Hot Tips Nail

Jan 06, 2025

I've been to this nail salon a few times in the past and had a great experience. This time around I had an experience from hell. The lady who provided my services was dishonest with the salon's price and charged more than what she verbally quoted me and also damaged my nails. She used an electric nail filer and made a hole in the bed of my nail causing hematomas on two others. She covered it up by painting over the damaged nail in a red color so I did not notice until the polish was removed. I did feel extreme pain for three days after my Mani/Pedi services. When I tried to reach management and the owner to rectify the situation of my damaged nails and price gauging I was made to feel like I was lying and was only offered a salon credit instead of a rightful refund even though I sent them proof of the damage. I'm so upset by this experience, imagine spending $160 for a spa gel manicure and pedicure and ending up with such damage to your feet that you're unable to wear nail polish for the next few months. I decided to pursue legal action and file a complaint to the Department of Health and the Association of Nail Salon Owners. Beware Enter at your own risk.

Dec 06, 2024

This is my first time coming here. I got this set done two weeks ago and they still look perfect. I will definitely be coming back! All the workers were so friendly, the space was very clean, and the prices were reasonable!

Dec 06, 2024

this place is GREAT. amazing service, lovely staff, free tea & candy! couldn’t recommend enough 😊

Nov 06, 2024

Went in for a specific design and it looks rushed. At the end of my nails the technician asked someone else to finish. The sns powder is too thick which i also mentioned and she said to trust the process. I tried waiting it out and see if they grow on me because the great reviews and art they have posted but I just want to remove them at this point. Hospitality was good.

Oct 06, 2024

Loved it! Great service! 💖

Oct 06, 2024

Thank you Nicole!

Sep 06, 2024

Amanda is your GIRL. Went for lunch break and she not only got it done in 45 minutes but they look PERFECT

Sep 06, 2024

Patient and accommodating staff that skillfully worked on my nails for hours on end. The quality and environment are unmatched with it being my go to salon in NYC. I highly recommend and I will be coming back in the future.

Aug 06, 2024

I love this salon, the best pedicure was done by Morly. I recommend her. She left my feet impeccable. She is a very kind girl. You can tell that she loves what she does. The best pedicure of my life

Jul 06, 2024

$37 for a regular pedicure that didn’t last a week.

Jul 06, 2024

Came for a gel pedi and within 36 hours of normal wear (covered shoes, walking to office) it started to turn from pink to yellow. Came back to ask to get it fixed only to be accused of lying by 4 different staff members about which polish I got and where I’d been since I had the pedicure. Manager was leading the charge. They didn’t offer to fix it for free and at most offered me 20% discount even though it was entirely due to an expired polish. With all of the nail salons in the area I won’t be going back to Hot Tips. Every time I’m here there is a dispute with one of the customers. Not a relaxing salon - there are more updated salons with more welcoming staff on the same block.

Jul 06, 2024

I came into Hot Tips Nail last night in a treacherous state. I mean, my clothes and shoes looked cute, but my nails… a disaster!!!! Legit, they had far too grown out acrylics that were breaking off and my nails torn all up and my nail beds were broken and bleeding. The angels of Hot Tips Nail (two of them: Eva and Emily) immediately came to my rescue. Filled with love and compassion, they did not judge my state (I was so embarrassed as I went to beauty school - Aveda Institue of NY- and this is never something I would have allowed in my life for myself). I’ve been through it recently, struggling with money hardcore. They were like, it’s ok, we get it, like true angels of NYC. They understood, heard me, cared. They genuinely cared. I felt so comforted. They spent a long time carefully removing the damage, healing my pain so evident in my finger tips. Eva provided a stellar shoulder massage (I splurged for 30 mins as my last massage was.. in 2023??) and she healed my war worn shoulders and upper back, as my beaten down hands soaked in acetone. Eva then expertly crafted my sweet claws to look like this!!! I am empowered. I feel stronger. I feel so beautiful! This is what the beauty industry is for. This is why I’m a hairdresser. To help people feel beautiful and know their inner beauty is worthy of love and that it’s ok to have it shine outward into the world. Even, and most especially, amidst a lot of struggle and pain. Beauty is for everyone. Everyone everyone everyone!! Thank you, my loves!!! Will be back when I can for you to rescue my feet/toes… they badly need you!!! Xoxo

Jun 06, 2024

I’ve been coming to Amanda here for almost two years now and highly recommend! I’m super picky about my nails and her and her staff always do a great job.

Jun 06, 2024

This was the best spa experience I’ve had the entire time I’ve lived in nyc. I saw Gigi who treated my nails as if they were hers. I mentioned my past bad experience with salons and damage to my nails and to her credit she didn’t whip out a drill to file my nails (which is my personal pet peeve). She was also understanding when I asked to swap nail colors before application.

Jun 06, 2024

this place is AMAZING!! the quality of the nails is amazing and the staff are so so nice!!

May 06, 2024

I got a fantastic dip gel manicure at hot tips! Very even, not too thick, would recommend to anyone in the area!

Apr 06, 2024

Had such a wonderful experience getting my nails done here. Rebecca was very professional and detail oriented. Did a great job with removing my gel nails and filing to shape them. Will definitely be coming back :)

Apr 06, 2024

They do a really good job and they are really welcoming.

