Cons outweigh pros Pros: Nice Not chatty Cons: -They say $25 for gel manicure but what they're not transparent about is that's the cash price and credit card price is $27 -didn't get anything fancy - just a one color gel manicure and I don't think they have good attention to detail. Polish definitely isn't painted on smooth and is up on my skin / cuticles -probs not the cleanest place you can go to With so many places around this area, I can't recommend this one. The only reason to go here is if they're the only salon open and you're desperate. Nearby salons have the same $25 gel mani price read more

After calling so many salons- look no further! If you're in the area this place is so affordable and they have $25 French Manicures - absolutely unheard of in NYC. They did a phenomenal job. The women there are so sweet and friendly. Cannot wait to come back. My gel manicure lasted over two weeks too! I love this place and cannot wait to come back again! read more

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Unfortunately I got Kumari (the owner) who just sucks are doing nails. You will know her by the bright lipstick she wears. Her filing skills sucked. She literally spend 1 second on each nails. I had to tell her about 10 times that the gel was not taken of correctly (they just dumped my fingers in acetone for 20 minutes). The nail polish left my nails with air bubbles everywhere. They literally give zero massage. $20 for a mani/pedi, there are more option in NYC. Very disappointing experience. read more

JUST 25 DOLLARS FOR GEL MANICURE. Amazing salon, great service. My manicure used OPI gel polish so you know they don't skimp on polish quality. They gave me a neck and shoulder massage and were very careful when filing and cutting my cuticles (I have very sensitive skin that bleeds easily, and I didn't bleed here!) I asked them if they can do one of my nails another color and they didn't charge any extra for that! Will definitely come again! read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

***UPDATE*** Ever since they got new workers and lost the old ones, this place has gone down hill. It is so unsanitary, I got an infection from their pedicure the last time I was there. I been doing my nails outside for 15 years and never had I had any infections. In addition to that the gel manicure was all bubbly and the girl was so rude when I told her to fix it. I use come every two weeks, I'll never return here. Initial Review was a 5 Star The wait can be long especially on Thursday and Friday evenings. I always make an appointment now so I don't have to wait. The service is good, you pay for what you get. Reg mani/pedi is good, usually last me 2 weeks. Their gel usually last me 4. I love how they thread my brows! Pretty much a all in one when it comes to my nails and waxing read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I usually go to one place in Alphabet City but I really needed a pedicure before Friday and my usual place was booked for today. I got on Yelp and looked for somewhere with higher than 4 stars and lots of recent reviews. I finally found NIRVANA but somehow landed at Kumari. I called and made an appointment about 10 mins away from the place and they said I wouldn't have to wait. Perfect. I got there and was immediately having regrets. The atmosphere is REALLY bad. No music and small place. The constant chattering between the staff and other customers is really annoying. I wanted to relax not get anxiety and stress...The door was left open and no AC was on and it was already almost 90 degrees outside! It smelled bad in there like Body Odor and feet. The FIRST tech (yes more than one...) did a nice massage on my feet and scrub. The only problem is that she pushed my cuticles back really hard until I told her she doesn't have to do it that hard. The lady was sweet and took her time - I'm glad I wasn't being rushed - YET. A girl came in to buy a gift certificate and so I guess the owner started speaking loudly at my technician telling her to do the transaction. So like the reviews said - they switch up your technician at least once in your visit... The manager/lender RUSHED through my pedicure! I wanted my nails cut a little more and she did it so fast and kept looking at the other tech and girl telling them how to do the transaction, that she cut my big toenail in an awkward shape so it was no longer square/round, just ratchet looking (the right foot's big toe is rounded and slanted!) I also wanted the sides of my big toenails cut because they were hurting and they did it but not properly. She didn't use oil to soften up the sides and BARELY cut any. She then said it's good and there isn't anything there after I kept touching and looking at them. They also don't tell you that it's an extra charge for credit card payment until AFTER your service is done... EPIC FAIL. I'm going to stick with my usual place. This is why I don't branch out and stay loyal to my places! Also that whole "you get what you pay for is BS cus my usual place is cheap too and they do a better job. ALSO she asked me how much is the tip and I said I'd tip on the receipt and she said no now. So I tipped $1 to make a point and she asked me 4 times "what" since she couldn't believe it was so low. After I signed the receipt she hovered behind me and then proceeded to talk about me in her language to the other ladies. read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing prices and all the women who work here are experienced and professional. The massage chairs feel great and I left very satisfied. I highly recommend Kumari! read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

