New York's Best Manicures & Pedicures 2008

Beauty salon in Park Slope primps Brooklynites with manicures, pedicures, massages, waxing and skin care.

Reviews:

• “Best facial i never have.”
• “I will be back!!!”
• " Not much to say…. they are friendly…."
• “A great massage and facial”
• “Great service, but not worth it. "

Element Beauty Lounge
email Element Beauty Lounge

Star-quality service for celebs and mortals alike.

Reviews:

• “Best Milk & Honey foot soak, very small, incredible customer service”
• “the most thorough pedicure”
• “Love love love it”
• “Unique and Fun”
• “quality has gone down”

Tips: Ms. Soon has prettied the paws of Uma Thurman and Liz Hurley for magazine covers, and welcomed everyone from Juliette Binoche to Foxy Brown to her East Village salon.

Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spa

With its inventive list of treatments, this Soho establishment reinvigorates the spa experience.

Reviews:

• “My choice over Bliss Spa”
• “Fair prices, although sometimes a little sloppy”
• “THE NAME SAYS IT ALL”
• “Disappointing”
• “Pay attention to the details”

Tips: Lockers hold robes and slippers for clients, and showers are available as well.

Haven

Sweet and sassy all-natural services at a painstakingly clean Tribeca spot.

Reviews:

• “Mani/Pedi – Good; Waxing – Bad”
• “Sweet place – spa service lacking”
• “Longest lasting mani/pedi I’ve ever had”
• “Basic Manicure with no Extras”
• “awesome”

Tips: Sweet Lily is one of the most sanitary salons around—implements are sterilized using hospital-grade procedures and individually packaged to ensure the health of clients.

Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa

You’re the boss at this all-customized, “couture” day spa.

Reviews:

• “check it out before you book. buyers beware”
• “wow!”
• “stress reliever!”
• “A Visitor’s Paradise”
• “a sweet place in the giant city”

Tips: The ever-changing service list also includes waxing, self-tanning, body scrubs and wraps, cellulite massage and even limited-edition treatments suggested by clients.

Just Calm Down

Small spa attracts models, locals, long-time regulars for waxes, mani/pedis, facials, body treatments and more.

Reviews:

• “great waxing. "
• “Bikini Waxing”
• “waxing with a personal touch”
• “Horrible”
• “BEST Waxing!”

Tips: A menu of manicures and pedicures is offered.

Dyanna

A sumptuous decor and excellent service provide the backdrop for an exotic menu of services.

Reviews:

• “Great for groups!!!!”
• “Beautiful Spa”
• “Cattle Treatment”
• “Horrible Customer Service”
• “Not quite a ‘Spa’”

Tips: For guys who are spa-wary, try the Men’s Restoration Package, which includes a facial, nail cleansing and buff, brow/sideburn/facial hair trim and mini-massage.

Silk Day Spa
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A welcoming and affordable step up from the corner nail shop, with top-notch massage and facials.

Reviews:

• “Incredible Services”
• “Avoid Spray Tan”
• “Facial: mixed experience”
• “Couple massage experience”
• “Amazing treatments”

Tips: Ahn stocks Acqua with choice items from interesting lines. Pick up skin care, color or accessories from Wu, Bloom, Chidoriya, Pre de Provence, Bambini Soul, Nippon Kodo, Deborah Lippmann and Ya Babi Sandals.

Acqua Beauty Bar
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It’s always girls’ night out at this fun, affordable high-tech nail salon.

Reviews:

• “Very happy with French polish”
• “DO NOT LET THEM DO YOUR EYEBROWS!”
• “Good, solid manicure”
• “Will never go there again…Not happy with my gel nails AT ALL.”
• “great place, prepare to wait no matter what..”

Tips: Waxing, chair massages, facials and men’s services (like the indulgent “Player’s Manicure”) are also available.

Dashing Diva

Reviews:

• “Great nail salon.”
• “Great Nail Salon”
• “Good basic nail service”

Clover Nails
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