When I went to this place regularly, it was honestly because I don't know any better. I switched salons and ended up finding a GREAT place, but they are appointment only and I needed my nails done in a pinch.
So, I returned to my ex. BIG MISTAKE!
When you enter, the older guy who I guess is the owner immediately asks what you want. He doesn't give you a chance to look over the services/prices. He just demands to know what you want. I say manicure. He asks if I want a pedicure too. I say no. He asks if I'm sure. I say no then he half- assedly directs me to "sit here". WHERE!? The lady then asks me if I want a pedicure. Again, I say NO.
I came in with gel polish already on, but all I wanted wanted was a classic, clear manicure. The lady begins taking off my polish by using an emery board to scuff off the top layer of polish, then wrapping each nail in acetone soaked cotton + foil. Okay, cool. Then after a few minutes she scrapes it off with a metal tool. Also cool. But then, she gets out the drill and starts going ham. ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY. This is the LAZY way. And it damages the fuck out of your nails!
When I used to go here regularly, I always used to have to take breaks between my gel manis bc their take off process would leave my nails SO dry and brittle. Certain parts of my nails would get super thin, and it'd look like I had weak spots. Lots of dips, ridges etc. I'm one of those people with nails that grow hard and long naturally, so this was always off-putting.
I wanted to stop her from drilling, but I kept my mouth shut and sucked it up bc I'd already decided to never ever ever return. The next thing that got me was the actual nail soak part. The water was cold. COLD. Not lukewarm, not tepid, not warm. It was COLD. I couldn't let that fly, so I politely asked if she could get me warmer water. The soaking part goes fine. She files the HELL out of my nails and is rather rough, repeatedly catching and scraping the sides. I'm saying "OWW" but she doesn't tone it down at all. Then the cuticle pinch part...All I'm gonna say is JESUS!
As I said previously, all I wanted was a regular schmegulr degular manicure. Clear polish. No more, no less! When she actually starts doing my nails, I notice she pulls out a jar of powder? I'm confused, but I don't say anything bc I'm curious as to what the hell it is? Then she gets a brush and some wet stuff. Next thing I know, she's dipping it and forming a fake nail on my finger! ...At this point I ask her to stop because this is NOT what I want nor what I asked for. She looks confused and says "You don't like" and I tell her again that all I want is clear polish. She looks frustrated and begrudgingly begins to take the fake stuff off, which requires her to buff and drill again. My fingers are dying.
Once my nails finally get the clear on them I realize that she didn't really the best job of getting the (acrylic?) off because there is a telltale bulge at the top of two of my nails. Oh well. I'm already irritated. I just wanna leave, so whatever.
Of course I know to head to the register to pay, but the guy as well as the lady who did my nails felt the need to remind me to pay as soon as I stood up. I guess they thought I was just gonna walk out???? I mean, I should've, but I'm not that type of girl.
The pamphlet said a classic mani was $12 but somehow my total comes to $18. (Maybe they charged me for removing my old polish?) I don't know and at this point I don't even care enough to ask! Ans I still tip the woman bc, idk...that's just who I am. Just take the money, you'll never see me again.
About an hour later, I wash my hands for the first time and the polish IMMEDIATELY begins to peel. FML. By day 2, I just end up removing the polish altogether. What waste of $25 -_-
If you love yourself, don't go here. I imagine a good portion of their clientele are people who drop in once or twice because they're in the area or live close and don't end up ever returning. They don't care about you or your nails. Like many shops, it's really just about money. read more