Nail Salons 19 Reviews in Santa Monica, CA (Part 2)

Gwen Phillips I have been to many nail salons for nail care and this is the nail salon I feel very satisfied with. I always like the way the staff here takes care of my nails, very gentle and delicate. I always feel comfortable during the manicure process.

Sierra Matthews I’m so happy to have found this place! Leo is a gem and does Gel X like a pro. Always takes the time to match my inspo photos and they slay each and every time. (For those looking for chrome or unicorn type finishes, they have a handful of options!) They also have a rewards program to rack up points as you visit which is pretty cool! The staff is friendly, place is clean, and the experience is enjoyable.

Talia Halevy Super bummed by this place’s consistency :( I went once for a gel set and it was perfect, lasted 4 weeks with no weirdness! Then I went back some time later and got another set done, within 5 days 4 nails had popped off. They were sweet when I went back to get them fixed but then two days later another two fell off. I’m not rough on my nails and this never happens with other places so I won’t be returning sadly.

ashley wilkerson People compliment my nails a lot, they are so beautiful and vibrant. This nail salon has very talented and extremely professional nail technicians who designed this new set of nails for me and I am very pleased with the results.

Harper Miller I’ve been going here for over 15 years - always pleased with my mani/pedi. Lots of color choices too!

Meredith Chau I got a gel mani here a few months ago and it didn’t even last a week. I went to a different place in San Diego and my nails haven’t chipped after 3 weeks. I wanted to like this place because it’s really close by to me but I’ve never had a gel mani peel off in less than three weeks, while theirs peeled off in a week :( the technicians were really sweet though.

Ashley Sundquist You gotta just laugh when something is this bad - ha! I had a gel manicure removed and this “manicure” put in its place. I knew things were going south from the start, which is why I didn’t request color polish or continue with the full gel manicure I had hoped for. All of the tools had been used before me and not cleaned. The technician wasn’t being careful or detail-oriented. When things started looking pretty bleak, I asked the technician if she was going to make all my nails even and she said, “yes.” See photo for reference. They all have their own cute little personality but tbh not how I usually like my nails did. But like I said, that’s how my hands left the salon and you gotta just laugh sometimes! No harm done, all nice people, but not my greatest use of time and $27 plus tip.

Kelly Meza Came here for an underarm wax and regular mani. It was a 0/5 service. The only positive experience here was a man who works there. He has good people skills. The lady who did my wax did not remove the previous liner and it was used. She did not want me to wash my hands. It was rushed and she turned off the lights and rushed out while I was still in there shirtless. My nails were done by someone else and my nails came out clumpy. Overall bad experience. Would not recommend. .

Kelvin Truong Came in for their soft opening today with my wife for her pedicure and 15 min massage. She felt very pampered and is extremely impressed with their work. I needed cuticle cleaned and Johnny was my nail tech that did a fantastic job. Great service. Prices is fair compared to the more expensive menu prices in other salons around Wilshire Blvd. Me and my wifey will be coming back for sure!!

Ashley Sundquist You gotta just laugh when something is this bad - ha! I had a gel manicure removed and this “manicure” put in its place. I knew things were going south from the start, which is why I didn’t request color polish or continue with the full gel manicure I had hoped for. All of the tools had been used before me and not cleaned. The technician wasn’t being careful or detail-oriented. When things started looking pretty bleak, I asked the technician if she was going to make all my nails even and she said, “yes.” See photo for reference. They all have their own cute little personality but tbh not how I usually like my nails did. But like I said, that’s how my hands left the salon and you gotta just laugh sometimes! No harm done, all nice people, but not my greatest use of time and $27 plus tip.

taylor C Just walked in and got a basic mani/pedi with no polish or anything (took 30 min), and my experience was great. Excellent hospitality, extremely clean, very tranquil ambience, friendly staff, comfy massage chairs, competent service. Would definitely come back.

Isabelle Bianchi Great salon, rude owner. It’s best nail salon on Main Street, SM. It’s clean and has a calming environment. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars and taking the time to review is because of the way the owner speaks to customers. I think he’s trying to be professional but it comes off very bossy and rude. I’m hoping this along with the other reviews can help improve his customers service skills because everything else is great.

