Wow what a day! Janet took care of my daughter's nail request with a patient yet humorous approach! The result was a happy 11 year old ready for her lower school graduation and nails that were perfect! read more

Not only does Janet (who I go to for my gel manicure and pedicure) and her team do the best nails but they are all genuinely amazing people. I have never left Serendipity without a smile on my face... because of the incredible work they do and because of how wonderful they are as people. Go to this nail salon. You won't regret it! Oh... and let me say they also have the best massage ever. JJ is the best masseuse I've experienced and also had a great taste in music! So you're in for the best of both worlds. read more

This salon is really clean, quiet, calming, relaxing like a garden waterfall and Edi is a great tech very attentive and gentle

Gel last a really long time and keeps its shine, cheapest place I've been to around the UES, the ladies are super nice and you don't feel like they are talking about you lol! I've never had to wait to get anything done so always pretty much open to walk-ins and quick service. Only Down side about this place is they don't really have much gel colors to pick from. read more

First time here for a gel manicure. Julie is very polite and professional and very attentive to detail. I've found my new nail salon.

Absolutely love this nail salon! The entire staff is welcoming and offer a very calming presence as soon as you walk in. There is a wide range of colors and all of the nail technicians are great. My fav nail technician ever is Judith and I've also been seen by Maggie who is just as talented. They take their time and never rush you and they always ensure you leave feeling great. Their massages are wonderful also, and the front desk is a joy to work with, they always greet you and say goodbye in such a warm, welcoming way. 10 for 10! read more

one star for kindness of staff and one star for always being accommodating when k walk in, but I've had it with the horrible quality of the service itself (manis and pedis look like they're done by my toddler -- no joke -- really horrible waste of money, not to mention the constant upselling and creepy dude offering massages. don't go. read more

Sooo I have been to this location before as I work right across the street. The lady I came to before did my eyebrows so nice even though it was $16. This time however the lady doing my eyebrows was rushing. She didn't even take off my brow gel which was weird to me but I trusted in her. She didn't trim my eyebrows and overall I wasn't satisfied. Then she demanded a tip.... I pay and leave and my eyebrows start burning. I look at myself in the mirror and they're inflamed and tender to the touch. I go back and tell them what happened. She gives me a refund and tells me don't come back haha. It's the older Asian lady named Anna I believe. Horrible service. She also told me my skin is just sensitive and she put neosporin on me. Not taking any accountability. Don't go here for anything.. read more

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Very nice technicians! Very clean and good service. The pedicure went well and the massage was great read more

Serendipity Nails & Spa 84 - Gel manicure - Day Spas Near Me - New York, New York

Best gel manicure I have ever had. Over a week and they still look beautiful. I love maggie here and I would definitely make an appt with her! Salon as well is clean. read more

Serendipity Nails & Spa 84 - Day Spas Near Me - New York, New York

Got a pedicure for myself and my girlfriend and had an appointment for 1:00. They started me but didn't have anyone available for my girlfriend until around 115. It felt like they were rushing us through our pedicures while everyone else in there were taking their time. The lady scratched my feet instead of scrubbing them and gave me a half-assed massage. They skipped multiple steps for my girlfriend since she started late and never offered her the menu or color wheel to pick out for her nails. Overall terrible experience and will not be going back. read more

By far the worst salon i ever been to ......rude bot welcoming at all tye owe does nothing but get money its gross ...nevever never again and i do hair on this side of town so I will be sure to tell wvery one about it .... ..do not come here read more

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This place is crazy expensive- $70 before tip for a gel pedicure. I've been to multiple other salons and it was never that expensive. I can see if it was a special spa pedicure, but it wasn't anything special. They didn't even rub lotion on my legs. I would definitely avoid this place and go to the multiple other great nail salons in the area! read more

I had used Serendipity regularly for mani-pedis and they were usually fine. Once the manicure peeled the next day but they repaired it graciously. However, the last time that I was there the manicurist simple did not listen to what I said at least 4 times, that I wanted a rounded cut on my toenails. She continued to square them. She then got annoyed and over and over she ran the emory across my toes to the left and the right of the toe that she was working on - not enough to cause bleeding but quite sore. Finally she dug a flat instrument deep inside my right big toe and it made me cry OW out loud. I paid my bill but did not leave a tip. She followed me to the door demanding a tip! I told her that it had been the worst mani-pedi of my life. It was quite embarrassing. I will not go back if this woman is still working there. read more

I'm very disappointed at the treatment I received on my last visit for a pedicure with tip $45.00. My feet were treated like a disease as she had me place my feet in scorching hot water and didn't apologize. There was no courteous foot massage which I look forward too. In fact, she rubbed lotion on my feet which I can do myself. And the worst part is when I sat down to dry my toed the first thing she asked for was how much fora tip without a courteous shoulder massage. All of the bells and whistles were missing for an expensive pedicure, Never again read more

