I finally got around to booking an appointment at Maiya's Nails; I learned that it's best to do so after being denied twice without having an appointment. Save yourself the disappointment and call 15 minutes ahead to see what's available.
I walked in and was immediately greeted, and nail tech hurried over and told me to come sit. Yikes! Hardly time to pick out a color!
There was no nonsensical chit-chat or gossip and my toes were perfectly polished within 30 minutes. I felt a bit rushed through the entire service--my feet could've used more scrubbing with the pumice stone, and the massage would have been better if she took her time. I noticed the nail tech glance at her watch a few times too.
I did not see an autoclave machine to properly sterilize the tools. I noticed the nail tech cleaning her tools with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol as I approached the pedi chair. She swiftly placed them in a plastic box...I couldn't help but think of all the germs lurking inside...ew.
It's a nice place to get a quality pedicure in a speedy fashion, but I'm still looking for my "go-to" nail salon.