Perfect Nails & Spa Camden SC in Camden, SC

So it wasn't the worst experience in the world but I won't go back. I'm not totally accustomed to going into a COMPLETELY empty nail salon but that was the case today. I was greeted and sat right away. It was clean. There were a lot of stations. There were only two men working there though so that was odd to me. I sat getting my gel soaked off and had to let the man know it was ready to be scraped because he was away from the station on his phone. While i was waiting the other man was chatting with me which I don't mind until the conversation turned political and honestly, I just don't have the emotional energy to engage with that while I am trapped getting a polish change. I kept thinking how much I wished I brought my head phones.

On the actual work...it's not great. It's not the worst I've ever seen but definitely not perfect (as is indicated in the name of the salon). I had gel on natural nails and wanted it removed and replaced with a different color again in my natural nail. They do go way too thick with the gel and one of my nails was bumpy...not sure how that happened especially since he drilled down all of my natural nails. I don't think the sanding down was necessary since my natural nails were pretty rough already. A touch up would have been sufficient.

Bottom line: I was in a hurry and saw that this place was open. I have one more spot in Camden to try for my nails but it looks like I'll be needing to head into Columbia to get any quality work done. Maybe don't go to this spot? I mean again, not the worst thing ever but definitely bring your headphones or pretend you don't understand English or something if you're going to be stuck here.

THIS WAS AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE!!

We drove by and needed gel manicures before going on vacation.   I was surprised that there were NO CUSTOMERS there, but in our rush, happy to not have to wait.  

When we walked in, the smell of cigarette smoke made my eyes water.  The place is not modern, not "fancy" like most nail salons are.  

An older man greeted us with a big smile but then he went to nap in one of the pedicure chairs.

My daughter got nails done by the younger of the 2 males.  We asked for Gel Manicures but he went right for the drill.  There was no soaking, no cuticle removal, no massage.  He finished her polish and the nails (a 2 color French, 1 nail with polka dots) came out as if my 11 year old had done them herself.  

I asked him for a regular French with a yellow, blue and red design on the ring finger.  The yellow color he used was not covering the nail, and as I asked him to please add another quote, he got mean and rude.   He added the blue on top and again, it looked it was done by a child with a home kit.  He added some more of the yellow ON TOP of the blue and then it really looked awful!

Look - for most of us, getting nails done is a treat! A time away from chores, work... some self care.  But this experience was awful!   I asked him to please remove it and start over, adding the quotes underneath (wondering WHY IN THE HELL, I had to think for him??) he said to take it because that was the best he could do.    I asked him for a deeper color and he literally said, "we don't have any more color".  I tried to explain and then he spoke in their language to the old man - who got up from his nap and began arguing AT me.  

I was done!   Paid for my daughter's nails and walked out.  

Save your money, save your time and do not waste your peace at this place!

Went here for a mother /daughter pedicure. Although we were the only customers there, they rushed through both pedicures, The lady barely let my daughter soak before hurrying to finish & bolted out of the front door, never to be seen again. The man did my pedi & he rushed as well. He was extremely rough with every step & left scratches on the top of one foot that lasted for several days after, . He even got my nail design wrong despite the fact that my daughter & i were (supposed to be) getting matching designs. My massage chair had seen better days long ago. Not worth the money, not clean, not relaxing

I went here with my mom, which is where she goes all the time. It's the only nail shop she will go to. She got her nails redone. I wanted a full set and had not had mine done in a while. I showed him a picture of what I wanted and told him a few modifications. He gave me exactly what I wanted. He definitely aims to please. The shop is clean and they all seem to know what they are doing. Very happy with my nails!