Sally Spa

What do I say. I used to come here religiously, but thankfully took a break and found my nail happy place (hey Brooklyn!) Well here I was today because #emergencymani, and it’s right by my job.
I felt like I was guiding the tech through the process. «Hi, this nail isn’t fully painted.» «Can you buff this nail, please» sigh.
She was speed racing through the entire ordeal and seemed to move even faster and more haphazardly after I gave her the standard 20% tip.
Finally, I quietly told her I feel like you’re rushing through this. Only then, did she start to do my nails at a normal, careful pace. Oh, thanks! That lasted about 1 minute. Because here came topcoat hurriedly slapping on.
Sally’s could be great if they’d just take a little more time with each customer.

Overcharged me, $ 26 per pedi when they have a mani pedi deal running for twenty something. Additionally rude service, literally thew my shoes when taking me to dry my toes. Also tried to charge me $ 10 for using a foot pummus. Lastly didn’t even paint some of my entire toenails on both feet.

No frills kind of place. You get exactly what you pay for. No small talk, no sell up. You go in, get what you want, and leave. Came in because I saw a sign for their weekday special. $ 23 for mani pedi mon-​thurs. Sat down right away after I picked out my colors. They didn’t add anything to the water for the pedicure, just plain ‘ol warm water. Everything such as the filing and scrubbing was done to the minimum and quick but still decent enough. She got the job done but did not spend any second more than she had to. I messed up one of the toes as I was getting off the chair but she fixed it right away. Just like with the pedicure, the manicure was just as quick and simple. My only real complaint is that I felt she was really really rushing through with the top coat and she used a lot so that there were some bubbles on the surface. Idk if maybe cause her break was starting or she needed the bathroom or whatever b/​c as soon as she put me in the drying chair, she disappeared somewhere. Lots of other woman also opted to add on a massage while their nails were drying so that may be worth trying. This place is the kind of place if you just want a simple quick mani pedi without any little extra pampering. Without drying time, the mani pedi probably only took like 35mins?

This is my first time writing a review and I’ve got to say it was a great experience. The technician was really helpful in recommending me some colors and what looks great on my skin tone! I usually go for light colors but she recommended a dark tone and it was surprisingly well. The massage chair was the best part!!! Felt so relaxed afterwards! Did a mani this time but would definitely go back for a pedi!

WOW! I recently moved here and I’ve tried a couple of local places, but this is by far the BEST! My daughter and I had a manicure and pedicure done, and the staff took their time and made sure I was satisfied with my service. Very clean, friendly, quick, and exactly what I was looking for! I would highly recommend this nail salon!

Horrible horrible horrible, I wish I could give 0 stars. I went for a Brazilian wax, first of all they don’t understand what that means and the person who did it probably never did a waxing before. I never write reviews, but this is insane, the definition of a bride! Please never go there, especially not for waxing

I asked how much for a mani pedicure, and the lady told me 24. Then another greedy lady stood up and started shouting at me 32.99 even though the other lady had already told me 24. I walked out. The sign also says 24. It’s like okay, do I look stupid? Extremely rude.

Go anywhere else in Manhattan! Went in for acrylic tips, the process took almost two hours. I get them often and have never had it take more than an hour at most. Also left with multiple cuts on a few different fingers around the cuticle area. My technician was also extremely rude. Would not recommend!!!

The Pedicure and Manicure is too Express, they don’t take the necessary time with you and you don’t really feel that it was quality time for you. Too fast, it was just like putting the foots in water (cold by the way) for 1 minute and then paint.

Best massage chair in the city! The massage chair alone makes this place totally worth it. Shimmy up during a busy time so you’re «forced» to wait in the chair until one of the ladies is free.
It’s also the best selection of polish colors I’ve seen in recent memory.
Not great for the actual pedicure itself … my polish wasn’t applied that close to my cuticles, and the leg/​foot massage was basically nonexistant. More just just a lotion rub, but they’re trying to upsell a leg massage for $ 10 so I guess the normal service has to be bad in order to entice customers into paying extra.
I came with a friend for pedis and it was a bit weird that the just-​pedicure cost $ 3 more than the mani+pedi special … naturally they wouldn’t price adjust but whatever.
Bring cash for a tip.

WARNING: do not get waxed here!
Please save yourself the pain/​scars and go somewhere else for your wax. I went here a few weeks ago for a wax with a friend and we both got so burned. I was so burnt I was bleeding and I couldn’t go in public for days. The same thing happened to my friend. Right after I told the manager she should lower the heat in the wax and she didn’t even apologize or admit to the fault. I am not sure if it was their rushing or lack of training but do not risk it. I got my money back when I went back a couple days later with my burns but I still did not receive an apology or any comfort that they would make a change so this wouldn’t happen to anyone else. Don’t risk it, go somewhere else!

