T & C Nails

If I could give this nail salon zero stars I would!
When me and my sister first walked up to the counter, we weren’t greeted by anybody. There was a worker standing by the counter and talking rudely to someone (sounded like she was talking to a child) on the phone, a nail tech that was with a client asked us what we wanted, I told her full sets for 2 people then we were told to sit at certain numbers. A got an older man as my nail tech and my nails came out HORRIBLE. Everything about my nails is exactly what I DIDNT want. I specifically told him I want them long and they came out so short. The fake nail that he put on was wider than my actually nail bed. Even the color isn’t right! I told him I wanted a matte color in shellac, I showed him an example of the color I wanted and he couldn’t even help me find it but instead he brought out 4 trays of different colored nails in shellac, I went over next to my sister to ask her what color I should get, as we were looking at the colors another nail tech just came by and grabbed 2 of the trays without even saying anything! She didn’t even ask if we were done with them… I went back and asked if he could find the color I wanted, he came back with something similar, he painted all my nails then continued to but the overcoat for the matte, as he was doing it he told me that if I didn’t like it I could just take it off with acetone, as I was TRYING to tell him I wanted to take it off now, he raised his voice and talked over me telling me to do it later! My sister, who was sitting across the room, even asked why he was yelling at me! By this time I’m just annoyed and wanna get out of there, when we go to pay he says if you don’t like the matte I can take it off, so we walk by to his little station and another nail tech is screaming from across the room in her language, probably asking him why I’m going back to his station since he answered something something remove, the lady in the front continued to go off in her language (most likely talking crap about me).
I would never recommend this place to ANYBODY. The staff is rude and not friendly at all! They can’t even smile at their customers, I’ve never been to a nail salon with staff as rude and unfriendly as this place.
DO NOT GO TO T & C IN THE MAINE MALL PEOPLE!!!

I got a pedicure here in November, and it lasted about a month before anything chipped away, which doesn’t happen often with pedicures!
The pedicure chairs are a little uncomfortable, but other than that it was a good pedicure! Good prices, large color selection, and I was a walk-​in on a Sunday and didn’t have to wait at all!
I’ll definitely get a pedicure here again.

If I could give them zero stars I would. I came here to get a fill, I scheduled an appointment with them a day ahead of time and got there like five min before my appointment. I sat and waited for awhile and when it was finally my turn the lady yelled at me to hurry up walking over to her desk because she doesn’t have time to waste, I already had my color picked out and was ready for her to start she then bag an trying o talk me into more and I said no thank you about ten times then she began to whisper under her breathe because I didn’t want a wax or pedicure or anything other then a fill. I then asked her to even out the shapes because some where pointed And some were oval. She then began to tell me I didn’t know what I was talking about. I left before she could even put on the polish she was so rude. I wish I got her name but she was to busy to have any small talk. I suggest modern nails they are ten times better and charge less. WORST NAIL EXPERIENCE EVER!!!

Not a good value for your money. $ 25 for a very basic pedicure and that by a rather curt guy! I would not recommend this place!

Always professional fast and reasonable, thank you! Been going for awhile now, have tried others but this one is best if you are in a hurry and want a good job done, they don’t mind fixing it if something went wrong either.

Been here twice before, for acrylics, a full set and then a fill. First time was average, I asked for an oval shape for my nails, its a hit or miss with this shape and she did a decent job. The hand massage was very nice and $ 30 for a full set is unbeatable. Second time I came for a fill ($ 20 before tip) and got Emily, I asked for her name because she did that good of a job. If you get acrylics I highly recommend her. She did an amazing job on the shape and Ive been to tons of salons and only a few people have been able to perfect this shape.
A disclaimer: this is a nail salon in a mall. This isnt five star service but they get the job done. I had the same badgering of offering a pedicure or a brow wax and declinced, personally I found it funny after reading the reviews on here. They have a great set up and lots of stations, very clean from what I saw. If youre looking for 5 star customer service, look elsewhere, as most salons they will stand around with eachother and chat in a different language while they file your nails to perfection. Personally, I dont care, I dont come to chat, I come to watch T. V and be pampered. I’d definitely recommend this place to my friends. I gave 3 stars just because I havent had a pedicure or brow wax yet, but I do plan to. Tips can be done on cc which is very conveinient in my book.

