Paris Hair and Nail Salon

I honestly want to give 0 stars! NEVER go here because I was charged $ 100 alone for a gel manicure which makes absolutely ZERO sense!!! Since when is gel $ 100. They quoted me a price that was not upheld. Overall they attempted to charge me $ 188 for gel manicure, deluxe spa pedi, face mask, and eyebrows. Unsat for a salon that’s far from upscale!!!

Will never go again! I ended up paying $ 70 for mani (gel color) and pedi and I would have done a better job myself! The lady was on the phone while doing my nails! and on the top of that she told me it was dry so I put my shoes on and once home realized that it was not dry at all and everything was ruined! Had to take it off and did it myself!

Worst of the worst!!! Can not believe I had the patience to wait for her to finish my Mani, I even tried to point to her the biggest of the mistakes hoping she would fix them but made it worse… had to go to another salon right after and get another Mani, the second woman at the second salon was amazed at the awful job!!! Never ever again. Don’t go. On top of that they were rude and did not treat me well.

I will be blunt: for the $ 40 price tag, the skillset & service are abominable.
Never again.

Wish I had not stopped in on a whim. Would have done my own nails better. I left with damaged and sloppy nails.

Wow… Stay away! Amazingly awful! My friends got a regular mani and I got a gel. First off, I’ve never seen a color gel cost $ 10 more than a clear gel polish. The color selection was horrible and the lady snapped at me when I told her my nails were trimmed unevenly, she sanded down my skin and did a horrible job of removing my old gel polish. My friend got charged extra for quick dry which wasn’t even dry after 5 rounds of the nail dryer. On top of it all, one of the women working was getting her hair colored and sat down to do someone else’s nails with her hair in foil and smelling like chemicals. Is that really appropriate? Really really bad…

Just had an awful experience here — please do not consider this place, I don’t care how cheap they appear to be. I went in for some waxing and a mani/​pedi. This Russian lady «Tanya» did my brows and upper lip. First of all she did a barely acceptable job — definitely missed several small patches of hair around the lip (and I ended up breaking out above my lip a week later indicating the wax was dirty), but worst of all SHE SPILLED WAX IN MY HAIR!!! The lady was like «it’s okay it’s okay» as she put baby oil on my hair and ripped a bunch of it out!
She then went on to my manicure and was super rough with the filing… when it came to the cuticles, she cut the crap out of 3 of my cuticles, including one REALLY bad one where I was literally dripping blood. She actually told me that it was my fault for jumping, I told her that the only reason I jumped was that she cut me… she continued to shush me and pressed her ungloved dirty @ss finger into it in an attempt to stop the bleeding (and from getting in trouble). She realized that wasn’t going to work and put that green antiseptic stuff on it, (pressing the plastic tip into the cut, so much for hygiene) and when it finally stopped bleeding, she proceeded to try to paint my nails with blood underneath my nail and still all over the cuticle which she didn’t even bother to attempt to clean. I let her paint my nails but didn’t notice until she was on the second coat that she messed up pretty bad on most of my fingers. I asked the sweet lady who did my pedicure if she could take over, and she basically re-​did the manicure as best as she could.
Then came the massage — again, super rough, almost painful — I just told her to stop and cancel the massage — finally the other girl had to finish. The Russian lady almost had this nervous energy to her and she was anxious to get everything done fast, it was very strange. But I was shocked that they didn’t try to remedy the problem after seeing her spill wax in my hair!
After paying $ 83, I expected some sort of credit or something, but the ladies there just apologized and that was about it. I am pretty damn sure they overcharged me too but was not about to go down that road with them — I just wanted to get out of there ASAP and get tested for HIV and HepC. But $ 30 for a mani/​pedi+$ 15 for the waxing+$ 12 for the massage and I barely tipped of course — pretty sure I was grossly overcharged.
I thought about going back to complain and even reporting them to the NY Dept of Health but what’s the point of all that hassle?
Terrible practice — can’t believe they’re still in business.

This place is very good and reliable for a mani/​pedi. it’s clean even it’s old. but this is Manhattan where the building over 100 years. Stop by for a relax time after a long walk in Timesquare and they do a better than good job. Massage service is a plus. Maybe it doesn’t have all luxurious decoration as some other places– but frankly I don’t care for all that. I just want to get my nails done well and go on with my day. This place does that!

