Top Reviews about 14 Nail Salons in Ithaca, NY

Jaimie Luria Loved spending time at this spa for a special occasion with friends! We were at August Moon for a full afternoon and enjoyed beautiful services and impeccable facilities. Kate was especially helpful and we all loved our experience so much that were hoping to do the same for the next big celebration! Thank you!

Kori B This was a lovely spa experience! My Fiancé and I decided to take a last minute winter trip to Ithaca and were looking to treat ourselves. We called the day before and they were able to arrange a couples massage for us within less than 24 hours notice. There were free mimosas and pastries due to the day of the week we visited. The amenities were well kept and clean, and most importantly the massages were amazing. Each masseuse tailored our treatments to our individual needs and checked in with us continuously to make sure we were having a quality experience. 10/10 would visit again!

Jenna Switzer We always make a special trip to visit August Moon! The entire staff is so welcoming and warm (shout out to the lovely Taylor at the front desk). My Mom always sees Phoenix for deep tissue massages and she swears it is the most healing treatment she has received! I have had a few of the therapists and am never disappointed :)

Jennifer OLeary Holly brings a special magic to the blissful experiences she provides. Being pampered and cared for by Holly goes well beyond the surface. She creates an experience that is otherworldly. I have also enjoyed a few portrait sessions with her over the years. What Holly reflects back to her clients, by way of her healing treatments and artistic lens, is a sense of peaceful ease and beautiful celebration.

Jessica Elliott We had the pleasure of working with Holly for our wedding, engagement, and family photos, and we couldnt be happier with the results. Hollys sweet and comforting demeanor immediately put us at ease, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere during each session. Hollys photography style is characterized by bright and vibrant images, capturing precious moments with exceptional quality. The photos she delivered truly felt like heirlooms, each frame telling a beautiful story. From the engagement session to the wedding day, Holly demonstrated her professionalism by being quick and responsive in our communication, which greatly contributed to the smooth planning process. On the wedding day, Holly went above and beyond by arriving early to capture some heartwarming family moments with our daughter. This thoughtful gesture added an extra layer of joy to our experience. Overall, working with Holly was a delight, and we are thrilled with the memories she has immortalized through her lens. Without a doubt, we will be reaching out to her again for future milestones. Highly recommended!

Dunia Matta Holly is so sweet and amazing! She took her time with me since it was my first time and I was nervous getting my eyebrows done by someone new, but she took such good care of me! Highly recommend

Mackenzie Weaver Serenity is the best! She is the only person that I will have do my lashes. She is always professional, accommodating, and has a clean shop. Serenity has been doing my lashes for over a year and I have never had a bad experience. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get their lashes or waxing done!

Riley W. Serenity is so talented and knowledgeable about extensions! She did a beautiful job on my set today and I love how they turned out. Her studio is also very cute and comfortable in a nice location downtown! Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to get lash extensions!

Zikora Akanegbu I went today and I must say, no complaints! I explained to Serenity how I wanted them and they turned out great. Serenity is gentle, patient, and professional. She did a wonderful job. I love my brows and most definitely will be returning.

Kalika Osgood Kaitlyn is so knowledgeable and talented, my nails look amazing! She was so gentle on my cuticles and they’ve never looked better!! Her studio is funky, stylish and comfy- very relaxed atmosphere. I love Cuticle Chronicles!

Medina Solak I had a lovely lash lift appointment with Kalika! After having a long and hectic day, she was able to help calm me right down and provide a very therapeutic experience. Her space was gorgeous and very relaxing. She herself is very talented, patient and gives off the most positive energy! It was a pleasure chatting with her. I left with a smile on my face and the most luscious lashes! Would highly recommend Kalika for all your beauty needs!!

Sarah D Kalika is incredible! I live in hot, dry, and sunny AZ. I purposely plan my NY trips around a facial with Kalika. When I say I will travel across the country for this womans hands on my face i truly mean it. Her facials are a dream and leave my skin shiny like glass. She personalized my treatment to my skins exact needs. She is welcoming and made me feel extremely comfortable. She is knowledgeable and an amazing teacher. If youre considering a facial for the first time or you just want a relaxing personalized experience - BOOK IT!! I will be coming back to NY for all my skin care needs. Thank you Kalika!!

Viani Marie I have received body waxing and eyebrow tinting and waxing services from all three estheticians at Beauty Lab. They have all been 10/10 experiences. I gotta show extra love to Kalika because not only have I have been seeing her the most, but I also prefer her waxing techniques. It is the least painful French bikini wax I have ever received and really fast. My skin, both bikini line and eyebrows, react the least with her style of stripping. I feel very comfortable sharing what I want my uneven brows to look like and she delivers every time. I appreciate her so much.

