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    A1 Nail Salon

    3.6 (217 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - A1 Nail Salon

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Chithra V.

    Great place for nails in Jersey city. I tried all other spas in that area and still would prefer A1amongst others. This is mainly due to the cleanliness of the place and their friendly staff. The owner is very courteous and makes sure I get exactly what I'm asking for. The products they use are also great especially the callus remover. Their pricing is also reasonable. Definitely recommend.

    Such a gorgeous set for $75! I got a UV gel fill with Blanca and she paid attention to the little details like shaping, cuticle care, and making sure the nail isn't too thick. She was efficient as well!

    Chrome UV gel
    Yuna P.

    So glad A1 is back open! Popped by for a Chrome UV gel which Candy worked on diligently to get just right. Chef's kiss -- super happy with my mani again.

    Dipti K.

    I stopped by for a mani and pedi and wasn't happy with either. They charge nominal to begin with but keep on adding prices. They removed my gel paint and told me they will charge and extra 10$ for that! No one told That to me before! Also for pedicures, to clean your feet they'll charge extra 15$, so if you don't get that whole package the pedis are done under 10 Minutes. Price for gel mani is 38$, for normal is 25+ 10 for clean up your previous gel. I thought it wasn't that great. The finish of the mani was bad and they had old polish which made the nail paint blotchy and had air bubbles. Definitely not going to recommend!

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    Jess G.

    I've read so many great reviews about A1 and was excited to go but was really disappointed with my experience. Pros: - takes same day reservations - friendly staff offered water - easy payment/tip can be done on credit card/Apple Pay Cons: - seemed understaffed (or booked too many appointments for the same time) since I had to wait about 15 min for a chair to open up, even though I made an appt - dirty environment (pedis are done on couches, reusing tools, lots of flies everywhere, really dirty/beat up UV curing lamps for gel, wrappers and cotton pads on the floor, no extra Covid cleaning measures in between people) - staff cut my heel when aggressively scrubbing and did not give me a band aid until they finished my friends pedi, although they did spray it with alcohol (ouch) - rushed mani resulted in lopsided nails and gel paint all over my fingers/skin

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    Angelica B.

    I really wanted to like (and go back) to this place as it is only walking distance from our apartment especially because we've just moved to JC. My dip powdered mani and regular pedicure cost around $101 including tip which was a bit pricy for me personally. I lived in Mahwah previously and was really happy with the nail salon I went to over there and I'd pay about the same for a gel manicure and regular pedicure. With the pedicure, they really pampered their customers with the cleaning and massage process and really took the time to make it feel like a treatment. For the pedicure I received here, it was okay but it seemed rushed and I didn't feel too taken care of. For the dip powdered manicure, the nail technician was SO rough with my cuticles that they had turned very sore at the end which also caused some bleeding. At the moment, my cuticles are all peeling. Additionally, I had just gotten my nails done two days ago and my index nail is already cracking. The establishment was clean on the other hand, and the ladies seemed polite -- but I won't be coming back as I'm pretty scared to endure the nail / cuticle cleaning process again lol.

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    Sarah G.

    I had a great experience here! I got a gel pedicure which came out great, the color is so beautiful. I showed up a couple minutes before my appointment started and I did not have to wait at all. The service was super quick, I was in and out in 25 minutes! My feet tend to get really dry in the winter so the scrubbing/exfoliating part of pedicures can sometimes be painful but the technician who was helping me was really gentle and my feet feel great! The gel pedicure was $55. All the staff and guests were wearing masks.

    Nails by Ginger
    Stephanie J.

    I loved this salon. After moving to Jersey City during covid I've been on the hunt for a local nail salon. Loved my experience. The owner or manager is super attentive kind and sweet. She was caring to all of the patrons who walked in. My nails were done by Ginger. Her attention to detail was amazing. Loved the shape and symmetry. She's very sweet and hard working. Thanks again A1 for the quality service!

    Esther B.

    Blanca is my absolute favorite. I will keep going because of her. They could use a better appointment system, however. It seems they have had a lot of double bookings going on, which could be avoided if there was a system in place. Getting a pedicure is uncomfortable since they're aren't any chairs, just couches.

    Leena B.

    Positives first - I like the idea of comfy couch for a pedicure over a massage chair and loved the soft music in the background. The technicians are pretty good at what they do. They will even strike a conversation so you feel great about the experience. Service is hands down 5 on 5. They also have a great collection of gel and regular colors. The salon is totally professional and service is great. You get the Manhattan feel in JC. Negatives now- They are expensive. You would be paying probably 20-30% more than other nail salons in the area. They also charge for any custom service such as removing gel paint from your last manicure. Gel manicure is $38 and classic pedicure is $30 + don't forget to add the 15% minimum tip. You may hear manicurists talking to each other in Spanish from time to time which could be slightly annoying if you don't know the language. You keep wondering if they are talking about you.