Stephanie Britt I was a loyal client for many years but finally realized they did not value me as a client or my time. I always booked my appointments to secure my time slot. Edmund & Amanda always prioritized walk-ins & would move my appointments or leave me there hanging way past my scheduled time. The work is subpar - I continued going here out of convenience and I wanted to support this business. After being ignored, not valued & recently a badly done pedicure - I’ve decided to never return. My nail polish is already raised & peeling off 2 days after…. Forget trying to tell Edmund if you had a bad experience, he will tell you how he reviewed CCTV footage & use it as a way to blame you. Honestly hysterical & completely creepy. After reading other reviews, all the negative are completely true. Much better service elsewhere in the area.

Mimi Majumdar Been here a handful of times. The place + equipment is spotless and the ambience is relaxing. Pedicures are excellent. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Prices are fair. However, manicures leave something to be desired. Got a French manicure a few weeks ago with uneven lines, flecks of white polish on the pink part of the nail, and rushed application of topcoat which led to chipping the day after. Even though I opted for regular polish over gel, usually I can enjoy a minimal chip manicure for a week or so after! Note: I dont like to use the UV fans but I stuck around for 30-45 minutes to let the manicure dry. I chalked it up to an off day and gave Spa de Rejuvenations French manicure another chance yesterday. Application was beautiful + no issues with chipping this time, but my cuticles were mangled. One of my fingers bled and others have been picked apart. I have never left a manicure in pain before!

Bianca Reindell I chose this business because of it’s great reviews. I took a chance and ended up being very upset. I came in for a soak off and was not very happy with the results. I complained to the front desk person and they worked on my nails again. After soaking my hands in an acetone bath I got another job on my nails. They were still not able to remove all the glue. When I was talking to them wondering why they could finish my nails as they looked like before ( I was used to use a buffer and make them shine) they didn’t care. They were just saying I need to pay for an additional manicure which was according to the person who did my nails around $58. I was almost leaving the store and Ed was standing in front of the door keeping me from going outside. My nails are not shaped or even to be close to natural and they still charged me $20. Never again!!!!

SOFIE SAFEYEH Soltani I had such a great experience with May for my lashes and Ryan for my nails! Both were incredibly attentive and professional, making sure every detail was perfect. The quality of their work is outstanding, and their friendly, positive attitudes made the whole visit so enjoyable. I’m thrilled with the results and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Destiny La Princess Best salon Ive ever been to. They are not at all aggressive to your nails and get the job done well. Their steps are many and detailed yet they finish much quicker than other salons that have less steps, as well as the powdered acrylic nails do not become yellow like Ive had with another place. Ive come to them about many different designs, some quite complicated, yet they succeed in making them come out beautiful every time. Even if I moved a long distance away I would still come here. My Mom and I don’t go anywhere else. Highly recommended.

Rathmann Seryn (Serendipity) I absolutely love this place. Every time I have been here I have had a good experience. Everyone who works here is so kind, patient, and experienced. The technician who did my nails this past time was Kim and she is amazing, very gentle. I get acrylics done and they are sturdy but not thick. I will attach a video of my latest acrylic manicure. Could not recommend this place more very reasonably priced too!

Maha Al Baghdadi My two daughters got gel manicure with some nail art and they loved the results! The nail art was so detailed and beautiful. The staff is very friendly and they accept walk ins. Prices are reasonable. I walked out as a happy customer and therefore highly recommend.

Eunice Kim I love this nail salon so much!! The staff are really accommodating for last minute appointments and do the manicure very efficiently but without compromising on precision and quality. They offer complimentary drinks as you’re getting your service, which is really thoughtful. I’ve gotten my manicure done by Ryan twice now, and both times I was so happy. He is very skilled and professional. Prices are reasonable for the market!

Michelle T Really great service! Pedicure was very fairly priced and the technician did a wonderful job. $2 fee for credit card use so bring cash if you want to avoid.

Lindsay Love the ladies at this salon. Very reasonable prices, fast and efficient and allow me to come in for a redo paint touch up for something as little as a chipped nail. I have gone to every place all throughout Santa Monica but this is always the place I found to be the best. They have a new product for gel manicures which is an easy dipping powder versus using electric light. Its way better for your health too. I highly recommend. Great colors and lots of OPI and Essey

Tiffany Frances I’ve been dedicated to this salon for years. Love all the sweet staff, and have enjoyed watching the remodel happen. All brand-new equipment! Updated gel colors and so many to choose from. Prices are very fair and cheaper compared to others in the area.

