PUV Nails

The ladies here are very friendly and genuine which is rare for a nail shop. Jennifer, who did my nails, immediately took care of me as soon as I arrived. I showed her what I wanted, and she was able to remember exactly what I wanted, without me repeating myself. All the way to the small details!
Her designs are very pretty and intricate. I’m extremely happy. I’m not from the area but often visit because it’s only a few streets down from the boyfriends parents house. Will definitely be getting my nails done here monthly!
Although they do not have high-​tech nail equipment (Massage chairs, electric water for manicures) they make up for it with their skilled technique and OUTSTANDING customer service. I mean cmon you can text appointments! A+!
Thank you so much Jennifer, you are amazing!
Also make sure you follow PUVNAILS on Instagram for inspiration on what you want :)

On December 30^th, I came in to replace my gel nails. New year, new color. Ha. I had the pleasure of working with Kathy. In all of the nail salons, I’ve been to, she has been the most friendliest and social. I really enjoyed my time while she did my nails. However, I am an honest Unilocaler and truthfully she was a bit rough and I did get a tiny cut on one of my fingers while she was working on me. Usually, they soak and moisturize your hands but at this salon they didn’t do that and when I left I was a bit embarrassed about how ashy my hands looked. I would think since they charged a couple of dollars more than others I’ve been to they could at least do that. I also loved how she said if before two weeks, if my nails chipped or weren’t perfect to please come back and she would work on it for free. Some of my nails are a bit deformed if you feel them and some of them weren’t painted all the way so some of my nails look more grown out than others, if you understand what I mean. I would still recommend her, and come back. Thank you very much Kathy.

Wow. Pleasantly surprised with service and attention. Came here since my regular spot was packed. Kathy did an amazing job with my pedicure. Decent prices with superior service. Definitely more mom and pop. No spa chairs… But I didn’t mind. Found my new nail place!

Got a gel mani with Jennifer a couple days ago and I really like it. They charge $ 25 for a regular gel mani (a little pricier than some places) but she does a good job. She’s really good at designs too.

If you are looking for a nice high end salon with spa chairs this is not the place for you, everything is old school, this is just about the only nail salon I’ve been that still uses tubs with water with bag over it. It was my 1^st time here but I don’t think i will be back, the tools usually need to be soaked in disinfectant and taken out of bag in front of customer, the tools she used on me looked dirty and were not even inside the sterilized bag which tells me they never get cleaned, the lady that did my pedicure kept pushing me to get a gel manicure after I told her twice she still insisted, also after i said no, again she asked twice to give me a 5 min foot massage for 5 $. Run down place. Now I See Why she kept asking, they had no customers the whole time i was there she probably wanted my money, Also There instagram is too good to be true. My pedicure looks nothing like the great pictures they post, they’ve got over 2,000 followers but no customers the whole time I was there?. Hhhhmmm. that’s weird. Anyways I will not be back.

Love it here!!!
Awesome nails, service, and appointments are very punctual.
Recommend to everyone!

I went in a while back to get my nails done. I had previously had them done in a salon in Huntington Beach, but that was too much of a drive just to get my nails done. I looked on Unilocal and found PUV and thought I’d give them a try. I didn’t have an appointment set up, and kind of wanted my nails done ASAP (they were looking baaadddd)
When I called in, they had just opened. The owner told me that she was going to be busy for a couple hours but gave me a time that was convenient for both her and myself. WIN!
When I got in, they gave me a large selection of gel colors to choose from. Once I was ready, Kathy sat me down and she proceeded. They don’t have a lot of the stuff you usually see in a high end salon, but they make up for it with charm and a meticulous work ethic. The lady who helped me was Kathy, and she was such a delight. She made sure I was content with how my nails came out and gave me her card in case I needed anything in the future.
Needless to say, it was a great experience overall.

I love it here, my first time and it’s very professional and clean. Everyone is friendly and costumer service is amazing!

Although very kind and pleasant ladies, seemed like they rushed through my gel manicure. I even paid extra for a design which looked very sloppy. After a week my nails looked like they had been done for 3 weeks. Disappointed

Simple and sweet nails, gels with a cute lil bow. U can tell these ladies know what they are doing and have been doing it for a long time (15−20years). I was in the area and stopped by because of the Unilocal reviews. The place is a lil spot, can use some work but the service is what I expected and wanted. I would travel to go back for my nail service needs. Thanks Kathy!

