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Kat "the way you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed" F.'s Profile

Best Nail Salons In Toronto

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Best Nail Salons In Toronto

Shape those nails, ladies! I get a lot of manis (like, a lot) and these are all the places I've tried!

1. Urban Nails

179 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Canada
(416) 778-8288

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

Update - 9/27/2009

My "Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow" mani lasted nearly two full weeks before showing any signs of chipping. That's a quality manicure!

I went back to get a refresher while pacing back and forth on the Danforth waiting for a tardy friend. I noticed that…More »

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9/16/2009
Another day, another mani.

Hey, gotta keep the digits nimble, right? Two excellent recommendations… Read more »

2. Star Nails

344 Pape Avenue
Toronto, ON M4M 2X1
Canada
(416) 778-7688

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

6/26/2010 First to Review

Why are so many nail salons in Toronto prefaced with the name "Star"? Five Star, Five Stars, Star One, and now (one of many simply named) Star Nails.

This nail salon has the distinction of being the first Cambodian-run salon I've ever come across in…More »

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3. Pearl Nails and Spa

2957 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z2
Canada
(416) 767-7788

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: The Junction

Update - 11/10/2009

Wahh! It turns out Lily has "gone back to school" permanently and no longer works at Pearl Nails. I was devastated to learn this news. How could the perfect nail esthetician leave me like that!? Anyway, enter My to the rescue.

She'll now be my go-to…More »

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7/22/2009
Another perfect ten (literally). This time I went to get my nails done by Lily (also known as… Read more »

4. Four Seasons Nail & Spa

945 Royal York Rd
Toronto, ON M8X 2E6
Canada
(416) 231-4150

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

2/11/2009 First to Review

I stumbled upon this place while coming back from a doctor's appointment and I'm so glad I did. Tucked away just steps away from Royal York subway in Etobicoke, Four Seasons (not affiliated with the hotel chain) is an amazing nail bar.

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5. Venus Nails

913 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5S 3L6
Canada
(416) 323-0178

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4/20/2009 First to Review

The problem with "walk-in only" salons is that the wait is always rather grueling. There were only four technicians working and at least six people waiting at all times, with many more ladies popping in to ask about the wait. Considering nearly…More »

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6. Beauty Line

895 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W 2H2
Canada
(416) 966-2688

Category: Nail Salons

Update - 5/5/2010

The $28 mani/pedi special isn't a special so much as it is...the actual price, all the time, so get it. If you want to be rubbed down properly by a 40-something Asian man with smooth hands, tack on $10 more for 15 minutes of reflexology and foot…More »

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12/30/2009 First to Review
On my way from another appointment I passed by Beauty Line and decided to press my luck** and get a… Read more »

7. Signature Nails Salon

159 John Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
Canada
(416) 596-8088

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core

4/6/2009 First to Review

I was shopping in the neighbourhood and decided to stop in for an impromptu walk-in manicure after hearing great things about this no-nonsense salon from some friends who work in the area. My walk-in request was easily accommodated at 2pm on a…More »

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8. Essential Beauty Bar

225 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
Canada
(416) 599-3988

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

Update - 8/26/2009

7 day update...

Mani started chipping after only 3 days. I mean, my line of work IS very labour intensive and down 'n dirty so it was bound to happen...not...so why is my mani chipping after only a few days? Boo.

Pedi still going strong 7 days later.…More »

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8/20/2009
The other day I found myself needing a mani/pedi like Mayim Bialik needs a wardrobe stylist, so I… Read more »

9. Five Star Nails

1924 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON M4L 1H5
Canada
(416) 699-9939

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: The Beach

Update - 9/8/2009

Should I add or remove a star for not having to use any nail polish remover to remove the last traces of polish, because it's completely chipped away to a clean state after only seven days?

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8/31/2009
Five Star Nails is a blockbuster nail salon - you walk in and a dozen women are having their hands… Read more »

10. Dragon Nails

484 Parliament Street
Toronto, ON M4X 1P2
Canada
(416) 934-9898

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

11/26/2009 First to Review

All I can say is that I'm glad I waited a few days to review this place.

Day of/day after: 3.5-4 stars. Good cuticle work, fairly decent massage and the polish application was flawless with no cleanup required. The salon itself is a drag, kind of…More »

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11. Time For Nails & Spa

641 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1M7
Canada
(416) 599-0008

Categories: Skin Care, Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

10/26/2009 First to Review

Have YOU ever had your nails done by a lady named "Enima"? I didn't think so!

Walk-ins are welcome at this Bay/Dundas salon, and once inside I felt like I had been transplanted to Yorkville. So much plastic, countless pieces of Tiffany jewellery and…More »

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12. Heartbreaker by Barberella

889 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1V9
Canada
(416) 869-0440

Categories: Hair Removal, Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

3/30/2010 First to Review

Bottom line: $45 for a below-average mani plus Minx nails that only lasted two or three days. My nails LOOKED fabulous and I got heaps of compliments & questions about them: http://twitpic.com/1c0yla

First thing's first: Heartbreaker is located next…More »

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