5 Best Nail Salons in Chelsea, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 24 salons in Chelsea, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons in Chelsea, Manhattan, for residents and visitors looking for a manicure, pedicure, Russian manicure or custom nail art. The salons come from Google's Nail salon category and were ranked by rating weighted by the number of reviews, out of 24 qualifying businesses. Each entry covers hours, address, listed attributes and what reviewers mention about the work and the experience, so you can pick a salon that suits your schedule and style.
#1
Panda Nails
★ 4.8 (911 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Panda Nails is at 224 8th Avenue, Store 3, open daily from 10:30 am to 8:30 pm. Reviewers mention Russian manicures, cat-eye designs, Gel-X extensions and manicure and pedicure visits for parents and children. Long-time clients say the technicians execute their designs reliably, and others describe a spotless, calm salon. One visitor reported a disappointing booked appointment, so confirming your technician ahead of time may help.
Best for: Russian manicures and custom designs
- Address
- 224 8th Ave Store #3, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–8:30 pm
#2
Ocean Blue Nail and Spa
★ 4.8 (846 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Ocean Blue Nail and Spa is on the ground floor of 140 West 19th Street, open 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 8 pm on Sunday. Entrance, seating and toilet are wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention builder gel manicures, careful shaping, designs recreated from reference photos and a quiet atmosphere with music. One reviewer notes a booking was missing from the system at check-in, and another says design pricing was discussed at the chair.
Best for: Builder gel and photo-matched designs
- Address
- 140 W 19th St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–8:30 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8:30 pm
#3
Russian Manicure
★ 4.8 (420 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Russian Manicure is at 304 8th Avenue, open daily from 9:30 am to 8 pm. As the name suggests, reviewers come here for Russian and hard gel manicures, and they describe detail-oriented technicians who bring design ideas to life, with French tips singled out. Several mention a clean, welcoming salon with a friendly front desk and say same-day or last-minute appointments have been possible.
Best for: Last-minute Russian or hard gel manicure
- Address
- 304 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–8 pm
#4
KRASIVO Nails & Lashes
★ 4.9 (215 Google reviews)Nail salon
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KRASIVO Nails & Lashes is at 126 West 25th Street, open daily from 10 am to 7 pm and offering lash services as well as nails. Reviewers describe unhurried hard gel and Russian manicures with close attention to detail, an uncluttered interior and a drink bar. Most feedback is very positive, though one reviewer reported a poor Russian manicure and left unhappy, so results can vary.
Best for: Detailed hard gel manicures
- Address
- 126 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–7 pm
#5
SNKRBAEART
★ 4.9 (191 Google reviews)Nail salon
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SNKRBAEART is a nail business at 243 West 28th Street that identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Hours run from 7 am most days, until 11 pm on weekdays and 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted. Reviewers mention hand-painted art, long-lasting builder gel, last-minute bookings and home visits.
Best for: Early, late or at-home nail art
- Address
- 243 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11:30 pm; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–11:30 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 24 salons in Chelsea, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Nail salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, SNKRBAEART opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Panda Nails ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 911 reviews. Ocean Blue Nail and Spa is second at 4.8 from 846 reviews.
Which salons in Chelsea, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is SNKRBAEART, at 11:30 pm.
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