ABC Blooming Nails

Prices are ridiculous and the service isn’t great. I went for a regular manicure and there is paint all over my cuticles. There are only 2 nail salons in the area and they are both terrible.

The most aggravating place on earth. Because I’ve lived in the area for 23 years I’ve been forced to go to the two salons down here owned by the same owner.
Selective language skills and marginal services really don’t make for a great experience.
OK — I HAVE HAD IT. There has been no other game in town. They have no competition so they have been racking in the cash without even trying for a QUARTER of a CENTURY.
I had the famous 15 minute pedicure today which left me with callouses (on top of my little toes and the bottom of my feet) and basically a change of polish for $ 30.50. And, yes, I cannot not tip — but I wish I hadn’t. They truly are the world’s WORST. I do a better job myself. And, as a bonus, today there was no AC on and it was 91 degrees outside. So I made a stink and they turned it on and told me I was going to get cold. I didn’t get cold.
The UES has so many better salons. because they have COMPETITION. Something has to give here. I guess I’ll go to Tribeca while the weather is warm… not sure what I’ll do in the winter — but I cannot given them ANYMORE OF MY MONEY.

I actually got a decent manicure and pedicure downtown. Finally. Didn’t think it could happen downtown. After discovering pretty much everywhere in TriBeCa sucked but making do, I finally found myself on South End and got a real quality mani and pedi here.
It was really crowded on a weekend, but they were able to accommodate my being short on time and did my pedi and mani for me at the same time.
Everyone was really nice and hospitable and the place was clean and didn’t stink of fumes despite the small space as they had an air purifier. The nail salon had a home-​like feel. There was even an assortment of decent candy at the nail dry machines for the patrons to nibble on while their nails dried.

I moved into Gateway (the apartment complex that this nail salon is at the entrance of) and was so excited that there was a nail salon a 2 minute walk from my apartment. This did not last long! I went to get a pedicure and left really disappointed. I had read some mediocre reviews but wanted to see for myself.
The service was nothing special, the polish selection wasn’t great, the only good polish colors were really watery (probably very thinned down) and I left looking like I had just gotten a weird clear polish with an uneven application instead of an opaque nude. It was very bare minimum service and then expensive on top of that. I went there a year ago after I first moved in and haven’t been back since. Very disappointing since it would be so convenient!

A little pricy but worth it! This is really the only option for a quick walk-​in if you work downtown in the WFC as who has time to walk all the way to Chambers street? I’ve gone there about 5 times now and every time has been a great experience. Yes, you will pay more than off the beaten track but if you’re on a time frame, this is a great option. I have had a hot stone massage treatment with Teresa and it’s probably one the best hot stone massages I have ever had. better than a lot of the spas I have been to on the Upper East Side (she will do 30 minutes or 45 minutes if you’re rushed for time). She actually massages you with her arms and puts just the right amount of heat and stone applied to your body-​ahhhhhh. what a stress relief during my work days!

Great service, extremely clean, punctual and on top of that regular polish lasts almost a week. Definitely a great option in battery park lower tribeca area for mani/​pedis and great massages

Terrible and a rip off. I was way overcharged for a gel manicure – $ 40 and $ 30 for the pedi. Worst gels I have ever had. My nails were done Friday afternoon and it’s now Sunday afternoon and a whole nail full of polished has peeled off and others are lifting. I would go back and make them fix but I live in DC now and was just visiting. I also noticed their advertised prices are lower than what they charged and they don’t have the price for shellac/​gel listed clearly. Stay away from this place. There aren’t a lot of places downtime but there has to be somewhere better.

