Laurelwood Nail Co in Portland, OR

BJ, the owner, is an absolute gem!  I came all the way from Chicago to have a pedicure with her when I visited my parents, and if I could teleport BJ to the Windy City once a month so I could see her regularly I surely would!  I had far, far and away the best experience I've ever had at a nail salon, complete with expert treatment and a wealth of experienced advice (which I asked for) that I use every day now, and my feet have never been so happy and healthy!   The atmosphere here is quiet and relaxing, with all the friendly informality and comfort of a neighborhood spa.  BJ is caring, professional, generous, extremely skilled, and fun to be around.  Services are an excellent value, and as we all know, it's now almost sandal-season, so get going and treat yourself!  I should add that BJ has been caring for my mother's feet, including some problematic issues, for many years, and has done such a good job that my dad now goes to see her too.  (The fact that a "good-old-fashioned guy" like my dad would be so impressed with how well my mother was taken care of that he would start getting regular pedicures himself speaks to the outstanding care they both receive on the regular!)  Now that I've gotten to know BJ and her business at Laurelwood too, I wish I hadn't waited so long, but...I'll certainly be back!  Portland, you've no idea how lucky you are!  Thank you, BJ!

I was looking for a decent place that does mens pedicures.  Called Laurelwood, and they far out performed any of the others. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for professional services. BJ rocks and is professional,  cordial, and does a remarkable job.  They do not disappoint.

I recently moved to Oregon and was looking for a convenient spot to begin having regular pedicures. I called and was able to make an appointment for the following day. I asked for a gel pedicure so, I was set up with Kris, as I was told she was the only one that did gel pedicures. I had my 9lb service dog with me. I assume, it was the owner who immediately, in a sarcastic snippy tone asked me if I could leave the dog in the car. I explained that he was a service dog (he was wearing his vest and his tag that identified him) as such. I explained as a service dog it would be illegal for her to discriminate and not allow him to accompany me. I was then introduced to Kris who took me into the back of the business and seated me in a non-massaging recliner chair. She was very calming and nice but, did not do a gel pedicure on me. I was simply trying to relax and enjoy the experience so, I asked her to pick out three spring colors and I would choose from those. I picked one of the colors that I liked however; she proceeded to grab a totally different color (gold sparkle) that she used instead. I liked the color so I really had no complaint with that. My pedicure is about four days old and looks like I never even had it done. Kris spent very little time buffing my feet as you can see, and the sugar scrub only lasted for maybe a minute on each leg. I won't go back :(

Been going here for years with BJ who does the best pedicures in town. Pays a lot of attention to sanitation and does not rush through! Top notch for sure!

I had a mani and pedi with BJ today. She was very sweet and patient and did a great job on my nails. She even gave me a couple of her polish that she didn't need anymore to take home with me! The price was very reasonable, too. She didn't even accept a tip. Will definitely go back.