Classic Nails

My Mom and I went to get pedicures for the first time at Classic Nails today, and were not disappointed. Tony and Mary really take their time with your nail care, they are attentive, and nice. The shop was pleasant and didn’t have that overwhelming chemical smell. We will definately be going back.

Great service — very friendly. Got a natural mani-​pedi for $ 38. As for the quality… See photos and judge yourself.

Don’t even both to go here. I scheduled an appointment and showed up on time and had to wait an extra 30 minutes. Not only that but I had glittery nail polish already on that i needed to take off and instead of helping me for a more relaxed environment and better customer service they had me take off my own nails polish which left my fingers stained and they didn’t bother to help fade the stain out. Not only that but i asked for just plain nails and they insisted on doing this and that, not just going to what I wanted. And the price shot up. It took overall about an 1 hour and 30 minutes. They are over priced especially for the quality your nails are afterwards. I’m only 17 and I wasn’t impressed at all. The couple is also very nosey.

BY FAR THE WORST SALON I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! The very first time I went there, it was completely dead and I asked for her to simply put regular polish on my regular nails and I was charged 30 dollars for the worst polish job I had ever seen with no clear coat and the next day they pretty much chipped completely off. The second time I went to them which was, today, because I needed my nails done desperately, they refused to take off my old fake nails and give me a full set because they said it’d take an hour which was too long for them apparently. So, they told me to just get a fill – but I didn’t want a full. I wanted a full set with shellac and all they did was bitch about how long it was going to take them. And to mention that both of the nail techs were sitting with no customers when I came in. Nobody was even in the salon – they were being lazy! So they suggested that I take my own nails off and I thought they were ridiculous, I couldn’t even believe it. And then the lady suggested that I go to my actually nail lady, the best one in portland, Skyler and chloe nails, have her take my nails off and then come back to them so that they can do them. I laughed in their faces, left, and made an appointment for Skyler the next day. I would give them 0 stars, but it isn’t possible on here.

I love this place! The owners, Tony and Mary, are an absolute joy to be around. I go in every two weeks to get a fill and to talk about life. They do beautiful work, and pricing is fantastic as well.
I recommend Classic Nails to everyone I see!

This salon is awesome.
Very cute and well maintained. They focus on the health of your nails and also specialize in foot health (if you’re going in for a pedi). I enjoyed my pedicure, they took great care of me. The prices are fair and they do wonderful work!

Went today for my 1^st time I was a bit because I have been disappointed many time before, but I gotta say the worker there were vary kind. I showed the a pic of what I wanted to get done and I gotta say it came out looking pretty good. I will defiantly come again!

I happened in there by chance with my cousin, and I was seated with the owner (Tony? I believe). It was EXCELLENT. We were in no hurry, and my fill/​paint was done flawlessly. Also, he warned me no more tips and to take a break as my nails are thin (I’ve been getting tip/​fills for about 5 months straight). It was nice to feel like my nail tech cared and was paying attention. I wish I didn’t live too far away to go there regularly (I’m 3hrs away on the coast).

I never thought I’d say this, but I am only giving this salon one star because giving them Zero isn’t possible.
In theory, I appreciated the owner’s focus on «nail health» (which, I think, would have been more effective if their salon hadn’t been dirty — whatever you do, ask to use the restroom before you commit to a manicure here. If that doesn’t change your mind, nothing will.)
However, I came in for a mani-​pedi, which is as much or more a cosmetic procedure as a health one. What I left with was – well, I could have done better myself, in less time.
The polishes they used (including the top/​base coats) were so old that they continually added polish to them in the middle of the manicure to try to thin them to a consistency that wouldn’t clump. It didn’t work. Not only did the woman leave some of my old polish on when removing the old coats, but I could tell this, because she didn’t get the new polish all the way to the edges of my fingers. I left the salon with skips, clumps, polish on my hands… it was like having a child do my nails.
I feel really bad for posting this — in fact, it took me several weeks to do so. The owners seem very nice. And the nail care aspect was good. They just really need to:
1) Clean
2) Invest in new polish
3) Hire someone to actually do the cosmetic aspect of the mani-​pedi, if they prefer to focus on the health aspect.
I’m going to upload pictures taken in the parking lot after I had my nails done, so folks can see for themselves. The woman kept telling my my nails were «top ten»… but if this is true, I don’t want to see what the other 90% look like!

Pretty toenails are one thing but I required intensive nail care. This is the place to come for that. They took the time to minimize the fungal damage of many years accumulation. I left with beautifuly shaped nails and much less pain! One of my big toes had no nail at all. Removed many years ago thanks to the fungus. A new nail was sculpted from acrylic and you would never know it was fake. Who knew? Wish I came here before having it removed. Truly an artist and a professional. Drive from wherever you are. Well worth the drive. Make an appointment for sure.

Small and cozy in the middle of downtown Gresham. The couple that runs the place are very friendly and inviting. I stop in and took up someone else’s spot. They were able to get me in and out without disturbing the schedule person.
This was my first time having a pedicure done by a professional. I left with a sense of knowing how to take care of my feet because of all the helpful information the technician gave. Although he insisted on polishing my toes hot pink, I had to pass. Maybe next time.
I’ll definitely visit again.

