After experiencing a manicure by Ben, I will never go anywhere else. He is thoughtful, gentle &…read moremeticulously detailed with his manicure & pedicure. His dip shaping is absolutely unmatched. A master in the art of nails. However, the manicurist my friend had was aggressive & rude.

A pleasure! From the call for an appointment to the appointment itself. Very clean and well…read moremaintained. My nails never looked better!

Ok so. I haven't lived in Maine in about 10 years. I just got back to town for a visit and really…read moreneeded a change. I searched for Rosalie who did my hair when I was in my twenties! And I found escape salon. I was able to book an appointment with her niece Ivory who was so fantastically good! She was just as attentive, thoughtful and professional as Rosalie is! She turned my sunburned hair into a dramatically different dark ashy fall brunette and I'm in love! Ivory also gave me styling tips, product recommendations and a new book to read! I can't recommend them enough!

I've been looking for a salon for a while and I'm completely happy with Escape- Ivory gave me an…read moreamazing cut as well as a full foil- the prices are reasonable and the quality of work excellent- I have short hair and it's difficult to find someone that can cut my hair in a flattering way- Ivory knocked it out of the ball park!

Perfect manicure! The shop has a clean, cool vibe. Note: By appointment only…read more She gives you a nice hand massage. Feels like you are being pampered.

Sweetly chic spot super clean and inviting. Owner is talented, kind, and accommodating to her…read moreclients (even brand new clients like me) Been off the whole nail train due to an abundance of travel this year leaving no time for maintenance. Coco's reminds me that it doesn't have to be typical salon chaos when we reward ourselves by feeling nails & toes pretty! xx

Chrissie and Ashley are amazing! They care so much about…read moremaking sure that you look and feel your best when you leave! II have been getting my nails done by Ashley for a while now, and she is meticulous with making sure that your nails are perfect! Ashley always careful to make sure that you're comfortable and relaxed. I love her attention to detail and her genuine excitement for what she does. Chrissie is my brow guru. And I've been seeing her for years. She is super knowledgeable and she is my go-to for beauty and skin tips. I don't trust anyone else to get my crazy brows done perfectly except for her. Chrissie also did my wedding makeup, and I felt so beautiful! She also did my maid of honor's makeup and Gabby looked absolutely stunning. I loved having someone I've known for years be there to help me look and feel my best on one of the most important days of my life. These ladies are absolutely the best, and I recommend them and their business to everyone! Do yourself a favor and book an appointment!

Chrissy did my makeup for a wedding I attended and she was/is incredible! She was very engaging and…read moreentertaining during the application; no awkward silences or weird and forced conversation. I appreciated that she took the time to ask about my regular makeup routine and if there was any color or product I was trying to avoid. The results were amazing and held throughout the whole day/night. I highly recommend her!

I have been going to Kelsey for a few years now and she's great . She will do anything you want and…read moreshe makes sure you're happy . Very friendly salon .

never go here for lash extensions! they are not educated on how to properly do them. i was left to…read morego to emergency care to try to remove my eyelashes. she had chemically burned my eye. please ladies stay safe and do your research before you trust someone with your eyes.

Without a doubt, the best manicure and dip I have ever had!!!!!…read more The shop is clean and pleasant, with very nice technicians. He shaped them beautifully, did not nick my cuticles with the dremmel (as many others have done!), and the dip is subtle, not thick. Just great!! The picture does not do it justice. I am definitely going to be a regular customer. Highly recommend!!!!!

My appointment was at four I waited till 440. I explain to the girl that I wanted my nails cut…read moredown. She didn't do that. She cut my finger so badly that I had to go to the emergency room I asked for a specific color she picked her own color, the whole point of me shortening my nails is because I have a three year old. This is not my normal nail salon. My biggest pet peeve is when they don't listen or and then I end up in the emergency room with a cut and I still have to pay never said her name all I know is that she's a number six that's where she was at, but then by the time it came to paint it she switched off with a man she knew I was unhappy and another only did she cut me she nicked me another finger and they make you buy the boxes but they don't even put you on a piece to the drill on I mean, if you're pregnant and you're tired and it's the end of the day then go home and have somebody else do the nails because my nails are the same length. No I've had a tetanus shot. I don't usually complain but after that ordeal yeah I'm complaining you ar

First let me say that I moved here recently & have been on the hunt for a nail salon I can come…read moreback to. I decided to start using yelp because I'm appalled at what I've gone through in my search. Flooded cuticles, severe lifting, lumpy, ridged surfaces, swollen cuticles, exorbitant prices for generally bad service and of course, super rude techs. I'm skeptical everywhere I go now. I decided to try Excel after seeing their work on a girl at my local Chinese restaurant. The nails I had on were good enough to be filled as if already fixed them after my last bad manicure, but I had one that had snapped off and been glued back. The woman who worked on me swore she didn't need to replace it and I absolutely didn't believe her, but it's been a week and it's still secure so apparently she did a fine job fixing it. I had her reshape my tips as well and they're all even and have the same amount of point to them. The nails themselves are completely smooth, not obnoxiously thick but thick enough to be strong, and honestly the best work I've had done since moving to Maine. I'm obsessed with holographic nails, and they don't look good unless the nail is smooth and has a nice curve to it - they do the holo powder here in a bunch of colors, and it came out amazing. I went to NYC for the weekend and got too many compliments to count - and compliments from strangers are very rare in the city so that means something! I did end up with a tiny nick on one of my cuticles from the drill, but it was small and healed within a couple days with no infection or swelling. Accidents happen and as long as the equipment is clean it's not a huge deal to me. I work full time and beat on my hands, so having nails that are strong and prepped properly so they adhere well is most important. These are holding up well through lots of abuse with no lifting whatsoever. I will definitely be back for my fill, and if all goes well I will hopefully be a regular here for a long time

I walked in and was greeted quickly by a few people. They were super kind people. They said they…read morecould take me right away. They finished up with a client, and I got moved into the pedicure chair. There was quiet a few people here getting nails done. I got a basic pedi. I got a pumice stone, I got lotion, a small rub, and it was okay. My toes were okay. The pink is holding up but it's still cold out. Upon sitting down, they had to move some trash away, there was clippings all over the floor, and the man that did my toes did not speak English. It seems only a couple people spoke English. Not a big deal, but they were yelling across the salon to communicate with me. I can't say I loved the vibe. There were people here that clearly knew some of the staff and were having great conversation. But I was with someone that didn't speak to me once, and my nails are just okay. But you can get in and out fairly quick I suppose. $37 for a basic pedi. I also used the bathroom, and it was pretty dirty, which was a major turnoff as well. Plenty of parking in the lot in front.

Showed up for my 1030 appointment today and doors were locked and lights were off. Stayed until 11…read moreand still no one!! Absolutely ridiculous, will never go back. What a waste of time, luckily Excel nails got me right in and Lee did a great job.

Great powder dip. I'm a frequent repeat customer. My nails always look fantastic now. Price is…read morereasonable.