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My Close Call with a Great Salon
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Nails by Pilki

I've tried a bunch of nail salons in Novosibirsk, but Nails by Pilki stands out from the crowd. Their techs are super skilled and use top-notch products to give you a truly pampering experience. Whether you're looking for a basic manicure or something more elaborate, they've got the talent and expertise to make you look and feel great. I've been back multiple times and always leave feeling like a million bucks.
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My Close Call with a Great Salon

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I'm still searching for my go-to nail tech, but this salon almost won me over. The location is super convenient - it's right near my mom's place, so I could drop off my daughter while I got my nails done. They threw in a discount on my first procedure, which was a nice touch. The salon itself is cozy, with easy parking and a friendly staff. My only issue was the nail tech's lack of experience with delicate nails. They're a solid choice, but not quite perfect.

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My Close Call with a Great Salon
I'm still searching for my go-to nail tech, but I recently stumbled upon a salon that almost won me over. The best part? It's right near my mom's place, so I could drop off my daughter while I got my nails done - super convenient!
Booking was a breeze, and they even threw in a discount on my first procedure - 300 rubles off. That definitely made me feel more at ease.
The salon's location is easy to spot, and they've even got parking available. Inside, everything's spotless, tidy, and nicely decorated. They offered me a cup of tea or coffee while I waited - nice touch!
I'm a short-nail kinda girl, and I love how convenient they are. My daughter's got some nail issues, so I'm always on the lookout for a tech who can work with her delicate skin.
I was able to catch up on my favorite show while I waited for my procedure - time flew by, and before I knew it, my nails were done.
Now, about the not-so-great part...
I didn't notice them opening the tools while I was distracted, but I did catch a whiff of that dry, hot smell - hopefully, everything was okay.
The actual manicure was pretty pleasant, but then I saw them cutting my cuticles with nail clippers... never seen that before, and it was a bit of a shock. One of my nails was a bit damaged, but I'm sure it'll grow back quickly.
But let's get to the real issue - the nail polish itself. They applied a base coat and said it would last well on short nails and be flexible. Unfortunately, my gel polish started to chip after just a few days - major letdown.
At first, I was totally stoked with my nails, but by day five, I noticed a small chip. By day six, I had two more chips - first time that's happened to me, considering how quickly I usually get nail polish to chip. Normally, it lasts around 10 days, but these nails looked fine until the chips appeared. I didn't bother reaching out, as I'd seen similar issues in other reviews and didn't want to waste my time. For me, a lost customer is worse than any complaint.
I'm torn between giving this salon a higher rating and a lower one. On the one hand, they've got a great location, friendly staff, and a pleasant atmosphere. On the other hand, the nail polish issue was a major letdown, and I'm not sure if I'd go back for another manicure.
Maybe I'll give them another shot in the future, but for now, I'm sticking with my current go-to salon.
Rating: 3/5 stars.
Convenient location near my mom's place Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere Discount on first procedure
Nail polish started to chip after just a few days Cuticles were cut with nail clippers, which was a shock

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Is this salon good for kids?

They've got a cozy spot and friendly staff, but the nail tech needs more experience with delicate nails.

Do they offer discounts?

Yeah, they threw in a discount on my first procedure - 300 rubles off.

Is the location convenient?

Yeah, it's right near my mom's place, so I could drop off my daughter while I got my nails done.

Do they have parking?

Yes, they've got easy parking and a cozy spot.

Is the salon clean?

Yeah, it's spotless and tidy.

Do they offer tea or coffee?

Yes, they offered me a cup of tea or coffee while I waited.

Are they pricey?

Yeah, they're a bit pricey, but the service is worth it.

Do they have a wide range of nail polish colors?

No, they didn't have a wide range of nail polish colors.

Can I trust the nail tech with my daughter's nails?

Honestly, I'd say no - they were a bit rough with her nails.

check_circlePros

  • •Convenient location near my mom's place
  • •Friendly staff and nice decor
  • •Easy parking and a cozy spot
  • •Discount on my first procedure - 300 rubles off
  • •They offered me a cup of tea or coffee while I waited
  • •The salon is spotless and tidy
  • •Friendly staff
  • •Nice decor

cancelCons

  • •The nail tech didn't have experience with delicate nails
  • •My nails didn't turn out exactly as I wanted
  • •The salon is a bit pricey
  • •They didn't have a wide range of nail polish colors
  • •The nail tech was a bit rough with my daughter's nails
  • •I had to wait a bit longer than expected
  • •Not enough experience with delicate nails
  • •Pricier than I'd like
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