We stopped here on a whim when visiting the city from pennsylvania and were attracted by their organic description. We had an amazing experience getting pedis here! Adorable space, complimentary hot tea, friendly staff, really nice product lines including zoya brand polishes. The owner even took the time to talk with us herself. Would highly recommend a visit to this nail salon! Read Less

Never have I ever had a more perfectly executed manicure. This was my first time at this tiny gem and it will likely not be my last. When I sat to wait my turn I saw a woman beaming at Jules exclaiming how beautiful her manicure turned out (and it was just basic!), so I was excited she'd be working on my nails next. Initially I wanted art, but there was a mixup and honestly adding art would have taken away from Jules' work. It sounds so silly but the shape, the cuticles, the gel... perfect perfect perfect. 5 stars for Jules! 4 stars for the shop. The manicure stations are connected so it was a little stressful trying to keep still during polishing when others were inadvertently shaking the table. Read Less

Amazing environment; it's calm, soothing, and the employees do a great job. I was lucky and managed to get a quick manicure as a walk in but I would advise making an appt before hand. Will defitnally be returning. Read Less

I love this place! It's clean, cute, comfortable, and they always do a great job. They use only lovely natural products. I've also seen really incredible nail art if that's your thing. It's reasonably priced, $25 for a great manicure. I know there are a ton of super cheap places in NYC, but they pour chemicals on your skin and use pretty exploitive labor practices. Read Less

Gets 3 stars for the environment: quiet, nice smelling, great products that aren’t toxic, natural, nice service and attention. Manicurist was ok. Not the best. Would go back but ask for best manicurist. Atmosphere was perfect though. Very zen and intimate. Read Less

This is my go to place. Every time I visit I am more and more impressed. I love the chilled out atmosphere and the quality of the mani pedi is, in my opinion, outstanding. Usually Pat does my nails and she is amazing, especially with free hand nail art. I can also highly recommend the sugaring. Who knew hair removal could be so pain free! I mean, yes it's pricier than a cheapie mani pedi, but I am yet to find somewhere else of comparable quality for less. Definitely worth the money. Read Less

My daughter and I happened to be in the area having lunch and decided we wanted pedis; Jane was able to fit us in right away with no problem at all.  We loved our experience!  The salon is beautifully decorated and has a very restful vibe.  Our nails came out great and Jane made extra sure they were dry before we left since we were both wearing sneakers.  This is the best experience we've had and the price was phenomenal, very affordable! Read Less

The best nail and sugaring services. The place is a tranquil oasis of relaxation. The owner has successfully created an atmosphere of indulgement of all senses, from the beautiful esthetics of the plants to the delicate scent of the herbal plants. The staff and the owner know how to pamper. I recommended without any reservations. Read Less

This place is the best. I searched around for a good nail salon for a while before finding Hortus, and now I'll never go anywhere else. I come here regularly for pedicures and have also gotten the occasional manicure.Their products are all-natural, so I feel very safe here. They do a great job with manicures and pedicures, and they're very careful about not letting you leave before your nails have dried! They also offer you tea when you come in, and it's a very relaxed atmosphere. The only downside is that it's pretty small, so I do always make an appointment. If you try to drop in on a weekend without an appointment, there will probably be a long wait. But the best part is the price! It's so reasonable for Manhattan. Only $40 for a signature pedicure. I've gone to cheap salons in the past, but the quality was terrible, and I've gone to fancy, overpriced salons where you pay $60-$80 for a pedicure. Hortus is the perfect middle ground and they do a really great job, especially considering the cost. If you want something fancier, you can always spring for one of their specialty treatments too. Read Less

The best mani & pedi I've ever had! The staff is wonderful, attentive and pays such close attention to detail. They also don't talk badly about their clients like most salons do. The ambiance is also relaxing with a modern/industrial twist. Be sure to make a reservation because space is limited and it gets full quickly. The only complaint is I noticed the owner is rude when speaking to her staff. She treats them like they are beneath her a day that was very apparent to me. I didn't like that at all but I will still rate this place highly because her staff is that great. Read Less

