I have never been to a nail shop where you pay a separate charge for the removal of nail polish even when you are paying for a new pedi. The owners are very argumentative. I took my daughter a few months back and paid only $10 for her pedi, when I told one of the owners, she told me I was lying! Additionally, I had my pedi done by Robert and he scrubbed my feet so hard I bled. Sadly, my relaxing pedi turned into a nightmare. I won't be back. If you go, just make sure you take of your nail polish before hand.