Skyline Nail and Spa

I work right near this place and wanted to take a break and get a nice pedicure. I went in… All the pedicure signs that included gel polish were $ 30 – 33 and they included a 10 minute hot stone massage. I told her I didn’t want my legs massaged. She spent the whole time on the phone chatting with a friend (in another language). She did a decent job on my pedicure and I asked if they did UV Gel Full Sets and she told me no that they only did the tips with the little tap on powder dispenser. I told her I didn’t like them and she said «they don’t last long»…gee that’s encouraging. They don’t do acrylics either so basically if you want more than just a 5 minute manicure, you need to go elsewhere! AND SHE HAD THE AUDACITY TO CHARGE ME $ 40 for this 17 minute pedicure without a massage. INSANE. I will NEVER go back here again. Do not give these people your money… go elsewhere!

Nail polish chipped within five hours. Woman was a bit catty about my nails. Not worth it.

I used to look at this place as a good, cheap (albeit non-​descript) mani-​pedi in midtown close to my office. However, this place has gone seriously downhill. Half of the pedicure chairs are broken and the water is never hot. I have been coming to this place consistently for five years and have let some negative experiences slide because they used to do a great job.
First, I went about a month ago to get my eyebrows waxed and they have this new threading woman who works there. My normal waxing girl (who does a great job) was busy and they insisted I use her. I really am not that picky, but I left with overplucked brows and a small patch missing from the inside of my brow.
Today I went in and the first thing is that the water was cold… again. This new girl starts to give me a pedicure she could barely hold my toes the right way to file and looked like she had never used cuticle trimmers in her life. One of the other girls had to step in and finish because they saw the nervous look on my face and could tell she was not doing a good job. The second girl, who I have seen before, gave a very lackluster pedicure. She did not even rub my feet with the lotion… and isn’t that half the reason you get a pedicure?
I hate to say it because this place is very convenient, but I won’t be coming back. There are other way nicer places in the area that do a better job for around the same price.

I just wonder if they clean the the pedicure sinks after every use. Honestly I never seem to see them doing that.

I just moved from FL & it’s been so difficult to find a place to get my nails done. These ladies are so sweet & patient with you. It’s very affordable especially here in mid Manhattan. I love this place! #1 place to check out if you’re in the area!

price: 5 stars
quality of nails: 3 stars
quality of waxes: 5 stars
I go to this salon because it is close to my job and has cheap prices for the city. The ladies there are pretty friendly. I’ve gotten waxed here a few times and I like that the room is very clean. They do a good job with bikini waxes. The nails are eeh. They look good but the gel never lasts when I get them done here. They also rush though a bit which I really don’t like. If I was in a rush that would be ok but most of the time I am not. I find that to be a problem in a lot of salons. They also barely scrub the bottom of your feet and skimp on the massages. This is a BIG problem for me. When I go to the salon I want to fee pampered and relaxed. I would rather pay a little extra and get what I want. I’ll probably just stick to the waxing here.

Really strange experience. Came on a Friday at 4:30pm. The pedicure chair was broken and the water was cold. The woman who did my toes was rough and angry. Although they came out nice the experience sucked.
Went to the dryers and there was a terrible sour odor. I thought it was the water cooler where a pool of stagnant water was sitting at the base, then all of a sudden a door opened and I looked inside to see a massage table filled with old Tupperware containers of rotten food such as half eaten rice, subway rappers, brown salad, and meats. When the woman saw me look inside she started yelling «so sorry so messy oh so messy don’t look». I ran out.

living in nyc, odds are, you have a choice in where you can get your nails taken care off… I have at least 3.
I have been a loyal «Skyliner» for, say, over a yr now because of their REWARDS PROGRAM. every dollar you spend earns a point… points add up to free services… so every, how many pedicures earns me a free one (thats the only thing on the menu I need frmo this salon).

