Pinky’s Nail and Spa

My boyfriend and I decided to relax with a pedicure and we went to Pinky’s. The entire time there were 3 employees that were gossiping amongst themselves (loudly) about hearing neighbors having sex and threesomes and using derogatory language. During the whole pedicure process not one time did the girl doing my nails say hello, how are you or thank you. Upon checkout I decided to tell her how inappropriate it was to carry on such conversations when people are paying money for a service to relax. Her response was «okay». No apology. Nothing. The first and LAST time I will be paying $ 32 for a service that is completely unenjoyable. Their service is mediocre and unprofessional.

I have been going to Pinkys for several months now and although it is not the nicest salon it is by far the best quality mani/​pedi I’ve got in San Antonio and reasonable prices. David Jr. Does an amazing job and always takes his time to make sure it’s perfect. Refuse to let anyone else do my nails!

My husband and I had been going for manicures and pedis to Pinky’s for several months. Family business, all very friendly. But our last experience was terribly mismanaged and we won’t return. We called and made appointment, when we showed up, they were swamped. We were told to come back in two hours. We returned as scheduled, sat down to wait. I overheard a client say she had forgotten her appointment and was late. When she was taken immediately while we waited, we decided to leave and won’t return. Obviously, appointments mean nothing to them.

When I call a place I’ve never been to make an appointment, set my expectations, am asked if I would prefer a female technician and say yes, make said appointment with female technician, show up early and no one knows what I’m talking about it’s not a good start. Not only does the nail technician I expected, recognized her voice, take one of her regulars I was placed with a male. It wasn’t a bad pedicure, but I’m not in the least impressed. If it weren’t for the fact that I really needed a pedi I would’ve walked out. I was supposed to get my nails done and a wax, but no way, I will not spend one more cent here. It’s not ok to lie to people and set expectations your business can’t honor. I pay $ 35 for a pedi with my regular nail tech who is incredible, but can be hard to schedule with bc she’s a one woman show. This place was $ 32 and didn’t even come close to her. Next time I’ll suffer through a few extra days in need of a pedicure. You may not care about my review or the fact I’ll never come back, but I will make my experience known.

I have been coming to Pinky’s for many years and love it! Their friendly and accommodating service is what makes this place a stand out nail salon. If you are looking for a new home to get your nails done, look no further because this place is it!

Very friendly and great service! Ask for Jimmy he’s the best! If he’s booked, everyone else is super friendly and good also. I started going there when my bestfriend asked me and I don’t go anywhere else anymore :) I’ve had the same set for months now, and when I go Jimmy just trims my nails and fills with any tip I want. I haven’t had to soak and get a new set, which saves me time and money. He’s the best! Yay for pinky’s!!!

I went back on my last review to give this place an extra star BEFORE I had to go back to Pinky’s for the 3^rd time in 1 week because all my shellac nail polish had peeled off. One of the owners, Julie, had told me to come back and they would give me my manicure for free next time… after she had repainted the first peeled nail. Everyone was very nice when I came back, they remembered my 7 month old baby and talked to her. One of the ladies started to redo my nails and Julie let her know my manicure was free but I just have to pay for shellac. I was so confused and annoyed because like I stated before I had just paid $ 93 (including tip) for my shellac mani and pedi. I wasn’t about to pay anymore for what they should have already done. Needless to say I won this argument and didn’t end up paying anything. The fact of the matter is it was wrong for her to even try and get more money out of me. I will say, however, the lady who did do my nails did a wonderful job. Everyone here is really friendly, and I even like Julie for the most part. Whatever you do DO NOT get your manicure from the older man here. My nails looked a wreck and he didn’t do the shellac right.

This was our first time here. We made an appointment and got right in for manis/​pedis. However, I had to have my nails done at the same time with my pedicure. I didn’t really get to enjoy either, since they went so fast on both. And now the next afternoon, my Shellac fingernails are PEELING! Really? I don’t have time to go back for another two hours and get this fixed. VERY frustuerating, and very expensive.

Awesome place. First time here and I would definitely recommend it. Very pleasant and a job well done

I’ve been coming here regularly for 7 years! The staff as a whole are super friendly and professional. Only once have I received service that wasn’t stellar and it was quickly remedied. Ask for Tanya to do your eyebrow wax!

Christine attended to me for my first mini pedicure here. It reminds me of the places in Houston with the massage chairs with spa tubs and jets. $ 23 can’t beat it with sugar scrub! We’ll done, I’d come back again.

I only visited because I was in town for the week but this was the only place I would go and actually waited to come in town because I wanted to come to Pinky’s! I have gone here for 6 years and only stopped because I moved away. Tanya is the best! She is amazing at waxing and won’t jack your face up! Guurrl knows what she’s doing! Christina does nails and she’s amazing at it. Have always lived this salon and the people that work here they are friendly, talkative and make you feel like you’ve known them forever! Definitely make an appointment cause this place is always busy!

I went in for manicure. The woman who was doing my nails was very sloppy. She didn’t cut the cuticle correctly so I told her about it. She complaining that my nails are too short. Then she told me to go away and never come back. What kind of service is that? I know they are not educated but if are in this business yippy can’t do that to customers. Never going back for sure and I’ll let other people in our community this is kind of service you will get from here. Terrible.

Very friendly. I went early around 10 during the week and I was the only one there. I will be back.

Friendly staff, not the best equipment or technique. Prices aren’t competitive for the service provide but it was average compared to others in area.

Technician was nice but I’ve been to other salons for shellac manicure for same price and they did all the manicure basics like hand massage and trim cuticles. All I got was the color. Very disappointed!

Amazing experience. I walked in right at noon when they opened and within a few minutes the place was packed. Definitely make an appointment especially if coming on a weekend. I came on a Sunday. No matter how many people were walking through the door, they still took their time to help you and do what you want them to do. I think I found a new place! Let me correct that, I KNOW I found a new place!

Pinky’s Nail and Spa is not the fanciest, most luxurious, or glamorous places in the world but they are very consistent. Consistently good pedicures and consistently good waxing. I come here once a month for a pedicure, eye brow wax and lip wax and have never had a bad experience. And the price is great! However, they are quite busy so I recommend making an appointment. This location is in the same shopping center as El Chapparrel so after your pedi make sure to grab a margarita to make for a great «me time» afternoon!

Through no fault of their own, parking can be a challenge. I took a risk on a sunny Saturday afternoon and walked in for a pedicure. To my surprise I was in a pedicure chair immediately. They have several different pedicures, and I chose the deluxe involving foot/​leg rub, towels, scrub and parafin wax… for $ 40 I felt this is very reasonable for the area. The staff was very friendly and make a point to greet regular customers by their first names. It’s been almost two weeks since my visit and the OPI polish has not shown any signs of chipping. While I failed to get the name of the technician I am pleased with the results. The salon is not far from home so I will return!

I went to Pinky’s for the first time following the only review they have from 2011. I was kind of hesitant to go but I took a deep breath and went. Friday, not such a great idea. Parking was rough. The salon was very busy but they took my walk-​in with a big smile and pick your color. The atmosphere was friendly and they do greet their regulars by their names. Price for a mani-​pedi was not bad at all. My pedi was very nice, rub and all. Julie really took care of my feet. I was happy and will be back during the week. No Fridays for me.