I have been to About Your Skin on several occasions for Brazilian wax. The entrance is clean, I had to go through covid 19 procedures just like when I go to a medical facility except I was able to wash my hands (which is better than sanitizer). The general area was clean and nicely put together, bright and comfortable looking. When you get your nails done its comfortable seating and the look is very IG and social media friendly. Ms. Jackie was a consummate professional, the wax was quick and not painful like I expected. It was my first time and I had a lot of hair-all of the hair-but it went well. I was guided and I felt comfortable and safe. That's central for me. Quite honestly, that's how you need to feel when you have your most private of parts -all out. You don't want to feel like anyone is judging you or going to talk bout the fact that you pulled with a forest between your legs, when you leave . I was also educated on exfoliation for skin care and ingrown avoidance. ALL of my friends who get waxed have never told me about this part. It's important to be educated about your skin to maintain and retain the benefit of your service. I feel like the price was reasonable for the quick, clean and safe service with minimal pain-less than the chain that recently opened in the neighborhood and much cleaner than anything I have seen available in a while. The follow up six weeks later , as advised, was on finer hair without any ingrown or discoloration. I will be returning. read more

She was quick very informed and I was left bare. She did amazing. I find the price reasonable for the Brazilian and butt wax .

Iight so boom. I am simply elated. I've been looking for a place (that's ACTUALLY adhering to the CDC and NYC's safety measures) to do my pedicure for a minute and lo anddddd behold, About Your Skin was 10 minutes away. The spot is in the cut so if you're not actively looking you'll completely miss it. One of my girlfriends, Brittani, is a new nail tech here so that's how I was made aware of it. Once she confirmed that they're safe and accepting appointments it was a no brainer. I heard Brittani mention how lavish and luxurious the salon is and my sis wasn't lying. The decor is beautiful, the staff is friendly, the ambiance is just IT and the cherry on top for me....THEY'RE BLACKED OWNED! LET'S GO! Upon entry my temperature was take and I was asked to wash my hands in the bathroom. Love to see it. I then sat on their beautiful baby blue couch while my tech prepared my station. During the small wait the staff checked on me to see if I needed or wanted anything & allowed me to select my color. I noticed that each station has a clear plexiglass that separates the tech from the customer. Again, we love to see it. Once my station was ready the gel pedicure began. Courtney was my sis and she was just derailed, thorough, efficient and on point. Everything I need honestly. And it's like a full blown pedicure. The cuticles, the cutting, the massage, every single step was perfect. An employee walked around to check on everyone and offered water. I humbly accepted. Then the owner walked around and offered wine. YES MISS MAMAS! I will loudly accept! She poured all of us a plastic cup of red wine with the cutestttttt About Your Skin coasters. It truly is the little things for me. read more

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I got my nails done here and the color changed an hour after I left the salon. I paid $81 (which is already outrageous for one color) including tip for my nails to completely change colors unevenly! They looked terrible and I couldn't even wear them out. I would've gone back to the salon if I wasn't so busy. I am in disbelief. read more

About Your Skin - This is not a design the colors changed different on my nails an hour after I left the salon. I have never seen this before. - Skin Care Near Me - New York, New York

You would walk right past this place if you weren't paying attention- it's in the basement but is very nice and I love the furniture. My best friend and I made an appointment for 7:30 for 2 gel manicures. We arrive at 7:30 and were told we would be seen soon. We were not seen until 8:30 - If my friend didn't want to do this so bad I would have gone home. Also, they only take cash so I had to walk back to the bank to take out cash. The woman who took care of me was very nice and professional but did not cut my cuticles very well. The gel was $25 which I thought was a decent deal. Good parts : they served wine and rosé so we were happy to sit and wait. Bad parts: an hour wait was pretty crazy - idk if I would want to come back because of that. read more

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I visited About Your Skin for a facial last week and it was simply Wonderful. Jacqueline was extremely funny, knowledgeable and I felt so at ease with her. She takes her time and make you feel comfortable and relaxed.The facial was Amazing and I certainly look forward to going back there in the future for another one. read more

We went there for my mother in laws birthday. It's a cute spot with nice tufted faux leather princess style furniture. We had pedicures and I paid extra for foot massage and a birthday celebration that the owner was nice enough to accommodate. Reservations are a must and the place was clean and COVID-19 prepped. The foot massages were amazing! My feet are still happy and can't wait to be dazzled again. read more

