Very clean and pleasant atmosphere , my only problem is if you have a job and you are on call don’t book at this place , I’m a nurse and my job called me in literally 15 min before my appointment , I called the salon and they still charged my card . I WILL NOT BE RETURNING AND THE MANAGER NEVER RETURNED MY CALL TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE .WALK IN AND JUST TAKE YOUR CHANCES UNLESS YOU HAVE THE DAY OFF ! Read Less

I don't think I can ever say enough great things about Spruce. They have some amazingly talented women here who strive to make you happy with every service they provide. I recently came to Spruce to try out their new Cacao Spray Tanning! (Which has ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS!!!) Lauren was my technician and she is so down to earth and bubbly. She made the process stress free and fun! I picked the "two" spray tan option where it gets gradually darker over time. I left it on for about 3h30m and loved the color outcome! It gave me an amazing glow. There is not doubt in my mind that I'll be back soon to get another session done. Thank you to all the Spruce ladies. You guys are the best and treat us so well Read Less

I love Spruce!  I've been getting my nails done here for a few years and it's my favorite.  I get the BioSeaweed Gel and it always lasts at least 3 weeks!  The team at Spruce is all nice and helpful and so welcoming!  I love that it's in my neighborhood and I can walk when it's nice out.  I appreciate that they use toxin free products and good quality products at that.  I've had sugaring done too and love it!  I hadn't heard of any other place in Cincinnati that offers sugaring and was excited to try it.  It's pretty much painless and my skin wasn't bothered at all.  I had to schedule out a few months because it can be difficult to get an appointment after work but it's so worth it! Read Less

I went here to get some sugaring done. Being from Cali, I have been dying to find a place out here. I was/am currently getting my eyebrows threaded at Sia Spa in Kenwood.It was okay. It was way more expensive even for California prices that I have been use to. In addition, had to pay just to park. The service was good, nothing special. Unfortunately, the girl did not use any kind of magnifying glass to ensure every/all hair was removed. It was just not what I was expecting.I will be going back to Sia Spa for hair removal. I do still want to try getting my nails done at this place and see how that goes? Read Less

This place is located in OTR. It's a little bit of a drive for me, but I don't mind given how great this place is! Well worth your time. They offered a range of nail polish colors. Sabyle did my pedicure. She was very caring and made sure it was a wonderful experience for me. I got the full service pedi. Sabyle gave a great massage, sugar scrub, and hot stone massage. Extremely relaxing experience, just what I wanted. After the pedi, she let me relax in my recliner while my nails dried (see pic). My nails look beautiful, no chips. The quality is excellent, and the salon is very clean and tidy. The salon decor is very tranquil and minimalist. Sabyle made sure I enjoyed my experience. Definitely will go back. Loved it! Recommend! Read Less

I regularly schedule appointments for my boss who LOVES Andrea. Most times when I call I have the pleasure of speaking with Agnes who knows exactly who I am and who my boss is and that we'll also need to be scheduling my boss's mother and that the window of opportunity is crazy. She is always upbeat, positive, friendly and works magic to make it happen! Read Less

Spending time at Spruce is always such a treat! I truly enjoy spending time in this gorgeous shop - it's so relaxing! Every nail artist I've worked with is so sweet and friendly. Their work is perfect, and they work super quickly (but I never feel rushed.) I love that they offer a variety of menu options at different price points. Definitely make sure to book an appointment in advance, this place is busy! Read Less

I can't say enough great things about Spruce. It's one of my favorite places to go when I want to treat myself. Their atmosphere is so calm and homey. Their work ethic is impeccable, these ladies really do everything they can to make sure you're enjoying yourself and it doesn't go unnoticed! Read Less

I went here for the first time and had a great experience. Everyone was super friendly. When I walked in, they immediately asked if I would like something to drink and gave me the nail swatches to choose from. I got a quickie manicure with the bio-seaweed gel. There were SO many color options to choose from. Even though I had the quickie manicure, the nail technician still took time with my nail shape and cuticles, which I really appreciated. Their gel services have a "one week warranty" so if something happens to them, you can come back and have them fixed no charge. The shop is very cute and I am excited to go back. Read Less

