Tenoverten

This place is a bit of a joke. While I am all about ethical treatment and fair practices, the pedicure was ok at best and not worth anything near $ 40. The customer service — in particular from the receptionists — is absolutely abysmal. The two girls at the front desk couldn’t be bothered to look up from their cell phones to answer a question or provide any assistance, and they were just plain rude. The woman before me had her dog join her in her seat for her pedicure, so by the time I went, I was lucky enough to get covered in her dog’s hair. When I mentioned my displeasure with that while checking out (suggesting they clean it for the next person), the receptionist never actually looked up at me or acknowledged my statement — instead she just confirmed my method of payment, dismissing me completely. The receptionist next to her acknowledged what I had said but also could not be bothered. Probably the most expensive pedicure I’ve ever gotten with the worst service. I will not be going back.

Not the cheapest manicure around, but then again I don’t look at this place for that purpose. It’s very nice and clean, I love the pedicure basins, and the service tends to be reliably high-​level. I love getting gift certificates for people here because I know they will like it. Of course, service will vary depending on which technician you will get, but they are generally good enough to justify the price.

Seriously: Sugaring. Instead of waxing I decided to try sugaring instead of hot wax. I grew up on wax: algae, honey, blue, pink, with strip, no strip… you name it. Then today I tried Sugaring with Miranda. I loved it. I did full leg and Brazilian and I already know this technique was made for me. I left the salon completely clean, no bumps, no redness, no burns, no nothing. It seemed like I got an exfoliation. Here is the thing: some people don’t like how the sugar is applied because there is a lot of pulling back and forth before she pulls the hair out. So it is different. But it’s so worth it. I didn’t mind it one bit. For me it was pretty painless. I am so excited to have found this option here in NYC and I will be back to see Miranda, who is an excellent knowledgeable beauty expert.

I am super super picky when it comes to nail salons– when it comes to cleanliness, although the place is very high-​end, I’m really unsure about how sterile the equipment used was. Definitely not the «sweatshop» vibe at all and pretty nice on the inside, but washing my feet out in a bowl before giving a pedicure? Kinda weird if you ask me. Yes, they have a great extensive selection of high-​end nail polishes (Chanel, YSL and the likes) but the mani/​pedi wasn’t the greatest quality (chipping after a day and a half/​two days) and the employees made me feel like I was dirty (because I had waited two weeks inbetween my last mani/​pedi– are you serious?) ~$ 90 for a REGULAR MANI/​PEDI? Cmon.

After the big NYT expose of nail salons, I’ve been a lot more selective about places I go — and, tenoverten seems less sweatshop-​like than most. So, points for that. Also, this location is sunny and nice (hated the subterranean one in Midtown, way too crowded), and my friend who works nearby promises that it’s not usually as busy as it was when we came at peak lunch hour. The lady who did my nails, Alla, was nice and friendly. So far so good.
But: my pedicure got smudged before I got home even though I felt like we spent a long time in the salon after our nails were done, just chatting. Now, they did put plastic «socks» over our not quite dry nails and my friends pedi was fine, so maybe it’s just my luck — but, I just don’t have the patience to wait for my nails to air dry, so I guess I won’t be getting one again until sandal season. What irked me more is that my manicure didn’t even last the weekend! And drinking mimosas at brunch was as close as I got to manual labor, so there’s really no reason for this to happen…
Anyway. I’ll probably still be back because the place has nice feel to it, but I totally prefer PH7 in Williamsburg (which is also cheaper), but it’s a schlep… So, still prowling for the right nail salon!

Fancy, yes. Quality, no. Asked for the Luxe manicure halfway through realized she was just doing the signature, and not doing that very well. I felt like she was in a rush and the final result showed as much. Polish is uneven and two days later it’s already chipped. Will not be returning.

I come here for waxing and Miranda is amazing. She’s quick, thorough, and makes the process easy.

I’m very picky about high-​end nail salons and scrutinize every part of the experience. After reading the NYTimes article exposing the horrid details of the nail industry, I did some research to find an ethical and clean salon. Tenoverten here I come.
Located in the heart of TriBeCa, the location was easily accessible. I managed to score a last minute reservation online and reserved the standard pedicure and arrived prepared to be pampered.
The salon was cleanly kept, and I waited around 5 minutes before the nail technician, Coco, escorted me to the pedicure station. The pedicure was gentle and efficient, but not the most thorough one I’ve received. I felt comforted to see Coco unwrap the sterilized tools
I think overall, the place’s cleanliness, atmosphere, and designer nail polish selection justify the higher prices. I would return for my summer pedicures.

This ranks in the bottom of my experiences at nail salons. I came here because it was close to work and had heard good things about it. To my disappointment this turned out to be an overpriced shop and a terrible experience overall.
I had booked a polish appointment and needed up being charged for that and a gel removal (there was just a tiny bit of gel on my nails). Fine, but what really made for a terrible experience was my artist. She gave me an attitude and was rough with my hands. She worked in haste, and and in a huge hurry. I could tell that she didn’t care — she even didn’t bother wearing gloves like the other artists nor did she offer me water or give me a towel to rest my hands on as my nails dried.
And $ 20 for a tiny bit of gel removal and a simple paint of polish on my nails that cracked two hours later? Looks like I’ll never come here again.

I went to this nail salon just because lots of online websites suggested it as NYC top10 and all the good reviews in Unilocal.I was very disappointed. I paid 65 dollars for a mani and a pedi which I wouldn’t mind if the service was representative of the price. I agree with others that the colour selection is good but that all. Both ladies were in a rush on a Wednesday afternoon and as a result after less than 24hours I got chips in all my fingernails. I had an important meeting to attend the next day and I had to walk around to find another place to redo my polish. Very annoying. I strongly believe that there are other places which provide a far better service for a much better price.

