..... My nails are SO thick and bumpy. I asked a few times to have them thinner and this picture was after she "fixed them". It was $100 for a regular pedi and dip mani, no designs. Don't go.... read more

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Called on short notice a she got me in her schedule and hour later. Small up and coming shop Cant really do exotic colors or styles tho Does the max for the min Maybe caught her during the last hours of her shift. Work done was decent Amy did it a nice job and I wish her much success read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Pedicure chairs - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

I am just going to leave these pictures here... Been here for 3 hours, they had us waiting 30 mins each time separately between the two of us. Way overpriced for what? and horrible painting, will never return or recommend.. Lady got showed frustration verbally when told nail was cut too short. Full set was too wide.. not happy with the outcome at all. They are also very awkward, not as friendly &' and don't talk at all. Customer service Idk how this place is rated 4 stars MY GOD. I would rate it 0 stars if I could. read more

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Overpriced for a half done job. Went to get a full set of acrylics. Board said $45 I paid $65 before tip. I had no cuticle or nail prep done. Nail tips were glued on half hazardous and kept popping off. I showed the guy pics of what I wanted and the almond shape I wanted and they were all uneven and lopsided. The girl working came in and quickly fixed them but had to go work with another client. I sat there for 20 minutes while they just took a break from me to go work on others. And I called ahead. The acrylic was slapped on and really bulky. Some nails were thin and some were thick. None matched. They looked pretty from afar but as they grew out the sloppy job looked more and more obvious. Also NONE of the tools were clean, neither was the station. Messy from the last client's nails and dust all over. The files were used and ripped and he kept filing into my skin. I will not be back. read more

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This has become my go to spot for manicures and a good ol' basic pedicure. They offer the deluxe pedicure with paraffin wax and that's real fancy but I'm basic AF and I get my monies worth in that massage. I love it here and they are always friendly when I call and when I'm inside. I usually go in the afternoon on a weekday so I have yet to make a formal appointment but I always call ahead without issue. The massage is divine. Their color selection plentiful. And the prices don't break the bank for a basic ish like me. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Gel manicure. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

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Great pedicure! I got the standard for $30 and it was one of the best pedis I've had in Denver. I walked in on a Monday at 5:30 pm and they took me right away. He was very detailed oriented and listened to my requests with great attitude. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Done! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

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What a terrible experience. I came here to get gel nails last Saturday 4 which were already done, so they technically only installed 4 nail tips. Today is Wednesday and I am already missing three of the 6 nails they put on. Get out of here. The service was subpar at best. We didn't get a warm welcome, but honestly, I was so desperate to get my missing nails fixed as I am an executive assistant, but my god did I regret it. My friend got basic gel nails, and theirs was even kinda sloppy. Mine are a little longer with the tips, but they ensured me that they would be able to do my nails literally just like the other four that were on my right hand. You can't get more precise than that for example, right? Wrong. My nails looked like hot tamales melting. They are bumpy and I have spent a significant time filing them to get them to look as even as possible. They still look bad. I will not be returning and wish I could get my $75 back. This was absolutely horrendous. read more

I have been to Sao several times in the past and have always been so impressed by the quality that I've received. Unfortunately, this last time was one of the biggest disappointments I've had (in terms of nails). I got a gel manicure, nothing to exciting. But to start out with, the gal doing my nails was not friendly, she barely said anything and when I asked her to make my nails more almond shaped, she scoffed at me and sorta half-tried to do as I asked. I politely asked her to make them a little more even and she barely listened and kept doing her thing. All whilst acting annoyed. That was pretty much tolerable, however after all was said and done and I was getting polished, she really rushed it and didn't let my nails cure properly under the lights. At the time, I couldn't tell anything different so I left happy, however about an hour later I started to notice a rippling in both of my thumbnails. Not a subtle ripple either... severely bumpy and misshapen. It makes me sad that they have people on staff here that care so little about the customer experience and the quality they produce, I know that they've been better in the past. If I lived closer to Sao, I would go back in and ask for a re-do, however...I live in Boulder and there's no way I'm going to drive back down to ask for my thumbnails not to be bumpy and misshapen. With the amount of care given to me the last time, why would I expect any better. That being said, I know the Sao can do a good job- there was a moment where I was telling all of my friends the Sao was the absolute best that I'd been to, I don't want to see that change. Bring in people the genuinely care, hospitality and quality will get you everywhere. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - This is what happens when they do a rush job. Rippling in both of my thumbnails, didn't let the gel cure adequately. Really disappointed. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

