$27 (plus tip) later...

I have a pedicure and haircut! A big thanks to my mother-in-law for watching the girls so I could get a much-needed haircut.

Having Greenwood Academy of Hair 5 blocks away sure is cheap & convenient. I have gone there for haircuts a few times before & have gotten my brows waxed there as well.

Here are my reflections from this (and past) trips:
* Pedicure - It is worth the extra $10 or so to go to an actual nail salon. They did not cut off my toe or hurt me in any way. Then again, I could soak my feet in a plastic tub of water, rub some lotion on, then apply polish all by myself. Going to a nail salon has the perks of a massage chair, hot scented water to soak my feet in, a slightly painful but necessary scrubbing of the dry spots on my feet, and a good clean-out of the grime between my big toenail and skin (Good mental picture, I know. I almost took before-and-after photos but decided that they were not quite necessary and may do more harm than good!)
* Brows - I was happy with them last time and it was a lot cheaper than salons I have gone to. The trick, no matter where I go, is to say I want them to look natural & just be cleaned up. They can always take more off, but they can not put the hair back on!
* Haircuts - I am not picky about my hair. Knowing details of what I want or having a picture is always best.  Since there are instructors inspecting their work, there is little chance for a really big screw-up. They have less experience and may take longer, but just grab a magazine or bring a book from home.

So for convenience & price they can not be beat. However, for a slightly less convenient but similarly priced training salon, I prefer the Gary Manual Aveda Training Institute. There is definitely better ambiance and, in my opinion, a higher quality of trainees. Plus I love the smell of Aveda products!