Cedar Nail Spa

Probably the best pedicure with the best service I have gotten! I’m visiting from our of town and came here for a pdicure with my best friend. We got chairs right next to each other and the pampering began. Most spa peducures I’ve had in the past included the foot bath, pedicure with leg massage, and nail painting. All of the extra ammenities here were great. They dipped our feet in wax, which made them super smooth. We got flip flops to take home so or paint wasn’t ruined. While the paint wad drying we had a back massage which was heavenly! Very nice staff and i can’t wait to make another visit to Groton and come back again!

Never going any place else again. Been here a few times and each time seems to get better. Parafin, massage and they clean your rings. Always pleasant and friendly. Love this place.

Well I USE to love this place! Once Ada left it has gone down hill, and today was the straw that broke the camels back. I went in for a mani and pedi, they knew I was on a time schedule and they were very accommodating. Until it was time to pay, the nail tech like normal showed me the bill which was $ 60 for a gel manicure and pedicure, tax was $ 3.81 I told the gentleman Joe that I was going to add the tip on my credit card, he asked the amount so I told him $ 10. After he ran my card I noticed my new total was $ 74.45 so when I asked they said it was the tax, so after I explained that you can’t tax my tip they clearly did not understand and argued with me that it’s a tax. So they have now lost a loyal customer over $.64. JUST BE AWARE OF YOUR CHARGES WHEN YOU DO GO THERE!

I’m confused by all the great reviews because this was one of the worst pedicures I’ve ever had! The only positive I can say is that they do a paraffin dip and a massage as you dry. Although mine was way to rough to be relaxing!

I had heard great things about this place, and the fact that they open at 9:30 is awesome! I called at 9:15 and they actually answered and luckily said I could get two pedicures in when they opened. When we got there it was already hopping! Phone ringing off the hook, people coming in… And the service is AMAZING! I have found my new spot! A pedicure including paraffin wax, and a full shoulder and back massage? Yes. All the yes.

Amazing customer service. The staff is attentive and efficient. My pedicure included the hot parrafin wax, a great foot massage, water, and a sexy nail color. My gel mani also included the parrafin wax, cuticle removal, and a hand and back massage. I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and service. I called for a same day appt and the place was very busy. This is my new nail spot!

This place is amazing! The salon is very clean and the staff is friendly. The pedicures are great and even include a hot stone massage. I would highly recommend this salon.

Had an awesome gel manicure plus eyebrow wax! Ada did an excellent, thorough job with both.
Reasonable prices with lots of options to suit individual preferences. Interior is clean and bright and staff is friendly. I had a 10:15 appointment on a Sunday and there was only one other person when I got there … so make an appointment close to opening if possible!

Oh my goodness. This is the best place in the whole world. They massage you while nails dry, do the wax treatment on both hands and feet, and they even put my rings in a cleaning solution. It was amazing!!! The pricing is moderate but I promise it’s worth every penny. I will be back. I’m possibly going broke after discovering this place. Beware others know of its greatness so you might have to wait a bit. Promise you won’t be disappointed

I have high expectations for pedicures. I expect a relaxing, spa atmosphere, sanitary equipment, friendly staff, and great looking resulting toes. I was thrilled to find this and more in an unassuming looking salon in a run-​down strip mall, a diamond in the rough if there ever was one.
I went with a friend, because nothing beats a girl’s day out spa day, and thankfully she was thinking ahead and got us a reservation for our appointment. When we arrived, every single station was full, and on top of that I have never seen that many pedicure chairs in a single spa.
Despite the fully occupied salon, we were shown to our chairs promptly, which were thoroughly cleaned and freshly filled with aromatherapy salt soaks. Our pedicurists were detailed and focused, neither scrubbing too hard, prodding too deeply, or filing too haphazardly. Basic pedicure includes a paraffin wax dip, thorough leg and foot massage and exfoliation, colour of choice, and hot towel finish.
At that point I thought the experience was finished, as my attendant showed me to the pedicure drying table, where another salon person started giving me a hot stone neck massage, and back and shoulders massage. This was absolutely delightful, and quite a surprise. I would come back just for the massage!!! The pedicure itself was also very good, but the massage was such a treat. Many of the other ladies at the drying table remarked that they were loyal and would only come here. I myself have joined this group and will continue to come here for the rest of my pedicure needs!

I usually thoroughly enjoy going here, but this time not so much. I went in for a pedicure, and was turned away because I had not made an appointment. It says that you do not need an appointment. I would think they would not want to turn away a paying customer, but they did. I will not be going here for awhile. I will find somewhere that DOES NOT turn away customers !!!

