Jin Soon Natural Hand-Foot Spa

My pedicure looked like this after a week — usually they have done good work, but this time I still have callouses, dried cuticles and polish that fell off within days. This used to be my favorite place, and something has really slipped here. Very disappointing and expensive.

Went here for a girls date for Mani/pedis and it was wonderful! I did the cucumber Pedi with the callus remover and the rose Mani. The staff were wonderful, the experience was great and my nails look amazing. Also, prices are super affordable, especially for the quality!

I won’t fault them for any of the comforts that are taken away because of Covid but for the same price to have the actual manicure not be great is unacceptable. I selected their brand of nail polish in deux and it dried so unpleasantly with deep ridges. A disappointment at any price but especially this price! I won’t say I’ll never go again but I will be trying a few other places in the neighborhood before I consider coming back.

This was the worst manicure I’ve had in a while. $90 for standard gel mani and regular pedicure. They cut me during the manicure and I was bleeding. It started chipping after 2 days and after a week the entire layer was just peeling off on its own. Never had gel mani last less than a week. Save your money and go somewhere else!

I’m sold. I came in this morning for a shellac manicure with Mayumi and I was really happy with the whole experience. The atmosphere of this salon is peaceful and intimate and beautifully-lit, without tv’s or loud music, and they discourage cellphone use which I appreciated. Mayumi was gentle and meticulous with my nails, and even though it’s the holiday season and they had back-to-back bookings, she didn’t rush my manicure (yet we finished on time). My nails came out beautifully, though next time I’ll go for a traditional polish manicure instead of gel because their in-house line of nail polish colors looked so gorgeous and unique. I’m so glad to have found my new nail place in a city with an overwhelming amount of options.

Quality is not too good. The drying between two layers is too fast. The second layer is not complete. It may be painful sometimes. Service charge is too high for what they give.

Didn't even step foot in this place and already a terrible experience. Booked two pedicures a month in advance for my wife and I, both at the same exact time (11:45AM). They sent me a reminder the day before for one appointment at 11:00 and one at 11:45. I called letting them know that it was incorrect, I even received two email confirmations stating the correct times. They told me "well you can just sit there and wait." LOL... no thanks! Cancelled the appointments and will never attempt to make one again. A blessing in disguise because we ended up booking at an amazing place called, tenoverten!

Almost in tears. The night before I am to get married at city hall, I went to get my nails done and had one of the worst experiences. First, they reuse the same stick when waxing despite the price-point. Second, when it came to the nail art, she only put one coat and blamed my nail for still showing through when I pointed it out, even though it would only require one more layer to cover it up properly. Most egregious, I was told not to expect it to look like the nail art menu as that was computer generated and not on real nails. Third, worst of all, I showed on time for my appointment yet was rushed out and told my nails would try faster in the cold air rather than a fan in an effort to get me out the door as they were closing. If they were to close at a certain time, then they should have not accepted the appointment. Fourth, when it came to paying, they got upset that I didn't pay in cash even though there was nothing related to paying cash on their website. This was the final product; a far cry from what was advertised. These are the nails I have to have on my wedding day. Stay away. It used to be a high-quality place, but this is unacceptable.

Amazing mani / pedi they serve you hot tea and do a very in depth massage and scrub you in the best way. Worth every penny! Highly recommended

Wonderful attention to detail and very affordable! The chairs were a little uncomfortable, but great for a quick manicure! Only had a manicure so I can't comment on pedicures.

HORRIBLE!!! Not only did they tell us we couldn't get gel they cut the hell out of my foot and charged $87!!! For a gel pedicure...$87!! My friend requested a polish change and they completely ignored her request and charged her for a full pedicure. Will never go back!

