Posh Nails
Address: 2F Octo Arts Bldg. 108 Panay Avenue, Quezon City (373-8762) ; CTTM Square Bldg., Tomas Morato Corner Timog, Quezon City (926-5077); 2F Fox Square Bldg., Connecticut St., San Juan (496-8713); 5F Bldg. B, Megamall, Mandaluyong City (923-3237); 2F The Venice Mall, McKinley Hill Piazza, Taguig (359-5384) ; 2F BCGroup Building Filinvest, Alabang (407-9849) ; 317 Unit 3B Oracle Building, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City; L3 West Wing, Body Senses Area Unit 03244 Robinsons Galleria (0922) 420-8221)
Website: www.poshnails.com.ph
How much to shell out: Their most basic mani and pedi each comes with a massage at P150 and P215, respectively. A pedi with foot scrub costs a reasonable P460, and their special Coffee or Tea Scrub is at P675.
The lowdown: Don't let the hot pink and bright purple pillows fool you—“Posh Nails caters to grown-ups as well as tweens. They also have a great selection of polishes by OPI that range from bold, bright colors to natural, subtle shades.
Two thumbs up for: Their friendly and welcoming staff. We hope it wasn't just because the branch we visited is new (their Galleria outlet doesn't officially open until July), but their attendants seemed genuinely happy to accommodate clients and carry out treatments according to your preferences.
Tips n' Toes
Address: San Antonio Plaza Arcade 2nd Floor, McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City (888-2828 / 468-8888); 5th Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Pasig City (0922-3908684); 5th Floor, SM North EDSA The Block, Quezon City; C505 Westgate Center, Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa (771-7771 / 467-7777); 306 Tomas Morato Cor. Scout Madriñan St., Quezon City (926-3374)
Website: www.tipsntoes.com.ph
How much to shell out: Manicures start at P190 and pedicures start at P220 (without polish) while foot spa treatments start at 700. Sculptured nails or nail extensions start at P1,200 while nail art starts at P40/ nail.
The Lowdown: The interiors, bathed in a palette of soothing blues and whites, instantly preps you for a session of pampering. What to love about Tips n' Toes: comfy lounge chairs, plump pillows, a stack of international magazines at your disposal, and nail polish choices include Essie and Opi. Back to basics cleaning with polish (P250 for manicure/ P280 for pedicure) are done by deft attendants and a quick foot rub (or hand massage) after the cleaning gives your hands and feet a much-needed rubdown.
Two thumbs up for: Clean interiors, professional attendants and a relaxed ambience, sans the fancy add-ons make a trip to Tips n' Toes worth the trip. They also have branches located in malls, allowing easy access for mall-goers in need of a quick mani and pedi.
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