You'd never guess what was waiting inside this little shop tucked into a building -- but GPS led me right to the door. The space is adorable, and as soon as I walked in, I was greeted warmly and my appointment was confirmed. I was there for a gel pedicure, and even though I arrived 15 minutes early, she got me started right away -- no waiting! She offered me water, made sure I was comfortable, and was incredibly attentive throughout. But here's the part that really impressed me: I've had a splinter lodged in the side of my toe for what felt like forever -- through several pedicures at other places, no one ever took care of it. She noticed it, carefully removed it, and honestly, it felt like she worked a little miracle on my foot. I left feeling pampered, polished, and actually fixed -- not just painted over. Highly recommend checking her out if you're looking for great service and real attention to detail! Just ignore my terrible tan lines, the toes looked great. read more

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Victoria was wonderful. This was hands down the best nail experience I have ever had! I am truly satisfied and VIP nail salon has a repeat customer from me for sure! read more

I had my pedicure done by her and I loved it! But when it came to my manicure it all went downhill, I asked her to please drill off my gel polish off and she said that she would put them in acetone instead. I asked her again if she could please drill them cause I knew it was going to hurt and she told me she didn't have a drill. So she proceeded to use the acetone and clip off my gel. She could had avoided all this by putting cotton, acetone & aluminum like other nail salons do since the pedicure, by the time she would had started with my manicure the gel would had been soften enough. Or she could had just rejected the manicure cause she didn't have the proper tool to take off my gel polish. My finger nails hurt so much and my nails looked awful and chipped by the 3rd day. The only thing I wanted was a refund for my manicure, cause she didn't even paint them good. Also I got them done on the 22th and by the 24th by nails were still hurting. I'll add pictures of before and after and dates. read more

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I booked with the business for the first time for a gel manicure (French tip) & 60 minute spa pedicure with Viktoriya. She was so sweet and had a calming energy to her! I loved how my nails had an iridescent color that could be seen in direct sunlight & the thickness of the French tip was perfect. We were the only people in the shop so it was really quiet & peaceful. I got my nails on 10/27/23 and by 11/1/23 I had a major chip to one of my nails. Unfortunately, I was already in Texas by the time the chip happened so there was nothing I could do. I do work with my hands, but my gel manicures normally last longer so I'm either gonna try again with her or try another technician. read more

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each time I am in Norfolk, I find the time to get classic manicure and pedicure in the VIP salon. Victoria is very experienced and very careful, takes the necessary time and I can highly recommend her Syl read more

Beautiful salon and very relaxing. Wonderful experience to take time out during a busy week for some self care. My nails are gorgeous! Nanae did a great job and took her time to make sure everything was perfect. I loved this experience! read more

You receive a true VIP experience when you visit VIP Nail Salon. Be sure to leave for your appointment really early -parking may be a pain as it is located in downtown Norfolk after all. If you are looking for a relaxing experience this is the place for you. I heard this place is great with working with natural nails and they didn't disappoint. I also love that you can book with them online which is rare when it comes to nail shops I've came across. You are serviced in your own area away from other guests so its just you and your technician, unless you request to book with another guests. So you can chat or just relax as much as you want. Your service is catered to you! Tiffani was wonderful. She shaped and colored my nails exactly how I wanted for the winter and I can already tell this set will last me a while. I'm sad to hear that she will no longer be working here but she was confident that the other technicians will do just as great of a job. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I was taken as a walk in, waited shortly and was taken care of by an amazing staff. I showed the staff inspo pictures and they gave me exactly what I wanted! Would gladly come back here again! read more

My nails look AMAZING. I absolutely hate my natural nails because my nail bed is very short and wide but Viktoriya managed to make them look like a normal person's hands. They look both classy and simple. The salon is also adorable, located in the Monticello arcade. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

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Victoria was amazing. I love my pedicure and French manicure! I definitely recommend recommend this business! read more