It's a Saturday and the day before my anniversary with my boyfriend so a mani / pedi felt like an extra special treat. I had heard very good reviews about Jinsoon from current and past beauty editors so I decided to give it a shot. I went to the WV location and immediately loved how cozy and quiet the space was. The wall filled with different nail colors was super chic and each Jinsoon bottle had two bottles of each color. Other brands were towards the back in a variety of colors as well. Walking in I had to fill out a Covid-19 consent form and sanitize my hands . I was asked if it was okay if I had my mani / pedi at the same time and I agreed to that. In general the idea itself was excellent but the set up was not so comfortable and to be honest this was not worth the money. Towards the back is where you have your pedicures. If you're pregnant or disabled this area is not going to work for you. Reason being is because it's a deep step up to your seat that has no railing and the seat is padded with cushions that offer no real support and have seen better days. Since I had the mani and pedi at the same time i had to rest my left hand on a Bounty paper towel roll with a towel on top and lean across for my right hand. I had come in for the rose petal mani / pedi with a hand and foot massage and let me tell you this felt like I sacrificed my comfort to accommodate their initial request. Half way through the mani I was starting to feel very sore and uncomfortable on my side. I didn't say anything by choice and just knew right away this was a one done deal since I've had mani / pedis done at the same time elsewhere and never felt any physical discomfort. When it was time for my left hand to get worked on, they offered a bowl with rose petals in it and placed it in my lap gently. Though the touch was gentle it was incredible how I was expected to balance this the whole time. (I ended up placing the bowl right next to me). The massages themselves were just okay but I appreciated how each person took their time doing their work along with offering a small bowl for my delicate bracelets. I personally thought my nails turned out great (despite getting accidentally nicked and being casually taken care of) and only time will tell how long they'll last based on older reviews (this polish claims it's chip proof finish..). I essentially came in here with high expectations only to have them shattered and PS, this clearly does not align with Jin's vision of elegant simplicity so unfortunately I'd reco going to spend your money elsewhere.

If you're looking for a polish manicure, Jinsoon is the best in NYC - hands down. Their mani / pedi lasts forever, the technicians are very detail-oriented and thorough, and the space is clean and relaxing. Highly recommend!

I received a gift certificate and used it on 2/24/18 The ambiance of the salon was nice. Very quiet. A small space, but being that I had an appointment there was no wait. While the experience was relaxing, the manicure was extremely disappointing. You can clearly se (from my photo below) that the polish was sloppily applied. The difference in coats is clearly visible from the lines on the side of each nail. $20 for a manicure is not awful, however, In nyc there are lent of cheaper options and I'd expect a nicer job from a salon of this standard. I wouldn't book a future appointment here again as this was slightly disappointing.

I really enjoy the jin soon brand. I have gone to 2 different locations so far and the set up was the same. I had first discovered Jin soon because I was looking into dry pedicures. On my first visit there, the pedicure did still involve water but it wasn't a lot of water. I'm sure it probably was not a dry pedicure but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The foot massage that is accompanied when they moisturizer like is amazing. The prices are comparable to many of the salons I've visited for pedicure. I feel like I will be a consistent customer of Jinsoon and hopefully the level of service either gets better or stays the same.

Came in for nail art and gel removal on only two nails in Sept 2018. The manicurist I got was very nice but it was super clear that she had minimal experience doing nail art, as well as some language barriers. After someone explained to her that I only needed gel removal on two nails, she nodded and continued to buff down my NATURAL nails before I alerted her to stop. She understood after my reaction what she was supposed to do. She had the design I wanted as a reference but kept doing something sooooo so off. She kept getting confused at me pointing out the difference. Kept removing and redoing the wrong thing. The manicurist doing my friend's nails kept trying to explain what she was doing wrong (I think - they were speaking another language), until finally they swapped. The second woman did a much better job. But it was such a long ordeal, but stressful, and probably the worst nail art experience I've had.

Really bad experience. I didn't get the nail done as I wanted. What's worse is that the Polish already started to peel off the 2nd day....

I've been coming to Jin Soon for over 10 years, and the service is always friendly, consistent, and professional. I work in the fashion industry, which is notoriously fickle, and everyone agrees that Jin Soon is the best in class for hand foot treatments. And they have every polish under the sun, including those from luxury brands like Chanel and NARS. I also really like their branded polishes. This location is rather small however. The pedicure set up is definitely not ideal for anyone pregnant or otherwise less mobile. The Tribeca location is newer and much more spacious. I highly recommend the Milk & Honey treatments.

Very disappointing. My friend and I were planning to indulge on one of their pampering pedicures which, according to the site, lasts 45 minutes and cost around $40. From the minute we sat we felt like they wanted us to leave, the entire thing took 20 minutes and was super lazy! This does not even come close to what they promise in their menus. Not worth your money and time... Avoid this place, there are so many options in the city.

This is actually one of the worst mani-pedis I've ever gotten and I used to go to a place on the UES that had green tinted lights and 15 colors to choose from back in the day. Pedicure: It's just plain lazy. Got a 1 minute massage. Light foot scrub, as in, I get pedicures every 4 weeks and I still have dry skin after getting the "scrub." Other reviews say this is basically a lazy polish application and not much else and they are not kidding. 2/5 stars, not counting the cost. Manicure: Holy crow this was terrible. Like, real bad. I admit, I have short stubby nails. Ain't no shame in my lack of growth game. But I've also been to roughly 20 nail salons that have had no issue providing a great manicure. My manicurist literally refused to file 3 of them and missed 3 hangnails. I pointed out the hangnails and she looked at it, said it was fine, and proceeded about her day. And the polish? Oof, the polish. It is thinned out AF. Two coats and lots of missing spots later, I was real over it. 0.5/5 dear lord why.

