Forgot to mention that HP has really high hygiene standards, unlike many other nail salon chains. All equipment used, was sealed and sterile (phew!) and the pedicure basins were lined with plastic sanitary wadding. Such a lovely change compared to the many nail-salons out there who love to share fungal infections!

Ordinarily I'm not a huge fan of the sweatshop-style nail bars. The rows of poor women (and the occasional man) bending over basins to scrub others' feet unnerves me. However HP Nails & Beauty was surprisingly a good choice. The staff were friendly and there wasn't the normal but awkward foreign chatter. They made polite conversation with clients and (at the risk of sounding like a snob) stuck to speaking in English, which I appreciated hugely. It took about 90minutes for a mani & pedi ($40) and was well worth it as they did a really great job. Would definitely recommend the salon and would go more regularly if only it was closer to where I lived!

Very friendly bright, clean salon. They go the extra step with hygiene that other nail salons don't. Although they are Asian, they all make the effort to speak in english which I really appreciate. I was even offered & given a cup of tea. A very nice change indeed.