The Finishing Bar

I called to make a mani appointment and found out they no longer do Mani’s…in fact they have drastically minimized their manicure/​pedicure menu… only Pedi’s left now! Donna was a fantastic technician and I will miss being able to see her regularly.
Also, I know this has been a while but they don’t offer waxing anymore either, which again is such a shame! Ashley did an amazing job waxing! It’s truly a shame since the salon was supposed to be a one stop local beauty salon, I’m missing their services desperately! Super sad :(

Came here with a Lifebooker coupon for 2 gel manicures.
The salon is a little bit small but cozy. The receptionist here is friendly and always offer you something to drink upon arrival. My manicurist was Donna. She was warm and friendly and very easy to talk to.
In terms of the manicure, it’s just ok. The gel mani did last close to 2 weeks. But it was definitely not the best manicure I have had
price is decent $ 30 dollars without the Lifebooker coupon
probably won’t be back again as I am still on the search for that perfect gel manicure.

I came to The Finishing Bar on 2÷3÷13 for a Birthday gel manicure using a lifebooker loot certificate. I chose this place based on the Unilocal reviews and I’m so happy I did. I have been doing my natural nails for years at smaller shops in Brooklyn and I have tried to do gel manicures but have been met with either rude service or OK jobs which led me to stick with standard manicures. But I have no reason to look any further! The finishing bar has everything I have wanted in nail services. It was easy to make an appointment, very convenient times and the Nail tech, Donna is SUPERB! The place is a bit small, but I like small and quaint, as it allows for more personalized service. I was greeted warmly by the receptionist and offered a drink while Donna finished with a previous client. Once I was serviced, she took the time to consult me on what kind of color I was looking for with enhancement suggestions. She was great with time overall, very neat and clean with her work. It was a treat to FINALLY have a technician who spoke fluent English and gave ample conversation as she worked lol. I felt relaxed and appreciated for once. I will definitely be back again and I have already recommended it to others.

Ashley is still amazing, but they just dropped their waxing services without informing clients. Not cool guys.

I’m Fox and Jane-​obsessed, and it’s the only salon I go to. So when they opened The Finishing Bar next door, I was THRILLED. Ashley does the best brazilian I’ve ever gotten. One star off for the fact that they’re not doing lady-​part waxing anymore :(SO SAD.
However, I am planning on going here for makeup applications/​lessons in the future.

I had a great experience with my gel manicure at the Finishing Bar. Donna was so personable — I’m not one to usually chat with my manicurist but she made it effortless. They have a ton of colors to choose from, and my manicure has lasted for a week and a half with no issues. Everyone was friendly and I didn’t feel judged for having a coupon (used Lifebooker). I would highly recommend, especially at the discounted price!

I saw Ashley for a 60-​min makeup lesson (that went wayyyy overtime with no extra charges), and learned a TON. I’m so happy I booked this appointment.
I had a very specific «look» that I wanted to learn to execute properly (very heavy black smoky-​eye), and Ashley accommodated my request to a T. I identified at least 10 things I had been doing wrong, and I consider myself to be not a total dunce as far as ‘cleaning up’ is concerned to begin with, so… yeah.
Last night I had an event to attend, and I tried a few of the new tricks and techniques out. Holy moly… huge difference already!!! I’m sure I’ll get even better with practice. I highly recommend a makeup lesson here, even if you already think you can apply makeup pretty well. This chick will take your face to a whole new level.
I was really really happy with the whole experience, and will definitely be back for more.
Thank you, Ashley! :-)

I booked six appointments for myself and my bridal party in August and couldn’t be more thrilled with the service we received! We had the place all to ourselves, and were so well taken care of!
Donna went out of her way to accommodate our party — and take care of more ladies than usual all at once — and she and Gloria did a terrific job with the manicures. Not only did they go out of their way to accommodate our various requests, their entire staff was friendly and helpful, asking us frequently if we wanted our champagne refilled or if we could use additional reading material.
What a wonderful place to spend a relaxing afternoon before the wedding — in fact, I’d go back any day to destress from work! A+++++.

