The Paint Nail
Nail salon in New York, NY
The studio is on the 11th floor of a building on West 32nd Street in Koreatown. Visits are by appointment only and one-on-one, with a set start and end time for each booking. The salon describes its work as nail artistry combined with hand care, and says healthy natural nails are its priority. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 7:30pm and Sunday 10am to 6:30pm.
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The studio is on the 11th floor of a building on West 32nd Street in Koreatown. Visits are by appointment only and one-on-one, with a set start and end time for each booking. The salon describes its work as nail artistry combined with hand care, and says healthy natural nails are its priority. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 7:30pm and Sunday 10am to 6:30pm.
Manicures start with cuticle work and nail prep before the set is completed. Japanese Structure Gel is built on the Leafgel Premium Sculpting Soft Gel System, which the salon calls lightweight and flexible. The system is HEMA-free, TPO-free, vegan-friendly and 10-free, and it is a soak-off structured gel. Hard Gel Overlays rely on the American Creator Hard Gel System, a non-soak-off gel meant to add strength, and they suit longer natural nails or nails that tend to lift or break. Gel manicures generally hold for two to three weeks when aftercare is followed properly. Hard Gel Overlays, Japanese Structure Gel and Gel-X extensions generally hold for four to five weeks before needing a fill or replacement. Fills are available for Hard Gel Overlays and Japanese Structure Gel.
Nail art is grouped into three design tiers. Tier 1 covers simple, cohesive designs such as line work, ombré, cat eye, French, chrome and simple accents, from $30. Tier 2 is moderately detailed, with hand painting, moderate 3D elements, small charms and gems and limited mix-and-match designs, from $65. Tier 3 is highly customized work with character art, advanced 3D sculpting and full mix-and-match designs, from $110. Pricing reflects design complexity, detail, time and materials. Artist-curated options let the nail artist design the set: 100% Artist Freestyle from $70, which suits clients who choose shape and length but not a specific design, 1 Inspo Artist Freestyle from $100 with one inspiration photo and one color preference, and Omakase Nail Art from $140, a custom design built from up to 10 inspiration images. A seasonal collection of limited-edition nail art is designed by the founder and refreshed each season.
The Essential Hand Spa costs $50 and runs 30 minutes. It includes a botanical dry flower hand bath, OUAI exfoliation, CurrentBody Skin LED red light therapy, Jo Malone hand lotion, L'Occitane cuticle oil and a warm towel. The Signature Hand Spa costs $70 and runs 45 minutes. It offers longer LED time, a hydrating hand mask, a hand massage with Aesop hand serum, and Diptyque hand lotion. A package pairs a Classic Gel Manicure in one color with the Essential Hand Spa for $109, taking about 1 hour 30 minutes. Every service finishes with UV protection, hand lotion, cuticle oil and a warm towel. A complimentary beverage and snack are included, and first-time clients receive an aftercare kit.
Booking requires a card on file, which is charged only for cancellation, rescheduling, late cancellation or no-show fees. Changes made at least 4 calendar days ahead avoid a $50 fee, while cancellations within 8 business hours incur 50% of the service total and cancellations within 2 hours or no-shows incur the full reserved total. Arrivals beyond a 10-minute grace period pay a $15 late fee, and services may be simplified to fit the remaining time. Services are non-refundable and gratuity is not included, with the standard at 20 to 25% of the total. Payment is accepted by cash, major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, and cash payments receive 5% off.
Nail health comes first, with cuticle care and preparation before any gel and gel systems chosen for their formulas. Nail art is priced by design complexity, detail, time and materials.
A private, one-on-one studio on an 11th-floor suite in Koreatown.
Specials & promotions
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Birthday gift: complimentary Essential Hand Spa
Once per calendar year. Only as an add-on to a nail service, not a standalone appointment. For active Paint Club members or returning clients with at least three previous appointments.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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5% off all refill services for members
Member benefit of The Paint Club.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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5% off service when paying with cash
Applies when you pay with cash.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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The Paint Club monthly membership
$80
Renews automatically each month. Monthly fees are non-refundable. Non-transferable. Includes one monthly gel manicure credit that rolls over while the membership is active.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Complimentary aftercare kit for first-time guests
For first-time guests.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Complimentary design tier upgrade once per year
Once per calendar year. Valid for one appointment and applicable to Design Tier services only. Member benefit.
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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5% off Classic Gel Manicure + Essential Hand Spa package
$109
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Artist-designed nail art add-ons, from a freestyle design chosen by the artist to a custom design built from inspiration images.