I used to come here because it was a step up -- price wise and service wise -- from the cheapie/quickie and chain mani salons here in NYC. I stopped coming after 8 years of loyalty because I found the quality of their service and polish was steadily declining. I decided to come back last week to give them another chance and was soundly reminded of why I don't come here anymore. Service: they still remember me and I love the teas they have here. The selection of polish brands is higher end than your typical quick salon. For 3x the quickie mani price and 2x the chain mani price, you want to feel like you're getting something extra. The polishes: yes, so while there's still the same assortment of high ends brands, they seem to be the SAME bottles of said polishes! Many of the polishes have dried out, been reconstituted and thinned so many times that the quality of the polish is deplorable. There are actually still bottles here from when I first started coming here (signature dings and scratches make them recognizable). The polish was already almost dried out 8 years ago and is now thinned to a useless dribble. Gross. I would expect that they can at least keep their own line of Jin soon polishes in a decent state of freshness, but -- ugh -- they too were as dried out or thinned out as the other stuff. The mani: I usually get the balm of purity: the warm location and towel wrap is always nice for moisturizing my super dry skin. However, the actual shaping of my nails was mediocre at best. She, my tech, didn't even bother to buff the one nail that had a visibly shredding/peeling tip. It meant that the mani on that finger lasted less than 24 hrs. I don't expect good shaping from a cheapie salon, but I was with one of the seasoned veteran techs here at Jin soon -- where they (used to) pride themselves on nice nail shapes!! The paint job: worse than a cheapie salon. The polish was so thinned out that it was really sheer and streaky (I know because I've been using this color for years and I even own a bottle). Worst of all: my tech did not keep her station all that tidy. As she was putting on the topcoat, she knocked a wad of used paper towel onto one of my fingers, smearing all the polish. Instead of cleaning off that nail and redoing it, she plonked on another layer of topcoat which did NOTHING to smooth out the smudge nor cover it up. Really?!? That was so unprofessional and I hated to have to ask her to fix it. She should have fixed it without being asked. Seriously. Bottom line: Sorry and goodbye, Jin Soon. I'm not happy to have to resort to paying 2x your prices for a decent manicure at a well reputed salon with a ridiculously boring polish selection, but you have not upheld any of the standards that you originally opened your salons with. RIP, my beloved Jin Soon Salon of yore.

Come here for a mediocre pedicure. I like that they take appointments but for such poor results, I would have preferred to pay $15 less at a walk-in salon. The water in my basin was cold and dirty. The nail filing was uneven. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1 is because the foot scrub was good. But there's no reason to pay $35 for a good scrub but bad filing and polish. The staff also isn't friendly or helpful. I had to tell them I needed to leave, got cuticle oil myself, etc and the staff member asked for a tip before I was done paying. Tacky! Lastly, they need a receptionist. The phone kept ringing but wasn't answered. Not a relaxing environment.

I never write bad reviews (or reviews at all), but I felt so insulted by the rudeness and unprofessionalism I experienced just walking into the salon. I will not support this business again.

NO. NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. I wish I had read the Yelp reviews before coming here. I'm VERY picky and (legitimately) OCD about my nails and getting them done. I was on a trip to NYC from LA and googled the best nail salons in New York. Jin Soon was listed as one of them so I made an appointment. BIG MISTAKE. It was literally one of the WORST mani-pedis I've EVER had. The unkempt appearance of it was nothing to the terrible service I received. I had gel polish on when I came in that needed to be taken off. The woman put the cotton with remover on, let it soak for a very short amount of time, and then started trying to remove the nail polish. It was incredibly clear that she hadn't let them soak long enough. Instead of letting them soak longer, she started SCRAPING OFF the polish, which is terrible for the nail, and painful for me! In terms of my hands, I had to watch the manicurist's every move to make sure she was covering the whole nail in polish. She would leave huge gaps on the sides of the nail and I'd have to ask her to go back and polish the entire nail. I spent the whole time panicked and tense. When I left the woman at the front asked how it went. I told her it was the worst manicure I ever had and told her why. She asked if I'd like to come back another time to have it fixed. NO. NO I DO NOT. I WILL NEVER COME BACK HERE AGAIN.

