Soho Nails

For years, lower Manhattanites have trudged up to the third floor of this random building in Soho for impeccable (and cheap: a basic manicure starts at $10) nail service. The attention to detail—finely shaped cuticles, smoothing out of nail edges, evenly applied color—is staggering, and the space, though slightly cramped, is a bubble of tranquility. While your polish sets, settle in for a complimentary 10-minute massage, the perfect wind-down to your bargain treatment.