I walked in without an appointment, waited maybe 10 minutes for Amy to take me. She did an awesome job. It's been 2 weeks and they are holding strong. read more

Normally I don't write reviews like this but I'm compelled to write this because everyday I look at my nails and it's a constant reminder of the damage that was done by Kerri. This salon was my regular salon, and before the new owners took over, I really enjoyed coming here. This past December, my usual nail tech was unavailable so I saw Kerri for a gel manicure. From the moment I walked in it was a disaster. She panicked and said out loud that I was 15 mins early to my appt and she was running behind. I assured her that it was no rush, I came from work. If you could see anxiety and stress as a cloud around a person, she was the epitome of it and right away it made me uncomfortable. When it was my turn, she was very quiet when she normally is talkative and pleasant - i even initiated conversation to give her an opening to maybe vent. She was working unprofessionally quick and aggressively, which upsets me because I value nail health and handling my thick nails with care. When filing my nails, she actually jerked my finger so hard and aggressively at the joint that I yelped in pain. I'm never one to complain, even if my nails are filed crooked. When it came to painting my nails, she was almost done, and the top coat she used destroyed the work she did which required her to redo my nails, filing off ALL the polish. which again she did aggressively and it really thinned my nails. As she was doing so, she (right in front of me) was aggressively saying to the owner how she wants to go home and how tired she is. I was extremely uncomfortable. At the end of the day, my nails were done but the experience was awful. I decided I would never go back. I went to a new place a few weeks later to have my nails done and they were stained a horrible highlighter yellow color and so badly damaged from all the filling she did to removed the polish. It is now almost the end of march.... It's been three months and the yellow and damage is still here, still growing out. read more

This spa is under new management and it's great! Amy took it over. She actually did my nails and it was my first visit. I wanted gel polish and chrome. They are also open on mondays!!! read more

Artistic Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Merrick, New York

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Received a gift card for this place from my Massage therapist who's office is across the street in the chiropractors office, so I decided to try it. Loved it, Great people, they did a great job every time. Price was good as well. Would recommend anyone to go here... Best part they last at least a month! So I can decide to change it earlier if I want! NY read more

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I went here a few days ago and I was very disappointed in the outcome of my nails I went in with a friend specifically so I can hang out with her and talk while getting her nails done together and they separated us and when I asked to be sitted with her she said no in a very rude tone despite that while I was getting my nails done she started eating which was VERY unprofessional and my nails took forever just for regular manicure and the nail polish didn't even last that long and maybe lasted a day or two highly disappointed in this place 3/10 would not recommend read more

First time here. Place is clean and the Kim is awesome. Definitely would make this my new nail salon.

Honestly not sure why this place doesn't have better ratings considering I had a great experience. I went here after work one day because my cuticles were destroyed so I decided to make the most of it and do a manicure and pedicure. For just basic nail polish, my nails lasted more than a week. They also gave me an incredible back and foot massage and for someone that frequently gets massages, they were pretty up there in favorite massages I ever received. read more

I called at 6:45pm to confirm it wasn't to late to get a gel manicure. I was told they weren't closing until 7:30. I got there at 6:56pm...and everyone looked annoyed. My manicure was rushed...my nail technician handled my hands in an aggressive manner. He was moving so fast he messed up and when I showed him the line of demarcation he got upset. My gel manicured came out sloppy which is unfortunate because I like the color. We finished at 7:32 and I got to the door and no one said goodbye. I stopped and turned around and said thank you everyone get home safe. Disappointed in the customer service. read more

This is the ONLY nail salon I will go to. It's recently been taken over by a super nice woman, and the whole vibe of the place is great. They've recently updated everything - it's clean, bright, and it's not an understatement when I say that CeCe gives such a great pedicure that I no longer have to go to a podiatrist for my painful ingrown toenails. I can't say enough good things about this place. I am eagerly awaiting their reopening after the pandemic - it is the only thing I really missed. read more

