I have been to a few nail shops in Belmont Shore but this one takes the cake. I went to cosmetology school and am a licensed esthetician. Having been on the other side of the curtain, I am often picky with nail places and paranoid of sanitation, if you only knew. This place is as sanitary as it gets. I’m in love with their standards. The spa set up was perfect for their size. Everything is comfortable for the client and seemingly comfortable for the staff.
I went in for a pedicure and had Brian. I brought my male friend with me to get a man-icure and his technician was Hana. I opted to get their specialty package pedi for $38. I forgot the name but was a scrub, mask, paraffin, massage the price I paid was much cheaper than most spas. I am highly ticklish and Brian was amazing. I had zero discomfort. My friend got a 15 minute hand massage as well. Her technique was spot on from what I could see and he loved it. Nothing felt rushed. ***Salons/Spas offer add-ons, deal with it, it’s our bread and butter plus the service that is offered is to benefit the client.*** They offered add-ons, we said no and there was no pressure or awkwardness. The two technicians were amazing and I don’t think I’ve ever had better.
Kiwi offers tea, coffee, mimosas, wine, and water. The color selection was amazing. The TV is out of the way and was playing music that had a soft energy and was at a nice subtle volume. Which is my kind of place.
The only thing that would have made me happier is if they brought the bill to me while I waited for my toes to dry. Oh and if technicians wore gloves but I understand I am the only crazy germaphobe who can work like that. Haha