Yuya Nails & Spa

Make sure you show the technician in writing exactly what services you want/​. You will be overcharged and given things you do not request– they «super-​size» you — go to ADA around the corner more consistent prices and services

For mani/​pedi… Save your money and go somewhere that actually does more than change the coat of paint on your nails. I’ve been here twice and the last time was worse than the first. Nails chipped one day after, didn’t do cuticles, they want to upcharge you for basic things that should already be covered in a mani/​pedi like exfoliating and basic massage. It’s cheaper than nearby places but you get what you pay for. It’s cheaper because it’s a a polish change. Not a mani/​pedi.

2 days later and my nails and polish are chipping!
I came in with 3 short nails and 7 long ones that were all mine, no tips. Left out with 10 stubbs and 2 of which have the nerve to be chipping.
They’re not high end. The girl was sloppy, fast and clumsy/​rough. And I paid way too much for this bs.
I will not be back.

Spent $ 45 on a gel manicure that only lasted 3 days because they were in such a rush to get my old gel nail polish off that they wouldn’t wait for it to soak off. My nail tech insisted on filing the gel off of my nails. At first, I thought it was an ok idea but she filed more than half the thickness of my nails away. I normally have thick nails that aren’t sensitive at all. Now my nails themselves are so sensitive and thin. I was trying to tell the nail tech to stop filing them, but she didn’t speak English very well and kept insisting they needed to be filed more.

Came here because it seems to be the only place in the neighborhood that does acrylics. The space is beautiful and the atmosphere is great! However, the nail techs are rude and not very careful. The prices are also not reasonable.
Before stopping by, I noticed that one of my acrylics was filed crookedly. I asked the tech to fix it. She replied, «We don’t do that». What do you mean you won’t fix it? Isn’t that your job? In addition, all 10 of my cuticles were bleeding by the time the fill was over. Very disappointed for the $$ I dropped here.

They rushed so much they almost dug a hole in my finger from cutting too much of the cuticle. Never seen anything like it, they want you out within 5 mins. I took my husband with me for a pedicure he was done before my manicure was over.
Horrible rushed experience and I came out with bleeding fingers twice.
Never going back!

Great service, attentive careful staff. Neighborhood favorite!

Recently moved to TriBeCa and tried a few salons, Until I came here! I am notorious with my friends for being picky with nail salons. The staff at Yuya are courteous and helpful. The pedicure is great and relaxing, they have a wide variety of polish selections that are not thinned out, and the manicures last. It was snowing a few weeks ago and with a fresh mani/​pedi I am always nervous that I will smudge, but the staff wrapped my feet and even helped me put my boots on! Overall great service and now I am a weekly customer.

I was initially a little ticked off that their website prices were not updated (expect to pay about $ 2 – 3 more per service, $ 6 for packages), but really needed my brows done. Anywho, coming off the busy NYC street, this salon was so peaceful that I didn’t even notice myself relaxing.
And I HEART Wendy!!! She’s such a sweet, calm lady and does a terrific job. She naturally has an attention to detail and quality work, so it was nice to watch her do touch-​ups on her own – instead of me having to micromanage the tech because they could give two sh!! s about doing a good job or doing what you ask (you all know what I mean). Even after I paid and tipped, she put in the effort to give me a third coat (which is like winning the lotto in mani world) because the polish was a bit thin.
Ugh! And don’t get me started on the ahmazing quickie hand massage she gives. It was literally seconds, but it was sooooo good that once she put the hot towel on, I just melted X) Heaven!!! I am def going back to her to try out a spa pedi (way to upsell, Wendy! ;) I don’t usually believe in those services because I nvr feel a diff, but my legs and feet deserve what my hands just enjoyed)!!!
Can’t really speak for the store as a whole, except that if it retains dedicated and detailed techs like Wendy, there must be something special. Also, it’s prettier inside than most standard salons. They really try to make it more «spa”-like (chic furniture choices and a serene atmosphere). It’s def worth checking out, if you’re ever in the area…

Surprised this location doesn’t get amazing reviews all around. I live in the neighbourhood and this place is the best I’ve found. They’re friendly and well priced. Won’t go anywhere else.

all staff are nasty and in a rush– horrible service and dangerous procedures leading to bleeding or injury.
advise to stay away…

Beautiful salon and everyone was so nice BUT WAY OVER PRICED. I paid $ 60.50 for an ACRYLIC FILL not a whole set just a fill. This isn’t my normal salon but I was in the area and needed to kill time. less than 3 day later all of the gel polish peeled and chipped off. I went back and got one thumb fixed and 2 days later needed to go back again but now they were too busy to fix it. I will not be returning or refer anyone to go here. ever. don’t waste your money.

