NUVO Salon & Spa

Please note that this review is for the services I received from Meshell Pearson. She is a FANTASTIC aesthetician and her waxing skills are just amazing. I am super picky, and to top it off have very sensitive skin. Since I moved to Maryland I have been struggling to find someone who can give me a decent Brazilian and can do my eyebrows well. A coworker recommended Meshell, and I am so very happy she did. Not only did I get the best Brazilian, my eyebrows are beautiful! If you are looking for a great professional who is gentle, and just overall awesome; Meshell is the best!

I’m used to better, but don’t want the hassle of finding out if it exists or not in Frederick. Cut is decent, color is not. Used to be really cheap, but when they changed their name to Nuvo, prices doubled (for me they did, anyways). Not worth $ 130 price tag for cut and color; that’s what my old higher-​end salon (closer to DC) used to charge.

I feel like I shouldn’t give Nuvo 5 stars because I only had a kids cut and a blow dry for myself but the experience was so great that I have to.
My one and a half year old needed her hair cut for the first time. I called the local salon I usually go to but they had a bridal party in and had no appointments. Since we were going to FSK Mall I figured I’d Unilocal salons in that area. My husband was a bit skeptical taking her anywhere where we hadn’t been but we had no choice. In my quick search I looked for 4 stars+ based on more than a few reviews and if they had a website (in my mind this made it a legit spot). After coming across Nuvo I called and made an appointment for that afternoon.
The salon looks fairly new. I liked that it was so spacious and clean. The staff there were SO nice. I was worried that my daughter wouldn’t cooperate but her stylist Ashley knew what she was doing! She gave her a small toy, had her sit in my husbands lap and carefully trimmed away. I was so thrilled that the place I randomly chose knew what they were doing with young ones! We even got a «my first haircut» certificate! My blow-​out was great too… even though I was a tad short on time I appreciated that my stylist took the time to do it in many sections and layers. My shampoo massage was super relaxing too! and the best part… they didn’t even charge me for the kids cut! Yay! I very well may make the drive for future cuts!

I’ve come to this place since it opened. I’ve had many haircuts, spa packages, facials and different spa treatments here. It’s a great place and you DEFINITELY get your bang for your buck here. The service at the front desk, the spa coordination, and technicians are all great. It flows well. It’s pretty top notch compared to some high end, brand name places I’ve been to and for nearly half the price.
They are under their own management now (no more 3^rd party involvement) and are making interior décor improvements among other things. Keep it up. It looks great.
This place is on point and I would definitely recommend it to both locals and visitors of Frederick.
My favorites:
Nail Techs: Wendy and Kim
Aestheticians: Yvette
Massage Therapists: Melanie and Joanne

Really disappointed with this place. I was given a given a gift certificate so went today for a mani/​pedi. The lady who did my nails seemed very distracted and disorganized and my nail polish looks streaky and bubbly and even some polish on my skin. I could have done a better polish job at home. Going back to have nails repolished. Took her 2.5 hours for a mani/​pedi and she did nothing special or extra. I’ve had much better and more thorough pedicures at less expensive places in the area.
The front desk area is beautiful and the staff was friendly and professional but the mani/​pedi service areas were not impressive at all, had an institutional feel. For the prices they charge I expected it to be more upscale throughout ($ 80 for a basic pedi and a shellac mani) I’ll go back to use the balance of my gift certificate but in the future will stick with my regular place on the other side of town.

Great haircut from Jenn D.
Also, their products are all 20% off right now. What a deal!!!
I have a short angled cut and thick hair and Jenn did a wonderful job making it looking fabulous! She was also very keen on making the cut very easy to style.
The salon is a little bit pricy but it is worth it when you get a perfect cut! I would definitely go back and/​or recommend.

Woohoo! Yvette Mannas gave me the best facial I ever received. Yvette told me what she was doing and the process of each step during my facial. While my face got the facial my hands got dipped in wax and then nestled in hand warmers. My shoulders received a great massage while steam worked it effects on my face. When my facial was done my face felt smooth and soft. My hands came out of the hand warmers, the wax removed and then Yvette massaged my hands and arms with a soothing lotion. She gave me extra time to relax before I got up to leave. Yvette met me at the checkout counter to hand me a bottle of water and ask how my face was feeling. I felt very much pampered. If you want a facial better than all the rest go see Yvette at NUVO! You will be very pleased.

Great experience. Had an ear candling session. Was very relaxing. Meshell gave an awesome lymphatic massage in addition to the ear candling. Will definite return for additional services.

Great place to get a cut and color! I haven’t had any other services there though… My only complaint is the prices seem really high.

I had never been to any sort of spa before; I’d received a gift certificate for Christmas, but I was very impressed. I’ve always been a bit self-​conscious of my looks (eh, it’s a thing,) but the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and it was just a very nice experience. This means a lot, if I’m going somewhere new.
The only reason I marked this a ⁴⁄₅ is that the manicure I received (and I’ve had several) started peeling right away. I’m… not sure if it was faulty polish or what, I’ve just never had that happen before.
But the atmosphere is warm, comfy, the massages very good, and they will have my return business!

