitely will be returning here. read more
7 years ago
It's been over a year since I've began coming here regularly to get my nails done (about 1 every 3/4 weeks because i get gel and it lasts me to a point where I feel my nail is too outgrown or I'm tired of the colour-- or else it could go on even longer). I can honestly say this places has one of the best services. I usually go to Cathy or Joey and they always go above and beyond what is expected to really ensure I love my nails at the end of it. read more
8 years ago
For my 100th review it's going to be 5 star review whoooo! So I was in search of a new place that does shellac (because gel weakens my nails way too much). I used to go to another salon but my nail tech had a baby so I was in search once again. I remember seeing this place when I would wander around Langham square. The decor is something I always found memorable; so I decided to call them and book an appointment. They mandarin and English, I believe one girl also speaks Cantonese. But they were able to help me with in english and the girl on the phone was super nice. When I walked in for my first appointment all 3 girls were busy and I waited for maybe 10 minutes but she gave me the book of nails to look at in the meantime. There are not a lot of colour choices for shellac but I am a simple person, one colour and a sparkle. What I amazed by is the amount of hard work and detail they put into each session! My girl was Joey and she cleaned my nails meticulously getting every last dead skin bit. she took her time to clean it all up and make sure the shape was right. More time was spent on the nail care than the application but how can you be made about that?! The shellac that was applied was nice and thin not thick like other places. All fingers were applied evenly too even the sparkle fingers, usually those are a little thicker but nope not here! At the end I got a hot towel and a hand massage! There are some places that charge the same price but don't offer towel, massage or any cleaning of nails. There's no reason for me to go anywhere else. The price for the service and quality are a STEAL. I wound up tipping extra but Joey was so goddamn fabulous. When she runs late she's always so apologetic about it too. Note: they only do appointments not walk-ins. So call ahead! read more
8 years ago
This was my first time coming to The Nail Lab. It was a bit difficult to find, but only if you're unfamiliar with the area which I am new to. I was looking for a good nail spot while temporarily in Markham and found The Nail Lab had amazing reviews. I gave it a try and was super impressed with the service and the outcome of my nails. Kathy was the one who looked after me. She was incredibly sweet and we had some small talk during my visit. She's very precise with her work and with that, uses every minute wisely. It did take about 1.5 hours, but it was well worth the wait. Although I had walked in and it seemed pretty quiet, it was far from it. She informed me it's best to make an appointment ahead of time so as to accomodate everyone accordingly. read more
7 years ago
Officially found the perfect nail salon!! I was going to one at pmall but the results were very on and off so I decided to follow some good reviews to The Nail Lab. The girl that did my nails made me feel so comfortable with the process because I was getting bio-gel nails for the first time. She was so confident with what she was doing and she personalized the design to me. All I had to do was show her a picture and she knew. She made my working hands so beautiful for vacation!! read more
7 years ago
I would say this is the best nail place compared to the other ones I went in Markham. Very busy all the time, but they are always on time for the appointment. Both Joey and Cathy are really good, I always go to them for my shellacs manicure. They are both very detail oriented and always take their time to ensure the nails are done perfectly. read more
5 years ago
Lady who worked my nails did a wonderful job and a week later I'm still getting compliments!! I went in with a picture of what I wanted and they got it exactly right. Very hard working ladies here. I will be coming back in future. read more
7 years ago
This was my first time getting gel extensions and I think the nail tech did a wonderful job. My nail tech only spoke mandarin with an understanding of basic Cantonese, so it made communication a bit difficult but (with the help of my broken mandarin) I was able to have a conversation with her- and she was very kind and funny. After applying the glitter I had chosen she told me that she would layer a different one on top because the one I chose wasn't iridescent enough (AND BOY WAS THE ONE SHE CHOSE BEAUTIFUL) she even took the time to take each individual circular sparkle off the applicator with a brush and place them on my nails to make all the nails symmetrical!! The total came out to $60 (+$10 for glitter polish- I'm pretty sure she didn't charge me for the second glittrr), and I think she did an amazing job. She made me feel comfortable and despite the fact that she hadn't gotten to eat lunch yet (it was already 4:00), she didn't rush the job & took her time. read more
7 years ago
Thanks Lena Booked an appointment for Saturday morning and was so nice and she really took her time with my nails read more
7 years ago
Went here to get my gel extensions removed as well as do gel on my natural nails. The lady was extra gentle after the filer got hot and I flinched. They kept touching up the shape of my nails and then the shape of my gel, even after my nails were painted they filed the nails again along the sides to keep the shape. Experience was good bc they were patient, even when I was indecisive and didn't know what colours to pick or even the nails shape I ended up going with. It took so long to finish my nails though, as I needrd to get extensions removed and filed down as well as a new layer of gel on top. Almost two hours, wish I had earbuds.. Anyways not bad, 40$ for the whole experience which is fairly low considering u even got my other nails removed and it took so long. read more
7 years ago
Took excellent care of me and my sister's nails, even though we were late for our appointment! Staff is very friendly and detail-oriented; my nail tech shaped my nails over and over to make sure they were perfect. Highly recommend and we will be coming back! read more
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My friend and I booked appointments on the phone for a gel mani and classic pedi. The two nail technicians were very skilled and the designs turned out better than we imagined. My friend particularly liked Cathy who gave great design recommendations and had a very friendly manner. Would definitely go again. read more
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I love The Nail Lab! Joey is my go-to girl and she makes the most beautiful nail designs I swear. This place is so great compared to all those stores in Pacific Place or North York that charge you $200 bucks for a set of nail art designs, how ridiculous! The Nail Lab charges really fairly and service is amazing. I've been a regular for over a year now and I won't be going anywhere else. read more
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8339 Kennedy Road
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Markham, ON L3R 5T5
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