It was how much????

[Happinow]

Ladies and gents, just a heads up if you are getting a pedicure in TV. On Saturday my husband an I went to get pedicures at Root 66 as it was close after having breakfast at Sonrise Cafe. ( hubby thinks it's great fun to get a pedicure because up north men don't get pedicures!!) so we each sat down for our relaxing hour of pampering. The pedicure was good except they didn't have any "toe separators" or dryers for the polish which is weird since they give manicures and pedicures. They talked my husband into buying this foot foam to help heal cracked heels (which I never would do). When we checked out they said the cost of 2 pedicures and the foam stuff was $119.00. I almost fell over. I asked them if they could break down the receipt so I could see what each costs. They said the pedicures were 47.00 each and the foam was 24.00. I swallowed hard and said thank you and walked out. How can they charge so much??? Granted it was my fault for not asking in advance how much the pedicures were but gosh. I felt taken advantage of. Any pedicure I've ever gotten was between 25.00 and 30.00. They will never get me again!!

[graciegirl]

Ladies and gents, just a heads up if you are getting a pedicure in TV. On Saturday my husband an I went to get pedicures at Root 66 as it was close after having breakfast at Sonrise Cafe. ( hubby thinks it's great fun to get a pedicure because up north men don't get pedicures!!) so we each sat down for our relaxing hour of pampering. The pedicure was good except they didn't have any "toe separators" or dryers for the polish which is weird since they give manicures and pedicures. They talked my husband into buying this foot foam to help heal cracked heels (which I never would do). When we checked out they said the cost of 2 pedicures and the foam stuff was $119.00. I almost fell over. I asked them if they could break down the receipt so I could see what each costs. They said the pedicures were 47.00 each and the foam was 24.00. I swallowed hard and said thank you and walked out. How can they charge so much??? Granted it was my fault for not asking in advance how much the pedicures were but gosh. I felt taken advantage of. Any pedicure I've ever gotten was between 25.00 and 30.00. They will never get me again!!

The beauty school just down the street on 466 is much cheaper for pedicures (Some specials are under ten dollars) but it takes a looooooog time with the teacher checking and waiting for her to come back.

That is about how much was charged for pedicures in Cincinnati in the salon I went to.

I did hear of a reasonable amount for pedicures that wasn't at the beauty school. Walmart?

[Ohiogirl]

I have paid up to $50 in high-end salons/day spas for a pedicure in Columbus, OH, which you wouldn't think would be like getting it done in NYC. That, however, was in another life and I would never spend that much now.

I have been once to the beauty school over by Walmart for their manicure/pedicure special and it was fine, but leave lots of extra time - all the students' work must be checked by a supervisor, and some students are also faster than others. My daughter and I started at the same time and one of us was finished 1/2 hour before the other, mostly waiting for the check-off.

[Patty55]

When I first moved here I got my eyebrows done at the Villages Day Spa (don't think they're still in business). I knew I was in trouble when they brought me into a massage type of room with tinkling water sound and fresh sheets on the table-LOL. I believe it was $35.:22yikes:

Back in NY I went to places where they had Asian girls and those stackable black chairs. They sat you in the chair, no laying down, no tinkling water and it was not more than $10-that worked for me-LOL.

[Happinow]

I usually go to the nail salon in Colony Plaza because it's close to me and it's 30.00 which is reasonable. I didn't figure there would be such a drastic difference in price so I tried Root 66. I am learning that there is sometimes a sharp difference in pricing weather it be hair cuts, massages or pedicures. I've learned to always ask the price before getting a service done.

[jnieman]

I think most beauty salons are more expensive than the nail salons. I personally prefer the nail salons and go to the one in Colony. The eyebrow wax is $8 and the pedicure was $26 last time I went but that may have been on sale. I think they do a better job than the hair salons because what they do are mainly nails and not hair. They have dryers specifically for hands and feet and have plenty of toe separators and they even have the little foam sandles if you forget yours.

[In awe of TV]

Did they have their prices posted anywhere in the shop?

[casita37]

Root 66 is owned by the same owners as the beauty school. My husband had never had a pedicure, so I thought we would try the school. It was cheap, and if he hated it, I hadn't wasted a lot of money. Well, we both hated it!!! Two minutes into it, I was bleeding. For real...the student was just grinding away from the wrong angle. She was slow, not experienced enough to be set loose on customers, and when I told her I would like mauve polish, she didn't have any idea what color that was. I doubt she made it through. I won't go back there, and now, because of that experience, I won't go to Root 66. I did have a couple of haircuts there before the pedicure thing, and I thought it was very expensive. The price went up $10 from the first cut to the second because the stylist got moved up the ladder of experience. $47 was also the price of the cut.