My first time in the nail salon, I got a pedicure and a color change on my hands. Everyone was professional and skilled. I had a lovely time sitting in the spa massage chair. The pedicure is reasonably priced and included a foot and leg massage. While my nails were drying, I even got a free shoulder rub. Many people in the salon were on a first name basis with the staff. Clearly this salon has a lot of regulars. When I left they said, "See you next time." And they surely will. I look forward to going to Artistic Nails every time I want a relaxing break in my week. read more

This nail salon is the best I have ever been to. They have lots of color choices and the quality is excellent. They made sure that I was well served. I went to get a gel manicure and regular pedicure and they took me right away. When you are drying you they even give you a massage. They also have a card that if you go 10 times you get a free regular manicure. I am very pleased with this place! read more

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I have been going to this place for years ... each time leaving more disappointed than the last- I had a gel manicure done two weeks ago and needed it off. I went in just asking to have this done and I was told that it would be $5. The woman said "your nails will need a manicure" "just do clear or a light color, ok". I agreed to a clear manicure, as I don't usually get gel... What a Sucker After the sweet girl who removed my gel was done, the boss lady booted her out of the seat and asked me to move to another station occupied by a new young man- this unfriendly manicure stealer continued the process. As he put a squirt of cheap lotion on my arms, and began prepping my nails,.. I changed my mind about getting any polish- figuring I'd let my nails breathe, and they talked my out of my original plan! You would have thought I killed someone by the look on their faces. After discussing my nerve in Korean, ...They said it would be $15 because they gave me a manicure! I held out my unpainted nails and untouched cuticles and said "what manicure" and was told that Polish doesn't make it a manicure and that my nails were still prepared for polish??? Wtf Hope that $15 was worth the loss of a loyal customer. Now I'll be waving to them from 1 of the many salons across the street !!!!Peace Out!!!! read more

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Peter did an amazing job they were patient with me. When I first walked in wanted crome than gel than SNS. They were patient with me didnt feel rushed like I did at the other shop down the block. Previously I had gotten my toes done somewhere else but didnt like service so I said hell nah I aint gonna get my nails done here. I definantly dont regret finding this place regret the other one though. Im from brooklyn that massage they give you caught me of guard but thats very sweet of them. read more

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I am very impressed with my first trip to this salon today. First impression-there was no wait-I was greeted and seated within the first 30 seconds. Everyone was very kind and they were very patient with me while I tried to decide on my color. I got a UV gel set that surprisingly took no time at all. Most salons I've been to will take over an hour and a half. My whole set took about 40 min. I want to upload the pictures of my nails because I'm so incredibly happy with everything. I went with a lilac color with the chrome on top, which turned out better than I could have imagined. Highly recommend!!! read more

Artistic Nail Salon - UV gel set with lilac shellac and a chrome top coat. - Nail Salons Near Me - Merrick, New York

Ji and her staff are so great! They do such an amazing job! I would not go anywhere else.

I have been trying out most of the nail salons in Merrick recently after I moved in this town. The pedicure chairs are new and the nail technicians are professionally with warm greetings. I finally will settle with this store. GREAT JOB!!! Wendy read more

i did SNS, horrible job.. in 12 hours I already had one lifiting & then the next day they all started to lift & chip. First time going there, never going again read more

I've been coming here over 20 years and always love the way my nails turn out. I've gone to other places in Manhattan closer to work, paid twice as much and received horrible outcomes. I don't live in merrick anymore but go here whenever I am back. read more

I just don't care for this salon. The problem is the staff - It's the great divide. They have a group of Spanish speaking women and a group of Asian speaking woman. (Pardon me, if i am not being politically correct ) who have separate agendas. If you pay attention to the dynamics, it can get very uncomfortable. The last time I was here, I was disappointed with my pedicure and the two groups started battling it out. Never again! There are so many other choices in Merrick. I don't have the patience for this nonsense and parking is just awful! read more

Decent manicures here and the foot massages that come with pedis are to die for. Conveniently located next to starbux. I just moved to merrick and so far this place is the best for reasonably priced mani pedis to me. Definitely will go back! read more

Love this place! Although I don't live in Long Island anymore, I still come back to get my nails done when I am visiting family here. Most importantly, they are very hygenic here. The salon is always busy with lots of regulars and customer service is very good. read more