Most AMAZING nail experience! This is definitely my new nail spot that I will be coming back to regularly from now on. Viktoriya managed to squeeze me in same day, and she was SO nice! When I arrived for my appointment she offered me sparkling water and let me take my time to choose my color. Usually at bigger salons I'm bothered by the nail ladies every 5 minutes from the moment I walk in when I'm trying to choose my color & it is so annoying. Plus she had a lot of nice colors! The nail salon itself is very clean, quiet, quaint, and peaceful! My appointment was so relaxing with the calming music, and I loved how it was just me and Viktoriya in the room because I'm used to a loud, busy, crowded nail salon. She was so attentive with my nails, taking the time and paying attention to detail to making sure they were perfect! Usually at bigger salons they make lots of small but noticeable mistakes with my nails because they are just trying to get me in and out and on to the next customer as quickly as possible. I was so happy with the turn out, & it was only $45+tip! Some would say this is a little pricey for gel nails, but with such a relaxing nail experience and amazing service, she definitely deserved it. I have had my nails for one week now & there is no chipping whatsoever. She told me they would last anywhere from 3-4 weeks depending on how your nails grow, so I can't wait to come back! This was truly a great experience, I am never going to one of those loud, busy, crowded, dirty nail salons again. You get what you pay for. read more

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Great, no drills, easy scheduling online, many beautiful colors, clean and friendly!!

Got my wedding nails done here and I love them! They are very nice and professional!! read more

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Hours are trash. How don't you have a Saturday available for 3 months and close at 5pm business days? Also, they don't offer Dip Powder nails, ladies the year is almost 2023, please come around with the times. Also, they only offer acrylic fill, not full set? That doesn't even make sense. I've lived in a luxury apartment downtown Norfolk for a while and I would expect luxury businesses near. The lack of services offered, makes them a 1 star for me. read more

Such a cute little salon! I am new to the Norfolk area and really enjoyed my experience. Gel full set- definitely will be back :) read more

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I'm not sure how the stars aligned with finding this place, but it was perfect: I was in town for work, my best friend lives not far and a pedicure and dinner sounded like a fun way to catch up...the only problem was we didn't plan any of it. I called VIP and was so thrilled they had the availability to squeeze us in. We left both saying that was one of our best gel pedis ever. We will be back, next time we will plan it bette, but are looking forward to it! read more

Coming here never gets old: still as relaxing and pampering as ever. Viktoria always stays professional and caring. Manicures and pedicures are just as perfect as when she opened up. Still, the big reason why VIP Nail Salon stands out among the rest of the nail places is the ambiance and the level of care you get here. The entire place is well designed and everything is put together with client's satisfaction in mind! Come check it out you won't leave disappointed! read more

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Very relaxing spot for a manicure and pedicure. They do a great job. Highly recommend.

Such an amazing experience at this salon. Victoriya is wonderful at what she does and I wouldn't recommend any other place in the Norfolk area! My gel manicure came out beautiful. read more

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This is one of those "I can't believe I haven't written a review for here!" kind of places, for me. Viktoriya has restored my faith in manicures. *lol* She's so quick and meticulous; watching her do her thing is like watching art being made. There's an energy about her that really works, and an assuredness that seemingly comes from being experienced and damned good at her craft. She manages to have a gentle touch, while still being quick and thorough. The salon is large, as is the selection of colors. It's, also, immaculately kept. Use the restroom beforehand, or be prepared to walk across the building and up a flight of stairs to a small, dimly lit room containing an antiquated pair of stalls and busted-looking sink - ask Viktoriyafor the key, because the building keeps it locked. I'm not crazy about the bathroom, but that's not a reflection on VIP Nail Salon or Viktoriya. Based on the things she can control, VIP Nail Salon is a solid 5-star business. read more

I've had hundreds of manicures. This tech is the best one because of her technique. She was trained in Toyko so rather than using scissors, she used a fine tool to shape my nail bed. By taking her time, my nails looked so lovely and my gel manicure has lasted almost 3 weeks. Sorry not to recall her name!! read more

I have been going to this nail salon while working out In Norfolk. I'm a travel nurse and always have to find quality salons is hard, however, this place is great. Tiffany is wonderful!!! and so is the new nail tech Nanae. The Tokyo soft gels keeps my nails strong and I can get a good solid 3 weeks. My nails tend to grow fast so I can't push it pass 3 weeks. Great place! I would definitely recommend. I'm gonna miss this place. read more

