Top Reviews about 16 Nail Salons in Manhattan, NY (Part 2)

Jane Lin Have been coming here for a couple of months and can say it’s really amazing. The retention is very long and they can do any design you want. Also worked with multiple nail techs, all are amazing but Seven does an outstanding job with it.

Jingyuan Fu I recently visited 97 studio and had an amazing experience! The nail technicians were not only highly skilled but also incredibly attentive to detail. They took their time to ensure my nails looked perfect, with a beautiful finish that lasted. They are able to make changes according to my requests. The salon itself was clean and welcoming, and the staff made sure I felt comfortable throughout my visit. I was impressed by their wide selection of colors and designs, making it easy to find the perfect look. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend for anyone looking for quality nail work!

Victoria Achlati 97 Studio is hands down the best nail salon I’ve ever been to, and I’m so excited to have finally found my go-to, trusted spot! Ive had the pleasure of receiving services from Olivia, Candy, Nana, and Seven, and honestly, each one of them is so warm, welcoming, and incredibly talented. The nail techs here are true artists — it’s amazing to see the level of detail and precision they put into every service. I always leave feeling completely relaxed, knowing my nails will be absolutely PERFECT. My manicure lasts 4-6 weeks and I get compliments all the time, even up to 5-week mark! I can’t wait to come back for my next appointment — this place is a gem!

Ilanna Keyslay I have been looking for a nail salon after recently moving to the area, and tried a couple but no places that I loved for the price they were charging. I tried sunshine nails after reading mostly good reviews and I love the way my gel x came out. $70 for soak off of the old ones + new full set with gel polish. Shaping was great, pricing was reasonable (and competitive given what others in the area charge), it was easy to book online, and they guarantee free nail fix if you have any chips or issues within 7 days of service. This will be my new regular spot from now on. I saw Dan for this service

Casey Tayler PHENOMENAL. A friend recommended to me after I was going to GlossLab and paying a good chunk more for them to fall off in sometimes LESS than two weeks (I do Gel X Extensions) After one visit I was hooked. These nails are WELL DONE. They literally do not break or chip. I very rarely will commute for something that I can do in my neighborhood but I come from the West Village to Tribe for them because the service is THAT good 10/10 :)

Jacqueline Soriano I’ve been coming here for months and I’m happy with their service every time! It’s also affordable. The staff are really sweet and helpful. If I’m not getting the gel x, it’s powder dip!

Viktorija Grillo I recently moved back to the UWS and am not so impressed with the nail salons up here but luckily I found Angel Nail Spa!! I called to inquire about a pedicure and was able to get one the same day! This adorable, small salon is clean and well kept. I was impressed with the perfect amount of space for the pedicure chairs versus the manicure stations. Only a few people can be serviced at a time so it is truly a relaxing environment. No cell phone usage is a huge plus for me! Very reasonable prices within the range you’d expect. My pedicure was beyond relaxing and came out flawless! The woman really took her time and cleaned my nails up nicely. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid and clean spot.

Alexandria Bernardin I got tips for my first time the other day and the ladies at Angel Nail Spa took such care to make sure my manicure was perfect and that I was comfortable with the length. I brought in a picture of what I wanted on my nails and Amy did such a lovely job making sure it was exactly right. I will be going back to this nail spa again soon!!

