Lin Li Beauty Spa

My go to nail place in the neighborhood! A manicure is $ 11 and gel manicure is $ 35. They do great work. I usually get a regular manicure and it will last for over a week or more sometimes with no chips. They’re fast and professional and do a great job!

Friends! Possibly due to the competition posed by the new nail spot on 7^th and Union, Lin Li has lowered their prices! Now a mani pedi is $ 28. Same great quality as always. Yay!

This is my go to nail salon. It is very clean and comfortable. The ladies are very professional, and they don’t gouge your wallet like the nearby salons. They give a solid massage and do great manis/​pedis.

Came in for a mani-​pedi. Friendly face greeted me. Started with the pedicure, which was not necessarily bad, but definitely not something I would come back for nor worth the visit. Feels more like a foot-​pampering, rather then getting them actually soft and treated.
Same for the manicure. My cuticles were done extremely quick and not very thorough.
Polish-​wise, chose an ESSIE-​color but it didn’t coat my nails properly. Thinner I guess?
Would definitely not recommend this place nor come back.
Price: $ 33 for a mani-​pedi.

I’m not the type of woman who likes to sit around for over an hour getting my nails done… I get antsy and start to count the minutes… so I was pleasantly surprised with the quick service at Lin Li! My mani pedi AND back rub were done in under an hour, and this was with no sacrifice to the service or quality of the work.
I’m happy to report that five days later, my mani is still in perfect condition with no chips… and I’ve been traveling the whole time which I feel like usually roughs me up!

I am very picky about nail salons as some are so dirty looking. I went upstairs to Lin Li expecting not to like the place but was very impressed. So so clean and everyone was nice. It was a very good experience and I did go back 3 weeks later and was just as impressed. So many nail salons are just not professional Lin Li Beauty Span is! Tracy was a doll.

I’m very picky about my nails. So i was a bit hesitant to try a new place. When i first walked in i was greeted right away by the owner who is always on site. The place was clean and bright, not crowded or cluttered! (Like most salons)
I had a gel manicure, pedicure and a massage. The entire service from start to finish was exceptional. They really took their time to make sure everything was done properly (instead of rushing to get to the next customer). My massage was heavenly albeit only 10mins i actually took a nap.
I recommend! ! Have been a regular ever since that first visit.

Love this spa. They are always so friendly and take such great care no matter what service you have.

I came in because I was looking for a nail salon that did an affordable shellac manicure and this place has good reviews and it’s only $ 30. When I came in one of everyone was pretty much occupied but one of the technicians greeted me warmly whole the others just stared lol I waited less than 5 mins to be seated and begin my pedicure. They carry OPI and Essie which are my two faves, but I wish they had a few more colors.
Pedicure– 3 stars because they don’t have a foot scraper, which I prefer and just used the stone which didn’t really do anything my get are still rough on the bottom. Other than that my types look really nice.
Manicure– 4 they don’t have too many choices compared to my old salon so I might be being picky but they do use CND which I like. In walking out of the salon hoping that all these reviews so the place justice.
Atmosphere– 3 IT’S SILENT! I don’t like it to be loud in a salon but I like to have a bit of small talk with my technician so we can gain a good working relationship. She seemed more annoyed than anything to be doing my nails, but maybe that’s her personality. If I came back if try and get the lady that was nice to me when I walked in.

I’ve been coming here regularly for about 2.5 years now. The lighting is amazing over by the manicure and drying stations– huge windows overlooking 7^th Ave. I never feel like I’m wasting time in a dark corner waiting to dry when I have such a great view. The ladies are sweet, and they remember me and ask about my family and they do a great job. I always feel very welcome and comfortable. They have also redesigned the display shelves for the polishes, plenty low for vertically challenged ladies such as myself.

