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The Nail Story

3.3 (106 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

Services - The Nail Story

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

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Gel manicure

Last Sunday I walked in since I had a wedding to go to that night and didn't plan well enough to get my nails done before the trip. This shop was less than a block from my hotel and it looked clean with good reviews, so I stopped in. A week later, my nails are still in fantastic shape! Even the salon I go to at home doesn't do this good of a job and my gelled nails usually chip within a few days. I'm very impressed with the care the worker took to do my nails well and I felt very relaxed there. I also got a pedicure and she did a great job with that too.

Kamilla V.

Best salon in Brooklyn! My sister and I got mani/pedi done and had the best experience! From the cute and story-like interior to the attention and skill this place deserves 5 stars. The women who work there are super nice, gentle, attentive and do a great job! They treated us like queens! They have a great selection of colors in both gel and regular, separate area for waxing, excellent massage chairs, spa pedicure and reasonable prices. I loved my spa day and my nails! I will definitely be coming back regularly!

Amazing experience. Silk wrap tips. Look at this manicure!!
Chanel L.

Thank you yelp! You did it again. So happy with the work the girls did on my nails. They were everything you want your nail shop to be. Clean, efficient, patient and friendly! They made conversation but didn't talk too too much -- the extra massage was actually worth it. While I was getting my nails done someone came n just to get her neck massaged. Quality hands. The owner was so sweet, and jumped right in to do my silk wrap while the girls worked on pedicures. The shop is small (4chairs) but run efficiently. The color options are fantastic, plus she does nail designs. They offer a few chunky glitter polishes, foil, tigers polishes, and powders. Best of all they've earned my trust. Thank you The Nail Story. (Now if only she offered wine )

Sarah G.

Best nail salon in Brooklyn!!! RUN DONT WALK to Duffield St ASAP All the girls are SO sweet, I came back for a second time, and I was on a time constraint and they accommodated me with no problem, and they were just so nice. They have lovely package options for mani + pedi's, so many scent options for pedis, with many color options to choose from! The prices are not bad whatsoever for an upscale salon. Very much worth it, my gel mani+pedi lasts 3 weeks!! Its tiny, but very clean! A hidden gem tucked away just a 5 min walk from the Jay St MetroSt subway stop I've finally found my permanent salon after living in BK FOR 3 YEARS!

Gel mani-$35 Color # 74
Racquel B.

Happy to have this new gem in the neighbourhood (5 months in). I've been going to a hair salon around the corner for nearly a decade and would find myself venturing across Brooklyn to get my nails done after. Glad The Nail Story is here as an option when that situation does arise. I found it through Yelp last night when I realized there'd be no way I could fit both hair and nails in before 8 (it was 6:45 and I was still under the hair dryer). So, I was more than thrilled to find The Nail Story was a 3 minute walk away. Small, but noticeably clean with a modern design. Very friendly and personable staff. A little on the pricier end, but it is Downtown Brooklyn. I arrived around 7:15 on a rainy Thursday evening (after calling and finding out they accept their last customer at 7:30) and had no wait. Only a day in, but so far I'm pleased with my gel mani. I suggested they get a point card, so hopefully that's in the works!

Meh. Polish was applied too thinly and unevenly.
Monique S.

The staff is quick and courteous but i feel like if you do not tip when you pay then the staff does the bare minimal to finish the service. The nail polish was painted so thin that I could see the air bubbles in my nails. I gave a $2 tip bc she shaped my nails wonderfully. I saw her apply base, two coats of polish, and a top coat. My nails started chipping the next day and did not last me the 2 days I needed for a concert i was attending. While i do think the hand massage service and cleaning the cuticles is excellent I do not think it is worth $15 for the basic manicure. I will not go back.

Gel polish completely uneven.
Darin K.

So I keep trying to love this place because it's a block from my house... but every time I give it another chance, I leave more disappointed than the previous time.... the girls are sweet but they really don't do a fabulous job. I just left and there is gel nail polish all over my finger tips. Yes, I know they are short, but it hasn't been an issue in the past.... woof. I just went back again today and there are three nails where polish is completely uneven. I asked my nail tech if she could fix them because I know myself and tend to pick up my nails if there's an uneven area, she responded by telling me that she can tell I pick at my nails and that I just need to stop. Didn't offer to fix her mistake, just decided to tell me about my mistake. Cool.

Beautiful job on my wedding nails! I messed up my toe twice and they were so gracious about fixing it
Doris C.