Visited this place today with my 4 year old mini me. One word Amazing! I am soooo beyond excited to have them in the neighborhood. The menu is extensive and prices are decent. The decor is beautiful and unlike most nail salons it's quiet and no strong odor. My daughter got a manicure and Lexy was so patient and good with her helping her to pick out her colors and every step along the way making her feel like a princess. I got a aqua-hydra dermabrasion facial and the entire process was awesome. They literally offer almost every beauty service except hair so you never have to go anywhere else. Not only are they black owned but the owner Jacky is a long time resident of the community. We will definitely be regulars here! read more

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I absolutely adored this place. The second you walk in you are greeted with hospitality. Everyone there is so kind, I got a regular mani/pedi with Jenny, who I absolute adore ! She was great and I had a lovely convo with her. I recommend this place to anybody who enjoys a calm quiet nail salon, where everyone is making sure that you're comfortable and taken care of. read more

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Amazing experience with Ms. Jackie and Cherry! It's an intimate setting and a luxurious experience. I came in with a broken nail and they fixed me right up with a gel nail polish. They also have BEAUTIFUL colors. I've found my new nail spot and it's #blackowned read more

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I had a wonderful experience here today! First visit and first mani/pedi during the pandemic. Felt very safe, temperature taken at the door and I was asked to wash my hands upon arrival. The foot tubs are lined with disposable plastic liners, chairs are spaced out, and there are plastic shields separating clients from technicians. I relaxed with a glass of wine while Misha gave me a great (and much needed!) thorough pedicure. Ms. Jackie offered great advice and helped me choose some fun colors. Jennifer did an amazing job with my manicure and my nails have never looked better! Warm and friendly environment and so much attention to detail. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I have been looking for a Black Owned nail salon for over 10 years. Many are in Brooklyn, Queens and upper Bronx by Gun Hill Road, way too out of area for me. I've been to a few in Harlem and their customer service was atrocious! About Your Skin is now my new nail salon! Their customer service, space, staff are top notch. Super positive vibes, felt like I was visiting my favorite family relative! The energy is inviting and the COVID protocols are on point! Jennifer did a fabulous job with my nail designs. I tried something new called gel overlay and I'm really pleased with it. Brittany did an excellent job on my pedi. My toes felt so loved. I HIGHLY recommend this salon. Make sure to make an appointment! read more

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I'd been to this salon maybe twice or three times before and they really did put forth some effort at those times.. They are a new shop, I understand there's a lot on the managers mind so I let those small discrepancies go. I really did like Jackie but I think she needs a little more managerial and customer service skill as well. She was very accommodating until I became an almost-regular. I also really did like my pedicurist but she became very arrogant and rude after she started doing manicures. NOW ABOUT THESE NAILS... Gel manicure was good in the past with a different nail tech. Stephanie was good with pedicures and they moved her to doing finger nails. On this day I walked in at 4pm. They were booked and told me to come back at 7:15. I came back at 7. Didn't get serviced until about 7:30, 7:45, fine. Jackie did go ahead and prep me, which was good- she removed the previous gel polish. The first mistake on both our parts was them booking me that late and me even taking an appointment that late because Stephanie, my nail tech was exhausted. I showed them the photo I wanted to achieve which is the "before" photo I attached. They said it wouldn't look exactly the same but they would try. Second mistake, on both our parts - the nail tech confidently accepting the challenge and me letting her. I'm not sure why they think I wanted the design on my own nails because I never said I did. I wanted what was on the photo and the photo clearly showcases ACRYLIC TIPS. So I sit back, relax and let Stephanie do her thing because she's the nail tech and I assume she's got this. Jackie told her to test it on one nail. There was a miscommunication here because By the time she did that one nail, i realized she prepped the rest of my fingernails without tips. This is when I told Stephanie that I wanted tips not on my nails. She replies, why didn't you say that, I already prepped the other nails. Mind you it's like 8:30pm now, she looks like she wants to go home and I feel bad for her so I'm like, it's fine just even them out and add tips to the two short nails I have then. Jackie only remembers that part but in the wrong order. She thinks I asked for two tips upon entry but I asked for two tips after settling for it after my tech passed the prep phase. So she does the two tips but the nails are still bumpy, unevenly matched by the cut and they just look bad. And I felt bad because it was just a mess at this point. Also I hadn't realized that the method she chose would cost much more, plus the two tips, plus they charge about another $10 to (attempt to) shape your nails in a coffin shape. And my nails just look like I been eating curry chicken or Cheetos, it just didn't work. I paid $55 for this. I came back a day later because it wasn't sitting well with me that I didn't even love this thing I paid for. I was really nice about it, and came to ask Jackie if this could be done over with tips (like i wanted to begin with)and she told me to go ask Stephanie for what I want. That was a bad managerial move, Jackie. I came to talk to you, you put us in an awkward position because the nail tech was right there. She got red in the face and put her head down and tried not to answer when Jackie asked her when she would be free next to take me. At this point I had settled AGAIN asking for them to simply put tips with no color, just keep it plain if that's all she knows to do. The next morning Jackie calls to tell me that Stephanie doesn't want to do it so we are going to have to CANCEL my appointment and that hopefully I can find somewhere else that can achieve that look. That was it. No incentive. Another bad managerial move, Jackie. Give your unsatisfied customer an incentive so you can keep them because I was nice about it, I was patient and I DID bring up my discomfort. I understand that you're a manager and owner and you have a lot on your mind but you are also a tad forgetful. Jackie proceeded to go back and forth with me about how I didn't ask for tips. I said the photo clearly shows tips, I never said put it on my natural nails. I asked her for a PARTIAL REFUND. There's me being nice again because I know this was badly communicated because of the pity I had for the nail tech being tired but also they did a shit job on the shape alone, charged me for every damn step without communicating to me how much more everything would be and then canceling on me last minute because the nail tech didn't feel like it. She also refused to give me a refund and you know what, it's fine. I still wish this shop growth and maturity and better nail techs because I want to see a sister win but you have got to do better. read more