Nancy Mogy only nail salon i will go to in la, and i have been to many. Staff is personable, high quality and the prices are low!

Alina Varentsova The women made me do my own manicure: they literally gave me a towel and said to take off my nail polish myself. I also made an appointment but had to wait 30 minutes until they’re done

Delaney Widen Quitzia (owner and manicurist) is the best of the best of the best. Her cuticle work is pristine, her line work is insane, her prices are beyond fair, and her personality is simply the best. There’s nothing Quitzia won’t try. AND THE MANICURES LAST ME SIX. WEEKS. From online booking to endless nail accessories to the most polish colors you’ve ever seen in your life, Ege’s Nail Art is THE spot for creative, clean, and cute as hell nails.

Ruby Montes I loved the place went to get my nails and eyelash extensions the place was clean nice and the customer service was amazing

Briana S A review will never do these ladies justice. I have been going to Ege’s for almost a year now and every time I leave the salon I am blown away with my manicure and pedicure. This is hands down the best salon in LA. I get a consistent manicure every 3 weeks and until I met Quitzia and Kita I tried all the top rated salons from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills even our to Glendale and nothing compare to the work they do here. Selfishly wanted to keep this place a secret but I just can’t. If you are looking for an amazing mani/pedi and the worlds sweetest people this is your hidden gem. I think their work speaks for itself.

Daniella Mary Quitiza (owner and manicurist) hands down is the best manicurist I have ever gone to, and I’ve been to quite a few different manicurists. Not only is her work incredible, but my nails have never been healthier! I highly recommend you come and check her out/her studio! I have also gotten a pedicure here as well from the other lovely girls at the studio, and they also never disappoint. If you need more of a reason to come here, please check out some of my recent nails done by Quitiza…

Salvador Guerra This is for all the guys out there. I grew up thinking that “men” never got manicures and it was only for women. I went to Eges Nail Art to see what it would really be like for a guy and let me tell you…my world is changed forever, I’ll never go back to having boring nails. I’m almost a year since my first appointment at Ege’s and every appointment is better than the last. As a man, I can honestly say they not only changed my perspective on fashion and self expression, but confidence in my own skin and masculinity. Thank you so much for adding more to my personality, I’m always getting compliments on my nails. Please visit Eges Nail Art. You’ll NEVER leave disappointed.

Pamela Cohen I recently went to Nail Spa Lane to have a mani and pedi. I love Dazzle Dry polish because it lasts much longer. I almost always do the callus remover and would do it every time if it weren’t extra. The neck and foot massage is always a bonus and leaves you feeling relaxed. I definitely recommend Nail Spa Lane!

g o Three days after my manicure and I haven’t been doing manual labor, but you can see the polish is chipping and flaking off greatly. So, it’s a little pricey for the results. I guess they didn’t really advertise no chip, so.... My pedicure is holding up no problem, though.

Yamit Florentin The day I walked in to get my pedicure, the lady told me their credit card machine was broken so they take only cash. I asked her if thats their policy, she said not just today. $28 for a regular pedicure, I was happy with the result, but the lady could have been gentler when working on my toes. Dont hesitate to have asked them to be gentle with your nails. They have a wide selection of colors which is nice, also wide selection of dip powder, if youre into it. Loved the pedicure chairs, really comfortable. Clean restrooms in the back and also there is ATM machine inside. I was able to walk-in and get my toes done with an appointment, they werent busy at that time.

Cindy Nieto Ive been coming here for 4 months through the summer I was there today August 9th Tuesday 2022 Usually the girls are nice this one I had was very very disturbing she she used cleanse cleanser soap to scrub by feet with feet with this Soap she uses to clean the tub is down at the bottom next to the sponge so in case she cleans your feet with the same soap which I know looks like they use is a different color because Ive been going there for a long time also they tried using my card and I know they tried to overcharge my until overcharge when I ask for a receipt they said oh car doesnt work so I got from ATM Watch out for that! Also heres a picture that I took waiting for my pedicure to dry and this is what the supply is blue soap its described the tub.

