I spent $77 for subpar service!! I paid $57 for the Destress pedi, which includes "an extended hot stone and massage to relieve sore muscles." When you pay that much money and you don't get what you pay for, it is wrong!! My technician's name was Ann. She basically ignored me the entire time I was there. The only time she spoke to me was when she verified the services I wanted and to move over to her mani station when she finished my pedi. I NEVER received any kind of massage on my feet and legs. The stones were lukewarm. One stone was kind of hot. I have neuropathy in my feet. I get the upgraded pedi because of the massage. The heat from the stones is so soothing on my feet. It's so beneficial for my feet and helps relieve some of the pain I live with on a daily basis. If I pay for a service, I expect the service! I also do not expect to be treated like I don't exist. A hello, how are you, at the minimum is expected and appreciated! Ann must have thought a little kindness wasn't necessary! When Ann finished putting polish on my toenails, she did not give my nails even 30 seconds to dry. She IMMEDIATELY put my flip flops on my feet. No tech has EVER put my flip flops on my feet so soon after putting the polish on. She sent me over to her mani station, where I immediately noticed the towel that was set in from of me was previously used. The area was not clean. Trust me, I noticed! She was pretty forceful as she pushed my cuticles down. She wasn't drawing blood, so I chose to not say anything. I really think if she had been personable, I would have felt comfortable saying something, but by this time I was feeling almost sad. Having a mani/pedi is a time to relax and enjoy the pampering, but unfortunately, Ann made me feel like I was a nuisance.
I decided to say something to the receptionist about the service, or should I say, the lack of service I received from Ann. As I was speaking to the receptionist, Ann decided to join in on the conversation, which she had no business doing. This conversation was between me and the receptionist. Ann said she performed every service I was supposed to get. THAT WAS A DOWNRIGHT LIE! If I had received the services I paid for, I would have no reason to complain. I told Ann to leave. She had no business being a part of this conversation. If she wanted to defend her position, she needed to talk to her boss.
I would like to say something about the receptionist, Katie. She is the sweetest, friendliest, most helpful, hardworking girl! I observed her both times I've been to Luxe Nails. I felt comfortable relaying to her my experience with Ann. Katie listened and was apologetic for my experience. I requested the owner call me.
About two hours after I left, I called to see if the owner of the salon had received the message to call me. Katie said she had called him and he told her he would call me right away. It's 24 hours later and that has not happened. I guess the owner doesn't care about his clients experience.
When I got home, I looked at my toenails and noticed the polish had been smudged! Well, of course it did! My nails were wet when she put my sandals on! If I had noticed at the salon, I would have had her fix it! This should not have happened! It happened sometime between leaving the pedi chair and getting my mani at the mani station. I'm sure the polish was dry when I left. And my mani was a joke!! I don't do polish on my nails. My mani is really just cleaning up the cuticles and massaging some lotion in my hands and lower arms. Simple stuff, right? This is something any tech does for a basic mani. I knew as soon as she put a dab of lotion on the back of my hands, there would be no lotion past my hands. I've been getting manicures for decades. This is a basic service for a mani! Is this Luxe Nails policy or Ann's policy? Like I said at the beginning of this review, I spent $77 for a mani/pedi. It was money not well spent!! If the owner had called me and taken care of this situation, I would not be writing this review. If he had contacted me and taken care of this situation, I would return, at least to get my mani/pedi fixed! I will not give Luxe Nails my business ever again. You cannot disregard your client's negative experience. Your technicians need to be properly trained, and they definitely need to treat their clients with a minimal amount of respect and kindness. Ann certainly failed in her responsibilities, and so did the owner. read more