Buffer Nails & Waxing

Got our nails done for New Years and both myself and my friends nails chipped the very evening we got them done. It was a very basic shellac manicure for the high price and they don’t even include hand or arm massages.

I came in for a pedi on a tuesday.
Iryna (very nice and outgoing!) attended to me right away, asking me if I could wait or come back in 30mins.
The place is very clean! The prices are reasonable (not too cheap not too expensive).
My pedi took 1hr 15mins which I personally like. It shows me that they take their time. I appreciate it.
Everything was almost perfect (the massage, scrubbing of the dead skin, polishing).
The one thing I didnt like: I asked the technician to cut my ingrown toe nails. Twice or even three times, since that’s the main reason I came. She reassured me she did it (with an attitude, which I am sorry I have to write). When I came home I saw it’s still stuck and hurts. That’s the reason for 4 stars.

I wanted to love this place because it is close to where I live and admittedly I went over and over again for manis and pedis. I never really felt comfortable though and here is why:
1. There is a woman that works here who doesn’t speak English but tries to speak to you anyways which is very awkward. I don’t care if you can’t speak English but if that’s the case, don’t try to speak to me over and over again not making any sense. On one occasion she was scrubbing my feet so hard I had to ask her to just stop because she couldn’t understand that I was asking her to be more gentle. If you’re going to work in the service industry you need a basic understanding of the English language.
2. Some of the women here are really nice and friendly and others are totally cold and borderline rude.
3. They don’t have a someone dedicated to answering the phone and cashing people out so while you’re getting your mani done the person may also stop every 5 minutes to take a phone appointment. I have seen people walk out of this place because no one served them.
The place has a lot of potential but it’s not managed well and their customer service needs improvement.
I won’t be back. Thanks for the manis and pedis but not the other stuff… I’ve moved on.

Place looks great, it does have a funky smell. Got my eyebrows waxed and they looked fine when done. The tech was really friendly and talkative. When I got home and looked, they didn’t look even though. Might give this place another chance.

Came in for a wax and now I have two square dark red burn patches from where I was severely scorched by the the wax. Getting burned by wax only happens when someone is RUSHING! The pink wax is completely unhygienic because she double dips and the pot was full so I knew she wasn’t going to throw it out before her next client. She also did not go against the direction of my hair growth whatsoever, so now I realize I could have just shaved. This tech was in such a massive hurry I felt like I was intruding on her vacation time. She took ¼ of the time it usually takes. NEVER AGAIN!
***little extra update: less than ½ week later and there is major stubble already due to the fact she literally ripped the hair off in the completely wrong direction. What a waste of my time and money. And I did see Irina, the supposed ‘best’ tech and I think owner of the salon.
***They also made me wait over 20 mins for my appointment, which wasn’t a problem for me on that particular day but to then only spend 7 mins with me for my appointment and do a terrible rushed job made me feel like cattle.
:((

As I sat and waited in silence for my wax appointment, I was writing one liners in my head on what a crappy place this is. They hardly spoke to me and then they finally saw me once I went to the counter again, 20 minutes after my appointment was meant to begin. Turns out there was a scheduling error, and they were nice about it… I was still pissed.
Then the tides shifted.
I got my arms fully waxed in under six minutes and it was under $ 30. That is effing incredible. Thank you, Buffer. You might not be the coolest kid on the block, but you just made a Buffer believer out of me.

Sigh. I really hate when a place disappoints me. Especially a beauty establishment. Manicures are my most favouritest guilty pleasure because I suck at doing my own nails. PLUS I feel so much better and put together when my nails are super fierce and perfect. So when I have a less than stellar manicure done by a professional, I’m super bummed.
Unfortunately, I’ve come here twice as a walk-​in (impromptu manis during breaks at work nearby) and they were able to accommodate me both times (yay!). Except I had the same technician both times and both times I left kind of bummed. I had a half a dozen nicks from the cuticle work (my cuticles are never THAT bad… manicures always) and the polish application had something left to desire. Also this technician was never chatty like the other techs, which also kind of bummed me out. I’m social, I like a little talk… it’s fine though… you don’t have to entertain me. Sadly, I don’t have her name.
Like I said, I hate being disappointed with a manicure because if I’m paying for a service by a pro, I expect better results than doing them myself instead.
They have a stamp card, which is nice, so I’m willing to try this place again. Just better book in advance and hope I don’t get the same tech… as bad as that sounds.

