List Best 18 Nail Salons in Santa Monica, CA (Part 2)

Brigitte Belov Every time I come here my experience is 10/10. I have been to all the best rated nail salons in the Santa Monica area (including the Russian ones) and Montana Nails is the best by far. Everything is new, clean, and super aesthetic. And all the staff are super friendly and accommodating every time. Linda always does my gel builder manicure and she is truly the best! I am very particular about what I like - I require it to be very natural with a stiletto shape. She’s always consistent and really pays attention to detail to make sure I get exactly what I want. Joe did my gel pedicure and he was also amazing! He really took his time when cleaning out my ingrown nails and it turned out to be the best pedicure I’ve ever had. Getting my nails done used to be a stressful experience whenever I went anywhere else, but I know that when I come to Montana Nails I can really relax and enjoy myself ☺️

Jennifer Stein The experience was amazing and the results were even better! I did not make an appointment and I was taken immediately. Carol was my nail tech and she did such a great job. They have complimentary wine, champagne, and tea. I got a dip manicure with extra length and it was only $65 without tip. Great experience will definitely be back again!

Sally Landau I’ve gone to Montana Nails for years, and I want to commend the owner for his attention to detail and service at their new location (Lincoln/Montana in Santa Monica). The decor is beautiful and the massage chairs we get to enjoy during pedicures are divine. Today I noticed the comfy pillows in those chairs. See the photo below. My name is spelled Sally, but very accepting of this surprising version of tge one awaiting me and thanked the owner for even better service than usual! I managed to snap a photo of some chairs that were momentarily empty. And it was fortuitous, because a few minutes later, customers sat in each awaiting their pedis.

Maria Ochoa $125 - ocean gel mani and pedi. They accept walk ins which is huge for this busy mama! Service was so, so for what you pay. Only feedback is no one offered me anything to drink and host wasn’t very friendly; hence the 4 stars. I really wanted to love it since they are walking distance to home. Update: day after and two nails already chipped at the tip. As you can see, the cuticles also not cut down properly. My experience is definitely way different than most on here. Possibly because I was a walk in?

sana s CAROL was amazing!!! God bless her. I am obsessed with my nails. I love this nail salon, it’s super duper cute and they have a whole wine bar!!! Prices are great and the service is impeccable. They treat me like a princess even on my worst days.

Madi Moffatt Omg this place is the best! I came here based off reviews after just moving to the area and was blown away. Unbeatable quality, service and price! Anh is so sweet and funny. I usually sit quiet and am in a rush to get out of there in the past but she made the experience so enjoyable and handled with so much care and attention to detail. You have to come here if you live in the Venice area!

Valerie Salazar I needed gel X nails done last minute on a Sunday. Ann answered my call and kindly told me to come into the salon. She did excellent, thorough and clean work on my nails. I usually go to MOI nails on Washington but have been experiencing a lack of service. So I wanted to give another salon a shot! Im so happy that I did. Conversation was good, and even got a small hand massage afterwards. I’ll definitely be back and definitely recommend Cute Nails!

Edson Arroyo Anh does such a great job and is so helpful I had a wonderful experience! Very gentle, and professional. A local treasure for sure :D

Yvonne Benavidez I always have such a wonderful experience when my boyfriend and I come here. Great service and always clean. Also, for someone who doesnt get her nails done often, they always seem to make me feel comfortable and its a stress free experience.

Andrea Mihic This place is the absolute best. Anne and all the girls always do such a wonderful job. On this occasion in particular … they squeezed me in late night at my request and then I wanted to use my own color… which ended up having the weirdest chemical reaction and turned black (from red) once dry. This happened after the job was completely finished (Ann had done an amazing job), the salon had been empty for 30 min and they were already supposed to be closed and clearly this was my fault and an issue with my polish color - but Anne as an absolute matter of course just went ahead and took the entire polish off and redid everything with one of their colors (which she had told me I should do to start!). The entire time she was completely apologetic this was happening - when it was completely my fault! The entire time she was so nice about it and just focused on fixing it, not complaining at all that it was super after hours and she was redoing everything. And then in the end she even let me sit as long as I wanted to let it dry - AND then she walked me to my car and opened the door so I wouldn’t smudge the color. I am blown away, best nail service experience ever. And the nails came out so beautiful she did an amazing job (twice!! :)). Thank you Ann - excited to make this my go-to nail place!!

Natalie India Balmain These guys are super lovely! They saw me straight away as a walk-in, took all the old builder gel off my nails and started afresh with new tips. They were super quick, had a beautiful range of colours and my nails look stunning!! Definitely worth a visit!

