Poised Nail Lounge & Spa – Yaletown

I went in today to get a gel mani/​pedi. I emailed in to book last-​minute and lucky for me, they were able to fit me in. I can’t say enough about the ladies that took care of me today… they were hip, quirky, fun and conversational and did a lovely job. They offered me tea or water while I waited, took the time and checked in with me every step of the way to make sure it’s what I wanted and was in no pain… Will absolutely go again.

This salon is a ¹⁰⁄₁₀!
Courteous service every time and the ladies who work there are cool and very good at what they do. The manager even donated a gift certificate for an event I held which demonstrates customer loyalty. I go here for my nails and my girlfriend goes here for her hair as well — we both leave very happy!
Cheers!

I wish I could give 5 stars but there are a few things that justify only 4.
Pros: Great Quality, friendly service, and fluent English speaking (I say this only because places I have been before there are misunderstandings due to communication issues resulting in a different finish than expected)
Cons: Took over 2 hours for a set of nails.
Firstly, I called to book an appointment and they were able to get me in later that day. I believe Maya was the lady who did my nails and she did an AMAZING job. I’m extremely picky with the way that I like my nails and I’m impressed. I had a new set of solar gel with shellac put on. I’m very hard on my hands and I’ve had experiences where they start lifting within a few days, these ones lasted 2 weeks before starting to a little and even still it’s hardly noticeable. She also recommended a colour that I love which also has yet to chip. The only problem I really had wasn’t her fault, but I got some nail art done and ended up waiting half an hour for the lady to come do it! That was quite excessive and I didn’t understand why she couldn’t of taken a 5 minute break from her client to do a quick job (it was an easy pattern). This was a huge inconvenience for me taking what should of been just over an hour to two hours. Hopefully they can redeem themselves when I go back for a fill. :)

This place was great. The people who worked there were really positive and chatty. I would definitely go back–
The guy who did most of my nails was very precise and cared about doing a proper job. They look great and haven’t chipped. My friend also liked her pedicure. Varnish has some competition!

Great value, friendly staff! I did not need to make an appointment just walked straight in! I would recommend for waxing.

I’ve come here for a few services now. A facial and two foot rubs. I guess I forgot to review previously… oops. The facial was good and the first foot rub was so-​so.
Today, I review my latest foot rub! It was excellent and exactly what I needed on my day off. I could tell my arches held a lot of tension and heels throbbed. The service was relaxing and the guy doing my massage was sweet & friendly.
I would certainly return and request him (oops, also forgot his name). Walking home felt great :)

I’m not sure I’ve ever appreciated a stylist more than Sheena @ Poised (Davie location). She intuitively knows what colour and cuts will flatter you and she is always up to date with new techniques.
I don’t normally enjoy the hair salon experience but to get Sheena I’ll go out of my comfort zone to make an appointment. I’ve also asked for highlights etc that she didn’t necessarily recommend and instead of saying I told you so, she had me back in to correct it complimentary right away.
Amy & Shannon, please never let her get away! :)

Loved this cute place in Yaletown. I rarely go back to the same hair salon twice but I think this is my new hair salon! Dylan did an amazing job and gave me exactly what I wanted. My hair has not been this healthy either till now. I highly recommend anyone to go to Dylan, he is a hair guru.

I found poised yaletown on Instagram almost a year ago when I was looking for a new hair dresser, even though I’m always quite hesitant to try anything new but I have not been disappointed by Sheena, her colour skills and creativity always turn out so well. Whenever I go there the place is always clean, welcoming and the girls that work there are always so sweet and accommodating. I definitely recommend this place!

Love the girls here. Everyone has a positive attitude an is efficient in there work. Highly recommended for any of there services!

Eek is right! They cut my toe during my gel pedicure, it bled and everything, and they still charged me! Never again!

Went here for a eyebrow wax today and am so disappointed. I just wanted them cleaned up but the esthetician ruined the shape my thick eyebrows — way too thin! Don’t come here for your eyebrow waxing!
The place seems nice and staff are friendly, though.

The ladies who work here are quite lovely, I must say.
Pedicure was fine. But the gel manicure I received was by far the worst overall manicure I’ve ever received. Cuticles cut improperly. Cut skin. Painful pushing. Thick uneven gel application. I hate to say that because the girls were so nice, but that’s the just truth.

I went to Poised for a Brazilian appointment.
They were wonderful in letting me have a last minute booking. The technician Christa was amazing, friendly and super comforting.
I loved the service; however found $ 43 (Not including tip) for a Brazilian wax a little bit pricy.
I will however be going back here.

I think the hairdressers name is Sabrina maybe, not sure but she is the best in d/​t Vancouver! My style was perfect and didn’t fall flat throughout the day. She was a delight and very sweet… I would recommend this salon due to Sabrina’s talents.

Just recently got a pedicure done and I have to say, I had one of the best services ever! The staff were so polite, professional and friendly. I am definitely going back!

Great location, cute salon and great pricing! They spent a good amount of time on my manicure, and at 20 dollars it was a steal. I will be back for a cut and dry one day and a pedicure. I saw they have good massage chairs! :)

I have been attempting to be more wallet-​conscious lately and when I noticed the grand opening special at Poised, I couldn’t resist.
I arrived a few minutes early out of courtesy and my stylist was still finishing up with another client. Totally fine by me, she was warm and welcoming. I wasn’t offered anything to drink which was kind of disappointing as it was chilly out — a nice cup of tea would have hit the spot.
I came in for a hair cut and left feeling like a super model! I loved the way I was listened to and even my weird nit-​picky requests were heeded. There wasn’t any super relaxing scalp massage with my shampoo, but I wasn’t expecting one so no loss there.
The only thing that lost a star for me was the fact that the salon did not have a receptionist or a free body to deal with the steady flow of clients coming in or people asking for parking meter change. I realize that the space is only about 3 months old, but it was a little frustrating when I had to be left over half a dozen times. The girls doing manicures couldn’t get up as easily and my stylist clearly felt awful. She explained that some kinks were still being worked out in the business, I understood and was as patient as possible.
All in all, it was a decent experience and I will be back :)

back again
Déjà vu? Same same but different. This location versus Coal Harbour: same name, same owners, but in my immediate walking radius. Closer therefore better. My friends laugh, because for someone so efficient and purposeful, I can be one lazy MF.
ATTENTION: August 7 to September 31, 2013 all services are 15% off.
What else do you need to know? Poised does a great job and has some of the most competitive pricing I’ve found in Vancity. And I have been looking. I’ve spent countless hours looking online and on foot. It’s how I like to spend my weekends. After all, there’s no better way to rationalize getting a weekly pedicure than to say you’ve been walking all day.
FYI, a paraffin mani is just $ 30. That rivals Sparkle Nails on Broadway but less rough around the edges.
For the quality and service you get, it’s the cheapest mani/​pedi place I’ve found downtown. Disclaimer, they did JUST open so they may be eager to please and it could be downhill from here, but for now I give them the benefit of the doubt. The true test will be a year from today. For now I found my place. This is the place.
Report on Poised Nail Lounge — Yaletown
Interior: Clean space + hair and spa services
Ideally For: A place to take yourself and your mom
Service: Shellac French Mani
Price: $ 45
Duration: 45 minutes
Details: Polish removal, file, cuticle care, buff, massage, and polish application
Massage: Long enough to be enjoyable and with Avojuice
Comments: Thorough, attentive, friendly and appreciative
Products: OPI, Harmony
Longevity: Great
Final Grade: A–