I’ve been here a few times for shellac manicures and regular pedicures. They sometime offer specials during the week. Very very clean. Always friendly. They offer the largest selection of CND colors I’ve seen. My manicure today was beautiful and very neat.
To top their five star service, atmosphere and customer service — I accidentally left my diamond engagement ring and wedding band behind on their manicure table. A good 2 hours later when I returned home — I realized and called them. They had both rings securely set aside for me. I can not tell you how much this means to me (my father made the rings himself) and goes to show what honest and good employees /​owners they are.

My go to spot. I live 2 train stops away but make it a point to always get my nails done here. I have been coming here almost one year and have probably met everyone and all the women do a great job and are all very polite. Mon-​Wed they have specials. They always do a nice back rub too :)

I have been a loyal Lin Li customer for 4 years. The place is sunny, bright, clean, and you can watch all of humanity stream by on 7^th Ave. while waiting for your nails to dry. The Mon-​Wed special is a good deal. However, beware of their frequent visitor card policy.
I was a once-​a-​month customer because they charge ParkSlope prices, and getting my nails done every 4 weeks was a splurge for me. I dutifully filled up a frequent visit card so as to get my free manicure after 10 visits.
This morning i tried to redeem my 9-​visit card + a 1-​visit card to get my free manicure. The owner wouldn’t allow it. «You can only use 1 full card for a free manicure.» (I was given the 1-​visit card on a previous visit after i had forgotten my card.) After much back & forth, they decided to give me my free manicure.
It will be my last. There many other nail salons in the nabe that will receive my hard-​earned money. Li Li is not one of them.

I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop in here for a mani/​pedi on a splurge which I almost never do. I kind of regret it now. I believe it was Lin who I had the luck to draw as it was a little busy on a Saturday afternoon and I was a first time customer. The pedicure came first and she asked if I wanted a regular pedicure. I said yes because I really didn’t need any callus specials or fancy wraps. She got to work but the weirdest thing was she never turned on the bubbles, so I soaked my feet in still waters, even though the ladies on either side of me were also getting regular pedicures and got bubbles. Did I have to pay extra for bubbles? Was bubbles a pedicure special? For a $ 20 pedicure, I want bubbles.
The manicure went almost uneventful except when she pushed back my dry cuticles (and I have visibly dry cuticles so it’s not like no one could see I could have used some oil or even water to help things along.) Only after she pushed them back dry, she spritzed on something in a spray bottle labeled «sea splash» which was probably just plain water. Who knows? After she got done clipping and filing, she went on to start my gel manicure. She started applying the polish on my right pinky and then stared at it, turned to the other manicurist, and said something I couldn’t understand but was obviously about my nail. At this point, I’m confused because why is she looking at my nail like it came out of space and talking to the other manicurist about it? She then looks up at me and says «Did you put on sunscreen today?» and I tell her yes I did, and she goes «Too oily! Go wash your hands.» Um, okay? Apparently the gel polish was sliding right off, which fine, it happens, but why didn’t she ask me to wash my hands before the manicure or wipe my nails down with alcohol or acetone in case there were regular skin oils/​lotion residue there anyway? It feels like she had skipped a step and this was the result of it. Either way, I went and gave my hands and nails a good scrub and the manicure went off fine.
Still, it’s a little pricy for something I don’t feel fully satisfied with. I did tip her because she did do her work and I’m not a terrible person, even though I left a little unhappy, but I’m not going back. I think I can find another place that’ll give me bubbles for free.

I went in here for a gel manicure. I only had to wait fifteen minutes as a walk in and they had a decent selection of nail colors. She did a really good job shaping my nails and asked if I wanted my cuticles pushed back or cut, which was nice because sometimes they start hacking away.
I’ve had the gel on for almost three weeks and it’s still lasting strong. I would definitely go back here.

