Most nail salons are loud, busy and overwhelming. Not Takunya. This place is a little slice of…read moreheaven here on earth. The vibe is a quiet retreat from the outside world. The natural nail care is consistent and thorough (Adriana is one of our favorite technicians). And the owner Elif is warm and thoughtful with every customer. Her leadership and values are reflected in her staff and the culture she has created. In such a big busy city, it is nice to be able to check out and relax for a little bit while engaging in some self-care. P.S. Treat yourself to the ancient care pedicure with a 15 minute foot massage. You won't regret it.

This place is so cute! Coming from LA and needed a pedicure. This is a wholesome, hole in the wall…read moreplace where the color selection is great and everyone is super nice. It smells really good in here too!

I had to wait a little while because I didn't have an appointment and I didn't know to bring cash…read morebut luckily, they accept Venmo. I don't get my nails done often so this was a real treat. They applied the gel carefully and evened out my broken nails. I was offered tea during my pedicure which made it extra special and relaxing. Very happy I found this place.

I found Parus when I searched for a nail place in the UES near a place I was meeting a friend and…read moreboy am I happy that I did.. I will definitely be trekking up from Murray Hill in the future to see her for my nails. It's a small space but very cozy. I was given a choice of hot teas while I waited. I was able to get a same day appointment and when she was running late, Paru called me to be cognizant of my time rather than not giving me a heads up. She clearly has a cult-following. Everybody there was clearly a regular. I've gone to places before as a new customer and felt less important than the regulars ... I felt just as special as everybody else there so that was really very lovely. She took her time picking out a color with me and doing my nails. I got a shellac manicure.. its coming up on two weeks now and I don't have any lifting edges which is normally what happens so I am very happy. They are cash or Venmo only!

Excellent pedicure--Amy was great! Recommend wholeheartedly!…read moreLooking forward to my next appointment!

After only a few days, one of my dip powder extensions popped right off, on a day I have to travel…read moreout of town which is quite inconvenient. For $105 this is ridiculous and not a good value. I ended up taking all of my nails off 7 days after the service because a different nail fell off easily. I will not be back.

Convenient little spot on the Uppereast side. I've been here twice now and they do a nice job with…read moreboth gel and dip. Prices may be the best in the area, but don't expect a luxury setting -- still the staff are very kind esp the manger (I think). Just be confident in the color you pick!

I have NO idea how this place has such high ratings. I've attached a picture of my nails ONE DAY…read moreafter getting them done here. I got dazzle dry. I get the same thing every time I get my nails done. Same color, same amount of coats, and same length; I have NEVER had a whole nail pop off or chip this badly one day after getting them done. It was also extremely uncleanly. I didn't see them sanitize a cuticle cuter or nail clipper before passing them from one customer to the next once. They also asked me to pay AND TIP before I even got the service done. I have never had a place ask me to tip them, let alone before the service was even completed before. Tipping is a complementary touch, which I always do. I paid $35 (plus the tip they asked me for upfront) for a manicure I will now have to redo myself one day after getting them done. Don't waste your time or money.

Sapphire does such an amazing job every time. Great for nail art - and affordable vs some of the…read moreother salons around. Pro tip: always book ahead, as the space is relatively small and is often at capacity.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I've gone here four times over the last year and have had major…read moreissues each time. However, my last visit sent me over the edge. On June 29th, I got a gel pedicure and manicure. By July 2nd, the nail polish on six of my toes and three of my fingers had come off. By July 5th, the nail polish on the remaining 4 toes and 7 fingers had come off. I paid $130.25 (including $20 tip) for my nails to last LESS THAN A WEEK!!! DO NOT GO HERE!! You'll end up paying way too much for terrible quality nails.

my first time with Alba and she did an amazing job! love how precise and attentive she was.read more

Ive been coming for 3 years and every single time its been absolutely amazing!! My nails are…read morestronger than ever. Everyones attention to detail is so on. I mean, you could sit in any chair and itll be bomb.

As a male I appreciate a good mani/pedi and Little Paint did not disappoint. Very focused on…read morecleanliness which is a must. I'm coming back

I got my nails done on Friday 07/11 for an important interview. she took her time which i was happy…read morewith because i figured this meant they would last. they also gave me a special card that allows you go back to have them fixed within 10 days if something happens-- but I don't live in NYC. i was visiting for the weekend. within 3 days two had chipped. now another is peeling off completely. i had to find a similar polish to try to fix them for my big interview. Such a mess. for the high price i am extremely sad and disappointed. i never get to have them done and i was hopeful this place would do well :( I hate to leave a bad review but I definitely would not recommend their gel manicures. Not sure why the photo won't upload. On a high note, it was clean and i did not have to wait to get in. The massage was nice.

This is my go to nail salon on the UES! I usually get cat eye and they do such a good job with the…read moreshape and shimmer. The polish lasts a really long time; these are my nails almost 3 weeks later. They also waive the credit card fee if you pay in cash, so definitely do the cash option if you can!

I love Miki! I am so happy she opened another location, as it is closer to work and home for me (…read moreeven though I'm willing to take two trains and travel an hour to get my nails done by her). When I started getting my nails done, they were always short and so brittle that they would never grow, and my cuticles were terrible. As I got bored with the single color, I asked for an ombre at a random chop shop one day, which was a BIG mistake. Please see the first two pictures. I thought to myself that I might not be able to find someone to do nail designs until I saw my best friend's nails and was introduced to Miki. After going to Miki, my nails became so strong and long, and people are always surprised when I tell them they are my natural nails, with no extensions or anything over them. Miki brought all my nail design visions to life. My question wasn't if she could do it but which five nail designs I wanted to pick that day. She did my nails for my engagement, bridal, wedding, and baby shower, and I would not trust anyone else to do it for all my special occasions. I highly recommend her and trust me; you will not be disappointed.

really great manicure for a good price. its been a bit over a week and i can tell my manicure will…read morereally last. and the nail techs are so sweet!!

I got a pedicure, manicure, and a massage. It was so relaxing, I could have fallen asleep during…read moreall three procedures. And my nails look absolutely gorgeous! I'm growing them back out after they all broke off during the winter, and I'm thrilled that these guys didn't file them down to nothing while they shaped them. I'll be going back for sure!

Abby is great, she really paid attention to details, she decided my nails needed a third coat, and…read moreshe was right. It is a small shop near a very popular hamburger place. It will be my new nail shop.

This is my regular nail spot! I always get a gel mani and reg pedicure. They always have a…read morewonderful combo deals. They're attentive, kind, clean, and my manis always last a month which is incredible!! Jessica the owner is extremely accommodating and lovely! Gotta check out here!