Masha Kaznachey Best nail place in Santa Monica / WLA and maybe even in all of LA. Anna is the one to see, but there are other experts as well so don’t be shy. I get some many compliments on my nails all over the world and my gel X set lasts the entire month. Anna never ceases to amaze me with her designs. I’m beyond grateful to be her regular. Do splurge on a fancy pedicure, so worth it.

Sarah Rock My Nail Bar is amazing! Super friendly staff, very clean and always a great experience! If you are looking for a nails shop, you won’t be disappointed!! All the techs are super talented!

Marion Clark My Nail Bar is the best. Everyone is great at what they do—the techs are precise, caring, and professional.

Blair Naples Great first time experience at My Nail Bar! I got a gel pedicure and gelx manicure. I made an appointment at 4PM and they were able to have 2 techs work on me. Both were quick and did great work! I was dreading that this would take over 2 hours, they got it done in just one hour! Can’t beat that. I’ll go back!

Amanda Karakoudas I finally found a nail salon in Venice that I love! Vivian does a great job and has made me feel comfortable getting gel again after having it removed incorrectly somewhere else before, which left my nails damaged. But Vivian is really careful with the prepping and removal process, and makes my natural nails look amazing!

Melissa S I had the best experience with Lina! She did an incredible job on my gel x nails—they look absolutely stunning and flawless. Her attention to detail and precision are unmatched, and she made sure every nail was perfect. Lina was also so friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire appointment. I couldn’t be happier with the results, and I’ve already received so many compliments on my nails. I’ll definitely be coming back to her for my next set. Highly recommend!

Emily Binder Han at Pinkies does the most incredible job on my nails every single time. She NEVER disappoints! Any time I show her a picture of what I want she nails it. Best nail tech I’ve ever had. Love everyone else there as well!

Arden Malsin Pinkies is my go to nail salon. Everyone that works there is so kind and professional. I appreciate how much care they put into giving you exactly what you want. Cindy is incredibly meticulous and i always love what I leave with!

Kaitlyn Probasco Jessica is THE best!! I have had my nails done by multiple salons in LA and I can say I have FINALLY found my west coast nail person! ❤️ This gel X manicure is my favorite I have ever had. I highly recommend this salon!

Elise Piatkowski The best mani/pedi in Santa Monica! I tried many different nail salons when I moved here 4 years ago and once I found Tina & Donna at Lily’s nails I never went anywhere else. They pay so much attention to detail and my mani/pedis are always super long lasting. The salon is always very clean and the pedi chairs are comfy. This is a female and family run business that deserves all the praise and support. They work SO incredibly hard and their service is top notch. Tina’s manicures are the best I’ve ever had.

Naomi Jewel Flanigan All of the ladies that work here are very nice, they did a really good job on my manicure paying attention to detail and listening to my wants. Love it here !

Serena Civardi One of the best pedicures ever! I didn’t catch the name of the lady who did my service but she was so thorough and took her time making sure my pedicure looked good and that I was relaxed. The massage and scrub at the end was so good I could fall asleep! Next time I’m in town I will be back!

Caroline Therrien went with my two friends, I had a pedicure and they both got manicures. The employees did amazing acrylic and gel nails, the cuticles looked great. The employees were super skilled and friendly :)

Lisbeth Talavera Excellent service, quiet and not noisy place. The people who do the manicure and pedicure are very delicate in their treatment and provide you with a very relaxing hand and foot massage.

Charmaine Cole I’ve been coming here for 2 years. I can’t believe I haven’t written a review of praise for this faithful nail salon. I love this place for my gel needs! I even tried the dipping powder because of all the gorgeous colors. Either one I get it always lasts long. They take care of your nails and always do a great job. Special thanks to Kenny and Ni!

Grace Chan Ng Ugly thick nails and overall sloppy. The nail tech trimmed my nails wayy too short and made them all different lengths after growing them out :( Unfriendly service as well. I spoke to Kyle at the front desk about my chipped index finger, bleeding nail, and glue everywhere, to which he responded was normal, and proceeded to challenge if Id ever gotten dip before. Zero accommodation and very unfriendly service. Seems like they prioritize efficiency and high paying customers with designs. Disappointed

Leyla Wiek The owner here actually cares about your experience and that shows in everything they do. I got a gel mani and lovely lavender spa pedi service and 3 weeks later theyre still perfect (no chipping or anything). Def recommend 18K Nail Boutique - I will be coming back!