Rebecca T Nail Spa Lane is a wonderful spa with really great service. In addition to providing excellent nail, massage and waxing services, each person working here is careful, kind and thoughtful about doing their best. I have been going here for many years and always feel relaxed and cared for when I leave.

Rebecca Ruiz Celine is extraordinarily! She is not a technician but an artist!! I’ve been to many places for a gel manicure and they have been fine however they also destroyed my nails. Not the case with Celine! Not sure how that is possible but it is and she is meticulous! Cannot recommend her enough ❤️

mary lee Celine does the most beautiful nails! I am very picky and she always makes sure they look absolutely perfect every time. I get the gel-x with a French manicure. And she’s always willing to accommodate my busy schedule.

Skylar Cronenweth Celine has done my nails and nano bladed my eyebrows. Her work is always meticulous and amazing! She’s very professional and very sweet. I absolutely love her work and her!

Sylvia Diaz Hands down the BEST Nail Tech! Just look at my nails!!! And let’s not forget my brows! At first I was a little hesitant to have Celine touch my brows since I have been going to Anastasia Beverly Hills for years. She didn’t disappoint. Next week she’s gonna give my hair a shot- lol ! All in one beauty Salon is my kind of spot!

Val baby Wow, in love! I was on a mission to find a nail tech that offered builder gel sets, but she introduced me to hybrid gel and fell in love with how they came out! She does it all’ from hair, to makeup and nails!! I will only be coming to her from now on. Beyond satisfied with how my nails came out. Can’t wait to try her out her services’ thank you Celine. Counting the days to my next appointment. Can’t wait!

Alina King Gel Mani with Chrome- Huey Perfect gel pedi with the amazing Helen! This place is the best!! I Ive tried other spots and Im always disappointed. I can alway count on the fabulous crew here. They are the best. Clean, professional and fun!

Brittany May I don’t know how you could give Heathers anything less than 5 stars! The most lovely group of women, so accommodating, and all masters in their craft. They have it all - I will never go anywhere else!

Abby B I had high hopes for this place based on previous reviews, but this was one of the worse pedicures I have ever gotten. The woman doing my nails did not clean my feet well in general, she gave a very poor “massage”, she made me bleed which took several minutes to stop, and the paint job itself - for lack of better words- looked awful. I do not suggest going here, and I will sadly never be back.

Kelly N New Salon!! Got a gel Mani and a Pedi with callous removal. They took extra care to put white undercoat under fluorescent color and extra coat to make look great! Toes needed extra coat also. I didnt even have to ask! Some places wont do extra coats unless you request. They made it look right! Thank you!!

Nisha Patel Was here visiting with my sister and we wanted to get pedicures! Very hygienic place. I love and appreciate when nail salons put the plastic in the tub when getting pedicures and they do this! The nail tech was very thorough and cleaned very well. They also offer luxury pedicures which I didn’t do but I’m sure are great!!! Will be back if we ever visit the Santa Monica area :) thank you!! Also very reasonable prices!

Brittany Alana Michelle and her team do a great job. Probably the best manicure in the city. They take their time, pay attention to detail, and I always leave a happy customer. The nail design work is awesome too -- I get tons of compliments on my nails after theyve been done at nailthoughts!

Stacy McClendon I love getting my mani/pedi with Amy. She is very creative & has Great attentional to detail. The space is very relaxing! I look forward to this appointment.

Elana Dweck I have been having my nails done by Amy for the last 10 years! I first met her when she was managing an organic nail salon on Main Street in Santa Monica I went to. She does the best mani/pedi and only uses organic products. She is meticulous and also very tidy, professional and kind. Since the pandemic she’s been coming to my house to do mani/pedi/massage, the best treat! She is always timely and efficient, and what a great way to get a few friends together for a nail party too. She even does my kids nails sometimes! Recommend her services x1000.

