BEST relaxing nail salon on 14th Street, lovely Owner/Manager. $16 for a manicure. Very tranquil setting (no music) on the ground floor, not far from the famous "Donut Hole" spot. I read all of the reviews for the nearby nail salons, this was one many overlooked ...I assume since its name is "Yo Yo Spa" many would think it's a massage spot ONLY. Glad I called them, this is the best In Mani/Pedi place near Chelsea/West Village and just a few blocks from the Meatpacking district... You have to meet the owner, Yo-Yo, (pronounced you you), she is a very classy woman who's created a place that's affordable and highly relaxing. Plus, the price is right! I'll be back without hesitation. A+++ THANK YOU-YOU! read more

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This was my favorite nail salon in Chelsea. I am so sad to see that they have closed. If the owner is reading this, can you please provide the contact info for your nail tech (I believe her name is Nancy or Mary)? read more

I have been here 3 times. The help is wonderful. The 2 FEMALE OWNERS (wink wink) are ALWAYS YELLING. THIS IS NO SPA. RATHER A RIP OFF CHAMBER. They do NOT STERILIZE equipment. The SAME EMORY board and buffer was used on me from the previous client Infection central I'm had to SCREAM at the owners to SHUT UP. They apologize as did the employees. The employees apologized multiple times for their behavior. DEFINITELY A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES read more

Barely 24 hours after getting my powder dip and they are ALREADY cracking?? I noticed she was dipping some of my nails in powder before putting a coat on in between. So they are unevenly done. Update: hours later a second crack on my nail. Poorly applied. read more

Yo Yo Spa - I've gone here for years and very disappointed that after 24 hours my powder dip nails are already cracking!! - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I've been going to Yo Yo for years and sadly I've watched their quality decline. This was the final straw. I asked if anyone could draw a simple sunflower prior to starting....this was the result. 3 technicians and 3 different attempts and I walk away with this. The second picture is 4 days after my gel manicure; chipped polish and broken nails. ($70 for gel manicure and regular pedicure). read more

Yo Yo Spa - What I asked for vs. what I got! - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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They are clean, friendly, PROFESSIONAL and reasonably priced. Great selection of OPI polish and I had an acrylic full set I will be back. read more

Yo Yo Spa - OPI Humidi-Tea! This is an acrylic full set from Yo Yo Spa in Chelsea. - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Go see Nikki! She did a beautiful job on my nails. Be prepared for a lot of talking amongst the staff, but it's kind of homey and sweet. There's a shop Yorkie and it's so cute and protects the salon. Nikki has a gentle touch and did a meticulous job. I can't remember the last time my nails were done so well. I'll definitely be back! read more

First time and I will be back (: Cleanliness Ambiance Professionalism Affordable Accessible location Wide variety of nail polishes (Essie) Short wait time (even on a Friday night) Think I found my new spot. Thank you Tina! read more

Yo Yo Spa - My plain manicure after a terrible gel manicure butchered my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing I got a gel manicure, nice staff, she took her time which I appreciate!! definitely becoming my regular salon after today. Also the prices are amazing read more

Loooooveeeeeee this place. It's so hard trying to find a decent salon in the city but I found it luckily around my office. Came in yesterday for a sns nail dip w/ extension w/ pedicure. Was not disappointed, these ladies were very nice and patiently helped me to decide on a color. I even took their recommendations and they were spot on. This place was nice, peaceful, and comfortable. The woman who did my nails (apologies I forgot her name) she took her time and she paid attention to every detail, I literally didn't have to say anything. Only one nail didn't dry and instead of rushing, she took her time in making sure my nails came out perfect. Everything here was clean and they quickly cleaned up after every service. I was truly impressed, I'll definitely be coming back here and I'm excited for my next visit. read more

