Nasty diacourteous and DECEITFUL they dont ask you or tell you that the Dazzle polish is TEN DOLLARS MORE. You need to get permission not when it comes to pay the horrible Natalie just shrugs her shoulders When I ask can I email the boss suddenly no info Who owns this place Why is there nobody responsible here for the thievery. A manicure regular no gel nothing upwards of $30 read more

Employees were very nice and took me in as a walk in. It is nothing fancy but you can get a solid manicure here. pros: -generally felt clean -nail techs were nice and welcoming -gel polish sat well on my nail bed with no bubbling. 6 days later after 5 days in a hot spring and spa soaking for about 10 hours in 110 degree water, the gel has not started to lift cons: -they use a reusable foot file for calluses and it's never clear to me what disinfection they use for those since those files don't fit in the autoclave read more

Element Beauty Lounge - black manicure on short nails 6 days after service - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Me and my partner just moved in to the neighborhood and were in the look out for a nice affordable salon to get our nails done. We saw a deal outside for a spa pedi and mani so we decided to give it a try. My girl took her time scrubbing my feet and carefully trimming my cuticles. It's been over a week and regular mani hasn't chipped despite all the moving and cleaning we're doing in our new place. I think we found our new local salon!! read more

Element Beauty Lounge - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This salon has undergone ownership change and the experience & service is subpar. First, the new owner/manager is rude. I went in to redeem a gift certificate for a pedicure and she said my gift certificate is too old. I explained to her that there is no expiration date on gift certificates... She said "I don't care- I'm not taking it". Luckily another customer supported me by speaking up & the owner/manager accepted the gift certificate with disdain. I felt humiliated and shamed. The pedicure service was ok- however the polish started chipping after 1 week. read more

Came here as a walk-in. Manager was able to accommodate me. Very welcoming and warm place. I got a regular manicure used OPI-Suzi & the Arctic Fox. I enjoyed my manicure and loved the end result. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Element Beauty Lounge - Regular manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

2nd UPDATE - All of the staff are fully vaccinated! This remains my happy place for the reasons listed below!! UPDATE: I returned to Element Beauty Lounge on 5th Avenue, Park Slope once the pandemic restrictions were lifted and here is what I found: Upon arrival your contactless temperature is taken. If there is no temperature, you then sign in name, time of arrival and temperature. I assume this is to help if contact tracing becomes necessary. There are two (2) pen bins: one for sterile and the other for used. Once you use the pen from the sterile bin it then goes into the used bin. The manicure station has an acrylic barrier between you and the esthetician. The pedicure station has acrylic barriers separating spaces on the banquet. As always, the sanitation in this place is exemplary!! I have returned twice since the reopening. This is my happy place, where I go to de-stress. All of the technicians are good! Doesn't matter which person is assigned. The atmosphere is very soothing and the staff are wonderful. read more

Got a gel mani. Usually the technicians paint the whole nail (obviously), but this technician left a space between my cuticles and where the paint starts. So it looks like my gel mani is a week and a half old after just getting it done. And a couple nails look thick and lopsided because of how she applied the polish. These were supposed to be my birthday nails, and I'm quite disappointed I almost want to go get them redone elsewhere. I hate leaving this review because they are generally nice and do a good job. Maybe this is an isolated incident and they were just too rushed today. read more

The manager was soo nice. Her whole staff was busy and she started off my pedicure and had Diana finish me off with painting my toes and doing a very nice gel manicure. The salon was very clean as I was paranoid about cleanliness but I was very comfortable. An appointment is required. Keep up the good work ladies. read more

Element Beauty Lounge - OPI Gel Mani that lasted for 3 weeks. - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great decor, a place you can definitely relax in. 2 stars for pleasant staff and welcoming environment. 1 star for the final product. I came in yesterday evening for a regular manicure. Was not worth $15 as I can see layers of paint (see photos attached). Really poor job, I'll be sticking to my regular place. I could've done a better job myself =/ read more

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A very simple review. It was wonderful here on Saturday. The staff was lovely, accommodating and so polite. The shop is so clean. I can't say enough good things about them and I highly recommend. read more

Could be better,Lady named Rosa didn't put a top coat and my nails ended up looking like I had them on for a few weeks, some of us spend fortunes to get good service, a better job next time would be appreciated read more

