Exact design replication
Bring any inspo photo — the set on your screen becomes the set on your hands, matched detail for detail. No "close enough."
Nail Salon · Lexington Ave · East Harlem, NYC
Your inspo pic,
Your inspo pic,
nailed exactly.
Nails by Mayi is East Harlem's design-match nail studio — sculpted acrylics, Gel-X, builder gel and Russian manicures, with the design you saved on your phone recreated detail for detail. Last-minute? Ask — Mayi makes it work.
★★★★★ 4.8 stars · 45 reviews on Booksy
Bienvenida
Uptown glam, detail for detail
Step into Nails by Mayi at 1798 Lexington Ave in East Harlem — a studio where the set you screenshotted is the set you leave with. Show Mayi the design you found on Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok, and she replicates it on your nails exactly, from the French line to the last rhinestone.
Clients keep coming back for the attention to detail — careful prep, clean lines, sets that photograph beautifully — and for a schedule that flexes with real life. Need nails today? Mayi is known for accommodating last-minute bookings whenever there's a chair open.
🎯 Design-match specialist
⚡ Last-minute friendly
💛 4.8★ on Booksy
🗓️ Open 7 days
The Menu
Services & prices
Classic Manicure$30
Gel Manicure$40
Pedicure$40
Acrylic Full SetPopular$45+
Acrylic Fill$35+
Gel-X Extensions$65
Builder Gel$65+
Russian ManicureSignature$65+
💬 Pricing varies by length, shape & design
For a quote and consultation:
📞 Call or text (917) 213-4565
💅 DM @nailsbymayi on Instagram
The Mayi Difference
Why El Barrio books with Mayi
Last-minute? Say less.
Event tonight, chipped nail, spontaneous self-care day — Mayi is known for fitting clients in on short notice whenever the schedule allows.
Obsessive attention to detail
Careful prep, crisp lines, and finishes that hold up in person and in photos. It's the reason for the 4.8 stars.
Fresh Sets
Nail art with uptown energy
Sculpted acrylics, glossy Gel-X, hand-finished details — see real sets from Mayi's chair on Instagram.
Photos shown are stock placeholders — follow @nailsbymayi on Instagram for Mayi's actual work.
Word Uptown
4.8 stars, 45 reviews on Booksy
★★★★★
The running theme: clients show Mayi a design they found online and get it back on their nails exactly — shape, color, art, all of it.
★★★★★
Reviewers love how Mayi comes through on short notice — squeezing in last-minute appointments before birthdays, trips, and big nights out.
★★★★★
Again and again: the attention to detail. Careful, unhurried work and clean finishes that keep East Harlem regulars rebooking.
Good to Know
Questions, answered
How do I book an appointment?
The fastest way is Booksy — you'll see live availability and can pick your time. You can also call or text (917) 213-4565, or DM @nailsbymayi on Instagram.
Can you copy a design from a photo?
Yes — that's Mayi's specialty. Bring the inspo pic you saved from Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok and she'll replicate it on your nails, detail for detail.
Do you take last-minute appointments?
Whenever the schedule allows, yes — it's one of the things clients mention most. Check Booksy for same-day openings or call (917) 213-4565.
How much does an acrylic set cost?
Full sets start at $45 and fills at $35 — the final price depends on length, shape and design. Send your inspo photo by DM to @nailsbymayi or call (917) 213-4565 for a quick quote.
What are your hours?
Monday–Saturday 9 AM–8 PM and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM, at 1798 Lexington Ave in East Harlem.
Do you offer Gel-X and Russian manicures?
Yes — Gel-X extensions are $65, builder gel starts at $65, and Russian manicures start at $65, alongside classic manicures, gel manicures, pedicures and sculpted acrylics.
Where are you located?
1798 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029 — in East Harlem, easy to reach from Harlem, El Barrio and the Upper East Side.
Nails by Mayi at a glance
- What: East Harlem nail studio — acrylics, Gel-X, builder gel, Russian manicures & exact design replication
- Where: 1798 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029 — East Harlem
- Open: Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Book: Booksy · call/text (917) 213-4565 · DM @nailsbymayi
- Rated: 4.8★ across 45 reviews on Booksy
- Known for: matching inspo photos exactly · last-minute availability · attention to detail
Come Through
Find us on Lexington
📍 Address
1798 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10029
East Harlem
📞 Phone
(917) 213-4565
💅 Booking
Nails by Mayi on Booksy
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Last-minute openings happen — check Booksy or call to grab one