The owner here has to be one of the nastiest nails owners I have ever came across in the business. Not friendly- doesn't appreciate her loyal and long standing customers. When you call or show to your appointment is as if she's doing you the favor . Not even an acknowledgement , no thank you for your business. It's ok for the salon to be a few minutes late , but god forbid if you're late she will call you out in front of other customers. Terrible way to operate a business - could only imagine how she treats her employees . Listen to the other reviews , nasty owner who shouldn't receive anyone's money or business. read more

Great place; excellent service My daughter and granddaughter have been going there for years read more

Owner /receptionist nasty makes you feel unwelcome. I guess she doesn't realize Staten island has a million manicure places! Did anyone ever let her know the customer is what makes business. Someone should tell her to appreciate and respect the customers. Especially when her salon uses a credo razor and it's illegal in New York city!!! She is so nasty her Spanish non licensed pedicure workers complain about " the patron". Someone should let her know a little friendly niceness goes a long way!!! read more

Mint has been my go to salon for years. I've tried other salons and none are ever as good as Mint, this is hands-down, the best pedicure I've ever had. I would never go anywhere else, especially for pedicures. read more

My first time going here since I just moved into Staten Island. My nail tech was very nice but I feel I was taken advantage of. I got a new set fairly short not to long acrylic set and 2 colors of gel polish. I was told couple different prices but what I paid definitely wasn't what I was told 80$ not including tip. My boyfriend payed it and tipped in cash. On our way out another nail tech shouted in front of everyone that where was I going and I need to tip. I was baffled because we did tip. My nail tech also informed her I did. It was embarrassing and if it wasn't for my boyfriend I had plenty to say about the disrespect. Never ever had I been yelled at over a tip which I did give. Don't think I should return there. My tech was nice though. Still mad I couldn't address it!!!!! read more

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I wanted a gel manicure and for nails to be lightly filed and natural. She filed my long nails on one hand flat and square, down to the skin. When I noticed I panicked and begrudgingly asked her to just match the other hand and not do anything else. She proceeded to charge me for the service and gave an attitude when I didn't think I should pay for 5 min of a service I didn't receive. Salon owner who was present didn't care to see what happened. read more

The nail technician was really sweet and she really worked hard to make sure my nails were good. The manicure was really cheap $10, i think the nails polish was gold because around the 3rd day it started to crack. Recommend something temporary and affordable! read more

Mint nails has been my go to nail salon for years. I have tried many other places over the years, but Mint has continually provided impeccable service, a relaxing atmosphere and great work. Mint Nails ensures every customer leaves satisfied, never rushes you out the door, and never makes you wait longer than you were told. Appointments are always taken on time. read more

I've been coming to this place for years and they do a great job every time. Everyone is nice and will try their best to accommodate for your needs. They know what they're doing and always have the latest nail tech and styles. They are quick and efficient even with the longer gel processes. They take appointments and walk ins. read more

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Great first experience! The nail techs were so nice! I was so happy with my nails cleaned and freshend up. So I would recommend the salon! On behalf of Leon (age 9) read more

I can't believe I just got scammed by this place. I did a gel manicure and my daughter had a regular pedicure. I don't like carrying cash but I didn't want to pay extra for using my credit card, so I went to the bank and withdrew $40. long story short, my daughter gives me $40 of her money, as I go to pay I understood the price was $62, so I gave her $80 and she gave me back $8. I went to ask my daughter how much was her pedicure was because I thought it was a bit pricey, she tells me $25 so I go back to tell her that I gave her $80 because I thought she said it was $62. they proceeded to check their camera and say I only gave them $60, and that the price was $52, when there wasn't proof to show the exact amount I gave her, and she did not double count on the camera. Instead of checking their register or telling me when they check the register at night if it's $20 over they can call me, they decided to steal from a customer. i hope it was worth it, my daughters and i will no longer be affiliated with this place. read more

The best pedicure I've ever had, seriously! I'm from SI but I've lived all over - Miami, LA, now Manhattan. All cities have great nail places, for sure, but I've honestly never found a pedicure comparable to the one that Mint Nails offers - and I'm talking about their base level pedi! It's one of the most reasonable prices out there and it's truly an experience. Don't come here expecting a quick in-and-out experience, though, it can take over an hour because of the attention to detail. They also add in a great foot and leg massage. I highly recommend Mint Nails to anyone looking for a relaxing, spa day-like pedicure. read more

So you're an island girl and you want your nails did? Well, of course you do... BUT if you're not ready for the all out acryllic hardcore Shaolin talons (complete with air brushing) but you DO want your polished paws to stay pretty for about two weeks without chipping, then hit up Mint Nail on New Dorp Lane and get a gel manicure. For realz... it doesn't chip and it's $25 a pop. For me, that's worth it. It's definitely cheaper than the place I go to in the city so rush there soon before the masses of hot ladies ferry it over from Manhattan seeking out the Holy Grail of cheap chip free manicures!!! (FYI, besides that, the place is really a no frills, mundane nail salon operation). read more

