Most nail salons are loud, busy and overwhelming. Not Takunya. This place is a little slice of…read moreheaven here on earth. The vibe is a quiet retreat from the outside world. The natural nail care is consistent and thorough (Adriana is one of our favorite technicians). And the owner Elif is warm and thoughtful with every customer. Her leadership and values are reflected in her staff and the culture she has created. In such a big busy city, it is nice to be able to check out and relax for a little bit while engaging in some self-care. P.S. Treat yourself to the ancient care pedicure with a 15 minute foot massage. You won't regret it.

This place is so cute! Coming from LA and needed a pedicure. This is a wholesome, hole in the wall…read moreplace where the color selection is great and everyone is super nice. It smells really good in here too!

I found Parus when I searched for a nail place in the UES near a place I was meeting a friend and…read moreboy am I happy that I did.. I will definitely be trekking up from Murray Hill in the future to see her for my nails. It's a small space but very cozy. I was given a choice of hot teas while I waited. I was able to get a same day appointment and when she was running late, Paru called me to be cognizant of my time rather than not giving me a heads up. She clearly has a cult-following. Everybody there was clearly a regular. I've gone to places before as a new customer and felt less important than the regulars ... I felt just as special as everybody else there so that was really very lovely. She took her time picking out a color with me and doing my nails. I got a shellac manicure.. its coming up on two weeks now and I don't have any lifting edges which is normally what happens so I am very happy. They are cash or Venmo only!

I had to wait a little while because I didn't have an appointment and I didn't know to bring cash…read morebut luckily, they accept Venmo. I don't get my nails done often so this was a real treat. They applied the gel carefully and evened out my broken nails. I was offered tea during my pedicure which made it extra special and relaxing. Very happy I found this place.

This place is spectacular you get the best pedicure and manicure and massage The staff is very kind…read moreand the location is brand new with incredible spa massage chairs while you get your pedicure . Vicky was my nail technician on my visit but the entire staff is great

After only a few days, one of my dip powder extensions popped right off, on a day I have to travel…read moreout of town which is quite inconvenient. For $105 this is ridiculous and not a good value. I ended up taking all of my nails off 7 days after the service because a different nail fell off easily. I will not be back.

Fast-paced, small environment. Don't come here expecting a glamorous interior, come for the…read morereliable and cheap service, which is enough for me. A gel pedicure started at $45, which anywhere else around the UES is gonna start at $55. I brought my own gel polish and they gladly used it. I will definitely come back.

Convenient little spot on the Uppereast side. I've been here twice now and they do a nice job with…read moreboth gel and dip. Prices may be the best in the area, but don't expect a luxury setting -- still the staff are very kind esp the manger (I think). Just be confident in the color you pick!

Sapphire does such an amazing job every time. Great for nail art - and affordable vs some of the…read moreother salons around. Pro tip: always book ahead, as the space is relatively small and is often at capacity.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I've gone here four times over the last year and have had major…read moreissues each time. However, my last visit sent me over the edge. On June 29th, I got a gel pedicure and manicure. By July 2nd, the nail polish on six of my toes and three of my fingers had come off. By July 5th, the nail polish on the remaining 4 toes and 7 fingers had come off. I paid $130.25 (including $20 tip) for my nails to last LESS THAN A WEEK!!! DO NOT GO HERE!! You'll end up paying way too much for terrible quality nails.

my first time with Alba and she did an amazing job! love how precise and attentive she was.read more

Best nail salon in NJ and NYC. Been here close to a dozen times and it's a win every time…read more Daria from the front desk is always so sweet and efficient. She's the captain of the ship. Many people have done my nails, Jenya, Helga, Irina, Sabina, Galina. Today, Sabina hooked up the pedi and Galina SLAYED the mani and glitter design. She rocked it. I've gotten this nail design many times. I call it Touched by Midas since it's like gold is climbing from the finger tips. Today's picture is the square nails, but I've also gotten it with long oval. The techs have their own flare while also giving the customer what they want. A collaborative creation. Sabina rocked this. Also I love the ability to do mani pedi at the same time. Time saver and efficient. I feel like I'm being pampered. It goes without saying that this place is SANITARY which I love. I'm tired of places that reuse dirty tools. But I feel so comfortable coming here. And their actual nail mani work is spectacular. They pay great care to the nail health and even shape. And then the paint?! Come onnnnn girl. I'll be back for years (and will likely do my wedding nails here!)

As a male I appreciate a good mani/pedi and Little Paint did not disappoint. Very focused on…read morecleanliness which is a must. I'm coming back

I got my nails done on Friday 07/11 for an important interview. she took her time which i was happy…read morewith because i figured this meant they would last. they also gave me a special card that allows you go back to have them fixed within 10 days if something happens-- but I don't live in NYC. i was visiting for the weekend. within 3 days two had chipped. now another is peeling off completely. i had to find a similar polish to try to fix them for my big interview. Such a mess. for the high price i am extremely sad and disappointed. i never get to have them done and i was hopeful this place would do well :( I hate to leave a bad review but I definitely would not recommend their gel manicures. Not sure why the photo won't upload. On a high note, it was clean and i did not have to wait to get in. The massage was nice.

This is my go to nail salon on the UES! I usually get cat eye and they do such a good job with the…read moreshape and shimmer. The polish lasts a really long time; these are my nails almost 3 weeks later. They also waive the credit card fee if you pay in cash, so definitely do the cash option if you can!

I love Miki! I am so happy she opened another location, as it is closer to work and home for me (…read moreeven though I'm willing to take two trains and travel an hour to get my nails done by her). When I started getting my nails done, they were always short and so brittle that they would never grow, and my cuticles were terrible. As I got bored with the single color, I asked for an ombre at a random chop shop one day, which was a BIG mistake. Please see the first two pictures. I thought to myself that I might not be able to find someone to do nail designs until I saw my best friend's nails and was introduced to Miki. After going to Miki, my nails became so strong and long, and people are always surprised when I tell them they are my natural nails, with no extensions or anything over them. Miki brought all my nail design visions to life. My question wasn't if she could do it but which five nail designs I wanted to pick that day. She did my nails for my engagement, bridal, wedding, and baby shower, and I would not trust anyone else to do it for all my special occasions. I highly recommend her and trust me; you will not be disappointed.

A no frills nail salon with great prices in the UES. Have always been happy here with pedicures,…read moreand Lola always makes sure to remember your name! Happy to be a returning customer.

Dance Nails is a great place to get a mani pedi. The amenities and chairs are nice and they also…read morehave specials. We found the staff to be friendly and efficient with affordable pricing. Definitely a place I would go back to again in the future.

Small little nail salon but great quality and service. Really took her time getting my calluses…read moreoff. And didn't make my heel bleed like DLi always does. The nail polish application was great! My nails look fabulous! I wish I had tried this place a long time ago!

This is my regular nail spot! I always get a gel mani and reg pedicure. They always have a…read morewonderful combo deals. They're attentive, kind, clean, and my manis always last a month which is incredible!! Jessica the owner is extremely accommodating and lovely! Gotta check out here!