Sense Nail Spa

07/17/10

Interesting Nail Salon

by Sunnyseattle , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Sense is set on the border between Seattle and Shoreline in a little building that looks like it used to be a house. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff friendly. The manicure and pedicures areas are separate so it doesn't feel crowded but make sure that if you are going with a friend you may not be close enough together to chat. Sense is one of the few salons around that does gel polish. This goes on like regular nail polish and looks like regular polish but it wears so much better. You can go a week and a half or two weeks and then have to go in because your nails have grown. They have an online scheduling system and a monthly membership (that is cheaper than paying per time if you decide you want to have gels all the time.) I prefer a little more attention to detail in the final product but my nails still looked good.

• Pros: Online booking, monthly membership opportunity, gels
• Cons: Not the most detailed manicure/pedicure

03/23/10

Unimpressed

by lunajune at Citysearch

I was going to give the place three stars, till I looked closely at my nails when I arrived home. Nice place. Tech warmed up a bit after I tried talking to her, but initially was very cold. The experience was no better than at the place I normally go, yet was twice the price. I could tell my nails were not filed the best and she didn't exactly go to town on my callouses. After looking at my nails in the sun, they are a mess. I wouldn't waste my money here again.

• Pros: Online Appointment Booking
• Cons: Hard to get in and out of lot, Pricey for the quality

02/02/09

Best in Town

by Jasminett at Citysearch

Having been in the industry, I know a good job when I see one. They do excetional work in a professional, friendly and CLEAN environment. It feels like a big treat minus the calories! I would not go any where else.

06/19/08

Real sculptured gel nails done here!

by DebbieCDC at Citysearch

If you want REAL sculptured gel form nails this is the place. I had never had gel forms done before (always used the basic acrylic tips) but my sister who lives in another state kept bugging me to try the gel forms. So I called around and checked just about every nail salon in the greater Seattle area and this is the ONLY one I could find that does true gel sculptures. And what a find. A lovely little place, right on 145th St. at the Seattle/Shoreline dividing line. Not having had gel form nails done before, I didn't quite know what to expect, but Hitomi the nail stylist was just great and informative and in 1 1/2 hours I had a beautiful natural looking full set of nails. SO much better than acrylic tips. Great experience! Next I'll have a pedicure!

• Pros: Excellent stylist, nice atmosphere, parking available
• Cons: None that I've found yet

10/25/07

Cozy and relaxing atmosphere

by white_plumeria at Citysearch

I went to Sense Nail spa with two of my friends to get our pedicures and I must say, I had a great time. I really liked how it didn't feel like a typical "nail spa". Instead, I was relaxed and really enjoying myself. They do a great job taking care of you and making sure your experience is great. There's a gal there that is awesome at adding a little something extra on your toes. For me, she put a flower with a swarovski crystal in the middle and I love it!!! It's super cute! The only suggestion is, since the pedicure and manicure rooms are completely separate, make sure you and your friends do the same thing, especially if you want to chit chat. There are only 3 pedicure chairs so if you plan on going there with a big group, you will have to take turns. Nail polish colors are limited but it may because of the type of polish they use. Since it's safer for the environment, that might be the reason. Overall, I had a great experience and I hope that you do as well.

• Pros: atmosphere, services, and great staff!
• Cons: none