I have been with ISSA Nails since it was open- almost 10 years or so Lisa, the owner, has been amazing as well as her staff, but today their services made me write this. Cindy is her staff for a long time and I have been with Cindy. She is skillful and hard working. But since last night Cindy restored my feet like a baby feet. Not just better, good, great- but like A BABY FEET seriously. THIS IS LIFE CHANGING feelings I had forgotten for a long time. She works so hard to make clients in a superb shape. read more

This small salon was definitely a great find. I was a bit apprehensive in the beginning, based on the aesthetics, but my doubts were quickly set aside once she began my pedicure. The Specialist was attentive,detailed, and gentle. My manicure was flawless, and my pedicure was excellent. I'll definitely be back. read more

I've been going there for years. The last three or four manicures I've had have been awful. The polish itself is streaky and blurry. I suspect they are diluting it with acetone. They correct it by globbing it on too thick. Then glob on a topcoat. They both did my cuticles in under 1 minute per hand. Take your own polish. While I was in the chair, another woman came in complaining that her polish had begun chipping from her manicure two hours before. I'll have to have them redone tommorrow. 106.00 for mani/pedi read more

Usually I am not the type to leave a review, but after my experience today, I feel compelled to describe what I just went through and how I felt. To preface, I have been to this location about four other times and have never been treated the way I was today. I came in on a Sunday after calling to see if they had availability 30 minutes after they opened and they welcomed me to come in. Getting there, I was paired with a tech who was already annoyed/frustrated/exasperated to be paired with me...30 minutes after being open when they only had one client and she wasn't doing anything but taking up space. I'm the type of client where we'll talk at the beginning about the service and for the tenure of the appt, I'll throw in my AirPods. She didn't even want to do that and was already annoyed. She would pull and tug on my arms instead of lightly telling me to switch positions until one time - out of the blue - she took her full fist to my hand to knock it down. At that point, I had no choice but to stare her down and give her the benefit of the doubt. The first time I looked at my hands as she was in between coats, she began to yell at me and tell me to "switch, switch, switch" while shaking the UV light. How demeaning. At that point I spoke up and mentioned how my nails had bubbles (you wanna know why? She didn't brush off the powder on my nails before starting....) and she was cutting me off saying "I'm not done. I'm not done. I'm not done" and then waving someone else over. That woman, "Lisa" was the name I was given then explained how she wasn't done. I agreed and said "That is more than fine, however, I do not appreciate the way I am being treated and it is becoming demoralizing." The other nail tech rolled her eyes, threw up her hands, and walked off. On brand for her. "Lisa" took over for the tenure of the appt. At the end, I requested to speak to a manager/supervisor/lead/owner to which "Lisa" also flipped like a coin and started to undermine me as well and over talk me while I tried to articulate how one of the employees was manhandling me. She offered me $5 off, but you know what would've been more beneficial than that? Letting me articulate and finish one singular sentence since I stepped through that door. It was downright disrespectful and I will not be going back. read more

Excellent service. Efficient, clean and friendly! Nails look great and spa pedicure was worth the extra few dollars. Will definitely come back. read more

I've been coming to Issas for about two years now after cheating on my original nail lady. But it worked in my favor because there's no other place I would want to go for my mani pedis. I started off just getting gel manis but was tired of the polish always staining since I get light colors. So it was recommended by the staff that I move on to dip powder and I have 0 regrets ! For dip powder I believe it's $45 and $55 for French dip powder. Which I find pretty reasonable given that your manicure will last for about a month before doing another set. A standard pedicure at Issas is $25 I believe. Best part of Issas is they go by reward system, once you're at your 10th visit on the reward card you get $10 off your service. So be sure if you visit grab a card and have your technician sign east visit. Issas does get busy if you don't have an appointment. They do walk ins but to avoid a long wait time I say book an appointment. Remember this salon is in midtown and a lot of women stop in after work and tourist come too. Issas is very clean, probably the most sanitary I've seen as far as nail salons and they use brand new tools on each client and are sure to open them in front of you. Issas also has a wide range of high quality polishes like essi, opi and sns colors. So something for everyone I think. When you do come I say pay in cash to avoid the processing charge on your card :). My favorite nail techs are kiki and Christina. read more

