Tommy’s Nails Spa

I don’t like writing bad reviews but this needs to be in writing. When I entered the salon the lady was so sweet and I thought I was in a wonderful place.
(Obviously the owner)
I. asked for a pedicure and got a woman that never made eye contact with me, rushed through everything, didn’t use the blade when I asked her and never touched or massaged the bottom of my feet. When I brought this to her attention she took out the price list and told me I got the 20 dollar one. I know people have hard days… but this was ridiculous. The other nail techs seemed more accommodating but beware .!! I will never go back! I don’t know her name. She seemed a little older than the rest… I wanted to give longwood 434 a chance but I’ll stick to Altamonte wekiva… area for pedicures.
The sign outside says” Family Nails Spa”

This is my regular place and the owner does everything possible to make you comfortable and happy with your service. From time to time I try other shops for comparison, a she realizes I haven’t been around in a while and will ask how I am, how is my mother, how is my daughter… Very sweet!

My mom and I have gone to tommy’s for a long while. I’ve gone to other salons on impulse, and they never compare. Tommy’s has amazing quality nails, and they’re cheap too. I paid 40 $ for mall nails, that fell off in a week. Or I pay 25 $ for Tommy’s and they stay on for more than a month until I get bored of them and have to soak them in acetone to get them off.
The only downside is one time I asked to get my signature almond nails. They asked long or short and I said short, because I weightlift, who cares, either way short. And the woman doing my nails literally said that’s not pretty so she’ll do long. So I got long and then just went home and trimmed them. They’re still amazing quality nails for being only 25 $ for a full set. I’ve gotten plenty pedicures here too. I love it. I got hot rocks once and plan to again. They’re hot as hell, and feel like I’m dying but it’s also relaxing. Very very very much recommend Tommy’s over any other place nearby.

I was greeted upon entering. They didn’t rush like some places do, and the prices were very reasonable.
I’m not sure of their sterilization procedures, but I never am at nail salons. The place was very bright and could use some more relaxing lighting, but overall a good experience.
I will go back.

Friendly and accommodating. Great place for a walk in! Nice spa pedicure packages.

Omg … def not for the faint of heart!
My bad … just like you don’t go to a donut shop for Indian food… you should not go to a nail shop for a Brazilian wax! :-P
Tommy’s Nails is a great little nail shop. of course… it is in the name, after all… But, I found myself with some unexpected free time and I was in need of some «grooming.» I called a few places and was sad to find out that they were closed on Mondays. Or, if I did reach a place, they didn’t have any same day appts available. :-(
I actually considered going to a certain place that I’ve reviewed before out of sheer desperation! But… I swore that I’d never patronize that place again so I had to stick to my guns…
Anyhoo… I called Tommy’s to see about their waxing options and appt availability. $ 35 for a full brazilian and no appointment needed!!! yes, I was suckered in…
Let me sum up the experience by saying that she was veeeeerrrryyyy thorough haha… I was a bit concerned about cleanliness at first, but the funny thing is that as traumatic as an experience as it was, I’d STILL go back to Tommy’s before ever stepping foot into The Velvet Wax Spa ever again!
Reasons for my hesitation to truly recommend this place:
1) I asked if they used hard wax vs. soft wax. She said yes, hard wax. It wasn’t. That wasn’t a breaking point for me. But it could be for some.
2) She likes to go over the same area with wax again, and again, and again, and … Industry standard as I know it has always been to NOT go over the same area repeatedly because it’s frickin’ painful to wax over an area that’s just been waxed!
3) The positions she has you assume, as well as the pain that you endure, is why I say that a brazilian wax from this establishment, is not for the faint of heart. Definitely not for a newbie!
At the end of the day… when rating a place, I ultimately ask myself, would I go back? Crazy as it sounds… I probably would :-)
I’m still continuing to try out other places as I search for my actual go-​to spa… But, if I find myself in need of a last minute appt on a Monday again,… Tommy’s here I come!

I was there yesterday for the first time and I loved it! I had a pedicure. I’m going back today for a manicure!

I’ve been going to Tommy’s for YEARS! Although Tommy is not still at the Salon, the «new» owners are as nice as can be.
I typically get Pink & White nails done every other week or so and they go a great job. They are also the only place that has ever asked me what shade of pink I want … I didn’t know they did shades until I came here. Anyway, for me, medium is the most natural looking.
Pedis — The pedicures are great too. The massage chairs and foot basins are always clean and comfortable enough to sleep in, I might add. (I know this from experience) For $ 5 they so a «Special» that includes exfoliants, eucalyptus scrub, parafin wax and hot towels. Mmmm; it’s awesome. My fave is the foot and calf massage!
Waxing … yep, I’ve had this done here too. I think Kim is the best, but she stays busy as she is the Manager. This is the only place I’ve been where the waxing prices are so reasonable … we’re talking $ 20 — $ 30 bikini waxes. That’s CHEAP!
POSITIVES: The prices are good, the people are nice (a couple are harder to understand than are others), the facility is clean, parking is good, they do facials, massage, waxing, nail art and various other services.
NEGATIVES: They always try to upsell you and I think that can be insulting to someone. for example, my eyebrows are so pale blonde you can hardly see them, but they always ask if I want them waxed … just look first!
BONUS: My 89 yr-​old Grannie comes here for her Pedicures, monthly. The husband’s owner, helps her out of her car and into the store, retrieves her color choice (which at 89 never changes), carries her belongings, sets her up & brings her a glass of water & a magazine to make her comfortable. Such a nice man! Such a nice touch of class!