This place gives you the best service for the most reasonable price. The employees do such a good job on your nails for such a low price. The establishment isn't the most aesthetically pleasing, in fact it almost seems grimy, but that is just part of the charm. The most important thing is that it is clean, the tools and equipment are cleaned and hygiene is rightfully intact here. For a gel manicure it is only 25$ when it is usually 35$ in most Manhattan or Brooklyn establishments. The women working are sooooo pleasant and personable. They offer great advice and are always willing to make conversation. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - After a week my gel manicure still looks like brand new! - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

They overcharge you for the nails everything cost extra GEL MANICURE should include cutting the cuticles and shaping the nails!!! THATS A RIP OFF. The gel fill was $40 PLUS $20 FOR FRENCH $5 CUTICLES $5 SHAPING???!! $133 dollars for gel FILL AND PEDI read more

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As other reviews have noted, this is not the cleanest nail spot on the block. That said, what they lack in aesthetics they make up for in the quality of work they put in, especially as far as gel manicures go. In my experience, this is the best price you'll get for a gel manicure that lasts well into week three. Sure, it's a little run down, but you can't beat the value, selection of gel colors and work that they do here. I've had hit or miss experiences here with walking in and being able to be serviced immediately, so if you have somewhere to be I'd recommend making an appointment ahead of time. They also don't take American Express, for any folks who are trying to rack up those points. read more

UPDATE: My toe is infected. It's red & there is pus coming out of the wound. Now I need to seek medical attention. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS SALON! I will be reporting this to the NYS Board of Health. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I've walked by this nail salon dozens of times, but decided to finally give it a try today for a pedicure. Bad decision. The place wasn't crowded for a Friday afternoon and they took me immediately as a walk-in. I picked my color and sat in the pedicure chair. Looking around the place was a bit rundown and not the cleanest. There are chips in the paint on the walls and supplies just seem thrown around. There was some dust on the nail polish racks. The lady doing my pedicure told me to put my feet in the water. She was a bit rude, barking orders at me. It was scalding hot! I immediately took my feet out and told her it was too hot. She insisted I put my feet back in. I did and immediately took them out again and started yelling that the water was burning me. She rolled her eyes & finally adjusted the water, but she was obviously annoyed with me & made it freezing cold. I was already over the whole experience and didn't say anything. Then she pulled out a filthy, used nail file to file my toenails. I pulled my foot away and asked her to use a new file. She rolled her eyes at me again & took out a new file. She pulled out the cuticle nippers and I told her my skin is very sensitive. She proceeded to cut my second toe on the left foot. I felt the cut & jumped, but she didn't say anything and put pressure on the cut to try to stop the bleeding. She kept trying to cover the toe so I wouldn't see it, then dabbed the blood with a paper towel several times. She never acknowledged the cut or apologized for it. Then she applied the nail polish, which upon closer inspection is uneven and doesn't fully cover the sides of my nails. Complete botch job. I sat to dry for ten minutes, paid, and left. I will NEVER return to this salon. Their sanitation practices are nonexistent and they are rude. I'm just hoping I don't end up with an infection from the cut. read more

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She said come in 5 minutes and i literally walked in 8 minutes later and she wouldn't take me... horrible service ewww and speak clearly when a customer walks in read more

Warning! I visited this place for the first time this evening and first and foremost I have to say that it's very dirty and the sanitation is very questionable. Everything looks dirty and dusty. I watched will I got my service and no one was cleaning, wiping anything down. Even the towel she used at first I thought was used but it's almost like they air dry them so they look wrinkled and they are grey and hard. There are stains that are NOT paint on the walls it looks like food or something. There was a technician sneezing over her client without washing her hands. I was in such a bind because I had to leave for vacation the next day but I won't be back. BIG ISSUE: I used my card to pay for my service within 15 minutes of me leaving the salon someone used my card number to make online purchases at Target. 3 back to back purchases totaling over $1k. My fraud alerts were blowing up as I was driving home. I had to remember back-I gave my card to the technician who walked away, charged it and brought me the receipt-the timing is insanely ironic. I had to close my card and reset everything. Everyone knows how annoying that can be. Go elsewhere they have some cleaning up to do in all the ways. Don't risk infection in your nails or in your bank account. Scary. read more

It was excellent live my nail I would recommend it to others. I am going to go back.I would go back to them read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

