Arete Beauty Spa - Nail de Vue 133-46 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

"I’ve been going to Arete for over two years now and my nails have never been stronger or healthier. They use Japanese gel and all the nail techs are incredibly meticulous and do a great job removing gel, shaping your nail beds and creating manicures that last 4-5 weeks without chipping. At only $40 (cash) for a gel manicure + removal, you can’t find better prices in NYC."

"I had a great experience getting my gel mani and regular pedi here. Ling was super meticulous with her work, focusing on the health of my nails. She also recommended polish colors that worked well for my skin color. An appointment is a must, as they only have three manicurists. And the day we were there, only one person was working. The nail salon is on the 2nd floor, but there weren't any signs. The stores on the ground floor remain boarded up due to a recent fire."

"I got a pedicure here three months ago and my nails have finally recovered. I paid full price + tip. They cut past the free edge and my nail beds were so sensitive getting soaked I asked them to stop. They sent the original tech that was working on my nails home and had someone else step in to apply a gel to fix it; she told me to stop wincing while she filed my nail because she "wasn't hurting me". They rushed me out before it had dried as well so the polish was distorted by the time I got home and removed my shoes."

"These nails were done about a month ago! They are gel style nails. I have to mention now only because 1st they still look amazing, 2nd the inner part and corner of my nails are smooth and flat ever after my nails grew out! They don’t pull and catch my hair. I’ve been having gel nails done for the past 7 years now, and this is the best nail salon I’ve been to. I can say the nail technicians are experienced and detailed with their work! I am extremely happy with them and my nails❣️"