This place is expensive for what it is and it’s also dirty. No, not dirty… filthy. I was so skeeved by the state of the nail equipment that I ended my mani early and left with it half finished.

Went in after work for a pedicure as I had an hour to kill before dinner plans. I really wish I’d listened to some of the other reviews. The place overall felt very dirty. The pedicure (despite the place bring nearly empty) was rushed and not done well. The chairs are terrible. When I asked if they recline back the tech said it’s broken (there were three other empty chairs, surely she could have switched me)…and the remotes are disgusting. They barely work at all and the plastic on them is all cracked. No jets in the tub either.
The girl tried to get me to pay more for a leg massage, I said no and as a result didn’t get any massage at all… it felt very haphazard and rushed. They gave me filthy flip flops to put on which I declined. The tech also tried to give me a massage while my nails were drying for an additional cost which I again declined… Not worth the $ 28 AT ALL. Wish I’d gone elsewhere.
They also charged me a $ 1.50 for tax which I’ve never been charged before at a nail salon & thought was very odd…

Let me preface this by saying that I was invited to a friends & family event at Paris Hair and Nail Salon last week. I came in for a mani/​pedi combo so this is only a review for the nail portion and not the hair salon. There are definite pros and cons here which I will list accordingly.
The owner and the nail technicians have been at this for years. They are not your run of the mill newbies. I found the owner to be especially pleasant and friendly to talk to. Some updating needs to be done: the aesthetic of the salon is pretty standard, and after years of business, it does require some tweaks: the massage chairs and remotes have definite signs of wear and tear, one of the drying machines require ‘extra care’ to get it to start, and though I would have liked more color options, it has the standards that most clients will desire. As for cleanliness, I had no issues.
I believe the mani/​pedi pkg was about $ 30; this is not an unreasonable price within the Midtown area. It is right next to another of my favorite places, Hagi. The cheapest I have ever paid was $ 20 for the same service, and that was in Chinatown.
This is really a 3.5 rating, but it was upgraded to a 4 because my nail technician did a great job on my pedicure. Rosa took her time on my feet, and shaped my nails perfectly and left a good length on my toes. Please excuse my barf reflex; I find feet to be absolutely gross so it’s hard for me to witness any part of the feet pampering process.
It has been a week, and my manicure is still 90% intact; my fingernail tips are just starting to recede a bit. I had requested 3 layers to get an extra thick coat on. Thanks to my nifty Biotin supplements, my nails grow out faster. Also keep in mind that I was on my hands and knees in The Escape Room NYC, not 24 hours after, rummaging through cabinets and all. Yeah, that usually does a manicure good.

Paris salon came highly recommended by one of my friends. I stopped in for a mani and pedi and left with a chic looking pair of hands and feet! The salon is located on the second floor with high ceilings any many windows that allow for a brightly lit space. Everything looks clean and efficiently ran. The salon is equipped with plenty of mani/​pedi stations so there wasn’t a long wait for service by the friendly and energetic staff. And they sure do a wonderful job! I arrived with ragged fingernails and toenails that lived in UGGS all winter. My manicurist really took her time to meticulously even out my nail shape and to smooth out the dryness on my soles before creating what looks like painted jewels on my hands and feet! But what really gets me coming back is the competitive prices, vast nail color selection, and convenient location in midtown near several subway stations. When I attended a wedding the following weekend, everyone complimented on my nails and feet!

I’ve been going here for almost 2 years and for the area its the most affordable. No frills but pretty good pedicures.
Recently though they starting charging an extra $ 5 on my manicure to take off my gel polish, even when I was getting a gel manicure! And there wasn’t an option for any other type of polish removal. Just a cheap move and rubs me the wrong way. Won’t be going here again.

I’ve been going to Paris Nails for 10 years because I work in the area, the price is inexpensive for Rockefeller, and I like the service and familiar faces. I can’t speak to the hair care, but nails/​massage/​waxing is as good as you’d expect.
I appreciate the convenience and predictability.