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Came here a month ago. Great nails by Lee. Now back again. Unfortunately she has to fix all my nails now after a month! Haha. Didn't have time to do fill anywhere else. They held up really good just underneath my nails curling away from acrylic. Will have her do some glue underneath this time. read more

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Okay prices and an okay job! Three stars for ambiance but if you are going in for a quick fill or gel manicure you will be out in a jiffy. Showed my manicurist picture inspiration and she was able to recreate it with a twist! Also a very lovely hand massage. read more

*********UPDATE********* Two weeks later and I'm still getting compliments on my nails! The polish is still pristine and so is the work. Not one of the nails has broken, not even a chip or a crack, despite the fact that the acrylic is thin enough to still look natural. I really hope that my new nail tech back at home will be able to provide me with the same level of quality work and customer service that Lee did. **********END OF UPDATE********** 4.5 stars for the work, 5 for the salon experience. After my nail tech back at home decided not to do my nails because I was a few minutes late for my appointment, I came here for a last minute, emergency fill-in. I'm in town for a wedding and read great things about the salon on Yelp. I wear stiletto nails and not everyone knows how to do that particular style. I called the salon as soon as I touched down at Denver airport, and after confirming that the salon does stiletto nails, Lee (who I think is the owner) booked me an appointment for later that afternoon. From the moment I came in, I felt more than welcome. I hadn't even announced my presence yet when Lee welcomed me by name. She offered me tea (hibiscus.... mmmmm!) and had another nail tech start removing my old acrylic while she finished up with another customer. It wasn't the most comfortable or most expeditious nail removal I've ever experienced, but it got the job done... I was grateful when Lee finally took over, because the guy she asked to start taking them off didn't seem very confident in what he was doing. Everyone in the salon, from the staff to the other customers, was really nice. Very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. I found myself chatting and laughing a lot more than I normally do during a nail appointment. When it was my turn, I showed Lee a picture of what I wanted and she set off to work. The whole process took a little longer than I anticipated, but to be fair, the removal and full set greatly contributed to the amount of time required for my appointment...Especially since I did not anticipate having to remove my old acrylic. The end result is fabulous! The shape of the nails are pretty much spot on. I'm really picky and I like my nails to be uniform and sharp. I noticed really subtle differences between each of the nails (which is probably from the glitter polish I requested on top. It tends to bleed into the corners of the nails and warp the shape as it dries, making the nail shape look a little off), but it was nothing that would deter me from visiting again if I'm ever in the area. I actually asked Lee if I could take her and her shop back home with me because I enjoyed my salon experience that much! Lee was truly a lifesaver today, because my nails looked a mess and I had no idea what I was going to do after my old nail tech put me in this kind of a bind. I highly recommend this shop, especially if you have acrylic and/or stiletto nails. If I ever find myself in this area again, I'll definitely be back. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Pretty purple!! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

**NOTE: This review was from 9/2017. It was from my old account that has now been deleted since I have moved to my new yelp account** My first time in Colorado and I was searching for a solid place to get a pedicure. I called Sao around 12:15 on a Saturday to schedule an appointment and they were able to take me at 1! The salon is smaller than it looks, but extremely relaxing. There's soothing music playing in the background and the overall salon is quite peaceful. Something I noticed when the owner would answer the phone was that it didn't ring? So for folks in the previous reviews who weren't able to reach them by phone, I'm not sure how they know when someone is calling. Maybe vibration or lights? However, this is nice for the clients to enjoy the peaceful experience without having a loud phone ringing every so often. I also think they increased their prices..? A regular pedicure is $30. I paid $40 with an additional 10 minute massage (on top of 5 min. included in the service). Their customer and pedicure services were so great, so I didn't mind paying that price. The only reason why I deducted a star (only half if I could) from this review is because my guy didn't clean out my ingrown areas as much as I asked him to. I know some places aren't comfortable digging, but those areas can get really itchy. So I'll just have to dig it out myself but other than that, he took his time (~50/55 minutes not including drying time), which I really appreciated. Customer service 5/5 Quality of service 4.5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Cleanliness 4.5/5 Assortment of colors 4/5 Price 4/5, higher than what I was expecting, but quality of service made up for it Highly recommend! read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

I came so late like 30 minutes before closing but one of the ladies was so nice to assist me. I came with an idea for my nails and she was super nice to do it for me. I am super happy with it. If you are looking for some manicure in the area I totally recomendable you to come by. The girls are super nice. Definitely coming back! read more

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I've gone to so many nail salons in Denver and I FINALLY found one that is worth coming back to. The salon is clean, the staff is friendly, and the quality of their manicures/pedicures can't be beat. My gel lasts 3+ weeks without chips. Stop going to mediocre salons! read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

