Top Reviews about 19 Nail Salons in Santa Monica, CA

Jasmina Corovic One of the best and most detailed manicures I’ve ever had! Cozy interiors, pleasant atmosphere, and excellent service. Anastasia was meticulous (look at those cuticles and the polish application!), they have a great selection of colors (over 200!), and they even serve bubbly and russian chocolates to make your experience extraordinary. Reasonable prices too! They also offer hard base gel manicure, which I don’t see often in salons in LA.

Tatiana Fedotova I recently got a manicure at RU Nails, and it was one of the best experiences! The technician was very precise, the shape turned out perfect, and the bright orange color looks amazing. The salon has a nice atmosphere. I will definitely be back!

Lillie deRoberts Anastasia is kind, honest and I feel heard regarding the services I want, plus 100% of her attention is before, during and after Anastasia is attending to my Nails. I Trust in her highly skilled Craft, partnered with Anastasia does the Best Pedicure I have ever had and I’ve had many, I’m 68!!! Book your appointment Today…

Debi Hemmeter Tina was my nail technician and she was AMAZING. I left LA during the fires for 2 weeks to San Francisco, so my nails were a mess. It felt so good to be back at a familiar place with such a warm and talented technician.

susan king Oh how I love my visits to Miniluxe. Its my Sunday morning splurge - I travel 74 miles round trip to make my appointment and I select an early appointment time. My very favorite Nail Designer is Karyne - I dont want anyone else. The other ladies are great too but shes my fave. Most times its a pedi only but occasionally I add in a mani. I love the experience - the shop is clean, the welcome at the front desk is always nice and they are always on time. My toes end up PERFECTION and I feel so pretty when I walk out. Thanks Miniluxe for the great treatment and products. Did I mention that I LOVE the cuticle oil? That little roller bottle is a fab find and Ive gifted it many times to family and friends. Couldnt live without it now. See you in time for Christmas and New Years! Until then, Im looking good!

Meagan McCall I feel very safe getting my nails done at MiniLuxe because they require masks by all patrons, all the staff wear masks, and they have plastic shields up for when you’re getting a manicure as extra protection. Amy N does the best pedicures; she is very thorough, especially with my broken big toe nails. She’s also very good at knowing when you do verses don’t want to talk. The water is always the perfect temperature, the seats are comfortable (I only wish they had massage chairs!), and the atmosphere is modern chic. They have a wide variety of nail polish colors to choose from, most of which with fun names and golden balls on top. Their performance polish stays on longer than the regular polish but it won’t destroy your nails like gel. I get it on my fingers for special occasions, and I do their signature line for pedicures.

Sara Frigui I’ve been here twice now and both experiences have been wonderful! Annie is an expert at her job and has gone above and beyond to give me manicures that last far longer than anywhere else I’ve been to and look far better. She’s also so efficient, and gets me in and out in under an hour. Frank manages the front of the salon, is so friendly and welcoming, and even offers water/tea to customers. I strongly recommend this salon and will be coming back regularly!

Bri Occhino Had a nail emergency, was called up for active duty orders and had black and glittery nails and needed them fixed pronto. Annie took me in fixed them up and made them AR670-1 acceptable for me. Plus, theyre perfect! Beautiful shaping, perfect thickness, simple yet elegant. Thank you!! I will be back to see her again!

Naomi Casanova Almost don’t want to leave the review since they are still largely an undiscovered gem, but they are so good, I want to make sure they stay a long time and thrive! I got my nails done towards the end of December and they are still going strong 3 weeks later. I had such a high quality manicure and extensions I am willing to drive an hour in LA traffic to continue to go back to Fancies Nails. Literally obsessed.

Sage I came here expecting a relaxing nail appointment. Instead, I got a masterclass in rudeness, dishonesty, and how to completely ruin a customer’s experience. Jessica operates like she’s being forced at gunpoint to do nails—zero enthusiasm, zero respect, and 100% attitude. You can literally feel her contempt as she rushes through your service like she’s competing in the Nail Olympics (spoiler alert: she loses). But here’s where she really shines: mystery pricing. What starts as one price magically inflates by the end—no explanation, just vibes. When I politely questioned it, she gave me a look so disgusted you’d think I asked her to donate a kidney. Oh, and if you dare to ask her to fix something? Be prepared for a world-class eye roll and a sigh so deep it might alter weather patterns. Jessica, if you hate doing nails so much, just say that. Or better yet—find another job where customer service isn’t required. Final advice? If you value your time, money, and sanity, avoid this place like a contagious disease. There are plenty of salons nearby that actually know how to treat people like human beings.

Liz AM I have been coming to BE & J since their last location and I can say it’s a place that will leave you with beautiful nails in a short amount of time. The women are kind and skillful. Jessica is the best at her art and very attentive. Expect them to be busy! I appreciate their hard work and happy this place is around.