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OMG Johanny is amazing! It feels like New Skin on my feet and my hands again. I clean and work all the time so it had been a while, but there was No judgment AT ALL. She was sooo cool and collected, comforting and down to earth esp. with the conversation. Wait, Wait, Lets Rewind for a second, upon entering the About Your Skin Salon, It was so calm and collected and Jackie was super warm comforting and oh so welcoming! and Then, came Johanny and the magic TAh Dah feelings were returned to the surface of my skin!! Come here a mess and leave here correct!!! Thank You I so Needed it! By the way this is not my account, so for the record, it's the Girlfriend reporting. read more

I created a Yelp just so i could praise this place and say how great their manicures are. I really really love this place. The Gel Manicure takes a long time but it is 100% worth it, hands down the best I've ever had. read more

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Wow. The service, the atmosphere, and the vibes 10s 10s 10s across the board. I walked in to get a simple male manicure because my hands looked and felt horrible. I'm in a business where I shake hands a lot. Wow what a difference. My hands look and feel fantastic! I will absolutely be back again! This salon is locally owned and staffed right here in HARLEM. Check it out read more

I've been to this place twice, and each time I love the results. At my initial visit, my nail technician was Jennifer. She was very conversational and friendly, but equally concentrated on taking care of my nails. I went in for a simple mani and pedi, and I came out looking like I got a gel mani and pedi. My next appointment was scheduled with Jennifer, but she was unavailable. So, I got my nails done by Kay, who is equally good and detailed. She's not much of a talker, yet very sweet and gentle. Both times, I was there for approximately two hours. So, if you want something quick, this is not the place for you. But if you desire attentive treatment, and an amazing outcome, this is the place for you. read more

Extremely friendly staff; big, beautiful interior. Just went for a simple pedi and was treated at every step. Would happily go back again. read more

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This spot is a hidden gem in the West Harlem neighborhood. Called ahead to make a mani/pedi appt on a Sunday night and they were able to fit me in and graciously. I saw Stephanie and she was excellent - very thorough and kind. Jackie the owner was also very pleasant. Loved the included paraffin wax treatment at the end of my mani - it was a delightful surprise! The ambiance is lovely, though I wish the pedicure chairs were massage chairs. The nail dryers are great. Prices are very reasonable and they have a Monday/Wednesday mani/pedi special. Will definitely be returning, it's so close to me. read more

My nail technician was super nice. Really enjoyed my time with her. Place was super clean and I was the only customer there for most of visit so I thought they spaced out the appointments well. My nails turned out okay. read more

Honestly one of the best mani/pedi's I've ever had. The service here is phenomenal. From the moment you come in, the manager Cassey is so warm and welcoming. She helped me get settled in and even helped me pick my colors. Stephanie was my tech and she really did such a good job. Her manicure was very healthy and she took her time with the details. The owner Jackie was a total doll, she was working with clients the entire time but still managed to make sure everyone was doing well, all while singing and just giving off the best energy. It was really wonderful to see the owner so engaged with the salon. The salon itself is very clean and SO cute! Great job ladies, will be back again soon to support such a wonderful local business! read more