I’m never going to another nail salon again.
You should come here if you’re looking for quality and an experience. The space is a little tight with only three chairs for pedicures and two chairs for manicures with a room for waxing. I’ve never felt cramped though.
I’ve been here two times now. The first time was for a shellac manicure (which they don’t do anymore) and my second time was for a Gelish manicure and a spa pedicure. I absolutely love the attention to detail. I had Vanessa working with me for nearly three hours and I didn’t mind that it took that long — I rather have them take time and put some heart into what they’re doing. I never felt like I was in a factory line like some other cheaper places.
You also get your choice of drink and I always opt for a glass of sparkling wine (or two) :)
It’s a week later and my pedicure is still flawless (which I always somehow ruin before it completely dries). I actually chipped a small corner of my manicure but that was my fault as I was moving stuff at work and my coworker accidentally swiped my hand with a 7 foot foam board and scraped off a layer of skin and some of my manicure. Other than that, the rest of my fingers look amazing.
I’ll definitely be returning in two weeks or so to get another Gelish manicure, only because my nails will have grown out by that time.

The finishing bar is a gem! At first when I walked in I felt alittle crammed and stressed but the girls there make you feel welcomed and at home, plus I got 2 glasses of wine. What more could you need ;)
I received a basic manicure and an extended bikini today and both Donna and Ashley did a wonderful job. I forgot to tell them I had gel on my fingers and so at first we couldn’t do the full manicure. Donna was so sweet she worked me around her schedule to where we could take off the gel than after the bikini she could paint them!
As far as Ashley goes, she’s the best! I’ve been waxing for 10 years now and she knew her shit! I was impressed at her professionalism and knowledge of skincare. My bikini looks the best it has in years, I will DEF be back again! Plus I used the Unilocal deal and still have $ 20 credit so the pricing is reasonable. I now can say I am apart of the finishing bar family :)

Drafting this review as I’m getting a pedicure… But not from The Finishing Bar! =O
I needed a semi last minute pedicure today & I always saw this place walking through the neighborhood, I figured I would give them a call to see if there were any available appointments. Score! There was an appointment available in 30 minutes. I walked briskly through the neighborhood to make it in time and when I arrived I see all three pedicure stations taken! o_​O
I mention I had set an appointment but for some reason I wasn’t in their system/​their system failed to show I had an appointment so they couldn’t take me at the time we (myself and whomever was answering the calls and making appointments) agreed upon and the next available would be an hour from then (which I already had plans by then, c’mon it’s NY. My schedule is almost planned to a tee).
The owner, Lorean, offered a free manicure for my troubles but lets be honest. They might lose my appointment again! I’ll give an appropriate rating if & when they’ll be able to fit an appointment in for me. But for now, I’ll stick to my go-​to nail place in Chinatown.

Best. Nail. Experience. Ever. I surprised my best friend with a birthday mani-​pedi this past Saturday thinking like every other mani-​pedi experience it would take an hour tops. Wrong. Almost two hours later we left with not only custom nail jobs (see my ombré toes pic) but memories to boot. The entire experience felt like an adult sleepover filled with Astrology books and guy advice. Thank you Donna for the best mani-​pedi of my life!

I can’t praise Donna enough for the wonderful mani+pedi I received from her this past Monday!!! She’s stellar, very sweet and highly skilled. Her work is thorough and very relaxing. Not once did I feel rushed, neglected or in pain. I highly recommend Donna and look forward to my next visit!

A Unilocal deal lured me here while I was using my Unilocal app to look for good nail salons near by. A few taps on my phone and I’ve booked an appointment online and purchased a Unilocal deal of $ 50 for $ 75. I love modern technology.
My sister and I came to the bar early, but they were still able to accommodate. The reception was at the hair salon side on the left, and the right was the nails and makeup. We’ve gonna Donna and Lana for the organic mani-​pedi. Donna was impeccably skillful and Lana was wonderfully pleasant. There was a nice selection of nail brands and color, including gelish if you are willing to pay extra.
If you’re waiting, there’s complimentary water, wine, coffee or tea. There selection of reading material is also very entertaining (birthday meanings and horoscope compatibility). You might be a little unease if you were claustrophobic, but other than that, what more can you ask for in a nail salon?

