I recently visited Envious Nail Bar, and unfortunately, my experience was far from enjoyable. It started off frustrating--I called multiple times trying to make an appointment but received no response. When I finally decided to visit the salon in person, I was met with a dark exterior, while the interior lighting was so bright it made my eyes hurt.
Upon entering, the receptionist was very kind and welcoming. She told me they had time for a gel manicure and pedicure, which I appreciated. However, once I sat down, the manager came over with a completely different attitude. She was rude and dismissive, making me feel unwelcome for reasons I couldn't understand. While she smiled and was friendly to returning customers, her attitude toward me felt cold and uninviting. I don't know what I did to deserve that treatment, but it was uncomfortable.
The rest of the staff tried their best to make me feel comfortable, and I appreciated their kindness. But the manager came back with a strange attitude, questioning whether I could afford the nails after informing me the price was $80, not $45 as I had assumed. I assured her it wasn't an issue since I have an engagement tomorrow and just wanted everything to go smoothly.
The nail technician was initially nice, and I was offered alcohol after the proper age check. However, the alcohol was of poor quality and gave me a headache--not worth it at all. I had hoped for a relaxing experience, but everything felt rushed. After my pedicure, I was given flippers and led to a bar with tall stools, which wasn't the most comfortable setup. Worse yet, the technician didn't follow the design I requested perfectly. With my engagement tomorrow, I needed it to be flawless, but I ended up having to remind her multiple times about the design. Why not just take a picture and do it right the first time?
To top it off, when I finished and was putting on my shoes, the technician gave me this odd, judgmental look and asked, "You okay?" It was bizarre and made me feel uncomfortable, as if she was questioning whether I was drunk. I wasn't drunk, but the way she looked at me was so off-putting. Instead of helping me, she tossed my wine away and just watched. Then she commented, "Oh, you're putting the shoes on... okay," which felt unnecessarily passive-aggressive.
By the end of it, I was just relieved to leave. The whole experience felt overpriced, disrespectful, and irritating. For a service that costs $80, I expected much more professionalism and care. I left feeling frustrated and certainly won't be returning.
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