Nail art in Manhattan

December 29, 2019 8:46 PM

Looking for a nail salon in MANHATTAN that does nail art and extensions with nail art designs I can only describe as a hip original millennial aesthetic (this is, probably obviously, not for me but for someone a lot younger). It should be like Paintbucket Nails in Williamsburg. But in Manhattan.
posted by nantucket to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

Best answer: You might like Ohriginails, not a salon, but a private artist. She can be difficult to get appointments with, but she used to work at Seagull Salon and they have someone new who does similar nail art. Also requires appointments, but much easier to get.
posted by Waiting for Pierce Inverarity at 3:40 AM on December 30, 2019

Best answer: Paintbox in Soho!
posted by elvissa at 6:40 AM on December 30, 2019

Best answer: Marie Nails
posted by greta simone at 8:53 AM on December 30, 2019

Best answer: I actually don't recommend Paintbox, I used to regularly go to Primp and Polish in Williamsburg, and the nails I got done at Paintbox just didn't last as long and cost more for a simpler design. Next time I need nails done, I'm going back to Brooklyn.
posted by larthegreat at 2:58 PM on December 30, 2019

Best answer: Studio L is a japanese nail salon on 38th street in the garment district. Incredible nail art and you can text them for appointments. Fresh Spa near Union Square is your average nail salon but Sabrina (the owner) does the most incredible nail art I have experienced. Ask for her to do your nails and show her a picture for inspiration and she will easily create something incredible.
posted by something_witty at 7:58 AM on December 31, 2019

Response by poster: Thanks all. These are all excellent tips (no pun intended). Happy new year!
posted by nantucket at 7:58 AM on December 31, 2019