Chic Nail & Spa

I don’t understand the bad reviews. I had a manicure and back massage here today – excellent and welcoming service, Monica was really precise and efficient with my nails, and it wasn’t expensive. Only reason I give 4 stars is that their range of regular nail polish is limited, which isn’t such a surprise since lots of folks do gel manicures now. Visit them! They’re good and they’re a local business. ❤️

I LOVE this place. I have been getting my nails done by Monica since she worked on 96th St. in 2005. I don’t live in the area and there are lots of nail shops right on my block, but I come up here because Chic Nail and Spa is clean and everyone is so nice. I’ve had my nails done by other manicurists there and I am always happy with it. The music is nice and soothing as well❤️

I went in first a change of polish, the next think I know the nail tech is cutting my nails. I was almost forced to get a manicure. They also charge diff prices for nail polish. I told them that was illegal, they do not disclose all of theirprices.

If you want to maintain healthy long nails, don’t go here. I have been getting powder dip on my nails for a good while with no issues (my nails in the picture are the actual length of my own nails, no extensions). I go here and a week later, my nails are turning colors. I wanted to go back to them before posting a review, as it was only my second time there and wanted to see if they would help rectify the situation. They did not. I came in first thing in the morning in an attempt to not embarrass them in front of other customers or have the current state of my nails drive anyone else away. When I went in, I was the only customer present. I was very nice and respectful. I didn’t want it to be a whole scene, I’m not that kind of person. I showed them my nails (before the top part came off) and had only asked they remove the powder. I didn’t ask for any other service, for a new powder manicure, etc. Just for the current powder to be removed and was told I would have to pay $25 to have it removed (nearly $30 including tax and tip) despite having to get it removed because of the fungus or infection that they were more than likely responsible for. One of two things happened here: either half of my nails were infected from poor hygiene at this salon, or the poor technique cause moisture to get trapped and develop a fungus. Either way, they were not helpful in finding a solution. Went to another salon down the street right after I left Chic Nail and they were very helpful. They told me possible causes and told me I could make an appointment with them to help fix my nails. I now have to cut my nails completely (which is fine they grow back fast), but Chic was less than kind and didn’t even attempt to see if they were at fault or even advise me on how to get my nails healthy again. I will not be back at Chic.

The staff was rude and my nail tech did a rushed and sloppy manicure. She used thick layers of nail polish which took long to dry and they smudged within less than an hour. I am very disappointed in this service and I don’t recommend.