Dashing Diva

The *worst* manicure I’ve ever gotten. Not even kidding when I say my bf could have a better job painting my nails
The polishes are watered down and old. Service SUCKS and the manicure was sloppy AF. Horrible.

Dashing Diva offers a gorgeous décor that looks like you have died and gone to lady pampering heaven. The prices are high so I was expecting the best gel manicure I’ve ever had me life. Unfortunately I was wrong.
My nail tech (who looked like she was in her early 20’s and had her hair dyed a golden brown) was not friendly. When she would tell me where to place my hands or any other instructions, her tone was like an irritated southern grandmother speaking to her grandchild.
My nails began chipping one day later. The only highlight was the hand massage followed by a hot towel at the end of the service. I’m never going back.

This place never disappoints. It can can a little pricey if u add on but Well worth the money. Service is great, atmosphere is clean and cozy.

I’ve always had great experiences at this location. Candidly I’m surprised by the low rating. The spa is clean and the product is solid — comments about poor quality don’t make sense to me. The staff has always been lovely to me but I also think you get what you give — I’ve seen some pretty rude customers walk through the door demanding on the spot service and that just isn’t realistic in a place where an appointment isn’t required (though you can make one). They have quite a few services available and like every other place in NYC you get offered upgraded services. I notice that a polite no thank you is well received by the staff here and they still do a nice job with the basic services where in many places that isn’t the case. The cost is higher than most places but I think you get what you pay for.

I’ve been coming here since they opened. I love the ladies who work here. They are so sweet and I’ve always had excellent manicures and pedicures here. I’ve tried most of the places in the neighborhood and for me, the pedicure is the best. The gel manicures last longer than other places too.

I love coming here. I’m always satisfied and happy with my nails afterwards. Best service in town

Had a great pedicure at Dashing Diva this past weekend. I chose the $ 35 basic pedicure and it was exactly what I was looking for. The salon was clean, the technician was friendly and the pedicure looks great. I’d recommend it!

My girlfriend really likes the work they do here. I think it’s easy to mix up this one with the other one near columbus but this is definitely the better one of the two in terms of quality service and overall customer care. I like the décor and store front design as well, guess i can’t help it being an architect.

Far and away the worst manicure I’ve ever had. The technician I had — no name tags — cut the nails unevenly and grunted when I asked her to fix them. She basically held the cuticle cutters over the nails without really doing anything, and by this time I didn’t trust her anyway. Two days later and 3 nails are chipped.
Will definitely not be returning.

I wouldn’t bother with this one again. The one uptown at 83 is so much nicer, it’s not worth it! This one isn’t as clean, they don’t do the service as extensively or as well and it’s the same price so take the walk and get your money’s worth! There’s a reason that one is always busy and this one isn’t! Go to Columbus and 83!!!

Is there a negative star? I just had THE worst experience ever at this place. I guess I should’ve looked at the rating first before entering. Since I was getting laser down the street I decided to just get my mani/​pedi/​eyebrows done at dashing diva. First, I walk in and was given no instruction. I’m standing there waiting to be directed ok where to sit. Finally I’m seated and left waiting for about 10mins. By the way, the place had only ONE other customer being seen. She did a very half assed job on my feet ($ 35). And was done before the other customer that was thee before I was. Left dry skin and uneven nails. Didn’t even want to double coat the polish because I BROUGHT MY OWN. Then it’s manicure time. Another sub par job. Nails uneven. Dry cuticles left. Now it’s time to pay. (Only cash tip, of course smh). So I tell her to charge me for eyebrows and that I would have to get cash for tip. She then states no worries THIS ONE TIME I will let you put tip on card. Great. Since when do workers dictate how much US customers deem their work worth? She demanded that I give $ 15 tip at minimum! Really?! I’m no cheap tipper but $ 15 for a CRAPPY job. After paying $ 77 on just a mani pedi and eyebrows? I walked out without my eyebrows done. Without my nails painted. And with a rude and pushy employee getting a $ 14 tip. I will be calling management. ASAP! Absolutely horrible. Should’ve just driven uptown and would’ve gotten better service for cheaper and without the hassle.

It was a happy sunny Monday morning Memorial Day to be exact. I walked into this salon wanting a full set and a nice gel color. I was greeted nicely and warned that they do a custom clear tip that costs 100 dollars, I said fine and sat down. Vicky began doing my nails no drills here all hand filed which I love. as she got done with my left hand the one pictured she called someone else over to do my right hand. Because she had an appt. by Wednesday three of the nails on my right hand had fallen off. When I went back on Wednesday I was told that no one would be here to fix nails until today Thursday after noon. I arrive and attempted to greet the nail tech, and when I asked her name she replied «why!?» And never spoke again other than to complain in Korean (which I understand) to the other techs. I then asked her if she could check the other 2 nails on my hand because I am from out of town and she complained about how this was my fault (in Korean). Monday I paid 126 dollars plus a 30 dollar tip, for my tips to fall off not even 24 hours later. Bottom line this place is over priced and bogus stay away and save your money.

