I really enjoyed this salon! They're very kind, professional, and CLEAN. I've been to quite a few trendy salons that don't seem to have great cleanliness protocols :(. I forgot to get the name of the lady who did my pedicure but she was great, took her time and very meticulous. I'll definitely come again and get extra massage :) Make sure to call & book an appointment! read more

Charming Beauty Spa - gel pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Enjoyed the service at Charming Nails. Had a lovely nail tech from Nepal. Super sweet and did a nice job! Wasn't busy when it first opened at 1030. I just went for a regular manicure which was $20. I'd come back! read more

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The short: local, no frills nail salon. Perfectly nice people, moderately clean, but not luxurious and can get much better for the price. The longer: called ahead & appreciative that they took me in for 2 pedicures almost immediately, but the experience was pretty rushed since they had appointments coming in 30-45 mins later. Pedicure was $34.50, with no real leg/foot massage or any sort of nice lotions or anything. They didn't even wrap our feet or take the paper off when we were leaving. Conveniently located and good if you're in a pinch, but I wouldn't rush back here. read more

Had a lovely chair massage. It was very clean and the staff was super nice. Other customers seemed satisfied with their services.

Charming Nails always does an incredible job! The first time I came here, I needed to get my nails fixed as another nail salon in the neighborhood did a very poor job and Esther spent the time to repair my bad nail job and turn them into something I was happy to show off. All of the staff is very friendly and it's fairly easy to get an appointment for the date and time that you'd like. They've also repaired a nail of mine the day after I originally got them done as a nail broke, free of charge. Could not recommend enough! read more

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Esther and the nail techs here are amazing! Got my nails done with a palm tree gel design for my honeymoon and it came out perfect!! They always do a great job here. read more

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Charming isn't quite the word; average is more like it. My friend and I for a wild girls night out went here for a mani/pedi for $34; I booked over the phone and had no issues. We get there, and we're shocked as to how small this place is; I'm talking single file walking small. The space was clean, and the licenses of all the women were posted upfront, so that was a plus. Pedicure was average- no reason why it was $23. My girl huffed and puffed the whole time (I even caught her rolling her eyes more than once) as if I was an alien that never got a pedicure before. She never bothered to clean under my nails, and she was apparently allergic to cutting cuticles. The color I picked, a light mint green, was a fussy color to apply, so that pissed her off even more. My friend sat next to me the whole time, and we chatted. We spoke normally - not shouting - and once I was done, my manicurist covered her ears with her hands and shook her head!!! Are you kidding me?! We can't talk in here?!? Needless to say, I left NO tip! Overall, my nails look like I did them. We will NOT be coming back. read more

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Just moved to the neighborhood and came here for the first time. Unfortunately, the people who work there are rude. I had to leave halfway through my mani so I can't even comment on whether or not they do a good job. Only thing I can comment on is that the lady who started my nails didn't have experience with removing regular gel nail polish so it took her multiple tries. read more

Very clean salon. The staff is very friendly. Pedicures are great. Quality service every time!

Only putting one star because I have to. Went last Tuesday to get my nails done for graduation. Asked them to remove my old ones and put a new set. Got a new set of nail extensions + dip w/ UV. They looked like this after a week. Called them up yesterday and asked to get them fixed. Both ladies on the phone said it could be done. I specifically told them it had been one week. The second lady (the boss I'm assuming) said she'd fix it. Get there today (Thursday), the lady who did them is there and starts arguing saying there's no guarantee after 10 days (it's been 8 days essentially as I went first thing this morning), the nails are supposed to look like that because "you need to get them refilled every two weeks", and said she'd fix it but she'd charge me. She kept saying the lady on the phone "misunderstood" me. I left because I was furious and it was clear they never had any intention of fixing them or refunding me. Super unprofessional, horrible quality, and avoid at all costs. How this place has good reviews is a world wonder. read more

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Charming nails is a gem in the UES. Tucked away on a side street, it's small inside but they are friendly and accommodating. They have many regular customers so I recommend calling ahead. Sarah is very talented at nail extensions and happy to recreate trendy designs from reference photos. Reasonable pricing for the area as well. I love my nails! read more

Charming Beauty Spa - Custom powder acrylic extensions with gel design done by Sarah - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I went for a gel manicure and spa pedicure (~$90 total before tip) and my experience was just okay. Took over two hours to finish even though I was literally the only person in the salon when I went. They did a good job on my manicure and I really enjoyed the masks and scrubs they did on my feet for the pedicure. It was a great pedicure aside from the actual nail treatment part. My polish didn't look great and nails were uneven. It is now 5 days later and one of my nails was cut so short that it's digging into the skin on the side of my toe which is not only very painful but also causing my toe to be red, swollen, and have some puss. read more

