Polished Fingertips

Helll FCUKING no. Just chew your nails off. I def do not know where the reviews are coming from. I just spent 80 FCUKING dollars on a manicure my pet dog could have done. I live in bk and get my nails donee at The Nail Boutique (either location). On a holiday weekend it is appointment only. I’m was in a pinch, in the neighborhood completing tasks (hair braiding) for my 14 day Greece and trusted Unilocal.The worst decision of the month. Save yourself the trouble and go to the hood spot and actually love your nails.

I really wanted to love this place, but it’s just average.
One the plus side:
— doesn’t have bad fumes
— uses disposable pedicure tubs to avoid bacteria
— black owned and seems to hire diverse staff
— does a good job applying polish and takes care with cuticles
— has lots of colors and brands
— creates a customer record so it can remember your preferences… and does remember the next time you come in
— hospitable hostess (owner?)
Areas for improvement:
— never enough staff, impossible to walk-​in
— difficult to get the appointment time you want
— slow overall
— applies callous remover gel incorrectly (supposed to wrap in plastic wrap, not dunk your foot in the water after applying)
— automated system sends you appointment reminders via text and email, but then they don’t respond if you reply asking for an appointment

Super rude, didn’t get a chance to experience their service because the staff was so obnoxious. If you don’t provide services as of 6:15, then you should change your hours, not reprimand potential customers.

Polished is the best salon in Harlem! Very clean and the nail technicians are awesome! I’ve been coming here for two years and the quality is consistent. I’ve never waxed but the mani, gel mani and pedis are great. Call to schedule an appointment and there is never more than a 5 minute wait. Highly recommended.

I really liked the environment, the music, and ambiance that this owner has going in the salon. The atmosphere is nice and the place is black-​owned in this community so I wanted to love it. However, as some reviewers has said previously, the chairs are extremely uncomfortable. It is hard to enjoy your relaxing pedicure when you have to constantly adjust yourself, especially if your tall and want to push your chair back. I felt like my pedicurist rushed through my pedicure and the technician next to mine noticed, gave me an apologetic look and said call and ask for me next time. In all fairness, I would want to try this place again, but then when I think about the uncomfortable chairs… Not too sure

Everything about this place was wonderful! I have never been to a nail salon that has taken their time to pay attention to so much detail. I have huge Callous problem so I am very picky about the nail salons I go to. Deliah was an amazing tech. she took her time to make sure my feet were extra smooth. I’m also a germaphobe and I found it very impressive that they have disposable liners for your feet. The foot and hand massages were great and I plan on making this my new nail space. My only complaint is that they need new nail dryers.

This place is a GEM! I got lucky and had no wait for a walk-​in pedicure with Jillian — she’s AMAZING! She even recommended that I wait to do my manicure on Tuesday when they run their special :)
Needless to say, she earned herself a new regular client!

I recently moved to Harlem and have tried other places in the neighborhood but have always left feeling like I didn’t get the service I expected. This nail salon is, by far, my go-​to spot. Anne (I think that’s her name) took care of me and did a wonderful job. She shaped my nail nicely, did not destroy my cuticles, removed dead skin on my feet without hurting me and (while this may sounds odd) I liked like the way she applied the paint to my nails. I walked out of there very satisfied with the service I received. I highly recommend giving the place a try.

Awesome experience. Came in on a Saturday Lillian worked me in even though I didn’t have an appointment. Skilled nail technician, wonderful customer service. Inviting nail salon and services are provided timely. Love the vibe, fabulous music playlist and great addition to the Harlem Community!

I always go to Anna. Takes her time and she is really gentle with my hands and feet. The place is clean and on time with appointments. Music is soothing. I usually I have my headphones in but the music here is good as well.

WOW! If I had the time in my schedule, I would travel from Bedstuy to come here regularly.
I have never been so relaxed while getting a manicure. The lighting, the music… the technician took her time and was in no rush to get me out of there at the end of her shift.
Highly recommend!

I’m shocked that these people have 4 stars on Unilocal.$ 15 for a manicure… Seriously!!! Who the hell puts tax on a manicure lmao! $ 15 for a manicure should be a crime. I also called to ask how much a manicure was and someone said it was $ 10, you can only imagine how mad I was. Ok done venting.
I do give 5 stars for the quality of the manicure.
³⁄₅ for the inside. The nail fans in the front look like they were $ 10 at Walmart. But again, the price is mind boggling. I get my nails done in one of the wealthiest towns in New York and it’s not even that bad. And they suggest the amount of tip? Signs like that gives me the chills because it irritates me so much. I definitely won’t be coming back. I would’ve came here all the time since I go to school close by, but I think I’d rather save $ ⁵⁄₆.

