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| - It's pretty hard to find a good salon these days. My mom said I should try Vogue Nails. I called in the morning, and they were able to book me an appointment that afternoon. The salon is in a convenient location, with ample parking. Inside the salon is clean and bright, with a very friendly team-oriented staff. Every table and every pedicure chair was filled with a customer, which I took to be a good sign. I was greeted quickly, and was taken promptly at my appointed time. I had an idea what I wanted to have done. I like crazy nail art and designs. Tina was my stylist. I showed her a picture of what I had in mind. She said she couldn't do that (it was black with lots of jewels for tips) but that I shouldn't worry, if I wanted sparkle, I would be very happy. She and the lady next to me talked me into a gel set, which I had never had before.
Tina worked quickly, but her work was exceptional. I had let my old nail set grow out for too long and two had broken off. When they broke, they tore my nail off the bed a little bit. I was afraid it was going to hurt, like nails always do when they file the tops. I did't feel a thing! I pointed it out to her, and she said, "I see it". There was no stinging or aching in any of my fingers when she was finished. it was so gentle! She spent just as much time detailing the underside of the nails as she did the tops. Most places leave bumps and ridges where people can't see...I ALWAYS see. She may not have been able to do all of the bedazzling that I originally wanted, but what I ended up with instead is so much cooler. She kept asking me if I liked how it was turning out, and if I wanted something different to tell her.
In the end, I got a full set of shiny black gels, with a really cool bling shellac that more than made up for the jewels, and I didn't pay a lot of money for them, either. I was surprised how reasonably priced they were. They were less than many of the other salons in the area. I even got the deep burgundy on two fingers, exactly how I wanted. Then I had their artist do some striping on the burgundy fingers. I wish I could post a picture to go along with this review. While I was on my way out, another customer stopped me and asked to see. When i showed her, her response was, "OH! Those look like something I'd see in a magazine!"
They do walk-ins, but they're very busy, so I would suggest making an appointment. If I had to find anything wrong with this salon, it would be that they don't have as big of a shellac selection as other places do. That kinda worried me at first, but that place can do A LOT with a little bit, and I've never had a set of nails that looked this good. Finally, take cash with you for a tip. They do accept credit cards for payment, but they do not accept gratuity on the card.
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