I usually get a Russian mani downtown and get pedis elsewhere. Was looking for a place in the area after a workout class and found this place on Yelp. They had fairly good reviews so I gave them a try. They accept cash and card. Got a gel pedi with Cecilia. Super sweet. She did an amazing job so I will absolutely be returning. They do accept appointments and walk ins but don't be filling up my girls schedule cause I genuinely loved her service and will become a regular! JK fill her schedule up, just save a slot for me, please! read more

I love this place and this is my favorite place to get my manicure and pedicure. First they work well and they always take their time. I love it because I don't feel rushed and I like the calmness with which they work. It is a nice calm relaxing environment. I usually make an appointment so I don't age to wait and they never make me wait when I make an appointment; they respect my time which I love. When I get the regular manicure it last three or five days but it's fine because I get regular polish. Overall I love it and this is my go to place. read more

Support these ladies! I come in periodically for a wax and am always well taken care of. The room is very clean and you can get appointments same day. Note to always bring cash read more

I'm in visiting from the west coast and walked in for a manicure. Annu not only took her time taking off my dip powder, but she also fixed a broken nail beautifully. She did a great fresh set on my nails and the massage offered was very relaxing. I 100% recommend! read more

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With over 3 hours left of operations was told to come back tomorrow ( which wasn't possible I am from out of town) even though 2 people were waiting and it wasn't even full. Guess they wanted a chill day. read more

Mani-pedí, waxing, massage, all done well and polite, professional staff. Whether quiet or busy, they get the job done.

They do an amazing job here! I got a gel mani, weekly special pedi with callous removal for 92. They did my mani and pedi at the same time which I appreciated as it was super efficient. They really take their time with everything and did a great job! I can't stop looking at my nails now read more

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excellent service very nice and comfortable place to visit great service great hospitality

Empire is still my go-to and I'm glad there's still the same level of quality service on this side of the pandemic. The TV is now set to mellow tunes and an aquarium and it's great! The staff are really chill and attentive, as well. read more

great service, good prices, clean establishment, they took card and venmo for tip. will definitely be returning

Got my first post-quarantine mani/pedi here! I had made an appointment elsewhere (which ended up being a nightmare) so I called Empire and they said they could take me in 20 minutes. The place smelled so fresh and clean and there was only one other customer when I walked in around 4pm. They were really friendly in greeting me (sometimes rare at a nail salon) and they gave me a water bottle upon arrival. The woman doing my nails cleaned all the seats before I sat in them, you are required to wear a mask at all times, and there is a panel separating you from the manicurist (love, love and love). They took their sweet time cleaning my hands and feet and made sure to use new tools for me. They have a good variety of colors for regular and gel but note that they do not do dip powder! Overall a solid spot in the neighborhood and I will definitely be back! read more

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I am very particular about my nails and since moving here I have not found a great salon - UNTIL now! The salon was clean and great customer service. My nails turned out perfectly and no outrageous prices I would definitely come back! I came back last night because I needed to get my gel/dip off my nails! My tech was so careful to preserve the health of my real nails and then I got a regular manicure. I also came an hour before closing and I didn't feel rushed or that they weren't giving me the best service - love this place! read more

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It's affordable compared to other salons ($50 for a pedicure) but you get what you pay for. The pedicure felt very bare minimum. No massage, scrubs, or lotion. Just very quick in and out. They also didn't fully cover a bruise on my nail, which other nail salons have covered no problem. I wouldn't really recommend if you're looking to feel pampered or want your nails to be top notch. read more

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Okay. Okay. I've had pedicures everywhere across this country. No lie. It's something I like to do when I'm out of town for work. This place gave me the best pedicure of my life. THE GREEN TEA PEDICURE. You get a scrub down so good that you fall asleep. A massage. And then they triple down with the hot stones. Next time I'm in NY, I'm definitely coming back. Extra points for being in Harlem, Brown owned, woman owned and operated. read more

This spot is great. The nail technicians are very friendly and you definitely feel welcomed as soon as you come in. I made an appointment and arrived late and was taken right away. However, I'm not sure if they really take appointments seriously? I saw other people with appointments wait behind walk ins. You're given a bottle of water, which is awesome!!!! And over all it's just super relaxing. My nails look great and I got a regular mani pedi. The do gel removal too, and let them soak as you get your pedi. 4 stars because I'm not sure if they value appointments and because it is a bit small so they get crafty with the space haha. read more

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I really love this nail salon. The customer service has always been amazing and the ladies are very professional. In previous nail salons I have gone to, there was only one person that I would allow to do my nails...but at Empire all the nail technicians are great! The ride from Mount Vernon is definitely worth it!! read more

