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    Services - The Nails Workshop

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

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    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

    Bikini wax

    Waxing

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    Funny bunny gel

    Stopped in for my first time, I had a great experience!! They were very friendly and it was a quiet and relaxing environment. I got funny bunny on my hands and feet and everything came out perfectly! They were really fast to reply for appointment availability as well!

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    Thu Nhan H.

    Loveeee how long they've lasted! Got these to go to Miami on 1/26 & didn't break a singleee one in Miami! here they are 3 weeks later!! Still in tact. No lifting & none of the stickers have fallen off. I still get so many compliments on my nails!!

    This is what Lucy considers a "repair" of my middle nail. Lumpy, bumpy and discolored Looks aweful!! $75 terribly spent
    Corinna V.

    You would think customer service would be the goal especially after COVID shut down. Yet, the past two times I have had my nails done with Lucy I have had at least one nail break in less than one week of a fresh set. My nails average $75-$90 with tip. I am mostly at a computer, and drafting paperwork all day, so there should be no reason why nails break so fast. Each time I had a nail break, her response is she is too busy, and would need to schedule an appointment for at least 2 days out. Yup, for her to fix my ONE nail! I am so disappointed that she is nice at first, but is so passive aggressive and rude when she makes a mistake and unwilling admit it or make it right. This last time, I walked in and urged to have it fixed because I had a wedding to go to! I had initially made my new set appointment one week before the event to avoid doing my nails last minute. Now that my nail broke, it was urgent to get it fixed!! Besides, I had made my appointment and paid good money for them. The least she could do was fix it. Disgruntled and annoyed, she "fixed" my nail and left it lumpy, bumpy and discolored. At least the circus nails matched my already chipping nail color. As much as tried to help her make it right, she could care less. Time to throw in the towel and find a new Nail spot. Unlike Charlie's angels, Sorry Lucy - you're not very much of an angel.

    MOON CRYSTAL POWER

    Oh my goodness I am sooo in loooove thank you so much Tim!!! Absolute perfection. Highly recommend

    Keilani F.

    First time here, and first time trying a new nail salon after 3 years. The service was great. The woman working on my nails was kind and very gentle. The nails turned out beautiful! Would come again! :)

    Clean and flawless and gentle on my real nails
    Mishon H.

    I decided to take a chance on this little shop even though some more popular ones were down the road and closer to a scheduled appointment. I sent a message via FB the night before after hours expecting to get an answer in the morning, but I received a message almost immediately confirming they could get me in. When I arrived, Tim greeted me and listened to my concerns about what was going on with my nails and offered ideas. (Dude knows his s**t!) May jumped in doing nails, and Lisa was on my toes. Both were methodical perfectionists and were polite but not over chatty, which I appreciated. My only criticism is a personal one, I don't like the whole pillow thing for doing nails in the chair and reaching over I wish they had supply carts on each side or one hand at a time. It's an overall criticism of the industry, and maybe Tim will be creative, and that will make his shop stand out. Lisa even got my darn ingrown nail out, and the polish is perfect, and I mean PERFECT! May was so focused and would not accept anything other than flawless. And still, when checking out, (total was around $100., and I splurged!!!! Getting a fancy pedi and full set of tips on the mani with french) Tim insisted on a quality control check one more time and found a little bubble that neither I nor May caught. He wasn't barking at her but had her remedy it quickly before I walked out the door. You can tell they all respect each other and work together, and BTW, the place was SPOTLESS with more color options than Home Depots' paint department. I am so happy I finally found a regular salon.

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    Shaina H.

    I was researching for a new nail spot in the area and found this hidden spot. They are my new go-to. Lucy, who I believe is the owner, was gentle while working on my mani. She took her time to remove my old gel, which didn't even hurt at all, and she was careful while working on the new mani. I like my mani's looking 'natural', not thick, so I'm very happy with the results and didn't have any pain at all during the removal process. For the pedi's, they take it to another level here. It's not your typical pedi, they add lemon, orange, and other items to the pedi. They massage much longer than other places and it's nice that they use warming lotion too. It felt relaxing and definitely a must-try if you need to treat yourself. Please see my pics for approximate pricing. The place is also very clean, there's relaxing music, and the TV isn't so loud, so you can really relax. They also have complimentary drinks. I tried the Vietnamese coffee, but I don't think it tasted like Vietnamese coffee (I'm Vietnamese). Still, it was tasty and a nice addition to getting my mani/pedi done. There's also a lot of parking and no fees for credit cards. I definitely recommend this hidden gem-- hopefully you won't be disappointed!

    Kelly N.

    Great environment, great services. Came as walk-in and they took me right away. I got dipping manicure and some Halloween designs. They did an amazing job. They also offer you a free drink which is great. The salon is super clean as well. Highly recommended.

    By Tim
    Jea P.

    Tim does the best job! If I can't get an appointment with him, l'II let my hands be ugly until he's available! I preferred dipping powder but he convinced me to go back to acrylic and I almost never break a nail between sets. He's THAT good. The shop supplies complimentary drinks in a very clean and relaxing environment. The staff is also friendly and accommodating. I look forward to going here.

    Infected toe
    Carolina S.

    Been here a few times for pedicures, the actual polish and callus removal process is nice - no complaints there. I went in yesterday 5/29 and the lady ripped a chunk of skin off my big toe and then rubbed lime on it.. it sounds like a joke but it's not. Now my toe is infected. I'll just go down the street from now on.

    Regular manicure with regular polish.
    Val S.

    The best nail salon I have been to. Very clean and professional. They offer you drinks and have a relaxing atmosphere. The lady took her time cleaning my cuticles and making sure my nail polish was on flawlessly. I choose a glitter and she recommended a perfect matching solid pink to go underneath. My nails came out great! Highly recommend!

    Love this place!!! I came here twice and my nails and feet always look amazing afterward. Everyone here is so nice and welcoming. The salon is very clean. Highly recommend!

    Almond shape Acrylic with 143 gel color

    First time coming and Tim did a great job and for a great price! Happy to have found a quiet space to pamper myself. :)

    Great customer service and good pricing! I was extremely happy with my gel-x set. Definitely recommend.

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    Great quality and vibe ! The place was a little difficult to find for me, it is right next to a gas station, Jfyi

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    Awesome services. My go to place when I need a mani/pedi. I was able to get an appointment on the day and time I wanted. Thank you!

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    After Lucy finished, I looked at my manicure and pedicure and they looked so clean and beautiful.

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