One thing that rocks about Mani Pedi is all the cool jewelry, purses, and little knick knacks they have. One day while there with a friend, we practically killed each other as we dove for this amazing necklace we saw (I got it.). I have worn it every day since then, until a woman at my job went all Single-White-Female about it, and we did a trade. I have never gotten as many compliments on a piece of jewelry as I did on that necklace, and I was very happy to give it to someone who loved it even more than I did. I am serious—they have some very unique stuff that probably warrants its own visit.
The staff is very professional and communicates with you about your needs. I am prone to ingrown toenails, so I have to be very specific about the length and shape of my nails. I have been to many places, all over the city, some even more expensive and “trendy” than this place, but nowhere have I received a pedicure that lasts so long and takes into account my problem. The staff is quick, talented, and efficient—the experience feels just good and clean.
The only drawback I have is that if you don’t have a car, which I don’t, and you are too cheap for a cab, which I am, it is a pain in the butt to get there. It usually involves a couple of buses that aren’t the most reliable MUNI has to offer. It’s practically impossible to walk there, considering it is at the very top of the hill, and you can barely walk down the sidewalk, much less up it. I tried going to other more convenient places, but I was never satisfied with the job they did.
Every month, rain or shine, I make the trek to Mani Pedi. My toenails thank me for it.
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