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My coworker raves about this place, not for the cleanliness or how awesome it is, but the cost and the work they do for the price. So I went to try it out. Her pricing is $27 for gel mani...I was told it was $32. I did read on reviews of the fluctuating prices, not acceptable for a business. Also what was weird was that she didn't ask if I wanted round/square, cut or push back for cuticles...on top of back, the convos in mandarin going back and forth the whole time. I got pink and glitter, the gel was on my skin and was cured that way. I was told from Paintbox it shouldn't be done this way as it would cause lifting. We shall see in a week if it lifts. The side of my nails were buffed AFTER the gel was cured and finished, causing parts of the nail missing color since it was buffed off. And what's the point of sealing the gel at the tip of the nails if you are going to buff it off? My pinky was so thick on one end that it looks uneven. And my index finger has polish on my skin which I didn't even notice until now as I'm writing this review. I also got cut on my thumb and 2 of my nail beds are sore to the touch. Cleanliness wise, not the best. I think the sanitizer box is literally for show. I saw her rinse the tools she used on me and place back into the same container with other tools to be used later. On top of that, the buffers are all used on different customers... It wouldn't be so bad if attention to detail was a bit more meticulous and without finishing with buffing. I've never had that before unless it was unevenly distributed (ridges and missing polish) and on the skin. It seems to be hit or miss, go try and see for yourself, you might like it - I didn't. read more

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I have been here many times, all very mediocre. But this is the last straw. I can not justify paying $20 and then tip for this crap. I literally walked home, which btw, I live 2 minutes walking distance, and this is what happened. I sat on the drying seat and dried my nails for a good 15 minutes and she wrapped it with the wrap, god knows why. And here we are. Mind I tell you, it says $19 on their price list but she just charged me $20 so I said fine. I was gonna give her cash but whatever. This is unacceptable. Save yourself stress and do NOT come here. read more

Yo Yo Spa - 3 minutes after I got home - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I got a dip manicure here and it was great. Its been a week now and it is still in great condition. It turned out beautiful and the price was reasonable. It did take a while though, and I had to wait a long time while they were removing my gel. read more

Just had a great mani/ pedi with Andy. He was great. Very thorough and professional. Very clean! Took his time and did a great job! Mani/ pedi @ $35. Will be my go to nail salon. read more

This place is so inexpensive, while the service is good and there's plenty of space to go with friends!! It's just $11.5 for a manicure, but my technician took her time and did a nice job. It's ~$30 for a manicure and pedicure and they also did a nice, thorough job. It's a clean place and there's plenty of space to go with a group. I was able to make a reservation in advance and they were actually ready to give us our treatments on time- I've struck out with that like 3 times in this area, so it's a great find for groups! This is definitely my kind of spot for getting my nails done- affordable, clean and respectful. It's not a luxury place, but that's how you avoid luxury prices! read more

Dropped by here after reading the Yelp reviews and for the $20 combo. The salon is really conveniently located next to the subway, so its not too hard to get to. I came during the day on a weekend, and they had enough staff for walk-ins. They have the typical pedicure massage chairs and service is friendly and efficient. The experience wasn't very memorable, both on the negative and positive side. The spa was never at capacity, but their was a pretty steady flow of people in and out and it definitely seemed like they have a healthy population of regulars. read more

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I'm really unhappy with my service. I got a full acrylic gel set on Thursday with Andy and he was amazing! I was serviced quickly and he did my nails beautifully. However, just 4 days later, one of the acrylic nails chipped off while I was getting in a car. I've never had that happen to me in all my life of wearing acrylic nails. I was able to go today to get them fixed but Andy wasn't there. Someone else did my nails and they're horrible. She cut my finger and it started to bleed. She was rushing the whole service. On top of that, instead of using gel polish like I originally had, she used regular nail polish and let me go under the gel machine? The colors are completely off and don't match. She also didn't shape them into a coffin shape like the rest of the nails. My nail now hurts. This is such a terrible experience. To get the nail fixed was free with an optional tip, but unfortunately, I didn't feel this service warranted a tip. I always tip well but this experience was extremely awful. I feel like just getting these nails off. This was a waste of the $80 I spent on Thursday. read more

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Great nail salon for a very reasonable mani pedi in the Chelsea area. I called on a Friday at 4pm and soon after the place was very busy. Kind and not rushed, clean and organized. Got an add on massage as well. Will def return! read more

I've been coming here for the past 6 months since I moved from LA to NYC. Cathy, is the only person that does my acrylic nails. She doesn't talk much but that's what I like about her. I always get an acrylic fill with gel and a pedicure. Price is around $60 not including tip. I like that fact that they do acrylic nails here and their gel color section is pretty darn good. They have a wide variety of glitter colors that I'm in love with! However, I'm not thrilled about the pedicures. I feel rushed and I think they don't do the best job as in they are not very thorough. They spend only like 20 minutes total on my feet. I guess its because in NY everyone is such in a rush rush rush to get somewhere but when I'm getting my nails done or a pedicure, I will make time for that and I expect them to take their time and do a good job. Tip: I would recommend making an appointment. If you walk-in, you risk going at a bad time and having to wait. Lots of girls come in here for regular manicures or gel manicures and they seem to get them in and out pretty quick so if this is your thing then this might be the place for you. read more

