Michael Nails
Nail salon offering acrylic nails, gel X nails, pedicures, dip powder treatments, Russian manicure techniques, and nail repair. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Overview
Michael Nails is a nail salon located at 637 Lake Ave in Rochester, NY, within the Edgerton neighborhood on the city's northwest side. The shop operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, providing a range of nail care services for both women and men. Situated along Lake Avenue — a corridor with deep roots in Rochester's history — this small salon serves the surrounding Edgerton, Maplewood, and Driving Park communities.
What They Offer
Michael Nails provides a broad selection of nail services, including:
- Acrylic nails (full sets and fill-ins)
- Gel nail extensions and gel X nails
- Dip powder nails
- Russian manicure
- Standard manicure and pedicure
- Spa pedicure
- Men's manicure
- Nail art and nail polish changes
- Nail repair and gel nail removal
The service menu covers both classic and newer nail techniques, with options ranging from a simple polish change to more involved treatments like dip powder applications and Russian manicures, a technique that focuses on precise cuticle work using an e-file.
Known For
Michael Nails is a neighborhood nail salon that offers several specialty techniques not always found at every shop in the Rochester area, including Russian manicure and gel X extensions alongside more traditional acrylic and dip powder services. The salon caters to a diverse clientele, with dedicated men's manicure options on the menu in addition to its full range of women's nail care.
Location & Neighborhood
The salon sits at 637 Lake Ave in Rochester's Edgerton neighborhood, a residential area on the city's northwest side near Edgerton Park and the Edgerton Recreation Center. Lake Avenue runs north from downtown Rochester toward Lake Ontario, and this stretch of the road is close to the intersection with Driving Park Avenue. Street parking is available along Lake Ave. The Edgerton neighborhood features a mix of historic homes and local businesses, with nearby green spaces like Maplewood Park just a short drive to the north.
Sources used in compiling this entry
celebratecityliving.com·cityofrochester.gov·fresha.com·nailmastersusa.com