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    Studio L

    4.2 (98 reviews)
    PriceyNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Studio L

    Nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

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    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Ghost Nail Art!
    Cara T.

    This has been my go-to nail salon for about 2 years now, and I had to share a #ThankYouThursday review for them! Haruku and Manumi are seriously the best, kindest nail artists I've found in the city. My manicures last 4 weeks, sometimes longer! Once I had a fluke incident where a nail broke. They squeezed me in and fixed it for no extra charge. This is the kind of service that makes me want to come back time and time again. They can do any design you show them and are highly skilled in nail art. Thank you for keeping my natural nails so healthy and beautiful!

    Before. lol
    Suist S.

    Don't laugh at my before nails photo. I use self tanner and it's been 4 weeks since my last mani. lol Anyways, appt are made via text msg, I took a photo of my nails and gave my availability and I was able to score a 6pm appt same day. I like a natural name and this was perfect for me. This place is no frills, but the attention to detail is amazing. Give them a shot.

    Regular manicure bubbled
    Gayle S.

    Was able to text the phone number on their site and get a same day appointment, and prep for the manicure (shaping and cleaning up nails) was well done, but those are the only positives. The polish ended up bubbling and was put on too thick as a day later it is still soft - anything I touch leaves dents in the polish. Maybe they're better for gel, but do not get a regular manicure here. Not many color choices, but at least one or two of each color family. Also there is a cat that wanders around so if you're allergic, don't go here. Plus, it all seemed clean which is very important to me for a nail place, but the cat wandering around makes me wonder now if that's sanitary.

    Unicorn tie dye with glitter and gold foil.
    Laura F.

    Hidden gem in the garment center. Top notch service. These girls are highly skilled at nail art. Wakana and Manami are excellent! Their gel nails are long lasting more so than other salons I've been to. Highly recommend their service.

    Gel mani with nail art by Saki!! LOVE!
    Valentina L.

    UPDATE--- Came here again yesterday and tried extensions. They came out beautiful and was able to get a natural look since I asked for a short length and opal shape. The only thing I'd say I'm annoyed about is how they charge $15 just for previous gel removal, and in this case I had gel from the previous time I was at their salon! They shouldn't charge their loyal customers so much to remove the gel polish. But anyway, I ended up paying $125 for the extensions + removal+ color+ glitter. I am SO happy with my nails!!! I'm not the typical nail art fan so I came here to try it out after a friend of mine raved about it for months. The space-cute and small space, not aesthetically pretty but for the quality it's okay. As long as they sanitize their tools, I am fine! The nail tech- I did my nails with Saki, she was so amazing and attentive to detail. She did my nails pretty quickly and the nail art she did was exactly how I wanted it, I showed her a picture before and I am obsessed with my new nails!!! I LOVE them. THANK YOU SAKI! Price- pretty good, I would consider it moderate/pricey compared to other salons in the city. $50 for gel mani with nail art and $30 for regular pedicure. The pedicure looks great, but it was nothing special. Someone else did my pedicure, she was nice and made my nails look pretty. Although, she didn't really massage with the cream and exfoliate my skin underneath. Again, why I said it was nothing special. This is why I took off one star. I definitely recommend coming here, they have so many options and colors to try. Will be coming back

    Graduation with four stones on each finger. Sparkly!
    Jan Y.

    Japanese nail art in the Garment district, inside office/factory building. So I love the art work and imagination of Studio L, they really try to keep the customer (me) happy by not rushing me into a final decision and also giving me ideas along the way. I said I wanted shiny and trust me my nails were really shiny and sparkly by the time I left. I would give them 5 stars but the only thing I dislike is that they have 4 seats for manicure and they are super close together, too close for my comfort. The place is clean, but they do need some renovation to make the place more inviting. Lastly they close pretty early 6:30pm last appointment, so not so good for people like me who work late. Other than that I really like this place. I had gradation done plus a total of 40 stones which cost $99 + tip which is I believe average price for the work done. Enjoy!

    Gel polish buckled then completely peeled off with zero effort (5 days after service)..this was the 2nd nail
    Abby I.