No, I don't do manicures and pedicures. I was sitting here watching my bride and her bridesmaids get pampered and have their nails done. I saw that there was a masseuse carefully and energetically providing services to a young lady in the back. I decided I wanted that, and so I got it and didn't regret it. I felt less tensed and more relaxed afterwards. read more

Worst $30 pedicure ever! Don't waste your time or money here. Employees are rude, my toes looks like a polish change from hell, nails are uneven, still have dead skin and cuticle that was never removed, hygiene of this establishment is questionable. I will never be back nor ever recommend this place. Beware read more

Clean, polite employees and decent nail job - that's pretty much all I ask for when getting nails done. Serendipity on 84th and 2nd is a huge space with polite and happy employees. The woman who did my nails managed the delicate balance of letting me relax while also engaging me when she needed. I will definitely be going back. read more

Wow, best experience I've had a nail salon, possibly ever. They took me in right away for a manicure, super clean and took their time; but the best part was the 10 minute chair massage -- I left feeling stretched, less tense, and I think every part of my back and neck cracked. Relieved all the stress built up in my neck and shoulders, will definitely be coming back. read more

They really have a nice big space and are able to get you seated almost right away, but there are a few issues I noticed after going here a few times. First, they do not make an effort to show you where the instruments come from before you start and where they go after you are finished. The impression I got was that the person went straight to the next client without changing or cleaning the tools. If this is true than its horrible and they run a serious risk of infecting their clients. If this is not true and they do change instruments for each customer they need to make it visible for their own good. Your experience really depends on the person performing the service. Sometimes mani-pedis look great and massages are relaxing, other times it feels like they just rush through the whole thing and the results are far from good. read more

Serendipity is close to my job, which makes it extremely convenient when I want a quick mani-ped. They give wonderful foot massages and I'm always pleased with how my nails and toes look when I leave. I'm not giving it five stars, though, because the mani-pedi I just got cost me $45 which is expensive ANYWHERE you go. Although I understand that if you live and work in the city, you must be prepared to pay city prices, there is a limit to how frequently one should be willing to shell out inordinate sums of money for a manicure which I could just as easily do for free myself (were I so inclined and not so lazy). In any event, on those days when I am too lazy to do my own nails, this place works just fine. read more

Don't bother- don't let the nice deco fool you. This place is just as bad as the others. I paid $43.00 plus $10.00 tip, a total of $53.00 for a basic mani/pedi with no extra service. Not even a quickie back massage which is standard at most nail places in some areas of NYC. I'm very upset that I threw away $53.00 when I could of done a better job myself. BTW I even took off my own nail polish, cut, filed and cleaned my finger and toe nails before I went. She had so little to do, so she did little. Was on her phone the minute she placed me under the dryer and paid no attention to me at all after that. No "GOOD BYE" when I left either- I felt bad when I read the article in the NYTimes a few weeks ago and since the crack down on some places in NYC due to unpaid and over worked. But some places should be closed, they're dirty and the work is bad quality. I haven't had a seriously good mani/pedi in years. :( THIS PLACE SUCKS!!!! read more

I have been a loyal customer at Serendipity since December, going once every two weeks, where I get a shellac manicure, and a 30 minute massage each time. Last month was the first time I had an issue here, where my (natural) nails broke two days after the manicure. When I returned for my biweekly manicure, they said next time just come in and they'll repair them, no charge. I had my manicure two days ago, and while I was there, one of my nails was broken, and my manicurist Julie decided to go ahead and wrap my nail without asking me, and knowing it was a charge I didn't need, I declined it, as all the other manicurists usually glue my nail and add nail filler, then buff and continue. She gave me an attitude about it and basically called me cheap, but I let it go. Yesterday, two of my nails broke, and this morning one more. I decided to go there and get them repaired just now. I walked in and waited, and lo and behold Julie (apparently the manager) came to repair my nails. Before she even sat down she said "I told you so", which was before I was even able to explain to her that it was two OTHER nails that broke before the one she was referring to, which broke this morning. She said again "well you didn't want to PAY for the wrap, so this is what happens". I told her if she kept talking to me that way I would leave, as it was the same condescending tone she used with me during my original manicure. She just gave me a look of amusement, so I decided to leave. I went back in to ask to speak to a manager, which is when I learned she was the manager, and asked to speak to the owner. I am hoping to hear from the owner soon, or I may go back in and speak with someone again. Very disappointed in the customer service provided by the "manager" Julie. If you did a poor job during the manicure, you should apologize and fix it, not tell me it's my fault. read more

Worst manicure I have ever had. Rude staff. Overpriced. There are plenty of other nail salons in the neighborhood that do QUALITY work unlike this place. I especially do not recommend Heather - she is incompetent, lazy, and rude, and definitely should not be in a customer facing role. I'm embarrassed for the owners of this place. read more

With a nicer looking salon than some of the other local spots, this place was the worst manicure I've received in the city. My nails looks like a 5 year old painted them. Not very friendly either. Learned my lesson not to judge a book by its cover. Would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Sharon gave such an expert and nurturing massage (chair by my request) that I joked she was my new mommy. She did everything to work out my very stubborn knot, akin to physical therapy techniques fused with some Asian massage moves. Environment is soothing and quiet and no nasty fumes. Also no pressure to add on services like I've experienced at other salons. read more