Great place to get our nails done! I love how much is included in your regular pedicure and manicure. I’ve gotten numerous shellac manis and pedicures here. Manicures/​Pedicures include the paraffin wax, which I love! My go to guy was Steven he gives the best massages on your feet and back and he’s very precise with how your nails looks. He takes his time and makes sure they look good. My shellac would usually last 2 ½ — 3 weeks but I would always come in earlier so I could get a massage.
I’ve had the spa pedicure as well which includes the callus remover, exfoliant scrub, an oil rub with hot rocks and a few other things. This is a good pedi to do every 3 months or so to renew the skin on your feet but not an every time you go pedicure. I just recommend getting the regular with the callus remover (extra $ 5 but so worth it!)
Definitely make an appointment before you go because if you try to walk in and they’re busy (which they always are) they’ll turn you away at the door.

This nail salon is my going to be my go for pedicures from now! They did an amazing job! And while your toes are drying they give you a massage! This has been the best experience at a nail salon I have ever had! I will be returning!

This is great spa. I don’t have any appointment. I came there on Monday. I forgot is holiday on that day. But their stuff so nice and friendly, they are so busy when I came in. I went came back, but they said can put me in. I did regular pedicure and gel manicure. I love the color and gel quality. So shine, smooth, and very hard polish. Their service so wonderful, I can said their is the best salon in the town. And so clean. I am not frequently doing my nails in winter but i am changing my mind now.

I went in on a whim to get a shellac manicure based on good Unilocal reviews. I will NEVER go back. None of the equipment was sterilized; I watched them bring the cuticle nippers and nail clippers from person to person. Everything was dirty. The staff was rude. The nail tech Nancy was cutting me and made me bleed twice with the cuticle nipper so I stopped her after 3 nails. I picked my shellac color and they brought the wrong one. My nails were smudged and filed crookedly. When I mentioned it to the tech they ignored me and were very rude. If I could give this place zero stars I would. Someone should report them to the health department. Do not go here.

Great nail spa. I’ve done the circuit from Waterford to Westerly so I pretty much feel like I have a well rounded experience to compare pedicures to.
I went without an appointment several times and have never been turned away. The pedi’s include the paraffin wax dip, exfoliation, cuticle trimming, foot & leg massage, paint, cups of water and a neck & shoulders massage while drying. I’m usually the one who feels like the massages are too much pressure but they aren’t here!
I only go about 4 times a year so it’s got to be special, this place is the best one I’ve found from Westerly to Waterford.

If you want a lasting polish, attention to detail, and a full coverage polish job. Pop you head into Cedar Nails. I had my nails down for a destination wedding in Cancun. My nails survived the whole trip!!!
The service here is so friendly and relaxing! There’s always smiles here, unlike the typical New England personality.

Had a wonderful experience at Cedar — highly recommended.
I searched Unilocal for a nail place in New London, and Cedar popped up. It’s just over the bridge in Groton, and a bit tucked away at the far end of a strip mall. I actually drove past it and had to turn around. When you see Goodwill and TJ Maxx, turn in at that light and it’s to the left.
I unfortunately didn’t heed the suggestions of Unilocalers and went without an appointment. I arrived around 11:30 and was told they couldn’t take me until 1:00. I came back around 12:50 and was taken right away. The place is definitely busy and all of the technicians were helping customers the entire time I was there. The establishment is open and bright. Nice massage pedicure chairs and new-​ish looking mani tables.
I didn’t wear a ring but another customer had one on for her manicure, and the technician put it in cleaning solution while she was getting her nails done — a really nice touch I thought! I also appreciated that all the technicians, including the one I was working with, were very vocal with the customers, always asking about preference for things like length of nail and making sure things weren’t painful. The technicians do not wear gloves during the appointments, so for those of us with latex allergies there is nothing to worry about.
A mani pedi is $ 40 (or $ 12 and $ 30 separately) and includes a paraffin dip. The technician was great and did a wonderful job cleaning up my very unkempt cuticles. I really appreciated the back massage during the manicure, which I was expecting because of the Unilocal reviews but was still a welcome surprise because it was so good! I know everyone says they only take cash tips, but I overheard another customer paying her bill, and she simply asked the technician to add the tip to the total bill before running her credit card, so it was included on the card.
Overall I had a great experience at Cedar and I look forward to my next visit.

Went here for the first time today after reading all the reviews. First, I work with infectious diseases and am majoring in public health/​epidemiology, so I have a keen eye for sanitation in service industries. It’s very clean and they do a great job cleaning chairs after they’ve been used. They are also incredibly nice and welcoming people who focus all their attention to you. I was asked throughout my mani/​pedi if I was okay and if I liked how it was turning out. I was also given water throughout even though I hadn’t asked for any. Not to mention they do a paraffin wax/​massage free of charge. The prices are about on par to other places in the area but definitely more service. They’re very busy so I would recommend making an appointment in advance!

What a gem in SE CT. All of the staff are extremely friendly and skilled. The salon is clean and bright with a wide selection of regular polish colors as well as Shellac. Both manis and pedis receive wax treatments included in the price, which is already extremely reasonable. The staff are thorough and this requires some extra time since they go leaps and bounds to offer multiple massages throughout each treatment. So if you are looking for a quick paint and dry, go elsewhere. This is a relaxation experience. The only thing I can say is they only take cash tips, so come prepared for that. Love this place!