Pinky Nails & Spa

A friend of mine recommended Pinky to me and I’m so glad I checked it out.
It is one of the more hygienic and organized salons for this price point (approx $ 45 for a mani and pedi). The best part is they also do an awesome job! On every occasion my nail polish (just regular polish) has far outlasted what I normally expect nail polish to last.
The only (kind of) downside I encountered at Pinky was that it took a really long time. Personally I prefer time is to ensure good quality but if you’re looking for a quick mani and pedi on your lunch break you may find yourself running out of time.
Recommended.

Literally the worst nail salon I have ever been to. If I could rate 0 I would. Two of my friends and I went to get manicures for my birthday. They could not even do a French manicure on my friend and on my other friend she asked for a small white line design and it looked like a 2 year old did it. When we were leaving the owner tried to charge my friend for a French manicure even though she didn’t end up getting on cause they couldn’t do it. I asked him to spray my nails with the drying spray and he ruined all my nails so they had to be re done. I will never ever go back. The pedicure was even worse.

Got my eyebrow waxed here. As I walked in the lady at the front desk greeted me and also did my eyebrows right away. Total took less than 10 minutes and she did s pretty good job. The total came to $ 11.30 including tax. I tipped her $ 1 for being so fast.

Review is based on two visits to Pinky. Both times I came with a friend and we did walk-​ins without appointments. Most recently I came yesterday (a Monday) and didn’t have to wait at all, but the time before that they were busier and we had to wait about half an hour. They have a good selection of regular polishes (which are very well organized) as well as shellac and OPI gel. However, sometimes they are running low on some colours (i.e. last time I was asked to select a different colour because the nail tech didn’t think there would be enough to cover all my nails???) and also the colours on their shellac wheel are kind of faded and not accurate — was surprised when they brought out some of the bottles and the colours were not even close to what I thought I picked! But luckily they were accommodating and let me change my mind a few times.
Both times I came, I got a shellac mani and got a regular pedi as well once. For what I can see, the service is kind of hit or miss. Some of the people there are super friendly, but some of them are definitely more reserved and/​or have some attitude. The first time I got a male technician who seemed nice enough, but I think didn’t speak much English and was a bit klutzy. The second time I got a girl who seemed very proficient at her job, but gave me some attitude when I asked if she could file my nails shorter after she had finished doing one hand — if she had asked me before she went ahead and did all my nails, I would have put in the request sooner!
That being said, there are definitely a few things I do like especially about Pinky. The services are very thorough, as in, for the pedicure they take the time to scrub and massage your legs, which not all other places do, and which I really really liked. Same with the manicure, I like that they moisturize your arms and hands and massage in the lotion. You also get a back massage, which is pretty cool if you’re into that stuff — I do wish they would ask you before they just go ahead and start touching you though.
In terms of the actual mani/​pedi, the quality is pretty good, and I didn’t have issues with my shellac chipping or anything the first time. It is a bit pricey and unlike some other places they charge tax on top. I don’t see this becoming my go-​to place, but it’s a decent nail salon in downtown Toronto.

I have been here twice now and have an appointment for next week for the spa mani pedi shellac. The service is great, the attention to perfection on shellac is second to none, you do not feel rushed. Shoulder massage is a bonus. No Tea or coffee (so if this is part of your must haves you will be disappointed). No moisturizer for hands and arms so if there could be any minor improvements it might be these. Apart from that I am a very happy customer!

I’ve been a patron of Pinkys on and off for over 4 years and yesterday WILL be the last time!!!
Pinkys use to be my neighbourhood go to salon up until the last 2 years-​now they just completely rush you through.
I had a mani and pedi (serviced by one person) done in 50 mins– this would be great if the job was done correctly but sadly my service was sub par. As soon as I walked out of the salon I noticed all my nails on my left had were already chipped!!! It didn’t even last 2 mins
Now I’m about to rub lotion on my feet and I noticed none of my excess cuticles were removed, my heels are ridiculously dry and cracked and my toes-​the skins all peeling.
Seriously I do a much better job with my feeble handicapped hands.
I feel like I’ve just thrown $ 60 out the window– I can’t even go back to show them what a horrible job they did because I’m now out of town for a week
Seriously people go elsewhere!!!

Very, Very average service. Although the lady i spoke with on the phone to make my appointment with was very sweet, it seems as though they rushed me through my appointment.
I came here expecting to get a great set of bio gel nails based on the Unilocal reviews. That didn’t quite happen.
The woman doing my nails didn’t trim my cuticles, or give me any kind of manicure procedures. The fact that they use manual files means its super slow, you take the chance of having a lady shred your skin off when she gets close to the edge of your nails (as i did) and the gel is left thick, chunky and quite frankly, looking cheap.
If i’m paying 80 dollars to get a pair of nails i am expecting great service and a beautiful end result… This place isn’t worth the money.