[graciegirl]

Root 66 is owned by the same owners as the beauty school. My husband had never had a pedicure, so I thought we would try the school. It was cheap, and if he hated it, I hadn't wasted a lot of money. Well, we both hated it!!! Two minutes into it, I was bleeding. For real...the student was just grinding away from the wrong angle. She was slow, not experienced enough to be set loose on customers, and when I told her I would like mauve polish, she didn't have any idea what color that was. I doubt she made it through. I won't go back there, and now, because of that experience, I won't go to Root 66. I did have a couple of haircuts there before the pedicure thing, and I thought it was very expensive. The price went up $10 from the first cut to the second because the stylist got moved up the ladder of experience. $47 was also the price of the cut.

Dimensions at Colony isn't cheap either. I pay about fifty bucks for a cut there.

[Shimpy]

( hubby thinks it's great fun to get a pedicure because up north men don't get pedicures!!) !

I've never heard of a man getting a pedicure here also and I've been in Fla. since 1953.

[casita37]

I've been going to Tuscany and paying $44, plus tip for a hair cut. But now Jamie is no longer at Tuscany, so I'm looking AGAIN! Does anyone know where he is?

[ijusluvit]

If you can stand to go north, way, way up to Mulberry, there is a terrific salon where you can get an expert pedicure for $25. Appointments are not necessary, but a good idea.

Just another example of the gorgeous, quiet, uncrowded, reasonable TV lifestyle we enjoy.



(geeez, I forgot. It's a wonderful well kept secret).

[ijusluvit]

I've never heard of a man getting a pedicure here also and I've been in Fla. since 1953.

TV men are VERY cool.
Maybe you should get out more! :1rotfl:

[Mimivillager]

I go to Solar Nails at Colony Plaza and there are always men there getting pedi's. I was there Wed and it was still $26. They always do a good job-I get a different person each time and am always pleased. I walk-in and only wait 15 min even though they are all busy(10 technicians).

[Shimpy]

TV men are VERY cool.
Maybe you should get out more! :1rotfl:

Wow, I guess I'm missing out on something. Does the price include nail polish?

[renielarson]

I've never heard of a man getting a pedicure here also and I've been in Fla. since 1953.

TV men are VERY cool.
Maybe you should get out more! :1rotfl:

Wow, I guess I'm missing out on something. Does the price include nail polish?

Men really get pedicures? I thought I'd heard everything but guess not. Golly Gee Willikers!:22yikes:

[MLBellis]

1st Men do get peddies and mannies... It is big out in Calif!
2nd I would never go again to the scholl, every time I went, I ended up with a different person and it was never a good job

I go to Hollywood in front Of Walmart on 466... see Mark, he does the best job around here!!

[Mudder]

The place in Spanish Springs near the ticket office is very good, reasonably priced, has all necessay equipement, etc...

[hotrodgirl]

It's quite common for men to get both manicures and pedicures near me in the Chicago suburbs! Typical cost is about 30 dollars. Does anyone do pink and white gel nails in TV?

[teachnmo]

Signature Nails in the little shopping center west of Sweetbay is a great place to get manicures/pedicures for both men and women. I had mine done for $45 on Friday. I have seen lots of men in there (including my husband).

[jnieman]

Dimensions at Colony isn't cheap either. I pay about fifty bucks for a cut there.

I agree with you Gracie. Dimension's prices are very expensive. My person there got several promotions and I can't afford to go there any longer.

[missypie]

Many years ago I had a very wealthy friend that I would go out with for dinners, movies, girls night out etc... She ALWAYS asked very politely how much something was. Especially at restaurants when they told you the specials but never the price, or the special wines they were offering. I learned from her because I used to be the type of person that was embarassed to ask. Well I eventually learned from her and since then have always asked the price.

BTW, I think the pedicure price was too high, but that's how we determine if the service was worth the experience.

[justjim]

TV men are VERY cool.
Maybe you should get out more! :1rotfl:

Cool, huh? Well, this Dude will pass!

