The Nail Place on Lexington: Jelly pedicure
Much like Sam Malone on Cheers, owner Renee Kaplowitz seems to know everybody’s name when they walk through the door of her welcoming salon. After settling into one of the massage chairs, I chose this treatment, which mixes sea salts, baking soda and gelatin to transform average water into a silky, peppermint-scented blue jelly that soothed my weary feet. I explained to my technician, Nancy G., that my job as a morning-show producer means I’m on my feet from the crack of dawn, so she paid special attention to my beleaguered toes. Following the thorough leg and foot massage, she buffed away calluses and trimmed dead skin, leaving a tidy canvas for the deep-red Essie polish I chose from 900-plus options. Regularly $26. Mention TONY when booking or at time of appointment to receive this service for $20 through Feb 24. 212-421-3434, thenailplacenyc.com