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03-2025 DeLoor Nails Manhattan in List Best 19 Nail Salons in Manhattan, NYLAV nails & more - New York Julija: Absolutely Amazing Experience!
LAV Nails & More is truly the best nail salon in the heart of NYC! From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed into a beautifully designed space with a modern and luxurious ambiance. The attention to detail is impeccableāfrom the cleanliness of the salon to the carefully curated selection of colors and nail designs.
The service is top-notch! The staff is incredibly professional, friendly, and highly skilled. They take the time to understand exactly what you want and ensure that every little detail is perfect. Whether youāre looking for a classic manicure, intricate nail art, or the latest trends in nail design, they have everything you could ask for.
The quality of their work speaks for itselfāflawless application, long-lasting results, and a truly relaxing experience. I also love that they offer a wide range of colors and finishes, making it easy to find the perfect shade for any occasion.
If youāre searching for the best nail salon in NYC, look no furtherāthis is it! I canāt recommend them enough. I will definitely be returning for more pampering.
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Xcellent Nail Salon - New York Tee Taylor: Iāve done my nails with multiple nail techs here but mostly Ivy, the salon manager. Firstly, I did notice over time that they cater only to white women, which seems to be their preferred clientele. Overall the employees look unhappy. You donāt get a warm greeting upon entering and the overall experience feels transactional. Ivy has always asked me to come way before my scheduled appointment time because their one hour slots are not enough time. You would think theyād stop booking clients this way. Sheās also asked me to book with her coworkers instead, my only guess is to save her availability for more āimportantā guests. She once gave my appointment slot away to a walk in customer, assuming I was the one without an appointment. Iāve also noticed that they always rush the soak off process by aggressively filing your natural nails until theyāre paper thin. During the service, if you ask them to fix or correct something, they become visibly annoyed or just flat out ignore you until you ask again. Another fact worth mentioning, is that the total at checkout has never been consistent even though Ive always gotten the same service(s) done.
With that being said, my last visit with Ivy was the straw that broke the camelās back. I made it clear that I was unhappy with the look (thick, lumpy texture, distorted shape) of my Gel X nails. Ivy admitted to applying āa lotā of layers of product which was extremely noticeable. I politely asked her to thin the layers out or fix the abnormal appearance but she refused. Instead she tried to blame it on several things, such as the chrome or the shape of the Gel-X, which Iād gotten countless times in the past. After she disregarded my concerns, I asked her to remove them because I was leaving town in the morning and would have to get them redone. She said sheād remove them but Iād still have to pay full price. It wasnāt until she saw that, regardless of her threat, I was still serious about removing her work, that she finally offered to fix the problem. After removing the 5 or 6 layers of polish and replacing it with just two coats, it turns out the problem wasnāt any of the reasons she mentioned. I didnāt end up with the nails I asked for but I was just glad they didnāt look ridiculous for my work trip in the morning.
On all of my previous visits, Iād always tip a minimum of 20%, regardless of never truly feeling valued as a customer here. On this day at checkout, I noticed there was an even bigger difference (at least $25) in price, which they claimed was for the chrome I had removed. I accepted their reasoning but decided not to tip. In the past, Iād barely get a good bye from Ivy but when she noticed I didnāt leave a tip, she came over to the checkout counter and demanded one in cash in front of her employees. I told her I did not have cash and attempted to explain my reasons for not tipping. Instead of having a professional conversation with me as the leader of her staff, Ivy just cut me off and told me to find another salon. Which only further confirmed the red flags I noticed up until that point and my desire not to return.
Forever Young Nail & Spa NYC - New York Galerie Swanstrƶm: Outstanding service. Excellent manicure. Lots of attention to details. Massage was incredible. Highly recommend. Clean, too! And very friendly. Very clean, and good lighting. Contemporary atmosphere.
Lexi nails and spa - New York Michelle: Amazing amazing nail place for every occasion! I saw that recent reviews were pretty poor and was so confused by them because I had a great experience at Lexi Nails. I was recommended by a close friend (who goes here every time to get her nails done) to give this place a try and it was the most professional, sanitary, and personalized nail job Iāve ever had. There was a little bit of a wait even though I made an appointment, but the process was so smooth and quick. My nail technician immediately started asking me what color, design, shape, etc I wanted and would switch in and out with other technicians whose specialties worked with what I wanted. They did an amazing job with the shaping, chrome color, and extensions. They were also incredibly friendly and held conversation with me for a comfortable amount of time. The owners were also incredibly kind, taking photos of the nails and doing gorgeous designs on my friendās nails. If youāre here for just a regular gel manicure, the price point is great for Manhattan. Getting extensions and designs is definitely more expensive but just depends on what you want. Generally, Iād definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get a cute manicure in. Will be coming here again with friends!