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If you are deciding which of the MANY nail salons to choose from, save yourself some time and go to Charming Nails. The best nail salon I have ever been to. Sarah does an unbelievable job and is very meticulous about each and every detail. It has a very friendly and welcoming vibe. Sarah greeted me at the door by name and it was clear many of the other customers had been coming for years. It's a cute little shop in a great part of UES. You will be happy you discovered this gem. read more

Charming Beauty Spa - Tips and gel manicure, #167 - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

They have done a fantastic job at reopening with precaution. They require masks, take temperature, give hand sanitizer, and require all customers to sign a waiver that they are COVID free. Lucy did my nails and she was so kind, thoughtful, and attentive. She did not rush through even though they benefit from cycling people through more quickly with less capacity. Highly recommend!! Make sure you call ahead! read more

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I recently got my nails done here for the first time. I was impressed with the cleanliness and the nail techs were very kind. However, I just got my nails done not even 24 hours ago and the gel paint has already chipped. I was also disappointed that they don't have any options of color dipping powder. I didn't have any option but to get gel as a color and I hate getting gel because it chips so easily. They also don't have any acrylic powders. Disappointing to say the least. I wouldn't recommend this place for tips and powder dip. It was $100 dollar including tip and not worth the price. :( read more

Went here for the first time today and i was very impressed. With the plethora of nail salons in the area I imagine it's difficult to stand out but Charming Nails definitely does for a handful of reasons: * service- despite being rather busy they are organized and efficient in such a way that I didn't have to wait at all. * cleanliness- probably one of the cleanest nail salons I've seen in awhile. * Price/quality- I got my eyebrows waxed for $9 and she was super fast and did an amazing job (it took all of ~5 minutes, no joke) and my manicure was also equally quick yet came out great. I'll definitely be back. read more

I was walking in the neighborhood looking for a nail salon last minute and happened to see this small hole in the wall place. They were nice enough to accommodate me even though I didn't have an appointment. I showed them a picture of what I wanted and my technician Tina did not disappoint. My nails came out perfect and I am so happy with not only my nails but the kindness of the staff here. read more

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Stella is amazing! She is so thorough and really takes her time which is hard to find!

Went back again yesterday - just needed a pedicure. They tried to up sell me to the spa pedicure, but I was in a hurry and let them know I didn't have time, but thank you, and they didn't push, which I appreciate. Further to that point, Esther, my technician on this visit, gave me a great - but also fast and efficient - pedicure. My feet look nice and my toes are race car red, and I was in and out in record time. read more

I love this place. I'm always happy with how my gel nails turn out. They usually last me more than two weeks. The ladies are very nice and efficient. Note, they're not the best at designs. read more

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I just moved into the area and needed a post-Covid pedicure. I've literally never felt more safe in my life. They've taken every precaution and then some. All of the ladies are super nice and they did a great job. Will definitely be a returning customer! read more

soooo so happy with my new set of super cute coffin shaped nails! sarah did a wonderful job and everyone who worked there was sweet and welcoming! it was raining really hard and they let me borrow an umbrella so i wouldn't get soaked on my way out. I will be going back there again for my fill-in (and to bring back the umbrella) haha 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Small nail salon but nice people and what I really thought was top here was the massage I received and the SAFETY. They did a really nice job with temperature checks, plastic coverings, and hand sanitizer to help combat covid. ALSO what I thought was smart (but definitely sad) was that they kept their door locked and unlocked it between each customer. With so many crazy people in this world today and the senseless violence against Asian people, I thought this was a sad but good step. They were super quick to unlock the door as soon as someone arrived, but this extra safety step I thought was really smart. read more

Amazing nails done by Sarah!!! I highly recommend Charming Nails! They were so nice and welcoming!

Good, fast service. Friendly staff and affordable prices. I like the many colors of Essie and the massage chairs.

The place is very clean and have great magazine choices (that's a big factor for me). They only carry Essie but color selection was alright. My problem was that the nail polish chipped after a day and I'm on day 3 and you would think I got my nails done last week and I'm too lazy to take the polish off. Definitely don't plan on returning. I would rather spend a little more so my nail polish looks good past day 4. read more

Charming Beauty Spa - After 3 days... Don't plan on returning. - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Got a great manicure here! Walked in without an appointment, didn't have to wait (it was an off hour, but still a plus), and they did a quick but really high quality manicure. It only cost $12 plus $1.50 extra for the quick dry top coat and the technician was lovely. Will definitely be back! read more

Charming Beauty Spa - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I'm always looking for a good nail salon in the area and was really excited by the reviews for charming nails. I got a manicure and pedicure last Thursday and unfortunately several nails broke and chipped within the first 48 hours. I also specifically pointed out a toenail that was broken really low and asked the technician to glue or wrap it which she did so unsuccessfully that the nail actually broke more in the days following my appointment and I now have to wear a band-aid to prevent it from really breaking and bleeding. This did not differentiate from every other average NYC salon where you get a mediocre job, cuticles are grazed over instead of cut and your polish job will be hit or miss depending on who you get on a given day and their desire to make an effort. read more

This is my go-to nail salon. They always make my nails look good and polish is long lasting.

