Have been searching without success for a new nail salon since my regular place for 2+ years (Michelle Le) went downhill... like bloody cuticles downhill... (!)
My search went on for more than six months without any success at all.
I found a great place downtown (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/nails-attraction-toronto), but I need somewhere close to my home/office that's more convenient. So I started popping into area salons. I tried:
1. Top Queen Nails (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/top-queen-nails-north-york)
2. Aphrodite Spa & Nails (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/aphrodite-spa-and-nails-north-york)
3. http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/sunshine-spa-and-nails-toronto
And wasn't satisfied at any of them. I want to feel comfortable and taken care of when I'm getting a mani or pedi - is that too much to ask?? It's supposed to be a SPA service!
Then I noticed a sign on my way home from work that I hadn't seen before - Lotus Nails is tucked away at the side of a strip mall on Don Mills Road - if you don't know where it is, you''re not likely to stumble upon it - I just happened to be taking a weird route home - YAY!
So I met Amy and Jenny - who are both fantastic! They opened about six months ago (Summer 2012) and seem to be in a great rhythm already.
Lotus is friendly, very clean and tastefully decorated, brilliantly cozy and comfortable.
I got UV gel nails (French) - they lasted for almost a MONTH looking great!!! I have never experienced such a long-lasting manicure. JOY!! Finally!
It was worth the wait to find this place.
There is lots of free parking on-site, and it's close to many major arteries I use all the time! I will be back!!!
Other notes: The business card I took to remind me to write this review says they also do waxing & facials, threading & tinting (besides all regular nail services).