I went in this past weekend for a pedicure while my mom got fills for her nails. I walked in and immediately went to pick out my color. While the selection was wide, it was clear that several of the p... Read More
I went in this past weekend for a pedicure while my mom got fills for her nails. I walked in and immediately went to pick out my color. While the selection was wide, it was clear that several of the polishes were watered down to extend the life of polish in the bottles based on the liquidity of the polish. It was certainly hard to pick a color being that I wanted a color that would last a few weeks.After picking my color, I was directed to "chair 7" for my pedicure. The nail technician was polite and friendly and engaged in small talk, I was more concerned with the playoff game on the TV over her head though. She did offer me a water or soda while I got my nails done. She asked if I would like to upgrade to the deluxe and, not thinking, I did so. I wish I hadn't being that they used a "cooling gel" in the massage portion which actually left me shivering when I left being how cold it is outside. The massage was nice and she did a nice job, was more patient than most with me considering I am rather ticklish and always fear I'm going to kick them in the face. After I got home and looked at the job done, I can see where multiple coats of polish were painted on and where there was just one coat - thankfully it's my feet, not my hands, so it's not as noticeable. After my pedicure, I was directed to the drying table to sit under the lamps for a few minutes. I had noticed they are opening Avalon Spa next door as an extension of their services, I tried to ask a male employee about the new services they would be providing and he seemed to have little interest in answering the questions which was rather disappointing and a shame as, should I have chosen them, I would have spent about $160/month (I can get the same service unlimited for about $50/month up the road so yeah...).I have received pedicures quite frequently over the years and tend to prefer asian salons as they are friendly and do a decent job at a reasonable price. There are standard salons and salons who go the extra mile without upping the cost. For me, this was a standard salon, nothing special. While it's down the road, I will be looking at other salons in the area for that extra mile. Read Less