Element Beauty Lounge - Rosa, the lady who did my nails failed to put a top coat and this is what my nails look on day two. - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Clean and stylish salon. The technicians' skills can be inconsistent. You could get a gel mani that chips in days or a good one that can last two weeks depending on who works on you, which can be disappointing because of their price point. Jessie is really one of the best and does a great gel mani! Ask for her if you can. Took off stars because over time I've noticed how some patrons (aka white) are offered much better service than others like receiving an extra warm welcome or being offered water or tea upon entering... I usually have to ask for some or don't get any at all lol. read more

Element Beauty Lounge - Gel mani by Jessie - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really want to give Element more stars as I get my nails done there at least once a month and I love how courteous the staff is there. BUT my polish always starts chipping after a day. The longest it has lasted was 2 days. The place isn't cheap! So it's disappointing that the polish doesn't last longer. read more

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In town for a stop-over before vacation and had the luxury of having Wendy give me a pedicure and a 15min chair massage (I didn't add on the chair massage until after Wendy began massaging my shoulders while my toe nail polish dried)- I knew I immediately wanted more minutes!! (Seriously!!) Let's just say - I'll be looking for future opportunities to lay over in NYC to see Wendy. My feet felt as if they'd had 30 years of living restored to them and the chair massage jolted my life back into normalcy. It was a great experience and the aesthetic of the place was as nice as any high-end resort spa. I can't wait to come back! read more

Love element beauty lounge. They did a great job during Covid with checking temperatures and contact tracing. The salon is also nice and clean. I highly recommend Diana! She does an awesome job with my manicures, perfectly filed and polished and my gels last 3 weeks! Really nice ppl work there. read more

Omg I love this place I have been here and few times and love their attention to details. I only have gotten gel manicures but today I got their spa pedicure and it was so relaxing and I didn't feel rush they are a little pricey and a treat but worth every penny will be back in a few weeks for another pedicure. read more

Element has a nice ambience and all the nail technicians are nice, I always feel comfortable here. They play pop music videos that you can watch while getting a manicure. I'm really a fan of their green tea pedicure, nice and relaxing. They also do really good gel manicures, they clean up the sides as they go and the end result is beautiful nails! Their regular manicures are good too, but for me they always seem to chip right away, so I stick with the gel. I've also gotten chair massages here, and they are okay. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for years. Let me tell you, I think I've tried every single nail salon in New York and this is the best. It may be slightly pricier than your typical corner salon, but it's worth it. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. That matters. You can also tell that the products they use are just better than your average NYC salon. Lastly, I never really feel rushed. If I come before a holiday weekend in the Summer, then yes, it's packed and a little rushed. But these girls take their time and do a great job. I've been coming here exclusively for about a year and will continue. read more

I've been going to element for 7-8 years, maybe longer and to this day have never had a disappointing experience. a salon with non toxic products is essential for me, but the stress free vibe is also a cut above. if you want a perfect manicure while not being poisoned or annoyed, this is the best spot in brooklyn. read more

I have never posted on Yelp and it has taken me quite a long time to do so but every time I think about what happened to me and my daughter, African American women, at Element I get angry and feel I need to say something to those who manage the salon and their customers. My daughter and I went there in Aug 23 to get our nails done. We have gone there for over 20 years! I had a pedicure, manicure and massage and had been going there every weekend. My daughter came a bit late and near closing. She had booked a pedicure and then after arriving asked for a manicure. Just a top coat so it would match the pedicure. The manager said no because they were getting ready to close. A few minutes later two white women came in, without appointments, asking for manicures and pedicures and they were immediately seated! Our bill was over $150. We immediately got up and left BUT without saying anything! I hope this still resonates and people will reconsider patronizing this business. I have! My apologies to Vicky, my manicurist, who always was attentive and kind. read more

This is a fantastic nail salon. Element has a talented and courteous staff, impeccably organized Essie and OPI colors, and is very clean along with great perks such as complimentary teas, water and citrus water. *massage parlor quality massages!* I had Carol today and I will be sure to request her next time! read more

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My friend was visiting and wanted champagne with mani/pedi. We brought our own bubbly and said we were celebrating our friendaversary, then was offered to sit outdoors for a pedi al fresco. We had the entire area to ourselves. There's a large mosquito net/cover over the area in case it's too sunny/hot. Manicure was done inside and came out great. the staff, including owner were incredibly friendly! read more

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Disappointed as the price tag is not justified at all, it looks and feels like a cheap spot but I was charged $50. May did a perfunctory job and looked positively bored doing it. I wasn't told they have a basic pedicure option, I was forced to choose from a more expensive menu that doesn't even list the basic option. Don't waste your time or money. Never coming back. Edit: two days later, my nail paint is already coming off read more