Laura Nupponen I used to like this place and have referred friends and family here. The owner is always so nice, but I haven’t seen her there the last few times I’ve gone, and I can’t go often because I don’t have babysitting-so it’s been a long time since I’ve seen her. I got a regular pedi, gel mani last week and the gel polish was supposed to match the regular polish-OPI #100. The pedi was good, purple/magenta color, but the gel mani was not. The technician took forever and the polish was defective-it was a pale pink color after 3 coats. She even called over another technician to look at it, although they were speaking in another language so I don’t know what they said. She asked if I wanted another coat, but I was already late for my babysitter so I had to go. The color was pink, but as the days went on, it morphed into a pink ring around the outside and no color in the middle. It’s the weirdest thing and definitely defective. I went back to have it fixed in the evening yesterday. I started to show my nails to the tech closest to the door and she started yelling at me before I could even finish-“why do you come now? It’s busy now!” And I said “because now is when I have babysitting” and she continued yelling at me so I left. I’m not going back. I’ve been a loyal customer of theirs for over 9 years but I’m done with that place.I’ve also had issues trying to use my “punchy card” discount when I’ve gotten 10 punches or tried to combine cards. But I liked the owner and generally had ok experiences there. But I don’t see the owner anymore, and some of the staff need lessons in customer service to say the least. I’m never going back.

Lisi I have gone to Spring Nail Beauty Spa for over ten years for all my mani/pedis and I have consistently been happy here. I get the most perfect thin French manicure (and pedicure!) and have been pleased with all the wonderful staff here. It’s rare, but if anything happens to my nails post visit, the owner is quick to respond and happy to correct. 10/10 recommend!

Emily Chen I really hate to be that person to leave a scathing review, but I really did get the worst gel manicure of my life here. I asked the nail tech to not cut too much of my cuticles and literally like one second later she cut my cuticle and it bled. The gel mani then was suspiciously quick, and turns out it was probably done too fast because my nails started chipping and peeling within days. I’ve never had gel that chipped/peeled before at least the two week mark. The photos I attached are from within *six* days of my manicure. I’m not even sure what they used can quality as gel? The prices are low but in this case unfortunately I think you get what you pay for…

LEON CHEN This place was absolute garbage. Daughter and I walked by and decided to stop in to get her a mani and pedi. She asked me to get a mani with her so I did. They told me $30 for her and $15 for me. The lady did a decent job with daughter. My complaint is with my manicure, which lasted a whole 10 mins and looked terrible (ridges still visible). She told me afterwards that it would cost an extra $5 to buff out, which I assumed was part of the process?? I felt committed at that point so I just said yes. She took another 3 mins to buff and it still ended up looking like crap (see photo). Im serious when I say that my 8 yr old daughter has done a better job just messing around. I asked around afterwards and was told I definitely got ripped off. Do yourself a favor and save yourself the disappointment.

Natalie M I wanted to wait to see how my nails held up before writing a review. I got these done over 3 weeks ago, and they still look great, just grown out a little. There is no lifting or chipping of nails. For $95, im happy to know I could stretch every set to 4 weeks for the price. My nail tech was very attentive to details and took her time shaping my nails perfectly.

Dede I didn’t realize “No Nail” Salon meant that I would ultimately end up with no nails! This salon lacks integrity and respect for its customers, unfortunately. They are greedy for money rather than valuing the support of their customers. I was initially so excited to visit this salon! I was visiting NY from CT, only for the wedding over the weekend. I ended up paying $202 for a gel mani and basic pedicure ($38) on Friday. I gave a $20 tip, even though I didn’t get the complimentary shoulder massage I noticed others getting. On Sunday night, to my disappointment, while reaching into my backpack for a new outfit my nail popped right off! This is when I noticed the two adjacent fingernails were lifting and would be ready to come off at any moment. I was not upset by this, only surprised. I decided to return to the salon before I had to travel back to CT. When I described the issue to the store owner, she offered to redo my nails, but I let her know I was on a time crunch and didn’t have the space to do that. I let her know I would need a refund for the manicure since I saw other nails coming up and would need to deal with that throughout the week. She initially offered to only refund $50 out of the $220 total I paid. I let her know that the pedicure was fine but that I would not be able to walk around with one hand undone, to which she responded I should! I had told her I was a dentist and needed to travel so I could get back in time for work, to which she responded that someone needs to pay for the time so I should understand. I let her know that in my line of work if my product fails I have to eat the cost for the patient. Throughout this interaction she kept interrupting and yelling at me, to which I said “That’s okay, since you keep interrupting me, I will let you speak instead.” She also let me know that it was my fault that I didn’t have the time to have them redone in NY. She was extremely rude and loud, constantly speaking over me. By the end of the conversation I let her know I felt extremely disrespected. I would highly HIGHLY recommended going to a different nail salon. Save your time and a LOT OF MONEY. UPDATE: It’s now the Tuesday after my appointment on Friday and another nail has come off! GO TO A DIFFERENT SALON

