Top Best 10 Nail Salons in Pasadena, Los Angeles (part 3)

Sidni Contreras Its sad I have to give this place such a bad review because Fifi does good nails, is quick and the price is really good. But oh boy is she a hot head! I always walk in, never have an appt as its always a last minute decision I make to go on my lunch break, and both girls who work there (there is only 2) know this. When I went in Fifi was busy, which I understood. The older woman said she had time, but she was working on someone. She had me sitting with foil on my hands for almost 30 minutes before she started taking it off. I felt so bad for the other woman who she was working on, but she was nice and understood I had to get back to work. The older woman started going back and forth between us and when it came time to file my nails, they were so crooked, I kept asking her to fix it but then she stopped and said Fifi would file my nails since she knows what I like. Again, I didnt ask for this, I asked her nicely to re-file my nails and SHE made the decision to pass it off to Fifi, who was already working on her next appt. I then waiting another 25 mins, when she finally asked Fifi to file my nails. Fifi immediately started yelling and the girl she was working on got up and said shed be back in 30 mins or so. Fifi stood up looked at me and yelled "I said I was busy, what you dont remember?". I was in complete shock. I couldnt believe she was yelling and I let her know it was uncalled for as I didnt ask for any special favors or even ask for her at all. She just kept repeating herself, yelling more and more at me. The poor woman next to me looked like she wanted to crawl under a rock. I got up and left with 3 crooked nails. Awful customer service, and its a shame cuz I really did like it there, but I will never go back.

Maria Paredes Love that place!!

D Miller Nice ladies! Made me feel important! Did an awesome job!

Mly The waitresses are enthusiastic and cute.

Nashay Harbin Excellent customer service!!

Magda Gutierrez I used to hate getting my eyebrows done until I came here. Trish does my eyebrows so well and she does it so quickly, and I leave with beautiful eyebrows and very little irritation. 10/10 would recommend

Burkett Thomas “Thomas” Visitors today for a mani/pedi. Absolutely amazing. Julie and her team were sweet, attentive and my nails turned out fab. Will be back!!!

Valerie Jax I came in for Gel removal manicure and Gel polish. I recently grew out my nails and was excited to get them nicely shaped At first I was helped by nail technician who was very patient and detail oriented while cleaning and shaping my nails. Just about the time she finished filing my nails, she informed me that another nail tech will be finishing the job. The 2nd nail tech sat down and was having a mid conversation, and then instantly started filing my nails again. I stopped her as soon as I saw that my nail shape went from round to square! I nicely told her oh wait they are already shaped ! She insisted to tell me these are square/oval I told her I wanted round but at that point she filed down two of my nails to square. At that point the little nail growth that I had was gone and my nails are skin short. The color I picked turned out to be a totally different color from the sample, the nail tech told me that’s because the nail polish is new so it won’t be the same as the sample. I changed it and they didn’t have the 2nd color I chose. We’re talking basic neutral colors here. I then chose light pink and she flooded my cuticle and the paint was completely uneven with small air bubble. Upon check out they didn’t charge me correctly. I was charged a simple manicure with take off service and a shoulder massage? What shoulder massage? So I won’t be back, quality is not there and color palette is not updated.

Rocio Rivas I have to so many nail salons and Happy Nails is just the best experience overall. The service, skill and professionalism of all the ladies is what brings me back every time.

