All Seasons Nails & Spa

I’m not sure how this place gets such great reviews (relative to other nail places). I went on a friend’s recommendation and paid 50% more than I usually spend for about 50% less of the service. Don’t get me wrong, they were nice and did a fine job, but my pedicure had no foot massage, no leg scrub, they didn’t even scrub my feet. They basically put my feet in some gel solution, cut my nails, and painted them. I was in and out in 20 minutes. Oh, and they try to up-​sell you so be careful (they did this to me, and I heard them being even more aggressive with two men sitting next to me).

So I love this place, I go every 1 – 2 weeks for my gel manicure. I never have any problems. One thing I have to say is that the customers in this neighborhood have almost made me want to stop going. I have seen so many people walk in and be so rude to the staff here and some people even cause a scene if there is a wait or if when they’re told the pricing it’s more than they expected. Read the menu! It’s in the window! All seasons is pricier than other places in the area because it’s cleaner and they do things right. They don’t make you soak your nails in acetone for 10 minutes, ruining your nails, they do foil and cotton balls. I could go on and on about the very practical reasons this salon is more expensive, but mostly I just wish people would calm down and not treat people in the service industry so poorly. Just because you’re paying $ 15 for a manicure it doesn’t give you the right to be horrible. If you want a high end upper west side nail place in the UWS, this is the place for you. If you want a quick and cheap manicure go somewhere else.

I mistakenly happened upon this nail salon while in search for another that I’d read good reviews about. I entered the nail salon and was promptly greeted by the hostess. They instructed me to select a color for my pedicure. Their polish selection is very limited compared to what I am used to seeing as a standard in most nail salons. I’m pretty sure my personal nail polish collection would rival theirs. They carry a selection of OPI polishes, Essie and a limited selection of gel polishes.
Upon entering, you’ll find yourself in a very tranquil environment. The nail salon is calm and serene. Like most places in the city the space is limited, but it feels very open and airy. It is evident that there is something different happening here than most standard nail salons. It is a very relaxing and spa-​like nail salon. They have classical music playing. There’s not a lot of employee discussion happening back and forth about clients and general discussion. I found this to be quite a nice surprise. During my time there, I saw a steady flow of customers coming and out. This is always a good sign of that business is steady.
Massages are offered along with nail services and also individually as well. There was a masseuse present who was giving a quick massage to a client in the center of the salon. The particular massage that I witnessed was in an upright chair, similar to what you will find in a mall or other public places.
I received a pedicure right away. After I was shown to my pedicure station, the nail tech asked my preferred pedicure option. I didn’t see a price list posted anywhere and I wasn’t offered a selection that explained the choices available. The service was very quick and there was no waiting involved. Additionally the speed, in which, my pedicure was completed was very fast. From start to finish the pedicure took a total of about 40 minutes including drying time. At times it felt as if the nail technician was rushing through the motions in order to get it done quickly. The tech caught me off guard when she gave me a quick two-​minute shoulder massage as my polish was drying. Unfortunately, she was no where to be found after my dryer turned off twice. The hostess /​manager happened to be walking by and restarted the machine once. For a moment I thought maybe she disappeared after payment, however she did eventually sit across from me and wait patiently. After completion of my services she helped put my coat back on and walked me to the front door. The entire staff made sure to say goodbye and wish me well on my way out of the door.
In response to what a previous reviewer wrote regarding the work culture. I did observe that there was little interaction between the employees during my time there, but I think that is a part of the overall experience. They are clearly trying to establish a spa like tranquility which can only be accomplished through peacefulness. It would be stretch to say that the employees looked sad because I didn’t see any frowns during my time there. What I will say is that some of them looked tired, and the work is strenuous work so it is completely warranted. Again, that is why a simply thank you and generous gratuity are appreciated in service fields.

This place is such a nice step up from the others in the hood! It’s so clean and new, with nice people and a great masseuse!

Tired of being tricked into the more expensive level of service that includes inflicting pain and a messy paint job. Two reminders about leaving a tip sealed it for me. Is that gel stuff they put in the foot bath environmentally safe?

I just recently moved from LA to NYC and have been generally disappointed with the way they do nails here (especially acrylics or «tips»). However, my time at All Seasons Nails and Spa has been my best experience thus far. They did a great job on my acrylic nails, very quick and efficient. They are also very nice and the facility is small, but clean. A little pricey, but I would say it’s the best place I’ve been to on the Upper West Side. I will definitely be coming back again!

I don’t know what’s wrong with this place. I’ve repeatedly tried it since it’s close to my home and for that reason alone would like to go there. However, I’ve given up. I think it’s got bad gestalt… nobody who works there seems happy. They don’t seem to have enough business so the few therapists there are «not fully engaged»… you would think then that when someone walked in for a treatment there would be at least a smile but, no, the greeting is only, «You pick your color». On top of that they don’t do a particularly good job on manicures… it’s as if there is a prize for doing the fastest job possible. As a result, they do not let the first coat dry before applying the second, third, etc.
There are many other nail places in the area who all do a better job than All Seasons… it’s a pity since it’s not a bad looking place and is certainly in a convenient location.

I love this place! Yes, it’s a little expensive, but the ambiance is wonderful, the employees are very nice, and they do a good job on the actual service. I’d give it 5 stars if it were a little cheaper. Try the Purrissima (sp?) Pedicure, it’s amazing.

Amazing mani and pedi! My nail lady could not have been nicer! She was great!!! Place was very clean and staff was very attentive !

