Lower Manhattan has the most salons on this list, with picks in SoHo, Tribeca, the West Village, the East Village, the Lower East Side and the Financial District. Midtown is where you go for Russian gel manicures and hard gel extensions, while the Brooklyn picks in Fort Greene, Park Slope and Carroll Gardens lean toward non-toxic, eco-friendly mani-pedis. The list covers classic spa manicures, Japanese and Russian techniques, Gel-X and detailed nail art.
Every salon below was checked against its own website or official booking page in October 2026. For each one you get the address, phone number, hours when the salon posts them, the services it is known for, and a direct link to book.
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1. JINsoon
Why we picked it: JINsoon runs its own polish line, made without 21 common harsh ingredients, and uses it at its spas. The menu has several named manicure and pedicure rituals at different price levels, plus Shellac and polish nail art.
Starting prices: Essence of Soul manicure from $28; Shellac manicure from $50
- Address
- 23 Jones St, New York, NY 10014
- Phone
- (212) 229-1070
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11am to 8pm, Sat 10am to 7pm, Sun 11am to 7pm
2. Gilded Ritual
Why we picked it: Gilded Ritual focuses on Russian manicures, with or without extensions, and a Japanese naked manicure for bare, polished-looking nails. Prices sit at the top of the city range, so book it when you want a long, detailed appointment.
Starting prices: Russian manicure from $135; Russian pedicure from $150
- Address
- 149 Reade Street, New York, NY 10013
- Phone
- (646) 398-8353
- Hours
- Check the salon website for current hours
3. HORTŪS NEW YORK
Why we picked it: HORTŪS offers organic, non-toxic manicures and pedicures alongside sugaring, skin treatments and Reiki. You request a time through a form on the site and staff confirm the appointment.
- Address
- 210 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002
- Phone
- (917) 475-1558
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun 10am to 7pm
4. Sundays
Why we picked it: Sundays is a non-toxic nail studio that runs its own polish brand and has several NYC studios. The SoHo location has an outdoor patio, and a manicure takes about 45 minutes. Book ahead, since the studio recommends reservations.
- Address
- 70 A Spring St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012
- Phone
- (212) 884-2011
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10am to 8pm
5. Nail Lab & SPA
Why we picked it: Nail Lab does Russian gel manicures and pedicures, Gel-X extensions and design sets on St Marks Place. It takes walk-ins but suggests you reserve, and it stays open until 8pm every day.
Starting prices: Russian UV gel manicure from $127; Gel-X extensions from $127
- Address
- 58 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
- Phone
- (917) 265-8125
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 9am to 8pm
6. Mars Nails
Why we picked it: Mars Nails works out of a Broadway suite near Bowling Green and posts a full price list with times for each service. Its menu covers dry Russian manicures, builder gel, hard gel modeling and extensions, with design add-ons priced separately.
Starting prices: Russian manicure from $60; Russian gel manicure from $80
- Address
- 11 Broadway, Suite 804, New York, NY 10004
- Phone
- (929) 727-4089
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10am to 8pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm
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7. Nail Fairy
Why we picked it: Nail Fairy offers Russian gel manicures, smart gel pedicures, hard gel and Gel-X extensions, and custom designs such as cat eye nails. It also runs podology services and a nail school.
- Address
- 347 5th Avenue, Suite 606, New York, NY 10016
- Phone
- (917) 939-9060
- Hours
- Check the salon website for current hours
8. M. STUDIO
Why we picked it: M. Studio pairs Russian and Japanese manicures with extensions and pedicures, and also offers laser hair removal, lashes and brows. The speedy Russian gel manicure takes 90 minutes, which suits a Midtown lunch break or after-work slot.
Starting prices: Speedy Russian gel manicure from $120
- Address
- 34 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
- Phone
- (929) 507-4060
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10am to 8pm
9. pH7
Why we picked it: pH7 uses non-toxic, vegan, plant-based products for its manicures and pedicures. The Fort Greene salon is one of several pH7 locations in Brooklyn, with others in Williamsburg and Carroll Gardens.
- Address
- 106 S Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Phone
- (917) 909-1677
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun 10am to 7pm
10. Nail Project
Why we picked it: Nail Project runs eco-friendly salons that use organic products and non-acetone polish remover. The Park Slope shop on 7th Avenue covers color gel, spa manicures and spa pedicures.
- Address
- 138 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Phone
- (917) 909-0142
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun 10am to 7pm
11. Nail Chic Salon
Why we picked it: Nail Chic is a neighborhood salon on Smith Street for standard manicures, pedicures and waxing. It is open until 8pm every day and takes online bookings.
- Address
- 259 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Phone
- (917) 914-8881
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10am to 8pm
12. Delacqua Salon & Medi Spa
Why we picked it: Time Out lists Delacqua for detailed nail art and LCN resin work. It is a full-service salon and medi spa, so you can book hair, lashes or spa treatments on the same visit.
- Address
- 2027 86th St., Brooklyn, NY 11214
- Phone
- (718) 266-1233
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 9am to 8pm
NYC nail salons at a glance
| Salon | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| JINsoon | West Village, Manhattan | Spa manicures with 21-free polish |
| Gilded Ritual | Tribeca, Manhattan | High-end Russian and Japanese manicures |
| HORTŪS NEW YORK | Lower East Side, Manhattan | Organic, non-toxic nail care |
| Sundays | SoHo, Manhattan | Non-toxic mani-pedis, outdoor patio |
| Nail Lab & SPA | East Village, Manhattan | Russian manicures on St Marks |
| Mars Nails | Financial District, Manhattan | Russian and builder gel manicures |
| Nail Fairy | Koreatown, Manhattan | Hard gel and custom nail art |
| M. STUDIO | Garment District, Manhattan | Russian gel near Bryant Park |
| pH7 | Fort Greene, Brooklyn | Vegan, non-toxic Brooklyn manicures |
| Nail Project | Park Slope, Brooklyn | Eco-friendly Park Slope mani-pedis |
| Nail Chic Salon | Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn | Everyday mani-pedis on Smith Street |
| Delacqua Salon & Medi Spa | Bensonhurst, Brooklyn | Detailed nail art, full-service salon |
What a manicure costs at these NYC salons
| Salon | Service | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| JINsoon | Essence of Soul manicure | $28 |
| Gilded Ritual | Russian manicure | $135 |
| Nail Lab & SPA | Russian UV gel manicure | $127 |
| Mars Nails | Russian manicure | $60 |
| M. STUDIO | Speedy Russian gel manicure | $120 |
Starting prices from each salon’s own menu, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm when you book.
Tips before you book
- Look at the salon’s recent work on Instagram before you book, and bring a photo of the exact look you want.
- Not sure which shape to ask for? The free Nail Shape Finder suggests one for your hands.
- Save a few looks from our nail ideas before your visit so you and your tech are on the same page.
- Nail art, extra length and some shapes cost more than the base price, so ask for the full price before your tech starts.
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Salon details were checked on each salon’s own website or booking page in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so call or check online before you go. Spot something out of date? Email contact@nailstyleguide.com.
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