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- was able to get me in super quick/walk in - doesn't have a drill to expedite soaking off acrylics/gel read more

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I can't say enough about this place. I visited my first time in the summer shortly after I moved to the city. Lakshmi always does a phenomenal job on my manicures and pedicures and they last forever. This place is clean and accommodating. They're always super busy and people leave happy. This salon is not convenient for me to get to from my apartment, but I continue to come here because I know the quality I will get. The only sad thing is that they only do regular polish and gel polish when it comes to nails so if you wanted a full set or dip you would have to go somewhere else. Word of advice: call and book an appointment so you have a spot. Love it here :) read more

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Im in love with this place. 5 stars all around! Customer service is great. They're professional & very friendly. They offer all customers a cold bottle of water. They don't discriminate to anyone, they treat all their customers equally. They are wonderful with doing nails. High quality. Theyre not cheap but for the service you get, you get wat you pay for. I have found my new permanent nail salon read more

I've been going to empire beauty spa for about a year now. The place is relatively small but extremely clean and neat and they do wonderful work. The services that I regularly get are gel manicure, pedicure, Brazilian wax, and eyebrow threading. Since I have been getting my nails done here my nails have grown long and strong. My gel doesn't lift or peel. The lady who does my nail is "Lux ming" (I'm sure I spelled that wrong, sorry) but she does an amazing job. She is patient with her work. She shapes and cleans nails to perfection. I love that she doesn't try to rush but pays close attention to detail. The color selection is somewhat limited but it does the job. They DO NOT do acrylic nails here only gel and regular manicures. They can do nail repair. If my nail is chipped or cracked they will add a touch of nail glue and file it down to repair it. My gel polish lasts about 3 weeks. For eyebrows they always go a great job. If you want them super arched or just cleaned up they follow instructions and are very precise. I have not had a bad experience with my eyebrows. This place gives one of the best Brazilian waxes I have ever had. They use soft wax and are both effective and efficient. The room just like the rest of the ship is impeccably clean and tidy. The wax itself is fast and practically painless. In addition to these services they also offer facials and massages which I haven't received. The ambiance is soothing and quiet. The workers are friendly. They give all clients a water bottle upon entry and will take your bag, shoes, etc for you and set it to the side. I love empire beauty spa and I anticipate remaining a loyal customer for as long as I can. I wish they did nail designs but besides that I can't complain. read more

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My go-to nail salon. Family owned and female run!! What more could I ask for? I began coming here when I was doing grad school at Columbia because it's super close. I still come here even now that I live in a location that makes it much less to convenient to get here. The staff is friendly and really does make you feel like family. They don't require appointments but I always message then to let them know I'm coming in. My most recent gel manicure lasted me 3 weeks without chipping off! They are thorough and have great attention to detail. Good variety of colors, both gel and regular and I always come here to get my eyebrows done too (only $7!). Overall- my absolute favorite place to get my nails done! I couldn't recommend it more!! read more

**Edit after 5 days. I would not come back here. Within 5 days my $35 gel manicure is chipping horribly and my pedicure started chipping after 2-3 days. DON'T COME HERE, OVER PRICED AND WORK IS NOT GOOD IF CHIPS THIS EASILY. I recommend you trying honey dipped nails: https://www.honeydippnails.com/. A little pricey, but they do a thorough job. The space is clean and one of the better nail salons I've seen in the area. They start you off with a bottle of water, have a reasonable selection of colors, and they take their time. The true test will be how long my mani-pedi actually lasts. Will update in two weeks. read more

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The management and the schedulers are TERRIBLE. If you make an appointment for a mani-pedi, be prepared to wait 30-45 minutes AFTER your appointment time before you are seen. Today I waited 30 minutes for a 20 minute manicure. A few weeks ago I had to wait 45 minutes, even though I had an appointment. It's one thing to have to wait 30-45 minutes for a walk-in manicure, but it's UTTER NONSENSE if you have an appointment. They need to read about time management. read more

This was my second time coming to this spa? The first was not so great but a friend told me to retry & not review from one visit? Well not only was the spa open at 10AM it was cool inside and very clean. I only wanted a threading of my chin & upper lip but the the specialist I had consulted with me beforehand and I agreed to threading and waxing? My goodness , she was right and what a difference - so - I decided to get a organic pedicure and nails done. I am telling you the whole experience was wonderful and so relaxing. I cannot wait to go again. I want t thank Ms. Sami for her gentle and thorough care in all that I received. I would suggest you go early if possible as it does seem crowded later in the day which was my first appointment? The Best read more