[lanabanana73]

Angela's near Southern Trace shopping plaza was the best I've ever had and it was $25. I have golf buddies come down from up north this week and they are all planning to go there.

[Happinow]

TV men are VERY cool.
Maybe you should get out more! :1rotfl:

I agree....tv men are way cool! I get my toes done every 3-4 weeks and usually see a man in one of the chairs. Even went to Tuscany Spa in Sumter and there was a guy getting his feet done. I think "coolness" comes with age!!

[Happinow]

Wow, I guess I'm missing out on something. Does the price include nail polish?

I think men usually get clear.....my husband doesn't get any polish. He likes his heels done and relaxes for a bit. Isn't that what we came here for the relaxation and pampering.

[graciegirl]

I think men usually get clear.....my husband doesn't get any polish. He likes his heels done and relaxes for a bit. Isn't that what we came here for the relaxation and pampering.


I'd have to say it would be a tough sell for Sweetie.

[CaptJohn]

Reminds me of the Andy Griffith show where Floyd's Barber Shop hired a beautiful lady for manicures. Eventually worked after she was shunned at first. :laugh:

[ijusluvit]

Angela's near Southern Trace shopping plaza was the best I've ever had and it was $25. I have golf buddies come down from up north this week and they are all planning to go there.

I've crossed my fingers that whatsherface from the Orlando Sentinel does not pick this up.
I can see the headline now - an exact quote of the above.
It'll make Leisureville seem tame.:1rotfl:

[Phanatic Luvr]

I've been told that the woman who owns the Salon Professional Academy (the beauty school by Wal-mart on 466) also owns Root 66, Dimensions at Colony, the salon to the left of Target and two others in The Villages which at the moment I can't remember. She is/was a friend of the developers.
Who would have guessed????

[sueandskip]

Husband gets a peticure !
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::kiss:

[graciegirl]

I've been told that the woman who owns the Salon Professional Academy (the beauty school by Wal-mart on 466) also owns Root 66, Dimensions at Colony, the salon to the left of Target and two others in The Villages which at the moment I can't remember. She is/was a friend of the developers.
Who would have guessed????

I thought so too just because they run stories about her in the paper and I never got the point of why.

Not a huge fan of the beauty school. I had never gone to a beauty school so I really have nothing to compare it too. It is very inexpensive but not .....for the impatient.

I am all for free enterprise but have a huge beef about the "products" sold in beauty salons. The prices are SO inflated and you are pressured to buy them.

[getdul981]

I'd have to say it would be a tough sell for Sweetie.

You would only have to sell him once.

[philnpat]

I'd rather have a root canal. :spoken:

[karostay]

:smiley: Not me... never needed Novocaine for a pedicure

[2newyorkers]

My husband also gets a pedicure. No polish. It is cheaper than the copay at the podiatrist.
I also had a bad experience at the beauty school and have not returned.

[Bonny]

I think that gal that owns all of those salons is Janet West.

[raynitsche]

Thank God I'm from the North!

[Patty55]

Y'know, I don't even mind spending good money on a haircut, but not on a bad haircut. I've been to Dimensions and IMO they were terrible. So, I figured if I'm going to have a bad hairdo I may as well have a cheap bad hairdo and went to Cal's. I'm a bit grossed out that they don't wash your hair first.

I can tell just by the way they all hold their scissors that it's not going to be good. You can't get the type of cut I'm accustomed to on dry hair.

Right now I'm starting to look like that woman from 26 kids and counting.:22yikes:

[73Goat]

Did the explain how exactly the 'foot foam' 'heals' cracks in the calluses on your heels. The callus is dead skin, it doesn't 'heal'.

You might as well just buy some wood putty and shove it in the cracks (then let it dry and sand it down of course).

[llaran]

John's barber shop on 441 just south of 466 does pedicures; i don't know the fee.

[Happinow]

Did the explain how exactly the 'foot foam' 'heals' cracks in the calluses on your heels. The callus is dead skin, it doesn't 'heal'.

You might as well just buy some wood putty and shove it in the cracks (then let it dry and sand it down of course).

I may have mis spoke......I think she said putting the foam on your heels would make it easier to get the dead skin off because she proceeded to do very little filing and more rubbing of my feet. Apparently the foam loosens the dead skin......

[sandybill2]

Angela's near Southern Trace shopping plaza was the best I've ever had and it was $25. I have golf buddies come down from up north this week and they are all planning to go there.

