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    Look above and have a treat after
    PJ F.

    Went here for a "treat myself date" with a friend before the show. Easy to make an online appointment for a pedicure. These ladies absolutely know what they are doing. Foot bath, scruffing, scrubbing, clipping and an amazing foot massage. As if that wasn't enough -- beverage was offered (I asked for coffee and was expecting air pot style) . But it was a smart little coffee made to order and it was perfect. Staff super friendly and the shop was cluttered but clean. Definitely worth every penny. And, my painted toes turned out amazing.....not gunna share a foot pic cuz nobody wants to see that shit. But yes, love this place and will be back!!!!

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    Kelsey G.

    I don't normally review non-food places on Yelp but had to give credit where due, this was a 10/10 experience! I called in the day before asking for a last minute appointment. The owner accommodated their schedule to fit me in while ensuring my nails wouldn't be rushed. When I got there, Hazel (sister 15) and another tech were patient, thoughtful, and respectful to help me come up with the best approach. After I gave a very vague set of pictures and descriptions, they said they would do a "white sheer ombre Hailey Bieber nails." The end result was truly perfect to what I wanted!! The appointment lasted a bit over 2 hours. With each step, Hazel was efficient without cutting any corners. She was super meticulous, detail-oriented, and gentle. On top of that, unlike sometimes at salons where it feels like small talk is forced, the conversation with Hazel was so genuine and lovely. The salon does a lot to make it a wonderful experience. Hand mask during the manicure, complimentary tea and coffee options, wireless phone charging stands, and more! I don't get my nails done very often but I feel like the price was pretty par for the course. It was a total of $100 pre-tip ($48 for gel, $30 for ombre, and $18 for white chrome, plus tax). I didn't do removals or acrylics so I can't speak to that.

    Victoria V.

    Thanks for good service, friendly staff, fast work. Thanks so much for meeting all my needs

    Angela B.

    Found this based on reviews and first impression was nice. Saw from across the street as it's on the second floor above the Carvel. Stairs look a little precarious, but it wouldn't be NYC without that. They texted 30 minutes before to let me know they were running behind. I arrived right at time of appointment and you need to be buzzed into the building. A gentleman assisted with opening the door. Was directed to select polish then the scent (not really sure) for the pedicure. I choose the Jasmine one. Ample space behind the chair to put stuff aka heavy winter coat and a bag. Chairs were comfy, I didn't use the massage feature. The pedi started 20 minutes after the initial delay, so. Great job on the pedicure, she took her time and I didn't get polish, which cut a bit of waiting time in the end as I'd be stuffing them back into my socks/shoes. I'll keep this in mind for the area.

    Ignore my cuticles lol, this was taken literally a week after my appointment
    Phoebe A.

    Absolutely fantastic service! I opted to do a cute cloudy night sky design, which the nail tech executed so wonderfully. She was really detail oriented and made sure I was comfortable through the entire process. I even got some guidance when selecting my colors, which was much needed as there were just so many options. And as seen in the picture, which was taken a week after my appointment, the nails hold up wonderfully. The place itself is small, but so adorably decorated. And they even offer you tea and drinks as you do your nails. All in all I absolutely loved this place, and already have an appointment to do a pedicure. Looking forward to my upcoming visit!

    Gel Manicure with 3 colors - perfect transitional manicure!
    Debbie M.

    My 1st visit was for a simple polish removal + filing - I love that they have this option because some salons don't want to just removal only. But WAH Sister 3 took her time with my removal and filing, which I appreciate. My 2nd visit was for a removal + gel manicure. Since it was a Friday, appointments were completely booked, so I put myself on the wait list, and luckily spots opened up. When I arrived, the manicure seats were all taken, so they did my manicure in the pedicure chair, which was okay with me. WAH Sister 4 was very nice, and she was patient with me in choosing my nail polish colors according to my inspiration photo. Space is very clean and relaxing. And due to its proximity to my workplace, I'll definitely be back again! Note - I don't want to take off a star for this but WAH Sister 4 did drill a little too close to my cuticle nail bed on 1 finger when she was taking off my old polish and it cut me a little. Hopefully, this was just due to the fact that she was doing my manicure while standing up.

    The reference photo
    Mandy T.

    I haven't been to a salon in a while, but my poor feet were suffering due to the harsh winter and I desperately needed a pedicure. I decided to treat myself to a manicure as well because ~self care is the best kind of care~. Even though the salon is located in Times Square, it's on the 2nd floor, so you don't hear the hustle and bustle of the busy streets. The salon itself was very relaxing and quiet. The pedicure was great - I got the vegan pedicure done. You have an option on what type of scent you want to be used for the service - I chose olive for a neutral scent, but there's also watermelon and eucalyptus. After the pedicure, I got a gel manicure with a design. I liked how you could text a picture of the design you want for an estimate cost - I was quoted $25 for "high intensity" design, which I thought was really reasonable. Jeeyoung was really nice and made sure she replicated reference picture - she really took her time to make sure I was satisfied with the colors and the design which was great. After the service, you get an option for a drink to-go! Since it was pretty chilly, I got the citrus tea and it was a nice treat after a self-care day. 100% recommend if you are looking for a place that does gel + nail art.

