Carryn is amazing and very talented. She is super sweet and her business is very clean.read more

She's such an amazing person and an absolutely amazing nail artist. I love her so so much best…read moreperson by far to go to in Oswego!

love their humor. great job! i wished they were open on sunday. i will be back…read more great color selection.

This was just a crappy experience. The salon is dingy, they have dirty towels where you put your…read morehands and cover them with paper towels. They don't give you a manicure, they just paint your nails. No pride in their work, I'm sure they are skilled enough they just don't care. The staff is not personable. The atmosphere is terrible, TV's blaring the news, but it wasn't your typical news station, it was about siblings murdering each other and other distasteful garbage. Just bizarre, not what I want to listen to while at a salon. They used an acrylic nail file on my natural fingernails and it just shredded them, I was dying inside. Generally just a rough and uncomfortable experience. My gel manicure is just not good, I could have done a better job myself. I wont be going back.

One of the best nail salons Ive been to. I made a reservation for our bridal party. My best friend…read morehad some pearly white almond shaped acrylics and I got some purple nails done. The lady that did my nails color matched my nails to a photo I showed her. She picked a color that really popped against my skin and I was happy with that. They treated my best friend like a queen and they were quick and they did really good work! They did someone elses acrylics in our bridal party and hers came out really good as well.

I went in for a dip powder manicure and waited about 15 minutes to be seated (had an appointment…read morefor 4:00 PM). The salon was mildly busy when I arrived, which I understand, so this was no big deal. The selection of colors was very good and the staff was friendly. However, I had my manicure done on a Saturday and by Monday morning, two of the nails had chipped/the powder coating had fractured. I would not recommend this salon, based on the poor quality of the work done. I feel like I threw money away and my nail beds were damaged due to excessive drummeling.

This place is so cute and affordable. I got a manicure and pedicure with Pam and she was amazing!…read moreMy nails looked so good and she was super friendly and did a great job. I felt so pampered and beautiful after visiting this place. Totally recommend and would go back to this salon.

Gabby was my stylist and I would definitely go back again. She is super talented and very…read morepersonable. She took her time to ensure I was comfortable from start to finish. I love my new haircut and style -- Thanks Gabby!

I've been going to different sylists at Strands and Essence for over 20 years in three locations! I…read morehave never gotten anything but satisfactory service. Most recently, I have a new to me sytlist, Helen, and she's provided me with absolutely wonderful and stylish cuts. I am very pleased and recommend her to anyone who is interested. She first cut my husband's hair, and he has a full head of thick and unruly hair...I figured if she could handle HIS head, she could definitely do something with mine! And she did. The salon atmosphere is upscale and trendy...prices are reasonable, esp. given you don't leave unhappy, and getting 'fit in for an appointment' is never lengthy! This place is 'all good!'

I have been going to Mindy since she was in Beauty School and followed her talent to Strands and…read moreEssence. Always been very satisfied with cuts and my color. Mindy is an awesome colorist! Since going to Strands and Essence I have met Helen who does my facials it's an awesome experience! If you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and professional service Strands and Essence is the salon to experience!