This salon is like any other basic salon. I came to get the basic pedicure which is $30-their lowest pedicure price. The full treatment included clipping of the nails, a foot scrub, a massage for about 3 minutes per leg, a hot towel for about 10 seconds, and of course the regular nail polish with a top coat. Like any other salon, they try and pressure you to upgrade. I said I just wanted the basic pedicure, but of course they ask if IM SURE I don't want gel. No, I'm broke I can't afford more than the basic. Then a few minutes into the pedicure I get asked if I want the hot rocks treatment that'll make my legs "so smooth," again, no, I came to pay $30. I'm broke and just want my feet to look pretty for once.
When all is said and done, the lady says "well since you didn't get the gel, you're going to have to sit here for at least 20 minutes." Talk about a guilt trip. It sounded like she was trying to make me feel bad about not getting the gel. I said I didn't mind, but I only waited for about 10 minutes. I felt my toes and they were dry, plus I was wearing sandals. I think she just felt the need to be dramatic about the wait time because I didn't get gel so she wanted to make a point out of it.
When it came time to pay, I showed them the yelp coupon that is on here for 10% off for students and new customers. When I showed the lady she was very confused and said "that must've been with the old owner" then spoke in her language to another one of the ladies so I'm not sure what else she said. It seemed it was a big deal but she said it was fine and that she'd honor it. Then she said my total was $28. Um?? 10% of 30 is 3. It should have been $27 but I guess she just really wanted that extra $1 so I pretended like I was stupid and didn't notice. Either way, I tipped her $1 since apparently she wanted it so bad that she had to lie.
All in all, the short massage was nice and the massage chairs are nice. The pedicure was fine although she did smudge some on my skin and didn't bother to fix it. The nail painting itself wasn't very even but if you don't look close, the pedicure is cute.
On my way out, I saw that there was a complimentary beverage list, but it wasn't mentioned to me whatsoever. Would have been nice to at least have a water if I had known.
I would say, if you're coming here to get a basic treatment, then expect less than basic service. It seems they only really engage with you if you upgrade or have more expensive treatments done. Two other ladies that came in for GEL pedicures looked like they were having a blast with the ladies doing their feet. So, that being said, if you're rich unlike me, you'll have a great time. read more