Love this place! They honor appointments, they are on time always. Very clean and they do not rush yiur service. Everyone is great. My favorite is Peter!! Awesome massages too! read more

My daughter and I recently went there for a manicure and pedicure. I must say we were disappointed. My pedicure was not great. It was super quick and the man was just going through the motions. Usually when I go somewhere for a pedicure, my feet feel great but not this time. He scrubbed the bottom of my feet for literally 20 seconds and the foot massage was about one minute per foot. It was a very short pedicure. To make matters worse, it chipped quickly. My daughter got a gel manicure that was also very fast and chipped in under a week. Needless to say I will not return. read more

I went in for a gel manicure, and every time I get one here, I immediately regret it. At other nail salons on merrick ave, my gel manicures stay for weeks as I am careful and gentle with my nails. But here it lifts and peels within days 3-4. So disappointing. Waste of my money. read more

I recently moved in to Merrick and did not know where to go for medidcure and pedicure. After tried with several nail salons in the town, I had my nail and pedicure done at Atristic Nails. Nothing but a superb service and professional job!!!!!!!! I finally found the best nails salon in the town. Price is reasonable and the employees are professional and friendly. I could relaz and I almost fell asleep. This is what I need from nail salon in my town. read more

I paid a hefty $90.00 for a new set of UV gel nails after reading the good reviews. They took me late for my appointment, then the nail tech (Emi) took many phone calls and looked around while working on me. She was so careless that she nicked me with the drill causing several injuries and gave me a set of crooked thick nails with bubbles. When I complained she claimed I had crooked fingers! Never going back. read more

Moved to Merrick just over a year ago and needed to find a convenient place to get my nails done. I tried 3 different places on Merrick Ave and nothing compares to Artistic Nails. Granted they aren't cheap, they are still affordable. The staff is super nice and they give AMAZING leg/ foot massages and great back massages. read more

I really love this nail salon. I Have visited several other nail salon and will definitely say this is one of the best. The prices are pretty reasonable but the service is exceptional. I stop going for a couple of months( giving my natural nails a break to breath) and when I went back they remembered me and knew exactly what I alway get. It's a small but very friendly nail salon. They are very clean ! Best part is that they are next door to Starbucks! read more

