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Few things beat the feeling of leaving the nail salon with a fresh manicure.

Not to mention, you’ll be able to get an eye-catching, on-trend set.

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Needless to say, we’ve found the gems of the gems.

Below, find the 23 coolest nail salons in New York City.

You’re never without a glass of champagne while enjoying your mani.

woman with purple manicure

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The posh salon specializes in intricate manicures, pedicures, andpress-on nails.

The Laq Lab also offers its own lineup of polishes and nail accessories.

Their services include regular andgel manicures, of course.

woman with blue wavy manicure

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Vanity Projects is the spot.

If you want to have more fun with your nails, this place is for you.

Real talk: The salon features an array of designs that’ll speak to whichever mood you’re in.

woman with black outline manicure

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It’s essentially a haven, decked out with a cafe, nail salon, and massage rooms.

Its fresh and airy space will immediately relax you.

Not to mention, you’ll only find quality polishes that ensure a top-notch paint job.

woman with neutral abstract manicure

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It doubles as a wellness center, offering space to hold events and focus groups.

Plus, the decor is unmatchedyou’ll feel like you escaped into a land of zen.

You just have to see it for yourself.

silver chrome manicure

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The artists are trained to make your wildest dreams come true when it comes to your nails.

It must be the neon pink sign that just screams cool.

If the place doesn’t look chic, we don’t trust it with our nails.

nude manicure with abstract black wavy lines

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Free of the traditional toxins most nail polishes contain, you won’t have to worry about unsafe ingredients.

Every time you visit, you’re free to always bet on receiving an A1 manicure here.

The relaxing vibes of this Lower East Side treasure will win you over.

watercolor smeared pastel manicure

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Plus, their Instagram is a major source of eye candy.

Get a normal mani-pedi or go forextravagant extensionsfrom one of the in-house artists.

Pick up a candle or some palo santo while you’re there, too.

cream manicure with gold lines

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Services don’t cost an arm and a leg.

But she’sCardi B’snow-legendary nail tech, and we would be remiss to make this list and not include her.

“Never too much bling.”

mismatched chrome and blue long manicure

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Unlike many other natural-only and non-toxic places, however, they have non-toxic gels as well.

Location: 155 Prince St., New York City

Oh, My Nails!

No matter your preferred nail stylefrom simplistic to statement-makingrest assured you’ll walk out of Oh, My Nails!

blue and white nails

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However, they mean businesswhether it be hair or nails.

The Italian-inspired decor, luxe accommodations, and stellar service will have you feeling like a Renaissance queen.

Expect elaborate Japanese nail art as well as brow and lash services.

red manicure

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The services range from a classic $20 manicure to $98builder gelmanicures.

570 11th Ave. NYC896 2nd Ave. NYC1245 2nd Ave. NYC

green swirly nails

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nude nails with gold foil

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pink nails with 3d accents

@nailson7th/ instagram

sparkly flower nails

@paintbucketnails/ instagram

glazed donut chrome nails

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sparkly black french nails

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pink chrome manicure

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multicolor purple chrome with clear 3d accents

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ruby red almond manicure

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French tip with star decals

@sweetysalon_nyc

Ombré gel nails at QQ Nails & Spa

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