Blue Ocean Nails & Spa

The onlyyyy nail spa I will ever go to! You feel like royalty here :)
Request for Mimi! She’s a sweetheart and very talented! Also gives an amazing massage! Legs feel brand new :) Nails stay beautiful and strong :)

What an incredibly relaxing experience! This place has everything someone would want in a nail salon. It is clean, organized, and run in an efficient manner. I love how you are able to set up appointments online AND they actually adhere to the appointment times!!! I also appreciate their policy regarding children as sometimes one does like to relax during their nail service and children can keep that from happening.
I just moved here this past week and a good friend of mine had recommended this salon as well as a specific nail technician, Mimi.
Mimi ROCKS! She is polite, professional, funny, a great conversationalist (but also knows when you just want quiet time and to not chit chat), and (most importantly) does quality nail work!
I selected the VIP Pedi and a Gel Manicure. Both were done beautifully. Mimi put me at ease and ensured that I was totally relaxed during my VIP Pedi. The VIP Pedi room is quiet, the lights are low, and it feels like you get a foot /​lower leg massage for HOURS! It was amazing!!!
Mimi has definitely gained a new loyal client and I plan on returning for my two week nail service!

Mimi is amazing!!! Best mani pedi in the area. He spa is very clean and everyone is friendly.

I get my gel polish done here and they do an awesome job with the simple mani job and a clean gel finish. I have a bad habit of biting my hang nail but they fix it right up. And everyone is so nice

Very nice! Very clean and Kelly did a nice job on my regular mani, so I finally got back for a pedicure today. She was very gentle as I have sensitive and kind of thin cuticles. The salon is nice and all the staff is nice. 10% discount when u pay with cash! I have found my new fav!

First time with SNS application and I LOVE IT! much lighter feel than gel nails. Look and thickness is same as natural nails. Mimi did an excellent job, I’ve had them for 3 weeks and it’s finally time to go back for a new look! Mimi is great with her nail art! Best pedi I think I’ve ever had too!

⁵⁄₂ 8:36pm: I receive an email from the owner of the salon. Instead of politely requesting for actual info, this is what he sent:
Hello Pavithra, Thank you for taking the time to write this review; however, I have checked our camera footage to see who’ve been taking care of your parents and to find out what was happening and there haven’t been any senior couples who have come to our salon in the last two weeks. Therefore, I am wondering if your parents went somewhere else, or if you are trying to damage our business’s Thank you.
This shows the integrity and the customer service in this spa.
⁵⁄₂ afternoon: So, I take my parents for a mani and pedi. This was my father’s first time in getting a pedicure. He was a lil shy and hesitant and my mom was pretty excited. The women who were working on them started snickering and commenting about my parents in their native language. I was extremely disappointed because my parents are senior (They are both 70 years old) and this is definitely not the way to treat your customer. And when I finally gave them a tip, they did not even smile or say thank you. Very bad customer service and I am never going there again.

I seriously cannot say enough about this place! I am super picky about my pedicures specifically because I’m super ticklish so the part of the pedi where the tech scrubs my feet takes me a little while to recover from. There’s nothing I hate more than going through the scrubby part and feeling like the pedicure is over 5 minutes later and having no time to relax and enjoy. Not at this place! I usually go for the Ocean Escapes Pedicure ($ 60) or the Herbal Pedicure ($ 70) since I usually only go every 6 weeks and these options last for about an hour. I never feel like the tech is rushing me or just trying to finish to move on to the next person. They really take their time to make you feel relaxed.
They have a lot of colors to choose from including gel colors. You can make appointments online and they keep your profile by your phone number so if you can to make an appointment they can pull your information up by your phone number. There is also a Dunkin Donuts next store so it’s really nice to grab a coffee and head over for your appointment. Also don’t forget to bring cash because there is a 10% discount if you pay with cash! The prices are slightly higher than other places but you get what you pay for and I would rather spend my money here knowing the service is going to be 100% worth it!

Although I went on a Saturday and it was quite busy, I was still had my service pretty quickly. The nail tech did an extremely good job. At the time had what was supposed to be coffin shaped but it was not shaped properly, she fixed them to perfection… and I’m OCD so that is saying a lot. Words cannot describe how much I love they job they did!!! This is now the only nail salon I will go to
**side note: I was told that they give 10% off if you pay with cash

All and all, Blue Ocean is my preferred spa in Ellicott City to get my mani and pedi. On two occasions, I had to wait, but I won’t hold it against them. The ladies always take care of me and I hope to experience the blue room soon!