Very disappointing experience at Spruce. I was in from out of town, and my friend had booked appointments for us the day before her wedding.  I checked online and saw that they did gel removals, so I wasn't worried about my partially chipped gel manicure from my normal shop back in LA, so I went in and told them I needed to have my gels removed and that I had an acrylic tip on a nail that had broken. Immediately, one of the women in the shop said that they could not help me, because it was a "toxin free" shop. I said that I was there with a wedding party and didn't want to leave, and that I was actually officiating the wedding and needed my nails done, desperately. I offered that I could chip off the remaining polish on my nails and they could just do gels on the nails that had no polish remaining. The woman working there began to shame me, saying that they could not even allow me to chip the polish off my nails because I had put toxic chemicals and that they don't allow any toxins in the building (interesting, because there is an aesthetician who rents space in the back of the shop who doesn't appear to use organic products, so curious about how her toxins are different than the "toxins" of the chipped nail polish). Rather than offering any solutions, the employee made me feel bad about having my nails done at a different salon, and kept repeating that the people at my regular salon had lied to me, and that the gels I had were NOT organic and they were toxic. I ended up just getting regular polish slapped on top of the chipped, terrible looking nails I had (I was desperate, and didn't want to leave the bridal party). The woman who did my nails was sweet, but I couldn't shake how rude the entire "TOXINS!!!" situation was! The bride and I were talking about it as we walked out, and she had a great point - rather than shaming me and refusing to take off the "TOXIC" polish, maybe you should have come at it from a learning perspective, like "These are great organic polishes, we will remove the more harmful ones from your nails and you'll see how great these are" rather than making me put crappy, thick, terrible nail polish over my half-chipped nails. Also, the nails that had zero gel left on them, so it was just the organic polish, chipped the next day. I live in Los Angeles and get my nails done every two weeks, like clockwork. The prices at Spruce were overpriced, the service was mediocre, and the shaming because of my "TOXIC" polish was completely unacceptable. I would never go back here, and the sentiment was reflected by everyone in the bridal party. Read Less

I have been going to the usual chain salons around Cincinnati and haven't been impressed - they rush your nail job and just aren't friendly. Spruce is the COMPLETE opposite and I love it. Can't believe it took me this long to go here. The highlights: 1. Easy online booking: I knew exactly how much my services were and how long they would take 2. The interior is SO cute: from the exposed brick, neon light, chic pillows in the entry, cute pedi chairs to plants to cute ring holders - they thought of everything. So insta-worthy and fits into the OTR vibe. 3. QUALITY service & QUALITY products: the staff here really knows what they're doing (I had Precious and she was awesome) and they do an amazing job without rushing. They have bio seaweed gel which is way better for your nails and not as thick. It still requires acetone to remove but it comes off way easier. They have a ton of colors too, which I appreciate. The only way my experience could have been better is if they didn't charge for gel removal (past places I've been never charged for this), but I'm willing to pay to come here. Also, there wasn't a receptionist so I wasn't offered water or anything but I'm cool with that too. For first timers- I recommend the quickie mani with gel - $40. This is my new nail place! Thanks, spruce. Read Less

My first set of gel nails!  Will definitely not be my last. I've had them for over 2 weeks now& they are still shiny without a chip in them. I'm really impressed. I am hard on my nails & they have held up beautifully. This is one splurge I'm intend too repeat oven a regular basis. The service was great too I might add! Read Less

What an adorable place with fantastic pedicures! I got my mom The Goods pedicure for Christmas, and it was awesome.  They offered us coffee when we came in, which was perfect on such a cold day. The scrub was great, and the hot stone massage felt amazing. I love that they don't use the spa foot soakers- it seems so much more sanitary. This is the best polish job I've ever gotten, and when my mom's nail polish dripped, they redid the entire nail to fix it. They told us to sit and let the polish dry as long as we wanted, and wrapped our toes before we left so we wouldn't mess them up. (I've never seen that before!) This was more than I normally pay, but it was totally worth it. They also have a box of applicator-less tampons in the bathroom. Very nice touch! Read Less

Spruce is hands down the best of the best!I had gone to several nail salons around town but after my first mani/pedi from Molly, the owner, I was absolutely hooked! The space is so clean and relaxing and all of the nail techs are friendly and so talented, and can create any custom nail art you can imagine! I always get the bio seaweed gel + nail art because it lasts forever (at least 3 weeks) and I've never had any issues with chipping. If you're looking to step up your nail game, the Spruce girls got you covered! Read Less