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I spent 2.5 hours in the salon and my nails turned out horrible and uneven; they are unprofessional and DO NOT KNOW how to do nails. Pic is right after I got my nails done. Awful (oh and I spent $75 on this) read more

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I still have mixed feelings about this place. For the price, you get a great mani pedi. However, I've been in previous reviews but they don't charge for gel removal. They definitely charge five dollars for gel removal. My primary concern is the customer service. The ladies who work here all speak Mandarin, and they're constantly talking about their customers. You would think that they'd see me and maybe consider that I speak Chinese. However, they were saying that customers were rude while doing their nails, and also, commenting on their appearance. The lady who did my nails was up set with me that I did not tell her that my previous nails were gel. You would think that they would take the effort to ask if nails were gel or regular. Every other technician asked their customers except for mine, and she proceeded to give me a lecture about how it will now take another 5 to 10 minutes of her time. Very unprofessional. read more

I was around the area and found this gem through yelp. I had time before work and luckily they were able to accommodate me. I got my nails done and I cannot emphasize how great everything was! I usually look at the cleanliness and friendliness as well as how great nail salons do and Yo yo spa did not disappoint. From the moment I stepped in, everyone was friendly and helped me find the shade that I've been eyeing on. As I was finishing up, they started to get really busy! But they do have a lot of technicians. Thanks for a great experience! Definitely a must go! read more

I'm super happy with the service and the result of my gel mani! They were very accommodating and replied super quick to my questions via Yelp. They were very nice to fit me in their schedule even if i didn't make an appointment. I recommend making an appointment with them though because they get super busy during the afternoon. I needed a nice mani and yo yo spa had a lot of gel nail polish choices from OPI to Essie. Many nail salons don't have much options but I'm really glad yo yo spa had plenty for me to choose from. The technician who did my nails was thorough and precise. She didn't rush and made time to make sure I liked the shade and coat of my nails. Definitely a must go if you're near by. Price is fair, and technicians are all friendly. *Thank you to the owner who replied so quickly on yelp! She was so sweet read more

Most painful experience I've ever had getting my nails done. She was rough and it was very rushed though there wasn't anyone else there. Cut my cuticles way too short as seen here... read more

Yo Yo Spa - Bleeding cuticles - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

You know how when you have a tough week, all you want to do is go to a spa, get your mani and pedi done, and end with a massage? Just one of those days and with an upcoming trip I was going to, ive decided to stop by my favorite spa! Yo Yo Spa never disappoints. I came here on a Friday afternoon and as usual, they were busy. With luck on my side, I was able to get a gel mani and a pedi with a massage. They have a vast selection of gel polishes (most I've seen anywhere!!) and a wall full of regular polishes from OPI and Essie. The manicurist there were all super sweet and they all do a really great job! The massage I received was relaxing and all my knots were gone. YoYo spa is a must go if you want to have a great relaxing spa date! Go pamper yourself! read more

Yo Yo Spa - Color gel - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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Very friendly and attentive staff! Love the way my nails turned out. A little busy when I walked in but only waited a few minutes and the process did not feel rushed, she really took her time perfecting my nails. read more

Yo Yo Spa - SNS - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

The place was fine but I wouldn't go for gel. I am from LA and my techs always use a base coat for gel, even on acrylics. I had a fill with gel and when they started with the color without base I asked why and they said we don't need to do a base. Well, my acrylics with gel chipped the next day, when they typically never chip, just grow out. Looked awful. See pics. read more

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I'd been wanting to check this place out after reading the positive Yelp reviews. Stopped in yesterday after work and "Coco" did my mani & pedi. I honestly don't think this gal smiled once. She was a lil rough during the pedi and at one point as she was cleaning beneath my big toe, I had to pull my foot away and ask her to take it easy. Aside from that, it was okay. I let my nails dry for 20 minutes. About 10 minutes in, I'd applied some of their quick dry stuff. Didn't help, lol. Unfortunately on my way home, a couple of my fingernails still got a lil messed up. The Essie polish that I'd chosen was thick and streaky. A lil polish thinner woulda helped. I'd meant to take my Color Club "Harp On it" polish but forgot to pop it in my bag that morning. Oh well. I love how my toes came out. Fingers are okay, too, smudges and all. Would I return. I doubt it. I like Colorful Nails on 8th street. The vibe's a lil more friendly and welcoming. They're fast and do a great job. I might return to Yo Yo if I were getting gel nails. A gal next to me had gotten them and her nails looked great. read more