What I asked for vs what I got. After asking 3 times for powder glitter on top and almond shaped nails with a prettier nude/mauve color. I will not be coming back. This was done by the male nail technician. My sister-in-law had the female nail technician and her nails came out nicely. read more

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Lee and her team always deliver a TOP NOTCH EXPERIENCE. I've been coming here for a couple of years now... no one does it better. NO ONE. Lee always makes my hands look perfect - no matter what kind of shape/polish ideas I bring. My feet are perfectly pedicured and ready to roll. I never have my mani or pedi peel after a couple of days. This work stays fresh for weeks. Awesome prices. Best people. read more

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This place is small and busy so definitely make an appointment! This was my first time here and I picked it on great reviews. I was not disappointed! The service was friendly. Although she was running 30 mins late she didn't rush the quality of her work. I showed Lee two photos I wanted to blend and she rocked it out. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Lee is awesome! She delivered exactly what I asked for ! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

Super place. Left with a beautiful manicure on two occasions, will definitely return! Not crazy about my current color but I like getting a shellac nonetheless. Make an appointment on the weekends. read more

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I travel for work, so I depend on Yelp to find nail salons every couple of weeks. I rarely find one that is worth reviewing, but I had an amazing experience and I have to write about it! When I first got there, I was a little apprehensive because the shop is much smaller than I anticipated. However, I knew the reviews were amazing so I sat in a seat to wait. They immediately asked what I needed (a full set) and I said I wanted to get a design. When I showed it to the nail technician (I am terrible at getting names! I think she might have been the owner, younger lady, super sweet) and she didn't seem too confident that she could do the design, but said okay anyway. A couple minutes later, one of the men brought me over to a nail desk and glued the acrylics on. Then they asked me if I wanted to sit in a pedicure chair while I waited for someone that could do the powder finish. I waited about 30-45 minutes and then the same lady as before took me and did my nails. She was so sweet and tried so hard to perfectly follow the picture I brought in. I went in with terrible nails - completely beaten up and broken. And I walked out with INCREDIBLE nails. If I lived in Denver, this would absolutely be my go-to place. If you live here, please go and see these wonderful people! read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Even better than the picture I brought in! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

I've been going to this salon for years. I've gotten gel, dip, etc so broad range of treatments. Oh eyebrow and lip waxing as well. Reasonably priced, the owners are fabulous. I've not had a single issue at this salon in 3+ years. Very clean, family run salon. If you want to support local, go here. Love this place. read more

Pretty standard strip mall nail salon -- It's been a week and a half since I got a mani/pedi combo and no chips thus far. That includes workouts, swimming, and daily work on a laptop. Nope, I'm not gentle on my hands or feet at all. Sao is easy to find in the Glendale "Chipotle" shopping center. Walk-ins are accepted, but it's easier to call ahead for an appointment. It's relatively small with about five pedicure chairs and four nail chairs. I had to wait a wee bit in-between pedicure and manicure, but that was an excuse to get some extra massage on my lower back. They also do dip manicures, which I don't 100% understand but it's fun to watch when someone is getting one next to you. Total for gel mani and spa pedi = $75 plus tip. That seems to be the going rate for mid-level nail salons in Denver and that's very, very cheap coming from California prices. read more

After discovering this place I don't think I'll ever go to a different nail salon! The atmosphere is so relaxing and friendly and the nail techs always do excellent work. They always make me feel very comfortable and make sure they're giving me exactly the kind of nails I want. I feel so at home here, and I've always had a smile on my face walking out after a mani. It can be kinda busy sometimes so make sure you call ahead if you can, and you'll be able to sit down right away and get taken care of. If you're looking for quality service, great people, and a relaxing environment this is absolutely the place to go. I'm never going anywhere else!!! read more

UPDATE: This place went downhill fast! It appears that they're trying to expand and make more money... and sacrifice quality. What used to be a quaint, chic, little nail salon, is now cluttered and crowded. I walked out in the middle of my manicure today after wincing in pain, telling her she was hurting me, and finally getting up and leaving after three of my cuticles were bleeding. The last time I was here I had to leave after an hour when my manicure still wasn't finished (because I had to get home to my baby). I don't know what happened to this place but I will never be coming back. I suggest you also look for somewhere else to get your nails done. UPDATE: Since my review, I've been back a few times and service has been great! Still have to call a few times to schedule an appointment. Really great gel manicures that never chip for me. This place does a really great job on my nails, but the service really stinks. I tried calling on a Friday for an appointment but no one ever answered and they don't have a voicemail. So, I decided to drive over there to make an appointment or even see if they could accommodate a walk-in. As I expected, they could not take me then. But what I didn't expect was for the owner to be annoyed and rude to me when I asked to make an appointment. The earliest they could get me in was 2 days later. 2 days later, I arrived on time for my appointment. However, I had to wait 15 minutes since they were so busy. There was no apology to thank you for waiting. My manicure was very rushed, but as usual, it was done nicely. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place or if I'll go back myself. I'm not a fan of rude service. It's such a bummer because they actually do a really nice job. read more