Serendipity Nails & Spa 84 - Day Spas Near Me - New York, New York

Avoid this place! I went to the spa because I saw the sign on the door for spa happy hour. The manicure was $14 and mani/pedi was supposed to be $32. I got to the register and was charged $46. Then I was asked for a tip. The services were rushed and mediocre at best. Avoid this place. I wish I would have read the reviews before going. read more

The business looks nice and clean. But- disappointing mani and pedi, to put it nicely. From start to finish it was underwhelming and then I walked out with nails looking like I painted them myself. Pedi started before I even put my feet in the water with what looked like used nail files. Cuticles were carelessly fine. Massage and scrub were weak and nonexistent. No topcoat. One morning afterwards and my cuticles look ragged already. For a $49 mani-pedi, take your money and get a much better value and experience anywhere else in the neighborhood. read more

Always a great experience: quality, efficiency, and friendliness. Have been coming for over 2 yrs. All specialists are great, especially Cynthia and Mary. Great management as well. Although I moved, will be coming back. read more

Have always had great service here! My gel manicures last forever, the ladies are so nice, good selection of polish to choose from...I can't complain! I agree that the prices are a little up there, but for the quality I am going to keep coming back! And for Edid and Veronica and Shelly, who have all worked magic! read more

Inexperienced woman made my sheelac nail coating; the coat didn't get to the root of the mail; she kept insisting it was ok. $37 plus tip. Won't return! read more

This nail salon was terrible. I asked for my gel manicure and pedicure to be done at the same time. They said okay pick a color. I was on a strict time schedule. I also asked to have my gel soaked off and that was not done. The girl didn't understand what I was saying. I don't know how a decent pedicure can be done in 20 mins. The whole thing was rushed. If I could give zero stars I would such an unpleasant experience. I will never come back. They stated that they did not have someone to do both services at the same time, but yet they just kept accepting more and more clients that were walking in the door. This place looks nice and enjoyable but it is so unprofessional! Don't waste your time! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for chair massages and they were great. The place was clean and the music was relaxing. I often find nail salons have top 40s playing, which is fine but can be quite distracting during the chair massage. The pressure of the massage was great and the price was reasonable. They do sit the massage chairs out where people are getting their nails done, but it doesn't feel completely out in the open like some other places I have experienced. I'd come back and maybe try my nails too! read more

My favorite nail place (Grace Nails) on 85th and 1st recently closed down, so I've been giving the other salons in the area a try. I always pass by Serendipity on my way home, and it looks so relaxing and spa-like instead of busy and crowded. The overall experience was pleasant. I definitely relaxed, and you get more attentive service for what you pay for, so I anticipated the high price. Well, the bill ended up being $57 (almost $70 with tip) for a mani-pedi and 10-minute massage. A woman did the massage while I was getting the mani, and it was probably the best chair massage I've ever had. But, the callouses on my heels are rougher than they were before, and I noticed when I got home that the paint on the edge of my nails was uneven and the edges splintered. I got better service and better-looking mani/pedis for $19.99 at Grace. My technician was sweet, but I'll never go back, even if it's right around the corner from my apartment. read more

I love this place! They have always used clean tools. And their hours are great - open until 10! My nails grow the best when I go here for manicures. The polish lasts me and I just do regular essi or opi! I keep coming back for sharon - she works Thursday to Saturday as the maseuse. I HIGHLY recommend having at least a 10 minute shoulder massage while your nails. read more

Clean, organized salon with skilled experienced staff. If nails are truly part of your lifestyle and you care about quality this ya your place. Slightly more expensive than their neighbors but worth the spend. read more

Have visited other Serendipity locations before and was definitely pleased to find consistent experience. Great place to relax for massages/pedicures. Good establishment, friendly staff and reasonable prices compared to other UES salons. read more

I get my manicures/pedicures done here and the service is so great, I'm always disappointed to get my nails done elsewhere. The place is beautiful and clean and I also like the fact that the staff generally isn't pushy about adding extra unwanted services. read more

The best thing about this spa is the atmosphere. Calm and clean. The mani pedi was very disappointing. For $45 it was really rushed. They spend no time on your feet or hands and give you a ten second back massage at the end. I suppose if I had ordered one of their specialty mani pedi's (for more money) it might have been better. But the basics are not worth it. Not going back. read more

Nice nail salon, however I didn't feel that it was anything special. Don't getting me wrong... I loved the spa-like atmosphere, friendly staff, and massages, but I felt that I can get the same mani/pedi elsewhere if not better for less. I would go here for special occasions or if didn't mind paying a little extra every now and again. I really liked serenity and will go back since it's so convenient to where I live. However they are not my regular salon.... I found another place that's about $20 less for mani/pedi where they do a great job too. read more