RUSSIAN MANICURE CELEBRITY NAILS - New York Cheyenne James: This is literally the best pedicure Iāve ever had in my life. Iām so used to water pedicures but Russian pedicures have my heart since being introduced to them last year. I always get compliments on my toes and have no complaints at all. Every single worker has been exceptional. I will continue to go here especially for when I am traveling. The service is exceptional, always and will continue to come back for services.
10 Piece Nails - New York Brooke Meier: Serena is hands down the best of the best. she is so quick, kind, and down to help me with my natural nails every time i walk in. i love her holding my hands and sharing snacks while she sculpts my nattys ā¤ļø
Nail Me RIght Nail Salon - New York Ann Merullo: Iāve been getting dip manicures for 5 years and have never received one as bad as this. For a simple one color set with 3 tips it took 2.5 hours with two different techs and was 97 dollars. I also had to file them myself when I got home because the tips they put on were all significantly longer than my natural nails. They did not use a base or top powder (literally only the color) and also did not use a drill to smooth the dip or clean the cuticle after applying the color. When I returned to fix the first broken nail after it chipped while washing my hair the next morning they told me it was per technician preference. I have never been anywhere that a full system of base, color and top powders werenāt used. By that evening another chipped while opening my purse and again today another broke while using the TV remote. This is the worst set Iāve ever gotten. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. I couldnāt even have them removed/refunded because they are closed Sunday and Monday. Just terrible.
JW Nail Studio - New York Siri: Such a great experience. Never had extensions before but they look so natural and beautifully executed. Im so happy to have found a quality place. Attention to detail and service mindedness.
Ill be back in 3 weeks for my refills. Very easy to book online as well with calendar invites and text reminders.
In addition to stunning nails, the view is absolutely stupendous.
Jessica is a true professional with the highest standards.
One Nail Studio - New York Kay: I went here with a couple of friends for manicures and pedicures a couple days ago and we did not have great experiences.
For my pedicure: the water was room temperature rather than warm, there were no jets on in the soaking tub, the nail lady barely scrubbed my feet, and did not wash the products off my feet properly leaving the soles of my feet green. I wish I took pictures. One of my friends and I then had to walk on the dirty floor without slippers despite there being a stack of slippers. When I asked for a pair of slippers because I did not want to put my feet on the dirty floor again, the nail lady brought me paper towel to place underneath my feet lol. When painting my toes, I also had to instruct the nail lady to add another coat because there were spots where the coating obviously was not enough.
For my manicure: Iāll insert the pictures below. The paint job was inconsistent. The nails started chipping/peeling off the following day and had air bubbles all over them. I paid for the polish that was supposedly to last longerā¦ I honestly want a refund for this shabby job!
When we left, we paid and still tipped them. But, I was complaining about the soles of my feet being green when a couple nail ladies overheard; they told me that it would go away once I took a shower and it did. I also complained about having to walk barefooted in the shop as my toes dried. One of the ladies condescendingly tried to give me slippers after the fact, asking if I wanted a pair of slippers as if they were useful to me now that my toes had dried.
Overall, not good experiences. Iāve been to many salons and this was the worst experience ever. Do NOT recommend. I have never had a pedicure and left the salon with ashy green feet. I even had to ask them for lotion after the pedicure to moisturize my feet lol. This place seemed to have good reviews, but youāre better off DIY than going here. I wonder why our experiences were differentā¦
Mira Nails NYC - New York Sam M.: When I say Mira got me all the way together, Iām not exaggerating!!
For months Iāve been contemplating a Russian manicure but was skeptical because Iāve gotten painful cuticle inflections after other nail shops have manipulated my very sensitive cuticles. Scrolling on IG Miraās shop pops up. I tried my luck and she was so sweet and patient over the phone and was able to fit me in same day.
I walked by the place because theyāre on the second floor and thereās no good signs. So thatās one thing she can fix. Although it may not matter as you have to be buzzed in anyway.
Mira was polite, welcoming and explained the process. Offered a beverage like coffee or water. She also made recommendations when asked. I didnāt feel like her suggestions were a money grab add on, they seemed genuine based on my description to her.
