Mint Spa & Nail

(Actual rating: 3.5 stars/​5)
I think it’s important to start by noting it was the day before Christmas, and they were extremely accommodating for my last minute request for a wax. Parking is easy enough with Ridgeway across the street (free), street parking in front (meter), and a lot in the back (free). Though I will say to be careful parking in the back during snow or rain, it’s a dirt parking lot. The facility is very clean, calm, and aesthetically pleasing. I was immediately taken to the back for my appointment, so there was almost no waiting (+).
Note: if you are getting a wax, be prepared to share the room. There are two adjoining waxing rooms, but you must walk through the first to get to the second, and there is almost no sound barrier between them. A little awkward when you’re like me and tend to make little gasps during a wax.
Other than that, the waxing room was very clean, on par with most I’ve seen. The lady who did my wax was very nice, and I walked out happy with the results.
Ok so why not 5 stars? Well, for the rest of the day, I felt like there was lingering wax or some odd sensation where I had been waxed. I shrugged it off. The hair grew back strangely quickly for a bikini wax, and I noticed a few bumps around the hairs growing back on my bikini line. I’ve switched from shaving to waxing to avoid things like this, so I was not pleased. I’m not sure if it was the technique used or what, but I’ve never experienced this after a bikini wax. That was enough of a reason to knock of 1.5 stars for me.

The manicurist was awesome but the service is not. Whenever I get my nails done I always ask for a ten minute massage while I have my nails dry — this is not a problem at most establishments it was at mint. The woman had a rude attitude and was not pleased that I wanted to let my nails dry while she massaged me. I asked for a refund and they wouldn’t give it to me and said they would send her over. Then the manager came over w money and was like she has a client — only I saw her standing in the back putting on hand lotion. Do not go here and expect good customer service bc you will not get it. With so many places in Stamford I will not be back

Good music. Basic service. No offer for massage chair, woman who did my feet manhandled me, was in a rush… When I was done, she took me to nail drying area, and didn’t even turn on dryer. No back massage that usually comes along with pedicure. Within 15 minutes nail polish was smeared. Never going back. Sucks.

The absolute worst management and service I have ever relieved at a salon. Don’t bother making an appt because you will wait an hour and then be switched around 10 times between. Absolutely ridiculous

My nails came out great today. I got an acrylic refill. I always get it as a stiletto shape and thick. Esther and Nicole by far do the best refills. I’m definitely coming back. The place is clean and looks great. They did a good job.

Clean, relaxing atmosphere. This salon is one of the best in Stamford. They do a nice job and don’t make you feel rushed. Waxing room is clean and eyebrows come out looking great each time.

I like the place but I got a gel manicure at 7pm that chipped by the time I went to bed that night. I went back the next day and they fixed the two nails and again by the time I went to sleep I had chips on 3 more nails. I always get gel manicures and have never had them last anything less than 2 weeks. All I can assume is they use poor products.

I’ve lived in Stamford for over 5 years and I’ve been to several nail places but I keep coming back to Mint. Each time I come back I ask myself why I keep hopping around.
Will stick to Mint for getting me gel manicures, pedicures and eyebrows done. Nice relaxing and organized environment!!!

I’ve been here twice, and I will not be returning.
First experience:
–friend made an appointment for both of us. The place was busy and would only honor the appointment for her. They started my pedicure 20 minutes later as hers was finishing up.
–rushed, bad pedicure
–toe nails chipped two days later
Second experience:
–rushed, bad pedicure
–toe nails chipped 3 days later
In general:
–this place is convenient so it’s always crowded and rushed
–the salon is beautiful looking
–unpleasant staff (lots of shouting and barking demands by the man at the desk)
–very few, ratty waiting chairs
–more expensive than the superior local nail salons

Horrible. I’ve been here before but this time it was a nightmare. Sat me down in a chair and made me wait for 45 minutes before anyone even touched me. There was a girl there who was folding towels when there were TWO OTHER PEOPLE folding towels. Her boss told her to do my feet and she proceeded to put the towels away and then walk to the back. Unprofessional and lazy. I walked out with nothing done to my feet. Don’t waste your time, it’s overpriced and there are better places in Stamford that are more fairly priced (and they won’t blow you off for an hour).

