The city is filled with nail salons and spas, sometimes a few on the same block. Because of the abundance of choices, most of these shops must keep their prices low to attract clients. In the East Village, there are a few nail salons that I’ve discovered to have cheap prices, a clean space, and quick yet efficient service.
List of Best East Village Cheap Nail Salons:
Top A Nail is just a couple blocks from my apartment. This busy little salon is one of the cleanest in the area, decorated with an Asian-inspired interior. A manicure and pedicure costs just $23. You can add a 10-minute leg or back massage for $10, which makes this deal feel more luxurious. They have a great selection of the latest Essie and OPI polishes. Top A is always busy, so be prepared to wait on a weekend afternoon.
Sun Tan Nail boasts one of the cheapest manicure and pedicure combinations - $18! The salon is a no-frills room, with random posters on display. Tanning services are available for $10 for 10-13 minutes. I have gotten an eyebrow wax at Sun Tan Nail for $6, when I was too lazy to go to Uni K in Murray Hill. The wax is done quickly and the eyebrow shaping is just right. They also offer a Brazilian wax for $20, but I’m honestly not about to get that done at a little nail salon, even though the rooms appear sanitary and tidy. I will keep that to a spa-only treatment.
Top Beauty Spa is my new go-to spot. The manicure and pedicure is $24. Ask for Tony for a chip-free manicure, a relaxing leg rub during your pedicure, and for an additional $11, Tony will give you a relaxing 10-minute neck and back massage that will make your long day of lugging groceries and oversized purse a forgotten memory. They are open late, until 10 p.m., which is perfect for those last minute manicures for a date night. The best perk is their frequent customer card: buy 10 manicures then get one free!
Where do you go for a cheap manicure/pedicure?
Top A Nail is located at 137 Avenue A (between 7th Street & St. Mark's Place)
Sun Tan Nail is located at 209 1st Avenue (between 12th & 13th Streets)
Top Beauty Spa is located at 192 2nd Avenue (between 12th & 13th Streets)
