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    Xcellent Nail Square

    4.4 (142 reviews)
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    Right after my nail service
    Michelle T.

    I absolutely love this salon! It's so clean and they use sterile kits every time. I had my nails done almost 2 weeks ago with Alicia she paid so much attention to detail!!! I showed her a inspo pic and she got every detail nailed down! I had these nails done for my wedding and it hasn't even chipped a bit! I only have growth now which is normal lol she was also really gentle and asked if I wanted my cuticles cut or not (I have a fear of that and I'm thankful she asked)! She even gave me a little glove to moisturize my hands and a little back massage at the end loved every minute of it!

    Victoria M.

    Cody is excellent as well! Love love love my nails, they're actual perfection. It was all under $100 and Cody was quicker than yoosh. I will never go anywhere else.

    Stephany R.

    My second time coming and here I can't say enough about the quality of artistry! The customer service can be a tad bit nicer in general but look at those nails! I got exactly what I wanted and I just hope they last! The music is always pleasant and I suggest getting a back rub. My nail esthetician was Eileen! She was great and she gives great back massages. I was tempted to ask her for the add on services but unfortunately I was running late. Next time!!

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    Joseline B.

    I called ahead to make sure they could take walk ins, and they said yes at 6:30... the only thing is that they took a while to start my service (15 min) it wasn't bad because I took my time choosing my color and design! I started and show the girl (Cora) my design ~I added a picture to the desire design in the review pics- it wasn't exactly as I want it but I have to say that Cora was very amicable and considerate cause she asked several times if I was happy with it, the color I picked was just as I pictured too! The place seems clean and nice, they give nice massage after the service and they are friendly to you! They use new utensils and tools for everything! ‼ The prices some kind of reasonable, the dip powder is $44 which is not too bad. But I do believe it was pricey of them to charge $15 for the extra in the designs compare to other places who charge $5 or $10 but I thought it would be fine cause when I came in I showed my 20% Yelp discount but at the end I didn't get it. May I add that also outside the the salon there was a sign for 20% off nails and lashes, which sadly I didnt receive either... wish they could actually apply it cause I feel that would have made the experience a 5 star one! Note: if you don't pay with cash they will charge you $5 or more for using apple pay or card! My total was $59 (the nails were $44 and $15 of the design) but because of the card fee it was $64.99

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    A'Yanna E.

    I stopped here before heading to the airport. Did a thorough search on all closest to airport & this one won. Took longer than expected but I had the BEST nail care experience ever and have to recommend! I made an appt and they do encourage them. They sell flip flops for ppl like me who wear sneakers, forgetting a backup sandal for after service. Affordable but limited in sizes and colors. I got sort of lucky with the color I wanted but in a slightly smaller size (Asian sizes only, which run small). They used fresh nail kits, opening them right in front of me for the service. Loved that! My nail tech went above and beyond to assist me as I was rushing after drying a little bit to get all my bags situated on my person to run to the airport. There was a peaceful environment, aesthetically satisfying atmosphere, and all around EXCELLENT experience hand to toe [hahaha]. Go, enjoy!!

    Gel with tips
    Jordan H.

    Absolutely amazing service and location. The staff are very nice. Very chill place and walk ins are welcome. I found them through Yelp and Instagram the manager is super sweet and replies very quickly to insta messages. She answered all my questions and helped me book an appointment.

    Chipped manicure less than 24 hours after a retouch of first manicure

    This is my second time trying this place. I loved the way my SNS dip power with design came out however I had to go back due to chipping on my nails less than 24 hours after my manicure. They happily fixed it but again less than 24 hours after the retouch my polished has chipped again. I will definitely not be returning to this place.

    Alyssa C.