THE WORST!!! I went here last night because I work in the area and they are open later than most. They completely rushed my manicure and pedicure includingtelling me I was dry when I was not. The result is that my nails look like a toddler did them.
THE SERVICE? They are completely friendly read that as PUSHY. No less than seventeen times did they try to get me to do an add on service like a massage. No thanks, why would I want a massage from the people that are rushing my mani/​pedi.
WAXING — I also needed my eyebrows threaded — THEY ATTEMPTED TO DO THIS WHILE I HAD ONE WOMAN ON MY FEET AND ANOTHER ON MY HANDS. If you have ever gotten your eyebrows threaded you know that this is impossible. Midway through the the threading, the woman gave up and pulled out wax without asking me. COMPLETELY BURNED AND BRUISED MY FACE.
Remember the pushy part of this review? THIS CHICK WANTED A TIP!!! And said, «wow you have such sensitive skin». OH HELL NO. I am leaving your establishment looking like I am dating Ike Turner and Chris Brown and this is my fault?
No way.
Never ever ever again.
The only reason this place doesnt get a worse rating is that they do use ESSIE and OPI polishes… and because Unilocal doesnt allow zero stars.

Best bang for the buck in the area.
Highly recommend the calf massage… damn. the BOMB. (Think you have to get the pedi package for that).
By the way… for those that complain about the price. STOP FREAKIN’ COMPLAINING. This ain’t your Po-​dunka-​dunk, Nowhere-​ville neighborhood where everything costs a dollar.
It’s freakin’ TIMES SQUARE, where street vendor hot dogs cost $ 5 and drinks are over $ 15 – 20. These business owners pay a ridiculous overhead (i.e. RENT, stupid NYC income taxes, and yes. their employees)
As a business owner, i understand overhead. But these idiots that come on Unilocal just to f*cking complain. seriously, get a life. And maybe a crash course on economics 101. It’s buy low, sell high, you f*cktards. Not buy low. and lose money or maybe break even just to please you people.
If you wanna pay $ 10 for your medi/​pedi, go back to your god damn economically backward suburbia or wherever the shit hole state/​country you came from.
No hard feelings. Just my 2 cents.

WARNING!!! Pathetic service and overcharged for the service I requested (seriously? $ 65 for a fill??). I’ll get my nails done PROPERLY when I get back to Florida (for $ 30), and will get the service that I request.
After using cuticle snips, clippers, files, etc, on my nails, the nail tech put them back in her drawers without even wiping them off. No telling how many times that has happened (not sterilized between uses).
The topcoat of gel has bumps and bubbles that the tech claimed were «normal»…uh, NOT!
It’s good to know I never have to go back to this place. Go at your own risk.

I usually don’t come to this place but I needed a mani/​pedi before my vacation and didn’t have time to hit up the place I usually go to. It’s $ 34 for a mani/​pedi combo. The pricing here is a bit expensive but again convenient for me when I don’t have time to go to my usual spot. The do lack colors compared to other salons I’ve been to but I’m not the kind of girl that likes very different colors, so they reds, pinks and dark colors they offered were just fine for me.
The salon itself was very organized and clean. I saw them sanitize everything before using — read some reviews about them not doing this. If you care that much, which you should, bring your own supplies to be safe. The ladies were all wonderful and extremely attentive at their work. It wasn’t crowded at all when I went during my lunch hour but that could have been luck.
They offer waxing and hair services aside from their nail services.

I’m normally a very tolerant person, not many things phase me when I visit a cheap nail shop. I think you agree to take the cons with the pros when you cross the threshold of such hot-​spots.
But, overall I was sorely disappointed with the service I received at Paris.
Highlights:
One of the workers loudly/​angrily talked on the phone throughout my entire manicure. I could have done without that, I was hoping for the experience to be a bit more relaxing.
It seemed to be that they were reusing tools without properly cleaning them first.
I was passed off to another attendant mid-​way through my manicure, which resulted in my cuticles basically being cut twice. And, surprise, the second attendant cut too deep and my finger started bleeding.
On the upside, they had a pretty extensive selection of colors. Maybe I just had a stroke of bad luck, but I do not plan to give this place another try.
There’s gotta be better nail shops at a reasonable price in midtown west.

I decided to try this place since it’s right across the street from where I work and I was in deperate need of a mani, plus my experiences of late with cheapy HK salons have been pretty bad. I have to say that although this salon isn’t exactly cheap, at $ 12.50 it’s pretty reasonable. The lady who took care of me actually took the time to snip off the skin around my nails while cutting the cuticles (sorry, it’s gross, but I know I’m not the only one!) and even fixed my polish twice when she seemed dissatisfied with the way it looked.
It’s been close to a week and my nails still look decent, so I’m a happy camper.