Joy Chen I had my first and second sugaring here and both experiences were amazing. Awura-Abena is very knowledgeable, kind and mindful of my pain tolerance. Sugaring is less painful than waxing since it doesnt adhere to the skin. Ive never had any new ingrown hairs since I started the sugaring treatment. I will definitely come back during my stay here!

Alex Loira Awura-Abena is excellent! She is very kind and professional. Her shop is very clean and she is very knowledgeable about the services she provides. I always leave feeling taken care of and will come back every time! Best shop in Ithaca!

Janet Otis Awura-Abena is extremely professional, detailed, and helps me to feel completely comfortable and listened to. I am always very happy with my treatment. Highly recommend!

Anne Holland Laura is, without doubt, the best esthetician I have ever had the pleasure to come across. The treatment I had, the way my skin feels is fabulous. I love the smell & feel of her products. I wish I lived nearby as I’d go visit on a weekly or biweekly basis. BTW her price points are very reasonable.

Ferrel Amanda (Ada) Amazing. I had my first professional waxing done there and she was amazing.. made me feel comfortable, safe, and as relaxed as possible. The waxing was incredibly well done, VERY happy with the results. She is kind, professional, and has a positive attitude. Very clean, tranquil room. So happy I went there.

Stefanie Clinton Y’all- I have gone to Laura multiple times for facials and brow waxes now, and she is AMAZING! I always leave with my skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and GLOWING! I’m very picky about my brows, and she does a fabulous job each time. She is friendly and professional. Her space is easy to access with parking right out front. Very clean and comfy. Laura has 100% made a long-term client out of me!

Cass Fox Ive been going to this place for well over a year now but always seem to forget to leave a review. The staff are excellent and Im always getting compliments on my nails. I always recommend them to anyone wanting to get their nails done as I have never left unhappy. Highly recommend this nail salon, even if its out of your way, you will not be disappointed.

Mia Huang Terrible service by the owner (the guy at the reception). I went to take off my extension nails and I was greeted by Celine, who is very nice and sweet. And then the owner took over without explaining anything. He was rude and arrogant. During the service, he was talking on the phone or talking to other staff and customers, which I understand because he is the owner, but the only thing he ever said to me was “wait”. I told him multiple times that he was hurting me with aggressive filing. He eventually made my fingers bleed and left my nails uneven. I asked him to cut my nails so that they are at least even. He said you were just here to take off the nails, nothing else is included. He didn’t even offer me to wash my hands and sent me to leave with my hands covered in white powder from the filing, let alone cuticle oil which normally is offered by other nail places. I politely asked if I could at least go wash my hands, and he nodded. After I left, I realized my cuticle areas were bleeding from two fingers so I went back and the owner said sorry and I had to ask him if he could possibly give me alcohol to clean it. The other staff members were very nice and attentive but the owner still had his arrogant face and was like “sorry” in like a “what do you want from me” attitude. He charged me $20 for the service. There are not many options in Ithaca and being the owner doesn’t you can take your customer for granted. Avoid the owner. The other staff are nice from what I can tell.

Anastasia Rojas EDIT: A week later my middle nail chipped and my ring finger chipped which was okay, I mean, it happens. I called as soon as they opened today to ask if it can be retouched. I said I’d come at 5:30pm. I was there about 10 minutes before. I was told to wait, completely fine, I was on the phone outside to not disturb, came inside and waited. I was approached and he was looking at my nails. He kept emphasizing it was my nail that chipped, and he couldn’t see what was wrong with the other nail so we went to the light. My ring finger nail was cracked in half vertically. He again emphasized that it had nothing to do with their process and he kept saying that it wasn’t a big deal and kept dismissing it. The set wasn’t free, $45 for two nails to chip in less than a week? My ring finger nail wasn’t cracked before doing my nails. He kept saying my nails were thin. I told him my middle finger nail’s paint/dip powder chipped then my nail and he, for some reason, didn’t believe me. He also kept saying they were busy, which was why I called in advance this morning to see if they can see me at 5:30 and he had said yes. I’m not coming here again. — They were super sweet from the start! Their receptionist was very kind and was able to fit me in for a 5:30pm appointment on the same day! Celine was my nail tech and she was very nice. I moved here a few months ago and was going somewhere else but my nail tech left. I tried giving another nail tech a shot in that salon but he didn’t do a great job. My dip powder manicure usually lasts 1+ months and within a week it started chipping. So I decided to go online and look around once again. I’m so glad I chose this salon, I will be coming here from now on! The manicure was also within budget :) Service: dip powder manicure

Laura Hayduchok I love getting my nails done at Luxury Nails! They are prompt with appointments and so efficient I can get an acrylic fill done on my lunch break. They quality is the BEST Ive had -- Ive never had a nail fall off, even with three weeks between fills, and the polish is always applied perfectly.