I had mixed feelings about this place. On the one hand the work is great, and on the other the manger/owner seems a bit short with the staff and a tightly-wound perfectionist.Me and my friend noticed she was slightly unpleasant to the staff and it was a bit uncomfortable. Aside from that, everything is all natural and the place is cozy. the serve tea and i think wine. The prices are good especially considering the outcome of the work. I am a firm believer in getting what I paid for with service and goods. I did really enjoy my manicure and would consider going back again. Read Less

Probably got the best manicure, ever.They take their time and are meticulous about every coat. Like every NYer I wanted to yell "hurry up" and be out in an hour, but I sincerely appreciated that they cared more about my nails than I did.The place uses natural products, olive oil based lotions...but I still opted for the gel mani and signature pedi.The best polish job ever on both.The decor is very horticulture-inspired, thus the name Hortus.The chairs aren't super comfortable but it fits the motif.Will definitely be back. Read Less

This place is my little haven of quiet and Zen in the LES. Everyone that works here is lovely and goes out of their way to make sure you have an excellent time. This is the nail salon where everybody knows your name. I was particularly inspired to write this review this evening as they bent over backwards to accommodate me despite being booked. I've been there probably almost a dozen times, each time better than the last. Read Less

Came here with my cousin on one occasion to get manicures and really enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the kind and down to earth employees there. The aroma is pleasant since they use only organic products for nails and hair removal. They only work with natural nails, so don't come here expecting acrylic nails. As a customer, they treat you to either tea or a drink to add to the pampering aura.On a separate occasion, I brought my best friend here to get a Brazilian sugaring. It was her first time and she really enjoyed how patient and sympathetic the employee was and made it essentially painless for her.What I like the most are the specials/happy hours the salon has that most do not. I would definitely continue returning here. Read Less

I've recently gotten into the world of luxury manicures, and this place is seriously awesome. I was able to make a same day appointment. The staff is super friendly and they take their jobs seriously. The place has a very warm atmosphere with lots of plants and cute accents. The staff was attentive. We were welcomed with wine as soon as we sat down! My gel mani came out perfectly. I am super particular about my nails and how they are done, and I was able to relax and not feel as if I had to hawk over the nail tech's work. I'm not sure if they do fancy nail designs and what not (didn't ask), but they do a quality job nonetheless. Awesome salon. If you can splurge 40$ on a gel mani, I highly recommend. I'll be back! Read Less

Discovered this gem of a spa Tuesday, had to come back for more Friday. Can't wait to return when I'm back in the city at the end of the month. So amazing😍 Jane (owner) and all the other ladies are very welcoming and sweet - make you feel right at home. The exposed brick, walls of gorgeous living plants and minimalist decor is soothing and refreshing. Every service is executed with care and attention to detail. (I've tried the Happy hour mani/Pedi and sugaring on upper lip and leg so far) All of the skin care products are high quality and use only natural ingredients. Cannot wait to return! Read Less

This nail salon is so expensive and usually so sweet and they usually have great customer service. You can get a mani pendi anywhere but the girls and Hortus do such a great job that it's worth paying extra USUALLY. Today was a flat out disaster. The receptionist Jane was super condescending and rude as soon as I arrived. Most of Houston street was blocked on my way over as well as part of Delaney, Ave A, 2nd Ave and Forsyth Street where the nail salon is located. I left for my 1pm appointment from Union Square at 12:30 and according to Uber I should have arrived at 12:50. I made it there by 1:10 because of the road closures. I explained this politely but was Jane gave a lot of attitude along with the information that they could no longer accommodate my mani pedi. She said they could do my pedi but they would have to do my mani at the same time and that they would have to hurry to accommodate their 2pm appointment. The salon only had 1 client and several employees. When I called to make my appointment that morning no one informed me about the intense amount of road work being done. The salon had several girls in the back and only one other client. I was really surprised that the receptionist was so rude to me on top of that! I came to Hortus to pamper myself and feel special but I was spoken to very rudely and left in a huff. Jane was so concerned about her 2pm client that she lost business that was currently in her salon. Read Less

