Karen B.

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this review is for the coconut manicure, which i indulged in a week ago but waited to write about so i could see if the polish stayed on or not.

the verdict? awesome.

i'm the kind of girl who occasionally splurges for a manicure, then takes it off a day or two later at the first sign of chipping. not this time. i'm still rocking my "kaydee pink" nails a full week after my appointment with karina, who was really sweet, friendly and funny (and helped me choose the perfect color). the coconut oil (i think that's what it was?) she brushed onto my arms felt and smelled amazing, and the spa itself is a clean, beautiful and soothing environment. 

services might cost a bit more here than at typical nail salons, but i say it's worth it, not just because these people know what they're doing but also because of the strictly organic products they use. it freaks me out that many manicurists have to wear face masks at work -- for the hour i spent at tierra mia, i was psyched to avoid feeling like i was breathing in a bunch of toxic chemicals.

no complaints -- and i've already made another appointment (which says a lot about my experience here, considering i usually get about one manicure per year). love.

Zoe P.

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It's been eons since my last manicure. In an effort to save money, I've completely eliminated unnecessary spa treatments and instead do them myself at home (if I have time - which is pretty much never). But eventually you reach a point where you need a little bit of pampering, so when my friend asked if I wanted to get a manicure with her before our friends' wedding, I said absolutely YES!

Neither of us had been to Tierra Mia before, and since she was really intrigued I agreed to try them out. She made the appointment for us (a deposit is required, apparently), and I would recommend it since its a very small salon. They only offer nail care and some wax treatments, which I may be tempted to try out on another occasion. We were greeted by a lovely girl who was also a nail technician, and with their help chose colors from their water-based polish supply. My friend chose their signature manicure with coconut oil and coconut shavings exfoliant, while I opted for their special spa manicure that involved a massage with mango seed pulp, sea salt scrub exfoliant, and then a lime-cucumber pulp massage. I was a shot of alcohol and a small umbrella away from being a tropical drink! Both nail technicians were very nice, professional, and gave us nice clean manicures. While her nails were drying, my friend enjoyed some Colombian drink with cane sugar and lime juice, and we were also offered Colombian dark chocolate with coffee (delish!).

Leah H.

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Mi Cumbia is an absolute gem. Karina really knows what she is doing with waxing. I've been going here for a while for bikini waxes, which are always low pain. I recently got my eyebrows waxed here (a major personal fear) and the results were great. A bit expensive compared to other places in Philly (though not other big cities) but given the quality it all seems worth it!

Me C.

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Great little place. I really like it here and it's calm and quiet. Karina is incredibly professional and sweet. I don't go anywhere else.  It's all organic too! 

They're a responsible business mindful of the environmental impact and general nastiness of chemicals. That's something a lot of businesses cannot say- well worth the money. 

Also, if you're offered the Colombian iced tea- drink it, it's delicious.

B M.

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Honestly, I could write a novel on how wonderful this salon is. I have been a regular customer since the very first days of the salon (Tierra Mia!) with Justin and Karina. They have truly put their heart and soul into their business, and they have a wonderful staff that never fails to greet me with warmth and genuine desire to make my experience beyond exceptional every time. I'm a broke graduate student, so the prices are a little steep for me, but more than worth it. You are truly paying for an experience at Mi Cumbia Organica. Also, the polish lasts much longer than any other salon polsh I've ever had. Karina, Marjorie, and staff are particular and take pain-staking effort with each client to produce their best products. I have and will continue to recommend this salon to every woman I know. Every woman deserves to have the Mi Cumbia Organica salon experience!

What a wonderful and charming place!

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I had a mani, pedi and brow waxing -- all to perfection! Karina took her time with my waxing; taking great care to do a great job.  In all my waxing and threading experience, she took the most time and consideration.  I'm definitely won over by her.  
Marjorie was a true professional too.  The atmosphere is peaceful, warm and clean.  It seems that they successfully make great efforts to provide quality services in a serene setting.  I'll be a repeat customer for sure!

Ambrose C.

Sara L.

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After a while away I went back to Terra Mia, since I needed a really good pedicure, and I remembered having a great experience here.  Again, the pedicure was fantastic--definitely made my feet super smooth.  The organic polish is holding up well (a week in) so I'm very happy with that.  I got the cucumber pedicure, which was cooling and relaxing.  Later in the week I went back in for a manicure, and bikini and eyebrow waxing.  The manicure was with the coconut and was the signature manicure.  They gave me some tips on keeping it up which seem to be working since the manicure is holding up through one day of helping a friend move and one day of assisting on the set up and breakdown of a huge event.  
The star of the event though was the waxing.  The bikini and eyebrow waxing were the best I've EVER had.  Let's face it, bikini waxing is slightly dehumanizing and awkward.  But Karina made me feel really comfortable and she did a great job.  She was very thoughtful on my eyebrows also and really took her time to get them shaped so they look really good.  They use a soy wax that is supposed to be less painful--I don't know if it was the wax or Karina's technique but it really wasn't as bad as I was expecting.  Overall a great experience that will definitely keep me going back more frequently.

A. R.

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I am very impressed - and that takes a lot!

I recently moved to the area and this place came highly recommended.  It also had wonderful reviews here on Yelp so I decided to give it a try.

This is definitely an appointment only place and there was only limited availability when I tried to book something.

Everyone was wonderful, very attentive, friendly, outgoing, yet not over the top.  The atmosphere of the salon is lovely.  

I had my eyebrows done and before hand Karina(sp?) went over exactly what she was going to do and why.  It put me at ease to know I was in knowledgable and skilled hands.

Before leaving I scheduled my next round of services to be sure that I could get a spot and I can't wait to return!

You definitely get what you pay for and this place is well worth it!

Ismini N. ( 5 )

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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!

Leah G. ( 4 )

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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!

Barbara W. ( 5 )

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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!!

Elena S. ( 5 )

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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!

Laura W. ( 5 )

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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.