Dashing Diva

Cute place. A little expensive but the service is great and there was parking in the neighborhood. Also, they have cosmos on Thursday and Friday. If you’re not a drinker then they will give you a cup of green tea.

Awesome first time experience with Maria took care of me mani pedi wonderful feeling to get pampered after along work week

It’s a clean place but the staff is not friendly prices are very high for the neighborhood. Got a manicure Wednesday its already chipped off a few fingers. And got my eyebrows waxed and they messed that up big time.

Never again. Operators chairs and banquettes filthy. Foot rests actually worn and ripped. Yuck

what is most important to me about a nail salon in nyc is that it is clean and hygenic. this place was both. i popped in without an apt on a tuesday afternoon. i only waited for a few mins before i was seen for a basic manicure. the staff was nice, the décor is a little tacky… but for a simple service, it is worth the stop.

Hidden fees!!! They over charge for an manicure and pedicure to begin with. But when I went in with a gel manicure already on my nails, they told me I had to soak my nails first to take it off. They didn’t tell me there was an extra charge at all, but I assumed there would be about a $ 5 charge like every other nail salon. When I got my bill, I noticed that they charged me $ 12 just to soak my nails! How is it possible that a manicure there is $ 15 and they’re charging only $ 3 less to put my hands in a liquid?! They made me pay it regardless of the fact that I said that NO ONE told me about the $ 12 fee! I WILL NEVER RETURN! Plus they’re manicure was awful and started chipping the next day! Biggest rip-​off and waste of my money ever! DO NOT GO THERE!

I took 3 girls (two 10 year-​old, one 12) and my feeling for this place is MEH.
This place is clean, the tools looked pretty sanitized. That’s the plus side. Me and all the girls all just got regular colors and they came out fine. Hard to mess that up anyways.
But the service was awful.
I told them that I was paying for all the girls and shortly after, they asked me to pay first. And that was only after filing, buffying and all of the girls were half way done. I get it. Sometimes they let you pay first so its does not mess with your nails. And I actually don’t mind it usually. But the service went straight down after I paid.
The lady at front desk insisted that I should include tips on my card there. I tipped 20%, which is not bad already considering we haven’t received the service yet. After that, the lady started to give me an attitude. She responded in one syllable worlds every time I asked her a question. WTH? I turned to check the girls, all the ladies doing their nails had zero interaction with them.
Then the girls finished their colors before me and went to the drying machine. After a while the lady doing my nail said to me «you tell them stop doing that because they’ll messed up the sensors» in a very rude tone. REALLY??? ATM I was at least 2 tables away from the girls and the girls were just sitting at the station from my angle. If you see something why don’t you just go and explain to them nicely? Wow! Since when am I taking orders from you???
Anyways. They did an OK job here for our manicure. But don’t expect the service to be that great after all. I would also suggest don’t tip them before you’re done with their service.

Walked in and got great service! Ask for Peter of you are getting a fill as he is very attentive! Fun décor and most importantly a clean place. Def check out their ladies night in Thursday’s too!

I went in for a trendy stiletto kind of nail but instead of tips I wanted it done with sns powder as I’ve seen done. The tech and receptionist weren’t really understanding me so I decided to go with what the male tech was recommending I do.
After showing him a picture of what I wanted he seemed not too confident in his ability to get me what I wanted. Needless to say he did an ok job on the shape I had to tell him to fix some nails in which he would just file them narrower and narrower.
By the end it felt rushed I felt like demanding my money back while drying. They were crusty, and a bit lopsided. I contemplated not tipping him but he did still do an OK job.
I asked the receptionist what she’d recommend I do because my nails looked so haggard, she told me they look fine and that I just needed to put on oil. Though it helped I am use to better service and more attention to detail. Maybe if I was getting a regular manicure things would have gone great but as for trendy nails I’ll never go back there nor would I recommend for anyone to go there.

Good technicians, they do a fantastic job as far as cutting your preferred amount instead of making them too short. they are a bit expensive but I guess its expected on the upper west side. It was $ 50 for mani pedi. Once I got a color I hated and I came back the next day to have it changed they did it with no problem.

First time coming here but I have been to many nail salons in NYC, and a few in the UWS. The place is clean, well-​run, and I received a meticulous pedicure. The young woman took her time, not rushed at all, and beautiful results. Definitely pricier than other places but worth it to me for a clean, comfortable place with good work. I will absolutely return.

I had a mani/​pedi today at Dashing Diva and I felt very pampered. The woman who helped me was very meticulous and did a great job! I love that you pick an essential oil to go with the lotion they use, and I also loved the salt scrub. It is a bit pricier than other places, but it is very clean and luxurious. Plus on Thursdays and Fridays after 5 you can get a free Cosmo! I wouldn’t make this my regular spot, but I would come back when I’m feeling the need to treat myself.

Went for a gel manicure — it’s supposed to last for 2 weeks without chipping. The very next day it peels off completely. When I went to them to complain the woman offers me a 10% discount — I didn’t want to pay for an over priced ($ 45) terrible manicure again. And she was so unapologetic! And matter of fact — how terrible my neighbourhood place charges 30 bucks and does a good job what’s the use of going to an overpriced place when they can’t even guarantee quality of service. Will not go back again!

