5 Best Salons in Washington Heights, New York NY

This guide lists five salons in Washington Heights for manicures, pedicures, nail designs and hair services such as sew-ins and wash and sets. It is meant for neighborhood residents and visitors who want to compare options before booking. The list was ranked from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review, drawn from 32 qualifying businesses. Each entry includes the address, opening hours and the themes that reviewers bring up most often.

The list at a glance

  1. 1DM Nails Studio★ 4.9 · 110 reviews
  2. 2Luciano Nails Studio★ 5 · 80 reviews
  3. 3Yvelisse Beauty Salon★ 4.7 · 246 reviews
  4. 4JF Bella Nails and Beauty★ 4.9 · 101 reviews
  5. 5Shalom Beauty Bar★ 4.7 · 163 reviews
#1

DM Nails Studio

★ 4.9 (110 Google reviews)Nail salon

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DM Nails Studio is at 433 W 160th St and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention walking in with friends for manicures and a Gel-X set, and describe French sets with a clean, even shape. Several comment on staff who were kind and professional, gospel music playing, and a positive atmosphere. One reviewer notes it is a business run by women of color.

Best for: Walk-in manicures and Gel-X
Address
433 W 160th St, New York, NY 10032, United States
Hours
Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2

Luciano Nails Studio

★ 5 (80 Google reviews)Nail salon

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Luciano Nails Studio sits at 2168 Amsterdam Ave and opens at 8 am every day, closing at 8 pm except Sundays. Reviewers describe a welcoming new space and techs willing to try designs from inspiration photos, solid colors or different nail shapes. One reviewer says a birthday set lasted weeks without a broken nail. Another suggests booking an appointment because the salon appears busy.

Best for: Durable sets and custom designs
Address
2168 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032, United States
Hours
Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#3

Yvelisse Beauty Salon

★ 4.7 (246 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour

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Yvelisse Beauty Salon is a hair salon at 572 W 173rd St that requires appointments and takes credit cards. It is closed Sundays and opens at 9 or 10 am the rest of the week. Reviewers mention wash and sets, relaxers, microlinks, sew-in extensions and care for bleach-damaged hair. Long-time clients recommend it for drastic changes, and one says their hair grew noticeably after regular visits.

Best for: Sew-ins and hair extensions
Address
572 W 173rd St, New York, NY 10032, United States
Hours
Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#4

JF Bella Nails and Beauty

★ 4.9 (101 Google reviews)Nail salon

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JF Bella Nails and Beauty is at 543 W 187th St and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 6:30 pm. Reviewers describe precise shaping, detailed designs and careful cuticle work, and several say they have returned for years. Others mention receiving compliments on their nails and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. It suits people who want a consistent nail tech for repeat visits.

Best for: Regular clients wanting detailed work
Address
543 W 187th St, New York, NY 10033, United States
Hours
Fri 9 am–6:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–6:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6:30 pm; Tue 9 am–6:30 pm; Wed 9 am–6:30 pm
#5

Shalom Beauty Bar

★ 4.7 (163 Google reviews)Nail salon

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Shalom Beauty Bar is at 1385 St Nicholas Ave and is open seven days, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 6 pm. Reviewers say guests are offered coffee or sangria on arrival, which makes the visit feel relaxed. They mention gel manicures and pedicures, a clean salon and techs who follow requested designs. The entrance is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Pampering mani-pedi
Address
1385 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033, United States
Hours
Fri 10 am–7:30 pm; Mon 10 am–6:30 pm; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–7:30 pm; Tue 10 am–6:30 pm; Wed 10 am–6:30 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 32 salons in Washington Heights, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?

DM Nails Studio ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 110 reviews. Luciano Nails Studio is second at 5 from 80 reviews.

Which salons in Washington Heights, New York NY are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Luciano Nails Studio, at 8 pm.

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