While walking downtown from Midtown East on a hunt for a nail salon that doesn't charge an arm and a leg for a pedicure, I decided to give this place a try after seeing their mani/pedi special for $20. However, since I already had gel UV done a couple weeks earlier on my nails, I only got the pedicure. Upon entering, I told one of the ladies I wanted a pedicure and proceeded to choose my colour. (Bright Red). The manicurist prepared my foot soak and sat me down to cut my nails, shape them, file them, buffed them before applying the polish. I don't think she waited more than a couple minutes between the base, colour, 2nd colour, and finishing coat.. but somehow it all worked out because 2 days later, the polish still looked great. It even comes with a small massage (foot and shoulders but the shoulders only lasted a couple seconds). After drying my Nails on the dryer, she applied some sort of coat on top and wrapped my foot in plastic wrap... which I found very good. I don't know what the purpose of that was.. maybe to make the colour last longer? Must say.. I am pretty impressed with their work but not the ideal place if you care about ambiance. For $15, it wasn't bad but next time, I'll probably opt for the mani/pedi since it's only $20.. waiting to see how long the polish last (Opi, though they did have Essie) before deciding whether it's worth it to return. read more

NEW MANAGEMENT! Sarita is amazing and very friendly! The service is great, professional, no long waiting time and the results are great! I got eyebrows threading, a massage and a facial, great great, great! The salon is very clean, I definitely recommend it to everyone! read more

NEW MANAGEMENT!!!! I've been going here for years and the quality of services was not the same but that has CHANGED! They have AMAZING prices, FAST appointments, little to no wait times and INCREDIBLE customer services! Ask for Rinkee, she will hook you up!!! read more

Its my first shot in this nails...I feel so comfortable doing my manicure n pedicure with ganga along with free complimentary massage....with great guest appearance in family environment....its really a great job with outstanding service in reasonable price... Really a great place to do the nails n spa....luv it.. Gud luck..n espc m pleased to have such a great service....thanx ganga n ur team... read more

So I walked in here thinking it was a recommendation from a friend (it wasn't). Full disclaimer that the mani turned out okay and I'm not looking to go back/have it fixed, but felt compelled to write something to warn others. I knocked two stars off because of the cuticle work/the sanitary conditions. This was really shocking because the tools had not been cleaned, they weren't sanitary, and the technician was throwing trash in the tool bin. This to me was the most egregious offense which alone would stop me from coming back. During the process my technician made me bleed from trimming back my cuticles and also left some hanging before moving on. I had to go home and trim them myself, which is not something that I expect to do after paying for a manicure. During the process my technician made me bleed from trimming back my cuticles and also left some skin hanging before moving on. I had to go home and trim the cuticles myself, which is not something that I expect to do after paying for a manicure. On top of that I'm worried about contracting an infection because of the poor hygiene of this place. Finally I'm taking a star off because upon payment the technician informed me that the price was $28 if I used a credit card, but $25 if I paid cash. There was no indication anywhere that there was going to be such a mark up. It's not that big of a deal, but at least make the mention beforehand. I will not be returning and would suggest others to avoid this place as well! Bummer because it's so close to me. read more

Discovered this place near Baruch college and couldnt be happier! Awesome girls, fantastic service, very reasonably priced! (Tip the girls:)!) Thank you! read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Niru did my nails. Love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

You get what you pay for and they're open on Sunday. Hence why I went, needed a last minute mani pedi. Service: she did a great job on my manicure pedicure in terms of accuracy. She wasn't rushed. However, looking back I realize she didn't do any lotion or hand massage. Cleanliness: questionable. They reuse tools, instead of the disposable nail files and buffers other places are adapting to. If I was in a crunch and needed somewhere nearby on a Sunday, I would consider coming back here. I wouldn't recommend trusting any service beyond manicure, pedicure, or massage here. read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Manicure was good - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I got a mani/pedi here for the second time ever and now I know for sure that I will never return again. I'm not the type to complain about my nails because they're usually short and I know that it's hard to paint them; however, it was such a sloppy job and done so quickly to just throw you out and get the next person in the chair. It was disrespectful honestly. Helpful tip: go next door to Nirvana Nails. They only charge $1 more for a mani/pedi and they're way nicer. Now I know for sure to stick with them. read more

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I love trying new places, the adventure to see how service or how good something might taste, keeps me going and entertained. I saw a display on the window "Manicure & Pedicure $20.00" that sounded like a good deal. I walked in, and in like 7 minutes the lady started with the Pedi. Got done both very well. Then I also took the 10 minutes back massage which was pretty good also. The lady knew exactly all the right pressure points in my back. I left the place with my feet looking awesome with the soft pink color I chose. I am not posting a pic because it looks too good and sexy. read more

