I am absolutely coming back here! I had a wonderful shellac manicure and basic pedicure today - and with 20% off!! First off - this place is super clean. They put these things in the pedicure tub that look like giant shower caps so the actual tub is never touched and they can switch them out between customers - genius! I have never seen this in Cincinnati before but makes me feel less gross about who may have put their dirty or warty feet in the tub before me. They also give a loooong leg massage and exfoliate for a long time. This salon really tries to go for a spa feel and while they do have 2 flat screen tvs they only play a video of a waterfall in the rainforest. You can tell they're trying to go for more upscale and modern than most local places - they even give you a complimentary bottle of water during you visit. The staff was all extremely friendly, patient, welcoming, and attentive. Prices are $35 pedi and $16 basic manicure (add $20 for shellac) I'm excited to return! read more

Swan Nail Spa - "Shower cap" for pedicure tub that keeps it sanitary - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

So I will start out by saying that I don't get my nails done a lot, but I was in a wedding this past weekend and in some dire need of a manicure and pedicure. I remembered this place opened up near the Remke Biggs in Hyde Park plaza and thought I'd give it a shot. I Facebooked messaged them to double check on prices and hours, and they were extremely nice and responsive. For a regular manicure and pedicure, my total was $45. If you pay cash it's actually cheaper than with a credit card, and is only about $45.28 after tax, then add tip. The owner, Cindy, was really wonderful and executed both my pedicure and manicure. The pedicure was very thorough and longer than I expected (which was a good thing). She did a great job on my nails as well, and I appreciated her preciseness with my nails. The first coat of my color came on more transparent than either of us was expecting, and she suggested we might want to do a darker color for the second coat. I really appreciated this because some nail artists might not have said anything since it was nearing the closing hour of the store. Cindy didn't mind, and even redid one nail on her own because she didn't like how it went on. Her husband was really nice as well, and was giving a manicure to someone else when I was there too. They both were very kind and welcoming, and even let me know that they can accommodate bridal groups who can bring in their own bottle of wine or champagne if they want. Empire has a rewards card as well, which will definitely give me an incentive to keep up my nail hygiene more! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to try out a new salon. It's completely brand new and everything is very clean (which can be rare in nail salons these days). They even gave me a free bottle of water! Coming to Empire made me feel like I was actually supporting a small business, and made me happy for doing so. Cindy and her husband seemed like really great people, and I'll be coming back again soon. read more

I was looking for a place to get a pedicure on a Sunday and Yelp pointed me to this salon. It's new but the great reviews sent me here over Ambiance. I was taken right away and the staff was nice and very accommodating. I absolutely love that they use the plastic covers in the tubs which means they're reducing the risk of catching something. I also noticed that my girl opened up the tools she used on me which means they were sterilized. I got a basic pedi which was great. Sarah did an excellent job which I appreciate cause this was my first pedi in a few months. They are running a check in special where you can get 10% off if you bring a friend (you both get it). They also give a discount if you pay cash instead on credit which I will keep in mind for next time. read more

I was looking for a new place to get my nails done and consulted Yelp for a place that wasn't Ambiance. Empire wasn't too far away from Clifton and I called to see if I could make an appointment in an hours time to which they were very accommodating. The salon is located near the Remke Market side of the shopping center. My first impression of the salon was of how clean everything was. There was no dust, clean white floors and everything looked spotless and new. They do have 2 tvs set up across from the pedicure chairs but they were set to a very nice beach scene and the other a field of flowers. I was serviced by Sophia who was awesome and did a great job on both my pedicure and gel manicure. Empire was clean, professional and did a wonderful job! They are cheaper than Ambiance and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I will definitely be back as a regular. read more

I get pedicures twice a year and I decided to try Empire Nail Bar and Spa this time around. And boy, was that a great decision. Cindy took care of me and my feet and did a superb job. It was nice and relaxing and my feet are definitely happy and rejuvenated. Needless to say, I'll be back! read more

Swan Nail Spa - Love my blue nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I came to Empire on a Saturday morning, and got a gel manicure and pedicure. Jen did an amazing job, and was very personable! She took her time on my nails, and gave a great leg massage. The music is extremely soothing, and the salon is very clean. This will be my new spot to go to! :) read more

This place is just AMAZING! The shop is super clean, organized and customer service is topknot. Everyone is extremely friendly, helpful and experienced. They also have a wide selection for gel and SNS colors. I am absolutely in love with my SNS nails. read more

Swan Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I went here with a group of 7 and was disappointed. I got a pedicure and had paint all over my toes. Also got acrylic nails and they have acrylic on the underneath which makes them look messy. Also took a very long time for everything. read more

Great nail salon! They have excellent customer service and always do a great job. They do a hot towel treatment which is always very relaxing. I have gotten an SNS manicure and pedicure here and been satisfied! read more

This is my favorite nail salon in Cincinnati! I go to Lee for a dip manicure and he never fails to make them look absolutely perfect. Cindy is always so friendly and the prices are very competitive. SOO much better than the local nail salons or the chain salons (ambiance.) read more

Always the best service and experience! I have been going here for years and wouldn't go anywhere else!