This place is excellent!
For me personally, I have curly hair and no one can seem to cut it right. Jessica cut and colored my hair and did an amazing job! I usually switch stylists every time but I was completely satisfied and she was really nice to talk to. I colored my hair dark brown and it now (months later) is still holding up well!
I go to Meshell for waxing and she’s great!

I’ve been going to Renaissance Salon and Spa for about seven years. I moved over an hour away last year, but the massages and facials are so great that I won’t go anywhere else. I’m looking forward to spending my birthday at the spa for a half day of pampering in April!
Facials– Natalie is the BEST there is! I’m a certified makeup artist and she really knows her stuff. She gives you a nice relaxing facial and will be happy to help educate you on products if you ask. She also does a great shoulder/​arm massage during the facial. I also like the fact that she doesn’t try to sell you on any products. I’ve managed to acquire almost all of the Yonka products used in my facials anyway and I REALLY love their products. Great facial + relaxing massage + wonderfully smelling skin products= The best hour of your life! Just be sure to book her in advance since her schedule fills up fast!
Massages– I love Kerri! I have an autoimmune disorder so some areas are more sensitive than others and she always has the perfect amount of pressure. I’ve had a lot of massages in my life, but with the extra sensitivity, I make it a point to see Kerri. I’m able to completely relax which is wonderful.
With all of the places the DC and Baltimore has to offer, I highly recommend checking out this little gem in Frederick. Great service at a great price in a relaxing atmosphere!

I’m from out of town, but I over Thanksgiving, I found myself desperately in need of a hair cut. I checked Unilocal and booked an appointment at Renaissance the same day. Amelia did a great job with my fine curly/​wavy hair – she was careful to ask about my hair routine (I’m a low-​maintenance type) and we spend a good 10 minutes talking about options. During the cut, I peppered her with questions about styling and hair care – she was patient and thorough in her answers. I left very happy with my hair, and feeling like she had taken my specific needs into account.

I have been getting my hair cut by Kristi for years. She is a true artist in every sense of the word. Customer service is five star, consistently.

Had my first ever appointment yesterday with Jennifer D… and it was a total game changer! I have curly hair and have always struggled to find stylists who understood my curls. She asked all the right questions and provided all the right information and made my appointment very enlightening and fun.
I left there SO thrilled and CONFIDENT with MY curls. These are MY curls. It isn’t some trick or crazy process… this is MY hair. I have never been so pleased with my hair!
I would recommend this salon to anyone but PARTICULARLY to my curly haired sisters. There really is a PROFOUND difference in the kind of service I got yesterday and what I have spent my life settling for. I can honestly never fully express my gratitude!

Love it here! They are so nice and helpful and kind. I got lunch and they ordered a special vegan dish for me and were just so great about everything. I came in for services from DC– this is a favorite spa of mine. I like it more than Red Door. I have had a massage, facial, mani/​pedi, and hair style and it was all great.

Great spa services, especially facials and waxing. Stella is wonderful! I have never used their hair salon services, and I find their nail services a bit pricey (esp. pedicures!).

I agree with the other review about the lack of reviews for renaissance! I’ve had just about everything done here — mani/​pedi, hair cut, formal event hair and make-​up styling, and a facial.
Everything has been great every time. I haven’t encountered anyone on the staff that wasn’t wonderful and I always have a pleasant experience.
I highly recommend Renaissance! Also, If you’re looking for a good gift for someome, a gift card here can go one million ways and you cant go wrong with that! :)

Wow. I’m rather surprised that nobody has yet to review this full service salon, especially considering that they have won a few Best of Frederick awards in recent years. While I have only partaken in the hair styling portion of this business, the rest of the spa looks very clean and professional. But someone else will have to elaborate on that.
As far as hair styling goes, I started coming here a few years ago at the encouragement of my spouse. Having never actually been to a real salon, I quickly realized that by spending a bit more money for a haircut, I was able to receive a MUCH better haircut than I was getting at all of the typical places that cut men’s hair (a.k.a. barbershops).
And trust me when I say this guys. The only opinion you should ever trust regarding your hair style should come from a woman. Assuming you are heterosexual, of course. If not, your mileage may vary.
While I have a regular stylist, there have been several occasions where she was not available and I had to schedule with someone else. Rest assured, all of the stylists here are top notch. All of them are super friendly. And for $ 30 including tip, it’s a small price to pay for a reliably sharp looking haircut.
Of course, this review is merely one guy’s opinion, and I never see a lot of other guys here. But given how many women come here … and how difficult it can be to get an appointment unless you schedule it a few weeks in advance, there must be plenty of ladies who appreciate their services as well.