Nail 88

Terrible. I really wanted to like this place, as its just around the corner from my apartment. Unfortunately, the customer service is obsolete and the women working there were incredibly rude. I waited an hour and a half for my appointment– during which two women walked out due to being overcharged. Getting a mani or pedi should be a pleasant experience, not a trial of one’s patience.

Perfectly fine for the price! My gel manicure was $ 148 and was done quickly and neatly. The place is not super comfy and a bit messy but this a manicure factory — not a spa. I arrived at 3PM on a Friday and was done in 30 minutes. Spent more elsewhere for basically the same outcome. Thank you Nail 88!

So don’t think that by giving only 3 Stars that I will not go back. For a pedicure option for regular if not weekly visits, you can’t beat a $ 98 HKD pedicure. You just can’t! If you are looking for fancy and pampering and want to spend $ 300+, go to Central. They have lots of those options there. But if you are looking to clean up your feet and have your nails done, this is a good spot.
Now as one on-​line review I read indicated, you have to get past the clutter scattered about. It is not grimy/​not clean, it is cluttered from high traffic and maybe some dust and chairs that they could bother to clean. Let this not detract you though and you kind of have to look beyond this, especially like me if you are use to strict, hygenic, American salon standards. They were spraying tools with alcohol as they went along. I think the girls in this shop are Vietnamese.
The place is small and you are sitting elbow to elbow with other clients. We went on a Sunday and they were very busy… let’s of English speaking women were walking in the door, so the gig is up on what a great deal this place is.
Pedicure is basic. Short foot soak, nail and cuticle trimming, slicing and scrubbing of callous„ polish. Nothing fancy and just a pedicure. The girl who helped me, her name was My. She was efficient, quick and did good work. I would absolutely go back and see her. Polish options were OPI and another brand (cannot recall).
Clearly the gig is up though on this great nail spot though and maybe an appointment would be a good suggestion. As we sat there, many people came in and the staff said either to come back later or no they could not accomodate. We were a walk-​in, but I think we just had good timing.
My husband had a pedicure too and his was $ 120 HKD. We were not sure what more than mine, considering that he does not wear polish, but still a great deal. We rounded up and left a $ 32 HKD tip for both our services. They were good, we were happy and a tip was warrented. We saw other not leave one and I know that is OK by Hong Kong standards as well.
I’m going back to see My. Again, if you are a regular for general clean up of your feet, this is a decent spot… ignore the clutter. If you want something fancy and more massage, go someplace else.