Calla Rose Ostrander I found Amy and her wonderful treatments and no toxins nail studio! She moved from Main Street and now how her own place, just for you or you and a friend. It is relaxing, her massage is so good and I can breath deeply in her place because there are no nasty fumes :)

Nancy Kummer Im not one to write reviews, but this studio is such a gem that I had to. Amy truly impressed me and my family with her professionalism, outstanding skills, and expertise. Her kindness and dedication are evident in every service we have booked, and we always look forward to our appointments. She only uses high-quality organic products and is committed to sustainability. It feels great to indulge in beauty treatments that are effective, genuinely relaxing, and environmentally conscious. I have never experienced anything like this; Amy has perfected the client experience to the nth degree; she has nailed everything down to the sounds, smells, sights, and touches to create what can only be described as an ethereal experience. Her indulging treatments leave us with a delightful feeling for some time. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting, instantly putting us at ease. She also always takes the time to understand what we are looking for to deliver personalized treatments that suit our individual preferences. Its clear that hygiene is a top priority here and the value is incredible. This is the perfect place to unwind. Overall, this studio is exceptional. Its a place where we can truly relax and feel pampered, leaving with a renewed sense of well-being. Whether youre a regular or visiting for the first time, I highly recommend this studio for a refreshing and memorable experience.

Jac Medeiros Jack gave me the best callus removal I’ve had. He also did an acupressure-based massage on me and it felt great! Very impressed and will be coming back

Eliana Kandel Did not have a good experience here. They left hangnails on my toes which have now become painful. Generally the mani and pedi both look like I did them at home - super messy. The gel quality in particular is terrible. It’s a little hard to tell in the photos I posted but including for additional context. This was done yesterday btw. There were small things too that overall contributed to a bad experience. For my mani they didn’t moisturize or do the included hand massage. Not the end of the world, I know, but the mani felt unfinished, my hands were left dry and yes I missed having the relaxation piece with the arm rub. It’s the part of the experience I actually look forward to. Also, I asked for a color (brown) and when I mentioned the one they used wasn’t right, they tried to convince me that it actually is the one I asked for, just not as old looking (?). As you can see, the color on my hands is not even remotely brown. I don’t have a job right now and I allow myself 1 mani pedi every 2-3 months. I’m so upset I wasted $75 on this.

Joe Aniston They are super misleading, they made me drive and walk a couple miles after I called and asked for basic pedicure prices and they play you into coming to surprise you with different prices. They are very tricky and just looking for the up-sale, hungry lil Chinese nail piranhas. I had to get my pedicure done somewhere else they werent good enough to cut my nail toes properly. Minus 5 stars.

Lusine Muradyan I think some of the employees are wonderful and they have great rapport with customers. Also clean… But I went there to remove my gel and my nails have been completely destroyed for the last two months to where I can’t even get them done. They keep cracking and breaking off.

Bianca Reindell Not a service I would recommend! I went there twice for acrylic nails. First time was okay second time was rushed although it was raining and there were just 3 customers inside. Answering their private phone in between a treatment and talking to their teammates in their mother tongue which might you feel bad as a customer is not professional at all. Also the last job they got done was not more than 3*. I spent $60 on a nail job and obviously got the glue for free according to some nails. Color was not matched with the booklet. I told the person who was in charge but obviously didn’t bother her! Next customer please…

Sarah Craft When I got my done 4 months ago, I got a nail infection. It has progressed and I am going to have to continue to spend money to take care of this issue via the doctors. It’s painful and uncomfortable and this is due to their lack of cleanliness and due diligence when push pushing my cuticle back too far. The place is pretty dirty, they rush you and the nail colors are extremely disorganized and they do not give you the time to choose a color.

Jerica Burgette Schedule your mani-pedi here! The people who work here are so fun, kind, friendly, and funny. They work together amazingly, as well. I had two different women working on my pedi and mani at the same time, and then another woman came and gave me a neck/shoulder/back massage (for as long as you desire, $1 per minute)-her spirit was so energetic and fantastic.They were also so gentle (I haven’t had a mani-pedi in forever), and my nails are flawless. The massage chair was definitely a plus, too. What a beautiful atmosphere with people who genuinely love making customers happy. They even stayed late for me (so maybe schedule late in the day, so you can also get this unmatched pampering). I’m just visiting the LA area, but I will definitely always come here when I visit again in the future.

Karem Cucumides M. Everyone is very friendly, and my nails look and feel amazing. Nina is extremely good and nice. My last mani lasted 4 weeks.

