H & Q Nail Spa

This is the first nail salon I’ve been to in Greenpoint, and will now be my go-​to!
After walking down Manhattan Ave on New Years Day for 15 minutes, H & Q was the only salon open — for which I am very grateful. I only had to wait a few minutes and had a fun time making Play-​Doh animals with the little girl (so cute!). I got a mani-​pedi for only $ 25 (in NYC… unheard of!) and the quality was excellent. My technician was kind, careful, and professional. She gave me a hot-​stone massage and paraffin on my feet which I really needed after walking around + heavy lifting from a move that week. All of this was included in a standard pedi. Manicure was also great! I almost left without fully drying my nails until a technician recommended I put them under again, which shows to me that they really do care about their customers and the quality of their work. I still can’t believe it was that inexpensive, so I tipped generously because I felt it was worthwhile. My nails look great!
Looking forward to coming back.

The best nail salon in greenpoint, hands down! Always leaving with my nails looking like million dollars

New go-​to nail salon. Got a mani two days ago (bright red) and found out I have an interview tomorrow where red isn’t appropriate and they gave me a fresh manicure for $ 5. No frills but great prices and they did a great job both times!

Super cheap!

H & Q nails is by far the BEST nail spa I have ever been to, and I’ve been to a lot! They are meticulous, consistent, and efficient. Their manicures typically last up to two weeks, and they are always beautiful and clean. Each technician is well trained and cares about the quality of their work. They are always welcoming and warm. I can’t say enough good things about this nail salon!

Went in on a Saturday afternoon to get a full set of acrylics with gel. Was taken immediately. Sunny did a great job on my nails!!! they are exactly what i asked for (perfect length, shape, color) she also did an awesome design on them all for a reasonable price. I will definitely be going back.

The place next door is definitely better.

This is a great place for a pedi. Had a few hours between meetings in Northern Brooklyn so got a tasty Polish lunch down the street and then followed Unilocal to get a pedi. It was fabulous.
First, it was the only nail place in the area that did not overwhelm me with fumes. The workers were gracious and found me a great blue polish.
The young woman was gentle and thorough. The massage and hot stones were just what I needed. She gave me a warm towel to cover my eyes when she saw I was resting as she worked.
The pedi lasted for more weeks than ever. I was ready to go back for the massage before the polish wore off.

I was eager to try this place because of the great reviews so was disappointed after trying this place out. This place charges as much as others in the neighborhood but when getting a pedicure they spend 1 – 2 minutes massaging your feet and after they don’t give you a massage when you’re waiting for pedicure to dry. As soon as the girl was done and I was waiting for the pedicure to dry she insisted I pay right away and couldn’t wait. I felt like they were afraid I was going to run away before paying. I never experienced this in any salon. There are plenty of other salons nearby with great customer service for the same price so to be treated like it was a rush service definitely will prevent me from coming here again.

Best salon I’ve been to in a LONG TIME. Hebe did my nails and feet. I knew my feet were in bad shape, they were KILLING me to walk in Keds. So after picking up some donuts across the street I came over. I was taken care of right away, and she spent a LOT of time and effort chiseling off the dead skin. I felt bad, bc it was thick and she worked it hard and never gave any attitude or anything. The massage was longer than I expected and for hands, feet, quick dry and callus removal for $ 30, I was happy as could be. I will totally be back.

If you want healthy nails, that are stylish and cute… Service never rushed and priced very affordable… Come here!!! I’ve been a loyal customer for 5 years and I’m always satisfied with the service!!! People usually ask me where and who did my nails when I’m out and about. You won’t regret it ask for Sunny!!!;

Best nail salon in Greenpoint. Come here all the time. Manicures and pedicures come out really well. Great prices. Great color selection. Super friendly staff.

I was looking to get acrylic tips done one day and happened upon this place because most of the nail salons near me were closed due to Columbus Day. I walked up Manhattan Ave until I found a salon willing to talk walk-​ins.
I like the job that they did. It’s not a fancy place, by any means, but I always feel that the less fancy nail salon, the better results. Just my opinion. I’d like to try the gel manicure next time.