Just recently moved to Stamford and I always try a place 5 times before I review it to really make sure I’m accurate about the service. I feel like the services are slightly rushed. My pedicures have been great so no complaints there but the manicurists need to really focus on cleaning the cuticles and making all the nails even. Overall slightly over priced for the quick service you receive. And what I really don’t like is when they offer you a massage while your nails are dying the first time you are there and you think it’s included… Well it’s not it is 15 – 20 dollars depending on how long! You think before they start massaging you they would say «would you like a massage for $ 20?» Not just start massaging you making it seem complimentary which a lot of salons are doing now.

I have been here a few times for mani/​pedi and massages. Yesterday was more than a disappointment and I won’t be returning, I told Ben that I had a sore neck and upper back. When he did touch in those areas he agreed with me. The problem is that he barely spent any time there. He massaged my butt crack at every opportunity. He massaged every part of my body but did not focus on the right area. I left with knots from the base of my neck up to my scalp. In addition, I felt his penis against my hands at least 5 different times. Between the butt crack and his genitals I was very uncomfortable. I told the manager that I was not satisfied and he asked me if I told Ben that I needed more attention on my neck and back, I told him yes I did, 3 different times. So if you have a sore butt crack and need to feel someone’s chubby this is the place for you. I went home and took a shower and scrubbed Bens hands off of me. Disgusted. They still charged me, with no apology, but I did not tip him.

Definitely opt for a massage with Ben, first and foremost! Nail wise, they’re all great — I think Sara has the best technique across the board. I usually go for the gel mani or sometimes I opt for creative ombrés.

I have been here 3 times before this past weekend and had good experiences. This past Friday was my 4^th and LAST visit. Not good! When they aren’t that busy, they are great. When they’re busy, you get treated that way. I noticed that the other 3 times I have been for mani/​pedis, they work quickly but efficiently, never skipping steps but still doing a great job. This past Friday I was in and my girl Jenifer rushed me and was terrible.
First, my pedicure. She didn’t ask if I wanted my nails cut. She BARELY brushed the file along my nails. I kept having to ask her to file them again (they were all different lengths and shapes.) When it came time for the exfoliating scrub, she used the tiniest pump, covered my right leg and foot, used the callus scraper to touch the soles of my feet so lightly there is NO WAY she even did anything. Then, instead of taking another pump of scrub, she rubbed some off of my right leg and put it on my left and did the same. There was nowhere near enough product to cover even part of my lower leg and foot. All she did was smear it on, she didn’t even rub it in. I asked her to do the soles of my feet again and a little harder (I have callused heels and balls of my feet). She looked supremely annoyed, gave them one more half swipe and called it a day. After she rinsed me off, she totally SKIPPED the lotion step. No lotion at all, no hot towel, nada. I’ve been to Mint enough to know that that’s what they do with their pedicures. Also, the women on either side of me were getting the whole 9 yards. Jenifer just didn’t feel like it I guess.
She barely cut my cuticles. As she was applying my polish I saw jagged/​messy skin around my toes. The whole pedicure process took LESS THAN 10 minutes, and that was with me having to stop her and ask her to re-​do things. I was horrified. Ironically, my pedicures usually take longer than normal because my cuticles grow quickly and my skin is tough from years of dancing… therefore needing more maintenance than usual. My friends even joke that they don’t like getting their nails done w/​me because ‘normal’ services take twice as long on me and they always wind up having to wait. For the first time ever I wish this was the case.
Manicure was no better– took no more than 10 minutes. Nails are all different shapes… she didn’t file them nicely, they’re jagged. She tried getting away with just pushing back my cuticles with asking if I wanted them cut. I had to ask.
When I got home I had to re-​file my own toes and fingers, cut my own cuticles and even touch up my polish in some spots. I understand that I was in on Good Friday and a lot of people were off from work/​school and the salon was packed. But that doesn’t mean they should get away with a rush/​botched job. I’m always too embarrassed to stop the technician mid-​service and ask for someone else. But for $ 45 after tax and tip, I will most definitely NOT be back.
I go get my nails done to be pampered and feel relaxed. Instead of laying back in the massage chair and reading my book, I had to sit upright and watch Jenifer’s every move because I felt like I was babysitting and having to make special requests for what a mani/​pedi entails. Upsetting.
Another thing to be aware of. If you are paying by credit/​debit card. This may be a given but it surprised me so I figured I’d mention it: They do this thing where on the printed receipt, they show you the ‘grand total’, and then the tax separately underneath. Then there is no adjusted total. So your ACTUAL TOTAL is the two numbers added together. I had to ask if my total was the top amount that actually says ‘grand total’ or if it was that amount plus the lower tax. She said it’s the two added up. Why can’t they list the two and then the adjusted total again. Weird.

