Ruby Nails & Spa

Never again. The two stars are for how nice the nail tech was, and that’s it. After moving, I’ve been on the search for a nail salon that is closer to our new home. I tried them two weeks ago, and I’m regretting it now that I have to try to remove these nails and go get a new set done.
Let me start by saying that I am in no way new to the world of false nails. I’ve been getting them done consistently for 7 years. At my old salon, I’ve never had a nail lift or break. Not. Even. Once. Thanks to superior technique and product.
When I arrived, I asked specifically for UV gels. The tech told me that I should try solar gel. Much better she said. Stronger. I said, no, I would prefer uv, because it’s what I’m used to. She insisted that I try, so I figured, why not? She pulled out the little jar of powder and one of liquid, and I said, «wait, that’s acrylic. I don’t want acrylic. I want gel.» She says «yes! This gel. This powder turn into gel». Ohhhhkay… We’ll see.
She begins. And damn if it’s not obviously acrylic. The technique, smell, and look. Acrylic. But when she was done, the looked fabulous. I hadn’t had acrylic in years, maybe not so bad?
When I got home, I took to google to research ‘solar gel’. Guess what? It’s a brand of ACRYLIC nails by cnd. Now, if I had been one of many people who have adverse reactions to acrylic, and I had ended up with issues after specifically asking for no acrylic, there would be a much bigger issue here.
2 weeks later, and 3… THREE nails have broken clean off. The topcoat on one is gritty and flaked off. For not having one single nail break in years and years, and to have 3 break in 2 weeks, not good news.
Maybe their uv gel nails, shellac, or pedi’s are better, but I won’t be going back to try.

FANTASTIC little nail shop. They have very comfortable massage chairs, they are clean, cheap, and cheerful. They do a great job on calluses and make my toes look fab on a regular basis. I’ve been happier with the end product at Ruby’s than I have at some fancy spas. Go to Ruby’s. It’s a local gem.