This place is AMAZING. I'm from LA u would fly to Brooklyn simply to get my nails done here. Such nice staff, affordable prices, and calming music. They go above and beyond for the simplest services they offer. I couldn't be more happy, 6/5 stars, will be coming back again. read more

Spa Ella - Basic pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am so glad I entrusted Spa Ella with my pre-apocalypse nail set. I came just on the brink of the tensest times exactly one week before all nail salons were mandated shut down due to the pandemic. I was nervous, given the climate but there were just a handful of others in the salon, so social distancing was in effect. The service was excellent. I came back in for a pedicure the next day and it was done so meticulously and with such care. I've never had dip powder nails, but I spent a great deal of my work day Yelping places that did a reasonably priced dip powder set and had good reviews. I called Spa Ella to make an appointment just in case since they seemed like a popular choice. I arrived just in time and was seen to immediately. The process is kind of mundane and I all but yawned as round two and three of glue then dip then shake off were done. But such is the process. But I am more than pleased with the results! It is 15 days later (I'll post a pic) and not only do my nails still look terrific, but the growth on my nail bed is minimal. This just about never happens with me. With gel and acrylic, I blink and at day 7 it looks like I've had my nails on for a month because of the growth. So this is new and wonderful. I'm not sure how much longer the shutdown will last. But if and when it's done, I'll be back for another set. Hoping that the lovely staff and families are staying well in these crazy times. read more

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Found a Groupon for a gel manicure and regular pedicure on a whim and was happy to see so many great reviews. Bought it, called the next day to schedule an appointment, and they were able to take me within the next 2 hours. Nice! Not sure if you can walk in if you purchase the Groupon, so I took precaution by scheduling. It's a beautiful salon that is clean and well maintained. They are organized and have a system. Pedicure first, then move to the manicure chair. The staff was very attentive and didn't slack on the service just because I had a Groupon. I actually ended up adding a foot massage to my package too. I was surprised to also get a mini neck and back massage following my manicure. Nice touch! Note: If you do buy the Groupon, there is a $2 tax that you must pay in addition, before services begins. Tips are cash only too. I thought prices were fair for the quality even without the Groupon. If you're on the hunt for a salon, this is it y'all. I'm only here for the summer, but if I lived here, this would be my spot. read more

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I feel the manicurist/pedicurist is so meticulous and kind everytime I go. I'm not that big of a nail girl, but I'll do it from time to time for a clean up. Very relaxing, and place is super clean and tidy. Well priced for the service you get. Massage is included in both regular manicure and pedicure! Tips preferred in cash, if seems read more

Came here because my friend wanted to get extensions and gel. Both of us ended up doing dip powder, which is slightly less damaging and easier to remove than gel. The owner's two kids were milling around doing nothing, and then the owner came in (all three of them were wearing matching shirts) to yell at one of the workers for chatting with me. Weird and kinda crowded, I don't think a lot of people make appointments. I didn't really like how they did my nails--the gel was too thick and they pushed up my cuticle without soaking or moisturizing if ahead of time, so my skin is pretty dry and damaged from that. Also they left some of the polish on my skin and I had to come back and ask for it to be removed. I wouldn't come back here again! ALSO!!! Other than gradient, which they charge $10 extra for, they do not do designs here. read more

Spa Ella - They pushed back my cuticles dry and it's super uncomfortable - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had an AMAZING experience here. The staff is SOOO friendly. I called for an appointment an hour before I arrived, and I was seated right away. Angela absolutely killed it with my dip powder extensions... and they were only like 60 bucks! I was legit so excited to look at them when I woke up. They're evenly shaped and BEAUTIFUL. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I don't really write reviews... but I was particularly annoyed by my experience here. I revisited this salon after a great experience a few months ago. However this time around, I lost 6 of my simple short square gel X nails in less than 2 weeks. I was really disappointed.. as I've been getting gel X nails for over 2 years and have maybe only lost one nail within 3 weeks. The first two nails I lost, within a week, I went to the shop to get fixed which was 18 dollars. After the next 4 I gave up. After getting two nails fixed, I paid 89 dollars, not including tip. I guess it really depends here which nail tech is doing your nails, bc there was not enough care put into the process this time around. It is not worth the money for me, and I'll not be returning again. read more