I decided to try my luck, although reviews were mixed. I wish I listened to the reviews that stated the service was unsatisfied. I got tips with SNS powder in black with coffin shape. Something simple. Overall service was decent and the price was right. I loved my set when I left, but after 2 days the polish started to peel. I'm not sure how because it's gel, but I am pissed. I paid $50 plus a tip for subpar nails. I wouldn't recommend. The 2 stars are for the price and how my nails looked when they were done read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Nails looked navy blue instead of black after 2 days - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The place is very dirty. Everything is covered in dust and even tho they weren't busy none of them was cleaning. They're also very rude

I should've not come back here! I went back this time giving it a second chance and it looks worse now (appearance and work style). The ladies had a terrible attitude when checking in. The lady doing my pedicure rushed the cleaning of the toes and REUSED all the materials. She rinsed the pumice with the same water I soaked my feet in and threw it back into her toolbox. The toolbox is incredibly dirty. The cost of new filers costs almost nothing but here the ladies reuse the filers. The person also did not clip my toenails straight see images. I took my sister for acrylics and the lady who worked on her set was charging me extra money for a top shiny coat. Be aware that they can be sneaky, I clarified with someone else at the place and they told me there's no charge for a top coat. This isn't the best place in Astoria and not worth the $60 for this basic stuff. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - The second toe after the thin is crooked. - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I recommend Magali, she is amazing and fast. Make an appointment with her. She is very good

Loved this place my nails lasted over a month and i have never had that happen at ANY other nail salon. Highly recommend

Let me say this- they get the job done quick but the salon itself is very dirty. This is the place I would go to if I wanted a quick service but not somewhere to relax and pamper myself. You can see broken and pieces of nails everywhere, stains. I would not get a pedicure here for sure!!! read more

Was in Astoria and I figured I would kill time before my bible study class and get my nails done. I got the SDS powder gel manicure which is $35 ($5 more than my usual place in Glendale). The wait was short which was a first. I used to come here all the time when I lived in Woodside and I remember waiting 30-45 minutes with appointment and all. The manicure was quick, and I honestly did not like how my nails turned out. See the pic for yourself. I had a girl ask me if they were my nails or if they were nails that I pasted on. And that's exactly what is looks like because the polish is almost covering my finger. When these grow out a little more the cuticle part is going to look horrible. Next time I will contain my urge for a manicure in Astoria. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - I got these done last Friday (it's now Tuesday). Look at the cuticle- not done well at all - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Service or end product was both amaaaaazing. They lasted over a month, so I had the chance to change the nail polish like three times too. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Ballerina nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was recommended this place by a friend and figured I'd give it a try and got myself an acrylic set. I set an appointment and the ladies there stuck to it and were very friendly. They were able to recreate the look I wanted on my nails. I tend to wait at-least a week before reviewing any nail salon and see how the nails themselves hold up. I got them done Friday April 12th, 2019 & I love them and i should've asked the nail tech her name. However I will be returning. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Ombré nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Always satisfied! This is the only place I do my acrylic nails, they always come out the way I ask for. Highly recommend it! read more

