Elegant Nails & Spa

This salon goes beyond in providing the best customer service, and gives each customer the attention you won’t find somewhere else.

I go here for SNS, Pinky is phenomenal. I have never had the SNS last so long as since she’s been doing my nails. Pedicures are wonderful and the entire atmosphere is relaxing. I have been going here for a while now and will continue to go. I absolutely adore Pinky and the way she works, she is truly a person that truly loves her job and is proud of the work she puts out.

I was in the area and new at that. So I hopped on Unilocal and found this cute little spot ! The smell is natural and not overpowering like most salons. It was well unkept and clean. As far as the staff, Pinky (the female owner) made me feel right at home along with her Husband, who actually did my nails depicted below (pink matte stilettos). He got my shape just right and was fast but gentle. For a first timer, they made me feel like a regular. I will continue to have my services here. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience ! — Juliaisa

Relaxing pedicure. well that’s not what we got. Make and appointment and have about and hour for just a pedicure if you come here. After waiting an hour, getting in one of the 4 chairs they have, waiting another 10 minutes I finally started my pedicure. My friends didn’t start until after mine was finished. So she didn’t even get one. 2 and a half hours wait for her and nothing.

I was looking for a manicure/​pedicure and was in the area. I had never been to the salon before but figured — why not? I am so glad that I came to this salon for a manicure and pedicure.
First, you walk in the salon and it doesn’t smell of nail polish, acetone or chemicals. It smells of great incense and candles. The staff leaves the door open for a wonderful breeze. You can actually breath in the salon and don’t leave smelling like chemicals. I was impressed from the moment I walked in.
Second, it was the most meticulous pedicure I’ve ever received in my life. My feet have never looked so wonderful or so well groomed. Their chairs were super comfortable and very clean.
Third, I have had manicures my entire life but I’ve never been to a salon where the staff knew that I was a new customer simply from how my previous polish came off. I did not know but the owner of the salon was painting my nails and she instantly knew the work I had previously was not her doing. This impressed me greatly. You must really know your craft to notice such subtle differences.
I would definitely recommend this salon. My nails look beautiful and I’ve received many, many compliments. Plus the staff was super friendly and accommodating. I will certainly be going back!

I have been going to Donna for over 5 years. She applies the SNS silk nails. They last a month, as I get the French Manicure style. And, I do yard work and house work with gloves, and they still last! My nails look beautiful. Pedicures last a month as well. I would highly recommend Elegant Nails

Donna is the best! I live I the area and just gave it a try. The organic nails last 3 weeks and are much better for nails than acrylic. Pedicures are great too. h They treat you like family!

Best manicure I have had. I was a walk-​in and they still fit me in. They gave precedence to appointments which was nice to see. They listened to what I wanted and have a wide range of colors. I think most customers get the organic silk manicure, which I would like to try. They do great designs too. Very affordable.

I’d like to start by saying, had I made an appointment with Donna, I’m sure I would have given five stars. I was really encouraged by all the positive reviews. However, below is my experience:
I needed to get my nails done desperately and saw I sign on Elegant Nails’ front door that said «Walk-​ins Welcome!» I thought to myself, «perfect!» I walked in, was greeted nicely and told somebody would be with me shortly. Twenty minutes went by… Thirty minutes went by… Finally a gentleman with a dragon tattooed on his neck (I didn’t catch his name, so this is how I am identifying him) told me to have a seat — great!
I sat there for twenty MORE minutes while another technician proceeded to play candy crush on her iPad while waiting for her next appointment to come. Finally, 50 minutes after I walked through the front doors, the man invited me over to his station. Now, I understand that I should have made an appointment, however, the sign did say «walk-in’s welcome.» The sign should have read «walk-​in and be prepared to wait.»
He finally got started. I requested a gel manicure. He seemed very rushed and moved through the process very quickly. I could tell that my nails were not being kept under the UV lights for long enough (just by having experience with gel manicures at other shops). Sure enough, my left thumb nail didn’t take to the gel. He had to start over from scratch on my thumb, which resulted in scraping off my cuticle until my thumb was literally bleeding. He had to put two different types of alcohol on my thumb for the bleeding to stop — OUCH!
He started over on my thumb with the base coat and I said «maybe we should leave it under the light longer?» «No» he said «all the other nails are okay.» Sure enough, the second time around, my thumb STILL did not set properly. Finally on the third try, my thumb set, though there are ripples in the gel due to his hasty application.
It is now one week later and my nails are already peeling up on the ends (they started peeling up only a few days after the manicure). Gel application is supposed to last at least 2 weeks.
Had I went with a technician who had more patience, my experience at Elegant Nails would have been much more positive. Everybody else seemed to be having a nice time and enjoying their services. I recommend requesting Donna, the owner.

