Since moving to the Gainesville/Haymarket area in 2008, Angelic Nails has been my go-to salon for quick manicures and eyebrow waxing. The last few times I have been, though, to say that I was severely... Read More
Since moving to the Gainesville/Haymarket area in 2008, Angelic Nails has been my go-to salon for quick manicures and eyebrow waxing. The last few times I have been, though, to say that I was severely disappointed would be an understatement. The most recent visit was this past Monday; I took my 11-year-old niece for a manicure and we both got our eyebrows waxed. My manicurist did not even bother to file or buff my nails, didn't put enough coats of polish on (I chose a very light color) and did not allow the polish to dry before putting on the top coat, so it dried with air bubbles. My niece's manicurist proceeded to talk her into allowing him to draw a design on every single one of her nails, for an upcharge per nail - this is ridiculous! Every time I have gone to a salon with a child, the nail technician has approached me to make sure the additional services were okay, but this guy took advantage of a little girl to make a quick buck. On to the waxing... the woman did not blow on the wax before applying it to my face and burned a portion of skin on the right side of my face doing so. She also, somehow, managed to remove the natural arch I have in my eyebrows and they now basically look like straight lines across my brow. Before lying on the table, I informed her I was allergic to baby oil and to please not use any because I would break out in hives... she didn't listen and she used baby oil anyway and, sure enough, my entire forehead broke out in splotchy red hives. Every technician I've encountered in the past 1-2 years has been sub par; they rush the services, doing a poor job, and yet their prices keep raising. Needless to say, I will never be coming back to this salon again. Read Less