Julep

I absolutely love coming here to get my pedicure and manicure! The girls do an amazing job every time and the manager is such a sweetheart. I cannot wait to go for my next appointment.

I get the mini facial on a regular basis, and am a member to improve the price since I go fairly often. Christina is very good, and can tailor the facial to your needs. She’s a good listener, and has helped improve the circulation in my face, paying attention to things I’ve mentioned from visit to visit. I enjoy my sessions, and definitely see important results, nice smooth skin, a healthy glow.
I’ve also had a pedicure, but prefer the type of situation that has the chair and large jacuzzi type tub, not just a small pan of warm water. The colors of polish are kind of limited, too, but primarily it’s the setup that isn’t that comfortable.
Five gold stars for Christina, no comment on the pedicure, it really depends on whether you go for a pan of water and short soak, or if you like what most nail salons have with the bigger massage chair and whooshing tub.
The Gig Harbor salon is an attractive place, fresh and new, very clean, no smells of perfumes or other scents.

I have been to multiple locations and always received great service the staff goes out of their way to accommodate all your needs and ensure you are comfortable. They stick with natural nails which is a plus because it does not reek like shaved down fingernails. The service is well worth the price and i have had polish last for up to a month before needing to be replaced. Not only are they excellent with nails but their other services are well worth investing in. Overall a wonderful and inviting experience.

I have been a member here for over a year now and I’d recommend Julep to anyone who regularly get their nails done. You will consistently get an excellent service and friendly staff. Donna does my nails and they always look healthy and my gel polish lasts well over 2 weeks. If you enjoy facials you have to see Christina. She is the best!

Love this salon & location. They are always on time & very professional. I does cost more money than other walk-​in salons but it’s well worth it. All their instruments they use are sterile (they open it from sealed sterile packaging) & their polish last so much longer! The saying is true you get what you pay for & Julep definitely does a fantastic job! I’ve also had facials & waxing done at this parlor as well & everything ALWAYS meets my expectations!

I’ve always had my nails and toes done at Julep but have yet to try any of their other services. Let me tell you Christina for waxing is amazing! Best waxing experience I’ve had! I’ve already told my friends and will definitely be returning! 5 starts for Christina!

The service I received at Julep was absolutely amazing. I was from out of town and needed time to just get away. The staff was extremely helpful and so nice! I cannot wait to go back. The products that they use were so awesome. I would definitely recommend Julep to all of my girlfriends!

This place is AMAZING!!! Would give 10 stars if I could. The membership program is well worth it. The staff is friendly from the minute you walk in to the minute you leave. The price is higher than a «chop shop» but that’s one of the reasons to go there. The point is to treat. Ask their products are safe for you. Christina gives their facials and she’s unbelievable. And the store manager is the best! I would come back Just because of her. So if you want a clean and amazing spa day then this is a must!

I am a very satisfied member. This place is clean, quiet and as a busy, working Mom, I have a chance to sit an watch a chick flick quietly while I get my toes and/​or nails done. I also get my waxing done here and it is always great. Carrie Ann and Channa are attentive and complimentary. I leave feeling pamper and with the membership discount on other services, it is reasonable.

This is the worst company ever.
I called in a week and a half ago asking when is the last day to cancel a subscription and there were some misunderstandings on the phone.
The lady said something about the 28^th.
I called and asked them to give me my money back and they won’t .
They were like «oh, you can get store credit»
After that they wouldn’t even give me free shipping to swap out the polishes.
If there were some misunderstanding then you should try the best to assist the customer and not be a bitch about it.
Update: I just saw a message from the owners from here. I have not logged on for a while .
Apparently, Mavens is a separate deal than the nail salon itself .
So I just want to clarify that I was talking about the Maven’s program and not fr actual store. Thank you

WARNING! DO NOT GO HERE! This salon has so much turn over, I have had a bad visit the last three times due to new employees messing up my mani/​pedi/​brows (all on seperate visits).
I had to go home and do my brows over myself.
when I got my mani I tried the hard set polish and it was chipping in 2 days because she got it all over my cuticules!
Then when I went in for my pedi the girl did a half ass job and my polish looked bad, she really messed up my pinky toes!
WHEN I CAME IN AND LEFT A MESSAGE ABOUT MY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICED RECIEVED THE MANAGER NEVER CALLED!
THIS PLACE SUCKS!

There is no question that this by far the best place to get pampered in the Harbor. It is located in the Uptown Shopping center which is glamorous and fabulous on it’s own. The fact that a metropolitan spa oasis is there is such an added bonus. The manager; Christina Lockwood will make sure that you’re spoiled rotten by her sweet, thougthful staff. Enjoy a beer, fizzy beverage or complimentary tea and coffee. Always a great «chick» flick playing on multiple screens. Love it here!

Not impressed. The pedicure was nothing to write home about (except on here). The gal was friendly, but they had limited colors, a stupid club thing going on, and overall it just isn’t my cup of tea. I happened to listen to other customers, and they seemed to get booked incorrectly for their appointments, which doesn’t surprise me.

