Decent experience overall, but very dependent on the wax specialist…read more European Wax Center is okay overall, but the experience really depends on which wax specialist you get. I've had some very good appointments and a few that weren't so great. On a few occasions when my usual wax specialist wasn't available, I was assigned someone very young. I'm in my 50s, and while everyone was professional, I did feel a bit uncomfortable during those visits. That's just a personal comfort level, but it did affect my experience. The one thing that consistently gets on my nerves is the constant upselling. Every visit feels like a sales pitch for additional products or packages, which can be a bit much. That said, the facility is generally clean, appointments are easy to book, and for a wax center, it's not bad. I go maybe two or three times a year, and overall it gets the job done. Not amazing, but not terrible either.

DO NOT GO HERE!! If I could give this place 0 stars I would. This was the worst experience I've…read moreever had. They kept my debit card information without my permission, charged my card after I contacted them letting them know my mother had a heart attack and I couldn't make it. Upon me contacting them about the charge the "manager" was rude and over talking me. I asked to speak with her boss she proceeded to say, " I have to call her I can't give her number out"! I tried to call back she didn't answer the phone. Very rude and unprofessional I tried to support them because they're a black ran store but, NEVER EVER AGAIN!

I'm so disheartened because I was hoping I'd be leaving a good review.. I called last Thursday to…read moreschedule an appointment for Saturday & everything was fine. I called Saturday morning to confirm my appointment but Amy at the front desk let me know I was not on the schedule even though I just scheduled two days prior.. they were able to fit me in 45 min after said appointment time anyways so I didn't get upset. Once arriving I was told I'd have to wait an additional 30 min which was confusing but I had time in the day to wait (ended up being almost 45 min of a wait) The service I wanted, I got talked out of by Tina the hairdresser but I trusted her word since she is the professional. I ended up getting a "curly cut" instead. My experience with her actually was good, customer service wise. It's not uncommon to leave a salon with damp or wet hair to air dry for curly hair (your preference) so while wet I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary plus the employees boasted about how good my hair turned out!! I get home and at this point my hair is lightly damp, my husband looks at my hair from outside the window & is SHOCKED. He couldn't believe the way my hair turned out & told me to look at it. I look at it in my phone camera and the "layers" Tina put in were chunks. I show a friend who is a hair dresser & she was appalled by how horrible the hair does not blend. I also asked for no length taken off and my overall length is shorter. I called to let Amy know I was not satisfied and what are my options. She lets me know she will talk to the owner about coming in to get it fixed. I told her I'm not sure I want to because since my left side is so short, I would have to go even shorter on my right side just to match it which was not the goal from the beginning. My original service had nothing to do with a haircut, I just trusted Tina's professional opinion to save my curls from having a baby 7 months prior. Amy lets me know she will discuss a refund from the owner Monday when she is back in the salon. George sends me an email Monday late afternoon but I didn't get to it until yesterday because of work. When I call, I'm told if I don't come in to get it fixed (which I already discussed why I declined that option) that I could come in M/W/F when the owner is in to see if my hair is worth a refund (Forgot to mention I was asked to send pictures and/or videos of my hair Saturday when I originally called & did so). I let George who was extremely kind & understanding know that I'm a full time working Mom & with my husband & babysitters' schedules, I can only come in on Saturdays. The owner from my understanding through communication would not work with me & refused to refund this service. I'm at a loss & will not be getting a refund unfortunately. It's also unfortunate that the owner Terri/Terry (unsure how her name is correctly spelled) cares more about money rather than a returning customer who just wanted to feel good in her skin after just having a baby not too long ago. I have plenty of friends who are business owners in the beauty industry that agree that this was a poor way to handle this situation. I can understand if I spent hundreds of dollars and took up hours of time that someone else could have been serviced, but I paid under $60 and it took about an hour - hour and 15 min in the chair total. Other than the dissatisfaction of the hair cut, this review is mainly to point out how this business can better handle a situation like this in the future.

I absolutely love my hairstylist! She is savvy with curly hair and listened to my needs and…read moreconcerns. Ask for Dawn! I also appreciated the greeter and cleanliness of the establishment.

Received worst haircut in my life there. Took in a picture of a snazzy, sassy pixie cut,…read morebut...left with a head looking like a bowling ball. Cost $60 too. Place was empty except for one other victim. Will never go there again!

Ugh, the worst. I've actually had a gift card to here sitting in my wallet for years that I'll…read morenever use. I had been here twice: once for a manicure and once for a haircut. The manicure was the worst. The woman cut my nails all lopsided and awkward. The paint job, a french manicure, must have been modeled after a very cheap part of France. They didn't even let us dry out nails before we left, so of course they got messed up. Sadly, the haircut story is worse. After cutting my hair about 2.5 inches shorter than I requested (leaving me looking like a mushroom), the stylist told me she didn't have time to dry or style it (although my appointment was for a cut and style). She was the worst. THE WORST! When I went up front to pay, they still had me pay for a "style" job despite me standing there with dripping hair while my too- busy "stylist" sat texting on her phone. Apparently, they didn't have pricing for "just a cut." I'll drive downtown, east, or north before coming here again.