You know a place is good when the reservations are hard to get! I have a flexible work schedule so I was able to snag a last minute late afternoon appointment for a pedicure before leaving on a trip. I found the website very easy to use to book, but I think they take call ins as well. I signed up for the basic pedicure. I arrive a couple minutes early, but ended up waiting about 5 minutes after the appointment time - no biggie - worth the wait. I asked for help picking out a color, as I was unfamiliar with the natural brands. I picked a color that was slightly darker than my fingernail shellac. Andrea did my pedi and she was wonderful! Friendly, but I think she sensed I was there to relax and wasn't too chatty. It was the BEST pedicure experience I've ever had. I left feeling like I could take on the world. The disappointment comes from the actually polish. It dried SO much darker than the original color, to the point it was basically dark brown instead of a purplely pink. It also chipped the very next day. Usually I have great luck with toe nail polish, but this was my first experience with natural. I'm definitely going to try Spruce again, just for the experience. Read Less

Spruce is a great place for a natural pedi. From 5 free polishes to polish removers to scrubs this place has the eco pedi.Appointments are easy and necessary here- walk ins may have to make an appointment.The shop itself is beautiful. I have had two mani pedis here that were adequate- maybe not the best if you have odd growing nails.Sugaring is well done but beware, full face only means brows, lips, and chin. Read Less

All the lovely ladies involved with my sister's wedding booked appointments the day before the event with Spruce. They were incredibly kind, let us set up a small brunch area, and did great work on our treatments! I am planning to go back by myself soon! Read Less

Terrible service.  Employees and manager are rude and condescending and do not care about your repeat business or your satisfaction as a customer.  Service was terrible and manager basically told me to just deal with it.  I feel totally ripped off.  Even cheap chain nail salons will treat you better and do a better job.  I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Read Less

I don't think I'll go to another nail salon now that I've been here. Thanks for the work you do! I loved my experience and hearing more about what Spruce is about. The whole experience felt so loving and inviting. Read Less

Spruce is just lovely. Their pricing is super reasonable, especially considering the quality of service and products they offer. Their staff and technicians are all super friendly, the space itself is gorgeous, and the area is super fun for a night out after your manicure. I'd recommend just parking at Washington Park's garage if there's no street parking; it's a super short walk over to their shop. I got my nails done by Jess for my engagement, and can't wait to go back to get them done for my engagement pictures and wedding. Read Less

Extremely rude and dismissive! If you want to be treated like scum, book your appointment today. If you want quality care, look elsewhere!!! I've never been so embarrassed for simply asking to book a manicure. I will never return. Read Less

Spruce manicures and pedicures are the best in the city, and they provide amazing customer service.  I always enjoy my time here.  In fact, I hosted a bachelorette party and this was one of our stops! They even provided a table for our mimosa bar, and were kind enough to refill our drinks during pedicures. Read Less

Love getting my nails done here! I typically see Andrea, although everyone is amazing, and I love the atmosphere and I just feel so relaxed! The salon is very clean, which is super important to me, and I also love their selection of colors and knowing that they are a more natural, eco-friendly option for me. Read Less

Spruce Nail Shop is a clean, airy, well-lit, and most importantly a non-toxic salon. The staff is very friendly and efficient. My nail tech was so cute, super charming and really put me at ease (my first mani/pedi ever and I'm a guy). I know my girlfriend will be very pleased with the results and that I'll be back. Read Less

Great shop. Small, very clean and professional. Since it's a natural shop you don't have the chemical smells of most places. This is the only place I get my nails done now! They are growing and now have a natural version of gel polish which I love because it lasts longer! It's not the cheapest place, but it is well worth the money in skill and atmosphere. Read Less

I've been getting my nails done regularly at Spruce for the past few months. I absolutely adore it! All of the technicians are friendly and provide excellent service. I get the bio seaweed gel & it consistently lasts 2 weeks without chipping. Read Less