A S I usually go another nail salon but I couldn’t get an appointment in the day I want to. So I tried this salon hence getting multiple recommendations. Arrived on time for gel pedi, a lady pointed the chair has full of cushions and told me to sit there. She immediately turned around and start talking to walk in customer and I was already not feeling comfortable since I don’t want to move all these cushions to other chairs. When other lady came over and start prepping the chair but they didn’t disinfect chair/arm rest and treys on both side, see the photos of try’s covered glitters and powders, disgusting. I had to remove gel, but after they covered my toes with (supposed to be acetone) for 5+minutes, I realized they didn’t use proper acetone because I can tell the gel wasn’t lifted at all. I have cosmetologist license and I KNOW how the gel look like after soak in acetone. They start scraping my nails with cuticle clippers, which I’ve never seen in my life nail tech using clipper blades to remove gels. After cuticle care/file/buff, they start scrubbing my foot without soaking them in warm water, which caused rough and extreme discomfort. I pulled my foot by pain but the lady kept rubbing callus file on my foot, then put my feet in tub. At this point I regret my poor decision that I didn’t make advanced appointment with my regular nail salon. When they applied base coat, the uv lamp stopped working. Next thing I saw was putting lamp on the floor to start charging, went to another one (also on the floor) to pick up and start using it WITHOUT CLEANING or WIPING them off. Yikes, this salon really don’t care about sanitation on their equipment at all. This place is dirty af, never coming back

Madi Moffatt Omg this place is the best! I came here based off reviews after just moving to the area and was blown away. Unbeatable quality, service and price! Anh is so sweet and funny. I usually sit quiet and am in a rush to get out of there in the past but she made the experience so enjoyable and handled with so much care and attention to detail. You have to come here if you live in the Venice area!

Valerie Salazar I needed gel X nails done last minute on a Sunday. Ann answered my call and kindly told me to come into the salon. She did excellent, thorough and clean work on my nails. I usually go to MOI nails on Washington but have been experiencing a lack of service. So I wanted to give another salon a shot! Im so happy that I did. Conversation was good, and even got a small hand massage afterwards. I’ll definitely be back and definitely recommend Cute Nails!

Edson Arroyo Anh does such a great job and is so helpful I had a wonderful experience! Very gentle, and professional. A local treasure for sure :D

Yvonne Benavidez I always have such a wonderful experience when my boyfriend and I come here. Great service and always clean. Also, for someone who doesnt get her nails done often, they always seem to make me feel comfortable and its a stress free experience.

Andrea Mihic This place is the absolute best. Anne and all the girls always do such a wonderful job. On this occasion in particular … they squeezed me in late night at my request and then I wanted to use my own color… which ended up having the weirdest chemical reaction and turned black (from red) once dry. This happened after the job was completely finished (Ann had done an amazing job), the salon had been empty for 30 min and they were already supposed to be closed and clearly this was my fault and an issue with my polish color - but Anne as an absolute matter of course just went ahead and took the entire polish off and redid everything with one of their colors (which she had told me I should do to start!). The entire time she was completely apologetic this was happening - when it was completely my fault! The entire time she was so nice about it and just focused on fixing it, not complaining at all that it was super after hours and she was redoing everything. And then in the end she even let me sit as long as I wanted to let it dry - AND then she walked me to my car and opened the door so I wouldn’t smudge the color. I am blown away, best nail service experience ever. And the nails came out so beautiful she did an amazing job (twice!! :)). Thank you Ann - excited to make this my go-to nail place!!

Stefanie Kadolph My daughter had her gel X nails completed here. Looked great. Held up well for 4 weeks. Just went back to remove the nails. Also excellent service. Definitely would return. Good reasonable prices. Thanks.

Morganzo Bean I had such a great experience here. They are a lovely team, so welcoming, and patient. The place was elegant, clean, and I even got a hot towel at the end of the manicure. I felt so comfortable I almost fell asleep. I love my nails. They’ve lasted two weeks already and they are perfectly shaped and colored.

Jen This has been my go-to nail spot for years. They are always busy and there can be a wait, even with an appointment. Longest lasting and most reliable gel I have found anywhere though. I have high standards for cleanliness and this place meets it.

Angie Lee I have been coming here for years, and I have to admit that I was hesitant to return initially due to a previous negative experience and feeling unwelcome. However, things have changed, and now I only visit for Vivian. She stays current with the latest trends and is incredibly caring and kind. I have eczema on my hands, and unlike many other nail technicians, she is very gentle and attentive. If you’re looking for excellent service, definitely see Vivian and make sure to treat her well!

