I figured it was time for an updated review after my mani-pedi this morning! My friend and her husband are throwing a staycation bash for her 40th at the new TWA hotel and after screwing up my swim reservation (that's for another review...) I figured I'd have time for a pedicure and maybe even a manicure too. Knowing how busy Dolphin can get, I booked it there* in the rain around 10AM and they were able to squeeze me in. My feet were in bad shape (I walk 10-15k steps/day, wear heels to the office 4 days a week and hadn't gotten a pedicure since I was in Greece... in early June) and my hands were even worse. Neither were a challenge for Abby! She did an incredible job and was maybe the most gentle nail technician I've ever encountered. I'm truly amazed that she was able to take care of my mangled cuticles and nails without any pain. And they look great. What a gem this place is! I'm going to try and make manicures a regular thing now (mayhe in tandem with my return to Yelp reviews!) No Amex accepted and cash for tips only. *don't be like me and book an appointment instead (they get VERY busy) so you can stay dry. read more

Rainy day Nails Treat Good Quality and price Friendly personnel And variety Perfect place for nails read more

Awesome, affordable spot to get nails done. Came here after scouring the internet for a place that does dip well. I've never tried dip before, so I don't have anything else to compare it to. However, I will say that the entire process was smooth and my nails look great (and I'm pretty picky about shaping)! I called a little bit after they opened on a Sunday and was able to make a same-day appointment. However, if you want to guarantee a time, you should book in advanced-- when I was there I heard at least one person get told there was no more availability. I arrived about 8 minutes before my appointment, expecting to wait. However, I was able to be instantly seen! The entire process took about 45 minutes (I had no polish on), which I really appreciated from an efficiency standpoint. The salon was busy the entire time and you can tell a lot of folks are repeat customers. While they accept card, I'd recommend bringing cash as you get a slight discount. All in all, I'm happy with my choice, nails look great, and I will definitely be back! read more

Came in to get a plain mani and pedi no polish, absolutely amazing. The woman was very skilled, gentle, and thorough. My hands and feet feel amazing and clean. Her cuticle work was the best I've had in a while. It was quick too. Everyone is very polite as well. Will return when I need a clean up! read more

Dolphin Spa - Beautiful clean cuticles no polish. - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend recommended this place and I left really happy and satisfied. I rarely do my nails but they knew quickly what I was looking for and was very gentle, friendly, and thorough throughout. This is most likely going to be my new go to nail salon. I asked for Jojo and she was an absolute sweetheart. Same goes for her fellow coworkers. Call ahead to make reservations and know what type of service you want done. They have a very efficient and effective system going. I honestly can't wait to go back here again. read more

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I have been going to Dolphin Spa for over 10 years. They are the only nail spa that I use. The staff are fabulous. I love Michael and JoJo. All of the staff are courteous, friendly, and eager to please. They have created a place where most of the customers are happy, and interact with each other. Dolphin is the BEST in Park Slope. Dr. Pat Stevens read more

Dip powder is expensive and I'm more than happy to pay for lasting results but when it chips and completely lifts and ruins my nail at less than 2 weeks? No thank you. read more

BEST powder French manicure I have ever had...EVER. Hands down. The best. Customer service is a bit hit or miss...actually a little rude. They're so busy, when walk in customers come, rather than make an appointment for a later time or day, they just yell "we're too busy," and that's it. No attempt to even make an appointment. It's a bit off putting to me. Ya live and ya learn...If you want the best dip powder mani, you walk there to make an appointment and deal with it. read more

Really enjoyed the nail service here! Jojo did a wonderful job and was very helpful in taking the time to color match so I could get the outcome I wanted. I can't remember who did my pedicure but they were great as well! The prices are also reasonable so I'm excited to go back in the future. They are a bit smaller so probably best to make an appointment. All in all, a great spot! read more

Walked in and asked for a gel French manicure and they did a great job highly recommend read more

Dolphin Spa - French gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I've been going to that place for my nails for about a decade now, and I think that says it all The team there is super friendly and helpful, and the salon is clean. Best is to call for a appointment because they are busy most of the time I'm always so happy after they have done my nails - thank you Dolphin spa read more