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I always go for the SNS powder manicure on natural nails and it does not disappoint. I can usually go 3 weeks before really needing a fresh manicure. I don't go to anyone specific because for the most part they all do a pretty great job. Prices are reasonable and service is good. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Please Go to a nail salon where the workers will be KIND to you! & will do a good job the first time, this is not it. I came here on 07/2/19 (my first time here)around 8 to get a pedicure, I waited about 25 mins for service, I brought my own sandals and everything, An hour after I did the pedicure, I decided to put my sneakers back on, When i take them off again, my right foot's big toe is completely scrunched up like a blanket, I was so sad. I have plans after work on 07/03/19, So therefore, I went on my lunch break where I had 30 minutes (from when I got there) My plan was to go, they fix the mistake, I allow it to dry until I have to go back to work and they can wrap it! Easy Fix, I was not upset. It was 12:55 pm, I get to the salon, I let the lady know sitting on the left chair facing in what happened, I let her know I am only on break and I ask how long it will be? She tells me, ok, get ur color, sit down, there almost done. I do exactly that, I would think they would show sympathy and act as if my time is also important, Once she finished her customer, She started snacking, talking to other customers, looking at paperwork. I approached her, very politely saying excuse me, I have been waiting 25 minutes now, I came just to fix my big toe. Her response was "I am not skipping everyone for you" Which was completley rude on its own. However, I replied with "I understand but I was already here, you already took my money, all I need is my big toe fixed, you told me "almost done" which give the impression of 5-10 min wait, not almost 30 minutes, had you been honest about your wait time, I would not have spent my entire break here, I would've left from the start, because u said they are almost done, I decided to wait, you need to be honest about the wait time. Which she proceeded to say," You should have just went to the person who did them then" (As if knew this was an option!Which would be skipping!!) I replied and told her "I didn't know I can do that, you did not give me an option" and she just shrugged, I proceeded to say all i needed her to do was be honest about the wait time so my time isnt wasted, She tells me I put on my shoes and messed it up to which i replied, I put my shoes on after over an hour, i have gotten penty of pedicures, it does not take an hr to dry, She says " Well, I dont know how many layers the lady put" Which i replied that that would not be my fault, As a customer, I paid my hardworking money for service that messed up after an hour and all i needed was for that one toe to be fixed, she tells me she will do it now, as soon as she sees me shes like where r ur sandals? Which I didnt have so shes starts saying well how are they supposed to dry, it's not going to dry , So i explained It is because I was under the impression that I can just have someone fix my one toe within 5-10 minutes (almost done) and that will leave me with 20-25 mins for drying and then she can wrap it, she replied saying no , now it's not enough time, come back later, like OBVIOUSLYYYYY now it isnt enough time, She was not empathetic, She was not kind, She did not make the situation better, Because of her I won't even dare attempt a different, more expensive service. I shouldn't have a second visit the very next day to begin with, yet I walked in with a perfectly good attitude, the lady who did my nails originally could have out 30 coats, she was still nicer! She ruined my mood completely. I paid my money, The reason I went during my break was because I have plans directly after work and I couldn't go back so for her to easily say "come back later" she really has no consideration for other people's times. Being that it was their error and a two minute fix, they should've been more than willing to fix this for me, instead they caused me even more of an inconvenience than I had to begin with, stuck here pissed off with my toe still messed up, looking like a blanket. This would've all been avoided if she just told me the truth about the wait time and I would've left to begin with, I'm pissed about the disrespect and lack of basic customer service skills read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - One hour of drying later, put on my sneakers and BAM - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Let me preface this by saying I'm INCREDIBLY difficult to please. I've been to Harlem, Flushing, the LES, the UES, Brooklyn, Jersey...looking for a nail salon that does a good to above average job. Alas, I found Jessie at Dahlia---thank GOD!!! She's trendy & had her own nails done. I knew I was in good hands. The wait for her is usually longer, so call and make an appointment. I LOVE my nails!!! Jessie does acrylics mostly, if you don't need acrylics go to Coco. I LOVE her for my gel mani & my pedis. Now, the pedi, oh baby....$13 for a reg pedi, $25 for callus removal where they really go IN. This lady made my feet so freakin smooth I loved it. Great polish selection too. I don't need to hold conversations with my nail lady, that's why I have friends. Both of my techs were professional & didn't bother me with small talk which is MUCH appreciated. When you first walk in, you have to get a nail tech's attention and tell them what you want or you will sit there like an idiot and watch other people go ahead of you. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Jessie's work...amazing - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

I'd definitely come back here. My acrylics turned out amazing and they lasted a while. The service isn't the best waited a good 15 minutes, but it's not too pricey. Think I pause $35? read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - green and silver acrylics - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

I must be lazier than I thought, because I was way more excited than I should have been about a brand new, clean, shiny nail salon opening just three short blocks from my apartment. The gaudy rope lights framing the windows should be strongly reconsidered because they just don't mesh with the calm and pleasant interior. They carry the typically large collection of Essie and OPI polishes, including my new favorite Essie: Size Matters. :) The massaging pedicure chairs are super huge and luxurious and my nail tech was efficient and sweet. She razored my callouses, which I've heard they're not technichally supposed to do, but she made my sandal wrecked feet soft as a baby's bottoms, so I love her. It's been a week and a half and my toes still look perfect! I'll be back! My fingers need some lovin'. read more

I use to get my nails done over by Ditmars & then I moved to Broadway last October. Finding this salon is a godsend!! The prices are great ( mani/pedi or gel mani/pedi) & the service is amazing. It's always busy & the girls do their best to accommodate everyone, walk-ins & appointments. I think it's common sense that a nail salon will be busy during the evenings on a weekday & especially on a Saturday, so I definitely give them credit. I recommend Jasmine & Coco, awesome girls & my gel manicure always lasts for 3 weeks. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Gel manicure ($25) lasts for almost 3 weeks! Love this place - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Did not pay $35 to have my gel manicure chip within 4 hours, have to go back to get it redone, only for it to chip less than 12 hours later on two different nails. I'm done with this place, the first time I came it was amazing with Jesse but this past visit and the one before it the gel has been garbage and the gloss over the gel had stripped away. Stop giving people cheap gel polish for crazy prices. Also not a clean salon at all read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Thumb and index - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

