Venus Nails

I’ve been to this place twice. The first time I walked in and it was very quiet. I asked for my nails to be removed, new set and shellac. They did a great job and so I decided to go back. Same services were provided about 2 months later. Removal, new set and shellac. This time. .ugh the nails were so think and fake looking. I was so not happy. And I did notice their prices are not consistent. The second time I went was during «happy hour» between 10am and 11:30am which you get 10% off. And I somehow ended up paying more then I did the first time but for the same service.
I’ve been having a hard time finding a good nail salon. If their service and prices were consistent I would go back. But .they are not. so I will not be returning

Just come back from there. Have to say they are really practical professional efficiency. I am shamed to give the tips too less. I am sorry next time would be give you back more as i promised.

I had been a few times and even went back once more after they gave me an infection from a pedicure.
Last time I went, I went with a friend, and they ignored us, made us wait, were rude and just seemed to resent the fact that we existed. My friend was a regular there and she was even more horrified than I was. My nails chipped within 3 days.
They made it clear they didn’t need or want my business for no reason, so I will no longer go there.

I love this place. A great place to get a quick and affordable mani/​pedi. They do a great leg or hand massage with your service. I’ve never done the waxing but I hear it’s great. It’s busy after work so there can be a wait which is frustrating but on the weekend or at off times you are in and out quickly (but not too quickly). Great selection of OPI and Cuccio colours. They also have gelish and shellac.

this is where i come when all my usual spots are full. and i don’t have time to make an appointment. and i’m not looking for the best manicure of my life.
they have never turned me away or made me wait. usual chairs and equipment. usual mags. ladies chatting in their own language to each other. some kind of Asian movie with subs on the TV. standard selection of colours in shellac and regular. slightly lower prices. slightly lower quality in manis and pedis (ie my BF noticed that they hadn’t scrubbed my soles properly).
so yeah, if you’re in the area and need a so-​so mani or pedi — this is the spot.

I went into Venus Nails for a quick pedicure. I live in the building so it’s a very convenient place. The pedicure was fine. My problem lies in the scamming way the business operates. While my nails were drying the technician hands me a slip with $ 25 written on it. I brought my slip to the register. The male owner uses his calculator and tells me 29.40. Quickly calculating in my head I realize that’s it should have been $ 28.25. I asked for a receipt and left to get a coffee next door. While I’m getting my coffee, I took out the receipt and again tried to figure out where he got that amount from. So I went back in and told him the amount was incorrect. He then tells me me there is a .25 charge for the pumice used, .25 for the file used and another .50 for something else. I tell him it’s a very bad business practice to nickel and dime your customers.
His response was «everybody does it» What???
I usually get my nails done every 2 – 3 weeks and have NEVER seen any salon do this.
I will never return to this salon.

Great nail salon! I always get my pedicure done here! The price is great and they have discounts for certain services between Monday and Thursday. The staff is very friendly and take their time to give you a quality nail service. They have a great variety of polish colours for both normal polish and Shellac polish. Definitely a must try place!

Venus Nails may be a bit small and crowded but still comfortable enough. It’s not a fancy spa and the decors may come across as tacky, but the more important thing is it’s clean and they do a great job for reasonable price! I came in on a busy morning last summer and the place was packed. I was a bit worried that they might forget about me but they actually have everything on track and I didn’t wait too long before I got started. In the end, I was very happy with my mani and pedi– it was fast yet precise, and they didn’t give me any cuticle accidents which I sometimes get at other nail spas. I loved Venus, I’ll definitely be back!

Positive: a nice salon with its own style, clean and well maintained. Well situated close to the college subway station. Very fast.
Negative: if you want a friendly experience that helps you relax with a complete and thorough pedicure, don’t go here. This place is slammed and their goal is to get you in and out as quickly as possible to accommodate more clients. I walked out of there with good nails and remaining dry skin on my feet in areas the pedicurist missed. She skipped the foot massage and sort of slapped stuff on my feet, painted my nails and walked to the next customer.
Very disappointing. Will not be returning.

Amazing place. They do a good job with everything.
Only concern: service isn’t so consistent. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it ok. Never had a bad experience though.
I think the owner (male attendant) is AMAZINGGGGG at acrylic/​gel! I don’t like mine too thick and he makes it amazingly thin and natural looking!

