Eva Nails and Spa

Nice little place in the city… Came here, mainly, to introduce my mom to the power of dip powder nails. I recommended she get that done since she’s going on a beach vacation and they’d last longer than a regular mani and even a gel mani…
We both did the color dipping gel and had pedicures done. We had two separate people working on each of us, which was a little uncomfortable at times but due to the long process, totally understandable!
We both loved the work that was done and would definitely come back! I wish I got their names…

Didn’t have a bad experience but it wasn’t anything spectacular either. I went to try a color dip manicure here at the recommendation of a friend. The nail prep portion seemed odd, they didn’t soak my cuticles before cutting them and used a pretty heavy hand with the cuticle cutters and file. It was a cut and dry process with no frills.
The dip manicure looks exactly as it should for a good price.

my 2^nd time getting a NexGen manicure at this salon. I had a 9:45am appointment and I was taken on time. Annie did my nails (she did them at my previous visit too) and she did another fantastic job, I almost want to keep her a secret! it was $ 39 of manicure perfection and I was out the door by 10:30am. I will never go anywhere else!

Just finished a mani pedi and all I can say is how happy I am to have found this place! The service is exceptional. They were so efficient as I was in a rush and still managed to make me feel pampered in the little time I was there. Place fills out super fast so make an appointment or come early!

Started going here for about a couple of months. Love the service and staff, I always get the dip powder manicure and regular pedicure.

I had done a SNS a few weeks in Sunnyside (Livia’s) and I was over all happy except that it felt like the top was a bit yellow which looked strange so came here because of all the rave reviews.
Plus — they did honor our appointment on time and they were friendly but be warned it does get crazy packed with very long waits
Cons — the SNS which should have listed 2 – 3 weeks later 5 days! This was such a huge waste of money and I went with my friend hers lasted about a weeks so I know it’s not just me. If you’re willing to travel for SNS as its hard to find, go somewhere else. Will not be coming back!

Excellent SNS powder manicure! The staff at Eva’s is extremely detail oriented and spent time making sure my manicure was perfect for my upcoming wedding. I’m so pleased with the results!

My nails have never looked this good. They do the powder (NexGen) manicure. It’s the best and very hard to find even in NYC. And Eva is a master/​artist. I would never get manicures because they didn’t last or the gel ruined my nails. This is amazing!

Don’t understand why this place has a high rating. Absolutely disorganized even u have an apt u wait till they start then wait again till Mani then wait till color, they switched 3 times on me. Quality is 3*, can find much better places in the area

Make an appointment and be ON TIME for it, or you’ll be there for about 2 hours. They’re just that busy. They all really do try their best to get everyone taken care of but the evenings and weekends are just beyond busy.
I got the nexgen nails, as I’d been wanting to try it forever, and I love them. There’s only one or 2 people here that actually do it so coming early is your best bet or making your appt specifically for nexgen nails because they take time. Regular nexgen nails on top of your own nails are $ 39 and take about 45mins. If you get a tip with your nexgen nails to add a little length, it’s $ 59 and takes 1hr 15mins. Provided you’re there before 4:30 on a weekday. Anything later or on a weekend your nails will take about 2 hours.
Overall I’m giving them 5 stars for being the best they can be provided the demand that they have and the services offered. Not many salons do nexgen nails or offer such a variety as this place, so given that and their outstanding customer service, I give them an undeniable 5 stars and will definitely be back.

Frustrated by manicures that last a few days at best? I love the look of a polished manicure but grew tired of them chipping away. While getting a traditional manicure at Eva Nails, I noticed women getting a «powder» manicure. Intrigued, I asked about it, and they are brilliant. They last for weeks. In fact, the only reason to refresh is due to nail growth. Plus they keep the nail healthy unlike those gel manicures. Eva Nails does a great job. Nice folks that work there.

I came here to try a color dip manicure for the first time and I absolutely love it. Not only because this technique is 100 times safer and more effective than gel, but the technicians at Eva take their time and know what they are doing! I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I am looking at my manicure that is already three weeks old and it still looks great! No chipping!

Great prices and even better service! I was very happy with my manicure and pedicure. The lady who took care of me was also very friendly and actually conversed with me which I really liked because I absolutely hate dealing with rude people. Their selection of colors and products is also much better than some of the other salons in the area. I’ll definitely be back here.

Wonderful service here. My pedicure and manicure were great. However the best part is probably the shoulder massages they give during the manicure. I recommend to all! It’s very small so I assume it gets busy but I had no wait on an early Friday afternoon.