    Goo-ey, thick nail topper that never dried

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    3 months ago

    Good nail service! The technician was precise. Clean salon and long lasting pedicure. Would come back again!

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    Great nail service! The technician was gentle and precise. My manicure looks flawless. Highly recommend!

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    They are lovely- best experience I've had in the area and reasonable pricing. They deserve a way higher rating here!

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    I love them. My nails are always perfect and they are warm and welcoming. I only go there now!

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    How much do you charge for a manicure with dip?

    Dip powder $50

    How late is the salon open?

    We open 9:30 -8 Monday to Saturday Sunday open 9:30-7

    Hello! Do they do designs on nails?

    They do not

    Do they do acrylic nails?

    I'm a nail technician about to start working there on Thursday hopefully

    Is there parking?

    No, but you can put your car in the lot at on the corner of Montgomery and Marin after 6 PM on weekdays and all weekend. It is the lot for the City Hall workers, but everyone parks there on off-hours.

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    Review Highlights - A1 Nail Salon

    “May, who I believe owns the salon, is so warm and knows who I am and I only just moved to the neighborhood.”

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    4.3(347 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Financial District
    •$

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    I knew I was going to be in the area and heard great things about Thread... so I decided to try…read morethem out! $12 for an eyebrow thread is a better price than I've previously paid, so I was excited to see the results! Their website is very easy to navigate and book an appointment through. I was greeted by a very kind esthetician and receptionist. The vibe of Thread is lovely! It's a nice space that kinda reminds me a bit of a modernized salon-like barber shop. Once it was my turn, I sat down and she got right to work, confirming I wanted a clean. She didn't ask many questions after, but hey, I'm not picky with my brows, I just want them to look nice and even, and she definitely delivered! The service was fantastic throughout! Also, at the end, she put some soothing aloe and gave me a temple massage -- it was so lovely :). They have a loyalty punch card so you can get a free wax after coming 7+ times I believe. I'll certainly be back!

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    Uni K Wax - West Village

    4.9(41 reviews)
    2.5 mi•West Village

    The fast, painless wax made it so easy to come back! It is clean and the service is amazing…read more Everybody is so friendly and professional. So efficient and quick!

    I needed a quick wax before vacation and since I had a last minute work trip to NYC, I was under a…read moretime crunch. So when I looked up waxing services on Yelp and noticed that Uni K was nearby, with great reviews and online booking I was locked in! First of all, it was so happy to see that they had some same day appointment availability! Why that may not always be the case, some booking systems will still only show starting next day. I also loved that their menu had a lot of options, including more than one type of Brazilian to book. When I showed up to my appointment, I checked in and filled out some basic, new client information. I was then taken to my room with my waxer promptly after. They use hard wax here which many people prefer, but for me hurts the most. But I don't really care what is used as long as they're hygienic, quick, effective and will not spawn in-grown hairs. My waxer was quick, thorough and one week out...things are still looking good! As a bonus, first time clients got a significant discount which made me even happier about my experience. While my experience before check out was already excellent, that was just icing on the cake. Overall, I left very impressed and will definitely return again in the future!

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    4.7(679 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Union Square, Greenwich Village, East Village
    •$$$

    The first time I went to a sugared and bronzed was in LA. I had gotten a lot of spray tans and…read moreannounced this one was the best I'd ever had. It was super exciting for them to expand to nyc. I get two light coats and have never had a bad experience. If you want a spray tan, this is the spot.

    EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING and honestly upsetting experience. My little sister ran to her appointment…read moreand arrived flushed and a little sweaty, and the technician -- I believe her name was B -- proceeded to wax half the area before suddenly stopping and telling her that she was "too sweaty" to continue and that she would need to wait 40 MINS + an additional hour if the next client showed up. For context, my sister has been getting waxed regularly for over eight years. She is athletic, healthy, and this has never happened to her before. She was not dripping in sweat or experiencing anything extreme -- she had simply rushed to make the appointment and was flushed. None of that should even matter in terms of how respectfully a client is treated, but it made the reaction feel even more disproportionate. The technician told her she would need to wait 40 minutes or longer before they could continue, in part because another client was coming in. That is where this started to feel less like a legitimate waxing concern and more like a scheduling issue that my sister was being blamed for. I could completely understand saying, "Let's give you a few minutes to cool down so the wax adheres better." But stopping halfway through a service and telling someone to wait 40+ minutes is a very different situation. I have also been getting waxed for around 10 years, including throughout hot and humid New York summers, and I have never experienced or even heard of someone being treated this way simply for being a little sweaty. Beyond the explanation making very little sense, telling a client she is "too sweaty" in that manner is incredibly rude and inappropriate. There are professional, discreet ways to address moisture without making someone feel embarrassed or ashamed of their body. The fact that half the service had already been completed before this suddenly became an issue also made me seriously question the technician's judgment and experience. If it was genuinely unsafe to wax her, why was the service started in the first place? This is also a waxing salon with fans and powder available to help keep the skin dry. What made the situation even worse was what happened afterward. My sister called me on FaceTime while she was there and was literally in tears trying to advocate for herself and explain that the situation had made her uncomfortable. When my other younger sister later called the salon for more information, the woman at the front desk described my sister as "aggressive" and said she had made the staff uncomfortable. Well let me tell you, I'm the oldest sister and our youngest sister doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body. It made me so sad to see her shakily defending herself. She was upset, embarrassed, and trying to stand up for herself while crying -- not behaving aggressively. All the receptionist had to do was apologize! Getting defensive with emotional clients is never the answer. If you are the owner please review the call as they are all recorded. My sister also told me that after the waxing specialist left the room, she overheard waxers giggling nearby. I cannot say whether they were laughing about her, and I won't pretend to know that. But in that moment, after she had already been made to feel embarrassed and vulnerable, hearing staff giggling only made her feel even more humiliated. Timing, discretion, and basic emotional awareness matter enormously in intimate services like waxing. At the end of the day, this felt like an inexperienced waxer and a scheduling problem being turned into my sister's fault, while her feelings were completely dismissed. A client should never leave a waxing appointment feeling ashamed of a normal bodily response, humiliated, and then be labeled "aggressive" simply for saying she felt uncomfortable. Stopping a service halfway through, giving a questionable explanation, making the client feel embarrassed, and then dismissing her reaction afterward is unacceptable. I would not recommend this location based on how this was handled. SHAME ON YOU ALL YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. MEANGIRL ACTIVITIES AT THIS LOCATION!!!! also not this is not the first time ive heard of other issues at this location. DO NOT LET THE FOUR STARS FOOL YOU. TERRIBLE STAFF HERE.

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    European Wax Center

    European Wax Center

    4.4(252 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Civic Center, TriBeCa
    •$$

    Short back story... For over 10 years I went to the same…read morewomen for my Brazilian, because for real it's quite the personal experience for lack of better words. I then decided to get laser treatments a few years ago, but the results don't last forever and I honestly didn't want to start doing them again, so I resorted to a razor, blech. Anyway, I've seen this place on my way to work a few times and last Friday I decided that I had enough of the razor blades. From booking an appointment, to being checked in, waxed and leaving was painless, literally. First, I went to their website and they had multiple time slots open, so I booked my appointment. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the employee at the front who was super sweet. I was then called in about 5 minutes later by Heather. The waxing room was clean, the bed/table was soft and there was music playing. Heather was a sweetheart and we chatted and laughed the entire time- which was nice because Brazilians can be kinda uncomfortable. Also taking into account that I went to the same women for over 10 years, so nobody's been so up close and personal since her. Now, let's get to the goods, the wax. The wax was legit painless. It's purple and I believe it's referred to as hard wax, so none of those fabric strips are involved in ripping the wax off your skin. No irritation, no ingrowns, nothing. All in all, I had a pleasant experience here and I will definitely return :)

    I showed up BEFORE the no show policy is supposed to be implemented and the woman at the desk…read morecanceled my appt. Don't have a no-show policy of 8 min late (a lie bc it's 9 min) if you're not gonna follow it. (And I am 20 months pregnant so it took a ton of my energy to walk there and she had no grace, though I didn't need the grace because I was within the time frame!) I've been going here consistently for over 3 years! Never ever had this experience!

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    4.4(545 reviews)
    3.2 mi•East Village
    •$

    Every time I come here, Im satisfied. I never have to wait long to be serviced and the staff is so…read morenice especially Amreena

    I was in the area and tried this place after a recommendation from a friend. It's a place she…read morefrequents with good prices and figured I'd forgo my usual spots for the convenience. It was during this visit that I REALLY learned why it is important to stick to what you know.    I got three services: a chocolate bikini wax, eyebrow threading and upper lip wax. The only one that went right was the upper lip wax.    Eyebrow threading - I woke up with little scabs underneath one of the brows. This has never happened to me before. I don't have a lot of eyebrow, let's get that clear, but I do know they could have been shaped better. Other places I've been too may take an extra minute or two to make sure the shape is perfect. This was super quick and you can tell.    Bikini Wax - I get this type of wax all the time, I've got a wax lady and god do I regret cheating on her. The lady literally left me bleeding. I have NEVER bled before. And she had the audacity to tell me that my skin is sensitive and that this is normal. Maybe it is, but I have definitely never bled before. Like... what the hell?! The wax wasn't even super clean so I had to go back in a day or two later to fix it up a little.    Safe to say I will not be going back and I genuinely couldn't even try to pretend to recommend it. There are other places with similar prices that I'm sure will do a better job.

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