NO NAIL ART DONE HERE!!!! I came here from the other side of Ditmars because I read in Time-out that this place does Nail-Art. When I walked in on a Monday 11am and no one gave me eye contact. I tried to explain I wanted Nail -Art done and they kept saying Yes Yes. I sat down for my pedicure the technician had gloves on -which I hate. But some people may enjoy. I showed her what art I wanted and it came out like a grade schooler. After I explained I read up on there shop as a NAil Art shop she said what I wanted was air brush and they couldn't do it. Nor could any of the girls as she passed my phone around. I need a mani also but I'm so unsatisfied I've decided to leave and go to the shops by my house. I'll never go back. Not what I expected! read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - I asked and showed her a picture of the Hawaiian flower.... - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

I have gotten my nails done here twice now and not sure if I will go back. I agree with many of the other reviewers and say that customer service definitely needs work! Having to stand in the entrance for 3 min before being acknowledged is a big no no. Different girls did my nails each time and on both occasions neither of them spoke more than 2 or 3 words to me. I don't really like small talk but at least a "hi, how are you?" Would be nice. My first visit was to get permanent French tips for the holidays and it was fine so I came back for the fill in. The girl just seemed very bored and uninterested. I had to ask her several times to fix something or to even trim my nails and I never got any nod or reply to let me know she heard me or was going to fix it. I've gotten my nails done many times and know the standard procedure for a fill in and either the nail technician was inexperienced or just didn't give a damn. In the end my nails are bumpy, uneven, and look like they need to be done over. (All things I brought to her attention but by the end I just wanted to get the hell out of there!!) oh and she charged me $25 for what's marked as $15 on their price chart which I didn't notice until I got home and saw the pamphlet I received from them during my first visit. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - nailbeds are visible where they grew out and I just got them done 2 days ago! Whites aren't straight and bumps/dents everywhere. - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Obsessed with my nails that I got done last week for thanksgiving ! Jessie is the absolute best =) I was referred to her by my sisters bc there are no good places to go around me for acrylics and I couldn't be happier with the result! I'd advise to call in and make an appointment. Totally worth the trip from the UES to go get them done with her and I will drcbe back ! read more

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This has been my go to nail salon for a while. I haven't gone since the holidays and was looking forward to going after work last night. I should have made a reservation. I really didn't know. When i entered Dahlia's I did not ask how long the wait was because I only saw one person ahead of me in the full salon. I said hello and took the basket of gel colors and sat in the waiting area. I saw employees not doing anything and soon realized that every person coming in had an appointment that the employees were waiting for. After 40 minutes I asked how much longer and i was told another 20 minutes. No apologies, no empathy. While, it wasn't their fault that I didn't have an appointment. I'm upset with the lack of communication and the waste of my time. I should have asked how long, yes. They literally did not care about my business. I always tip very well so I know it wasn't personal.. they just didn't care or remember me or both. If you only take appointments tell the walk-ins! If the wait is an hour long and someone walks in - shouldn't you tell them? In the very least say hi and ask me what I am there for? warn me? value my business? Let me know they see me? Apparently not. This salon has a huge selection of colors. The color gel basket definitely needs some TLC because the nails are falling off the swatches and many colors are missing. My last visit here this past December the colors were all wrong and they couldn't find the one I wanted. The manicurist still did a beautiful job. I like it here because it's different. The employees are adorable and punky and they seem to like their jobs which is important. Sometimes it does feel like they are speaking about you as they communicate to each other in a different language; sometimes it feels clicky in there, and sometimes there are some very loud cell phone talkers that make for a less than relaxing experience. Personally, I can't stand when people get their nails done and blab on about their lives loudly while I'm trying to relax. I wish this wasn't allowed but I understand that you can't please everyone. If I come back here I will either make an appointment or come during a slower time. I am more likely to try H&K nails across the street. I went to them after foolishly waiting at Dahlia's. They were also packed but at least they acknowledge me and gave me a time estimate. I didn't have time to wait at this point. I went home feeling pretty sad and made an appointment for a salon near my job in the city for the next day. read more

