Aries Nail

Great place: wasn’t busy at lunch time; walked in and serviced right away. Great value: mani and pedi were thorough, lots of attention to detail — she didn’t stop until she got all the cuticle clippings (although for an extra $ 5 each, the shiny buffs are not all that shiny — I’ve had «mirror-​shine» buffs at other locations for no upcharge). Great service: very attentive to comfort while you are there, even helped me on and off with my shoes, escorted me down from the pedi chair; high-​touch, very nice. Will definitely go back.

I looked up nail salons in the area and chose Aries due to its great reviews on Unilocal.I had a walk in appointment and was seen immediately the Friday before MDW — which was great. The nail technician I had was very sweet and did a great job. It was probably the best manicure I’ve ever had. The polish didn’t run, was placed on thick, and lasted a full week. I only have two main complaints which are the reasons for a 3-​star review instead of a 5-​star review. One of the top reasons I chose to go to Aries was because I saw the beautiful nail designs on the Unilocal page. I was greatly disappointed when I walked in and they said they don’t do designs. Secondly, the ambiance is extremely stuffy. I suppose that’s not the salon’s fault, but the customers there are very stuck up. Not really my crowd, but still recommend Aries for a basic manicure.

I always look forward to a great experience at this nail salon and feel my money is well spent at their service but I’ve never experienced such unprofessional service as I did today.
I waited 10 mins to get started on even though they sat me down right away but then the girl that was doing my nails was rough, kept saying sorry and pausing and staring at how careless I am with my nails not to mention the gestures she gave her coworker at how hard she had to work on my cuticles.
I felt awful but I would never go down to such a unprofessional whereas I still gave a courteous tip.
I always recommend that spot but now knowing that someone like her works there, I won’t be going back or recommend anyone there as well.
As a side note I do bite on my nails and cuticles but it’s more because I just lost my husband to cancer and trying to manage.
Shame they’re now hiring people like her and I would advise for them to wear name tags as other nail salons do so that I can highlight this person and not the salon in general who does amazing work.

One of the best nail salons in the city. Consistently good service. Massages are great too. It can get a little busy around lunch time so try to avoid those hours. Slightly more expensive than your average corner salon but not nearly as expensive as the fancier salons (e.g., Tenoverten) and just as good, if not, better.

Walked in with my teen niece on her birthday. She hadn’t ever really done the mani/​pedi thing before and I have to say it was an enjoyable experience not only for her but for myself. They took us in within a few minutes even when we just walked in with no appointment. I would definitely visit again if I’m in the area.

A relaxing atmosphere, clean, with great service. I loved the wide color selection as well. Money well spent!

Walked in on a Wednesday afternoon; was immediately seated. Opted for a gel manicure. Plenty of colors to choose from. They covered your hands with fingerless rubber gloves to protect your hands from the UV drying lights. Almost 3 weeks later and my nails still look great. Longest lasting manicure I’ve ever had. Will go back next time I’m in NYC.

Newly engaged, I needed a manicure! The staff here were amazing, looking at some of my ideas and coming up with a custom French manicure that brought out the rose gold of my ring. Definitely a great experience, will come again.

My favorite place to do a manj/​pedi in all the boroughs!!! Great pricing for the BEST service. They use medical grade sterilization to sterilize their tools, each time they use a new pack of clean tools to do your nails. They also use disposable nail filers, buffer and even the plastic tub liner is for one time use. Obviously, cleanliness is extremely important to me considering that I’m a professional in the Derm world and see all types of infections and nail fungus that patients contract from dirty nail salons. Apart from that, the service is AMAZING! The technicians are all extremely polite, and do an impeccable job with your nails. They treat each and every customer with so much respect and almost like royalty. The only issue I have is that I don’t work/​live closer to it!!!

Best gel manicure I’ve ever received. I am rough on my nails and this manicure lasted twice as long as they normally do.

I just got back from my first manicure at Aries. The room is clean and well maintained. I was immediately greeted by a man who told me it was about a 15 – 20 minute wait. I didn’t mind because the choices are mind boggling. TONS of colors. My wait was only about 12 minutes, after which I received a professional, efficient, thoughtful and beautiful manicure. I was set up to dry and had a lovely shoulder massage.
All the women who go to Aries seem to be friends. This was both annoying and pleasant. I was annoyed because I wanted to be friends with them. Everyone was so happy. Pleasant because niceness is refreshing. All in all, I’ll definitely come here again. Well worth the $ 30 ($ 18+tip).