Awful experience. Got dirty looks when I arrived around 7pm for a manicure and did not have appt. Women who runs the place haughtily told me there would be a wait, which was fine. Colors are old and all watered down.
Three different manicurists cycled in/​out during my service, ending with the nasty manager who did a crappy job and was in a rush. When I asked her (very politely) to add a bit more top coat (she barely coated the nail) she basically threw it on me. She then said «we’re done,» and promptly got up from her chair and walked away, leaving me with two bags, a phone and a yoga mat… All of which I had to carry with my wet nails to the nail dryer. I actually dropped my purse trying to carry all and the manager just looked at me — no offer to help, etc.
If you are going to pay $ 15 for a manicure at DD, definitely go to the one on Columbus and 88. It is SO MUCH better/​nicer Nd the service is so much more welcoming. They also ensure your nails are flawless.
This location is poorly run with old/​watered down colors that chip after a day and a rushed/​nasty attitude… Go down the street, trust me.

Not a fan. The décor inside was super dated and icky. The nail tech was nice but I didn’t have a relaxed feeling in there at all. My manicure lasted about 2 days before it started to chip. And to top it off I was charged twice for the tip I left. Not cool

I would not recommend this location. They tried to hustle me into extra services and did not disclose they would be an extra charge until I asked a number of times.
I also tipped a pretty average $ 10. for a normal mani pedi and the nail tech picked a fight with me and kept demanding I pay her more tip. They were rude, unprofessional, and overpriced, even before the tip.
Don’t go here.

Nice atmosphere, but the manicure is bubbling and chipping less than a week later. I don’t know if it’s the products they use or the technique but not worth the money.

Not the best experience, though I’ve given it some thought and decided I made a bad decision trying to get a manicure on St. Patrick’s Day.

Very disappointed in the service here. They talked me into a special pedicure and then tried to upsell me on extra massage time, which I hate when they do. Moreover, I was given a Dashing Divas gift card as a present and they refused to honor it! Even though Dashing Divas is a chain with multiple locations they claim that they won’t take it bc the person who gave it to me didn’t buy it from their location. No where on the gift card does it state that it can only be used at one location. Utterly ridiculous. I will not be returning.

I cannot praise this place enough.
First: Every technician is amazing.
Nothing is better in the land of manicures and pedicures than being able to trust every single technician in a salon. You never know when you’ll have an emergency, or when your schedule and someone else’s will match up. I can literally walk in at any time during business hours and feel confident I will leave happy.
Second: Great color selection.
Always a plus. No need to elaborate.
Third: The gels lasted longer than anywhere else.
I have tried gel manicures a ton of times at a bunch of different locations and they never stay as long as other people because I have extremely dry skin, but every time I have gotten gel from Dashing they have lasted the longest for me (which is a solid 10 days).
Fourth: The décor is adorable.
It’s girly and cozy and very very clean.
Last: Everyone is very sweet.
You are greeted on arrival and usually tended to immediately. There isn’t any of that tension that I’ve experienced at most other salons where you know the women around you are talking bad about you. And when you leave, everyone says bye. Not rehearsed or in an annoying brown nose way at all, but just genuinely saying goodbye.
Basically. This place is awesome. Anyone who says otherwise must have had something happen to them before getting there that influenced their experience. Highly recommended.

Very disappointing! Wanted a regular gel manicure. There were no posted prices for just a gel mani – after asking I found out it was $ 45. Yikes! But since I was there I decided to stay and have one.
The entire time I was getting a manicure, my technician complained about short length of my nail — at least six times and was very unfriendly. The other techs gossiped with each other while drinking coffee and acted like they didn’t want to be there.
After my nails were finished I asked about a 10 minute massage. The tech assured me I needed 15 which I agreed to and after 15 minutes I added another five. When I initially asked about massages she told me it was 10 minutes for 15 or 20 minutes for $ 24. Fine. The massage was just okay but relieved the stress I had going on.
When I checked out, I was told my services would be $ 79. Wow! After being told I was misinformed of the prices, then said that tax supposed to be added on, I was very disappointed and realized I had been seriously scammed.
I would definitely recommend the place across the street. This salon is so not worth it.