Anitha Kerst Best nail place in Santa Monica! Ive tried others, but now will never leave 18K Nails. The salon is clean, nicely designed and everyone is knowledgeable about the products and nail colors! I can say "I want a color like this" and they know what number Im referring it--its amazing! Nhi takes care of my nails so well--she does a perfect job on shape and design. I cant recommend this place enough!

Guisou Akhavan UPDATE: I went with my partner when I got this service, it was at your salon. Do Not try and deflect and say it must have been another place. My nail beds are damaged now because of your services. I’ve been here before for a regular gel mani and was fine with the service but this time I came in for a gel x fill and ended up with very thick and painful nails. The nail tech also filed my nails to the point I felt heat and pain but was told I was being “too stiff”. Additionally it was a bit of a sloppy job and my nails are so thick and he over filed the edges so my natural nail bed is exposed. Furthermore he used the drill bit and I’m pretty sure I now have the ring of fire around the base of my nails. Very disappointing, given that the service left my nails in worse condition than when I came in.

Michael Linda Im a nail biter and decided to get acrylics to help me to quit. I scheduled an appointment and the lady I saw was very gentle with my nails. Theyve lasted me 3 weeks so far. Im definitely coming back.

Lynn Chan Darren did these gorgeous gel-x nails so fast. Hes efficient and fun to talk to. Executed exactly what I wanted from the inspo pic and it came out even better. The studio is clear and well lit. If I lived closer, ld come here more often.

Caroline When I visited CA 3 years ago, I went to Tips Toes on a whim and Darren gave me beautiful nails! This time around, I got a manicure from another place in my hometown before traveling to CA for my sister’s wedding. Well, I absolutely hated the nails I got!! Super bulky and misshapen. I remembered how beautiful my nails were last time I went to Tips Toes and called Darren hoping that he had last minute availability. He took me in right away and as expected, gave me a fresh set of GORGEOUS nails!! The designs came out exactlyyy like my reference photos. He does amazing work and is very kind and charismatic. I wish I lived in CA so I could go to him every single time! These nails are wedding ready :))

Alan Gibson As a longtime customer, I can say with confidence this place. it is one of the best salons i Their service has never left me wanting more, and they always listen to any concerns I have regarding my requests to make sure I never leave unsatisfied. Don’t hesitate to call and book an appointment for the most incredible manicure you’ve ever had!

Ricky Murphy The two technicians who did my nails are so sweet. They were so enthusiastic and did a great job. The technician is very careful and attentive. She even tried drawing a tiny flower a few times before I was satisfied. I am really happy.

taylor C Just walked in and got a basic mani/pedi with no polish or anything (took 30 min), and my experience was great. Excellent hospitality, extremely clean, very tranquil ambience, friendly staff, comfy massage chairs, competent service. Would definitely come back.

Isabelle Bianchi Great salon, rude owner. It’s best nail salon on Main Street, SM. It’s clean and has a calming environment. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars and taking the time to review is because of the way the owner speaks to customers. I think he’s trying to be professional but it comes off very bossy and rude. I’m hoping this along with the other reviews can help improve his customers service skills because everything else is great.

Stephanie Britt I was a loyal client for many years but finally realized they did not value me as a client or my time. I always booked my appointments to secure my time slot. Edmund & Amanda always prioritized walk-ins & would move my appointments or leave me there hanging way past my scheduled time. The work is subpar - I continued going here out of convenience and I wanted to support this business. After being ignored, not valued & recently a badly done pedicure - I’ve decided to never return. My nail polish is already raised & peeling off 2 days after…. Forget trying to tell Edmund if you had a bad experience, he will tell you how he reviewed CCTV footage & use it as a way to blame you. Honestly hysterical & completely creepy. After reading other reviews, all the negative are completely true. Much better service elsewhere in the area.

Mimi Majumdar Been here a handful of times. The place + equipment is spotless and the ambience is relaxing. Pedicures are excellent. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Prices are fair. However, manicures leave something to be desired. Got a French manicure a few weeks ago with uneven lines, flecks of white polish on the pink part of the nail, and rushed application of topcoat which led to chipping the day after. Even though I opted for regular polish over gel, usually I can enjoy a minimal chip manicure for a week or so after! Note: I dont like to use the UV fans but I stuck around for 30-45 minutes to let the manicure dry. I chalked it up to an off day and gave Spa de Rejuvenations French manicure another chance yesterday. Application was beautiful + no issues with chipping this time, but my cuticles were mangled. One of my fingers bled and others have been picked apart. I have never left a manicure in pain before!

