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Toronto Rule of Thumb #1: Promos = Suboptimal
That rule applies to Summerlicious and Winterlicious, generally, but not always. There are exceptions to every rule. I know fellow Yelpers go on and on about the poor service or poor quality of food during these events, but there are always a few restaurants that break the rule. They are always on, so to speak.
I wondered if the same rule applied to Beautylicious. It's almost over (November 6) but it took me a while to do a little research before I booked something.
I finally settled on Glow's $50 offering - Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion. It's regularly $130. I know, I can hear all the money I saved.
Overall, I was impressed with Glow. They just (literally) moved locations and their new space is wonderfully decorated; a nice balance of earthy, neutral tones and flashy accents. The receptionist was hands-down one of the best I've encountered in the service industry. She was happy, but not annoying; knowledgeable, but not overcompensating; friendly, but not fake. That's a lot to be and not be in one woman. I think a lot of people could learn something from her about customer service.
My treatment lasted about 30 minutes and was great. Quality equipment and expert service, all in a clean and comfortable setting.
The only sour spot was my esthetician. To be clear, she was great. She's obviously experienced and knows what she's doing. But alas, she was a pusher. A subtle pusher, but one nonetheless. She not only pushed product, but she pushed additional services, and in my opinion without enough tact.
I don't fault her, but things could have turned out differently. I was right on the edge of deciding to book another appointment because in my head, I was thinking, this microderm costs the same as Pure + Simple so I could mix it up. But her matter-of-fact manner pushed me to say, Glow you're A-OK, but okay doesn't keep me. Maybe it'll keep you?
For $50, it's worth it to go. Microderm gives you a glow. One treatment doesn't do much, but it does something.
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