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After reading many of the reviews on here I decided to go here with high hopes. Prices were great, as well as the woman who did my pedicure. But when it was time for my manicure the woman doing my manicure had no idea what I meant when I asked her to make my nails more pointed, she instead after being told multiple times filed down the top of my nails leaving them oval shaped. I then showed her a very simple design & she was more concerned with the price of it than I was and left to get who I assume was the owner who just spoke to me ask if I didn't know it was going to cost extra. Earlier while getting my toes done I asked her if they had the nail jewels & she told me yes but when I asked the "owner" she told me no in a very rude way. My nail technician didn't know how to do the moon shaped design I requested so the woman from the first chair did my whole manicure. She had a terrible attitude & kept telling me that I needed a fill-in when I knew that my nails had not grown out enough for one. The "owner" also followed the nail tech over to where I was sitting & they both argued over my nails before she started. She left my nails sloppy, and the polish has bubbles in it. I also asked this nail tech to make my nails sharper & she kept saying that it would cost extra although I told her that extra was fine she still ignored my request. After letting my nails dry I thought I was finally done with my frustrations at this nail salon I was about to walk out with the sandals given to me so that my toes would dry the "owner" yelled & said I could not take them so I gave them back & watched her put them in the box where they keep the rest of the sandals for the rest of their customers to use. I find that disgusting to know someone else's feet have always been in the sandals I wore. I paid $30 for a manicure with a design & pedicure that I had a terrible time receiving. read more

Yo Yo Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I have to down-grade after a recent bad manicure. I get the buff after the manicure, which they charge extra for. This time it was not a glossy-buff, but more matte-finish. The technician that buffed my nails last time was sitting just next to my current technician, and I said that he did a better job last time, but she wouldn't ask how he did it. The current technician tried several times to correct, but it was never right. Even the manager stopped over and said that is the best they can do. They really tried to make it right, but still the previous technician never spoke up as to his technique, even though he heard our conversation. I'm already upset that as a regular customer, they charge for the nail buff, when I never get color polish. That's gender-discrimination, in my opinion. I should tell them to add color, then remove color every time, as that is included in the price for women. Ridiculous! Having a technician buff my nails, has to be less labor and certainly less product than removing color and then coloring my nails, and yet they charge me extra for the buff only. Also, I'm not happy when I see customers dogs running around and barking in the salon. I know that it's allowed, but it's not good for business. Additionally, they have a gas/smoke detector that is constantly chirping in their rear stairwell for over a year. They need to replace the battery! It is ear piercingly loud and annoying when trying to relax. They all ignore the sound. This has to be a code violation, I would think. I won't be returning and I'm taking my business elsewhere after years of loyalty. Sad. read more

Have been going to this nail salon for years. Honestly one of the best places to go in NYC. Outstanding service, excellent technicians and a great price point. Only thing to keep in mind is that it gets quite busy during the post-work hour rush, but totally worth it if you have some time. read more

Yo Yo Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Thanks to all my fellow Yelpers here, I called 2 hours ahead and managed to get a spot with the infamous Mary, who actually is the only non-Asian/Chinese person working at Yo Yo Spa that night. Which brings me to another point - these employees were totally gossiping among themselves the entire night in Chinese. Especially when this one dude came in and wanted a foot massage and everyone was trying to dodge it - hilarious, but a little rude at the same time. Mary was as everyone says - very thorough with my foot and hand cleaning and did not cut my cuticles to the point of pain, which unfortunately, some nail salons have done. My finger nails were painted in a light opaque pink and was very evenly coated on all of my fingers which can be hard since I have ridges in my nails, Feet felt clean and she took care of my cracked heels. Everything was very cleanly done, all for $21 for a mani and pedi! I did not once feel dirty at Yo Yo Spa, which is really important. Like any other nail salon, I wouldn't expect top-notch service. However, at Yo Yo Spa, you can get your nails done NICELY for a very reasonable price, especially in NYC. read more