I don't normally write reviews, but the poor experience I had at Element Beauty Lounge Park Slope two days ago has compelled me to warn others about this place. I booked a mani-pedi and eyebrow waxing treatment here on a Friday evening. I was told that a 7 p.m. appointment would give me enough time to do both treatments by the time the salon closed at 8:30, so I booked my appointment and showed up at 6:45 excited to get my nails done and eyebrows shaped (I honestly hadn't done anything nice for myself in months, so I was excited to go back to what used to be my go-to nail salon in Park Slope when I lived there 5 years ago). Even though I showed up early, I was loudly asked to wait until my appointment time at 7 p.m. because the place was busy. Fine, I can live with that, although I could have done without the loud tone of voice. I was asked to choose from a menu list of pedicure treatments and chose the simple pedicure with a hot stone foot massage and a callous treatment. I'm not sure what the issue was, but I was told by my technician and her colleague that I should not choose the hot stone treatment because "it didn't work." Instead, they tried to peddle me some other treatment I ultimately refused. Looking back, they probably did not have the hot stones available or did not want to take the time to prepare the treatment given the time of evening. The pedicure was pleasant enough, I had a blonde Asian technician (let's call her "E") who was competent and friendly. When she finished and it was time to do my nails, E walked me over and began setting me up to get my nails done when her boss must have told her (in another language) to service another woman who was getting gel tips removed. E did not even explain the change; she just left me and started working on the woman two seats away from me. When I asked what was going on, the woman in charge told me that I would be getting another technician because E was the only one who had the skill to remove gel nails, and so, I was thrown to the wayside. Okay, that isn't the end of the world, I thought. A bit rude that they didn't mentioned the reason for the change until I asked, but I figured I would be getting an equally competent technician to do my manicure. I was dead wrong. I had broken a nail and so had to get my nails cut and filed. I requested a round nail shape and the new technician, let's call her "S," completely botched two of my nails by very obviously over-filing the right sides of both nails, leaving me with the "Leaning tower of Pisa" look. When I brought it to S' attention, she asked me "what I wanted her to do about it," presumably because she had already cut my nails off and there was really not much that could be done to remediate the poor manicure. Annoyed, but still willing to forgive, I mentioned that I had also booked an eyebrow waxing. S wanted me to pay before I painted my nails, and I confirmed that she still planned to wax my eyebrows and she said sure. I paid and instead of taking me to dry my nails, she brought me to the basement to get my eyebrows waxed. I asked for my eyebrows to be arched, but S insisted that I could not get my eyebrows arched because I didn't have enough eyebrows -- even though I had gotten them arched many times before, even at Element. Anyway, S prepared the wax and did not even wait for it to cool. After what was probably a two-minute waxing, my eyelids (mind you, NOT my eyebrows) were ON FIRE. When S showed me my face in the mirror, my eyelids were bright red and my eyebrows looked untouched. Turns out S had put most of the wax on my lids and ripped the skin off my eyelids with the waxing paper! I told her that my eyebrows did not look like anything had been done to them and she said she "cleaned them up." Mind you, they did not look neat, they were straggly and the hairs were in all different directions. She spent no more than 5 minutes on the entire process and when I got home, I could see that my lids had been severely burned. Two days later, I have a significant burn scar/abrasion on my left eyelid and a smaller one on my right eyelid. I strongly recommend that people do not get their eyebrows done here. It was the worst experience I have had with a waxing in my life! The service was rushed, and I was treated like an inconvenience. Element's customer service was deplorable and I am afraid they have permanently lost me as a customer. I posted pictures of the damage. I took several. read more

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I'm highly selective of nail salons and it took me years after moving to Brooklyn to find a regular place. This salon surpasses service and quality in every way. From table massages, waxing and basic nail services they cannot be beat. A bit pricey but you're paying for the quality. I'm here at least once a week and I adore Carol and all the technicians who work here. The membership is fab as you basically accumulate points that amount to dollars off your services. read more

Just went in tonight and had the BEST manicure I've had in a while. Jessie is so sweet and did beautiful work. Thank you! read more

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Been getting manicures+pedicures for over 20 years and this is one of *the best* experiences I've ever had. The space is beautifully cozy and modern and very clean. The two techs I had were thoughtful, intuitive, and very focused on providing excellent service - it really showed. I felt genuinely cared for and welcome. I don't live in the neighborhood (unfortunately) and only want to come here from now on. It's worth the trip. It was such a relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon. read more

