Savvy Nails and Spa

A friend raves about this place so I tried it after my work out at Community Fitness. They got me right in for a Shellac mani and regular pedi. I appreciate when they do both at the same time. What a time saver. I also kind of liked that they aren’t chatty. Sometimes you don’t want to do the small talk. The current road work on Roosevelt seems to be putting a damper on businesses. It’s quite loud and distracting. I hope for their sake, it’s over soon. I would definitely check them out again when I can’t get in to my regular place, Lavish Spa. Thanks!

I’ve finally found a nail salon I love! They do the best job. The staff is always wonderful.

Love these ladies. Introduced to the place by a friend and haven’t found a place I have liked better since

Just had a mani and pedi here. They were both great. High quality. I would recommend this place for sure. There are so many options and it’s hard to know where to go. Cindy was wonderful.

I’ve recently started seeing Cindy at Savvy Nails. She’s a breath of fresh air given the other manicurists that work there. So happy to have found Cindy. Schedule an appointment with her for a kick-​ass mani! You won’t regret it.

Weird experience. I went once and I think it was about four different people that did my nails. One person would get up and then another would come. Some nails were filed more than others because they didn’t know exactly what the other person had done. It was very disjointed and I felt like they were fitting me in even though I had an appointment. I went back to give it a second try and it was about the same experience. The polish was okay but it was not a relaxing experience at all. They do always seem to be busy when I have been in there.

I’m evening out my past two reviews at 3 stars because their service is inconsistent. Not all of their nail techs do the same quality work.
Sometimes I’ve come in, spent upwards of 45 minutes in the chair (not felt rushed,) and walked out with a precise and beautiful gel mani that lasts for over 3 weeks.
Other times I’ve come in, been rushed through an under 30 min gel mani, and have had polish peeling within 4 days. I’ve also had my polish become discolored within a day or 2 — which I’ve heard is from using old or incorrect topcoats.
I will still come here every now and then because of the wide color selection and the friendly staff, but I’m sure I’ll have to go back in for corrections occasionally.

I am so glad I found this nail salon, they are great! Recently I had a shellac manicure that last just over 2 weeks and still looked great! I decided to give my nails a break and go shellac free for a little bit so I walked in at 6:45 on a Tuesday night and asked if there was any chance someone could remove them for me. The salon closes at 7 so I expected to be turned away but instead they gladly sat me down and removed the shellac. I expected the manicurist to rush so she could go home, but she took her time and did a very thorough job. I was so grateful! Talk about FABULOUS customer service!
I want to give Savvy Nails a 5 star rating, but there are a few manicurists who do not do such a good job and my shellac doesn’t even last 2 weeks when they give me a manicure. Then on the flip side, there are 2 manicurists I love who do an exceptional job and my nails last a long time when those ladies do them.
I definitely recommend this salon!

I went here several weeks ago and can tell you: it’s fine. It’s a by-​the-​books no frills pedicure place, but with a few nice service touches and a quality paint job. Their restroom is mostly clean (always a good sign). I was seated quickly. No one cut me, but they also were a little conservative in the scrub, massage, and general trimming. The paint has lasted a long time (OPI) with the addition of a top coat at home. I’d say they’re a good choice if your top pick is too crowded.

