Goddess Of Nails & Beauty

I visited Goddess of Nails and Beauty in a pinch as my favourite local nail bar was closed on ANZAC day.
Typical protocol is to pay first, then get your nails painted, and yet I had to be the one to ask, «can I pay now?» When I asked to pay, they informed me my manicure would cost an additional $ 5 because I selected CND’s Vinylux. An extra $ 5, you say? I cannot fathom Goddess’ justification, it’s not like Vinylux is way more expensive/​labour intensive than the likes of Butter London, Essie, OPI, etc.
While I was getting my nails filed another technician walked over and asked me to remove by bag from the chair next to me in order for her client sit down. Sure, this request normally wouldn’t be a problem, however both hands were otherwise engaged (right hand fingers soaking in a bowl of water, while the left hand fingers were getting filed). Instead of expecting me to move my bag in that very moment, she should have asked if it was okay for her to set it down on the floor. Then again, what do I know about good customer service? Points off here.
When it was time to get my nails buffed (a fairly non-​invasive step), my nail technician grabbed what appeared to be a coarse buffer from her bag of tricks; it was the sort one would use to buff off shellac remnants or even sand a piece of wood (keep in mind I’ve never worn shellac). Stupidly I didn’t question this as it’d been several weeks since getting a proper manicure. By the time I got home my nails were in a sad state, and I honestly thought I had done something to them during my walk home. When my regular manicurist removed the nail polish last night we confirmed Goddess’ nail technician damaged my nails (it’s as if someone used iron wool on a shiny new car — hello, scratch city). The top layer of my extremely healthy nails can’t be saved, I’m now going to have to wait for them to grow out. Fingers crossed the scratches haven’t weakened my nails.
If you’re looking for a cheap and nasty manicure, go to Goddess of Nails and Beauty over on Lonsdale Street.

I’m a mature person in my 60’s and very particular. I have been having Bio Sculpture Gels for over 15 years and have to say Jade is the best yet. She was very gentle with my fragile, weak nails and was professional, friendly and polite. My nails look perfect! Some nail salons claim to know how to apply Bio Sculpture Gels but have never had the appropriate training often resulting in great disappointment and potentially damaging your nails.
I’ll definitely be back to Goddess of Nails… particularly for Jade.

Goddess of Nails Emporium — Nicer décor BUT definitely more crammed and rushed. I prefer to QV location which is more spacious, more staff and just a bit more relaxed.
The quality of your nails will depend on the person you get. Some of them are very good but today I got a terrible job. $ 65 (gel deluxe pedicure) for no foot massage, no work on my heels or calluses, the gel polish was not applied all the way to the end and therefore most definitely not applied under the edge of the nail. Girl was not nice and talkative more abrupt and she went missing half the time to do other jobs like clean the foot spa of other chairs and answer phones. Also didn’t bother to take off much of my nails when I said to file it down straight. Apparently two swipes of nail file was sufficient and yet she still managed to file one nail on a slant so it looks odd.
This is one those places where you need to tell them every single thing to do if not they will not do it.
I don’t know if it’s because I am Asian but I certainly didn’t receive the same quality of care that other people received. They didn’t even bother to help me get my shoes on. Guess I have to find another mid range spa that fits nicely between high end overpriced and cheap dodgy Asian joint in some crap arcade that rush you like crazy. Shame!
At least at the QV shop they give you the little bag with the nail file and buffer they used on you, at Emporium they didn’t bother.

Jennifer was great! Super friendly and g pod at what she does.
Got me in right away and loved her nails so she got the same for me.
She was quick, but not a lesser quality and no bubbling like some people if they rush.
I would come here again if I’m ever around here.

I wanted to rate this place at least 4 star. I was in Melbourne and I just could not find any nail salon. Usually by the time I’m ready to get my nails done. They are close. Pretty much a lot of business close early in Melbourne. It’s weird when you are coming from a big city and everything close at least at 9.
Anyway, the girl that did my nails was very sweet. She really did her best and I saw that but when I finally saw the result. It was a bit sloppy. She left some gel stain on my skin and the gel was not smooth enough. It was a little bumpy. Now don’t let this stop you from going she’s still did a great job but I would probably tell her to fix it. She is very nice and easy to talk to. The salon itself is very nice and clean. They gave me the buff that she used on me so I know they care about hygiene. Which is very very important in a nail salon.
I will come back on my next visit to Oz. LOL! I don’t live here, duh lol

Ivy and her team provide great service!
The girls are amazing at nail art and take the utmost care of your nails!
Hands down the place to try in the CBD