Very friendly staff all around.Meticulous job on the pedicure, which kudos! The lady used a non sharp toothpick to clean up any kind of polish that ended up on my skin and not on my nail.The shop is cozy, and nicely decorated. When you approach the counter, you chat about what you want, pick your polish color, then are offered a tea (black, green, mint, and 1-2 more). There is a nice happy hour special - $50 for a mani/pedi before 4pm if you pay with cash! Read Less

I've been a handful of times, last time was just before the New Year, and I'm honestly not too impressed.My favorite aspects are the interior vibe and aesthetic. The plants and Mason jars and rustic look are a great touch. The music is also very soothing and I'm happy they don't play basic top 40  songs or rap.They claim to be a non-toxic beauty salon, however they lose some credibility since they also provide brands like Essie which are nowhere near being non-toxic. So, I'd say they're selectively eco-friendly. Also, they should serve organic loose leaf tea, not toxic cheap single-use packet Trader Joe's tea.I'd have to say my least favorite parts of the salon are my overall experience as it relates to making me feel welcome, that my business is appreciated, and that I'm being taken care of by top-notch professionals. I'd say I have a pretty solid basis of comparison given that I've been to Tenoverten, Valley, and Sakura on several occasions too (and I was treated better and my nails looked and felt nicer at all these locations).My main issue is with one of the main front desk girls, not sure if she's still working there. If you encounter her, you'll probably know who I'm talking about. She has a phony smile on the whole time, terrible hospitality skills, and overall sounds and acts condescending. I made an appointment around two months ago and specified my best friend and I would like to have our manis and pedis done at the same time (duh- like that would even need an explanation). Anyway, I arrive 10 minutes early and ask if I can sit by the pedicure booth since it was empty, and the host said sure. Three minutes before our appointment was scheduled to begin (so, we're still technically early mind you, NOT even one minute late) I'm told, not asked, by the pretentious host that we'll need to begin without my friend, even though she was literally parking her car, because they're busy.When I explained my friend will literally be here in less than 3 minutes and she's just around the corner so can we wait, the host denied my request. So my friend and I had essentially overlapping appointments and at times were awkwardly conversing across the salon amidst other guests since we could not sit next to one another from start to finish.The host is way too uptight and acts holier than thou. She had left such a sour taste in my mouth (there are other specific examples that are too long to go into here) that I will literally not return to Hortus. Read Less

Do you like organic, nontoxic things? Do you like plants? Do you need to get your nails done?If you answered yes to all three of these questions, then call and make yourself an appointment at Hortus Nailworks. (Make a reservation. They book up like no other.)Here are the highlights:1. Everything is nontoxic. Yay for not inhaling crazy fumes and putting terrible things on your body.2. The space and fixtures are BEAUTIFUL. It's so much prettier and nicer than going to Bliss or another space at half of the prices. You also get tea/water with your services.3. The prices are reasonable. Yes, it's not cheap but it feels worth every penny.4. All the work is detail-oriented. This is literally the best pedicure I have ever gotten.5. Tips are cash only. Be prepared.6. Service is really top notch. I've gone to real spas that aren't as kind.7. Pinterest could not create a better nail salon.Hortus Nailworks is top notch for nails. Just do it. Read Less

A perfect little spot in the city, with lovely people and professional work. The Signature mani and pedi was so relaxing and really took the roughy edges off my hands and feet. Took about two hours, with a smidge extra drying time and everyone was attentive and pleasant the entire time. Definitely will be back next trip to NYC! Read Less

This is the best nail salon in Manhattan. Actually, the best I've been to anywhere. Jane and her team are incredibly meticulous and every time I leave the salon, I am relaxed, and my nails look the best they ever had. The polish always lasts, and the pedicures are absolutely perfect. It is well worth the extra expense for quality. Read Less

Best place ! L'endroit est magnifique, la déco est top avec les murs de plantes et briques rouges La manucure qui s'est occupée de mes mains était parfaite. J'ai vraiment adoré cet endroit. Si vous cherchez un salon qui ne ressemble à aucun autre venez chez Lushlife Nailworks. Read Less