My family and I have been frequent clientele for Yaya Nails for years now. Yaya and her employees have been serving our neighborhood for over 20 years now, everyone knows her. They are very attentive, nice, understanding, welcoming, and customer oriented. I have only ever done dip manicures, gel UV manicures, gel pedicures, and regular pedicures. If there were any issues with chipping or if your nail breaks, it's fixed without additional charges. They are up to date with ongoing trends too! TL;DR - if you need your nails done (regular, powder, gel X) and want to get pampered, go to Yaya's. read more

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What a great experience for a pedicure today on a freezing cold day. Their pipes burst from the cold and still they managed to take excellent care of their customers. Getting hot and clean water from next door. There was no interruption to services. Although some jerks ran away when they heard about the water. Regular customers understood and appreciated all the effort. Even had a new pedicurist today. Somaly was great. I was here first customer and she took great care and asked how I was doing and if everything was all right. Very nice foot and back massage too. Thanks Yaya. Good job today. read more

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I have been there do my nails for long time and everyone treat me so so well especially Mandy that she does my nails look fabulous so I give 5 stars read more

Just had a facial at Yaya Nails on Queens Blvd Forest Hills. it was the BEST facial I've ever had and I've been to Bliss in Manhattan

I got an impromptu fill in here because I wasn't home to go to my regular salon. Yaya the owner was personable and the shop was clean. Issues arose with the actual service. The young lady that did my nails was polite but seemed like she didn't want to be there. She cut my cuticles too much and most of my finger were sore for 2 days. Other than that I was happy the day of my service. She executed the style well. Just over 24 hours post fill in a nail started to lift. Today, only 2 days post service the nail almost came off. Prior to my fill in another customer told me how much she liked the shop. They also seem to have a lot of regulars. Maybe I personally had a negative experience or maybe their/the workers expertise isn't fill ins. Again the style was simple but executed well. read more

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Great place to go get your nails done. Very detailed work will definitely recommend and come back in soon.

My nails turned out great loved them so so much!! Did not take long at all definitely recommended.

my go to local nail salon! always love the quality of my finished nails, and they are always very sweet - they even gave me a little Christmas gift :) read more

Yaya Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Very disappointed . They have no price listings so they charge whatever they feel like . I was charged 124 $ + tips for a very bad pedicure and and the worst ever manicure . They sold me a dirty old slipper for $ 3 it put the slippers on me and messed my nail polish on my toes . I came home and felt like crying . Everyone said I got robbed . Very greedy set of people working here . I couldn't relax one bit, couldn't get a back massage on the chair because they were trying to balance everything on my lap and do my manicure. Salons like these should be shut down . I had a very important occasion to go to . Spoiled everything. And what a waste of money . We all work hard to make money. These people are thieves !!!! read more

***Avoid like the plague.*** The start was ok, as you sit in the massage chair don't get too relaxed ... the girl that's working on you may not know how to do your pedicure right. Requested a mani-pedi and said I'll be back another day for color. She said ok. Paid extra to remove powder.. I pay her before she does my nail polish and added a tip - total cost me $38 She wasn't happy that I tipped only $4 (but I would tip again when coming back for color)... she immediately decided to get sloppy and careless on my nails where it even dripped the color right off my nail from drying! Another lady had to remove excess polish off my skin. I told them I'm not happy with how my manicure looks and will be back to get it re-done because I don't have time to get it done again... blonde skinny lady said ok. Polish looked so bad I had to remove it. ...4 days later Walk in to select my color - the girl that did it said ok & suddenly there's a conversation among the girls in their Asian dialect... Selective Amnesia occurs and promises were broken, they refused to service me saying I would have to pay again. If you do not know how to service customers- DO NOT BE IN A SERVICE BUSINESS No ethics. Low moral. Horrible treatment. Absolutely classless. read more

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I have been coming here for YEARSSS. They've literally seen me grow up. I've been moving around a lot- not just in queens but in general and this is my #1 nail salon. The prices are on point, good quality products Large range of designs and colors. Honestly they can make anything I show them on my Pinterest happen. I can't stop obsessing over Mandys work!! Love it. 5 stars every time! read more

Yaya Nail - Hand modeling - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I walked in at 6:40, they looked bothered , i asked if i could be helped or i can come back another time, then they started talking on their language, they said ok but unhappy. I really needed my nails done due to a party next day. Now, if they close everyday at 8 pm why were they annoyed? Well, the woman started applying powder( my request) my nails were cleaned, no nail polish, so it was not a whole process required since i didn't want the acrylics, short nails and no design. When i went to pay for the service they over charged me, $48 for that, usually they charge me $38. Another thing, they don't have the prices listed which is totally wrong and they always give you different prices too. The owner is a witch and only a couple of her employees are nice, the rest are disgustingly nasty. I understand little bit of their language since my best friend is Chinese and I recorded a couple of times what they said and they are really nasty. So 4 days after that manicure one started chipping. 4 days later!!! Stay away from this place!!!! I am complaining to the BBB about their read more