I tried this place last Thursday because I needed a new gel manicure and my friend wanted to go here. She goes here because it’s cleaner than other salons (I’ll admit, they do seem to not reuse instruments/​buffers and have you wash your hands, etc). Clean as it was, the manicure was subpar.
I had to have my old gel removed (it was super chipping and about 4 weeks old). That cost $ 10 alone. Ouch. You would think if you’re having another manicure done you wouldn’t have to pay (or not $ 10). Fine. It needed to be done.
I picked a dark color because my previous manicure (done at another establishment) lasted THREE weeks without a chip. The manicure itself was pretty standard.
Two days later, my right thumb had a chip. Then the chip got bigger and started peeling. No way. I had not done anything out of the ordinary from my regular routine and nothing that should make it chip faster.
I went back Saturday night and complained. I was nice about it and asked them to fix it. They were nice back and apologetic. But when I asked the woman who was fixing it why it happened, she blamed me and said «well sometimes people do things that make it chip faster». She also said some women have weaker nails that cause it to happen but said that mine were not weak. Okay… I tipped her and didn’t have to pay for the fix.
Sadly, today is only one week later and five of my fingers (including the thumb that was redone) have chips. If I wanted my manicure to chip after one week, I’d have gotten a regular one and not paid $ 57 ($ 45 for the mani plus $ 10 for removal and tax) not including tip.
I’m very disappointed and I will go back to my regular place. It’s not pink and fancy, but at least my manicures last.

I will be back! Next appointment already even booked.
My girlfriend and I were catching up at a restaurant nearby after walking around Central Park and decided to go into this Dashing Diva for some more bonding time.
We were greeted warmly by the hostess. She made sure we got to sit next to each other the whole time even though we were getting different treatments (my friend, the gel nails; me, a manipedi). I’ve been to many salons and they never go out of their way to make sure my girls and I don’t get separated.
The technicians were extremely kind and even laughed with us at jokes (as well as give us tips on moisturizing and nail care). They didn’t rush the treatments and even massaged us while we were soaking up the beautiful smelling lotions and oils they wrapped us in. All tools were packaged, clean, and pristine. The décor was obviously a high priority for them as everything looked gorgeous and fresh.
I was going to go for the basic treatment but had to go for the Diva-​licious full package and I am so thankful I chose to do that. I use my hands at work a lot and I needed that extra but of love and care.
I really suggest coming by here for this warm, girly, and pampering experience alone or with friends– really really made my day!
*You can read my other reviews. I am brutally honest and take my Unilocal-​ing seriously. Finding gems in the city is such a hard task. I give this place 5 stars, would give 10 if possible. You will as well. :)*

First time here but I’ll definitely be coming back. It is a bit pricy but I don’t mind as the place is sparkling clean. I’m talking no grime, no dust, and they use disposable tools and easy to clean tubs.
Pedicure was the Divorama and it went great. Simple massage with oils and some cuticle removal. My pedicurist was very thorough and polite without being talkative.
My only real critique is that the place is too pink for my tastes and they have a «free cosmos on Thursday and Friday nights» deal which seem a little over the top to me.
Oh, also, no massage chairs for pedicures. It’s one big bench which was fine since I was the only or getting a pedicure but I can imagine it might get a bit too crowded on a busy day.

First time here. I’ll pay for clean! No nasty bacteria jets. Clean instruments. Cindy took care of me today. Cute place. Pink. Nice people walking around. Lots of staff. Big. Clean. Bright from what I saw the first time.
Pedi bowl without jets. People, the ones with jets can never get clean. Warm water. Nice relaxing pedicure. No stinky 3 $ lotion filled in a reusable bottle for the massage. New file. New buffer. Autoclaved instruments.
Manicure– she washed my hands (in a sink) between filing, buffing, and massage before polish. This way you don’t leave feeling like you need to wash. It was a nice scrub she used.
The service was really nice. Really relaxing. She didn’t ask me if I have boyfriend which was nice.
See U in 2 weeks! I have found my clean NYC place!

Went there yesterday for a birthday bash for my friend. Perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon after a long week of school. At dashing divas they treat you like family. And paper you like any thing else. When you’re getting a pedicure they provide you with a Shirley temple to quench you’re thirst on an especially hot days like yesterday… I really recommend the place. It’s great for kids, groups and it takes credit cards. What more can you ask for???

This is my favorite Dashing Diva location in the City. Been coming in for years & am never disappointed. I just see whatever technicians are available & they’re all fantastic. I always receive the best service and, most importantly, the BEST PEDICURES.
My feet get absolutely torn up day to day — I guess because I’m constantly on the go & roughing them up for a significant part of my day — and Dashing Diva is the only one who 1) scrubs /​exfoliates them thoroughly enough back to life and 2) polishes them to last.
I’ve been able to go 3−4wks, sometimes longer, without chipping (again it’s my actual feet that then need the extra TLC b/​c they’re just shredded again by then) and I love that! Again that’s for pedicures. I’m rough on my fingers too & I will say that my mani’s, from anywhere, chip within a week. If I did dishes & took care of kids with my toes, I’m sure they would chip quicker too.
I firmly believe that you get what you pay for and, while this is a pricier place than some, they also spend more time doing the job right. I’m happy to pay for that!

Okay, so I went back and gave it another shot. It’s too cute to resist! And okay, so this place is still pretty expensive. Basic pedicures for me and my mom for around 70 bucks? Sheesh. BUT (and here’s the catch): it was worth it. If you’re going to spend the money on a nice pedicure, then go no further. Will I be going here often? Nope. But will I come back when I need a nice polishing that will last and look sharp? You bet.
Plus the place is super girly and cute. Love it!