My friend recommended me this place, April did an amazing job ， she helped me to choose this very natural color and made a perfect square-round shape for me Nice massage after~~ highly recommended read more

A Pure Spa - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 stars. I walked in on a Sunday at 2 PM and was able to get a SNS powder manicure ($47) with zero wait time. I was going to originally get a gel manicure? ($35), but my nails were so dry and brittle, the manicurist recommended the SNS powder manicure because it is good for strengthening the nail bed. I'm glad I tried it! Don't forget to pick up their loyalty card and get it stamped/signed. It says after 10 visits, you get 1 free manicure. Note that they charge sales tax at the end. They were also rough on my cuticles so I bled, but then again, they were not in the best shape to begin with. read more

This is my go-to nail salon, they stay open a little later so I can feel comfortable going after work and not being rushed. They always do a meticulous job, and shape the nails well. Often I will leave my nails bare they look so good. read more

I love it here! Lily is so kind and Yoyo did a fantastic job on my nails. Great value and great service. Relaxing and calm vibe too!

this place is incredible. most kind and hardworking staff ever. they always do a flawless job and are extremely well priced for NYC nail salons. also, they go above and beyond and massage your shoulders if you get a manicure for a few minutes. every massage I get here is perfectly strong and very thorough. as long as I am in NYC i will never go anywhere else!!! read more

Always great service, cheap and lasts a while. Have never had a problem here. The staff is nice and the place seems clean.

HORRIBLE PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY THEY DO A TERRIBLE JOB THEY EXPECT A GOOD TIP I WONT RECOMMEND AT ALL ..Go somewhere else then you see them all talking about you ...A Nightmare don't go there my mani and pedi were a mess had to finish off somewhere else!!!!!! Thieves1 star only because I had to do one...won't recommend to no one!!! read more

A Pure Spa - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

Great value for a manicure and chair massage in NYC. Lots of services offered, walk-in or reservations accepted. We were warmly greeted and seated immediately. Our technicians were friendly and warm, and made us feel valued and taken care of. read more

I've been going here for a while (updating my past review from 2022) and I used to like this place but not anymore. I think they got new management in the past 2-3 months because the service has gone downhill. The nail techs have been extremely rude, rough and hard to deal with. I asked for a red color that was labeled "38" and showed her, I guess she lost it, then insisted i wanted a different "38" that was brown...I had to tell her multiple times that was the wrong color and she was clearly getting mad at me because I didn't want the color she was trying to get me to have. After a few minutes of back and forth she tosses me the basket with the colors and tells me to look for it then magically I find the correct 38. She took the gel off my nails extremely hard to the point that it hurt, wouldn't listen when I asked her nicely to not be so rough and got visibly annoyed when I told her I didn't want my nails cut. To top things off, when I went to go pay I had $20 bill that I asked her to split it up for tip. She didn't hand me back the cash and instead goes "$7 for you?" Implying she would keep $13 and that's what I would be tipping her on a $37 gel manicure (that's more than 20% lol). I told her that was really presumptuous and rude. I've NEVER had someone tell ME what I'm tipping them. I'm not coming back here. Awful service, rude, harsh and hostile environment in what should be a relaxing experience. Such a shame as I used to really like it here. read more

Great service and great prices. Mani/pedi for $28. Good price for Chelsea and NY in general. No real complaints here. The manicurists always heed my direction or concerns and do a good job. read more

A Pure Spa - Regular mani - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

I go to Jenny religiously for SNS dip manicure, she does the best shape in Chelsea and is absolutely the sweetest! Always such a pleasant experiences. And one of the last places left that gives a little massage while you are drying. Highly recommend. read more

Came in looking for a quick mani/pedi and they made it happen without sacrificing quality. Everyone was friendly and place seemed very clean. Good selection of nail polish too. Will definitely return. read more

A perfect neighborhood nail salon. Fair prices and I love my lady Lucy. She does a perfect dip manicure, pedicure and a strong massage. I think everyone is very nice and I would recommend to anyone! read more

A Pure Spa - Another perfect dip manicure by Lucy - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

A very dirty place. Not only the salon and the tools they use are dirty but they don't clean your nails/hands after they remove the cuticles and before they put on the nail polish. Who does that? I also felt very rushed. Not a relaxing experience at all. They also charged more than the price listed. Disappointing. Not going back for sure. I should have got up and left after I first set in the pedicure chair. read more

My go-to nail salon in NYC!!! I have visited for years now and this place has always been super clean and welcoming. All the staffs are really friendly, caring, and professional. I can always trust my nail specialists and they always meet my expectations. read more

