I've been coming here for a bit, and each time my satisfaction level has been gradually decreasing, but still I gave benefit of the doubt, spared mercy, and after today, don't know when or if I'll be back again. The young man who works at the front desk (I believe his name is DJ) is the major positive thing I can say about this place. He's so friendly and professional, but the nail tech I had, who goes by the name Andy (has tattoos on forearms, one particularly has a tiger on it) is rude, and I believe, has been prone to not pricing fairly. I went in once and got a gel fill and my total came out to be $45 and as I was giving him my cash, along with a $10 tip ($55 total) he gave a certain look like he was displeased. THEN he tells me I have a $10 reward I could use to which I absolutely agreed. It brought the total to my gel manicure to $35, and with that I would've gave him a $7 tip but then he very swiftly walked away after the transaction was done taking the $10. Not going to cry over $3 extra in tip but none the less I saw what he was doing. (Glad he enjoyed that nearly 30% tip that I did NOT willingly want to give)Just be aware, because I think he very sneakily will add in other little surcharges because I've experienced different amounts at times, and when I point it out to him he tells me there was a charge for "reshaping my nails" or something random hahaha. I usually pay cash but I have paid card a couple times. I'm someone who is a generous tipper (he knows that) and when I went in once and he saw I was paying with a card, he gave me a .90 surcharge. I asked him why that happened because I've never seen that happen before, he said it was because I was paying with a card. Don't know if that is a new true policy, but I was definitely skeptical.
Fast forward to earlier this week, I decided I wanted to get rid of the gel application nails I've had for a few months because I saw my nails underneath were getting yellow and I got tired of the over filing and wanted to give my natural nails time to breath. When I came in telling him I wanted a regular manicure and my gels soaked off, he started raising his voice and telling me my nails are too weak, and after I said I wanted to go through with it anyway, he gave me total silent treatment the whole time. I did let him apply a no chip polish, because he said it will keep my nails strong, and two days later, my nail polish starts chipping. I came in today because I wanted him to fix it,(mind you I was very nice about it. I came in with no appointment and I noticed he was with another client. I told the other worker there that I can wait for him.He told me before if something like a small damage to nail happens to see him and he'll fix it at no charge, since I was a regular client) and as soon as he looked at them, he raised his voice and told me "See! YOU broke them! I told you your nails too weak." He just overall looked very irritated and upset. (Like really, didn't mean to upset anyone) My response was "you think I'd pay $50 only for ME to break them? I don't think so." I understand my nails need time to recoup, but his response(or rather reaction) was unnecessary and totally unprofessional. For whatever reason, Andy did not end up fixing them (they weren't even THAT major damage. Just a couple minor chips that could easily be corrected), but rather another nail tech did, and she was way nicer about it. I was adamant that I was not going to pay for this, and she was understanding and did not charge me. So I thank her for that. Regardless, I'm reluctant to come back here.This place is a nice setup and atmosphere, but according to my review (and other reviews at that)it needs improvement. Nail Salons are where a lot of women (and some men) put their hard earned money towards. With that being said, just be aware of prices, whether in this place or anywhere else, and make sure the service suits you well. I feel like overall the tech (Andy) was being rude because I got a manicure that wasn't going to give him the higher tip, in the end. I had an unpleasant experience, but don't let that take away what you think and feel about it. I'd overall give this place 2.5-3 stars. Good luck! read more