Mink Nail

Pretty crowded for manicures on Saturday afternoon, and it seemed like they were rushing through people because of it. I was greeted quickly and the service for a pedicure was efficient, but the lady applied/​charged me for topcoat without saying anything and rushed me out so quickly that my toes didn’t fully dry and she scuffed a toe before I had even walked out the door. Doesn’t seem super clean (foot baths looked dirty), but OK given price ($ 19 + tip for pedicure).

Very disappointed after going there for many years. Not very professional.
Only two ladies there to attend to clients.
While doing my nail the manicurist was continuing to talk on the phone.
When doing my pedicure she dropped
Tools on floor and asked her to clean before continuing with pedicure.

I’ve been going here for three years now and the aunties there have always been lovely. I go there mainly for waxing and they always make sure there’s nothing left using tweezers. They used to wipe you down with a hot it cold wet towel but I guess they stopped but it doesn’t matter. I’ve done gel manicure and it lasted a good month. There’s no frills or anything but they are very reasonably friendly and accompanying and have always been my go to spot!

I have been going to this nail salon for the past 5 years and I absolutely love it and can’t picture going elsewhere. The staff is incredibly welcoming and they care about all of their customers. Polish selection is amazing as well!!!

Definitely no frills, very tiny and kind of like getting serviced in an Asian auntie’s home :) But I kind of like that sometimes. The nail polish may not be the newest either but they do the job and the pricing is pretty inexpensive for mani/​pedi. I often get the gel UV french manicure, which lasts for an just an ok time — 2 weeks tops. My first pedicure there looked fantastic and lasted for months it felt like! My second one the polish color I picked was kind of older so it’s not holding up as long but for the most part I’m satisfied.

DONT GO! Owner and workers are nasty. Work is below poor. Place is Filty and uninviting. It’s no bargain to get a so called pedicure done in 14 minutes. Go where they are professional and caring.

The best manicurist Jenny is no longer here! Not going to this salon anymore, im following her to the new salon shes at.

this place is just horrible — almost shocking that it exists on the upper east side. (Darlene, it appears we had the same woman!) Her name was Lee, very sweet but a terrible technician. She didn’t even complete the 2^nd coat of nail polish on my damn toe nails! Additionally, I paid for a 10 $ — 10 minute foot massage and she just sucked. I kept asking her to go harder and she told me ’ 2 minutes ’ — which I’m not even sure makes sense?
I’m looking down at my toes now and It literally looks like a 5 year old did my toe nails. Ladies, you get what you pay for, and if you can afford even 5 $ more, go to another salon.
Also, takes AMEX but charges 1 $ extra.

Stopped by when I was out running errands and should have left the minute I walked in the door. It’s VERY unclean and unsanitary and I’m just praying after this mani/​pedi I don’t get any fungus. I would advise to go somewhere other than here.

Just came in for a pedicure and it was done wonderfully, especially for the cost. Bummed that the razor added $ 3, but it was overall worth the money. :)

The absolute WORST service ever!
I went in for a mani/​pedi, and was traded off by four different women because they went to attend to other customers that walked in.
Two of the women were hispanic and criticized everyone in Spanish. The other two women were Asian and also spoke about all of the clients. They used dried nail polishes that made bubbles on my nails, and when I asked them to fix it they had the audacity to tell me that my nails were like that. REALLY?!

If I can give this place 0 stars, that’s exactly what I would do.
I work in the area and usually go to Eastern Image Day Spa right around the corner from Mink Nail. However, Eastern Image was busy one afternoon during my lunch hour and really needed a pedi so I settled for Mink.
As I sit here in the chair on a quiet Wednesday afternoon during a rain storm, I find myself making 2 requests to the woman doing my nails.
1. Not only is it taking her a ridiculously long time to file the shape that I want because she can’t seem to hold the emery board steady… but when I see her filing the shape round, I ask «can you please file it square?» …No answer, no acknowledgement, no «mmhm.» I had to pull my foot away to get her to acknowledge me.
2. I ask for quick dry since it’s my lunch hour and 22min were already spent on filing my nails… again, no answer, no acknowledgement. *Pulls foot away again* «Can you use quick dry please?» She then nods and continues.
Overall, my toes look like I did them myself, there’s polish all on my skin and will have to spend another $ 25 to get them done just a few days later.
Lastly, the ladies in the establishment don’t know enough english to run a nail salon. They know their basics, ya know…“pick color, $ 5 more and pay now please” but no thank you or goodbye.
Won’t ever be going back here even if my nails were falling off and I needed a fix.

My fiancé and I went to the salon today both in terrible need of pedicures. Since the $ 22 manicure/​pedicure was such a great deal, we figured why not get both. We both left underwhelmed yet satisfied because you can’t beat such a great price (especially in NYC). About 15 minutes later my fiancé was complaining about his toe being in extreme pain, and when he took his sock off one had puss coming from it and another one was BLEEDING!!! After a big fuss he got a refund. NOT WORTH IT DON’T GO THERE!!!

Just came from here — I always see their sign for $ 22 mani/​pedis (plus tax) so I decided to finally stop by. There were 5 or 6 other customers being helped as well.
The owner is an adorable, quiet Korean (I think) woman, who started me on my pedicure. When one of the manicurist was done with another customer, she asked if I wanted my manicure done at the same time. It was a bit awkward when I had to reach one side of my arm across my body, but I wanted to save time and had them both done simultaneously.
With tax it came to $ 25 (there’s a sign asking for a $ 5 minimum tip). The salon is small and not glamorous, but it has everything necessary to get the job done. The service is average/​good: again, nothing fancy, but they are efficient without rushing, get it done with it looking nice.
Despite a slight language barrier, the owner tried chatting with me, asking if I lived around the neighborhood and genuinely thanked me for coming in. So precious! She said she’s had the store for about 5 years. With a bunch of other competing salons in the neighborhood it must be tough, but I think Mink is probably the most affordable. And even if not, I am charmed by this small business owner and will return again for all my mani/​pedis!
Note: they accept most credit cards but request tips in cash.

I have been a loyal customer here for 2 years, because, as the previous reviewer said, they are the cheapest around (a mani/​pedi is $ 20). The service isn’t great, and it’s not the cleanest place, but you get what you pay for, and it was fine by me.
HOWEVER, today following my $ 20 mani/​pedi after I gave my standard 20% tip (even though the woman cut my skin twice, but I’m sure it was accidental) I was informed that there is a mandatory 25% tip on mani/​pedis. I was then directed to a tiny new sign on the wall stating this requirement. So I gave the 25%, at which point the nail tech suggested «some people give even more…» and waited expectantly. I was really put-​off.
So, unfortunately, I won’t be coming back. Would rather pay slightly higher prices at better-​service places where my 20% tip is appreciated.