A Pure Spa - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

If I could now give this place a zero I would. I am not going back here again. I had a positive experience last time and an okay experience this time. Main reason I will not go back is because the technician who did my friend's nails was very rude and unprofessional to my friend. She was pushy for a tip, insisted she give her cash, and when my friend gave her all the only cash she had, the lady was very nasty and told my friend it wasn't enough and to add more on the card. When my friend was writing in her tip she said that it wasn't enough and took the pen out of my friends hand and crossed it out! We tried asking for a manager to talk to, first the manager was downstairs and after a verbal exchange between two technicians in their language, she wasn't there all of a sudden. One of the technicians did apologize on the rude lady's behalf, but at the end of the day nothing was done to remedy the situation. My friends manicure was also chipped the next day! I know that not all technicians here are rude and unprofessional and it is not fair to judge them all based on this lady, but I refuse to support a business that does not do anything to remedy an unprofessional situation. I will no longer attend their sister location either. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Chelsea! I was recommended by a friend and i am so happy! The service is amazing! Always accommodating!! Highly recommended! read more

Great nail spa with really wonderful massages. Love that they have awesome gel mani/pedi combo deals and a really nice color selection. Definitely get the punch card because if you live close by you will become a regular. They don't really offer nail art but other than that 10/10 read more

Mediocre service. It's the closest salon to my apartment, so I go for convenience now and then (over the last 2 years). Three weeks ago I went and two weeks later I could easily peel all my gels off my nails. I went last night for new gels and already have a chip this eve after doing no cleaning or strenuous work that would affect nails. It's upsetting. They are not very meticulous about pushing back cuticles, in general, I'd warn. read more

A Pure Spa - Nail chipped 25 hrs after gel manicure. Today worked on a computer, dinner, & broadway show: nothing hand-strenuous... I need a new salon. - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

Sophia does a fantastic job on my nails, always has a smile on her face, & makes sure I am happy with the outcome of my nails. I got full set powder dip tips with OPI "Bubble Bath" Gel + one nail with gold glitter ombré. She was happy to bring my idea to life on the one glittery nail & they turned out great. Thanks Sophia! read more

A Pure Spa - Full set powder dip tips with OPI "Bubble Bath" Gel + one nail with gold glitter ombré by Sophia! - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

I went to this salon for the first time this past Sunday and Cici was great and really nice. I chose this place because of the cheaper price for SNS and location. However, after two and a half days my nails already started to lift around the edges, which usually doesn't happen till at least after a week, when I go to other places. Disappointed to pay $47 and have them start lifting after a couple days. read more

You walk in and they are overly eager and friendly. I never been greeted by so many manicurists at once. I did not appreciate waiting for me while i picked a color. Pedicure took about 5 minutes. They offer water in a styrofoam cup. Towards the end of the pedicure, my massage chair was still running and she turned it off to paint my toenails... my feet weren't moving that badly to turn it off. Then came manicure, thought it was better and took 10 minutes. So overall you're out the door within 30 min or less (inclusive of drying). I wish they would spend more time on the feet, it was way too fast IMO. Oh and they're prices went up. And they add tax in all prices. read more

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I visited this spa with a friend while in NYC this past weekend. She wanted a mani/pedi, so I decided to accompany her and get a mani. The prices are definitely reasonable -- the mani/pedi was $23 and my mani alone was $9. But apparently there are up charges, which other Yelpers have warned about in their reviews. I noticed that the 10 minute massage was only $19 with the mani, so I decided to treat myself. My mani was done really well, and only took 15 minutes. As I was drying my nails, I was able to get my massage, which was excellent. I left very happy and spending less than $20. Can't beat that. read more

Came for the $23 mani pedi on Saturday. No wait at 12:30. Tons of OPI and Essie color selections including seasonal colors. Massage chairs were good, pedicure massage was non existent. This is a great place to get a cheap mani pedi. This experience was in no way luxurious but definitely adequate for the price. read more

Pretty good for the price. I paid $40 for a mani pedi, not including tip and am satisfied with the experience. I live a block away so I'm looking forward to coming here again. fwiw I think you should take the bad ratings with a grain of salt...definitely overheard a lot of Karens complaining about silly stuff read more

My second try at a nail salon since I've moved to NYC and I've got to say my search is over! I found this salon through my yelp app and the reviews were very helpful. I went in at about noon and they took me right away. The prices are reasonable, but watch out for the up charges (The only reason for the 4 stars)! The 10 minute massages (which they so cleverly "suggest" without telling you it is additional $) were great but that ran me an extra $20, on top of the extra $20 (somehow a few dollars more than quoted), but since I got great service and a a great gel manicure and "Jelly Spa" pedicure, I didn't complain. Overall, I loved this place. It is a nice sized salon, very clean and sanitary. They have the new Essie Gel collection, and of course the other brands like Shellac and Gelish. They also have a great selection of nail lacquer (OPI, Essie) so you can pick what ever your heart desires! Definitely, a must try! read more

A Pure Spa - Essie Gel Manicure - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

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Joyce is very thorough and really did a wonderful job on my mani/pedi. will be back and asking for Joyce again! The salon is clean, frequented by regulars and offers a range of specials and services. Good all rounder. read more

This has been one of the worst nail salons I've ever been to. Be prepared to deal with attitudes & poor nail jobs. I went here 2 times thinking let's give them a second chance. Both times my no chip, chipped. I was greeted with attitude the last time I went to fix it & it chipped again. I asked to speak to a manager & was told there is no manager. To make matters worst. I tipped $10 the first time for a $49 service & the nail tech asked for $2 more. Like an idiot I gave it to her. Clearly no tack, no care, & no decorum at this nail salon. I consider myself the beauty aficionado amongst my friends and I told them all not to go to this place nor their other salon. read more