So many of the other negative reviews resonate with me. Now that I know it's not just me, that's good impetus to find somewhere else. I started coming here because they were one of the few "ethical" salons that I found after that scary series of NYT articles. PROS: -- online appointments. -- a very few (NOT all) manicurists do a lovely long lasting job. CONS: -- surly front desk staff, rude on phone, rude on person. -- they don't let you request a specific manicurist. WTF! -- most manicurists' work doesn't last even close to a week. -- at least two of the manicurists used their BARE fingernails to "clean up" their messy work. (1) GROSS! (2) On almost every fkn nail. ROUGHLY. I was surprised not to be bleeding. (3) How about do it right in the first place! Even the worst salons I've been to haven't been so imprecise by a long shot. As another reviewer said...I don't know why I keep giving them another chance. They just keep blowing it. I'm done.

I have been to a jin soon at least 20-25 times. I used to work next to the ues location, and I live right in between the east and west village locations. I'm done trying this place, I almost feel like the idiot because how many times do you give a place a chance. It's just hard to find a decent clean mani/pedi place in this city. And no the neighborhood equivalent of a nail bathhouse is not clean or in any way humane. 1) you have to make an appointment, sure that's fine but try to call them and they are so abrasive on the phone that I would rather deal with a medical bill than call to make an appointment with them 2) you get there, you might have to wait and you are always in the way Till they seat you because it's so small ALL LOCATIONS 3) then you think I'm paying a decent amount for a mani and pedi, I can relax, this is suppose to be relaxing but no, either the technicians are talking about you and laughing at you or rushing you 4) then enjoy drying by the door which will open and let in a draft It's sad that ny is considered one of the greatest cities in the world and you can't expect a decent mani pedi, but the state of he industry is why places like Jin soon that are just relatively clean but offer no customer service or comfort are popular. Jin soon you are not popular bc you are good; it's just that the whole industry sucks so much.

Hum...For being identified as one of the top 10 nail salons in NYC I found it to be dirty, unprofessional and rundown are words that come to mind. I came in because normal place was closed. I brought a friend who was getting their gel nails off...they may have overbooked-after getting situated in the nail chair they were asked to move with the foils on their fingers and bonus these ginormous plastic bags on the hands and was asked to move to the very tiny and unprofessional waiting area. They were embarrassed and annoyed. They the nail tech finally gets my friend into a chair and start the manicure-but the pedicure she did prior to my friends must have smudged the polish...because the nail tech fixed the other clients toenail (and touching her feet) just came back to my friends without washing or sanitizing her hands-gross- The area where they do your nails is filthy and very cramped- Gel nail colours are limited-they only do CND and for regular polishes they have some Chanel (limited colours), Essie, their own brand, and NARS. The nail salon looked chipped, faded and in some areas like their drawer of implements-just look filthy- They need a little overhaul The girl who did my nails barely spoke English (it was the longest and most boring nail appointment ever-the nail tech and I were just staring at each other) and during my manicure she was kind of scattered-she used her own fingernail dipped in nail polish remover to clean up around my nail...they have a tool called and orange wood stick. That was so gross-now my nails hurt as well...:( The nail salon is overpriced for the lackluster service they provide. I won't be back

In NYC, manicures are a dime a dozen. What makes Jin Soon (west village location) the best is the quality of service you get for the price. A regular mani is $18 and it is seriously done with love.... sweet, soft spoken ladies. LOADS of colors and brands to choose from... they may not always offer you tea (because the place can get really busy, it's small!) but you can always just ask for a tea and the green tea is really yummy. The ladies work really hard... but they are very gentle & extremely detail- oriented. Noone will hack at your cuticles. This is a stylish little local place. Nothing fancy. Excellent mani- pedis. I would recommend just getting the "regular" mani and pedi, it's not worth paying for anything extra.

This place made me feel like I was taking crazy pills, and reading these reviews definitely confirm that I was. I came her on a recommendation from a reputable source. I said: where is a good place to get a manicure around here. She said: oh my god, Jin Soon is the best; it's kind of expensive but totally worth it because it's a special manicure and they serve you tea. Me: great that's just what I'm looking for right now. When I arrived, I was surprised by the space. I was expecting something fancy to go with my fancy manicure, but there was nothing unusual about it other than the fact that it was tiny... awkwardly so, and there wasn't anything special about it. I asked for a manicure, and I was handed a menu. 7 different types of manicures, ranging in price from $18-$35. Each manicure included a paragraph long description including talk of massages, and different types of herb infused lotions and oils, and other wonderful things. I selected a mid-range manicure for $24, and I was very excited for my special manicure. I picked my polish. Not a huge selection, but they did have some higher end brands besides essie, which I am not at all interested in because essie is the best. Sat down, and my manicure began. I was practically giddy with anticipation for my special manicure. IT NEVER CAME. Cuticle oil, filing, buffing, short hand massage, polish, OVER. 15 minutes, and not one thing unusual about this manicure. oh and THERE WAS NO TEA! It was a great looking manicure for $24 with absolutely nothing special about it. I have been getting manicures in this city once a week since I was 13, and I promise there is nothing unusual about this manicure. It is EXACTLY the same as an $11 manicure, and just like every other manicure, it chipped in 4 days. Anyone who says anything else is totally nuts.

