I came in for a spa pedicure with my mom today. BEST massage I have EVER gotten, and I have had my fair share of pedicures. Actually, my grandma came here once and said it was the best massage that SHE has ever gotten in her entire life (probably goes without saying that she's gotten quite a few more pedicures than I have). I got the "middle" one called the Zen. It's $35, so average in cost. The lowest is $25 and the highest is $45. They have 8 pedicure chairs and several people working, so there was no wait for us and for most people coming in. On a Sunday no less!
The Zen is supposed to last 45 minutes, but it lasted an hour. Heck yeah! Don't mind that at all. My technician's name was Van and she was older than the rest of the ladies (I mention that so you can recognize her and request her ;) ). And like I said before, Van gave me the best massage I've ever had. I have really ticklish feet and the way she scrubbed actually didn't tickle! She did short strokes with the stone, which really helped. (My mom is even worse with the tickle - laughs the whole time they're doing it (loudly!), and her technician did great with it too!) With the massage, she did this amazing thing between the toes and another thing where she rolled my feet between her hands, and... I could go on, but don't just take my word for it. Go experience it yourself. You won't regret it. (This message is endorsed by my mother and grandmother too!)
The chairs are comfy and fully adjustable for short people like me. I liked the chair massager too, and I'm pretty picky with those.
They have a huge selection of colors so you'll be able to find one you like. **TIP** I did have to ask for a base coat. She wasn't going to put one on otherwise. That was my only complaint. Make sure you ask for one before she puts on your color.
They're very clean - use the plastic bag liners in the tubs and all. I felt very comfortable. If you're opposed to plastic liners being used for environmental reasons, this isn't the place for you as they use them for the paraffin wax dip and the tubs. To me, it is worth the comfort in knowing I won't get someone else's foot cooties.
Mom note: last time when she went, she got the male technician. She said it wasn't good, mostly because he kept answering the phone. But every other experience of hers at Pleasant Nails has been amazing (this was my first time, and I was very satisfied and impressed.)
I tipped the full 20% tip (the standard for these types services if you are 100% satisfied, like I was). They were very appreciative. That's a $7 tip, for a total of $42. Worth every penny. read more