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    Brilleny

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated a few days ago

    Services - Brilleny

    Nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

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    Jessica L.

    I found this on gilt city on a whim and decided to try her out before my trip to Japan (3 weeks long). Oh boy, am I glad I found her!! When I arrived, it was in an unassuming studio in a building. She worked by herself (I think she mentioned she had an assistant but I never met) and was very professional. If you are looking for a salon to give you a massage and lotion you up, look elsewhere.. her services are really just her meticulous nail art designs.. and honestly, she is just the best darn nail artist you'll find. She definitely cleans up your nails and files them etc. etc. She has a great array of polishes, but i've always chosen gel. She will discuss with you a nail design to fit your every desire - if you bring her a picture, it'll definitely be easier! The whole process took about an hour, but I couldnt be happier. There were moments when she did a design and was like I'm going to take this off because I am going to redo it better. She is a perfectionist and will make your look perfect! Both times I went, I got so many compliments! The polishes lasted about 3+ weeks until they looked so grown out and i eventually had to take it off (legit so sad). However anytime I grow my nails out, I'm always ready to go make an appointment. The prices were extremely reasonable - about HALF the price I paid when I went to other nail artists in the city. I believe without the gilt city voucher, I paid around $60.

    Fantastic job, perfect color, small pop of design, got the nail shape exactly how I wanted!!
    Saïeda H.

    Honestly loved it. I recently had a baby and I'm trying to get back to my normal life in a sense. My cuticles were outlandish and my nails continued to break so I was down to nubs. Seeing that Natalia had a studio I assumed it would be quieter and more intimate since I would have to bring my 8 week old with me. It was awesome. She was so understanding when I had to adjust my daughter, she worked on my nails with me adjusting the baby. She was great.

    Simple and classic, fresh manicure
    Cindy L.

    I got a deal for a full set of gel manicure with designs at Brilleny. Me being the stupid person that I am, I forgot to make an appointment way in advance and by the time the voucher was coming to an end, Natalia was fully booked. However, being the wonderful person Natalia is, she emailed me whenever there was a cancellation and I managed to squeeze in an appointment. Best. Nail. Experience in NYC!!! I don't normally rave about manicures because I don't splurge. But Natalia's attention to detail and her precision made this splurge worth every penny. Even though I was late to the appointment (stupid subway), she didn't skimp out on the details with my request and still followed through and made my hands and nails feel like $1000. If you don't believe me, look at pics and see. Her portfolio of designs are classy, simple, and just forward thinking. My nails are almost 5 weeks long (I know I need to remove, but it's so pretty), and I'm still getting compliments

    Christine G.

    After I saw the photos online, I knew I had to try this place out. Natalia's work was totally my style. She works with such clean lines, grace, and amazing color choices. I didn't think nails could look so good--esp, mine! I came to her with chewed up and I mean CHEWED UP (half inch long nails) and she got my extensions done with a beautiful simple design. This cruddy photo doesn't do it justice but I stared at them for hours after. She's personable and after we were done, she said "now these are your real nails now" ha! I wish! But thanks for making them be mine for the next 3-4 weeks :)

    Stunning nail art-just what I wanted!!
    Taylor G.

    I swear, the moment I walked into Natalia's gorgeous private studio, I knew I'd be a regular here. Natalia is not only a true artist (the sophisticated portfolio of nail art in her shop is just the beginning) but a kind, genuine person. She made me feel like I was visiting an old friend, not just making an appointment. The service itself was quick (about 30 minutes start to finish with art) and time flew by! Her designs are stylish and minimalist, and I've gotten SO many compliments already! I seriously can't wait to go back here again, and I think the moment my current manicure wears off (which I feel will be a while-this quality is built to last) I'll be booking again

    I am pretty picky when it comes to my nails and I am addicted to Natalia! She is the most amazing artist. I use to frequent nails salons that would tell me it's not a good idea to do gel more than 3 consecutive times (switch out gel every 3 weeks) because gel removal was so damaging to the nail. But I've been seeing Natalia every 3 weeks for the past year now. I love the way my nails look. She takes care during the removal process to protect your natural nail. Her designs are one of a kind. She also designs beautiful jewelry and creates inspiring art. Shes just the best!

    Ali S.

    After nearly 4.5 years, today it is time to write a review for the one and only most talented nail artist I know. The woman who has created Brilleny has been a blessing in my life. Someone I discovered and called asking to make an appointment on her birthday without knowing and from my first appointment I was obsessed. Without me ever paying attention, Natalie was committed to having me grow out my real nails so I wouldn't need extensions all of the time. While my manicures can last up to 6 weeks, I keep them regular at 4.5. the nail art you see in the photos are Natalie's own designs and ideas. I never go into an appointment with specific requests, we just always see where the inspiration goes. She is incredible detail oriented. I shake constantly because of my thyroid and somehow Natalie deals with it and draws and polishes very straight. Her heart and energy is so warm and full of light. I have also had the Brilleny experience in Paris *as seen in photos*. Natalie designs beautiful jewelry as well. I will be a client for many years to come.