Kumari staff is friendly and helpful and will be offering coffee, tea and aromatherapy with their services very soon! The massage chair here is well worn and works wonderfully on sore muscles as well. You must try Kumari when you are in or near to Kips Bay. Then go for a delicious Indian Dinner in Little India! Enjoy all the fabulous culture, flavor, and suc s New York City has to offer. read more

Manicure is $8, removing gel is $5, so total should be $13 right? Wrong. Their math comes out to a total of $14. Doesn't make a difference for me, so I top one dollar less since you want to be sneaky. Then she get riled up that it's a low tip. Um hello. You wanted to rip me off the price (granted it's $1 and I don't really care. It's the principle that bothers me) so yes, you get a lower tip. Two stars because it's an ok mani/pedi when I'm in a rush Friday afternoon. But nothing else positive. Like everyone else said, cleanliness is not something they care for and they communicate very loudly with one another in their native tongue as you are trying to relax. read more

This nail place is good for a quick and friendly manicure. They have a wide selection of gel colors. This is the nail salon to come to if you're looking for a cheap gel manicure in gramercy/flatiron/nomad . My gel manicure lasted 2 weeks + from here. read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

WOW. I have not given a one star in a long time..if ever. I thought I wrote a Yelp review already when Kumari opened a year ago. The owner (don't know her name) is very sweet- friendly, great service, they were giving away nail lotion at their opening and custom buff/files. But I stopped by today, sans appointment, a Friday around 6:30 and had probably the worst experience...ever. What a waste of $23, and yes I gave a low $3 tip but honestly the girl who did my mani and pedi had a SERIOUS attitude problem (she actually COMPLAINED that I paid with my credit card...a) I didn't have enough cash, and b) you accept cards so I'll pay how I want, and c) I still give you tip in cash, d) I still gave you tip, period. FIrstly, I couldn't understand a word she was saying...then she rushed me to pick a color...then she roughly moved my feet around all the tub as if she made it clear she did not give a shit. And I have no clue what was it with me because she seemed fine with everyone else- she scowled at customers here and there who came in...it's like she didn't want to work. I had to ask her a thousand times be sure to cut the ingrows-corner of my nails. She was extremely rushed, and I had to even ASK her not to be so rough..seriously, I had to ASK her because I'm the nicest person ever who never complains. You just don't expect to be a customer and get shit experience for no reason. Avoid this girl at all costs- curly hair, nose ring.. I should have asked for her name but she didn't want to engage with me at all. Once she knew I was unhappy, oh man, she couldn't have been anymore rushed and horrible and sloppy with my nails. I have bubbles on them, and chips EVERYWHERE. Literally, the paint is on so thick, the nails are uneven- I could have done it better myself and that's sad. So disappointing since I have a wedding this weekend. And the other women didn't seem to help- they all laughed and talked in their language as if she thought it was funny I was having a bad experience. Only the owner, to whom, I complained with at the end, cared. She kindly offered to re do my nails but I just sat there for 2 hours, I wasn't going to sit there again. Definitely not coming back ever unless the owners fires all the bad apples- I'll go two blocks down the street. read more

I always get the best service here. It is the reason I've been coming back for 5 years! The staff are so friendly, accommodating, and always makes sure you are happy with your nails. read more

They took their time and did an amazing job. I was so happy with how my gel mani came out. My lady was very patient and careful. There was no waiting time. I will definitely be back read more

I went to this place in need of some serious mani/pedi maintenance along with an eyebrow wax. The regular mani/pedi is $21. I decided to do the regular pedi ($15) and the OPI gel mani ($23). I figured this would be a "get what you pay for" experience because it was so cheap but I WAS VERY WRONG. They came out amazing! And the staff was so friendly, thorough and attentive. This place is new and very clean. What is left is the eyebrow wax. The technician said I may benefit more from an eyebrow threading instead of waxing ($5 they are the same price so she wasn't trying to up sell me). I'm not going to say it wasn't painful but I will say it is entirely worth it. My eyebrows haven't looked this good in seriously a year! Her recommendation was spot on and I couldn't be happier. I recommend this place to everyone. For the price and service, you can't get a better value in this area. I for one am not going anywhere else. read more

No frills shop with decent services. I was happy that I didn't feel rushed like so many other salons, but as many others have mentioned, I was hit with a surprise credit card surcharge which is not posted anywhere (also against the law). With all the salons in the area, I'll go find a more honest one. read more

