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| - I have come to realize that I have been taking quality manicures and pedicures for granted since the first time I ever went the professional route. I know it is easy to think that things in your hometown are better than everywhere else, but I seriously think that suburban Atlanta must have abnormally good, cheap nail salons. I have never paid more than $35 for a fabulous nail and toe job.
Here in Vegas, I have had two $30-range experiences, and both have left me a little uneasy. This was my second stop, and yes, it is inside Wal-Mart. Back in Georgia, the local Wally World has provided me with some dapper digits, so I thought I would give Regal Nails a whirl. They did appear to take care to sanitize the equipment, but overall the setting was not super spic and span.
The lady who did my nails was funny, cheerful and overall, very entertaining. To paint a clearer image: She was a Thai Dolly Parton, and I mean that as a sincere form of flattery. I'd hangout with her! However, she was not very precise, and precision is everything at a nail spot. My toenails weren't exactly even, and the polish pooled a little near the cuticle. She cut my nails super square, and I tried to point out some unevenness and sharpness here and there, but with mixed results. To be honest, and I am not being snarky, I think perhaps she needs a new eyeglass prescription. Before she started my manicure, she let me know that without her glasses, she was completely blind. Danger sign! When I got home, my husband thought my nails looked nice, which did make me feel a bit better. Still, I ended up doing some additional filing.
Sigh. After this experience, I may go back to my non-mani/pedi ways and just keep investing in foot massages.
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