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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 15:53

Hello
just been very diappointed from THE NAIL SPA. Since 6 years I am going spend a lot of money, also have membership. Since 5 month I have little baby. I always make sure to book appointment when she is sleeping, I dont have Nanny. Mostly I go for eyebrows which is quick because I dont want to disturb other clients. Well today they told me I am not allowed with the baby anymore. What is the alternative then? I dont know mam, I am sorry.
Well why they dont offer one morning for everyone, mums babes and who doesnt mind.
They got so expensive since one year and now they behave like 5 star spa?
I like the girls they are nice even mani and pedicure even eybrown you get same job cheaper on other places. But hey. Since 6 years and now they tell me no more.
Anyone else had such experience? Is like telling me hey you are black or you to thinn or to fat you are not allowed. But when the little girls are in the age of getting manicure then they are allowed again because they bring money. I am so disappointed about that management.

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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 12:59

I too vote for babies not being allowed, whether a Spa or not, a mani pedi is supposed to be relaxing, & there is no relaxation when u have a baby crying next to u. Me too! No babies allowed. I'm a regular as well at the NS. You cannot impose your baby on others while they are trying to relax.

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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 12:29

Totally agree with Nail Spa. I am a regular customer there and would not go if it was full of crying babies! I am a mother of a 3 year old myself and when I take time out to go and do my nails etc I certainly dont want to be bothered by other people's kids, never mind my own. Children do not belong in nail and hair salons. These places are for adults - finish. I wouldnt dream of exposing a baby to the fumes and chemicals in these places. Similarly, cinemas are also not intended for very young ears. Mothers need to plan their salon visits in advance. When I go to do my hair or nails - I go on a Saturday morning when my DD can spend time with her father. Or I go late evening when she is asleep. A little bit of planning can keep everyone happy.

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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 11:45

I too vote for babies not being allowed, whether a Spa or not, a mani pedi is supposed to be relaxing, & there is no relaxation when u have a baby crying next to u.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 10:32

Its not discrimination, you cant take a baby to lots of places because its not suitable for them. Think of all the nail dust from the woman buffing the gel nails, all the chemicals from the gel and the acrylic. Also what happens if your baby does cry in the middleof a procedure? Chances are you may not be able to tend to baby and then it becomes the responsibility of the salon staff who are beauticians not child minders to keep them quiet. Lots of hairdressers dont allow babies. People chatting on the phone.... seriously how can you compare? Some people even chatting next to each other are loud so whats the difference. <em>edited by nutty on 11/11/2011</em>

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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 10:21

To exclude certain people it is discriminating! Everyone has his own attitute. People chat on the phone, some have loud voice! Some have bad behaviour! Babies sometimes cry! Either you ban all or nothing! Wanting the cake and eat it? How these people named???? CARING ?? :-)

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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 10:02

If this is the new policy, then finally NS has done something positive, sorry OP but your attitude is another example how so many people in Dubai have no regard for others, why should people spending loads there and looking forward to their treatment (doesn't matter it's not a 5 star salon) have to put up with babies crying or or children running around? How on earth can u compare this policy to thin/fat/black people being excluded???????? The Ibn Battuta branch seems to have a mobile blocking system so chatting on mobiles doesn't happen there. As for the staff and their conduct, that's another issue....Grrrrrrrrrrr <em>edited by Pomegranate on 11/11/2011</em>

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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 09:17

For me it's always been the philipino gals chatting to each other non-stop in Tagalog! Irritating to say the least. YES......so rude and annoying. I only use the Maven Spa now. Take a private room for myself and DD and snore away.

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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 09:13

To take the LO is up to everyone. Some do some dont like it. I guess that's fair enough. The situation everyone is in is also different. Some DH travel a lot but you also want to feel good and look after yourself. And you dont want to leave the LO with someoneelse. Anyhow also up to everyone. To read that mobile phone yakkers are norm I personal find this bit sad. How long we have babies? how long we have mobile phones? I think that all is bit strange. In a really fine dine restaurant or 5 star spa people should enjoy and relax, no babies and NO mobile phones. But at fast food places or fast go through spa's that's a bit odd. Having said this, this is just my opinion. Actually I am quite lucky, the LO hardly cries especially when I am out. :-)

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 20:48

I have a baby but would under no circumstances take her to a salon, the chemicals and nail dust in the air and would also not be that inconsiderate to the people around me as i could not guarentee her behaviour the whole time. I dont expect it to be a proper spa but i do expect to get my treatments done without the disturbance of other peoples children. The mobile phone yakkers are a norm, not everyone chooses to have children. Leave the baby with DH and enjoy not having to worry about the baby waking up etc.

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 20:25

For me it's always been the philipino gals chatting to each other non-stop in Tagalog! Irritating to say the least.