Would you pay $ 27 (before tip) to waste 2 hours of your time just to get a messed up NON-​gelac pedi? I would never again – 2 hours for pedi and the venue is terrible!
For all the folks who gave 5 stars — clearly, you need to visit other nail shops and experience the difference.
Friends suggested to get my nails done before my due date so I don’t have to worry them after giving birth + it was supposed to be relaxing for my achy back + foot d/​t a growing belly.
Went to the usual spot, Nice Nails but they said please come back in 45 minutes because they have a large group of clients and they don’t have enough staff to give me their full attention without making me wait. Since I had an appointment in 2 hours, I decided ok I’ll try Savvy Nails & Spa across the street to save some time. (No I’m not an employee, or friend, or affiliate of Nice Nails Salon).
Pros: I was fitted in right away. Tuyet, the lady who did my pedi was gentle, careful, and the massage was quite enjoyable. Staff quickly fixed my messed up paint up the first time.
2. Most of their staff was nice, experienced, and did decent mani-​pedi.
3. I liked the hot stone treatment.
Cons:
1. Untrained, non-​apologetic new staff. I was waiting for my pedi to dry and they had a new girl do the the final step – oil on the toes. She scratched up my 3 coated pain job + 20 minutes of drying time and another girl had to fix it.
2. The owner-​lady in charge – she is ALL ABOUT NUMBERS – they did not have enough space nor staff to fit more people in, yet as more people came in, the lady who does most of the payment transactions said yes they can be fitted, then move the current client to uncomfortable chairs, crowded, and dirty floor to dry our pedi/​mani.
After they fixed my toe but then to fit new people, they moved me to the front waiting area – I had to walk barefoot on the dirty floor, then sat there for 30 min to wait for my pedi to dry.
After 30+ min sitting uncomfortably in their front area. I hinted to please check my pedi because I need to leave soon. By now, I’ve been there almost 2 hours (pregnant + uncomfortable + running late for my appointment). Who takes 2 hours for a simple pedi??! They said yes it’s dried and thus I put on my shoes, paid full price (you’d think they would offer a discount for messing up and wasting your time) and even tip generously to the Tuyet, who did the majority of the work.
Guess what: I got home (3 minutes away from the shop) and my paint job is messed up since it wasn’t dried like they said, so 2 of my toes looks like a home job pedi!– see pic.
3. Dirty equipments – they don’t wipe their drying machines, everything is dusty, old, and the venue is dirty, hardly a place you can go to get a relaxing treatment. The towels they used are also old looking – hello — bleach washing anyone?
4. Staff are overworked and look very unhappy + exhausted. Whenever I go to Nice Nails salon, the ladies are always smiling, making jokes, and entertains you. The staff at Savvy just look exhausted. I seriously felt bad for the staff thus I still tipped my girl well even though I was pissed.
5. They don’t offer discounts or apologize for wasting your time or messing up. The other nail places, such Nice Nails, has always offered to take 5 or 10% off my cost if there is ever any delay or if I expressed slight dissatisfaction with my pedi and mani.
By the time I was done and Savvy Nails & Spa and saw my messed up paint job, I wish I had just went grocery shopping and came to Nice Nails at 2:45PM instead. At least I would have gotten a nice pedi for a better price + relaxing experience.
Preggo – do not go here, you’ll go home with your pedi still wet + discomfort + backaches + you’re pissed because you paid $ 27 to experience all that. Try going to Nice Nails Salon across the street for a more enjoyable experience.

My go to nail salon. The only reason I’m giving them a 4 star is because I feel setting an appt here is a joke. Several times I’ve waited an hour for my appt. However they do a solid job every time and at a very reasonable price. Just be ready to wait a while before you get your mani/​pedi.

The workers are friendly, work hard, and quick. I came on a busy Saturday afternoon and they got me in quickly. The pricing is great — I paid $ 54+tip for mani pedi with shellac on the fingers, this included a hot stone massage on my feet and paraffin wax on my hands (I hadn’t asked for these I’m guessing they are standard). The massages were decent but long enough. I even got a shoulder massage. They were very attentive to the polish making the application very clean and making sure it was dark enough. My only complaint is they really neglected the dead skin on my feet, which is almost all of the reason I get a pedicure. When I got home I still had dead skin and dry feet and the time they put into cleaning my feet was very minimal. The girl I had was also painfully rough on my cuticles but I think she was learning. I would come back but ask for more attention to my feet.

I recently got a shellac manicure at Savvy Nails. I called about an hour in advance and they were able to fit me in no problem. Anybody who walked in or called while I was there was also accommodated quickly and hassle free which was nice to see. The salon is bright and comfortable and they have an excellent selection of Shellac colours. I was seen to immediately and was so impressed and happy with my manicure for $ 28. A great deal of time was spent trimming and shaping my nails and I was frequently asked whether everything was to my satisfaction. I would definitely recommend and I will be back.

I was 1.5 weeks late of my due date with my first pregnancy and my mind was racing with anxious thoughts so I wanted to treat myself to a pedi and gelac mani. I called to make an appointment for my mom and I (it being her first time getting her nails done) and fit us in graciously. It was my first time at Savvy and I honestly hadn’t had amazing experiences at nail salons in my past; the feeling of being rushed, messy results, being nipped at the cuticle and sometimes even the feeling that I was taking up their time and feeling guilty of it.
My mom and I arrived early but they sat us right away in their pedicure massage chairs… Their service was relaxing yet surprisingly thorough!!! Every request I had was met and more. The women were sweet and congratulated me for mom to be… These women and service turned my frown upside down :)
2 weeks later… My baby daughter is in my arms and my nails still shine like new without a chip in sight except for some growth… Which I am excited to go back and happily repeat the same services!!!

