Fancy Nails

I grew up going to this salon on a bi-​weekly basis as a teenager. Whenever I’m back in town, as long as my schedule permits, I will stop by to get either my eyebrows or nails done.
As a teenager, I used to get my eyebrows done by Lisa every 2 – 3 weeks like clockwork. The fact that they are still in business 10+ years later in this hyper-​competitive industry, especially in this neighborhood, has to say something about the way they run their business. Lisa is still one of – if not THE – best person if you’re looking to shape your eyebrows. I was in a rush this time and stopped in for a quick pedicure literally right before I had to leave for the airport and she had clients coming in back to back so unfortunately I didn’t get my brows done this time.
This salon has been consistently clean every time I have visited. $ 16 for a pedicure nowadays which isn’t bad. I still remember the days when it was $ 15 for a mani-​pedi but I guess I’m dating myself a bit there.

The service here is not that good. The way they do the nails is pretty good. If you mess your nails up a little they get a little mad. The lady who does the eyebrows does a good job. The prices are not so bad. Overall, this place is pretty good. It is also very clean.

Best eyebrow place in queens, Lisa does only the best. Very clean and very nice environment. Eyebrow Waxing always have amazing shape and amazing results

MY GO TO NAIL SALON!
I’ve been coming here for years and can’t see myself going anywhere else. The staff is really friendly and my nails always end up looking really nice! My go to for nails are either Alan or Lisa. Alan is the only male one working there but I feel like he does the best job. He is very meticulous and never leaves me dissatisfied! Each manicure or pedicure comes with a massage. Lisa is the best with eyebrows. Ever since i’ve started going to her for my eyebrows, I can’t go to anyone else. I have very short eyebrows but over the years, Lisa has been able to wax my eyebrows a certain way and leaves enough at the ends that my eyebrows have been becoming longer. She even fills them in for me at the end of each session!
The salon is pretty and clean. There are a lot of other salons on the same street as Fancy Nails but in my opinion, it looks the best and you leave with the best nails! The wait can be long some days but that just means it is a very popular place and in the end, it’s worth it!

I’ve been coming here for years and it’s true Lisa, the owner, is probably the only person that will bother asking you for your name.
The place appears clean. There are times where there is no wait, like now, and other days you may wait an hour.
I think it’s like any other nail salon. The staff works on you with minimize communication with you. There are some that do a great job and others who have room to improve.
I’ve had gel manicures that last 2 weeks and other times it chipped off the next day. However, I can always go back and get it fixed. I’ve also have, on numerous occassions, hit my nail getting in the car before it’s dried and they are always very nice to fix it.
I keep coming back here because I usually the work is good and the Polish lasts.
Just left and the person who did my nails was very meticulous. Great job

Awful!!20 $ bucks for nothing. She scrubbed my heels for literally 10 seconds maybe. Never told me her name. Didn’t even polish nice the tip is supposed to colored as well but I have a clear/​white strip I’m used to much better pedicures. This was rushed. They were not busy very disappointed
I will continue to drive out of my neighborhood for a better mani pedi the drive is worth it it’s like five minutes. 18 $ everyday ! And much better care. I tried but highly dissapointed:(
Learned my lesson!

I’ve been coming to this location for about two years now. The price is very fair for this neighborhood for the quality of service you will be getting. My girls at this place are Lisa and Sandy. I had my eyebrows threaded for about seven years when I started frequenting this place, and Lisa often asked to «fix» them. I never realized how damaged my eyebrows really were since I was always so loyal to my threading lady. Lisa TRANSFORMED my eyebrows and now I refuse to let anyone but her touch them. Everybody always compliments them and are shocked when I tell them they are NOT threaded as they appear to be! Sandy is the best manicurist in the place. Always quick, polite, precise, and never hurts you. Highly recommend her!

I’ve been coming here for years to get a mani/​pedi for $ 20. They’re always fantastic — no wait (and I go on Sundays!), good selection of colors, and great people. Always polite, very skilled.

Basically. mixed review. Lisa the owner is the only nice one that likes to know her customers. Besides that every single employee always has a grin on their face. The male owner of the place simply wants money and clearly wants every one to respect him. On the upside. My manicure lasted a full 6 days without a single chip. Id probably chose a place where id FULLY leave happy.

I go here to get my eyebrows done every two weeks, I’ve been to many other places but fancy nails is the best. Lisa is amazing! Make sure if you come here for waxing you ask for Lisa!

