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| - I went in for a pedi. Contrary to other reviews, I was a bit disappointed to find out that the tools they used weren't as hygienic as I expected. Maybe other reviews meant that the place itself is clean, and it was. They had a decent selection of nail polishes and spa chairs w back massage option (I loved).
But I didn't feel like their pedicure tools were as clean as my old salon (aroma wellness on Bloor and Bathurst). Maybe it's because I'm used to aroma's packaged tools coming freshly out of the wrapper. Aroma also dispose nail files right in front of you.
I'd like to believe that Anu is as hygienic as Aroma, but it'll be more convincing if Anu also had wrapped their tools, or dispose files or buffers right in front of you, or at least not throw them back in the drawers while I'm still getting the pedi done.
However, other than hygiene, I'm pretty happy with this place because my pedicure turned out fantastic. The cuticles were pushed back cleanly, my heels were exfoliated really well, and colour was applied well.
The other problem I had was that the aesthetician accidentally left a small dent on one of the toenail, which is fine, and tried to fix it, but the next customer arrived so the receptionist kept rushing the aesthetician to finish it off quickly. I'd appreciate it more if she just put me in the dryer first and then worked back and forth between me and the next customer, instead of getting mine rushed and the next customer wait forever. I didn't think the matter was professionally handled.
It's a small place with a limited number of staff, so it'll be better to make an appointment than just to drop in.
The overall experience for me was so-so. I might visit again if I'm too lazy to try other salons, but I'm not too keen on the place. Pedi,other than the rushed toe, was done nicely though. The price is standard at $25.
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