Beauty UA ★9.9

Beauty UA — a Ukrainian-rooted beauty salon in the ByWard Market

Beauty UA is a beauty salon in the heart of the ByWard Market, opened in 2023 by a Ukrainian team that carried its craft and hospitality to Ottawa. Designed to reflect Ukrainian culture and traditions, it shows that warmth as much in the experience as in the technical standard — European-style nail work, precise brow and lash artistry, and a genuinely personal welcome.

Services

The menu focuses on nails, brows, lashes and skin: manicures and pedicures with gel polish, nail extensions and multi-level nail art, brow shaping, tinting and lamination, classic, hybrid and volume lash extensions and lifts, facials, waxing, and makeup for events. With several categories under one roof, brows, lashes and nails can be handled together in a single sitting.

Technology and brands

Nail colour and finish are built on professional gel systems such as Luxio, applied with the meticulous prep European nail schools are known for, so the result lasts rather than lifts early. Lash work spans classic through volume sets matched to the eye, brow lamination and tinting shape and set the brow, and tools are disinfected between clients as a non-negotiable standard.

Team and stylists

Beauty UA is run by a small team of trained Ukrainian beauty professionals, each within their specialty — nails, brows and lashes, or skin — so a client is matched with a technician focused on exactly that service. The approach is personal and unhurried, which is why so many visitors return to the same artist.

The Space

The salon nods to Ukrainian tradition, a warm, hospitable space made for relaxing while you are looked after. Central and walkable from downtown, it puts cleanliness and comfort front and centre, so the room feels cared-for rather than clinical.

Who it’s for

The Ukrainian community and anyone who values meticulous nail, brow and lash work; clients who want European-style manicures and detailed lash artistry; people preparing for an event who need makeup and beauty in one place; and Market and downtown locals after a warm, personal beauty bar.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes, appointments are booked through the salon’s online booking system.

How long does an appointment take? A manicure or brow service is fairly quick; nail extensions, nail art and volume lash sets take longer, so allow extra time.

Do you offer services for men? Yes, manicures, pedicures, brows and waxing are open to all clients.

Can I combine several services in one visit? Yes, nails, brows and lashes can be booked together in a single sitting.

Are gift certificates available? Yes, gift certificates can be requested for any of the salon’s services.

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