Avanti Nail & Spa

01/31/09

Horrible

by as1029

I have been coming to Avanti for manicures / pedicures for two years because it is convenient to my apartment...mediocre and overpriced for the most part.

I was five minutes late for my appointment; the receptionist ignored me for the next five minutes sorting receipts. After which she rudely looked at the clock and said that I was late so they would not honor the appointment; the salon was not crowded.

Never again...I can easily walk two blocks to the next nail salon.

11/12/08

Don't come here!

by allierose

Despite the convenience to my apartment and the appearance of being a respectable salon, I will never go to this salon again. Too many times has my skin been burned while getting an eyebrow or lip wax and my cuticles gashed while getting a mani or pedi. You're playing russian roulette with your skin if you go here.

07/27/08

Be prepared to wait

by 27yoUpperWestSider

Well I just got home from Avanti Nail & Spa. It cracks me up how high this place is rated. Must be the proprietors spamming citysearch. I was scheduled for a massaged at 5:00PM Went in, lied down, and 20 minutes later, Michael, the massauer who was assigned to give me a massage still hadn't show up. So I got up and walked out. Turns out he was giving some lady a toe job or something and was like "wah?" as I walked out. This is a pattern of behavior for this place. The only other time I want there for a massage they made me and my fiancee wait 25 minutes for the massages we had scheduled a week in advance. That massage was mediocre. Bottom line: they take walk-ins instantly no matter what and don't respect appointments. Avoid at all costs.

01/26/08

Horrible for gel fill-ins!!

by patmath

I decided to try Avanti for a gel fill in after reading the wonderful reviews about the spa. Big mistake - not only was the cost ridiculous at $52, but they had only one nail tech who could do a gel fill-in. Within 2 days, the gel was chipping off. I have had gels for about 4 years and have gone to numerous salons. Never once have I had a chipping issue. I believe it's because they only used one coat instead of two. And the chipping was on more than one nail, so it wasn't due to an accident on my part. I did go back and get the first nail repaired, only to have a second chipping off the next day. The people were nice, no problem there, but it's probably best for a basic manicure/pedicure. Go elsewhere for gel maintenance!!

• Pros: nice atmosphere, friendly staff
• Cons: below average knowledge of gel nails - it shouldn't be offered if they can't do it right!

11/30/07

Relaxing, quiet and wonderful service!

by lafillettevee

It was a wonderful experience- quiet, relaxing and it couldn't have been better service. I went in to have a facial (european, w/ a moisturizing mask), and was so impressed with the hour-long cleanse, steam, mask and massage, I couldn't bring myself to leave. The mani-pedi was also wonderful- I never once felt rushed.

I will go back again and again.