Leslieville, Toronto: Nails and Boxing
11 November 2026 · 5 min read · How-To Guides
Quick answer
Two Leslieville businesses with checked Cottlink profiles cover nails and boxing within a short walk of each other. Plus One Nail Studio at 1133 Queen Street East specialises in the dry Russian manicure and is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm and weekends 10 am to 6:30 pm. FIIT Co. at 1047 Gerrard Street East is a boxing and fitness studio open seven days, and the first class is free.
Leslieville, in Toronto's east end, runs along Queen Street East with Gerrard Street East to the north. This guide is for people who live or work in the neighbourhood and want two practical things close to home: well-kept nails and a training session that fits around work. It covers what each business offers according to its Cottlink profile, which was checked against the business's own website, how to book, what to expect on a first visit and the number to call.
Where is Plus One Nail Studio in Leslieville?
Plus One Nail Studio is at 1133 Queen Street East in Leslieville, a few steps from Pape Avenue and Larchmount Avenue on the 501 Queen streetcar line, according to its Cottlink profile. It was founded by master educator Thao Nguyen and focuses on the Russian manicure and non-toxic nail care.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6:30 pm, so an after-work appointment is possible on weekdays. Appointments can be booked online by choosing a service, a technician and a time, or by calling +1-647-973-9986.
What is a Russian manicure at a Leslieville nail studio?
At Plus One Nail Studio in Leslieville, the Russian manicure is a fully dry e-file manicure with no water soaking, according to its Cottlink profile. Polish can be applied just under the cuticle fold, so the manicure grows out naturally and can last up to four weeks without lifting or chipping.
The studio's wider menu covers essential manicures and pedicures, builder gel overlays, soft gel extensions, custom hand-painted nail art, chrome and cat-eye finishes, waxing and add-ons, with more than 150 gel colours. If you are new to dry manicures, tell the technician about any sensitivity around your cuticles and ask how often you should come back for a refill.
How does Plus One Nail Studio handle hygiene?
Plus One Nail Studio in Leslieville puts health and safety first, according to its Cottlink profile. All metal tools go through hospital-grade dry-heat sterilisation, files, buffers and pedicure liners are single-use, and an exhaust ventilation system keeps the air clean. Technicians are trained to limit acetone exposure, and only non-toxic products are used.
Whatever salon you use, these are good things to look for: sealed tool pouches opened in front of you, new files and buffers for each client, clean foot baths or liners, and a room that does not smell strongly of chemicals. It is fine to ask a salon how it cleans its tools before you book.
Where is FIIT Co. boxing studio in Leslieville?
FIIT Co. is at 1047 Gerrard Street East in Leslieville, just east of Jones Avenue and above the Vatican Gift Shop at the corner of Gerrard and Jones, according to its Cottlink profile. It is open seven days: Monday to Friday 6 am to 8:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 8:30 pm.
The studio was founded by Jason Battiste, a former Canadian Super Middleweight Kickboxing Champion, and is set up so that first-timers and experienced fighters train on the same floor. Coaches include Sarah Green, a certified group fitness, kickboxing, TRX and yoga instructor. To ask about memberships, programs or personal training, call +1-416-565-9300.
What should you expect at a first boxing class in Leslieville?
At FIIT Co. in Leslieville, the first class is free, according to its Cottlink profile. The 2,500 square foot training floor is laid out so classes move from skill work to conditioning, using heavy bags, focus pads, jump ropes and rowers, plus kettlebells, battle ropes, sleds and TRX trainers.
- Arrive early: give yourself time to meet the coach and mention any injuries.
- Hand wraps and gloves: ask the studio before your first class what to bring and what it provides.
- Clothing: wear comfortable training clothes and bring water and a towel.
- Pace yourself: the studio's wall mantra is "don't stop when you're tired; stop when you're done", but a first session is a good time to learn technique.
- Ask about options: memberships, programs and personal training are available.
How do you fit nails and boxing into a Leslieville week?
Book around the hours on each Cottlink profile. In Leslieville, FIIT Co. opens at 6 am on weekdays, so an early class before work is possible, and Plus One Nail Studio stays open until 8 pm on weekdays for an evening appointment. On weekends, both open by 10 am.
If you train hard with gloves, consider booking your manicure a day or two after a session rather than straight before, and ask your nail technician whether a shorter length or a builder gel overlay would hold up better. Both businesses are in the east end, and the 501 Queen streetcar stops near Plus One.
After a hard session, if something hurts for more than a day or two, see a professional. Our guide to booking physiotherapy in Toronto explains what to expect.
Frequently asked questions
Is the first class at FIIT Co. free?
Yes. Its profile says the first class is free.
How long does a Russian manicure last?
Plus One Nail Studio says it can last up to four weeks without lifting or chipping.
Is FIIT Co. open on weekends?
Yes. Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 8:30 pm.
Can I book Plus One Nail Studio online?
Yes. You choose a service, technician and time on its website, or call +1-647-973-9986.
Are the nail tools sterilised?
The studio says metal tools go through hospital-grade dry-heat sterilisation and files are single-use.
Run a business in Leslieville? Claim your free Cottlink listing so neighbours can find your hours and number. Questions or corrections: listings@cottlink.com or call +254 704 625 414.