Kysha Marie Altura I just walked into No Nail Salon today and was greeted and sat down right away. Angel was so sweet and was very meticulous with my gel x extensions. It was my first time getting these extensions and she made me fall in love with my nails. I would definitely recommend this salon ☺️ …. The girlies did it again!! Amazing work with my nails as usual. The workers are so kind and patient. I’m always amazed and happy with their care and attentiveness with my nails. ❤️

Kristen Brown absolutely splendid! visiting the city for the week and used a broken nail as an excuse to treat myself. booking was quick and simple, day of updates about timing changes(if any) were useful, hospitality and ambience was lovely, and of course the precision and care that went into the manicure was immaculate. all the staff were helpful and kind and i could tell from my one appointment that they all enjoyed working in each others company. all in all, a fabulous experience and i would definitely recommend :)

Jacob Bressers I had the pleasure of getting a Signature Russian manicure with Viki, and I am absolutely thrilled with the results! Her attention to detail is unmatched — every single nail was shaped and polished to perfection. She took the time to ensure my cuticles were flawless and my nails look stunning and healthy. The atmosphere was so relaxing, and Viki’s professionalism and skill made the experience even better. I’ve received so many compliments already and can’t wait to book with her again. Highly recommend Viki for anyone looking for the best manicure experience!

Hiliana A I would recommend Russian Nails to everyone! I’ve gone a few time now and have had a wonderful experience each time. I even go with my friends and they accommodate us to be able to sit together! They also give me great nail advice. My nails used to break on the sides until I switched nail shapes to soft square and it helped so much!

Lena Rusu As a regular customer, I have always appreciated the quality of service provided by the team. Recently, I booked a Russian manicure appointment at 6 PM, and while the technician, Ksenia, was friendly, I felt that the service was rushed due to the timing. As a result, the attention to detail that I usually expect was not fully met. Although the initial look of my manicure was appealing, I left the salon for my $135 investment with reservations. Unfortunately, just two days later, I noticed that the gel color had chipped. This was disappointing, especially given the premium price for the service and my anticipation of a long-lasting manicure. When I expressed my concerns to the salon management, they responded professionally and offered a solution. They invited me to return after my vacation, providing a $20 discount on my next visit, with the HOPE that the next manicure would hold up better. I will not be returning back here, and their approach to my feedback has been called "professional quality". Attaching photos of the "Well done job by technician Ksenia".

Hiba Yosopov I got a Russian manicure done with Irina and had a great experience :) First, shes super helpful and professional when it came to picking out the nail shape and color. Second, she gave me options on what we can do with my broken nails and also what I should do/not do for future when it comes to the length of my nails. Third, She worked so meticulously and paid attention to every detail, I am extremely happy with how my nails turned out, and I cant wait to be back in a few weeks.

Laura Von der Heyde In an attempt to grow out my nails, I went to Zori for their Russian gel manicure. It’s now been almost a year and I return about every 5 weeks - my nails have never been healthier. I’ve seen an array of technicians, each of which i have been impressed by their quality and professionalism. I highly recommend them.

Miriam Stoner Lisa gave me five star treatment during my SNS powder manicure session. The complimentary massage while my nails were drying really put the cherry on top. She made sure to buff and shine them to perfection. She chose a bold color I typically would not have and it perfectly complements my hair and skin tone. Cannot wait to come back to enjoy this experience again.

