Mai Salon

Dont bother at all! I got mani pedi done 6 days ago and its half gone, terrible. Such a waste of my money. The lady who did my nails was great but too bad the nail color didnt last at all. It was chipping day 3. I dont even wash dishes or anything.

I came here to use a Groupon for a mani/​pedi. My appointment was at 3pm on a summer Wednesday. Overall, I think it’s a charming place, I would recommend it mostly because of the two ladies who worked on me.
About my experience:
The color selection isn’t amazing and a lot of what they have looks old and a little crusty, so if you have a favorite color at home, bring it with you. They have Essie and OPI, but again, the selection isn’t abundant. The massage chair was modern and functioned better than most salons.
They weren’t busy, so I was very glad to have both ladies work on me at the same time. It was a time saver, and I snuck out from work at lunch, so it was much appreciated. Diana (I hope this is her name) and Narcy were my technicians. Narcy engaged me in a very nice conversation during my visit (something you don’t find at most nail salons). They were both darling and really made my experience pleasant.
The work was fine for the price I paid with the groupon. I did have to ask for a few «spill over» polish stains to be removed on my feet, but overall, I was pleased.
Give them a try.

I am a runner since 1985 (& have been getting mani/pedi’s equally as long), & don’t have the greatest feet but this was one of the worse mani/pedi’s I’ve ever has! Nancy was 17 minutes late & I was about to leave & should have when she walked in. She did a RUSHED and sloppy, careless job because she had another appointment after me.
I have a family, hence why I purchased the Groupon to begin with. A discount in price shouldn’t mean a discount in services.
The polish was old and lumpy as reflected on my toes. There’s an empty space on both my toes where thick polished is «globbed» up!!!
Mai Spa, you owe me a decent mani/​pedi. You are in a nice location. The place was very clean, including the bathroom, everyone was polite but I could have done a better mani/​pedi at home

Just don’t even bother. I purchased 2 shellac mani’s via a deal. 1^st mistake! The 1^st time I used this deal the manicurist was late I had to wait 20 min for her + additional time for her to get settled in. The manicure wasn’t amazing it was sub par and I vowed knowing that I purchased 2 mani’s to not return just on my dissatisfaction with the whole salon and manicure process and cleanliness.
Well desperate times call for desperate measures. Stuck without an appt on a Tuesday luckily for me they had availability. Here’s to second chances! Right? This time around there was some rando lady just taking a nap in the pedicure chair casually looking and sleeping. The 2 technicians which obviously haven’t had any training or worked in a real nail salon (I guess this isn’t a real nail salon since it’s technically in a hair salon ?) anyways they were overbooked one working on a pedicure while the other shuffled between two clients. Other than regretting coming here in my desperate manicure famine times. The manicurist did have enough to time to check her Facebook like 8 times. All in all, I would never come back here and never recommend this place for either hair or nails. The entire feel and demeanor, cleanliness and professionalism is off… Way off.
Plus she got shellac all over my fingers

Basic mani & pedi. Good service. Appointment in same day. I recommend because they are very kind and professional!

I was in the neighborhood and needed a pick-​me-​up so I got on Unilocal and found this salon. It’s certainly not fancy or high-​end in any way, but my $ 24 pedicure came out great. Narcy was the woman who did my pedicure. She could not have been nicer, more pleasant, or more accommodating. I recommend this place highly.

Nails stay perfect for over a week. Very detail oriented. Love them for their kindness but also professonalism

Diana gave me one of the best mani/​pedis I’ve ever had. She’s very good at her job. The place isn’t fancy, but it’s nice. I bought a Groupon, but I believe if you just call to make an appointment and ASK FOR THE GROUPON PRICE, they’ll honor that. I’m not sure, but it must be better for them. I will say though, that even with how happy I was, without that deal, I couldn’t afford to go there, as they’re pricier then most nail places.

Hello Unilocalers,
I bought a groupon yesterday for Mai Salon, I was able to make an appointment the same day. I got there at 5 p.m. and Joana was able to help me out. She was WONDERFUL! I have a lot of hair, it is fine and it is curly (although I straighten it most of the time). Joana was able to layer my hair according to my curls, so far every place I have been to NYC cuts my hair as if it was straight hair. She was able to do the proper technique and not only that, she gave me the best blow out in 17 minutes. I was on the chair at 5:00 p.m. and was out of the chair by 5:27 p.m. I am definitely coming back to Joana. If you are a latina and have curly hair, I highly recommend her, she is magical. :)
Ariela

I hate spending money on a haircut because it’s very rare i get anything extravagant done that would actually be worth $ 70-​$ 90 which most NYC places charge so I turn to deals. I went with a groupon and they were very professional and polite! Before she started cutting she made sure it was the length I wanted, asked again when she started cutting my layers, and again when she cut my angles.
She styled it so beautifully afterwards. I never blow dry my hair but if I could do it the way she did, I would blow dry it every day!
I would definitely go back again if there wasn’t a groupon deal.

