Nail Shop

Thanks Ann for a beautiful manicure! She is meticulous and exact. I showed her a photo of what I wanted and she made my nails look even prettier than I had hoped. Very natural looking. Perfect!

The first time I went here, I made an appointment and went on my lunch. When I got there I wasnt greeted but the lady was ready to go. (don’t you love when people stick to their appointments!?) :) My nails came out not so even, and the old lady was pretty ruff. She was nice tho lol
2^nd Visit: Their color options are nice, but I decided to give it another try since I work and live so close. My sister decided she needed an mani/​pedi too, but they Wouldn’t service me because they saw my 2.5 lb dog stick her head out of my purse. Cookie has never been an issue before at any other salon. Also, not greeted had to ask how long the wait would be.
3^rd time. This place is walking distance from my job, I guess that’s why I kept giving in. But i made an appointment. When I walked in it wasn’t busy, but they said that a girl called in so that I couldn’t be seen. she asked me to pick a color and wait. I could wait, I was on my lunch. they should have called me. She said it’s be 40 min, I left.
I will never be back again.

I am a regular here and only became a regular because I’ve been going to Yen who is my manicurist for a few years now ! I’ve been getting my nails done by her even before she started working here. She’s amazinggggg! I work in the beauty industry and I’m ALWAYS getting compliments from all my clients ! I’ve even had a lady chase me down in the mall to see my nails and asked me where I get them done ! I’ve NEVER had an issue with her nor have I ever been pitched to upgrade my nail service! She always keeps me at ease and always makes me laugh. I’ve been wanting to write a review for this place but never had the chance too because I’m always busy! But, I recommend this nail shop and definitely will continue to recommend my clients to YEN! ;)

I come here regularly for gels, pedis, acrylics and waxing. The girls are always super friendly and they’re able to accomidate any requests I have, as well as helping me with ideas to get the look I want. Their work is generally flawless too.

Never coming back. Avoid Yen.
So I came by two Friday’s ago, set an appointment for acrylics and a pedi for 5:30 got there at 5:20, still had to wait until 6:00 for someone to get started on me, they let one man and woman go ahead of me who had no appointment, which really pissed me off because I was there waiting for half an hour. There’s no excuse for that, I made an appointment.
Then this woman Yen, says she’ll get started on my hands, I walk to her desk and she keeps telling me to relax my hands because I kept tensing them up (in all of my 10 years of getting my nails done this is the first person to make such a big fuss about my hands)
and then she proceeds to tell me she’s been doing nails for 20+ years (she still cut my fingers) and that she’s the most experienced manicurist in the shop and then she starts to share gossip with me about how the girl getting her nails done next to me is getting the «shovel» style only she knows how to do and she starts to talk about how the other manicurist doesn’t know what she’s doing, the other manicurist was this sweet lady named Mai
(Mai did my nails in the past look at my old review, and I’ve always been very satisfied with her work) ‚
Mai she is the only reason I will ever come back to this salon and this woman was talking trash about her, she kept condescendingly mentioning how she needs to monitor how Mai does someone’s nails because she is the most experienced with nails. mai wasn’t even asking her for help or for her opinion. It was ridiculous that an older woman would conduct herself in such an envious manner at work .
I was surprised that Yen was bragging about knowing how to do «shovel «nails, in my opinion that is the most grotesque and cheap looking style of nail ever and I didn’t want to hear about it.
Then, as she is placing the tips on my nails, I ask if she can please remove my cuticles because my fingers get a terrible rash if the cuticles make contact with acrylic, and she says, I know what to do I’ve been doing this for years. Lo and behold, she DOES NOT CUT MY CUTICLES and persistently tried to up-​sell me pink powder and after three refusals she says «oh you should at least get gel, what’s the point of getting acrylics if you won’t have beautiful nails ?» I refused both services and she was still persistent with the god damned gels. I said no, I DO NOT WANT GEL, then she says «you don’t have 7 $ to spend? «
That right there really pissed me off, I said no it’s not your business how much I have to spend if I don’t want gels it means I DONT WANT GELs.
Then she insists that I take her name and ask for her next time I come. No chance of that but at least there is a one –star review with her name on it…
Anyways, I love how she asked my race first before talking trash about another. She asked my race and she’s surprised I’m not Filipino, then she starts to talk about how Filipino men aren’t to be trusted and how Filipinos are dangerous and she would never visit the country because of the people, well damn, good thing I’m not Filipino but I was still very offended because I know many Filipino families who are very honorable and respectable people that I hold in high regard –including the men.
She finishes up with my nails then I ask «what about my pedicure?», I tell her I made an appointment for a pedicure as well and she gets so annoyed and scolds me to speak up sooner next time .
For fucks sake, I clearly specified a mani and pedi when I booked an appointment and I also clarified that in person when I first walked in. Now it’s almost closing time and they’re rushing me through this and she’s telling me how she’s not paid enough to stay late and I tell her It’s not my fault because I made an appointment at a reasonable time and STILL had to wait.
Like seriously, manage your time better and maybe if you weren’t talking so much trash about people and trying to up sell then maybe you would’ve paid attention better!
The worst part about this is that I had to go to the hospital because my fingers broke out into a horrible allergic reaction and I had to rip my acrylics off because they were making my natural nail lift, I was given Benadryl for the itching but now that the itching has stopped, my fingers are dry, flaky and in HORRIBLE PAIN !!! My skin on my fingers is just cracking and opening up and it is so painful !!! I’m dipping my hands in coconut oil every hour for the dryness but now I have bandaids on every finger. All of this because she refused to cut my cuticles against my request. Totally not worth it. The nails weren’t even natural looking they were thick looking and the paint was sloppy. My husband first thought I painted them myself.
This has never happened when Mai does my nails, her work is flawless and she is very clean and precise ! If you come here ask for Mai! She’s never cut me and she is gentle, and is actually a sweet person !!! But Vivian needs to have a talk with yen asap

I have been coming here for 5 years. It took me awhile to finally find a nail salon that understood what I wanted. I have acrylics and they always make them look super natural. I am never disappointed andI highly recommend coming here.

