karma organic spa — Local services in Englewood

This is my go-to spot for manis and pedis.

For one, there's no fume cloud of nail polish and acetone that assault your nostrils as soon as you enter. The owners of Karma built their business on the novel idea of creating a space that was safe for pregnant women, children, and those sensitive to allergies by using polishes and removers that didn't have traditional salon chemicals. To be fair, I have no idea what makes up their nail polishes, but I appreciate how it always smells like faint lavender instead of polishes whenever I come.

Appointments are highly recommended, and I've never had to wait long before I was seen. I've now visited a fair number of times and noticed that the quality of the job really depends on who's doing it. One woman is painstaking and focused, creating beautifully shaped nails. Another woman seemed to work fast, which made for one irregularly shaped nail and polish that didn't quite make it to the nail bed. But the service is always friendly, and the vibes are always calm and quiet.

On my first visit, I was given a discount card for a return visit, which was a nice touch. You won't find the fancy frills like massage chairs and jacuzzi tubs for pedicures, but a basic mani pedi service is $55, which I deem fair, especially considering I never have to endure a post-spa headache from breathing in fumes..

Finding parking can be a beast of a job in this area. It's paid street parking only (through the ParkMobile app), and spots can be limited depending on the time of day because of how many businesses are in the area. You might have to circle a few times, but I've since learned to include at least a five to ten minute time cushion when booking appointments just to look...

I have now visited both locations of Karma Organic Spa. I am extremely disappointed with this Englewood location. First, I had an appointment for 9am and I got there 8:50. The workers hid inside talking in the back of the store and didn’t let me in u til exactly 9. They decided to set everything up and clean up at 9am when I got in there instead of before they opened. However, I’m especially shocked by the nail artist’s attitude I got. She filed one of my big toe nails round and the other big toe nail square. Anyone would expect more from even the totally average salon let alone a luxury organic spa. I pointed it out to her and she said “Are you serious?”. The owner said she’ll fix it and she said no I can’t under her breath. Then rest of the appointment she was very rude and condescending to me. This is so unprofessional and I would expect more from an expensive organic salon. I now have to pay another place to fix my nails before I go on vacation.

Update: How unprofessional is the response I got from the manager of this salon to this review? This salon has some major customer service issues. Customers should be able to have a nail artist who knows how to file nails especially after paying so much. How is poor customer service and cleaning up after the store opened while making customers wait a personal problem? Sounds like a you problem. The owner of the salon needs to be open to feedback because responding in a nasty and sarcastic way to customers on google reviews...

I've only been having my services done at Karma for the past three months. I recently moved to Englewood from NY and was having my services done at the same nail salon for seven years and so my expectations were set high for wherever I would be getting my mani/pedis next. That said and ever since continuously returning; they've surpassed my expectations with their one of a kind Organic and Copy Written products, warm/welcoming, friendly atmosphere, cleanly and last, but not least; consistently perfect service! Again, its been three months since I discovered this Englewood gem (they also have another location in Ridgewood, NJ) and my review is long overdue. Both, owners are pleasantly accommodating, etc. and I now consider Nas (husband) a personal friend of mine. Nas's wife was a pleasure meeting as well the one time I met her at the Englewood location. They run an organically (figuratively and literally speaking) positively flowing business that I leave 100% satisfied and look forward too returning for my next service! Where else does a business owner personally, go out and buy a bottle of sparkling rosé to cheers for your first visit at their place of business?! Karma Organic Spa, that's where! Thanks again for continuously providing above grade...