Angela Gabaldon I do not normally leave reviews but had to with these two manicures. Last two times I went to the owner. For Gel X manicure Had to come back because the nail polish chipped in less than 24hrs. When I came back the first time she did the nails topcoats on a couple of the nails. Then again 24hrs later nails start lifting and chipping. I told her it was frustrating to have have back twice for the same manicure for plus she made my cuticles raw. She refused to do it over and just gave me my money back and said not her problem. Never coming back. Don’t waste your time or money.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Clare Niemeyer I was SO excited to come here and DROVE 2 HOURS to my appointment only for no one to show up and they ignored all my messages. I’m extremely upset. Is this place a scam? I booked over instagram and received a text confirmation for the Santa Monica location. When I arrived, the door to the building was locked. As I debated on what to do, someone was exiting the building so I got in, found the “room” and the salon was completely dark?? I am so beyond confused. Attaching photos

Faith Kremhelmer Best nail shop around town. I have been searching around for the perfect nail shop in TO / Westlake village area. Upon many residents suggestions, I scheduled services at Noir Nail Bar. Friendly professional owner and nail techs. Esthetically beautiful place. Clean and organized with new state of the art equipment. Well taken care of and comfortable massagers. Relaxing. Great location. Fair prices for such professional work. Such a convenient spot. For sure check this place out at least once to get the experience. I highly recommend them or as a gift to others. Best nail spa in town. Unlike any other local nail place around to be honest. Happy and grateful to have found them.

Бермет Торобекова I heard about Noor Nail Bar through Instagram and decided to give it a try for a special treat. I usually keep my nails simple, but their edible manicure intrigued me. From the moment I walked in, the friendly atmosphere put me at ease. The manicure turned out beautifully, and I loved the way the scent lingered subtly. I got so many compliments on my nails, and they didn’t chip for almost a month! What was supposed to be a one-time treat has now turned into my regular nail spot. Noor Nail Bar just does everything right!

Jamie Latta Im obsessed with the Dazzle Dry manicure. This polish dries in 5 minutes and usually last about 10 days without damaging my nails like gels. Jazzmyne did a great job. Worth the little bit extra bc it lasts.

Jaimie S Worst manicure of my life! I was so excited to come here after I just got engaged so I could take engagement pics including my hand. I asked my manicurist, Cindy, to just cut a tiny bit or file my nails and keep them the same shape as they were (almond). She cut off all my nails, filed them unevenly- flat square top on some, some rounded, uneven. It was beyond upsetting. They got Tim to fix them and put fake nails on which is crazy I got considering I came in with long nails. When I left, they told me they didn’t charge me for the two fake nails I got. I’d hope you wouldn’t charge me for the nails I would have never needed if it wasn’t for Cindy chopping them off. What’s crazy is- even if I wanted short nails- they weren’t even or remotely ok for that either! So much for my engagement photos and thinking I was going to a high end nail salon.

D Cooper I used to love this place but the last several pedicures I got were not good at all. The polish was chipping off within a day. They also raised their massage prices to $2 per minute and claimed they sent an email out letting people know. I think they should put a sign. I walked out spending $90 for a mediocre pedicure and a 20 minute massage because the management did not inform me of the raise in price. $2 per minute?!!! I found a place down the street for a fraction of the price and my pedicure looks shiny and brand new and its been over a week. Dont waste your money here. The music and Perrier are nice but if you want top work and to not spend a fortune go elsewhere.

Kim Young Celina is so sweet. Love that she speaks English and the salon is quiet, Beautiful, and clean. Best pedicure I ever got. And my nails look great

Rachel Joynes Celina is wonderful - book to see her now! She has been doing nails for years and has just started working for herself in this new space. Its calm, relaxing and a more personal experience. Highly recommended.

Nadia Voukitchevitch The BEST nail salon- SPA in town and perfectly located in the heart of Santa Monica - near the promenade so you can do all your shopping right after or before and grab a bite to eat as well!!! Blue bottle is right next door too for coffee lovers!!! Words cannot describe how wonderful Celina’s signature foot facial is- the one and only I know in all of LA- your feet will be in heaven right after and feel like a baby’s bottom and face cheeks! For REAL!!! Celina also has a wide array of non toxic polishes like my favorite Dazzle Dry and has the best foot and hand scrubs organically made that smell divine and leave your skin perfectly hydrated! She has tons of snacks on hand and beverages- alcoholic and nonalcoholic including expresso- Keurig to offer all her Clients. It’s a very calming and welcoming environment with lovely Nile green relaxing touches throughout the Spa nail salon… Best part of it all is that Celina is such a lovely caring person who is sooo accommodating and gentle - she is a true Gemini Girl!!!

D Cooper Sometimes you have to wait a bit here and there is no complimentary drinks or even music the day I went. However, the chairs are comfortable, service friendly, prices amazing and most importantly I had a pedicure that is still shiny and brand new looking after a week. Thanks iSpa Lane!

Amy Cohen The staff is so kind, the energy and environment is so peaceful, and I love my nails. Hard to find a more relaxing and pleasant salon in West LA.