This was the best manicure I’ve had in a very long time. Although my cuticles were in pretty bad shape when I went in, the technician was very thorough and made them look flawless without over cutting as most places do. It’s been a few days and despite having my hands exposed to lots of water, the polish still looks great. I’ll definitely go back.

I’ve been to a lot of nail places. My favorite gal at the salon across the street was too good at her job and was hired at a high end spa in a different neighborhood. A friend recommended All Seasons. Oh my goodness, what a relief. J is like a podiatrist. His work is soooooooooo thorough that my ingrown nail has not bothered me since my first visit. What a pleasure. The place is clean, the gel foot bath is GLORIOUS, the polish goes on evenly and lasts months without chipping. I hope J doesn’t get hired at a high end spa :) Well worth the $ 31 for podiatrist-​like foot care.

Ugh! I totally fell in love with the gel bath pedicure but as someone else put it «it’s totally too fast to really enjoy it». The work is good but if you want in/​out like the speed of light and rough handling staff. Come here! Plus yeah their mani/​pedi is $ 45, really expensive for the city! I thought I would pay extra to enjoy the gel bath pedicure, NOT!

This place is clean and the gel bath for the pedicure is amazing. HOWEVER, they told us a pedi and mani would take an hour (which was what we wanted after a full day of walking through the city) but they were really in a hurry, while we were almost the only ones in the spa and within half an hour we were back on the street. We even did not get time to enjoy the lovely gel bath for pedicure! Also totally not friendly. Maybe because they recognized us as tourists and thinking that we were not coming back anyway? Also the price for a mani and pedi is way more expensive than other nice places we saw in the area. Would not go back to this place again.

I wanted to get my nails done for my ring ceremony and this place seemed pretty decent… WRONG. I walked in and asked the person in the front desk if they did simple designs and they quickly sat me down and told me I could ask the lady doing my nails. I did and she gave me an attitude saying she could not do it that she needed an airbrush or something. I just wanted a simple flower –_​_​-​. I asked if she could do a french manicure instead and she did a terrible job. I always do my nails and could have done a better job myself. She did not bother asking me how I liked it until I saw the result. I payed over $ 40 and as my nails were drying a male worker was staring at me suspiciously as I was trying to look at some magazines. I went home and was so mad, I just took the nail polish off ugh TERRIBLE I will NOT go back

This group just opened a new location at 62^nd and West End. I used to go up to this location, and it’s nice to see the consistency! They do a wonderful pedicure that will last for weeks! I recommend the Green Tea spa pedi. Makes your feet feel fantastic and clean! They use some really fun techniques here (gel crystals in the foot bath and paraffin wax treatment on your heels) — at least they do this at the new location.
So, I would recommend either West Side location. They do good work and the environment is nice.

This is the only place I go for pedicures and they last for weeks. I like the gel that they put in the foot bath and they have great color selections for polish. The place is very clean… which justifies the higher price point for a NYC pedicure.

Pros:
1. Clean
2. The goo gel for the pedicures feels great.
3. Michael is, as someone suggests below, the best chair masseuse in town.
Cons:
1. They sometimes rush. Nail polish goes on a little too thick and the top coat doesn’t completely cover your nail.
2. They barely brush your heel with the buffer/​pumice thing for a regular pedicure, which leads me to point #3.
3. They are always trying to upsell you on services. I actually saw one person roll their eyes at a customer who just wanted a basic pedi.

I have been here a few times… big fan of the manicures. will never get a pedicure from here again.
The good: Great customer service the first time I went. She took her time, did a great job and made sure my nails were dry before I left.
The bad: The pedicure is not worth the money. she seemed disinterested in doing a decent job after she realized I wasn. t upgrading to a more expensive service. When it came time to pay and I said I was using credit she made it a point to mention that tip could not be added to the card… as if its a mandate that she would receive one. I’ve gotten more effort from pedicures valued at half the price.
Will return for the manicures as a once in a while treat.

I hate reviews. They’re annoying. But I felt compelled to write on behalf of my manicurist today, Stella (sp?)…I think that’s what I heard her say her name was. She was impeccable with my manicure. Now I read a few reviews that were kind of funny
below and, honestly, I can’t account for the pedicures (only got a mani) or the other manicurists but this one was Damn near perfect. For $ 13.50 she made the upper west side price well worth it. No complaint

I’m baffled by the four-​star reviews. The only point on which I concur is that it’s a clip joint (of sorts).
First, my massage chair turned out to have a piece of sharp metal pushing through the upholstery and into my lower back. The covering was worn in that spot, so it’s not a recent issue. And the woman next to me had the same problem with her chair.
Instead of moving us, they gave us rolled-​up towels to put behind us. They didn’t want to lose the cost of the gel goop already poured into the basins. How cheap is that? Why would a place that charges $ 45 for a mani-​pedi have worse equipment than the mediocre local spots charging $ 25?
Next, the woman doing the service gave me a menu with a list of pricey options, none of which included the basic mani-​pedi. I had to ask her twice (and I know she spoke English) for the cost of that service and then request it.
This apparently was a disincentive, because she thereafter lazed her way through the process, not really pushing back the cuticle or trimming properly. The nail cut was minimal, a well-​known ploy to ensure a quicker return visit. She then gave a few casual swats with the callous buffer. I requested more and she said «Next time you need to buy better service.» Seriously. I asked her for the buffer and began doing it myself and she started laughing.
At that point, I told her we were done. I got up, dried off my feet and put on my sandals. She stopped laughing and began yelling. She ran to the manager in front and told her to charge me $ 20 — which I can assure you I did not pay.
Bottom line: There’s a dearth of decent places along this stretch of the UWS, but if I’m going to pay $ 45, then I might as well take a short train ride to better choices.