5 Best Nail Salons in Upper West Side, New York NY

This is a short guide to nail salons on the Upper West Side of New York, meant for anyone looking for a reliable manicure or pedicure close to home or work. We looked at 20 businesses listed under the Google category Nail salon and ranked them by Google rating weighted by review count, so a high score backed by many reviews counts for more. Each entry covers hours, location, listed amenities and the themes that come up most often in customer reviews.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Jade Nails Spa 2★ 4.9 · 482 reviews
  2. 2One L Professional★ 4.9 · 224 reviews
  3. 3GelMe Russian Nails★ 4.8 · 178 reviews
  4. 4YSJ Nails & Spa (79th St, Upper West)★ 4.8 · 115 reviews
  5. 5Fashion Nail Art★ 4.6 · 196 reviews
#1

Jade Nails Spa 2

★ 4.9 (482 Google reviews)Nail salon

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Jade Nails Spa 2 sits at 230 W 76th St and is open daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention a clean, calm room that does not feel chaotic, and several say the techs take care not to over-drill or thin natural nails. Gel manicures come up often, along with comfortable massage chairs for pedicures, close attention to detail and flexibility with services and nail designs.

Best for: Gel manicures that protect natural nails
Address
230 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023, United States
Hours
daily 10 am–8 pm
#2

One L Professional

★ 4.9 (224 Google reviews)Nail salon

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One L Professional operates from the sixth floor at 2067 Broadway and is open daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Google lists it as women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly, with Wi-Fi, a restroom and card payments, and appointments are required. Reviewers mention nail extensions shaped as requested, relaxed pedicures and staff who offer a drink and let clients know if a tech is running late. One review reports discomfort from drilling too deep.

Best for: Booked extensions and unhurried pedicures
Address
2067 Broadway Unit 67-69 6 Floor, New York, NY 10023, United States
Hours
daily 10 am–8 pm
#3

GelMe Russian Nails

★ 4.8 (178 Google reviews)Nail salon

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GelMe Russian Nails is at 211 W 71st St and keeps daily hours of 9 am to 7 pm. It is appointment-based and takes cards and mobile payments, with Wi-Fi, gender-neutral restrooms and a listing as a transgender safe space. Reviewers describe it as a meticulous Russian manicure spot, mentioning gentle hard gel removal, careful cuticle work, shape check-ins during the service and manicures that held up for about five weeks.

Best for: Precise Russian manicures
Address
211 W 71st St Frnt, New York, NY 10023, United States
Hours
daily 9 am–7 pm
#4

YSJ Nails & Spa (79th St, Upper West)

★ 4.8 (115 Google reviews)Nail salon

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YSJ Nails & Spa is at 217 W 79th St, open 9:30 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 8 pm on Sunday. Its listing includes an assistive hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet. Reviewers mention techs who work from reference photos, including flower designs and French tips, without rushing. Others point to a clean, nicely decorated salon, massages offered during services and spa pedicure packages.

Best for: Late-evening nail art and pedicures
Address
217 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024, United States
Hours
Fri 9:30 am–9 pm; Mon 9:30 am–9 pm; Sat 9:30 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 9:30 am–9 pm; Tue 9:30 am–9 pm; Wed 9:30 am–9 pm
#5

Fashion Nail Art

★ 4.6 (196 Google reviews)Nail salon

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Fashion Nail Art is on Columbus Ave in the 10024 zip code, open 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:30 am to 8:30 pm on Sunday. Reviewers focus on powder and SNS dip manicures, saying they last four to five weeks without chipping or lifting. They also mention smooth, well-shaped nails with good shine and no bulk, plus friendly staff who make first visits easy.

Best for: Long-lasting dip powder manicures
Address
United States, New York, Columbus Ave, Fashion Nail Art邮政编码: 10024
Hours
Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–9 pm; Sun 9:30 am–8:30 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 20 salons in Upper West 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?

Jade Nails Spa 2 ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 482 reviews. One L Professional is second at 4.9 from 224 reviews.

Which salons in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is YSJ Nails & Spa (79th St, Upper West), at 9 pm.

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