Nicole Herman This is my regular nail salon for gel manicures and pedicures. Fair price for $80 plus tip. They keep the salon very clean and there’s never an issue getting a chair without an appointment. I don’t think I’ve ever waited more than 5 minutes to be seated. My only critique is that the caliber of the mani/pedi depends on the day and the technician. Sometimes they last 4 weeks, sometimes only 2. Their selection of gel colors is good, but they do not have many matching colors of regular polishes (if you’re looking to match a gel mani and non-gel pedi).

Yusuf Öztürk Poor quality work. Five nails are broken, two of them very seriously. During the manicure process - the master spoke to her colleagues in her native language - saying bad things about me.

Brenna Johnston-Kosher Had zero expectations, walked in after going to the post office, but it was low-key the best manicure I’ve ever had. It’s been two and a half weeks and the gels are still hanging on and looking great. Also they were just the nicest people. Will definitely go back.

Yamit Florentin 02/05/2020 I lived a block away and was too lazy to drive to Santa Monica Blvd, so I decided to come here and give them another chance. I was happier with the service this time, but the final result was lacking; my gel manicure chipped off after only five days. A gel manicure is supposed to last for 2-3 weeks. I walked in without an appointment, and they were not busy at all, so I didnt have to wait. I got a pink gel manicure for $30, which is very reasonable. Any other nail salon in the area will charge you between $35 to $45 for a gel manicure. Unfortunately, again I noticed their sanitary conditions. The lady who did my nails didnt wear gloves or wash her hands before taking care of me. The work surface on the manicure table was dirty; I wonder how often they clean it. Changing your nail color without shaping/filling is way cheaper; $8 for hands $10 for feet And just $20 to change your gel color. Again, that does not include shaping and filling your nails.

Janel Brehme Best manicure of my life! I definitely recommend you come here. You will be very happy with the result. I got the French tip in baby pink. The result was amazing!! They cleaned my nails and it looks so cute! Definitely recommend you should come!!!!!!! (Reviewed by my 8-year old daughter who is a very big fan!). I personally love Modern Nail too. The ladies are very sweet.

Nora Victoria Søby Arnesen Very rushed and uncomfortable atmosphere. Technician not interested in answering questions and when I saw the color I had picked and said it did not look the same as the bottle, she was just said it would look different on and did not let me switch. Polish not applied to entire nail (had to ask for this and only got one finger fixed) and applied very rushed (from one coat to the next in 20 or so seconds). When I was told to put my hand by a fan, one of my nails touched it and it took me about 5 minutes to be able to tell her, after which she just stacked a blob of nail polish on top of the semi-dry area.

Brigitte Belov Every time I come here my experience is 10/10. I have been to all the best rated nail salons in the Santa Monica area (including the Russian ones) and Montana Nails is the best by far. Everything is new, clean, and super aesthetic. And all the staff are super friendly and accommodating every time. Linda always does my gel builder manicure and she is truly the best! I am very particular about what I like - I require it to be very natural with a stiletto shape. She’s always consistent and really pays attention to detail to make sure I get exactly what I want. Joe did my gel pedicure and he was also amazing! He really took his time when cleaning out my ingrown nails and it turned out to be the best pedicure I’ve ever had. Getting my nails done used to be a stressful experience whenever I went anywhere else, but I know that when I come to Montana Nails I can really relax and enjoy myself ☺️

Jennifer Stein The experience was amazing and the results were even better! I did not make an appointment and I was taken immediately. Carol was my nail tech and she did such a great job. They have complimentary wine, champagne, and tea. I got a dip manicure with extra length and it was only $65 without tip. Great experience will definitely be back again!

Sally Landau I’ve gone to Montana Nails for years, and I want to commend the owner for his attention to detail and service at their new location (Lincoln/Montana in Santa Monica). The decor is beautiful and the massage chairs we get to enjoy during pedicures are divine. Today I noticed the comfy pillows in those chairs. See the photo below. My name is spelled Sally, but very accepting of this surprising version of tge one awaiting me and thanked the owner for even better service than usual! I managed to snap a photo of some chairs that were momentarily empty. And it was fortuitous, because a few minutes later, customers sat in each awaiting their pedis.

