The Ten Spot – Bloor West Village

The girls here were super friendly and efficient. Great variety of polish colours to choose from. Clean for the most part (there was a fresh coffee cup stain beside me on the manicure table though).
From my past experience with another salon I’m very fond of, my shellac/​gel manicure would last close to two weeks, and even then when it did chip is was usually one or two nails only on the corner. The polish job here with gel chipped after four days on several nails. Really disappointed
I wanted really badly to like this salon enough to switch over from my old faithful salon, because The Ten Spot is closer, but it looks like I will keep searching or journey back to my old spa.

Pleasant staff, however they lack general interest and knowledge required for the job.
One visit for Dermalogica product (which was in stock) lead to 10 minutes waiting for them to find the product code. I left without the product as they had «no way of scanning it in», however, they said they would look into it.
I returned the next day — same issue. I pointed out that price was on the shelf and asked if that would help. The attendant was able to process the order stating that they could have processed the transaction the day before had she known that the price was on the shelf where the majority of their products are stored.
Another visit for two Dermalogica products — both products (primer and Hydrablur) were out of stock. When asked when they would receive a shipment, the attendant said that they would most likely put an order in at some point that week. Really? Not only is your product out of stock but you have no intention of placing an order right away?
Waste of time. Never again.

I feel so feminine here! Great staff (not to mention gorgeous). I consider myself a regular now.

I have tried a few branches of The Ten Spot for Gel manicures and pedicures, and I have had the best results at this one (even though it’s not in my neighbourhood and I have to travel a bit.) Gloria is meticulous, and her gel manicures have looked better and lasted longer than any others I have had done. She’s also great at recommending colours, and is fun to chat with. I highly recommend her! It’s not the cheapest manicure, but whenever I cave and go to a cheap nail salon, I regret it and remember that you get what you pay for.

I definitely wouldn’t recommend going here for a manicure. I was treating a friend to a mani/​pedi at her choice of salon and Ten Spot looked great. I got a gel manicure ($ 45), which didn’t even include some of the staples of the basic manicure such as a scrub and hot towel. I had also been clear that I didn’t like when there was a gap between the cuticle and start of nail polish. However, not only is there a gap on most nails, it just looks amateur; as if I had done my own nails. Not to mention the manicurist seemed annoyed by the simple request. I’ve never had such a horrible manicure before. I had to go to my usual nail place down the street and beg them to fit me in to re-​do them in time for New Year’s Eve.

Had my first check-​in here and it’s a great place. Its on the pricey side in terms of what you’re paying but the place is clean and definitely sterile.
I got a manicure with Tanya who was a sweetheart. She really took her time making sure my nails were cut properly before applying the polish. I have very small hands and its usually a huge chore putting polish on them because you have to be very careful. She did a great job. They came out really shiny.
While you’re waiting there is a TV that plays movies. Really convenient and thoughtful, especially since I didn’t want to do small talk that day and was looking for quiet.
They had coffee and tea as well.
My one quip with this trip was that my nails weren’t ready yet despite being told they were and the polish got scraped on two nails when I reached into my bag 5 minutes after I left. They said you need to wait 10 – 15 minutes after application but I think it’s closer to 20 – 25 minutes.

Super friendly team, and a great manicure. I’m super OCD, but I was still really happy with these gals and the results. Welcome to Bloor West, Ten Spot!

A different Ten Spot, another five star experience. Same great products and services, decorated with screens playing rom coms and polished concrete.
I’m about to wax poetic about getting de-​fuzzed, so if this service doesn’t interest you, just stop reading. You don’t want to know me this well.
I had my arms made silky smooth and I got a Brazillian, or as they call it a «brazilly.» I get it, making it sound cuter helps to take the sting out of it. Both services were as expected with excellent results, and I was in and out in about 40 minutes. They use a mix of hard and soft wax to make the experience less painful and more thorough. Win win.
I am not a perfect girl for getting waxed. Far from it. I’ll wait too long, and then shave and then it’s all just gone to hell and I have to start from ground zero. The people at all Ten Spot locations never shame me for this, just warn me that it might hurt a little more, and then get the job done.
I am usually loyal to Meg in Leslieville, but she’s on mat leave. She’s so good, I almost didn’t get a wax at all. But I asked hesitantly over the phone if there was anyone as good as Meg. Enter Ashley. She’s also from Leslieville and on loan at this Ten Spot location, and she was excellent. Funny, quick and caring, I recommend asking for her.
Happy hairlessness!

Ran in for a quick wax. Told them I needed to be in and out. They were quick and polite. One thoughtful employee offered to watch my car and keep an open eye for the parking ticket «officer»!
Place seemed clean.
I was in and out in less than 10 minutes, which I appreciated.
Not my regular place, but will do in a pinch.
Annoyingly, they tried to take all of my contact details when I arrived. Why do you need my email address to wax my… well, wax my anything?

I booked a Brazilian here as they advertise it as being their «signature service,» and my usual place was closed for the week. I was hardly acknowledged at the front desk by a girl who obviously does not enjoy working there. All I need to say is, WORST Brazilian I have EVER had, and I have been getting them for over 7 years! It took two weeks to recover (I won’t go in to details). Expensive and terrible. Avoid at all cost!