Bianca Reindell I chose this business because of it’s great reviews. I took a chance and ended up being very upset. I came in for a soak off and was not very happy with the results. I complained to the front desk person and they worked on my nails again. After soaking my hands in an acetone bath I got another job on my nails. They were still not able to remove all the glue. When I was talking to them wondering why they could finish my nails as they looked like before ( I was used to use a buffer and make them shine) they didn’t care. They were just saying I need to pay for an additional manicure which was according to the person who did my nails around $58. I was almost leaving the store and Ed was standing in front of the door keeping me from going outside. My nails are not shaped or even to be close to natural and they still charged me $20. Never again!!!!

makani nalu This couple is so sweet. Its hard for me to find nail salons open after my work hours. I called and they super kindly offered to stay open very close to their closing hours just for me. They gave me their card and told me to text ahead of time if I want to come after hours -that they live close and will try to accommodate me! I plan to continue supporting this couple & local business

Alexandra Archival Tried a new spot based off reviews but I don’t recommend took an hour and a half for a basic manicure and it came out uneven and splotchy. They were really nice but quality of service wasn’t there.

Jessica McLin A GEM IN PLAIN SIGHT. Great location with parking and soo many nail options (gel-x, hard gel, amazing color selections, etc.). I’m a recovered nail biter thanks to Cece. You can call or text to make an appointment. 10/5 stars.

Ana Sanchez Come practice self care in a clean, professional, organized, easy access off main road and fairly priced Salon!

Nehalem Kunkle-Read I love this place! The owner is so sweet and hardworking. The prices are good for the quality and there’s easy parking in the back! Best to make a reservation.

Anna Benzino Came here to get natural looking hard gel nails and my experience was beyond expectation! Ronny was super professional, very thorough and did a wonderful job. Complimentary hand and arm massage which felt great! Will definitely be back.

Perry Kalmus This place is the absolute best. Linn and crew nail it every time with amazing massages that complement the massage chair. everything is new and modern and of course the manis and Pedis are perfect. and not to mention, youre on one of the best streets in LA, so you walk out onto main street santa monica and have all the restaurants shops and bars right there.

Patrice Avery Always great experience! Beautiful work and the gel lasts for weeks! The salon is recently renovated and really nice!! Everyone is amazing!

Robin Rusnak I’ve been going here for the past 4+ years and they are the best in LA! You must get a massage of any kind here they are all SO GOOD at massages. This is the only nail place I’ve ever gone to where my acrylics don’t break off after 2ish weeks. Forever loyal to Zumani!

Katie Dunn I really like this nail salon. I came here for the first time because it was convenient (I get my hair done nearby), and the gel manicure lasted nearly 4 weeks, so I have continued coming back. The service is consistent even though I have had a different tech each time. I have also never had a super thick gel mani here, which is an issue Ive had at many other salons. They have a wide variety of regular gel polish, definitely something for everyone. They also have a lot of options for glitter polish which is my favorite, so bonus points there :-). The space itself is relatively basic, but clean. They have a ton of massaging pedicure chairs which are super comfy. Prices are great- $75 for gel mani and regular pedi before tip. They take Venmo and cash. Parking is metered on the street or theres a Santa Monica paid lot between Main St and Nielsen way that is huge. Note that this space is home to two businesses- a hair salon in front and the nail salon in back. You need to walk through the hair salon to get to the nail salon.

Courtney Nunley I’ve gone twice now to get gel x manicures and I loved my experience both times! The colorful ombre nails were done by Rachel and the orange and gold nails were done by Tammy. Both did such a high quality job! I’ve also gone to Leo who did a great job too. I just got the orange and gold ones, but the colorful ombre nails held up really well for a month. I only got them redone because my nails had grown out quite a bit. The salon is clean and well kept. Everybody there is kind and friendly. I felt very welcomed into the space. I’m happy to have found a great salon in the area and I couldn’t recommend Rachel, Tammy, Leo, and the whole salon more.

chen rosen I had an amazing experience at 12twelve Nail Salon in the Marina! The salon is chic and relaxing, and the staff are incredibly friendly and professional. My gel manicure was flawless, with a fantastic selection of colors to choose from. The salon is impeccably clean and follows all safety protocols, making me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend 12twelve for top-quality nail services. I cant wait to return!