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New fave nail spot in this neighborhood! The price listed for manicure is $10, but it was only $8.50 - not sure if that's a special, but a sign outside is advertising $20 mani/pedi special! Everyone that works here is friendly and has a positive attitude, which is unlike many of the other nail salons I've visited. My nail technician was very detail oriented and made sure my nails were perfect before sending me to the dryer. The salon itself is clean and has a modern decor. The place is completely packed for manicures at 4pm on a Tuesday afternoon. In addition, they have a frequent customer card that you can redeem for a discount once you fill it up! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Yo Yo Spa - Knockout Pout - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Usually don't write reviews. But this place is terrible. While I was picking the color for my manicure the lady started filing her own nails with the same filer she did my nails (she used it before me) not clean at all.... It was a bit gross to see that but I decided to stay. After that, she was so aggressive with my nails! My fingers look disgusting by now. Also, the gel is already falling off (I got my nails done less than a week ago) never coming back to this place and never recommending it to anyone. I also paid an extra $2 for no apparent reason, was way too pissed to even ask. So I paid the amount presented even when their board had a different price. read more

Yo Yo Spa - Got my gel less than a week ago. Already looks terrible. Is falling off and my nails get stucked everywhere. - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I'm only giving 5 stars to one person in this salon, Mary. Mary is extremely friendly and great at what she does. She takes her time to give you what you came for. I highly recommend her! Now for the salon itself it is well kept and clean. However, the owners are extremely rude and do not know how to take appointments. I made an appointment with my sister for Mary at 4:00pm and Mary was never told she'd be seeing two people. I noticed as more people began to come in that Mary was overbooked. When I had arrived early for my appointment the owner was basically kicking me out and I couldn't wait inside the salon due to lack of space and NO SEATING AREA. The lack of hospitality and seating area made my experience less than relaxing, which is part of the experience of getting your nails done. The girls are friendly and do the best they can but I feel the owners should be more conscious of how they treat their customers. A smile, occasional conversation and friendliness goes a long way ladies! read more

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Loved it! Mani/Pedi $21, can't beat it. Clean spacious and beautiful job. Very thorough pedicure and awesome paint job. cute lil 2min massage as you dry (people watching and completely mesmerized in the spectacle that is 14th st), we'll see how long it lasts. color: Essie; Wicked, I'm obsessed. I'll be returning. read more

Yo Yo Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely terrible service and attitude from the owner. Will not be returning and you shouldn't either. I've given this place way too many chances. I came in on a busy Wednesday afternoon to get a regular manicure. I was told it was going to be a 30 minute wait which I had no problem with. Three people came in after me to get a mani pedi and they were seated before me...ok... About 20min later I'm finally seated to get my manicure. Less than half way through the base coat application the store owner tells the other girl to go do another girl's pedicure. She speeds through my entire manicure and then rushes me off to the drying station. She DROPS my purse on my lap and walks away. You're definitely not expecting me to tip you with that attitude?! So I don't. After about 10min of drying my nails I get up to leave. I say "bye" and all she does is give me a death stare. I don't need this s!$@ from nobody! read more

Decided to get a mani and pedi while visiting a friend. We were seated quickly and the place was clean. They had a really nice collection of colors. My only complaint was being rushed through the gel manicure that I got. I didn't even have each layer under the light for more than 30 seconds so it smudged right after being done. My nail tech added another layer to my 2 fingers that were messed up, but it shouldn't have happened in the first place. There are a bunch of nail salons in the area, and I recommend trying one of the other places for a gel manicure. I was def not impressed. read more

Spot on! Again! This time I came in I thought for sure she couldn't fix my manicure, I destroyed my nails, BUT she did it! Anna is amazing! I love Tina also! You can't do better than this place! I'm really picky about how my nails are done. A lot of times I go to a salon and they hurt me by being rough with my nails. I don't have that problem with Yo Yo Spa! It's super clean and that's always a plus! I said it before and I'll say it again, it's my go to!! read more

Yo Yo Spa - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - New York, New York

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This review is for Mary: I live in the neighborhood and I don't know why I haven't tried yo yo spa before. I so happened to look on yelp and saw great reviews and read about Mary and how amazing she is, so I decided to try her out. And the reviews about her are true, she's amazing. She takes her time and does everything right to the "T". Would definitely be coming back to see her! GO SEE MARY! *shes there mon-fri* read more

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