I recently also purchased a Groupon for Gel mani and regular pedi. I had never met Amy (hair stylist) nor Mary Lou (nails) prior and my only surprise was that it was a small two person business tucked back off the major beaten path on McKinley. Mary Lou bent over backwards to accommodate my work schedule and get me in for my appointment; my experience was good and the only thing that was marginal for me was it is a longer time appointment than any of the mani/pedis I have had in the past. HOWEVER, it is because Mary Lou was very diligent in taking exceptional care of my damaged nails and teaching me pointers on things I can do to improve my hands and nails at home. My work has my hands in water and chemicals all of the time and the only way to improve them is more care.
Finally, the product specifically she used to remove the gel when I returned was much to my surprise gentle; a specific product made with concern for the harsh acetone needed to remove gels. Way cool. First time ever my nails were GREAT after gel removal. Way to go Metamorphosis!
Maybe not all of the bells and whistles of some of the BIG nail shops (massage chairs and walk in options) BUT it was much more personalized and reasonably priced for return visits ! read more