Apple Blossom Nail & Spa

Pretty solid. Really great paint job
Mani\pedi $ 36 extra charge for using cc (yep, still illegal)

I came on a Wednesday evening for a mani-​pedi. I got serviced immediately which is always a good thing. They had a special for the day which was a mani-​pedi along with a 10 minute foot and back massage for $ 50 (originally $ 55); I took the plunge since it’s been a while since I had any massage.
The entire process seemed fast except for the massage which they took the full time to do so. The place was clean, average size for a nail and spa. What I didn’t like was how my cuticles weren’t cut cleanly and the application of the polish was a bit messy. They also have the option of a quick dry top coat for a $ 1 extra.

Very unfriendly. Walked in asking for a mani/​pedi and was treated as if I was asking for a lot. Did not thank me for the generous tip I left nor did they ask me how I wanted my nails shaped. Also she was very rough with my hands and at one point I was going to ask her to ease up on the pressure she was using while hold my hands but I didn’t want to get her mad! Imagine !!! wILL NOT be going back ever. Rude. It’s a shame be they do good nails and half the staff is very friendly ! The other half not at all!

I went to Apple Blossom for my wedding nails based on a recommendation from a friend and it was very good. I’ve posted a picture of my gel manicure nearly a week later and it still looks great.
Definitely a good option for Midtown East.
PROS
— Pedicures are done in the comfortable massage chairs, but they fill the water basin with individual plastic linings for each customer which is the only way I will get a spa pedicure.
— Price point was average which I really liked ($ 80 for Gel Manicure and Spa Pedicure), because you cannot expect a decent mani /​pedi for $ 20! Especially given what we have all ready about the nail industry in New York.
— Polish selection is extensive, almost overwhelming.
CONS
— I definitely got the up-​sell on the leg massage, but I was in the mood for it so I didn’t care.
— Facilities look a bit worn /​dated.
— Service was quick and polite but not overly friendly.

Awesome neighborhood gem! The staff is so professional and courteous. The manicurist was filing my nails with such attention that I knew she was going to paint them perfectly. She didn’t rush through the service at all and made sure everything was done to the precision! My French manicure lasted three weeks! Thank you!

i really really wanted to like this place. after calling my regular nail place for an appointment and finding out my lady wouldn’t be in for 4 days (spoiler alert: i’m a perfectionist about my nails) and my old shellac basically peeling off i searched Unilocal for a place to stop in after work and found apple blossom nails, which got great reviews and was right off the m15 so i walked in around 4pm. i was seated right away and given a ton of gel mani colors to choose from, which was great. the manicurist (no idea what her name was as she never told me) suggested an essie gel color which i really liked, so i went with it. she started by removing my old shellac by filing it with one of those grindy looking electric filers that i hate (my nails are sensitive!). i told her multiple times i’d rather just soak off and she kept repeating this was better, which it clearly wasn’t because my nails felt like they were burning. strike 1.
after she finally gets the rest of the polish off, she proceeds to put these keratin gloves on my hands, which were very nice actually. but no soaking for the cuticles. and no cuticle softener minus the stuff from inside the gloves. she then starts trimming my cuticles — and i’m really throwing around the word trim because she basically nips here and there and doesn’t do anything to my cuticles at all except move them around. strike 2. my cuticles were a disaster and still looked like a disaster when she was done.
then we get to the process of painting. all i can say for this is that after me asking her MULTIPLE times she still somehow managed to avoid coming anywhere near my cuticles while painting my nails, making it look like i had a gel manicure 2 weeks ago rather than that day. this is one of my biggest pet peeves. strike 3.
you’d think at this point i would have cut my losses and just left but apparently i’m stupid and decided to ask this clearly not very competent woman for a massage. mistake. she mushed my back like she had never actually given a back massage in her life and actually managed to make me even more tense and knotted than i was before. fail.
for $ 35, you can most definitely find a cheaper and better place to get a gel manicure — it may even look like you got it done that day.

First time visit during lunch today. Called last minute but they were accommodating and able to fit me in. The salon is spacious, clean and they play relaxing music. Quite a good selection of colors and the staff seem nice. I think prices are pretty reasonable I got a regular mani and the sea breeze spa pedi with extra 10 mins foot massage for less than $ 70. The spa pedi itself was fine but nothing spectacular, though the foot massage was excellent! As I was getting the manicure another lady offered me a back rub, which was very nice too. It was only few minutes but I felt so relaxed afterwards. Since the salon is only couple of blocks from my office, I will most likely return.

