Emi Nails

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    Serving New York Area

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    About the Business

    Using paragel (High quality Japanese No Sanding base gel - doesn’t damage your natural Nails), Japanese Nail Art, Gel Art, Gel Manicure, 3D Nail Art

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      Depends on the art pricing are different. $90 solid color + art fee(ex. French/ombré $3/nail, chrome $3/nail…etc.) Please call for more info. Thank you!

      Emi A., Business Owner 
      2 years ago

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    • Photo of Kelly L.
      Kelly L.
      New York, NY
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      Dec 19, 2023

      EXCELLENT Japanese style gel nail + nail art, and Emi's just so sweet It was just fun sitting and chatting and getting my nails done in her private studio. Would recommend!

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      Janie T.
      NY, NY
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      Mar 18, 2023

      I was expecting great work from this extremely overpriced manicurist. My
      experience was outrageous. If you are considering extensions with
      gel don't go here. She does the nails lopsided and so thick that
      within 1 week they open and pop off. If you have short nails that are
      growing they break. Her polishing is sloppy. She also expects a 20%
      tip for horrific work.

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      Cynthia L.
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      Oct 13, 2018

      Best nails I ever got in my life! Emi is truly the best and she is magical! I thought Emi was so funny and personable while we had our session. My best friend and I came here to get our nails done just before our girls' Japan trip last October. (Yes, I am a year late on this review). We needed to make a reservation with her about 30 days prior to our appointment. We just showed her the design we wanted and she would prepare. I went for a sweater-weather themed colors and the addition of gold flakes and gems made it pop! I got a lot of compliments for how cute my nails were. My nails last for almost a month and a half and it comes off so easily with no damage to my natural nails. I love her!

      https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/emi-nails-new-york?reviewid=-kY7eLSSahVFdk88y46eIw&select=dmK3aacYO6o0eyrlTKMcXw&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

      Loving my vacation nails! Thank you Emi!!!
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      Jenn S.
      Long Island, NY
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      Fantastic fantastic fantastic!!! Did I mention fantastic?

      I had been getting my nails done with a single nail tech for over 5 years and when she moved away, had another for 2 and then she had a baby and stopped as well. The bigger Japanese salons were ok, not very artistic when it came to nail art and the techs were not personable at all so it was hard to find that happy balance. Plus I had wanted to move on from UV curing to LED curing gels and upon my research I came across the glowing reviews of Emi!

      Emi, who used to be a professional makeup artist and hair dresser, moved into this medium of cosmetology and became a top notch expert at her craft! Excellent at free hand drawing for back art and really patterns to her clients. Space is professional, clean and warm. Plus she's a metal head like me so it's a win win in my book.

      Her prices are a bit pricier than the larger salons but well worth every penny. The product she uses is made in Japan. Not cheap nor easy to acquire since you have to go to a specific school to get licensed to handle these products as well as to purchase them. This gel does not damage your nails because their is no filing needed to be done on the nail beds themselves and they don't chip because they bend and grow with the natural curve of how your nail grows.

      By appointment only and she takes cash & card!

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      Melissah L.
      Barcelona, Spain
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      Jun 30, 2019

      I love my monthly nail appointment with Emi . She's amazing at her craft - so far, she can replicate any design I give her from IG and the paint never chips even if I wait 4 weeks to get them redone! The time sitting there always feels like hanging with a girlfriend. She's so chatty and funny and also makes the entire time very cozy with tea, slippers to wear, and Netflix.

      I am not sure of the nail art landscape in NYC but I do think she is slightly more expensive than Paintbox or other popular salons. My opinion, though, is that the personalization and comfort makes it well worth the extra cost. Everyone should book with Emi!

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      Victoria M.
      Manhattan, NY
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      Feb 25, 2018

      Run don't walk to Emi! I don't want to write such an amazing review because people will start booking her up, but, she's too amazing not to share!

      Emi is the sweetest, kindest person and she is absolutely amazing at her craft. What she paints is art, plain and simple. I can show her any image, and she can create it with a few brush strokes. I've been coming to Emi for almost two years now, and I'm committed to her forever. She did the nails for my wedding, my 30th birthday, every major event. Her work is that good, and her gel doesn't ruin my nails!!

      I love collaborating with Emi on ideas. I bring in a vague sense of what I want, and then she uses her artistic knowledge to make it modern and wearable.

      If you haven't been to Emi, then you are seriously missing out on the best nails of your life.

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      Lydia V.
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      Feb 6, 2019

      Emi is legitimately the sweetest person ever. Besides the whole, she's-the-most-talented-nail-artist-ever thing, she has an amazing personality that makes the appointment nothing short of a treat. She literally gives me show stopping nails every time I come to her. I have lost count of how many people have asked me where I get my nails done. I always give them her IG so they can be blown away by her incredible work. Now I understand why they call it 'nail artist.' I can't even draw the kind of stuff on paper that she does on my nails! I saw someone else say they wanted to keep her to themselves and I really felt that too! Because the more people that know about how awesome she is, the harder it will be to get an appointment! No, I'm kidding. I'm happy to support in any way I can. Emi, you are a gem and you are a master of your craft.
      Not to mention my nails last about 5 weeks and I work at Trader Joe's! Says a l o t about the quality of her work!

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      Linh N.
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      I landed upon Emi Nails on yelp after endless searches for the best Japanese gel nail art. The reviews here are all true, Emi is absolutely amazing.

      I went on a weekday during the evening and the entire process took close to 2 hours long, but it was definitely worth it. I had 2 nail extensions and nail art done. Emi uses gel nail forms for extensions which is quite rare in NYC, this type of extension is so much better since it uses your original nail to build length. Emi is very sweet, easy to talk to and most importantly, very detailed and organized. She can basically replicate any design you like, really impressed with that.

      I've had my nails for over 3 weeks and I'm still getting compliments on them.

      Emi is not your average priced gel nail salon, but the quality of her work really justifies the price. I'd definitely recommend her.

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      Quemoy C.
      Brooklyn, NY
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      Mar 27, 2015

      I recently had my nails done by Emi. I've never tried Japanese nail art, but I decided what the hell. I needed to get my nails done to keep the IDEA of spring alive in my wintery heart. I selected a design and Emi walked me through the process. The end result thawed me. I felt as if it was summer and the sun was shinning on me through my nails. They make me very happy. And they should, since it's damn pricey ($80 w/o tip). But they are so worth it. Treat yourself.

      Sidenote: I didn't know she specifically focused on these type of nails until I got there. I just went to her because she had 5 stars and I needed my nails done. Yelp got it right!

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      Adrienne F.
      Manhattan, NY
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      I moved to NYC a few months ago. I usually do gel nails and found it really difficult to find someone who did proper UV gel (not the gelish/shellac stuff). I found Emi on Yelp and thought I'd give it a go. And oh my am I glad I did. Emi is the sweetest person and very talented at her craft. I personally haven't gotten any nail art done but every time I go Emi always has a new design and they are always so cute and creative.

      All of the products she uses are from Japan and are of the highest quality. She has a wide selection of colors, sparkles and etc. I love that she's as picky and as meticulous as I am. She gets my pointy talons to the tee every time! She's just overall super awesome! You won't be disappointed!

      Emi's the best!
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