Lucky Spa

Do NOT come here for nails. They do not use real OPI nail polish — my pedicure started chipping in three days. Also horrible service, the women were gossiping/​commenting about my friend and I the entire time we were getting our nails done and it ruined the entire experience. It’s cheap, but you get what you pay for.

I’m not a very picky person but I do like cleanliness. This «spa» was in a basement with water marks on the ceiling, holes along the wall floor, and overused chairs. There’s printed specials all over the wall you can’t tell which is still valid.
I went for a mani/​pedi that I thought would be $ 30, from what I read online. I couldn’t tell how clean the items used for my services were because they weren’t from a sealed pouch, nor did I see any disinfectant anywhere. Also, the warm to hot towel usually used during a pedicure was ice cold. I was only looking for a color change but since it was so cheap I figured I’d just do the whole thing. Well it turned out to be $ 60. The pedi is $ 25, $ 10 10 min massage, $ 20 manicure ($ 4.50 tax??). The mani/​pedi was well done, but my experience has been way better elsewhere.
I only recommend this place to those with low standards. They do, however, have a good selection of Essie nude/​pink colors and random gel colors, mostly nude and darks.

From the outside this place is somewhere Id pass by but it had such great reviews and I needed a place in the area. It was great! I came with my mom for mani/​pedis before brunch. Luckily we were early and no one was there bc there aren’t many seats. We had the place to ourselves and the ladies were incredibly sweet. They also give amazing massages. My mom paid for an extra foot massage and never wanted to leave. I just got the complimentary massage after my mani — It was great. Cheap too! $ 25 mani/​pedi $ 10 for 10 min massage.

The doorman of my building recommended this place for massages and he was right. They give the best massage in the neighborhood. I came twice for a stiff neck (torticollis). I could barely move before the massage. After the massage I got a great relief, I felt almost normal again. The first time the manager gave me the massage, the second time, Susan gave me the massage. They are both excellent. They adjusted the amount of pressure depending of my pain level. 30 minutes for $ 30, this was money well spent!
I had a pedicure-​manicure there as well for $ 25. It was fine and definitely a good price.

New Note:
At first, I love this spot for massages, but I think I just got lucky with the «good ones». A lot of the women here do not know how to massage and will actually cause you more damange than good. If not that, they do it half ass and you walk out feeling exactly how you were when you walked in. At the end of the day, decent spot, but watch your luck.
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This spot has quickly become my go-​to for massages. It’s great, super close to my work. and the ladies simply do the best massages I have ever had! HIGHLY recommend! Nothing fancy, but it is clean and they get the job done for $ 1/​min.
Can’t comment on nails or other treatments they offer though, as i have only gotten their massages.

My friend and I were visiting NYC for the weekend. We had time to kill and wanted a last minute massage and mani/​pedi. We called about 5 places with no luck. We decided one more, maybe we would get lucky calling Lucky. :) The place is definitely not a luxury spa, but if you want a good job done for a great price, this is your place! We were pleasantly surprised.

I came in 9:30 on a Sunday night. 3 other people were still finishing their services. I got a mani pedi and The liveliest of ladies offered me a 10 min massage seeing that I was tense. Seriously the best 10 minutes I’ve ever spent in any nail salon or spa. Thank you. So much. It was magic. And again, they happily and quickly took me at such a late hour. Great service Lucky Spa.

This place is bare bones and maybe slightly on the skeevy side. However, I’ve been going here for a couple of years and it is totally fine. Not the nicest salon, but heck it is cheap, they do a great job and it is around the corner!
25 mani/​pedi is great and they don’t rush you.
great massages
and they also do a fantastic eyebrow wax.
My only gripe is that they don’t do the best shellac job. Mine chipped after 10 days and normally mine last 3 weeks when I’ve done it other places. However, I only did shellac here once, so maybe it was an off day.

best $ 25 mani/​pedi ever. yup, $ 25 for both the manicure and pedicure together — quite rare for Manhattan!
I also received a free back massage while my nails dried — not sure if this was due to me paying in cash (which they loved) or cause I was only one of two people there at the time. will definitely be going back!

Called 20 minutes to their 10PM closing for a shellac manicure/​pedicure! Just what I needed after a hard day at work. Lovely women. Only con is a small place and not great atmosphere but worth the price– $ 60! Will try their messages next time as that seems like their main focus. Great value!

After a long semester at CUNY Law School, I decided to treat myself to a massage. This was a typical massage parlor. And before you ask, it didn’t come with a happy ending. In fact, there was a conspicuous sign that said, «No sexual activity allowed on the premises.»
The masseuse was an attractive Asian lady. The massage felt good. Since I was low on cash, I asked for only 10 minutes. At the end of the session, she asked me if I wanted an additional 10 minutes. I WANTED another 10 minutes, but I couldn’t AFFORD another 10 minutes. I told her that 10 minutes was enough. Nevertheless, she took it upon herself to continue massaging me (an obvious ploy to get a more generous tip). She only stopped after I lied to her and said I had to be somewhere.
I gave her a $ 1 tip in addition to the $ 10. After I paid the money, the owner, an older Asian woman, had this pissed off look. It’s kinda funny how a 95 pound woman could turn into Mike Tyson over a tip. I realize that it wasn’t a substantial tip, but I’m broke. If I could afford to give more, I would do so. The two women shook me down and made me pay an extra $ 2.
Despite the tipping issue, I would come back here. The massage was worth it.