Shariz Overall, I think its a decent place. They are open late and are good about appointments or walking in, and everyone is generally friendly and courteous. Not all of the girls are the best at design work, the lines arent always straight, but they will give it their best shot. My only frustration with the fill is they never work on the cuticles, and sometimes the acrylic overlay will start lifting off the nail bed sometimes after just a week, which is frustrating. The pedicure is a 10 out of 10 though. UPDATE- I will never be returning! I was regularly going once a month. I mainly came walk in, and they were always very accommodating. Even watched my baby when her was fussing in his in his seat. But this last time I was there, there was 3 of us. I expected the bill to be big no worries we were prepared it 278 was on the receipt I signed, then Im checking my bank 4 days later, and the charge is 333. We tipped in cash, so I was confused why I was charged another 55. I called and left a message no one got back to me I called two more times and got an answer and she said she remembered me and she was sorry but she had forgot to originally charge me for one of the services. She said she didnt have my number, so she couldnt let me know. I understand forgetting a charge, but that wasnt my fault, and I find it completely inappropriate to change the amount after the receipt has been signed, especially without talking to customers. I understand not having my number, but Ive been coming once a month for almost a year we could have talked about it the next time I came in and i could correct the issue then, but i dont like how they just decided to do it on there own. As far as Im concerned, the way they went about it was theft, and now I cant trust them! I cant trust that they wont make up charges after the fact and just add more to the bill. If they would have waited and talked to me I would have understood and paid but now theyve lost a regular customer.

Krista Woods I’ve really enjoyed coming here. You can walk in any time in the afternoon. $37 for a mani/pedi is good in my book. They are clean, and are very detailed in making my nails look good. I like Vivian, and feel she is warm and friendly and professional. Also, the polish doesn’t flake early, like many other places I’ve been.

Lee YV (YVL) I wanted to give this place 5-stars. $37 for a mani n pedi is reasonably priced. The ladies there were very very nice. I took one star off for my pedicure. She didnt scrub or massage at all. Then i had to take another star off for the manicure because she cut my thumb and had to use that stingy solution to stop the bleeding. Ouch! Sorry ladies, you will have to do better!

Luna Love I went just a day ago to get a gel manicure, it was my first time going there. They still removed my previous gel manicure from another shop (which I am going back to because they were way better). They charged me $35 and I even gave a $5 tip. So total $40, which I usually pay at other shops but I get my gel manicure + a Mani & pedi for my little girl. The very next day...two nails completely peeled off clean...I have never experienced that with gel nail polish. Its usually a nightmare to get off. So $40 wasted basically, to have a manicure only last a day? Never coming back!

Madison Sturgeon DISCARD the reviews below. My experience was fabulous, the ladies were so kind and the service was AMAZING! Best Ive seen. Highly recommended and those previous reviews we from a while ago so things have dramatically changed. Great massage during getting nails done and also got a nice back and shoulder massage with warm lotion. LOVE LOVE LOVE this salon and their ladies. Definitely coming back.

Christina Flores Love coming here! Just a nice oasis of calm! All the ladies are really kind and attentive. Grace is a favorite and gives an excellent pedicure! Highly recommend!

Amira Parise Love this place. Me and my Bf go often. They run a tight ship here. Love the vibe and feel. They take extra care of you while youre in here. The manager is constantly checking in to see if we need anything. Great place.great color selection as well. Good products

Kara Vaggio While removing my gel manicure the manicurist wasn’t paying attention and filed my ring finger nail down to the wick in the middle of the nail until it was bleeding and didn’t stop when I was like stop! They’re really nice here but the manicures are generally sloppy if you don’t stay on top of them and then this was too much. They didn’t charge me for the removal and the manager was really apologetic and professional but this went way too far beyond the usual standard of just not paying attention to detail.

Manisha Ati Love this place. I don’t do anything fancy; mostly just gel mani/pedis and they do a great job. Prices are also reasonable. The ladies are sweet and it’s nice being a regular.

laura jonason Rude staff, overcharge compared to other places. They charge waaay more for kids than other places and wouldnt give my kid the foot bath that comes with a pedicure, so my kid was really bummed to miss theur favorite part. My kid also wanted alternating nail colors so they charged extra (didnt say anything about extra until it was done). For me, they put a few inches of water in the basin for the pedi. Just felt penny-pinching and cheap as an overall experience. Theres plenty of better places to go, with friendlier staff, a better mire luxerious experience, and more reasonable prices. Id skip this place. Edit/update: 2 days later, my polish is flaking off (a lot). Never had had polish flake off after 2 days. (See photo)

Bethany Nauert Mendez Decided to walk in randomly last Wednesday and was greeted with friendly service. I was sat with Ashley who gave me a beautiful hard gel manicure. I was truly very happy ! She really took her time and did a nice shape and clean up. I’ve been going to the gloss nail spa on sunset in Silverlake for years but I am glad that I tried this one randomly. I only happen to be in the area because I was running other errands so I thought I would just give this one a shot and I’m so glad I did .

