Top Reviews about 19 Nail Salons in Palm Springs, CA

Ji-ya Bridges-Smith If you live in D.H.S. Or are visiting, this is the nail salon to go to. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable, they do appointments and walk-ins, they work quickly, and the results are gorgeous. Shoutout to the staff for beautifying the desert 1 mani/pedi at a time.

Emily Padilla I hate this place for giving me fungus. Both of my toenails are falling off :(

Heather Scott Only place I will go! Scott and his team do a great job. I prefer my nails short and they consistently work with me to get the right length. Each full set or fill last for 3 weeks if not more when using gel which is awesome. Eyebrow waxing is excellent. Pedicures always hit the spot and leave your feet feeling 100% better then when you walked through the door.

Erika Hernandez Im new to the valley so its been a struggle to find a new salon until I discovered Nail Studio. The staff is pleasant, a smile goes a long way. I love the way they leave my nails. I recommend it!

Aleya Alvarado Beyond 5 stars! Jenny did an amazing job on my nails, I got Gel X for the first time and I love them, you can definitely tell she takes pride in her work! My pedicure was great as well. I was a long time client to a nearby salon that just was going down hill and my last couple of sets werent worth the price at all. I went to two other places still not happy, and today made an appt for after work here and can say finally found my new nail salon, pre booked my next mani pedi in 3 weeks

Beth Salisbury About 1 ½ years ago I asked a colleague who did her nails, I thought they were so pretty, she told me she went to Jenny at Studio Nails and I have never been happier with how my nails look! Jenny is so creative, friendly, and accommodating. My nails have never looked so lovely! Highly recommend!

Miriam Perez Got my nails done yesterday, got there at 5:30 finished them a little before 6pm woke up with them chipped and scratched. The male tech did a good job shaping them but not a good job with the rest. I payed $50 According to google “The most common reason why the top coat starts peeling after one day is because the top coat isnt cured properly. Sometimes this is a top coat formula and lamp compatibility issue - or that you just need to cure the top coat for longer.” I will not be going to go back to get them fixed as he seems to be a man with little to no patience and from other reviews I will probably just get blamed. Note: my sister in law got the second half of her nails done by the lady tech and is still happy with her results.

Leincy iniguez Definitely the lady is the best on pedi!! I havent done my full set with her, but my daughter did and she was happy..the guy yes he is kind of tough, rushing and no patience at all...

Lynn Waters Called yesterday at 12:42pm to ask if I can come in to get my nails soaked off, she said yes. Specifically stated that I got them done elsewhere and if I needed to make an appointment. She said that it was okay. Just walked in and was turned around bc I didnt get them done there and needed to make an appointment... Lmfao, wow. (Would give them no stars for them turning me down after showing my call log) Lovely nails- DHS took care of me. No confusion, no problem!

Mylinda Criddell Lady that sit by door when you walk in is very racial. Poor customer service. The one star is needed to get to make the review and zero stars for this shop. I do my nails way professionally myself I just wanted to be pamper but ended up going home and doing them myself and very happy I did.

Trina Youso Gem in DHS of all places I been driving to Palm.Springs for 7 years to get my nails did ..I look for good work and Time..and let me tell you I went there first for A whole new acrylic set almond was in there less than an hour with nails to take off...and second time I went for fill and it was done in 25 min..to my liking and standards for a nail place I appreciated the time seen and worked on plus none of my original FULL set had any lifting and so far my fill is fabulous.

Curtresa Washington Ivy used to be really good Now she just rushes her work to get you out her chair! I stopped going because of this. I went back 2 weeks ago and now I’m not going back at all. My nails are LIFTING and she did a terrible job not making them look bulky or like press ons at the cuticle. Place needs to be cleaned as well.

