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    Gervais Nails and Spa

    3.1 (138 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

    Services - Gervais Nails and Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Marie N.

    Shop is clean, lots of staff and they can get you in quick even when busy. Visited during parents weekend at USC from out of town, the gentleman who did my pedi was nice enough but cut my cuticles back too far and very pushy on gel pedi. Then when I addressed that the gel polish on my hands looked bubbly to the woman who did my nails, she insisted it was the oil she put at the end of my treatment. Got my service done on 9/12 late in the afternoon, this is what I'm left with 4 days later on 9/16. Called to let them know my experience and received no apology or offer to make it right.

    This is how he left my toes when he had gotten up and how I left the salon.

    Left the salon like this bc of how unprofessional one nail tech was. Asked for one color, he said they didn't go that high, asked for another color, he said if it's not on the swatches we don't have it. So I kindly told him the color on my toes is not on the swatches but I got the color from this nail salon. He got up had an attitude never looked for the color, went to the bathroom came out, and sat in the pedicure chair. The manager said " he couldn't find the color so someone else will do it for you ". Yeah no thank you. I was sitting like this for almost 10 minutes.

    Based on the reviews I decided to give Gervais a try and to say I'm disappointed is an understatement. First and foremost, four of my nail beds were cut to the point of blood. I was told I couldn't get almond shape dipped nails due to the length of my natural nail so I settled for the suggested "round/ square" and this is what I got. On top of the awkward shape and none of my nails matching, you can clearly see the clumps of dip powder from every angle. I wish I would've asked to have them taken off immediately but didn't want to sit through my cuts to my cuticles. I will not be recommending to anyone I know.

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    Yunuen L.

    BEST place in columbia. Super friendly and very reasonable pricing. Paid $55 for full set with gel and $70 for a very good pedicure with all the fixins. They have drinks and all. Very clean and friendly service.

    Katie M.

    Excellent selection of colors, large space that has multiple manicure and pedicure stations and prices are reasonable but more on the higher sided. Quality is good. Great for groups. Street parking. I was with a party of 6 for bridal nails. We made an appointment and were taken back right when we arrived. The bride received a gift which was a really nice touch. The amount of colors to choose from is incredible, almost overwhelming! They will help you select a color or find a color for you if you know the name. I paid $65 for gel manicure and a pedicure. My nails have held up really well after a week with no lifting. My toes still look great and the polish has not chipped (regular polish). We did a basic pedicure and the massage/exfoliation was minimal but got the job done. Everyone was really friendly and made this day really special.

    Hesitant to post my feet on yelp but this is an example of the work you get here
    Shaquita Y.

    Terrible. Looks nice but it's a terrible service. Not to mention I was able to listen to one of the workers talk about shooting someone in his yard if they don't turn their music down. Like a detailed conversation with a customer about killing someone and how he should get away with it. Pretty sick. And it wasn't that comical conversation. It was the kind where someone is pandering and trying to get on someone's good side by telling them what they THINK they want to here. Not sure if his name because he wasn't my tech but he use to live in Georgia. Probably late 30s or early 40s There no detail. A quick splash in the water, trim and pain. I paid for callous removal, which was non existent. I've had better and will stick to my salons back home. Won't be back

    K R.

    This business is massive inside with a lot of employees so they can service a lot of clients at once . I had a luxury pedicure and a basic manicure. I had Julie (American name) and she was so kind and thorough. My spa jets broke during the pedicure but I didn't request to switch seats. The paraffin foot dip, scrub and massage were nice. Julie took her time and I was there for quiet a while. The color options are endless but I chose 375 traditional polish and it looks great! I had a manicure but just left my hands natural and they look so clean and tidy. I then had my eyebrows waxed and it was way over due. The gentleman did a good job but I had red marks well into the next day so be prepared. It isn't cheap but I was pleased and would come back when I have a lot of time without any commitments.

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    Helen N.

    Love getting my nails done here. The salon is always so clean and managed well. They're also pretty much always open 7 days a week. They have complimentary beverages while you get pampered like mimosas, wine, and sodas. Steven does my nails and I would definitely highly recommend making appointments with him. He's always very detailed about his work. When the salon is busy there is a bit of a wait but they make up for it with the nails you leave with. I would always call ahead to see if it's busy if you're a walk in and can't afford to wait but otherwise this is my favorite nail salon by far in Columbia. I can't imagine myself going elsewhere. THEY HAVE GLOW IN THE DARK SNS DIP LIKE WHAT. They have chrome, cat eye, mood changing gel as well.

    manicure with gel polish
    Emily S.

    Wendy is the best!! I went when they opened in the morning and was seated for my pedicure right away and was asked if I wanted anything to drink. Each pedicure tub has its own individual covering. I also got a manicure and she did the design exactly how I wanted! She was super nice and the place was very clean. There's a 10% student discount and they even gave me a gift on my way out!!

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    Tawanna M.

    I was a walk in. You have to wear a mask. They check your temperature at the door with the touchless thermometer. I went for just a regular pedicure and got sold on trying the deluxe and it did not disappoint. The regular pedicure was $40 and the deluxe was $50. I opted for a gel polish, which I love the shine on it. So the total for today was $70. Very happy with how it turned out. I plan to return. They weren't really busy when I went, so one of the guys practiced on his guitar (free concert!) lol.

    Gel sets,  per request

    These guys are awesome , we came close to closing they were super fast , great hospitality, offered nice refreshments... we even received CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM THEM UPON DEPARTURE ‼ how cool ! Reasonable prices stay open until 7:30

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    ANYONE BUT KAYLA!! I've been going here for half a year and it's always really awesome! Nails have been looking great. JUST DONT GET KAYLA!! I've gotten her twice and each time it's the worst nail job I've ever gotten. Made me bleed 4 times, nail paint uneven, and a terrible filing job. I had dip before I came in and when and asked for dip again, all she did was take the very top later of dip off and slap on some gel paint on top...still had to pay for dip price...I think it's time to look for a new place. Don't get me wrong, literally everyone else there is amazing and does the best job, but all it takes is one bad egg...

    Untrimmed, dry cuticles. Sander scratches on top of the nails. White tip polish runs along sides of my ring finger.
    Roxanne P.

    Have given this salon several chances... the manicurist was rushed at my first visit and left polish smeared on my cuticles. I returned a second time, thinking anyone can have a bad day, but the nail service still wasn't good. I pointed out several cuticle areas that needed more tending, and the manicurist rushed through again. I returned again, needing a last-minute mani-pedi. Staff couldn't understand that I wanted clear nails- he kept telling me to pick a color. Finally I just asked for French tips. A "sander' was used to remove my old full set of liquid gel nails, which was uncomfortably hot on the nail bed and left deep scratches that the clear polish doesn't hide. (One was ground too deep into the natural nail and is still sore and weak one week later.) The white tip polish leaked down on the sides of the nails, and was left. My cuticles weren't trimmed and I had to clean off polish once I got home. While staff were friendly, I'm not comfortable returning and am looking for a new salon.

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    4 months ago

    Great staff. Easy parking. Overall very pleasant experience every time I go there. Would recommend!

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    I've been here twice. Shop is clean and I was satisfied with my nails. Staff are overall friendly.

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