Euphoria is a bright and shiny new salon on the already competitive Culebra road, but I promise it is a true gem. I was brought here off of the recommendation of a neighbor, and went to check any reviews on Facebook or Yelp. Being that it was only a few days since it had opened, I didn't expect much, but I saw that their Facebook was loaded with lots of posts keeping their future guest updated on their soft opening date, COVID-19 safety precautions, and other announcements. I knew that was a good sign, as I feel that small business should really stay on top of their social media game. So that right there was already a good indicator.
I showed up to a salon on a Saturday afternoon, and was immediately transported into a luxurious paradise. I felt as if I were in a fancy ballroom. The salon was so beautiful decorated and inviting, with a very pleasant and clean smell. I was immediately helped at the front desk, and was asked to sign in at their electronic kiosk. I noticed right away that all of the employees were wearing face masks and there were plenty bottles of hand sanitizer to go around, so that was a plus.
Once I checked in, I was escorted to their color-selecting area. All of their polishes and gels were so neatly organized and displayed, and they even had a foolproof system to ensure your technician had the right color. One of the employees helped myself and another customer out to pick a color, and gave us a small form to fill out with the type/color we wanted, and I was on my way.
I was in there for a pedicure, so as soon as I had selected my color, I was seated in my chair. All of the chairs had liners on the tubs, so that was a good sign. I was handed a menu and selected the top tier (Euphoria) pedicure. And to my delight there was a drink menu with a huge variety of COMPLIMENTARY beverages, to include cocktails, wines, champagnes, and sodas! The bar was the central area of the building, so you could see the bartender whip up your concoction right before your eyes. I ordered the "mangolicious" and it was truly delightful. Once my water turned on, I relaxed and got ready for the pampering of a lifetime.
My nail technician, Irene, came out right away and got to it. She brought over her supplies, and had everything organized and ready to go when she needed them. I was put at comfort when I saw that the items that would be touching my skin were sterilized/single-use. Irene was very pleasant and considerate to me as a customer, and always made sure that the water wasn't too hot or too cold, and that she wasn't hurting me in any way. We also got caught up in great conversation too, which is always great.
Since I purchased the highest pedicure, I knew that I was probably going to be there for a while, but I did NOT expect to be there for as long as I did! It started off with a long soak, nail trim, cuticle trim, buffering and color, but the massages, wax, hot stone and hot towel treatments were just pure bliss. I really liked the fact that all of the menu items had their precise times listed (ie 20 minute soak, 20 minute massage, 10 minute stone) and that she set a timer for each step, which to me, as a customer, put me at ease knowing I was getting what I'm paying for. I feel that's better than not having a standardized time and just winging it. So, I was in for the long run. Once the first hour passed by, one of the ladies at the bar noticed my drink was empty and asked if I wanted another one. I declined an alcoholic drink and asked for a water, and was brought a beautiful glass of ice water with cucumber and lemon in it. They made sure that glass didn't go empty, and promptly refilled it for me twice. I even had the manager stop by my chair and ask if everything was great, and for honest feedback. She was very eager to please and told me, "if something isn't right I will do everything I can to fix it." That spoke volumes to me.
After all was said and done, I spent a total of 2 hours getting a pedicure, and spent $85 before tax. Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY. Their loyalty system also gives you a 20% discount on your birthday, and if you're military, they offer 10%.
In my 30 years of life, I have never pledged my loyalty to one nail salon, and one alone. However, I plan on going to Euphoria from now on until I am physically removed from San Antonio. From start to finish, I was working with professionals who ran a very organized operation and walked out of there feeling absolutely rejuvenated. Make them your next salon trip! read more