I went there a few days ago and my nails still look amazing! I've been to many of the other nail salons on the island because of the distance, but I always come back to this one. The wait is kind of long, but I recommend making an appointment if you're a little impatient. The day I went it was busy and it just shows how many people prefer coming here than other salons near the area. I love their large color selection too! They always have new colors that are hard to find in other nail salons, and I noticed they don't charge extra for the new colors unlike other places. Definitely will be coming back again for my next gel manicure read more

Mint Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Michelle and yan are my go tos!!! Gel manicure lasts very long with yan. Pedicures are great too. read more

Don't assume that your customers don't speak Spanish and know you're laughing at them while you're giving a pedicure. Completely unprofessional. Instead of laughing at hairy legs, perhaps recommend a waxing service. Rude as hell. read more

The only nail salon I'll go to on S.I. I love how my nails always turn out. They also have one of the largest color selections compared to other salons with latest new colors. read more

The worst experience! She hurt my finger and that really hurt She didn't even apologize. read more

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This was my go-to, they really bite off more than they can chew with their wait times. They'll tell you it's about 5-10 min wait, but you'll end up waiting 25-30 minutes. Also, there's no logic to their system. They'll take on girls that came after you with no appt. when asked how much longer, they'll tell you 5 minutes every time. Also, before I came in I called to reserve a spot, they told me no wait times. And ended up waiting 30 minutes. read more

The worst customer service , unbelievable attitude and Did the worst manicure and pedicure ever ! On top of all that they overcharged me and I had to pay extra 4%!for a credit card I will never set foot in that place again ! read more

Recently visited Mint Nails while visiting my cousins in Staten Island and absolutely loved everything about it! The service was welcoming and they did a great job ensuring we were satisfied with our nails. Will definitely return! Thank you Mint Nails! read more

Pedicures are always amazing! They their best to accommodate you any way they can. Super friendly

I've been coming here for years and in general it's always been a good experience. This place is much better than any other place on the Lane. The turnover is high so you'll always get someone different for a pedicure. On a rare occasion I'll hit upon someone who isn't great, but they're not there the next time I return. There's more consistency with the manicures. Before Covid I would just walk in without an appointment and they would fit me in with no problem. Truthfully, I've never had a problem here. read more

This has become my go to place for gel manicures. I love this place, they always do such a great job and are willing and able to do almost any design i ask for. The polish lasts, and doesn't chip or turn yellow like other salons I've been to. There is usually a wait because they are busy, its best to go earlier in the day. The staff is friendly and very nice. I never got a pedicure here before but my friends tell me their pedicures are great too! read more

Terrible wait time! Money hungry!Told me I'll be next... 45 minutes later I was seated in a pedicure chair, only to wait another 20 minutes. I asked the owner how much longer, her response..."oh it's lunch time". When I told her that she should have said so when I was told that I am next, she didn't even acknowledge my concern and didn't apologize. Will never come back to this place again! read more

Never in my life have I been to such a horrible nail salon. I went in for an acrylic filling on Friday 1.5.18. I had a couple of nails that were lifting. All she did (the owner) was continue to do my filling and glue down the lifted nails as if that were going to fix it. I insisted that she needed to cut off the lifting parts of the nail and fill them in with acrylic as I did not like merely crazy gluing it (I could do that myself). She proceeded to get an attitude with me while she cut off the lifted part on ONLY one nail. Honestly, I regret even paying for the horrible service I was provided. This was the worst nail job ever, and I get my nails done every 2-3 weeks. Definitely do not go here. By the next day, every single one of my nails was lifting. TERRIBLE! read more

I have been a visitor to the salon for more than 5 years, in the last year, the insolence and terrible attitude of the hostess Lee simply has no boundaries. if you ask to change the shape of nails or touch up with varnish, she simply refuses or does it with great favor. Now she refused to do appointment for me . When I called and try to make appointment for pedicure she said to change salon. The worst service ,unbelievable attitude special from Lee. read more

Love this Nail salon they take you right away !!! Pedicure was at least an hour long and AMAZING !!! Will be coming here for sure again. !!! read more

