I was in town for the day but n a work trip and found Empire Nail on Yelp. I was able to get in right away for a gel builder nail refill and a pedicure. They were extremely friendly and customer service oriented. The nail shop was comfortable and clean. The only reason I am giving them four stars instead of five is because I went in with a broken nail that I had glued, and when we were working on the nail, it seemed strong but yesterday that nail broke and now I am not able to get to another nail salon anytime soon. So I am bummed I now have a broken pinky nail, especially because we used a cat eye polish that I don't know I'm going to be able to find in another city to get this Pinky fixed so I am probably going to have to get all of my nails done again. Otherwise I enjoyed my experience at Empire Nail and would go back if I was ever in the area again.y read more

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Right from the bat we had a great experience. We called the day prior and were able to book 3 pedicures and they were able to fit us all in. We got there in the morning and they sat all of us right down. When we walked in the place looked and smelled clean. They also had individually wrapped tools so you know you're getting clean tools. My nail tech was very thorough with my pedicure. Sadly they were out of one of the gel colors I was looking at but I was happy with my second choice. I was in and out in 45 minutes with a great pedicure. read more

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Love Tyler's service ! The service was calm and great ! I will definitely be back and the pedicure was also amazing read more

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I got a manicure and pedicure this past Friday and decided on the builder gel for my nails. My pedicure was amazing the young woman that did it was so pleasant and gentle. However my nail tech who did the builder gel was extremely rough and cut into my skin multiple times. I was sat in the back area where you could hear people using the restroom and staff often looked over my shoulder for long periods of time at what my nail tech was doing. To make matters worse I've had the manicure for five days now and a nail has already come off. I wanted to give this place a try as it is a family run business however i don't think i will be returning at least not for nail services again....great pedicure!! EDIT: 3 hours later and my thumb nail is gone along with half of my pointer finger. I'm on my honeymoon and care about what my nails look like don't waste your money here like I did read more

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Today was my first time trying Empire and Tony did not disappoint. I did a gel mani and regular pedi. Tony helped me pick out this color and I love it! He was really nice and checked in to make sure I liked the shape and color. I'm grateful they were able to take me as a walk-in but I highly suggest scheduling especially if you're going after work hours. read more

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My new go-to place in Cincy. I had my engagement nails done here (which I didn't know at the time) and they looked absolutely amazing. I got tips and dip with chrome overlay, and they lasted a long time. read more

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Had builder gel done and absolutely love it! My nails look amazing. It was super reasonably priced and they were very careful with handling my nails. read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - Builder gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a family owned spot and it shows. Do yourself a favor and visit here instead of the big chains throughout the neighborhood. Lee did my toes and he did a fantastic job, and they needed it! There was only one other customer there when I was there on a Monday evening so it was so realxing and peaceful, unlike the big places. Bonus, they also have a frequent visitor card where you can earn up to $10 off after a number of visits. I can't wait to return. Go support this local gem. read more

Not only did they see me last minute but they did a outstanding job and design of what I wanted. Great customer service and the place was very clean. read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - The design is wanted - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I got a pedicure with my mom the other day and it started out just chaotic, I scheduled an appointment online through the website almost a week prior, yet they seemed very unprepared for my appointment. Plus the listed services on the website are different from their actual available services. I got the pedicure with the wax service, exfoliation, etc. The man that did my service was very rough and did not do a good job with the actual painting part of my pedicure. It was too expensive and not very good quality. Will not be coming again. read more

I adore this place. They are all so kind and take great care of me when I'm there. Lee is very talented and keeps my nails exactly like I want them! I get gel builder, but in the past I've done SNS dip. If I bring my daughter with me, they are so nice to her too. read more

Empire nail bar & spa was clean and Tony was very nice and did exactly what I asked for read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - Came to empire nail bar & spa Tony did my gel manicure on my real nails very good will be coming back when I'm in Cincinnati - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

3.5 Stars - Made an appointment day of for SNS, when I got there they told me to come back later bc they were busy...I told them I had an appointment they sat me in a pedicure chair and started the process of filing my nails. They later moved me to regular chair when one opened with a different nail tech. The nails ended up looking really good and turned out exactly how I wanted. I felt like he took his time and wasn't rushing. read more

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This nail salon is very clean and the customer service is exceptional. They do a great job with manicures and pedicures and have a loyalty program offering $5 OFF on your return visit. I will be back. read more

Arrived early for my appointment and was taken back immediately. Tony did my Pedi with gel. He was quick, thorough, and professional. The salon was very clean. Would definitely recommend. read more

Had a great pedicure done here before Memorial Day. I did walk in and they did a great job. Ask for Kai as he did an amazing job. I'll be back soon as the wait time and service were great. read more