Went here today for the first time today, and I had a great experience. Lee was attentive and very nice! Very happy with my nails and will be going again! Thank you! read more

Should I wait until this cuticle heals before writing a review, last time I was there my cuticles were not done at all and I think I liked it better that way. read more

Cindy, Thank you so much for sticking to your word and making things right. Not a lot of places these days focus on having repeat customers. Thank you so much for fitting me in last minute today while my son naps in the stroller! The Nail Bar is still well kept; clean and bright. Your customer service is amazing. I love my shellac French manicure. It's perfect! Empire Nail Bar is definitely my #1 go-to place! Will definitely be back for ALL my nail needs. And I will definitely refer anyone I know to your Nail Bar. read more

I used to come to empire regularly pre-pandemic but hadn't been back since. They are doing an amazing job, as always! Everything is clean, there's space between stations and plastic screens between you and the artist. Cindy always does an amazing job, thank you so much! read more

The man who did my nails was very rude. Also my nails were not only crooked but they weren't all the way to the back part of my nail. I had an appointment and the staff here still acted like I was an inconvenience. I was told my full set of acrylic nails would be $48 and when I gave him $50 and the receipt said that he owned me $2 he told me I was short but that was okay and he wouldn't charge me the extra $2. read more

very nice and attentive. did a great job and didn't cost me a second mortgage. will definitely be going back!

TJ is awesome! He does seriously great SNS manicures. I get compliments constantly on my nails. Would never go to anyone else!

Stopped in today for a shellac pedicure. Great new nail salon in Hyde Park Plaza (by Remke's). Great customer service, extremely clean, prices comparable to all others in the area. Highly recommend checking them out. 20% off for the grand opening! read more

Service was nice and friendly, however they charge more than I'm used to for a basic pedicure. They also didn't offer me anything to drink, which I've found to be expected from other places. Overall not my favorite place to go for a pedi. read more

This is my first time coming to this salon! It was very clean and the decor was modern. The wait was somewhat long and there may have been miscommunications between staff members, but I was taken care of as soon as the mistake was cleared up. The gentleman doing my pedicure was very nice, had a good technique, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I'll definitely check this salon out again! read more

First time here, had a great experience!! Staff was friendly, kind, and attentive. Tony did a fantastic job with my pedicure and added to a great experience at Empire. read more

This is my go-to nail salon in Cincinnati. I had been going to Ambiance, but frankly, I almost always had some sort of flaw or other problem because the Ambiance staff was rushing through and they were often very rude and acted like it was a pain that you were there, even if they weren't busy. Empire was a breath of fresh air. Cindy is always friendly in making appointments and I love the service I get from the staff, especially Sarah! She is my SNS guru. She is meticulous with the nails, and they last for what seems like ever, often for 3 - 4 weeks. read more

Always very professional and do an amazing job. They take their time and make sure you're satisfied. Have been going for two years and have never once been disappointed!! read more

My go-to place for mani-pedi. Relaxing music. Massage chair. Pampering at its best. All techs are good. No extra charge for vinylux.

It was an excellent experience. The spa was very clean. The massage chairs for the pedicure were awesome. Sophia was the woman who did the pedicure. She was very friendly and did a great job. The were very moderately priced. read more

Nest nail salon in Cincinnati! Super clean and the staff is so friendly! I'll be back soon!

I was going out of town early Friday morning and had run out of time to do self care. I went in on a Thursday night without an appointment and right before they closed. They had began to sweep and I was afraid they would turn me away. Not only did they welcome me, but they were very nice the entire time I was there. I got a gel nail polish and an eyebrow wax. I had been going to a wax chain for the last year and was nervous about a nail salon doing my brows. She slayed them! They have found a regular customer in me! read more

I went to my usual nail salon (Escape) the other day in Hyde Park which is currently under construction and not very relaxing. It was obviously chaotic there so I walked out and drove to Empire. Great experience there. I got a gel pedicure for $50 (55 with tax then I added 10 for tip - I think I was paying like $65-80 at Escape before tip.) My technician was very polite and did a great job, also he understood I was under a time constraint and worked to get me out in time. The place is clean and comfortable. I will go back. read more