First of all let me start off by saying, I love this place. Jess (the owner - she does my nails) is one of my absolute favs and Jazmine (manis, best pedi + massage ever) and Snow (tips/long nails - she's perfect! Very attentive to detail) are wonderful as well. Bit of advice: Make an appt always! Do not just walk in and get annoyed you're waiting an hour and change, they are a very busy salon and do quality work, so do yourself a favor and book ahead. I've been coming here for 3+ years and always had a wonderful experience. Thank you ladies! Love you long time! Danielle read more

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I've come here twice to get a mani pedi. Each time I have to make appointment so make sure you do as you will have to wait over 20 minutes minimum. Their prices are very reasonable $35 for gel mani and regular pedi, I was shocked. The estheticians spend a good amount of time on nails which came out great. They also last over 2 weeks with no chips :) I do love coming here as it's close to my place and is very clean. They just opened over 2 months ago. Only thing is the wait, even when you make appt. so it looks like they are short on resources and also a bit disorganized. Hopefully they can get more people as this place has great potential to be the #1 nail salon for me in Astoria! read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Inside of dahlia - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Although the owner Jesse is wonderful. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for her staff, she was on vacation so I made an appointment with someone else named Snow (usually works in the first chair to the door). I first made an appointment for 4pm but followed up to see if I could move it later to 4:30. They assured me this would be alright and told me she had someone else at 5:30. I came in at 4:35 and she already had someone in the chair and had already applied a full set. She went on to look at me confused and rudely tell me I was late and someone else could take me. Mind you it was 5 minutes past the appointment time and there was no way she had started this other girls nails only 5 minutes earlier. Anyway I would've appreciated if she had been polite and owned up to her mistake or at least tried to accommodate and reschedule. I ended up going to NailBerry about half a mile away and they are consistently wonderful and would never fault costumers for an issue like this. read more

$7 manicure at Dahlia Nails was a really nice treat for me. At around 5:30 pm, the place was pretty happening and every lady was occupied. That said, it was only a few minutes before someone got filing and soaking for me - this place is efficient! Its also bright and clean, trilingual (English, Spanish, and Mandarin), and definitely worth every cent. Extra points for the loyalty card. That said, the ladies here are all business and not very chatty. If you go to the nail salon to gossip, this isn't you're place. I also didn't get a shoulder massage. My polish started chipping 4 days later, but I didn't pick a high end polish and I lost in a battle with some bobby pins. Overall, I'd definitely come here again. read more

Pretty sure this salon uses MMA - an illegal polymer for acrylic nails. I say this because (1) all the liquids are in unmarked containers (2) When I went to soak off the set, IT TOOK 2 HOURS. EMA acrylics take 40 mins MAX. I have not returned here in over a year and never will. read more

Terrible experience - I've been coming here since before I had my daughter and they used to be a nicer place to come. Always packed but the quality has gone down so much. I've had my sisters come and get their nails done. Before they did the terrible paint job it was better quality. I'm sad to say I'm never coming back. Jesse was my favorite now she only works with girls that are getting rhinestones. Best place for strippers to get long exaggerated things done. Smh read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Terrible paint job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Dahlia is a nice and clean nail salon in Astoria. The price is as competitive as those in East Village. Color gel is $25 and pedicure is only $13. My cousin took me here and we both got color gel manicure. The girl who did her manicure was very fast and good. My lady was pretty good too but her English is very poor. Besides, she did not even give me a shoulder massage like the other lady. It just seems a little inconsistent. I might come back if I live in Queens. For now, I am sticking to my East Village spot. read more

First time getting my nails done with them. Very cute spot. Was recommended to get it done by Jessica. She was booked, but her client didn't show up so she saw me. She did a great job with my acrylic nails, I just wished she did my polish as well. Another girl did it. When I go back can't wait to have her do it all!!! Thank you Jessica!!! read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

Jesse is amazing! So good at what she does, and nice too! This is the first time ever I have nails I am 100% satisfied with! She is my to go from now on ! read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is great if you want a bang for your buck. You're really getting what you're paying for. I get acrylic tips here and they last a decent amount of time, but they break off here and there. The service here isn't that great, there's been several times where I make an appointment and still have to wait. Also, the employees here make it obvious when they're bothered or have something to say about a client. Very unprofessional. But I guess that's what you get with cheap service. read more

Should be less than one star... got a lip wax here and these are the results! This place has no idea what they are doing- DO NOT GO HERE FOR A WAX!!! I am mortified and can't believe a place like this is even open. read more

Dahlia Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Astoria, New York

I got gel nails . Great service!!!! Great prices!!!!