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5 Kid-Friendly NYC Nail Salons for Organic Manicures and Pedicures
With Mother's Day upon us, I've been thinking of fun, bonding activities with the kids that also provide some pampering for mom! A relaxing afternoon at the nail salon is a great way to enjoy quality time with your kids, where you can focus on each other and chat—maybe they'll even answer a few of your questions, if you're lucky. And let's be honest, it's a treat for you as well.
However, as much as I love mani-pedi dates with my daughter, I worry about the chemicals in the polish and the odor of the salon bothering her. (I don't love it either.) Despite having the technicians use a kid-friendly polish that I bring, I always leave feeling more worried than relaxed. So you can imagine my excitement upon discovering an organic salon in my neighborhood, with a wide variety of non-toxic polishes, plus a quiet and calm atmosphere. My daughter is also a fan, especially because of the wide variety of nail polish options. She was happy to see that there was not just one pink, but "tons!" She loved the experience, our nails looked great and I felt good about being there. Bonus: she even told me how her day was!
As you might imagine, organic salons tend to charge more and take longer to do your nails than a traditional salon. If you're not up for spending the extra time or money, you can buy a few organic polishes and create your own spa day at home with the kids. But, for those special events or days when you want to treat both yourself and the children, here are five NYC salons that offer organic mani-pedis with special services and prices for kids.
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Lushlife Nailworks – Lower East Side
210 Forsyth Street between East Houston and Stanton Streets
With beautiful greenery covering the windows and a policy that asks customers to refrain from speaking on their phones, this Lower East Side salon is a cool and calm oasis in the city. Lushlife uses organic products, and offers a large selection of non-toxic polishes. There are also plenty of service options for mom, including a gel manicure without the usual chemicals. And for your kids, the Little Lushlife service is a manicure/pedicure for children under age 11. Reservations can be made online.
Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa – Tribeca
222 West Broadway between North Moore and Franklin Streets
This light and airy salon, with plush couches and chairs, will make you feel like you're at a friend's immaculate beach house. Using fruits, vegetables and essential oils, Sweet Lily makes its own all-natural hand and foot exfoliates daily. Try the seasonal Lemon Aid pedicure to get your feet ready for sandal season. The salon also has a huge selection of toxin-free nail polish. The Little Miss Mani, a hot lavender cream manicure, is for children under age 11, and includes the choice of one nail art. The salon is busy and has only a few mani-pedi stations, so be sure to make a reservation in advance.
pH7 – Williamsburg
227 Grand Street between Driggs Avenue and Roebling Street
This homey Brooklyn salon offers a selection of non-toxic nail polish, and has a Mini me mani-pedi treatment for children under age 10. Appointments can be made online.
Polished Beauty Bar – Upper West Side
250 West 78th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue
Focused on a friendly, clean atmosphere, the salon has a shoe sanitizer and LED lights in the pedicure footbath that work to remove germs. Polished is a great place for a mani-pedi with your little one, as there is a large selection of non-toxic polish. The PBB Mini Manicure-Pedicure is for children under age 7.
For more great activities, check out our Spring Fun Guide.
Places featured in this article:
Lushlife Nailworks
Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa
Sakura Nail & Spa
Sakura Nail Spa
Polished Beauty Bar
