My favorite place to get acrylics and a pedicure!
The decor is a Mediterranean/Greek style with cream colored walls, white crown moulding, marble table tops, and wood accents. And unlike most other nail salons, they actually have soft lighting, instead of flourescent lights. The decor is actually inviting and comforting!!
The environment is clean and relaxing. They use individually wrapped sterilized tools for each client, so you do not need to worry about contracting a fungis.
Pedicure chairs are comfortable and have your typical massaging options. Instead of the standard white basin to soak your feet, they have cute glass basins. Kim does a great job with pedicures! She is very thorough, gentle, and leaves my feet feeling rejuvanated. Although she speaks very little English, somebody is always around to do a quick translation. My feet feel like a million bucks after a pedicure with her!!!!
The nail techs are extremely competent and take pride in their work. Whether I come in for a full set or fills, they understand you don't need to buff the heck out of your nail beds (like some other cheaper places do, making your natural nails fragile); they know you just have to take off the shine so the chemicals adhere to the natural nail/remaining acrylic. I really like when Toby does my nails because he not only does a great job but, also makes great conversation! Don't expect to get a full set or a fill in a jiffy, these techs do NOT cut corners in their procedures.
One thing I really like about this place is, they don't try to upsell you (which I think is tacky unless you are inquisitive about different options). Their prices are not the cheapest around but it seems in this type of business, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR; that being said, their prices are still competitive with other nicer salons/spas (standard pedicures are $25).
Emporium offers other services (that I have not utilized) such as, waxing, brow shaping, manicures, hot stone pedis, full body massages, eye lashes, etc.
Walk-ins are welcome. They usually have about 5-6 people on staff, so sometimes you may have to wait a few minutes. Most of their clientele are repeat customers (always a good sign!).
I hope you enjoy your time here, as much as I always do!