TAKUNYA

Takunya Nail Studio sits on East 81st Street in Manhattan's Upper East Side. The salon describes itself as the first non-toxic nail salon in the neighborhood.

The salon focuses on eco-friendly products that it describes as non-toxic. According to the salon, the safety of both clients and staff comes first. It states that its polish formulas and cleaning solutions are non-toxic, derived from plants, and suitable for everyone, including expectant mothers and children.

Service menus are grouped into manicures, pedicures, polish changes, massage and add-ons. The salon also offers gel nail services, which it says are based on research into gel nail care, using targeted UV light and LONDONTOWN products.

Bookings are made through the online booking button on the salon's website. Gift cards are sold as eGift cards in amounts of $25, $50, $100 and $150, or for a custom amount. The studio also sells its own TAKUNYA glass nail and foot files.

The studio builds its services around non-toxic, eco-friendly products and states that client and staff safety comes first.