So. This is the second time I have frequented this nail salon.
The first was with my mother and she had a great experience and I had a decent one. Nothing I needed to Yelp about as I was not disappointed or overly crazed about. Since I had a good pedicure my mom bought me a gift certificate to come back in December for Christmas.
Me, being me, I take forever to use certificates. However, I was still well within their six month time line. I came in and was seen within ten minutes. My lady was quiet but seemed put off about doing my pedicure. You know, sighing, looking around, not speaking to me. I had a book (yay me!)
The part that just put me off about the whole experience though was not the service. I don't mind not talking, I like reading and she did a good job, it was the payment. When I showed her my certificate it was like she had never seen one before and she huffed (literally huffed) and showed the guy next to her. He made a face and said something in a different language. She didn't show me the bill just ran my card for 25. So with a 25 dollar gift certificate and then 25 that's a 50 dollar pedicure. I chose the 35 dollar spa package with gel. So I guess gel is 15 extra. I tipped 10 but I won't be back.
I've just met more friendly people elsewhere.