Absolutely horrible experience. I booked an appointment for a mani/​pedi before my vacation and the process was easy and they were helpful when I asked to change the time of my appointment several times.
When I arrived, I was greeted by 2 very rude receptionist. One of them stared at me head to toe before telling me to pick my polishes. I decided to let that go and proceeded on finding my nail polishes. I was actually impressed by their selection. I picked a Nars and a Chanel.
The lady doing my nails was nice. She was not rude or anything, but she seemed overworked and not happy to be there, and so did the rest of the ladies working there. The place seemed clean, until I saw my nails flying on another client’s lap. No one really cared that there were nails flying everywhere. I was excited to be done and couldn’t wait to leave. On my way out I had to deal with the 2 rude receptionist again. This time they asked me (VERY LOUDLY) how much I would tip. Keep in mind that the place was quiet and you could hear every conversation. That was such an uncomfortable situation.
My nail polish chipped THE NEXT DAY!!! I cannot believe I spent $ 75 in this place. I would have been better off spending $ 25 in my local nail salon that doesn’t advertise itself as a high end place. Would not recommend it to anyone. If you go there for the nail polish selection, just invest in a Chanel or Nars nail polish. Chances are you’ll give yourself a much better mani/​pedi and won’t have to deal with divas who don’t mind putting you on the spot and judging you.

I really loved this place… at first. They were featured on a local news website for having «ethical» nail services. They say that they pay above minimum wage at their staff gets tips directly. Also, I liked that all of their nail care is «3 free or 5 free» of chemicals (Essie, Tenoverten, Nars, and one other I can’t remember). They also do not do anything «fake» (no acrylic or gel manicures). I loved all of this as I don’t like to use too many chemicals. I even had a great talk with the receptionist about my work in the non-​profit world!
I don’t get my nails done a lot (maybe once or twice a year) but wanted to get my nails done before my engagement photo shoot.
Unfortunately, I immediately noticed on my way home that underneath my manicure it looked like the lady didn’t take off all of my nail polish beforehand (clear) so it was uneven/​looked odd. Secondly, it started chipping in less than 24 hours and I was SUPER careful (I let it dry for way longer than recommended, didn’t expose my hands to dishwashing at all).
I would expect more from a salon that is super swanky. I really really wanted to love this place — for its ethical practices and for its desire to use less chemicals but I just think the lady didn’t do a good job and that’s a shame.

Outstanding service, products, artistry, amenities, vibes, scene. Your nails will be meticulously shaped and perfectly painted. Any person worth a proper manicure will instantly see the difference at Tenoverten. The shop itself is stunning: location, décor, and views. Tenoverten is the real thing.

Some of the receptionists are annoying diva like… Ruins the pampering process for sure!

Very clean and relaxed atmosphere. The staff is friendly and very attentive to your needs. Although it is pricier than your average nail salon you are treated alot better. One of my biggest gripes about nail salons is feeling like I’m being rushed; noone will rush you out if your «taking too long» to dry to make room for another client. You also will have the same manicurist from start to finish; not have 1 person remove your polish then have someone else do the actual manicure. Remember you get what you pay for, if your someone looking for a more personal relaxing experience then this is the spot for you!
P.S This place also earns extra points for not reeking of chemicals.

Swanky nail polish salon that looks more like a juice store. Took me a minute to find, but you’ll see the fluorescent sign near the building door, and then you go up the stairs to get to the salon.
I was a walk-​in and asked for a Quickie mani, which is $ 15 and 15 minutes of shaping and polishing your nails, no frills like hand massages or lotion, which was perfectly fine for me. Good selection of Essie, Chanel, Nars, and an in house «all natural» brand.
The lady doing the nails was efficient, however she didn’t ask me to pay until afterward, which was fine but I would rather pay in between shaping and polishing. They use quick dry drops instead of UV lamps, so I sat on the couch to dry my nails out before leaving. The salon has a good view of Tribeca and its surroundings and it’s a nice nail haven in the middle of the city. My Nars mani chipped within a few days, but overall it was a decent experience.

on Sat 2÷21÷15 I had a party of 8 of my friends for my birthday. I set up the date with the group booker the previous August. One nice thing is they do not need a hard confirmation until 48 hours before so I was able to reserve all 11 seats for the appointment but only needed 8 of them. The ladies at the desk when we arrived were helpful and took great care of us!

I think I prefer a more traditional nail salon, but this place was good. It’s clean and nice looking. The staff was friendly enough, but not overly so. For the price of the manicures, I think they should stay longer than a few days by using a better base coat and making sure to polish over the edges.
It was a good experience and I would come back, but it’s not first on my list.

The place looks very nice and the atmosphere was lovely. The ladies did a decent job with my nails although nothing much more amazing than my normal chinatown place. I’m sure they are talented manicurists if you ask for something special. So, fine, I was paying for the atmosphere…
The thing I found really bizarre was that as we were leaving they never once told us the price they charged my friend’s card. I was giving her some cash and she was going to put everything on her card. The whole thing was just strange. There were two women at the reception desk and they took my friends credit card did something with it then gave it back to her. No signature. No receipt. Not even a verbal total. Perhaps most of their clientele are wealthy enough not to care? Or maybe it’s just too tacky to discuss money in this Tenoverten oasis? I don’t know… as a business owner I just found it to be a little bit strange to not want to make the customer aware that they are being charged XYZ price for XYZ service.

My darling friend treated me to a birthday manicure. The place has a zen vibe, clean and chill. the manicurists and products they use are very good which translates to a solid crisp manicure. AND I messed up my tips and went back an hour later and the girls were super sweet! they fixed all
of them :))) thank you ladies, I totally appreciate it!