I got my nails done upstate and they were HORRIBLE!!! I got them redone here and they're so perfect! I wish I had a picture of the ones before I got them redone. I had Amy and she made the UV Gel set look like my real nails. The price was definitely worth it and I LOVE this place now. They're staff is friendly and their place seems clean. Unfortunately she butchered my cuticles and a few bled quite a bit while the others were tender for a few days read more

It wasn't for their work that I give them a low rating but it's for their attitude when it came to paying. When has tip ever been a strict 20% requirement because they act like it's a rule. They told me powder would be $40 and they charged me $42 and when I gave a few dollars worth of a tip they go "here we accept 20% tip" and they bully you into paying more. I payed the $8 tip but I'm never going back. Very poor customer service. I'll go to a place where they appreciate tip and not shame you into it read more

Service concept does not exist here - with so many in the neighborhood they ought to focus on their customer skills- manni pedi nothing to write home they are busy rushing through vs cleaning your nails read more

I love this nail salon. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They have always done an excellent job on my nails and are very accommodating.

I've been going to A Pure Spa's 23rd Street location for over two years and have been seeing only Sophia since November 2015. She does an incredible job on my gel mani and spa pedicures. Sophia is a true professional and always makes sure the shape and application are perfect. My manicure lasts a minimum of two weeks and never chip. I always try to take care of her with a good tip and she definitely appreciates it. read more

A Pure Spa - Love Sophia's gel manis!!! I will not see anyone else :) - Massage Near Me - New York, New York

If I could give them 0 starts I would they are crooks the nail techs here keep your change with then Even telling u mind u I had all ready tipped her but she also decided yo keep my chance and the job wasn't even all that it was a messy job read more

I will never be going here again!! When you first walk in they rush you to pick a color and are watching over your shoulder while you sit and pick one. They talk with each other about you and will laugh in your face which is really uncalled for and also the Lady was very demanding on more money for tip which i did not like at all read more

This is one of the friendliest, cleanest salons in NYC. Staff goes above and beyond for their customers. I won't go anywhere else.

I've been coming here for the last three years and am always taken good care of. My manicures - regular polish- usually go a full week without chipping and I love the spa pedicure. read more

I had such high expectations based on prior Yelp reviews. Overall, I feel this nail salon is clean and decent quality, but lacks professionalism. I couldn't believe the amount of chatter, snickering, and bad mouthing that went on between the nail technicians during my pedicure. It was so blatant she was making fun of the callus on my heel (sorry, I'm an avid runner and cyclist and paying you to help fix that!). She even called over 2 friends to take a look a made a huge spectacle. I was mortified. Also, the price was $42 for a manicure and pedicure with a 10 minute massage. Manicure and pedicure quality were just OK. My nail beds are quite dry today. The massage was only mediocre. I believe the advertised price for this service combination was quite a bit lower. Next time, I'll pay a bit more for higher quality and professional staff. read more

This place, while the services were nice, is one of the biggest scams I have ever experienced in all of New York. Our experience was so bad that I plan to call the BBB and put a formal complaint in to the NYPD and Consumer Affairs. They post a mani-pedi special for $23, which we selected and sat back to relax into our treatment. Then, they came over while in treatment, showed us a menu of what we could choose, (which we assumed was based on what we'd already agreed on purchasing), and they walked away. The service was nice, but they were constantly pushing more upgrades on us. We both added an extra massage for a total of 30 minutes combined ($30) and when we were given the bill it was $140 which should have been no more than $76+ tip. By the time we ended up paying for everything with tip the bill totalled over $170. RIP-OFF! To make matters worse, after our experience at "pure spa" we sat down to dinner and spoke about what had happened with the price and were both alarmed to find out that what we were charged for wasn't even given to us. I paid the tab trusting the girl at the desk that my partner had indeed ordered what the woman said she had ordered, only to find out that my partner had not requested any upgrades whatsoever, and that I had been lied to about our bill and robbed. I'm aghast and utterly appalled. These people are terrible with slimey ways of doing "business". Last, they didn't even offer or give us a receipt, awful. One positive, the girl who did the pedi was great and sweet, and I was told the same about my partner's technician. read more

Pure Spa how I love thee. Everything is sparkling clean. Calming music, tvs and mags everywhere. Every tech I've had (3 times) has been a gem. Pro tip: they only take tips in cash They have tvs behind the mani stations so there's no hand holding awkwardness. You can catch up on the weather report while getting your cuticles cut. I've gotten the spa pedi and gel mani combo with 10 minute massage and you can opt to have a shoulders and back massage instead of foot. DO IT. I went for a long run that morning and after the 10 minutes massage felt like a new woman. I work around here and actually switched mani places from the UES just to get my nails did here. Heed my words: leave your lover (aka nail place) and go to pure spa. Diamonds all of them. read more