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I love this place, and have been going there for years. What I appreciate the most about it is that it's VERY clean. They use disposable nail files and foot files. They sanitize all of their other instruments under those blue lights. They use disposable clear plastic bags in the tub, so that the water does not even make contact with the tub until your feet are out of the water, and they've cut a hole in the bottom of the bag to drain the water. The artists there are very skilled. They always do a great job on my pedicure (I don't like getting manicures, so I just usually do a pedicure and a 10 minute massage). The polish lasts for 2-3 weeks at least. The entire staff is also super respectful. The massages also feel like heaven, and they listen to your requests to focus on just one area, and on how much pressure to use. I only have two complaints: (1) There is sometimes a wait, since the place is so popular. (2) At the end, when my nails are drying, it sometimes feels like they've forgotten about me when they take the next client. I think they should have timers on the dryers that beep after enough time has passed and the nails are dry, so that someone can come over to check. read more

Heaven Must Be Like This You know what I think heaven is like Its being visited by my 17 year old daughter, the love of my life, my guardian Angel, my Princess. You know what I think heaven is like It's taken her to get her nails done at Issa Nails Salon a half a block away from an apartment l recently moved to a few weeks and being greeted by the owner Lisa Issa with her wonderful smile, open and of course beautiful nails. You know what I think heaven is like It's leaving my 17 year old in their wonderful hands with their warm hearts who removed her from the noise outside and now making her feel the center of attention! You know what I think heaven is like It's picking my daughter up and her sparking and delighting in beautiful nails all the way to Herald Square Subway to going home thus keeping the flames in my heart burning You know what I think heaven is like It's walking down Lexington onward to and looking at Issa Nails and seeing that wonderful hands of the owner waving hello to me And boy her nails still looking so fine! You know what I think heaven is like It's again being visited again and taking her back to Issa Nails to get her nails done with a designer twist and leaving her in the hands of Lisa Issa wonderful and caring hands of her beautiful staff You know what I think heaven is like It's picking up my 17 y/o marveling at her nails and her beaming with astonishment about how beautifully her nails were looking all the way to Herald Square subway You know what I think heaven is like It's going to Issa Nails Salon who offers a vast number of services and a heartwarming staff ready to take you away! read more

This was an okay place. I have not seen a basic manicure for less than $14 in this city! When I got there (6:30 pm) it was packed. I would make sure to schedule 45-1 hour while here. The nail job was good. Nothing spectacular but gets the job done. read more

Issa Nails Salon - Regular $14 manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Most techs at this location do a great job. I recently went and was not happy with the results. I couldn't request for them to be corrected as I had work but once I left the next morning, I went in and Lisa fixed them without any hesitation! It was great customer service. I usually compare their services to other locations I visit. read more

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Amy did a fantastic job! She was so precise and careful and I have already gotten so many compliments on my nails. I moved to NYC in the fall and have been looking for a nail tech... I definitely just found one. read more

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First time coming to this location. I used to go to the one on 2nd Ave. religiously. However, the work was becoming sloppy, and my gel manicures appeal within the same week. I have spent a lot of money at Issa (2nd Ave) and the quality service is "OK", but not great. I decided to go to this location on Lexington Avenue, taking a chance, and I'm glad I did!!! Maria was AMAZING!!!! she took her time, and understood my frustrations. I have a defect in my nail, which splits some times due to acrylic from previous years, and one bad incident took the whole nail off, and it's never been the same. Maria was able to make the nail whole by adding a powder and gel and glue substance that kept the nail together making my nails look completely intact. I have now vowed to come here and the prices are reasonable and she has now become my dedicated nail technician here on out, I recommend this location to anyone that is looking for reasonable prices for a great service. Thank you and see you Thursday. !! read more

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Patty is the best nail tech. Through, neat and a sweet person! I always love my mani and pedi. They are a bit expensive so i took one star away but they do have a reward card. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I went to get a gel manicure, they forgot about me for an hour and a half I ended up having to leave to go to work after being there for 2 hours total I had to leave before they even got started painting my nails. I went back the next day to have the manicure finished. Then after 1 hour of leaving the nails polish began to crack off so badly that by the next day all of my nail polish was gone. They also did a horrible job at removing the cuticles and instead of being apologetic were extremely rude. read more

Issa Nails Salon - After less than 1 day all of the polish began to crack and completely break off - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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Gotta love Manhattan's Upper East Side manicure experiences, complete with KERATIN GLOVES! $12 gets you a full service manicure, the gloves, and a mini back massage when you're drying...a pretty snazzy deal for this city. The salon is clean and the nail technicians take their time and are very thorough, not to mention the crazy selection of nail polish! They have walls of Essie, OPI, and brands even a dedicated manicure-goer hasn't seen before! read more