I really like this salon and it is my favorite that I have found in my neighborhood based on price, appearance and cleanliness.
I go for the regular mani-​pedi special with is $ 29 Mon-​Thurs which is a steal for a nice place in the city. I know you can find cheaper deals but those places usually aren’t as nice and/​or clean. They do have pedicure specials that cost more but the special is only for your basic mani/​pedi.
The women are nice, it is a pleasant environment and they have a great color selection. If you are ever confused or have any questions about pricing just ask them before you get started so you know what to expect when it is time to pay.

I am really impressed with the level of service and
prices. I got their $ 50 gel manicure and regular pedi special. I was crunched for time so they got two people to work on me simultaneously. Both did an excellent job and while I was waiting for my toes to dry I was offered a free neck and shoulders massage (which was excellent). This will be my go to place, especially if they keep the $ 50 special.

Not sure if I’d return. came here to get mani pedi $ 30 and its the only salon that i found to be open past 9 (thank youu!). I chose a color and only had my toes done. That night of course I wore flip flops and I had no complaints.
The next day everything was fine, but as the day progressed and into the night, I saw a couple of my toes no longer had the polish… I went back and told one of the workers. She took me to the side and quickly redid the toes that had no polish… I only saw them apply the polish I chose but they didn’t go through the whole process of primer, top coat.
I’m still new to spas but other frequenters also agree theres more than just the polish thats used. Not sure what made the polish come off. maybe the polish’s brand? B touch.
(PS DO TRY THE MASSAGE from the gentleman who walks around offering it! though it was short I had a more relaxing experience than when I went to Oasis and paid top $$)

Buyer beware!
I went with my sister for the $ 29 mani /​pedi. While in the spa chair, they showed me their pedicure «menu». The lowest choice was $ 35. I said I would take that choice, since it seemed my cheapest option. When I was done they charged me an extra $ 12 for a leg massage. I didn’t even want a massage! When my sister complained they said they were clear with what they were charging. After much discussion they would not offer us any concessions to have us leave as happy customers.
Where I go in the Seattle area, a massage is included with the basic pedicure.
I was also disappointed because they didn’t scrub the dead skin off. I guess that ALSO costs extra at this place.

Tried to go to Lucky Spa this morning because Unilocal said they were open… But they weren’t. So I walked a couple blocks over to Apple Blossom (also found on Unilocal), which was! Currently having the Sea Breeze Spa Pedicure. It’s great, it features a 10-​minute foot massage and lots of exfoliation. They don’t have the hugest nail polish selection but the service is leisurely and attentive.
Just one thing… The guy who offers to give you a back massage while your toenails are drying… Well, let’s just say that he has a rather odd way of giving a massage. He doesn’t stick to your back. For a second I was wondering if were receiving a thyroid massage, and then… a breast exam? No, this can’t be happening, can it?

They have a great $ 50 gel mani and regular pedi deal which is exactly what I needed. They have a great color selection also. So far my gel mani and pedi look great 5 days later.
My only qualm was that my friend and I wanted to get everything done side by side but we were separated after our pedicures.

Apple Blossom — where do I begin? I love you. Since first discovering Apple Blossom last month, I have been 6+ times — twice for a manicure/​pedicure and the rest for massages.
The massages are heavenly — seriously, the best massage ever. Yep, you read that right — ever! Not just in New York, in my entire life — the freakin’ best. I always see Lisa; she is amazing. She knows just the right amount of pressure to use — firm, but not so deep that I’ll bruise — and takes direction well. By now, she knows exactly where I carry my tension, but when I told her where I wanted her to focus on, she did just that. Sometimes massage therapists don’t work on the areas you ask them to or, worse, ignore you, but she is very receptive and will make sure you’re happy with your massage.
As for nail services, I’ve only had two, like I said, but both were great. I especially liked all the pedicure options. In all honestly, though, the massages are what I go for — Lisa is just that good.
I also like the ambiance, décor, vibe, etc. Apple Blossom is beautiful, relaxing and well laid out. Everything is in good condition, well kept, clean and organized — from the tools to the actual salon. I especially like the massage rooms downstairs. Whenever I get a massage, I’m usually the only one downstairs (well…with Lisa, obviously), and I just love how quiet and serene it is. I don’t have to hear the gabbing upstairs or the sirens of the street — it’s so peaceful.
The entire staff is super sweet, too. They’re all very welcoming and friendly, and, now that I’ve been 6+ times, remember me. (I mean, it’s nice to be remembered when you frequent the same place.) The manager, especially, is great — she’s the one that actually recommended Lisa, so I have to give credit where credit is due.
All in all, go to Apple Blossom, you will definitely not regret it. And, I’ll see you next week, Lisa!