Sigh.. was hoping to find my next nail salon, but Spa Ella is not the place. Too bad because this place looked pretty nice and spacious. I scheduled an appt, and was told that they charge $10 for removal upon arrival for my fingers and $10 for my toes. But because the gel off my pedicure was almost all off, they only charged me $5. A little steep to be charged $20 for removal, but sure. I was told to pick a color for my nails, so I picked the first deep red I saw (usually not my color, but felt like switching it up). I was then told that its Chanel, so therefore its extra $$$. So I picked the red next to it that wasn't Chanel (forgot the brand because the brand was not the most important thing to me, I just picked it b/c of the color). I was told that one was also going to be extra $$$. At this point I was a little annoyed, but moved along. The regular pedicure itself was done pretty well. Its actually in pretty good shape about 10 days later, which is good. I will say that I am not impressed with the gel manicure. I could tell that the coats were done extremely thin. It seemed as if it was going to chip soon, and so it did just a little over a week later. My thumb's polish started cracking, and a few of the nails chipped as well. Too bad it didn't last me 10 days. I will likely not be back for a manicure, but possibly a pedicure. read more

Spa Ella - Multiple chips and cracks after a week. - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Since moving to Long Island from Williamsburg almost 2 years ago, it has been a struggle to find a nail salon that is clean and does a good job. I am leaving for vacation in a few days and searched on Yelp for high rated nail salons in the area where I work - cue Spa Ella II. I messed up and made my appointment for the wrong day, but Enny still fit me in for a gel manicure and a pedicure. She did an amazing job (I even opted for a 10 minute foot massage). My nails look amazing and my legs feel wonderful. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

Spa Ella - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ella & her girls are the best around. They are all so lovely & kind! I have been so happy with my nails every time & receive so many compliments! Prices are great & the salon is clean. I am so thankful to have found this place. Thank you Ella!!! 10 stars read more

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Ella and her team are so kind and extremely detail oriented! Every time I go in the manicure or pedicure is so high quality and the service is wonderful. Love these ladies best salon in town read more

Came here with a Groupon for a gel mani and regular pedi. I am removing one star just for all the small added fees at Spa Ella II. $2 extra, cash in person when you have a Groupon for some reason. No explanation. Why not just make the Groupon $2 more expensive? $2 more for the majority of the nail polishes (see photo). The only ones covered in the price are Essie and some OPI. $6 for a sticker stripe on only two nails. $15 for chrome nail polish. $10 for my glitter ombre (this was the only added cost I thought was fair). The good: It was a nice atmosphere and everyone was very kind and accommodating. Both technicians working on me did a good job overall, but my manicurist had to switch with the owner (manager?) because she unfortunately could not do an ombre nail design. read more

Spa Ella - I don't think regular polishes like Zoya for instance, should be $2 more. - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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**UPDATED 7/29** After I posted my review the owner reached out and let me come back in to get a new gel manicure - I got it done today and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The color came out great and the lady who did my nails did such a great job. Thank you Ella & team! read more

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My gel manicure lasted for 4 weeks! And it was still perrrrfect! Cici did both my spa pedi/gel mani and was so sweet, cute, and thorough. She really took her time and that's all I ask for, don't rush through my pampering, please. I chose Gel Color #15, which was a dusty pink and very pretty. Not something I usually go for, but something I can definitely see myself going back to. The nail salon feels like a spa and has an air of tranquility with soothing tones, plush chairs, and beautiful chandeliers. It was also packed with customers on a Wednesday evening, that they had to turn people away. Guess the ladies (and one well-pampered man) of Williamsburg know where to get a great mani/pedi! read more

I pass several neighborhood nail salons just to come to Spa Ella. They get it right every single time! Great quality, quick, and everyone who works there is so sweet. Highly recommend! read more

Spa Ella - Grey-blue gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Every time I treat myself I come here. They are friendly and quick. If I make specifications they listen. I love this place and will recommend it to anyone specially if you can handle heavy chemical smells. They use SNS instead of acrylic read more

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Horrible HORRIBLE customer service. I bought a Groupon and decided to pop in to see if I would be able to use my voucher on a Thursday morning. I was excited when I saw that the nail salon was empty. I walked in and greeted the woman at the front desk who because angry once she saw my Groupon voucher. She said I would have to make an appointment 24 hours in advance. I asked if there was any way that I could please have an appointment now? Mind you, there are 3 nail technicians there just sitting and waiting. She became even more angry and rolled her eyes and said THIS IS NOT YOUR BUSINESS YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. She then went back to her desk and that was the end of our conversation. I'm not sure why a business would opt to do Groupon and then treat their customers like this. I am calling Groupon to report this as soon as I finish this review! Update: I was able to cancel my order on Groupon thank goodness! I would not (and I recommend you don't as well) give this spa your business. We all should be treated with respect even if we use Groupon. Also, be careful because it seems someone named Wing (might be the owner) is posting the same review every few months, probably to boost their rating. Edit: The owner, who replied to my review, clearly does not realize that it isn't the fact that I was not able to receive a treatment without an appointment. It was her nasty attitude that several other reviews have echoed. Ella, please learn some customer service skills and try to be NICE to your customers. read more