I just got the most meticulous manipedi of my life here (Dew looks BEAUTIFUL on my hands) and I thought the location, while small, was extremely intimate and serene! However, to echo a lot of other sentiments on here, 2 stars off for the VERY surly staff. I have never seen a more stone faced bunch--every question I asked was met with incredibly terse responses. When selecting my color, many of the jinsoon polish bottles had separated from their caps, so when I picked one up by the cap, the bottle popped off and literally fell on my face before clattering across the floor and disturbing all the guests getting their manis in the front room. At the time I was so embarrassed for making such a disruption and apologized to the staff--they didn't say anything to put me at ease (just responded with a flat "Oh."), took the polish from me, didn't do anything to fix it, and just slapped it back on the shelf! This really annoyed me, especially because the SAME EXACT THING happened to another guest who was browsing the colors after me. Considering the otherwise luxe experience, the staff's attitude was starkly off-putting. Because of this, I may return by myself due to the quality of the manipedi service here, but I would NEVER subject clients or girlfriends to the stern, cold staff.

I have no idea what this place has such good reviews. Just got home from it. My toes still hurt from the pedicure On the plus side, the place is very pretty and clean. But this lady was incredibly rough with the pedicure, made me bleed (first time its ever happened to me) and then the nail polish was applied so unevenly....her hand was not steady at all - and you can always tell if they're good manicurists if they can apply your polish without going along the sides of your nails to wipe away where they couldn't paint it straight. P.S. This place is not korean.

I've never been so dissatisfied by a manicure/pedicure in such a long time. First off, the basic mani/pedi took nearly two hours before they kicked me out because they were closing. Somehow the nails had barely dried in the 30+ minutes they kept me under the dryer, and by the time I got home, they had all bubbled. Based on the ridiculously thick, gloopy coats the girl put on, I'm surprised they haven't already chipped (but the polish formula is pretty chip-free!). They use these ancient polish dryers, but have no dedicated space for them -- or really, no space at all -- so there were girls sitting in the corner with a polish dryer ON THEIR LAPS. I'm not paying JinSoon prices for that, when I can go to a cheap salon and sit at a dedicated drying station that actually works. They kept telling everyone that they weren't dry yet, so girls were sitting upwards of 30 minutes in these cramped positions. The whole place is cramped, especially the uncomfortable pedicure station. The place also seems like it isn't the cleanest. And the technician was not attentive or even that nice. Honestly, I get far superior treatment at QQ for half the price and a fraction of the time. Forget about the comparably priced tenoverten -- that place just blows this out of the water in terms of quality of work, ambiance, and customer service. The pros: great tea, great arm and leg massages with even the basic mani/pedi, and I did like the essential oils. I have no complaints about my pedicure, just the atrocious manicure. Also: their polish selection really is incredible. Tons of brands and options. I went to JinSoon because I LOVE their polishes (love love love) and it seemed like a cute, stylish spot. I wasn't expecting a dingy, uncomfortable spot, with dated equipment, a subpar service with a decently high price and my nails to be damaged 12 hours later. If you like JinSoon polishes, you're better off buying the polish and bringing them to any other nail place.

