BB You and Me Nails

Stumbled by this place because of the convenience of the location nearby my job. I’ve come here plenty of times and have gotten a manicure, gel manicure, and pedicure by several different people. I haven’t tried their massages but I’ve seen several people come in for massage services, so I would assume they’re great in that area, too. I also love that they do mini massages for you either while you wait for your gel nails to be removed or when your nails are drying. (Not sure if that’s a general NY thing, but I’ve never experienced that when I was back home in California) Location is clean and fairly spacious I would say. I normally go after work on the weekdays and it’s not too busy, can’t say much for Friday into the weekends. Huge selection of colors, which is a plus!
Lately, I’ve been more of a ‘gel’ type of girl and the past two times I’ve had the same lady, Gina, do my nails. I’ve never had my nails done so clean and neat. On top of that, I’ve gotten several compliments on my nails from co workers/​friends. She really takes her time to make sure the edges are clean and that the color is smooth and even. Def recommend her! Thank you, Gina :)

Terrible. Don’t come here. Go to Cleo on 27 and park. Writing the review as my nails dry. I’ve been here three times, each time progressively getting worse but it’s close to my apartment. This time took the cake. First off, I’ve used my debit card the past two times I’ve been here with no issue. Today my manicure lady (Indian I think, also had a nose piercing) basically shook me down for cash — which I didn’t have on me. She sAid there was a $ 20 minimum. What? Never had this issue before. You’d think at a place where their main product was under $ 20 that they’d lift the minimum?
This is where I got mad and will remain mad. Im sitting getting my manicure, and a bunch of people came in and had to wait. My lady started rushing my nails, and then YELLED at me when I looked over at my phone! She said «people waiting» like ok– but I’m also a paying customer! I’m allowed to check my phone or send a text. I found this incredibly rude. I don’t need to be scolded for a mediocre manicure I’ll take my $ 10 elsewhere.

Absolutely terrible, will never go back. I would give it zero stars if I could I got a gel mani and pedi yesterday and the lady did a shitty job. The gel was almost over my cuticles, my lady was rude most of the time and seemed like she didn’t want to be there. It was 84 dollars which is pretty expensive since I pay 75 with tax by me. I went to tip a few bucks because that is exactly what she deserved, and she says «it’s 20% don’t you know?» To which I responded no I didn’t. And I still don’t because tipping is based on service. It shouldn’t be expected, ESPECIALLY an exact amount. And she was rude!!! She was hovering over me while I was getting her tip money ready which made me want to give her even less. I gave it to her to not cause a scene, but I found it so awfully rude that I’m still upset about it. I’ve never been treated like that anywhere and I would never go back. Stay away from below average manicures and manicurists that hound you for an obscene tip. Mind you, my heels are still rough and I got the pedi yesterday

This is my go to nail salon. I have been going there for almost two years now and I have nothing but good things to say. I never make an appointment and have had probably every technician. They all do an amazing job and it is worth the money. Salon is clean and they have tons of Gel colors. I also get my eyebrows waxed and the occasional back massage. Sure, they have a card minimum and prefer to receive cash tip but this is New York and is basically to be expected at a nail salon.

BB You and Me got great reviews on Unilocal and it was right next to where I ate lunch so I thought I’d stop by. I got gel nails which included the cuticle work, filing, lotion, and a little massage. It was great! However, I wasn’t totally pleased with my end result. My nails are really awful, very uneven and short, so I understand that it was difficult to paint them. But it wasn’t the cleanest job. Other than a few slight mistakes it was a great experience and I would go back. The best part was the price. I paid 32 dollars for a gel manicure and my sister who got a regular manicure paid around 11!

I walked in for a manicure today. It was an average experience until it was time to pay. I paid via card and left a standard 10% tip, my manicurist said it was not enough and quoted me on how much I would tip her. Never have I ever experienced such nonsense, a tip is based on your performance it’s not something that is given to you just because you are doing your job. I ended her giving her what she wanted because she seemed unsatisfied.
I over paid for a less than average mani and a painful one minute shoulder massage. I suggest staying away from this place, there are plenty of other great nail places in the city.

I am completely disgusted by the way I was hounded for a tip. I tipped her partially on my card and then was going to tip her the rest in cash, that was until she hounded me and demanded I give her more of a tip. In complete shock that her, the owner and other techs would talk about us and stare at us bc she wasn’t tipped what she wanted. Had she waited and not demanded more money she would have received more of a tip, but after that this place isn’t getting anymore of my money.

I’ve never been to a nail salon where they tell the customer how much to tip. This was even after they had to redo my nails because they did a sloppy job first. Harassment is not what you look for in a relaxing day or even when the services are already costing more than the service should be.