Maria Ochoa $125 - ocean gel mani and pedi. They accept walk ins which is huge for this busy mama! Service was so, so for what you pay. Only feedback is no one offered me anything to drink and host wasn’t very friendly; hence the 4 stars. I really wanted to love it since they are walking distance to home. Update: day after and two nails already chipped at the tip. As you can see, the cuticles also not cut down properly. My experience is definitely way different than most on here. Possibly because I was a walk in?

sana s CAROL was amazing!!! God bless her. I am obsessed with my nails. I love this nail salon, it’s super duper cute and they have a whole wine bar!!! Prices are great and the service is impeccable. They treat me like a princess even on my worst days.

Hope S Update almost three weeks later and still look so good! Overall positive experience. Will update later. Place seemed pretty clean and service was fast. Small cut happened during the process but at least they were very keen about cleaning the wound and making sure I was ok. I changed colors mid way and they were very nice about it. I got a gel manicure with extensions for $55. Also I liked being able to wash my own hands and the clean towels. Whole thing took over an hour and a half which I didn’t mind. My technician was really careful about shaping my nails which was nice. Place was also full of regulars so I think that’s a good sign. David seems like a nice family man. FYI you can pay and tip with Venmo no need to use an atm. I will say that my nails turned out really pretty.

Claire Banks I visited Lynns for the first time and had an incredibly unfortunate experience. In sum, there was an issue with my nails caused by the technician that the salon was happy to fix. However, another customer was being helped when I asked the front desk if there was anything they could do. I did not ask to interrupt her appointment or even to necessarily use the same technician. The employee at the front desk asked my original tech to fix my nails which naturally resulted in the other customer needing to wait a maximum of 10 minutes to continue her appt. Lone behold, she began yelling at a high volume on the phone to a third party accusing me of stealing her appointment, and repeatedly stating that I should have waited and she would have MADE me wait if it were up to her. She verbally berated me on the phone to the entire salon while staring at me and my friend who accompanied me to the appt. To my surprise, none of the salon employees did or said anything to correct her behavior or even ask her to keep her voice down. Keep in mind this woman was at least twice our age and speaking in a very threatening and aggressive tone while staring us down. We finally finished my nails and I went to pay wherein I quietly asked the front desk employee if he could say something to her because my friend and I were visibly uncomfortable. His response was "I am sorry she is just a particular type of customer," but let the verbal abuse continue. I have never been so uncomfortable at a salon, especially for a customer based industry, and this experience made clear that I will never go back to Lynns. I am very disappointed in their unwillingness to cure the situation when I was also a paying customer.

Marjorie Mendoza Service is extremely pricey but the spa pedicures are worth the experience. Acrylic nails are dangerously strong (glue) and ripped half of all my nails off till they bled when removing them:-( prices need to come down $7-$10.00 with exact set of nails they do the price covers over three packs of supplies per person serviced

barbara wittner Best place to get a mani/pedi hands down! I’ve been going to Lynn’s for almost 20 years. Their service is excellent. The shop is very clean and every technicians I have used has been wonderful

Annie Dempsey They were so good and fairly priced! When one of my nails was crooked she fixed it for me without a hassle. I highly recommend!

Emma Loftus Someone recommended Sandy here to do gel extensions, and she genuinely might be the best nail tech I’ve ever had. The shape is perfect, my cuticles have stayed super clean and healthy, and the nails look thin and natural

Adina Frid-Madden This is my favorite place to get my nails done. They have the sweetest employees and walk-ins are always welcome. Kathy, one of the nail technicians, is amazing and graciously worked with me even though my nails were in rough shape from rock climbing.

Valentine Olivier The best! Team has a great attention to detail and the service is wonderful. Tons of gel colors and the team does an amazing job at getting them perfect (pictured below in nude). Their regular polish also lasts forever and doesn’t chip. The oxblood nails (picture attached) are regular polish nails after a Vegas trip - no chips, just grow out!

H L Kirby I broke 3 nails- I had to get to airport… they got me right in, fixed my nails and redid the others in record time. Highly recommend. 2 days ago I had a pedicure with a friend here- which is why I knew to come here. That was excellent too! I added on extra minutes (with small charge) and it was worth every penny. Did not experience any negative as I’ve read in other reviews. I will come back when I’m back in town! Thanks!!