The women working were super nice and they were able to squeeze 3 of us in for manis on a Sunday afternoon. I’m pretty happy with my sunshine yellow shellac although the shape of 2 fingers is a little weird. It did feel a bit rushed. but I’m not totally going to complain because you can’t beat the price. I also greatly appreciated the gloves I was provided for my shellac — to save your hands from the UV lights. Bonus points for that!

I’ve been to Savvy Nails twice now and both experiences were great. I did the $ 36 mani-​pedi both times and I’m usually in and out of there in just under an hour. They set you up in a massage chair while they work on your feet. Use the buttons to make the chair work for you; it really enhances the experience. The spa pedicure includes all the standard stuff with the addition of a relaxing foot and calf exfoliating rub followed by a hot stone rub. Both pedicures I’ve gotten have lasted me several weeks. I’ve only ever had a french manicure ($ 5 extra for white tips) and have been pretty happy with them. Savvy Nails is pretty much my go to place — I’ll be back :)

I’m hesitant to write a review for this gem because I really don’t want it to get any busier. They rock! For $ 15, you get a meticulous manicure with paraffin treatment and a short shoulders, arms and hands massage… And yes, it’s as good as it sounds. I’m so glad Dea introduced me to this place! If it wasn’t so far from my nest, it will for sure be my go-​to mani pedi place.
Ambiance: cozy, a bit cramped, like a large living room converted into a nail parlor. The chairs are comfy and the place is clean. A couple notches above dive, but not upscale.
Service/​treatment: top-​notch, not rushed even though they’re busy. Dea swears by their shellac manicure and they seem to have the most extensive collection of shellac colors to choose from.
Cost: moderate/​competitive to the area and other nail salons. $ 35 will get you a mani-​pedi with paraffin treatment. They also have student discounts!
I highly recommend calling ahead to make an appointment, although they also accommodate walk-​ins.

I came here because a girlfriend of mine had a really nice French tip shellac manicure on her hands and toes that looked flawless, so I decided to try this place out. I’ve normally had ok to bad experiences at nail salons usually with bad service or having the sides of my nails not painted or it’s kind of goopy on some nails (where they wait too long and the nail polish gets dry so it doesn’t go on smoothly) or they mis-​shape my nails so they are uneven or cut them too short.
Anyway I’ve been wanting to find a place that leaves me with the finished product I usually have in mind when I go in… THIS IS THE PLACE! It wasn’t busy at all which might have been because it was a UW game day. I went around 3 I asked for a spa mani and pedi pedicure $ 35 pretty cheap of you ask me. I’ve gone to places that charge that for just a spa pedicure. Since it wasn’t busy two nail techs worked on me at the same time and so I assumed we’d be done pretty quick, but they took their time on my nails and I got a pretty long foot/​leg massage. The spa pedicure also comes with a hot stone/​oil massage on your legs as well as a paraffin treatment on your hands. You definitely get your money’s worth. Like I said again I’ve been to places that charge more and don’t do half of the extra stuff they did.
I would come here again, but next time I’d make an appointment because they give student discounts if you show your ID and have a scheduled appt.

This place does the best waxing! I’m always nervous about letting people do my brows but this place is amazing everytime!
It’s also my go to spot for nails. Great price and great service! They really try hard for you, I wanted stars on my nails and they weren’t sure how to but they tried anyway and it looked great!
Just FYI my nails last 2 weeks for shellac. Not sure what’s normal.

I am shocked this place has as many five star reviews as it does.
Perhaps my mistake was coming at 6, an hour before they close. The place was packed and I was shuttled into the last chair. I asked if they actually had time to do the mani/​pedi and they assured me they did. The entire thing was rushed. The woman doing my toes could not have been less interested in what she was doing. I ended up being the last customer in there and as soon as she finished she leapt up and began closing the salon down. Not a problem except that her rushing around kept knocking the curtains onto my drying toes based on where the chair was positioned. I tried to say something but she couldn’t be bothered to listen.
I felt badly because I knew they all wanted to go home but I had to stop before leaving and point out several things that needed fixing. They grudgingly did so and I just ended up feeling guilty for having even asked. On top of it all, the last chair is in rather dim lighting so when I got outside and back to my car, I caught several other mistakes including a gash in the polish on my big toe, probably from the curtains brushing it about 12 times.
Maybe if you’re a loyal customer here or make an appointment things are different but this is the WORST polish job I’ve ever left with.