I was in NY for a little vacation, and came across this place after a nice walk in town! You know, us women always end up at our «go to» spots, and being a NY visitor, I didn’t know which nail spa would provide nice work and great service. Thankfully, I found this one, which is only half a block to where I was staying, and let me tell ya, my nails are *still perfectly shaped, 3weeks (as of today) after they did my nails! Wendy was very quick but not because she’s rushing, she just knows very well how to do her job, and still very, very detailed. She shaped my nails beautifully, and for someone like me who dislike my nails long, I am ok with it now that they are shaped to perfection! Thank you, Wendy, and BB You and Me spa! Regards, Lainey from LA. :)

Spur of the moment decision I decided to pamper myself and get my nails done. After sorting through some potentials on Unilocal I landed on BB You and Me Nails. Shot them a call and was able to make a reservation to get my nails done — in the next 30 minutes!
Located right on Lexington, the brand new BB storefront stands out, the interior is clean, spacious and clutter free. They have a huge selection of polish colors, in both shellac/​gel and regular polishes.
My manicurist did an amazing job. I showed her a color scheme from Pintrest and she did a few trial designs before we committed to a design. After trimming and filing my nails, she placed each of my hands in a plastic glove that was filled warm lotion. She was very detailed and removing of my cuticles and shaping of each nail. My gel manicure also came with a great hand/​shoulder massage.
For being in the heart of Manhattan they had very reasonable pricing, my gel manicure only set me back 34 dollars. I also noticed that a regular manicure was only 10, excuse me what?! If only I wasn’t such a total klutz and could maintain my nail polish.
Other services they provide are pedicures, waxing, tinting, eyelash extensions and massages. A few things to note, they take credit cards and unlike many other nail salons I’ve been to tips are not cash only!

Came here to try and get a manicure with my sister, and was told it would be a 5 – 10 minute wait. After waiting for about 20 minutes, we checked in to see how much longer – we were then told that someone had made an appointment for two manicures and they would be taken before us, so it would probably be another 20 minutes. After having already waited 20 minutes (when being told it was 5 – 10) we decided to just leave since we were not going to wait around endlessly.
I had been here in the past and the manicures/​pedicures are ok, but the service today was just terrible. If they were just honest from the start about the wait, we would of happily went somewhere else a block away instead of wasting time sitting there.

Beautiful salon. A bit more expensive than other nail salons, but you pay for a beautiful and relaxing ambience

The reason why I gave it a 1star because the lady who did them named Jenny was rude and did a great job but it was painful she filed my skin more then my nail on my toes
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–DO NOT GO THERE!!!

I have been going here for years and I can tell you that they are the best place in the area! It is nice and quiet and the new décor provides such a great atmosphere. The staff is absolutely wonderful (especially Lucy!) and my nails and toes always come out perfect! I would definitely recommend BB to all my friends.

I’ve been coming here for years! The new location is beautiful with brand new equipment. Staff is amazing! I love that they always have new Essie and OPI colors. I’ve recommended this place to all my friends.

Just got a French manicure. The new massage chair is wonderful.
Definitely will be coming here regularly.
You can go with or without appointments.

I had a great pedicure! It was nice and long, and soothing. Also a Great massage chair.
The place is usually busy but they fit you in.
Everything is clean and nice, very relaxing environment.
They have a great polish selection, too, all the new ones!
Overall Great service.

I got eyelash extensions done,
Lady taped my lower eyelids with not so gentle tape… That poked me in my eye the entire time… And couldnt do anything about it because she was putting extensions and didnt want it to be interrupted. That left my right eye ball red and itchy… And its still sore and red after 24 hours. Eyelashes started falling right away… 24 hours later i have already lost about 10 eyelash extension hair… For a service i paid over $ 100 and it took almost 2 hours to finish. Ugh. Never again. Im uploading the pics for everyone to see.

WORST NAIL PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! I was completely scammed and the service was terrible. I went in an saw on the board it said $ 18 «gel manicure», I was expecting this to be the same thing as my shellac manicure at home which cost around $ 20. When I checked out they told me it was $ 42. This price was no where to be found and told me what I got was «color gel manicure» which cost me the $ 42. They did not apologize or try and make it right, they told me they could take it off and not charge me and waste more of my day.
I would never recommend and save yourself a trip and DO NOT GO HERE!

PSA: BB Nails has moved across the street and is now BB You and Me Nail.
I have been going to BB since 2007 and for the most part I get great manicures and pedicures. Everyone knows Lucy is the best but she is hard to get appointments with and I prefer to walk in. If you get her by chance you are having a lucky day! I have had a few bad ones from time to time, but then I know to avoid that manicurist. Getting a dud sometimes is unavoidable anywhere.
BB is very clean and accommodating. For example. If you are in a rush they will do your manicure and pedicure at the same time. They have a pretty good selection of polish but I will say they used to have more across the street.
Seems to be less crowded since the move too. Thursday nights were always jammed packed but now they seem to be empty. Maybe not everyone figured out that they moved?