Blooming Nails & Spa

I’ve gone to this nail salon 3 times so far. The first time, I got a gel manicure with Lany, who was absolutely amazing. The second time, I got another gel manicure but with someone else. It wasn’t as neat as when Lany did it. I just went back to get another gel manicure and regular pedicure for 45 $. I got Lany again for my manicure and she was just as good as the first time. I love it. My pedicure was great as well. Very comfortable seating. They had several tv’s so it wasn’t awkwardly silent or anything. Scheduling an appt was very simple. There is a parking lot on the side of the building. Will continue to come here!

We had a good run, unfortunately I will not be returning. it is still a great salon however the owners effort to «take care» of her girls has made me the customer completely annoyed. I usually tip the girls when the service is done and seems because the owner does not always catch the transaction it prompted her to start to asking rather loudly if you tipped. Now I appreciate her wanting to take care of her girls but when you get a wax, nails done, and toes done all by 3 different people it’s easier do it like that oppose to paying at the end then having to find everyone who provided services… So I look forward to trying other places and wish them all the best.

Such great service! Gel mani + regular pedi = $ 45. Normal prices compared to what I’m used to in NYC. Rosa was amazing @ the pedicure. Took extra time to get all dead skin off. Foot/​leg massage was phenomenal. They even give little shoulder & neck massages while your nails dry — no extra charge. Definitely coming back.

So, my local place was all booked so I did a quick Unilocal search for salons in the area. This one had pretty okay reviews, so I called them 30 min before closing, and I was told I could come. I was ecstatic at first, but the experience quickly went downhill. Pros: (what little pros there is) the inside was spacious, although not that decent looking. They have Essie and opi, but such a limited selection.
The real issue was with my pedicure. I was the last person to get started on my pedi, yet we somehow all finished at the same time?! It was like a 10 min pedicure. To make matters worse, the Spanish lady doing my pedicure was coughing everywhere (and on me and my feet) and had to keep excusing herself for water. This cut my already-​short-​pedicure in half. I can understand her being sick. However, she ignored all my requests: I asked for square nails, but each nail ended up being a different shape. For the «massage» part, she slapped lotion on my legs and then quickly wiped it away with a towel… a towel, by the way, that she wiped her arms with before using it on me.
This is problematic when I’m paying $ 20 for a less than mediocre pedicure. She did my nail polish application with one hand while the other hand she was using to wipe her face constantly. My pedi looks a week old, and I could tell it’s probably going to chip tomorrow. I told the owner about my experience and all i got was a blank stare and a, «I’ll let her know.»
I have to go fix this mess on my nails tomorrow. I wanted this place to work, because it’s close and convenient, but that experience has me telling everyone I know not to waste their time here. I would rather drive a half hour to my usual place than ever come back here.

They do a decent mani an pedi. I can’t really complain. I am a bit of a perfectionist but for $ 28 it was good! The place was clean. The staff was friendly. I didn’t have to wait long. They had plenty of chairs and colors to choose from. I would go back again!

The ladies are extremely nice. They are kind of expensive for a full set. It’s a very nice inside and comfortable I would enjoy going there if it wasn’t so expensive.

Not sure what Camela is talking about, but here is my take on the place.
The manicurist at Blooming Nails are the most understanding people I have ever encountered in a nail salon. Manicurist always go out of their way to please you and they definitely welcome new ideas. The place is clean and very organized. I have been with Blooming nails for over three years. The best quality I find is that the new owner, Ellie and the rest of the manicurist actually understand you and try to have conversations with the patrons to make them feel at home. If you are ever in this part of town, definitely look them up you won’t regret it. The BEST nail place in town and surrounding towns

I have been going to Blooming Nails since they opened with Chris as the manager, about 6 years ago. Now I live almost an hour away but I still go, because no one does my nails like her.
This is a top-​notch place. Over the years I have seen them move with the times and not be afraid to use innovation in their services. Their prices haven’t gone up in years, and they sailed through the recession — a testament to their success.
I’m not bothered by any lack of English on the part of the staff. They smile and are very friendly. Chris’s English is perfect, and that’s all that really matters.
And their services? My gel nails are flawless. My pedicure holds up for weeks. In fact, I really need to get there. Pardon me while I give them a call…

Things that deserve 3 stars:
* the salon is clean & modern looking with plenty of flat screen TVs and even a fireplace
* the hours are convenient– they’re always open
* the manicurists are sort of friendly? Let’s just say I don’t get the sense they’re talking sh*t about me in another language whilst they do my mani/​pedi
* they offer a reward card– 100 points= free mani or something like that. I haven’t earned anything yet but it gives me something to look forward to
* They serve coffee– I just realized this on my last visit when my boyfriend tagged along. If there are snacks or coffee, he’ll find them.
* the color selection is plentiful– lots of shades of reds/​pinks and all over the rest of the color spectrum
* a mani/​pedi is only $ 28
Things I think earn only 2 stars:
* the manicurists are not adventurous. And by this I mean if you ask for anything other than a standard manicure, a french manicure or maybe a flower design they will look at you like you have 4 heads and then either flat out deny your request for creativity or clearly make faces and make fun of it in another language right to your face. Once I saw in a magazine a french manicure with black tips instead of white– it’s not THAT outrageous. They begrudgingly complied with my request but then gave each other looks that said «what a weirdo» and clearly talked sh*t about it in another language as the girl was still finishing up my manicure. Another time I saw in a magazine a baby blue base color with white polka dots. I thought it was cute in a retro kind of way and asked if they could do it for me. The guy flat out denied my request as if it was beyond their skill level to complete such outlandish artwork on my nails. It’s polka dots!
* The silence is deafening. As I mentioned, there are plenty of TVs but the volume is basically turned all the way down. There is no background music. And the space is small. This means any small talk being had is up for everyone’s ears in the salon, like it or not. I once had to sit for 40 minutes and listen to some girl with the voice of Fran Drescher go on and on about her boring life to her manicurist who I can only imagine probably wanted to take a orange stick and jab it in her ears as much as I did. Some background music would make the experience here so much more pleasant.
Overall, this is a good place to get a reasonably priced basic mani/​pedi.