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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe i spent 30 dollars on a crappy pedicure.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You've GOT to be kidding me!!!I just brought my eight year old in to this salon for her birthday. I wanted to paint her toes and nails - and was charged $40. Maybe for a pedicure for my old, tired...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so they raised their price from $35 to $40 for mani pedi in the last two weeks...and they do give a good mani-pedi, for the most part. The massage was short, not very good, and left me going "huh?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They don't change their gloves. I have seen them reusing their gloves clients after clients. I seen them reusing the emery boards as well. I haven't been there since last summer, I tried a different...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super clean. Super quick. I love the hot rocks and lemon/orange massage on my legs. It's the best way to recover from a week of pounding the pavement. They also have a HUGE selection of colors,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting my parents in Foster City for a weekend from SF (I know.. it's *such* a long trip).. anyhow.. I was in desperate need of a mani, so I went on to Yelp to see what you all thought. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this salon here on Yelp, and was worried by some of what I read, but intrigued by the complimentary reviews, too. So I decided to see for myself. This has become my new favorite place for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hot stone massage pedicure!!!! enuff said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) *puts a smile to my face*
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, it is very clean and they have such a wide variety of different colored nail polish! Also, if you're like me, i'm really big into pedicures, and they are amazing. their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just start by saying that Brooke R.'s review (below) is absolutely right on the money?! Why should I even waste my time (and yours) by writing another review when hers says it all? Oh, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here for my pedicures and they always last we for like 3-4 weeks. Polish never chips. Women that work there are really nice. They don't take credit cards but they do take checks. If you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
oh man they raised their prices...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The moment you walk in you feel relieved. The place looks clean, and we all know how important that is when dealing with nails. I came in at about 2:00 on a weekday, there were about 6 Asian ladies...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My pedi lasted barely two weeks and I'm not so happy about that. :(
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, InStyle was a great place to go for a quick mani & pedi. Now, I will go out of my way NOT to go there.My latest two experiences (and probably my last) happened to be while it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dnt remember I ever reviewed this place. Well, this is the latest anyway~Have to wait for 15-30 minutes even I made an appointment. Nails could lasts for approx. 2 weeks. Not so much handy working,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for pedicures, manicures, and facial waxes.The place to begin with looks really clean and classy, other than those other dirty plain nail salons. They offer water and sometimes tea....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Instyle for about a year. I gave it two stars because I've had good experiences, but I've also had bad. In the beginning, they were really good but i just got acrylics and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my grumpy days I like to pop in for a quick manicure because pretty hands always make me feel better. Josie's team are all troopers and take care of me completely. They always greet me by name,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The prices are right for mani/pedi, the service is better than most in the area, they have a great selection of colors, and the massages chairs rock my world. If I can't make it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why I would go to this place?It's cute, colorful, bright and staff seems pretty "young" and helpful.The spa chairs really do work which either makes you fall asleep as they scrub you feet and massage...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fair prices, clean salon, modern equipment/services.I got a mani/pedi at InStyle this past weekend. I felt pampered relaxing in the iJoy massage seats with bubble jet feet-soakers. Ahh~ What makes the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new "regular" nail salon. They do a great job at an incredible price, they use my favorite brands of polish, and they have a great selection of colors to choose from. They have iJoy massage...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been in the past and had a great experience the first time. Unfortuntely not so good the second. I thought they weren't very friendly when I walked in so that left a bad taste in my mouth the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is okay. while it is clean, service is thorough and friendly.. and i dig that they not only salt scrub my legs/feet but put hot stones on it too.. my nails chipped in barely a week! mind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm broke, I prefer getting a professional pedi because the polish generally lasts longer than if I do it myself. Not so with the pedi I got here. The polish only lasted 13 days! It's not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome, especially for pedicures. They go the whole nine yards with the hot stone massage, exfoliation, they even rub your feet with lemon. Employees are more or less nice so don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This salon does a mani-pedi for $35! Very reasonable. There's a great selection of colors. The place is very nice and looks very chic. however, one lady who did my nails cut me a few times....but, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten a couple of nice manicures and spa pedicures at Instyle. I don't take very good care of my nails and the gals here clean them up well.The clientele here is pretty interesting from a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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After getting a haircut at the salon a few doors down, sometimes I like to treat myself to a quick mancure and pedicure. I always make sure to have an appointment scheduled because this nail salon oft...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving this place one star because I can't give it zero. My girlfriend went here for her first professional Brazilian wax and had a terrible experience. For $55, a woman who barely spoke...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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After getting a haircut at the salon a few doors down, sometimes I like to treat myself to a quick mancure and pedicure. I always make sure to have an appointment scheduled because this nail salon often gets...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute decor and a great place for pedicures! It's definitely a step up from the typical nail spot. My paws are a bit delicate when it comes to pedicures, but so far i haven't screamed yet!Oh yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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This place is built for business, with six busy nail stations and three posh pedicure whirlpools. The pedicure seats are super comfortable, state-of-the-art machines. They have little foot baths at the bottom...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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