Think Pink Nails & Spa

Best gel manicure I’ve ever had hands down. It’s been over 2 weeks and not a single spec of error. I wish I got my manicurist’s name but thankfully I live one block over!

Came here for gel nails today– should have walked out the minute I saw it was empty. My nails look awful– they are by far the worse gel nails I have ever had. Even after 3 coats the color is too light– you can see streaks, and air bubbles. For how much I paid, I expected top results. Will be sticking to my usual places now.

Unfortunately there is a lot of truth to the negative reviews. Think Pink salon is overpriced — they charge $ 35 for a regular pedi and $ 15 for a regular mani. And, they required me to pay a 20% tip, which was just awkward and confusing with the language barriers. Mani + Pedi + tip came to an unexpected $ 60. I left with a pit in my stomach and felt as though I had been taken advantage of. Will not go back and do not recommend anyone does. There are many wonderful salons steps away that only cost $ 25 for a combination mani and pedi treatment.

I went with two friends and had terrible service. We were told to keep our voices down (we were not talking loudly) because it was «policy» given that they also give massages. I told the manager that we wouldn’t be comng back due to the poor service and rude staff, and she replied «we don’t need your money» so that was the nail in the coffin.
Good luck, Think Pink! You are terrible.

Still a great mani pedi, a little more money then other salons. The Staff is happy, friendly and they still do a very good job!

Expensive but excellent

Hoooooly crap… worst pedicure ever. First of all, it cost $ 36.50. Second, it was of suuuuch poooooor quality. I’ve been coming here on and off for years and they were always on the pricey side, but I usually got a quality pedi that lasted a while. No more! The last couple times I’ve come it’s been bad. Bad service, bad pedi, bad attitude, bad everything. No callous treatment, cut my nails way too short, barely any filing, not even any amount of foot massage. Omg, the worst ever. I feel so ripped off. Never again.

Excellent mani and pedi. It lasts such a long time. Price? Not worth it, though. I got a French pedicure and regular mani and paid $ 58 dollars, not including a tip. (I was pressed for time so I didn’t have much of choice) I could have saved over 30 bucks if I stayed in the boroughs.

Total. Ripoff.
I always walk past this place on my way to work each morning and had been meaning to try it since it looks nicer than most nail salons in the area. I finally carved out some time specifically to try this place and ended up completely disappointed.
If I go to a nail salon, I almost always get both a pedicure and a shellac manicure. This combo usually runs me about $ 50 or less at other places around the city. At Think Pink, I waited for 30 minutes at a pedi station chair filled with lukewarm water to receive a 15-​minute rush job equivalent of a basic polish change which ran me $ 36.50 not including tip. I didn’t even do the shellac mani I had come in for initially because their base cost for that is $ 55. What a joke!
I’m only giving two stars because the décor inside is nicer than your average city nail salon. But honestly, who really cares about that anyway when your paying so much for a bad end result?
Had high hopes and came out really disappointed. Don’t waste your time or money here!

The place was empty on a Fri afternoon — not a good sign. The $ 15.75 manicure took about 15 mins. The manicurist did not use a new nail file, and only dipped the implements in herbicide, not a sterilizing machine. She filed my nails down to the quick, spent a minimal amount of time cleaning up the nailbed, no time at all on the lotion massage, and then let my raincoat drop on the floor. Poor manicure, poor service, overpriced for the neighborhood.

I got a manicure yesterday and was pretty floored by the $ 15 price tag which I would have been more then happy to spend if it had been a great manicure but it was not. I was however excited about the «free» quick dry– my nails dried quick. The lady who did my nails was so so super slow, she actually cut me once, my polish is by no means even and I had to ask her to actually go back and cut more cuticle and clean under my nails– all standards in $ 8 – 10 manicures. Also, when I paid $ 15 and tipped 20% she didn’t say thank you, looked unhappy and didn’t give me that free 2 minute massage at the end, WTF? There are much better and much cheaper manicures in the neighborhood!

Yeah, it’s pricey, but my personal experience was worth it. It was empty when I got there (around 11:30am on a Friday), so that could be why. They took me instantly, my manicurist was pleasant but not overbearing, and I got not one but TWO neck/​shoulder massages while getting painted and drying. My guy even stopped me from getting up after my first round on the dryer and explained that black takes a bit longer to dry so I should sit a bit longer. He could’ve easily just let me walk out, so I appreciated that. It came to $ 15.50, and I tipped $ 5 for the service. If you can go when it’s empty, it’s definitely worth it.

Hmm. so I have 1.5hrs to kill ahead of meeting someone, what do I do? I’ll get my nails done. I recall going to 2 different places near where I’m meeting someone but I can’t recall anything in particular about each one. Well, now I’ll remember why I’m not coming back to this place. The mani was fine, but there’s nothing special about it and for the price tag (about 50% more than you’re generic place), it’s just not worth it. If you have an alternative and you like it, keep it. This place has it’s pluses like cleanliness, amazing AC, and no wait (why would there be a wait given the cost).
Always remember to check Unilocal out at the very least… but it was just too darn hot out today to be strolling around.

So overpriced for what you get. I will never go here again. It was over $ 15 for a basic manicure that I can get anywhere else for $ 8 – 10. Besides costing double what I normally paid, they didn’t even really offer full service and skipped many of the steps in the manicure process. Basically a polish change for $ 15.75.

I would Not recommend this salon… the mani pedi was NOT worth the $ 53 + Tip.
The entire process took less than 30 mins, and the manicure didnt last more than 2 days. Very dissapointing.

Well, friends. I paid $ 27 + tip for a manicure.
Was it a good manicure? YES. Was it worth nearly $ 35? NO. Of course not, I can get ‘em done for about $ 10 at many outposts all over this fine city.
So why so much? Well, it’s a cut above the usual spots. Cleaner. Comfier. Shinier. It’s $ 17 for a regular manicure (pricey, like I said) and then an EXTRA $ 10 to do a coral french tip treatment. That works out to a DOLLAR a finger, for those keeping track at home.
But, I really wanted the gray (Essie Chinchilly) nails with the coral french tips. Very 80’s! Very necessary, so even though I find it to be grossly overpriced ($ 5 would seem customary) I ponied up. My gal was pretty fast, my nails looked great. No complaints there.
So while my nails look special, and I really enjoyed the multiple shoulder rubs throughout, I cannot say I’d come running back. There are just so many other nail shops that do it so much cheaper.
*Great color selection
*Take credit cards

Expensive (I think a mani/​pedi is over fifty with tip), but worth it if you have the money on hand – I’ve never received a better mani/​pedi anywhere else. Usually my manicure will chip within the week, but when I get my nails done here, my hands will look like I just stepped out of the salon for two weeks straight. My pedicure will last even longer.
The technicians are perfectionists, so you can expect to be under their care for over an hour at times if you’re there for both hands and feet. The atmospheres very relaxing, however, and the big windows with a view of the heart of the West Village are perfect for people watching. Once when I was there the manager went around and gave everyone complimentary back rubs while they were getting their hands done (I also got the standard mini massage while my nails were drying).
My one complaint is also a warning – if you don’t tip around 20% they will go Jekyll and Hyde on you. Once I only had enough cash to tip 15% (which I thought was standard at salons?!?) and I was met with an instant scowl, a rushed rest-​of-​the-​job, and no assistance with carrying my items to the hand dryer. I’m less inclined to go back because of that, but they do such a great job that if I have the money to spare I’m sure I’ll find myself there again.

I have a friend who is loyal to this place. I absolutely cannot understand why. I don’t mind spending what they ask on competent services but at Think Pink I received the absolute worst pedicure of my life.
My technician (and I use the term loosely) spent almost no time on me and wondered why she was given almost no tip.
Save your money and go to Eve Salon around the corner on 8^th Street. I have been a regular there for over 20 years and you won’t be disappointed. The space is more intimate, the price is lower and their people are more than competent. Their waxing services are also spectacular for the price. See Maia. She’s great. You will need an appointment though.

Worst nail salon ever. Worst service ever.
The last time I got my nails done here, I chose a color that come out too deep, and after painting two nails, I asked my manicurist «would it be okay if I changed colors» and she replied «no, I am not ok actually, but what can I do». !!! And that was AFTER I already tipped her. Bitch!
It came out to $ 60 for a mani-​pedi that was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and sloppy. Think Pink? I think NOT!

God Bless American I need a manicure and a pedicure. This place was open on July 4^th. Although nothing spectacular I am giving 4 stars because the price is right. I had already been walking around with a pedi that was more than a month old-​hey who can afford bi-​weekly in this economy-​not me.
Sarita gave me the whole «just regular?» trip but she relented pretty quickly.
$ 44 for regular mani/​pedi which means maybe I can go every three weeks.