Pedicure?

[douxquemiel.livejournal.com]

I tried searching through the tags without much assistance, so here I am! (Relatedly: perhaps "hair" should be "hair/beauty"? Just a thought...)

I am looking for a place in Davis to get a decent pedicure. I have been to Square Nail Studio in the past and while I ADORE Heather and her hearty band of quirky beauty professionals, I'm looking for a more.... recession-friendly option (i.e., cheaper). I've checked out Yelp and other review websites, and have seen mixed reviews for Davis Square Nails and Julie's Nails (though I don't know if I've even seen a storefront for either place).

Does anyone have personal recommendations for a good, relatively inexpensive place to get a pedicure? I'm looking specifically for someplace close to the MBTA, either Davis or Porter.

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[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

I have had reasonably good experiences with VIP Spa (http://vipspacambridge.com/service.html) in Porter. (Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/v-i-p-spa-and-nail-cambridge))
It is downstairs from Zing Pizza.
They have the basic pedi listed for $23/spa for $33 (they seem to have changed the descriptions somewhat since I've been there, but let me just say, the cooling mud/hot towel part of the spa pedi is wonderful.)

Just beware it will almost certainly take longer than they say.
They take appointments, but it doesn't seem to make much difference in when they take you, so really, it is good if you can leave plenty of time (or probably go earlier in the day when they are less busy).
Other than the time factor, I've been happy with their services. (Though I don't go to nail salons that often, so I don't have that much to compare to.)

[douxquemiel.livejournal.com]

Excellent, thank you for the suggestion!! And for the tag correction; I guess I saw "spa" and glossed right over it. Thanks!

[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

oh, and the tag you want is "spa and salon (http://community.livejournal.com/davis_square/tag/spa%20and%20salon)"

[ron_newman]

which was deliberately separated from "hair" -- but yeah, it's confusing.

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I've tried all the pedi places in Davis and my hands- (err, feet-?) down favorite is Nail Image up in Teele. Absolutely wonderful, the pedis last forever, and they're only $20 or $22. I've also found the women there quite friendly.

(Since I moved to the other side of the tracks, I tried Lisa's Nails on Highland Ave by Lowell. This may be too far for you, but I can recommend them just as highly as Nail Image and everything said about one applies to the other. I find both of these places head and shoulders above everyone else. I'd go with whichever location is more convenient.)

[douxquemiel.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I actually live up closer to Teele, so this might be a great option. Thanks!!

[mistresshellena.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you leave near Teele. I was going to recommend these ladies too.

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

I like Davis Square Nails, myself. I used to go to Julie's regularly, but had a few bad experiences in a row with them.

[douxquemiel.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the advice! Any idea on how much Davis Square Nails charges for a pedicure? I couldn't find a website for them.

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

Hmmm ... I think $11 or $12.

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

I lied, that is the mani price. I think feet are closer to $20.

[grapefruiteater.livejournal.com]

I think it's $22 or so for a pedicure.

I like Davis Square Nails a lot, and I don't know why they'd have negative reviews on Yelp unless they're from people who are used to going to fancier places and don't like the atmosphere, which is no-frills. They are good and fast, but they don't rush you. They also do a very good French manicure if you're in the market for that.

[koloratur.livejournal.com]

You'll get more responses if your post isn't locked, btw.

[douxquemiel.livejournal.com]

....fair point! Didn't realize it was. Thanks.

[starry83.livejournal.com]

I like Salon D'Elegance on Mass Ave, just outside Davis. It looks slightly more like a spa and less like an 80's movie inside as compared to most nail places, and they have wifi (I like to catch up on email while my toes soak). They do $25 for a manicure and pedicure Monday-Wednesday. I also like Julie's if I'm in a bit more of a rush, which I think is $20 for a pedicure.

Check out Lisa's Nails

[amantone.livejournal.com]

I would strongly recommend Lisa's Nails on Highland Ave (across from Highland Kitchen, if you need a reference point). You can catch the 88 or 90 bus and it stops on the corner next to the store, and they always take walk-ins. $23 for a spa pedi that will last you three weeks if not a month. Their entire staff is so nice and the owner, Lisa, is friendly and professional. It's very clean and they will have you in and out quickly.
The only downsides, if you can even call it that for such a reliable place: their drying machines are older and take longer than newer ones, so I'd allot 15 or even 20 minutes for drying. Also, while they do have a wide selection of colors, they are slow to get in the "latest" trends, so if you need something very trendy you might want to bring your own bottle.

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

I go to that place next to / near Snappy Sushi when I want a less expensive pedicure.