I have been coming to Classic Nails consistently over the past two years and have been thrilled with this local Gresham business for its excellent customer service and commitment to maintaining and restoring health to one’s nails. Tony’s approach to really caring for clients’ nail health is totally unique in my experience. He gives practical advice on nail care, and I leave my pedicure with so much more than pretty nails– my nails are in remarkably better condition than before I became a customer! Both owners are clearly invested in their clients and in doing good work– I highly recommend them!

I have written 2 previous reviews and both have disappeared! Have been coming here for more than a year now for manicures and pedicures. Very happy with the work and with Tony and Mary. They really care about the health of your nail which is unusual. Many salons don’t go into this depth of nail care. My hands and toes look fabulous when we’re done. Please don’t go in when you are so rushed you can’t take a little while to relax and have the job done right.

Tony and Mary are nice people but the manicure and pedicure that I got was not good at all. The polish looked like a child had painted it on and when the cuticles were being trimmed around my nail, I bled. I will not be visiting this salon again.

Tony and Mary do a wonderful job! They are attentive, professional, and kind. I enjoy getting a manicure/​pedicure here. Plus its closeby to where I live. :)

I am one picky lady when it comes to all things beauty. I wouldn’t dare cheat on my hair stylist or esthetician, I like things done properly and I’m a creature of habit. My honey and I recently packed up the cats and the house and moved to SE Portland, and the thought of finding a new nail salon was intimidating. Especially when so many have that «gossipy» atmosphere, or are overpriced for the result. So I let my nails get raggedy as I searched for my new go-​to. Well, Classic Nails has won me over. Tony and Maria are the sweetest couple, Tony tended to my nails and really took his time. There was no sense of being rushed. He offered to do some gorgeous tropical flower detailing on my toes when I told him about an upcoming Maui vacation, and I enjoyed the personable conversation! I usually skip a manicure because I travel a lot for work and they’re more maintenance than I have time for, but they needed some TLC. I opted for the shellac french manicure as they last 2 – 4 weeks. I love the finished product! They look so… clean. And it’s 4 days later.
Update: my shellac manicure ended up lasting just under 2 weeks. They survived countless dish washings and other not so «manicure friendly» activities. In the end they were undone simply by the fact I have freakishly fast-​growing nails.

Unless you have all day to spend getting your nails painted, and want it to look like a 5 year old did it, avoid this place at all costs.
I thought being in the swanky area of downtown Gresham would give this place some class or sophistication, I was mistaken. The shop is run by a nice elderly couple, who asked me nearly every intimate question about myself, including what my dad does for a living and who I live with! I told Mary I had to be at work in an hour and a half, way more than enough time for a shellac color change, usually takes 45 minutes anywhere else you go, and that includes a manicure. I walked out 5 minutes before my shift started. I had to remind her several times that I only had 20 minutes, 10 minutes, etc. I probably really wouldn’t have cared if my nails at least looked decent.
I got my regular white French tip shellac, always done in two coats, and I always ask for my nails to be cut short and «more white, less pink» to get the illusion of long tips, also my nails grow quickly and I can file them down and still have decent tips. I told Mary in advance for my preference and she acknowledged my request; that meant nothing since I had to ask her several times to cut specific nails shorter, I eventually filed them down and filed off the jagged corners when she walked away to get something.
After she globbed the white polish on my thumb and began to shape it, (she in no way painted my nails, the polish was put on in thick globs), I had to ask for a longer tip painted on. She then stared at me in shock and laughed at me. She tried to refuse saying it looked bad if she put more white on, and that it was bad for my nails. I told her that was how I liked it and insisted. She did the rest of my nails with one thick globby coat, two fingers at a time, instead of doing one coat on each nail of an entire hand and drying all the nails at one time under the UV light then repeating the process with a second coat. She had to «fix» nearly all of them. One of the tips isn’t even shaped cleanly had has a jagged shape to the line, not cleanly shaped with the brush.
When I took my nails out of the UV lamp the shellac was wrinkled and lumpy. When I told Mary I had never seen shellac do that before she acted surprised and said it was normal. She explained that once she put on the clear coat it would smooth out the lumps and wrinkles. It didn’t.
An hour and a half and $ 37 later (with $ 5 tip, it still took her an hour and a half) my nails look lumpy, wrinkly, discolored due to «touch ups» in several spots, and it literally looks like a 5 year old plopped some white polish on and attempted to push it to the tips of my nails. She definitely took her sweet time (and mine), but it sure doesn’t show in her work quality. I would never visit this establishment again and would not recommend it to anyone. It literally scares me that they also offer hair care services such as cut and color. I’m amazed they’re still in business.

I am new to the area and dreaded having to go through the process of finding a good brow and pedi. Mary knows her stuff and takes her time. My search is over. I will always use Classic Nails!

Tony and Maria have a wonderful business. I always get top-​notch care from them. My hands and feet look and feel great each time I go there. They are friendly and attentive to my requests. Very professional. The shop itself is comfortable, clean and never cluttered. They also offer hair care and waxing services too.
Why go to a mall factory line for ho hum service? Go here!

Friendly, thorough and totally competent nail care. Haircuts and waxing also available. This is not a «hurry up and get you out of the chair» shop. You’ll receive excellent service from the owners and they listen to your special requests. Call for an apointment if you are on a tight schedule or your coming as part of a group since there are usually just the two owners working there.
I’ve been coming here for 3 years and have never been disapponted!