Definitely my new place to get my nails done when I do. Prices are fair for what you get, a well done manicure! The shape, paint, art, etc are so well done. Jess did my nails and she was easy to talk to and she did them exactly how I wanted!I also got my eyebrows and eyelashes tinted by Mollie and I love how it turned out! For me personally I already have dark and full eyelashes so I may not do the eyelash tinting frequently, but my eyebrows look amazing! They're light and slightly patchy naturally, in my opinion, but after having them tinted they look so much fuller and darker! Spruce is definitely the place to get your nails done!Eco-friendly and cruelty free products is what caught my attention, plus all the 5 star ratings they have! Anyway, definitely go if you're thinking about it, I'll be going again! Read Less

I had a gel manicure done here nearly 3 weeks ago. I'm taking it off now only because my nails have grown- the polish still looks amazing! I loved my experience there. It was so bright and clean and did not have that nasty, chemical-y salon smell. I will definitely be returning! Read Less

This is THE best place in Cincinnati to get your nails done! Love the atmosphere, and the Eco-Friendly, and Cruelty Free products. It was such a delight today to get pampered at Spruce. I'm not going to disclose who did my nails, because I want to be able to still get an appointment with her! Fabulous designs on my nails too!!! I'm in love with this place! Read Less

I treated myself to a manicure for my 30th birthday (I NEVER get manicures so this was a very special occurrence) and I really enjoyed Spruce! Everyone was very nice and engaging. The products they used were so pleasant and even almost a week later, my nails look pretty darn good. So, I'm officially changing my stance on manicures... I'll be coming back regularly! :) I would strongly recommend this shop. Read Less

Definitely a 5-star nail salon in OTR. I have visited Spruce twice. And I was happy about my two visits. Though I probably cannot visit it on weekly or bi-weekly bases since their price is high, this salon is my future must-go place if I want to treat myself to a nice and healthy manicure! What makes this nail salon much better than most of the ones I have visited all over the country is that they use much better and healthier products. For their regular nail polishes, they do not use OPI or other similar products. Instead, they use products that are either 5-free or 7-free, including RGB, Zoya, Deborah Lippmann (sp?), etc. For their gel nail polish, they use bio-seaweed. They also use their own products like cuticle oil in their manicure and pedicure services. They also sell their own products in the store (so you can know what's in the products), which is a nice gesture. The first time I visited Spruce because I was going out of the town for an important conference. I wanted my nails to look nice and of course last long. I made an appointment in advance and chose "The Good with bio seaweed gel." "The Good" is an approximately one hour service. The manicure part--from soaking your hands, filing your nails, cleaning your cuticles, to massaging your hands, was really nice--definitely relaxing! I love my gel nail color too! My second visit is a last minute decision. I was attending a gala the next day, and I really wanted to do my nails. I did not have an appointment when I walked in the shop. They had a very tight schedule at that time; however, they tried to squeeze me in between the already booked appointments. They made a great effort for sure! :) I did "the Quickie" with regular nail polish, which was a 20 minutes service. Though it was a much shorter manicure, it included basics--soaking, filing, and quick cuticle cleaning--which was good enough for me that day. I left with beautiful nails for the gala I was attending. :) All of the ladies who work at Spruce are very nice and friendly. The front desk lady who booked appointments for me was very nice. She tried to book an appointment for me when I walked just in. She also remembered my name when I only had visited there once! I will definitely go back to Spruce. It would be very nice to visit there every week to pamper myself, but I guess I need to make more money in order to do so! :) Read Less

not surprised to see all the fab reviews on here!instagram suggested i follow their page based on other local businesses that i follow.i've never gotten a gel manicure and have to say it's worth paying the extra $20 because i love the look. mollie k is such an artist and takes her work seriously which is so appreciated when you're spending $40ish on something that's gonna eventually be gone. i really look forward to coming back and getting more tiny master pieces on my hands! thanks awesome spruce team! Read Less

I took my 13 year old nieces for their first manicure Saturday. All three of us were treated wonderful! The staff is all so friendly and helped the girls feel comfortable in a new environment. We all have beautiful nails! And the air quaility is fantastic! In love with toxic free Spruce! Read Less

This was the first time I'd ever been to a nail salon that didn't make my head spin from all the chemicals. I kept things simple and just got the Quickie. But next time I'll go back for a pedicure. The quality of the polish is amazing!!! My nails they still look fresh. Read Less

