Elevation Salon & Spa

My first time at Elevation was a great experience thanks to Iris — I had a balancing facial with her. I really liked the room I was in — very calming and relaxing. It was my first facial and she explained what the process was going to be like and what would be going on my face. I also loved that the facial included a short massage of the arms, hands, and neck/​shoulders. She was so professional and I left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Great place — was only in Madison for a couple of days but wanted a pedicure and really happy that I chose here. Very clean and professional environment … I’ll be back in June!

I’ve had multiple mani/​pedis at Elevation and I am a huge fan! I’ve had Emmy mostly, but everyone I’ve encountered is very nice and professional, but also like getting your nails done by a friend. Great atmosphere and the view upstairs where you get your nails done is pretty cool as well. The price may be a slightly more than your normal strip mall nail place, but it is 100% worth it and they do an awesome job! Can’t wait for my appt tomorrow! So glad I found this place.

Insane management that doesn’t know anything about the definition of customer service. Constantly rescheduling to suit their needs and exceedingly rude when things don’t go according to plan.
After calling me the same day to reschedule my appointment to suit the stylist’s schedule, I was late and the stylist (Mallory) banned me for life. I work 75 hours a week and called as soon as I could to tell the salon I would be a little late, they then proceeded to play phone tag for 15 minutes before telling me I couldn’t even reschedule.

I had a hair appointment with Willow yesterday and am so pleased with the outcome!
Back story– My hair is relatively thick and started to get a bit too long and heavy. I didn’t request a dramatic change given that I’m getting married this summer.
Willow is the first hair dresser I’ve come across in Madison that is super comfortable and familiar with the concept of razor cutting. My hair feels so light and looks perfectly blended with layers using the razor cutting technique.
I will definitely go back to request her services for something shorter in the future.

The 3-​stars of this review communicates my mixed-​feelings about this place. I’ve been a few times recently for shellac manicures and they were pretty good albeit pricey. The manicure does not include any kind of massage, which is ½ the reason i get manicures. Their on-​line scheduling thing is dicey. I showed up today to find out that I didn’t have an appointment even though I made one online and saw a confirmation on the website. All I received was an apology and an assurance that the manager would talk to the tech people about the mistake. No attempt to make things right. No attempt to try to reschedule me.

My friends and I were trying to find a place in central Madison to get our nails done and I chose Elevation based on other Unilocal reviews. We were not disappointed, our manicures and pedicures look amazing! The nail salon is located on the 4^th floor and the chairs face the lake and towards the Capitol. It was a very relaxing experience! The chairs are very comfortable, they use quality products, and there is not a TV in sight. Staff was attentive and personable. We will definitely be back!

Came in for an emergency facial when I had to attend a work function with my boyfriend. I don’t live in Madison and had no reference as to where to go, so I consulted Unilocal.I literally called 10 – 12 spas «near me» and Elevation was the only one to pick up the phone. Everyone else let the calls go to voicemail — during business hours!
Anyway, I had an amazing facial, complete with a great neck massage for a very reasonable price. I probably would have paid twice what I did in Dallas. I’ll definitely be back!

I am a Cali girl that travels the world. I have had pedicures in Manhattan, Beverly Hills, Paris and London. You would be shocked to know the lack of talent out there. It’s been years since I was happy with a single pedicure. Today I finally got an appointment with Kelly for a pedicure. I have been trying to get in for 4 weeks and they are constantly booked. Now I know why! This place is fabulous. It’s tucked away in a quite little location with a fabulous view. Kelly is the first person who has been able to properly paint on nail polish and send me on my way happy. It’s worth the 50.00. I will definitely be back. I have tried several other places in Madison and they were all terribly disappointing. Don’t waste your money or time!

I manage summer camps and outdoor programs for kids so my job is pretty physically demanding. I like to treat myself to a spa day occasionally to ease my sore muscles and feel a bit more human after a long week of hiking boots and campfires. Elevation gave me exactly what I was looking for. Jenny gave me a spa pedi and shellac mani and was an absolute joy to chat with the entire time. The massage chair was wonderful and the view of the capitol and the lake from the salon windows is amazing. Mallory cut my hair and did exactly what I wanted. I wear my hair short and she was able to give me a cut that is both cute and easy to style.
I just got back from another weekend at camp and the picture of my nails was taken after I spent an entire day building campfires, running an industrial dishwasher, and hauling supplies. Shellac is awesome, but only if it is applied correctly. Thanks, Elevation! You just earned a new customer!
The prices are on the higher side but we’ll worth the atmosphere and service. They have good package deals and you will be treated like royalty while you’re there. Park in the garage for only $ 2 if you think you’ll be there for awhile. Street parking is easy to find in the area as well.

Tiffany… Tiffany …Looking for a great hairstylist… Ask for TIFFANY. Listen, I have had my hair done by a stylist who studied at Bumble & Bumble in Milwaukee. We moved further west & I was so glad to have stumbled on Elevation & Tiffany. She got my color & cut done right the first time. She has a good personality & honest. I got compliments from my new do. Needless, to say I’m a happy customer. Been there twice now, just made my 3^rd appointment. Ask for TIFFANY.

Great cut and color from AJ. The staff was super nice. Great atmosphere! The price was in line with the services received. I would return again!