    Gel nails peeled off after 5 days on two nails. Called Studio L about the issue and they wanted me to "schedule" time to return ..and their availability was limited. No apologies. So I guess it's my problem and my money wasted. Lovely attitude!! (See picture) Studio L responded to this photo (which I texted to the owner) "Appears our gel does not work with your nails -sorry" Really?? Blank stare

    Hello Kitty themed Halloween Nails (2012)
    Joanna Y.

    Flash forward 3+ years later, I am still obsessed with Studio L. For anyone that hasn't read my original review from 2012... I live in Maryland. NYC is a 4 hour bus ride away. Studio L is THAT good. When time permits, I go up to NYC once every 4-6 weeks and always book an appointment ahead of time. Am I a little excessive? Sure... judge away, lol. But when my nails end up looking the way they do.. it's well worth the travel time (ok... it also helps that my best friend lives in NYC). My original nail artist Maria is no longer working at Studio L (sad face), but the owner Manami has taken me in and has been doing my nails for over 2 1/2 years. I've also had Shizuka and Ayumu work on my nails - everyone is exceptional. At this point... I'm basically a veteran to nail fabulosity. The smallest details are not missed!! Sometimes I go in knowing what I want and am super descriptive about the tiniest detail. Other times I have no idea what I want and throw out basic ideas only for a theme to develop during the process. I love Manami's flexibility with my ideas! And I totally trust her judgement and opinions when I'm unsure of how something would look (sometimes my ideas are a little crazy). I usually book for 3-4 hours (depending on if I need extensions) - because of the effort I go through to get there, I might as well "go big" and bling the eff out of my nails. Plus, if I wanted just a simple gel manicure, I can go somewhere in MD for that... I'd love to describe ALL the awesome designs I've had on my nails, but instead I'll upload pictures. :) For those reviewers who mention that it takes a while for a manicure... well... would you rather them rush through? Probably not. At Studio L, they're so gentle/careful from start to finish. Gentle on your cuticles, careful not to cut you, and take the time to make sure the polish is perfect. Time (and money) well spent, IMHO.

    Cal Gel manicure - Nail Polish number 46
    Storm D.

    I have been looking for a good nail salon since I first moved to New York 9 months ago, and time and time again I have been overcharged and very unhappy with the quality of the manicures. I have found many places that do good pedicures, but none that have provided me with a great manicure (with the exception of Akiko Nails, but they're too far from my work and the process of getting gel extensions is too long). I have FINALLY found a nail salon that it close to work, quick, friendly and provides me with an incredible manicure. I went to this salon yesterday after reading Yelp reviews, and I'm thrilled with the result. I booked last minute and they were able to squeeze me in straight after work. I got a Cal Gel manicure for the first time, and I asked for a simple, nude color. The technician was very friendly and helpful and she took her time assisting me. Her attention to detail was fantastic and I was beyond happy with how my nails looked when she was done. The shape is neat and the colour application is flawless. This place is definitely my go to nail salon in the city. All in all it cost me about $42 dollars (excluding tip). This may seem a little pricey but it's worth it. My only concern is that Cal Gel will damage my own nails. While I have been assured that this type of gel is very gentle on the nail bed, I'm skeptical. I'll have to wait and see if there is any damage when I go back in two weeks! 18th October 2014 So I have been back to Studio L a few times since my first visit and my nails have grown more in that time that ever before. I wouldn't say the Calgel has necessarily weakened my nails anymore than they already were, but it also does not improve the strength of your nails either. This personally doesn't bother me, and it is the only place I have been to in NYC where the manicure actually lasts 2 weeks!

    Tiffany E.

    You really get what you pay for here! Although this place is the priciest gel nail salon I've been to, I don't regret it. They put a lot of effort into making sure your nails are perfect before you step out of the door. The place is a bit hard to find though because it's located on the 16th floor of a business building but once you find it, you'll be greeted by really nice Japanese ladies. I was inspired by a picture someone posted on Yelp and went with the white w/ negative space nails. The nails look simple enough but it took around 2 hours for me to finish. When I compare Studio L to the other nail salons I've gone to, this place is definitely the best. Each finger took a while as my manicurist drew each line on with precision. I can only imagine how long it would take if I requested a picture of something on my nails! I ended up really loving how well my nails turned out and if I'm feeling the occasion to splurge a little bit on myself, I will definitely be back.

    Pedicures
    des j.