AWESOMENESS!
Simply said. The Finishing Bar has a fresh approach to getting our grooming chores done. The setting is small & intimate but newbies feel welcome by ALL that work there as soon as you walk in. Its like hanging out in your friends living room in the LES. I highly recommend MARLENE. She is my go-​to for mani’s and pedi’s.
Marlene is WELL INFORMED (she is up to date on new nail technology), CLEAN (I have phobias about catching a fungus!) and always has suggestions if need extra help. Marlene goes the extra mile.
I have yet to get my make up or waxing done with Ashley-​who is always warm and friendly but definitely want to. Who couldn’t use a make application refresher?!
I heart you FINISHING BAR.

LOVE the ladies at The Finishing Bar! I got a gel manicure (Gelish) and regular pedicure.
Marlene, my nail tech was great to talk to and very knowledgable about the different brands of polish — honest opinions here people! The couch for the pedicures is really comfy and there are drinks & candy to be had — always a plus in my book!
Something to note is that there were not that many color selections for Gelish but they are likely switching completely to Gelish and phase out Shellac so I assume that will change.
Also — I didn’t get any waxing done but Ashley is awesome! She has a great personality and just made the environment that much more welcoming. And lastly, there’s some great ways to get discounted & free services (loyalty card & recommendation discounts) — will definitely be back here!

There’s no dispute the staff is Awesome! Joi and the receptionist are absolutely pleasant, vibrant and Fun.
SPACE — The space is extremely small, so prepare yourself for a tight squeeze. The pedicure bowls are right next to the entrance door, which means during these cold winter months you will immediately get hit with a cold wind. God pray its not a busy day or I would suggest not removing your coat. The manicure tables are back to back with the nail polish rack right next to your head. There is no room on the manicure table to place your glass for the refreshments they offer. Eat and drink before you come in there and plan to go shopping afterwards. Can’t imagine where you’d put your shopping bags.
SERVICE — My overall experience for what I went there for was par. I bought a Unilocal deal for a shellac removal ($ 10), shellac manicure ($ 25), and spa pedicure ($ 35) and of course TAX. Let it be known I’ve been wearing shellac for the past 4 months and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. However, I can’t say I was happy when I left, they have a very limited collection of polish (while Gelish has 120 colors alone and CND has a nice variety as well), and my manicure was amateur. The edges and corners required additional filing and the polish was applied so thin that the polish began chipping 3 days later. With all the awesome reviews I was thinking they were going to be my usual nail spot, but needless to say they really let me down.
TO MGMT — It’s understandable that the owner would like to make money, with the waxing room, makeup section, pedicure and manicure stations but I would suggest maximizing your space before minimizing your customers experience and comfort.
But still an awesome staff, with more training and a bigger space this place could be amazing.

Aww I wuv wuv wuv Ashley!
I started going to the Finishing Bar for my waxes and Ashley is a complete doll! She makes anyone feel at ease & is so warm and easy to talk to! She’s super informative and really takes her time and gives you alllllllll her attention.
Make sure you grab a glass of wine or bubbly once you arrive!
If you get 5 services done here, you get a free mini-​mani (color swap!). Their online booking system is redonkulously easy too!

I absolutely love going to the Finishing Bar. All the ladies that work there are so good at what they do and they all have awesome personalities. They always make sure my glass of whatever I am drinking (water/​bubbly/​wine/​tea) is full and I am happy and pampered when I leave.
My friend and I got our first brazillian here with Ashley and we are so glad we did it with her. She is meticulous and takes her time to make sure you are comfortable. Like a good gyno she explains her every step.
It’s a little bit far away from where I live but it is definitely worth the trip!
They only accept cash gratuities so make sure you are carrying some cash when you go.

The Finishing Bar is so cute!
I went because I bought a lifebooker loot deal for a makeup lesson. It’s very cozy and intimate, and the staff is super friend. Ashley was my makeup artist-​slash-​teacher. She was amazing! She showed me the basics of how to apply foundation the correct way, how to do contouring and ways to apply eye shadow for day and night looks. Also, the lesson was only supposed to be for a half hour, but she worked with me for over an hour. They use EF Studio products exclusively, so be prepared for a sales pitch at the end of the lesson, but the products are good quality & similar in price to MAC. Also, you’re not obligated to buy anything… although I ended up getting the foundation and concealer. Ashley also does makeup application for an evening out and prices range from $ 65-​$ 95. I will definitely go there again & highly recommend Ashley! I looked fabulous after the lesson!