Best Nail Salons In New York

Below are the best 25 nail salons in New York picked by BestProsInTown

“I have entrusted my hair to Thomas since the first time we met nearly 26 years ago when I was a college student. I followed him from Sahag to Toka Salon, and even though I moved across the country, I make my first stop Thomas' chair when I am in the city. He is master of his craft, and beyond that, he is also an artist. I can't say enough good things about Thomas and Toka Salon!“

4.9 Superb105 Reviews

“I started going to Shaggy five years ago upon a friend's recommendation, and have been seeing Yossi for cut and highlights. The salon is great, and Yossi is the BEST! I find his cut to be very chic and sophisticated, and I constantly get compliments. Both men and women take notice, and most are strangers on the street. Likewise for the color. He's created a beautiful, sexy warm-tone caramel color with subdued highlights.His thin highlights were placed carefully on the layers to accent the cut.Shaggy Hair Studio is warm, friendly and clean, appointments run on-time, but because the location is not convenient for me, I've tried other salons from time to time. NO ONE has been able to reproduce Yossi's cut. His ability to layer hair and work with clients' facial structure to enhance one's looks are what sets him apart from others. I am an artist myself, and see the incredible skill and talent he has. With only one head of hair, it remains my GO TO salon!Update-Having left the Salon during Covid, I only recently returned after 3 years. I tried many other salons, and never received a compliment for my haircut in those years. Yet just upon returning home after my visit, I was stopped immediately in my doorway and complimented to my surprise!“

5 Superb42 Reviews

“Highly recommend Nailauri if you're looking for a Russian Manicure spot in NYC. Shorena is the owner and sole nail tech of this business and I started going to her in December 2023. I've always been a nail biter and because of this I've always had incredibly short nails that would become extremely thin or bendy when I tried growing them out. I decided to start getting Russian Manicures to try and grow my natural nails. From the first visit Shorena has been excellent. She is amazing at what she does and this is further evidenced by the wall of awards she has in her salon. She is even a certified Russian Manicure teacher which should tell you how good she is. Not only is her work precise and flawless, but Shorena herself is an absolute delight and a kind human. I love going to her monthly. As you can see from the photos, my nails started out super short (dark red), and continued to grow (white chrome and then bright red) and I just got the blue chrome done last week which are my natural nails! I ask for the strengthening manicure which adds a layer of protection and prevents breakage. She also does nail extensions, but I haven't personally gotten them. My nails have never looked better and I get sooo many compliments. Shorena is my go to and I will be sticking with her for as long as I live in NYC!“

5 Superb41 Reviews

“Great great experience!!! everyone in the salon was VERY VERY VERY welcoming & friendly!!! I got a pedicure but will be back for nails !! They offer water/tea & little snacks ! It is a small shop but they make you feel special!! My toes came out great I will be back ! 1000/10.“

4.9 Superb56 Reviews

“Julia & the team were so good to me and squeezed me in last minute on NYE; they gave me such a great haircut and I will definitely be back!“

4.8 Superb84 Reviews

“Nana did my nails very carefully and i’m very happy with the results.this is my first time to have such a wonderful manicure.100% recommend.Very sweet studio“

4.9 Superb46 Reviews

“Boris did an amazing job with my hair! I have thick, wavy Indian hair and he knew exactly what to do! Also, just such a nice person, I will definitely be going back!“

4.8 Superb62 Reviews

“What a great place! Had a wonderful pedicure here. Very professional, helpful, and clean. Looking forward to returning.“

4.8 Superb57 Reviews

“You have to go see Nelly!!! I went in for a cut and color and she was so helpful pinning down the look I was going for and did such a great job. My friend recommended her and Nelly did not disappoint!!!“

4.7 Superb99 Reviews

“Dana did a nice job ! Not many salons offer Japanese manicures so I was surprised to find this in my neighborhood. Full disclosure, these types of manicures take longer than your typical gel mani.“

4.9 Superb38 Reviews

“Truly the happiest I have ever left a salon. Allison is truly an artist, she takes her time to understand exactly what you want and delivers. The whole staff is friendly and very attentive and overall the place is great vibes. Will be coming back until the unforeseeable future!“