Jessica is the best! She is always pleasant and offers great suggestions for fun nails.
Cindy and Thi, too.

Michelle is new to the salon but has over 20 years of experience under her belt. If you are OCD like I am, you will be pleased with this perfectionist! See her once and you’ll never be able to replace her or find someone better, that’s a guarantee!
I see her for the works. Gel polishes on my finger nails easily last three weeks and her hand-​painted designs are simple and tasteful. She is also amazing with waxing! She does it clean and quick to make the experience less painful… and oddly, therapeutic.
I can go on and on about how great she is but I’ll stop now before I turn this into a novel. Just take my word for it and see her now!

Mimi does an incredible job with my nails. I’ve never made an appointment to get my nails done until Mimi started doing my nails. 100% on point!

Mimi’s got me ready for Valentine’s Day. Check out my beautiful nails! Show the LOVE! Go see Mimi at Blue Ocean Nails and Spa! Thank you! Love it!

Best foot massage! 10% discount for paying with cash was a nice incentive.
The only downside was the group of women (customers) in the pedicure room having a loud, profanity filled conversation.
This will be my new regular place!

Updating: I’ve been coming here for a bit now and this is definitely the best salon I’ve been to in Baltimore! Mimi is fantastic and the new private room in the back is to die for. I just love that everything is single use except for the metal tools which come straight out of the autoclave sterilized. I’m more and more impressed every time I come. Mimi does great designs and my nails always look perfect even after 2 – 3 weeks. The only reason I need to get my nails redone is because they grow, lol!
Like everyone else, I’ve been to a million salons in the area. So, when my nail lady, Mimi, texted me that she had changed salons, I didn’t know what to expect. The first time I came in, I did just my regular gel over acrylic. I was amazed at how much time Mimi took and how much time she was allowed to take (so many salons make their technicians rush). My nails looked better than ever before. And when I went to pay, I was told it was 10% off if I paid cash. I was amazed at how inexpensive the services were, especially for the quality. Tonight I came in for nails and the herbal pedicure. It’s hand downs the best pedicure I have ever gotten-​tea infused water, nice long massage, hot stones, fantastic! The salon is gorgeous. It has a bit of a beach feel and is bright and cheerful. Everyone is super nice. The owner even came over to ask how I was enjoying my pedicure. I drive from the city out here because this is the best nails place I’ve found. One final note-​everything is single use except for the clippers which are sterilized prominently between uses. So clean and hygienic, just another plus. I love this place and I am so glad my best nail girl, Mimi, came here!

Called for a last minute pedicure appointment, which they not only accommodated, but actually serviced! (I’ve made reservations at salons before, only to find that they’re treated no differently than a walk-​in, meaning: useless.)
The place was packed with manicures, but just a couple of us in the back for pedis. Perfectly pleasant and efficient. The usual questions about did I want a facial, waxing, etc. but no pressure.
I would certainly return here!

I have lived in Howard County for over a year now and had not found a nail salon that I really *loved*. I found a few that were fine enough, but I never left those salons feeling like this was going to be my new spot. And then it happened: I needed to book an appointment for my wedding nails. I read some reviews online and decided to give Blue Ocean a chance. I am really happy with this decision, and am happy to say that I think I’ve found my new go to.
When I walked in I was completely and utterly surprised. First of all the layout is very spacious and it is decorated beautifully. It’s all white and blue with interesting accent pieces and cool lighting. There is none of the really lame stuff you see at a lot of other nail salons (think faded silk flowers and the window décor of a cartoon woman with 80s hair and big red nails). It was also quite possibly the cleanest nail salon I have ever been to, which alone makes me love them.
My appointment was with Cindy, who was an absolutely wonderful woman! First I had a pedicure, and couldn’t decide between a French or just a light pink polish. She let me try a few different things before ultimately deciding on a French pedicure WITH the light pink polish, and she was really patient with me. The pedicure was also very, very thorough. Seriously, it was like one step away from a podiatry appointment. Hands down one of the best pedicures I’ve had in years! For my fingernails I went with a gel French manicure. Cindy was awesome with this, as well. You can tell she’s a perfectionist because a few times she would wipe the French polish off and start over. The fact that she didn’t try to rush me out the door to get to the next customer really spoke volumes.
This is definitely not the cheapest nail salon in the area. For my French pedicure and gel French manicure it came to around $ 75. But regular services (no gel, no French) is obviously much, much cheaper. Also, know this: they will accept cards, but under no circumstances will they put a tip on it. Tips are 100% cash only. I had no idea and had no cash on me so I had to come back the next day to drop off a tip to Cindy (who really deserved it!) So make sure to have cash on hand!