OH HELL NO! Not even one star! How can I rate their damn service when they turn their noses up at walk-​ins! Ok, I understand they are in the back of the WFC — off the beaten path and perhaps cater to the «priviledged» Battery Park residents that have nannies/​assistants make all their appoinments; but shit when I walk in for simple lip wax (yea i said it), I dont expect to be ignored and then given the run around for a service that will take someone five flixin’ minutes!
At least offer me a «walk-​in appt.» for later. No, the whispers begin and then the heads turn as if I’m nonexistent because everyone is busy tending to their big hooved clients in pedicure chairs. Umm KICK ROCKS! Beside 15 dollars is way too damn much but I was in a bind — so I considered. Well off to the other side of the Financial District where everyones green is treated equal!

I started working in WFC about six months ago and needed a place to get a manicure during lunch. I decided to try this place out one day and I’m glad I did. I have never had a bad experience. I’ve had to wait a few times but you have to expect that is going to happen once in a while. Yes, it’s a little expensive but for me the convenience of not having to rush to another salon after work to pay $ 2 less for the same manicure is worth it. Make an appointment before you go and ask for Lee… she’s the best!

SCAM ARTISTS-​TERRIBLE– a gel manicure listed on the spa menu was $ 25– but when I went to pay– they demanded $ 47– they said that the gel manicure listed was not for color. Color price was not listed on the menu or anywhere in the shop and not told to me when I asked for the service. Fyi, they are also terrible manicurists!!- every bad review listed here is true! Don’t forget to look at the dates reviews were posted!

Total rip-​off. My wife went there for a French pedicure and a $ 25 chair massage. The bill excluding tip was $ 140. A French pedicure in town goes for about $ 50. She did not notice till she got home and reviewed the days bills online with Chase. Watch out for these cheats. When confronted they said that it was a «spa treatment». That’s when they turn on the water jets in the foot bath. Avoid this place like the plague. They are liars and scammers of the first order.

I love this place. I’m «a local,» having been a resident in Battery Park City for over 20 years. The owner has two popular salons in our neighborhood. Her staff are longstanding, lovely professionals. She keeps both shops impeccably and always personalizes them with new equipment and aesthetic touches. They service our community superbly.

My friend and I went to Blooming Nails for pedicures. We walked in and I asked for two pedicures, the woman had a bit of an attitude when she told me we had to wait. We were not in any rush so we waited. The wait was getting a bit long so we left and came back about 45 minutes later. When we came back they seated us immediately.
The pedicure itself was okay, it seamed clean, and the polish job was great, but the whole experience was more like a $ 21 pedicure. For $ 30 I will probably take my feet elsewhere next time.

They are very close to my office, so I usually go there for waxings, and they use a great brand of wax. However, do not go there for a manicure or pedicure. I paid $ 58 for an alleged «spa» pedicure, and the manicurist took all of 5 minutes to cut, file, and push cuticles… she went through the «motion» of pretending to cut my cuticles, but I saw nothing being removed – and it had been about three weeks since my last pedicure. I felt completely ripped off and will never get another pedicure from there again. They are a clean shop, but the interior leaves a little more to be desired for this price. Oh – and did I mention that she left red polish on my toes? $ 58 for this?

Crap!
I went here and got the chait mani-​pedi for NYE in NYC.
UM, EXCUSE ME, $ 70!!!
Quality was one of the WORST mani-​pedis I EVER received AND they made me wait at least 30 mins before working on me!
Don’t tell customers you can take them and then make them wait a half hour just so you can squeeze in the extra business! Horrible.
I was supposed to be getting ready! NOT waiting around.

Found out about this place when I started working in WFC & needed a nail salon in the area for some mid-​day de-​stress action.
Great place, friendly and CLEAN! They can be a bit pricey, but it’s expected since they’re right next to Battery Park. I usually go in here for a pedicure because they’re tips/​UV gels are just too overpriced to me. Regular pedi will run you about $ 35 without tip. Nice chairs, water is never too hot, they’re very gentle and the pedi lasts forever, I’ve had one last as long as 3 weeks!
I’ve always walked in and had no problem, except on Fridays. And, of course, being across from Amex headquarters, they do accept Amex!
If you’re in the area and need a quick mani/​pedi, I would definitely recommend them!