Absolutely perfect service and manicure!
I’m new to the city. The kind of manicure I like is a rare one. Most people call it «color dip manicure». I thought this technique was hard to find in FL, and assumed it would be available in every nail salon in NYC; but I called many places in the city before finding one that does it.
Why I love it even better than a gel manicure ~ It’s longer-​lasting than the typical UV light gel manicure. It is not done with wet nail polish, but with a colored powder. The way it works is, the manicurist uses 5 different types of clear nail polish (they’re numbered, in fact), and while you nails are wet, he/​she dips each finger in the colored powder, shaking the excess into the container. The manicurist repeats the process several times, dipping your nails usually a total of 3 times, to ensure the color is rich. Then, he/​she actually files the top of your nails after the last dip + clear polish coat is dry — this, I guess to make them a little thinner, but relax, it doesn’t ruin the manicure. Finally, a last coat of clear is applied, you air dry your nails for about 5 minutes, and get the same, no-​smudge results that you get from a gel manicure, only your nails are WAY better protected, so you can grow your own nails more than you’ve probably ever been able to grow them before. Also, the fact that no UV light is required is better for the skin on your hands. The color dip manicure takes a little longer, but it’s SO very worth it.
This technique is insanely hard to find anywhere. I was THRILLED to know that they do it here, and that they do it SO well! They also have a wide variety of colors, which I loved.
Moreover… I must have been shoulder-​massaged (Shiatsu style) about 3 times while I was there — once while I soaked my nails to remove the old polish, and twice at some point while waiting for the clear polish to dry. Service is absolutely amazing, the salon is very clean, and the guy who did my mani couldn’t have done a better job. He paid attention to every little detail, without me having to point it out.
$ 39 for my color dip manicure that will last a whole month, I’m sure. Flawless nails that are rock hard! I’m very happy!

My gelish chipped and pealed off after a week– never happened to me before. Otherwise they were very nice here

Eva’s at its’ core is a no frills salon, but they do a great job!
I found Eva through Unilocal for a place to do my digits prior to the NYE rush. I had my nails severely damaged from gel polish a month ago so decided to take the regular manicure route this time. I noted that they are one of few salons that offer NexGen powder polish; making a mental note to check that out after a few more months of gel break for my nails!
I called in for an apt at noon but was told to just walk in. When I showed up, the place was sufficiently packed but there was one nail technician available to work on me. She immediately spoke to me in Mandarin (not my first language) — which was fine with me. She also took my coat and scarf and hung them up for me — much appreciated! I showed her a photo of a simple design and she confirmed she’d be able to replicate it.
The manicure process (pre-​polish) was super quick, almost to the point where I started to worry. But worry not, she was just crazy efficient! She spent the most time on what mattered most: the polish. She did a superb job — no bubbles here, folks!
She ushered me into the drying station and proceeded to give me a great back massage. After a 15 minute drying sesh, she checked my nails and once satisfied, literally buttoned me back up in my coat, tied my belt, and looped my infinity scarf around my neck. Totally unnecessary, but super sweet of her. The damage was $ 11.50 for the mani + $ 5.00 for two designs. Not the cheapest manicure but her service was seriously beyond attentive.
Like I mentioned earlier, I am curious to try out the NexGen polish and will be happy to update my review once I do!

Gem of a salon on the UES!
I was convinced that reputable, inexpensive, neighborhood salons had become a dying breed, but Eva Nails has proved otherwise. Of course, they always try to push additional massage services and upsell you, but honestly who doesn’t these days?

Clean store (they use the plastic inserts for pedicures), 4 mani or pedi chairs, excellent gel and traditional polish selection, friendly staff. The woman who did my pedicure was meticulous.
I like that they use a timer for the massage (and usually go over) so that you know you’re getting your money’s worth. There are at least half a dozen pedicure options ranging from $ 20-​$ 80.

My nexgen nails turned out the way I wanted. And I was happy with them although my nails were sticking a bit to my skin.
However, the service is not that great. When I first called a few weeks ago to compare prices, the man said it was $ 35 for nexgen powder dip nails. I called again a week later to set an appointment and asked about the price and he said it was $ 37. I asked if the price had gone up since I last called and he said yes. I still decided to make an appointment.
When I came in today, I was expecting my bill to be $ 37 like the man said over the phone, but when the lady (Annie) was finished with my nails, she charged me $ 39. I told her how a man said it was $ 37 when I last called over the phone but she said it was because of tax. This seemed very shady and unprofessional to me. I will not be returning.