A couple years ago I had a traumatizing experience at a different nail salon. The ladies were making fun of me and had no idea I understood their language. Since then, I haven't been back to a nail salon until today. SAO NAILS is a game changer. I'm so glad I let Yelp steer me towards them because Lee and her team were all super personable, professional and easy to talk to. Not only did they offer me water but my nails look AMAZING. They're also very clean. John did my pedicure and it was perfect. Samantha prepped my nails and Lee did my coffin shaped acrylics. Lee is super sweet and a total perfectionist. They have so many colors and options to choose from. I 100% will be coming back here and will also bring my friends. read more

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I couldn't have been happier - nail techs were fastidious and efficient, great massage, solid selection of colors, and COVID precautions. I have found my neighborhood nail salon - thanks for taking care of me Sao Salon! read more

I got a mani/pedi in early May from this place. I've been getting SNS nails fairly regularly for a couple of years now and this was the absolute worst manicure I've ever received. It was so painful and I left with at least 4 nail beds bleeding and each nail bed stinging for days every time I washed my hands. While the lady was filing my nails down with a tool, I experienced a horribly painful burning sensation. Very, very painful!!! I can't speak for any of the other technicians, but she was extremely rough. I couldn't wait for it to be over!!!!! :( I was in uncomfortable pain the entire time and told her repeatedly. There was also a man standing around/walking around constantly. They were very busy and he would answer the phone and tell each person the salon was completely open for walkins and appointments so people were piling in and having to wait for at least 30 minutes. That caused all the technicians to rush even more. In the end, my SNS nails only lasted a few days (days!) rather than 3-4 weeks from any other salon I've ever been to. Please don't go here, you will not be happy with overpriced torture. read more

Decided to finally treat myself to mani and pedi since my feet desperately needed to be cleaned up. The staff was wonderful and accommodating as I called ahead and they were still busy when I arrived but they took me at the time they told me to come. My shellac manicure is amazing, she did a great job and i would definitely come back for that. The gal that did my toes was also wonderful and did a great job. However, yesterday my toe started to hurt and it is definitely infected. This started after I had the pedicure and haven't had any issues with the toe. I know this is a "risk" you take, but it really shouldn't have to be. Especially for a salon that is rated so highly. I do wish they would use new tools rather than the same ones that are disinfected. I just grabbed an unlucky straw I guess! Just be aware...the staff is wonderful and they did a great job but not worth it for this! I'll get my shellac manicures here but no longer a pedicure. Just an FYI I did call the store and let them know, I talked to two different people. And she did say she would remind people to clean their tools.... read more

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Le, maya, queen, sam, jade- these amazing ladies made my day! While on vacation here in Aurora, needing a pedi and fill, I yelped and found this treasure of a Salon. I felt VERY welcomed the moment I arrived. I'm so overwhelmed that I don't have this little shop in my Portland, OR area. Thank you ladies for a wonderful time! If I'm ever in the area again, I will be back. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

Came in on a Sunday morning and they were busy already! Very nice staff and very cute, small shop. Only 4 pedicure stations and 4 manicure stations. They use individually packed nail tools! Always a plus. $30 for a pedicure, $35 for gel manicure. read more

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Fantastic little place! I decided on this one just because it had great yelp reviews, and I was still surprised at how good it was! I got a full set of acrylics with polish/shellac on top, and they did such a beautiful job! The attention to detail is not something I have seen in places like this before, and they took the time and effort to make sure I walked out of there with absolutely exactly what I wanted. They were also incredibly friendly and charged me far less than I'd anticipated. I highly recommend this place, and I will definitely be going back. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Full set with shellac - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

My friends and I were searching for a new salon to do acrylic nails (we are all very picky) and I am so glad we found Sao! Everyone is kind and made sure we were taken care of. The nail artists were SO skilled and wanted to be certain we were happy with every step of our nails. Our acrylic nails are beautiful and look really natural. They really took their time to make sure they were pretty and not too thick. Truly, it was the best experience I've ever had a nail salon. It's a clean and relaxing shop! Thanks Sao Salon read more