    Those of you who love Japanese nail art rejoice! Two rockstars of the nail art world have opened their own place. I have been going to Manami for months and my nails have never looked this good. Calgel is more expensive than your usual manicure, but if you get a Gradation or Reverse French Manicure it will last 2 to 3 weeks. I am really tough on my nails, (read-- total clutz) and they last me 3 weeks, no chipping at all. Calgel also covers weak nails so for the first time in my life, I have long beautiful nails! PROs: Everything is new and sparkling clean. Manami is super sweet and an excellent technician. Nails last a loooong time. You can go nuts if you want and make your nails into art. CONs: You can't see the store from the street. There are no signs, just go up to the 16th floor via the elevators. You can remove the gel yourself, but I haven't been able to do it without breaking a nail. Better to have them do it and it costs extra. Prices Manicure $15 Calgel Solid color $40 French or gradation $60 and up Hand Nail art $60 and up Pedicure $30 Calgel Pedi Solid color $50 French or gradation $70 Gel Removal $15 and up Fills $5 and up

    Done by Ako.
    michelle s.

    I found Studio L here on Yelp one day when I was absolutely desperate for a gel mani back in early September. This was my first cal gel experience. I don't think I'll ever go back to regular gel. My manicure lasted from first week of September until I got them done again the first week of October. (They even lasted the salt waters & chlorine from my Dominican Republic vacation!) My next mani lasted exactly a month. The point being- these manicures last! I go to Ako, but all of the ladies here are so detail oriented, talented and super nice. Worth every penny! Tip- don't walk in expecting to be taken care of right away. This place books up fast! Make an appointment.

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    i've been going here for years, the women who work here are talented and listen to my ideas and help create a beautiful design

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    The only nail place I go to. They do a great job and their nails last. I could go 4 weeks without having to switch it up if I wanted to!

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    Ask the Community - Studio L

    How much is a regular mani and pedi?

    Hello, I have UV gel and want to do a removal and then get bio gel how much is the removal?… Read more

    Hi does this salon do bio sculpture gel? For how much?

    Yes. They use bio sculpture gel. Solid gel color $40(hand) $50(foot)

    Do they also do normal (non-gel) polish here? I love the work and the reviews but I don't do gel as it really damages my natural nail.

    They do everything. Normal and gel.

    Has anyone received an SNS manicure here? If so, how was the service and how long did your manicure last?

    We don't use SNS manicure.

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    And this place, unlike Sakura and Marie, will do biogel instead of cal gel when I ask.

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    Miss Bliss Nail & Spa

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    I highly recommend Miss Bliss for superior quality and service!…read more I was in NY for work and desperately needed to get my nails done before a trade show. I found Miss Bliss on Yelp as a business open Sunday evening and walked in around 5 (they close at 7). All the seats were full and 2 girls already waiting, so they advised the wait would be an hour bc of this existing appointments. No problem for me since I thought this was still plenty of time to get in before closing. They were able to seat me around 5:45. I requested Gel-x (my first time but also my nails were pretty short and damaged from my picking off the last gel as it grew out). Jenny began meticulously working on cleaning my cuticles and sizing me up for the tips. I don't know what they look for, but she definitely worked through the different size options, and even re-applied one of the tips bc she noticed something was off. Honestly, I don't think I have have noticed but I do appreciate her attention to detail, she obviously cares about her craft. So 7 pm rolls around, the 3 other customers that were still there and had wrapped up their nail sessions. Julie, the other nail tech offers to finish up my polish design to let Jenny go home to her kids. I'm definitely feeling bad for keeping them past closing, and I am secretly hoping they rush through the polish so they can leave. NOPE! Julie takes her time on my design, and finishes up with a nice neck and hand massage, warm towel, and we all finally close up at 830. I am super grateful they continued to dedicate time to my service, while not sacrificing quality. Left a fat tip since I know Jenny and Julie will be splitting. Looking forward to coming back here on a future NY trip! Next time I will make an appointment though

    my rating is between 3.5 and 4…read more i called ahead to see if they had any availability, and since they had pretty good ratings on google and yelp, i decided to go for it. my nails were getting way too long anyways. it was a very typical nail salon, the exact kind you would imagine when you think of one. she didn't ask what length i wanted and just went straight for the cut. by the time it came to filing, my nails ended up super short, and i am definitely a longer nail kind of girl. i'm not sure if she simply forgot to ask, but i'd like to think she was looking out for me and knew my nails would chip if they were kept too long. i went for a regular gel manicure since i told myself my nails need a break after this. when she was done, she gave me a shoulder massage, but it was very brief (shorter than the typical massages you get at nail appointments) and only on one shoulder, which felt a little odd. upon leaving, i immediately noticed a flaw on my left thumb. there were visibly tiny bumps, and once i noticed them, they kept bothering me. my conclusion: always go to the nail salon you trust, and that is exactly what i should've done.

