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    nyckitten    May 14, 2011   NYC

    Does anyone have recommendation for a good nail salon for me to treat my bridesmaids (6 of them) and myself to some pre-rehearsal mani/pedis?  Preferably in the Gramercy/Flatiron/Chelsea/Union Square area?  A regular old nail salon is fine as long as it is large enough to handle us!  My standby favorite for cheap mani/pedis (Sally Spa on 3rd) doesn't have Shellac, which is what I had wanted to do for my nails.

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    hermitcrab    June 2010   NYC

    There is a nail salon on 13th and 1st - the one closer to 13th, next to Dunkin Donuts, is $20 for mani/pedi, and I think they have 6 or 7 seats - they've always done a great job for me!

     
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    KatNYC2011    September 24, 2011   London, UK (american expat)

    @hermitcrab: That's my go to spot. Chameleon. Was just there yesterday.

    Manis are $8.50 and pedis are $22 (Spa Pedi $35).

    My favorite mani is a hot cream mani and it includes a 10 minute chair massage for $23.

     

    It's not a super luxurious spa though. There's also a really nice spot on 55th btw 6th and 7th that is very large and has a nice sitting area. It's called New York Nails & Spa.

     
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    lanany10    October 2, 2010   NYC

    i go to a QQ nails on 21st between broadway and park.  it's fairly new and they have about 7 pedicure chairs.  my friend took her BMs there and thought it was a nice experience.  not the cheapest place, but i like it alot.  plus, you can have all the mani/pedis put on one of their reward cards and get a ton of points to use for any service.

     
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    lauren810c    August 21, 2010   NYC

    The place I go to has $10 pedi's and $5 manis'..its Niu Nails on 26th between 2nd and 3rd..its small though..only 4 seats for each manis and pedis...not luxurious at all BUT if you are ever looking for a cheapy place they do a good job!  I got my nails done for my wedding here..

     
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    hermitcrab    June 2010   NYC

    @KatNYC2011: I think that's the one across the street - this one is Aroma, $20 for a mani/pedi, $35 with a 15-min massage...but same difference! I wish I had known, how much more fun would it be to go with another Bee!

     
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    KatNYC2011    September 24, 2011   London, UK (american expat)

    @hermitcrab: Hmmm I don't think I've been to Aroma, will have to try!

    Chameleon is actually on 1st btw 15th and 16th (also next to a dunkin donuts), hence the confusion!

     
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    hermitcrab    June 2010   NYC

    @KatNYC2011:Haha same neighborhood - and basically every other storefront is a salon!

     
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    KatNYC2011    September 24, 2011   London, UK (american expat)

    @hermitcrab: Yup... and the others are either dunkin donuts, Starbucks, subway, or a pizza joint.

     
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    nyckitten    May 14, 2011   NYC

    Thanks for all the replies!  I will check these places out!  If anyone else has recs, keep 'em coming!  

    @lauren810c: Niu Nails is my regular go to place as well!  Don't you just love the plastic ivy lining the entryway? :) 

     
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    lauren810c    August 21, 2010   NYC

    @nyckitten:  Yup!  Love that!  Not the most luxurious place, but can't be the prices!  I always go first thing in the morning as soon as it opens so I don't have to wait!

     
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    lanany10    October 2, 2010   NYC

    @lauren810c:

    @nyckitten:

    i used to go to niu niu also!  i lived on 28th street, so it was just around the corner.  but now that i moved to the flatiron, i'm too lazy to walk, especially because there was always a wait!

     
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    Miss Holly    September 24, 2011   Hudson Valley and NYC

    @KatNYC2011:  I live in Stuy Town and I think I've been to both of those!  My go-to is Chameleon though, slightly more expensive but the experience is more relaxing.  Prices are still fairly reasonable though.

     

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