I had high hopes when booking an eyebrow sculpt and spa pedicure at the Spa. Over 15 years ago, I had my bridal hair and makeup done there and the service was excellent — so I expected the same level of care this time around.
The receptionist was warm and welcoming, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t live up to expec...
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I had high hopes when booking an eyebrow sculpt and spa pedicure at the Spa. Over 15 years ago, I had my bridal hair and makeup done there and the service was excellent — so I expected the same level of care this time around.
The receptionist was warm and welcoming, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t live up to expectations.
The same therapist carried out both treatments. The eyebrow sculpt took place in a very dimly lit room, and she immediately commented on how fair my hair was and how difficult it was to see. Unsurprisingly, when I got home, I noticed several hairs had been missed beneath the brow line, and I had to pluck them myself. It felt like a complete waste of £18.
As for the pedicure, the therapist mentioned that my skin was already smooth and didn’t require much filing. While she was friendly, the service felt rushed and impersonal. At the end, I was left alone in an empty room and told how to check if my nail polish was dry. I waited for a while, hoping she’d return, but she never did. I felt awkward and unsure of what to do — not at all what I expected from a luxury spa. My skin also didn’t feel properly softened.
Disappointed, I ended up going straight to a basic nail salon in Leamington Spa. Despite its no-frills setup and much lower price, the staff there made me feel genuinely looked after — and my nails were redone beautifully.
Sadly, I won’t be returning to the Spa. The experience didn’t reflect the high standards I remembered or paid for.
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