I've been going there for manicures lately. I love that they have essie gel couture, which is a regular polish that last longer (regular manicure $15+5)... and yes, it is a little pricy for a manicure, but it will definitely save you an extra trip to the nail salon. The service, the ambiance, the decor is great. I would highly recommend it read more

The ladies at Element Beauty always take the best care of my nails! I've been to several nail salons in the city and while I wouldn't necessarily say any of them are bad, I can say that Element Beauty stands out when compared to them. It's slightly more expensive than your average salon - just about $36 for a gel manicure - but worth every penny. My manicures always last at least two weeks, if not longer, and the technicians properly soak off gel with care so as not to damage nail beds. They're very good at creating a relaxing vibe here and I never feel rushed or poorly treated. The citrus water is delicious, as is their tea. While all the technicians are wonderful ladies, I love Noemi and Jessie! I would highly recommend coming here for anyone looking to be well taken care of. read more

Came here today for some waxing....bikini, brows, legs....not fun i tell you. I can honestly say for the first time that I enjoyed my experience! I'm usually super tense before, freaking out as the wax is spread on diff body parts, and then giving little gasps as the strip is pulled from skin...Sorry for the visual boys! This place, however, totally put me at ease. It's a small little salon with very friendly staff. They take you downstairs to a little room, you discuss your options, what you want done, etc. Then as you lay back on the comfy bed you can watch awesome music videos on the ceiling :) Good song selection! You can listen to "Somewhere only we know" as little hairs are getting completely ripped out of their roots. It takes the mind off things! And it makes for a completely enjoyable (and dare i say RELAXING??) waxing experience. read more

Got a weekend appointment without a problem by calling the day before. Extremely thorough and courteous masseuse and pedicurist. Element Beauty Lounge is exceptionally clean and has a tremendous Essie & OPI polish collection. A star off for the prices of my services being slightly higher than dictated on the website and off for not enforcing the "voices-to-a minimum" policy. I don't wish to hear a 6-year old rattle on and on to her mother while I'm trying to relax with my lemon water. Matter of fact, this isn't the place for children, at all. read more

*****NOTE: THIS IS A REVIEW FOR DUDES. LADIES, DISREGARD***** So guys, if you're like me, one of your favorite parts in American Psycho is when Patrick Batemen goes through his meticulous morning routine. The routine involves a bunch of scrubs, morning exercises, activator gels, whatnot . . but one element that I think is important, that Patrick Bateman and his ultra-consumerist cronies undergo (shown later in the film), is the manicure. I have to be honest, I've never considered getting one until lately. I'm not the manliest man I know, but I'm manly enough to know that I want to impress the opposite sex and be as flawless as I possibly can be in all areas. So, given all this, I decided to seek out a place in my neighborhood to get it done. Being sort of uncomfortable at the outset with the prospect of walking into any old place, I decided I obviously needed to find the happy medium between chic and ultra girly. After consulting Yelp and sorting through Dashing Diva, Mom's Beauty Nails, Tina's Nail Salon, etc., I finally settled on Element which advertises a lot of services for men specifically, which set me at ease. I called on a Monday afternoon and was able to schedule an appointment on the same day easily for both a manicure and a pedicure. I rolled in, was immediately directed to a chair where I took my shoes and socks off, rolled up my jeans, and went to work. Not to blow up a previous reviewers spot, but I was also worked on by the lady whose name stars with an M and ends with a Y (hint: three letter name, also the name of a month), and I really didn't have a problem. I'm a dude, I don't need to be offered water, I don't need to be pampered, I need to have my toenails cut, cleaned, calluses filed off, and feet/legs cleaned and massaged. Fingernails, same minus the obvious elements. She was friendly, extremely nice, and even joked with me when I told her it was my first time. I would give it 5 stars, but I gotta admit that she didn't do as thorough a job as I would've liked. However, I think when you go in and get services done like this you need to articulate for the person working on you when you feel like a nail might cut a little bit shorter or a part of your foot filed a little more. If you keep your mouth shut and don't make sure the person is doing what they need to do, then you walk out of the place down some cash and feeling like a chump because you didn't get as thorough a job as you should of. It's up to the person working on you, but it's also up to you as well. I will be back, no doubt. I ended up spending a little more money than I initially planned. I figured with tip, the mani/pedi combo would be $36. However, there was an added $8 cost (i guess) for the heel therapy treatment, which I feel she probably sold me and I should've said no to, so it ended up being $48 with tip. Whatevs, all in all, great experience. Nothing to be scared of, guys. Jump in, do it. Highly recommended. Enjoy! read more