Honestly, this place is horrible and it’s a disappointment because I work at the mall. I have plenty of friends who go here and don’t seem to have a complaint, but that’s just not the case for me. I’ve gone now probably 4 times and it continues to get worse.
The first time I went in for a full set of acrylics and shellac and it wasn’t horrible except for being nearly guilted into a pedicure. She asked me about 8 times and every single time I said no that I didn’t want to spend the money and I just flat out didn’t want it. Nothing I said stopped her from badgering me.
The second time was for a fill and I had the same woman. Same story with the badgering for a pedicure and when I said no she dug her thumb nail into my finger as she worked.
The third time I decided I wanted a design and another woman tried to snatch my phone out of my hand. She wasn’t even the one working on my nails and she grabbed my shoulder and kept interjecting her opinions about what I wanted. The woman doing them insisted she could do it and when the simple zig zag lines I had shown her came out horribly (uneven and sloppy) I politely suggested we try something else and she begrudgingly wiped them off and did something different.
The last time I went I had a guy and he was completely disinterested in what he was doing. He did a better job then the first woman but when one of his regulars came in he passed me off to the first woman and disappeared. I’m sure anyone who’s had a manicure knows that when they’re done they usually rub some lotion on your hands and massage them (it was the only part of the experience I looked forward to) and she literally said «ok you done. 30 $» and rushed me out the door. When I brought it up she said «we don’t do that» even though they have in every single manicure I’ve received in my entire life. She ran my card and walked away.
I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I’ll drive the extra few miles to go somewhere that the people are pleasant and appreciate my business instead of treating me like garbage. I get my nails done to treat myself and feel nice and I tip well when I receive good service. However I’m not going to turn something positive into a chore and something that stresses me out. Don’t waste your money.

The worst place I’ve got my nails done.
Both manicure and pedicure were done by a guy who kept telling me how tired he was and gave me faces when I pointed that he missed cuticles on my hands and toes.
My nails started to chip next day although I’ve got gel manicure. 50 $ is too high of a price for such a bad service.

Not the best. When I go to a nail salon, I want to feel relaxed, here everything just felt so rushed. I don’t think I’ll go back.

Had some highs and lows here. The set-​up is great, lots of nail stations and pedi chairs, plus a couple chairs for kids. Our nails came out nice and the designs they draw are really pretty. The prices are crazy high, and if they decide half way through your pedicure that your feet need more attention, they move up to the next level of service without telling you. My mother and I went in for the same thing and they charged her $ 50 and me $ 30. In addition, the lady was a little too aggressive with the shaver thing and cut my mom’s foot. The last thing is they’re kind of mean to each other. They kept saying one lady looked 7 months pregnant, and called another a failure for not having a husband.

Awesome! They don’t badger you like your typical nail salon.

Got an average pedicure with a friend here the other day. It may have just been the polish, but it came out streaky, with heavier polish in some areas. My pedicure overall felt very rushed, even though we had appointments and there weren’t many people in the salon. The women tried to talk both of us into getting flower details on our toes, and looked upset when we both declined.
With tip, it was $ 29, which isn’t much cheaper than any other place I’ve been in southern Maine. I can’t decide if I want to go back or stick to Mellenia by TJ Maxx, even though the staff there is pretty rude.

This place is filthy, last time I took my daughter for an eyebrow wax they had to move a load of dirty (foot towels) off the table where she had to lay down, they double dip in the wax too. I won’t be going back.

I went here the other day with a friend who had a gift certificate and wanted a manicure. The location is ideal for having an influx of customers, it’s right in the Maine Mall (for those of you not familiar with Maine, it’s the only place to go shopping in the entire state other than Walmart). When you walk in, you’re typically greeted by someone about 10 feet away that’s busy working on someone elses nails with a face mask on. Which I guess is a good thing for them, because it means everyone is busy.
My most recent time I came in a few minutes later than my friend, who they seated immediately, and rushed me over to my seat next to her. They didn’t ask what sort of polish I wanted or anything, just told me to sit at 14. Which was fine, because I wanted a shellac french manicure anyways, but how did they know that?
When the lady who did my nails came over she just grabbed my hands and started filing after I told her what I wanted. She didn’t ask if I liked my nails square tipped or rounded. Not a huge deal for most people, but I’ve got weird thumbs that are already square, so adding a square tipped nail to the mix makes matters worse. Needless to say, I ended up with square tipped nails.
She did a good job with the manicure other than that, although the hand massage at the end was rough and rushed, which I didn’t appreciate. So far my manicure is holding up, but the last time I got shellac done here it was destroyed in under a week. The price for my manicure was $ 30 dollars, which isn’t too bad considering it’s supposed to last 2+ weeks. I go to this place out of convenience when I’m in Maine, but it’s not my favorite nail place up there.

I had a main/​pedi while on vacation a few weeks ago — Decent pedicure (although it felt a little rushed). Really nice job on my shellac french manicure. I would definitely go back.

