Vogue Nail Salon II

I happened upon this place by serendipity. Granted is has No ambience, but for much less than other salons I had a first rate mani/​pedi with foot and neck massages. Very sweet women take wonderful care of you. It’s my new favorite nail salon.

I came to this salon based on these stellar Unilocal ratings and I am slightly confused as to why this establishment was so highly rated??? The salon itself was dirty and my nail tech «sanitized» her tools with nail polish remover… as such, I would not recommend getting a pedicure here.
I asked for a basic manicure, which should have cost $ 10. I had lingering gel polish on half of 5 nails and that cost me an extra $ 5 for removal and $ 2 for ‘quick dry’ top coat. So really, it was $ 17 for a basic manicure. I wouldn’t really call that expensive; however, the quality was sub par (nails are not fully painted/​polish bubbled up/​no hand massage or other frill) and this place is in the business of upselling wherever possible while not necessarily telling you the extra cost.
As mentioned in other reviews, they do give this $ 10 ‘gift certificate’ in hopes that you will return again. At the end of the service, I wanted to give back this certificate because from the moment I stepped in the door until the moment I left, the staff were talking bad about me and the two other customers in Spanish. Not to mention, I overheard their discussion where they intentionally overcharged a girl who got a mani and pedi combo. Just because I am Caucasian doesn’t mean I don’t understand Spanish.
I will not be returning here and I recommend that others do the same despite the majority of positive reviews listed here on Unilocal

Carmen is amazing she makes my nails look great every time, Jamie (the owner) is very friendly and welcoming I feel comfortable getting pampered there

Great place for an inexpensive manicure — one of the best I’ve ever had, I might add. Staff is friendly too. I’ll be back!

There is a reason that this nail salon has been in business for close to 20 years, impeccable service in a warm friendly atmosphere! The owner Jaime, goes out of her way to make sure that everyone that walks through her doors has the best experience possible, and she also always wants to get to know all of her customers by name. It is evident that many of her clients have been coming to the salon for years. I myself, have brought friends when they are visiting from out of town, and my mother as well. The service is extremely high quality. The women that work at the salon are all extremely sweet as well as talented. I feel comfortable having a manicure or pedicure done by any woman in the salon. I also never leave there without getting a massage, top of the line! I know that they appreciate my business as well, and I always feel like a valued customer. I would HIGHLY recommend this salon to anyone!

I have been going to this salon since January and I was already very happy — excellent work and it’s very clean — all at great prices. But my latest experience took it to another level.
I came in at about 7:00 pm for a mani/​pedi. The team was closing up shop as I was letting the nails dry and when they realized I didn’t have shoes that wouldn’t ruin my pedi, the owner personally offered to make sure I was able to get home in the foam slippers.
This was above and beyond and it speaks to how I’ve been treated since day one. The technicians remember me and I feel so valued.
Thank you and I highly recommend this nail salon.

Hands down the best nail salon I’ve been to in NYC. Sure, I’ve had some great mani/​pedis at other places here and there (mostly high end ones), but Vogue Nail is CONSISTENTLY fantastic and offers very reasonable prices. I’ve been going here regularly for nearly three years, and have never had a bad manicure or experience. Every technician takes her time to ensure that each customer (new or a regular) leaves with nothing less than perfect nails. Moreover, everyone’s friendly and I guarantee you’ll be remembered if you come back more than once. If you need a nail salon on the UES (or in Manhattan — it’s worth a subway ride!), this is the place to go.

I’m not usually one to review, but after getting my nails done at Vogue for the first time today, I felt that I needed to. If this is all you read, know that I’ve just had the best manicure and pedicure that I believe I have EVER had.
Though I’ve lived in this area for years, I’ve always chosen a new place every time I had to get my nails done. I just couldn’t find a salon that I was happy with. So today, after my usual deliberation by looking at salons on Unilocal,I chose to go to Vogue. This will be my go-​to place from now on. I even made sure to take down the name of my manicurist so that I could request her again!
Like most other salons, you walk in, tell them what you want to have done, and then you pick a color. Vogue had a huge selection of essie nail polishes (my fave) with some OPI mixed in and maybe another brand as well. They also had Shellac choices, but honestly given the way that they do a regular manicure I’m not sure I’ll ever try it. They walked me over to a pedicure station and I sat in the comfiest chair while receiving wonderful treatment. As a first time customer, the owner of the salon — so sweet and animated — even came up to me to deliver a voucher for a free 10-​minute massage next time I’m there! When my pedicure was done, I was helped over to a manicure station and my treatment continued.
Honestly, the experience isn’t too much different than any other place. You get the hot hand towel, the lotion, base coat, two coats, top coat, blah, blah, blah. But Vogue is special because it employs some really sweet and talented technicians. Liz, the technician I had, was gentle and attentive. She made sure that I liked the color after my first coat, and then made sure to paint all the way to the cuticles and nail beds without making a mess. My nails are picture perfect and I have no doubt that they will last at least as long as a manicure from any other place.
tldr; Go to Vogue if you want an amazing mani/​pedi. Ask for Liz. You will not be disappointed.

There are plenty of options when it comes to manicures and pedicures in the East 80’s. but this is far and away the best choice by a long shot. Jamie and all of the ladies at Vogue are the sweetest (not to mention talented!) and they always remember me and greet me by name. Manicures last for a week and look fantastic. Every Essie and OPI color you could want and they don’t dilute them like other places in the neighborhood. Pedicure chairs are comfortable and there are several pedicure options. Do not pass on the 10 minute chair massage-​it is so relaxing and they clearly have been trained on how to give a good massage.
Hints: first time customers-​let them know! You’ll get the mani/​pedi special plus a certificate for a complimentary chair massage for your next visit. There WILL be a next visit. You could go to more expensive or cheaper places but why would you want to when you can go to Vogue, receive the royal treatment, and get a mani/​pedi that looks great and lasts? On top of that-​it isn’t even expensive! $ 35 for a mani/​pedi-​perfect!
Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons can get busy but I’ve rarely had to wait-​when I have had to wait it hasn’t been more than 10 minutes. Make an appointment if you are concerned about the wait.
I’ve been going to Vogue for over 3 years and love it-​you will too!

I absolutely LOVE the owner Jaimie and her team of ladies. Everyone is so nice and always warm and welcoming. And even though it’s a small neighborhood nail salon, the place is always packed (though I rarely have to wait).
I never trust anyone besides the ladies at Vogue to do my eyebrow waxing. They just do an absolutely great job with the shape. They also do a meticulous job on your nails: there are never any messy edges or paint on your cuticles (which is one of my biggest peeves about other nail salons). Their pedicures always last forever and the only limit for how long you keep them is how long it takes for your nails to grow out or for you to want a color change!
All in all, I would highly recommend a trip up to the Upper East Side to Vogue! I live up in Westchester County and spend a lot of time out of state, but whenever I’m home, I always make the trip in to the city to go here. That’s just how great this place is!

I love this place. It’s very reasonable ($ 7 for a polish change) and very quick, and the ladies here are incredibly nice. My nails are beautiful every time I come here! I wish there were more pedicure chairs in the back, though. It gets busy sometimes, so you might want to make an appointment.

Looks like a dive but seriously awesome. Very friendly manager and staff. Manicure is quick, inexpensive, lasted more than a week and I received a ton of compliments on it. Plus, they give the best neck massage to boot.

I had a terrible experience here. I walked in on a Sunday afternoon and everyone seemed very friendly. I told them I needed my tips and gel manicure removed in addition to a regular manicure. They seemed perfectly fine with this and seated me right away to get started. I spent the next hour in front of a woman who was constantly complaining in Spanish (assuming I did not understand) about my nails. She was outraged that I would get gel AND tips and was annoyed that she had to spend so much time working to get them off. She then gave me a quick and terrible manicure and charged me a total of $ 21. I understand that she could have given another manicure in the meantime, so I tipped her generously. Despite this, she continued to complain about me to the other manicurists next to her. I don’t understand why she gave me such attitude considering this is her job and I had told them what I needed done upfront.

Finding THE nail salon in a new neighborhood is probably of the most important considerations upon a move in the city, that is, in addition to a decent gym, proximity to a whole foods or Fairway, shoe repair and dry cleaner. Vogue nail has officially made my move to the Upper East Side a lot less anxiety ridden, with it’s friendly staff, middle range prices and clean atmosphere. The owner, Jamie, is a very savvy business woman, giving $ 10.00 massage gift certificates to all new clients, a courtesy that made me feel right at home and welcome in my new new neighborhood. The staff remember your name and face-​really, it’s the kind of place that makes NYC feel like a small town. I’ve tried all the salons in the immediate vicinity-​Vogue is cheaper than most and provides better quality and friendlier service. If you’re looking for a spot in this area, no need to look further!

Love this place! I usually just get a manicure and walk in. They always remember me and make a spot.
My nails look beautiful and sometimes they throw in a couple minutes shoulder rub for free – especially when Jamie is there. ;) The ladies and regulars are hilarious company.