I had been mulling over doing something like getting my nails done to treat myself for the first time since COVID struck, but wasn't sure where I could find that was nearby and could take me last minute. A little bit of internet searching led me to the website for VIP Nails & Spa. As I was roaming the aisles at the grocery store, I decided sure, why not? It was 10 AM, I booked a slot for 12:30. I got an email confirmation of my appointment request, and then a few minutes later, a confirmation that I could come in.
Apparently I was a little bit antsy to do this for the first time in a post-COVID age, because I got there at noon but was immediately greeted, welcomed in, and asked to pick a color from what I thought was a very decent selection of shades for shellac. As I always had when I did this before, I took forever to decide (sorry!)
Finally, I picked my color and sat down, but waited less than two minutes before I was called over to come sit down and get my nails done by a gentleman (I'm so sorry again, I forgot his name but hopefully when I come back again, I get his name so I can update the review). He was extremely pleasant, especially because my nails were pretty uneven, and I really just wanted them to be even with the length of the longest natural nail I had. (Spoiler alert, the tips on my pinkies, upon further scrutiny after I walked out, were a little longer than I expected, but this is fully my fault because I was asked several times how I liked the length as the tips were shaped, and it's just a tiny bit that I didn't notice until later).
The location is really conveniently situated for me, and the interior temperature was perfectly maintained so it was still comfortable to be inside while I had my mask on, and I deeply appreciate also that everyone had their masks on without complaint or incident unless they were slipping them down for a sip from their complimentary drink. Plenty of parking, well lit, everyone was spaced out so this is a place where I feel comfortable going even in the COVID age.
My nails came out nicely! I didn't ask for anything beyond basics, shellac with a few tips applied for my uneven nails, and they were perfect for me. Between working in a healthcare setting and being mom to a four-year-old, I didn't need anything crazy and very much appreciated not being pushed to get more done than I asked for, which is something I have experienced in a lot of places. I understand others may be bigger mani/pedi connoisseurs who are more persnickety about their nails, but I just needed something nice-looking, low maintenance, and little bit of time away from the working mom grind. VIP Nails & Spa definitely delivered and I will absolutely be back!
(P.S. They have a rewards program, so I signed up!) read more