A coworker referred me to Elevation after I had complained of receiving shellac/​gel manicures at other salons that barely made it past a week, so far elevation has not disappointed. Kelly has done an amazing job both times I’ve seen her, definitely the best manicure I’ve ever received. One even passed the test of time after I had to cancel and reschedule an appointment that left me with the manicure for three weeks without chips! I have also seen Ashely and she is great as well! Both have lovely personalities that make me feel like I’m spending an hour with a friend. It’s also worth mentioning that the nail room is beautiful and modern with big windows and nice views.
A shellac manicure at elevation is a higher price than some other salons you may stumble upon but it’s definitely worth it. Plus twice now I’ve benefited from unexpected specials or coupons.

Elevation is wonderful! It is a clean, bright space, and the staff is very friendly.
I had a horrible experience at a nail salon located on Mineral Point Rd once. The man doing my nails took a tool out of his drawer that wasn’t in any sort of sanitizing solution. He ended up cutting my skin with it and later that night my pinkie finger was the size of my thumb, and had turned black.
Needless to say, I have been afraid to go to nail salons ever since, but Elevation definitely eased my nerves. I saw Ashley for a shellac manicure. She is so amazing and talented. They use only clean tools and everything in the space is spotless. I instantly knew I was in for a great experience and I was right!
Ask for Ashley, I promise you won’t be disappointed!

I have been going to Tiffany for years, and she is amazing. Having a natural look is very important to me. She always takes time and care to dye small, individual sections different colors to make me look like a completely natural blonde. I have also had great luck with her haircuts. I have very thin hair. She does a great job making it look like it has some volume. I have always walked away happy with the work she’s done.
I saw a previous comment by a male customer that did not have the same positive experience with Tiffany as I have had. I would suggest making an appointment with Allen next time. He worked across from Tiffany for years. From what I saw of his clients they were predominantly male, and he always did a fantastic job.

I just had a mani/​pedi with Emmy and it was wonderful — as always. Love my toes: OPI Red! They are ready for the holidays! I receive all of my mani/​pedi services from either Emmy or Kelly and they are both very professional and offer treatments with the highest degree of care and regard to technique — not to mention that they are both extremely nice! It’s because of their high quality of service (and niceness!) that I would recommend Elevation to a friend.

Got my nails done here for my wedding and had an amazing experience.
Minor criticism, I had a bit of a hard time finding the place. It is inside Capitol Fitness, but I had no idea about this, as I had never been there before. It’s easy to miss, if you don’t know that fact.
Other than that, my manicure was wonderful. Full disclosure, I have never had a manicure before; not my thing. However, one of my wedding projects managed to turn my nails blue, so something needed to be done. The nail technician (I believe it was Emmy) was very professional, kind, and good at her job. She waited patiently while I selected a color, as I was pretty baffled by all the choices.
Her work was quick, efficient, and very relaxing. We made pleasant conversation, but she also let me have some nice quiet time, because I was pretty damn hungover.
My nails looked amazing for the big day, and I got lots of compliments. The manicure also lasted about a week before I put a big chip in it, and I am hard on my hands when I am not being a bride.
If manicures were my kind of thing, I would definitely return to Elevation again and again. Everyone I encountered made me feel welcome and actually pretty darn special. It was everything I could have asked for in a manicure experience.

Hands down, my favorite salon and spa in Madison. I’ve worked in a salon for five years in Chicago and moving to Madison, I was nervous to change stylists. I tried Carmen and I love her. She has made my hair much healthier and switched me from a blondaholic to a natural dirty blonde. I also think they do the best manicures in Madison and the nail room is absolutely beautiful and clean. Marie makes my nails look beautiful and has turned me onto Shellac. I don’t know if I’ll ever go back to a normal manicure again.

Excellent 90 min massage with Andrea. Highly recommend.
Price was excellent ($ 99 for 90 min is a steal). I also noticed they carry Bumble & Bumble hair products. The environment was pleasing, and Andrea let me choose which music to play during the massage. Very impressed all around. The next time I’m in Madison, I’ll return here for sure.

Man, I can only assume that they’ve had a staff overhaul, because my experience here as amazing.
Do yourself a favor, and book a massage session now! You will not regret it.
The services are pretty pricey ($ 45 for a 30 minute session, $ 75 for a 60 minute session), but massages in general aren’t exactly known for being cheap.
Look out for seasonal sales though, because they often offer deals throughout the year. I’ll be extremely happy with a $ ⁶⁰⁄₁ hour massage, which is a common special.
Now on to the service. The front staff was extremely friendly, greeted me as soon as I entered, and offered to take my jacket/​any belongings to the back. She told me who my masseuse was going to be, and directed me to a seating area to wait.
After 15 minutes of reading some GQ, my masseuse, Kevin, came down to get me.
Their massaging area in the back was lit up by a few candles, giving it a very relaxing ambiance. The soothing forest soundtrack in the background didn’t hurt either.
Kevin was very accommodating, and started off by asking me if there’s any soreness or things to consider before proceeding. He then instructed me on what to do, detailing the process, making sure I was completely comfortable.
Then, the massage started. I’m not going to go into depths, because that would take forever, but I haven’t felt this relaxed in a loooooong time. I left feeling extremely refreshed and tension-​free.
I highly, highly recommend this for anyone looking to de-​stress or just to relax.