Great job and attention to detail! I got the Tokyo nails from Nanae and couldn't be happier. I had a lot of damaged cuticle and she took care of it all! read more

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Today I did a 60-minute spa Pedicure with Kay. It was WONDERFUL! The pedicure was a full 60 minutes of great massage, paraffin wax treatment, cleansing scrub, and finally spot on nails. Kay is such a bubbly, beautiful spirit, who made me feel welcome from the moment we met. The private room was very clean and smelled SO good. I was able to relax and completely forget there was a busy world outside. I have lived in Downtown Norfolk for a year, walking by this place MANY time thinking "I should try them out". Now I'm kicking myself for having waited so long! read more

Needed a file down and a new gel set. Viktorya took great care of me. We had wonderful conversation, and my nails turned out amazing. Can't wait to go back in a week, or so read more

Visiting Norfolk for the long weekend and made an appointment at VIP because of good reviews. This is not your typical nail salon folks. This truly is VIP style - you feel like you're at a spa. The owner is wonderful and personable. My toes and nails look amazing - I highly recommend this place. Make appt though. read more

Came here during vacation as a recommendation from my Airbnb host. Place was very relaxing and Viktoriya took amazing care of me. Walked in and was able to get a same day appointment for a few hours later (thank goodness) -- only did a basic pedicure but it was simply amazing. I wish I lived locally, would definitely come here frequently, loved the intimate atmosphere and personalized attention. read more

I've been going to Viktoria for about five years, she's always gentle on my nails and cuticles, and does a beautiful job on my manicures! I like that you can book appointments online, it's really convenient. She works efficiently, without being sloppy with the polish, or too rough with the filing and cuticle trimming- it's why I keep going back to her! I highly recommend her! read more

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Pro: I LOVE VIP Nail Salon! I came to see Viktoriya twice so far, she has been wonderful. She is professional and detail oriented. She made my nails look amazing! In my opinion, finding a nail technician that speaks English is like finding a needle in a haystack. I appreciate that Viktoriya cares to be able to communicate with her clients during services. At the end of the service, she gives us a disposable fingernail file. Cons: Parking can be a hassle. You have to park in one of the buildings or McArthur mall's parking lot. So, make sure you arrive 20 minutes early to give yourself some time to find parking and walking. Either way, I wish I can afford to come every week! :) read more

Best mani/pedi I've had in the states! The service is wonderful!! I will definitely be coming back and also recommend to others. I went with black nails, never done before, and it came out great! read more

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This place was INCREDIBLE! The employees were incredibly sweet and paid so much attention to detail. I came out feeling pampered and like my business was important to them. My nails look great and I had an excellent time. Everything was so upscale and clean. I will definitely be going back! read more

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I was in search of a new nail salon and so happy that VIP was the one I found! I care about the basics, like good service, a convenient location, professionalism, fair prices, quality products, cleanliness... you get the point. Viktoryia always is prompt and I enjoy that my appointment is focused on me and my needs. I typically get basic shellac hands and regular pedis so I cannot speak to their ability with designs and artificial nails. I am so happy I found her and VIP Nails! read more

I have gone twice so far, and every time it is amazing. Kay is amazing! I am not the most talkative person, and coming here is relaxing in every way possible. Plus, Kay shapes my nails and creates magic on my weird nails. I usually have trouble keeping nail polish, of any kind on, but both times I have been able to keep the shellac nail polish on for a WHOLE MONTH! I cannot wait to go back for my monthly treat-myself moment. I highly recommend. What are you waiting for? read more

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The sole owner and operator is Viktoriya. She does not use electric tools. She does not do designs. She does not have the white French tip nails. But she can paint on the French tips. And she does do gel. I really liked being the only person in the shop. Nice relaxing music playing in the background while Viktoriya focused solely on your nails. I had old acrylic removed and new tips/acrylic applied. She did a great job getting the old acrylic off and putting the new ones on; no pain or discomfort (I get new acrylic 3-4 times a year and it's usually painful). Viktoriya used the perfect sized tips and was meticulous in applying the tips. She did a fantastic job with the shaping and thickness of the acrylic. I've had acrylic on my nails for almost 30 years and this was the first time it was applied without a drill. I liked it, it's easy on the cuticles and you get a better shape. It does take longer than a drill, but hand shaping is easier to control. I didn't get a pedicure, just a polish change on my feet, which she did very well. Oh, and the shop does not have bathroom facilities, you have to go out to the lobby and up a short flight of stairs. Not a big deal, just have to make sure you go before starting. read more

