This is my most ludicrous and disappointing encounter with salon management. I was quite pleased with the person who was executing the services (wax and no chip gel) until I had to deal with a warranty for the services performed. My first terrible encounter occurred on my wedding anniversary, when, despite my prior appointment, they began the procedure and informed me that there was insufficient wax to complete the waxing. But rest assured that the owner, often known as the manager, is on her way. While I waited, they offered me a complimentary pedicure.
The pedicure was finished, and the wax was hours away, so they requested me to return with only 1/3 of one leg done at the time. I had to cancel my hair appointment to return to the waxing treatment. Once that was completed, I was charged for the full wax fee as well as the full pedicure price (despite the fact that they were advertised as complimentary), and the discount offered was a ridiculous $15, only after I inquired if anything was offered because of my experience. I ended up paying over $160 for all of my services after receiving the "discount"of $15.I felt taken for granted, and the management showed little concern for my troubles or lost time.
I never returned to that salon for a wax, but I was prepared to give them another try and continued with my manicure no chip gel treatments. Unfortunately, three months later, today, I ended up with four nails damaged after only two weeks from the service (August 2), so I kindly called the salon for two things: To find out what the guarantee is for no chip gel service and when I can come to the salon to have them redone. The owner responded, stating that her company does indeed provide warranty services, and that the average duration for that type of manicure is three weeks.
Today marked exactly two weeks for me. She asked if I wanted to mend my four nails or get them completely redone, and if I could wait until next week, when my appointment was planned. I told her that I couldn't go to work with my nails this awful, and I start recalling my past bad experience. She offered me a discount for being after two weeks, and if it happens again, she will cover it under warranty. When I asked what discount amount she had in mind, she said she'd have to call me back because she was getting another call!!!
She did not call me back, so I contacted her again, and I discovered that she was prepared to give me a $15 discount on a service listed at $65, attempting to excuse her decision by stating that I did not call in time and that not everyone has the same amount of warranty dependent on services and nail turnaround. I was outraged when she dismissed her initial guarantee of staying by her business service warranty.
I expressed my disappointment, as this is my second negative experience with her. She asked for my opinion on what would be fair to me. It's absurd that as a customer, you're forced to negotiate the service warranty after receiving poor service. NEVER TO BE RETURNED!!!! It's awful that such people feel entitled to treat their clients in this manner.I'm read more