I really enjoy going here everyone is always so nice/sweet I have been going there since 2017 and I…read moredon't plan to go anywhere else

I loved everything and everyone. They took their time and listened to what I was asking for. They…read moretook me as a walk in but have appointments as well! Thank you! I love my nails! :)

Wow! Where have you been all my life Salon Central OTR?…read more I made an appointment based on fellow Yelpies reviews and am so glad I did. Jim is absolutely amazing. He and his assistant Amber made me feel right at home and are so very welcoming. I am letting my silver grow out and after a great consultation Jim went to work, adding highlights and lowlights, doing all kind of magic, and gave me a fresh cut afterwards. I was super nervous of how my hair would turn out since this is not an easy transition for me going from medium brown to my now silver. My fears were unfounded and my hair turned out amazing! Jim blended the silver with my brown perfectly, and gave me a super flattering hair cut.

I can't say enough great things about Salon Central OTR. From the moment you walk in, it's clear…read morethat this is a salon built on professionalism, talent, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. The entire team reflects a high level of technical training and artistry, and that standard is no accident--it's a direct result of the leadership, mentorship, and vision of Jim Brofft. Under Jim's direction and training, the stylists operate at an elite level. Their attention to detail, precision cutting, and thoughtful consultation process consistently elevate the experience well beyond a typical salon visit. You can feel the culture of mastery and ongoing education in every appointment. Personally, I've trusted Jim with my hair for years, and the results have been consistently outstanding. His cuts are tailored, refined, and remarkably durable--they grow out beautifully and always feel intentional. That level of consistency over many years is rare, and it speaks volumes about his expert

1. Parking is terrible and owner shows no interest in improving the situation…read more 2. Appointments clearly mean absolutely nothing to the owner. I had a 3:30 appt for gel mani and pedi. After a late start on the pedi by the owner who was doing my pedi work, she finished around 5 PM. Then the owner ordered me to sit at a mani station, where I waited 20 minutes for service. Finally I got up to look for the owner, who was doing a pedi on a different customer. I asked her what's going on. She said I had to wait for a manicurist, and it would be another 15 minutes before he was free. I do not have 3+ hours to spend on a simple mani/pedi! I left after making another mani appt for 8:45 the next morning. I arrived on time, and still had to wait and then go looking for the manicurist who I found cutting oranges in the back of the salon. "I'll be 5 minutes!" she said. Still waiting, she finally appeared. She did no cuticle work whatsoever, just polish removal and new polish. Not a satisfactory job whatsoever. 3. While this was going on, another customer arrived for 9 AM appt. Her manicurist never even arrived at the salon until 9:15. 4. The laminated services page I was handed was filthy. I tried to point that out to the owner, who ignored my comment about the crud and kept insisting I buy the most expensive service. That I did NOT do. 5. The shame of all of this is that there are actually good employees who want to do the right thing for their customers. Tony, my usual manicurist, who is wonderful, was on vacation. My mistake was expecting his level of service from other employees. 6. My daughter, who spends upwards of $200 every other week at nail salons, had a very similar experience as mine at Rio two weeks ago. It took them over 3 hours for her mani and pedi. She will never return to Rio, nor will I. I will miss Tony but I cannot reward such a poor company with my business.

Do not recommend to anyone for a pedicure. Their manicure side looked busy, so maybe that is the…read moreway to go here. The building was clean and updated. The one star review comes from the actual skill of the technician. I did not inspect my toes before leaving because I assumed they would be fine. Wrong. I get home and find that there is paint all over my cuticles and on my skin (see pictures). For $60+, I would expect the skill of the technician would be average at best. I am so disappointed and will not be back.

Both of my teenage girls get their hair done by amazing stylists at Blush! They love Kate! My…read moreoldest loves a pretty blond refresh and Kate slays it EVERY time!

Love this business. Very clean and the people are exceptional! All do a fantastic job. So friendly!read more

Tim is the man. I recently moved to Ohio from the West Coast for school and needed a solid haircut…read more I'm pretty picky about my hair, so finding someone I could trust was important. I almost didn't book because of some negative reviews but after reading through them they seemed not very credible, I decided to give Tim a shot. I'm glad I did. He helped me choose a style from a few photos online, explained what would work best for my hair, and absolutely nailed it. He offered me coffee, never tried to sell me any products, and gave me honest advice on maintaining my hair. Tim is a genuinely down-to-earth guy who's passionate about what he does. The shop has a great atmosphere, the prices are fair, and I couldn't be happier with my haircut. My wife loved it too. I'll definitely be back.

I've been in Cincinnati long enough to have tried 3 shops. Studio U is the best. Why …read more.. owner/operator. This guy, Tim, is the business. He knows men's haircuts, he is very good "barber ". No corporate BS, just a great haircut, my beard never looked good as good. This place is all about the haircut.

I love this place! I'm picky about a quality pedicure and they always do a fantastic job. I haven't…read morehad my nails done here but they have a lot of repeat customers they know and I have yet to see anyone unsatisfied! I would highly recommend!

Affordable and down to earth nail salon! My favorite place to get a pedicure in the Cincy area. The…read morenail techs are great and skilled and especially good with exfoliating in their pedicures--Ive never had such good callus removal from a standard pedicure. The vibe is casual but clean and homey. You can usually walk right in without an appointment. Definitely recommended.

I visited for the first time for a Brazilian sugaring. She was friendly and professional. And she…read moredid a great job! I plan on visiting again next month! If you download the app, it keeps track of how many sightings you've gotten so you can earn rewards. Also, check in on Yelp for 10% off!

It's an amazing experience. Clean, professional, and efficient. I highly recommend. I have been…read moregoing there for quite some time and I'm always very satisfied with the results.