. . "2018-05-04T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . "I went in a few months back with a friend shortly after they opened in the morning so it was pretty empty. They took us right away and did a great job. I hadn't returned in a while simply because I don't live or work nearby. \n\nEarlier this week I went to my usual spot by my office and got a special design with gel (I usually get solid color but I'm going on vacation and wanted to change it up). My usual lady absolutely butchered the ombre on my nails and my nails looked like candy corn with a straight line across the middle. I couldn't get over it so two days later I came to Luxe for a gel polish change.\n\nI did make an appointment for 5:30 and arrived on time but they didn't start my nails until almost 6:00 because it was so busy. As some constructive criticism to management, having a consistent receptionist to check people in and take those with appointments back first would be helpful. It was pretty chaotic figuring out where to go and who was next as multiple nail techs were greeting us all at once. For a salon with this much foot traffic, a receptionist would drastically improve the experience. \n\nLuckily, when Tee came around with the list I mentioned I had an appointment and the others waiting didn't so she took me back before them. And I was lucky that Tee did my nails because she was incredible.\n\nShe could have rushed because it was the end of the day and the sooner she was done the sooner she could leave, but she didn't at all. In fact, it was the opposite, and she was so incredibly patient. When I showed her my nails that were done elsewhere she couldn't believe how bad they looked and wanted to make every effort to give me the design I was looking for. Safe to say she nailed it. She pulled out about 8 colors to try to find the perfect colors and did multiple coats as needed without any complaint. And the detail on the design is awesome. I highly recommend requesting Tee for a gel manicure and I will absolutely will be requesting her in the future. \n\nThe salon does cost a bit more than my (now ex-usual) place, but sometimes you get what you pay for and the quality here is awesome. I haven't gotten a pedicure here but the gel manicures are fantastic."^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ .