This is by far one of the best nail places in the city! They take their time and make sure you like the shape, cut, and color of your nails. I've had nothing but great experiences here. They do not rush you and give you an amazing pedicure and manicure. read more

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Sarah is a Godsend. I've gotten my nails done throughout the city, but Sarah is the only one I've gone back to time and time again. She's meticulous and quick when it comes to gel manicures, and I want to gatekeep her forever. But her talents must be shared... I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. read more

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I was able to walk in and got great service- solid gel manicure for $45 in 30 minutes!

I've been to every nail salon in the area and beyond. Relax Nails has been my go-to for 2 years and I wouldn't recommend going anywhere else. I get UV gel tips which is a very specific service, and there are TWO techs at Relax that do it perfectly - this makes scheduling very flexible for me, which I love. As far as quality, at other salons, I get breakage, pop-offs, and generally nails that are too thick & unnatural-looking. My nails from Relax look perfect and last at the very least 3 full weeks. The manicure itself is always done with great detail and I never have pop-offs or breakage afterwards. I get constant compliments, even when I'm in desperate need of a fill! Additionally, Relax has a generous points & rewards system and I've claimed many a free pedicure. The reason why this salon is busy is simply because they are the best around and are worth it. I would recommend making an appointment in advance! read more

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Extremely satisfied with my powder fill and gel pedicure from Relax nails. Great environment and thorough service. I'm slightly OCD with the evenness of my nails shape and length. I usually end up having to ask salons to fix the shape and/or length of several nails BUT NOT HERE! Great attention to detail read more

The staff here is so lovely and does a really good job with your nails. My mom and aunt and I all went together and each technician did a very good job and took great care of us. I would love to come here again! read more

It's a small nail salon so it can get very crowded, which could push how fast a nail artist has to work. I came to do chrome gel on my nails, the total was around $80 plus tip. By the end of the work I noticed some debris in the gel of my left thumb and two weeks later my nails were already peeling. read more

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I had an alright overall experience at Relax Nails. The workers were very nice and I was quickly able to do a walk-in appointment. I needed a gel manicure and the price was pretty reasonable, at $32. Not the cheapest you'll find in the city, but not the most expensive either. Pros: 1. You can opt in for their rewards program and if you become a regular you rack up points toward free manicures and pedicures. 2. While my gel was drying under the UV, I got a free quick massage. 3. The workers were all incredibly kind, and they took great care of my nails when cutting and buffing. Cons: 1. The gel work on my nails was pretty messy. The edges were a little all over the place and I was continually having to tell the nail tech that she was missing spots on my thumbs and forefingers. 2. My nails had a very acrid taste and smell for a day after I got my manicure, and the smell wouldn't wash off. Overall, I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come back again but my experience was fine. read more

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Been to relax nails a few times now and have had a great experience. Sarah is incredible and the rest of the staff are super nice. Definitely found my new spot read more

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I've been going to Relax nails for 2+ years while living in NYC. I typically make appointments every 3 weeks for SNS powder as a preference although the nails last so much longer than that. Sarah is also amazing. She pays so much attention to detail and my nails always look fantastic. People are often complimenting them :) The process of soaking off the nails is also seamless. In the event that there is a problem, or the dip cracks (super rare) Relax Nails guarantees two weeks. I know I'm always in good hands when I come to this salon. read more

Such a great experience! I needed to remove my gel extensions but got turned away by other nail salons before coming here. They removed my extensions carefully without thinning my nail too much or causing damage. My nail technician and the owner were so friendly and gave me tips on how to take care of my nails!! Additionally, I'm in love with my new gel nails. Definitely will be coming back read more

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While the tech was sweet and did a decent job, this place is STUPIDLY EXPENSIVE for what they're actually offering. $80+ for a gel Mani+ reg Pedi on a credit card is about average in this area but other places are far nicer for that price or even less. Unfortunately I was in a hurry and couldn't sit there and argue but they definitely overcharged me based on their price list online. Also, at that price I expect a pristine salon and not just emptying nail polish dust all over the floor near the chair and a cramped space. And, I received more-than-necessary eye roll attitude because I didn't have cash for the tip. I understand it's an annoyance and apologized but the woman became very cold towards me immediately even though I tipped quite generously to make up for it. I'm never going back. read more

Honestly, I have to update my review which I'm so upset doing because I loved this place. However, I just left there in a worse mood than I was already in! The lady doing my nails had such an attitude and cut too deep into my nails! She could care less and was rushing me to pick a nail color or getting annoyed if I changed my mind!! I was not relaxed at all and you could tell most of the employees didn't want to be there. The manager or owner did come up to me after apologizing which I truly appreciated it and I wish she did my nails. I wanted to go there to relax and relieve my stress...not be more stressed. Maybe down the road I will give them another chance, but not for awhile especially with new salons opening with people who enjoy working there! Sorry relax nails.. read more

I stopped in on Thursday around 6:30pm and it was really busy so they told me to come back in an hour. Luckily, I live right around the corner so came back at 7:30pm and they were ready. I appreciated that they were honest with the timing. My nails came out great! I got a gel manicure and they had a lot of colors to choose from. The women were friendly and professional. I will come back because of the convenience and w read more

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I have been trying different nail salons since moving to the area and I cannot be more pleased with my powder mani at relax! Flawless application, great color options, and no wasting time! read more

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I liked it till, realized the conflicting pricing changes.. So highly recommend confirming the price in advance. After done with pedi, I asked to skip it he mani and just do massage instead.. (i have very short nails ) they tried to upsell, just pay $5 more and get the massage it's our package. I said okay. Instead of $35 I'd pay $40. But when I wanted to pay they asked $45. All I wanted was the pedi and massage and I'm just upset about transparency. Not the $5. read more

I was looking for a salon in the area in between meetings and just happened on Relax . I am so glad I did as I was so impressed by this salon . Not only are they one of the first to have the gel X product but they were meticulous in making it look perfect (it looks sooo much more natural than others), and diligent in every service they provided. They were kind , professional and clearly took pride in giving the best experience possible. I honestly was really impressed and while it isn't in my neighborhood I will be going back every time because it is well worth the hike! read more

I had a great experience especially with tefficha. She was amazing, polite and very detail when doing my nails such as cleaning, shaping and painting! I would highly recommend this salon since they are very clean and do a great job read more

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Went here for the first time today for a powder manicure, Clara was amazing, would go back for her! read more

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Had my nails done here and Sara did a very good job! They were very nice and professional. read more

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I went here for the first time as I couldn't get into my normal place. It's been less than 48 hours and my gel manicure is already chipped. Additionally, my nail tech complete rushed through everything. She didn't shape my nails. She asked me if I wanted them cut, I said not, but please file, so she proceeded to just buff them and then start polishing. This place is also about $10 more for a gel manicure than almost every other place I've been to in the Murray Hill area. I will absolutely never be going back here. read more

So many package options!!! They also have the best prices around and a very clean salon. I highly recommend!!! -@Ashleymlands read more

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We stopped in for mani + pedis on Saturday and were sat down right away. The shop was really clean, had plastic barriers, and made us feel safe during the entire process. We enjoyed the service and will definitely be going back! read more

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I feel like my experience at Relax Nails was anything but relaxing. While I understand that it is a small space with limited seats, it felt like it was a fight to get anything done there. It's hard to communicate with there because of the sound level and chaos of many people moving a small place. I booked my services through the Snailz app. Even though my appointment was for 6:30, my appointment didn't start until much later, which was fine since it was clear that they were busy. My friend and I tried to explain that we had prepaid certain services on Snailz, but I don't it was fully understood by anyone outside of the owner what that meant. I think there was an additional level of miscommunication with my attendant. She would clip and buff things anywhere without putting anything down and leave them there. In fact, she removed my gels in multiple places around the salon and left a trail of gel shaving, including around the drying area and when we were finally able to grab a table for my manicure. She lotioned and applied cuticle cream to my hands multiple times after cutting my nails, and when she set them down, she put them directly on the shavings and gel remenants, which inventiably got stuck onto my hands with the lotion being on it. There was also a weird moment when she just stopped working because she wanted me to checkout on Snailz. This was right before she put in the color for my manicure, and even the owner was a little confused. The owner presented her with the tip part from the register in cash, but after that she seemed to rush through my appointent (I tipped 20%), and I feel that my nails look a little patchy. I don't even think she even put a top coat on, and one of my nails already chipped in less than 24hr. I also noticed today that she cut one if my toe nails at a 45 degree angle, so it looks off-kilter. There are many similarly priced salons in the surrounding area where I have significantly better experiences. I would go to one of those instead. If you do insist in coming here, I would actually NOT recommend using the Snailz app. They have better deals in the salon (even on the weekends.) In fact, by using the app, I got charged $7 for gel removal instead allegedly $5 when you pair it with another service (according to my attendant, but the owner said $7 was right, so who knows ‍) The one redeeming factor is that everyone was really nice, but I feel it doesn't make up for the hygiene and quality. read more