4.7 Superb96 Reviews

“At the suggestion of a colleague, I made an appointment at Shiny and all I can say is WOW! I’ve been a few times, and have seen a different artist each visit, and each person is just as much of an exacting perfectionist as the last. The attention to detail is incredible, their colors are magnificent, and the manicures are exquisite and long lasting! I can easily go 3-4 weeks without a single chip, which is saying a whole lot since I have a job that requires a lot of typing (I also deep clean my apartment frequently, and wash all of my dishes by hand)!As a busy professional, I am grateful to have found a fabulous spot in my neighborhood to keep my nails looking their best all of the time! Thank you Shiny!“

4.9 Superb37 Reviews

“amazing. i don’t think i ever had a facial that left my face feeling as restored. the intimate experience is so great and helping a local business makes it that much more relaxing. i was falling asleep as i was getting my face massage!!! please book, you will not regret it“

4.7 Superb87 Reviews

“Ellie did a fantastic job on my hair, which had a ton of damage from previous stylists not showing care. She spent literally almost 7 hours making sure that she took every step to prevent further damage and producing a beautiful result. And the price was so reasonable, she refused to take more than she quoted me, even after working the entire day. We also enjoyed great conversation the whole time. I felt like I was just hanging out with a close old friend. The salon is welcoming, warm, and private. Can't wait to go back to get my nails done too! ♥️“

4.7 Superb84 Reviews

“I love this place! This was my first time here, I needed a gel-x change while visiting the city for work and now I wish I could afford to fly back for every mani/pedi.I got a gel-x removal and redo at the same time as my gel pedicure. This is the first nail salon where I walked away with ZERO nicks or cuts, and no friction burn from the gel removal (gel-x girlies will know what I’m talking about, those efiles can get hot fast).The other thing I really appreciated was how upfront they were during the service about any extra charges. Anytime I asked for something that wasn’t included in the basic manicure package (like callous removal, special topcoat, etc) the tech stopped, explained the price to me, and waited until I confirmed to resume.They are clean, fast, and very skilled - highly recommend Zara if you’re in NYC and want a painless dry manicure.“

4.8 Superb48 Reviews

“Very welcoming and professional when I dropped in with no appointment. Good job, too. I'll return.Service: Haircut“

4.9 Superb32 Reviews

“Loved every second of my haircut here. Mitch is brilliantly talented and will make anyone’s hair an absolute TEN. Literally could not speak more highly of this place - go get funky fresh at Mott!“

4.8 Superb43 Reviews

“Great service!! Such a clean, calm atmosphere. Always start and end on time and do such a great job customizing your lashes to the way you want them!!Service: Eyelash extensions“

4.7 Superb69 Reviews

“The Hilton Club Concierge referred me to Escape Skin Care Salon & Day Spa and I was so happy and impressed with Amelia and her team! Marcela provided a true deep tissue massage that was incredible and I also had a manicure from Amelia herself. This is a no frills spa where you receive excellent customer service and quality massage therapy from true professional practitioners. Don’t be wooed by the fancy spas around — if you want to get great massage and other services this is a true gem! I will be back next time I am in the city.“

4.8 Superb41 Reviews

“As an evening student at Lia Schorr, I truthfully can say that it was an amazing experience from the teachers, to the friends I made through the short time here. Ms. Antoinette was the absolute best! She was patient, understanding and always looked out for our best interest.“

4.7 Superb61 Reviews

“Carmel is the best stylist ever. My haircuts are always just what I ask for, easy to manage and grow out so well and my appointment is fun in luxury surroundings at SCK. Highly recommended!Services: Haircut“

5 Superb21 Reviews

“Excellent salon. Mia and Euginia are fantastic! Beautiful salon and from the reception to the stylist everyone is friendly and welcoming.“

4.8 Superb36 Reviews

“I just moved to the neighborhood and stopped by for a manicure. I called ahead and still had to wait but I didn’t mind because the staff was very nice. I was lucky enough to get Sunita to do my manicure (she and her husband are the owners) and the experience was lovely. She did a great job and was very sweet. I look forward to making this my weekly manicure pedicure destination. Only negative comment- they need a better variety of colors and some of the polishes seemed to be old.“

4.8 Superb34 Reviews

“Robert is an amazing hair dresser, friendly and lovely to talk to. His work is outstanding. So happy to have found him!“

5 Superb20 Reviews

“Olivia was amazing and took so much time and care on my nails. I don't normally leave reviews and I want to gatekeep her and this spot so bad but I would be doing a disservice if I didn't share how great this experience was. Very reasonably priced, clean, and you get a loyalty card for $10 off a service after 10 services!“

4.7 Superb52 Reviews


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