Kid Friendly Nail Salons and Spas in NYC (Manhattan)

If you have a girly girl on your hands, it may just be a matter of time before she starts admiring your nail polish and asking for her own manicures and pedicures.  And while make-up on a 7 year old, or 3 year old for that matter is frightening, a bit of pink on the fingernails can be pretty and fun.  You don’t have to go far to find moms and their mini-me-s getting their nails done, many at their local neighborhood salons.  But we don’t think it’s that fair to the manicurist who wasn’t trained to deal with a fidgety 4 year old, or other customers who have come to relax - many away from their own kids and now have to deal with yours chatting away or being constantly reminded to sit “very very still”.  For this reason, we have come up with a kid focused nail salons and spas for parents who want to give their children the pampering they crave while respecting the relaxation rights of others.  

Kid Manicures NYC - Cozy CutsCozy Cuts with 3 locations on both the Upper East Side and Upper West Side is a great option for both that first haircut and that first manicure, complete with nail art. You could also throw a birthday bash for your daughter’s closest friends, complete with hair and makeup.  Cozy Cuts is located on 448 Amsterdam Avenue (81st Street) - (212) 579-2600, 1125 Madison Avenue (between 84th and 85th street) - (212) 744-1716 and 1416 Second Avenue (near 74th Street) (212) 585-2699.

Sharky’s Cuts for Kids (1359 Second Avenue - at 72nd Street) (646) 559-2150 - offers a free manicure with each haircut andSharky's Cuts Toddler Manicures  specializes in Glamour Girl parties complete with minicures and makeup.  There are also dress-up clothes on hand to finish off the experience.  

For the older girl, think tween - adult nail salons like Dashing Diva have hosted birthday parties for kids where all the invitees get a mani/pedi, snacks and then are ready to hit the town.  The salon would be closed during this time to other patrons, so price will reflect this loss of adult business.  Dashing Diva has 3 locations in Manhattan; 41 East 8th Street (212) 375-1350, 149 3rd Avenue, Between 15th & 16th Street (212) 228-9999; and 1341 Second Avenue (212) 570-0770.