I love this Salon!  I went in during my lunch, as it is conveniently located downtown on Vine street.  I planned on going in for a very much needs cleanup of my hands and feet, and of course time to relax after the crazy holiday's.  Right before my appointment I got a phone call with bad news.  After taking the call right outside the door, I decided to keep the appointment and not bail at the last-minute causing gap in their appointments.  The atmosphere in the place was serene.  I was offered hot tea on a chilly day.  Andrea took good care of me.  I was honest that I wasn't having the best day, keeping the details to myself.  She was able to pick up on the fact that I was distraught and kept the conversation light. The whole experience gave me time to reflect and relax on what just happened in my personal life.  Oddly enough, it was like a friend was comforting me with a warm beverage and a hug (or in this case a mani, pedi and massage).  It was exactly what I needed at that moment.  I left there relax and my mind clear to focus on what I needed to work on that day.  I know my reviews doesn't hit on the work itself but I hope it's assumed it was amazing because it was. Thank you, Andrea, and staff! Read Less

Spruce is the only natural nail Salon in Ohio. Molly the owner has opened a welcome refuge for you to come in relax, take a break from your hectic schedule and have her team take care of you. I've now visited a few times for pedicures and my most recent visit I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure.On my manicure I allowed Mollie nail tech use her artistic artistry and create a special broken glass style nail art, loved her being an artist on my nails. I had a picture from a magazine which inspired me for a special company dinner. Mollie used her artistry and knocked the manicure out of the park, in the past two weeks I've never had so many compliments on my nails ever.Spruce is now my place for healthy, natural nail care - don't miss Spruce and their friendly team in OTR!Plus they've introduced a new Sugaring, natural hair removal, which I'm trying out on my next visit. Read Less

I love Spruce Nail Shop! A couple weeks ago I experienced a problem with my polish and they not only offered to fix it once... but twice! All the ladies that work here are the absolute sweetest and you can tell that each of them want you to leave feeling good about yourself. I love that every time I go in they ask about my husband too. Great vibes and experience every time I have my nails done there. I highly recommend them to everybody! Read Less

Seems I will still be on the quest to find a great nail shop. I don't know what it is around here, but I can not find a solid place at all. So let's start with the good! The place is SO cute the staff is SO friendly and It is Extremely clean and organized. It looks exactly like the pictures! I would go back just to hang out in the space. The bad- the pedicure chairs . There is not enough space for me to extend my leg to a comfortable angle. It may not be uncomfortable for someone shorter, but I'm 5'9 and my legs were really cramped and it was uncomfortable. The most disappointing thing is that I really like my nail technician but I don't think I could go back! For 90 dollars (pedicure and mani plus 20 tip) my nails should look a hell of a lot better. I was pretty honest for the beginning when j sat down and said cuticles and the skin surrounding my nails was the most important thing for me. I wanted it all gone. I had to mention a time or two to go back and get the cuticles and she appeared to try but it didn't happen. I am big on this and I make no apology. I'm going to upload photos. I'm still on the hunt! And the nail shops don't like it when I post my honesty on here, I am not picky, I have an eye for details and apparently I am one of the few, well around here anyway. I'm sorry Spruce. You are so cute and so fresh but I gotta give you 3 stars. Read Less

I stopped by Spruce during my first trip to Cincinnati for a business trip. I had noticed that it had five stars on Yelp and it was close to my hotel. I am SO glad I stopped in! The first thing I noticed was how gorgeous it was inside and that it smelled nothing like a normal nail salon. It smelled fresh and clean with no hint of acetone or chemicals. What I came to find out is that all of their products are natural! They actually just started doing gel this week as they were finally able to find a natural product for it! I was paired with Andrea for my gel manicure and she was amazing! I honestly want her to be my new best friend! She was meticulous with manicure making sure everything was done perfectly and I love love love the end result! You can bet I'll be stopping by on my next trip through Cincinnati!!! Read Less

