1 /5 444: I found this nail salon through Instagram, drawn in by their advertising and I saw a Google rating of 3.7 which now, in hindsight, makes sense. I arrived early at 4:20PM for my 5 PM appointment to avoid feeling rushed, yet there was no warm greeting from the staff.
When I asked about the price, I was informed that all services had increased by $5 to $10 starting that day which was yesterday with no prior notice online. The biggest issue was the lack of attention to detail. As soon as the nail tech applied the fake tip to my index finger, I noticed it was overly curved and mentioned it immediately. Instead of addressing it right then, she continued with the service, making it even harder to correct later. Every time I touch my nails, especially that overly curved one, I feel annoyed.
The language barrier made communication difficult, and my repeated requests went unaddressed. I just had a look at other bad reviews, and they mention the same issues.
The salon is supposed to close at 6 PM, but they started packing up at 5:10 PM, making the appointment feel rushed. I do not normally leave bad reviews, but this was probably the worst nail experience I have ever had in Melbourne. If you plan to visit, be mindful of the sudden price increase and be very clear about your expectations.