Been getting my nails done here for the better part of 2-3 years and they always do a great job! Especially now, they make sure everything is perfectly clean and shields are set up between you and the nail techs. They follow all covid protocols well and I feel very safe going there. read more

I absolutely love my nails! Sarah did such a good job and she took her time. I did the GEL mani #47 and #87. Can't wait to come back. read more

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I've had gel manicures here on days when I was down. Something about the ladies that work here always puts a smile on my face. They brighten my day and I always find myself laughing. The manicures are long lasting/average but nothing can replace the way I feel walking out of this nail salon. read more

Sarah is the best!! I had nails in bad shape from a previous salon and she fixed them!! She is beyond amazing all ask for her :)

I came here this weekend, looking for a mani/pedi. They were full and told me to wait OUTSIDE. I spotted three wooden chairs inside, and asked if I could sit there and wait. They said, "No, sit outside." Um.... they have no chairs outside, and it was about to rain. That is some bullshit. read more

Amazing. AMAZING. This is probably THE BEST nail treatment I've ever received in the past 10 or so years of getting my nails done! My last nail salon experience was an absolute nightmare (see my review for Nails & More - disaster!), so I was initially pretty hesitant to put my newly healed hands (they were maimed last time!) in the hands of another nail tech, but after seeing the raving reviews on Yelp, stopped by Charming on my way back to Boston. And oh, am I glad I did! Marie (the nail tech who worked on both my manicure and pedicure!) made sure I was completely comfortable with everything she was doing, and she was so meticulous about EVERYTHING. This is the most perfect mani/pedi I've ever received. And normally my mani gets chipped within the first day of receiving one (I think I get too rough with my hands?), but even though it's the 2nd day of me digging through dirt/my purse and slamming on key boards - my mani is still perfection! The ladies here were SO NICE. And I understood everything they were saying (yup, I'm Korean, even if most people assume I'm Chinese) and rest assured - they were NOT talking smack about anyone! I have found my go-to place for mani/pedis! read more

I found this place since it was rated best in the UES hood by NY mag, which actually has never steered me wrong, so I thought it was worth a shot. I have gone to nail places on the UWS and have been dragged to the Diva more than my bank account would care to admit, so I went here with some trepidation. I'm not the girlie girl who gets the mani-pedi w/ cosmos on any kind of regular basis. I want the durable pedicure that will last a good month... and that's what I got! I only waited 5 minutes as a walk-in for a manicure @ 4:30 on a Friday afternoon. I asked immediately if I could get a pedicure too since the rates were so reasonable. I did that first and Bobby, my technician, was delightful--moisturized while gently scrubbing, asked if I wanted my cuticles trimmed, and then put on a precision polish--not at all outside the nail, which is a first in my pedicure experience here in NYC. They even did a really nice leg massage as well (and you can up it to a longer spa massage for a little extra). She took me over to her table for the manicure directly, which was as relaxing and pampering as the pedicure. She took her time and I left feeling delighted about my soft hands and feet. A great way to start the weekend! And all for $28.00!!! I'm sure if you go here at typically busy spa times, you will wait. Numerous people came in after 5pm and waited an average of 15 minutes, but I was never rushed to leave and they let me stay under the driers for a good 40 minutes and then wrapped my toes to ensure I came home as flawless as I left. I left a nice tip and thanked them profusely. I do not live or work on the UES. In fact, it's a real haul for me, but I will continue to go back here for a quality job. ***NOTE: I noticed reviews for another Charming Nails on Second Ave. that customers mistakenly thought was this one. CHECK THE ADDRESS! The one 87th is the one that I (and New York Magazine) heartily recommend. PS--Pedicure is still flawless in week 3! read more

Was in the neighborhood and decided to check out charming nails! Such a good decision! Got the spa pedicure and Nancy is going to town on my feet. Love the effort she's putting behind scrubbing my tired feet. The woman's got magical fingers. Will definitely return read more

Went here this weekend while visiting friend, yelper, and new NYC resident Adrienne M, after reading the review by Jackie. This place was great, very clean & simply decorated with a nice variety of magazines. They had plenty of stations & plenty of people working, so that even though there were 3 of us, we didn't have to wait. The people were nice and the price was right at $28 for a mani/pedi. If you live in the area, ask about the club card, where you can earn a free mani/pedi. They did a FAB job and it was really relaxing. read more

I decided to try this place considering my plans to leave to Miami got changed. Wow, not only is the staff friendly and professional, they also did an amazing job. Will definitely be back here again and highly recommend. read more

This is my favorite nail salon for a mani pedi after trying out 3-4 places nearby. They have massage chairs for pedicures, sanitized tools for all the mani pedis and the ladies that work here are friendly. I appreciate the listed price menu and transparency. (They charge extra for quick dry or for longer lasting polishes, but tell you first.) They take credit cards but ask you tip in cash. read more