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Best nail salon in Harlem! And I've been to quite a few. Extremely clean, extremely attentive staff (offered wine, water and coffee) wonderfully warm vibe on the inside. Estefany was wonderful: she spent 2 hours making sure my experience & my mani pedi were perfect, as did the owner. They offer other services such as facial and waxing that'd I'd try in the future. Already booked another appointment for nails. Would highly recommend for anyone living in Sugar Hill / Hamilton Heights looking for a quality spot to relax and have nails done. read more

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Love this place! I came in for a full leg wax + Brazilian. Jackie (the waxer and owner) did a wonderful and thorough job. She was patient, explained the process, and was empathetic toward the painful moments, ensuring she minimized the pain as best she could. She was sweet, communicative, and we shared some laughs. This process actually hurt less than I'm used to, which was great. This was my first time here and I'm definitely making it my go to spot. The pricing is great and the service is of a higher value than you pay. Extra points for being black owned!!! Oh and there's wine! read more

Loved it here! So I posted from the wrong Yelp account which you can see below BUT it was amazing for my first time there. I got a gel manicure and pedicure right after work and it was quiet, relaxing and enjoyable. The owner is a sweetheart and takes really good care of you. She also offers wine! So if you're a working professional who doesn't want to be over priced and wants to support a black owned business from the neighborhood. Go here! read more

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"About your skin" is my new favorite get away. Jackie is a sweetheart and is super accommodating to all my needs. Rosie did my fill and I'm absolutely in love with her work. I'm always treated with such love. It's a sweet gesture that I'm offered coffee, water or wine during my appointments. I'm looking forward to making facial appointments in the near future. Definitely a gem in Harlem! read more

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Impecable service and great attention to detail. Jackie is amazing and knows everything about making your skin healthy! I also love the different varieties of pedicure offered, you will not be disappointed, schedule your appointment as soon as possible! read more

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Had my first visit tonight and it was lovely :) Had the honor of a gel mani and pedi by Kay, she did wonderfully. Very neat paint job and such great conversation! All of the ladies are so welcoming :) this will be my new spot! Thanks girls! read more

"I get The feeling when I'm chilling with my aunt Jackie" lol that's from a song !! But anyways Ms. Jackie is a beast in the best way . You don't meet people every day with such passionate, gracefulness, considerate and gentle person and this is based on a Brazilian wax that I had with her. She was welcoming she talked me through it (excellent job at distracting me lol) she made me feel so comfortable with my legs up I was ready to ask her on a date. Ms Jackie got every nooks and crannies BUT BABY !!!! Don't let her put those special glasses on because she's gonna got those little hairs , ingrown hairs at that .. My man gonna be so happy because dont nobody want to go thru the jungle just to get something to eat .. if you know what I mean *wink wink* I highly recommend !! The place is nice,clean and right in the neighborhood , but please have patience with Ms. Jacket she is a one man band, and she is doing a excellent job . Thank You again ! read more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TREATMENT FROM THE OWNER HERSELF. I was in the area and I decided to give this place a try despite being skeptical based on horrible reviews with proof of their mediocre job with acrylics. I opted for a regular gel manicure and add on of $6 to repair two of my broken nails. Simple task right? WRONG! I'd give this place no stars if it wasn't for the nail tech, Jennifer who was so nice during my visit. P.s she was not the one who did the nail fix it was someone else. (This should've been a red flag to me but again I wanted to give this place the benefit of the doubt.) I came in on Wednesday and just TWO days after, Friday night, One of my nails that I PAYED THE UP CHARGE FOR BROKE. Now, I have gotten nail fixes before and can say that my nails have NEVER lifted or broke after getting them repaired not even after the 2 WEEKS HAVE BEEN UP so imagine my disappointment when this happened, not a week- not even 4 days- but 2 DAYS after my initial visit. I was more annoyed at the fact I would have to travel so far to get ONE nail repaired after just two days. I called in today, Saturday morning to explain the situation and the "manager" if she can even call herself that, replied with "well what do you want me to do? There's nothing I can do if you walked out with a fixed nail and it broke because I don't know what your daily activities are" I said "you're telling me it's okay that I payed for two of my nails to be fixed and one already broke" she said "we're not going to fix it for free". After expressing my frustrations she showed no empathy and simply brushed me off. Now you tell me Jackie, why would I come to get my nail RE FIXED after just 2 DAYS and after hearing how condescending you are basically blaming ME for YOUR poor services. Do not come here, Jackie does not take constructive criticism very well. read more