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

Pretty nice nail salon in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality my nail technician exhibited throughout my entire experience. I did not catch her name, but her chair was the fourth from the front entrance. The chairs were quite comfortable and plastic coverings were placed over the foot sinks in the area where pedicures are done. I loved the vast array of nail polishes at this location, both regular and gel. One thing that bothered me was the fact that I had no cash coming here and thought it would be quite easy to pay the Groupon tip that was mandatory as well as the tip for my technician. It was as if there was a five alarm fire when the manager caught wind that I did not have cash. The manager proceeded to leave her own customer to come up to me and ask whether I had Venmo or any cash at all, and my whole mood was blown. Aside from that, really liked this place. read more

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

Seriously I would give this place no stars if I could. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. MY NAILS ARE RUINED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THEIR DISGUSTING SERVICE. DONT COME. My anniversary was coming up and I saw gold reviews here and I figure a place in Williamsburg wouldn't be bad right? I had this lady named Ella helped me. At first she was all nice and friendly helping me. After just moments she started I asked her not to do the dead skin because I previously gotten cut before and didn't want that to happen. SHE ROLLED HER EYES ON ME AS IF I WAS TOO BLIND TO CATCH HER. She said no you have too much dead skin it's ugly. I was shocked, who was she to comment that my hand was ugly? Okay done so I thought she was the professional one so just let her do what she does. NOT TO SURPRISE. 2 of my fingers end up BLEEDING since she cut too deep. She blamed me for moving which I KNOW I DID NOT. Then I was pretty much pissed off enough and just said to myself whatever just get this done with. She was putting the nail polish on when she was almost finished she said it'll look better with some gem stones. I told her it's fine I don't want to pay extra. She then said "it's fine, it'll look way better" then just started putting these rain drop gems on without having me agree to them. So I thought maybe she's giving me them for free since she had made me bleed. I actually thanked her. THE BILL CAME TO BE 30$ MORE. I ASKED WHY, SHE SAID OH BECAUSE OF THE GEMS. To that point I was so pissed I said I didn't ask for them she didn't even wait till I say yes or not. She even had the nerve to say I didn't tip yet while again ROLLING HER EYES STRAIGHT AT ME. AND Ofc I tipped her not because of her negative service and disgusting attitude but because I won't be surprise if she say she'll call the cops if I don't. I did my deed of a good customer. Finally. TOTAL RIP-OFF DISGUSTING SERVICE, ESPECIALLY THE LADY ELLA WHICH I HEARD IS THE OWNER. I EVEN SAW HER TREATING HER WORKERS UNFAIRLY.DO NOT COME HERE, I seriously think they shouldn't be serving people if that's their attitude. read more

I'm knocking off one star because of the attitude of a woman who was at the front desk. She was rude and not very welcoming. It wouldn't surprise me if she was the business owner. I've purchased gel mani and regular pedicure via groupon. Making an appointment was easy and straightforward. Be aware that as soon as you arrive you'll be asked to pay $2 tax.... no idea why was this not included in the price to start with, just ridiculous. The lady who took care of me- her name was Sisi if I'm correct was very sweet and precise. She wasn't taking much but that's fine with me. All ladies working at the salon are Asian origin, perhaps Vietnamese? So don't get put off by the fact they all chat amongst each other in their native language. I couldn't help but feel that they talked about me to start with and it wasn't pleasant. I was very happy with the final results of my nails. Sisi took a really good care of me. Also the salon is very clean and with a nice decor. read more

Spa Ella - Fresh gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Salon is modern and new, love that this location is closer to home. All the workers are lovely and sweet. Love getting SNS powder done by Hannah. Her shaping skills are flawless. read more

Spa Ella - SNS powder aka Gel Powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I absolutely loved my gel mani and pedi! The nail techs were very patient and attentive. It was exactly what I wanted and the service was outstanding. Very clean salon and nice amenities. I will absolutely be returning! read more

Spa Ella - Lovely chrome gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Got a gel mani/pedi deal from Groupon and decided to try it out. Little did I know that I'd be finding my new go-to nail spot! I upgraded my Groupon to gel extensions and did the chrome gel. It was an extra $40 total but very worth it. The pedicure was very thorough and I honestly think it was one of the best I'd had. She took her time doing it but I'm really happy with the results. The manicure and chrome seemed rushed though, one hand (not pictured) came out a little sloppy but still looks good overall. Will definitely be back! read more

Spa Ella - Chrome with gel extensions - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

