Wisdom Nails and Spa

I usually don’t take the time to write a review, even for bad service, but this was by far the worst experience I’ve had at a nail Salon.
My friend and I came in at 8:15 (they close at 10) and asked for a mani/​pedi each. They said they had 1 appt and asked if we wouldn’t mind waiting a little bit. We waited 45 mins (they took their appt and then 2 other people that walked in after us w/​o an appt). Then when they finally called us they said they only had time for both pedicures and 1 manicure (it was still an hour until they closed). They could tell we were upset but we already waited 45 minutes at this point so we both sat down.
She started on me first because I was still planning on getting the manicure as well. The gentleman next to me was getting a pedicure and he started almost 25 minutes before me, my pedicure finished 5 minutes before his for the same type of pedicure. She rushed through the entire thing and it looked terrible.
In the meantime my friend was sitting next to me waiting for her pedicure. We watched as 3 people just walked around and pretended to clean when they could have been starting her pedicure and/​or giving her a manicure that she had originally requested. Instead she sat in the pedicure chair for almost 15 mins without anyone coming over to her. We asked if they were planning to do one pedicure at a time and the woman working on the guy next to me responded «I’m almost done». My friend waited another 10 minutes before she just got up and dried off her feet (I was already done with my pedicure).
At this time another woman entered and asked if they had time for another pedicure (25 mins until close). They told her yes (after they just pretty much ignored my friend and rushed me). Then to top it all off they all looked at us and started laughing because they knew we were upset.
Needless to say I didn’t stay for a manicure and now have to spend another 2 hours today fixing my pedicure and getting a manicure. Not to mention what a waste of money.
Save your time and frustration and go elsewhere.

Wisdom is the best in Greenpoint!!! Fair prices and such sweet staff. Make the wise choice, Save your $ and skip the trendy nail places like Primp & Polish/​Dashing Diva that are taking over the neighborhood and go to the ladies at Wisdom!

This is the best nail salon I have ever gone. Workers are really friendly and greets u immediately when u walk in… Their back massage is even more amazing … The price are reasonable as well. I love this place and would recommend anyone to go here.

Average, a little dirty, but good enough and open until 10pm!

I highly recommend this salon. Amazing service. A lot of massage:) Reasonable prices, no waiting.

I’ve been coming here regularly for a year and I think in that whole time I’ve only had one so-​so pedicure. Every other manicure and pedicure has been great and held up (probably 50 in total). The ladies are nice, I love their Dalai Lama shrine-​they are mostly Tibetan-​and the massage at the end is always a nice gesture. They have a loyalty program that get your free pedicures and manicures too. It’s the only place i go to anymore.

Great mani pedi! Super sweet staff and quality service! Love the shoulder massage at the end!

This place is awesome. All the tools are in sanitary packets, which I love and is surprisingly difficult to find. They really took their time with me, despite being completely full, with people waiting. You get a nice shoulder rub with your mani or pedi. Prices are not cheap, but not outrageous either. $ 30 for my gel mani, that I can already tell is going to last. Def coming back!

I waited for fifteen minutes in their spa and no one so much as recognized that I was there, let alone help me. I am a six foot two male so maybe not the average customer but certainly all customers should be served just the same? Apparently not the case in this place, so I will be taking myself and my wallet elsewhere.

This place is good, a little more expensive for a regular salon. Service is spotty though. First time I went here they were great, second time they were a bit busy and she skipped my back massage. I had to ask another employee to do it.

I’m giving it a 3 stars because I had a really good experience with my first pedicure with them, so I went back for manicures 2more times, but they were both kind of terrible. The staff is friendly and the massages can be good or just meh depending on the staff, but the actual manicure (and probably pedicure) technique varies too much from good to bad.
It’s okay priced, pretty much cash only, or 20 minimum for credit card.
I would recommend to go on the weekend, it seems that they have their better staffs on the weekend, or busier hour. Otherwise, it’s gonna be a hit or a BIG miss.

Unfortunately after months of good services, I got mauled from a basic pedicure. I did not get her name and I hate to leave a bad review based off one bad technician but when you leave bleeding from a pedicure it’s never a good thing. I quietly (as not to draw attention or get the nail technician in trouble) pointed out my bleeding big toe. She cleaned up the blood, apologized saying this can happen sometimes (Wtf) and disappeared into the back. Obviously I won’t be back.