Yaya Nail - Horrible - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Love coming here to get my nails done. Been coming here for the past three years and yaya is the best in the area. I've tried other nail salons around but no one can do the designs I want the way I like it, and I am very picky about my nails read more

Yaya Nail - Just did these yesterday - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

YaYa nails in Forest Hills is a friendly, professional establishment. No matter when I go or who I get, I always leave with a happy face. Maybe it's because all the workers are happy to be there and love their job. YaYa nails is the ONLY place I go to and highly recommend read more

It was my first time at Yaya Nail's and it was a great experience I came in a for a gel mani/pedi and the service was amazing from beginning to end. I also loved the variety of nail polish you could choose from! read more

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Tried to give this place a chance post-pandemic. Went in for a regular manicure. Their prices have gone up, which was to be expected. The nail technicians were nice. Seems like an all new staff from last time I went. Sad to report that my nails did not come out looking good. Not sure what the lady's name was who did my nails. She was truly lovely and I can tell was trying her best, but shaped each of my nails differently (round, square, lopsided), and applied the nail polish unevenly, not covering the whole nail in some instances. Will have to try to find another place. Too expensive to keep taking chances at this place. read more

I was feeling tired after work one day and saw this salon i pass everyday but it caught my eye one day when i saw they offered massages too. I thought why not, i feel terrible. They were so attentive and i was on the massage table within minutes of arriving even though they seemed busy. The only downside to the massage is that it went by so quickly, but thats my fault for getting only a half hour. Rest assured ill be getting the one hour next time! Will be making this a weekly thing! read more

Disappointed....went home and checked the YaYa website to check the prices I was charged as it seemed high price for a Tuesday and a std pedicure with a callous removal extra. The website said a pedicure is $18 and callous eliminator is $5. I was charged $25 for the pedicure and $10 for the callous removal. $35 before a $10 tip. When I called I was told that the website is over 15 years old and she has been trying to have the company take it down. The pedicure was good....I don't think it was worth $35 though... Make sure you ask for the pricing and if they ask if you want anything and don't offer the cost....ask....that was my fault for not asking. read more

Have to say YAYa Nail is now my Friday morning ritual. The girls are all very nice- they are VERY BUSY. YOU MUST MAKE AN APPT- and still expect to wait a little bit. Not their fault- they are just good, with a very demanding clientele. NexGen Powder is primarily what they are known for (I think) and so far has lasted brilliantly for me. Be aware though it is a but more pricey, but worth it! Nothing bad to say here. Give them a try! read more

Yaya Nail - My natural nail with only the Pink NexGen Powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I walked in here in dire need of a pedicure . During my cuticle care they gentleman cut me and was not gentle at all . They are not obeying social distancing and do not obligate customers to wear a mask. During my pedicure a woman who seemed to be a regular placed her mask on her chin and started eating. She was eating and talking no one said anything which is quite alarming since cases are surging . After the pedicure my feet were dry which has never happened. Super mediocre I would not recommend to anyone in the neighborhood. read more

Love Yaya nails. They always do a great job. Jenny did my nails and they came out beautiful dip powder. Thanks! read more

Yaya Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Went to the nail salon today and was really impressed with their service. The nail salon is very clean and the staff is very friendly! I had my powder manicure done by Yaya herself and I'm very pleased with her work ! I will definitely return for my next appointment! read more

Yaya Nail - Love my nails! Went to YaYa today and really loved her services at the nail salon. It's very friendly and clean. Will definitely return! - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Not impressed. Came here because my usual nail salon was packed and I wanted to get a mani/pedi asap. I was underwhelmed from the moment I walked in. Both the mani and pedi were mediocre and the only thing the lady said to me the whole time was "square shape??". So they have a room in the back - I'm not sure if this is the "spa" area or a space to get your hair done. Either way, the woman that worked that area was LOUDLY on the phone for about 15-20 minutes talking this and that. I feel like I know everything about her apartment and landlord issues! This was so annoying and not relaxing at all. Very unprofessional. All the nail techs and customers kept looking over at her but nobody said anything. I feel like one of the workers should've NICELY told her to shut up!!! read more

Standard nail salon, large selection of nail polishes. They rather rush, but you get a decent manicure. The neck rub that most do while nails are drying after you have manicure I love that, however its hit and miss depending who you get sometimes couple minutes other times 10 seconds, but no biggy. I always remember to get the card they fill in each time you go and at ten visits you get free manicure but if you dont ask for the card you will not get. read more

I've overall always had a positive experience here. They do a pretty good job with nails and I'm very picky. I had got powder gel and it lasted me for over 3 weeks, I had to get a new set because it was growing out. read more

Yaya Nail - My nails with powder gel ontop! - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

There's always a long wait so that part I don't like, but Mindy is great with manicures, and Tina is amazing with pedicures and takes her time. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Purposely made an yelp account just for Yaya Nails, just wanted to tell more people that this is the best store to get your nails done. The employees are amiable and friendly. The prices are reasonable because the results are worth it, best nails I've ever had. read more