Fancy Nails is a no frills neighborhood nail salon in Whitestone. Cindy is my go to gal for manicures and pedicures. She is extremely meticulous, especially when it comes to grooming the nails and always does a great job! Lisa is the owner and is very experienced with waxing. They take appointments which is necessary (if you don’t want to wait) during peak times and are always on time. They also sanitize tubs and tools in between clients, which is important to me.

I went on a thursday to get a manicure and pedicure. It wasn’t too busy. The nail polish selection is very limited. One women even left the salon to go buy her own nail polish. I was greeted by a friendly asian lady with really long hair. She starts off doing my pedicure then she tells me that she was going to have someone else do my nails. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! From there everything went down hill. The lady that took over was HORRIBLE!!! She couldn’t even file my nails properly! She was rough and rushing!
I told her that she was filing them uneven and she tells me maybe its from where I’m sitting… uhhh no!!!
I tell her to fix it and she just stares at the nail. I took the nail file and filed MY OWN NAILS. I told her I don’t have time for this!!!
When she painted the nail she left the edges unpainted!
I don’t understand how they hired her!
WILL NOT BE GOING BACK.

My go to salon. Been going here for almost 9 years, got tips, silk wrap to even mani and pedi and I’ve NEVER left disappointed. Everyone knows what they’re doing and if you’re not satisfied just let the owner Lisa know and she will address the issue. Lisa is extremely knowledgable btw. And definitely get your eyebrows done here. No one does them here except Lisa (the owner) because She’s that good!

I go here to get my nails done (UV Gel manicure and pedicure). The lady that does my nails is very nice. Her name is Sendy. She is very meticulous and not lazy at all. She carefully paints my nails and always makes sure they are even. At times, I have seen her re-​do certain nails (French) to make them match and I value that… because she does it all within a reasonable amount of time.
She even told me that if I chip my nails within 4 days, I’m always welcome to return and she’ll fix it for me.
I always give her a generous tip for her service because she deserves it!

In this economy you would think that customers would be treated as a priority! But no! At fancy nails it’s all about what’s convenient for them… appointments or not you must wait. Rip your close on the chair no apology, give in the cards with 10 signatures to get free mani they tell you on card at a time, pay extra for gel mani 2 days later peels off they tell you we have a new one let’s try it on one nail free of charge! Anyways after going to a place for 10 years you would think they would take care of their loyal customers! But as I said early this is a place where you feel they are doing you a favor! Now I know why so Many people have stopped going!

I have been going to Fancy Nails since it was across the street from the Post Office in the Whitestone Village. This has been my nail spot for nearly a decade… and I go every single week. The prices are fair, and the skill of Lisa and Alan (her husband) is without comparison. Sherry is great for pedicures, too.
I agree with the other reviewer insofar as this is NOT the place if you want airbrush or any nail design… not even a squiggle. But if you want swift, well done manicures, permanent french that is spectacular, eyebrows that are just so at Queens prices, this is the place to go. Try to go on off days (not Friday and Saturday)…you can walk right in and be taken care of. And do bring quarters for parking… the meter maids there are some of the most overzealous beings I have ever seen.

I don’t get my nails done religiously but when I do, this is my go-​to spot. Parking is not the easiest around there since it’s in the Whitestone Village, but you should be able to find a spot. Bring quarters because you will be using a meter. If your appointment is a lengthy one (like tips), the male owner will go put more quarters in for you.
The best thing about this nail salon is they are busy enough that you know it’s a good place, but not so busy that you end up waiting around for long. I have never made an appointment and every time I walk in, I have been able to pick a color and get a manicure right away.
Their nail polish selection is mostly shades of neutrals, pinks and reds, They have a couple funky colors, like a neon green, but this isn’t the place to go if you’re looking for a wild manicure. For me, the selection here is great because I like a standard, great manicure with a pretty color. So, if you like what I like and that’s what you’re looking for, give this place a go. If you want swirls and glitter, go elsewhere.
One other thing worth mentioning about this nail salon is it’s quietness. I’m not sure if it’s a vibe created from the soft instrumental music that plays in the background, or the people that happen to go here, but it’s not a chatty place. You really have a chance to zone out and relax while getting a manicure, or maybe read a magazine if you’re getting a pedicure. That, combined with the fact that you won’t be in there waiting forever, makes this nail salon a nice and relaxing treat for yourself.