2 /5 JC K: I love taking my 14-year-old granddaughter for either Manicures or Pedicures as an outing. We came to DBs for our first pedicure together this last summer and had a great experience. I was told when we left that we never needed to call for an appointment, to just walk in and they would take us. So, this past Christmas break we went back to DBs for manicures. When we got there, without an appointment, we were told it would be a 40-minute wait, so we went to have ice cream and then returned. Once there, the owner kept asking which manicure we wanted. I asked the price, and he said $27 for regular and $37 for Gel. I said we just want the regular. He said "Oh you dont want regular. Its no good, it chips too easy." I said, "why do you do it then, if it is no good" but I didnt get a response. He kept asking me price and again I said regular, and then he said, "Gel for $27". I said "for $27" and he said again, "Gel for $27" and I said, ok then, if it is $27.
When we were all done and went to pay, I gave him my Card and when he gave me the slip to sign, he charged me $37 each! I said to him, "that is not $27 each!" He just looked up at me and smiled, as if to say "gotcha". I was so angry and felt I got played. I didnt want to make a scene and to be honest, I was in shock. I felt tricked and my granddaughter had to witness this. I chose to leave without arguing and I decided I would wait and do a review instead. The sad part is, when we got into the car, my granddaughter said, "grandma, he lied to you!!!" Yes, he did...
The only reason I gave 2 stars, is because our first experience was a fun one and that is my goal when I am with my granddaughter. It is too bad that we had to walk away the second time so very disappointed. Needless to say, we will not be going back.
