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| - I've always been a bit hopeless when it comes to doing my own nails; just wasn't born with that gene, I guess. So about once a month I like to treat myself to a pedicure, and I've been going to Nails By Tina basically since they opened. They changed owners or management a year or so ago I think, and went through a remodel, which is good because the quality was starting to slide there for a bit. It's definitely improved of late.
My favorite treat at Tina's is the "Happy Feet" pedicure. It costs a bit more than the others on the menu (around $40), but for your money you get the usual soak, trim, file and polish, along with a foot and leg scrub, hot stone massage, and a dip in a paraffin wax mask that leaves your feet incredibly soft! (You can get the same treatment for your hands as well!) Callous removal and designs on your nails (which they push a bit) are extra, but the callous remover is worth it!
I don't really have a favorite tech; they are all nice and competent at what they do, at least the ones who have worked on me. One thing I have noticed is that making an appointment with a certain tech does not seem to guarantee you will see that tech; the two times I did appointments, I ended up with a different person. Perhaps that's because the vast majority of their business seems to be walk-in, as opposed to appointments. Another thing I like about Tina's is that they don't take offense if you bring in your own tools or polishes; I prefer to bring my own because that way I know they're clean. (I've unfortunately had some bad experiences with dirty tools at other salons and had techs act insulted that I brought my own tools!)
As far as manicures go, Tina's seems to be the "go-to" place for gels, fills and acrylics in this neighborhood. (I used to get "pink and whites" here but had to give them up...expensive habit!) Whether you want a simple, basic mani or elaborately designed acrylics, they can take care of it here. And as others have noted, you can even get your mani and pedi done at the same time! (I recommend coming early in the day for this option.)
If you are looking for a good nail salon on the westside/Metrocenter area, Tina's is a great choice. Oh and don't forget about the Happy Feet. You're welcome. ;)
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