Mar 06, 2024

I go there every two weeks, the service is always great and my nails stay in place for at least 2 weeks

Feb 06, 2024

100/10. I LOVE thèse ladies! It’s been 3 years since I met Amanda and started coming to her for my nails. I have always done a tip + dip and they have always lasted a full 4 weeks without breaking or anything like that. Amanda always makes sure I’m happy with the shape before I leave and is a true artist. I don’t know what I would do without these gals! I always know I’m in good hands when I come here.

Feb 06, 2024

Did a spontaneous walk-in, left with a gorgeous gel mani/pedi. Had some special requests which they accommodated perfectly. Highly recommend.

Feb 06, 2024

Fantastic! Very thorough! Fair price and very friendly!!

Feb 06, 2024

Great powder/dip manicures! I come here every 2 weeks. Everyone is super nice and helpful. Love that I found this place. I love going to Nicole. She’s my fave.

Feb 06, 2024

I came here a few times already and I have nothing but the best things to say about this place and the people who work here! Everybody is so welcoming and nice. They greet you right as you walk in and make sure to help you with anything that you need. They also provide complimentary tea and snacks which is an added bonus to make your visit that much more special! I decided to get my nails done for Halloween and have never gotten any designs on them before but Hot Tips Nail did not disappoint! The lovely Nicole was working on my nails today and spent 3 hours meticulously shaping and painting my nails. She was very careful and paid attention to every last detail to match the reference photo I showed her perfectly. She took the time and cared for each individual nail making sure they were all perfect! The amount of effort put into each nail and just the whole process was incredible. I couldn’t be happier with how my nails turned out. My entire experience was absolutely amazing. This is definitely my go to nail salon when in New York!

Feb 06, 2024

I had acrylics on and needs them removed and wanted brand new gel mani on my real nails. The process of removing it was fine until one of the lady decided to come in to help the lady already removing my nails from my right hand, so she went to help file the melted acrylic off my left hand. When she got to my index finger she was FILING MY NAILS TO THE POINT WHERE IT BURNED AND I YANKED MY HAND AWAY. There was no need to rush, and aggressively file the melted acrylics to the point my actual nail bed was about to fall off and you can feel how thin it became. It was RED too and i told her to stop. she walked away. This really pissed me off and ruined my experience because she was rushing and filed my index nail bed so much to the point my entire nail almost fell off bc it was so thin. No apologies nothing. I didn’t tip her only the lady that did my nail. Nail job was okay. I probably wouldn’t come back again. UPDATE to respond the response - i’ve never had any nail tech file my nail so bad till i flinched and yanked my hand away because it burned. Clearly, the nail lady wasn’t trained or she was just rushing to be done - when she wasn’t even the lady to do the rest of my nails anyway. She also didn’t apologize. and also my index nail that she filed so thinly still is very sensitive even after 2 weeks of it being done. I also asked initially how much it was to remove just my acrylics and they said $20, but as soon as i asked for a gel mani they changed it to $10. interesting.

Feb 06, 2024

I have been coming here for months and I am always happy with the results. Liz is just professional and great at doing nails. Just make sure to call ahead to schedule with Liz

Feb 06, 2024

I’ve been trying to get my nails done for the past 20 minutes in the past three nail salons in immediate area have their times just closing at eight yet it’s not even 715 and they’re closing. We even walked up to one that was pulling her sign back and asked if she was open and she said she was closing. If you’re not gonna adhere to the times that you posted, then you need to go out of business bro.

Feb 06, 2024

My nails were ok but i had a horrible experience. The woman who did my nails demanded I give her a higher tip. I gave her a 5$ tip for a color change, and she proceeded to tell me that wasn’t even 20%. That I should give her more. Horrible experience, felt super bad.

Feb 06, 2024

The best !!!! The nicest !! Incredible place so efficient + friendly

Feb 06, 2024

The location is lovely. I work with Liz who does a great manicure and pedicure.She is my regular go to person. You step out of the hustle and bustle of life Into a world with soft music pretty and peaceful surroundings.

Feb 06, 2024

They extra charge for everything, be careful , seems to me they want extra money for themselves. I came there, I showed them a picture and they told me $75 plus design $25. I was like wow that’s expensive but ok. Then when she was doing it she told oh and French nails is gonna be $25 more. I was surprised but said ok. Then when I was about to pay, the charged $25 more for putting gel on my nails?? That should be included in the $75 dollars price? First time I heard a nail salon charging extra for color?. I end paying way more for what they told me and have to give tip. My design wasn’t complicated at all. First time I have ever paid that much in a nail salon. I saw a girl before me complaining about the same thing. Not coming back.

Feb 06, 2024

Very accommodating being that I work long hours and can still see me after my shift. Everyone in there is very friendly and the service is always phenomenal! Highly recommend! I usually get gel x and my nails last 3 weeks. I love the fact that they take care of my natural nails prior to adding tips. So happy I found this place

Feb 06, 2024

Very nice!

Feb 06, 2024

Worst $80 I’ve ever spent!!! $80 to polish you toe only is crazyyy and it wasn’t even done properly 🙄