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Ambient Nails & Spa

4.3 (35 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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French nails, bleeding at the cuticle

I came here for gel nails cause of the high ratings. I was visiting new York for a couple days. I asked for French nails. Normally the tech would soak my hands in warm water with cuticle softener but they didn't do that here. The tech kept complaining my skin was dry as she attempted to cut the cuticle. The whole process was uncomfortable, and I had bleeding at the cuticles after. They spoke Mandarin the entire time. Not super friendly. Overbooked for the number of staff available. For example, one customer had to wait in the middle of her treatment while they tended to 4 people with reservations. Overall nails looked okay, no chipping or breaking (at 3 days post treatment). Nothing mind blowing. Reasonable price for Manhattan. Would not go back.

Builder gel French

I've been coming to Ambient nail spa for a almost a year and they have never once done a service that wasn't incredible. They are quick to get you serviced, every staff member is very talented. I always leave very satisfied.

Elizabeth C.

My third time here. Booked my first appointment through ClassPass, I was serviced by Lee who paid attention to detail, made sure I was satisfied with everything and did not rush the job. He also gave me the most satisfying back massage! I think he does a better job massaging your back than your feet but hey that can just be me. I love their assortment of colors and they keep their space simple but clean. My 2nd time here I had a female whose name I cannot recall but she did a pretty good jobs with my French pedi too- it really did look great! I got compliments everywhere. I love that their pedis include the hot heel gel and the exfoliating scrub- other salons tend to charge more for those touches. This is slowly becoming my go-to salon. I was fortunate to get Lee again for my third visit and he did not disappoint. I really need to remember to come here for a back massage by him once in a while.

Dip manicure, red apple
Macarena H.

I live right around the corner, so I decided to try this new nail salon since it just opened. Great service, very nice staff! Very clean and well decorated. Prices are not too bad in comparison to other nail salons in the area. I got a dip manicure with Ella, she was great! I got the red apple color. I love how my nails look and I'll definitely be back!

Pearly pink gel color

This a new salon that opened 3 months ago so I wanted to check it out. The space is nicely decorated, organized, clean and spacious. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I came in for a gel manicure and Vicky did my nails. She was fast and precise. I've had bad experiences with previous nail techs who could not shape my nails symmetrically but she did it very nicely. Overall, I would come here again!

Gel manicure with a design
Amy A.

I had a great experience at ambient nails. So good that I will be returning. My nails were done by Anna and she was so patient and really cared about the result of the nails. I appreciate her for that!! Clean and good environment.

Veronika P.

This place is magical. They soaked my powder manicure off super quickly and gave me the pedi of a lifetime. My toes went from 80 years old to 8 years old. Honesty my feet have never felt like this in my adult life. They were also super kind to everyone who walked in. This will be my new spot.

Gel pedicure
Whitney W.

I just got a gel pedicure done here and I'm not happy with the outcome.. Look at how far away the paint starts from my cuticle. It looks like I've had this for more than a month but it's only been 2 days

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2 years ago

Came for a mani and pedi. Salon was clean and lots of color options. Lee was great. Would come again.

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They have a spacious salon with a talented staff that is friendly and efficient. Clean and updated seating.

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3 years ago

Quality service!!! reasonable prices too. Definitely my new salon in the area.

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3 years ago

My gel manicure and 15 minute massage here were both great! The salon is brand new and super clean.

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3 years ago

Highest quality manicures in the neighborhood. Very pleasant, supremely skilled professionals. Beautiful facility!

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3 years ago

Love this salon! My nail tech was attentive, meticulous, and friendly. I will definitely be back!

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Very attentive with some nice little "extras." Tina speaks very little English so it was a quiet, relaxing experience.

