Downtown Toronto nail salons that make your hands look great
Getting your nails done is all about being pampered, wanting your nails to look great and taking good care of your hands. At these nail salons in the downtown core, you get the whole package, plus the colour and the care you deserve.
Essential Beauty
2-225 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4Open seven days a week and with evening hours, there’s no better place to come for a quick manicure. While you can try your luck with a walk-in – the first half of the day is your best bet – appointments are the smarter choice for afternoons, evenings and weekends. They also host parties and events, so you can bring everyone out to get their nails done, and there are always great specials.
Polish'd Nail Bar
130 King St, York, ON M9N 1L5You’ll be sure to find the right colour here to show off your personality, whether it’s futuristic and experimental or chic and classic. It also doesn’t matter what state your nails are in, as they can buff them to perfection no matter what the starting point. If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, your best bet is the LED Brush On Gel Overlay nail enhancement procedure.
Yeti Nails and Spa
432 Richmond W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y1The name isn’t a reference to the staff or clientele who frequent Yeti. It’s just an arbitrarily cute name they chose that disguises the wonderful service inside. You’re not looking at a super fancy nail salon, but one where speed, quality and low prices are the three main factors. There are two locations in the downtown core and each will leave you equally happy.
Pinky Nails & Spa
163 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y4The selection of services is so impressive that you’ll be sorely tempted to spend all day in here, getting more than just a manicure. But just in case you can’t spare the time, Pinky throws in a little extra with a shoulder massage while your nails dry. There are a ton of colours to choose from and once you decide on a shade, select the kind of shellac you want. Each one varies based on the state of your nails.
Natalia's Esthetics
25 Soho St, Toronto, ON M5T 3L8Natalia’s philosophy is simple: Deliver an amazing experience with just the right amount of perks. For example, you’re served a cocktail during your appointment to ensure that you really feel pampered, while the final tally is less than you’d pay elsewhere in the downtown core. When it comes to your nails, she uses CND Shellac so the colour stays full and vibrant for up to two weeks. Make sure to call for an appointment so you’re sure to get in when you want.
Get Gelled
12 Irwin Ave, Toronto, ON M4Y 1K9The owner, Sun, gives you the perfect balance of expertise and choice, offering everything you could want and providing helpful suggestions for those that feel a little overwhelmed. She’s truly a pro and has trained her staff to follow in her footsteps. Nail art is one of the shop’s calling cards and it offers designs ranging from subtle and elegant to outrageously funky. No matter what kind of manicure you choose, the gel polish will leave your nails looking fabulous.
Ho's Team
66 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1G2It seems like it’s been there forever, long outlasting the vape shop above and resisting gentrification in the Church-Wellesley Village. One of the biggest reasons it’s been a neighbourhood landmark for so long is because there are only four rules in place: do it fast, do it well, do it inexpensively and do it with excellent customer service. It’s a fairly low-frills place and most definitely under the radar, but you’re always guaranteed to walk out very pleased.