H I am very disappointed with this nail salon. Costed 80 dollars to do dip powder and ($50) for the nails and ($30) for fake pearls. The price came to a shock to me because the $30 extra for fake pearls is ridiculous. For me and my sister with basic mani pedi was $210 total before tip. Then my nails kept breaking off after 1 week because the lady glued them too close to the edge. Every time I get acrylic they last me a minimum of three weeks, but the quality was not good. They looked nice when I first got them and then they fell off because of cheap product they use and not gluing the nail far enough in. I came back and fixed one and then a few days later two more broke off and they would not fix it for me. On top of that my sister came out with multiple scratches and was bleeding I used to like this place but it’s going downhill very fast. And I will not be coming back

Elizabeth Paredes My new favorite nail salon. It was so easy, I showed Jane a picture of what I wanted and she delivered it perfectly. $60 for hard gel fill with a design. The price is affordable so I didnt leave feeling guilty for splurging on myself and Im definitely going back every few weeks.

Jen Pinto I’m so happy I found this nail salon! I work in jewelry so I have to have my nails right ALL the time but getting them done isn’t always the most relaxing experience. I’ve tried many salons in Pasadena but this is the only one I’ve found (in my opinion) that is good quality work paired with a nice environment. I actually leave feeling like I did some self-care for myself, I feel good, I feel happy with my set. That’s all thanks to the lovely, talented women who work at the salon and the environment they cultivate. I’ve found my nail spot and I recommend It!

Sheena Conjurado I came to this nail salon for convenience since it’s close to my house. I usually go to L Nails but decided to try this place. On my first visit, I got a manicure and pedicure, but the person didn’t properly remove my ingrown toenails, which became painful after two weeks. I returned to have them fixed and got a gel manicure, but the polish changed color the next day. Since I was on vacation, I couldn’t go back right away. When I returned, the manager offered to fix it, but the experience was uncomfortable. She almost yelled in Vietnamese to her colleagues about my situation, making me feel uneasy. Instead of being apologetic, she was condescending. The lady rushed through fixing my nails, leaving the tips sharp and uncomfortable, and I had to go to another salon to smooth them out afterward.

Jasmine Viel Best salon and staff. The service is always consistent. My pedicures are perfect. It’s clean and good prices. The owner is this beautiful woman and mother who works so hard and gets to know her customers by name. The salon also offers other services like waxing. Great location as you can go grab lunch or grocery shop afterward in the same plaza.

tina hsieh Just not worth the money. There are tiny air pockets on my nails. They were impatient letting me try on colors (I asked to try on 3). Gave this place two tries and won’t be coming back.

Mahsa Izadmehr I paid $68 for pedicure and manicure that I am not happy with it! You can see from the picture how bad she has done it (it is a picture right after I left the saloon). My hands were up in the air when she was polishing it, not stable way to do it! And look at my feet nail polish; how it easily destroyed after 30 when I got home! It wasnt professional that they talk non english together, didnt sound friendly to me! And the credit card machine wasnt working!!! I wont get back there! Not worth a money that you are paying!

Megan Ernst Ive been going to the Nail Lounge for ten years, and Im happy 100% of the time. The salon is friendly and clean, and the prices are very fair. Every technician Ive had has been experienced and detail-oriented. I think Nail Lounges spa pedicure, with a 10-minute foot massage, hot stones, and high-quality products is the best deal in town!

