I was excited for a new nail place, especially because it's right by Pure Barre, but my first experience there today was pretty disappointing. I went in & asked for a pedicure and gel mani. At every o... Read More
I was excited for a new nail place, especially because it's right by Pure Barre, but my first experience there today was pretty disappointing. I went in & asked for a pedicure and gel mani. At every other place I've gotten my nails done, they do the pedicure first so that the toenails can dry while the nails are being done, but they did the opposite, which I thought was a bit odd... not a deal breaker though. However, as I was choosing my gel color, one of the employees pointed me to some other samples and said they were the powder colors, and that it was better for the nails and would last longer. I decided I'd give it a try, but I'm pretty sure I will never get the powder again. Not only is it super thick on my nails (looks funny in my opinion), but the color turned out MUCH darker than the sample was (see my photo). Additionally, the nail tech didn't do ANYTHING to my cuticles. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure when you ask for a manicure, that includes some sort of cuticle treatment and trimming. He didn't even put lotion on my hands or arms - nothing! So then it's time for my pedicure, and I go sit in the chair. The water was incredibly hot, but the guy never asked me if he temperature was okay - he just walked away and I had to take my feet out until the water cooled a little. I waited for several minutes before another nail tech- a lady this time- came to start my pedicure. She offered me a drink and went to get it and the pedicure kit. She also returned with a neck wrap that was apparently infused with essential oils. The thought was nice, but it also was a bit too hot. I had to sort of pick it up and let it cool some before I could let it completely lay on my shoulders/ neck. I should've just taken it off completely, because I ended up with what appear to be some combination of burn marks and a reaction to whatever the oils/ scent was on the neck roll (see picture). The lady nail tech was nice and checked in on my comfort level throughout the pedicure, but that part of the experience as a whole didn't outweigh the negatives for me. The employees were constantly speaking their native language to one another, which I find to be somewhat rude in a place of business, and the prices were pretty outrageous for a strip mall nail salon ( the "grand opening 20% off special" didn't really save any money if you factor in a tip)! I don't think I'll be coming back to this place anytime soon. Read Less