This salon is very clean and they give great manicures and pedicures. Also they do massages, facials and waxing. Mostly women but they do have some male regulars and male staff. The staff greets you with a smile the moment you step in the door, they answer questions about products and services clearly and politely, and they do work hard to do a good job. I have seen them literally bend their backs and really put in physical effort to give clients good massages. They also take great care to make sure your nails are truly dry and protected from getting messed up or broken prior to you leaving, since they put care into what they just did for you. I appreciate the work ethic and so I always thank them. There are lots of local regulars at this salon and they are almost always busy and crowded so an appointment is recommended especially on weekends. Even with an appointment walk ins are frequent and there may be a wait so come in a little bit ahead of the appointment time. I agree that time management is an issue. The prices are on the higher end however they do a good job. They do have a bonus program for regulars... if you come in a certain number of times the next one is free. You can also buy your own tools for hygienic reasons if you prefer. This is common in many nail salons. They do always try to sell you more expensive products, because after all, its a business. I just say no thanks and then everyone moves on. They ask every time, and that is just them trying to make a sale not trying to harass me. I note that when people do spend lots of money there, or if you were just a nice customer but only got the basic mani pedi, they do give the client extras. For example a lavender pedicure or a hot stone leg massage, or a neck and back rub will be issued unexpectedly and free of charge. I once got a free full 30 minute back massage while I waited for my nails to dry. They remind you before leaving what you can do to maintain your nail work especially if for example you got gel or extensions for the first time. If you are a regular customer who treats staff with mutual human respect and tips appropriately they will truly bend over backwards for you. They recognize your face and your child's or relative's face if you become a regular and they always talk with you, laugh about things on the TV at the salon, try to get to know you, which is nice. The entire staff speaks clear English and understands it well. No one has to translate at all and they Q&A in proper English although it may be with an accent. I speak Spanish (and do not look like I do, nor have I ever spoken it at the salon) and most of the comments I hear the staff making are shop talk and passing conversation between coworkers not gossip about customers or problems with the Korean management. I have not seen any negative dynamic between the Hispanics and Koreans at this business other than occasional disagreements or work stresses that occur on any job. I have seen that they do deal sometimes with very biased, difficult customers or their misbehaved and rude kids and so they do sometimes complain in another language with the customer there which I agree is bad business practice. No matter how difficult the situation they should be professionals. It comes with dealing with the public. I always go with my teen. When I first brought her they asked her age because they do have a lower price for kids under 12 like most other businesses in the area. They did not try to sell her anything or do anything she asked beyond the initial agreement without clearing it with me first. Some salons will cajole or pit mom against kid to make a sale but they were honest and respected that I was both the parent and the paying client. I have seen that some teens come in and ask for a certain color or tips and they do it then the mom calls or comes by and complains so I do think they prefer a parent to be there with a minor. Also sometimes little kids do not behave in the salon and mom is busy getting her pedi and I can see how that would be nerve wracking to both the business owner and the other clients. I would say that I have never been dissatisfied. I am a regular now and look forward to coming by. Olga is awesome with massage and pedicure and the manager usually does my manicure and does an awesome job. When my teen comes in with someone other than me they now know she is my kid, they ask for me, and treat her and whoever she is with like princesses. If something breaks they have fixed it for free or minimal charge even if it was not their fault... my teens wrap got ruined in gym class and they fixed it free, only charged for a color change. Other than better time management and being more patient with difficult customers, I would say the waxing services are not that great. For the price they should do better. Most clients do not really go there for waxing or facials. If anyone has gotten a facial there I would love to know how it went. read more

This place is HORRIBLE, both in quality of service and lack of professionalism! I just went there for the last time. First off, they have that crappy nail polish that peels off when you shower, unless you want to pay $5 extra for the better quality polish (I'm NOT even joking about that...ridiculous!) Today I went there in need of a mani pedi for myself and my daughter. I made a 2:00 appt. I wasn't taken until 2:10 and they didn't even take my daughter...they said they will take her later... Some 2:00 appt that is. I guess my daughter is a second-class citizen since she is 6 yrs old (but you better believe they will still charge me full price for her!) To top this off, the lady doing my pedi got up after 5 minutes and left me because another customer walked in ("her customer") and she told me that the other guy would finish me (who was no where near done with his customer). Now, it's 2:20, I have half a pedi and my daughter was still not taken but the woman who was working on me just up and left for someone else. Naturally, I up and left as well! The lady tried to justify her action by saying the other woman had an appointment...I guess my appointment didn't count! I gave that lady a good piece of my mind before I left...their loss of an easy $80...taking my business to Nail & Relaxation spa on sunrise. read more

i go here and just because i am a kid they always rush me even when theirs like nobody in their...so hey always mess up

This place is HORRIBLE, both in quality of service and lack of professionalism! I just went there for the last time. First off, they have that crappy nail polish that peels off when you shower, unless you want to pay $5 extra for the better quality polish (I'm NOT even joking about that...ridiculous!) Today I went there in need of a mani pedi for myself and my daughter. I made a 2:00 appt. I wasn't taken until 2:10 and they didn't even take my daughter...they said they will take her later... Some 2:00 appt that is. I guess my daughter is a second-class citizen since she is 6 yrs old (but you better believe they will still charge me full price for her!) To top this off, the lady doing my pedi got up after 5 minutes and left me because another customer walked in ("her customer") and she told me that the other guy would finish me (who was no where near done with his customer). Now, it's 2:20, I have half a pedi and my daughter was still not taken but the woman who was working on me just up and left for someone else. Naturally, I up and left as well! The lady tried to justify her action by saying the other woman had an appointment...I guess my appointment didn't count! I gave that lady a good piece of my mind before I left...their loss of an easy $80...taking my business to Nail & Relaxation spa on sunrise. read more