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First time here, and I will be back!! They are open on Sundays which not all nail salons are. A plus in my book. Everyone is very friendly and Huma handled my nails. Very thorough and gentle personality. I was very, very happy with my celebrating my Year of the Rat Chinese New Year dipping powder nails! read more

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To be honest, I won't be going back. I paid $83+tip for SNS + extensions a few days ago and the dip is already lifting. Typically SNS bonds to my nails with quite some permanence bc I have paper thin nails so this rarely ever happens to me before 3 weeks. I imagine if you have stronger nails/nails that naturally produce more oils, then lifting will happen even faster. Also - very important - they did not soak my nails at all. They just pushed the dry cuticle back with a tool (ouch!). I really expected more for the amount of money I paid. I gave it 2 stars bc Sara did work really hard on making sure my shape was correct and the dip wasn't too thick. All in all I don't think that it was necessarily the work that was bad, I think it's the quality of products that were used (or weren't used) that determined the quality of the manicure. read more

Hella rude. Said hello, all 4 staff looked up and then looked away. Didn't say hello back. Didn't ask what service I wanted. Nothing. I continued to stand there and one by one they looked at me again and then they looked at each other and still nothing. read more

I've been here twice and both times I've been extremely happy with my nails. The salon is clean and bright. The nail techs are pleasant and take their time. Clara did my nails most recently and did a beautiful job. My first gel mani and pedicure lasted just under 3 with with no chips! I could've gone longer without getting them redone. So happy to have found my new nail place read more

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Great service, I got a regular pedicure and a gel manicure with a 10 minute massage. Would definitely come back again! read more

Relax Nails - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I really want to like this place but I've been there 3 times in the past 5 weeks and each time I get charged a different price for the exact same service. I know they just did some renovations and I understand prices have increased due to inflation, but to go three times and to be charged 3 different prices is unreasonable. read more

Cannot recommend Relax Nails enough! Sarah was so sweet and accommodating! Can't wait for my next appointment!

My gel manicures from here last so long from here! Highly recommend! I end up having to get a new manicure because they have grown out too much, never really chip read more

I asked if they did acrylic removal. said yes but told me to leave it on anyways and removed next time I come? the woman bent my fingers in ways no other nail tech has before. when I asked her to be more gentile kindly she reacted by being more aggressive and shaping my nails to a point where she was moving to harshly she's smash the file into my fingers randomly. did no look at me or speak to me the entire time. other than when she noticed I was upset and asked if I was okay. i responded sure. she tried to rush me out of the salon and added oil to my nails before they were dry and the top code got messed up. asked her to fix it and she did so but with a crazy attitude. the. someone else in salon said she was just trying to make sure the nails look good... they don't. they were not nice and also talking shit about me in Korean. I looked at her and said I understand what you're saying. imagine going to have a little pick me up and do some self care and accidentally going to this salon. Never again. Don't go here. read more

So I made the mistake of returning here because the salon I planned to go to was closed. I have to say Sarah was extremely nice and accommodating in trying to help me find the right color. However, the older woman with glasses who did my gel manicure did a horrendous job. My nails are all different shapes despite requesting they be filed square many times. The polish was also applied very sloppily with missing color on the sides and then top coat all along the outside of my nail and fingers. There's are already scratches all over the nails and most of them are lumpy. I have nice nails but they just look like dull, disgusting blobs when I paid extra to have gel done to be shiny. I would file off the polish immediately when I get home if I didn't pay as much as I did. This ruined my already bad day but I definitely learned my lesson this time. Go anywhere else. Each time is worse than the last. Update: breaking and chipping in less than 3 days unsurprisingly. read more

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Once again I left a very happy customer. My nails look amazing and they are always so thorough and willing to mix colors with the SNS powder to create something just to your liking.The massages are also amazing! Always look forward to my next visit! read more

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Relax was recommended to me by a colleague and I'm so glad she did-- Sarah, Mira and the team do such a professional and thorough job. I had a thumbnail chip within two weeks of my appointment and they repaired it free of charge no questions asked, they were most focused on making sure I was a happy customer. They have a great loyalty program as well, which is super valuable when you're a regular. I strongly recommend this salon read more

I have been going to relax nail for over a year now and it's amazing. They do a terrific job. Lasts over two weeks and it's so beautiful read more