That's it! I have found my neighborhood spot! I just moved in and needed a manicure badly. I stopped in and was started within 20 min. They were pretty busy. They had dip which was nice because I was told by a few places around that they did not. The nail tech was very particular and did and amazing job. I can't wait to stop back again. This will for sure be my regular place! read more

Came here with a Groupon. I was cautious when I made the appointment because of all the negative reviews I read on Google about the bad customer service here. But they were just super nice to me the entire time. They had to switch nail technicians for my chrome gel manicure(which cost an additional $15) but towards the end(it was closing time) they all pitched in to finish faster. It turned out great! I'll be back. read more

I went in there with a groupon for a mani pedi and I was very surprised at the service. Honestly I don't expect much but these women were so sweet. I chose a very difficult chunky glitter for my mani and the nail tech who worked on me took such care I was blown away. This was the first mani that's lasted me two weeks. A+ read more

Came here via the Snailz app because it's relatively affordable pricing for the Williamsburg area. I got a gel nail manicure and removal of gel nail art. Two of my fingers started chipping around a week after the manicure which wasn't ideal :( but I really liked how kind and friendly the manicurist was. They also provide a quick complementary back massage which was an added bonus read more

Today I was looking for a place to do my nails and I walked in, wasn't that busy just had to wait 10 mins. I'm in love with glitter. So I decided to go white with glitter. And they came out beautiful I'm so glad I went here. I got tips to make them alittle longer and the powder gel looks amazing. read more

Spa Ella - Gel powder - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This little spa is amazing. They have a deal on Groupon which is how i found this little gem. They take such great care of you as a customer. It's a great steal, and perfect for people who want to come and relax while they get pampered. I highly recommend read more

Been a client of Ella's for years! Love the new location. Big bright and nicely decorated. They do the best dip powder manicures. Super thin and natural looking. read more

Gorgeous second location - spa Ella is the place to get your nails and threading done. They are cheap, fast and always do a great job (or will fix if a nail chips/you are unhappy!) I rarely recommend nail salons but this one is so clean and gorgeous that I can't help but only give them the highest of praise and just tell you to try it for yourself!! read more

Today was my second time coming here for an SNS manicure and pedicure. The women are soo nice and attentive. I get compliments on my nails all the time and they last about 3 weeks. And the prices are great. This is honestly my go to salon in my neighborhood. read more

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This place is a gem! Everyone is so nice and attentive. The price is also cheaper than most spots in Williamsburg. I had to wait because there were too many people getting gel manicures so they didn't have enough machines. They gave me a free shoulder massage in the meantime! My nails came out perfect. Definitely coming back. read more

Stopped by the new spot and loved my sns manicure . I would give five stars but Yelp keeps deleting my review when I do. What's up with that?? Ella, thanks for doing an amazing job on my nails. read more

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I came here with a groupon and I was charged a 2$ fee when I used it. At first I was really please with the service and the place itself it's very nice. But after only 5 days my gel manicure looks horrible, it turned a black color for some weird reason. I had two acrylic nails that I wanted removed, I think the girl didn't speak English because she only filed then and not removed then as I wanted, I was charged 5$ for this, also I paid 5$ for a design. I definitely did not get my money's worth. read more

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I was super ecstatic to find a Groupon to match a place with good reviews. I've been searching for a nail salon for a while. The experience was nice until I was told that a mani/pedi for my 8 yr old would cost $30.00, while having a gel manicure I was cutt with the cuticle nipper and I had some small bubbles underneath the gel set on my thumb. I guess I will have to keep searching. read more

Spa Ella - The small bubbles underneath the gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One star because it actually looks nice however they charge for every little thing. They do not use any machines they do everything by hand and fine it ok to talk about guests right in front of you. I played a YouTube tutorial to show them the design I wanted. It came out horrible. Not to mention I had to tell the tech the steps in doing SNS. Horrible !!! My natural nails cracked after 3 days which I'm highly upset about and they do not clean for Covid !!!! Again it looks nice but avoid high prices and poor quality read more

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The salon was practically empty and they made me book an appt for a future date...and took another walk in customer as I was booking!!! Not accommodating at all! I have to use my Groupon but I'll never go back after! read more

Wow! I've been a devoted regular at Ella's first location for years and today I had a chance to check her new spot out. It is so calm, tranquil, and spacious! Beautifully decorated! Don't waste your time anywhere else. Congratulations Ella!!! read more

Spa Ella - Beautiful new manicure area - Nail Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

How beautiful place . I usually goes to the one by bushwick. It's holiday season they got so crowding . They told me to go the new location. Only 5mins for drive. Same staff same service like the usual. I would like to recommend this place for all my friends read more

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