Jenny Garcia Moved to Pasadena two years ago, and after having the same nail technician for 20 years, finding my new go-to was a challenge. I went through countless nail salons in the area, but within 20 minutes of my first appointment with Nikki, I knew she was the one! She’s incredibly talented, pays close attention to detail, and actually listens to all of my personal requests—something that’s hard to find. On top of that, she’s super kind and funny, which makes every appointment enjoyable. I’ve been loyal to her ever since, and as long as I’m in Pasadena, she’s the only person I’ll trust with my nails. If you’re looking for someone who truly knows what they’re doing and makes the whole experience great, Nikki is it!

Lindsey Ingram I will never go to this salon again. I had been going for a couple months and had a good experience, but the most recent time I went they were dishonest about their prices and way overcharged me for the service. I made an appointment a day in advance and requested a dip manicure. On their pricing menu in their salon, it says that a dip manicure is $28. When the lady finished my nails, I went to pay and was told that my bill was $48. When I pointed out that their menu said the service was $28 the lady gave me some flimsy explanation that dip powder and dip manicure as are different things. Regardless, I specifically requested a dip manicure so I should not have been up-charged for a service that I didnt receive. They dipped my nail twice and then put a coat of gel on top. If a gel manicure there is regularly $30 then there is no reason that two dips of powder and gel on top should be $48. If you value doing business with people that show integrity then I would strongly discourage you from going here.

Connie Freeman I live in the neighborhood and past by this place all of time while walking. I was looking to treat myself to a pedicure and manicure and thought of them. When I noticed they now do massages I was excited!! Why? Because I was on the hunt for a massage right after. I had just completed a 30 day walk challenge and was in need of EVERYTHING! I got a massage first by Wendy and it was GREAT!!! After I was done, I got a pedicure and manicure. Both nail techs did a great job as well. Very professional and clean environment. I’ll definitely be back!

Fay Chen They give certain group of people better treatment. And they feel like dislike Asian. I walked in store and chose the manicure. The business owner(I guess, she assigned stylist)does not say hi and she just use finger pointed a seat. When I picked nail color she looked down and stared at me for few seconds. I feel uncomfortable. I thought this might be their working style. However, the next customer came in, not Asian, everyone feels happy and welcome her, and trying to help with what’s she needs. I feel like I have been treated unfairly and discriminated against in store. I definitely would not recommend a store that treats their customers differently.

Z Nyree-Zenia Coleman I went there on Mother’s Day for 2023 and I took my best friend with me who is a new mother. They were rude and very slow. They refused to do my nails how I wanted them done. After they finished my nails 2.5 to 3 hours later. They were terrible. I did not want to cause a scene. So I paid them and left. Then when I got home I called them and asked them if they could reimburse me or let me come in for a re-do of my nails. They were rude on the phone and I told them that’s why I did not say any thing more to them while I paid. But I convinced the lady and she gave me 3 days to come back to get them redone. I went back 2 days later and they were rude taking pictures and telling me what I should and should not get. They harassed me and asked me how much I paid for my nails and told me I was only going to get that amount of a job done nothing more. I felt so uncomfortable that I asked for a refund and just left. I would never, ever recommend this place to my worst enemy. I pray they handle situations like this better with others.

Jamie I had been getting dip done for over a year, because I had heard that if you’re going to get your nails done, dip is the least harmful to your nails. I recently moved to CA and wanted to stop getting my nails done. I came here for them to just take off the dip. The lady doing it was super nice but used the buffing tool so hard on my nails that first of all some of my nails are bruised underneath and hurt pretty bad now, and secondly are the thinnest they have ever been (and I used to do acrylic). Had I seen the other reviews before, I probably would have gone somewhere else, but the convenience got me.

