Simonson's Salon & Spa - Maple Grove
Reviews
I came in for a easilength consult. The price I was quoted was OUTRAGEOUS! I do my research on items/services that are going to cost me a substantial amount of money upfront, as well as, to maintain. Per the Easilengths Pro website, they list the wholesale cost of their products with a suggested "retail" price that is double what the cost is for the product. Then after paying double for each box of hair (I was advised I needed at least 3 boxes), I was told that I needed to pay another fee, for installation, which was now TRIPLE the wholesale amount of the hair. On top of that, cutting/blending is not included so I was quoted an additional $60 for this. I was told this would take about 3 hours. The price I was quoted was $960, which obviously does not include a tip. This means that I would be paying $320 per hour (for 3 hours). Considering that each box (of 16" tape in's) only costs the salon $79.50 ($238.50 total), I as a client am being charged an extra $721.50 for 3 hours of the stylist's time. Again, this does not include a tip.... This is price gouging at it's finest and it's really disheartening to know that Simonson's would take advantage of client's like this.
I have been going to the maple grove location for about 8 years for manicures and pedicures. I see Kim and she is the BEST. I am very picky with my nails. Believe me not everyone does it the same. Some nail techs do a lousy job. But Kim is DA BOMB! I would never go to anyone else.
I have been a customer of Simonson's for years - both Maple Grove and Anoka locations and love it! I see Kristin B. at Anoka and she is amazing with cut and color. I get many compliments on my hair. She also does a great job with head massage! I've also had pedicures with Kristin and she is meticulous. I have had massage with Kaylene in Anoka and Gabe and Jacqueline at Maple Grove and they were fantastic too.
My appointment was made to celebrate my girlfriends bday. We were getting pedicures together. We didn't get taken back together and I had to wait an additional 12 minutes past my scheduled time for my chair and my friend was taken back spot on time. It was rather annoying to have to wait up front for her, then I felt very rushed especially at the end when the next appointment showed up and she wasn't done. It really bothers me when the stylist uses their fingers to remove nail polish and I feel like after looking at my nails it was a very inexperienced person, and would never pay $70 for that again!! Also my girlfriend was done before me and had to get out of her chair for the next person, whats the point of scheduling appointments together if you aren't going to be able to enjoy them together? I probably wouldn't recommend this place to my friends for this type of service . I am really disappointed because I didn't feel like I could relax. Also for $70 service I shouldn't have to look at a bunch of storage containers and bottles of junk laying around on the table in front of me. The salon was otherwise clean looking, but with these other things I probably won't be back.
When I was planning my wedding, I shopped local salons around quite a bit to see who had the best prices. Not only did Simonsons' have the lowest price ranges, they did a fantastic job! I did a run through of my wedding hair and makeup and they nailed it on the first try! My hair and makeup and my maid of honors hair and makeup was perfect and we looked beautiful! I've never really been one to get my hair and makeup done by professionals, but I think I will be getting into the habit now. Thanks Simonsons!