Award Nails and Spa

**add on to the previous review**
So the first time a came to this damn place, I was sold a callus remover. They had several bottles of them on the front counter labeled at $ 15. I thought to myself,” Wow, I pay an extra $ 5 every time I get a pedi. I can save some serious cash!” So off I went and bought the bottle. So today, I came to my favorite nail salon and I brought my own callus remover. As soon as I showed my nail lady she was in shock. «Where did you get this?!» «You should not have this!» Even the shop owners came to me and asked me to put the bottle away. I was told callus removers are a professional grade substance that can cause serious burns to the skin if not used correctly. He was in absolute shock I was sold this from a nail salon. Bottom line, this place is dangerous to your health!

I’m extremely picky when it comes to finding a good nail salon. I found this place on Unilocal and decided to check it out.
I wanted a gel manicure done and they are pretty reasonably priced. I wanted a palm tree done on two fingers and I think my nail tech had a hard time doing it so he gets an A for effort. Lol. (see picture)
I was pretty satisfied when I left. However it’s been two days since I got my nails done and the polish is already chipping. (see before and after picture) I’m definitely going back to address this issue. I would’ve given a 2 star but the guy gets an extra star for his attempt at my design.

Never had my nails look so perfect. I will never go to another salon! Kristine does the most amazing nails & does them fast too. I drive 30 min from Scottsdale to come see Kristine. & much better salon then any I have gone to in Scottsdale. I definitely recommend Kristine! But I’ve heard that all the nail techs here are really great too. Clean salon & super friendly!

Loved the pedicure I got with hot rocks. Really a great job and very fast. I’d recommend them.

Karen did my nails from a picture I got from Pinterest and she got it spot on! I’m very pleased with the results and Karen and Amy both tried to make sure it was exactly like the photo, which I really appreciate. I will definitely be back!

I wouldn’t recommend getting your nails done by the old man working, he seemed very impatient when I pointed out things that needed to be fixed. But Amy is great, she does 3D designs that I love and is always super nice. Even though this place is far from my house I go here for the 3D designs

I was in town for business and came here because of the reviews… Amazing is right! $ 20 pedicure with hot stone massage and warm towel! I also got a manicure and it was great as well. I definitely recommend them!

This is the only place I will go to have my nails done. Amy is the best! She is quick, friendly and always does a great job. They weren’t here for a couple of months (renovating/​negotiating lease) and I went elsewhere. Within a few days my top coat was peeling and my nails were chipping and falling off. I then tried a gel manicure and those were off in less than two weeks. I’m lost without Amy!
They are now called Award Nails and Spa. Same number and location. Still $ 20 for a great pedicure. Come by and check it out. Sometimes there’s a wait, but it’s worth it for the quality.

Great value for the price without sacrificing a clean and friendly salon. The salon is updated and clean. I think the staff is kind and caring, the one girl stayed after 30 minutes after close to finish my nails perfectly. I have also had my eyebrows waxed there as well. It’s the only nail and wax salon I will go to!

Ugh, worst pedicure ever. She didnt scrub my feet and I waited an hour and a half in the pedicure chair to get my toes done. They weren’t busy. Its clean and nice, but not worth that that kind of wait. Ridiculous.

Best gel manicures – they do it right to keep your nails in good shape – no sanding!
Great pedicures too. Only problem is the wait at times, and they mirepresent how long the wait is. They also lack communication (like many of the Vietnamese-​run salons), thinking you don’t mind sitting there and waiting and knowing nothing. Or they put you in the chair with the water going, and leave you there 30 min (water is cold). So their service itself is good, the frequent wait and communication is not good. My time is more than the money savings, but this is the salon I like best. They also do not keep trying to ooh and aah to you for a bigger tip on what a good job they are doing for you (it’s very transpartent in some of these salons), they speak English too, and they don’t try to keep upselling you. Better service than most if you don’t have a queue. No problem parking. Good hours. Good if you are not a day-​time worker and you can go anytime then these problems go away. Does not accept credit card for tipping (If you lack cash, then I guess staff gets no tip. I don’t like this credit card rule on tipping – it’s a cost of doing business. But most Vietnamese salons have it as a rule.

Come here if you’d like a $ 20 pedicure which includes a hot rock massage with a hot towel. Hurry if you only want to pay $ 17.99
I enjoyed my pedicure very much, and will be back to get my rocks hot.