I recently got a medi and a pedi here and I loved it. Coming from Los Angeles where a medi is $20 or more if you do gel, the $13 price was fabulous. The pedi was cheaper too. They didn't push extras on me and did a great job on my nails and feet. The bench where you get your feet done at was a little uncomfortable because it was a straight back with no give. By the way I got my nails done on the 11th and its now the 23rd and my nails are almost like new - no chipping at all. read more

For those of us who are tired of the $20 manicure/pedicure in questionable salons, well, element beauty lounge is an excellent alternative. It's small but beautifully designed, and the manicures are given at a 'manicure' bar. The prices are reasonable - a little steeper than the usual $20 combo(I paid $30@15%off), but the place is much nicer, and CLEAN. The staff is nice, and they'll even offer you water or tea. . . all in all, Element feels like a 'classy' salon, at non classy prices. read more

If I could givE them 0 stars I would, rude customer service and they refused to serve me because they didn't want to take off my existing polish? I've never had a nail salon tell me they wouldn't take of my current polish. Absolutely ridiculous read more

This review is specifically for Vicky in the brow area of the salon. This woman is an ARTIST! She is professional, meticulous, symmetrical in her shaping and she has a great eye for the correct tint to match your hair and skin tone. Run, do not walk. read more

What use to be my neighborhood favorite nail salon to get pampered has now turned into a place that you couldn't pay me to patronize. I've had the opportunity to watch element transform from being a top notch nail spa to literally becoming the worst place in Park Slope to get a mani/pedi. All of the veteran technicians have left, so if you're ok with paying $45 (+) for a rushed, sloppy mani/pedi that's guaranteed to chip off by day 3, Element Beauty Lounge is your place. Oh and lets not forget to mention how the staff and management are incredibly rude and I strongly believe that there mantra is "The Customer is NEVER righ!!!! read more

This review is only for the Brazilian wax. I usually get my Brazilians done GoGreen Organic, SkinSpa Soho, or Completely Bare, so I immediately regretted buying the LivingSocial Coupon without first checking if they used hard wax, (but seriously, who doesn't these days). They took me downstairs to the very small room as soon as I arrived. There is a small flatscreen hanging right above you, when you lay down so you can watch videos.....nice. When she started I asked her if they use hard wax there, she said no "but everybody likes this wax"....really. I haven't had a painful Brazilian in over a year. THIS was painful and sloppy. She got wax on the one sensitive part you should Never get wax on! (Think little man in the boat). And she kept going over the same sections 2, 3,and 4 times. Awful! I will never go back. The only pro is that they don't double dip. I'm sticking with the spas for waxing from now on. read more

I decided to check this place out on Saturday and treat myself to a green tea mani/pedi. I was excited to find a clean, friendly place that wasn't overpriced...and that's what I got. It was a good experience, however, the quality of my mani/pedi was just ok. My polish job came out just as it would have if I had done it at home. I'm bummed because usually my nails last longer when I get them done...it's Wednesday and they're chipping already. It was a nice treat, but for the $45 I spent and the average job, I don't know that I'd go back. Maybe my girl was just having a bad day...? read more

The fact that they could accommodate 7 girls at 2pm on a Sunday - Plus 1 star. The fact that I re-discovered my favorite Essie shade (Naked Truth) - Plus 1 star. The fact that it's two blocks from my house and now I'm in danger of spending all my money being pampered - Well, shoot. After a nice brunch, we headed to Element for manis and pedis. I love the atmosphere of this place - it's swank without being to chi-chi (spelling?). Their flat panel TVs around the place play some really great music. The pedicure chairs give REMARKABLE massages, considering they are, well, chairs, and not human beings. They were so strong! Considering sandal season will soon be upon us, I decided to splurge for the Element pedicure ($50) which would take care of calluses and other manginess caused by the winter months and my feet always being confined to boots. A scrubbing, scraping, parrafin wax, lotion, massage, and polish later, I felt completely rejuvenated. The staff was really nice and friendly, talked to us and complimented us and laughed with us (or probably at us). I'll definitely make this my go-to place for really reasonably priced, high-quality personal pampering. read more