Rio Nails
Quick info
About Rio Nails
On Broadway in Chelsea, Rio Nails is a nail salon taking walk-ins for gel pedicures and full sets, both acrylic and gel. The shop opens daily, and service can slow when staffing is limited, with waits before a technician is free. Near closing, around 5pm, or during busier stretches, appointments can move faster than usual. Full sets sometimes come out thicker or wider than expected, and filing has run heavier on some visits. No reservation system is in place, customers are seen in the order they arrive at the counter.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gel pedicure, rushed nail service, gel x extensions and overfiled thin nails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gel pedicure, rushed nail service, gel x extensions and overfiled thin nails.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often mention getting a full set or gel manicure, with several praising specific results like a gel pedicure done well on a first visit and one describing purple nails they loved. But the dominant thread across the reviews is rushing: multiple diners describe being hurried through services, especially near closing or when the salon got busy, resulting in overfiled, thin nails that bend with movement, or a full set that came out thick and wide and had to be fixed elsewhere. Several also cite curt treatment, no greeting, and being told "it's okay" when a shape wasn't what they'd asked for. One reviewer reports being burned by the LED light during a gel x service, leaving fingers inflamed and forcing removal of the extensions. A few return regularly and single out one tech by name recognition among staff, and one reviewer advises going early in the day rather than near closing to avoid rushed work.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often mention getting a full set or gel manicure, with several praising specific results like a gel pedicure done well on a first visit and one describing purple nails they loved. But the dominant thread across the reviews is rushing: multiple diners describe being hurried through services, especially near closing or when the salon got busy, resulting in overfiled, thin nails that bend with movement, or a full set that came out thick and wide and had to be fixed elsewhere. Several also cite curt treatment, no greeting, and being told "it's okay" when a shape wasn't what they'd asked for. One reviewer reports being burned by the LED light during a gel x service, leaving fingers inflamed and forcing removal of the extensions. A few return regularly and single out one tech by name recognition among staff, and one reviewer advises going early in the day rather than near closing to avoid rushed work.
Featured reviews
- Kimberly Singh
“I hate the way my nails came out they weren't what I asked for, every time I told her she just said it's okay that I will be fine.”
- Natasha Medrano
“Horrible customer service. They dont even greet you. Went in for a full set they were all thick and wide the next day i went to Fancy Nails to get them fixed.”
- Annie Page
“A little disappointing. They rushed to do my service and it was painful at some points. My nails were overfiled and they were very thin. I can feel them bending over every little movement.”
- Erica Arevalo
“I love my purple nails ! Definitely will be coming back thank you dude !”
- Tran Arletta
“Such of amazing jobs!!❤️❤️❤️Always love her “ Tu “ my tech forever 🔥”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Amenities
- Has toilet
Location
Nail Salons near Rio Nails
- Mai's Nail Salon4.65691.6 mi
french manicure, gel manicure and pedicure, full set acrylic
- Star Nails4.01312.2 mi
dip nails, pedicures, nails breaking quickly
- Le's Beauty & Nail4.12092.9 mi
dip powder manicure, gelx refill, pedicure service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Nails | 3.8144 | — | gel pedicure, rushed nail service, gel x extensions |
| Mai's Nail Salon | 4.6569 | 1.6 mi | french manicure, gel manicure and pedicure, full set acrylic |
| Star Nails | 4.0131 | 2.2 mi | dip nails, pedicures, nails breaking quickly |
| Le's Beauty & Nail | 4.1209 | 2.9 mi | dip powder manicure, gelx refill, pedicure service |
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