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Yaya Nail Salon (Tribeca)

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🫤 This is the worst gel manicure I’ve ever gotten. I cannot speak to their other services. Gel was left all over my cuticle, it was just a very sloppy and careless job. For 20 dollars more I could have gotten a nice gel at one of the nicer salons. People often mention nails, manicure, staff, nail, great, quality,


Address

8 Beach St, New York, NY 10013

Website

spabeauty888.wixsite.com

Contact

(212) 941-7538

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (85 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nails (11) manicure (9) staff (8) nail (7) great (6) quality (6)
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  • 3/5 Ellie G. 3 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The 10 minute massage was all I needed after a rough workout session. Unfortunately I can’t say I was as happy with my french manicure. My silk wrap turned out to be great but the french gel on top of it spoiled the whole thing. 2 hour process but honestly not worth the wait and the price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jess L. 2 years ago on Google
    Though the team were very personable and nice, the quality was not good. I had to ask for reshaping as one hand had a very different shape than the other. The polish has bubbles and dents. They didn't use water to soak cuticles before cutting and since the manicure I have found a significant number of hangnails as the cuts were jagged.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travinna N. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I'm not one to leave reviews but this location deserves some praise. I go in for a regular pedicure, gel manicure, and chair massage. My pedicure LASTSSSS even with the regular polish. The gel manicure, as seen in the photo, always comes out perfect regardless of nail tech. The massage depends on who you're getting it from but it's a sweet treat regardless. I will continue to go to Yaya's biweekly for top tier service. My advice to a new customer: speak up for what you want or don't want. You'll be more satisfied with the results.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hassania M. 3 years ago on Google
    Stay away!!! Staff not trained and poor service. I do my nails on my own and the result is more decent. Will never ever return. Waste of time and money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 GIA L. 2 years ago on Google
    I got acrylics done here and the next day two broke from how thin they were done, they’re completely uneven and the length is different on every nail. Very upset as they are 68$!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corey B. 4 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Love this place. They do magic to fix damaged nails and a great job on the buff finish for a mani pedi

  • 2/5 Amber Lee B. 8 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    got dip powder, no more than 2-3 days later they’re chipping & basically cracked on both hands.. the woman did great but the quality of products clearly are not that great.

  • 4/5 Abigail “Tolu” O. 11 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    UPDATE - Based on the below reply, I returned to the salon to get my acrylics fixed and reshaped. I appreciate the grace of recognising what went wrong and providing a solution. _____________________________________ This was my second visit to this salon, I had previously complimented the prices and the staff. The staff are still mostly polite, however the prices have gone up and the quality has not. My acrylics are wonky, which the tech tried to blame on my fingers, and don’t cover my whole nail. Despite this, the service cost $85 despite being quite short and low quality. I’m thoroughly disappointed in a place that I had previously complimented, and I will not be returning.

  • 5/5 Mary F. 9 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Always perfect. Manicure lasts!

  • 3/5 Emma G. 3 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Both dip and gel chrome top coat started chipping day 2. Both thumb gels peeled off by day 3. Probably worst chipping i’ve ever had. Chair massages are great which is why it’s 3 stars, and staff were kind in my experience.

  • 5/5 Kelly M. 9 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    My favorite spot, hands down. Pun intended.

  • 1/5 ariel h. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    If I could give them 0 stars I would I went and got an EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE gel mani not only do these women bully you into tipping 20% which I don't mind tipping generously on a job well done but the NEXT DAY 3 of my nails polish completely pealed off. The next day 2 more. When calling to get a refund because I'm on a trip and got my nails done in the City before my trip they told me they couldn't refund me and I can re do my nails there. Not acknowledging that it's ridiculous that the next day they all came off and telling me it didn't matter if I got my nails re done here on my trip they wouldn't do anything about it. They said they'd call me back and never did and say their manager can't help me and they don't care what I do. Awful spot.

  • 5/5 C. B. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I love this place. Everyone is so nice and my nails always come out perfectly and last. It’s a great combo to go before or or after Barrys right nearby!

  • 5/5 Hollowing R. 10 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Ana is the best and so patient!

  • 5/5 Lauren A. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Sweet staff, good prices and a job well done 🫶

  • 4/5 Laura L. 1 year ago on Google
    Price is more reasonable compared to other places in the area, staff were pleasant and friendly. Chair massage was kind of nice. However, quality wise, there is room for improvement. For the cost, I’ve had better cuticle work and gel applications for less without huge gaps of unpolished nail surface. Came here upon recommendation by a hotel staff during my visit. I was in a pinch and just needed my nails done so I feel better. Better than nothing.

  • 5/5 Devin S. 1 year ago on Google
    i have gotten at least 50 manicures here and they are awesome, have never had a long wait and they are patient with me even though i try lots of colors and change my mind a lot. chair massages are tHe BeSt so if you go you’ll prob see me in one of their chairs :) ps i don’t do gel just regular polish or essie 10-day

  • 5/5 Ishan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service...but very very very expensive. I did a color gel manicure and pedicure for 100 dollars and my mum got a regular manicure and pedicure for over 60 dollars...plus tip was 200 dollars...worth every penny though.....Lol

  • 1/5 Nancy P. 1 year ago on Google
    While the price was reasonable and the staff were friendly, I unfortunately, was subject to carelessness which resulted with the top surface area of my nail being sanded down so thinly that I began to bleed. My finger the next morning is still throbbing and sore. The technician was apologetic and careful with the rest of my nails, but my entire appointment was stressful and unenjoyable. I came in to have my gel removed and get a new set of gel. While my gel was a thicker style, I would hope that a technician would be trained in all styles of gel, and know what to do in this situation, or say I'm sorry I am not skilled in this and let me move onto a different studio/technician. I have never had this be an issue with my style of gel and a salon not being able to safely remove it without injury. Additionally, I decided not to get gel and instead a cuticle clean up and clear coat. My cuticles are still very torn up and not clean, and the clear coat was put on hastily. Besides the filing which retained my shape and length, nothing was done with quality. My technician was friendly, and thats about it. I was then given the full bill, I did not feel comfortable asking for a discount. I was only one in the salon and felt pressured. I paid in full, understanding they are simply trying to make a living. But it was a very very disappointing and painful experience. My nail is completely damaged and this will take months to heal (since its the top surface of my nail and will have to grow out). While I don't think this is a common situation, I would just suggest to your staff to be a bit more careful and slow down and be mindful of all types of nails.

  • 1/5 Delphine B. 6 years ago on Google
    Bad experience The ladie did not well, I told her , she did one more time but its the same bad work !!! Never again She did fast !!! Its suppose to be a relaxing moment !!! Really disappointing !!!

  • 5/5 Sarah P. 6 years ago on Google
    Best manicure I've ever had, very meticulous and precise. Shoulder massage too for 10 mins while nails dried...all for $26. Excellent!

  • 1/5 Ahmad A. 4 years ago on Google
    Poor service Quick and unprofessional and expensive Not recommended...

  • 3/5 Emily L. 2 years ago on Google
    It was ok! Expensive for what you get. I don’t think I’d go back

  • 5/5 Ashley W. 2 years ago on Google
    Chen Yvonne was so sweet! Very welcoming, and was very willing to try something new that I wanted. Def recommend this place!

  • 2/5 Hester H. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    This is the worst gel manicure I’ve ever gotten. I cannot speak to their other services. Gel was left all over my cuticle, it was just a very sloppy and careless job. For 20 dollars more I could have gotten a nice gel at one of the nicer salons.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine F. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The workers there was so kind I got a gel tip manicure and she did so well I also got a small snack too


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