I’ve been here several times really have only gone back because there was never a wait and it was priced reasonably. That said, i went last week for a manicure and now one of my fingers is the size of a balloon from an infection. Its horrible!!! Never going back. A word of caution: go at your own risk as you get what you pay for.

Pros: Clean, quick service – did not have to wait at 12:30pm on a Wed afternoon and this is one of the only nail salons in a 3 block radius. Very inexpensive and they use Essie and OPI. The quick dry option cost extra, but it actually worked!
Cons: Upstairs from street level. Not fancy or relaxing inside. Manicurist was a bit rough pushing back my cuticles. It kind of hurt.
Still had little, tiny bits of polish around the perimeter of my nail bed when she was done. The dry stations don’t seem to blow any air, but I’ve heard that it’s a myth that those things work at drying your polish anyway.
Definitely a place I would go back to as my emergency nail salon if I had to, but only if there were no better options.

I wish I can give this 0 stars.
I have been here about twice. First, I received Shellac and the next a regular manicure. They came out good and for a good price.
This review is however regarding the treatment I just received on Friday, August 30 2013. Myself and another woman walked into the shop, I walked in first, the women walked in second right after me. One of the nail techs greeted the woman first before me and asked what she was getting done and told her to pick a color. I was not greeted until about 5 seconds after that. A different nail tech asked «and what are you having done». As if I was not worthy of a greeting.
After that, I walked out and will never return. I work right down the block and would rather go spend more money than be treated like I was second-​class.

$ 26 for Mani-​Pedi is not too bad for NYC prices.
The salon is clean, friendly staff and they play Bollywood videos on the TV. Love the entertainment factor instead of the usual MUZAK or boring news.
They had a great array of colors and worked fast. Their massages must be really good because in the hour that I was there, at least 6 girls got back massages. It seems worth looking into and UnilocalING about later!
Great experience and make sure to ask for their reward card.

Fast, efficient, proper manicure. they understand that people are coming in with limited time, and work to accommodate you. while getting my manicure, i noticed two other people were getting mani/​pedis at the same time. they are well –staffed. they also have a VIP program, which i think is nice. I’m going to spend the money anyway, why not get a free mani out of after spending so much? I was pleased with the service, and my manicure. Would def go back. 9 $ manicure, 25 $ shellac mani.

Late night at work and all I really need is some serious r&r so a mani and pedi are on my mind. I find a reasonably price place right night to GC. Should have know something was wrong when I had to be buzzed in…
Here’s the brief of it (but trust me not all) chair massage broken, I had to ask for the bubbles to be turned on for my pedi, staff was rude and lazy, forgot top coat, only one other person in the salon with 4 employees yet my tech had to leave for 10 mins in the middle of my Mani.
The worst! Only saving grace was my nails were painted.

I needed a manicure for my bridal shower so I wanted something a little bit «fun». I found a picture online and showed to the girl who greeted me at the door. She said no problem and we got down to business. Due to the tricky application, the girl had to re-​do two nails and apologized for the delay. My nails ended up just like the picture, I feel like I’m wearing art. One thing I want to note is that the cuticle cutting process was extremely painful. =/​
Pro: Cheap
Con: Painful
Tip: You can put tip on your credit card.

Worst nail salon ever. The girl working on my nails sloppy and rude. I asked her to fix a nail and she started yelling at me. When I asked to speak with manager, she told me that I couldn’t speak with her. No one even comprehends English properly at salon. I am very disappointed and annoyed that I wasted an hour of my life in this salon. I will be calling the Better Business Bureau to complain. No one should ever go here!!!

Again, it is late during a week night and I have to get my nails done.
I got back to Manhattan but fates (a last minute meeting) conspired against me.
I immediately had to search out a decent nail salon as I have a business development meeting tomorrow.
Around Grand Central, Skyline is the only salon open until 9:30 pm EST.
I got whisked into a quickie manicure and they took care of the worst of my nail problems.
What would us NY women do without late night salons?