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    Leon Nails

    4.0 (125 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Services - Leon Nails

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

    Nail polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Friendly but not worth the money , $115 before tip . Short /medium " coffin" nails . Did not offer colored acrylic , had to get the clear / plain acrylic with a colored nail polish . Quality overall for the nails are good and sturdy but you can get more for your money elsewhere .

    Bad full set

    Do not go here. They do not have the skill set. They leave stain all around your fingers. They didn't clean the nail bed or remove any cuticles for the pedicures or the full set nor the dip. I didn't want dip but the guy said it would be better. He most likely recommended it since gel would have taken longer. It looks like I need a pedicure and my hands look beat up. We should not have paid $200 for what my daughter and I got. This is a lot of money to pay for this type of service.

    Gel manicure by Henry in Perfect Match Happy Hour. 7-10-17
    Anjelica A.

    I was visiting my sister in San Antonio and needed an update on my gel manicure, which had fallen apart from being in and out of the pool and the sun. On my last visit to SA, I had bookmarked Leon Nails for its high reviews, but ended up at Asiana Nail Lounge instead. This time around, I decided to try Leon Nails, which was in the Castle Hills area and closer to her home. I have to admit, I was not all that impressed. I decided to try Henry based on his high reviews. I arrived right on time for my 1:30 PM appointment, and was greeted by Tam, who instructed me to take a seat and wait. The waiting area was quite nice, with plushy chairs and many glossy magazines for reading. They also had an area for coffee and water bottles. Henry did not appear from the back until 15 minutes after my appointment time, which made me worry that I'd be there longer than 2:30 PM. Some salons will offer the colors to be selected, or a bottle of water, while customers wait, but not this place. I'm quite picky about colors, so I could have used that time to look through colors, especially since Leon has their gel colors displayed in an awkward way, on individual plastic sticks crowded onto a metal ring. Henry finally started on me, and noted that at my previous salon, they had used the wrong topcoat (for acrylics) and that is why it had caused my gel polish to crack so badly. He removed the old paint carefully using foil and acetone, then scraping gently, and then he had to resort to light drilling. He did a good job at that, not overdrilling or hurting me. He trimmed my nails and filed them, and I was happy to see that he listened to what I wanted. I asked for short nails, square with rounded edges, and he did a great job at that. He did a very cursory cuticle trim (he barely trimmed any of it) and then a super quick buff (literally only a few seconds) and then began painting. My hands were in the LED curing light device within 20-25 minutes, which is the fastest removal, soak, cuticle trim, and paint I've ever had. Honestly, the mani just didn't feel very thorough. I picked a neon yellow color (Perfect Match Happy Hour) and neons are usually somewhat thin and streaky, requiring three coats. But after two coats, he started brushing on the topcoat. I asked him if it might be better to do three coats, but he said, "No, the color is fine with two." Of course, later when I got home, I saw the streakiness, the beginning of air bubbles, and uneven color. The cuticles were not very neat, with paint on the skin on some fingers and wavy, uneven edges. They're going to look a mess when they start growing out, and they do look as if I did them myself. Streaky. Bumpy. Amateurish. PROS: Quick and easy to get an appointment by phone. Salon is clean and chairs are comfy. Trimming and filing. In and out quickly. Henry's calm demeanor. Massage duration a good length of time and felt firm. CONS: Cuticle care and painting ability are lacking. Appointment did not begin at scheduled time. $30 for a gel mani is less than I've paid at other San Antonio salons (this price seems pretty typical for San Antonio) but I still think it's too pricy for the service I received. OVERALL: My search for the ideal nail salon (while visiting San Antonio) continues. This place is not it.

    Severe Infection

    Went here on a Saturday for powder dip. The owner's daughter did my nails. I like my old nails soaked off and I was told yes. She barely soaked my right hand then filed the rest of the old off. At the end she pulled a pair of cuticle clippers from her drawer and proceeded to clip at the skin around my nails cutting and making me bleed. The following Monday I started to experience pain in three of my fingers, y Tuesday it was quite apparent I had a bad infection on 3 fingers with pus coming from the side and swelling and redness. I had to go to the doctor and was given oral antibiotics. It has been 4 days of antibiotics and they are not getting any better. I will be calling my primary care doctor back in the morning to see what can be done to clear up the infection.

    Ignore my broken pinky, guys. Gel manicure with the color, "mockingbird."
    Allison T.

    I wanted to make sure I came here a couple times to get my nails done before reviewing. I only ever get shellac/gel manicures, so I can't comment on the rest of the services done here. Everytime I walk in, I'm immediately greeted and asked what service I want. I've never made an appointment here, but I do hear the workers verifying appointments. Unless you're in a hurry, no need to make one. I've never had to wait, but I've also never come on the weekend. When I do make it here for a manicure, I'll come anywhere from 10am-12pm, and there was only one day it was more crowded than I had experienced before. However, I did not see anyone that had to wait. The salon itself isn't huge, but it's certainly nicer and well-kept than the other nail salon I was going to before. I've had my nails done by Rose (who is super sweet, btw) and two other ladies. Every single time, great customer service and a high-quality manicure. I'm SUPER picky when it comes to getting gel manicures. I've been to other nail salons where they don't clean up the sides of your nails so within a week, the polish starts lifting up, defeating the purpose of even getting a gel manicure in the first place. It should last you AT LEAST 3 weeks. My gel manicures have always lasted me a good 3 weeks, sometimes more, depending on how harsh I am on my nails while using my hands for everyday tasks. The time and meticulous detail that each nail tech puts into the manicure pays off in how well the manicure lasts! They make sure to clean the sides and also take care in painting polish along the tip of the nail to assure that premature chipping doesn't happen. For a $30 gel manicure, this is a steal for the service you receive. This is my new go-to nail salon!

