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Hands down, this place is amazing. The vibe of this place is very calming and the staff are very friendly. I go here for my waxing appointments (I've been here a number of times) and Karina consistently does an excellent job. She always explains her techniques and products and answers any questions. I'll definitely continue to come back!
My girlfriends and i got together for a relaxed pampered afternoon at Mi Cumbia. What an amazing experience! As soon as we walked in, the smells (coconut, mango, lemongrass) were entoxicating. The service was amazing, and we left, not only beautified, but relaxed and rejuvinated. Everyone was so friendly and professional. The atmosphere was tranquil and relaxing, and the services they provide were amazing. I highly recommend the mimos pedi with mango massage & the manicure. I wish i lived in Philly- i would be there all the time. what a gem!
I had a lovely experience at Tierra Mia. I went with a friend for the blindfolded manicure. I think I'm likely in the majority when I say I've never been blindfolded during a manicure before. It was so relaxing. I commented several times that I thought I was going to fall asleep. It was so atypical of a manicure; I loved it! I'd never used a water-based polish, and one of the first things you notice is how great Tierra Mia smells! No toxic nail-polishy odor, only the fresh coconut oil they use on your hands. I love my color and and I love the eco-friendly feeling I have when I look at my nails!
if i could, i would give them 10 stars out of 5 stars!!!
tierra mia's name kept popping up, (yelp's weekly email about pedis and they were also a vendor at yelp's homegrown party) so i figured i would try them out. i am personally trying to live greener, so this salon sounded great.
i went on good friday. definitely make sure you give yourself enough time to find parking if you are driving. there is a lot across the street, but i like the hunt for a parking space. from the moment you walk in, you know that this place is practicing what it states on its website. everyone was genuinely friendly when i entered the salon.
my first service was an underarm waxing. i have found that this service can tell you if you will or will not like the waxer. april was great! and so is the product they use. i have sensitive skin, so i can get burned/irritated easily from the wax/waxer. the wax was not super hot which i loved. she was gentle. i will definitely return for more delicate waxing at another time...
i was happy to see there were only two mani stations and one pedi station. i dislike feeling like cattle herded thru your typical nail salon. karina was great, also!! my mani and pedi experience was soothing and relaxing. some have complained about the selection of colors or longevity of the polish. i personally don't usually leave polish on for very long. once it chips, off it goes. i like my nails to have time to breathe. i loved that the polish did not stink to high heaven!!
i will return to this salon! it is worth every penny!!
Another 5 star review for Karina and her waxing abilities. Is it really possible to be this painless! Thanks K!
Best nail salon in Philly!!! Love this place. Amazing manicure and pedicure, relaxing and elegant environment, super clean, and lovely smells (read: not toxic fumes) . The lovely owners of this great salon generously stayed open last night for a small birthday party for me, and graciously took care of all of us until the very end, even allowing us to set up champagne and cake. I felt like they were hosting a party for us! Couldn't have been sweeter people.
The room in the back is so lovely and is perfectly set up so that a small group of friends can get pedicures together and just hang out and chat in zen-like environs and super comfy chairs. And the whole space just feels like a relaxing escape from the city, unlike other salons where you're just being churned in and out. There's a time and place for the quickie-mani/pedi, but if you want a fun and special experience, this the place to go. And not only is everything organic and safe, but the color is gorgeous and they do an incredible job on your hands and feet. After a brutal winter, my feet have been revived!
Definitely go!
Have been here twice - once for a wax and pedi and once just for a wax, both times when pregnant. The non-toxic atmosphere is amazing and having a great selection of water based polishes was huge in my "condition." Mostly, though it was a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every person I interacted with was really pleasant, and Karina is especially lovely. She even remembered me when I came back the second time. Though it is a bit pricey, it's worth it for a nice experience and to support this local business.
Love Karina's attention to detail. She is such an experienced waxer and makes the process so painless. The waxing service is pricey - but I suppose that is because she doesn't double dip sticks (huge plus) and uses really good quality wax.
