Started getting my nails done by Marlo about six weeks ago and couldn't be happier. I get the DIP and my nails still look amazing three weeks later. No chipping, lifting, peeling... My nails are pretty thin naturally and I wanted something that would give them strength and support without destroying them. So glad I started getting dipped! read more

After having my nails dipped for three years and being a regular at another salon, I thought I would try something closer to home. Waunakee is an upscale community and I expected an upscale experience but received the exact opposite. I was welcomed into the salon as the first customer of the day. I had arranged for a dip manicure and a pedicure but they were unable to accommodate them at the same time so I had a dip mani in the morning and a pedicure in the afternoon. I'll start with the dip manicure. The lack of color choices for dip should have been my first clue they don't do them often. There was only a handful of choices for color but they did offer to put a shellac color over the top. This is quite unusual. I've had hundreds of dip manicures from salons across the country and I've never had shellac over the top of a dip. Isn't that counter intuitive? My manicurist was Sandy and while she was nice, however the conversation going on in the salon was off putting. The owner, Marlo and another manicurist were treating some regulars and the conversation was not what I would have expected in an upscale establishment. They were talking about "tits" and "squirting breast milk" in a garbage at a concert. Now I understand if you are speaking with people you are comfortable with but you must be mindful of other customers in your establishment. I went for a relaxing experience and this fell quite short. Back to my manicure, Sandy put a clear top coat of Shellac over my dip nails and told me this was their policy. The Shellac did not dry properly and was "wrinkled" on the top when Sandy finished which caused her to have to redo two of my nails. I left the salon to return that afternoon for a pedicure. The minute I got outside in the daylight, I noticed that 6 of my ten fingers looked terrible. I can honestly say this was the worst dip I've ever experienced. My husband actual suggested I go back to my normal salon and have them fixed but I waited since I would be returning that afternoon for a pedicure. On my return, I was the only guest in the salon. I pointed out my horrible manicure and Sandy did agree to redo them. She blamed it again on the bad Shellac but honestly the dip wasn't even filed smooth. The pedicure was average at best. Sandy did a LOT of talking. The chairs were very basic and the foot basin was something I could have purchased at Target. The really concerning part of this whole experience was when I took my dip off. It lasted 10 days (typically last three weeks for me) and my thumb nail was FULL of a fungal infection under the nail. I have NEVER in all my years of getting acrylic, shellac and dip, had a fungal infection. EVER. Needless to say, I will not be returning to this salon and will be sharing my experience with others. read more

I have been getting my nails done by Marlo and Dawn for years. I consider it my therapy! My nails always look gorgeous, and I always get many compliments on them. But, most importantly, I just enjoy the time I spend in their company. I have never been to a salon that can equal this salon's cleanliness. NEVER. Gift certificates to Nails by Marlo is my favorite teacher gift! read more

My dip manicure and gel pedicure had grown out so I chose a local salon rather than a bigger salon. I told the technician how much I loved how long dip polish lasted. She said they didn't have many dip colors and their gel lasted just as long. So, within two days the top coat of the gel mani was peeling off on three of the nails and three other nails split and broke. What I loved about dip was it made my nails so strong they didn't break. So gel does not last like dip. The pedicure looks no better than if I did it at home. This cost me $80 + $10 tip. The dip I had done in Florida lasted over 2 months was only $35. I wish I had read the other Yelp reviews, I would not recommend this salon. read more

Dawn does a great job. I highly recommend her. I have been going to her for about 8 months now and she is always very friendly and she does a great job. read more

I had a dip manicure and it popped off in a few days. The salon staff was so nice and friendly about it, honestly. I went back for a re-do at no charge, and they lasted less than a week. I had smudges on some of my nails that I didn't notice until I got into the daylight. I am sure they are great for other manicures but dip is not their thing. They don't have many color options for dip either. read more

I am a regular at Marlo's, and I am never disappointed. I have experience with all of the nail stylists, but Sandy is my "regular." She is fun, friendly, and does a fantastic job! read more

Happy to add the first review of this awesome nail salon. Owner is local to Dane County, small town business owner with two employees. The salon is beautifully decorated, and Marlo/staff are warm and responsive to customer requests. Online booking is very easy to use. Excellent State of WI inspections. This is not a nail salon like what you'll find in the mall. Very customer focused and committed to helping customers grow natural, yet beautiful, nails. Absolutely love the pedicures here. Ample, free parking. Can't go wrong here. read more