I’ve been getting my nails done here for some time now. Still great. One get better and more sanitary

I never write reviews but this salon is the best I’ve ever been to. The owner, Mandy, is sweet, smart, and contentious and leads a competent and knowledgable professional salon staff. They create a totally peaceful and sanitary spa experience and keep prices relatively low. There is quiet music, free tea and no televisions.
I realized today that I’ve been going here more than a decade… Despite various home and job moves throughout 3 boroughs and Long Island. This is one of those high quality NYC businesses that becomes part of the fabric of your routines and your life. Or just a great stop for a quick mani/​pedi or wax if you’re in midtown.

I went to Aries today for the first time & got the green tea spa pedicure & a manicure. It was absolutely wonderful! The salon is neat & clean with modern décor. The attendants are all polite & very quiet to reserve the relaxed atmosphere here. She did an excellent job at taking care of me here. Wonderful massage & careful with trimming & clipping. Although it’s on the pricey side — if you’re looking for a relaxed splurge — check this salon out.

The first thing you need to know about this place is that it’s expensive. Their basic prices are already above average, and that really is for very basic services. They will try to upsell you on everything, although they’re not pushy about it.
The second thing you need to know about this place is that they are committed to customer service. All the employees wear a uniform, speak very quietly to each other and to customers so as not to disturb anyone, are very polite and helpful, etc.
The thing is, the mani/​pedi I got was fine. It was… just fine. The jelly pedicure was a new thing for me, which was cool, but I don’t know if I’d pay that much for it again, especially considering the technician barely scrubbed my feet. Even after she used a razor, my feet didn’t feel that soft (and the razor is $ 5 extra, so definitely not worth it). They have a good selection of polishes, they’re meticulous, my nails dried very quickly, but… eh. If I’m going to spend that much money for a pedicure, I’d at least like a little foot rub or some better scrubbing.

A great find in a busy midtown neighborhood. Pricey many/​pedi but impeccable service that is well worth it. Highly recommended.

I decided to try a pedicure in this salon .Its very high end salon next to bloomingales /​its very clean and well maintained
Unfortuntely the technician cut calluses on foot with a razor –the cut was so deep :(and I was bleeding [never this happened to me before ]
I talked to a manager but he refused to give me a discount for the inconvenience and I had to pay for their mistake .I couldnt even walk for a week :(
Make yourself a favor .Not worth the experience :(

This is a 4.5 star but I’m more than happy to upgrade it to five, given they were so detail oriented and the inside décor was relaxing and amid. They would even put on plastic gloves for you when doing the cuticles and clean-​ups. The only drawback was that they did not do designs… strongly recommend this place if you just want some plain colors or even gels.

Just finished up a Friday evening mani/​pedi to prep for tomorrow’s beach trip, and I felt compelled to race onto Unilocal to rave that this was the best I’ve ever had!
My nail tech, Shirley, was painstaking in her trimming, cleaning and polishing of my fingers and toes. The standard pedicure includes a soothing jelly soak that gave me life, and a brief yet expertly-​performed calf massage. I vacillated between colors because I suck at making decisions, and Shirley patiently tested all the shades until I made a final edit. For the Shellac manicure, she slipped my hands into fingerless plastic gloves to minimize UV exposure in the curing chamber, which is pretty effing genius.
The second-​floor space boasts tasteful décor and pristine equipment (I think each customer gets treated with a fresh set of sealed tools). The volume was soothingly low considering a majority of the seats were filled with clients.
The total bill was almost double the usual from my go-​to nail salons (Shellac mani was $ 50, standard pedicure $ 35, and I tipped like a boss ’cause Shirley did me good), so I’ll reserve this place for special-​occasion pampering – but it’s decidedly worth every penny. I’m grateful to my friend for getting me a gift card to this place… I would have never discovered it otherwise!
P. S. I would post mani pics but you’d be overcome with nail jealousy, and I don’t want to ruin your life like that.

Like others, I needed to find a salon close to my office. I am so happy I chose to try out Aries because I am now in love. Salons in midtown normally have a poor reputation of either being insanely expensive and touristy, or dirty with rude staff. Aries is an anomaly. While slightly pricey, Aries is absolutely worth your time and money. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, as are the patrons here. The salon itself is spotless and calm, tucked away on the 2^nd floor of an office building.
I got a French mani and it has lasted a whole week with no chips! One of my nails broke while I was working out (my own fault), but other than that my nails still look pristine. This never happens to me, my manicures ALWAYS chip. I will definitely return :)