Let me tell you how I've been searching and searching for a good nail salon in Philly seemingly to no avail and have finally found one in Tierra Mia!! now I've been to a few that I've gotten good mani's from and yet haven't tried the pedi's so in all fairness, there may be a few more to add to my lists of favorites if ever I were to check out their pedicure services. Yet as it stands to date, Tierra Mia stands alone.
I have these sandals I wear, don't know the appropriate name for them but my entire foot is exposed in them therefore my feet are constantly attracting dirt when I wear them, coupled with having gone to the beach when I went to this salon needless to say my feet had picked up a LOT of dirt on top of the fact that I get a lot more dead skin than I use to and need to maintain it often felt I needed to do away with my at home pedi this time around and let the pros do it. Although I am a cosmetologist myself, still not the same:)
Anyway I went in and was greeted by a lovely receptionist. I'd asked her which service she recommended, I had one in mind but wanted to hear her thoughts. She told me that people usually like to start off with Bagazo Del Coconut and work their way into different ones on different visits and with it being the least expensive on the menu ($40 Pedi/$20 mani) I appreciated her suggestion and went with the coconut.
The shop owner (didn't do my nails but did my daughters who got the mani version of this service) took an actual coconut broke it and shaved it for my service! My Nail Tech who's name I forget started me with a food bath with warm water to which she added vanilla which was seeping in warm water. She then proceeded to give me my pedicure, actually explaining (fancy that!) what she was doing and why. Because of all of the dirty and dead skin, she used a cleanser that is normally used for another service yet never once flinched like eww who is this women with these dirty feet, nor did she say it'll cost you extra for this! I did explain my sandals but even still she could have been rude about it and took extra care to ensure my pedicure was perfect when finished.
So once she did all of the basic pedi stuff, she brushed on organic virgin coconut oil, then took the shaved coconut and used as an exfoliate which removed any dead skin and dirt that seeps into the pores, did this from my knee down. Once this was done, she took a hot towel and wrapped my legs and wiped off the oil and coconut. Oh wait before that was the massage, an actually massage by a trained professional whom I'm paying to give this service again fancy that! And yes my sarcasm is linked to bad pedicures past.
At the end of the service she painted my nails this beautiful orange color that she picked out for me. It's a few days later and I'm amazed by the fact that I do not see any areas in which she missed, no returning dead skin no dry areas around my cuticles none of that.
It's the first time in a long time that I've gone to a nail salon and gotten the service I paid for plus some. $40 may seem steep for some but the service equaled the cost plus considering all natural organic products were used and is recommended as a monthly service, very good if you ask me.
Forgot to mention the water served with an orange slice and a piece of chocolate that I was served during my service.
I can't brag enough about this place, and sure I could go on (on the salon itself was beautiful as well) but will just say definitely check it out for yourself you won't be disappointed.
What a beautiful little oasis. I had a manicure and pedicure here by suggestion of a friend. The staff is pleasant and really cares about your experience.
I recently moved to Philadelphia and went to Terra Mia today for a "Bikini Brisa" (narrow bikini wax). It was a fabulous experience. I loathe getting brazilian/bikini waxes and this was the most serene, painless experience I've had by a long shot. Karina (who was great and completely professional) explained that the wax is an organic soy wax that doesn't pull at the skin. I was blown away by how little it hurt (and I'm the girl who needs two Tylenol and a glass of wine before a wax for it not to feel like torture). The spa itself was very charming, smelled like fantastic oils and had unique Columbian touches everywhere. Finally, I really appreciated that the salon was calm and inviting and not at all pretentious. I will absolutely be going back.
Walking into Tierra Mia is like walking into a fragrant Colombian oasis. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the salon is super clean and smells amaaaaazing. I went here for waxing and had as good an experience as one can have getting hair ripped from sensitive places :o). Karina was extremely nice and very informative. I haven't had the pleasure of getting a mani/pedi here yet, but I'm looking forward to doing so in the near future! The prices definitely make Tierra Mia mani/pedis much more of a "treat youself" place than an everyday nail salon - at least for my budget - but then again you get what you pay for! Great place overall.
