I went here for the first time after spending a good amount of time digging through reviews trying to find a consistently well-rated salon in my neighborhood for a pedi and an acrylic mani. I very rar... Read More
I went here for the first time after spending a good amount of time digging through reviews trying to find a consistently well-rated salon in my neighborhood for a pedi and an acrylic mani. I very rarely go to salons and I'm pretty soft spoken, so I'm a little shy/awkward when I go.The place is obviously popular; I came in at 3pm on a Thursday (on vacation) and while I was sat immediately for my pedi in the only empty chair, it took awhile until someone was available - no problem there, totally understand business is business. I didn't make an appointment and I was in no rush.The woman who did my pedi did a great job except for 2 things: I paid for a spa pedi, and she straight up skipped the mud mask. I don't NEED it, but it is allegedly part of service. I didn't realize it until afterward when I was sitting at the drying station. She also left this weird bit of nail flap on my left little toe. I can cut it off myself, it's not a big deal, but she painted it and everything. It's pretty obvious.As for the mani...well, I'm not thrilled. I get acrylics sometimes because I have a finger picking habit, which acrylics prevent me from engaging in. I keep them very short when I get them. The guy rushed and I had to keep pointing out where the filing was so uneven the tips appeared weirdly slanted. I'll give him this - he didn't cut me, and I ALWAYS end up with a few cut fingers, so that was a nice change. He also left them longer than I'd like - I gave up after the 3rd request to trim them shorter. The paint job is mostly smooth except for 2 fairly bubbly fingers. He sort of slopped the polish on, so I'm not surprised. Unfortunately it's a light, creamy color, so the bubbles are pretty apparent. The thing is, I'm physically incapable of giving myself a decent manicure, so when I decide I want one, there's a reason I go to a nail salon.There was no upselling or product pushing, which I sincerely appreciated. I also liked how when I tipped on my card instead of cash, I didn't get dirty looks. It was not the worst experience I've ever had, and the prices are competitive, but I wouldn't hold this place in any higher esteem than your average salon. Not a bad experience, but definitely on the meh side. I'm not sure I'll go back, but the place is so popular, I lean towards giving them a second chance. Read Less