I am new to the neighborhood and went to try this place out on a Tuesday afternoon. BIG MISTAKE! It’s a good deal for a weekday (11am-​4pm) mani + pedi ($ 25) but was not worth it. First of all, it reeked of some sort of chemical that was so strong I started to get a bad headache and thought my nose hairs were burning off (sorry to get so graphic but seriously… that bad). The woman I had (Lisa?) was NOT gentle with the cuticle cutters on my toes or fingers that I actually had to tell her to be more gentle after a few «OW’s!» Also, she didn’t put polish on the whole nail bed! I had to point it out and make her go to the edges… Also, not very clean/​sterile looking. I should have known better when I walked in, but wanted to give them a chance. Remember, you get what you pay for. So, in the future I will definitely pay $ 5 – 10 more at another place.

I was forced to come here as my go-​to salon (primp and polish) is always booked up in the evening… And ½ the time I want a spontaneous pedi!
I must say the place is nothing fancy but they give a much better pedi. Very thorough, not rushed, and a great polish! Much less pretentious and they get the job done. I paid for an extra massage and it was so worth it. Everyone seemed really friendly. Will def come here over Primp next time!

This place is so awesome! They actually take their time, massage your legs, etc. Great pedi!

This is one of those instances where I have to wonder if my experience was a one-​off and I just got really unlucky. Either way, what a disappointment.
I went to H&Q because my neighborhood favorite, Freckle, was booked for the whole weekend. It looked like a no frills place, but the Unilocal reviews were encouraging. I didn’t expect anything fancy — all I wanted was a basic, painless gel manicure that lasts more than a week. Easy enough, right?
The nail tech nicked my cuticles and kept jamming a stick deep under my fingernails. Ow. Whole new level of pain. It’s OK if it happens once — we all make mistakes — but if it happens 5+ times, it’s a red flag. Pro tip — if your customer repeatedly winces and attempts to yank her hand back, maybe reconsider your technique and/​or apologize.
I can deal with pain if the end result is beautiful and lasting. However, my gel manicure started chipping and lifting in less than 48 hours. This is a record for me — even my crappy at-​home manicures last longer than that. Within 72 hours, it was almost completely peeled off, and took no effort to remove. At $ 35 plus tip, this is absolutely unacceptable. I am giving them two stars because the place was clean, and it would probably be decent for a regular manicure with a different tech. Maybe. Still, I will not be back, not even in a pinch.

Sunny did my mani, pedi, back massage. She did a GREAT job. This is my new place for mani/​pedi.

I get a mani/​pedi every 2 weeks with Abby. She’s my girl! Very detailed and so nice! The other ladies I’ve seen (during a rare absence of Abby) are great as well. I get the spa Pedicure because I NEED a good/​long massage since I’m a hairdresser. It also doesn’t hurt that Peter Pan is across the street for a doughnut and coffee before/​during/​or after your service.

Because I am lazy person in a long term, committed relationship, I’ve reached the level of said relationship where I’ve begun to take it easy with the primping. And because of this, my toenails have suffered. I let my pedicures last way longer than intended because Greenpoint doesn’t have a very good selection of no frills nail salons within a three block radius of my apartment (I told you I’m lazy). There’s a sprinkling of day spas that make me feel weird when I go there, and a couple of sketchy looking nail salons where the chairs are crisp with the stench of asses that have sat before you.
I was excited to see H & Q when it opened a few months ago. A new nail salon where everything is shiny and new! and it’s right across the street from Peter Pan, so I can indulge myself in some donuts and then pamper my fat ass with a mani pedi! The prices are relatively decent for a no frills nail salon — $ 10 for a basic manicure; $ 20 for a pedicure seems like a steal, especially when my claw toes are involved. They have a good selection of colors and real brands, and the ladies who work there work quick and do a great job. One thing though, the weekends can get super busy and waiting can be a pain (duh). I’ve seen other nail salons offer early-​in-​the-​week mani pedi specials; but as far as I know, H & Q doesn’t do this but it’d be a good incentive to go during the week.