Danielle Ochoa I am so unbelievably frustrated! I used to love this place, and my nails would always look perfect, which is why I kept coming back; I’ve even referred multiple people -about 6 of my friends go there regularly because of my recommendation! However, the last time I got my nails done, they were extremely thick. Despite my frustration, they redid my nails and thinned them out, though they couldnt accommodate me until the following week. I appreciated their effort to rectify the situation and decided not to write a bad review because they had usually done my nails well and handled the issue professionally. However, yesterdays experience has pushed me beyond my limit. Getting my nails done is a luxury, and with my hectic schedule, I dont have much time to spend on myself. Its incredibly frustrating to have to keep going back to get my nails fixed. Today, I noticed the top layer of gel had completely peeled off. I didnt touch or pick at it, yet underneath the gel was wet and sticky, as if it hadnt dried properly. My nails look horrible, and Im extremely upset because I spent almost $100, including tip, for a gel fill and expected quality work. I am deeply disappointed because I loved this place, but I can no longer trust them to do my nails correctly. Ive included videos of both situations. I was willing to overlook the thick nails, but after yesterday, I am beyond frustrated. Needless to say, I wont be coming back here. I rarely leave bad reviews, but this has my blood boiling due to the price and inconvenience. They need to understand that not everyone can afford to get their nails done every week, so when we do, its a treat. Its unacceptable for the gel to bubble up and still be wet underneath the next day. I also want to mention that writing this review brings me no pleasure. In fact, it pains me because, as I said, I love this place, which is why I didnt give it just one star. Ive been coming here for a couple of years because they used to be great, and they’re also extremely kind, polite, and the manager is so nice and likable. The salon is beautiful, clean, and has great parking. But these positives dont make up for the poor quality of work. It also saddens me that I now have to find a new place, which we all know can be difficult. Their great qualities dont justify wasting my money on subpar work. I am also the last person who would write a bad review because it feels shameful for me, and I shouldnt have to feel that way. I understand that everyone is struggling and trying to make a living, which makes it all the more horrible for me to do this because its not in my character. But the service has become just that bad.

Gloria Lee The absolute worst. Do not trust these people. I wouldn’t be surprised if a majority of their 5 star reviews are fake reviews. I spent $228 for a gel mani and pedi at 12Twelve Nail Bar in Marina Del Rey yesterday evening at 6pm. This morning I woke up at 9 am to look at my mani and pedi and realized it was already chipped in less than 24 hours.... I had originally wanted a regular nail polish mani pedi but the two nail techs convinced me to do gel and chrome for longevity. I was tricked. The nail techs made my fingernails on my hands pink but they made my toenails nude. Although I asked for the same color on fingernails and toenails multiple times. Theres glitter on the right side fingernails, less glitter on the left side fingernails and no glitter on the toenails. I didnt ask for any glitter !! Also, as you can see its a sloppy job. They dont know how to do a French manicure... one of the simplest designs. I used to do French manicure for myself when I was a teenager... and there was more effort than this.... When I went back this morning to complain at 10 am, the nail shop owner and manager and workers told me these are good quality nails and they did nothing wrong and that THIS is normal. I was gaslighted. Smh. Also the vibes were negative and very bad overall. Although I don’t speak Vietnamese I can tell when the nail techs are being catty gossiping about me. These are a group of sad people I feel sorry for these people. Have some dignity and own up to your mistakes!

Brittany Alter Handed off between 2 techs for a simply dip nail. The nails are so thick they physically ache, approximately 2.25 millimeters thick. More annoyingly, every single nail had cracked and chipped within TWO DAYS. Seriously!?!?!!?!? I treated myself to this nail service after a terrible massage and facial upstairs. I was hopeful to decompress in good hands. Weeeelp, the guy who did my massage (and hurt my neck doing an unconsented neck adjustment (!!!!!)) was also just sitting in the salon waiting for customers. I wonder if any of these folks are even licensed for a specific skill or just employees floating about. I am from Chicago so I cant go back to fix the issues theyve created. After spending just shy of $500 for the crappiest services of my life, I feel scammed. Definitely do not go here.

louise sevilla Had Mani Pedi with Mei today. It was FANTASTIC, exceeded my expectations. Mei is a master of her craft. I am very sensitive and requested a gentle touch. And that’s exactly what I got from Mei. She kept checking in with me to make sure I was ok. I got a gel mani and a regular pedi. Mei did an excellent job of mixing colors for me. The venue is bright, cheerful and meticulously clean. The chairs were heavenly. I’ll be back as well as gifting friends sessions with Mei.

Trini Dillon Always the absolute best time here! Not only are they always kind and hospitable, but extremely talented as well. Cathy knows exactly what she is doing and is very detail oriented. She makes sure everything is to my liking including shape, length, and design and keeps my nails healthy! Kelly is also an amazing tech as well! I will only ever see them for my appointments and always look forward to it!