Heads up! I am writing this review through my bf account cuz I'm too lazy to log in to my account to do so lol . this is the first time I ever written a review But I had to start with Kumari because I've had one of the worse customer service experience n worse manis I've been a regular customer for about a year and I used to love Kumari for their prices- manis and pedis are so cheap I was able to go there weekly! But I quickly realized that I pay for what I get- my manis only last ONE DAY and my nails start to chip by the next day. The quality of the manis are really low and the painting job is ppor. I've got uv gel last week and paid 25$ so the mani could last 2 weeks- two days later my nails start chipping! I called earlier this week to complain about it and they told me to stop by the salon but I haven't had time until now! I finally stopped by the salon today and the lady had the nerve to insinuate that it was my fault that my nails are chipping and that she will fix them for 15$! So I would be paying 47$ for a job she should have done correctly in the first place for 25 and a 7 dollar tip$?!?! I walked out immediately n told myself that I'm never coming bk here again. I've given them too many chances to get my mani right- you know how to paint nails or you don't- it's really just that simple. They attract you with their low prices so beware! go to an actual salon where ur uv gel will actually last two weeks instead of two days lol read more

Ok, so I've been to a lot of salons, some of which weren't so good. But this one is an absolute all-time low. I went there for a simple mani on my break between classes. I don't even want to get into describing how terrible was the manicure itself, and the nail polish looked like a 5-year old painted it. It was really really BAD. However, that wasn't even the worst part. When spending $10 on a mani I don't expect top notch service, I usually couldn't care less as long as i walk out with decent looking nails. But this one was so rude, it was offensive ! After I pointed out that there was some of the old nail polish left and she can't just put nail polish over that (and oh yes, she was about to), she said something along the lines that she will not spend more than 15 min on me, and if my nails are so "bad", its not her problem. She said "you come next time we fix the rest". How is that even supposed to work? I asked her if she was rushing me out, she said no, but she can't spend more than 15-20 min on a manicure, they are too busy for that. Now that was just confusing to me, as there were 4 workers in the salon, and out of customers it was me and another lady getting a pedicure. I mean, SERIOUSLY? 15 min? All the while she wasn't even hiding her irritation, yelling in whatever her language is to her friends. UNBELIEVABLY bad place. I am writing this review 2 days after, and the nail polish is chipped halfway off. *facepalm* read more

I hate doing this bc they are SO nice here but their execution is just not the quality you'd expect when paying to get your nails done. I don't know if it's the products they use (base and top coats) but my nails always chip by day two. I've also gotten a gel manicure here and it was the worst I ever had. And a pedicure that last less than 3 days? I get my nails done weekly so I'm picky and I'm aware of what to expect from a Murray Hill $20 mani/pedi nail salon and this one just falls short... read more

The price is what lured me to this salon. $23 for mani/pedi? Sounded too good to be true. The salon is tiny. No frills. The pedi chairs were visibly worn (but actually gave a good massage). The girl who started my pedi was slow and a way too rough in pushing back cuticles. I didn't realize she cut every toe until she sprayed the alcohol and all ten toes burned. I noticed she had issues with the polish I chose (gunky, running out). But instead of getting a fresh new bottle she tried to paint my nails with it. After complaining did they FINALLY get a new bottle. Because it took so long for my pedi, I did not stay for a mani. When I was going to pay they hit me with a surprise $1 fee for paying with a card. Not mentioned at all when I initially asked about pricing. My friend who also was with me had a similar experience: very slow mani/pedi, the polish on the mani was uneven where you can see all the strokes. read more

Decent manicure and pedicure but cleanliness seems to be an issue and they reuse nail files, buffers and foot scrub. Isn't that against the law today? I would go back if in a pinch but otherwise I'm going back to my regular place. read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Wish I would have read these HORRIBLE reviews first ): AVOID- My nail artist was super sweet and a nice lady but very disappointed in the service. First, she pushed all my cuticles down so low and it hurt so bad, now my nail beds are red and swollen. I hope it's not infected. Also, I asked her multiple times to make sure to make sure that there was no gel on my skin YET the gel polish is all over the skin against my nails ): when the skin moves, the gel becomes loose and chips/peels off easily. Again, such a nice woman but a very poor job on my nails. read more

