Want to know how to make a 15 gel polish magically become a 45 minute manicure? Read on!I called ahead and spoke to a man to see if I could walk-in immediately, and was told yes, then further explain... Read More
Want to know how to make a 15 gel polish magically become a 45 minute manicure? Read on!I called ahead and spoke to a man to see if I could walk-in immediately, and was told yes, then further explained that I needed a quick gel polish on my 30 minute lunch break. I was identified (by the same man) and seated 5 minutes later when I arrived, and the very nice woman got to work, but when she started showing signs of giving a manicure (cuticle softener being the biggest tip-off) I asked her to please stop, and explained I was only there for a polish. She nodded politely and kept right on going! Perhaps I should have just stood up and walked out at that point, but having never been to that salon before, I thought maybe they just gave a very thorough polish. Rookie mistake. As I'm sweating it out watching the time tick away, she proceeds to give me the BEST gel polish I've ever received in 3 years +/- of doing so, however she files my nails down to nubs. It takes me a long time to grow nails, so I was not pleased with that, and normally you are asked what length and shape you want. When I checked out she asked for $30, which I questioned, as I'd asked for a POLISH ($20) not a manicure. The man piped up and said "No, manicure", to which I replied, "I asked clearly for a polish and was given a manicure." No response. Bye-bye $30, and sorry to the skilled woman, but no tip. I understand there is a language barrier, but I was very clear from the moment I called. Read Less