What us with the bad review! I had 2 very good manicures here. My technician was very professional and gave me the manicure I asked for. The shop was very clean and the utensils were sterilized. I have tough cuticles but Yen did them beautifully.

I’ve been coming here for years & I’m always happy with the job they do! I used to just see whoever was available, but now I started seeing Jenni and I highly recommend her! Best part about this place is that their prices are extremely reasonable! Thanks for the wonderful service ladies. You’re the best!

I came in on my lunch break here the other day. My office recently moved down the street. I don’t live in the area so I Unilocaled this place. I went in knowing it had 3 stars but figured it was possible that people were just to picky or harsh.
The first day my nails were done one broke and another the gel chipped. They didn’t file the sides so there are ledges. They aesthetically looked pleasing at first but I wasn’t doing any activities to cause the breaking or chipping of these thinly done acrylics. I couldn’t go back because I live 60 miles away and I was getting them done on my lunch break because I was leaving on a 5 am flight this morning to go on a cruise.
On top of all that it was 39 $ for fill and gel and I usually only pay 30 in Newport Beach at a way nicer looking and feeling nail shop.
If that’s not a turn off I don’t know what is.

I come here every 3 months or so for a gel manicure, and sometimes regular pedicure. The prices are decent (especially for the location) and I have always had a good experience. My manicures are always well-​done and the gel lasts a couple of weeks, and there is a good selection of colors. I’ve been to other salons and the gel is not as sturdy. This week, I was helped by Mindy (who’s nails were also kept very nice), and she was very sweet. I’ve called in advance only once — otherwise I just walk in and the wait is always minimal. Great location!
I took off one star because they charge $ 1.50 for credit card charges.

I returned today. I regret it. I changed the color on my gel nails. The manicurist was unhygienic in general. She repeatedly used her long, dirty nail on each finger after EACH coat to correct her work and remove the polish off my skin. I could see the dirt under her nail. Apart from being gross, it was painful. I repeatedly had to tell her it hurt. Hello?! You’re digging your nail into my cuticle!!! She didn’t bother to get the brush dipped in acetone for the job. Seriously a risk for infection. At the end, I had to retract my hand from hers because she was so dismissive of the fact that it hurt. Oh, and then she placed my forearm on the hot uv lamp for the «end hand massage.» She tests the temperature of the lamp after-​the-​fact. So rude! Avoid this place and avoid the woman in the back, left station!!!

Conveniently located within walking distance from my office (Sherman oaks galleria) so it’s easy to walk over and get my nails done on my lunch. They’re usually quick to get you in and out. They accept walk ins but I always make an appointment since I need to get back to work. Cost is normal/​average for a gel manicure. Large selection of gel polish colors!

First time here today, Mai (i believe was her name) did my long over due acrylic fill. When I called to make my same day appt, I let them know I would be on my lunch break and needed to start on time. When I got there, I was quickly seated and Mai got to work. She transformed my busted nails quickly and efficiently. We switched up my long square set to something a little shorter and rounded, much more manageable and classy! Nice setting, good conversation and great service. I think I found my new spot :)

This was my third time trying this place, I went here on a Sunday and the wait was about 45 minutes they were short on staff. I got a manicure and a pedicure here and they did an okay job I would have liked it if she spent a little bit more time on my cuticles. What I appreciated was that I got regular polish and the polish didn’t chip for a solid 5 days (they use seche vete top coat).
Last time I got gel here they did a pretty good job.
Prices are average.

Called to make an appointment, but when I arrive, they’ve taken walk-​ins and no one is available to do my scheduled mani-​pedi. For at least a half hour. Total waste of my time.

Update: new price is $ 26 for mani pedi

My first and last time going to this place. Rude owner who acts like she’s doing you a favor by taking your $ 26 for a poorly done regular mani/​pedi. The girl who did my pedi was subpar but the older woman who did my mani was terrible. She filed my nails very unevenly, cut and made my cuticles bleed, and applied the nail polish like a 4 year old had done it (there was nail polish on my fingers next to my nail!) To top it off, she was very rude and aggressive, even when she was «massaging» my hands. The manicure started chipping within an hour and everyone who sees it tells me it looks like I did it myself. :(

Your typical rude-don’t-want-you-here nail shop. Blah job on both the mani and the pedi, but what really bugs me is when the person tries to scrub your feet with a USED pumice stone:
«Excuse me but is that new?»
«No.»
“How much for a new one?”
«Five dollar!»
Now we all know how much those little scrubbers cost. Decent joints use new ones as part of your service.
End of story.

I had a great gel manicure here last weekend! I have been getting gel manicures every two weeks for as long as I can remember and I am pretty diligent about maintenence. The nail salon I usually I go to has been very inconsistent lately and my gel had been lasting no more than a few days before I start seeing some serious chips. I am in the market for a new nail place.
I made an appointment but still waited about 15 minutes which wasn’t a deal breaker. They have a good selection of gel
polish, including Gelish brand which I have found lasts longer. I got a great red nail and the manicure was just really good. My nails look great a little less than a week later. I was in and out in less than an hour and spend about $ 36 with tip. Parking in the lot is hard because of the popular Starbucks next store (it was popping into the afternoon on Sunday). I’ll be back next weekend for my next manicure and pedicure!

Im definitely a fan! I got my nails done exactly the way i wanted them for Valentines Day! So excited to dress up and show them off!
–Isabelle Leya Levi
Isabelle Levi Collection
CEO of ILC