Great one stop shop for nails & waxing/threading. We came right at opening & it got very busy by noon/1pm. Got a gel mani and regular pedi. My nail technician was very meticulous but worked swiftly. Tools are is sanitized & they do not reuse nail files, buffers, etc. They use disposable paper flip flops for pedi. Prices are fair. They give you a free bottle of water when getting nails done which was much appreciated! I highly recommend this salon, & would return. read more

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The green tea pedicure is great if your feet are crying I didn't really like the gel polish selection wish there was more colors that were more fun and spunky! I did love the service read more

Came here on a whim, I just moved into the area and didn't feel like traveling to my old spot. This place is more expensive than my usual place but it's well worth it! My nails are flawless! Lakshmi really took her time and made sure I was happy with the gel color. The tools are clean and the nail salon as a whole is very clean! I will be back! Thanks!!! I will update if my nails peel up before 10 days So I've now been coming to this spot for the last two months and I can happily say that my gel will consistently last at least two weeks! The brands they use don't leave any harsh damage on my nail, this leaving me with the ability to have my natural nails long with gel over! You guys are the best! Thank you! read more

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if you want a manicure & pedicure where the techs take their time, pay attention to detail & do the best job, you've found the place. I've been coming to this salon for over a year & I always think, "will this be the time they mess up?!" ..it has never happened clean, accommodating, lovely women & a woman owns this place! treat yourself (& your nails) to the best .. empire! read more

Really wanted to love this place after the reviews but couldn't. The pro was that my gel manicure looked fine however she did pick my cuticles so rough that 2 of my nails bled and when it came to the pedicure it was not great at all. If you don't have much dead skin it's fine but she barely buffered off anything. read more

So glad we gave this place a try. Been here twice with my daughters who got gel and I got a pedicure. Professional, friendly small business and they do a great job, asking about your preferences (shape, cut or file, etc). Reasonable rates as well. It's small, so better to make a reservation if you have multiple people in your party, but they take walk-ins. Easy walk from Columbia and Barnard and on the same block as La Salle Dumpling for a delish lunch afterwards. read more

Really great service!! Very clean and comfortable. The staff has always been really nice and accommodating. A fave spot for our Mani-Pedi needs. read more

I love this salon and go here all the time, it's super clean, affordable, the gel nails are perfect and the ladies are all really lovely. I recently got eyelash extensions for my birthday and I'm absolutely thrilled with the results. I have short gingery eyelashes and hooded eyes. The lashes look and feel great and have really opened up my eyes. I went back for a top up today after 3 weeks and am equally pleased. They are so natural and comfortable I wish I'd known about this earlier. It's so great to not get panda eyes from smudgy mascara and my makeup routine is much faster in the morning. Thank you Deepa!! read more

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After I had a problem with my 1st manucure, I came back a few days later and they nicely offered me a complimentary manucure. They thoroughly checked that everything was ok during the process and made sure I was happy at the end. Great service and great work. I would 100% recommend ! read more

Great experience! These days it's really hard to find a place where the people are skilled and you always feel welcome. Feels like a gathering place with a sense of community! read more

Like the atmosphere. Clean and welcoming:) Gel nail was around 35 dollars and Im so sarisfied with my nails! Thanks read more

Empire Beauty Spa - Really like my gel nails! Was super clean and cozy atmosphere :) - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Clean, professional, mindful of Covid. The one thing I didn't like is that the chairs aren't as comfortable as many nail places and there's no massage feature. read more

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Simply, high-quality service at affordable prices. Love how my nails and eyebrows (threading) turned out, will definitely come back :) read more

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This is one of those places I don't want to write a review for because I want to keep it all to myself! Meticulous and clean with a decent selection of OPI and Essie colors, including some Essie Couture for a few dollars more. They get busy so make sure to call ahead, but don't expect them to hold perfectly to your appointment time -- I think most times I was seen 10-15 minutes after the actual time (but definitely ahead of any walk-ins). I took off one star for this + the face that my mani did chip after 2 days... but my pedicure's going strong. They don't include tax in their prices so you get weird change back if you pay in cash. (They accept card and contactless payments, tips in cash only.) read more

Went for a pedicure. The people here are kind, friendly , accommodating. It was a quiet Thursday evening and business was winding down. The pedicure I received was not the greatest, however, the massage was great!! I wish I could pay for just this service.I may give them another chance, but my pedicure did not last, was bumpy with bubbles and uneven. I don't like to have to point out every wrong detail while getting a service and would prefer to be taken care of and trust that I will receive what I'm expecting at a place with spa in its name. read more

Came in to get a quick wax because the salon opens at 10 am. When I got there, the only nail technical was already helping someone else and I was told the rest of the staff won't arrive till 11.... waste of my time. read more