I moved into the area in November and I needed a new steady nail salon — I am so glad I found these guys!
Ayoumi (sp?) is a gem, so sweet and genuine and she is incredibly detail-​oriented I usually get shellac manicures). All the staff I have met there, however, are great and experts at what they do. They are professional, friendly and skilled.
I was quite impressed from the very beginning, despite having no expectations — how many times have I tried a nail salon and decided to not return again? The answer is more than a few. No need to settle for just ok nails now, or travel farther than I need to.
Excellent service!

Nice staff, but very slow biogel application which fell off the next week…
I did appreciate the shoulder massage while nails were drying.

It was good service. Clean facility. Reasonably priced. Could use a little updating. People we very friendly.

Great location

Decided on This place after reading the reviews. Was extremely impressed. Got the bio gel nails. My manicurist, didn’t catch her name was very skilled. My nails were filed and shaped perfectly. When applying the gel she took her time and as such my appointment ended up being 1.5 hours but it was worth the wait. Salon is clean and cozy. Service is excellent. Prices are reasonable for the area.

This salon was recommended to my friend and I and we were so glad we had asked. The receptionist did not just book the appointment when we called and then made us wait upon arrival but suggested a better time that they could fit us in that evening and were ready as soon as we arrived.
The staff was friendly, great at their jobs and seemed to take pride in their work (difficult to find at a nail salon these days); additionally, we were not rushed but able to truly relax and enjoy. The set up of the salon is well thought-​out and my friend and I both commented several times that we wished the salon was located where we live! Only reason for the 4 stars is that we did not get the shoulder massage that we saw some other people getting manicures receive.
A little pricey but worth it for all of the above.

I went in to get a French manicure (shellac) and it was this young Chinese man who did my nails.
He did a phenomenal job! Ask for Jay!

I tried Pinkys based on Unilocalers and their reviews. One word: awesome.
The salon is small, cozy, well-​maintained, CLEAN. You are greeted by friendly staff upon arrival. Pratiksha was my nail technician. She is friendly, soft-​spoken and very good at her craft. I went in for a pre-​vacation pedi. Pratiksha was very careful with the cuticles, expertly shaping my nails just the way I like them. No tears, no snags, no pain, no bleeding (that should NOT happen at a nail salon).
Pratiksha asked if I wanted a shoulder massage — nice touch.
I will be returning for sure.

Visited pinky’s based on previous reviews and got a shellac manicure. Although the staff was very polite and friendly, the results of the manicure were very disappointing.
It began to chip within a few days which has never happened when I had got shellac in the past. Previous experiences at other salons have lasted up to two weeks in relatively perfect condition. I wouldn’t have minded so much had it not been for the price. For the amount I paid I would have expected far better quality…

They would have liked me more if I had an appt. They told me a 30min wait, which was pretty accurate, and they turned a few walk-in’s away. The ladies are very nice and careful. Just 1 TV in the corner on the news channel. A decent selection of colors.
It was $ 10 to remove my no-​chip polish, and $ 10 for a 10min chair massage (yayyy!)

Pinky Nails is back! I decided to try out Pinky again today and they are better than ever before!
They have renovated the pedicure station with new tubs and seating. Definitely an improvement!
Extremely thorough with my pedicure and I felt pampered. I got a shellac manicure and it was flawless!
So happy to be coming back to Pinky. I missed them!

I’m so happy I found Pinky’s by chance!
The only reason I looked into this place is that it was conveniently close to where some family was temporarily staying. After looking at reviews, it seemed like it was worth a try and I am happy I did!
They have a great colour selection including two types of shellac (regular and OPI), lots of Essie, China Glaze, and of course OPI. It is very well organized by brand (which I always appreciate) and they have «sample nails» of all of their shellac colours (also so helpful!).
Pinky is a very clean and well organized nail salon. I love that the manicurists wear nametags, and also uniforms. I just feel like it’s a more professional environment!
I went for shellac removal and re-​application and was very happy with the entire experience. My manicurist (Amanda) didn’t hesitate to continue soaking my nails instead of forcefully scraping off the old shellac, which I have had happen at other salons. She also explained to me how the regular shellac, while not lasting as long as the OPI version, was better for my nails which I appreciated.
My only weird comment about this place is — YOU GET A MASSAGE WITH NO WARNING! After wrapping my nails in tinfoil for the shellac removal, out of no where Amanda stood up and started massaging my shoulders. While I am all for a complimentary massage, I generally like to be warned before a stranger starts rubbing me. Alas. It was actually an awesome back rub.
I can’t wait to come back and try more colours and perhaps a pedi!

Went back to Pinky Nails.
I was so excited to be back in Toronto and to get a proper mani-​pedi (Sorry Ottawa but your salons are for the birds)
But I was a bit disappointed this time around. I think I got a new girl but I could be wrong and it’s no excuse.
I had to wait a whle to be helped despite an appointment.
The pedi was so hurried I was in after the ladies next to me and done well before them.
The shellac mani was ok (better than my Ottawa folks) but my technician wasn’t as friendly and helpful as my last visit
And I didn’t get much of a shoulder rub which I think is one of the nicer touches that Pinky has to offer.
All that to say I guess this place is OK but not foolproof. I’ll be on the lookout for another place.