Dashing Diva Salon

I know it’s a bit more expensive, but it’s not skeevy, so I would rather go there less frequently than go to one of the fungus breeding places more frequently. Also, I just took my 9 year old and 6 of her friends for her birthday for manicures and they were terrific.

I went to Dashing Diva for the first time last Friday with a friend. I got out late from work so I had no choice but to come minutes before they take the last customer at 8pm. We were still warmly received by the hostess and quickly seated to get our pedicure/​manicure. The salon is pretty cute, with pink accents everywhere, and the high couch where you are seated with toss pillows is sooo comfortable. I love the fact that you are offered a cocktail during your service and also the choice of which oil you will like to use for your foot massage. I picked peppermint and my friend chose lavender which made her ready to fall asleep when they were done.
So my only reason for giving this place three stars is for my particular manicurist. She didn’t wear a name tag which could have been done on purpose because I surely would have called her out. When my friend and I were pondering nail polish colors, we ask for her opinion and she was not much of help. Just shrugging and not really bothering to offer an opinion. She seemed to have been very short with me. My friend’s manicurist, Fanny was excellent and she actually was talking to both of us and being very helpful with choosing colors and offering her opinion about what colors look best. My manicurist must have been ready to leave and was upset that I walked through the door in the last hour. Even when I was talking out loud about different nail designs with my friend, she quickly interjected reminding me that they close at 9pm. I figured since the service from her was not that great I would not provide her a tip. However, she had the AUDACITY to ask me after I paid the bill and was sitting drying my nails… that she was leaving and if I needed change for tip? Obviously if that wasn’t given at the payment of the bill there would be NO TIP. I knew it was a gentle reminder to tip her but I was gently reminding her that a tip is COURTESY which she didn’t really show at all to me. Then as though that wasn’t awkward enough she kept repeating that she was heading out and if I was sure I didn’t need change. SURE? HECK YEAH I’M SURE! I thought it was pretty tacky for her to ask the customer that kind of question and lucky for the experience with Fannie and the ambiance of the place, is the only reason why I would be willing to go back here.

. They do an ok job and the color selection is crazy good. They also have the latest nail products and techniques but c’mon the prices are outrageous, is good for little girls becuase is all pink. Again they charge almost the same price for girls too.

I love it here! Yes it does cost more, but it is worth it. Get the Jelly Pedicure, just make sure you have time, because it will take almost an hour. You will not regret. Staff is great! I highly recommend getting a chair massage while your nails dry as well.

Basic pedicure that should cost only $ 20 costs $ 37. Not worth it. The service was acceptable for $ 20-​$ 25 but no way was it $ 37 worth.
The stars are because it’s clean and they offer a beverage of hot teas or water.
Go some place else.

The salon is clean and the staff is friendly. The nail bath was scented with lovely oil, it was all so relaxing. I was offered a cup of tea which is really a nice touch. My technician really scrubbed out my calluses and ended the pedicure with a foot and leg massage. A little shoulder massage was given while the polish dried. My pedicure was awesome! It was a bit pricey for my budget, but well worth the cost. I will go back when I feel the need to pamper myself. Until then I will stick to my hood salon.

I love dashing diva. This location was not my favorite, the one in boerum hill is WAY better. Upscale manicure, pretty expensive for basic services but I love the scents they have for massage oil plus complimentary drinks

Excellent salon for a mini getaway. I love coming here for a nice cup of tea, and manicure. Fanny is my favorite manicurist. She is professional, genuine, easy to talk to, and does an excellent job (doesn’t just slather thick coats of polish). I had my brows done here for the first time ($ 14 a little pricier than I would like). The waxing experience was pain free.

Feet felt great and it was much needed after my half marathon. Liked that they have a private pedicure booth, especially being the only man in there lol.

I’m not in this area often at all since I live on Long Island, though I was here a couple of years ago or so, now a new management or new owner. In the area today for moms Drs appt. I just stumbled in, knowing Dashing Diva is normally awesome, in desperate need of pedicures, my mom just wanted go home, I wouldn’t dare miss the opportunity being in this area, i’m getting my pedicures and definitely some good food! Thank you God for good speaking English receptionist I got my pedi and mom got mani and pedi, all that matter most was at this moment mom was a happy woman! Try their green tea one of the best! I didn’t get the free cosmo only on Thursday 6 to closing.
Several staffs were talking to me and my mom and they were very accommodating, that matters a lot! Probably won’t come back anytime soon but definitely will try when possible!
Oh yes exfoliating scrub they use on your legs and feet are amazing and they have four different essential oils I picked orange and OMG I was in HEAVEN!

Not worth it! The costs for a pedicure are insane! Yes they offer you water upon arrival, that does not warrant a $ 40 pedicure with a sorry job of a foot massage.
I’ll continue on my hunt for the perfect pedicure salon elsewhere.

All of the seasoned technicians have left due to «management issues.» The quality of their service used to justify their pricing but not anymore. What gives, dashing diva? Now you’re just a regular joint parading as a luxurious, upscale nail spa. Pass!