Kate Spates Kelly is the very best. When she was on maternity leave I was so cranky, no one does it like she does. Fast, meticulous and gives you what you want. I like short nails and so often in the past nail techs would try to talk me out of it or just flat out refuse to cut my nails, but she never does. Shes so consistent, Ive followed her everywhere for many years and so excited she finally has her own space! Its so relaxing, clean, conveniently located and beautifully appointed with new equipment! Tell her Kate sent you! ❤️

Anastasia B Kelly did an amazing job on my nails. All my friends have been asking me where I got them done. Kelly took her time, was very professional. Its been 3 weeks now and my gel is still intact. The place is very nice and clean. It was recently opened and it shows. Beautiful!

twila raftu By far the best nail salon in Palm Desert! The shop is clean and relaxing, everything feels fresh and new. My nails have never looked so good…thank you Sugarcoat!!

Tammy Dinh Loved this place! It was in the mall, so it was so relaxing after going around shopping for hours. I did a gel manicure and pedicure. It was amazing and relaxing with the calming music playing. Definitely coming here again!

Keyonna WilliamsGuerrero I went today for the first time & i really wasn’t to pleased with my results, i actually tried my best to explain what I wanted & I also showed the lady what they looked like so she explained and insisted she knew what exactly what she was doing & what I wanted. Well I’m upset, it was over priced for how smudged, not even, she couldn’t do my designs I really wanted, each of my nails looks different. I honestly got in my car and crying because I didn’t want to keep explaining and making sure she knew what I wanted seeming rude, But I’m not happy with my results & I’m a mom who doesn’t get to treat herself much & for what I paid and what my results were I’m very disappointed & Sad.

Ninon Rivest Travis did a wonderful job with my pedicure. Very meticulous, patient and lovely young man! I am very satisfied : )

Kaila Rodriguez They did my nails good and pretty and they did the exact picture that I wanted for my nails

Rebecca Onyett 5 star experience at Modern Nails. I was so well looked after and my nails look perfect! Thank you so much

Jill Trudeau Customers are treated so well Excellent service!!!

Ava Lee Tina is the best!!! So sweet and very fast and professional!

Testimony With Jensine Bard TINA - did a GREAT job!! Very gracious, helpful, patient and professionally organized. I was impressed and appreciated her being on time and “setting up shop” seamlessly! My nails really needed help and Tina did a beautiful Gel Mani/Pedi - Well done!! Highly recommend for those needing the convenience and expertise of an “ In Home Nail Service Salon.”

Mary Mkrtchian I’ve been meaning to try this place, so today I did. What attracted me was it looked clean. After looking at their reviews, decided to give them a try. Well I should’ve read further pasted the first 5 reviews. The only nice thing about this place is that it looks new and very clean. I was a walk in, they weren’t that busy Sunday 11:30 am, they only were working on 2 clients and 1 was at drying table, so they took me in. I need to remove my gel polish and get regular manicure. I felt rushed, I was done in 35 minutes, that included drying time. $30 + 5 tip. Was not worth it. The so called massage was just applying lotion on each hand and that’s it. No part of this was relaxing or enjoyable experience. She had to remove polish twice because she didn’t buff nail bed but after I had to point it out to her. It still left bumps. After I left I called the owner to let him know that it was less than a relaxing enjoyable experience, all he said was okay like that’s why I’m calling for. No apologies rushed me off to hang up. I gave them 2 starts because they are clean, have good selection of color polishes, and they were welcoming. I really didn’t want to say anything when I was there I figured it’s okay. But after I got in my car and kept looking I was not impressed with the quality. I figured the owner should know.

Ady Brochu Pedicure and a fill. Very efficient as they did my fill at the same time as the pedicure. I like the shape of my nails and how quick he was. My pedicure also was relaxing and he took a while doing a massage. They upsold me on scrub and this oil that would make my foot “soft”. I didn’t think they did the best job removing my calluses, but it was still an overall well experience. Maybe next time I would just say to not be shy scrubbing more the callus.