I decided to get my nails done here because of good reviews I saw on yelp. I will be hesitant to do that again. The service began on time, as I made an appointment, so that was good. I requested a full set of acrylics with gel. The tech did take his time, however he was pretty rough with my nails and made me bleed a few times. My left pointer finger he sliced kind of badly and it hurt a lot during the appointment. I told him this, and he continued to try and mess with the nail. The nails themselves are pretty subpar. They looked good shape wise before the acrylic went on, but the shape is not what I had in mind and I didn't realize until later on in the service. I felt a bit lightheaded after he cut my finger so I was just trying to make it through the service honestly. There are a few areas under the nails where the tech did not file, so they have a clump. I will most likely not return. I paid $75 (with tip) and wish I had gone some somewhere else. read more

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Tommy did an amazing job on my daughter's nails. He was friendly and efficient! We will definitely be back!

Tyler did my nails. Look how it turn in, beautiful and nice. He took care my nails carefully. He did a great job. Comfortable place and clean. Nice drawing. Good price. Definitely come back to experience. read more

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My go to place for getting my nails done! Everyone is so nice and I've never had a bad experience with any of the nail technicians. My nails usually last 3-4 weeks when I get them done here. read more

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Tyler did a great job!! He was very careful and it was exactly what I wanted. Affordable price!! I'll be back. read more

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I went in to get a full set of tips and gel for my vacation. I was a little concerned at the beginning of the manicure process because my natural nails were not soaked, cleaned or had the cuticles removed. The tips were immediately glued on with a small dab of glue. Against my better judgement, I didnt say anything- I should have. The nails ended up looking fantastic when I walked out and I was very pleased with them. I paid around $60. However, not even a week later, I had 3 nails split in half and break off randomly. Literally all I was doing was scratching my leg when the breakage occurred. I am a college student on a budget and hoped I would get longer usage out of these nails. I would've rather spent another $20-30 and gone to Deluxe nails in Hyde Park where I've had excellent luck before. I was hoping I had found a new, cost friendly nail salon, but I'll be taking my business elsewhere in the future. read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - 3 Broken nails within a week of application - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Not to be confused with Umpire Nailed which is when the back judge gets hit by a baseball, or laid behind the locker rooms after the game. Barbie quite likes this pretty affordable and high-quality nail salon in the same Plaza that we got bubble tea and did groceries. When you're in need of a quick refill they can handle it - even if you got your stuff done somewhere else. We like them and their prices are definitely one of the best things about them. read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - The empire will fall - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I went to Empire Nail Bar quite a few times prior to covid, when I actually got my nails done regularly. They did an awesome job, and I even recommended them to friends. On Saturday I decided to get a mani pedi for the first time in forever. I had an event that evening, and another the following weekend, (tomorrow). I opted for gel on both to make sure it would last. I can't remember how much it was exactly, my total was $110, so I'm assuming $90 before tip? Now, I don't expect a mani pedi to last forever, but I definitely expect it to at least last a week. Especially because my nails are so short, and I don't do anything to wear down the manicure. When I walked out my nails looked awesome! The next day they looked alright...and it went down from there. They are chipped and peeling off in multiple places. They look super grown out after 6 days which isn't surprising because the polish was pretty far from the nail bed. And the sides of my nails are so brittle they started to crack. I'm wondering if the cracking is from over filing with the nail drill prior to applying the gel polish? And maybe he didn't let them dry adequately between coats which is why they are chipping and peeling up?? I have no clue, my nails are not brittle at all, and I did nothing out of the ordinary. My feet look better, but still peeling and chipping. Super disappointing that they look so awful after only 6 days, and after spending quite a bit of money. read more

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I came here for a basic pedicure with a girl friend. This was my first time here. I appreciate that they allow members of the same household/group to sit next to each other, and strangers have a larger radius for social distancing. The pedicure chairs on average are around ~5ft from head rest to head rest (on the same side of the room). All employees and clients wore face masks, and all employees wore gloves during the pedicure. The massage included with the pedicure was one of the best leg massages I've had in awhile. It was longer than the massages I've had at other nail salons in the area. However, Empire focused more on massaging the legs than the feet. I love that the pedicure drying section had air fans for the toe nails instead of UV lights which, in my experience, dry the nails faster and the fans are better for your skin. The pedicure was affordable, prompt, clean, and enjoyable. This salon was quaint and had all the basic necessities. If I had to critique one thing and "nit pick" it's that their nail polish selection for regular nail polish didn't seem as large of a selection with abundant options. However, I still found a color I loved for my toes! Of note, my stylist was very attentive to me and she was able to multi-task when the previous client came back in because they ruined their toe nails in the parking lot. My stylist set me up with fresh hot towels on my legs, repaired her other clients toe nail polish and then apologized to me for the delay. She was very respectful and diligent. As a first time client, I would come back here for pedicures! I haven't tried manicure yet. read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - Freshly pedicured toes - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I came in for a soak off of my acrylics and a manicure this Thursday and debated on writing this review because I did have an enjoyable time at the salon and the man doing my nails was super nice but it hadn't even been 2 hours and my nails started turning yellow just like some others who have gone here, they're super uneven, and all have chipped to some extent. Also noteworthy that I got a manicure and my cuticles were not taken care of and my nails looks worse than when I came in. Shaping was also terrible i had to go home and just file them all the way down. Altogether was $25 plus $6 tip so not a bad price but why go to a nail salon to get them fixed just for them to be worse. read more

