Elegant Touch

I am extremely picky with my nail tech and I finally found one who does it right!
Service: Pink and white – just did a fill this time (only pink), it was $ 25. Will do both the pink and white next time.
Just moved to the area and I dreaded trying to find someone who can do my nails thin and natural.
Helen is the one to go to! She did my pink and white nails (looks like French but with the powder acrylic)
She was very gentle and most importantly, made them nice and thin and they look super natural. I’m always worried about the quality of the materials which they use and whether they will last – it’s been almost a month and they’re perfect and haven’t chipped.
The salon is pretty old looking inside, very minimalistic, but I don’t care as long as the nail tech does a good job and is provided quality materials.
Glad I found it! But I can’t speak for any of their other service.
Don’t forget cash for tip, they don’t take credit card for gratuity.

The last & final time I went to this nail salon, the lady who painted my nails did a horrible job. She must’ve spent just as much time painting them as she did cleaning them up. They ended up looking fine but only after much clean up, it was still painful to watch as I could’ve painted my nails myself and painted inside the lines. Nail polish was dripping all over the place as she didn’t know how much to apply.

I had a basic pedicure for $ 26 plus callus removal (which was suggested) for an additional $ 5. It lasted more than 45 minutes and I felt the woman did a great job. She was very attentive to details. My nails look great and the calluses are a lot better. She did speak to the other technician next to her quietly in Vietnamese, but what do I care? I brought a book to read and was perfectly happy. I agree with some other reviewers that the massage chairs could be better though.

As far as nail salons goes this place is ok. Pedi chairs were a bit worn out. The place was clean and their selection of pedi’s was great. My tech, Paula, was very good. Even though we couldn’t communicate the way I would have liked I knew she was making ever effort to do a good job. Never felt rushed which I have experienced at other nail salons. an attention to detail person. If you can stand the heat I strongly recommend the hot stone pedi and I have to tell you it was amazing. Since she did such a great job on my feet I decided to get a manicure as well. Here again Paula came through and did a great job. So if you are looking for a new nail salon I would recommend giving this place a try and ask for Paula

While the end result was ok, I didn’t enjoy my experience here. I called day of and suggested a time. She asked if I could come at a different time and I agreed. I showed up at 4:45 at her request, and while I got a seat in a chair and had hot water for my feet, my pedicure did not begin until 5:10. Once it finally started, she worked quickly and did not do a thorough job. She was not friendly either. I felt like an inconvenience to her.
My toes look good, but I will not return here.

I was impressed with my service at this salon. I got in without a wait. It took about an hour for a gel manicure, for which I paid $ 30. The guy that did my nails was youngish with glasses and an ear ring, he was meticulous and did a great job! I would recommend him if you go to this salon. One thing is they don’t take tips on cards, like most nail salons now.

I went in and asked for a manicure and they told me to come back I did a woman started me then one of her regular clients came in she asked me to get up. I thought I was being moved to another station but she put me w the rest of the people waiting as if she hadn’t started me yet. These people are so rude and overpriced it’s ridiculous! Delicate touch off of Oakland Mills rd is so much better and has excellent customer service!

I had mixed feelings about my pedicure here. In the plus column, I felt that the lady doing my nails was meticulous and careful with the trimming and shaping, etc, and did a good job with that – it was one of the more carefully executed pedicures I’ve ever had in this respect.
On the other hand, the massage chairs were not good at all (mine was kind of half-​broken), and the other elements of the pedicure were kind of perfunctory– I got home and found some rough spots where the dead skin was only partially removed the next day. Also, the nail polish selection was lacking, especially for colors outside the red/​magenta/​purple categories– they barely had any fun summer colors, I was disappointed to find.
I wanted to think they were better than they were– I actually think I came here like 2 years ago and was much more impressed then.

Don’t expect much from the massage chairs and the staff isn’t very friendly. I was one of the first customers as I walked in shortly after they opened. A man did my pedicure and when it was time for moisturizer and massage, he painted my toes and then applied the lotion, avoiding my wet paint so of course my toes were neglected, no massage there. it was woefully inadequate and virtually no polish selection. I truly wonder how this place has gotten so many favorable reviews.

They are precisely what I needed and at a good price. The water for my pedicure wasn’t as warm as I’d prefer, but it’s better than getting scalded. The woman that did mine wasn’t very communicative, but while I enjoy conversation, it’s more important that my toes look decent when we’re done than much else. While not required, I recommend getting an appointment first, when I first arrived, they were packed.

I really like this salon. They are consistent and their work is always quality. They never remember me though and I’m there every two weeks lol no big deal, still friendly. I usually get gel and it last at least two weeks. I got acrylics last time bc my nails are just too weak and I wanted them longer. I needed them thin and Helen did an amazing job. She also did my eyebrows very well which is amazing bc literally I feel like everyone in columbia has messed them up! I get the basic pedicure instead of the spa and it’s always the same price. I think the spa is ten extra for a leg mask, meh. Bring cash for a tip! I always forget. I’ve never had to wait, it’s clean, I mean just no complaints! Go here!

This salon does a great job at a reasonable price!

Saturday was my first time here. I had a deluxe, hot oil pedicure done for $ 35. Nail tech was pleasant and attentive. Before the pedicure began, she brought out a sealed sterilized pack. I’m a no frills iPhone in my ear type of customer so I cannot comment on the small talk. I prefer a minty refreshing scrub so my nail tech suggested the hot oil over the other flavors. I rather enjoyed the warm towels and scrub that left my legs and feet feeling cool and refreshed long after my visit. There was more effort put into the massage than other locations, but I would say the scrub and warm towels were truly the key. Pedicure looks good and she helped me match my color with the shoes I brought in. I will be returning.

