5 Best Salons in Chinatown, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 44 salons in Chinatown, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five hair and nail salons for people in and around Chinatown, New York who want a cut, color or manicure from a place with a strong track record. Forty-four businesses were considered, and the list is ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Some sit on the Lower East Side, Bowery or in Tribeca, so check each address. Every entry covers hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
Fox & Jane Bowery
★ 4.9 (1,064 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Fox & Jane Bowery is a hair salon at 223 Grand St, open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Google lists appointments as recommended, walk-ins accepted, beverages and card or mobile payments. Reviewers mention color work in particular, including lived-in blonde and moving away from high-maintenance platinum. They describe stylists who explain the process clearly, set realistic expectations and take care with thin hair.
Best for: Blonde and lived-in color
- Address
- 223 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–7 pm
#2
Sugar Plum — Japanese Nail
★ 5 (217 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Sugar Plum is a Japanese nail salon at 179 Church St, open daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Reviewers describe a cozy, artistic space and technicians who listen, suggest ideas and help pick base colors. They mention detailed designs such as cat-eye sets and smooth color gradients, and nails that last without chipping. One reviewer was fitted in at short notice for the design they wanted.
Best for: Detailed Japanese nail art
- Address
- 179 Church St B, New York, NY 10007, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–8 pm
#3
District 87 Salon
★ 4.8 (367 Google reviews)Hair salon
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District 87 Salon is at 136 Bowery, open daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Google lists appointments as recommended, beverages and card payments. Reviewers mention big color changes, including black to platinum blonde and cherry red, with hair kept healthy along the way. They also mention rescue cuts before a trip, manicures, a stylist who never rushes, and a friendly team that makes long sessions pass quickly.
Best for: Major color transformations
- Address
- 136 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–8 pm
#4
109 Nails
★ 4.7 (1,368 Google reviews)Nail salon
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109 Nails is a nail salon at 99 Clinton St, open daily from 9:30 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention being served right away as walk-ins, gel manicures, gel French tips and prices they found reasonable. They also warn it can get busy, so booking ahead helps. Experiences vary, and one reviewer describes a poorly applied acrylic set, so check recent reviews before booking acrylics.
Best for: Walk-in gel manicures
- Address
- 99 Clinton St Frnt 1, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–8 pm
#5
Yama Hair Salon
★ 4.9 (180 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Yama Hair Salon is a small hair salon at 6 Spring St, open daily from 10 am to 8 pm, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers describe a quaint, personal space rather than a rushed one. They mention a thorough wash and scalp massage, stylists who ask detailed questions, help choosing between reference photos, and good results on long, fine, straight hair, including last-minute bookings.
Best for: Precise haircuts, fine hair
- Address
- 6 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 44 salons in Chinatown, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, 109 Nails opens at 9:30 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?
Fox & Jane Bowery ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,064 reviews. Sugar Plum — Japanese Nail is second at 5 from 217 reviews.
Which salons in Chinatown, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Sugar Plum — Japanese Nail, at 8 pm.
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