smudge beauty bar

Your Local
Ottawa Beauty Bar

Located in the heart of Ottawa, Smudge Beauty Bar is proud to stand as a beacon of self care and sustainability. We offer a comprehensive range of beauty services from classic manicures and professional pedicures to advanced skin treatments.

As a premier nail salon in the downtown area, Smudge embodies a unique blend of aesthetic excellence and eco friendly practices. This combination makes us a local favorite for those seeking both high quality pampering and environmental responsibility. We invite you to experience a space where your beauty routine supports a greener future for our community.

Our Beauty Services

Manicures & Pedicures

Indulge in the luxury of Smudge Beauty Bar’s manicure and pedicure services, where your beauty meets total relaxation.

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Brows

At Smudge, we specialize in enhancing your natural beauty with precision brow shaping and lash extensions, for a captivating look.

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Face & Body Waxing

Our skilled aestheticians use premium waxing products to ensure impeccable results for every skin type.

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Gel X Nail Extensions

Gel X isn’t just another nail extension system. It’s a game-changer. 

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PERMANENT JEWELRY

Our Permanent Jewelry service lets you wear something uniquely yours, without
the hassle of clasps or closures.

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Lash Lift & Extensions

Whether you’re a glam queen or natural beauty babe, we customize your lash look so you can roll out of bed already winning at life.

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Skin Treatments

Revitalize your skin at Smudge with our bespoke skin treatments, designed to nourish, hydrate, and rejuvenate.

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Combos

Combine your favorite treatments, like manicures and facials or waxing and lashes, for the ultimate beauty day.

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Group Spa Packages

Perfect for bridal showers, birthdays, or just a day out with friends, our group spa packages offer a luxurious escape.

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Our Services

"Your nails are a
way to speak your
style without
saying a word.”

– Tammy Taylor

Brow-chicka-
brow-brow!

Lash lovers often say that the longer the lash, the closer to God. While you may not be looking for a full spiritual awakening, having flawlessly styled lashes and brows will definitely have doors opening for you at the snap of your freshly manicured fingers. We believe your eyes are the focal point of your face and deserve the best possible care through professional lash lifts and brow lamination. At our Ottawa nail salon and beauty bar, we help you achieve that runway look while keeping your morning routine completely effortless.

Wax on. Wax off.
Enough said.

Just between us friends, no one really loves waxing, but most folks do not love a unibrow either. Our skin calming Azulene wax is great for even the most sensitive skin and our ultra calming hard wax is sure to leave you feeling smooth without the stress. We believe that hair removal should be as comfortable as possible, which is why our Ottawa nail salon and beauty bar focuses on high quality products that protect your skin. Whether you are looking for a quick brow shape or a full service treatment, our professional team ensures you leave our space feeling refreshed and unbothered.

Put your best
face forward.

At Smudge, we work only with dermalogica® Certified Skin
Therapists ensuring you receive only the best skin care,
performed by talented and caring individuals using the
latest tools and innovations.
We’ll scrub, shine, plump, and polish your skin, leaving
your fans begging for more. On the go or have a little extra
time to indulge? We’ve got you covered with a selection of
customized skin treatments that are sure to please!

Ready to Enhance Your Beauty?

Let our lash and brow experts help you look and feel your best. Book your appointment today.

Acknowledgement
Smudge Beauty Bar

We honour our
land’s history

With respect for our planet and our First Nation Peoples, we acknowledge that our city, Ottawa, and our business are built on the unceded land territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. At Smudge Beauty Bar, we honor this history as we strive to build a sustainable and inclusive nail salon and community space.

Our Values
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We Care About You,
And Our Planet

Smudge is upcycled, recycled, and we are totally gay for our planet. We are committed to the well being of our team, guests, and community. Our Ottawa nail salon and beauty bar works hard to minimize our environmental impact every chance we get, and we work exclusively with beauty brands that uphold these commitments through their business practices. From our sustainable decor to our vegan product lines, we believe that looking good should never come at the expense of the earth.

We’re Local AF

We are local and we support local. We believe in the value of our work, our team, and the time spent with our guests at our Ottawa nail salon and beauty bar. We are here to explore our own personal self care journeys as well as support you on yours every step of the way. Thank you for your support as we continue to grow together within our community.

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We’re Friendly AF

Smudge is proudly known as Ottawa’s friendliest
neighbourhood beauty bar. We specialize in classic,
aesthetic, and self-care services that are provided to you
by the most caring, supportive, and sassy professional
aestheticians. We also curate a variety of all-natural,
small-batch goods.
We place great importance on working with vegan-friendly,
Canadian-made, female-led brands to help support
sustainable self-care in our local community.
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& We’ve got
Junk in Our Trunk

Smudge hates waste!
Except for our workspaces, which are designed to be fully
sanitizable, all of our decor at Smudge has been up-cycled,
recycled, salvaged, thrifted, gifted, or otherwise
repurposed. And it’s ever-changing!
There’s enough junk on our planet, and we try to be part of
the solution. We aim to make our space warm and beautiful
while giving a second chance to decor and materials which
have already made their impact on our planet.
Call us trash, we say ‘thanks for noticing!’
Nothing is disposable. Everything stays on our earth, in our
water, in our air.
Please, minimize your impact whenever you can xo.

Recent Beauty Blogs

Our beauty blog is your go-to source for beauty tips, skincare advice, and the latest trends in self-care. Dive into our expert insights and stay updated with our newest treatments and eco-friendly practices designed to help you look and feel your best. Join our community and explore how Smudge Beauty Bar blends aesthetic excellence with sustainability for a more beautiful you.

Testimonials

Have your people call our
people

— Sara Laviolette
“I LOVE Smudge! The vibe is super cute and welcoming and it's always super clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming, but I dont trust anybody else in the city with my brows but Rachel!”
— Stephanie Lanthier
“What a wonderful experience we had for my mom's 60th birthday. Our first ever pedicure! A beautiful and relaxing environment. The Smudge staff really made our day. A big thank you to Mark for making our pedi experience extra special and to our lovely beauty experts Harriet and Kal! Will definitely recommend.”
— Angelle Linda Fournier
“The service is amazing and the entire staff is very friendly. They truly take pride in their work. I will never go anywhere else again. Smudgaroo for life!!!!”
— Morgan Berson
“Smudge was so amazing! I loved Harriet my nail technician! She was so nice, and friendly! The salon is beautiful and the whole staff was such a treat!”
— Sara Cheng
“Had a visit to Smudge Beauty Bar and really enjoyed m y time here! I had a mani and pedi, and the staff were very kind, and informative. They were very patient, and took their time to do the nails! I also love the interior of the beauty bar itself, with all the vintage accessories and plants! I will definitely be back !