Princess Nails

"Had an early appointment, so no wait. I asked if they could do an American manicure. (It is like a French manicure but much more subdued using a cream color that fades in to the light natural pink of the nail bed) The man said "no we stopped doing those about 10 years ago. I asked if he'd like a picture and he said that he knew what it was and reiterated the description of it. I said yes! He said again that they stopped doing that. I said "okay then, in that case I will only get my feet done as work won't allow anything else on my fingernails." The lady did my gel French manicure on my feet and it looked great. She handed me off to the man (owner?) and said he'd do my gel nails. I thought GREAT! But he was careless with the cuticle cutter doing a lot of unnecessary movements of clipping air. It was odd. I was uncomfortable that he was not wearing gloves as he had a large scaly and peeling skin condition on his thumb up to the base of his hand where my hand had to rest on his. I tried to convince myself that it was "probably just eczema" but he deals with feet and hands all day so that was not entirely convincing to even myself. Imagine my surprise when he pulls out white to do the tips. I reminded him that I was not authorized any other color but the American manicure and he joked that my employer should change the rules. I just stared at him but then just said, well I can't have the French so can you just get the dirt out from under my nails? He said that my nails are too short and it would hurt if he tried. ?? So I just got up, paid, and left. If they had had nail brushes at the sink, I would have just cleaned them myself but when I asked for them I was told "we don't use brushes any more." ?? Definitely not a place I'd go to spend $111 to leave with dry cracked hands and dirty fingernails with pretty polish no matter how nice my feet looked. Update 23 Dec, 10days after gel (attached photo of my left hand). The gel has chipped off of the corners of 5 nails. I finally got around to taking the photos but it had actually chipped off the first nail 3 days after application. The bright side is that my feet still look good"

"It's a quaint place. Storefront location. Wonderful people. Peter was patient with my little OCD tendencies about my nails. Very popular place. Appointment recommended if you aren't willing to be up and there first thing."

"I love this nail salon! Although I wish they could do more designs, still the best in my area! Always are clean and friendly, and try their hardest to make you happy!"

"Only downside was the wait but that's to be expected at any walk on nail salon. First time being their. Comfy seating area whole you wait, nail techs definitely know what they are doing. I love love love my nails. Exactly what I wanted I will be returning for a fill in a few weeks and a pedicure. Staff was kind and funny. Prices were very reasonable. Costs less than 100$ for me and a friend to get nails done . She got acrylic and airbrush. I got a gel set . Definitely the place I'll be continuing to go."