    I tried this salon out for the first time tonight. When I arrived I was greeted right away and was immediately assigned a nail artist as I had an appointment. I felt a little rushed choosing a color because she stood next to me the whole time I was trying to make a decision. They did offer an insane amount of color options which was great. I got a gel pedicure first which I was very happy with. I then got the gel x tips, hot pink color with chrome. I'm really happy with how they came out with the exception of the tip on my middle finger which was applied crooked. I would be remiss if I didn't mention I was a little confused by the pricing. When I got to the salon I checked in on Yelp. When I did that, I was told I had a 20% off coupon as a reward for checking in. I've never seen this before but was excited about the prospective discount. At the end of my service when I went to pay, I shared that I had a discount and showed my nail tech. She said that the discount was already applied. This feels suspicious to me. The pricing I was given on the website when I booked my appointment was definitely more expensive than what was on the receipt but why randomly apply a 20% discount without me providing the coupon yet? Why list higher prices just to charge 20% less? That doesn't make sense to me. Lastly, the card I was handed says they fix any damaged or cracked gel nails within 7 days of service free of charge. That's amazing but I'm wondering why that needs to be a policy. It makes me think their work may not hold up over time? I will have to wait and see. If this set holds up I will definitely be back as their pricing is extremely reasonable and my nail tech did a great job!

    Up close!

    This place is the best in NYC. Thank you for my wonderful gel cat eye manicure!! Ask for Liz, she's fast and does a beautiful job. If you're in Manhattan this place is worth the trek for their amazing services and prices. I went in for just a manicure and was taken care of right away and they have so many cat colors to pick from. I will certainly be back!!

    beautiful nail extensions made by Cody! highly recommended :) nice atmosphere and staff

    This was my first time going here and I loved it! The girls were very nice and had the largest range of colors to choose from of any place I've been. I got a Gel X manicure for the first time and I'm obsessed with how it turned out!!

    Eva A.

    Went in for a spa pedi and a gel x mani gel polish for both. No designs just simple pink mani pedi. My nail tech was Artemis. First and foremost the amount of attention this tech paid attention to my abused feet and hands were almost as if I had someone who cared for me take care of me. There's no other way for me to describe it. She took her time, she paid such close attention to every little detail on my toes and my hands. I came here taking a chance because I recently had my hair cut at their hair salon location and that in its own was an awesome experience. I'm glad to say their nail salon did not disappoint. It's worth every penny, the techs in here are sweet and they seem very supportive of each other as well which I don't know if it matters to you but I'm more comfortable in a setting where if someone messes up or needs to step away that another person can step in seamlessly. 10/10

    Gel by Eileen
    Danielle F.

    This is such a great salon! I've been seeing Eileen for either regular or UV gel for about a year now. She really values her customers and takes her time to make sure each nail comes out beautiful and that you leave happy. I've recommended this salon to two friends who now come here and feel the same way! Kathy is great for lashes and Artemis is excellent for manicures and pedicures as well :) The salon is very clean and the entire staff is friendly. Definitely check them out!

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    Hi! Do you have dark brown color nail polish and brown chrome? I want to send a picture to show but its not allowing to send a pic here

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    Do you offer pedicures for men?

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    How can I schedule an appointment for lash extensions? Do you accept walk ins for lash service?

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    Review Highlights - Xcellent Nail Square

    UPDATE: Kathy is an icon, an incredible nail tech and everyone should go to her!

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    Stopped by while in LIC for a quick pedicure. The staff was kind and quick to seat us. The space is…read morehuge, wasn't too busy and it looked very clean. The pedicure was great, the seats aren't adjustable but still pretty comfy. They did a good job.

    just sharing my personal experience here -- so definitely take it with a grain of salt! this review…read moreis based on a regular manicure and gel polish removal. i originally went in just wanting to remove my gel polish and take care of my cuticles -- no new polish. but since the cost seemed to be about the same as (or maybe just slightly less than) a regular manicure, i figured i might as well go for it. honestly, i debated for a while whether to wait it out and go to my usual salon, but my nails had gotten way too long. the actual appointment was really nice. my technician was sweet and attentive. i am quite indecisive when it comes to picking a color, but she was very patient with me -- which i truly appreciated! that said, just a few hours after i left, i noticed the polish on one of my nails had already started chipping -- and then another one did too. i had spent a good 30 minutes drying them, and even the okay to go from (i believe) the owner. if you zoom in on the photo, you will also see air bubbles on a few nails. (LOOL i removed the background so i do not expose my messy kitchen). i am certain the technician is skilled and amazing at her job, so it could just be how my nails are -- or there could be a bunch of other reasons why this happened. my lesson of the day is to always trust the reviews on yelp!

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