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Still the best. Their skills and attention to detail consistently shine in regular and gel manicure pedicures. My most recent gel pedicure is on week three and still looking very fresh. 100% recommend this place. I moved away and I still come back to this place. read more

I won't recommend at all .. amateur service with an attitude. Uneven nails. Uneven colors and dirty. Wasted my time. read more

Sorry but I gotta drop this place even thought it used to be my go to spot. They always so busy and you have to wait for a long time. And today I got my gel done, paid $70 (cash price with tip) just to find that I got bubbles in the nails, huge missed spots, and too thick of color on other parts of nails even though I kept asking the person to not make it too thick. I mean it looks horrible, when it was supposed to be looking good for Valentine's Day weekend. It really just their new hire Jenny. Every time she done my nails she messed up badly. Whether regular polish or gel. Some people there do very good job, but. It her. It seems but she cannot do a simple manicure (and btw she was trying to get away without cutting cuticles last time. She didn't even bother to ask.) read more

This salon has not kept up its level of service and style. Christina left for Symbelle and I followed her there. Even though I was loyal to Issa, I had to overlook walking up filthy smelly stairs to get there, windows that were drafty, no tea or coffee, cold water for hand washing, etc. Enough. read more

I have never walked out of a nail salon in my entire life, but you can feel from the energy I'm there it's a terrible idea to trust them with your nails. I don't know how they have such good reviews, I assume they are paid for - but they were so rude when I tried to find the colors I use on my nails I was like "nope." I have lived all over the world, so people not speaking my language isn't the problem. Nasty is an international language, one that the manager of this place speaks fluently, I'm not paying to be treated like that and based on the other 1 star horror stories posted on here, I was right. read more

I've been going to this place for a while now because they are consistently very good. I looked for a while and was so happy to find a solid place near work for a good gel manicure. I definitely recommend going on a weekday, since the weekends tend to be a bit more hectic there, and earlier in the week is better. It's a popular spot since they do such a good job. They're consistently solid, but will blow you away with their attention to detail if it's a slow night. I finally had to write a review, because tonight was the first night I asked for something unique and special. I had a particular design in mind for the solar eclipse festival I'm going to. Lisa asked if I had a picture or two to show her and sketched it out briefly to make sure we were on the same page. It would have been silly if she had tried to replicate it exactly, but she totally managed to nail the effect (no pun intended)! I'm so excited to show these off. Not to mention, the service here is always courteous and everyone is so sweet. Thank you guys! read more

Issa Nails Salon - Solar eclipse nails :) I showed them a picture and they blew me away. Thanks guys! The whole design was only $15 more - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

So happy!! The powder gel is a m a z i n g. The place is clean and everyone very nice. Very professional and friendly. Thank you read more

Issa Nails Salon - French powder gel - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I will never go to another nail salon again, as long as I live in NYC. This place is that good. Christina is the only person I will ever allow to touch my nails. Seriously - you want the best manicure of your life? Make an appt with Christina. She's amazing. I get the powder gel, and for 2-3 weeks after, my nails look like they were JUST done. Christina really takes the time to make sure your manicure is just as you want it, and helps you get your nails healthy again (if they're not already). The entire staff is SUPER nice and accommodating, and somehow always has it together, even when it's super packed and busy (which it usually is). All of the girls that give massages are really good too (but Cindy's massage is out-of-this-world amazing). I wish there was more room in the salon so the massages could be in a separate area and not out in the open so I could relax more, but they're still really great, and very affordable. I will never ago anywhere else. Trust me - there's a reason this place has such great reviews. :) read more

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I'm conflicted about this place. I like the cleanliness and nail polish selection, but this place is so crowded and small. It's actually too small for the demand here. Here's a tip: do not come here after work because even if you make an appointment, the experience will be rushed and you will be herded like cattle. The other thing is that they only have one bottle of popular nail colors. It's not really the place's fault, but everything is crowded and rushed here. There also needs to be more drying stations. Overall, I would come back at an off peak time but wouldn't expect world class service or an amazing experience here. read more

The Quick: My manicurist is no longer at this location. Then they raised the prices... Again. They do a good job but just becoming too pricey for me. $45 (pre tip) seems like an absurd amount for a powder gel manicure-- if anyone else has a recommendation, please let me know!! read more