First I just need to say I have been to almost every nail salon from Maine Mall road to Forest Ave and back again, and this is the best place to go to.
VERY VERY well priced, and they do a great job.
I’ve had the following done at T&C, Basic Main and Pedi, Pink and White acrylics, shellac, pink and colored tip acrylics (they have a ton of colors to chose from), pedicure with a scrub and warm towels I’ve had color done french color with designs french with design, eyebrow and lip waxing…
I’ve pretty much done it all and EVERT SINGLE staff member is wonderful in their own way, they have their own style and way of doing things which is fine because they are all great
I stick with Melissa, because she does it the way that I like, once you find ‘the one’ you’ll know trust me… if you read the negative review on T&C that is filtered thru Unilocal please dont let this change your mind about them they are amazing…

Best pedicure and manicure I’ve ever had by Amy and her son. My heels were awful. Soooo much better. I live in Cali, and I have access to many salons that are excellent. But she was awesome!!! Wish I had her in CA!

4.5 stars, rounded to 5.
I usually DIY my Brazilian wax. Yep, I’m truly that badass (& cheap). But a couple of times a year, it’s nice to just pay somebody else to do it. Way faster, & a lot less contortionism involved.
Unilocal guided me to T & C Nails, & I’m glad of it! I called ahead & was told a Brazilian wax cost $ 50, & that I could just drop in anytime. When I arrived, I was immediately whisked off to the waxing room & told to wait a minute for the waxer. She popped in promptly, set up the table, & then left so I could disrobe from the waist down & get situated on the table.
My waxer was very thorough, quick, & did probably the least painful wax I’ve ever had (after several years & over a few states). Her technique is great! And I actually enjoyed the fact that she didn’t chat at me the whole time, which allowed me to just zone out & focus on the ceiling tiles.
The waxing room is not pretty or spa-​like, as others have mentioned. But compared to past waxing experiences in pretty spas, I was done in about ½ the time, paid about ½ less, & had a more thorough result.
I also got a great discount on a basic pedicure, which was a nice way to relax before heading home.
If you’re more interested in results & economy than in spending ½ hour in a lavender-​scented, candle-​lit room with new-​age music, go to T & C Nails & get thine undercarriage groomed!

What to do when you get a call from your boyfriend saying his flight just landed for a surprise visit and you’re not exactly, prepared, shall we say? Come to T&C Nails for a quick wax!
I’ll be honest, when I got that phone call early one Sunday afternoon, this place was really my only option, as my regular spa was closed. I knew a few girls who had gotten Brazilians here and said it was cheap and pretty clean, so I bit the bullet and went.
My first time was not so pleasant, but I was used to a much different atmosphere. Here you walk in, the bring you to the room, you drop your pants and it’s on, not quite what I was expecting, but it worked.
I’ve gone back a couple times since then, and since I knew what to expect, everything was cool, plus Amy, one of the waxers, is amazing and will leave no hair unplucked!
I still prefer my more relaxed, serene spa environment, but when in a jam this place gets the job done!

So after a couple of desperate messages to Unilocalers I thought might be able to help me, Emily A. directed me to T&C Nails for an emergency brazilian wax. Now, you can’t rate all waxing places the same. This place is a nail salon. The room they use is ugly, flourescently lit and the place doesn’t look like it’s super über clean… as an aside, I’d like to say that people’s obsession with the «cleanliness» of a waxing place is a double-​edged sword. It’s always nice to be somewhere very clean cause it makes you feel good. But unless your waxer has some CRAZY ASS techniques, the stuff they’re waxing off you is generally gonna be the germiest stuff in the room. Their technique is much more important for determining whether you’re gonna have ingrown hairs or whatnot.
Back to the review… the waxing here is BANANAS. B-​A-​N-​A-​N-​A-​S. This is most likely the 2^nd most thorough wax I’ve ever had, after one in Miami Beach. Their obsession with removing every last hair was impressive to say the least, and left me baby-​butt smooth. Also this is the CHEAPEST wax I’ve ever had, INCLUDING the one in Miami Beach. For $ 55 I got a SICK brazilian, underarms, and eyebrows. That’s just insane… especially for around here, where people love to charge like $ 80 just for the brazilian alone.
So if you’re the type that needs soothing muzak, a dark wood paneled room and aromatherapy to believe a place is «clean», this is not the place for you. If you are however in the market for a fast and unbelievably thorough and meticulous brazilian wax in a place that’s, okay, kind of ugly, but who TF cares when the wax is THIS GOOD, then hightail your hairy self over to T&C and let the lovely ladies who barely speak english but understand the word «brazilian» very well wax all your troubles away. This is my new go-​to place and they’ve just cut my personal maintenance bill by like $ 50+ bucks a month.
THANK YOU EMILY A!!!