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By appointment only!!!! I absolutely LOVE my shellac manicure that I received. I was a little skeptic bc this nail salon is a ton different than the shops in Cali (what I am accustomed to); Viktoriya works solo and does a damn good job @ it. 40$ got me a French shellac mani in one hour; in and out. I'll definitely be coming back!!!!!! read more

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After searching for the perfect nail salon to pamper myself for a day I decided on VIP Nail Salon. I researched on Yelp obviously and this was the only one in the area with 5 stars. I was in Norfolk for 2 days and decided to spend a few hours getting a full set and a pedicure. I went in at 4pm and was done at 6pm. I got the long pedicure and a full gel set with polish. This was by far the best nail salon I have ever been to. Viktoriya does so many things differently than most nail salons and in my opinion much better. 1. She does not use those harsh tools used by every other nail tech to shave, file, and shape nails. She does all shaping with a nail file by hand. I dont know about you but this saves my nails and I didn't have to go home and take Tylenol to prevent the dreaded aching nails. It also saved getting several layers of nail unnecessarily taken off. 2. She uses a premixed gel bonding agent. I dont know about yall but I hate the normal smell of chain nail salons. Well here there is no nasty smell when getting gel nails. The premixed stuff actually smells good...a little like a subtle perfume. 3. She is so meticulous and detailed about the nails and toes she is doing. My nails and toes all matched and the time and attention given to each nail was amazing. She made sure every single toe and nail was filed and painted perfectly. 4. Yes this salon is by appointment only but you are the only client during your time. She works alone but that gives you the advantage of getting all the attention and detail you pay for. The appointment system was a breeze. I luckily got seen the same day....on a weekday night. By far the best nail salon I have ever been to. I can honestly say I probably will not go anywhere else again. Viktoriya is so sweet and friendly...she is willing to talk to you the whole time or let you relax while she works. Great person, great atmosphere, great price for the service. Well worth the trip!!! read more

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After being unhappy with a few nail salons in the Hampton Roads area, I was thrilled to find Viktoriya! I had several just "okay" shellac manicures and decided to make the drive to Norfolk since everyone was raving over her shellac skills. They were right... she is excellent! I booked a thirty minute pedicure and shellac manicure online, which was super easy to do (she uses Schedulicity). I had a bit of a time finding parking and then locating her salon space (lots of construction in the area), but thankfully after a call she pointed me in the right direction. The space was super comfortable and clean, and Viktoriya made me feel very relaxed from the moment I walked in. I actually enjoyed being the only one in the salon; it really does feel like a "VIP" experience. She was super meticulous and made sure the polish looked perfect. I was so happy with everything! I will definitely book with her again. read more

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I have been on the hunt for a QUALITY nail salon for some time. I called Vicktoriya on a Friday and managed to get a Saturday appointment which was great. Overall the experience was excellent. Not only did I leave satisfied (great shape, natural looking nails, not too thick, etc) but I was also impressed with the time spent in my services. I did not feel rushed and she also took the time to ensure I got what I wanted. The only downside is that she IS a little pricier than most salons but I'd gladly pay extra for the caliber of service. I'll be back! BTW - Appointments only! read more

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Very relaxing! The owner was so sweet and she was paid attention to the detail in every nail to make sure they were even and fully covered. A little on the pricey side but well worth it to have this type of attention and products that are healthier for nails. I came in for a gel acrylic manicure and I will definitely be back for a manicure and pedicure read more

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Viktoryia was excellent! She took her time and didn't rush my acrylics. I'm used to going to the salon at my mall (I'm from Maryland and I was in town visiting my boyfriend) where they rush and I end up with nails that last two weeks and rip off. I love that she did everything by hand, no electric tools. She was polite and friendly and I wish I lived in Norfolk I would be a frequent flyer! read more

VIP Nail Salon - Beautiful acrylics with shellac polish! - Nail Salons Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia