Yu Nails

Always a great job for basic mani/​pedi or gel. Very friendly regardless time of day.

I’ve lived in the area for 5+ years and I had to let my «go-​to» nail salon go after a few failed visits. Yu Nails is wonderful! I have been there a few times, they do an amazing job. Yes, it’s a few bucks more but so worth it. It’s quiet, the manicurists are focused on you and not chatting with each other, they do a great massage, too. Highly recommended.

I started coming here after realizing this salon was a block and half away from work. It’s now my weekly appointment.
I’m piggy backing on the price being a couple of dollars more than average ($ 10.50 for a regular manicure). I think it’s worth it. These girls are meticulous, and while not chatty (which I appreciate), are very friendly and do an overall excellent job. The place is adorable and extremely clean. There is never a wait, and doesn’t get very crowded. My only slight criticism is I wish there was a more of a selection with some of the colors.

I’ve been to this salon at least two dozen times; it’s my go-​to spot. It’s a little more expensive than other places in the area ($ 11 for a mani here, vs others in the area which charge $ 8) but it’s worth it. The salon women are friendly but leave you to your own devices. They don’t chintz on the massages, and they also rub your neck and back (inclusive in the cost of your service) while your nails are drying, something the cheaper salons do not do.
They have frequent customer cards — buy 9 mani/​pedis, then the tenth mani/​pedi is half off.
They are quick and the polish is always sleek.

Came here for a pedi for the first time and it was a pleasant experience.
Pros:
— The employee didn’t initiate any chats throughout the pedi which was great bc you get your alone time
— The pedi took around 15 – 20 min
— The light back massage at the end felt refreshing
— Price is decent — remember, if you’re only getting a $ 10 mani for 15−20min how much will the employees make? (answer: close to nothing)
Cons:
— Few employees (4 when I went) so you’ll have to plan some wait time if the place is busy

Nails came out ok… just a bit pricey.

I went in yesterday evening, happy to find a nail salon open passed 7pm. The space was pretty clean and quite.
I paid 31.50 for a basic mani & pedi, which obviously isn’t the cheapest. Linda was my technician and was very thorough, almost too thorough as my cuticles are still sore and bleeding this morning. I can see the layers of paint, which is unfortunate because she wasn’t rushing at all, but I’m not very happy with the results. The nail isn’t covered completely, and for 31.50 that’s pretty underwhelming.
More than likely will not be returning.

I visited Yu shortly after it opened, and was really happy with the mani-​pedi, as other reviews have said. However, when I removed my toenail polish a couple weeks later, my big toe nails looked like they picked up some sort of infection. They are growing out, but I won’t go back, though I live 2 short blocks away. I feel safer going to Dashing Diva on Smith St.

Clean salon, lots of gel color polish to choose from, $ 31.50 for a gel mani (including gel color removal) friendly girls and the best neck massage I have ever gotten at a manicure place.
Seriously, why is it that most times you get a gel mani they skimp out on the neck massage, frequently skipping it altogether? SO RUDE
Anyways this place doesnt.

Yu Nails is a good basic manicure pedicure location on Atlantic. I haven’t tried anything else, but I’ve been here twice for a mini pedi in the last 3 months. The staff is quick and they aren’t chatty, which I like so I can just relax and go to my happy place. The polish color selection is good and I usually don’t have any chipping until a week later. The services are also affordable ($ 30 for both mani pedi, $ 10 for a basic mani) so it doesn’t kill your wallet if you’re one of those ladies that constantly refreshes her manicure. I’ve also never had to wait — if you show up before 2:30 ish on a Saturday, the place is usually still quiet. They also take reservations (useful if you’re bringing a group) and most of the techs speak English well. The massages are basic, but solid, and I always walk out feeling better than when I came in. For the location and price, I’m a fan.

Went in last night for a lower leg wax — will NOT return. The nail section of the salon is very clean, but the waxing «room» is this crusty, closet like back room. The lady was very careless with the wax. I still have it all over my legs and feet. Also, the wax was HOT and burnt me. She also kept the pot of wax in between my legs on the table while she worked. The wax she dripped made the paper stick to my legs and almost tip the pot over. I couldn’t wait to get out of there.

Fantastic pedicure, attentive service, and very quiet. Was really relaxed. Definitely coming back!

I live in a neighborhood further away now but come into shop once a week. From here on out I will not wait to come here for a pedicure. This time I felt rushed. I will say that everyone is still kind, it’s a clean nail spa and the mini-​massage while your nails are drying is a nice touch.

I really wanted to like this place. $ 31 for a mani/​ped is a great deal.
I will say: it is IMPECCABLY clean (I arrived early in the day and saw how thorough they were, everything is completely scrubbed down). The women were very kind as well.
I didn’t like that I had to pay halfway between the two. I enjoyed my pedicure and was feeling generous with my tip but then my manicure was a disaster. However, I clearly had an amateur paint my nails. The shaping isn’t equal. There were bubbles all over my nails and after I had three redone (with two women arguing while holding my hand), they sat me at their dryers for 30 minutes for my nails to completely dry.
I’m now home, 8 hours later, and my toes are completely ruined (from very little walking today) and my hands don’t look any better. A waste of my money and time.

I went at lunch time but I was the only one there. I got a mani-​pedi for $ 31.50.
The technician was thorough — a little too thorough as she ended up cutting me at the side of my fingernail. But to be honest I didn’t notice until she, on her own, later saw it and applied antiseptic to it. Ouch. But I’m glad she did it. Accidents happen. And at least she took action to protect me.
The polish job looks good. If it chips or anything I’ll edit this review.
The place is large and clean with a 60″ TV playing on the wall in front of the pedi-​chairs. The massage chairs work very well & the nail technician did do an extended arm/​shoulder massage at the drying bar.
They weren’t overly friendly, but they weren’t dismissive either. And I did not feel rushed. They even offer you water and try to keep the cup full if you so require.
Bonus — Free Wifi
Not a «luxury spa» experience, but I think I got my money’s worth.
I’d go back.
ADDENDUM: 3 – 4 days later my nails began to chip. But my nails are soft and it wasn’t really that noticeable until day 5. My only real complaint is that my heels feel rough and were snagging my sheets the very same night as my pedicure! My feet aren’t normally in bad shape at all. But it ‘s winter & had been a long time since my last pedicure. So I asked her to pay special attention to my heels when I noticed that she had barely touched them. She took a couple of symbols swipes at them and moved on. For this reason alone I will continue to seek another local salon — & I’m removing a star. My feet should slide along my sheets like silk after a pedi!
P. S. My finger continued to hurt for a few days. But it didn’t get gangrene. So that’s cool.

Super comfy massage chair while getting pampered! You definitely get your money’s worth and more with the quick neck and shoulder massage while you dry!

Three Strikes and you are out.
First time I went I had gels done. The woman who did my nails did not finish the process and insisted she did. Some other nail person took one look at my nails and redid them. They lasted a week.
Monday I went in for a second chance at gels.
Tuesday (The next day) my thumb polish peeled right off.
Went in Wednesday to have it fixed and then Friday my index finger peeled off.
Never again. Overpriced and clearly not very good.

$ 30 for a mani-​pedi isn’t the cheapest option in the area, but Yu Nails offers a very relaxing salon space that helps it stand out from other nail places in the area. I stopped by in the late afternoon on a Saturday and was seated right away for my pedicure. My tech was polite and took her time with my pedicure. The pedicure lasted around 15 – 20 minutes, and then I headed to the tables for my manicure, which took about the same amount of time. I was then set under the dryer until I felt my nails were dry enough to leave.
I didn’t feel rushed at all during my time at Yu Nails. I can see how the salon could become crowded during a rush, so I picked the right time to visit. It was a little weird that no one came to check up on me while I had my hands and feet under the dryers, but I saw myself out. They also have a great selection of colors, between trendy neons and subtle neutrals. Yu Nails is worth the trek up Atlantic if you want to treat yo self!

I used to go to Ocean Nail for a hit or miss manicure, but since becoming pregnant, I am more wary of picking up an infection at not-​always-​clean places, so I’ve been looking around for another nail place.
I’m still too cheap to go to places like Iris or Dashing Diva (they seem clean but actual results vary), so when I read the positive reviews for Yu Nails, I decided to give it a go.
I had a good experience there this morning.
My manicurist took her time, was gentle w/​my cuticles, shaped my nails and polished them well, and the place was clean and laid-​back. Good Essie and Opi color selection; the ladies were nice. It’s not a spa, but since they’re relatively new, I felt better getting a pedicure from them. They also give a pretty decent back massage while drying, as opposed to places that literally just pound your back for 5 seconds before walking away.
$ 31.50 for mani + pedi, so not the cheapest, but for a reasonably clean and pleasant experience, it’s worth it! I know I’ll be back!

My new favorite nail salon! They give amazing manicures and pedicures! Each time that I have gone, they always take their time and give the longest foot/​leg/​brief back massage and hand massage in comparison to any of the other salons in the area! The place is very clean and all of the staff are nice and very accommodating! I’ve only gotten my eyebrows waxed here once, but they took their time and I have very sensitive skin and their products didn’t cause any irritation!
I highly recommend Yu Nails!