Vo Nails & Spa

Torn on this place. Been coming here for many years but don’t need a bi-​monthly fix due to the type of work I do. Cindy and majority of the girls are wonderful. The prices are fair and the color/​product selection are plenty. I call to make an appointment with my fav tech, Cindy, and when I get there she is always «with a client.» Fair enough, she’s good and the place is usually busy.
I was getting married last month and I had a group of 5 come with me. Called ahead and Cindy was booked of course. We had other gals take care of us and they were wonderful. The male owner snapped his fingers and was saying «Hey. Hey you.» at one of my friends trying to get her attention while she get settled into her seat and asked me what pedi I get. I thought «excuse me» would have been more professional but chalked it up to a language barrier.
Yesterday my wife and I went in and got pedicures. They were nice and relaxing but a little rushed. Starting to feel more and more every time we go into VO Nails that we are «a$$e$ in the $eat$» and there is no relationship being built there anymore. My manicure yesterday was quick and painful. No more soaking the schellac off, Jade filed the crap out of my nail beds and she tore up my skin. She kept saying «you have so much skin, you don’t think so?» Really? Clearly I have to have a talk with my dermis. Also, my half ass mani left the residual of prior shellac still on my nails so you can still see it a little from the base of my nail as well as a nice air bubble.
We’ve decided to try another place.. Bummed because the hitler type owners do at least keep the place clean and modern equipment, which I appreciate.

Love, love, love this place and can’t wait to go back! Helen and Sam did my pedicure and manicure at the same time and the pedicure was so relaxing and felt wonderful! Beautiful atmosphere too!

I was going here for awhile, my nails got green fungal I took them off for about 4 months went back again had a gel pedicure first time having a gel pedicure when I had my next pedicure both my first toes were separating from the nail bed they never mentioned it just continued with the pedicure, I was leaving on a 2 week vacation the next day I eventually had to cut my toes half way down will never go here again…

Very rude and unprofessional. My friend had to go get her nails redone because they messed up the first time. The owner became confrontational with a customer and the next thing I knew the whole salon was ganging up on her. The craziest experience I have ever had. I will never go back to this place.

I now live in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and work in downtown Sarasota. Basically, I’m surrounded by high-​end salons at every turn. Still trying to find someone close to me that matches the quality of work at Vo! Thankfully, I’m in St. Pete weekly, and making the trek to Largo isn’t that bad.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff and competitive prices. I always get shellac/​gel for nails, and nail art with my pedis. Always happy!!!

First time at this place and I had a very good experience. They have the most colors I’ve ever seen and been able to choose from! The people are very friendly and nice. They get you drinks if you want, I had the white wine. They have different packages to choose from, I got the sweet pedicure and it came with a long massage and a sugar scrub and hot towel. The inside is very clean and pretty. I would go back again and suggest it to anyone who wants a relaxing time!

Our visit here was quick and weird. My experience was almost twilight. Had two pedicures, myself and a friend during our visit on 11÷23÷14.
Really weird, the owner told me during a conversation that she is a spell maker and practiced in witchcraft. She said that people under her spell and command are drawn to her business and not that of others around her. She let me know that she uses a traditional vietnamese witchcraft known as Bua Ngai. They summons a past soul and promise food in return for this soul to cause trouble for surrounding businesses and draw clients to their business.
First hand experience from vo nails. These people mean business when it comes to witchcraft.
I would not come back to this place until them change their practice. I feel violated that they used witchcraft.
The pedicure was way under par. I was rush into leaving because another customer was waiting. I did not have a great experience, they also tried to peel the bottom of my heel with a cheese peeler tool which I declined.
From my experience here at vo nails, you need to be practicing spells or learn to do your own nails.
These are my experiences here at his nail salon. Not good and not coming back.

I am really torn about VO Nails.
First and foremost: I have never ever had a problem getting an appointment or having to wait too long when walking in.
The man and woman sitting in the first two seats seem to really run the show but I often feel a little put off by the way they start talking to you very loudly the second you step foot in the door. I always feel like they are rushing me regardless of how busy/​slow, appointment/​walk-​in, etc. Their color options for both traditional and gel/​shellac are quite vast and at the same time overwhelming as the lady and gentleman at the front are trying to get you in the seat just as quickly as possible.
I always do gel on my nails (with acrylic fill) so I can usually grab a few of their color palette options and decide once I get to my seat. On my toes I always do traditional polish and I am always in a panic to make a fast and GOOD color choice for my toes or else live in regret for a month until my next pedicure. Yes, I realize that this is silly and considered #firstworldproblems but I am paying for the service so I like to make sure I get what I like.
Like all nail places, hair places, etc. I have my favorite tech (Michelle) and I really love her great attention to detail. I’m almost afraid to write her name because I don’t want her to get so busy that she can’t do my nails anymore! She balances just enough conversation and relaxation and I really enjoy my time with her. Often times the two at the front will try to convince me to have someone do my nails at the same time as my pedicure which I rather detest. First off, it not relaxing at all. Secondly, it can be really annoying for the people in the pedicure chairs next to you especially if they have to get in or out of the chair and try to shimmy past the two nail techs going to town on my hands and feet. Lastly, I get acrylic over my fingernails. Acrylic makes lots of dust when filing and when it is being applied it smells really terrible and offensive. I like to be considerate and don’t feel like getting my nails done at the same time is really being all that considerate to my fellow nail patrons.
Pedicures: I am in love with their Diamond pedicure! Only $ 25 for a great pedicure with these cool little micro beads that expand when you add water. I’m sure the beads do nothing for my feet or legs but it feels so cool and the scents of the scrub/​masque/​lotion can be chosen from a small list of options-​something like green tea, lavender, tropical, etc. I love all of the extras included in this pedicure for such a great price and I have recruited a friend who is now also addicted to these pedicures!
The pricing at VO is surprisingly good when you factor in the proximity to the beach. In fact, VO Nails is cheaper than my former nail place near the Largo Mall. The location is always clean, the employees are always actively doing something, and I love that I can use my card when I pay (though I try to at least tip in cash whenever possible).
Overall I am very happy with VO. I will continue to go to Michelle every two weeks for my fingernails and once a month for my pedicure. I just wish that my entire experience from start to finish could be more laid back and relaxed and not so rushed. If this review were for Michelle alone then I’d give her 5 stars :)

As soon as I walked in the door I felt important! They did a wonderful job on my nails and the extra pampering was amazing! I will recommend them to all my friends and family!

The staff at VO went above and beyond for our family while we were in town on vacation. They stayed late for 5 of us even though they were closing on a Sunday! They were very sweet and patient with our 3 kids– 2 mani/​pedis and indulging my 5 year old nephew with a sparking toenail polish!
Our main/​pedis look great and more importantly we were treated with kindness and patience and excellent work!
I highly recommend them!