I agree---as do all my neighbors. We all go to Angela's. I had mani/pedi and the total cost was 35.00 but, of course, I tipped in addition to this amount. They have more elaborate manicures and pedicures with different lotions, styles, etc., which can add to this price. They have a brochure you can pick up and it details all of these including the prices.

[Shimpy]

California that't a surprise!

Yea, who would have guessed? I guess that covers waxing also.

[Lou and Carolyn C.]

The place in Spanish Springs near the ticket office is very good, reasonably priced, has all necessay equipement, etc...


Viva Nails & Spa 982 Del Mar Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159 (352) 750-2634
It's next door to the Serenity Dental Spa & the ticket office, I've been there twice, paid $35.00 for a manicure and pedicure, plus tip. My husband joined me the first time we went, he ended up getting a pedicure only, price was $25.00. I would go back.

[Sadie1313]

Signature Nails in the little shopping center west of Sweetbay is a great place to get manicures/pedicures for both men and women. I had mine done for $45 on Friday. I have seen lots of men in there (including my husband).

I agree that Signature Nails is a great place to go for both men & women to get pedicure/manicures. They're located next door to Bravo Pizza, near Sweet Bay. A pedicure is $26.00. They have plenty of men getting pedicures. Also, there are quite a few men that give the pedicures and/or manicures. Trish

[JC and John]

Men really get pedicures? I thought I'd heard everything but guess not. Golly Gee Willikers!:22yikes:

Yes, men get pedicures. Saw guys all the time back in Northern VA get pedicures at my nail salon especially around Valentine's Day. My hubby poohed the idea until he started to wear sandals here in FL. I luv him for it!

[JC and John]

I agree---as do all my neighbors. We all go to Angela's. I had mani/pedi and the total cost was 35.00 but, of course, I tipped in addition to this amount. They have more elaborate manicures and pedicures with different lotions, styles, etc., which can add to this price. They have a brochure you can pick up and it details all of these including the prices.'

I've been to Angela's. The mani/pedis are OK for the cost. The best I have had is at Tuscany but way too expensive. BTW, they have 2 guys at Angela's who also do the nails. I didn't care for the guy to do my nails rather have a gal. Trying Solar Nails next.

[jrandall]

I've never heard of a man getting a pedicure here also and I've been in Fla. since 1953.

Men get pedicures regularly in Miami. :) The cost of manicure/pedicures are defintely more expensive here than in Miami.

[graciegirl]

../

[asianthree]

I've never heard of a man getting a pedicure here also and I've been in Fla. since 1953.

men get mani pedis all the time but i see more men at our spa than at the asian nail places

[jblum315]

men get mani pedis all the time but i see more men at our spa than at the asian nail places

I see men at the nail spa in Colony but they're usually there for manicures, not pedicures.

[graciegirl]

I see men at the nail spa in Colony but they're usually there for manicures, not pedicures.


Next thing you know they will be there for waxing. Just keep guys outa the girl scouts. We have so few places left. ;)

[skyguy79]

Wow! It amazes me just how much milage can be gotten over tootsies being transformed into twinkle toes! :1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

Wow! It amazes me just how much milage can be gotten over tootsies being transformed into twinkle toes! :1rotfl:

I say go for it. I just don't want to hear the screaming if some guy is having his chest waxed....:22yikes:

[rdhdleo]

After 10 years in TV I think I have almost hit every bad and good place for hair and nails around LOL Acrylic and or Gel nails. I went to Hollywood Nails for years till the guy I like left and everyone I tried there was less than good when the latest owners took over. For the past year I have tried numerous places for Gel Nails and they were all terrible, from getting fungus to being thick and lately all of them lifting! I am going to try Solar Nails because at the moment I am desperate :( Re: Hair again have been to many places first off let me say I hate Redken products I prefer for color Matrix. Have used it for may years and it did my hair proud! I have tried so many places to get a good cut and found a great place but it is all the way in Leesburg. Got tired of going that distance with the traffic and finally found a place within a golf cart ride! Believe it or not it is the Hair Cuttery in Mulberry Grove. Lesa does a great cut and highlights for me and is very reasonable! Note I do my base color at home as I have a friend that can supply me with Matrix products and I have my formula from up north I do my color and then the next day I have Lesa do my cut and highlights. She is wonderful ! Now to only get a good nail place I have been to all the places people here have recommended and have had bad experiences but remember I am talking acrylic and or gel nails. I never have and never will go to those salons owned by the same person first pricing is outrageous. I went to Bellas for nails one time they told me they did gels then did acrylic and white tips to boot which I did not want the nails were thick and the girl took over 2 hours to do them they were closing the doors on us! Awful experience. Hope I have good luck at Solar Nails :(