Daisy Plaza Disappointed with the visit. Sat there for over two hours for dip powder nails. $115 and if I didn’t leave after over 2 hours I still would’ve been there. The 1st lady had no clue what acrylic nails were. The second lady 2 hours and 15 minutes in and still not done. Wanted to put lotion on my hands without even the hot towel clean or wash of hands. Absolutely disgusting. What a waste of time and money. Basic nails no designs or anything and the worst job I’ve had. Would’ve gave no stars but you can’t post without atleast one.

Asanti Diaz I can see why they have such great reviews. The hospitality was beyond. I paid $54 for a pedicure and soak off. The young lady Xylia who was doing my nails was super attentive to detail and I did let her know my nails do have onycholysis and she was able to help me remove and restore my nails so my beds werent so weak.

tom wang Had a wonderful spa pedicure here! The atmosphere was so relaxing, and the service was excellent. The prices were affordable, and the staff—especially the boss—was super friendly. I’ll definitely coming back!

Xiuyan Ni I went with my friend. Environment looks good. I felt very peaceful and enjoyable when I walked in. The staff was very nice. Amy was very impressed on me. She was very friendly and super attentive on my nails. I will came back.

M. Y The salon was clean and beautiful decorated. The staff were very attentive to my nails. I enjoyed the whole process. Will come back.

Angie gomez I have been going to AKIKO for a while now and it’s 100% worth it the work and the effort that goes into the nail art is truly amazing. The staff is super friendly and are very attentive with the service given to costumers. My nails have never been stronger after getting extensions, and sets have never been more durable after a month like the ones I’ve gotten at AKIKO. I truly recommend this place it’s amazing!!!

Olivia Zadkovic AKIKO is the best quality you can find for the price. The salon standards are very high and I would trust any artist there for a perfect manicure. Can easily go three weeks in between visits and minus the grow out it always looks the same as the day I got them done. I’ll never go anywhere else!

Carolyn Zhong I’ve been going to Gianni monthly for over a year and a half now and every single time my nails come out perfectly! The salon is clean and comfortable, and the receptionists are always super friendly and helpful with scheduling or rescheduling appointments. Gianni always matches my inspo pics exactly, and takes her time to clean and prep my nails - which is probably why my nails can last up to 5-6 weeks without chipping! I always get compliments on my nails from friends, coworkers, and strangers everywhere I go and have referred all of them to Akiko!

Winattar Rawinantanadda Nina was great. It was beyond my expectations. The only thing I would love to recommend was the reception upstairs, no the front desk, was loud. I noticed it could be the only for nail salon in the back perhaps. But it would be wonderful if they can lower their voice for the spa vibe. Definitely will come back

Ana V Have been going to them for mani pedi and facials for quite some time, always on point. Also, scheduling an appointment is relatively easy, esp as their nail department is always busy, they always “squeeze “ me in.

Julie Yao Been coming here for a year now. Matsu never fails to give me some amazing nails! Literally every new set is my new favorite. All visits have been quick and relatively affordable (in comparison to other Japanese nails salons in Manhattan). Its definitely not a walk-in place, so make sure you make your appointments in advance.

Christine Chuang Been going to this place for 3 months now. I really like it. Place is clean and all the ladies there are friendly. So far I’ve been very happy with their work!

NatAndSash LGNS I have been going to White Birch since they first opened. Everyone there is friendly and kind. If a gel manicure chips too soon, they happily fix it for you. I also highly recommend the full table massage!

P A I have been coming since they opened and have brought my mother, daughters and friends. My friends are now a regular and they bring their own daughters. The salon is very clean and everyone is very sweet. The service is always fantastic and i am always happy with the results.

Olena Lazar I was a model in this beautiful place. They not only care about the client’s comfort and pleasure , but also professionally satisfy all the needs. Ira (the student) and Lola (the instructor ) worked in a great synergy to make my feet shine. My highest recommendations!!!!