I have been a regular of this nail salon since I moved to the area 8 yrs ago. I have a standing appointment.
In my opinion, it’s an average sized clean, well maintained salon with exceptional people doing the work. What you will find: is quality product, professional, skilled & friendly nail stylists.
For those other reviews: Yes, they speak Vietnamese to one another. But that’s because it’s their first language. They aren’t talking about you. They aren’t those catty women you hear about. This isn’t that type of establishment. They speak English very well and if you converse with them… They have intelligent things to say back! (Shocking right?! … Get a life people!) Want to know why?! They are the same. Respectable women and mothers who have depth beyond nails. So chat it up with them, make a friend, treat them with respect, they are people too. Good, amazing, funny people who I look forward to seeing every 2 weeks. The added bonus is that the clientele is the same. Amazing women! (And the very courageous man, here and there)
I get a gel mani, a hot stone pedi & an eyebrow wax every 2 weeks with Jessie like clockwork.
Their pedis are amazing. They have a menu where you can choose your sugar scrub or upgrade your service. I used to do the basic spa pedi (spa pedi: nail care, dead skin removal, sugar scrub, massage & color), then I tried the hot oil, then I took a chance and tried the hot stone (it helps my chronic pain). Let me just forewarn you, once you plunge into the abyss of what is called the hot stone pedicure, you will never come back. It’s addictive and costly so find a way to work it in your budget. It’s the highest priced pedi you can get (from what I recall) and there is reason… It is paradise. Hot stone will not only relax you, take away your pain, but it will take you on a mini mind vacation that you will never want to leave. After a hot stone pedi, you leave loving life, loving your job and… Even loving your in laws.
What I’ve learned by going here is: I need a friendly professional clean environment. I’m a professional, so my expectations are high and snobby as compared to most. I’ve been to the snooty fancy pants high end nail salons both here and in New York and all I left with was regret and sub par service.
So no, they do not have crystal chandeliers, bottle service, catered lunch, a waterfall that is a replica of Niagra Falls, incense burning or Enya playing through the speakers. Let me tell you, all that glitters ain’t gold. What they do have is good people, good work & happy clients. This salon may not glitter aesthetically, but there is no denying it far surmounts gold.

I’ve been there before and the work was quality, but the prices are so skewed. Today she tried to tell me a pedicure was 36. That is ten dollars higher than the menu. I never do the extra fancy pedicure options so there was no reason for an additional charge.

I was very pleased with the quality of work from Elegant Nails but not pleased with their treatment. Be cautious of their varied pricing. When I made my first appointment they quoted me $ 20 less than what they charged for a pedicure and french manicure set for my wedding. I had the same experience when I returned to remove the the nails. It was only a $ 5 difference so blew it off but I won’t be back. Again, quality work but I prefer to take business else where.

I was in the area and needed a last minute manicure. Unilocal had good reviews so I decided to try this salon. The salon was accommodating in taking me close to closing time for a gel manicure. The only thing to look out for is the sample shade I picked didn’t exactly match the polish color in the bottle but Susan was more than happy to change it or add another coat. I will return to this salon when in the area and needing nail service.

When I first arrived at Elegant Touch I was skeptical. It is small (which I don’t mind at all), and (what I did mind) was the missed nail clippings when I sat down in the old, worn pedicure seats. But then something magical happened — Tony began their mango pedicure which included a sugar scrub, mask, pedicure, and leg and foot massage. The pedicure (I got a French) was perfection. Also, I have, what I have determined, chronically dry, cracked feet. After Tony finished my pedicure, there was not a trace of dead or dry skin anywhere. I was blown away. At this point, I no longer cared what the place looked like — my feet were in paradise. Then, I got a regular French manicure (also by Tony) which was just as good as the pedicure (although with a shorter massage). He did amazing work and we chatted the whole time.
So, why ⁴⁄₅ and not ⁵⁄₅? The cleanliness level was below my expectations and I, of course, was seated in the only pedicure chair without a functional back-​massager. Cleanliness is incredibly important to me. So, the fact that I still gave them ⁴⁄₅ means that the mani/​pedi I received from Tony where really that good. Also, I’m from PA (recently moved to the Columbia area) so I’m used to cheaper prices (they up-​charged $ 5 for the French on BOTH my hands and my feet) but I will be going back.

Just like others before me, I came across this salon on Unilocal.My friend and I went for pedis and I got a manicure. Tracy was my technician for both. She was great :)
Things I liked:
— layout of the salon, pedicure stations were separate from the front of the store allowing for a more relaxed environment and more personal experience
— the pedi was AMAZING
— gave me an extensive foot and leg massage, very relaxing
Things I didn’t like:
— prices were a little high, but this is Columbia
They have lots of options for types of pedicures, too many if you ask me. With all flavors (literally) and styles. Everyone is very pleasant and friendly.
I read reviews before me where they felt like they were being talked about or the technician wasn’t paying attention. I didn’t experience that. Frankly, I could care less if they were talking about me in their native language.
Another reviewer mentioned the ‘upsell’. At first, I thought Tracy wouldn’t let go of the idea I didn’t want a gel manicure. Two weeks after my manicure, I realize she was just telling me what she knew. Gel really is better and lasts longer than regular polish. Next time, I’ll spring for the gel manicure.
Final thought: great salon, friendly atmosphere, professional, and clean.
P. S. — You can’t leave a tip if you’re paying by credit card.

I came here based solely on the other Unilocal reviews; and I got my first gel manicure yesterday. I was a little annoyed when I walked in and they didn’t acknowledge me… but someone finally asked how they could help me.
Tony was my nail tech. He filed my nails perfectly, and I am very pleased with the shape. He trimmed my cuticles perfectly. He polished them perfectly, and they have a lot of polish colors to chose from… I went with an orangy-​red with a hint of shimmer. This is THE BEST manicure I have ever had!