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I highly recommend Miss Bliss for superior quality and service!…read more I was in NY for work and desperately needed to get my nails done before a trade show. I found Miss Bliss on Yelp as a business open Sunday evening and walked in around 5 (they close at 7). All the seats were full and 2 girls already waiting, so they advised the wait would be an hour bc of this existing appointments. No problem for me since I thought this was still plenty of time to get in before closing. They were able to seat me around 5:45. I requested Gel-x (my first time but also my nails were pretty short and damaged from my picking off the last gel as it grew out). Jenny began meticulously working on cleaning my cuticles and sizing me up for the tips. I don't know what they look for, but she definitely worked through the different size options, and even re-applied one of the tips bc she noticed something was off. Honestly, I don't think I have have noticed but I do appreciate her attention to detail, she obviously cares about her craft. So 7 pm rolls around, the 3 other customers that were still there and had wrapped up their nail sessions. Julie, the other nail tech offers to finish up my polish design to let Jenny go home to her kids. I'm definitely feeling bad for keeping them past closing, and I am secretly hoping they rush through the polish so they can leave. NOPE! Julie takes her time on my design, and finishes up with a nice neck and hand massage, warm towel, and we all finally close up at 830. I am super grateful they continued to dedicate time to my service, while not sacrificing quality. Left a fat tip since I know Jenny and Julie will be splitting. Looking forward to coming back here on a future NY trip! Next time I will make an appointment though

my rating is between 3.5 and 4…read more i called ahead to see if they had any availability, and since they had pretty good ratings on google and yelp, i decided to go for it. my nails were getting way too long anyways. it was a very typical nail salon, the exact kind you would imagine when you think of one. she didn't ask what length i wanted and just went straight for the cut. by the time it came to filing, my nails ended up super short, and i am definitely a longer nail kind of girl. i'm not sure if she simply forgot to ask, but i'd like to think she was looking out for me and knew my nails would chip if they were kept too long. i went for a regular gel manicure since i told myself my nails need a break after this. when she was done, she gave me a shoulder massage, but it was very brief (shorter than the typical massages you get at nail appointments) and only on one shoulder, which felt a little odd. upon leaving, i immediately noticed a flaw on my left thumb. there were visibly tiny bumps, and once i noticed them, they kept bothering me. my conclusion: always go to the nail salon you trust, and that is exactly what i should've done.

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If you're looking for the best prices and top service in a community-focused business, this is your…read moreplace! I've been coming here for 10 years to relax and enjoy the community while having the best gel mani and pedi!

I've been coming to Nams for over 7 years, and I've always loved the vibe here... from the zen…read moreBuddhist music, food and drink offerings, massage chairs, and friendly service, to the clean air and the fact that the owners are always present. It truly creates a relaxing atmosphere. However, I've noticed that the quality of the mani & pedi has declined over the years, which has made me hesitant to return, even though it's in the most convenient location for me. These days when I returned, it's just for last minute color change to avoid more damage. I referred a friend to join me for a mani/pedi once, and she also mentioned that while the ambiance is great, but the owners should get their own mani & pedi done by their technicians, which I completely agree with. While I usually don't like getting my cuticles pushed or cut, I really appreciate that they respected that preference. However, when it comes to removing polish, it's done very recklessly with a lack of attention to detail. On several occasions, they've scraped the skin around the nails--sometimes cutting it to the point where it bled and required a bandage. When I mentioned this to the hostess after she asked for feedback, she dismissed it by saying I have sensitive skin. Since when is it normal for skin to be scraped during a mani/pedi? Additionally, I've had gel mani here twice in a row, and the technician over-shaved to the point where my nails ended up paper-thin that I have to ask the technician to apply extra coats to make up for it. One time, the technician even touched my skin with the machine that is used to shave the gel polish off. I've also had my skin scraped during pedicures, which is concerning. Every time I get a gel mani, within two weeks, the polish would start to lift on the cuticle side, which shows a lack of precision during the application. My friend got a regular mani & pedi here, and one of her nails chipped within a day. While I still love the atmosphere and the owners, the decline in the quality of the services, especially regarding polish removal, nail care, and attention to detail, has made me hesitant on coming back.

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Fingers with bleeding cuticles.
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