Buffer is my favorite Toronto salon! Iryna and her team are fun, professional and do an amazing job. I have been going to Iryna for years for all my waxing needs and will not trust anyone else to do my eyebrows! They also do unreal manicures and pedicures! Make sure to check them out, you’ll be happy you did!

I have had a mani pedi here and numerous waxes — including Brazilian and full leg. Buffer has been a great experience every time. Irina who has done all of my waxes is sweet, funny and makes you feel instantly comfortable and calm despite the trauma that comes with hot wax on or around your vag. The Brazilian itself is always quick and relatively painless, yet thorough — she’ll get at your in growns with tweezers if needed!
I would recommend this place simply because the staff are fantastic and it really takes away the awkwardness and unpleasantness of the experience. It helps that they do a great job too. Buffer is the only place I trust for waxing in toronto– definitely worth a visit.

I went to Buffer Nails and Waxing for the first time yesterday. I had a brazilian wax. Their price is cheaper than most other places.
The place is clean and easy to get to. They don’t offer tea like most waxing places or have televisions in their rooms but those are not selling points for me. I believe it was Iryna who waxed me. That lady was QUICK. I was out in 11 minutes! Speed is not important to me and I actually don’t mind spending a good amount of time being waxed. I like when the waxer takes her time and is attentive to my vagina, but if you don’t then I recommend going here.
I also like that they give you a little stamp card. Once you get ten services done, the 11^th is free! This is definitely good for individuals who get waxed or have their nails done regularly.

The BEST wax I have ever received. I don’t remember the name of the woman (I think maybe she’s the owner?) but she was fantastic. SUPER fast (less than 5 minutes fast), clean, professional. Would highly recommend!

My experience at Buffer was amazing! Not only is Irina super social, she cares and listens to customer needs. Lately I’ve been going to actually get laser hair removal services by Asha. She does a treatment called IPL (Instant Pulse Light) Laser and it works way better than hair removal places I’ve been to in the past. I swear by it. Go see her if you want to be bare this summer!

Shockingly fast (but thorough!) wax, I’m talking under 5 minutes! I didn’t think that was even possible. Very friendly staff, great location. Will definitely be coming back!

I had a great experience here! I was able to book my pedicure the day of on a Friday afternoon, which is pretty rare in the summer time in this city. The space is clean and inviting, and the staff are all very, very nice and instantly put you at ease. My pedicure was great and all of the instruments came out of a sealed autoclave bag. The rewards card that they punch with each visit is a nice touch, too. I will definitely return.

Best Brazilians, Best Manicures, Best Pedicures and the ONLY place I will go for my eyebrows…
Iryna is the best hands down. Refuse to go anywhere else :)

Best brazilian I have experienced in Toronto.
I was able to secure a last minute appointment on a Friday afternoon — that alone was almost next to impossible downtown.
My aesthetician (I believe she was also the owner) was skillful and funny. I felt like I just had the shortest (in time, of course), and cleanest brazilian ever.
Ladies, you know that bwax will not be painless, but I promise you Buffer will keep the unpleasantness to the very minimal and you will not dread your next appointment.
~$ 50 after tip for a wax. Totally worth it.

Iryina just opened this new salon on Ossington. It’s bright, spacious, clean, the prices are right, the service is good, they offer a variety of Opi colours + the equivalent Axxium.
The hand massage is great and I love the products they use. I will be coming back many times!