Based on these other great reviews I recently went into this location for pink and whites fill. The location was ideal however the quality of the service provided was poor.
Service: Pink & White Fill with gel clear
Total charged $ 30.
Pros:
Conveniently located
Quiet

Cons:
Gel missing on ½ of 2 nails
White not even
Pink full of bubbles
Various thickness
Wavy tops
Fabric fiber trapped in pink on 1 nail.
I explained twice the nails were not even and some were too thick but the woman kept saying how nice she thought they were and that she wanted hers to look the same. I gave up but felt strongly that a review was necessary as I must have gotten an inexperienced tech. If she had done a good job I was prepared to have a pedicure next, but after that experience I was done and won’t be returning or recommending them.

I’m not a girly girl… so when my mother in law and I went I read a review and was like «why not?» The places my friend recommended had terrible ratings. Then I read about this place. OMG… lavendar massage oil and lotion blended and massaged into legs. A quiet atmosphere with dimmer lighting, everyone is very nice and speak so gently and softly. This place is not like other salons where a t.v. is on or some radio station with bright industrial lighting. They give an incredible massage from feet to knees. The massaging/​heated chairs were fabulous. You fall asleep as they massage your legs. The best part, they do your nails as you sit in the chair. I only had mine buffed. Love this because other places they move you from one chair to a different chair. Not here, you are pampered and they are so nice and respectable in their business. Smiles and warm welcomes. I made an appointment and walked through the front door and was greeted by, «Hello Ms. Katherine», as the owner was massaging another clients legs. + :). Now every time my mother in law visits this is our spot to go.

Worst nail experience ever! I have nothing good to say about this place except that the prices are cheap (you get what you pay for) and the people are nice. So everything started out pretty well until I asked the woman to cut down my nails. Somehow she managed to totally re-​shape my nails from wonderfully square to this ridiculous crooked, rounded shape. Beyond that when it came time to polish my nails I requested a gel top coat. The gel kept turning the white part of my French manicure into this horrible yellow hue and the clear top coat was sticky and smudging. This kept happening and the nail tech kept re-​doing my nails, Id say about 5 or 6 times until I finally told her to forget it and just put on a regular clear coat. In the end, I spent 2 hours trying to have them correct this and I was charged full price for this sloppy fill in. Hate to be harsh and I’m not sure how any of their other services are, but I will never use this nail salon again and Id never recommend it to anyone.

These guys do a very good job at both regular acrylics /​pink and whites and they do the newer silk nails that are all natural. Best thing about them is the fabulous price. Check them out if you are in the Winter park area.

Love this nail salon. Been to many places around Orlando and this is definitely the best place around. The Mani and pedis last so long when I get them done here. Great prices. Even do a great male pedicure!!!

Elegant Nails is located in tiny, tiny free standing building off Aloma, across the street from the Whole Foods in Winter Park. The parking lot is shared with the small dry cleaners next door. I was treated to a pedi here by a friend who had raved and raved about her experience. I walked into the tidy shop and was greeted by the owner who quickly seated me in the last available chair. Happily, my friend finished with her eyebrow waxing and was ready for her pedi just as the gal sitting next to me was leaving, so we were able to easily chat and enjoy our pedi’s together.
Pedi chairs were very nice massaging chairs. Chanel was wonderful, taking care with my cuticles and giving me a great massage. Great polish job and I left with very happy toes. Cannot beat the prices, great service. I’m guessing that is why the place was completely booked with manis and pedis the whole time we were there!