When have you ever been told In so many words that someone doesn't want your business? Well, this was the first time in "my" life!
Back story:
Warning this may take a minute to read. I was referred to the owner "Tracy" for my nails. I went to check the place out with a pedi a week prior. Unfortunately, I was the only customer there that day at 4 pm. BUT, a worker did come in towards the end of my appointment. She sat down at one of the nail tables and started talking about something (of course I didn't know what she was saying) she seemed a little irritated and the other 2 coworkers seemed concerned as they stood next to her. My service is complete (fine). Although I did get to see anyone doing nails I called days later and booked the nail appt. The day of I called to see if Tracy was available to take me an hour earlier (yes). Well, Tracy ended up being the lady that seemed up a week ago (hold that thought).
I'm getting a new set on natural nails, haven't had artificial nails in over 20+ yrs. I showed her pictures of what I wanted natural looking "NOT PINK", as thin as possible, with a slight curve, and short.
Red Flag #1- She tells me I'm picky. I told her I know what I want.
Red Flag #2- When looking at one of the pictures, she tells me I don't want that it cost $100 (what does that mean?) I let it go.
Red Flag #3- (and I don't know why I'm still sitting there) She tells me I'm making her nervous, and to trust her she has been doing nails a long time. (Ok)
Red Flag #4- She applied the tips I told her too long, she said it will be done we'll make them shorted later (OK)
Red Flag #5- (as I'm trying this, I can't be mad at her IT'S MY FAULT for staying). She starts mixing the pink powered with white powder (PINK) I said remember I DON'T want pink. She said it won't be pink.
Well, fast forward (finally ) she's done and they are PINK & Too long & there is a BLACK LINE going across one nail. I asked what is this black line? She said I don't see a black line (I took a picture, and blew it up so she could see it). She said the only way for someone to see it is for you to take a picture! OMG, I said you said you didn't see it so now you can and I need that black line done. I was PISSED! She said I will have to take the nail off. I handed her my hand. She starts talking to so workers (in English) I have to do give my dad medication, and now I going to me be late (remember I came in an hour early).
She tells me since she can't please me maybe I should try a different place. I ask are you telling me not to come back? She said yes or you can try one of the other ladies. I replied with no thank you, I wouldn't patronize a place I'm not wanted.
A few minutes later her next client came in What happened to your dad's medication?? I pay for my service GUESS WHAT? She asked if I wanted to give her a tip if not press the green button... GREEN BUTTON. She walked away.
I went to Chloe Nails Lounge a week later and got exactly what I asked for. read more