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Love the ladies here!! They all do fantastic work and Lee always makes us feel special, bringing out fruit and drinks I highly recommend this great little salon. Make an appointment if possible, they are always swamped with people. They will always do their best to squeeze you in. read more

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This is hands down the best nail spa that I have ever been to! The wonderful ladies who work here are incredibly welcoming and do an amazing job every time. They always find a way to fit my friend and I in, even when they are crazy busy... which they usually are so make sure you call ahead for an appointment! Definitely my favorite place in Denver! read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Just another perfect shellac manicure courtesy of Sao Nails! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

I went here today based solely on the positive reviews and am writing this review to give them merit. I had a great experience! Being less than a week before Christmas I figured they would be busy but the woman that answered the phone was more than willing to fit me in on such short notice (especially on Saturday morning). I arrived before their hours on the door stated that they were open and they got started right away and offered bottled water or hot tea. I got a shellac manicure ($30) and it turned out beautiful. I wish I had got the name of the woman who did it for me but from all other reviews, they are all great! All 3 of the women in there were regulars which said a lot. I then got my eyebrows waxed ($12) and she also did a great job! The salon is small but cute and clean. They have 5 pedicure chairs and a table with 4 seats for nail services. I will definitely go back! I would highly recommend you try them out and call ahead to be safe in case they are busy (good sign!). read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Christmas Shellac manicure! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

This is probably one of my favorite nail salons. Lee is a great nail tech and designer. I may also include that Lee and her staff are amazing. I will return. read more

I really appreciate the attention to detail manicures at Sao salon. Hard working ladies who actually care to give you a kind and attentive service! Best gel manicure in town. read more

Sao Nails and Spa - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Glendale, Colorado

This place does the BEST shellac french manicure at the best price ($35) in Denver...Period (disclaimer: at least for now). I also discovered that they are awesome with eyebrow waxing (for those who just need a simple cleanup...nothing too dramatic). My eyebrows and nails have never looked so good. Will be back next week for a pedi. Thanx Sao Nails and Spa for my awesome shellac french manicure and eyebrows!!! Now...Getting excellent work here has never been an issue. It was their customer service. And yes...in the past...I vowed to never come here again due to their utter rudeness. That was then...and this is now. I was in a bind and needed to get my nails done fast...I went there because I knew my nails would look great afterwards...just didn't feel like dealing with their rudeness and blatant over charging. What I got when I arrived was a complete 180. It's safe to say that I've never received better treatment from them...ever. I didn't recognize any of the people from before, so I guess there're all gone now. Not sure what's going on with this place, but I was so very happy with the service I received just 2 days ago (09/05/18). I will definitely be back again soon (for the pedi of course). So if you're like me, and stayed away due to their poor customer service...you should try them again...give them another chance...and see for yourself how they've changed...for the better. Update as of 09-22-2018: I went in a few days ago for my french shellac manicure and was charged $40...no explanation as to why the price increased. read more

Lee and her team of techs take amazing care of my nails. I have been going here every two weeks since I moved to Colorado a few years ago. Nowhere else in Denver could do as great of a job at helping me maintain my manicure. Honestly , I don't know what I would do without Sao nails! Amazing, consistent service and Lee is an absolute doll. Lee will do everything she can to accommodate customers and it's always a pleasure seeing her every couple of weeks! The salon is clean and relaxing, and for some reason having HGTV on all the time contributes to the serenity. Lots of attention to detail and quality, and Sao Nails crew never disappoints. My nails always look fantastic! Thanks so much to Lee and staff. read more

This review should have been left 2 years ago, but as I drive by this place almost every day, I'm often reminded of one of the worse days of my life It was a Sunday early afternoon when I walked in, yes the place was busy, I was immediately greeted by the closest woman to the door doing a pedicure while another woman was doing a manicure on the same person, she asked what services I needed, I proceeded to tell her a full set. She then shrugged and said there was no one available to do a full set for me. The place was packed with white women and they were all getting their services done. This place discriminated me, the irony, when it comes from someone who is a minority as well. Good riddance. read more

I am lowering my rating based on customer service, or lack thereof. While I still love the quality of their pedicures (best I could find in Denver), they make it very difficult to actually get one. They no longer accept weekend appointments. They never answer their phone, nor is their voicemail set up. Walked in last Saturday, willing to wait my turn and was immediately greeted with a frosty "We have no availability for today". Mind you it was 2 PM, well before closing time. I wouldn't mind putting my credit card down if that's what it takes for them to accept appointments, but I certainly don't have time to call repeatedly with no answer. Or be greeted with an attitude when I show up. read more