Susan H Not impressed. Paid $40 for manicure. Total rush job. Done in 23 mins. The woman was sloppy and careless. Never soaked my nails or wiped away any grit. My nails feel as if the ends are glued to my fingers. She did not take any care to shape my nails. Her use of electronic tools was rough and uneven. I had chosen a numbered sparkly pink color, and she said she would use 2 colors to get that color, but the final result was not even close. She slathered cuticle oil so fast that she missed half my fingers. Then she slathered lotion on top of all the grit she left behind. Disgusting. We leave town day after tomorrow- not going to waste my time to go back. I recommend you find another nail salon. This one sucks. Disappointing rip off.

Jessica Carr Great place! They did such a lovely job on both a fill and a pedicure! True Gem in the desert!!!

PR Adriana has been doing my nails for about a year now. I cant say enough good things about her! She is a very talented nail artist who provides a spa-like experience to her clients. When you book an appointment with Adriana, you will be her only client in her private salon. The one-on-one experience is like no other in the Coachella Valley. In addition, she is warm, fun, and a great conversationalist! I really look forward to my appointments each month. I highly recommend I Love Nail Art Salon--you will not be disappointed. Thanks, Addy!!

KAY SMITH Adriana is a wonderful nail artist! I wish I could take her home with me for the summer. Her salon is clean and her prices are very reasonable. Since she is in her own salon you receive VIP treatment. I have really enjoyed our conversations (some salons make you feel like the techs are talking about you to one another!). Her customer service is second to no one. I highly recommend Adriana and her salon.

Shyla Wood Amazing and nice techs! They did amazing work and definitely recommend this place!

Violet Scott Found this new nail place and Brian did my dip acrylic gel manicure. It’s not one of those packed salons, so he really focused on me. The powder finish is smooth as hell, and they’ve got trendy vibes already!

Maya Carter Ivy’s my new go-to after she did my pedicure and manicure. The salon’s not some chaotic mess, so she took her time making everything perfect. Their gel colors are so on point with what’s trending!

Eunice Iolanthe This place was awesome! The staff was super friendly and asked me how many coats of polish I wanted, something no other nail salon Ive been to has asked. Theyre extremely nice and do a great job

Aretha Henry Just got my nails done here and they did a really good job! The filing was on point and the woman who did my nails did exactly what I wanted! Really clean salon as well.

Hermione R. We were welcomed by the entire staff even without an appointment. We were offered a variety of services and settled on gel manicure and classic pedicure for myself and manicures for my friends.

Connie Botelho Had my gel nails done here not even one week the gel started coming out went to see them to get it fixed and they blamed on my nails and it wasn’t their fault. I paid $55.us which cost me $80 cdn. I get my nails done in Canada and they last me 4wks. Very poor service will never go back and I don’t recommend them at all.

Alexis Lopez Really nice! They are very sweet and Vivian is hilarious, made our day. Going to set an appointment next time and excited to go back. They did a wonderful job on my nails.

ed ada I walked into Vinny Nail Spa (VNS) on a whim as my nails and cuticles were in dire need of repair. I suffer from excessive dry skin and also spend a great amount of time gardening at my house in SF. Vivian was not only friendly and welcoming, she is a true professional in her field. She worked that cuticle nipper like Edward Sissorhands without a single wound. Vivian completed my manicure with a natural looking buff and relaxing hand moisturizing massage. After all was said and done, I walked out of VNS feeling confident with how healthy my hands and nails looked. I will definitely make a return visit the next time I’m in town!

Sandy Stanfield If you are looking for nicely groomed shorter nails….Sophie is your gal. After looking at a gazillion salons on yelp…and reading another gazillion reviews…I narrowed my search to Ann’s Nail Salon…and chose Sophie to give me a manicure and pedicure. After seeing the same manicurist for 21 yrs…I was on a mission after moving to Rancho Mirage to find a replacement manicurist. I hit a home run on my first try. Sophie did an absolutely wonderful job! If you looking for a salon and manicurist give Ann’s salon a go. You won’t be disappointed.

Cass Garcia First time here, I was reccomend by a friend and wow!! These women did not disappoint. Thank you very much Sophie, and the sweet girl who did my red toes as well I love them both so much, I left very happy today!!