Adria Alexander This is the absolute best manicure I have ever gotten! I’ve tried everything - gel, dip, gelx, etc. nothing has ever lasted me longer than 2 weeks. I can happily say that my russian manicures easily last 4-6 weeks - truly the best. I can’t emphasize how amazing this manicure is! Totally worth it.

Jade Kymani Excellent service! The technicians took their time, were meticulous, professional and provided fantastic work. LOVE! I would highly recommend! UPDATE: I’m surprised to see that only four days later two of my nails are starting to see splitting and lifting between the nails and the gel. I started to notice yesterday when my nails began snagging on various fabrics creating damage to my natural nail. It’s definitely disappointing considering the amount of time the technician spent on each nail and how much money I spent on the services (nearly $125 for each). I didn’t anticipate needing to visit the salon twice this week and the inconvenience is understandably frustrating. I’m a bit more skeptical now. UPDATE: 9/19/24 It has been a full week since my last visit to repair my gel manicure and the results have been lasting. They still look neat, clean and fresh. I’m thankful for the effort to make this right. Well done! I’d like to also add that my pedicure from two weeks ago is still going strong. Thanks again!

Hanna S. Ree Nail Spa is truly a hidden gem among the many nail salons around. The place is spotless, and their focus on cleanliness is clear, which I really appreciate. Everyone is skilled, professional, and always makes me feel welcome. I started as a walk-in but now book all my appointments by phone, which is super easy. Maggie is amazing—she’s transformed my short, damaged nails with such care. For Gel X and dip powder, Joey always delivers perfect results. I’ve also had great experiences with Lynn, Mari, and Ashley, they’re all incredibly talented. I always go to Mari for eyebrow waxing, and she is amazing. She is attentive and meticulous, ensuring every detail is perfect. I trust her completely because she always preserves the natural shape of my brows while enhancing them beautifully. If you’re looking for a nail salon that goes above and beyond, I highly recommend this one! If you pay with cash, you get 8% discount on the service!

Lisa Paradise Mia did an amazing job on both my spa pedi & my gel extension manicure. I showed her a picture from Google, and rather than fully copying it (which a lot of nail techs will do) she stayed true to the inspiration while making it her own. Also really funny & easy to work with. Would fully recommend the experience

Michaela This nail salon has very pleasant and friendly staff with an atmosphere that’s quiet and bright. I called ahead to ask if there was walk-in availability for a regular mani/pedi at a “rush hour” time (6:10pm) so I expected to hear I’d have to wait, but they told me to come in and I was seated right away. My technician Joey is lovely and gave me options for packages or regular a la carte service. I am very happy with my pedicure quality as I write this, and I anticipate that the manicure i am about to receive to look just as clean and pretty. My personal preference would be to see massage chairs rather than the plush seats here, but they are still very comfortable.

Lysa Price Golden Nail on the Upper West Side is a gem! The salon is spotlessly clean, and they offer a wide array of color options to choose from. What impressed me the most was how efficiently they got me in and out without sacrificing quality. If youre looking for a fast and fabulous nail experience, look no further than Golden Nail!

Daniel Sherwood I am so disappointed, I spent $70 to look and feel worse than when I went in, and my fingers hurt. 0/10, would not recommend. I have never had a manicure or pedicure before, but decided to give it a try. I had no idea what to expect but asked for a "regular manicure and pedicure" because I didnt know any different. My nails were cut down until all the white was gone, fingers and toes, to the point the skin is tender. The remaining nails were uneven and jagged. When I went back in to ask what could be done they said "you should have told your manicurist what you wanted, we dont do refunds, there is nothing we can do for you" I will never be going to this business again and would warn anyone who isnt a regular customer to avoid this place.

Amy Tilleman Great for Aprés Nails! Easy to get an appointment. They take walk ins. I always enjoy my experience here!

Nikhila Krishnan Dry clean and quiet ambiance