Nailed It: Ten Salons for Cheap Manicures in Manhattan

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You probably didn’t come to New York City thinking you’d be scoring great deals when it came to indulgences, large or small. But half the time, they’re right under your nose—or at your fingertips, as our round-up of ten of the best cheap manicures in Manhattan proves.

From nestled-away neighborhood joints to no-frills midtown spots to a Soho newcomer that you can duck into for flawless fingertips, these salons will pamper and polish your nails for way less than the price of sweating it out at a SoulCycle session. Check out our map below for the salons. —Mina Shaghaghi