N i was a loyal customer for months now and went each time for normal extension-free gel polish. each time i have always been super happy with my manis and pedis. the last time i went in with super strong, long, natural nails and just wanted a polish change, a new woman kept trying to talk me into builder gel as i declined repeatedly. she then proceeded to over-file my nails paper thin, especially on the apex, and kept going to the point they were immediately bending. now my nails are breaking like crazy despite the exact same routine as usual. in the past i went for convenience because it’s nearby, a nice environment, quality work, and no risk of getting file shavings flapped in my face like at another place i visited. but i will likely never ever return and will warn my friends who care about nail health. it’s been a few weeks, they are still so thin, not growing the same, breaking at the apex, and im actually terrified for the health of my nail beds.

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…

Melanie Maroon I made an appointment for 5pm which they booked happily. Showed up on time and no waited for 45 min in which i at least ten time told them i needed to be gone by 6:20. They reassured me everytime that they would make it. Well my pedicure was done but that’s how my hand were when i had to leave. And with the surprise of making me pay $86 for a gel pedicure and manicure not done. What a service!!! STAY AWAY! THere is way better place around to waste your money and time on people who do not care.

Eva Baaza Nails fell off in less than an hour. Not worth the 80$ spent.

Vagnier Vallelonga The staff made me feel welcome from the start, and the decor was beautiful. My technician did an incredible job, and my nails look amazing. I’ll definitely be returning.

Rahul Vohra I am a dentist and got the manicure done for myself. Very nice lady with soft and gentle touch did my work. Would definitely recommend to all men to come and get their nails manicure done here.

Jessica Lee The worst service Ive ever received at a nail salon. I brought two friends with me and mistakenly went here without checking the reviews. The only reason I went here is because my eyebrow place is next door. HUGE mistake. I shouldve known when I asked if we could walk in on a Sunday afternoon, but whatever. Friend #1 - had acrylics on and wanted them off. She then wanted to get gel. They did not listen and instead of taking off the actual acrylic, she just filed it down and cut it really short (the literal opposite of what she asked for) then when the second lady stepped in she was completely rude about it. Friend #2 - got a pedicure and met with so much attitude. Then when she asked if the nail tech to help put her slippers on so she wouldnt smudge the nail polish, (the nail tech) she threw a fit about it and said she "doesnt do that stuff". Welp, every nail salon has always offered to put slippers on to preserve their work, clearly they dont care here. Me - she forgot base coat, did an ok job but was rude to me when I politely declined the extra services. Then when I went to go tip her she huffed at me. WTF? She really didnt deserve that 20% tip and then to be so rude when I gave it to her? Insane! STAY AWAY!!!

Ekaterina Ukhanova Usually I go there pretty often. But last service was just ok not the best quality of cutting cuticle the stuff should learn better how to do it without cutting till blood. And it’s so expensive

Magdalena Munao I’ve been coming to this salon for 5+ years and couldn’t recommend it enough! They are always so professional and accommodating. I get dip powder manicures and gel pedicures. They’re perfect every time and last me 3 weeks with no chips. Highly recommend Amiee, Cindy and all of her staff.

Yasi Bk I’ve been coming to this nail salon for many years every three weeks and I highly recommend them. Their services are great and the quality of their services is excellent. Ami and Ally are both amazing nail artists. They both do such an amazing job and are very clean. I’m always satisfied and happy with my nails. Cindy the owner is always very friendly and welcoming and they all make you feel very comfortable and want you to leave happy and satisfied with the services. Cindy is very professional and also a great nail artist.

Rachel Cohen I got a gel manicure here that got ruined in 3 days. The color was clearly not good quality and they would only take my nail polish off or replace it with the same thin poor quality polish. Spent $50 for junk. Not worth it.

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

Mrs. Harris Update: I am changing my 5 star to 3 star because of my last experience. Mona is no longer there. The person who did my lashes did a nice job but the lashes did not stay on longer than a week. I am a good client and always leave a generous tip. When I went back I had to pay again and was basically quoted the rules regarding the cost of service based on the week or weeks between service. I am huge on customer service and accountability. It is very unfortunate that the Cha Spa did not take any responsibility. I will not return. Had my lashes done here for the third time now by Mona. She is amazing! She uses quality products and the lashes stay on for almost a month. I love how detailed she is before starting the service. I have had some bad experiences in other places. Mona is definitely the best I have experienced yet. Don’t hesitate to try her and make sure she knows I sent you! #lovemylashes

Aida Esfanjani The worst place I’ve ever been to. It was unsanitary, with a filthy blanket. To make matters worse, they had a blue bin bucket covered with a plastic bag and asked me to soak my feet in it. I walked out within a minute. I’ve never encountered anything worse in my life. They didn’t not even refund me.

Lenko Sabitic Absolutely love it! Mani+pedi gel combo for $70. Cash tips preferred. Next time I will definitely try massage as well! Clean place, professional staff, nice service! I would recommend that to a friend.