1 /5 Fern Reschke: Iām a human being who understands that other human beings run businesses ā mistakes happen, and Iāve always tried to be patient and fair. I was a loyal client at this salon, coming in every fortnight. I overlooked constant delays, lack of accountability, unfriendliness and even once being cut badly during a manicure. I didnāt complain, I stayed quiet, and I kept showing up - only because the location is quite convenient for me. Thereās nothing special about the services.
Recently, I made a genuine mistake when booking an appointment ā I accidentally scheduled my pedicure for Thursday and my manicure for Friday, when I meant to have both on the same day. I didnāt show up on the Thursday because I thought everything was on Friday. Later that day, I received an email saying Iād missed the appointment. I immediately owned the mistake, reached out, and kindly asked if theyād still be willing to honour both services on the Friday. I know they were under no obligation. What pissed me off is that they said yes ā they confirmed it was fine, and then an hour before the appointment they went back on their word saying āno sorry, we can only give you a discount and if in cashā.
That last-minute change not only showed a complete lack of professionalism, but it also removed my ability to go elsewhere or request a refund. Respect goes both ways. Overlooking certain things also should go both ways. My time, my agency, and my trust were all disregarded.
Today, Iāve just left what will be my final appointment there. We started 15 minutes late ā again ā and I walked out feeling disrespected and disappointed. I may have lost a $22 pedicure deposit, and thatās fine ā Iāll wear that. But theyāve lost a loyal customer who showed up without fail, every two weeks.
Businesses like this wonāt see another dollar from me, and I wouldnāt recommend them to anyone who values mutual respect and integrity. See photos that show how a $72 manicure looks like