Expo Nails

I’ve been getting my nails done for about 3 years now and I’ve traveled all over, finally I’ve found a place to become a regular and the best part is that they’re just down the road, well a couple roads but that’s fine with me! I’ve gotten pedis, manis, acrylics, shellacs, you name it I’ve tried it here and I’ve been more than satisfied every time. Great people, make conversation and remember you. I love when the little boys are here giving us customers some good entertainment and great laughs. Great place, great people, and great nails. You’re shooting yourself in the foot for not coming to Expo Nails.

I’m writing this review while I am experiencing everything. I made an appointment, and made sure I didn’t get male technician since I’d read the previous reviews. Immediately after I walk in, I hear yelling back and forth between technicians in what I’m assuming is Vietnamese. While I have no problem with them speaking in their native tongue, my issue is that my technician sits down and grabs my hands and starts filling my acrylics in without any greeting, asking me if I want any style of anything. What made it worse is that she tore up my cuticles while she was filing because she was looking up yelling at her coworkers! I made it clear she was hurting me and she just moved on to the other hand! When it was time to dry, she would just shove my hand to the dryer and not say anything. I knew she spoke English because she asked me to pay before she painted them. She somewhat redeemed herself by being kind enough to find a color that better fit the picture of what I asked for, and helped carry my bag to the drying station. I work in a customer service position of a Fortune 500 company, so I know good service. I’m not by any means high maintenance, but I’m not coming back.

I moved Downriver & needed a go-​to nail salon closer to my house so I headed to Expo Nails to give them a test drive.
They were fairly clean & the nail area is updated and comfortable. The only area that raised some red flags is the sink where they have you wash your hands… It’s not particularly salon-​friendly as it exposes the back area where there is storage and cleaning supplies. I liked how their polishes are cataloged but the selection is not as large as I would have liked (however, I’m super picky and test out 5 shades of the same color as still feel unsure)
The male tech I went to was very meticulous and shaped my almond acrylic nails perfectly. It was a nice balance of meticulousness and speed. He applied an OPI product to my nails after he painted them which dried them in NO time! I always get antsy to leave around polish time and usually mess my polish up when I rush out so this is a big plus! A week and a half later, my acrylic nails are still looking except for two nails which I picked at. The acrylic seems a bit brittle and easily broke once I started messing with it. I suppose that’s a mixture of my own bad behavior with slightly defective nail application. Hopefully next time I get a more sturdy fill in but for now, Expo gets 3 stars in my book.

I wouldn’t recommend this nail salon. Yes it’s clean and yes they have a huge amount of clients on a regular basis however whenever cheap products are being used of course your clients will become regulars. I have had to go back on 3 different occasions to get my nails repaired because they kept lifting only after getting a fill-​in a week prior. I don’t do dishes everyday, my hands are not constantly in water. So I’ve come to the conclusion, «What works for some don’t always work for others». I’ll stick to Wonder Nails in Southland Mall. Thanks but no Thanks.

Polly has been doing my nails for the past two years. They do an amazing job. I had to take my 5 year old daughter with me last week while I got my fills. She got her nails and toes painted too! They even went so far as to paint little flowers on her toes. She was so tickled with the attention. Most places pay little attention to kids, but the extra attention really made my day, not to mention my daughter who told everyone that would listen about the nail lady putting flowers on her toes. I highly recommend them!