I visited Jin Soon Natural Hand & Foot Spa with my fiance this past Friday 7/11/2014 for a 5:45pm appointment. We arrived early and waited outside as the salon looked a bit small to wait 15 minutes for our appointment. Alas, when we entered at 5:42pm, we still had to wait 15 - 20 minutes for our appointment to begin. When one manicure table opened up, a 5:45pm that arrived after us was seated first. Moving past the late start, for our first manicure, the experience was a novelty. We chose the Spirit of the Beehive manicure ($35) which included a scrub, massage, several conditioning and moisturizing lotions and a warm (or rather hot hehe) three-layer paraffin wax. Nails were clipped and filed, conditioned and soaked. I chose the Airy Fairy by Butter London. It is a beautiful shimmering blue color that shows a purple sheen at an angle. The nail polish selection was extensive!!! I may try this lovely shimmering gold color I glimpse. My manicurist, Miyomi (I think, I may be spelling this incorrectly), was diligent and thorough. She did a lovely square nail and an even better polish. She checked and double checked making little adjustments to the cut. Trimmed hanging skin. It is currently Sunday (two days later) and the polish is still perfect. She was great! The portable dryers (which double for use on toenails and fingernails, yuck) on your knees afterwards were a bit cumbersome and not the cleanest looking. They reminded me of those bathroom hand dryers you have to slide your hands down into and almost always touch the sides (defeating the whole purpose) to dry your freshly washed hands. However, unlike other reviews I have read here, my nails dried quite well. I simply kept the line of my fingernails directly in the air stream of the dryer. Afterwards Miyomi placed special drops on the nails as well. I have no chips or smudges and even when I scratch an itch, the nail polish does not bubble or chip at the top as it is wont to do when I do my own nails. Though I probably would have enjoyed reclining while having my nails done as opposed to sitting upright, this is probably a minor complaint which will differ depending on the salon/spa. I imagine a spa dedicated to more than nails. I would come here again. Perhaps not a perfect experience but the end products (nails) were perfect and I would recommend this place to a friend or family member!

Ok, this is my regular mani-pedi spot. And I quite like them. So why only three stars? Because there are some things that I really hate about them. But I keep going because it's cozy & I like the way they make my nails look. And there is no place better in the neighborhood that I've found. The place is cute & pleasant (and close to home.) I enjoy the gimmicky essential oil & tea ritual when you start your pedi. They have loads of great colors. And it's very clean & hygenic which is hugely important to me. But I do with the technicians would stop yammering so much. And it's far too expensive for what it is. And holding a nail dryer on your lap because the place is crowded and you're relegated to the bench (which should just be used for waiting) is a bummer. But that being said, the mani-pedi IS better than most places. They don't rush. And at the end of the day, I'll keep it as my regular spot.

Worst Manicure. All the employees were sick. Hearing coughing and sneezing every 2 seconds is not my definition of relaxing. Bad service & quality. Nail polish is already wearing off (less than 24 hours)

Last time I went to Jin Soon, I was very disappointed by the experience. My end result of my pedicure was excellent. It's been a week and it still looks shiny and fabulous. However, I was incredibly disappointed by the pedicure itself. For $47 you get almost no massage, no hot rocks...pretty much a standard toe polish. Ive had far better pedicures at hole-in-the-wall nail salons, and paid a lot less.

Love this place! It's a bit more roomy than the East Village location, but still on the small/cozy side. I've had manis and pedis here, and the bowls for pedicures are sinks rather than whirlpools. I love that because I'm not sitting there thinking "Oh God did they clean the filter properly? Am I risking an infection?" I can truly relax here. I strongly recommend that you make a reservation, however. Don't count on being able to walk in and get an appointment, it's definitely not a factory like regular nail salons.

I have been coming here with my mother as a bi-monthly treat for over 10 years. The experience here is top notch. The prices are well worth the services, and can even be similar to other cheaper and less nice places. The location itself is beautiful. Located on a quiet street in the West Village, this place is an escape, retreating into a zen paradise. They have outstanding green and citrus tea, and make you feel comfortable and relaxed. It is very small, so the experience can depend on the other clients and if they are very loud or chatty - but the space is comforting and clean. They have a huge variety and assortment of brands and colors but their menu is the real draw. Breath of Milk and Honey is my favorite pedicure. In the cold winter months, you relax into a tub of warm milk while they exfoliate your skin with a honey scrub. What could be better?! No matter what service you get, you will leave here renewed and rejuvenated.

I love this place and had to fill out a review. This is a 'locals' sanctuary. The reputation is deserved. If you want a unique gift for girlfriends in the know pick up a few nail polishes you can't find anywhere else. I mean ANYWHERE..meaning no dupes. Blue iris is the fab color I am posting. Fabulous..pictures barely do justice.

I went for the milk and honey, although it was very nice and the technician was great, the experience wasn't fully what I was expecting. The Space: - Small, no frills, wooden chairs and small wooden tables. The bathroom is through a backdoor, small and dingy. The Procedure: - Basic manicure. Nails are filed, gel is applied to cuticles, Fingers are dipped in bowl of luke-warm milk. After a quick soak, the technician proceeded to push back, trim cuticles. I liked that she asked me if I wanted to remove them (which I don't do) - Hands and forearms are scrubbed/massaged with a sugar scrub/lotion. This was great! -Hands are mummified with steam towels and cleaned off. - Massage with lotion - Polish application (They have tons of colors!) I decided to go with a Jin Soon Polish. The paint job was clean, precise-no complaints there! -When it was time to dry the technician asked me to sit by the waiting area, placed a magazine on my lap and placed the dryer on my lap. I basically held the dryer in my lap! Not what I was expecting from a nail salon with a famous name. Overall, it was okay, wouldn't have gone here if I didn't have a gift card and I will not be going back.

