Im still in search of a decently priced nail shop in the Castaic area. It has to be clean, must have excellent customer/client services, nail techs should be able to do all the hip/trendy nail techniques, no overbooking and no rush jobs.
Unfortunately this is the 2nd nail shop in the area thats no bueno. The first time I went, they were booked. So I figured the place was popular and must be good. Was able to get an appointment for the next day for (2) people.
Man's mani/pedi and my pedi. The service although cheap, lacked what a nail salons service should be. Soothing, relaxing. Felt like as soon as we sat in the chair, we were out of them. That's how fast our services were. My hubs had a mani/pedi while I a pedi. He was done before me. There isnt a list of services where you can select a nice sugar scrub or extra 10 min massage. Matter fact, there's no massage at all. My toes were soaked in relatively cool water (opposed to hot), clipped, filed, I got an attitude when I asked the lady to drill down my raised pinkie toe (i had to ask more than once and the 2nd time she gave me the "Yea Yea , I know" but still didnt do it right), a light buff and very soft foot scrub (for about a min on each foot instead of putting some elbow grease in these dogs) some lotion rubbed into my feet and a half ass paint job (where the polish is all off the nail and on the skin). Was hilarious. But cheap.
My second time (I have to cut to this bc it's important for my trendy girls) , I went because I was in desperate need and hoped Id get someone else. I did. Husband and wife were working together and upon arrival I had to make an appointment. I did. And left. But was called back shortly thereafter because of cancellation. The wife wasnt friendly at first. It was very much so , pick a color and sit down. The basin for my feet was already filled and the water was 100% cold. I put my feet in for the woman to drain it a bit and add hot water. Wasnt pleasant or relaxing. Then I asked about a specific design I wanted. Just a line of diamonds/stones across my big toe (like a french mani line) . The lady clearly didnt want to do it, even said if she has time. As if I didnt have an appointment! Mind you.. This is my birthday pedicure.. So I be doggon I sit in a chair and not get something so basic!
After a while she lightened up and remembered me and my hubs and chatted and smiled. Could have been because I opened YELP infront of her. Who knows, but Im glad she changed her mood. Then her husband came over and did the stones on my toes. He was really nice (not that she wasnt, she just wasnt vested in relationship building/customer service).
If you just want your toes soaked and painted for the low. This is your spot. But if you want options (sugar scrubs, parafin waxes, etc.) and a relaxing experience where you know whatever designs, styles, etc. you ask for can/will be done I'd not recommend this shop. read more