I've been going to this place for about 5 years now. I live in Renton and I come all the way up here because of the relaxing atmosphere, attentive staff, and friendly service from the gentleman that runs the front end. Location is also good, far enough away from the mall where you won't hit mall traffic, but close enough you can walk. Parking lot fills up though, as it is in a shared center with a few other restaurants and businesses.
This place does fill up quick in the late afternoons and around the weekend, but the staff does their best to make sure everyone gets in and out while not skimping on the quality of their services. Now I don't know why some Yelpers get mad at the salon for having a long wait. It is NOT their fault! Wouldn't you rather wait your turn knowing the staff did a good job on you rather than just rush people through as they do at some salons? They take time with each customer to make sure you are getting the well attentive service that each customer deserves. I waited maybe 10 minutes that day before a tech was free...that's totally fine by me though. That gave me an extra 10 minutes with a long needed foot soak and chair massage! The guy even offered me a magazine, and made sure it was the latest issue!
As for my actual manicure and pedicure, I came in for my first Shellac mani/pedi a few months ago, as it was highly recommended by the awesome guy up front. He told me it stays chip free and glossy for weeks...and after that first Shellac, 3 weeks later, it still looked like the day I got it done, besides that my nails had grown out a bit! I don't do much too, so that may have accounted a little bit for it too. $30 for mani, plus every once in a while, they have specials on their website. They also include a nice leg scrub and massage with their spa pedis!
While I was getting my mani, the tech made sure to ask me if the shape of my nails looked ok. In the past, when I come in for french tips, they always as me if the shape and thickness of the curve looks okay as well. If there are any bubbles, smudges, etc, they are always quick to fix it for me too. I even smudged the Shellac once as I was placing my hand into the UV machine, and the tech quickly fixed that without complaints! Trust me, it takes time & patience to give a Shellac mani!
When your done, they help you move your belongings and shoes after placing your sandals or the disposable ones on your feet and place you under the light machines...and they will actually check on you! I've been left under those light machines before, and actually checked myself to see if I was dry, put my own sandals on AND had to walk my self to the cashier to pay! Let's just say I will not be going back to that new Tukwila nail salon bar that just opened across the street from the mall on Baker Blvd!!
Love the prices, service, and will continue to keep coming back! read more