I love this spa. The organic commitment, the services and the staff are all fabulous. The polish is high maintenance but considering the alternative it is worth the extra effort. I got a brow wax the last time and the massage that came with it was so relaxing. I usually break out after traditional waxing but following Karina's instructions I had no problems.
I went on a Friday afternoon to get a pedicure. I went here to get a manicure before and I enjoyed it very much so I decided to come back and get a pedicure. The pedicure was fantastic also. I got the Colombiana and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pedicurist wasn't rough and politely asked me to move my feet and etc. unlike some places I have been to. The paint job was wonderful also and as clean as can be. If you are looking for a cheap pedicure though this is not the place. The Colombiana which is a summer pedicure costs $58. The price is well worth the experience though.
Is it possible to enjoy Brazilian wax? Well Tierra Mia makes it possible! Let's start with the reception - it was a blazing hot and humid afternoon, so I was worried that being sweaty would make things difficult. Heat and humidity are no problem when the staff greats you with freshly squeezed limeade sweetened with Colombian cane sugar. Did I mention the lovely bite of dark Colombian chocolate that was offered as an accompaniment? The wax itself was perfection. Not only did Karina take time to discuss all the possibilities (they offer 3 basic "down-there" wax-jobs plus special requests), she did a wonderful and efficient job and sent me off with a cooling antibacterial cream that made practically made my nether parts whistle. Inasmuch as one can actually look forward to a Brazilian, I really can't wait to go back!
The coconut pedicure was so relaxing! It felt like a massage and pedicure in one. Plus the atmosphere there feels like an escape from the city. The owners are customer service oriented and caring individuals. To top it off my nails came out fabulous!!!!
....I had a pedicure/manicure combo and it was so wonderful. The decor is lovely and the receptionist was very friendly. I loved the fact that all the products used on me smelled GOOD vs. gross and chemical like. The products used in my treatments contained all natural lavender, coconut and basil to name a few. I'm currently pregnant with my second child and searched high and low for a good all natural nail salon. Karina (the fabulous manicurist!) used the water-based brand of nail polish Aquarella on me. I've no problems with the polish lasting. After 10 days the pedicure is intact and the nails are chip free (and I wash my hands constantly!). The color has also stayed true and has not turned yellow-ish as another reviewer had reported. I can't wait to go back!
Jen l.
.... I stopped in during a visit to Philly, while 8+ months pregnant. My mani/pedi was perfect, the salon is very cute and clean. Super relaxing. Wish I lived close enough to come here regularly. They do use all organic products so the prices are more expensive than a regular nail salon, which is to be expected.
Stefanie H.
.... and use of natural ingredients in their treatments, but would give this spa five stars even if they hadn't exfoliated my hands with fresh coconut shavings. A group of us reserved Tierra for part one of a bachelorette party, and the staff could not have been more friendly, attentive to detail and expert at their particular services. On the windowsill we found towels wrapped around manicure and pedicure tools topped with a sheet of paper with our names and times for our treatments. Though we scheduled in advance, the staff had no problem adding or switching services as long as time allowed. In my case, this meant the addition of 20 minutes of reflexology on my neck and ears. At the end of it, I felt simultaneously clear-headed and heavy (not wanting to move from the chair). At $20, my manicure was only $5 more than many manicure places in the city, and it felt much more indulgent with the application of coconut oil to moisten the skin and the above-mentioned coconut flakes to get rid of any dead skin.
The spa itself is spotless, tranquil and beautifully decorated, with light wood and seasonal flowers popping out of thin vases attached to the wall behind the manicure table. And the pedicure chair, which I only had the opportunity to observe, has headphones and a spot where you can plug in your ipod.
I can't recommend Tierra Mia enough for a special event (or everyday pampering).
Jessica L. ( 5 )
I discovered Tierra Mia when I moved to Philadelphia last summer. It's fantastic! Owners Justin and Karina are welcoming, professional and Karina gives an excellent manicure and pedicure. I'm so pleased an all-organic nail salon is an option. I've been getting manicures for over twenty years, and I have no reservations giving Tierra Mia Organic five, enthusiastic stars.
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