Amazing service at this nail salon! First time here and forgot cash for their tip, but they were kind enough to just let me run my card. I wanted some extra fun colors for my nails, and it only ended up being $18. Honestly one of the best nail salons I've gone to in a while. Being a male and coming alone, they were very welcoming and the conversations were genuine. This will now be my go to salon when I feel the need to get a manicure. read more

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It was my 1st time visiting this place I got a gel mani it has been over 1 month no chip all you see is growth will deff.go back read more

Dolphin Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place has been a God send for me. After 15 years in NYC, I've finally found a nail salon I will never let go. This has become my regular spot for NexGen manicures and pedicures. My nails don't chip and they always last THREE WEEKS. Mike and Jojo care about the health of your nails. (Not to mention they are funny, kind, and always have good conversation with me.) The color selection here is great. They pay attention to detail and I leave in love with my nails every time! The shop is very clean and cute. Staff is lovely. Make an appointment though, as it's always busy. A lot of the negative reviews here are people just mad because they couldn't get a walk in. Also, get a pedicure here. They use hot stones and do paraffin on your heels! read more

Today was my 2nd appointment at Dolphin Spa and I honestly don't think I'll go anywhere else. I moved recently from CA and finding a new salon was a challenge from all the options around, but I'm so glad I found this place. While it's not updated like places that are closer to me, it's very clean and the tools come right out of the autoclave. Every client gets their own packaged tools, and cleanliness in a nail salon is really important to me. They take their time and do a really thorough job. This was my 2nd time doing powder gel, and Mike did a great job as usual. The first time lasted so long without any chips and I don't think I could ever go back to regular gel. Soaking off took longer but it's better than scraping it off like regular gel. He also mentioned trying not to hit your nails anywhere to preserve your nail health. My boyfriend and I also love their green tea spa pedicures. They really take their time cleaning your nails and scrubbing your feet. They even show you the 10 min timer for the massage (complete with hot stones). They're also very clean with painting! I usually do regular polish and idk what top coat they use but it never chips. They get really busy and it's hard to do a walk-in so I suggest booking an appointment either the day before or even the morning of if you want an afternoon slot. This may seem inconvenient but they really make sure they don't rush and don't overbook--so also be on time! I usually pay in cash but you can also pay for your service by card and tip in cash only. read more

I have gotten my nails done here 2x, so far so good. My first visit was several weeks ago to get Dip Powder done on my finger nails and a regular pedicure. The spa is not close to where I live but I read the reviews and decided it's worth the sojourn here. COVID- They do temp checks, offer hand sanitizer when you enter. Quite frankly, everyone should just go to bathroom and also wash their hands. Each station has those plastic drapes over it. Oh and be sure to call to make an appointment, vs just showing up. The spa is quite smaller to what I am used to however. The staff of 3 seem consistent because they were the same 3 there on my 2nd visit and the 3 certificates on the wall reflected these same 3 people. Basically, it's a small shop and this is why making an appt is also important. They seem to have frequent locals judging my the interaction of those who came and left whilst I was there. So that's good. My Dip powder experience was as expected. Initially I didn't like my color choice but it grew on me days later. My pedicure was also well done. They did charge $5 to remove prior powder application. If they did your powder and will be reapplying it, no fee. If you remove powder and get a non-powder service you will still get the $5 charge. Two fingers that I did the powder dip on did crack/chip. These two were on the same dominant hand. My other hand was perfect, so I give benefit of doubt and say some activity of mine set off the cascade of cracks. The thumb nail cracked but only on wk 4 did it actually chip off. I am not sure what instigated the crack. The middle finger, I basically chomped on accidentally while eating and that was an immediate chip that got worse. It seems that once a crack/chip has been made the whole foundation of the dip powder begins to unravel. So do take care not to cause a crack/chip in your dip powder nails. My 2nd visit to the spa, I took a break from the powder (as I have been getting them x 3.5months straight) and just got a regular manicure. read more

