Have used this salon several times and usually they are right on the mark as far as product and service goes. This time, it wasn't and I want every one to know because this a big deal breaker for me. I went in several weeks ago looking for a low maintenance nice looking set of nails since I had trashed the appearance of my natural nail by getting everything ready for fall, cleaning out my gardens, etc. Was going to keep them at least until January and then let my real nails come back in. Also, I asked for a wax/dye for my eyebrows. I received both of these services, as well as getting my toes done, so this was a big day at the spa that I NEVER do, but wanted to spoil myself. I was fully aware of needing to do a balance monthly and my expectation was approximately $25-30. This past week I started noticing the "back" part fo my nail near my cuticle getting caught in my hair and was concerned since it hadn't been that long since I had the service done. I called and MADE AN APPOINTMENT to discuss my concerns and fix it somehow. The gal on the phone said I had only just been in a couple of weeks ago and it's not time for a balance yet. She indicated that it would cost around $45-50 to fix the problems with my nails and I requested them to just be removed and she gave the amount of time needed in the appt I had scheduled.
When I got in there, I shared my concerns and that I had originally communicated that I didn't want to spend $40-50/mo on a balance for my nails and while I had asked for "pink/white", I don't know all the ins and outs of this product (sure do now though!) and she assured me that this wouldn't be that expensive. As is usual in this business setting, it's difficult sometimes to communicate and have both parties understand as there is a language barrier at times,
As I was waiting to talk to Lyn, the gal who had done it initially, I told the gal sitting at the front desk that I always appreciate the service I receive when I come in and this hasn't been the case with any prior experience, (this is the first time with acrylic nails for me though). Also, I said that I wanted my money back for my initial set since it had only been 2 weeks and also for them to just take them off at their expense. If the nails can't last more than 2 weeks without coming apart, then it wasnt a good investment. Remember I had made an appointment for this discussion and remedy the problem. Lyn came up and told me that she can't control the growth of my nails and that this was a very expensive product. I'm certainly not a nail technician, but I'm NOT stupid and know that these are variables. However, this product should last longer than 2 weeks. Lyn then looked at her calendar and said that it was almost 4 weeks since I got this nail service done and the lifting and breaking is to be expected after this amount of time. When I started noticing the symptoms it had been 2 weeks, and now it's been a strong 3 weeks, October 2 and my appt to talk about this was 21st. The key here is that it hasn't been 4 weeks and Lyn got mad and told me "she didn't have time to take them off or fix them today, you'll have to make an appointment. I'm slammed" But I was there for an appointment!!! She just didnt know I suppose.... read more