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I went for the first time today. I highly recommend. Jackie is so lovely and makes you feel so comfortable. She offered me water, wine, and tea. They are all about making you feel relaxed and having a good time. You feel taken care of versus being rushed out and just another customer. Stephanie did my gel mani and pedi. She did a phenomenal job. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Horrible place!! I had a facial appointment at 5 pm today, so I came and was waiting long, then I asked how long should I wait, then the lady told me that I have to come at 5:30 instead. Well, I came back, was waiting again, when she finished with another customers she asked why I didn't come for long time to her, which is not her business, I'm a customer and come any time I want! Then she said the facial gonna be 75$ instead of 65$, when I was making an appointment it was 65$ before!! Such a rip off!! read more

I got a shellac pedicure from there and within a couple of days the polish from two of my nails completely fell off. They didn't chip or anything but simply fell off. I called a week later because I had been busy and the owner said that she didn't know how I'd been treating my nails and it had been too long so she couldn't be responsible. I just wanted those two nails repainted and nothing else but she made it seem that it was my fault that happened (she said the heat outside probably made them do that). She also said that I would already be due for another pedicure at this time... my previous shellac pedicures have lasted 4-6 weeks at least. I'm disappointed in this shop and will not be returning. It was also a bummer they charged me more than their prices online. read more

As nice as the place is and as kind as the ladies were, we are paying for a service and i was very disappointed with my outcome. I found this place on yelp and went in for a regular pedi and acrylics. Pedi was fine, very standard, however when it got to the acrylics, everything went downhill from there. The tech was very nice and seemed to know what she was doing in the beginning. I asked for coffin nails, medium length and ombre - neutral base with a reddish/orange tip. She showed me a picture of her work and i was excited as that was exactly what i wanted. Sadly, that's not what i got. The service took over 2 hrs, the acrylic was thick and bumpy and the color and style looked absolutely NOTHING like the picture she showed me. Since she used gel on my nails, by the time i saw the final outcome, it was too late and i wasn't going to stick around another 2 hrs to have it fixed. read more

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Ms. Jackie is the best! I always leave with really smooth and clear skin. The salon is super clean, and Ms. Jackie takes her time to make sure that every hair is gone. Since I started coming here I have gotten less ingrowns and red bumps. Ms. Jackie really knows what she is doing! I would recommend anyone to About Your Skin. I think it is the best place in the whole city for waxing. read more

I bought a Groupon for a bikini wax. The bad experience started even with the phone call. The woman on the other end was rude and short with me (who I also believe to be the owner and the waxer). I get to the salon, and it is steaming hot and poorly decorated. The waxing room itself was VERY unclean. My waxer would blow on the wax with her mouth. Every time. That can't be right. That's unsanitary. She said the bikini wax only included the outside parts. Fine; I figured as much. I asked if I could pay extra to get more done. She became slightly upset at this and exclaimed "you'd have to buy the Brazilian next time. You got the Groupon for the bikini. I don't make a lot of money off this deal!" If you don't make enough money on these deals, why do them and turn off potential consumers?! As we were finishing she asked to see my voucher. And she meant right then and there. So there I am standing half-naked with a crotch covered in baby powder and leftover wax while this upset woman waits for me to pull out my phone. Unbelievable. Not a great experience, and I wouldn't recommend. It's cheap for a reason. read more

I could cry I feel so pampered. The stunning ambience, kindness, professionalism, treatment, and pricing is top of the line. And I was offered wine....All the technicians are incredibly thorough. By far the best manicure and pedicure I've ever paid for. Thank you Stephanie and Jackie. read more

AboutYourSkin has been the only place that a trust with my Brazilian Waxes and I've never been disappointed. For the last 2 years Jackie has become the Aunty I've always wanted but never had. She's beautiful inside and out and does her job impeccably. I recommend her services to any and everyone!! And she's an amazing listener BOOK HER!! read more

Absolutely beautiful salon I'm so happy there's a salon like that in my neighborhood. It's really well done. Clean and organized. Service is courteous and efficient. Owner has a really good heart and extremely pleasant and passionate about what she does. read more

There is something very special about this place. To be honest, it feels like I'm getting my nails done and getting in Sunday service. For starters, when you go inside, the space is ADORABLE. Jackie the owner has such a sweet and calming spirit. It just FEELS GOOD! I've gone twice now, and both times they've done such a great job on my nails. I'm almost hesitant to leave a review because it feels like such a gem and like my own little secret. This is my new favorite place and now the only place I will be using in NYC. I just love it! read more

I came here for the first time and it was great! Everyone was very friendly and totally helpful when I was trying to pick out my color and my design. They have decals and gems and a variety of colors. I really loved my experience. The manicurist took her time and was very exact so my nails came out perfectly shaped and totally even. I would definitely recommend! read more

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