[LynnDeb]

Believe it or not it is the Hair Cuttery in Mulberry grove. Lesa does a great cut and highlights for me and is very reasonable! I agree with you!! I now do lowlights because I have too much white/gray now and can get away with doing this for close to 2 months

I will eventually be moving to TV and also use Haircuttery!!! I dont know where this is yet but is this the haircuttery?

8784 SE 165th Mulberry Ln Lady Lake, FL 32162
(352) 205-7441

[rdhdleo]

Yes that's the one :) Lesa is a Master Stylist and wonderful. I am so glad I found her through a friend at work! It's in the plaza by Publix by the Subway. Right off of Rte. 42

[eweissenbach]

I always tip my hair stylist/barber, even though they are the business owner. Why? Because their prices are usually based on comptetition and kept as low as they can keep them in order to pay overhead, advertising, and make a living. Therefore I tip them; a. because I like their work, and b. because I want them to be able to afford to stay in business in order to continue to do their work.

My stylist does my hair once a month and charges $16 and I give her a 20 and tell her to keep the change. $48 a year is a small price to pay to help a good professional continue in business and give me good service.

[jbbarnard]

I paid $46 before a tip at Dimensions in Colony Plaza.

[mickey100]

I have only been to the beauty school to have it done. They've always done a good job. I give it an extra coat of clear when I get home, and it lasts forever. But it takes a lot of time because they have to wait for an instructor to okay everything.

[dotti105]

Hubby and I went to MX a few years ago and as part of our week at the timeshare there, we had a large spa credit. I talked him into doing a pedicure with me. He rolled his eyes and finally agreed. About halfway through he looked over at me with his eyes half closed in a post orgasmic glow and said, "I understand now, it's not about the color is it?"

Now he gets one about every 6 months. It is really is something to be experienced to understand. Most guys who get one don't stop at one.......

[Lbmb24101]

In Nov I went to Dimensions in Colony
THE guy took 90 min to blow dry my hair while in Atl the girl i go to takes 30 min max
While at Dimensions, I asked for price for a pedi
They quoted 47.00
Then right there i made a comment on how pricey that was
and then the lady said:
"oh, wait right now we have a special on pedis for... ( 25 or 27.00 can't remember)
But the moral is:
Speak up, at least in Dimensions....
:

[jimbo2012]

Strange that NY is sooo much lower in cost

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Ladies and gents, just a heads up if you are getting a pedicure in TV. On Saturday my husband an I went to get pedicures at Root 66 as it was close after having breakfast at Sonrise Cafe. ( hubby thinks it's great fun to get a pedicure because up north men don't get pedicures!!) so we each sat down for our relaxing hour of pampering. The pedicure was good except they didn't have any "toe separators" or dryers for the polish which is weird since they give manicures and pedicures. They talked my husband into buying this foot foam to help heal cracked heels (which I never would do). When we checked out they said the cost of 2 pedicures and the foam stuff was $119.00. I almost fell over. I asked them if they could break down the receipt so I could see what each costs. They said the pedicures were 47.00 each and the foam was 24.00. I swallowed hard and said thank you and walked out. How can they charge so much??? Granted it was my fault for not asking in advance how much the pedicures were but gosh. I felt taken advantage of. Any pedicure I've ever gotten was between 25.00 and 30.00. They will never get me again!!

They get that much because people are willing to pay it. If they weren't, they would be out of business. They can do ten pedicures at $47.00 and make the same amount of money as doing 19 at $25.00. Why would they want to do more work for the same amount of money? (Would you work for half of your salary?) Unless, of course, if people stopped going there. At that point, they might consider lowering their prices.

[sunny46]

I go to Nails & Beyond on Wedgewood Dr ( next to Bonefish). Theirs are $25-$35 depending on which you want.

As far as eyebrow wax, I go to Wax Me in the Lange building on SR#101.
Laurinda is the tech and she does them for $6 with all the sounds of water and relaxation tapes. She is great.