4.5 stars.
I generally like to get the nails did and wait to see if they actually last prior to making a review. So here it go.
This place has thee dopest reviews, so I thought, why not try it out. I made an appointment as I am not the type to wait. I specifically requested a gel mani with designs and a basic pedi. What I dig is that the basic pedi has a nice set of features aside from just the soak, and the cuticle trim. They have various upgrades that you can add too.
The big day arrives!!! It is located off of Rte 40, in a small strip mall. I can’t say that is really easy to spot, the parking is fair for the amount of traffic. Once inside, to me it was slightly overwhelming, there are A LOT of tables for services, and a separate room for pedicures. I was immediately greeted and taken to the back to get my pedicure. It was done nicely, I wasn’t rushed, I was offered a drink, and today, it has still held up. SCORE!
For my manicure, I selected a color, but my tech didn’t know how to do or maybe didn’t know that I requested a design. He also didn’t know what I meant when I requested an accent nail. That was a slight bummer, I don’t think that they were prepared for that. Regardless, my manicure was dope! It would have lasted longer than two weeks, had I not grown tired of the color. It lasted through gloveless dish washing, several sessions of crab picking and the BEACH!
That certainly can’t be beat! Now, if I can find someone that can do designs, we will have a winner!
Oh random aside, I believe you save 10% if you pay with cash. So, bring it!!!

I went to Blue Ocean for the first time in autumn 2013 for a pedicure, and then returned a week later with friends for French manicures just before my wedding. I am only just getting around to reviewing it now, so do keep in mind that this experience was over a year ago (but unforgettable!)
First off, the salon was impeccably clean, bright, and sleek-​looking. The massage chairs and equipment all appeared brand new, beautiful, and were *very* comfortable. It was calm, quiet, and extremely relaxing to be there. Additionally, the tools they used on my nails were opened from individually sealed packages; it seems like they autoclave their metal tools to ensure sterility before using them on your nails (not sure on this point, but that’s my guess based on the sealed packages I saw).
At that time, there was a deal on their biggest pedicure package — the Ocean Herbal Pedicure — so that the price was temporarily reduced from $ 70 to $ 50, so I decided to give it a try. I spent over an hour getting the pedicure and all the various treatments, including herbal soak, callous removal (I didn’t happen to have any callouses so this step was kind of painful and thankfully finished pretty quickly), exfoliation with salt scrub and aroma scrub, foot mask, reflexology and hot lava stone massage, paraffin wax treatment, and lower leg massage with scented oil. This. Was. Awesome. I am still a med student, but when I finally get a job and have some money to spare on a regular basis, I am *definitely* treating myself to this experience at least several times a year.
My nail technician did a great job on my pedicure and the color lasted way beyond the end of my honeymoon. Pedicure = ⁵⁄₅!
I came back a few days later with two girlfriends to get French manicures done. The nail techs were really friendly and we each got absorbed in our own separate conversations with our nail techs. It was my first French manicure so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but my nails turned out beautifully and the white tips looked nearly identical in width on all my fingers. They added an extra layer of top coat onto my nails after finding out I was getting married in a few days.
My only qualm: I paid for myself and my friends, and after finding out I was getting married in a few days, they suddenly charged me an extra $ 5 each above their listed price for French manicures… not cool. Also, they insisted that I pay for everything with cash. I’m not sure if this has changed over time, but it was an annoying hassle to call my fiancé over to bring some extra cash (since I didn’t expect to be charged an extra $ 15).
Overall, it was a relaxing, clean, and calming place to get pampered. My combined pedicure and manicure experience ended up costing about $ 70 plus tip (plus ~$ 50 for my friends’ manicures); this was actually a pretty good deal since I got the special discount for the pedicure package. I would definitely recommend trying it out, especially if they do another special discount on pedicures!