After 2 years of coming to Natural Nails, II have had some concerns and unhappiness with my nails and the experience during the time I spent in the salon. for my appointments
I feel I have always treated the staff with kindness and respect, just as I would expect to be treated.
Let me first express that I am sure I am not alone when I say that I come to sit back, relax and enjoy the pampering experience, time to unwind and distress. I do not book my services for only the personal maintenance, but for respite from my life as it is right now.
My experience on July 2, 2024 was the last bit of patience I had when it comes to issues I have experienced over the past few months at your salon. The loud yelling and swearing was totally uncalled for and offensive by one of your patrons. Salons should be an environment for people to enjoy. As a general rule, most salons ask that children are not brought to the salon, unless they are having a service done. A child's loud iPad, whining, crying, screaming, arguing with a sibling, someone yelling at their child. If it is necessary to bring a child, they should be using headphones to protect the peace of other patrons. Likewise, the same for adults, if they are watching videos, etc. on their cell phones, volume off, as hearing the ever-changing videos, etc. is very jarring to others. ( Again, this is not the first instance of these types of issues happening which you were made aware of).
As I read online regarding Nail Salon Etiquette, it was very clear that the most triggering topic next to (unruly) children in a salon is cell phone use . It is just plain annoying and unfair to others who are paying for a quiet service time. Cell phone usage is much more annoying to others than one realizes. Take it outside or wait until the appointment is done.
I truly feel that it is up to the owner, manager or staff to speak to other customers. Unfortunately, I did not see/heard this being done when issues happen. I was very disappointed when Henry didn't say anything to the customer who was swearing and yelling at her children. Instead, he chose to meet me outside and make excuses for the situation. I took this as an insult to my feelings and it was very unprofessional.
Secondly, for the past few months I have been very unhappy with my nails. I have spoken out and I have come back in and I have paid/and tipped to hopefully get the issues resolved. I feel I have been more than patient. I have told Crystal, my nail tech how I want my nails and what I do not like, etc. While I do not mind suggestions, It seems that she has her own ideas of how my nails should be. She also blames my chemo on a lot of issues I am having. I do not believe this to be true. She seems to be much more preoccupied with other clients and/or personal issues. Seven of my nail tips were off by July 3, 2024. Broke/cracked off and or peeled off. This was a brand new set and the second time in 2/3 weeks this has happened. This is not my fault and I refuse to blame anything but the services themselves! I have always tipped very generously with hopes that my appointment will be about me, not everyone/everything else! I do not feel it is at all fair or expected of me to pay for the July 2, 2024 services. However, I have not heard any response to my email sent to Henry, the owner. Paid $161.00 including tip to have all but 3 of the nails break off. I find this salon a bit more expensive than most, however, I have had no problem paying that, as long as I get the service(s) I am paying for.
I do not feel it's professional for a nail tech to take and make phone calls and or text messages during the client's services. There is also a lot of chatting among the techs during my services, which is very distracting to both her and myself. There is a balance between being friendly and being professional.
In the best interest of myself and my expectations, I will be seeking a new salon for my nails and pedicures. read more