I've been a customer for many years and have rarely had cause for complaint. The premises is always clean, there's a wide selection of colors, and the ladies are very careful and do consistently good work. This review is specifically for the powder dip manicure which I tried once and will never try again. I was utterly disappointed with my most recent manicure which is among the worst (and most expensive) I've ever received at $45. The powder gel took forever (1.5 hours), the technician Jenny cut me and drew blood multiple times, and the end result was chunky and streaky. It was bubbling and rough by the time I got home. I went back the next day to ask for a fix--to their credit they redid it free of charge, but it's only marginally better--still very bulky and not smooth. I feel like I have gummy candies stuck to the ends of my fingers. The cuts on my hands are still painful days later. Also, I should have done my research ahead of time--they dip your fingers into the powder container which many suggest is unhygienic. Do yourself a favor--get good looking nails for a fraction of the cost by getting a regular or gel manicure at Issa! I for one will be taking a break from Issa after this terrible powder gel experience. read more

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Really good nail salon, the pedicure was great, everything was clean and sterilized. I also got a gel manicure that I am super happy about and it still looks good 2 weeks later. Definitely better than your average nail salon. read more

This review is solely based on their customer service. I didn't even get a chance to get my nails done because I apparently needed to request an appt with specifically Lisa for anything more than a regular manicure. However on the website when I made my reservation, it said it was with Lisa. So I'm not sure what the problem was there. I made my appt, got there and showed what I wanted but no one else could do the French ombré but Lisa. Then they told me to come back tomorrow. Lol! I wasted a trip to the UES and couldn't get my nails done by them for my sisters wedding. So make sure to call and see if you really even get a reservation with Lisa or her other nail techs that only know how to do a basic mani/pedi. And they did not seem friendly or welcoming at all. I went down the block to another nail salon and they took me in with open arms and did a beautiful job! read more

POOR SERVICE! Got a pedicure and sat at the machine to that blows air and dries the nails, but it wasn't working! The staff was well aware of this and they didn't do anything about it. Couldn't even have a conversation about it because when I tried they wouldn't understand and just walk away. After spending a good amount of money and finally leaving (after sitting there with no air for 30 minutes) my pedicure ended up smudging. What kind of nail salon doesn't maintain their supplies and then ignores the customer when we try to bring up the issue?! Never going back! I suggest you don't either unless you want smudged nails. read more

Been to Issa 3 times now. The first two was basic mani and pedi, nothing fancy. They're $33 bucks for the combo. It's not expensive but it's also not cheap. I've been to several other places that are cheaper. Today I wanted something fun and paid $10 extra for half moon design and tipped $5. I'd like to think I'm a big tipper and expect to get good service in return. That wasn't the case! Just FYI: I paid $50 in total. I had Anna, who's full of attitude and wasn't good. I asked if she would want to see the picture of the design I wanted and she rudely said "I got it". Well girls, she doesn't have it. The own Lisa had to take over. My half moon took 3 attempts and 2 hours. I mean if you're gonna charge me extra, you gotta deliver. Otherwise I can mess up for free at home! Plus who has 2 hours for them to keep messing up. Because I had decent experience the first two times and terrible this time. I'm giving this place a 2 star. If you want 1 color, this place is find but anything more than that, keep your expectations low! read more

Issa Nails Salon - That's what I got, uneven half moon. Don't make the same mistake I did. - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Very nice people. Very pleasant clientele. Nobody yapping on their phones. Had a great service. This isn't a fluffy salon but it was clean and that's what I wanted. They scrubbed the spa an extra time for me. They also made sure to use a new packet for my file etc. I thanked them for taking the time to show me they were taking that precaution. Some salons get an attitude when you ask. My service was very very nice. Prices were excellent. Thanks Ladies, I'll be back in 2 weeks:)! read more

This is my favorite nail salon in the city. Unfortunately, I moved downtown and don't get to this area often, but will always try to go if I'm in UES. I've gotten the regular mani/pedi and gel manicure before. The regular manicures will last around 2 weeks, the regular pedicures last around a month on me, and the gel manicures will also last a month, which is the longest I've gone with gels. The gel manicures also DON'T PEEL. The nail techs always take their time and make my nails look amazing. The salon is always full, so you know they have a great business. They are very thorough in cutting/pushing back cuticles and don't rush you. read more