I had a gift card for $ 50 for a pedicure. I called and made two reservations, for myself and a friend. They assumed we wanted the $ 80 treatments, so my friend was stuck paying $ 80 for a pedicure that was NOT worth $ 80!!!
When the employee was buffing my feet, she knicked my toe, which made me bleed A LOT. I now have a scar. She felt really bad, so I received that pedicure for free.
I still had my giftcard, so I went back for a second pedicure. Apparently, I went in too close to closing because I asked if I could get French-​tips, and the girl look annoyed. She said it would take too long. So, no.
I was offered tea, and never received it. The foot soak lasted about 2-​minutes.
Everything is way overpriced. I didn’t feel pampered. Also, I was cold. The chairs are uncomfortable. Plus, I found the décor to be cold and sparse.
NEVER AGAIN.

I have been going to Julep for my nail and waxing services since they first opened almost four years ago. I can always rest assured knowing that Ashley and Kelly will provide me with the BEST pedicure in town without compromising my health with dirty instruments, the jetted foot soakers/​fungus harbors, or the dreadful potato peeler. I never really knew how much of a different a perfect arch makes until their amazing skin care technicians worked their magic on my brows and I have always walked out with a smile on my face after my Brazilian… No scream cream necessary! The staff is friendly, attentive, they even remember me by name and remember my beloved pumpkin ale every fall. I could not ask for a better experience. I am a Julep pedi club member and I honestly spend less here with my membership than I did years ago at the Gig Harbor neighborhood chop shop.

First of all this is a «club» like massage envy. There are two prices, one for club members and a higher one for everyone else, but the club fee includes a service and, if you get your nails done regularly, it is a pretty good deal. Pluses: clean, no bad smells, friendly staff, nice services, beer for $ 4. Negatives: no massage chairs, no jetted foot soak, polish choices limited to their brand (some pretty icky colors) and IT’S A CLUB.
Did I join? Yeah, so I guess I liked the general feel of the place to want to go back. They also do waxing and facials.

Visited for my best friend’s bridal shower day and they were able to accommodate all four of us at the same time. Since I usually cut my own fingernails down to the nub, I was forced to grow them out a little so the salon would have something to work with. (They don’t use acrylics and you won’t smell like you walked out of a sweatshop afterwards — yay!)
I received the Julep manicure with French vernis (french-​tip polish). The lady who performed the service was super friendly, sweet and I felt very comfortable with her. We small chatted while she massaged my arms and what I all «basted» my hands and put them in an oven glove. It felt nice but you also feel like a bread dough. (Weird how beauty and food are so intertwined, anyway)
The wedding was the week after and my nails stayed pretty until then. They lasted about two weeks before any signs of wear and I was going to kickboxing every week and work on the computer everyday too. So whatever top coat they used really works.
I’ll probably go back soon for another Julep Manicure at their Seattle locations. I love that they have nail salons that are all-​natural and you don’t have to listen to weird asian ladies talk about you in front of your face.

I really like Julep. The salon is clean with minimalist design, they autoclave their metal instruments and give you what they can’t autoclave to keep, and I like the fact that the people who work there don’t wear masks (since they don’t do acrylics) and I feel safe about breathing the air without one. I’ve gone in quite a few times and all my experiences have been positive and relaxing. People aren’t overly chatty with you, and they don’t talk to each other either, making you feel left out of the conversation like at other salons I’ve been to around Gig Harbor. I also like that I can make appointments online via their website. Very quick, very easy.
I’ve had manicures, pedicures, and waxes done here. Always a satisfied customer. They also have a club membership you can opt into to get discounts on services.
The only downfall is that parking directly in front of the parlor can be a bit of a challenge.

I was at the tail end of my 6^th month of pregnancy when my sisters and I visited Julep for a pedicure. We usually visit the one near the University Village; however, we decided to visit Gig Harbor instead. The three of us rarely cross the bridge so we had our doubts about going. That was easily put to rest once we arrived. First, we got there A LOT earlier than our appointment. They didn’t make us feel bad and asked if we would like to be seated. They offered us a neck pillow, blanket (which I accepted) and tea or water.
The salon is very open. This made it easier for my sisters and I to talk with one another. Because everything is open, it gave me a sense that they weren’t hiding anything. It was clean, simple and sort of a minimalist approach to a salon… which I personally enjoy. None of the technicians were very chatty (thank goodness). They were polite and all three of us were satisfied with the result.
At the end of your appointment, they give you a bag with the items that were used, which cannot be used on another client. It is a great way to recycle and know you know only your feet have been used on that item.
The price is about average if you compare it to Gene Juarez.
For me the chair was very uncomfortable but I blame that on the pregnancy. I just couldn’t get comfortable. My two sisters (who are not pregnant) thought the chairs were fine… so it must have been just me. The seats at the U Village location suited my fancy more; however, I would visit this salon again. Great service and they did a great job. I have 3 months left of my pregnancy so I’m positive I’ll be getting another pedicure.

Simple, elegant, clean and fume-​free.
Prices for nail treatments are much steeper than «typical» local nail salons where the amount of English spoken is minimal, but it’s well worth it for a special occasion and a more «green» experience.
And talk about clean– not only is the salon clean, but they give you a goodie bag with the files and brushes they use on you, and they clean instruments that they don’t give away with an autoclave.