These ladies were so nice to me and absolutely helpful when I blankly stared at the nail colors. I had come to get my nails done for my wedding, and man nails are over my head. Between my bridesmaids and the kind staff here, my hands and feet were pampered and looked amazing for my wedding. I gave them free reign and I am absolutely glad. They even threw in some nail stones (? little pearl and gold balls that were placed on my rind fingers).

Pedicure.
Arlette B.

Nail Story is wonderful. It's not your typical nail place, it is relaxing and there is no yucky chemical smell. The salon is clean and sanitary. I felt very comfortable. And they do an amazing job. My toes never looked better.

Nice decor for a tiny place.

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4 years ago

Best, longest-lasting manicure I've ever gotten! Have been equally pleased with the amazing service both times I've been there this month.

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Made an appt for 5pm waited nearly 30mins and still didn't get serviced. I finally left. Subpar pedicures but convenient location.

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Awful experience. Asked the nail tech to change the color and was told no. Will not be coming back.

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Is nail art only done on Gel manicures, or are they also designed on regular nail manicures? Please…

yes. we can do with regular manicure.

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Loved the color selection and the nail techs were extremely friendly (not too chatty with me but very warm, which is what I love!) Will definitely be coming back.

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miGak

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4.7(76 reviews)
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I've been going to miGak for manicures for a while. All the nail techs have been great. I can never…read moreplan ahead enough to go to one person. At least 6-7 people have done my manicures. I tend to get 60-90 minute nail art, most found on Pinterest. The health of my nails is much better since I've been going to miGak consistently. It's my natural nails, no extensions needed. The polish and the removal do not destroy my nails like Vanity Projects and other comparable nail shops. Everyone is sweet. I book online at Vagaro. You do need to plan ahead. I usually book my appointment right after I get my manicure. I can usually go 4-5 weeks and I rarely have chipped nails.

This review is les than 5 stars not because of the nails but because of the poor customer service…read more I've had my nails done here many times and I've never had anything less than a great experience until today. My nails look great. The technician was wonderful. However, the woman at the front desk had a bad attitude and was not nice at all. She never smiled, I was not offered the opportunity to make another appointment after I paid, (which has never happened), and while I was waiting for my change, she was texting. I was standing right in front of her and she continued texting and didn't give me my change until she finished on her phone. That is very unprofessional. I don't know her issue but that is not how customers should ever be treated. Disappointing.

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miGak - Gold/bronze shifting cat eye w/ butterfly detail set by Abby -- on natural nails -- "30 minute" nail art

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miGak - Matte black w/ 3D snake detail Halloween set by Abby -- on natural nails -- "45-60 minute" nail art

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Matte black w/ 3D snake detail Halloween set by Abby -- on natural nails -- "45-60 minute" nail art

Nail Project

Nail Project

4.5(4 reviews)
0.4 miBoerum Hill

Beautiful, newish and clean (or so I thought) nail salon. I always pass by so I decided to stop in…read morebecause they offer structure gel. Service was friendly. The structure gel took a long time so I thought it was going to be perfect and last long. However the very next day (10/3) I got a big chip. Went back to fix it (10/4) and then the next day (10/5) I see that many of my fingers have small chips that are most likely going to turn into big ones. To top it all off my finger is swollen, red, warm and tender!!! The tenderness began a day after on 10/3, as if from an infection. But by 10/5 my finger was swollen as if it was going to burst and 10/6 the cuticle was filled with puss. They did clip my cuticles alottttt. Like first one lady prepped my nails and clipped the cuticles but then the lady who actually applied the gel did it again before she started. So I'm pretty sure it's from that. I wanted to love this place but I'll never be back. I guess that's what I get for trying an out a spot and not sticking with my old faithful and to think I paid $85 for this service plus a tip. Update: I went back today 10/6 and was refunded. They were apologetic but I still won't be back.

A surprising oasis in the crowded nail space. The host was really sweet: I really just wanted my…read morenails soaked, and my cuticles cleaned up, and of course that's not an option anywhere, so she taught me to bring a bunch of OPI colors over to pick a tint closest to clear that I'd vibe with. Angela was super sweet and expert, and the whole experience (organic manicure) was $30 cash, and I felt fab afterwards. Give it a whirl, and see for yourself!

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Nail Project - Right index finger swollen after structure gel manicure (from overly and aggressively cutting cuticles)

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