This was my first visit to All About You and overall I'm happy with my experience, though it wasn't perfect. There were lots of extras included for just $35, so I can't really complain, too much.
First off, I don't live in this area, but found myself north waiting on my sister who needed to be picked up from work. I had a few errands to run and a couple of hours to kill. I have neglected my toes for the past month (ewwww...i know) and was in desperate need of a pedicure. I happened to pass by the place and it didn't look busy so I decided to stop by. I usually get my nails done at various places in south austin, so this place didn't have much to live up to...LOL. As soon as I walked in the smell of sour milk hit me and I almost immediately turned around and walked right back out. The place was empty except for three technicians. They greeted me right away and started one of the many chairs for me. Overall, the place was nice, but not very fancy. For the price, you can't expect too much. It was clean though and had nice floors which is rare, unfortunately.
They had sterilized tools, clean towels and the tech offered me a cold bottle of water as soon as I sat down. I hadn't even asked!! She started the water and I slowly put my feet in. My feet are actually very sensitive and the water is usually way too hot for me, but the water was lukewarm, which was perfect for me. Others may not be so happy. What I didn't know was the basic pedicure comes with foot and leg exfoliation, hot stone massage, and each little toe gets its own mini massage!! Have you ever massaged each toe individually?? HEAVEN!!!! Anyway, the techs were pretty quiet...no gossiping and weird looks or snickering in my direction. I was actually able to fully relax. My only complaint was the tech was a bit slow. I only intended to get a pedi, but she convinced me to get a mani, too. In most places, if I get both, I'm in and out within an hour. It took her an hour and a half to finish. I was a bit late picking up my sister, but she'll get over it.
The manicure was nice as well, it included a paraffin wax, which I had never had before. They didn't tell me all the extras were included in the basic package and I was worried they were going to charge me a deluxe price, but she assured me it was all for just $35. You can't beat that!! I was not happy with the final polish since I think the polish she used was old and the finish was streaky and a couple of my nails bubbled. I had to redo the polish when I got home later because I'm particular that way. I usually have a color with me which I used on my toes (Butter London's Macbeth...so pretty for summer!!) and should've used it on my fingers too, but went with a soft pink they had. Next time I know to stick with my own polishes.
As my nails were drying, I received a neck massage that I did not expect but it was nice. It was a little startling when she started to lightly pound the back of my head though...that was new!! I could've done without that, it just felt really odd and knocked me out of my relaxed state...LOL.
My biggest complaint was the time it took, I wish one of the other techs had worked on my nails as the other was working on my toes. Instead, they just sat in some of the pedi chairs and watched tv.
Overall, for $35, I'm pretty happy and will visit again when I find myself in that area. Thanks for reading my review! ;) read more