I went here because my regular place could not accommodate me and it was fine. The lady at the desk told me one price for the manicure but the tech said it was $ 10 more. There is nothing complimentary here, not even the traditional hand or foot rub during the normal service. If you don’t pay extra for it, you will not get it.

Very inconsistent service. Mani pedi was a rush job, especially considering the $ 40 price tag.

I used to go to the other Yuya place in Greenwich and Duane, but it closed, so this is the closest option to my house. I was very disappointed, service is very inconsistent and I actually had to ask the girl doing my nails to make sure to paint the nail all the way to the end of the cuticle. She was mad and finished the service in 5 minutes, while gossiping and laughing in a foreign language with a colleague. Very unpleasant. They rush into the service. Will not be back, rather walk more than come back again.

I was introduced to Yuya by my friend, and boy am I happy. Finding a good nail salon in this City full of ‘em is a hard find (go figure). Annie, my nail tech, is so nice, takes her time, and very complimentative. I only do shellac manicures, and they always last a long time. Winnie, has also done my shellac manicure and my 10 minute massage (very strong hands).
The polish selection is wide and varies in price according to brand (i.e. OPI $ 29ish, Essie $ 27ish and Gelish etc).
They have a VIP card for regular visitors that you accrue points on and redeem for free manicure and/​or pedicure. However, if you don’t keep track, they won’t keep track. On one of my visits, I forgot to give them my card, so I kept my receipt for the next visit. On my next visit, I presented them with my receipt and told them I didn’t get my points. They would not honor my receipt. It’s very disappointing when you are a loyal customer and they won’t make any exceptions. Changes my attitude on how the business operates and treats loyal customers.

Horrible inconsistent service. Nail polish coats were too thin. Did not clean cuticles. Slapped in lotion on my feet and called it a day.

I am shocked at the negative reviews here?
I live in the neighborhood and come in here for everything from chair massages to manicures. I have been here at least 25 times. I have never had to wait and the staff is lovely. I have brought my baby with me in her stroller and the women all play with her while my hands are tied up. The quality of the manicures, pedicures, and massage have all been great. I also like the membership card that allows you to accrue points.
I definitely recommend Yuya on Chambers Street.

Don’t waste your money or your time going here.
I’ve had a regular mani/​pedi here before and it was great, but that was well over a year ago. It’s nearby my work, so around 11am I stopped in for a gel mani. Picked a nice festive color and began. My technician was going SUPER fast. It seemed like she was antsy and didn’t want to wait for the full 60 seconds of UV light hardening the polish. So she would pull my hands out, then put them back in, it was very strange.
It looked fine when I left, loved the color, not the best gel mani I’ve ever had, but not the worst until later that night. I was at a show with my boyfriend, and I went to open the program and all of the polish on my middle finger peeled off. I was livid! I had literally done nothing extreme using my hands. I hadn’t even showered that afternoon or cleaned dishes, or had my hands submerged in water (not that it matters with a gel because if it’s done right they will be just fine). I was so mad, but continued with my lovely evening and then when i got home another nail peeled off.
I got my nails done two days ago and 4 have peeled off. Only perk is, they don’t look damaged post gel manicure. Might as well have gotten a regular manicure. Ugh. DON’T GO HERE.

Just like most reviewers I agree that this place is terrible.
Went for a manicure and had a pretty crappy manicurist but that’s pretty standard in NY. As long as they do a good job I can deal with their lack of proper manners and attentiveness. Oh and the fact that she did a terrible job with the manicure.
The cherry on top, or two actually, was when the «manicurist» started putting lotions on my hands and all over my engagement ring and then got offended when I got upset about! Also when I paid her in cash she bluntly asked «You have more money for tip?». As if tips were mandatory for crappy job and terrible experience! Both of these instances were followed by her conversing with other manicurists in their native language. Come on lady, I know you are talking about me.
Needless to say I will never be back. They need a major attitude change. TERRIBLE experience.
With so many bad reviews, how are they still in business?