I had passed this place numerous times. I finally decided to try it for a simple, clear-​polish manicure early on a recent weekday. I was not impressed at all.
The place is run-​down, with chipped paint and scuffed manicure chairs. The woman who did my nails seemed to be elsewhere mentally, and hurt me several times when she PULLED at my cuticles with her cuticle scissors. The manicure was done quickly, with the hand massage lasting about 15 seconds. No neck massage here. And, the tab was @15.00 plus tax. I just wanted to get out of there.
Will be walking down to 5^th Avenue to one of the several nail salons who offer cheaper, friendlier, and better manicures.

I LOVE the layout and the products they use… but their manicurists are never consistent. Sometimes I get a girl who gives a GREAT mani, and other times I get a rookie who does the worst job ever.

Most uncomfortable salon! While most forty dollar pedicures at least allow a massage chair– this one has you sitting upright at some makeshift booth– and not even a quick shoulder rub at the drying station! Total ripoff!
And if that Doesn’t deter you — this place is filthy! I am literally sitting with my nails drying watching the worker put «sanitized» tools away with bare hands– don’t be fooled by the sealed up packets— they are gross!!!

I miss the cheap and ubiquitous beauty services of Los Angeles, and TBH I never went out of my way to hit up the Pasadena Dashing Diva when I lived there, because there was another great nail salon within walking distance of my house. (Yes! You can walk in LA!)
That said, I have gone out of my way to hit up the Park Slope DD a few times, and I plan on hitting it up quite a few more. Even though each time I go, I have to I brace myself for the sticker shock — everything in NYC is a good 20 — 30% more expensive than LA, and this salon is a good 10 — 15% more expensive than the other salons in this area.
But. As a treat, it’s worth it. The pedi nooks and quieter back area are a total godsend for an introvert who wilts under the unavoidable New York stress of being surrounded by PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE ²⁴⁄₇ (not that I’m saying that’s me… ok, that’s me), and the couch-​style pedi seating is great if you want to go with a pal and not, like, semi-​yell your personal conversation to each other across the salon. «YOU SAID YOUR NEW BABY COUSIN HAS DIABETES?» «YES, DIABETES.» «OH NO, HOW IS SHE HOLDING UP?» None of that is necessary here at DD.
The manis and pedis and special treatments are thorough and lovely. The jelly stuff they put in the water is special fun science times and feels like jello on your legs… I don’t even really care what it does, it’s just cool. The callous treatments help get every bit of scary crack-​n-​peel off your heels. The choice of essential oils in the lotion is a nice little perk. The colors are decent, though I wish there were more options on the nontraditional side of the color wheel. Once on my hands, the polish lasts about a week (average for me, the household’s designated dishwasher), and on my feet it lasts as long as I can leave it until I start worrying that it’s going to eat away my toenails (a week or two).
So yeah, I’ll be back. Walking distance from my house or not walking distance from my house.

God there are way too many dollar signs on this mani-​pedi joint that tries to be classy. Instead its really pink and kind of too snooty for its 3^rd street location. I paid for a mani what I usually pay for a regular mani-​pedi. Their gel selection is so minimal.
The actual manicure was good and lasted for at least a few days (which is good for me considering my job and what it does to manicures).
I wish I was able to wait for my usual place… but I was so desperate that day…
Not coming back here.

Have always had a quality manicure and pedicure here. For the past year I have been doing gel, and it has last past 2 weeks, sometimes 3! And that’s with real like chores, dish washing and 2 kids! Kelly and Vivian are great for gel, and the friendliness is always great. Always look forward to visiting!

I cheated on Swiss II one day recently when I was in a desperate need and Swiss II was packed. The vibe is pleasant enough and the manicure and pedicure were fine (though the manicure did chip not two days later.)
However the one star is for price. This was the most expensive mani/​pedi I’ve ever had in Brooklyn. At Swiss II Nails, for gel/​shellac manicure and regular pedicure I’m not even shelling out $ 50. Here a REGULAR manicure and pedicure was $ 60 + tip. An absurd price for a chain salon. Nothing in the service or setup there blew my mind. I end up feeling cheated and embarrassed for paying as much as I did. Lesson learned: always ASK how much before sitting down and assuming prices would be reasonable. Unilocal suggestion: go to Swiss II Nails.

Be prepared to be treated like a diva, actually! Walk in the hot pink colored place, and automatically be offered a beverage! How sweet and rare that is! Right away I notice that the place is sparkly clear, and surprisingly doesn’t have a nail polish-​y smell! Thank goodness. I hate that.
One of my favorite things about the chain in general is that they don’t have the pedicure chairs like every other place. It so cool and different how they do it, with the little individual things on the «couch area». LOVE IT!
They’re spa services are just a drop more expensive than your average nail salon, but who cares you’re treating yourself to look great! why not splurge???
The bright color/​ambiance is so girly and pink, ahh it’s so me! I love the girls that work there, they dont rush like other places do, you’re their one special customer and the only person in the universe that exists to them.
It’s really a great experience here, similar to what you would have if a manicurist came to you’re house.
They can get really really busy, make an appointment, just in case!