As a former NYC girl new to Stamford, CT, I think Mint does an excellent job. From the moment you walk in you are greeted, someone takes your coat, and you can choose your color from an plethora of polishes (OPI, Essie, or Shellac are my fav). The facility is clean and well kept and my gel manicure ($ 30) and spa pedicure ($ 25)comes out perfectly each time. The waxing room is the cleanest I have encountered as I travelled through Stamford the last year looking for a place that resembled what I was use to in NYC .The technicians are friendly and work really hard to make your nails look great.
Oh and eyebrow waxing is only 8 bucks, while other places in Stamford charge way too much.
Mint is the perfect place to go if you want your nails done perfectly in a professional environment!

Some days they’re good some days they’re so so, I used to get the color gen manis but they file my nails so thin I can’t re do my nails until they’ve grown all the way out. Their massages are good, they’re alright waxing wise. pedicures are rushed. Not my fav place, but not the worst.

I recently went in to Mint to get my nails done. The woman who did them did a good enough job, but charged me $ 65 for two tips and a fill, which is double what I normally pay at my usual place. Expensive, I thought, but they looked good so I was happy enough… until two days later when the tips turned pink and raggedy looking and the two tips broke off. I returned to the salon and explained to the owner what had happened. He replied «not my problem.» «Not your problem?» I replied. «I paid $ 65 for these nails, am unhappy with them and it is ‘not your problem?»
His response «Yes, not my problem.»
I will not be going back. If you are willing to make the trip, use Nails by Salina in Fairfield. She is excellent, inexpensive, and she is happy to make every customer’s satisfaction «her problem.»

Even though the place was completely empty, the service was terrible. I think the girl that did my pedicure was training because her hands were like wet noodles. She messed up my French pedicure with a huge ¼ inch thick line and when I asked her to make it thinner another girl had to come and fix it. Very quick, in-​and-​out type place. I prefer a bit of pampering myself — zero massage here.

I’ve only gone for manicures and pedicures and one back massage… but Mint will get the job done. I wouldn’t call it the best of the best, but for the price… you get what you pay for.
Except if Ben is there for a back massage… just say yes to Ben.
The atmosphere is very nice inside… with wine and champagne available. The pedicure chairs are relatively up to date and there is a great range of colors to choose from. It can be really busy at times, but that’s with any place… and if you get someone that just started… be careful. I’ve had a few cuticles cut a little too deep… but you can tell who is new and who’s a veteran there.
NOTE: there’s a parking lot in back that’s helpful so you don’t have to fill street parking with quarters

Do not, do not, do NOT go here.
I went for a full leg & brazilian wax (not knowing that aestheticians do NOT have to be licensed in CT) after a decent experience or two in the past.
I HAD NOTHING ON BELOW THE WAIST AND THEY WAXED SOMEONE’S EYEBROWS ON THE TABLE NEXT TO MINE. (There was a curtain separating the two tables, but it was flimsy and threatened to open with the slightest hint of a breeze.)
Now, I don’t mind company when I’m clothed, but hair removal is NOT a team sport, especially when my gine is involved.
They left wax ALL over my legs and sensitive parts, not to mention the ingrown hairs. Horrible experience. Never again.