Spruce nail salon, is so FRESH. One of few salons in the area where you can get a mani pedi without feeling terrible for inhaling fumes the whole time. I went here with a few girls, with a few bottles of wine, and had a great time. The environment was clean, airy and spacious and the staff were extremely talented, friendly and accommodating (they took our wine, provided glasses and uncorked it for us). I highly recommend this if you are looking for a nail salon that provides high quality services to promote your natural nails. The space is smaller, and I recommend an appointment, they were fairly busy when we went. I also recommend you view their Instagram, they offer nail wraps designs and adorable hand painted nail designs--recently saw an adorable cactus design that I feel like I'll have to come back for. So happy a salon like this exists in the area! Read Less

I normally am the kind of person who goes to a fancy salon for a pedicure, but after the word i kept hearing about Spruce, I decided to give it a try - I'm so glad I did! I've never been one to go to the quickie salons for nail work, simply because of the chemicals you inhale and really dug the concept behind this place. But beyond the fact that its vegan and relatively chemical free, the decor/ambiance/treatment of staff there is TOP NOTCH, so its an all around win! I went on a random weekday morning that I was off work, and treated myself to their "the goods" pedicure which included a hot stone massage & sugar scrub and wow, I'm hooked. The gal I had wasn't too chatty, was very competent and obviously believed in the product they were using. They had a TON of options for polish and it was applied with skill.  I wasn't scheduled for a polish change on my nails, but inquired once I saw how good the pedi was coming along and even though my girl was tightly scheduled, they were willing to squeeze me in - that's some great customer service. I'm  usually one to only get 1-2 pedis/year max, but I may schedule myself for a regular there going forward! I would assume parking is a bit of a headache on weekends, but if you go in the AM, its probably not too bad. I am all for a day of rest, but I kind of hope they open limited hours on Sundays (maybe 10-3?) so that you can do brunch and a pedi (and not have to pay the meters until they start at 2!) The atmosphere and decor in their is bright, minimal and has as southwestern vibe - very conducive to relaxing. I'll be sure to be back again soon! Read Less

I don't typically get manicures. I've had two or three of them in my life and had decided that I don't care to pay for something I feel as though I can do myself. I take great care of my cuticles and am great at painting my nails, if I'm being totally honest.That said, I recently got engaged and had heard great things about Spruce, the all natural and eco-friendly nail shop on Vine Street in OTR. I walk by Spruce nearly every day during the week, and decided to treat myself to The Staple manicure (soak, nail shaping/trimming, cuticle/callus care, hydrating massage, warm towel wrap, and polish). I was sold at "hydrating massage" and "warm towel wrap" so I made an appointment to give it a try (they also accept walk-ins).The customer service was fantastic -- from the initial phone call to the care I received after I arrived. I was given the choice of a refreshment (water, iced tea, or coffee) and was seated at Meagan's station, where I was given a really great manicure. The massage was relaxing and longer than I expected; she did a great job trimming my cuticles; and did a great job painting my nails. It's also worth noting that the space is great -- natural and relaxing. Given its location, you could easily stop by for a treat mid-Vine Street shopping excursion, or even get your nails done while passing time during a long table wait for a nearby restaurant.Despite my being averse to getting manicures, I would do it again here. And I really can't wait to return for a pedicure. Read Less

The first thing you notice when you walk into Spruce is it does not smell like a nail salon! Why? Because everything is natural! One of their employees let me know they are the only "all natural" nail salon in Ohio- how cool! They use safe, clean, green products and you can smell/see it! It's modern and beautiful on the inside with exposed brick, plants, and clean design. Even though they have natural nail colors, they still have a huge variety. They also hand paint their nail art. Those little cactuses on my nails are NOT stickers! One of their nail artists painted them with the tiniest paint brush I've ever seen. Another thing that I found awesome was that they never re-use nail files or buffers. They even offer them to you to take home with you at the end of your appointment! (Huge sigh of relief to those germaphobes out there).Lastly, all the employees I encountered were friendly, professional, and helpful. They are a little pricier than some of the other places in town (25$ for a manicure), but it is well worth it for the service, cleanliness, and quality of products they use. I will definitely be back for a pedicure in the near future. Read Less

This place is everything they claim to be- clean, eco friendly and relaxing. I suggest booking an appointment either online or by phone because it's the most reliable way to get in when you want.I absolutely loooooved walking in and not getting hit with the strong smell of chemicals. This was the biggest deterrent for me in traditional salons.I will recommend this place to all of my friends and look forward to returning! Read Less