Diva Nails

This was my first time here because I am still looking for my favorite nail place. Unfortunately this is not it. This place has so much potential though. I got a manicure and a pedicure for $ 25 bucks.
The pedicure: The massage chairs are good. The pedicure itself is just okay. The person I had didn’t really scrub my feet much. She was also constantly leaving to go help or assist someone else which was really annoying. What I did like was the hot stone massage and the paraffin wax on my heels.
The manicure: I usually like the same person to do my feet and hands. Two different people did my manicure. Someone new filed my nails and then someone else polished my nails. Frustrating! The first woman was too busy looking over at other people’s conversations and too lazy to cut my cuticles the correct way. I also had a nail that was broken close to my skin so I asked her about putting some glue so it didn’t rip. She said «it’s fine». The second woman that came to polish my nails looked at it and made a better call. She put the glue and powder. My nails came out fine but the service was all over the place that it made the experience unpleasant.
Will I go back? If I’m out of options.
Update: 1 day later– Three of my nails already chipped! It has been less that 24 hours. I’ve lowered the review to one star because at the price that you pay, this should not happen the next day!

My advice to you about Diva is simply this — do not give Esther (owner) your business. Esther overbooks appointments and then when you get there she says «Oh, no you didn’t have an appointment». I had been returning for a while, but finally decided that Esther so disrespects her customers, even the ones who have supported her business for years and she is not deserving of such loyal business. Don’t rely on your appointments — she will pretend you never made one so that she can double, triple, quadruple book customers and let them wait knowing that at this point they have no better option especially for those who have events, interviews, etc.
An example — I made an appointment a week in advance. When I arrived, Esther insisted that I had never made the appointment and proceeded to send at least 4 other women ahead of me! She did this to another woman while I was there, and a few months ago did the same to my mother and a friend separately. The most disturbing of this was when I approached her politely and explained that it was really not a nice thing for her to allow so many women ahead of me and allow a loyal customer to wait 50 minutes for an appointment that was made in advance. Esther’s response — NONE! She literally completely ignored me and then began talking to somebody else. I was so stunned at how rude she was. I stated again that I felt disrespected and if there was anything she could do to keep my coming back after being her customer for years, and she yelled in my face «I DON’T KNOW I DON’T KNOW!» Even more shockingly, she did this to others I know. This is not a human being who is prepared to run a business based on hospitality and making a person feel taken care of. Isn’t that what we go to nail salons for?
Stay away from Diva Nails, and choose a place where the owners treat you with respect and appreciate the money you’re paying. (Also, the manicures/​pedicures themselves have seriously diminished in quality, and with a rise in price… go figure…)

Mani and pedi is now $ 23. Regular mani is $ 9. They up-​ed the price because they now use disposable tools for each customer. Also, for pedicures, they put a disposable lining which is nice :) same staff, they all do great!

Pretty good nail salon. The only reason i gave it 4 stars is because it doesn’t appear to be the cleanest. The girl had me sit at a chair where someone had just had their nails done and they hadn’t cleaned anything. They didn’t even change the paper towel you rest your hands on. Very good manicure. I hope they work on keeping it clean.

I’m always hopping from salon to salon when it come to mani/​pedis and I think I’ve finally found my new regular.
The BEST gel manicure can be found here. My nails come out flawless every time and lasts for about 3 weeks.
Everyone is friendly especially Esther, the owner. She is hilarious and chatty and remembers everyone. Betty usually does my nails and she is always great. The inside is also very nice and they have a larger than normal selection of polishes to choose from which is obviously a good thing.
You definitely should call ahead to make an appointment because they are always busy. Always. And for good reason. Esther is very considerate in that she doesn’t overbook and will actually tell you if they can’t take you at a certain time. From my experience at least.
Treat yo self. Be good to yo self.

Esther and the ladies here do an incredible job. They are very clean, have a huge variety of polish colors, and a reasonably priced. If you go Monday — Thursday waxing is half off which is a steal. I also appreciate that they will only tell you they will take you if they really can vs other salons that would say 15 min wait and then I’d be sitting for 45 mins. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Utterly amazing. Being from the area I always would swap nail salons but I definitely feel like I’ve found my «go to place». I was helped by Esther who was such a sweetheart. She took her time and I felt like I’ve known her forever. Extremely friendly to clients and her staff as well. On top of that she took her time to tell me great tips. I’ll definitely be a regular from now on.

Great place! Everyone is nice and they have a big variety of colors! Loved the hot towels and hot stones, very relaxing!
There’s parking on the side streets for one hour. I was parked over an hour and was ok.

Really clean place, nice staff and most importantly, true to their word when they said over the phone that they could take three people at once (a lot of salons fudge this part) They were horrified when I said that I hadn’t had a pedicure in 2 years and they worked very hard to make me look presentable! Would definitely go back.

The best pedicure out of everywhere, the only place I will go!
They do scrubs, use waxes, hot stones, etc all for 18 $. Plus you can’t beat the 20 $ mani pedi everyday of the week, and the half off all waxing Monday-​Friday!
Make sure to pick up a rewards card, it’s worth it!

I love Diva Nails! I’ve been going here for a few years now, and even after moving out of the area– I always return when I visit family nearby. Not only is at a great value ($ 20 for mani/​pedi)… The staff are amazing, best pedicure in Queens– hands down!

Best Nail Salon I’ve ever been to! I highly recommend it! Everyone is friendly and they give you a neck massage while your nails are drying!

I have lived in the Valley Stream/​Hewlett area for 2 years now. I kept going to salon to salon because I couldn’t find the right one. I finally came across Diva Nails and I love it! I get my waxing done here for 50% off Mondays-​Thursdays and $ 20 mani/​pedi. The staff are friendly and good at what they do. There is also a rewards card so you can get free manis and other stuff with the points you accumulate. I always feel comfortable and relaxed when I go here

Just moved to the area, this is the second nail salon I’ve tried — and the last. I am definitely coming back — it was a clean, updated nail salon with friendly staff. $ 20 for a mani-​pedi, including a hot stone massage on your calfs and conditioning on your heels. I also saw that waxes are 50% Mon-​Thurs. If you live in the area, definitely go to Diva Nails — you’ll love it as much as I do!

Quiet, not busy, very friendly nice staff. Esther does great waxing. Clean and nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

This is my favorite nail place, I’m really going to miss it if and when I no longer work in this area. Mondays to Wednesdays are now half off waxing and a $ 20 mani and pedi. Sometimes I treat myself to the mani and pedi combo and I am never disappointed in the job they do. I try to go on schedule for eyebrow waxing but I don’t always end up going in every two weeks like you are supposed to. They are clean, the staff is just wonderful and everyone does a good job, I’ve always been impressed with whichever stylist has worked with me. Esther is the manager and she’s really awesome, everyone loves her. I’m usually able to go without an appointment, although occasionally I’ve been asked if I could come back later or the next day. I always give a nice tip because it’s worth it. If you live in Hewlett or stop in the area for whatever reason this place is one of the town’s treasures.

Got a mani pedi today for $ 20. Waxing was half off mon-​wenesday. You need to make an appointment, especially if you are bringing someone with you. But as far as the strip of nail salons on broadway in hewlett, the owner does the best waxing.

Walking in without an appointment may leave you waiting a while, but it’s worth it. I’ve gotten manicures, pedicures and waxing done here and they always do a great job. Two days a week– I believe it’s tuesdays and wednesdays, but don’t quote me on that– you can get a manicure and pedicure for 25 bucks. Not a bad price to pay for beauty.