I called in to check availability and the male salon manager or owner said they were able to get me in immediately. I let the manager know it was my first visit and was coming in because they had some... Read More
I called in to check availability and the male salon manager or owner said they were able to get me in immediately. I let the manager know it was my first visit and was coming in because they had some good reviews on Yelp... he was friendly and offered directions, which was kind & helpful. He was correct and I was able to get in right away... awesome. My request was for a simple spa pedicure and a gel manicure, simple enough. I wasn't in a rush either, so no need to take short cuts.He got right to work on my feet and a young woman came over a few minutes later to start my manicure. He was, like i said before, kind and friendly which I really appreciate, and he didn't push the up sells on me. However, my paint job was not very good. I'm looking at my toes now and there is paint on my skin and the paint at the cuticle line is all crooked. :( I mean, I could have done this paint job at home. Same story with my fingers. It took me a little bit to decide what color i wanted, but i picked one before the lady started painting, so it wasn't like she was waiting on me. Everything started off just fine, but about half way thru i realized her body language had changed, she was ignoring my comments on the color and she never asked if i liked it or any of the other typical questions during a manicure. It was bizarre. When she was done, she stood up without a word and went to sit at a different desk. No instruction to go wash my nails, never asked if i liked it, or anything... just up & she was done lol Anyway there was, again, paint all over my skin around my nails and the shape is different on each nail almost. I wasn't in the mood to complain, plus i had another appointment right after so i tipped 20%+ plus, we agreed on a total but then when i signed the receipt it was for $1 more. I asked why and he walked away. I either offended somebody unknowingly, or being a first timer they didn't know that I'm a decent tipper and loyal customer and they just went through the motions. I'll be cleaning up the job there did tonight when i get home. I don't expect perfection, just a decent job delivered with a warm smile. I gave them a shot, but with so many nail salons in the area, I'll be trying the next one...+3 stars for the kind manager convenient, location and a tidy shop-2 for paint/ shape execution and not asking if i was happy with it Read Less