Lys Nail & Spa

Went in for a pedicure, the women made my toes bleed. I would not suggest going here!

European pedicure expensive with no reason since it’s quite the same of the regular one.
Lady looks like so bored of her work. Massage ok.

I’ve been here a few times and felt ok about the experience, but after my visit today I won’t be back. I got a mani/​pedi and during the end of my pedi a cockroach crawled onto my chair right next to my leg. There were also huge flies flying around, and it’s really hard to keep flies from landing on you when getting your nails painted. I know it’s New York and it isn’t always within their control, but I just felt like the owner should be taking better care of his salon and providing a cleaner and safer experience for his staff and customers. I also didn’t notice any wage signs posted anywhere which made me skeptical about the way it is run.

I’ve been going here for a few years, even since their old location down on Bedford. I’ve always had a decent experience and left feeling revived having a mani pedi. This time however, the technician cut my toenails with the curve of the nail to the nail base (!) and not straight across. Since when are big toenails cut like this? The woman asked me after they were cut, if I wanted them round. Why bother asking? This toenail trim makes me extremely nervous that it will grow into an ingrown toenail. Never again. I’m going elsewhere.

Quick, good, clean, quiet. This place isn’t gorgeously decorated like some of the nail salons in the area but it’s an A+ if you’re looking for a quick and good manicure. She shaped my nails beautifully and applied the polish like a pro. No complaints. It’s also less expensive than the average in the area.
I haven’t had a pedicure yet in this salon but I’ll be back.

Great mani pedi for $ 30! I could’ve used more massage but… Only $ 30 for manicure and pedicure. And the salon was incredibly clean. All instruments were sanitized.

I got my nails here done two days ago and I’m pretty disappointed in the results. My manicure is already chipping in a bunch of places which normally doesn’t happen until at least 4 days out.
The ladies who work there are very nice and great at massages, but I do wish they would massage a little bit longer. Overall, this place is just okay and if you’re looking for a manicure that will last, go elsewhere.

Came here and got the $ 30 mani pedi combo which ended up feeling more like a polish change. The staff did a good job removing cuticles but other than that it was pretty subpar. They spent about 10 seconds scrubbing away the dead skin on the balls and heels of my feet which was not enough to get the job done. The foot and hand massages were just as short. The massage chairs were very nice but that shouldn’t be the only relaxing element of a pedicure.

Been coming here for a while and it’s always consistently great. The European pedicure is my favorite! Leaves you with baby soft feet! Sandy is wonderful and pays extra attention to the details! She also gives amazing neck massages! I’d highly recommend her if she is available :)

No complaints here!
I stopped in on Sunday around 6pm for a shellac removal, manicure and reapply of shellac.
The color selection is good, I only waited 10 minutes, the woman that did my nails was congenial and took her time to do a very nice job. It even included a really relaxing 3 – 4 minute neck/​shoulder massage while I was going through the final cycle of shellac application.
Nothing beats a manicure in NYC — after being away from the US for a few years, I can’t help myself when I land on the homeland, I need to get my nails done. Lys did not disappoint!
*also free wifi, bonus!
*cash tips preferred.
*cards accepted.

I went in on New Years Eve for a gel manicure. I didn’t have an appointment, and the place was super crowded. I ended up waiting for maybe 45 minutes before they took me. Once I sat down, the entire thing felt SO rushed because they were so busy.
This manicure was just awful. My technician was gluing her tools back together while I sat there waiting, and also counted her tips in front of me. During the last part of the gel manicure, while my hands were under the UV light for the final few minutes, she went outside to smoke a cigarette. I was so confused– she hadn’t put a timer on the UV so I had no idea when to remove my hands. She came back smelling like smoke and took my hands out, saying I was done. I did not get the hand massage or hot towel that I saw other customers were getting.
The gel manicure was $ 29 dollars plus tip. With a gel, it is supposed to last for 2 weeks. However, the next day both of my thumb nails had chips in them. The day after that, two other finger nails had chipped. Not to mention the nail polish wasn’t cleanly applied, and several of my cuticles had paint on them. Since the manicure was so rushed, I don’t think the proper steps or time were taken to ensure a good gel manicure.
Disappointed. Won’t be going back.

They always do a great job with my mani/​pedi. I often come here just for the chair messages which is perfect after a long day.

I had a manicure and French polish with shelllac. It lasted all of four days before it started to come off. Also the white, french pollish was set too high up so my nails looked dirty because the white of the nail is showing. I cannot recommend and i am not going back.

The best manicure I’ve had in Williamsburg. Lovely staff and even though I barely let my nails dry they didn’t smudge at all! Great if you’re looking for a cheap, quick and long staying mani! Way better than the place ‘nail it’ which cut my finger so badly I bled!

They did a great job with my Mani/​Pedi– you can’t beat the $ 30 for both especially when they throw in the shoulder massage at the end. They had a good selection of OPI and Essie colors to choose from. Relaxing way to finish off a long weekend!

This place is the worst. I’ve given it so many tries because it’s the closest, relatively clean and well priced mani/​pedi to my apartment. Most of the time I go in they tell me there’s no wait and I sit for 20+ minutes being told «1 more minute.» On the rare occasion I am helped immediately the manicures are painfully slow and still chip after a day or two. Despite all of this I am a semi regular customer based on convenience but many of the staff members are still quite rude. I’ve finally learned my lesson and will now walk the extra few blocks to go to Primp and Polish.

Didn’t read the other reviews so not sure why the negative reviews but this place is quite lovely! Granted, it’s right across the street from my apt but it’s clean, staff is friendly, accommodating and good, and prices are decent! What more could you ask for in a nail salon?

Perfectly nice neighborhood nail salon with great manicurists. The European Pedicure comes with a 10 minute massage. I have ever had anything but a good experience here.

I sometimes walk the mile to Greenpoint for the $ 8.00 price difference of a mani and pedi but for $ 28.99 and convenience I’m quite happy with the staff here at LYs. I didn’t go to this place for the longest time due to the negative reviews here on Unilocal but I finally broke down and gave it a try and am quite happy– clean new nice salon, massage chairs, and a nice staff– what more can I ask for? I’ve came here a few times now and every time pleased I didn’t walk the mile to Greenpoint. Worth the $- great salon on Williamsburg

Decent, convenient place to get your nails done. I was in the area after brunch today (around 2pm) and popped by to get a much needed mani-​pedi (what’s a girl to do on a snowy day? Pretend like you’re about to head to the beach and get a mani-​pedi!). They were able to accommodate me right away (yay!) and had a sign that says $ 28 mani-​pedi (it ended up being $ 30 somehow).
Cleanliness: middle of the range, not terrible but they also don’t go above and beyond to make sure everything is clean and sanitary, it seems.
Service & value: good. They have a good variety of colors to choose from (essie & OPI only). Service was friendly, and the massage that accompanied my pedicure was good even though it was short. I like that they don’t try to up-​sell you on things like spa pedicure, etc. The lady did an OK job with my nails.
Verdict: super convenient, budget-​friendly and they accept credit cards! I would drop by again if I’m in the area and need to get a quick nail touch-​up.