Needed a mani to help show off my new engagement ring ;-) And wanted it fast, but in a clean (ie. not Cali Nails ahem...) place. I found 188 Hair and Nails Spa on Spadina in a pinch and was very pleased. Excellent service, very friendly. Clean, nicely decorated and new (Opened June 2010).
It has now been 6 days and they still look amazing, no chips, only a slight wearing on the ends and I have repotted two plants, done dishes by hand once a day and I'm a nurse so I wash my hands A LOT!
Cost was under $20.
I wish it was closer to my work, but it is easy to get to- and right close to Kensington Market, so it makes for a easily scheduled activity after hitting the market.