I found out about Issa from my friend that lived in the area and have been hooked ever since. I paint my own nails about half of the time, but when I get a manicure or pedicure here it's well worth it. Cleanliness is #1 for me, and they follow the rules. They don't reuse files, and they use fresh tools on each customer. They use disposable plastic liners for the basins. The nail tech spends time shaping and polishing, and I'm very pleased with my recent pedicure. I went for the callus removal this time and it was very thorough, I walked out with brand new feet. The back massage here was so relaxing, and enough pressure was used. I walked out feeling great after a long week. read more

great gel manicure here. It's cheaper if you pay in cash fyi - $37. my nails look great! it is on the second floor, you have to buzz up stairs. fun to look down on the street as you're getting nails done. service was good and the woman i had was very nice read more

Issa Nails Salon - essie 109 gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I tend to make the 15 block trip up to Issa Nails because, as most of the reviews have said, it's clean and the service is consistent. I usually just get regular manicures ($13) which consists of cutting, shaping, the glove with the moisturizing treatment, and color. The ladies here are nice and thorough about the cuticle care and wrapping the tip of the nail with polish, but sometimes the filing and shaping is a little sloppy; however, as long as you pay attention and point it out, they will be more than happy to fix any issues. Otherwise, I've encountered no other issues with my manicures. Be sure pick up a loyalty card if you plan to revisit often! read more

Amazing! I go to Issa nails often and have never had a bad experience or thought my nails were any less than perfect after getting them done. I always get the gel manicure, which used to be $30, but they have raised to $35. Which is still not bad compared to many other places in the city. Typically when I go I get who ever is free to do my nails (I don't have a specific person I ask for) and they always do a great job. I do recommend an appointment, the place is always busy, especially on the weekends. read more

Issa Nails Salon - Design nails - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

First time coming here and I absolutely loved it! Amelia did a wonderful job on my gel manicure and was super friendly as well. Keratin gloves were included and it was a nice little touch. Will definitely be my go-to spot in the city! read more

Issa Nails Salon - Gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Again I had to drag Indira to the Nail Salon? She just doesn't enjoy getting to these nail appointments early, no matter how much I beg her:} She insisted upon stopping at the Gap first because I washed one of her 25% wool sweaters by mistake. I got her (3) new sweaters so hopefully I've paid my debit:} We got up the stairs and I'm sure Issa wondered what happened to us? I know I would've. Indira just has NO sense of urgency for our nail appointments? She does get gel nails now so I can see we're making progress:} Upon entrance they have a lot of Zoya polishes and Essie gel polishes. Indira picked and OPI polish even though I brought her CND Field Fox gel polish that I got on Amazon.com. I used the IBD "All that Glitters" gel polish that I also got from Amazon. I had to get an artificial middle nail for $5 because i bit mine the night before while Indira was out on a date..That's a WHOLE nother story:} I asked Issa to do my nails, but we took SO long getting there that she switched me off to Christina. I was pleased with Christina's work. I got the end table which was nice because I could people watch out the window. I saw a beautiful orange Chow dog and a lady in a fur coat. I really enjoyed looking out the window. Indira sat to my left and I really enjoyed that too:} Issa's does not have gel tables. My gel was cured under a CND light and Indira's under an OPI light. The manicurists were very good at advising us when to switch out of the lights. There is a padded approx 4" wide stick in width that rests independently atop the gel lights. I'm not too sure this stick is necessary? I had to be very careful not to tip it over. It was kind of a balancing act. They use a Keratin infused plastic glove. This is a great winter treatment. The neck massage was inconsistent. Indira's manicurist gave her one, but Christina did not give me one? When we left our bill was $72.50. This is a fair price. The salon is surrounded by good stores. I went to cupcakes by Melissa (delicious), Farinella's (delicious), and a soap store from Israel, Sabon (Green Valley soap is lovely). I took lots of pictures of people and the subway going back to Indira's apt. I still prefer Sami's one table salon in New Haven, CT, but this is a nice one too:} read more

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They always have the best quality of manicure and pedicure. Mine always last for 3-4weeks. read more

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I got a FANTASTIC regular manicure from a lovely woman named Ariana (or maybe Adriana?) It lasted way longer than usual, and the shape was perfect. Great job! Ariana (o Adriana?) me dio una manicura estupenda, bonita, que duraba mucho más que normal! Gracias! read more