The Salon And Spa

12/31/04

Needs improvement

by sweetgeorgiapeach at Citysearch

When trying to make an appointment for a spa day with my best friend, the person scheduling the appt. sounded like I was an inconvenience! A couple of years ago this was a good day spa. Now they have lost their best massage therapist among other staff that was friendly. The person checking us out couldn't figure out our bill and left us standing there way too long. The facial was good, but the aesthetician needs to stop chatting while she works. Whatever happened to serving good wine at a spa? The massage was average. Overall, there are better day spas in Brandon.

• Pros: Clean, Decorated nicely
• Cons: , Cheap wine

06/12/05

Snooty...and for what??

by wildchipmunk at Citysearch

While getting pool supplies one day, I noticed the nearby salon had an Aveda distributor sign in the window. Although I had used this line since the 1980's, Aveda is hard to come by here.

I was unprepared for the unpleasant and unearned superior attitude of the staff, who were as dumpy and outdated as the decor. The woman behind the desk ignored me and shot me dirty looks. I was at once amused and flabbergasted. When I forced the nitwits to speak by asking a pointed question about the products, the receptionist acted as if she were undergoing physical tortue to answer me. I looked her in the eye, turned on my heel and walked out.

This salon is located in the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza at the intersection of Lithia-Pinecrest and Bloomingdale Avenue in Valrico. So I do believe a reality check is in order, girls.