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So I was told to come top mint nails from a cousin who said this place was really good. I walk in, my pedicure was out of this world, but I'm so pissed off about my nails. I am going to Cuba on monday for a week and so I decided to get my nails done Friday(yesterday). Michelle was my nail tech. I wanted tips, powder color, and i wanted my nails matte. First she put the tips on crooked, she fixed it, and after that they came out looking fine. I went home after being there for 3 hours getting my feet and nails done. I literally start packing my bag the moment I get home and notice my thumb nail is chipped and the rhinestone is missing from my ring finger. Mind u, I'm packing clothing, so nothing should be able to chip or ruin my nails especially since i got GEL matte topcoat. I woke up today, went in at 12ish, they filed it down, put a new stone, and fixed my thumb. I run my last minute errands before heading to work, get to work, and literally around 6pm I notice my thumb is chipped even WORSE than it chipped yesterday!!! Im furious because my flight is monday morning and I work tomorrow all day so I can't even get them to fix it!! If I pay $90 for a full set and pedicure, I expect my nails to last 2 to 3 weeks!!! And they looked at me like I had 3 heads when I told them about it. Im at work right now feeling like I should get some of my money back because Im so angry that I went out of my way to get it fixed for it to be worse than it was!!! read more

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Gel barely lasted 1.5 weeks :/ it came out great but I need it to last!! If you're going for a mani that you plan to keep up with then they're good for you but otherwise try somewhere else. Also I recommend making an appointment, most people do and it's very busy read more

The reason I'm giving this salon 2 stars is because the only good thing about it is a pedicure. It always comes with a massage and it takes about 30-45 minutes to finish the pedicure. Manicure on the other hand, rushed and not cared about. Wasted my money on a manicure and couldn't go to my usual salon because it was a last minute thing. Only go for a pedicure, nothing else is worth your money read more

Clean salon with great service and prices. Came in here on a Monday afternoon for a pedicure ($15) and a UV Gel manicure ($25). The place was empty, so my friend and I were able to get in right away. We came here because I wanted to try out the UV Gel manicure. I was tired of getting my nails done only to have the polish start to chip away less than a week later. They are able to match the gel with polish for your toes so you don't have to mismatch (unless you want to). I am not disappointed. It has been a week since my manicure and my nails still look great. read more

I've been coming to Mint nails for years. Everyones super friendly and does a great job, my manicures usually last a few days without chipping. A manicure and pedicure is $24, they really take their time in making sure that they do a good job. I love the pedicures especially, they don't rush through the foot massage here and have started using heated stones which are a nice touch. read more

I'm surprised this nail salon is not in the top 5! The service at this nail salon is excellent. I always get a pedicure and gel nails done, and from my experience there is always a wide range of gel nail colors to choose from. Also, the salon is nice & clean with very friendly workers. I look forward to coming here again read more

I used to go before it was less busy. It is very clean & the pedicures were always good, but the wait was getting too long. What made me stop going was when I tried getting my eyebrows waxed & they said it was a 5 minute wait. The wait was much longer, so my sister & I asked again. When they realized we were leaving & said we would come back, an employee ran outside to try to stop us & explain it would not be much longer. We were both creeped out & decided not to return. We haven't been back since. read more

I know plenty of people who love this salon...I don't know why. Every time I have ever come here for a pedicure it is mediocre at best. The leg massage is good but that's it. Toenails are never filed straight and polish is either applied streaky or they glop it on so thick it bubbles up. I give two stars because of the leg massage and they are good at waxing. read more

Literally horrible. I've been here a few times just because it's close to my home. They cut my fingers up the entire time and are extremely rude if you point out a mistake they make and will make excuses. Not to mention they talk bad about you in their tongue (which little did they know I could speak!) do NOT go here! read more

I love it here! I've tried so many nail places on SI, only to have my nails break or my polish chip in a few days. Not the case here! When I had tips, they lasted until my next visit. I got rid of my tips because the manicurists told me my nails needed a rest after so many years of tips. They now do gel manicures on me. Which means less money for them, but is better for me. The pedicures are amazing, love the leg massage! The place is super clean and all the utensils are straight out of the auto clave. read more

My mother and I have been coming to Mint Nails since it opened... yes, since it OPENED. They are a basic operation - manicure, pedicure, waxing - but they do basic RIGHT. Their gel manicures last my mother, grandmother and I ( yes all three generations now go) 3-4 weeks without any signs of wear and tear ( just natural nail growth). Their pedicures are fantastic for your quick basic pedicure. I even used to get waxed here.. and they do good job. The only downside is... you MUST make an appointment! I strongly suggest an appointment because they are ALWAYS busy. If not, you run the risk of waiting for well over 20 minutes. The staff is always friendly, gracious and professional - the salon is kept very clean. They disinfect all the tubs after every pedicure, and tools after every manicure. LOVE them. ( now don't tell anyone, bc they are busy enough!) read more

One of the best pedis I've ever had and for a seriously reasonable price ($20). It was a full hour and included: foot soak, lengthy massage that lasted about 15 min, exfoliant, hot towels, and heated oil for your heels. All of the women who work there take their time and do their job impeccably well. read more