Zoe Shanks I have been living part time in LA for the past year and had yet to find a good nail spot/person. I read the reviews for Venice Soleil and Mia’s name continuously came up, and for good reason! I had never tried Gel-X before and was nervous, Mia took her time and asked for my opinion from beginning to end to ensure I was happy with the final result. Mia did an amazing job, her attention to detail and friendliness made the experience all worth while. I will definitely be returning! 5 stars for Mia!!!

Bhumika Khona It pains me to say this because I’ve been going here for 2 years with great results, but I think it’s time to say bye to Tiffany Nails. This is a photo of my nails that I got done on Jan 20 and these are my nails today on Jan 21. I’ve done nothing in the meantime except work at my desk, I use gloves to wash dishes and didn’t really do much of anything else to warrant this level of chipping after 1 day. The first offense was actually 2 months ago when I went in for a gel removal and manicure, the man who works there did my nails and only used the electric filer to remove the gel. I’ve never seen this method, it’s always been a soak and then acetone with foil on top. I asked him why he’s doing that and he mumbled something and kept going, I asked again and he literally ignored me. My nails are completely destroyed, they constantly break and peel away. The photo with green nails is what my natural nail length looks like. Now they won’t grow even 1/10 of this without breaking. I don’t think I’ll be able to go back after these two very disappointing experiences. It pains me because the service has always been excellent.

Kiersten Amelino I can’t recommend this nail salon enough! Tiffany is my go-to technician, and she’s truly the best. I’ve tried gel x, hard gel, and regular gel manicures, and I’ve been thrilled with every single one. She always achieves the perfect shape and pays incredible attention to detail. Plus, she’s gentle, making the experience so relaxing. My natural nails have never been stronger! Today, I also had a pedicure with Kay, and she was wonderful! She created acrylic toenails for me and took her time to ensure they looked perfect. If you’re looking for quality work and a fantastic atmosphere, definitely visit Tiffany and Kay. You won’t be disappointed!

Pinar Kermani I gave this place a second, third and even fourth chance because the location is really convenient for me but never again. I really hope the owner sees this. Dear Owner, Please train your staff about customer service. Please ensure your staff does not have attitude. Please also hire competent staff who know how to do a good job (I’d say much more about this but I don’t want to scare people). Also, do you really believe it’s fair to charge extra to buff nails after a customer buys a full mani? I would not have left a review like this if my experience did not get worse and worse each time. I hope you can take this feedback and make some changes. I really wanted this place to be my go to. Oh well…

Etienne S Best nail salon in LA. Nails always look amazing, last well, and are an affordable price. I make a point to always come here. Plus they have great customer service! Tiffany and her team know what they’re doing!

Kristina DiAngelo Surprised by how busy they were at 10AM. Got an acrylic fill for $50. Another salon nearby charged me $70 so Tiffany’s is definitely more reasonably priced. Was in and out in 45 minutes with beautiful nails. Big win! Will be back. Went back to Lena for Gel-X ombré for a wedding. $85 for the new set.

Teresa Cordova This is my second visit and I have to say I was extremely disappointed. Definitely not the quality I expected for $150 nails. They’re not bad…. But the nail on my thumb is slanted, and other nails had bubbling or the gel was not evenly distributed. I could tell my technician was new, she mentioned she had only started one month prior. The shape of my nails did not match, and after I mentioned it several times I could tell she was frustrated and I felt bad, however it was visibly different. It wasn’t until the end when she asked another nail tech for help. The second nail tech (I think it was Lena), filed one hand which was perfect and handed the other hand for my nail tech to finish based on what Lena had done. I think the level of knowledge should be reflected in the pricing. Clients should not have to pay full price for someone “in training”. After this experience I will unfortunately be looking for a new nail salon that pays more attention to detail.

WildwestHONEY • I never feel the need to write bad reviews but my experience here was undeniably awful. all I wanted was acrylic French tips nothing fancy, but somehow the lines turned out horrendously messy and barely straight at all. not to mention the actual acrylic layed was extremely thick and bumpy. I believe the technician that worked on me was new which is fine and all but I was charged 100 for my nails when what I asked for shouldve been max 50 dollars and what I got wasnt even worth 20, I couldnt even at least get my moneys worth by wearing the nails because 3 of the popped off not even a week after I got them done so I had to soak off the rest. I definitely would not recommend this place

Myroslava Rytko Its an absolute gem of a nail salon! Beautiful space, quality products and my nails look 10/10. I love how detail oriented the technicians are and that my nails look great even weeks after the appointment. Just had a fresh manicure done before the holidays and I love it!

