Sunshine Nails

I came here for shellac nails (similar to gel nails). I have had this done twice before at other salons, and both times it came out well. This was not a great job here. First, the application was not completely even. In some past of the nail, the polish was very thinly applied (almost see-​through) and in other parts very thick. That was not a huge deal. However, the person also painted over my cuticles at the bottom part of the nail, instead of stopping on the nailbed. He did this on every nail, so it just looked sloppy, like it would look if an 11 year old had painted their own nails. When I pointed this out, he said I should «come back if there was any problem, and we will do it again». He then offered to do my thumb again, where it was most obvious. However me going back to have it done it again does not really address the problem. He also did not seem to understand what the problem was.
It did not look great, and when the nail started to grow, the polish had a ridge at the bottom, where it had been over the cuticle. This ridge also did not look great and also obviously quickly chipped and became uneven.
I would not go back here.

This place is very overpriced. 100 dollars for gel mani and pedi. I don’t mind paying a good price for a good relaxing nail job. But I had to remind my lady about her missing a Step when it came to my gel nails. The machine burnt my feet a bit because the lady kept my feet in it to long. They don’t give you any sort of massage not even 40 seconds of one. and to top it off she literally was giggling laughing on the phone with a friend while she was trying to paint my nails. Maybe it was just my lady, I’m sure there are other hard working ladies there. I just wouldn’t go back due to prices and experience. Not worth it

Very nice. Atmosphere is quiet and soothing. Lovely folks there.

This is the nail salon right around the corner from my apartment and while they don’t have the same vast color collection as compared to other salons right around the corner (Pinky) but they have a sweet membership program and relaxing, quiet ambiance. They also do THE BEST JOB. This is the nail salon I like to go to when I have time to relax: the girls who work here take their time to do it right.
The owner operates so efficiently which I also find
Comforting.

When I get my nails and toes done, I’m really particular about the process.
Was I greeted properly or yelled at?
Is the ambiance clean and calming or hectic and stressful?
Is it packed or is there just enough of a stream of clients coming in and out.
I was super thrilled with my experience at Sunshine Nails. After going to a few places, this was the only place open late on a Sunday night.
The nail technician was very accommodating and specific. She scrubbed my feet (which I love), while I leaned back and enjoyed my massage. I always pay attention to how they file, how they push back my cuticles and just overall experience.
Because the service is so good, it will cost you upwards of $ 40-​$ 50 to get your nails and toes done, but it’s worth it.
I will definitely return.

Wanted to try Sunshine, but alas, it was a cloud of darkness. Nails so short they look like little stubs. Also, got cut so badly that had to figure out how to stop the bleeding… definitely will not return…

I love that they stay open late. My girl was nice but they try to be slick & over charge you. I was too tired to argue but they threw in 2 extra dollars on the mani then another 3 for «tax». Which did not add up. She also charged me $ 15 for for what she originally quoted a $ 12 massage. It was really petty. I also had to insist that she use a fresh nail file. I would not go back unless I had the energy to argue. Which I don’t.

44 dollars for a mani pedi without polish where she made me bleed by cutting my cuticles too deeply. Three of the employees were involved in a dispute, throwing shade at each other, giggling and making comments in two languages. Not gonna lie, this was semi entertaining until I started getting cut up then got the bill. After that it was just downright unprofessional. With so many places to get cheaper and much better mani pedis, don’t even bother with this place.

Terrible. I had to ask her to cut my cuticles over and over again. Very disappointing.

I stopped going here after several years because techs got rougher & rougher w/​my feet. I can’t imagine why a client would want to have her feet treated like they were wood to be sandpapered & pounded. Never going back.

I am a big fan of this place! Went here for the second time last night for a mani and pedi. Awesome pedicure, wrapped up my legs in lotion, warm towels, and a little heated pad on my heals. Opted for an extra ten minute massage, amazing! Manicure was great and thorough.
Also did ear candling, my first time. Would definitely suggest it. Will be returning!

Wish I’d had as good an experience as some other reviewers. Here’s my experience:
Things started out well: Didn’t have to wait, good selection of colors & polish brands. But another woman came in while I was waiting to be directed to a chair and they sat her down before me. Not a huge deal but they didn’t seem concerned with making sure I had the same level of service as the woman who might look like she would leave a bigger tip. Maybe it was just confusion, who can say.
Then the manicurist seemed pissed that the polish I was getting taken off had sparkles in it. Understandably it is more difficult, but that is why I’m going to pay someone $ 30 to fix up my feet. And removing stubborn polish is a part of the job.
Then I was only given the «wraps» (paraffin treatment I assume) on my heels, while other ladies getting the exact same service got it on their legs as well.
Also my manicurist did not ask how I would like my nails cut (short, round, square) so I had to cut them down the next day.
Finally I noticed when I went to cut down my nails that the polish was just slightly uneven at the tips– the color made it to just part the front edge of the toe nail. Don’t really care if that spot is painted or not, but it would be best if it could be consistent.
Next time I’ll just go to Pinky’s down the street.
Massage was nice.

