
V.L.V Nails Salon
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About V.L.V Nails Salon
On Whiteladies Rd, V.L.V Nails Salon is a nail salon operating on a walk-in basis rather than fixed appointments. The service list covers gel manicures, BIAB with gel polish, acrylics, extensions, and nail art and design, alongside full pedicures. Colour choices include a range of glitters and chromes. The salon runs on a cash-only basis, so visitors should plan to bring payment accordingly. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs. It opens daily, and while walk-ins are welcome, those with a booked slot may find timing runs a little behind at busier periods.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gel manicure, biab with gel polish, nail art designs and acrylic extensions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gel manicure, biab with gel polish, nail art designs and acrylic extensions.
Customer Review Summary
BIAB and gel manicures are what reviewers mention most, with several calling the work tidy, quick, and well done, including cat eye colour on natural nails. Close behind is nail art, where a man on the team is credited with recreating reference photos, from french tips with a flower design to acrylics that stay durable. Reviewers also single out the choice of colours, especially glitters and chromes, and a full pedicure described as neat. Several call the staff friendly and gentle, and one reviewer with fibromyalgia says the nail tools never nicked their skin. Complaints are less uniform. One reviewer reports gel cracking off within days, two nailbeds flooded with gel, and a rushed routine that differed each visit. Another says a technician coughed on their hands throughout, though a mask went on midway. A few note that booked appointments do not always start on time and that skill varies between technicians. One reviewer's friends asked where the Christmas nails were done.
Customer Review Summary
BIAB and gel manicures are what reviewers mention most, with several calling the work tidy, quick, and well done, including cat eye colour on natural nails. Close behind is nail art, where a man on the team is credited with recreating reference photos, from french tips with a flower design to acrylics that stay durable. Reviewers also single out the choice of colours, especially glitters and chromes, and a full pedicure described as neat. Several call the staff friendly and gentle, and one reviewer with fibromyalgia says the nail tools never nicked their skin. Complaints are less uniform. One reviewer reports gel cracking off within days, two nailbeds flooded with gel, and a rushed routine that differed each visit. Another says a technician coughed on their hands throughout, though a mask went on midway. A few note that booked appointments do not always start on time and that skill varies between technicians. One reviewer's friends asked where the Christmas nails were done.
Featured reviews
- Kayleigh
“By far the best nail salon in clifton I've tried. Really tidy and well done Biab with gel polish. Loved the style and colour. Quick service once youre sat down and often takes walk ins but not always on time with booked appointments.”
- Cherise Jones
“Such a friendly place to come and have your nails done the BEST around white ladies road.. as I have tryed differnt salons around and I always come back to V.L.V your the best around 😊 thank you”
- Milla Xo
“Been coming to this place for years! The staff are soo lovely and attentive. (Not constantly on their phone like other places.) They’ll listen to what you want and throughout the process will ask you if the nails/colour/shape is okay. A lot of people who do write bad reviews don’t like talking up in person, so they leave with something they don’t like. Personally I think the staff at this salon welcome you to ask for correction etc, so it should never really be a problem. I would say some of the techs are more skilled than others, although I’m assuming most places are like that- and everyone does has their favourite nail tech, no matter where you go!”
- Edwina Cassim
“I’ve tried a number of nail salons in the Clifton Down area and this is by far the best. I have fibromyalgia(a pain condition) and they are so gentle with my hands, never nicking my skin with the nail tools(which I’ve experienced with other nail salons in Clifton down). They are always super nice and polite too. Would highly recommend.”
- T R
“I. went few times for same gel manicure. The gentleman in there is good and takes his time. The lady who appears like is the boss showed no care. Each time routine was different and rushed. Most recent visit my 2 of my nailbeds were left flooded with gel, and gel on 3 of my nails had the gel cracking off 4 days after the manicure was applied. On one occasion I could see uneveness on the nail under the gel. I now told myself never to go there again even though they are a walking in service”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Toilet
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Nail salons near V.L.V Nails Salon
- Dynamic Nails4.41080 mi
biab nails, acrylic sets, nail art designs
- Clifton nails & spa4.7790.4 mi
biab and acrylics, nail art from reference photos, walk-ins seen immediately
- A&A Nails4.73141 mi
acrylic full sets, student discount, walk-ins welcome
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.L.V Nails Salon | 4.082 | — | gel manicure, biab with gel polish, nail art designs |
| Dynamic Nails | 4.4108 | 0 mi | biab nails, acrylic sets, nail art designs |
| Clifton nails & spa | 4.779 | 0.4 mi | biab and acrylics, nail art from reference photos, walk-ins seen immediately |
| A&A Nails | 4.7314 | 1 mi | acrylic full sets, student discount, walk-ins welcome |
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