Rachel Haynes Beautiful quaint space & convenient location in Santa Monica - so glad they opened on this side of town! Definitely PRICEY but given the amount of time (about 2ish hours) and precision spent by my wonderful artist (Lena was so kind and talented!), I’m hoping my nails last a couple of weeks and the health of my nails will flourish with the method they practice here. Will be back soon! Update 4 weeks later - my first set of nails held up really well. I’m so pleased! Went back in this week and just adore how my nails turned out! Lena is so so wonderful and detail oriented! Adding more pics (ombré French) to show the quality of work. My favorite nails of all time!!

Teresa Cordova This is my second visit and I have to say I was extremely disappointed. Definitely not the quality I expected for $150 nails. They’re not bad…. But the nail on my thumb is slanted, and other nails had bubbling or the gel was not evenly distributed. I could tell my technician was new, she mentioned she had only started one month prior. The shape of my nails did not match, and after I mentioned it several times I could tell she was frustrated and I felt bad, however it was visibly different. It wasn’t until the end when she asked another nail tech for help. The second nail tech (I think it was Lena), filed one hand which was perfect and handed the other hand for my nail tech to finish based on what Lena had done. I think the level of knowledge should be reflected in the pricing. Clients should not have to pay full price for someone “in training”. After this experience I will unfortunately be looking for a new nail salon that pays more attention to detail.

Gwen Phillips I have been to many nail salons for nail care and this is the nail salon I feel very satisfied with. I always like the way the staff here takes care of my nails, very gentle and delicate. I always feel comfortable during the manicure process.

Sierra Matthews I’m so happy to have found this place! Leo is a gem and does Gel X like a pro. Always takes the time to match my inspo photos and they slay each and every time. (For those looking for chrome or unicorn type finishes, they have a handful of options!) They also have a rewards program to rack up points as you visit which is pretty cool! The staff is friendly, place is clean, and the experience is enjoyable.

Talia Halevy Super bummed by this place’s consistency :( I went once for a gel set and it was perfect, lasted 4 weeks with no weirdness! Then I went back some time later and got another set done, within 5 days 4 nails had popped off. They were sweet when I went back to get them fixed but then two days later another two fell off. I’m not rough on my nails and this never happens with other places so I won’t be returning sadly.

ashley wilkerson People compliment my nails a lot, they are so beautiful and vibrant. This nail salon has very talented and extremely professional nail technicians who designed this new set of nails for me and I am very pleased with the results.

Harper Miller I’ve been going here for over 15 years - always pleased with my mani/pedi. Lots of color choices too!

Sarah Craft When I got my done 4 months ago, I got a nail infection. It has progressed and I am going to have to continue to spend money to take care of this issue via the doctors. It’s painful and uncomfortable and this is due to their lack of cleanliness and due diligence when push pushing my cuticle back too far. The place is pretty dirty, they rush you and the nail colors are extremely disorganized and they do not give you the time to choose a color.

Jerica Burgette Schedule your mani-pedi here! The people who work here are so fun, kind, friendly, and funny. They work together amazingly, as well. I had two different women working on my pedi and mani at the same time, and then another woman came and gave me a neck/shoulder/back massage (for as long as you desire, $1 per minute)-her spirit was so energetic and fantastic.They were also so gentle (I haven’t had a mani-pedi in forever), and my nails are flawless. The massage chair was definitely a plus, too. What a beautiful atmosphere with people who genuinely love making customers happy. They even stayed late for me (so maybe schedule late in the day, so you can also get this unmatched pampering). I’m just visiting the LA area, but I will definitely always come here when I visit again in the future.

Karem Cucumides M. Everyone is very friendly, and my nails look and feel amazing. Nina is extremely good and nice. My last mani lasted 4 weeks.

A S I usually go another nail salon but I couldn’t get an appointment in the day I want to. So I tried this salon hence getting multiple recommendations. Arrived on time for gel pedi, a lady pointed the chair has full of cushions and told me to sit there. She immediately turned around and start talking to walk in customer and I was already not feeling comfortable since I don’t want to move all these cushions to other chairs. When other lady came over and start prepping the chair but they didn’t disinfect chair/arm rest and treys on both side, see the photos of try’s covered glitters and powders, disgusting. I had to remove gel, but after they covered my toes with (supposed to be acetone) for 5+minutes, I realized they didn’t use proper acetone because I can tell the gel wasn’t lifted at all. I have cosmetologist license and I KNOW how the gel look like after soak in acetone. They start scraping my nails with cuticle clippers, which I’ve never seen in my life nail tech using clipper blades to remove gels. After cuticle care/file/buff, they start scrubbing my foot without soaking them in warm water, which caused rough and extreme discomfort. I pulled my foot by pain but the lady kept rubbing callus file on my foot, then put my feet in tub. At this point I regret my poor decision that I didn’t make advanced appointment with my regular nail salon. When they applied base coat, the uv lamp stopped working. Next thing I saw was putting lamp on the floor to start charging, went to another one (also on the floor) to pick up and start using it WITHOUT CLEANING or WIPING them off. Yikes, this salon really don’t care about sanitation on their equipment at all. This place is dirty af, never coming back

