I, like many of my fellow lads and ladies of leisure, love a well done pedicure and have nothing but praise about Relax Nail. The salon itself is a little rough around the edges inside (and out), but ... Read More
I, like many of my fellow lads and ladies of leisure, love a well done pedicure and have nothing but praise about Relax Nail. The salon itself is a little rough around the edges inside (and out), but don't let that fool you. It's clear this place is a magnet for elaborate manicures: it was packed, w/ a few ladies patiently waiting. This left the row of pedicure chairs open, and even w/ the packed manicure mavens, I was given a chair immediately. (Prompt: )My pedicurist quickly got down to business, gave me a list of their options ($20 for a basic ped, no massage, $25 w/ massage...to the point: ) and I selected the $25 option. This basic went beyond what I've had at other similar salons, which is always appreciated, and she was extremely thorough w/ clipping the nails, cleaning the beds, and trimming the excess skin. She even avoided a tender area on one of my feet, which was a relief. My poor heels though...the cheese grater had to come out. I mean, it was like grating stone; a serious forearm workout if there ever was one. Were my heels totally smooth afterwards? Nope. Was it for her lack of trying? Nyet. I am just crazy lazy about foot care, hate socks, and had let these heels of mine grow their own colony of plant life. (Go ahead and judge Yelpers, but the person who takes care of their own feet, paints their own feet. Don't deny it! All you salon pedi peeps are Just. Like. Me.) But enough about that. The massage was good, painting great, and afterwards she asked the usual -want a manicure- thing to which I said no...but on a whim, I asked if they do hand massages. She checked with her boss, and said yes, one $ a minute. So...I had 10 minutes done for each hand and arm, and it was awesome. (Accommodating: )I will most likely check in with them again as they had a wide array of pedi/mani options (pedicures went as high as $55, all whistles and bells for that...wouldn't be surprised if your nail polish sang to you when you walk out the door) and am happy to have found a competitively priced salon in my neck of the woods.SIDENOTE: if you prefer a visually meticulously clean nail salon, one with no scuffs on the wall or any sense of character, look elsewhere. But for me, a good deal and good work matters more than some fancy looking spa when it comes to pedicures, and Relax Nails offers both. Read Less