5 Best Nail Salons in Lower East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 19 salons in Lower East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five nail salons serving the Lower East Side and nearby Manhattan blocks, for anyone after a Russian manicure, gel tips, a pedicure or organic polish. The ranking is built from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, so steady, well-reviewed salons come first. Nineteen qualifying nail salons were considered. Each entry covers hours, address, listed features and the points reviewers raise, including mixed feedback where it appears.
#1
Polished NYC
★ 4.9 (386 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Polished NYC is a women-owned nail salon on the fifth floor of 108 Greenwich St. Reviewers praise Russian manicures, hard gel, careful cuticle work and gentle handling of sensitive nail beds, with a natural, clean look as a common request. Some reviewers were less happy with a nail art design and incomplete gel removal. It takes appointments and walk-ins, offers Wi-Fi, and opens at 9:30 am on weekdays.
Best for: Russian manicures and cuticle care
- Address
- 108 Greenwich St 5th Floor, New York, NY 10006, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
#2
109 Nails
★ 4.7 (1,368 Google reviews)Nail salon
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109 Nails is at 99 Clinton St and is open daily from 9:30 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention being served right away on walk-in, gel removal with a new gel manicure at a fair price, and gel French tips. Friendly, welcoming staff come up often, though one reviewer had a poor acrylic set. Another suggests booking ahead because it can get busy and services can take a while.
Best for: Quick walk-in gel manicures
- Address
- 99 Clinton St Frnt 1, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–8 pm
#3
QQ Nails & Spa
★ 4.6 (536 Google reviews)Nail salon
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QQ Nails & Spa at 20 2nd Ave is noted by reviewers for a calm, thoughtfully designed interior with soft jazz. People mention gel pedicures with spa services, thin and exact gel builder application, and nails that feel light on fragile natural nails. One reviewer booked special designs for a wedding. It opens at 9 am on most days, closes at 7 pm on weekends and opens at 9:30 am on Sunday.
Best for: Gel builder and spa pedicures
- Address
- 20 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9:30 am–7 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#4
HORTŪS NEW YORK ~ organic nails & sugaring ~ lower east side
★ 4.6 (292 Google reviews)Nail salon
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HORTŪS NEW YORK is an organic nail and sugaring salon at 210 Forsyth St, open from 10 am every day. Reviewers describe a pretty, well-kept space with soft lighting and music, a large polish range with clean organic options, and gel tip removal that preserved natural nail length. A commitment to nail health and attention to detail across services are recurring themes in reviews.
Best for: Organic polish and nail health
- Address
- 210 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#5
Hello Nails 128
★ 4.6 (112 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Hello Nails 128 is at 128 Rivington St, open until 8 pm most days. Reviewers value that it accepts walk-ins, including after a late workday, and several describe returning monthly for French tips, including matching sets with friends. Friendly technicians come up often. One reviewer was unhappy with how a broken gel-x nail repair was handled and later follow-up.
Best for: After-work walk-in French tips
- Address
- 128 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–7:30 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 19 salons in Lower East Side, 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, QQ Nails & Spa opens at 9 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?
Polished NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 386 reviews. 109 Nails is second at 4.7 from 1,368 reviews.
Which salons in Lower East Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Polished NYC, at 8 pm.
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