I'm leaving for a beach trip in a few days and let's just say that my feel are not exactly sandal-ready. To correct this, I decided to go for a pedi this weekend, which is not something I treat myself... Read More
I'm leaving for a beach trip in a few days and let's just say that my feel are not exactly sandal-ready. To correct this, I decided to go for a pedi this weekend, which is not something I treat myself to very often.A friend and I had plans to hit another popular nail salon on the east side to get pedicures on Sunday afternoon, but when we popped in it was crowded and super-hot. One of his friends had recommended Venere, so we decided to change locations and give it a go. It's a fairly new place -- I think the nail tech told us they'd been open for about four months.I'm glad we decided to go with the alternative, because when we arrived, there was no wait. There were only a couple of customers finishing up manicures. Our timing was good, because as our pedis finished up the shop got a lot busier with walk-in customers. By the time we left, there was a full waiting room.The space is very clean and well-organized. It looks like just about any other nail salon but due to its newness, it feels, well, "new." There were only a few nail techs working on Sunday, which accounted for the wait for the folks who arrived after us, but they were very professional and proficient. The manicurists, especially, seemed to have a good rapport with their clients. Clean supplies, too! No fungus!The guy who (bravely) worked on my feet was very good. He worked quickly but it didn't feel like he was rushing through the process. Nice leg massage, too!I brought my own polish but they have a good selection of Zoya and OPI colors to choose from. I browsed the Zoyas while I was waiting for my piggies to dry and it looked like there were a lot of polishes from more recent collections (Touch, for example).Basic pedi was $32 plus tax, which is reasonable in my book. Venere also offers waxing services. All in all, I had a good experience here and would recommend it if you're looking to try out a new place on the east side! Read Less