Amazing service! The people here are genuinely nice and you can tell they care about your experience. This was my first time here (and 2nd time getting nails done since the pandemic). I came here around 6:20 today (thursday) without an appointment and they gave me an accurate wait time of 20 mins since they were at capacity. I didn't want to wait inside since I didn't want anyone to feel rushed so I decided to take a walk over to 7th Ave and circle back. When I came back roughly 20 mins later they were expecting me and thanked me for coming back!! They provided me hand sanitizer before choosing a color and then I was seated for my pedicure. They lined the tub and ran the water and checked the temp with me to make sure I was good with it. The pedicure experience was great. Not rushed at all and he took the time to do my cuticles with 0 cuts!! Halfway through my pedicure (because I came near closing and they wanted to make sure we had enough time for drying) another person asked if they could do my manicure from the chair, but even then my manicure didn't feel rushed at all. Overall really great experience and next time I'll try to get here earlier on a weeknight or make an appt in advance! This is probably my new go-to spot in the neighborhood when I want a nice mani/pedi at a reasonable price point! read more

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I have never gotten a gel manicure but this place is the best! They are efficient, helpful, and perfect at getting the style you want. It was such an easy and relaxing process that I can't wait to go back to. Then pop into pasta Louise for a drink to celebrate your good decisions and fabulous nails!!! read more

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10/10 each time. Let's take a moment to discuss the cleanliness, efficiency and high regards to enforcing COVID-19 protocols. Upon entering, we were instructed to sanitize our hands and proceeded to pick our polishes for our nails. Mask were instructed to be worn while booking the appointment over the phone. Staff wore mask throughout the entire session. Each booth is separated by vinyl curtains to separate patronnes. A vinyl curtain also separates the customer and nail techinican at each station. Jojo (owner) sanitized each curtain between customers. I felt extremely safe and comfortable returning to Dolphin Spa post-pandemic lockdown. On to the nails, I did an SNS manicure with JoJo and she did an amazing job as per usual. She's so meticulous, making sure each step is done correctly. As thorough as she is, the entire manicure took approx. 20 minutes. Mike did my pedicure and he did an amazing job as well. Thanks a million! Highly recommend Dolphin Spa! Keep up the amazing work! read more

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They took me right away as a walk-in and did a nice job on my powder gel manicure! Chinese speakers take note: techs Mike and Zhouzhou are from Fujian and can of course speak Mandarin in addition to their home dialect, so it was nice to to be able to practice my rusty Mandarin with them :) read more

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I walked in on a Saturday and at first was gonna have to come back to have my nails done until I asked if I could get a pedicure. The reviews say walk in welcome but they are a small salon and work heavily off their schedule so I suggest calling in advance. It's not a flashy salon but everything is clean. My pedicure was probably the best I've had since being in NYC. I got the spa pedicure that included callous remover. They broke out the hot stones and everything. I did think the wrapping my legs in Saran Wrap then a towel covered with Saran Wrap was wasteful and environmentally cringey, but I guess so is the use of clean water. My gel powder set was the best. They soaked it completely off. I think this was the first person who's actually commented on the health of my nails. There was no high speed drill that burned my nail beds. It was perfect and they meticulously trimmed my cuticles after applying the powder. Oh yea bring cash. They accept card for service but charge a fee and you can only tip in cash. read more

Dolphin Spa - Funny bunny opi powder. Cute soft white color. - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very nice manicure, love it. Lots of colors to choose from. I will be back in the future.

Mike is the BEST for dip manicures. They take about an hour and a half which is quite long but worth it. 10/10. Such a nice guy too

Love my JoJo and her husbie who always end up doing our gel and powder manicure nails. They're so friendly and excel at their craft. Highly recommend - however u must have an appt . For same day add ons just call in advance to see if they can accommodate. I like that there is no waiting inside . This also makes it so they're not rushed due to unnecessary overbooking. Perhaps this is the way everything should be. Reasonable pricing for top notch service and results ! read more

Dolphin Spa - My absolute favorite color for color changing gel manicure nails - has sparkle and shine . - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my go-to for a great mani/pedi in Park Slope. I have been to most of the other salons and Dolphin Spa tops the list. You've gotta ask for "little" Cindy. She gives the best back rub ever after her fantastic mani/pedi. I will only frequent this establishment ! read more

Excellent first visit. I was accommodated without having an appointment and the the customer service was excellent.