    Tiffany L.

    I found Natalia through Gilt City. What amazes me about her is that, she does EVERYTHING. From scheduling appointments, taking photographs of her work, maintaining her website, selling jewelry on top of that?! I mean...I have to give her mad props for that. I also like the fact that it's not a salon, but a creative studio. I don't know how she even comes up with these designs. She just thought of something random for me and I've never gotten so many compliments on simple nail art before. Typically, gel nails make my nails super weak, but I feel like hers made mine much stronger. They lasted for about 3 weeks...could've been longer, but my nails were growing rapidly and I had to cut them, which resulted in ruining the art she applied for me. Natalia is super friendly and open. I felt like I've known her forever. She's so easy to talk to. She is my go-to nail artist now. I can't wait to make my next appointment.

    Gel ombré with opal stud
    Kristen K.

    Natalia is so talented! Her manicures are by far the best I have ever had. She is masterful with color and style! I always leave with such fun, creative designs. Even when I want something just plain, her gel application is perfect. Thank you!

    Kimberley M.

    Had my first nail art experience today! What an amazing hidden gem. Seriously quiet sanctuary. Natalia is an artist. Great experience. A definite must return...

    From my 1st trip to Brilleny...Navy with ombre moons and small dots on the tips.  Love Brilleny!
    Julie C.

    Brilleny is THE best place in NYC for both basic gels and nail art. Not only is Natalia an incredible artist, her work is done with extreme precision and with the best supplies. Her gel manicures last a solid 3 weeks (NEVER CHIP). She is meticulous and takes extreme care in her work. Plus, she is REALLY nice and fun. More importantly, she is creative and so fun to work with. Check out her website and Instagram before your appointment and you will probably see something you like. Then together you will personalize it to fit your personality. I love her clean lines and sophisticated take on nail art. She is doing creative work that no one else is doing in NYC. Today she did a chroming on my my nails that I've never seen anyone else do and it is awesome. I've never received more compliments on my nails and I've now sent about 20 friends to her. We all adore Natalia. Her prices are REALLY reasonable, especially for how long the manicures last. Plus, no gel bleeding onto your skin, etc. Natalia never rushes and takes as long as she needs to make sure your nails are perfect. She is simply the best. As I keep telling my friends, get in now before she blows up and we can't get appointments. :) If I was a bride, going to a special occasion, etc. and didn't want to risk anything going wrong with my nails...Brilleny would be the only place in NYC I would go. As you can see, I highly recommend her. Check out her Instagram and website and I think you will agree.

    Desiree G.

    Natalia is an artist in every sense of the world and creates better designs than you could ever come up with on your own. She's worth every penny and she has her own techniques resulting in not only beautiful nails but also the longest lasting manicures I've ever received. I've been having my nails done for years and she's the best.

    Roxy R.

    Spectacular! I'm beyond thrilled with the result of my last manicure from Natalia. Her skill level and attention to detail is so appreciated. So happy for yelp and the reviews which helped me find her a few months ago. This is my 3rd visit with her and The difference in the health of my nails already is incredible.

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    Ask the Community - Brilleny

    Hi! How much is a basic (single color) gel manicure?

    Does this salon do fill ins with acrylic, crystal and gel?

    Hello Mimi, we work only with crystal/hard gel. No acrylic. Thank you?

    Hi! Does anyone know what kind of gel they use? I'm partial to BioGel, so trying to find a place that uses it.

    Do they offer pedicure services as well?

    Unfortunately no she doesn't. I go to tenoverten on W 56th, for pedicures.

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    Now, about 2 months later, I've just gotten my nails done with Natalia for the 3rd time, and I love them.

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    Had such a great experience at Coco Nail Art The attention…read moreto detail was amazing -- my nails turned out exactly how I wanted (even better, honestly). The space is clean, aesthetic, and really comfortable, which made the whole experience feel relaxing. The staff were also super patient and made sure everything was perfect. Definitely a go-to spot if you're looking for clean, precise, and beautifully done nails

    Coco Nails art is my holy grail. I've been going to this spot religiously for 3 years now, and…read morefinally got around to writing a review. Since I've stumbled upon this spot, I've never looked back. It's easy to make an appointment here: I recommend making it through Yelp, so they can set you up with someone who specializes in the service you're looking for. Appointments can be made a week in advance, and there's always availabilities. If you're more spontaneous though, they can almost always accommodate walk ins too! Miki is my girl. I always get gel nails and love a good nail art moment, and Miki can always pull off any design I bring to the table. She's freehanded all sorts of crazy designs for me, and I get compliments from people all the time about them. I don't know what they put in these gel nails either, but they last super well. All my sets have lasted long enough for my nails to grow out, get cut, and then some. I'm a nurse, so I wash my hands all the time, but these nails not only stay on, but stay uncracked! I've had nails from here that lasted 2-3 months easily. Also, if you're into cat eye polish, this place has a lot of color options! They also do a lot of unique cat eye patterns, and they do the cat eye heart design super well. Anyway, give this place a shot! You can't go wrong with them!