Yaya Nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I give yaya nails one star. I went there at 730pm on Monday and got done my pedi and meni. I think her name was Jun. she was rushing me out maybe she had to leave early or something. Horrible service. She didn't even give me a mini massage at all just put tiny lotions on my hands/feet. Tadada done. Worst experience ever. Never go back again! read more

I want to love Yaya...but I don't. Maybe it's the metro cards tucked in the card holders so they can scrape off your gel manicure when you're finished with it, perhaps its the pain from your toes when they cut your nails too short. I can't decide. I went for a manicure and vowed never to go again. She cut my nails too short (ouch), then continued to use an alcohol soaked cotton ball when I clearly flinched and pulled my toes away with each stinging touch. I vowed, I swore, I avoided it at all costs. But then it was Christmas Eve, and we were leaving for a ski trip, and I just needed to feel pampered and every other nail salon had a wait. Except for Yaya...no wait (not a great sign). Then I had my gel manicure done. She did a great job, 14 days later and they've held up, and they look good, and she was nice. I'd go back, but only for a manicure. read more

I went to Yaya's for a french manicure two days ago. The lady did a good job of cleaning up my cuticles but my nails are already chipping. She used the sheer pink to paint over my white tips so my tips have a slight pink color to them which doesnt look great. The white tips are also streaky and I can see parts of my nail coming through the color. I probably wont be returning to Yaya's. read more

Yaya Nail - Two days later.. my nails are already chipping!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I have a wedding in a few weeks and have recently moved into the neighborhood so I figured that I would check out the nail salons around my apartment before then in order to see which I should use for when it counts. Yaya was almost empty when I walked in, but I waited 10+ minutes for the one girl working to finish up with her original client (there were 3 people wandering around in the back, not working). When I finally sat down, everything went smoothly until the color needed to be put on. During her filing and buffing of my nails, there was an uneven part of my nail literally sticking up off the top (I don't even know how that happens...) and she painted over it. The piece was sticking up out of the polish and I pointed it out to her so she took the polish off of it and tried to clip it off. She was unsuccessful, but she continued to paint it anyway. I mentioned it to her again but she continued to paint over it and left it that way. As it was just a plain white manicure I did not fight but it did become a chipping point within 24 hours. Overall they looked nice, but there were a few bubbles and the polish did begin to chip within 24 hours (I did not do anything with my hands- not even dishes!- for that time) so I will probably try the place across the street this week and see if I have better results. read more

My favorite nail salon in Forest Hills. The owner and ladies are always so nice. I love the NextGen nails they do!

Got a basic color change. It was well done and the tech was nice. The salon itself is clean and nicely decorated. Nothing special or extraordinary, but they get the job done well. read more

I've been coming here for a while now, and I love how they do my nails, these are my real nails and I did the SNS and it always last and it's well done. When I've had tips they also are well done, and do not fall off quickly. I recommend this spot. I recommend this place! And it's clean. read more

Not really a fan and I really wanted to love them since I love within walking distance. It looks ok from the outside but is quite dirty and dusty on the inside. The last mani/pedi was just ok. Nothing to rave about but I can't say it was the worst that I've received either. The decor is a bit tacky and I felt uncomfortable there. I travel to my regular nail salon now to get that somewhat pampered feel. read more

Im so upset i want to cry. I was looking for a new salon to do my brows and it started pouring so i went into yaya salon. I told the lady wanted i wanted. She didn't give me my arch and my one eye brow is thick and the other is slim. I walked out not saying shit cause i wanted to cry. She runined my eyebrow. I hate this place and i hope this bitch burns in hell and this places goes out of business. I just left this salon like less than a min ago. 0 fucking stars read more

Most expensive in area and it's not worth it I did my powder gel nails and 5 days later it was all bubbly ugly waste of money

I really wanted to like YaYa Nails. The people are very nice, but I found the service lacking. I've been there twice now and the first time was fine, nothing to rave home about, but this second time I asked for a hot stone pedi. I asked if the manicure was included and I was told it was, after the pedicure, when I was ready to sit for my manicure the owner came over and said the mani was not included and I'd have to pay more. Had I known that when I asked, I would have picked a different package. Also, the guy doing my pedicure apparently found the hot stones too hot for him to hold and my hot stone massage was about 2 mins long. When the manicure was ready for polish, he didn't go all the way to the cuticle. It was weird looking when it was done that the polish didn't cover the entire nail. I wouldn't go back. Time to try some other places. I hear Michelle Nail on Kissena is good. read more

I came in. I was told to go to the back. I sat there for 10 min before somebody told me to do anything. Mind you the entire While I sat there there were two ladies working on another customer and it wasn't until I wanted to leave that all of a sudden she became free. It was a super quick pedi. She barely touch my cuticles. She was more interested in talking to the tech next to her. When I started looking at my feet then she went back and did a little more cutting. I will never ever go back there. read more

Ya ya nails love this place, have been going here since they opened. The owner yaya is very sweet and the rest of her staff are very professional and do their best to keep everyone happy. Sometimes you have to wait but that's what happens when you don't make an appointment. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great place and they do a great job. Thank you all read more