Aphrodite Spa & Nails

to be honest the quaLity of this spa is pretty good. the quality of the pedicure manucures are great too but to be honest you pay for it. when you hear the words, «you pay for what you get» id say thats true but i do think they charge a little too steep. i mean after all said and done like tip etc a pedi mani shellac is like 100 $. i mean i could buy a pair of shoes for heavens sake. i mean its nail polish for god sakes. lol my shellac actually peeled off after 2 weeks. not a good sign but usually tbis place does a great job.
ive personally been here a few times and probably would more often if it was a little bit less. im not asking for cheap nail salon prices rather mid end… but it should be interesting because the ten spot is opening just around the corner and to be honest if i can save at another nail spa and its good quality then… ill be happy to go somewhere else too. i will say that the staff at aphrpdite does seem genuinely kind. and that also adds a nice touch.

Great place. You really leave feeling great and they do an amazing job. Kate is the best :)

Again, my daughter was in town and we went to Aphrodite for a treat. I’m still sticking to my first review. Nice salon, nice looking attentants (all wearing uniforms which makes it look very professional), very well lit place. You look from the outside in and all of a sudden you are in a desperate need of a mani/​pedi. All in all you will not be disappointed. My shellac manicure looks fantastic, my hands look really taken care off. The feet look presentable this time too. But again, for the money spent I would expect better service. The girls rush you, we came in the door and she started with my feet. We did not even get a chance to relax, adjust the massage chair and sip our obligatory (for us) Starbucks. Normally they soak your feet first but here, she watched me take of my shoes and socks and started right away trimming my toe nails. The service itself seemed a bit rushed. The two people beside us were still being massaged when my daughter and I were already finished and we started about the same time as these other two people. The whole time my attendant never even attempted a smile in my direction but was chatting in her own language with the attendant who took care of my daughter. When asked if I want a manicure too, I declined. I did not want to contort myself because they do the mani and pedi at the same time which requires you to sit so uncomfortable in the chair that you walk out in pain. I did get a manicure but since my feet were already done, I was sitting in the manicure chair:-)

Lady who booked my appt was very pushy. I went in person to book a pedi and one of the ladies working on someone else’s nails shouted «why not a manicure too» and then went on to say that it doesn’t cost much more… how embarrassing. Whole neighbourhood is starting to turn away from this salon.

Worst place. Had my eyebrows done for $ 15. Very high end price for just eyebrows, but whatever.
Let me make this short and quick —
I paid $ 15 and my eyebrows were ALMOST FULLY waxed out. The lady also cut my skin so it bleeded and I had to get a bandage to stop it from doing so.
I am just reviewing on the eyebrow service the first visit was OK. The second and last time was bad.
I don’t know how the other services work but if you want to keep your eyebrows ladies I do not recommend this place.

Was looking for a place for a quick gel/​shellac manicure. Came across this place while shopping. Was told a price of $ 38 but after they started removing my previous polish I was told it would be $ 5 to remove the polish. When I asked to have 1 nail painted a different color I was told that was an additional charge. $ 48 is ridiculous! My technician, Kate was very nice and did a very nice job. But overall for the price I would not return.

I was desperate for a manicure and pedicure on a Saturday and I was lucky that Aphrodite had an opening for me.
Atmosphere: Very clean, sleek and modern design.
Manicure: Tony did my shellac manicure and he did a fantastic job. He chose a colour for me and I was very happy with the end result.
Pedicure: Gina was very thorough! My toes looked amazing, and the leg/​foot massage was the best I’ve ever had.
Overall: I would definitely go to to Aphrodite again.

The description of the rating rings true for me. A very average experience. Not a lot of color choices to choose from. Went here for a Saturday and it was extremely busy so they rush through your mani/​pedi. Was way more money than my regular place. I think because it is in Shops at Don Mills people feel like it is better quality, not always true! If you are in the area try Princess Nails on Underhill Drive, that is my regular place and I like the fact that it is small and they spend lots of time on you! (Book and appointment for sure!)

A friend recommended this place. So I tried it out. I think your experience and quality of your manicure depends on the person who does your nails. My nails look like I did them myself, she spent a total of 10 minutes, she didn’t bother pushing back my cuticles, she only did one coat. She had a very negative and rushed tone.
I’m giving two stars instead of 0 because of the «make good offer» and the good customer service when paying and booking appointments.
I will try them again and request a specific person. Let me know of any recommendations.

I was rushed into the pedicure process and never had a chance to soak my feet or relax in the massaging chair. The scrubbing treatment was harsh and more painful than I was used to. After an hour, I looked down at my feet to admire them, but I was surprised to see that I had 4 – 5 cuts along the length of the big toe area.