What i love most is the CLEANLINESS of this place. Yes, Tom the massage man is fantastic and gives the best shoulder rubs, and yes, all of the staff is extremely nice and meticulous, but what has me going back to Apple Blossom is definitely the cleanliness. I love that they use new plastic liner every single time for pedicures.
They will try to upsell you, so be mentally prepared if it’s not what you want :)
I was a bit dissapointed that my french manicure chipped after 4 days!!! I also added the quick dry top coat for $ 1. HOWEVER, my pedicure, which I got on 3÷26÷15 has SOMEHOW held up. That’s SEVEN weeks. When i got my pedicure, it was a week before Yankees Opening Day (for those of you non-​baseball fans, it’s the 1^st Yankees home game), so i asked the lady to draw the Yankee logo on my big toes. She was not too familiar with the Yankees logo, so she had trouble drawing it. She messed up on my right toe twice and started over again both times. She kept fixing it until I was happy, so I was extremely pleased with that.
I got the green tea (I think thats what it’s called?) pedicure treatment where they wrap your legs in cellophane and some sort of green tea lotion. It felt amazing.
Also got the ten minute back massage which was divineeeeeee.

$ 29 for a mani + pedi + massage. Mon-​Thurs only.
That is my favorite deal. That is the only reason you will see me there on a Mon-​thurs. Also, they are open till 10pm. For those of you who have long work hours, this place remains open!
The girls are really friendly and do an amazing job. There is a massage man who goes around giving real good messages, not those crappy 2 min massage done by a random person. In fact, they call him massage man!
Bring cash so you can tip your manicurist as well as the massage man. There is a box at the nail drying area where you can put tips for the massage man.
Once in a while, I do the callus treatment which is an extra $ 10 and they will make your feet feel so soft again.

My clear gel manicure is awesome! Quick amazing service from Lisa! :) see you in two weeks my girl! Special shoutout to the Asian massage homeboy too– who I almost refused.

Rude and over priced. Beware of Lilly. I have been going here for over a year — while over priced it was convenient. I spent alot of money including facials, mani, pedi, waxing. They know me as a regular.
«Lily» who I had doing my nails was putting on nail hardener and the bottle said top coat. Also a home made sticker said base coat. She can not speak english when i asked her why she was not putting on nail hardener.
She called over Tina the manager who explained they just «use» the smaller bottle and refill. Again i said no where on the bottle said nail hardener.
Then Lilly proceeded to talk about me to the staff who all looked at me at one time and laughed!!! The entire salon. Not joking either deliberately nasty.
The facial person «vivian» who knows me also came over and was rude to me too. Lilly would not shut up either while she completed my nails she kept bitching. Unbelievable.
Two weeks later — it was not nail hardener. Be ware of Lilly. They dont use nail hardener either — dont buy it. I should have just walked out. Wont be back.

Have your bills ready — they accept cash tips only
I came here on a Sunday afternoon with time to kill before an event. There were only two other people and plenty of staff to get my mani/​pedi done. I picked my colors and was seated immediately.
It wasn’t busy, so the staff was able to take their time. For the first time, I was able to enjoy my mani/​pedi and not have to rush back to work during my lunch break. The lady that did my nails was sweet and I have to say, she did an AMAZING job! My mani/​pedi lasted over a week and they still looked good (I went with their regular mani/​pedi with a quick dry top coat). The color was good, she cleaned up my nails and around my nails and the color never chipped — even if I banged them up. (I’ve since got another mani at a different location and it’s already chipped on day 2).
This place is truly a gem. I enjoyed my experience and loved my mani/​pedi so much that I bought a spa mani/​pedi on the spot for a friend!
It’s a bit out of the way for me, but I’m looking forward to my next visit again soon. Thanks, Apple Blossom!

After FOUR years of searching all over NYC I have FINALLY found nail heaven: Apple Blossom. It’s $ 55 for a mani + 10 min massage AND pedi + 10 min massage. I have been to every type of nail salon in NYC, from hole-​in-​the-​walls to luxurious spas… and this is one of the best salons I’ve ever been to… so read on…
I had Anne and she took her sweet time, rubbed my sore muscles into oblivion, AND my nails have NEVER looked better. I’m serious — I don’t know what she did, but it looks like I have completely different hands and feet. She was such a good masseuse during my pedi that I opted for a 20-​min chair back massage from her. It’s like she knew exactly which part of me was aching and she tackled it. The environment is very clean and quiet. Everything is sterilized and spotless. While the staff is friendly they don’t chat with each other that often, or with you, which is a welcomed change.
Just go. I’m lucky enough to live so close to just walk over 8 avenues to get there, but I’d travel far and wide if I had to!
PS. During my pedi, a woman next to me complained that her leg massage was taking too long and «she had other things to do today.»
— Hi lady… where else in NYC do you find a nail salon where they actually want to rub your legs for an extended amount of time without charging you an extra $ 20? Ungrateful b#*$#