I’ve only been to Venus Nails once for a no polish pedicure, but I had a good experience and would go back. I went here just recently, mid-​week during the afternoon (3:00 p.m. or so) and it was pretty quiet (expected): 3 clients including me. I was about a month and a half from my last pedicure and my winter feet needed cleaning up. The technician did a great job! Even though I didn’t get polish, the job they do on the feet overall is key for me. Price was also reasonable.
The business is very clean and neatly kept. Yes, there’s some fantasy type artwork on the walls, but it’s neither here nor there. It probably does have a relaxing effect.
If you’re downtown and not sure where to go, I would recommend Venus Nails. I imagine it’s quite busy come spring and summer. Also note, it’s actually closer to (Bay &) Wellesley St W, than it is to College St.
Update June 2013: I have been back here for another pedicure and still recommend Venus Nails. I go to one in my home neighbourhood that is my main, but Venus is more convenient if I’m trying to get it done during the week. They take great care of you and do a great job.

Could be better.
I got my nails done and they didn’t last two days.

I came here on the hottest day of the year and I was so glad that I did. They are very nice and does a very good job for the price. Such a great deal for the city. They do use clean tools and they are very clean. I was in heaven as the lady who helped me worked me pretty well while I was in the massage chair. I like that she conditioned my nails while I was in the massage chair but made me walk over to the table to finalize the colouring of my nails. I thought that ensured the proper treatment. The lady who helped me was sweet but not overly talkative. I appreciated that very much. I tend to want to zone out and just get my footsies rubbed in peace. Yes I will come back here again and again and again because of the great value and it is in the heart of downtown. I have only gotten this service at the burbs but I am so glad I have a nail place I could rely on downtown. Note that they also accept credit cards so I don’t have to scrounge for cash just to get a discount. Nice!

Another decent cheap nail salon in the city!
Again, this is not a classy, spa-​like experience. This is the place you go because you’re going on vacation (or if you’re me, want to treat yourself) and getting a $ 25 pedicure, or on Wednesdays, $ 35 mani pedi is really what you’re after.
The décor in here is on the «insane» spectrum — I’m used to seeing 80s-​90s pictures of ridiculous acrylic nails holding random objects — the traditional «red nails holding American money» or «French tips holding lipstick» — but I’ve never seen anything like this. Everything in here is purple — the walls, the «mood» lighting from the ceiling, and the art is all in shades of purple — my favorite art piece is that one where the ocean waves turn into unicorns running on the beach with angels and faeries. Yep. It makes coming here worth it for that alone.
The best part about this place is it’s definitely clean. They take all their tools out of sealed bags, wear gloves, and after each person left I could see them scrubbing every part of the nail station, which always gives me a little more confidence. The second best part is the wide range of OPI nail colours they have — and they’re so organized it’s really easy to find what you’re looking for.
I usually don’t have to wait long at Venus, but at lunch hour they are absolutely dead — so if you can take an extra long lunch, it’s the ideal time to visit!

Love this place. I have been going here for 3 years now, the staff is really friendly. The equipment and establishment are spotless and the work quality leaves you thinking you walked into the wrong place and now you’ll have to dish out a $ 100 for the awesome nails you are walking out with but then when you get the total you realize no, you were just in great hands for a great price. Venus Nails is by far the best nail salon in Toronto. I mean, how can you go wrong with a $ 35 mani pedi that looks like it cost you a lot more?! Yes they are busy, for good reason, but if you call ahead and let them know when you’re in a rush, they will take great care of you.

The problem with «walk-​in only» salons is that the wait is always rather grueling. There were only four technicians working and at least six people waiting at all times, with many more ladies popping in to ask about the wait. Considering nearly everyone was there to get a mani AND a pedi, you’d think the place would staff up accordingly. As soon as you throw one acrylic nail appointment into the mix, the wait time soars and people get cranky.
From the outside, Venus Nails looks super sketch (actually, the inside isn’t much nicer). The signage is gaudy and the interior wall art is super tacky 80s nail art. The curtains are draped to the side with alligator hair clips. But they have O.P.I. polish, boy do they ever!
After a one hour wait they were finally ready for me. I decided to go with the standard Lincoln Park After Dark colour on my nails. The manicurist worked quickly and diligently on my hands, giving me a quick massage and really going at my cuticles with full force. I guess they needed some TLC — it’s no secret that I have terrible cuticles. Ask anyone who knows me.
They have deals like Monday manicures for $ 13 (vs $ 15 normally) or Wednesday mani/​pedis for $ 35 instead of $ 42. I’d definitely go back for another mani but I’d choose a less busy time to go because the wait was ridiculous.