Went only once — very satisfied with the service for a pedi. Mini leg and heel «wraps,» mini foot and back massage while I dried. Attention to detail like getting a better fan and wrapping my toes so my flats didn’t ruin the polish. Walked in with no appointment and got a seat right away on Thursday evening.

This place, like all nail salons on UWS, is mediocre. It’s hit or miss, depending on who’s doing your pedicure. I got a really good pedicure and a really bad one. Some people can do massage, some don’t. it’s clean. They are polite. It’s ok. Not better, not worse than any other place on UWS. The only advantage (for you, not for them) is that they are located on 75^th Street, not on Columbus avenue and it’s never full. So. It’s up to you, this place is «A-​OK».

Great nail shape
Reasonably priced 10 minute back massage in a massage chair
My technician had a very sweet demeanor, I her name was Sofie
my mani lasted 2 – 3 days…

Never again — oh, customer service in the world, what has happened to you?
Went here with my friend for a pedicure and french gel manicure, first time here. Pedicure goes fine, manicure seems to be going all-​right for the first two coats, until she adds the french tips and puts my hands under the UV lamp. The polish bubbles. Not necessarily their fault, could be bad polish, or could be them overworking the gel, either way, end result is bubbles.
So they soak off everything, and say they’ll do it again, but I’m thinking the end result is going to be the same because clearly they don’t know why it bubbled to begin with, and they don’t offer to open a new bottle of nail polish, and I don’t have time for it to bubble again and soak it off again. The women tell me to choose a color; thing is, I I didn’t want a color. If I wanted a color, I’d have gotten one. If they had said they couldn’t do what I was looking for when I walked in, I would have, gasp, gone to another nail salon. So while yes, I understand that my choosing a color would have made THEIR lives easier, since I’m actually the one paying, I wasn’t going to be bullied into choosing a color. So I leave with no polish, and when I go to pay, they charge me for a manicure.
«But I didn’t get a manicure.»
«You got everything but the polish.»
«I didn’t come in here for everything but the polish.»
«You got a manicure.»
I wanted to get the hell out, so I paid and left. Apparently using their logic I can now go to another nail salon and ask for a discounted manicure: «no, you don’t understand, Sunshine Nails already did most of the work. I just need some polish.»
Clearly, not. I paid for a manicure I didn’t get, wasted my time, and now have to go somewhere else and pay for the full service I didn’t get at Sunshine. Is the fact that their polish bubbled my fault? I’m going to vote no. Yet I paid for it. Never again. If I wanted to screw up my nails and waste my time, I could do them myself sitting at home in front of my TV. Free of charge.

Anyone who gives less than 5 stars is wrong! They are unbelievably nice and professional at this place. It is quiet and calming, spotlessly clean and through some miracle doesnt wreak of nail polish. $ 25 for a great Pedi and $ 13 for a mani are well worth it for the quality. That the staff are so wonderful make this place that much more appealing.

Wonderful
This is a terrific place to get a manicure, pedicure, and massage. Every person that works there is very polite, and very skilled. For me, it’s in the sweet spot of pampering v. cost, which makes it a terrific value in my eyes. It’s a very soothing atmosphere, and moderately priced. It’s not an over the top luxury spa, nor is it a bare bones experience. However, they offer every service you could conceivably want, priced fairly for the level of skill, quality of products used, and service delivered. It has been my go-​to nail place in the neighborhood for 4 years, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Came here on Memorial Day Monday to meet up with a friend visiting (I hadn’t seen her in 2 years). She mentioned that this was the place Catherine Zeta-​Jones comes to get her nails done. Sold, I’m there.
Note that this the first time I have ever gotten a pedicure in the US (the other time being in Shanghai) so I didn’t really know what to expect. I thought the whole foot/​leg treatment was great and 5 days later my toes are still singing happy with nail color. A pedicure is $ 31! Is that how much they are in NYC?
I then opted for a 10 minute chair massage for $ 13. I hadn’t gotten a massage in over 2 years and boy did I need one. I was a fan of the hot towel, and even after the timer rang, they tacked on a few more minutes just to give me a thorough massage.

Wow! Amazing service & by far the most professional ped+massage I ever got!!!
Chini, was the one that pampered me and I was on seventh heaven:)
I recommend highly!!!
Will most defiantly come back, and who ever reads this should go & treat him/​herself!