This place is up the block from my apartment and a favorite of my best friend. You’d think I go all the time, right?
Wrong.
It’s one of those things where you are moderately annoyed every few months, kind of forget about it, and then it’s so convenient, you go again.
I went yesterday en route to a meeting, realizing I needed an emergency manicure before people could see me. They advertised a mid-​week mani/​pedi deal in the window. I had a bit of time to kill, so I went for it.
As soon as I sat down in the pedicure chair, the girl tried to upsell me. I was polite — I was like «No, thanks, I’ll take just the basics.» — her demeanor changed, but she remained polite.
We moved to the manicure chair, it was time to pay, I gave her a 20% tip — what I thought was fair and what I normally give everywhere. She looked incensed. Virtually knocked over my polish as she stomped across the salon to process my card receipt.
very uncomfortable.
finally, during-​drying shoulder massage was about 10 seconds long and she didn’t even offer to help me when I put on my boots after. The owner had to come over and help.
AS insult to injury, 12 hours later, my manicure is chipped. I have a business trip tomorrow and really expected I could have my nails last 48 lousy hours.
I could have walked 3 blocks away and had a better mani/​pedi for less than their so-​called «special» — with no attitude. And now I remember why I don’t come here. Proximity doesn’t equal quality, not here.

I LOVE THIS SALON. The quality of service has been consistently good. It is CLEAN, and my mani/​pedis always lasts a long time when I get my nails done here. I wish the salon was closer to my house.

great.

I can’t believe there are so many positive reviews here. I’ve never ever had a worse experience at any nail salon, anywhere in the world, nor have I ever been so upset by an experience like this that I would bother writing a review.
Yes the women were all smiles when I arrived in need of pampering, assured me that a Shellac manicure (1^st time for me) would take the same amount of time, and that I could remove it with nail polish remover… None of which were true.
The woman who did my nails spoke no English, cut my nails very short after I said not to, was hostile and angry with me when I smudged a tip in the drier, kept shaking her head and looking seriously annoyed with me, and she just did a terrible job. My cuticles were shredded, the polish job was sloppy and uneven, and not even 30 seconds of hand massage. All for $ 35. :(
I was so upset I was practically in tears, and I discreetly spoke with the manager Winnie, who was kind and said that I could come back and that she would redo my nails.
Three days later, several of my nails were chipped, two peeled off completely, and I went in to (hopefully) have a better experience. Instead, I was greeted by more hostility. Winnie wasn’t there, so I showed my receipt and explained to the other manager Libby (?) that I was told to come back. She literally yelled at me, told me she would not redo my nails because «I work too hard», and «gel manicure people always complain». I tried to politely reason with her with my receipt etc but she would only agree to fix the 2 nails that had completely peeled off. I left feeling awful, angry, ripped off, and then couldn’t get the rest off with polish remover. Had to chip and peel the rest myself by hand.
Needless to say, I will not return and don’t recommend this salon. I honestly wish I could give zero stars. :(

I walked into this salon for the first time and the manicurists smiled and greeted me as if they’ve known me for years.
This warm welcome was just the beginning of the great service that these ladies gave me for my much needed hour of pampering!
Thanks to you beautiful, well-​maintained Unilocalers, I took advantage of $ 36 mani/​pedi/​10 minute massage deal on Mondays-​Wednesdays. If I knew about this before, I would’ve been a huge, selfish bitch and not share this information with ANYONE. But since I’m leaving the country in a few weeks I figured it’d be good Unilocal karma to spread the word. (Plus, spreading love is the Brooklyn way.)
My manicurist did not rush through the mani/​pedi, and her work was very neat. No cuts, either! As for the massage, you get a choice between a foot or shoulder one. I chose the shoulder one. I don’t get massages often, so I naturally thought it felt great.
My only gripe is that the pedi chairs are a bit worn down. Also, their nail color selection is more towards reds, pinks, oranges, nudes/​neutrals, and light purples. There are not a lot of cooler toned colors or darker colors. However, I did find a shade of green polish that I liked. Other than that, the spa itself is very clean. Tip these ladies well and they’ll make you feel like royalty for an hour.