10/10 would recommend! I've been coming to Dolphin Spa for a few years now and will never stop coming here! Jojo, Mike and the rest of the team offer an incredible experience at an affordable price. Their powder gel manicures last 3+ weeks and are perfect every time! read more

Hands down best powder dip manicure I've gotten. Excellent care and attention to detail. read more

Dolphin Spa - Powder dip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you are looking for a well-done gel manicure at a fair price - this is the place! Note that I haven't received any nail design at Dolphin Spa but I've had a great experience getting gel manicures and normal polish pedicures here! The facilities are clean and the prices are fair. read more

Dolphin Spa - Gel French Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

These place is the best! So affordable and health conscious and they do the works for your pedicure including callous removal as their base. Jojo does the absolute best manicures read more

Dolphin Spa - Dip powder Manicure by jojo - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Another great experience! I tried a dipped gel mani this time and love it. Thank you Jo Jo! read more

Dolphin Spa - Gel mani for a nail biter :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First time visit but it def won't be my last. I was in dire need of a pedicure and I knew a basic pedicure wasn't going to bring my feet back to life. I called and made an appt a few hours before I arrived (it's not a big place so it's best if you make an appt). I opted for the green spa pedicure with gel. Total cost was $75. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. First off the place is clean and doesn't stink like chemicals. The nail tech who did my pedicure was Summer and she was awesome. The pedicure lasted 1 hour and 22 minutes. Unbelievably relaxing and I felt like a queen. The scrub, stones, massaging, precision . I could go on and on. Walked in with hooves and walked out with soft, pretty feet. Very happy. read more

I got a gel manicure and spa pedicure - both perfect. Amazing price. The staff was so nice, everything very clean and efficient while thorough. I will be going back for sure! read more

I've been going to a different spot in park slope for over a year and more recently my dip powder kept cracking 2-3 days after I got them done! I was so frustrated so I took to yelp and searched for the best place in park slope for dip powder and I stumbled upon dolphin spa! Let's just say I was NOT disappointed! I saw Mike and he promised me my nails wouldn't chip and would just grow out! He was right on the nose! I had the powder on for an entire month(and I use my hands a lot for work) without a single chip or crack! They truly take their time to do what's best for your nails which I so appreciate! Also they are taking Covid precautions very seriously. Ensuring all guests sanitize the second they get in, cleaning down chairs in between customers, and partitions up. I've only been twice now but they have gained a customer for life! read more

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Just an excellent salon with friendly, timely, and professional service and fantastic results that last. Completely fabulous place. Reasonably priced. Relaxed and peaceful. read more

Jojo the story owner is friendly and place is clean. They take extra precaution like hand sanitizer, mask & vinyls curtain between each station! Thank you for opening at this difficult time, let's support small local business! read more

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I've been to this nail salon many times and love it.Very hygienic. Staff is super friendly and yet professional! Would definitely recommend. 03/18/18 I am updating this review to post a pic of the prices since there has been requests for the pricing! Hope it helps! read more

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Needed to get my nails done while visiting Brooklyn and found Dolphin Spa on Yelp. I didn't know what to expect because I'm a CA girl. It's a small shop (only 3 or 4 spa chairs) so they can't handle a large crowd, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I appreciated that they used clean tools and the attention to detail was excellent. I did the green tea spa pedicure and the product was terrific. Smelled great and made my skin super smooth. I loved the finished product! read more

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Small nail salon with only a few stations, so be sure to make an appointment! You can tell with one visit how loved this place is because of the number of regulars that come in. Give yourself about an hour for each service because the attention to detail they provide is unheard of. I've been a few times now for pedicures (complete with paraffin wax and hot stone massage) and NexGen powder gel. Before coming to Dolphin, I thought powder manicures looked too thick and stuck to gel. Initially, I was unsure about a man doing my manicures but I'm so happy with my nails - Mike is a complete pro and is very meticulous. $43 well spent because they last 3-4 weeks. Very thankful to have found my go-to spot in Park Slope! read more

They were amazing, I got a dip manicure and my friend got a regular pedi. They were super friendly and gave great service. They don't do designs which was the one thing I was a little disappointed about but my nails came out amazing and the lady that did mine was so gentle. Plus my friend who got his pedicure done wanted bright red and they were super for it, not caring that he was a guy. read more