This was one of the worst salon experiences I've ever had! First, I was greeted by a loud and unfriendly dog barking aggressively as soon as I opened the door. I was so startled by the dog charging at me. Despite having called ahead to let them know I was coming, the dog was not secured. Only after a few tense moments did Ming leash the dog and bring him inside. It was a really uncomfortable! Things only got worse from there. Ming kept switching between clients, including one who arrived after me. Instead of focusing on my appointment, she had a man named John work on my nails, someone who was clearly inexperienced. The way he applied the polish was clumsy, leaving bumps, uneven texture, and messy edges around my cuticles. He didn't file or clean up the nails at the end like other professional salons do. What made it worse was that Ming clearly knew he was doing a bad job. She started yelling at him in another language while I was sitting there. I could tell from her facial expressions and the few English words she used that she was frustrated with his work. Yet, she still allowed him to continue. At one point, she even took over and fixed one of the hands herself because the work was that poor. but after that, she handed it back to him to finish the rest. It made me feel like she didn't care about the quality at all. I paid $50 for this appointment, and I honestly feel like I wasted both my money and my time. My nails look messy and unprofessional. Definitely not going back. Would give zero stars if I could!! read more

Ming's Nails & Aesthetics - Waxing Near Me - Barrie, Ontario

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Very accommodating. I was 30 minutes late and they still took me. At first I was a little concerned that they were not busy because many nail salons are bustling. Their location is not too visible so they don't get the street presence that they should. Husband and wife owners working together. Very clean place and friendly people. Did a nice job for me for mani-pedi. I never have time to get my nails done and convenience and availability on my time is very important to me. I actually prefer the quietness of the place over the bustle of other nail salons. read more

Woman was impolite over the phone, team was nice in person. Not well staffed and overpriced for plain dip change (no manicure). Was quoted $40 over the phone and charged $45 with no reason given. Dip needed to be filed more before topcoat, came out thick and a little uneven (not flat) on the surface of the nail. Nail coverage from the sides was also uneven/incomplete. Gets the job done if you are in a bind, don't care about details, how they look close up or cost. read more

Ming is the most skilled and courteous manicurist in Barrie! She always does such a wonderful job on my nails! She knows her customers by name and always finds time to fit me in for a last minute appointment. The salon is always immaculately clean. Tools are sterilized between each use. Great selection in colours and products Prices are amazing! I have never left Ming's being anything less than thrilled with the results. I love Ming and John! I would recommend their services to anybody! Ps. Waxing services are great too. Ming can shape my brows like nobody else! read more

Ling is an excellent nail technician ( gel lasts 2+ weeks) and she provides great customer Service.