Sigh. I love this place, I do, but when I spend $ 30+ on gel polish and it chips in LESS than 24 hours I am not a happy camper. Though the first time I came I got a manicure and it held up well, I would expect the same when I’m paying $ 20 more for gel :(:(
chipped nails on my flight for two weeks away is sad times

The pedicure is worth it – if you have the extra time to spare. They are so thorough and the polish is painted on perfect — a rare thing in greenpoint., so it’s worth the $ 25. Manicure however is okay. If your very particular how your nails are filed then caution — I’ve always filed mine round/​oval & always find that all of these places I never detailed oriented. They were uneven and I wound up filing a few of my nails myself. I was laughing saying you guys probably think I’m crazy but I’m really particular.
In the end the polish was perfect and my nails look great. But for a mani/​pedi I think $ 35 is a little bit expensive — they should at least make a mani/​pedi deal for $ 30 then I wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

This place is worth every penny spent, only 5 bucks more than the place I use to go to but they started to get comfortable and not offering the quality of services I found here at Wisdom nails. The owners are connected with Pema nails in Astoria which offer the same excellent service that’s why I came here.
The minute I walked in I was immediately welcomed and was shown all the options of Gel colors to get my mani pedi. I was seated rather quickly and had a lovely conversation with the young lady doing my nails. She noticed that I had some discomfort with a toe nail and assured that she relieved the discomfort prior to proceeding. I was impressed by the detail attention as well as the cleanness of the salon.
I’ve gone to quite a few places in the area but this place is the best place by far. I highly recommend spending your money here than those other places locally which might be slightly cheaper but with a dash of snark attitude and poor service.
Going today and can’t wait to get pampered cause this place really has that Spa atmosphere.

My worse experience in a nail salon. she took an hour and a half to do only my pedicure! So i did not do the Mani. Looks like it was her first day! did not do well my cuticle, I have to show and tell her what to do !! $ 25 for a simple pedicure is way too expensive!

Came in after trying to test out their competitor down the street. I was greeted immediately and given an accurate waiting time… which was ten minutes. As I waited, I chose my colors. They receptionist was helpful. She asked if I was using gel or regular mani pedicure (as she should). She also helped me find a non gel color for my toes to match my gel mani. Spot on.
While I soaked in the pedicure area. She came over to assist by starting to place the polish removers on my fingers while I soaked.
The have cnd essie and opi gel colors. No color change gel though (yes it exists)
They are very clean as everyone has stated.
The Tiffany blue wall color is a nice touch.
They also give nice massage after the scrubbing, which is done at most places but not always thorough. They actually touch pressure points.
I think I will definitely be returning as it’s close to my house and I normally trek to the city.
I also appreciate that the manicurist pays attention to tbt e corners when painting. A lot of places leave you with unpainted corners like that looks cool.
Happy.

As people have pointed out, there’s a lot of competition in GP for nails. I like Wisdom because it’s clean, modern, spacious, and they take their time. Sure it’s pricier than some (still cheaper than dashing diva) but I find the value in the service (and clean tools!) to be worth the added cost. Plus the messages are nice :)

So many choices for nail salons in Greenpoint, but this is my go-​to place. It’s a little pricier than nearby salons, but the quality is amazing.
They take their time and are very detail-​oriented. The salon is clean, the pedi/​massage chairs look brand new, and they have a great selection of polish from OPI to Essie.
They also usually give you a complementary shoulder massage while your nails are drying.
Quality, kind service.
Wouldn’t recommend if you’re in a rush. The wait can be about 15min.

Got a manicure here earlier today. The price is slightly higher than cheaper places in Greenpoint or Williamsburg (it’s $ 10 instead of $ 7), but the quality is so, so much better. My manicurist was very careful and meticulous in filing my nails and trimming the cuticles and went back over them several times. They have an extensive color selection of OPI and Essie that all looked like new bottles.
Also, the shop is very clean and hygienic. Newly cleaned tools in plastic were opened for me. I will definitely go back.