Well, it depends on how many people they have working there -- theoretically they can do up to 2 pedicures and 2 manicures at a time, though usually they only have 2-3 people there so that wouldn't be possible. A pedi takes 45 minutes, a mani pedi a little more than an hour when you include drying time. And yes, during peak times you generally need an appointment, more often than not. Some days (I forget which) they're only open until 4, but most days it's more like 7 or 8.
If you don't want to go there because it's too expensive or because you want walk-in convenience, that's perfectly fair. Other places are faster and cheaper, absolutely. But that "I'll never even look their direction again" sounds like an awfully harsh dismissal of a place full of really nice and dedicated people.
What they are is a small, independent place with a small number of very skilled employees, they give highly personalized service, nothing automated, they remember who you are and what you like and are unfailingly kind and friendly and welcoming, and they use all-natural, high-quality salon products. If that's not for you, fine, but you make it sound like they're mean and/or have ridiculous hours, which is simply not true. Considering how few employees they have, they actually are remarkably flexible -- and if you make an appointment, they'll often stay later than normal closing time for you.
So if that's not the kind of service you want, don't go there, but there's no need to suggest there's something wrong with them for not being exactly like every other place out there. I've had to stop going there since I lost my job because I can't afford it any more -- but I still like them as people and as a salon. (They even once gave me a discount right after I lost my job, just because they knew me and felt sorry for me. I didn't go back, though, because I didn't want to push it. But that's the kind of people they are.)
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Date: 2007-06-27 06:29 pm (UTC)If you don't want to go there because it's too expensive or because you want walk-in convenience, that's perfectly fair. Other places are faster and cheaper, absolutely. But that "I'll never even look their direction again" sounds like an awfully harsh dismissal of a place full of really nice and dedicated people.
What they are is a small, independent place with a small number of very skilled employees, they give highly personalized service, nothing automated, they remember who you are and what you like and are unfailingly kind and friendly and welcoming, and they use all-natural, high-quality salon products. If that's not for you, fine, but you make it sound like they're mean and/or have ridiculous hours, which is simply not true. Considering how few employees they have, they actually are remarkably flexible -- and if you make an appointment, they'll often stay later than normal closing time for you.
So if that's not the kind of service you want, don't go there, but there's no need to suggest there's something wrong with them for not being exactly like every other place out there. I've had to stop going there since I lost my job because I can't afford it any more -- but I still like them as people and as a salon. (They even once gave me a discount right after I lost my job, just because they knew me and felt sorry for me. I didn't go back, though, because I didn't want to push it. But that's the kind of people they are.)