BEAUTY STUDIO BY VERONIKA

Nail salons cluster around Times Square, but Beauty Studio by Veronika sits two blocks west on the quieter stretch of West 45th without sacrificing convenience. Elevators from the ground floor land right at suite 505, making the fifth-floor studio easy to reach whether you’re coming off the 1/2/3 or just popping in mid-town Manhattan.

The studio lists a public restroom among its amenities, a small but practical detail when you need a quick freshen-up between meetings or after a quick sweep of Times Square’s sidewalks. Walk-ins are usually welcome, but check flow online before you head up.

Guests can dial in for general questions or last-minute seat availability at (551) 375-7333; the line is answered by the same small team that runs the polish stations and dryers.

For navigation cues, the shop’s map listing sits here; plot the route around theater crowds and you’ll arrive without surprises.