Katie Nyhoff I came to this nail salon on a whim. I walked in with no reservation and was seated right away with the utmost politeness and respect. The facility was clean and well kept. I was paired with Sophie and WOW I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with her. She did a fill and color change on my nails and a collagen treatment on my hands (severe dry skin). Sophie did a phenomenal job. I should have taken a photo of my nails right after, but here they are a day later looking just fabulous!

CottonandCreme Always a 10/10 experience here. Been coming to this salon for years now and will always come back. The staff is always kind and my tech Autumn is always professional and does a amazing job. Try the Gel-x manicure and you will not be disappointed!

Angie Eichmeier Amazing experience! I called To make an appointment and they were very busy and couldn’t initially fit me in, however, I received a call 10 minutes later telling me they had a cancellation- I was really impressed they called me back. Kat was extremely patient, kind and fast! Loved how detail oriented she was and everyone there made a point to smile when they walked by. I felt very welcomed and comfortable. I will definitely be back! Ps there’s parking in the back! A+

Belle Sophia Ahh!!~ My manicurist was so sweet and she got me so spot on. The space was so peaceful and my nails look so good.

Navidad Hazrati I love the atmosphere, the joy on the staff’s face as you walk in and the quality of the work. I always do long nails but this time I went short and they provided exactly what I asked for. They checked in with me periodically but also allowed me to relax, enjoy listening to my podcast and take some quiet time to zone out while they pampered me. Thank you to Justin! He did both my manicure and pedicure with a gel matte finish along with the help of his wonderful coworker at the end. He made sure to check me out and follow-up with me at the end as well. I can see why he’s highly sought after. Thanks again Luxury Nails & Spa and God bless y’all.

Christina Pillitteri I said I wanted and pointed to a regular pedicure which on the menu for $35. I gave a $10 tip. They charge my bank card $56. When I saw the receipt, and showed my friend she spoke up and told them they over charged me. The technician said they gave me the same service as my friend even though it was not want I asked for!! But then gave me $10 back in cash. They told me they charge that much because my friend got the $45 service and they thought I wanted the same service.

Lisa Weaver I love this place! V (also known as new Ivy) is the best! I will not go to anyone else. She is always fast and does a perfect job. The owner of this place is great and treats the employees well and keeps the spa sparkling clean! V/Ivy worked at Annes Nails for many years. So happy that I found where she went!!

Charlene Grace Flores Theyre my favorite place to get especially my pedicures from. If you need a mani and pedi person recommendation. I highly recommend Tina as she takes really good time and precise care of getting your nails done and John/Layla for pedicures. John gives you great massage aftercare towards the end of your service, its like you never want it to end and Layla is such a sweetheart during every convo when you book her.

Don J Schafer Leyna at Legend Nails does the best pedicure with an amazing leg & foot massage. I always get the Deluxe pedicure with hot wax treatment on my feet. The salon is always clean & the staff is excellent. I always feel great after Leyna’s pedicure!

Elizabeth Wendy is the best. A real nail wizard. She is efficient, kind, skilled and took great care of my nails and nail beds. I made and appointment during the week and did not need to wait. I like that. Pix show her work.

Barbara Johnson My nails look pretty good. I dont think the tools were new. They didnt come out of a package. My nails arent as pointy as i wanted.

Natalie Armijo They gave me a full set with a design I had in mind. I asked for a deluxe and did not receive the treatment. When I mentioned it, she said she wasn’t done but never got around to it. They only charged me for a normal pedi though so I appreciated that. I will definitely go back for manís. Karen is amazing!

Yaz Hermosillo Hasn’t been a week since I got my nails done and they look like they need redone … sloppy poor application not shaped correctly and lumpy. My cuticles were not clipped off they just pushed them back and there is space between the acrylic they applied it looks horrible and had the nerve to get an attitude when I asked him to fix It NOT WHAT I ASKED AND PAID FOR