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:45

Yes, sometimes there is an inconsiderate woman on the phone yakking away but for the most part, no...however there are several occasions where there have been children there and they DO spoil the peace and quiet. If you have a recipe to keep a baby asleep for a certain factor of time then I am sure the Bumps and Babes Forum would love to hear about it.

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:43

Thanks for all your input. There will be always 2 sides! Thanks for the names for the spas who doing home-service! That's good promotion for them:-) I will look them up or does anyone has phone numbers? Wish you all a very nice weekend!

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:39

peace and quite then you shouldgo to a propper spa spongemonkey! The Nail Spa is not a quite place at all. If they ban babies yes I agree they should ban mobiles as well. Some ladies on their phones are more annoying then any crying baby! And a sleeping baby is not annoying at all!!!!

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:30

Go to an independent salon that is not attached to a mall. They will never tell you you can't bring your child in.

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:30

I am exactly that person who IS annoyed by babies and noisy children in The Nail Spa so I am happy that they have introduced this policy! I go there to pay money for peace and quiet during my treatment. As someone else said, you leave the baby at home with your husband and then you get to pamper or get the at home service. Good decision, management. Or is this a Thursday wind up? :)

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:30

has anyone tried brush and co? i can't believe how expensive the nail spa has got - i'm sure it was only 110 for classic mani/pedi a year ago, last time i went it was 150! I agree! seems to have shot up!

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:27

I would rather have a crying baby than people yakking on their phones/text messages pinging every second. If they ban babies then they can ban cell phones too (MOH) :-)

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:00

Comfort beauty also come to your home - manis/pedis, waxing and massage.

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:46

has anyone tried brush and co? i can't believe how expensive the nail spa has got - i'm sure it was only 110 for classic mani/pedi a year ago, last time i went it was 150!

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:40

I understand your point cheeky monkey and I understand them as well. Having said this, its not a five star spa where you can expect that relaxation. Even the prices are quite high. They are so busy and noisy, even a crying baby would not make a difference. t least in Ibn Battuta and Dubai Mall branche. Also they have so many staff there are always girls around the baby. Mine cried once after one eyebrow done. I took her out of her pushchair and she was quite. There was another girl coming and helping with holding the eyebrow. That's not a point. even if you have first manicure and then eyebrows there are 2 girls around you. But what is the alternative? Because there is a baby, life is finish? No more pampering? Maybe you could leave baby with DH in the evening and get pampering done then. Or ask a friend to mind them for the ten minutes you are in the salon, they could push baby in the pram round the mall, then you could go and have a coffee together! :) No life doesn't end because you have a baby, and of course you deserve a bit of pampering, probably even more so, lol, but it DOES change, and something has to give... Even if the salon isn't the most relaxing place, a crying baby is upsetting to some (myself included and I have one of my own!) and it isn't [i'>their[/i'> fault you have a child, why should they suffer?

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:29

Thanks cazza78 that's an option to think about :-)

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:28

I understand your point cheeky monkey and I understand them as well. Having said this, its not a five star spa where you can expect that relaxation. Even the prices are quite high. They are so busy and noisy, even a crying baby would not make a difference. t least in Ibn Battuta and Dubai Mall branche. Also they have so many staff there are always girls around the baby. Mine cried once after one eyebrow done. I took her out of her pushchair and she was quite. There was another girl coming and helping with holding the eyebrow. That's not a point. even if you have first manicure and then eyebrows there are 2 girls around you. But what is the alternative? Because there is a baby, life is finish? No more pampering?

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:21

You should try the nail salons that come to your home - Brush & Co to name one and I think one of the other nail spas offers it as well cant remember the name though.

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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:11

I haven't been there so can't give an opinion on the place itself, but... I do understand a salon not allowing children, especially under about the age of 5. I have a child so can sympathise with your problem, especially if it is a new rule, but on the other hand, I would hate to be in a salon, trying to have a little relax when someone has brought their crying baby in or they are letting a toddler run around. I know you say your baby sleeps whilst you have it done, but not everyone's would and their are plenty of mum's who would allow their child to run riot around everyone else and think it was 'cute'. And just a thought - if perhaps you had one eyebrow done and your babe started crying, would you immediately take them out of the salon, even with your odd eyebrows, to avoid upsetting anyone else... or would you think, oh, it will only be another minute or so, that's not too bad is it? Someone else might have made arrangements to leave their LO with someone and be taking advantage of a few minutes peace and quiet only to be disturbed by someone else's little darling! It would be lovely of them to offer "mum's and babies" times, but I doubt it would be financially viable for them, but if you have been going so long you must have a good rapport with them, why don't you try and get them to do a trial run of a "Mum's and Babies" morning. If they agree, round up as many people with kids as you can and get them to go - it may catch on if it's worth it for them.

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