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    I have been coming to QQ nails for my toes. Girls trust me when I say they do a good job they do…read more It's very relaxing they have massage chairs that you can enjoy while getting your pedicure done. They also do a great job at massage and scrubbing. My toes feel so fresh and rosey after it. The prices are so affordable like 40-50$ depending on the pedicure type. Love this place

    Went there today for the first without an appointment as they were not busy. The woman at the desk…read moresaid go have a seat in one of the pedicure chairs. A girl came over and started to give me my pedicure. As she's giving me the pedicure, this woman from the front desk comes over to her, and I hear her tell the girl when she finishes my pedicure she can go do the nails of another person as the place started to get a bit busy. Nobody says a word to me until my pedicure is completed and the girl who did my pedicure told me someone else will do my nails. I sit at a manicure table and another woman comes over, doesn't say hello or anything and starts doing my manicure. When it was time to cut the cuticles on my nails, I told her just push back the nails. She does one hand and she doesn't do the other so I said to her this is a rush job. She doesn't say a word. She then proceeds to do my other hand so she takes the buffer brush and starts scraping the nails around each cuticle. She then polished my nails and doesn't polish the entire nail as you can see from the pictures and leaves me with an open area on my thumb! I then go up to pay my bill and the woman who was at the front desk, asked me if I was happy. I told her I would never come back. When I said that to her, she could care less! No apology nothing. Ladies run from this place before you ever think of spending your money here .

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    3.3
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    I visited this place twice. The first time, I received a gel X extension. However, when I returned…read moreto have it removed, the technician didn't know how to properly take it off. As a result, my nail was damaged during the process. It's crucial to remove gel X correctly to prevent damage, and I don't understand how they can offer this service without knowing how to remove it properly. They also didn't even try to provide a discount due to the damage, which reflects awful customer service

    3.5-stars rounded up for this newly launched family-owned business that is working to offer a…read morewelcoming, courteous, and low-key though professional, affordable and stylish self-care experience to its clients. The interior design of the space is what pulled my attention when walking up 9th Ave. It is chic yet accessible and never approaches being or feeling gaudy. Very clean look (and space). Great color palate used. Very comfortable chairs. Good use of white space accentuated with green angular paint and golden decals and other ornamentations, all done minimally and with purposeful placement. Carmen (my nail tech) made good efforts and took obvious care to give me a nice buff manicure, all for only $27 (+ a small amount of tax). No nips or cuts. No pain. Textbook technique. Picked up well on when I wanted to zen out to the aura of the space and the well-curated spa playlist vs when I was open to a little nail tech kiki. Loved the sugar scrub they use for the hand massage. I take ownership for not getting the pre-cuticle work nail soak as part of the provided service. IMO, if a nail salon doesn't automatically incorporate the soak into your mani, you as the customer should speak up when the softening gel is pulled out and before it is applied. If they don't offer it? That's another thing. But I didn't test those waters and cannot speak to Nail Me Right (goodness gravy I love the business name!). So, keep in mind if the soak is your thing. They were very accommodating from the moment I arrived until I left. So I have a hunch this request wouldn't be a problem. Same with the end result. You as the customer are responsible for checking your nails / hands / feet / whatever before ending the appointment. I was late for my next appointment and did not, later seeing I would've like a little extra work done where the far end of nail edges meets the finger and a shinier buff applied. Again, I am quite sure Carmen would have accommodated had I done my part and spoken up before leaving. Still, I woke up the next morning to those slight extra bits naturally working themselves out (which points to the moisturizing measures NMR applies being of good quality), and my hand looking nice. I plan to pop in next time I'm in the area and in the market for some nail / hand / foot love, and hope you'll consider doing the same to support this family and what they're working to bring to the neighborhood.

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