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Such an upsetting experience I had at Kumari's - don't ignore the folks who took the time to write the negative reviews just because they're less expensive than other nail salons in the area. There's a reason we give it such a low rating! They're inexpensive, yes, but you get what you pay for. The services I asked for were: gel manicure, regular pedicure, and a 10-minute upper body massage. Gel Manicure: They did not properly soak off all of the gel from my previous manicure off before she tried to continue. I stopped her as I saw that she was going to continue with putting the paint on my nails. Regular Pedicure: did not do a good job cleaning, and she hurt me a few times. She didn't care though. Just rolled her eyes. Customer Service is poor/good depending on who you get. I happened to get a woman who was very unpleasant and she did a poor job on my pedicuure and clean-up of nails too. Very often, she'd do a tsk-tsk noise and then start yampering away in her native language. They do accept credit card, but they will charge you $2 on top of whatever you need to pay. Just simply not worth it. read more

I have been going to this place faithfully for months. Nirmala is my favorite I go to her for everything. Normally I'm skeptical about getting anything except my nails and toes done at places like this but she is so phenomenal. She gives the best Brazilian waxes and an AWESOME facial for only $60 or so ! Oh and does great eyebrows. Nirmala is my go to girl for all my Maitenance needs :) Definitely give this place a try, all the girls are fantastic and so sweet, and they have wifi ! read more

It's sad that I have to update my review and it's not for the good reason . I liked this nail salon since staffs are really nice and do decent job . ( I can't say it's perfect but it's really cheap so I didn't mind) I got mani pedi today and got cut . When she tried to clean my toe nails she poked my skin underneath of nail several times and i got Hurt . I asked her if she has any anti biotic ointment I got some anti septic but even still if I touch my toe it hurts and swollen. After I got mani also and I got so frustrated. another woman did my mani and she asked me is it okay to cut my nails. I said "sure" and she started cut it really short . Really short means skin underneath was exposed . I don't know if she thought I said cut them "short" I felt so tired of miscommunications and wounds I just wanted to leave. My toe is still hurts and my nails feel so weird bc it's seriously too short . I saw other reviews and I can see this is not the first time they cut skin . My pedi looks good but I'm worrying about infection and pain. This is nonsense. read more

I was a regular here until today. I was told I had to wait 15 minutes which turned into 45 while the nail technician chatted up the customer she was working with. By the time she actually got to me she did a horrible job. I usually feel like my manicure is decent for the price but not this time. She even said she would give me a 5 min. Massage to make up for the wait and then she never did and just walked away after I paid her. read more

The staff was friendly enough. My issue was with my manicure-- my manicurist was clearly in a rush and didn't take any time to trim my cuticles or buff my nails much. She filed them but left bits I could see hanging off-- when unasked her to remove them she said she couldn't see what I was talking about. Also she didn't fully remove my existing orange polish before she started on the periwinkle color. Which was my next issue-- I made the mistake of picking an Essie color that I should have guessed would need multiple coats. She did two thin coats and it was streaky at best. She said another coat would be $3 extra. Plus she got a fair amount of lacquer on my fingers and cuticles. My 8 year old cousin could've done a better job. Will not be coming back. read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Streaky-- and lacquer on my fingers and cuticles - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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I absolutely LOVE this nail place!! It is a full service salon. I first moved to New York last year and was in search of good nail technicians and I'm proud to say I finally found one!! They are so sweet and welcoming. They take their time to make sure you are 100% satisfied from the second you walk in the door to the second you walk out. I highly recommend them. I have been with them for 8 months now and am loving it. Good prices and beautiful nail colors! P.s you HAVE to get their massages!! Amazing! Ask for Gonga and Niru(waxing) ;) read more

Kumari Nails Salon - Loving this new color! - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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It was my first time here and the service was great. I got manicure pedicure and threading done and had a great time talking to the staff. I'm sure I'll go there again. read more

These people don't know how to do their job, I am wondering how could they get their license. also they offer you special! Mini& pedi $23 French $5 extra, at the check out you get a surprised $$$ Very unhappy, do nothing t recommend, read more

I am really picky about services so I typically don't go to new places, unless they come highly recommended. Have been going to the same nail place for 5 yrs. But a friend had a layover in NY & she wanted to get her nails done before continuing her journey. We walked by here after lunch so decided to pop in for mani/pedi as their prices were very reasonable. The place is small side, 3 mani & pedi stations each. Just about average. Staff was friendly & polite. Not clean enough by my standards at least. (Like I said, i am picky) read more

Staff is friendly and gives spectacular massages. Great selection of polishes. Totally clean spot. Just be crystal clear of what you want, some of the gals who work here have trouble with their English. read more