man-i-cure? (guy-i-cure???)

[an-art-worker.livejournal.com]

Ok.. so this is completely lame and you will chuckle but laughing is good for the heart.

So I have never had a manicure (am a man..) but I would like to and am wondering about all the nail shops that have cropped up in the square. Are any of those good/better/best? I look in as I walk by and think "hmm... yeah, that looks like a comfortable scene.. (not)" I have memories of some bad Seinfeld episode with Elaine + Frank + feet (I don't recall the details).

Do they use nasty chemicals? (I'll save my questions about waxing until you stop laughing... ;-)

Comments

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

First of all, chill out. It's 2005 and no one cares about what gender is behind the nails. Okay, no one I talk to at least, which might be a different thing.

Second of all, Square Nail (right on the Square, at 11 Holland St across from the T stop) gets the best reviews: As you can see here (http://www.livejournal.com/community/davis_square/381322.html). Though that was specifically about pedicures, I'm sure the info transfers.

The place accross from Mario's does waxing, on men, which I know from second hand experience. Not being a man, I can't get firsthand, but I've gotten about as close as I can. Weird syntax. Done now.

[sissychrissy1.livejournal.com]

I recommend Square Nail Studio for a super relaxed, mostly natural experience. They use Burt's Bees stuff, which is super nice, the staff are friendly, and it's just a relaxing experience.

[hahathor.livejournal.com]

Square Nails is one of the few places that doesn't do acrylic tips, so there's definitely less nasty chemicals there than in many other places. If you're looking to get long nails, then you'll want to go someplace that does tips. I've heard good things about Julie's, but don't have first hand knowledge.

Not a guy, but I get waxed at Elizabeth Grady on Mass Ave near Pemberton. I know that they have male clients.