Simona Bordoni I came here all the time when I lived in south california for my regular pedicures. I used to love this place. I went back this summer and was very disappointed. My pedicure was done in a hurried and sloppy way. I think they also gave a different number of coatings on my feet, as one had a darker color than the others. Maybe they were just having a bad day and I will give them a try next time I am there. But the service I got was definitely subpar.

Meredith Ryness I love coming here and have for years! It’s always clean and consistent and the staff is friendly. I moved out of the neighborhood but still make the trip to come. Highly recommend.

Brooke OBriant I’m in town from Alabama and popped in your salon today. Amy was my nail technician. She was incredibly kind and polite. She did a fantastic job on my nails and paraffin wax treatment. Very thorough! Highly recommend this nail spa.

Denisy Kinsman I think the lady who did my nails needs more training for this. I did my nails 5 days ago and it already looks like its been one month. I paid 50 bucks for a very mediocre job. Im very disappointed.

Jouslynn Technicians seemed nice. Good massage. Zero waste time. Service was rushed. I had to ask twice to remove the old polish- they never removed it all! They added acetone to the polish so it was dull and chipped the next day. The shop is a little ran down and dingy.

Brendali Maldonado I just got my acrylic nails done here. Pros...I love my nails! Also, they have Netflix so I caught 2 episodes of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee haha. Cons...she cut me 3 times. I didnt catch her name. She was very nice and super sweet. She even gave my daughter some gummy candies, but she was a bit rough. :(

Ivaylo Ivanov Copycats, had a booking at the real one as I used them in London and Dubai. My taxi took me to this place opposed to 235 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, where the REAL Nail’d it salon is - the most shocking bit was they were all too happy to steal me as a customer even I specifically stated that this is NOT the salon I intended to visit. Surely the owner company of the brand should sue this people for using the brand, even pictures and the name!!!

Marina Leung Walked in for a last minute gel mani since I had some time to kill. The person who did my nails took her time and gave me a perfect gel mani. Didn’t cut me with the file or cuticle nipper. Will definitely come back.

Shaunna Woods I love my nails. But its a bit pricey not use to paying 50 for nails

Ilda Flores First time here and i absolutely love my dip powder done by Kevin! He did such a clean job. Totally recommend it.

Jiavani Haynes I went in and got a manicure, just wanted clear polish on top when done. After Maya got done with my nails, she took it upon herself to pull out a buffer and shine my nails, didn’t ask if I wanted it or anything. After she was done, she charged me $28 for a basic manicure with no polish. She states that the $20 was manicure and $8 was for the shine buffer. Unmmm excuse me but I did not ask for that service, would I have been wrong to not pay the extra $8 for this service that I did not ask for. Watch them, they will do things and you’ll think that they’re doing it as apart of the service and will charge you extra when done. People like this, I do not trust and will never return ! Luckily I didn’t walk out and not pay her anything since she wanted to be slick. Not only that but my daughter got her nails polished by Maya and Maya made 2 nails with glitter on them “nothing fancy” and charged an extra $2 without even asking me to do it. This is bad business and I was hella mad

Danielle Williams Mark retired and now their Under new management that goes by Aqua nails. A guy did my nails and They were supposed to be Coffin shaped. The nails were okay until it was time to put Gel on It. They got shaped to square shaped . Now it looks like I have long chiclets on my hands lol . They’re over priced now ! I will only go back Here to get my eyebrows waxed by Nancy!

Claire Castiglioni I don’t particularly enjoy leaving negative reviews but I just have to with this one. Came here late on a Saturday because my normal place was closed already but I was just desperate to get my gel polish removed, and I just wanted my nails shaped and clear pink polished. When I left my nails were completely uneven and the edges were jagged as hell, the polish was painted on super thick and carelessly, it left bubbles in the polish and there were even strands of lint dried into my nails. The previous polish was also not fully removed. I mean, it was so bad I was laughing after looking at my nails more closely. And to top it all off a few days later I found one of my cuticles became infected. So I can’t say I recommend this place. At least not an hour before closing on a Saturday.