First time here found it on Unilocal because it was close to where I was volunteering. It was great Kathy did a great job on my nails I normally just do color and nothing much really but she showed me some designs that I couldn’t say no too. I love the way they came and she was so sweet to talk too. I wish I would of got the name of the lady who did my toes she did a nice job and I tried gel for them and I am definitely getting them again. They just got a new lifetime customer

Love getting my nails done here! A bit more pricey then other nail places but deff worth it my gel manicure last 4weeks they have a variety of gel colors they are all so nice. Great customer service Kathy and all the ladies are so nice. Walked in with out an apt early Friday didn’t wait more then 10min but they do usually get really busy so try to make an Apt.

I am bit disappointed after reading these reviews and giving this place a try. 80 dollars later, I am left with sloppy looking nails. It’s too bad I agreed to gel otherwise I’d take the polish off today. I definitely need to stick to my regular place.

Best service ever, friendly fast and top quality, I went in for a gel mani pedi and Jennifer is a total doll honest and thoughtful willing to give you a great mani without having to up the price I was in and out of there within an hour

Had a great experience with Jennifer she was very friendly and talkative !! Nice clean and well organized nail salon. Happy win my results :)

First time coming in!
Only reason I came in was because of the Unilocal reviews!
The costumer service was amazing!
I will deferentially come back!
I have a 2 week warranty for my nails!
I love this place!

I tried to Go here on the reviews but only 3 ppl s
Working i guess its by appointment I’ll try again next time the nail pics look. good

The BEST NAIL SALON in Downey
My gel normally lasts 2 weeks since my nails lift because my nails tend to be oily !! With the products & skill they use makes my nails lasts 4 weeks ! They also have the best acrylics !!! I had never seen this done before but she makes French acrylics all with powders by hand. She then seals it all with a oil/​gel that makes them shine & look new the whole time!! They are also VERY hygienic!! Jennifer & her staff are very busy all the time so make sure to call and schedule a appointment you won’t regret it
Phone Number is 562 923‑9986
Instagram :puvnails

Jennifer Is Amazing!!! I Freakin’ Love Her!
I Am A Super Picky Person When It Comes To My Nails… When I First Went To Her At The Begining Of Year, She Asked Me How I Wanted Them. I Kept My Responses Simple And She Got It Right! OMG Did She Ever! I Have Been Going To Her Regularly Since The Begining Of The Year And I Will Never Go Any Where Else!
Not Only That But She Remembers Me By Name, Each Time I Go In! I Love It! She Is So Personable And Friendly! Love Her
The Quality Of Supplies She Uses Last So Long!!! I Even Went A Whole Month Without Seeing Her (Due To Finances) And Not A Single One Broke Off Or Chipped!!!
I Was Super Shocked (Especially How Rough I Am) LoL!
I Used To Get Acrylics All The Time… But Since I Have Been Going To Jennifer, She Has Been Taking Care Of My Nails And It’s Quality! Now Because Of Her, My Natural Nails Are Long! Aaahhh That Has Never Happened Before! I Am Enjoying The Gel Polishes And Designs She Is Able To Do With My Natural Nails!!! No More Acrylics!
Seriously Though, Best Place In Town!!!

I walked in on a Saturday morning around 9:30am hoping no one had the same idea as I did. I was wrong but it wasn’t crowded. I learned there are only 3 people working there at the time. I passed the place twice because it was hard to notice the off-​put driveway that leads to a shared 6 – 7 space parking lot in the back. Firestone is so busy it’s hard to drive slower than the speed of traffic unless you know exactly where you are going.
Anyway, I walked in through the back and was greeted by nice workers and happy customers. The visual appearance isn’t one to write home about and I couldn’t understand why all of the nail polishes at the front were dusty as potato skins… But I chose my colors and sat down.
I was serviced within 10 – 15 minutes. Lynn started my pedicure. I loved everything except the up sales (callus remover, salt scrub, gel polish etc) lol. She even got my ingrowns without me having to point them out. My feet are super happy right now because of Lynn. I will be back for that. But I will be getting a basic pedi as that’s all I needed.
Cathy did my manicure and she did a very good job as well. I asked for a bow and she did my natural nails justice. She even guaranteed her gel for two weeks. She said if it chips b4 that come in and she will fix it for free.
Overall, I recommend this nail shop for anyone looking for great customer service and a job well done. The missing star is for lack of visual appeal, dusty regular polish display, no price list posted (or I didn’t see one), and no spa chairs. For the prices I believe spa chairs are in order.