    Feelin summer fresh already
    Vertigo ..

    Went in on my lunch break last Friday to have my extremely old and decrepit acrylic nails removed and have a simple shellac done in its place. The whole experience was very pleasant, I think they did a great job. I came in, was greeted immediately and seated not even a minute after. The lady who worked on removing my nails was very polite and was very gentle (and concerned) with whether she was causing me any discomfort while removing the old acrylics. The shellac process went even smoother with the gentleman there and I think my nails turned out great (see attached picture and judge for yourself!). I don't get my nails done often, but I definitely recommend this salon if you're looking for a place that's not only got quality, quick, friendly service AND easy on the wallet (total visit cost me $30), come here! (This salon is in the same parking lot as the Autozone, and felt safe for the most part)

    Emilia M.

    I wish I had better things to say about my visit! After reading so many wonderful reviews and researching all kinds of salons to try I have to say I am SO DISAPPOINTED and upset with how my visit went! I came into the salon a little over an hr before they closed was greeted took a seat and waited finally someone told me they were ready for me sat down explained what I wanted was so shocked to have my cuticles pushed down by the techs own finger nails which was so painful everything was rushed! So much glue was used to was dripping down my skin! She asked how much long I wanted and I said oh I like them kinda short not too long and to my horror grabbed scissors and cut my nail almost to nothing!!!!! Next she asked the shape I told myself okay give it a chance don't panic I wanted square round shape not hard! Wrong! She took scissors to shape the nail filed them and they were square on each side I was so upset I asked I need my nail longer she was nice and took it off and at this point I was crying asked for of my nails to be removed which they did so she brought a gentleman with her as he watched her soak off my nails took my nails off while I was sobbing I was so unhappy!!!! It was so unsanitary and I felt sick! She took off my nails and said okay your done bye! No one acknowledged the problem or even offer a solution! It was bad business and they made me feel like I did not matter! To make matters worse I spent hours trying to get off all the glue that ran down my hands So disappointed ): won't be returning

    Gel Polish color N42
    Raelynn B.

    Update: I came back with month-old acrylics and was not disappointed! Henry re-shaped them PERFECTLY and did so pretty quickly. The polish selection and application is always 10/10 here. I'll never go anywhere else again!

    Be There in A Prosecco OPI base Shellac polish with a gold glitter fade performed by Henry.  Perfect New Years Eve nails!
    Paula B.

    This was my first time getting a manicure at this salon, and how impressed I was! A friend of mine recommended Henry to me. As a person with OCD like tendencies, I am very picky and hard to please when it comes to the quality of my nails. Right away, I could tell Henry took pride in his work. He recognized that my nail shape was different and adjusted his technique to ensure that all my nails were even and to my liking. I did not have to correct him once or have him redo a nail while shaping them. While applying the Shellac, he did such an awesome job taking his time and ensuring his work was quality. Henry is very easy to talk with and can carry on a great conversation. I was very impressed and happy with my experience. I will definitely come back to this nail salon again and have Henry paint my nails from now on. My New Years Eve nails came out perfect!

    White shellac nails...black toes!! Trinh does work!
    Scarlette B.

    We have been in SA about a year and I have tried several nail salons but had not quite found a fit until NOW! Trinh just blew my socks off... ! My pedi was simple and great. He concentrated on my actual toe nails! The leg massage was still fabulous but the nails were meticulously done. I felt like he really cared about how my mani turned out . I am always nervous about shellac because of bad experiences but this was perfect. The owner is so nice and not fake.. I just loved this place! I will be back. This place deserves all the positive ratings.

    Almond shape done by Rose! Absolutely love them! Best part they don't charge extra for the shape, unlike other places of been to!
    Valerie A.

    First time here and wanted to try it out and I'm very impressed! I got there at 9am and Rose took me right away, she was very sweet and easy to talk to. She did a wonderful job and my nails look amazing! Best part is that they don't charge extra for "Almond" shape! Last place I went charge 8 extra just for the shape! Will for sure be coming back

    Andrea L.

    Amazing service by Tan, I got exactly what I was looking for. Really good price for what you're getting. I'm definitely coming back for my fill.

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    3 months ago

    Victoria did a beautiful job with my pedicure and manicure. She gave me advice about my nails and she was very pleasant. I will go back.

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    8 months ago

    Tam has been doing my nails off and on for about 20 years. I always get compliments on my nails.

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    9 months ago

    Good Service, good value. I use Harry, excellent. Have been going there for some time.

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