Nailtech 2

I came in here on a Friday after work, and I told my friend to get us reservations… Surprisingly, the place was no where near busy. The 3 of us got taken right away. I brought in a pic from Pinterest, and they were able to replicate it well (see photo). I didn’t think I’d chosen anything too complicated, but the photo was scrutinized for a long time, making me nervous at the final outcome.
Thankfully, the overall experience was good. I got poked at a little to move my hands forward and to keep the no-​chip dryer on (it was motion activated), which is always a little bit stressful, because I swear I try to be a good customer! I know it has some to do with a language barrier, so I try not to take it too personal.
The place itself is clean, the tubs for pedis were cleaned right after use. My mani tools came out of an autoclave, but in a medical/​sterilzed package that had already been open. At the end of the mani, I noticed, the same package went back in the autoclave. I don’t know if this counts or not for sterilization.
My friends and I were all satisfied with our nails, and we were all done at the same time, which was nice. My mani with the two colors was $ 40, which is more than I’m used to paying out by me, but the job was well done. I’d come back again.

I have been a patron of Nail Tech 2 for nearly 10 years. Owners Steve and Cindy are fantastic — they both do exceptionally good work and good pace. It can be hit or miss with the quality of work from other employees. Some times I have had fantastic service, sometimes not so good.
The salon is very clean and professional. Pedi chairs are excellent and most of the technicians give GREAT 5+ minute calf/​foot massages.
I have done many services at this salon — waxing (hit or miss), acrylic and gel tips, pedicures, manicures, and for the past 2 years I have consistently gone for no-​chip manicures. The prices are competitive ($ 35 for no-​chip manicure, $ 22 for pedicure) and the service is great. They also now offer drinks, including wine, with service.
My recommendation is to go during off-​peak hours — if you go in on an evening or weekend, expect to wait. I always walk-​in, but they do take appointments as well. As mentioned, they do not want you to put tips in credit card so plan accordingly. Also the parking lot area is small so if you go during peak hours, parking can be frustrating.

Not great. I usually go to licensed nail techs, so maybe I’m expecting too much. Other customers seemed to be happy, and the place is nicely kept up.
The older woman who did my mani didn’t speak much English, but we confirmed I wanted rounded nails, and I showed her how they currently filed and asked for the same. She agreed, then immediately squared them off with a giant file and great gusto. I was in the restroom when she set up, so I didn’t see if she got a fresh bowl of water. When she put my hand in to soak, I felt quite of bit of grainy stuff (sand, please be sand, not the previous customers’ dead skin and nail debris.)
She ran the polish up and over the cuticle line, so I know it will start to peel from the bottom within the next couple days. She also loaded up the brush so my polish took forever to dry, and it did so with ridges and bubbles.