Poppy Farsijani Elegant Nails and Lyly is everything you can ask for! I got my nails done for the first time with them and let me tell you, it was excellent, Attentive, consistent, clean and very pleasant. My gel manicure and pedicure are very pretty and ready for the New Year. She and her sister are highly skilled, always professional, personable and delightful.A 5 star rating is just not enough. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a personal one on one experience with a dedicated professional.

Taranjit kaur Raina Lily is very detail oriented and helps me with color selection every time. She is always so sweet to ask me about my well being and while doing so I get a quick neck and shoulder massage. She is very fair priced and also quick in their services. They work as a team and help me with quick appointments every time.

Kennadi Davis I’d suggest calling before arriving for a quote! The website isn’t great but the people here are so nice and communicative, with great pricing. There’s some metered street parking available and an ATM inside. They accept tap /Apple pay as well! I only took of a star because the technician was a little touch filling my hard gel.

Katerina Kalamatianos This place is literally crazy. My friend and i came in for a full set of acrylics, and they took us right away so we were happy, but we soon found out that they take everybody that walks in and tells them "15 minute wait." They even lied about the wait time to people who made appointments and told them to come back later because they kept were overbooked. Rightfully so, those people were mad. I don’t even think they write their reservations down because they seemed confused every time someone said they made an appointment. The front desk lady was simultaneously doing my nails and massaging someones feet. Also, they completely rushed my nails because my nail technician was the only one of two nail techs who could do acrylics and someone had an appointment they did not allocate time for. My own nail tech argued with me about what shape and colors I said when I had a photo of exactly what I wanted up, and was extremely rude to me throughout the whole process. The pictures are my nails directly after getting them done. I’ve gotten my nails done dozens of times and they were rushing the process the whole time. Sloppy lines, left my hands gross at the end, and told me they’d give me a discount next time if i left a 5 star review, but I want to warn anyone who wants to come here, save your time and money.

Poppy Farsijani Elegant Nails and Lyly is everything you can ask for! I got my nails done for the first time with them and let me tell you, it was excellent, Attentive, consistent, clean and very pleasant. My gel manicure and pedicure are very pretty and ready for the New Year. She and her sister are highly skilled, always professional, personable and delightful.A 5 star rating is just not enough. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a personal one on one experience with a dedicated professional.

Asya Ural I had a great experience! The place was very clean, and the staff was so kind and welcoming, which made me feel really comfortable. They did my nails exactly how I wanted, and the whole experience was so relaxing. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Coc Cho The people were nice, but the work is not good. I did regular in other nail salons, but it never looked like this. It started to crack on the same night, and on the 3rd day it’s already very bad. The price is good, but I’d rather pay $10-20 more to go to other places

Rox Margen I am very impressed with the service I received from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. The nail techs are friendly and knowledgeable. Mary is my go to. I’ve gotten Gel X with her and loved it and I love her designs as well. I also tried the sns powder, and I’ve gotta say it’s a game changer especially if you have brittle or thin nails. Everything is very clean and organized and I was worry free while getting my pedicure and nails done. Overall a great experience

Chanel J Heidi was very nice and sweet but the owner was a jerk. He misquoted me on the price for my nail length and when I called him out on the misquote he was rude, became prejudice towards me, tried to stereotype me and said I couldn’t afford it. Although I did not get the length he quoted me for before the service, he instead said he was charging me for her time. I told him I was paying for her time and service via her Tip and I shouldn’t have to pay extra for the nail length I never got. He is a liar and bad businessman. I was a first time customer and will NEVER go back here again to support his business.

Aliviah Jones I am very impressed with the service I received from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. The nail techs are friendly and knowledgeable, and Mary is my go-to! I’ve gotten Gel X with her and absolutely loved it—her designs are always stunning and so well done. She pays great attention to detail, and my nails always turn out flawless. Everything is very clean and organized, making the experience worry-free while getting my nails and pedicure done. Overall, a great experience, and I highly recommend Mary for Gel X if you’re looking for beautiful, long-lasting nails!