If I write too much, you're not going to read this review, so this is turning out to be the review…read morethat has taken me the longest to write as I back space, re-write, and remove paragraphs. It's important to me to convey to you how incredible this place is.
Prior to this, the last time I had my nails professionally done (well, I'm beginning to question whether they've ever been "professionally" done at all before this, but I digress) was pre-Covid. Instead, I opted for glue-on nail tips and the MLM product of the moment. My nails had been looking pretty shabby, so it was time.
When I tell you I stumbled upon this place, I mean it was pure serendipity! I just happened to notice them out of the corner of my eye as I was pulling into the Starbucks drive-thru. Instead of turning left for the drive-thru, I turned right into a spot in front of Cure and walked inside. I was greeted immediately by the owner herself, one of the most genuinely kind and friendly people you could ever meet. I asked all kinds of questions and booked my first appointment then and there.
Y'all, I hope you're still reading. I'm sorry if it's so long, but I want to tell you ALLLLL the things. (Edit, Jen. Edit.)
Kristen did my nails and explained exactly what she was doing while she was doing it (keep reading to find out why this experience was different from my past experiences). One of the things that stood out to me was the lack of chemical smells. The products they use are so much cleaner and healthier, and that's very important to me. I check EWG for EVERYTHING before I buy it.
My nail beds are short and I have always described myself as having "sausage fingers." For that reason, I don't really like the short square or round shape, but I can't wear long nails or how the heck do you expect me to type up these Yelp reviews? Kristen helped me pick a flattering shape and length so that I no longer look at my hands and see Jimmy Deans. In fact, I actually love the way my hands look now!
And let's talk quickly about how they feel. Because if you're like me, you've worn nail tips before and thought, "these just FEEL fake." I don't know how to explain it, but these gel extensions are remarkably natural feeling. Not stiff like acrylic, but durable. And the process to put them on doesn't require powder or nail glue.
If I'm honest, I've never LOVED having my nails done. I only liked having HAD them done. Since my first appointment at Cure, I have looked forward to every visit after. I've been three times now (one time for an incredible hot stone pedicure) and my next fill is on the books for a couple of weeks from now.
They also do waxing (which I haven't tried yet, but my eyebrows are crying for it!) and have a party room if you want to do a GNO, bridal shower, etc. The salon itself is girly and modern. The music is fantastic! The vibe is empowering. I'm going to give away my age here (and if you know, you know), but it feels like I'm sitting in the salon with Shelby and Truvy and M'Lynn -- just a group of ladies having a good time.
The End.
(Yeah, sorry it felt like a book, but believe it or not there was a lot edited out to make it shorter.)