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    Had such a nice experience here! It was easy to request an appointment and they are very responsive…read morevia email. As a note, their website allows you to request a service but you need to contact them directly to book the appointment itself. The spa is gorgeous, clean, and very zen. All the staff I came across were hospitable. My massage therapist Eri was sweet, strong, and definitely knows what she is doing. I got an 80 minute deep tissue massage. She gave me some advice after the massage for ways to strengthen and loosen up certain muscles. They have products available for purchase. Not sure about showers or a locker room.

    This place has really inconsistent quality. I've been here four or five times, and the first visit…read morewas amazing. The gel stayed on, didn't chip, and I was honestly impressed, so I kept going back. The second time was fine too. On my third visit, they scheduled me with a junior technician and my nails chipped within three days. I was traveling, and by the time I got back to New York, they told me their one-week guarantee had expired and I'd need a new appointment, which was frustrating. Twelve days ago, I went in again and got a Japanese gel manicure. Today, on day thirteen, six nails lifted and the gel peeled off completely. I'm going to cancel my upcoming appointment and try a Russian manicure elsewhere. For almost a hundred dollars with tip and tax, the quality just isn't there.

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    I've been coming here for my eyelashes few years now. This…read morethe only place who does "bind lock" extensions outside of Japan. (well, in NYC at least.) Miku is Amazing technician, it last so long when she does it. I almost didn't want to write a review because she'll be so busy that I can't make appointments with her!

    I've been coming here for a few years now after being recommended by a friend. In the beginning, I…read morewas usually happy with the work, aside from a few minor issues here and there. However, the last few times I've come in, I've been really disappointed with both the service and quality.(I did take a break from the salon before this last visit.) One issue was that the price increase was never communicated upfront - typically should before starting the service. More importantly, the quality of the nails was below par. The nails didn't look natural, the French tip shape was a little thick, I asked if the thickness could be adjusted, the technician became slightly agitated and denied me. I ended up leaving unhappy. I was over charged for a mediocre job. I had to go to another salon just 3 days later to redo the entire set. They even pointed out that the gel was already cracking and told me the work hadn't been done properly - just 3 days later. A waste of money and time! I wanted to share this feedback because I've genuinely supported this salon for years, and it's disappointing to feel the quality, communication, and overall customer experience have declined. That visit was my last visit. I will not recommend this salon again. Also, they should treat their regular with much more value.

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    In response Nadia's review I was actually there at the salon today and witnessed everything. First…read moreof all Sonia is SANDRA and she is also the owner of the salon with her partner that the the client said she called. On their appointment options there is an option to have a one nail fix which is what this was originally about and then then Nadia said she wanted to have all her nails fixed which is an entirely different appointment time then having a one nail fix. By the way this was happening while Sandra was in the middle of doing another client's nails. I was more then understanding when Sandra had another tech start the removal process on my nails because it was obvious that she needed to deal with this upset client. So since this woman decided to change her mind and request a whole new set she didn't understand the difference between a one nail fix time and a whole set. Instead she decided to request a refund and a removal. Then another woman who was associated with Nadia was also trying to argue with Sandra, mind you she wasn't even a client. Since I originally booked my appointment with Sandra she switched us so that I can continue with her and Nadia can get her removal with another tech. So of course Sandra didn't have time because I had my appointment booked. Mind you the whole time Nadia got a removal she could've just gotten her one nail fix. And by the way another girl with an appointment came in and was also very understanding since they were still removing Nadia's nails. Obviously this is why you can't just change your mind the day of your appointment because they have other booked appointments and fit you in based on your original request, it's not for you to change your mind. By the way on the Vagaro app there are 472 reviews and they have five stars so you should check out those reviews before you decide based on one bad review. You will see people like me that absolutely love their work and professionalism. And I included my nail design that will show my ring which will be on their Instagram for today's date as well just in case people try to say this is a fake review.

    I booked a detailed nail art appointment with Sandra after sending my desired design to Art Up…read more Even though there is a price range for the session, beware of upcharge for senior artist. Sandra is a senior artist, so her price is higher. The studio also charged $10 more to remove my existing dip powder set in addition to their normal removal fee (which applies to gel only). My nails ended up costing $210 in cash (they only take cash here). While I was content with the outcome, it was not close to the original design I sent. I felt that there could have been better communication up front about the extra charges. I would prefer to be informed before they start working on my nails instead of during, where there's no option to back out. It has been 3 weeks, I noticed the colors have faded, and the top coat on a few nails peeled at the edge. Other than that, no broken nails or anything major. In my opinion the experience at Art Up is not worth the high cost.

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