Yes they have a good special on weekdays, but for a below average manicure and a rude staff that makes you wait over 20 minutes when they tell you they can take you now — go elsewhere. not worth your money.

Had an awful manicure here last week.
I was in a rush and asked the manicurist if I could be out within 30 min, she assured me yes. Picked the vinylux nail polish as it dries much quicker (but more $ than regular polish). Came out 45 min later with bubbled up nails with sloppy application. Typically I would ask them to redo the terrible job however was now running very behind and was about to miss my bus to Boston.
Needless to say, I won’t be back and will stick to my favorite salon Fresh Spa on 15 bet 5 and 6… A little further from home but a consistently amazing mani and pedi (they don’t charge extra for vinylux– still their same $ 10 mani price) and the best gel in town (don’t charge for soaking either!)
Don’t waste you’re money or time at this place and cross the park to a way better establishment

Been here about 10 times. Today was my last. Got a mani/​pedi. My manicurist, «G» sped through the entire process. I asked her for a third coat because it was streaky and I received attitude. She then sped through the third coat and left it completely uneven. I let her know I didn’t like it and she ignored me and showed me to the drying station. She then chipped one of my nails because she was escorting me so quickly. She then got upset because she had to fix her own mistake.
I’ve had better experiences with other manicurists here but I won’t go back because she gave me a horrible manicure, then refused to fix it, and was super rude. When I let the owner know that I was unhappy she just ignored me.

This is a very nice and clean nail salon, moderately priced for NYC. I got a mani/​pedi for $ 25 (including tax), i think this is a special price running from Monday-​Thursday. The service was excellent, the nail tech really too time to do my nails properly. The salon offers variety of nail polish colors and the pedicure chairs were really comfortable. Overall a very nice experience and I would be going back for sure.

I stopped by Sally’s on my way to another nail salon on 3^rd ave, but decided to stop in for their advertised $ 22 mani/​pedi Monday-​thursday special. Sally’s is your typical nail place. It’s clean, but not overly fancy.
I ended up getting a gel mani and regular pedi for $ 49, which is a pretty good deal to me. Jing, the woman who did my nails, was so meticulous with both mani and pedi. She asked me if I liked the gel color after doing one finger. I said I didn’t, and she was more than happy to help me choose another color.
I also get one of the best and longest complimentary back rubs ever! This place is great.

Tracy is the best at massages! No have gone to her about 7 times now and always have a fantastic result. I highly recommend this location!

I was visiting from out of town and was overwhelmed by the amount of nail salons. We decided to go to Sally spa on the corner, it looked nice and wasn’t crowded.
Pedicure was good and speedy, the only issue is the tools they use for cuticles may as well have been x-​acto knives.
Out of reflex I kept pulling my feet away when she would cut the cuticle too deep. The woman just shook her head and kept going.
I sat down for the manicure and had the same problem except finally spoke up and told the woman «excuse me but you’re hurting me». She kept going, harder as if to spite me. By the end of my shellac manicure I had small cuts ALL OVER my fingers. Three days later and my cuticles are still red and swollen. She messed up on a nail and had to file it off to redo it. She filed my skin raw and then cleaned it up with acetone which burned
Go anywhere else in manhattan!!! Nice facilities don’t mean anything.

After walking by this establishment plenty of times I finally decide to come in for (a decently priced– $ 22.50) mani/​pedi.
The lady at the front desk was very sweet friendly and directed me to my chair (she’s the only reason why I’m giving this place 2 stars); however, the woman that took care of me was not as pleasant.
I didn’t really pay much attention while she did my pedicure but once we moved for my manicure I noticed that this woman was giving me these EVIL looks (no joke). It was like that for some reason she hated me; like I had killed her puppy or something (!!!).
Both, my mani/​pedi were mediocre at best… Oh! and that «massage» they give you at the drying station, I honestly don’t even know how to call that, it was like a pat on the back.
The place is nice and clean but I like to be treated nicely… I won’t be coming back. Sorry front desk lady!

I had a decent pedicure here a few weeks ago, but the manicure I got with it chipped the next day. Their manicure and pedicure combo deal is only like $ 22 so it’s a great deal, but if it chips that quick it’s not worth it. The girls here usually are generally kind of rude, even when you tip 20%
Also not a fan of the way the give you full on flip flops to wear from the pedicure chair to the dryer. I prefer the disposable paper sandals. They just seem a little cleaner to me