I popped in on a whim and was able to get a manicure within a few minutes. It’s a smaller space with a great reputation, so you might do well to call ahead about availability unless you’re very close by.
This was, by far, the best manicure I’ve gotten in the city. The woman doing my nails had a really great attention to detail and took her time with me. She took longer to polish than most manicurists I’ve had, but I say that as a positive; the color came out deep, rich, and streak-​free thanks to that. I can tell it is really going to last.
It’s a really pretty space and the owner/​manager was great.
Bonus: they have great specials earlier in the week!

Never had a better Mani pedi. This place is so clean and relaxing. I’ve never seen someone analyze her work as much as this manicurist. Far exceeded my expectations. I’ve finally found a place that’s worth the $

First let me say that Lillian is awesome and takes so much time to get your nails perfect. The place is clean, bright, airy, and welcoming. It also doesn’t stink too much of nail fumes which is important for me.
However, no matter when I go or if I have an appointment, there’s always a wait. Their scheduling seems… off. It’s like there aren’t enough technicians or breaks aren’t coordinated or something. I’ve even had them cancel an appointment on me while I was en route to the salon.
I keep giving this place another chance because it’s close, black-​owned, and I like the atmosphere. But if you’re in a rush, avoid it. They definitely take their time, for better (yay attention to detail!) and for worse (why am I still waiting?).

Excellent service. What a gem!
Highlights:
I was given a margarita as I received a manicure and pedicure! The salon is clean and has a relaxing aura that makes you instantly feel comfortable.
The workers are friendly and provide really outstanding services. I was thoroughly impressed with how quickly and immaculately my manicure, pedicure and eyebrows were completed.
The business is black owned! The woman who owns it was extremely welcoming to me. I truly appreciated that.
They use a chocolate type of eyebrow wax, which didn’t hurt my skin as much as normal wax usually does. It smells delicious and the wax is said to be better for your skin.
I paid $ 50 for a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow wax, and it was absolutely all worth it! I’m planning to take my mother tomorrow as she’ll be visiting me in the city and would also love this place.
I highly recommend it!

Just walked in for a Shellac manicure done by Ana and she did a lovely job. She was quick but meticulous. She got all the way to the edges of my nails without going onto my skin (my pet peeve when getting Shellac). The salon is beautiful and the service was amazing all around from the time I entered. I especially loved the lightly scented lotions and sprays they used. The owner was sweet, and even stepped in to help remove my last week’s shellac & pick out the right color. It’s also decorated really cute & bright and seemed very clean. I’ll certainly be back here when I’m in the city, and send all of my friends in Harlem. It’s rare that I find a nail salon this great, now I just have to find one like this in my hometown!

Very clean and friendly atmosphere. I love the fact an assessment was done prior to service. Very professional and pleasant. The regular clients are nice as well.
I went there after going to a place near my job in NJ that did a number on my nails. It was recommended to cut them down since they were so badly damage. I was a little reluctant but decided that would best and allow them to grow back. I definitely will be back!

I just moved into west Harlem and was desperate this weekend to find a reliable nail salon in the area. I spent over an hour searching Unilocal for the perfect place and landed upon Polished as a solid median — not too expensive, but also not a questionable establishment where I might walk away with a bacterial infection. perfect!
I was not disappointed!
The owner greeted me at the desk and was very polite even when booking my appointment over the phone (I actually got lost on the way there and she was kind enough to guide me over the phone). Once I sat down Kelsang gave me an amazing mani/​pedi and THE BEST LEG/​FOOT MASSAGE IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. She only works weekends, and I’ll definitely be going back for her!
#protip: Monday-​Wednesday they have a special on mani/pedi’s … it’s usually $ 44 but $ 35 if you go one of these days. (Sadly Kelsang will not be there)
*great selection of Essie colors (my fave)
*great places to eat in the area if you get hungry after!

The girls who work here are lovely, and the receptionist is a total doll baby. Really lovely to talk to and she gave us a coupon that we didn’t know about for our service.
The younger girl who did my pedi was late to the appointment (she ran in with a coffee and we were sitting around waiting for awhile) which was a bummer. She seemed inexperienced and kept looking over at the woman next to us and watching her while she was working my feetz. It made me a little nervous, but she actually did a great job and was really understanding of my insane giggling (I’m ticklish) during the appointment, and was super gentle with the massage (which I asked for).
The chairs here are awful though. It’s extremely uncomfortable to sit in them for long periods of time, mostly because the angle is so awkward and the chair is pretty small and unsupported. It’s a free-​standing small chair (not pushed against the wall) that is too low to the ground, which means you have to put your feet and legs uncomfortably high up, which makes your butt go numb. Fun. The management really needs to upgrade to larger, higher, more comfortable arm chairs. Can I put in a plug for those big leather massage ones?
The front area of the spa is gorgeous and immaculate. The back was clean but sloppy, with carts and stuff everywhere. It looked disorganized. Container Store, anyone?
I’m in the area a lot so I might return given the sweet and thorough staff. That being said, I’ll never get a more expensive, lengthy pedi there until they upgrade those awful chairs.