Spice Nail Spa

DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY AT THIS PLACE.
I went in on Friday to get a pedi and eyebrows waxed. Bad idea.They did not do a good job on the pedi. It now takes me 20 minutes to re-​shape my eyebrows and fill them plus I had to go purchase a good eyebrow pencil and concealer to look normal again. Its that bad people. This woman experimented with the wax on my face. So think carefully be4 heading to this awful place.
It doesnt even deserve 1 star but I guess I had to give it :/

Have gone here three times and each time have been extremely satisfied with the results of mani/​pedi. Never rushed out. I wish I had gotten the name of the lady who worked on me– she is so friendly and a wonderful conversationalist. I got more than just a mani/​pedi– we laughed the whole time. Will continue going back over and over again!

I would recommend Mhi which is who did my acrylic nails. She got them very flat and very natural. Also very good at shaping. Worth the $ 40.00 for SURE.

Don’t do it! I went in to get Shellac removed and get just a plain manicure with clear coat. Whatever chemicals they used absolutely RUINED my nails and they all broke off right at the quick. And they keep breaking off as they grow. I have had to put bandaids on the ends of each finger for the past 3 weeks. I am pretty tough but this is definitely one of the most painful things I have ever been through. I can barely type, wash my hair, get an ice cube out of a tray etc. Remember — this type of business has a different license than most spas and professional hair stylists and that’s why they’re so cheap. You get what you pay for.

I don’t usually go to this salon but was in the area and had about an hour and a half to kill so I thought id see if they had any openings for a shellac pedicure. When I walked they sat me at a pedicure chair and we’re very friendly. That’s where the fun stops. My feet were expecting more, they clipped my toenails and one quick file and that’s about it. However I sat there for over and hour while they ran around and tried to finish multiple customers services. I debated getting up and leaving a few times. Finally they finished up my polish and I was on my way 70 $ later. Rip off. I could have sat at home on the couch for an hour soaking my feet in cold water and then painted my own toes — basically all that happened here! I will never ever go back here.

A decent place to get a serviceable pedicure on short notice for sure. Everyone is very pleasant and you probably won’t find a cheaper deal in the city — standard pedi runs $ 32.50. That includes a foot soak with jets, a massage chair that does all kinds of crazy vibrating things, a foot scrub with a tough brush and a pumice stone, lotion rubbed into your legs, feet and cuticles, and a general tidying up of your nail beds before polish is applied. Two coats of a colour of your choice and a top coat for staying power.

Although I swore I would never go back here, the day inevitably came where I desperately wanted a pedicure and didn’t want to have to walk farther than to the other side of the mall. So I gave Spice another shot, and while it still wasn’t great, at least it was better. I think hitting this place at lunch is a mistake — they are busy then and will rush you out as quick as possible. However, as an after work pick me up it’s okay. At least my toes look nice.

This little spa is a typical prototype of mall-​based nail salons. It features the characteristic open-​concept layout where nail-​care clients can converse with each other while having their hands and feet pampered. (After a few trips here to get my nails done, I’ve found that the workers here are not that fluent in speaking English, so it’s especially nice to be able to socialize with other clients)
The staff here are very competent, and pay special attention to the finer details to ensure the aesthitic appeal and durability of their services. I’ve had a French manicure with porcelain nails here on a couple of occasions, and each time I’ve found that my nails have not only looked great, but they have lasted for months without chipping or necessitating many major upkeep. I also got a cute little flower airbrushed onto my toenails after a relaxing pedi, which was something I’ve never tried before (I didn’t really intend on having it done, the esthetician just sort of did it– looked great though, so I didn’t mind it).
Spice offers waxing services in a private room near the rear of the salon. As of yet, I have not tried their waxing services, as they seem a tad pricier than what I would expect from a nail salon of this caliber. (If it’s any indication of waxing skill, the estheticians I’ve had at spice all have great brows, so if I’m ever deperate for a brow wax, I just might consider coming here… we’ll see)
Bottom line: There isn’t really anything mind-​blowing about this nail salon– it’s essentially like any other venue. But the services are still impresseive enough if you are looking to have your hand and «little piggies» pampered

Spice Nails is a new spa located just within the doors of Scotia Square’s Duke Street entrance. Located along my weekly gym route, I’ve had some time to give it a proper lookover and felt it worth while to report some feedback.
Its space is one wide open room. A long line of cushy spa chairs, about 12, sit side by side– tight fit. Privacy doesn’t seem to be the intrigue for Spice. Within clear sight of mall goers, clients may get their mani/​pedi with a gawk or two. Of course, there are private spaces for more personal treatments. And while the privacy factor is a little discouraging, prices are not. Very reasonable. An extensive list of services and pricing is located just outside its doors, so its all very upfront.
Brazilian Waxes for $ 40. Regular Bikini for $ 30. Manicures start at $ 30. Its all very much a lower price point compared to a lot of the city’s spas and salons. Manicures and Pedicures both branch out into a long list of specifics. Things I’ve never heard of: bio-​liquid fill ins, UV gel overlay, solar nails overlay, pink gel fill in, ETC. Sounds high tech! Spa packages are also available ranging from $ 115 – 175 and appear to be a good price to service ratio. OH. And if your kid wants a manicure/​peticure… they offer 15% to children under 12. Sweet.
So I guess it depends on how much you want your privacy. The spa appears very clean, crisp and of good product range. It does have 2 other locations around Halifax, so they must be doing something right. Some may prefer to head somewhere a little more reclusive, but if you are serious nail addict, this might be a quick and easy fix.