Michelle’s Nails

What a great experience! Michelle’s Nails is everything a nail salon should be! They all are so kind. It is so pretty and very clean. Ashely educated me so much on all the different products. My nails look great. I will definitely come back to this jewel of the Riviera Village!

I was so thrilled that I found this salon. I feel that I got a custom job done on my nails. Specifically, Michelle asked me about how I use my nails and what I wanted. These questions helped her determine the best product and how much to use. The color selection was phenomenal! She is also has an accommodating schedule which works great for me. The whole process took one hour and there was no waiting. The care and attention that was given to me and my nail needs and desires was something you do not experience at other salons. Bravo Michelle!

I was just passing through redondo area and decided to get my nails done. I made an appointment with Ashley for a manicure.
She did an amazing job on the gel nails. She took her time but was quick and efficient. She helped me customize my nails adding just the right amount of sparkle! We had good conversation and it only took 40 min!
Michelle’s is independent so each professional has their price. Ashley charges $ 45 for gel mani.

I have been having my Nails done by Michelle’s Nails in Huntington Beach at OC Spa for approximately 8 years. I have also gone to Michelle’s Nails in Redondo Beach & I have been super happy from both locations. My nails are fabulous and the most durable product I have ever found. Michelle is amazing you will love the thinness, design & how special you are treated.

If you are looking for great experience from a talented staff look no further. I called in a few days prior to my appointment– eager to try the new state-​of-​the-​art LCN gel nails. Not only was Michelle trained in GERMANY to do this (I know, amazing right?), she assured me she was going to take a look at my nails and determine what was best of them. I was impressed already.
I have been biting my nails since kindergarten. This has been a source of embarrassment for me for years. I had lost all hope– acrylics were painful and unrealistic for me– and plus they destroyed my nail beds. Most nails places I had gone to in the past would make snarky comments about the condition of my nails, but not Michelle. She immediately got to work. Her kindness and compassion was so comforting for me, she is gentle, patient, and most of all TALENTED.
When she finished my nails I couldn’t believe the transformation. I now feel so proud to show my nails off to the world. I can wear rings again! In addition, she shaped them beautifully, and the best part is they feel like natural nails. The gel she used is hard as a rock. They are sturdy as can be, unlike acrylics. She explained to me that they bond to the nail without having to grind down your nail bed. Safe to say, I will never go anywhere else to get my nails done. She is a true artist, and I am so happy I decided to give her a try. Worth every penny.

Small place and a bit pricey but you can’t beat the quality! Cash or check only, so be prepared for that! Also bring coins for metered parking!!!
No spa chairs but the pedicure lasts a long time and it very relaxing. Tons of gel colors! Excellent mani!
Another thing to keep in mind is that this establishment seems to be operated by English speaking women only, so if you need a translator this may not be the place for you (this is a bit assumptions of me, and you may want to call to confirm this, but I only heard English being spoken while I was there).
Note about my photo:
I had broken a couple nails (natural nails) and opted not to have all my nails cut to match the broken ones and so my nails are uneven now (BY CHOICE) while I wait for the broken ones to grow back.

I love going to Michelle’s Nails! I had a favorite spot in Gardena that I Unilocaled before and they are really good but as word spread they got busier and even when I had an appointment I had to wait 40 minutes, so I needed a change. Michelle is so professional, when I make an appointment, she is ready for me. In the past, I have always been partial to those big spa chairs which she doesn’t have but honestly, now that I have been going to her, I don’t miss those spa chairs at all. Reason for that? Easy, the finished product when I leave her nail salon is excellent and makes me not even care about a measly spa chair. She is detailed and thorough, I love the way I feel when I leave her salon. Also, even though her prices may be slightly higher than other nail spots (as referenced in other reviews), the quality is much higher than those other places too. I think I actually save money going to her because instead of going 3x a month, I am going once. I highly recommend Michelle!

Michelle’s nails is excellent! Everyone is very pleasant and they make sure you are comfortable!
Ashley is amazing! The first time I came in I was in a rush to get to the airport by 10am and she got me in as a walk-​in at 8:30am! Amazing! No other nail salon has these flexible hours!
And to top it off she is very creative and gives me beautiful nail designs that are always on trend! They will even mix the gel colors to get a color that is perfect for you! Thank you!

I’ve been a customer for two years now. Ashley takes great of my nails every two weeks. I get many compliments and recommend Michelle’s to everyone.
The salon is cozy and beautifully decorated. You feel like family when you are here.

Michelle’s is amazing! I went in just for a quick polish change but I found my new favorite nail salon for when I’m in this area (don’t live in Redondo but have family there, so we visit a lot). Michelle did my toe nails for me and truly is a master of her craft, like another reviewer said. She gave me a crash course in taking care of my nails at home between salon treatments and helped me out with a nail that was really messed up from hitting it. I will definitely be back here and will be recommending it to everyone I know in the area!

Michelle does the best gels I have ever seen. She has different steps to take to make sure the gels set correctly which no one has ever done for me. I will absolutely be back and would highly recommend her.

