I purchased a Groupon voucher for a full body massage.
When I arrived at the salon there was no one about for a minute or two. There was a large cat lounging on the waiting sofa and the whole place was filthy and smelt of smoke.
I was just contemplating leaving when I was told I was ready to be taken and shown to one of the treatment rooms. Ahead of getting changed I ventured to the loo - upon seeing the toilet I decided against using it. It was dirty, without toilet roll, soap or hot water.
The treatment room was grubby and also smelt of stale smoke - but I'd come this far.....the 'massage' was one hour of being rubbed with no pressure, rhythm or professional feel to it.
After the awkward hour was over I was very relieved to be able to leave - passing the salon cat leisurely sprawling on a treatment bed as I went.
All evening my eyes were sore and itchy - and this morning I have awoken to find them swollen, ever more itchy and uncomfortable. The only conclusion I can come to is that at some point the cat was lying on the massage bed I was on, and I have spent an hour with my face on cat hair and I have had a reaction.
A unsanitary venue with a beauty therapist with well below par, questionable skills read more