Probably the best place in the area. The pedi and gel mani are very nicely done. I wish I could say the same about half the places I tried in NYC.

This is the best place to go, clean, professional… great stylists!!! Ask for Rafi he specializes with any type of hair… you wil be happy, professional hair style and great prices… a really happy customer. Michelle

Came here for mani-​pedi on a Groupon. At first, I was put off by the second-​floor location and gently decrepit surroundings (this once was someone’s parlor). But Diana delivered a first-​class experience — clean and meticulous and pro. She knew how to cut and trim toenails properly so that three weeks later, it’s all still good. Ditto the precise cuticle work. I’m encouraged to try the hair services next.

Came here with a Groupon ($ 39 for two Shellac manicures (an $ 80 value) and liked my experience, although I couldn’t say the same for my friend.
Pros:
* I was very happy with my manicure. My nail specialist (very pretty lady from Hungary) was super sweet, highly meticulous and skilled.
* Mai salon has 2 pedicure chairs and 4 manicure stations. It’s by appointment only, space is small and on the 2^nd floor so if you go with a friend it’s nice to have the privacy– felt like we had the whole nail spa to ourselves.
Cons:
* The salon is in an old and grundy building– so don’t expect anything luxurious, modern, or high-​end. Mai’s appliances, tools, and furniture are also outdated.
* Their shellac selection isn’t consistent. While my polish came on thick and smooth, the burgundy polish my friend chose was horrible! It didn’t match the color swatch she chose, came on super thin and patchy, and after only 4 days it started chipping!
Tips:
* This place is appointment only.
* Cash for tips only
* Mai Nail Salon is across the street from the hair salon.

I’m totally satisfied with my manicure & pedicure. The salon is in a residential apartment building. Nercy is amazingly friendly. She suggested a great nail color for me as well. Clean, low music. Got the salon off of Groupon. Will be returning!

Honestly not impressed.
–The lady that gave me a gel manicure seems to be the one that runs the salon. Her gel (OPI) application is HORRIBLE. Some of the gel wrinkled and instead of fixing it, she put the top coat over it, hoping it would smooth out-​but it didn’t.
–Also, FYI, If you buy a Groupon your are only allowed to use the OPI not the CND Shellac, apparently she charges more for CND Shellac in general (I figured that out as a customer was going back and forth with her about pricing and Groupon coupons).
–I used a Groupon and she seems to be a little confused on how Groupon works (asking me how much I paid, etc.).
–I also had to ask her to put a paper towel down in the UV light machine because some girl just finished getting a gel pedicure and I told the lady I am not putting my hands in that and she remarked «the girl just got a pedicure her feet are clean”-REALLY?! idk maybe I am a big germophobe.
Unfortunately, I have one more Groupon with them and next time I will ask for Narci (I saw her doing a gel manicure application and it was pretty good).
Good luck!

I had bought two shellac manicure deals. I used one in May. The manicure was done fine, but the shellac manicure which usually stays for atleast 15 days start coming off from edge of nails right after a week. I have got shellac so many times at different salons and this was my first experience where it didnt stay for 15 days. Further, I called up for some question to this salon and they were so rude to answer me. The lady there refused to tell me her name when I told her that I will write review about your customer service. I have never had this horrible customer service. I did not use my second shellac deal at all. I got refund through group on when I told them the incident. Group on rocks. I would never recommend anyone to this salon ever.

I came here with a Groupon deal for a basic mani pedi and had a wonderful experience. My appointment was at 3 pm on a Wednesday, and I was the only customer at the salon. Both the technician and the other woman working went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable, including asking my preference about the air conditioning. Definitely the best mani pedi I’ve ever had; the technician used nice warm towels, an amazing smelling scrub, and the tool she used to buff my heels was so soft and way less uncomfortable than what I’ve experienced at other places. I would definitely come back here and would definitely recommend it to others!

Super relaxing groupon experience. Very intimate salon with wonderful manicurist. They used good polish that hasn’t chipped after a week. Amazing experience will be back if they offer another deal.

Best gel/​shellac manicure EVER! Not a single chip in over 2 weeks.
I came here originally from a Groupon for a gel/​shellac manicure, and it is by far the best I have ever had. Monica is an amazing technician and her gel manicures do not chip one little bit in over 2 weeks. I told her I don’t want the surface of my nails buffed as they then tend to break when I go without gel, she listened, was very gentile and my nails are now longer and stronger than ever. This salon is no-​frills, not fancy, but if you’re looking for a great manicure and a sweet technician, go to Monica at Mai.