I'm new to the area and recently went for a mani-pedi and brow wax at Venus Nails. Service was good and ambiance was relaxing, a bit pricey for what I'm used to, but I understand that every market is... Read More
I'm new to the area and recently went for a mani-pedi and brow wax at Venus Nails. Service was good and ambiance was relaxing, a bit pricey for what I'm used to, but I understand that every market is different and accepted the price bump. So when a co-worker, who just recently arrived from overseas, asked about a place to get her legs waxed, quickly and without the need of an appointment, I suggested she checked out Venus Nails and Spa. Its location and hour seemed convenient, and I since they are located in a mall setting, I knew they would probably take her as a walk-in patron. My friend went for a leg wax at Venus.... prior to her waxing, she was shown the services menu, where it stated $50 and up for leg wax... She asked the esthetician what would her quote be, based on her hair type and leg condition, and was told $50, which is a very good competitive price for a full leg wax. When the service was completed, the esthetician proceed to state that she was getting a 1st time customer discount of $15, so her total was only $85. Confused, my friend asked what was meant by that, as she had been quoted $50------ That's when they explained that the quote was per leg! My friend, not being one to make a scene, paid the bill, did not leave a tip, and will never set a leg (pun intended) in that establishment again.Riverside Spa charges only $70 for full leg wax---- and that includes BOTH legs!Shame on Venus for their "bait and switch" tactics, particularly when it was obvious that they were dealing with a foreign patron. Read Less