ARTIST OF HER CRAFT!
After being frustrated with inferior nail salons, I found Michelle on Unilocal.Not only is she masterful in the application of the gel polish, her color selection was to DIE FOR! She is knowledgeable and listens to individual needs. One of her technicians specializes in nail art, and there’s also an esthetician to wax eyebrows or permanent make-​up application. I’m already planning my color schemes through September! Leave your plastic in your wallets, they only take cash or checks-​but this is worth an extra stop at an ATM.

Michelle is in my networking group FAN and she joined about 6 years ago, maybe longer anyway I started going to her and I have enjoyed her nail artistry every month since we met. I’m always complimented on my nails and always give her name and address and business card when I have it. She is quick, gentle, patient and does a fantastic job. You will appreciate her care and professionalism.

Great nails! Ashley was wonderful, took her time & saved my feet! Will definitely be back!

You need to get your nails done here then see what your missing. She is the best if the best…

Love this place! They do a great job. Its not your typical salon. Small, quaint and they actually do what you want and described!

First off let say I LOVE MICHELLE’S NAILS!!! I have been going to her for years now and I’m never going to another place!!!
she and Mina treat you like your there best friend/​sister/​family!
my nails look so good! all the time and they last!!!
I love the fact the color stays bright just like the day you got them done!
she comes up with the best nail designs and she works with you on what you want your nails too look like!
she brings your nails designs to life!
she is the best! I love the shop!
she also makes your nails fit your life style for your everyday life! not that many place do that!!! she wants your nails to last and work for you!
she is the best!

Michelle! Where have you been all my life?! I must say I just love when Michelle does my nails and when Mina does my pedicure. Just love it!
First off it’s not your «normal» nail factory type experience where you go in, they ask you what you want, you pick a color, and then you have no idea what’s going on and what anyone is saying. It’s not like that at all. It’s more like hanging out at your girlfriend’s place, getting your nails done, listening to KOST, and having a lovely relaxing time. Michelle has lots of great ideas and has broken me out a bit of my conservative repetitive side in terms of my nails. I used to always get silk wraps with a light baby pink shade, cappuccino color, or a white French and that was it. Now I’ve moved onto gel nails which last longer and are much more durable. Also we’ve done a teal glitter dipped French, light champagne pink glitter French, and many other shades. I just LOVE the bling bling and get TONS of complements on my nails too. Even 4 — 5 weeks later when I desperately need to get them done since my nails have grown out quite a bit I still get complements because they still look great.
Now. Pedicure. Let me tell you! I don’t get pedicures very often since I figure I can do them myself but my oh my that was until I met Mina. I really need to talk myself out of wanting a pedicure every time I go there because I definitely want one all the time! Her pedicures are not the run of the mill pedicure either. She does a warm scrub, cooling mask, and all sorts of stuff. It’s amazing. Also when your feet get really bad (which I embarrassingly enough I did have to get this once) she has this ultra strength crazy take off all the crap from your feet solution. It’s crazy amazing and my feet were back to gorgeous after I had been having some feet issues. I just died. I was so amazed. Also, she’s super hygienic which I LOVE. Everything she uses is disposable; even the foot file thing! None of this lets wash off the dead skin off of the pumice stone and re-​use it on the next client crap. DISPOSABLE.
To finish off let’s discuss pricing. Don’t get me wrong, when I moved to this area I was like WTF? How come everyone either has bad reviews or they are super crazy priced? UGH. Then I got desperate and said ok, I’ll give Michelle’s Nails a try. $ 45 – 50? Shoot me. Well I fell in love. LOL $ 45 – 50 and my nails look fabulous and they last 4 – 5 weeks. Honestly I go every 5 weeks to give my wallet a break and they still hold up! Before I was spending about $ 30 every 2 – 3 weeks so I figure it evens out in price anyway and I’m getting something SO MUCH BETTER. It’s just a different caliber.
Call ahead for appointments. They are always busy!
Street parking is available. Don’t feed the meter past 6pm.
CASH ONLY! And don’t forget to tip the lovely ladies! :)

Michelle is fabulous. I wouldn’t trust my nails with anyone else. She goes out of her way to accommodate you, and she’s always booked for a very good reason.
I get compliments from everyone about my nails… Oh yeah, and Ixta, her resident aesthetician, does an excellent job on my eyebrows. If you’re in the South Bay, there’s no better option. I know she has clients who drive from all over the place to get their nails done with her.

I’ve no idea what Liz is on about — frankly she sounds like an awful customer to deal with. I’ve been coming to Michelle to get my nails done for a few months now, and I’ve always come away happy. Not only is she a fun person to talk to, she does exceptionally good work, and I’m very sad about moving away from the area. I think it will be hard to find someone who cares so passionately about doing a perfect job.
When I’ve been unsure of what color I’d like to go with, Michelle always helped me out with interesting choices — she was willing to try everything, from unusual hues to abstract (and more time consuming) designs. I received a ton of compliments on the looks we tried, because they were all professionally done.
This is someone who will definitely take care of your needs.
(And the only time my nails started to lift, or actually broke off, is when I put too much stress on them — something that would absolutely shatter a normal nail. My mistake! But I’ve went for 4 weeks with nails that remained perfectly attached, and I’m a heavy computer user. Her work –lasts-.)