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04-2025 Marcel Nails & Spa in Top 21 Reviews Nail and Spa Santa Monica, CA new updatePaint Bar - Santa Monica 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.
12Twelve Nail Bar - Marina Del Rey 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.
Venice Soleil Nails & Spa - Venice 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.
BE & J Nails - Los Angeles 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.
Fancies Nails - Los Angeles 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!
MiniLuxe Brentwood - Brentwood 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.
Luxus Nail Spa - Glendale Mariah Hope: I am so impressed with this place!!! My nails are mirror similar and my technicians eye for detail was incredible. They’re sleek, even, not chunky or heavy… I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere else! So glad I found this place :)
Simply Nail Bar Glendale - Glendale Vanessa Giselle: If I could give this place zero stars, I would! Worst service I’ve ever had in my life. I’m an actress and had an event after having a mani and pedi done here. Regret coming here so bad. My friend at the event said it looked like I painted my nails while being drunk. I asked for a particular color and they got it completely wrong!! They left streaks all over my nails. My nails chipped within minutes of getting them done! They didn’t remove 90% of my cuticles. They filed my nails and the edges were still rough! They made my toe nails bleed more than I’ve ever bled before during a pedicure! There was no attention to detail. I had to keep asking them to paint certain spots because they kept missing them?! Ugly peach color when I asked for an elegant milk/soap nail. Attached are some photos of how bad the nails chipped within minutes of getting them done. I didn’t use any products on my hands - they just chipped! So many chunky layers of polish. My 10 year old niece could have done a better job! The woman working the desk was useless and did not care to help me at all. She pretended she didn’t know much English when she actually does! She just kept shrugging me off! The man who is a supervisor or owner of this place is one of the RUDEST humans I’ve spoken to at a place of business. When I asked for my money back or to get my nails redone, he was literally YELLING at me and saying “JUST DON’T COME BACK IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT! We don’t want to do your nails again - we’re clearly not a good fit for each other!” Instead of apologizing he was jumping down my throat. Meanest human I’ve spoken to in years. BEWARE!!! There are so many nail places close to this one that I’ve had good experiences at! GO TO ONE OF THOSE!!!!! Worst nail place ever.