Ahhh, I loved this place before I walked in the door and that was dumb. I had to wait 20minutes for my manicure even though I made an appointment. It took the manicurist about 70 minutes to do my manicure. The driers are prehistoric and sadly my polish bubbled - on every finger. Jin Soon has an extensive color selection, organized by brand. Tons of options!

It is in the neighborhood and is a great spot to get your nails done. quiet and peaceful. I appreciate the fact that it is more like a spa experience than the typical nail salon. It may be slightly more expensive but it is worth it. I don't often get my nails done but when I do, I treat myself to jin soon.

Came here with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and we both got a pedi spa treatment. I got the flower petal pedicure and he got the milk and honey one. We both loved it. Service was very nice; the manicurist offered us some wine upon entering and I thought that was a nice little addition to our spa pedi! There's a large selection of nail polish brands including Dior and their Jin Soon nail polishes but the only downside was that their color selection was not as varied as I wanted it to be. Usually nail salons have a huge selection but it took me a while to find the color I wanted! Other than that, gorgeous place.

I've only ever been to the newer TriBeCa location but I got a gift card to this location for the Milk and Honey pedicure. It's definitely not as clean and updated (or big) as the TriBeCa one but I still found it to be really nice and quaint and they seem to get a lot of regulars. I'm not sure who I had my pedicure with exactly but she was kind and gentle. The actually service was really relaxing and the essential oil mixed with the milk and honey left an amazing scent. However the actual polish got pretty messed up while it was drying. I don't know if the dryer, the polish, or myself was at fault for it but regardless it wasn't a big deal. I really just wanted the actual pedicure than the polish but still sucked a little. I'd probably got back to the TriBeCa location just because it's less out of the way for me, but I still really enjoyed it here.

Pros: I could walk right in for a mani/pedi on an off-hour (4:30 on Monday), the ambiance was lovely, the woman working with me was very nice and didn't make me feel like I had to chat (I like to just be quiet and relax if I'm at the salon), and my nails look awesome. Cons: the manicure chair wasn't very comfortable, and the woman working with me had a cold and wiped her nose on the back of her hand a few times (using a handkerchief would've been nice) All in all, it was a nice experience, and while I might try a few other spots in the neighborhood before making this my regular pampering destination, I would be happy to return.

This is my favorite place in the neighborhood to get my mani/pedi's. It's small but really cute. Definitely has a spa feel. I've frequented a few other places in the 'hood (e.g. Think Pink, Janna Salon) but the manicures from Jin Soon irrefutably last the longest. I highly recommend this place.

Although the ladies are lovely, if you like having your polish put on evenly do yourself a favour and avoid this place. I could have painted my nails better myself

After extensive research I got a Jin Soon gift certificate for my husband as a Father's Day gift - "Spirit of the Beehive" pedicure to be exact. He went to their West Village location and he loved it! I must say I spent DAYS searching all over the internet for a nice and clean place because so many mani/pedi places in NYC are just plain nasty. The search was daunting but it paid off. This place is ultra clean - whatever cannot be sanitized is disposed of. They have a whole sanitizing section on their website so you can read all about it prior to going there. The place is very relaxing and cozy according to my husband. I personally bought the certificate in their UES location and liked it too. If feels great and somewhat special to be in such a small and cozy place as so many places in NYC are jam-packed with people. My husband liked the experience, he was offered a cup of tea and his pedicure lasted for 1 hour - he said it was the best pedicure he has ever gotten by far. He said the staff was friendly and professional. The only minor disadvantage was a bit of a wait time although he had an appointment but he said he would definitely return or recommend the place to his friends as the quality of their service is impeccable. I noticed their website is not listed, here it is: http://www.jinsoon.com/

I do not understand the hype. This place was small, old and dirty. The customer service was nonexistent and the experience was not special. The bathroom looks like it is 100 years old. My manicurist's nails were too long and she kept raking them along my legs during my 30 second 'massage' after my pedicure. It is way overpriced and my nails chipped after 2 days.