Employees are friendly and professional. I have always had good experiences there with manis and pedis. The store and equipment are clean and comfortable.

Just went here on Saturday morning. OK manicure. I specifically asked for my cuticles to be looked after and the manicurist did a rushed, half-​assed job. She did not utter ONE WORD to me during the manicure, but I did notice that the other manicurists did not talk to their clients either. Busy salon and expensive for what one is given in return. Speaking of returning… I will not be!

.Colour me impressed! Speaking of colours, my nails look amazing! Ladies did a fine job at applying manicures. Full body massage was heavenly. But this spa didn’t offer all the pampering I was expecting at the price. Services seemed rushed some times but I go here for the convenience.

So I read all these glowing reviews for Aphrodite Spa & Nails and thought it was worth a go.
My experience was not so glowing!
I used to live near the Danforth and frequented Urban Nails and was always satisfied with their service. I thought Aphrodite would be a step up.
Well it was a step up in price, that’s for sure!
Here are the reasons I did not like this place.
1) The price was over $ 10 more for a mani-​pedi
2) The Shellac colour selection was poor
3) My cuticles were ravaged and three were bleeding after
4) The nail polish was not applied across the whole nail. You can clearly see the tips of my nails and the sides.
5) They did my mani-​pedi at the same time, with out asking, killing the whole relaxing experience for me… leaning awkwardly to one side the whole time.

6) Adding the Shellac sky rocketed the price even further.
The last reason was I thought the employees were rude. There was another client there and she was quite demanding, and it was painfully obvious that the nail salon employees were talking about her in another language, a la Seinfeld.
Needless to say I’m going to go back to Urban Nails next time. This place is not worth the money at all!

This bustling spa is conveniently located at Shops at Don Mills, and I was very impressed by how large the space inside was, and how many manicure/​pedicure stations are occupied. It’s a good idea to book an appointment, but overall they do a brisk business so you should be able to get in when you want to.
I had a precisely-​applied shellac manicure with Sue, which I thought was a bit pricy ($ 38), considering that within an hour I could spot a couple dry spots on my cuticles and I think they should apply cuticle oil after the hand cream. I thought she did a careful job, so I would consider coming back for the sake of convenience (close proximity to work).
The shellac prices are not advertised, and many other clients here seem drawn to the low prices for manicures, so perhaps that’s where the deal is.
This place would be 4 stars except I don’t think I would come back for waxing services. They use one applicator per client for the wax, so the chances of contamination are high (applicator dipped repeatedly in the pot of wax). Waxing isn’t as pricey as other spas, but I’d rather pay more for sanitation and precision.

I trusted the other reviews here about this place when I was looking for somewhere nice and affordable. I will definitely be back.
It’s big and clean and very accommodating. All of the girls working even seemed to having a good time and laughing chatting. It made it very relaxing as a customer.
Bonus is the location because there are so many shops, restaurants and cafes around.

Was searching for a decent nail place in and around the Don Mills area and thanks to Unilocal came accross Aphrodite! Read the reviews and prayed i would get good service. All i was looking for was a good manicure with Shellac.
The décor of the salon is modern and built around efficiency! Cleanliness is key! They also have ever color of OPi under the rainbow!
And if you’re looking for Shellac, they use a quality brand with great colors!
Unfortunately I forgot my girls name, but she was beyond professional and was meticulous with the most awesome attention to detail. My nails still look great 10 days later without one chip (this is why i love shellac)!
Anyhoo, long story short, I would definitely recommend this place for a manicure/​Shellac.
I am looking into try our their waxing services and will report back.

Pedi worked out well. They have a great selection of colours. Lots of staff working on customers. But don’t be fooled by the hours posted; by Friday evening at 7:30 all the staff are ready to leave and there is no one left to do nails, so make sure you get an appointment.
And I like how my nail lady laughed when I giggled and squirmed while she worked on my sensitive tootsies. Yes I am very ticklish!
Will definitely go back next time I want to do a Mani-​Pedi.

This place is awesome. Clean, well organized, friendly staff, great prices and good nail polish selection. No matter how busy it is here, you never feel like your manicure/​pedicure are being rushed through in order to make room for the next customer.
I think they offer full spa services here too. I saw a room that is probably used for massages or waxing at the back and it looked great. I would consider getting a full body massage here because the hand and foot massages are so nice.

It is always busy here … and rightfully so!
For $ 18, you get a relaxing hand massage and beautiful nails. Run by a Korean lady called Lisa, it is located at the Shops of Don Mills [Lawrence and Don Mills]. If you drive, parking is plentiful.
Book appointments with your girlfriends because you can find some good food to have before or after your mani and places to shop until you drop!