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#1 Nails
#1 Nails

#1 Nails

Nail salon in Portsmouth, VA

Rated 4.2 out of 5 (127 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 5 PM

The salon is run by the third generation of its owning family and has been operating for over 25 years. Its stated mission puts family first, with an emphasis on teamwork among the staff.

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The salon is run by the third generation of its owning family and has been operating for over 25 years. Its stated mission puts family first, with an emphasis on teamwork among the staff.

Services range from basic manicures and pedicures to gel polish, acrylic full sets, fill-ins and overlays, nail repairs and custom artwork. Pedicure options include a regular service with a salt soak, sugar scrub and callus treatment, a deluxe version, and a Volcano Spa pedicure with paraffin and collagen products. Combo packages pair a manicure with a pedicure, and facial waxing covers single areas or a full four-area face.

The salon says it keeps prices reasonable without giving up quality, and it describes its products as trusted, high-quality lines from well-known manufacturers. Gallery images show nail designs, including minimalist looks and glitter sets.

Hours are Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The salon is closed on Tuesdays. Cash and card payments are accepted.

The salon describes its work as reasonably priced without compromising on quality, using products from established manufacturers.

The salon describes its space as clean, relaxing and welcoming.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Acrylic nail work, including cutting down, reshaping, nail fixes, special shapes and regular polish fill-ins and full sets.

  • Trinh/ Cut Down/ Re-shape (with fill-in) $3+
  • Cut down & Re-sharp $5+
  • Nail Fix (each) $5+
  • Special Shapes or Length $5+
  • Regular Polish Fill-in $22+
  • Regular Polish Full Set $32+
  • Acrylic Fill-in with Gel Polish $37+
  • Fill-in with Gel Polish $37+
  • Acrylic Overlay with Gel Polish $45+
  • Overlay with Gel Polish $45+
  • Acrylic Full Set with Gel Polish $47+
  • Fullset with Gel Polish $47+
  • Refill X-Short/Overlay $37+
  • X-Short/Overlay $37+
  • Refill Short $40+
  • Refill Medium $45+
  • Refill Long $50+

Manicure and pedicure bundles, with regular and deluxe options and gel polish upgrades.

  • Regular Mani + Pedi $47
  • Regular Mani + Pedi (choice of polish) $47
  • Deluxe Mani + Pedi $67
  • Gel Basic Mani + Pedi $77
  • Gel Deluxe Mani + Pedi $90
  • Gel Deluxe Mani + Pedi (hot oil candle hand massage) $90

Waxing for individual areas such as brows, lips, chin and sideburns, plus combinations and a full four-area face.

  • Under Lips $4
  • Upper Lip $7
  • Eyebrows $10
  • Eye Brows $10
  • Chin $12
  • Sideburns $12
  • Brows & Upper Lip $17
  • Chin & Lips $25
  • Brows, Chin & Lips $30
  • Full Face (4 areas: Brows, Upper Lip, Sideburns/Cheeks & Chin) $38
  • Full Face 4 areas - includes Brows, Upper Lip, Sideburns/Cheeks & Chin $38

Full acrylic sets on real nails with gel polish, priced by length from X-short to long.

  • Full Set X-Short/Overlay on Real Nails $45+
  • X-Short/Overlay on Real Nails $45+
  • Full Set Short $47+
  • Short $47+
  • Full Set Medium $52+
  • Medium $52+
  • Full Set Long $57+
  • Long $57+

Basic and deluxe manicures, including versions with gel polish and a hot oil candle massage and hot towels.

  • Basic Manicure $20
  • Deluxe Manicure $30
  • Manicure with Gel Polish $37
  • Deluxe Manicure with gel $45
  • Deluxe Manicure with gel (hot oil candle massage & hot towels) $45

Add-on nail services such as toe refills, big toe acrylic, French nails, ombre, color powder acrylic and custom artwork.

  • Bug Toe Refill (each) $5+
  • French $5+
  • Big Toe Acrylic (each) $7+
  • Custom Artwork $15+
  • Fill-in Ombre $45+
  • Color Powder Acrylic $50+
  • Ombre Set $55+

Nail trimming, polish changes and gel polish changes for hands and toes.

  • Hand/Toes Nails Cut $10
  • Polish Change (Regular) $15
  • Gel Polish Change on Hands / Toes $25

Regular, deluxe and Volcano Spa pedicures, with optional gel polish.

  • Add Gel Polish $15
  • Add Gel Polish (extra) $15
  • Add Gel Polish (pedicure extra) $15
  • Basic Pedicure $30
  • Regular $30
  • Regular Pedicure $30
  • Deluxe In A Box $40
  • Deluxe In A Box Pedicure $40
  • Deluxe Pedicure $40
  • Regular Pedicure with gel polish $45
  • Regular with gel polish $45
  • Spa Volcano Pedicure $50
  • Volcano Spa $50
  • Deluxe In A Box Pedicure with gel polish $55
  • Deluxe with gel polish $55
  • Volcano Spa Pedicure with gel polish $65
  • Volcano Spa with gel polish $65

Gel polish removal, acrylic take-off or soak-off, and dip or gel X soak-off.

  • Gel Polish Removal $10
  • Acrylic Take Off / Soak Off $15+
  • Dip/Gel X Soak Off $15

Photos

  • Autumn floral and ghost nail art with brown and gold tones
  • Brown-red pinstriped and floral gold-leaf nail art
  • White marble nails with gold rhinestones
  • Pink chrome cat-eye ombre nails
  • Green leaf-design nails on sheer base
  • Pink ombre stiletto nails with rhinestones and gold line design
  • Red almond nails with silver swirl lines, foil flecks and gems
  • Pink and white French tips with white vine-like pattern
  • Peach cat-eye ombre nails with rhinestone accents
  • Pink and gold 3D floral nails with gems and beads
  • Neon stiletto nails with colorful stripes and glitter
  • Client nails with gold leaf and silver cat-eye finish, business watermark

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Family-owned, in business for over 25 years and run by the third generation
  • Deluxe and gel mani-pedi options that include hot oil candle massage and hot towels
  • Volcano Spa pedicure with detox products, exfoliating scrub, collagen mask and paraffin wax
  • Deluxe In A Box pedicure kit described as cruelty-free and 100% vegan, with a variety of scents
  • Acrylic, gel and dip options with set and refill pricing listed by length
  • Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons
Good for
  • Manicure and pedicure combos
  • Acrylic extensions and refills
  • Gel polish
  • Facial waxing
  • Custom nail art
  • Clients looking for reasonable prices
  • Sunday visits
Treats
  • Nail repair
  • Nail length and shape
  • Gel polish application and removal
  • Callused feet
  • Facial hair removal
  • Brows and upper lip
  • Custom nail designs
Techniques
  • Acrylic full sets, fill-ins and overlays
  • Gel polish
  • Dip and gel X soak off
  • Color powder acrylic
  • Ombre
  • French nails
  • Hot oil candle massage
  • Hot towels
  • Salt soak
  • Sugar scrub

Products & treatments

  • Deluxe In A Box pedicure kit
  • Volcano Spa detox products, exfoliating scrub, collagen mask and collagen massage lotion

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