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100% Artist Freestyle $70
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1 Inspo Artist Freestyle $100
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Omakase Nail Art $140
Gel-X extension sets in a single color, with tier designs, artist-curated options and omakase nail art.
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | 1 Color $110
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Seamless Aprés Gel-X Tips (1 Color) $110+
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Gel-X Extensions | Tier 1 Design $140+
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Gel-X Extensions | Tier 2 Design $175+
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Gel-X Extensions | 100% Artist Freestyle $180
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Gel-X Extensions | 1 Inspo Artist Freestyle $210
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Gel-X Extensions | Tier 3 Design $220+
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Gel-X Extensions | Omakase Nail Art $250
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | Tier 1 Design $140–$175
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | Tier 2 Design $175–$220
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | 100% Artist Freestyle $180
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | 1 Inspo Artist Freestyle $210
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | Tier 3 Design $220–$300
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Seamless Aprés Gel X Extensions | Omakase Nail Art $250
Essential and Signature hand spa treatments with a botanical hand bath, exfoliation, LED light and hand care products.
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Essential Hand Spa $50
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Signature Hand Spa $70
The Paint Club, a monthly membership with a monthly gel manicure or credit, a birthday hand spa and design upgrades.
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The Paint Club $80
Classic Gel, Hard Gel Overlay and Japanese Structure Gel manicures on natural nails, with the same design options.
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Classic Gel Mani (1 Color) $65+
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Classic Gel Manicure | 1 Color $65
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Hard Gel Overlay | 1 Color $80
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | 1 Color $90
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Gel Mani | Tier 1 Design $95+
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Hard Gel Overlay | Tier 1 Design $110+
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | Tier 1 Design $120+
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Gel Mani | The Autumn Edit $125
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Gel Mani | Tier 2 Design $130+
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Gel Mani | 100% Artist Freestyle $135
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Hard Gel Overlay | The Autumn Edit $140
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Hard Gel Overlay | Tier 2 Design $145+
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Hard Gel Overlay | 100% Artist Freestyle $150
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | Tier 2 Design $155+
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | 100% Artist Freestyle $160
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Gel Mani | 1 Inspo Artist Freestyle $165
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Gel Mani | Tier 3 Design $175+
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Hard Gel Overlay | 1 Inspo Artist Freestyle $180
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Hard Gel Overlay | Tier 3 Design $190+
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | 1 Inspo Artist Freestyle $190
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | Tier 3 Design $200+
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Gel Mani | Omakase Nail Art $205
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Hard Gel Overlay | Omakase Nail Art $220
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Japanese Structure Gel Mani | Omakase Nail Art $230
A combined Classic Gel Manicure and Essential Hand Spa.
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Classic Gel Manicure + Essential Hand Spa $109
Gel removal of the salon's own sets, and removal of enhancements from other salons when booked with a new gel service.
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Our Work Removal + New Set $15+
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Our Work Removal Only $25+
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Foreign Removal + New Set $40
Three nail art tiers, from simple cohesive designs to fully customized, intricate work.
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Tier 1 $30+
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Tier 2 $65+
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Tier 3 $110+
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Meet the team
Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.
- Highlights
- Artist-designed sets, from 100% Artist Freestyle to Omakase Nail Art built from up to 10 images
- Three nail art tiers priced by design complexity
- Hand spas using OUAI, CurrentBody Skin LED light, Aesop and Diptyque products
- The Paint Club monthly membership at $80, with a monthly manicure or credit and a yearly birthday hand spa
- Free repairs within 5 days for application issues such as chipping or charms coming off
- Removal of the salon's own sets, and of enhancements from other salons when booked with a new set
- Good for
- first gel manicure
- longer natural nails
- nails prone to lifting or breakage
- custom nail art
- clients who want the artist to design the set
- hand care add-on
- monthly regulars
- gift card buyers
- Treats
- lifting or breakage
- nail strength
- chipping after application
- removing previous sets
- hand care
- Techniques
- Japanese Structure Gel
- Hard Gel Overlay
- Gel-X extensions
- Aprés Gel-X seamless tips
- gel manicure
- cuticle care and nail preparation
- hand painting
- 3D sculpting
- character art
- LED red light therapy
Products & treatments
- Leafgel Premium Sculpting Soft Gel System
- American Creator Hard Gel System
- OUAI
- CurrentBody Skin
- Jo Malone
- L'Occitane
- Diptyque
- Aesop
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