I have been a customer of Hollywood Nails for three years, and the cleanliness, ambiance, and value can't be beat.
As a former medical worker, sanitation is key concern of mine, and Hollywood Nails strict adherence to sterilization procedures was the primary attraction for me. Fresh tools are used each time (they remove them from a sealed package) and each time I've passed the autoclaves on the way to the waxing area, the machines have been whirring away. I've also had many opportunities to watch them sanitize their foot baths and manicure/pedicure areas, and each time they're efficient and thorough. (It is worth noting that Hollywood Nails has recently begun displaying a notice to customers that they've never received less than a 100% on their health inspection.)
If you go for a pedicure and manicure, or just a pedicure, your service will be done in the spa chair, I highly recommend this! As new age music plays softly overhead, the chair kneads the stiff and tired from your muscles, and the warm water jets pulse against your feet. Heaven!
The manicures/pedicures are thorough, but it depends on who you get as to how thorough. Most of the time they don't spend a lot of effort on making sure the heels/outside of the feet are smoothed, however, the cuticle shaping/nipping and polish are almost always perfect.
Eyebrow waxing is performed with such flair that any Hollywood starlet would be pleased with the results. The lady that usually provides this service has a real gift. (I once took off half my eyebrow trying to do it myself, so believe me when I tell you how much I appreciate her talent.) The waxing won't be painless, but the results are worth it.
Prices are competitive, or just below, other nail salons, with a manicure/pedicure combo running $25 at the time of this writing. Appointments are accepted, and cash and credit cards are preferred.
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