Jaleigh Goben I was 3 days away from my wedding and split a nail in half! The nail technician patched it up and made sure it blended in perfectly with my other nails even with a French manicure! She had exceptional attention to detail to make sure everything was even and smooth. In addition to above and beyond service the salon was clean and staff incredibly friendly and respectful. Best nail salon experience I’ve ever had.

Laura Yost Had a wonderful experience getting my nails done for my wedding. I typically do not wear nail polish and requested something low key and neutral. My technician did a phenomenal job! He was also very calming and nice to talk with. These photos are from 3 days post-manicure.

Sophie Ades AMAZING!! Always so helpful and kind. They truly care about their customers and do a fantastic job every single time. I had a time crunch and they did everything they could to help and make sure my nails were great.

Anastasia Rojas I did a dip + tips manicure and regular pedicure with Steven. He was amazing and truly a perfectionist. He did exactly what I asked for! The first nail tech in Ithaca that actually gave me “very squared +narrow but not coffin” nails. I know the shape can be a bit tricky to get so I’m not too picky with the outcome, but I actually left very happy this time, and not just “accepting” my nails. ****EDIT**** 2 weeks and still in perfect condition!!! No chipped nails, no flipping nails, nothing!!! I’m so happy with Stephen’s work!

Allison Klimple I would put zero stars. I’ve never written a review before but this needs to be said. Nail tech cut 7 of my 10 fingers. She buffed my skin so hard that my skin peeled off while she was doing my nails. She proceeded to put product over my bleeding cuts. I’ve never had tears in my eyes from pain during a nail appointment. Not to mention, the dip doesn’t even cover my nails. You can see the nail underneath. Total waste of money and the most painful nail appointment.

Kaladin I am so happy with my nails! A group of me and my friends came in just before closing, and they were really accommodating despite how annoying that probably was for them. The woman I was with took a lot of care to properly shape my nails, and all my friends were satisfied too. The workers were nice, even when I switched my polish color last minute.

Michelle Song I’ve been to Cayuga Nail Spa several times, and I’ve always been satisfied with my experience. They’ve perfected the art of an efficient, high quality, gel manicure and their location is great! I’m always in and out in under an hour which is great as a student.

Julia de Aragon The folks at the downtown location of Cayuga Nail Spa were absolutely lovely. I don’t have a lot of experience getting my nails done, but they made me feel so comfortable. A couple of technicians worked on my nails, and were so helpful and knowledgeable. They helped me choose the best service based on my lifestyle and aesthetic, and were so patient with me when I had questions. I chipped one of my nails the morning after I had them done, and they fixed it quickly and kindly when I stopped in again. I love how my nails turned out, but most importantly I loved the experience and meeting the good people who work there. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Karla Wagner Ive always had a great experience here! Beautiful manicures, and theyre usually busy so try and get an appointment beforehand!

Karla Wagner Ashely and Danny are both amazing at nails and at making you comfortable! Beautiful work always.

Emma Marie La Battaglia Amazing experience. She asked you what you liked and if you like it or anything you want changed through every step of the way. And even explained some things! Truly good for those who get nervous about speaking up!

Brianna Albuja-Sandoval They are unprofessional. Nails are crocked design is awful. Nails are thick and uneven. Bad attitude when I asked to fix their mistake. They were putting people before me when I had an appointment and was on time I waited an hour and a half. Even though their menu says 30 for full set and 7 extra for French tip. She told me $55. What I asked for vs what I got photos below. I Recommend miracle nails! There are a little more expensive, but you always leave satisfied.

Leah Dodd Very nice staff but terrible quality. I sat at the dryer for the recommended time and then went straight home. My polish bubbled and peeled, even though I was careful not to touch anything. I had regular polish on natural nails; maybe the other services are better.

Kendal P The couple that worked on my nails was so sweet! Frequently checked I liked the length, color, and design as they went. Full set acrylics was only 46, and they lasted me for an entire month. Def recommend, just make an appointment ahead of time :)

Danielle S I was really hopeful but unfortunately ended up being extremely disappointed. Owner was extremely rough, yanking on my arms and cutting multiple fingers with her filer. Plus, she did a rushed job. Didn’t even get on the entire nail bed. The white is very dull and blurry lines.

Stella Win Kiki was amazing, she spent so much time shaping my nails, the length and shape is amazing, I dont like really thick nails and she made it feel so natural. She executed my design so well, the photos dont do it justice!

Lauren Cali This salon is the absolute best for gel extensions or any mani/pedi needs. I would highly recommend coming here to get your nails done for any occasion. If you like designs, you absolutely have to ask for Grace! She is SO talented and always manages to perfectly deliver any design I request. I get so many compliments on my nails and constantly have people asking where I got them done. She always goes above and beyond. I’ve referred several friends here and they have all had amazing experiences. The staff is friendly and communicative, the prices are so reasonable, and I wish I found this spot sooner! I’m graduating but will come back just to get my nails done here.