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The nail tech rushed through my nails and left a significant amount of unpainted nail (not my cuticle, actual nail). When I asked the manager to have one of the nails redone, she saw right away that it was not properly done and apologized. Unfortunately the nail tech threw a small fit and started buffing my whole hand. The manager and I pointed out the request was for only one nail and the rest of the experience was extremely tense and uncomfortable. There are many nail salons in ny. I highly recommend picking one of those instead and avoiding this place. read more

This is my favorite nail salon in the area. My gel Manicure always lasts for weeks and they do great pedicures as well. Recommend coming here if you live in the Murray hill/kips Bay Area. Always friendly and clean! read more

I never post reviews because I feel like I'm pretty generous when it comes to "subpar" service and don't feel a strong urge to post either way. Unfortunately, my experience today was different. TLDR; Despite the 1+ hr of soaking my tips off, I was enjoying my time until my nail technician started on my manicure. She was rude, rough, and did a poor job. All the other technicians seemed very nice, and the other clients seemed satisfied with their results, so I will give this salon another try in the future, just with a different technician. First, I called at 5:15 to ask if they had availability to do a soak off + regular manicure. The lady I spoke with (perhaps also the owner?) was very nice and said I could come at 5:45 and took down my name. I arrived at 5:50, the place was packed (to be fair, it is a small space), and I waited 15 minutes before someone even looked at my nails. This was fine - I had nowhere urgent to be, and I did call somewhat "last minute" so I had no problem waiting. She told me my tips were thick so I had to soak them for longer than usual. I ended up soaking my nails for an entire hour (the foil was taken off at 7:20pm!). At this point, though I was a bit annoyed because I hadn't expected to spend 1.5+ hours at the salon, I wasn't upset. The ambience was very nice, all the technicians were kind and some girls were having good conversation. So, I was still enjoying myself. Then, the nail technician (blonde, older woman, not Asian) started doing my manicure. My nails are all different lengths because I'm a habitual nail biter, so about half of them were really long while the other half were extremely short. The first thing that gave me pause was when she started filing my obviously uneven nails without asking if I wanted them cut. When I asked her to cut them so they were all about the same length, she seemed a bit annoyed, and then proceeded to cut all my nails SO short that it was literally impossible to even file them into a round shape. Then, she spent no more than 4 seconds "filing" every nail. Then, after cleaning my cuticles, she told me that I had to pay now. I was very confused, because I've never had to pay for a service in the middle of receiving said service, but in my head I reasoned that I was paying her for the work she did, and another lady was going to actually paint my nails, so I was going to pay each separately so that the tips could be correctly distributed. When she came back with the receipt, she hovered over me and stared as I signed and tipped (I nervously tipped $3 on a $36 charge, again thinking that it was only a part of what I was going to pay in total and that I would complete the payment and tip when my nails were done). When she sat back down to continue my nails, I realized my mistake, and that $36 had probably been the total and I had only tipped 10%. In that moment, I resolved to complete the remaining 10%+ tip in cash at the end. But then she started painting my nails. It would be very fair to say that I could do what she did to my nails (maybe even better). The paint was uneven on virtually every finger. At one point when she was painting the second coat on my left thumb, she shoved (not an exaggeration) my other fingers out of the way and one of her fingers brushed against my pinky nail, taking off half the color. I felt and noticed it immediately, but chose to not say anything right away, as I knew she was going to see it when she was doing the topcoat. And she did. Except, she looked at it and said "You ruined it already?" I was so surprised I could only manage a "Sorry?" and she again stated, extremely frustrated, "You ruined it already". As I was recovering from my shock and she finished the topcoat, she told me to go dry my nails and I turned to grab my phone from the chair, and in an exasperated tone she said "Just go! I'll get your things". The entire manicure experience felt rushed, she wasn't gentle with my hands and seemed really annoyed the whole time. You can see in the pictures just how uneven the polish is and how rough my nails are after the "filing". I've never tipped less than 20% on any service I've received. It's just my baseline. And if I had tipped 20% to begin with, I would not have minded, despite the poor service. But I did not complete the remaining 10% tip today. I couldn't justify it, given my experience. I'm very disappointed, because the other technicians working there were so nice and seemed so gentle with their clients. And I didn't even mind the extended time and long wait. But the last 30 minutes I spent there with my technician dampened my entire experience and left me overall angry and displeased. I likely will go back and give them another try (but request a different technician), as the other ladies genuinely seemed great and the girls who got their nails done before me sounded satisfied. I'm really hoping and hopeful that I will have a better experience next time. read more

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