Not bad/not good, I'll give you another review tomorrow. My first nail treatment was subpar but I'm giving them another chance tomorrow. I'll come back and update my review. read more

Best nail salon in Cincinnati with great prices! This salon is so clean & friendly, I'm so glad I found it. The salon has a great vibe and relaxing updated decor. Each time I come in they remember me & the team does a phenomenal job. It is much cheaper than Ambience...and less like an assembly line! read more

This is a great place to go if you want to get your nails done for a reasonable price and also have really nice people doing it! I met with Sophia today and she gave me the best looking manicure I've had in a while Also super friendly and fun to talk to! read more

Swan Nail Spa - These are the lovely oil slick chrome nails Sophia did ! I love them and they are my new favorite - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had a wonderful experience during a pedicure with Cindy. I called after work and was able to get in right away. She did a great job and made my experience relaxing. Will return. read more

They have roaches stay away!!!! I decided to try this place for the first time (mainly bc ambiance was packed). I was getting a pedicure and large roach crawled through the crevasses of my seat. I'm so happy I saw it before it got on me or in my purse. The staff did nothing about it and tried to move me to a different pedi chair which I felt so uncomfortable about. They did not attempt to look for the bug, spray, or anything. They didn't even offer me anything for my experience either. I was so uncomfortable. I was supposed to get my nails done after but I just ended up leaving after the pedicure. read more

Excellent nail salon! Cindy was awesome! Lots of gel color selection. Clean salon! Great location. I will definitely be back! read more

Swan Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had gone in for a regular manicure once before and decided to go back for a pedicure and a gel manicure. I had made an appointment and still had to wait 40 minutes before someone was able to start the appointment. The polish on my toes was not smooth at all, and while the gel looked good after I left, it began chipping after a week and a half and did not soak off easily leaving my nails in poor shape. I wanted to like this place because of the great reviews, but I think I need to find another place for manis and pedis in Cincinnati.. read more

I would say that I have enjoyed this place, but only come here for your nails. I was in there last weekend to get SNS and an eyebrow wax. They were clearly busy, and I was willing to wait to have my brows done. However, they rushed me to the back the women who did my brows was in the middle of doing someone else's nails. She quickly just put wax on and didn't clean them up.. I went to my car and looked at them because she didn't give a mirror there were plenty of strays and I noticed my brows were burning... I went back in to have her clean them up she was again just in a hurry and she had TAKEN SKIN OFF MY EYEBROW when she had done the wax. She blamed this on my skin being sensitive. I have had scabs on my eyebrows since... I will not be back when it comes to my brows. read more

I've been here twice. The first time was for a fill in and the second time for a full set. I wasn't entirely happy with the fill in and after deciding to give them a second chance for the full set I won't be returning. I really enjoyed the atmosphere but the nails are super subpar. They might be good for a regular mani pedi but the full set of acrylics is beyond awful. I was there for two hours because my nail tech would complete a step on my nails then go to do something on someone else's pedi. It was very concerning to be left at my station for ten fifteen minutes at a time with no explanation. By the time my nails were done and my polish was dry I didn't have time to have them fixed or redone. I asked for coffin shape and was charged for it. It's more square round. I expressed concerned over this several times but the tech just continued. Additionally the nails are uneven. The acrylic is very thick and the edges are jagged and have ridges underneath. My acrylics are only a few days old and the top coat is already peeling off and the polish is chipping. (I work an office job so they aren't taking a lot of abuse and neeeever have this problem usually) I'm Not sure the quality of the materials is very good. The staff was nice and the vibe was nice but for 50 bucks all together and 2 hours of my time I am very disappointed. read more

I've had good experiences here in the past, but 25 minutes after my appointment time today they had not gotten to me yet, and when I asked what was going on I was told to wait ten more minutes. I was unwilling to wait nearly 40 minutes (or longer) when I had an appointment, so I unfortunately left without having any services done. read more

This was my best SNS experience this far. Cindy did and outstanding job!! I came after reading Yelp reviews and loved that Cindy responded to any posted concerns. The reviews were impressive overall so I decided to try them out. As a business woman, I see responding to customer reviews as an indicator of how you will handle in person customers as well. I was not disappointed. I was in early so the shop wasn't too busy at all. I was immediately greeted and seated for my set. Cindy knows her stuff. I have had people try to soak off a set with cold solution before but she properly heated the solution and my nails were free of the old SNS in no time flat. My two biggest stand outs for this shop is customer service and attention to detail! After showing her the terrible job done by another shop some weeks ago, she assured me that if there was any problem with my nails she would fix it. She smoothed out any little bump and made sure the lengths were even. Another plus is the cleanliness of their equipment. Even though this shop is 25 mins away from my home, I will definitely be back. read more