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I'm an SNS/dip person - every 3 weeks-ish, this is my go to place. I love the location, employees and service.

Absolutely loved my gel manicure here. As someone who doesn't get my nails done often, I really appreciated learning and becoming more familiar with the services as well as seeing a nail place that was well kept and clean. Tony and Kai were great with both services of a basic gel manicure and acrylics with gel that my mother had done. They were kind and accommodating to what we wanted. I will definitely be back! read more

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This was my first time here and I was very pleased! Tyler took excellent care of me for my mani-pedi. He was gentle, but thorough and a great masseuse. The massage chairs are also the best I've ever sat in. I was dozing through most of my service! The attention to detail, getting the polish on perfectly, the relaxing environment and the pleasant technician are what gets this place a 5 star review! read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - Tyler transformed my broken nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

LET ME PUT YOU ON!!!!! I almost don't want to make this review because I don't want the shop to get too busy ....lol... BUT I just had the best pedicure I've had in YEARS from Emily and could not help but to shout her out. She paid such great attention to detail, was completely unrushed and gave the best leg/foot massage, was extremely focused on making sure I got the best experience, did a PHENOMENAL job and had the best attitude ! I cannot shout her praises enough. If you're looking for a clean and excellent experience look no further. I'm sold for life! read more

Tyler did my nails and they turned out beautifully! He really took his time and paid close attention to detail. I'll be coming back! read more

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I had a pretty good experience here with a friend from out-of-town. I admit, I went because the other organic one in OTR (yes, Spruce) was fully booked. Empire isn't trendy. It's pretty basic. But it does the job. The massage chair was great and my toes looked great afterward and the polish is holding up a week later....it was also easy to park there....so for a quick pedi-in-a-pinch, give Empire Nail Bar & Spa a shot. read more

You can easily see how important quality and customer service is to the business. Cindy reached out to me and wanted to remedy some of the issues I had from my other visit. This was very thoughtful and generous. We were able to re-do a gel manicure and it has been about 5 days, and they are still looking good! She was very attentive. I'm not really staying around in the area much longer, but if you are and in need of some nail services, check them out! read more

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Cindy is the best nail tech ever. Her shellac manicures last 3 weeks. No joke! Its clean and they properly wear gloves and masks. Also have a plexi screen between you and them. I feel very safe thw read more

Empire Nail Bar & Spa - Cindy's work - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I can always count on them for a good manicure! They always get me in within a timely fashion and Cindy does a great job with my nails. I do sometimes wish they had more colors to choose from though! read more

Got ready for my daughter's wedding there with a group. They were very accommodating! I was embarrassed to need my polish done differently but it was cheerfully redone. Very nice! It's a small, clean and modern shop in a niche at the end of the row of storefronts on the strip at Hyde Park Plaza, so it's convenient to other stops too. Thanks for my beautiful mani-pedi, Empire! read more

I'm updating my first review as I rated them 5 stars and loved the place!!!! This was the only salon I went to for over a year and would drive from the west side to come! Referred many friends. I had on 2 different occasions, been told by workers they would not do my nails again because they were too long. Once I made an appointment with a tech I really liked, only to be told 30 minutes after my appointment time that Cindy would do them as the girl I requested, didn't want to do long nails! Finally, the last time I went, the girl did a great job and I asked her name, she told me "Oh, I will not do your nails again, too long!" That was it for me, they lost my business! Have never been back! So dissatisfied read more

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The absolute best people around! Everyone at Empire does great work and really treats you like you are their family.

I will absolutely never go here again. I wasn't greeted with any nice welcome's or hello's, just a harsh what do you need. I was brought back and an older man was my nail tech. He ground down my nails so much that it started to hurt. He continued to push back my skin and cuticles with his BARE NAILS. Talk about absolutely unsanitary. I was cut multiple times and left bleeding. My nails were done way too short and none of my nails are the same shape. He finished off the session with rubbing my hands down in acetone, causing all of my cuts to burn beyond belief. I will be coming back but only to get a refund. I'm beyond disappointed read more

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They did an amazing job. Very patient too !! I was unsure about it because I usually go to ambiance but they did so much better. The prices are also reasonable. read more