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| - I'm really disappointed with the manicure I got today. The artist was hasty and I felt as though she was rushing to get me out of her chair as fast as possible.
I felt this way at first during the pre-paint processes, as the artist spent less than 5 minutes sculpting the nail and cuticle, but I have her the benefit of the doubt and let it go. In retrospect, I wish I would have said something about my preferences right away.
I usually and excitedly choose Essie polish when I go to a salon because I find it's difficult for me to paint on evenly. Until today, I've always been very pleased and impressed with the way past manicurists have been able to apply the polish. Today - and granted, it could have been this particular polish - the woman finished the first coat with tons of streaks but assured me a second coat would take care of it. The second coat looked just as bad, and the polished clumped and bubbled. She began to start a third coat when I asked to switch the polish to assure that I wouldn't have peeling nails in a matter of hours.
The woman did this graciously, and I know she was frustrated by my timely request but was nice about it - something I appreciate. But the second round of paint was just as rushed. The edges are uneven, the paint has bubbled and is all over my cuticles. I'm bummed, especially because I've been to this salon before and had a good experience. Plus, I just graduated from college and am as broke as ever but still always generously tip....I'm not sure if I will go back anytime soon, but would be willing to give it another chance.
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