I am a big fan of the basic manicure. I chip my nails so often, I rarely go for a better manicure. However, I will be changing my habits and sticking with the better manicure from now on. The attention to detail, meticulous work, and pleasant atmosphere is worth the extra $10, especially when the polish ends up lasting much better than from a $9 manicure. Jin Soon is the gold standard. If you live by one, you should be making it your regular nail place. I know I would. For now, I will have to settle with appointments whenever I am in town and have time.

I have been getting milk/honey pedicures here for YEARS. I have been all over the world and gotten no better pedicure than this one. Sometimes the techs are better than other times. And I agree the place needs a reno. But I still believe in Jin Soon. You should too.

I want to begin by saying, this is a review of my experience at the West Village location only, and not a review of my feelings toward Jin Soon salons as a whole. I had an appointment last night with a friend to have manicures and pedicures. I am easily swayed to upgrade, and am usually quite satisfied when I do. I like a nice long massage and the extras you get with the Milk and Honey and Spirit of the Beehive.... this is why I was disappointed when my nail tech performed "The Magic Clay Slipper" on me last night. There was NO "magic" to this pedicure what so ever. The nail tech applied a scant amount of what I suppose was the "clay" and gave me a total of thirty seconds worth of massage. I'm not kidding. The massage lasted under a minute. I was totally not relaxed. For having upgraded to a pedicure that costs $55, I would have thought there may be an extra long massage and more use of the product. It was WORSE that when I have had the "Balm of Purity" (a more basic option) My nails were painted well, but I left with cuticles untrimmed and after my manicure, $81.50 less in my wallet. I am GLAD to pay for mani/pedis and the extras I often opt for, but not when I am forced to endure a half hearted effort by a rude tech. I was jealous of my other friend who seemed to have a lovely experience with her nail tech. I hope a conversation will be had with the staff so that your customers receive just as good treatment for every person you employ. I have yet to visit the East Village spot, but have had a wonderful time at the UES spot with Dolly. She is great!!

I had a pretty medium experience here today. A few things: 1. When I first walked in, I immediately noticed the place had almost zero ventilation, which meant it smelled uncomfortably strongly of nail polish and nail polish remover. This did not get better over the course of my visit. 2. The environment is pretty meh. In front, there are four small tables set up where you sit close together with the other clients. I don't really mind this, but it doesn't lend itself well to any sort of private conversation. Additionally, for the price, I feel like you're also sort of paying for the ambience, and this place does not feel upscale in anyway. 3. My manicurist did a fine job, but messed up her own work twice, and unfortunately kept coughing into her hand...and therefore also my hand. This was the grossest part for me and I didn't feel like it would be appropriate for me to say anything. Ugh. 4. They had a huge selection of nail polish, which was great but seemed weird given that they have their own line. DON'T ask for the Chanel -- it chips and smudges almost immediately. I went with a deep Jin Soon purple that looks lovely. I happened to have a gift card that included tax and tip for the Breadth of Milk & Honey manicure, which probably amounted to $35ish. It was a fine experience that I didn't have to pay for. However, given the smell, ambience, and carelessness about germs, I will not be going back and don't feel that it would be worth spending my own money on. Would rather get more for my $$$ at somewhere that was less of a "big deal," if that makes sense. EDIT: Polish starting chipping 1 day after.

The technician seemed to be rush on everything and her facial expression made me felt that I asked very stupid questions. Yes, this was my first time manicure and hand clay treatment...I was definitely expecting a better experience. But the three stars were heavily for the polish...

Pricey but worth it if you want to treat yourself. It is very small but completely relaxing and they serve the best tea while you get your mani/pedi. I suggest the milk and honey pedicure!

I went there because I didn't want to deal with bubbles in my nail polish, or dry coat that spills over the edges. I got exactly that (bubbles and sloppy dry coat application) plus a bonus of bleeding cuticle. They were accommodating (I was quite late for my appointment) and nice but the quality doesn't cut it.

Because I ordinarily bite my nails unless they're well manicured, I get my nails done A LOT. I have been to a few great nail salons or spas in the city, but most are *fine* to get the job done and that's about it. JINsoon definitely stands out among the many options. The staff was friendly and attentive; the nail job was top notch and done with great care; the tea was nice; the atmosphere was relaxing but not over the top; and, importantly, the color selection included not only the usual Essie and OPI but also NARS, Chanel, Dior, and JINsoon's very own collection. Sure, JINsoon's manis and pedis cost more than the cheapo, dime a dozen salons around the city that get the job done, but frankly not too much more, especially not for what you're getting. This is a really great go to nail spa and I definitely recommend it.