    Salin L.

    So good, every time. All the nail techs here really take their time and I've loved every gel mani I've had.

    Gel manicure on my natural nails + regular pedicure

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    They fit me into their busy schedule. The service was really good and the nail tech. Did a wonderful job.

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    Clean, efficient, great service. I would highly recommend this place for a quality pedicure.

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    Love this place! they take their time on you! and their gels are high quality! my nails last weeks! wouldn't change this place for anything!

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    Ask the Community - Nail WAH

    I have gel nails which were done at Nail WAH -- will you charge $10 removal if my next service is Regular manicure (non-gel)?…

    Hi. Thank you for visiting us earlier and it was a pleasure! Unfortunately the free gel removal is only applicable to those who gets another gel manicure. Even if your current gel is from our store, you will still get charged with $10 for gel… 

    My friend (who speaks limited English) is visiting from Korea - which Nail Wah Sister(s) speaks Korean?

    Do you do nail art on natural nails (ie no gel or UV)?

    How much is a gel manicure?

    Hi! Thank you for reaching out! Our gel manicure costs $48 (as of 3/24/2022).

    Do you use LED or UV lights for gel manicures?

    Hi! Thank you for reaching out! We use LED for gel manicures. (Not UV).

    Do you guys have magnetic gel nail polishes? !

    Hi! Yes we do have magnetic gel polish!

    Do you do nail extensions? How much for each finger?

    Hi Thank you for reaching put! Unfortunately we do not offer extensions as of now.

    Do you do acrylic fills, if so how much does a gel polish acrylic fill cost?

    Hi! Unfortunately we do not do acrylics.

    Hi will you do acrylic removal?

    Hi Thank you for reaching out! Unfort3we do not remove acrylics. So sorry for inconvenience.

    Hello! Do you offer powder/SNS manicures? What is the cost? Thank you!

    I'm sorry. We don't offer deep powder manicure.

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    Review Highlights - Nail WAH

    The salon is so cute and clean, and Jee Young was extremely patient and gave me the exact manicure I wanted!

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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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    Nail Me Right Nail Salon

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    I visited this place twice. The first time, I received a gel X extension. However, when I returned…read moreto have it removed, the technician didn't know how to properly take it off. As a result, my nail was damaged during the process. It's crucial to remove gel X correctly to prevent damage, and I don't understand how they can offer this service without knowing how to remove it properly. They also didn't even try to provide a discount due to the damage, which reflects awful customer service

    I had a very disappointing experience at this salon…read more When I called to book an appointment, I clearly explained that I already had hard gel on my nails and asked how much it would cost to remove it and get a new gel manicure. They told me $70.20, and no one mentioned that the price could be higher. During the appointment, it became clear that they didn't know how to remove my previous gel properly. It wasn't a "different type of gel" -- they just didn't know how to do it correctly. Instead of properly filing it off with the machine, they only removed the color layer. Then they wrapped my nails in foil and left me sitting there while the nail technician did a full pedicure for another client, without saying a word to me. I was just waiting the entire time. When she finally came back, she seemed surprised that the gel was still there -- and only then started removing it with the machine. She never explained anything to me, and I felt very uncomfortable because they were clearly experimenting on my nails. In any professional salon, hard gel is removed completely with a machine -- not like this. At the end, they told me the total was $164. I was shocked. They said it was because of a "different gel" and a "different service," which wasn't true -- I had told them in advance that it was hard gel. If they had informed me that the price would be higher, I would have decided whether to continue or not. When I calmly explained that no one mentioned this, they refused to listen. Then, when I asked to speak with the employer (the boss/owner) who wasn't there at the time, she got on the phone and spoke very rudely, claiming the nail master had told me about the higher cost -- which was a complete lie. The worst part is that they both started threatening to call the cops, even though I was polite and honest the entire time. I ended up paying with my foreign card, using my last money, but the way they treated me was absolutely unacceptable. While I was talking to the employer, the nail master stood there chewing gum and didn't even look at me. It was clear they were covering for each other. She never told me about any extra charge. I left the salon very upset and disappointed. I believe honesty, professionalism, and communication are the most important parts of good service -- unfortunately, I didn't experience any of that here. How can professional staff, instead of listening or offering any solution, threaten me by saying, "We will call the cops! We will call the cops!!!"? I've been doing my nails regularly for five years, and I've never had such awful quality and service. They didn't know how to remove the gel properly and then put all their mistakes, my waiting time, and the extra costs on me and my pocket. To make things worse, the final work was low quality -- on my pinky finger, they added Gel-X and didn't even file or shorten it. It's longer than my other nails and hurts

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